APPROVED MINUTES
PROPOSED OCTOBER 19, 2004
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF EDUCATION
of the of the
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Held in the Senior High School, Room 11
Conklin, New York, County of Broome
MEMBERS Mrs. Janice Young
PRESENT: Mrs. Christine Moriarty
Mrs. Alicia Bishop
Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May
Mrs. Julia Bowers
Mrs. Susan Pollock
Mr. Rusty Storm
ABSENT: Mr. John Finch, Jr. (illness)
Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton (personal)
ALSO Mr. John Paske, Superintendent
PRESENT: Mrs. Dawn Shannon, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board
Ms. Irina Pecheny, Central Business Office
Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk
Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal
Mr. Charles Hutchinson, High School Assistant Principal
Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal
Ms. Mary Frances Charsky, Donnelly Principal
Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics
Ms. Betta Borelli, Social Studies, High School
Mrs. Mary Rader, History of the District CPR Subcommittee
Mr. Mike Chacanaco, Country Courier
1 resident, 7 students
Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to accept into record the attendance for the October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Middle School Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Middle School Word of the Month – "Dependable – To be counted on to fulfill one's obligations and promises."
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 (Agenda Items) – Mrs. Mary Rader reported that she attended an Easy Spirit Freedom Walk for Scholarship America in NYC and complimented Mrs. Young for putting the trip together. The event raised over $2500 for the SV Dollars for Scholars.
Mrs. Rader stated that the History of the District CPR Subcommittee will be meeting on October 27 and asked where the funding for the printing of the book stood. Mr. Gorgos replied that he did some research and the funding is a proper District expense if curriculum is integrated into it. This can be done by having students and faculty work on the cover, chapter headings, etc. The funds will be included with the 2005-06 budget. Mrs. Rader has two quotes for printing the book which she has given to the District Clerk. Mr. Gorgos reported that he has found historical data which he is turning over to the committee.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Ms. Irina Pecheny reported that we are in the middle of tax collections and everything is going well. Ms. Pecheny stated that Ms. Pat Shelton, District Tax Collector, is doing a great job. Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the August financial reports. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Paske
School Board Recognition Week – Governor Pataki has declared October 25-29 School Board Recognition Week. Mr. Paske read Governor Pataki's proclamation and thanked the Board for all their hard work and dedication to the District.
School Tax Reimbursement – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following school tax
reimbursements be approved due to duplicate school tax payments:
Payable to Tax Map Amount
Lewis and Mary Decker 195.00-1-24.11 $133.49
352 Cedarhurst Drive
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Kenneth and Patricia Arendt 193-04-1-21 $859.80
63 Lathrop Road
Binghamton, NY 13903
George S. Smith 210.02-2-42 $1019.17
503 Fallbrook Road
Conklin, NY 13748
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Policy 1505 – 2nd Reading – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that School Board Policy #1505 Terms and Conditions for Computer, Internet and On-line Computer Service Use be reviewed and approved effective October 19, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
2004-05 Winter Coaches – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following winter 2004-05
coaching appointments be approved.
2004-05
Sport and Level Coach Began School Year Salary
Modified Assistant Wrestling Coach Aaron Kaminsky 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
JV Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach Bob Weingartner 2000-01 5th year As Per Contract
Modified Assistant Girls Basketball Brendan Heslin 2002-03 3rd year As Per Contract
(gold team)
JV Modified Assistant Girls Basketball Jennifer Bittler 2002-03 3rd year As Per Contract
(blue team)
JV Assistant Co-Coach Wrestling Mark Browning 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
JV Assistant Co-Coach Wrestling Mike Pavlovich 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
JV Assistant Coach Girls Basketball Ray Haskell 1995-96 9th year As Per Contract
JV Assistant Coach B/G Bowling Rick Pflanz 2003-04 2nd year As Per Contract
Head Varsity Girls Volleyball Ted Hudock 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
Upon poll vote the motion was approved. (6 yeses, 1 abstain) (Pollock, yes; Storm, yes; Moriarty, yes; Bowers, yes; Pflanz-May, abstain; Bishop, yes, Young, yes)
2004-05 Winter Coaches – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following winter 2004-05
coaching appointments be approved.
2004-05
Sport and Level Coach Began School Year Salary
Modified Assistant Girls Volleyball Alicia Marean 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
Modified Assistant Boys Basketball Anthony Ruffo 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
(gold team)
JV Assistant Cheerleading (winter) Marissa Curry 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
Freshman Boys Basketball Mike Ford 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
JV Boys Basketball Pat Hogan 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
School Psychologist – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, of Christina Howe-Sampson, School Psychologist, at a salary of $43,000 per year, effective November 8, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that Roxanne Terry, Elementary Teacher, assignment at Cedarhurst, be granted a medical leave of absence effective November 7, 2004, through an anticipated date of March 25, 2005. She will use sick time, sick leave bank, and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mr. Paske asked Mrs. Pollock to report on the Standards of Excellence. A copy of the Standards of Excellence was provided in each Board member's packet. Mrs. Pollock asked that each Board member review the Standards and give input by the November 18 Board meeting. Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Shannon reported on a Professional Development meeting in which Don Gerlach gave a presentation on technology and using a single database system. Mrs. Shannon reported that the state is going to require the appointment of a Chief Information Officer in school districts and unique student IDs.
Mr. Paske asked that two Board members serve on a committee being formed to review Board policies. Many of the policies were adopted in 1995 and need to be reviewed to see if anything is outdated. Mrs. Moriarty and Mrs. Bowers will serve on the committee with Mr. Paske and Mr. Gorgos.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon
Substitute Teachers 2004-05 – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and
criminal background check:
Emily Lucci Effective 10/19/04 Certified: BSED/Elem. Ed./Science/SUNY Geneseo
James Madigan, III Effective 10/19/04 Non-Certified: BA/Art/English/Lafayette College
Nadia Al-Khalidi Effective 10/19/04 Non-Certified: BS/General Biology/Cornell Univ.
Leonor Maston Effective 10/20/04 Non-Certified: BS/Elem. Educ./Pontifical Catholic
University of Puerto Rico
James Murray Effective 10/20/04 Non-Certified: BS/History/B.U.
Anthony Filetto Effective 10/20/04 Non-Certified: BA/History/Univ. of Pittsburgh
Krista Martinkovic* Effective 10/20/04 Non-Certified: BA/Human Develop./B.U.
*Has received fingerprint clearance
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Bus Driver – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the unpaid medical leave of absence be approved for Bonnie Barrett, Bus Monitor, from October 15, 2004, through January 31, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
School Nurse – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the reappointment be approved of Beverly Lamberton as School Nurse at Cedarhurst. Her rate of pay reflects her hourly rate at the time of her resignation. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon reported that the State Education Department will be holding a teleconference on October 20 on testing for grades 3-8. The Board of Regents will be hearing Math Standard Reform and Middle Level Reform plans in November. Mrs. Shannon reported on the District-Wide Literacy Committee and the Math Team.
SVTA Representative – No Report
SVESSA Representative – No Report
Student Council Representative – No Report
CORRESPONDENCE – Mrs. Pflanz-May reported on correspondence she has sent out on behalf of the Board: Congratulations to Katie Aton on her wedding; congratulations to Patsy Hodge on the birth of her grandchild; and congratulations to Barb Winseman on the birth of her daughter
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mrs. Simpson reported that the PARP program is in its 2nd week, Red Ribbon week is being held October 25-29, and Lawrence Pringle, author, will be visiting the elementary schools to speak. Mrs. Simpson also talked about Brookside's Halloween parade.
Ms. Charsky reported that PARP is also going on at Donnelly, and talked about the Halloween activities being held. The PTA playground committee has been working hard, holding a lot of fundraisers (garage sale, DVD on the Day of Movement, Day of Play, Texas Roadhouse dinner, Turning Stone casino trip).
Mr. Wilson reported that the fall sports banquet will be held on November 17 at the high school.
Mr. Hutchinson reported that Russian students will be visiting October 22 – November 17. The students IDs have almost all been handed out. The Chem Free After Prom Party Committee had two very successful fundraiser – the Gateway Welcome Center and a golf tournament.
Mr. Daniels stated that the administrators truly appreciate the support and work of the Board of Education.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Legislative Committee – Mrs. Moriarty and Mrs. Bowers attended a legislative meeting where the resolutions to be voted
on at the NYSSBA Annual Meeting being held October 21-24 were discussed.
Health Committee – Mrs. Young reported that a meeting is scheduled for November 5.
New Board Member Committee – No Report
Committee on Public Relations – No Report
School to Work Committee – No Report
Strategic Planning Committee – Report given earlier in meeting.
Chem Free After Prom Committee – Report given earlier in meeting.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #2 (Non-Agenda Items) – No Comments
Mrs. Pflanz-May read the newspaper clippings. Golf – ME 193, SV 218. Boys soccer – SV 5, Norwich 0. Girls soccer – Owego 4, SV 0. Girls swimming – Emily Price sets 100 free record as SV defeats Norwich, SV 95, Norwich 86. Football – Late score sparks SV past Elmira ND, SV 8, Elmira ND 0. Dustin Wilson, a Susquehanna Valley graduate, rushed for a game high 105 yards on 12 carries to lead the University of Albany over visiting St. Francis. Cross Country Stock-Conwicke Invitational – Boys Junior-Senior, SV finishes in 9th place; Boys Freshman-Sophomore, SV finishes in 3rd place. Boys soccer – SV 4, Owego 0. JC, SV win top honors at the Columbus Day Parade and Tournament of Bands. Golf – SV 211, Owego 227. Boys soccer – SV 5, JC 2. Honors for Wilson – Dustin Wilson, SV graduate, has been named the Football Gazette I-AA Mid-Major National All-Purpose Player of the week. Section 4 Conference Football Statistics for team offense and team defense. Girls soccer JC 4, SV 0 and STAC standings. Golf – Binghamton 191, SV 212. Girls tennis – team score – SV 18. Football – SV and Oneonta will bring 2-4 records into their game tonight. Girls swimming – SV 59, Whitney Point 42. Football – BordingerÕs running carries Oneonta by SV, Oneonta 25, SV 12. STAC Championship cross country – Girls varsity places 13th, Renee Coe STAC All-Star Central/East Division; Boys varsity places 9th, Pat Nickerson STAC All-Star Central/East Division. Girls tennis – Class B tournament SV finishes 5th. 18-year-olds fired up about chance to vote – SV seniors Todd Antonetti, Amanda Mills, and Dave Bessey quoted in article.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to
discuss a pupil/personnel matter. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
At 8:12 p.m. the Board recessed.
At 8:29 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session.
At 9:32 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen
School District Clerk