APPROVED MINUTES
PROPOSED OCTOBER 7, 2004
MINUTES SPECIAL 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: Mr. John Finch, Jr
Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May
Mr. Rusty Storm
Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton
ABSENT: Mrs. Christine Moriarty (business)
Mrs. Alicia Bishop (personal)
Mrs. Julia Bowers (personal)
Mrs. Susan Pollock (illness)
ALSO Mr. John Paske, Superintendent
PRESENT: Mrs. Dawn Shannon, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board
Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk
Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal
Ms. Maureen Kline, Director of Special Services (CSE)
Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics
Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal
Ms. Debbie Merrell, Math Teacher, High School
Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist
6 residents, 2 students
Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, to accept into record the attendance for the October 7, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – "Respect – Maintain self-respect in the face of a devastating experience." – D. W. Moffett
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC – Mr. David Finch provided the Board with a copy of a letter from Lt. Dale Hamilton, Broome County Sheriff's Office, which states that Lt. Hamilton does not feel the bus stop at the intersection of Burts and Sullivan Road is safe. Mr. Finch talked about Mr. Richard Jones, Commissioner of Public Works, Kirkwood, wanting to look at the turnarounds with the town engineers and the school to see if they can be widened. Mrs. Young asked if there has been any progress getting the speed limit changed on the road. Mr. Finch explained that it can only be changed by 10 mph at a time and that it could take a few months to do. Mrs. Young reported that she has signed the contract with Keystone Associates for the transportation safety review. If the bus stop is deemed unsafe by the study, changes will be made. Mr. Finch asked if he could receive a copy of the study. Mrs. Young and Mr. Paske replied that he could. Mrs. Darlene Finch asked if the District has considered getting a turnaround in the middle of Burts Road. Mrs. Young asked if this suggestion has been given to Sharleen Vascello, Director of Transportation. Mrs. Finch replied that it has not. Mr. David Finch stated that his neighbor has a second driveway and would put a turnaround there. Mrs. Young stated that the District should get the study done and then go from there. Mr. Jerry Derrick stated that the study will not say whether the stop is safe or unsafe, it will say if you are in line or if something is deficient. Mrs. Young stated that if something comes back deficient, it is unsafe. Mr. Ken Hampton reported that at the last Board meeting it was stated that the bus stop was safe and that the consultant was brought in after a resolution between the District and the parents could not be reached regarding the bus stop. Mr. Hampton asked who makes the decision whether a stop is safe. Mrs. Young stated that the Board did not decide it was safe, that recommendations from the bus driver and the Director of Transportation are taken under advisement. Because there was concern regarding some bus stops the transportation safety review is being done.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Paske
Instructional Retirement – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the retirement of Matthew LaBrutto, fifth grade teacher at Brookside, be accepted effective October 5, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Instructional Appointment – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Felicia Roma be appointed 5th grade teacher (2004-05 assignment at Brookside), effective September 21, 2004, at a salary of $33,471 with a three year probation and eligible for tenure September 21, 2007. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Instructional Resignation – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the resignation of Rebecca Severcool, Speech-Language Pathologist at Brookside be accepted effective at the end of the business day October 29, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Resignation – Mr. Storm made a motion seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the resignation of Robyn Wood, School Psychologist, be accepted effective at the end of the business day October 15, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Terry Blackman, Brookside elementary teacher, be granted a medical leave of absence effective November 22, 2004, through an anticipated date of January 21, 2005. He will use sick time, sick day bank, and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that Joan Hebb, Brookside elementary teacher, be granted a medical leave of absence effective September 22 and 23, 2004. She will use sick time, and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Wall of Donors – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the following wall tile inscription be
approved for the Wall of Donors:
"Jerry Flederbacher – Teachers Make a Difference Every Day"
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
School Policy 1505 – 1st Reading – The Board was provided with the 1st reading of Policy 1505 Terms and Conditions for Computer, Internet, and On-line Computer Service Use.
2004-05 Winter Varsity Coach – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the following winter 2004-05 coaching appointments be approved:
2004-05
Level & Sport Name of Coach Began School Year Salary____
Head Varsity Wrestling Coach Richard Cleary 2004-05 1st Year As Per Contract
Head Varsity BoysÕ Basketball Dale Cook 2004-05 4th Year As Per Contract
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
School Tax Reimbursement – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the following school tax
reimbursement be approved due to duplicate school tax payments:
Payable to Tax Map Amount
Barnes, Frederick M. 177.03-2-16.2 $229.24
3924 Gardner Road
Binghamton, NY 13903
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the
Susquehanna Valley Board of Education:
* Authorize the 5 services recommended on CPSE list dated September 8, 2004.
* Authorize the 23 services recommended on CPSE list dated September 15, 2004.
* Authorize the 5 services recommended on CPSE list dated September 17, 2004.
* Authorize the 5 services recommended on CPSE list dated September 22, 2004.
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
2004-05 Advisors – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the advisors listed on Schedule AA-1,
dated 10/2/04 be approved for 2004-05 at the stipends indicated
Middle School
Yearbook Mrs. Howard $825
Mrs. Brewer $825
Student Council Mrs. DiRenzo $350
Mr. Holmberg $350
Ms. Collins $350
Honor Society Mrs. Sherman $350
Mr. Holmberg $350
Peer Mediation Mrs. Jensen $350
Ms. Collins $350
ADSIP Mrs. Brubaker $700
Science Olympiad Mr. Schneider $450
Mr. Pavlovich $450
Odyssey of the Mind Mr. Mydlinski $450
TBD $450
IBM Mentor Place Program Mrs. Ostanek Determined by District ($1,400)
Weatherwatch Mr. Goetz $250
Senior High
Class of 2005 Jody Sebura $750
Jennifer Potter $750
Class of 2006 Debbie Merrell $450
Seth Cosens $450
Class of 2007 Michelle Muraca $450
Sara Welch $450
Class of 2008 Stephanie Semple $450
Diana Browning $450
Yearbook Michaeline Rader $1,650
Diane Hunt $550
Honor Society Holly Brozzetti Fuller $400
Paul Gould $300
Student Council Kathy More $333.33
Debbie Merrell $333.33
Jennifer Potter $333.33
Spirit Kathy More $200
Debbie Merrell $200
Jennifer Potter $200
SADD Kathy More $500
Mathletes RJ Robertson $500
Mock Trial Sara Welch $450
TBD $450
Peer Leaders Paul Gould $375
Jennifer Potter $325
Oneitta Ludwig $225
Karen Lyke $125
Science Olympiad Aaron Kaminsky $150
Michael Pavlovich $150
Scholarship Challenge Debbie Merrell $250
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
2004-05 Mentors – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the following mentor be approved for the 2004-05 school year as per contract under negotiations: Jo Anbro. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Tuition Rates – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the tuition rates for 2004-05 be approved:
Grade Level Tuition for Regular Tuition for Special Ed. Tuition for Special Ed
Of Pupil Education Pupil Pupil 60% of School Day Pupil 20% of School Week
Full Day K-5 $3,515 $12,729 $8,393
Full Day 6-12 $4,836 $14,050 $9,714
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Mr. Paske reminded the Board that there will be a BTSBA meeting on October 13 and Coughlin and Gerhart will be holding a seminar on "Labor and Employment Law Update" on October 20.
Mr. Paske reported that legally money can be put aside in the 2005-06 budget for the printing of the History of the District book as long as students and faculty from the art department put some chapter headings and/or art work in the book. Money from the sale of the book would be a donation to the District. Mrs. Young stated that Mrs. Rader is having the committee meet to discuss the art department putting the work in the book.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon
Substitute Teachers – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and
criminal background check:
Karyn Hagen Effective 10/8/04 Certified: BS/Social Studies/SUNY Oneonta
Rebecca Struble Effective 10/8/04 Certified: BA/English/SUNY Geneseo
Patrick Skinner Effective 10/8/04 Non-Certified: BS/Financial Economics/ Bing. U.
Julie Hodgson Effective 10/8/04 Non-Certified: BS/SUNY Cortland
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Substitute School Nurse – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Della Finney as substitute school nurse, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, effective October 1, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Substitute Food Service Helper – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Jeanette Gates as substitute food service helper, at a rate of $6.25 per hour, effective October 1, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check.. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Substitute Custodian – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the appointment be approved of Denis Copp as substitute custodian, at a rate of $6.75 per hour, effective October 8, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Lifeguards – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the following lifeguard appointments be approved, at $6.50 per hour, and effective October 8, 2004: Alycia Mullins, Nicole Ragard. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Secretary – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the provisional emergency conditional appointment be approved of Tammy Manning as secretary, currently assigned at the High School Guidance Office, at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective October 25, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Resignation – School Nurse – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the resignation of Beverly Lamberton, R.N., school nurse, Cedarhurst, be accepted effective October 13, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Resignation – Bus Driver – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the resignation of Renee Kozak, bus driver, be accepted effective September 24, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Lifeguards – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the following lifeguard appointments be approved, at $6.50 per hour, and effective October 8, 2004: Jacob Pemberton, Kelli Wido, Whitney Rozboril. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Senior Typist – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the temporary emergency conditional appointment be approved of Judy Bidwell as senior typist, currently assigned at the High School, at a rate of $7.50 per hour, effective October 12, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Substitute Teachers – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and
criminal background check:
Jayesh Desai Effective 10/8/04 Non-Certified: BS/Mechanical Eng./Bing. Univ.
William Priscott Effective 10/8/04 Certified: MS/Earth Science/Union College
Daniel Munson Effective 10/8/04 Certified: BS/English/SUNY Oneonta
Jacqueline Stapleton Effective 10/8/04 Non-Certified: BA/Binghamton Univ.
Kimberly Kocak Effective 10/8/04 Non-Certified: HED Diploma/Health/Cortland
Yvonne Glas Effective 10/8/04 Certified: BSBA/Bus. Ed./Acct./Geneva College
Stephanie Frisbie Effective 10/8/04 Certified: BA/Elem. Education/SUNY Cortland
Amy Waltersdorf Effective 10/8/04 Certified: BS/Elem. Education/SUNY Oswego
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Food Service Helper – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the appointment be approved of Michele Fanara as Food Service Helper, currently assigned at the Middle School, at a rate of $6.41 per hour, effective October 1, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Substitute Teacher Aide – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Rhonda Sharak, at a rate of $6.50 per hour, effective October 8, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Roberta Loveria, bus driver, be granted an unpaid medical leave of absence, effective September 27, 2004, through the end of the business day on December 31, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Bus Driver – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the appointment be approved of Stanley Meleski as Bus Driver, at a rate of $9.23 per hour, effective October 15, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Substitute Teacher – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the following emergency conditional
appointment be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, effective 10/8/04:
Jennifer Lombardo Non-Certified B.A., Binghamton Univ., Psychology
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon provided the Board with the 2004-05 Schedule of Presentations for Board meetings. Mrs. Shannon gave Part 1 of the presentation on "Student Performance Data – Where are we now," reporting on the 2004 Math 4 and 8, and ELA 4 and 8 exams. Mrs. Shannon also reported on the Superintendent's Conference Day being held on October 8.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Young reported on Open House at Brookside. Mrs. Hamilton reported on Open House at Cedarhurst.
Voice of the administrators – Mrs. Simpson reported on Open House. The 5th grade Social Studies test is coming up. The collaborative teams are working well. Mrs. Simpson also reported on a new project started by a small core of parents - "Books for Birthdays." A book may be purchased for the school library for a student's birthday. Mrs. Kline reported that this has been a getting to know people month. She has visited all the buildings to meet people. Mrs. Kline also reported on training her staff has received. The CSE chairs will be meeting at Susquehanna Valley later this month.
Mr. Daniels reported on successful homecoming events. Mr. Daniels reported that Jamilynn Poletto has been named a Commended Scholar. Brandi Carter has been named a class act by the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Mr. Wilson reported on a 60 minute fitness program at Donnelly that was done through a grant from Nickelodeon. Mr. Wilson also reported on a conference he attended in Utica and the fall sports.
SVTA - No Report
Mrs. Young reminded everyone of the upcoming fundraisers for the Chem Free After Prom Party - The Gateway Welcome Center and the golf tournament.
Mr. Hull reported that Cedarhurst is getting national exposure for the ink cartridge return program.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
Correspondence – None
Mrs. Pflanz-May read the newspaper clippings. B-G holds off SV on late pickoff - football, B-G 15, SV 12. BHS reports case of whooping cough - mentioned that Brookside reported case. Girls' soccer - SV 0, CV 3. Study targets bus stops - transportation safety review. Girls' swimming - CF 95, SV 90. Student named a scholar - Cynthia Perez named an All-American Scholar for her academic disciplines. Soldier hailed for courage, leadership - Staff Sgt. Darrell Brown. Girls' Tennis - SV 7, Norwich 0. Golf - SV 200, Whitney Point 231. Girls' soccer - SV 3, Norwich 0. Girls' swimming - ME 109, SV 79. Golf - CV 182, SV 198. Boys' cross country - SV 19, Norwich 40. Girls' cross country - SV 15, Norwich 50. Boys' soccer - SV 7, Whitney Point 0. Susquehanna Valley senior in 'Who's Who' - Shannon Pease. Girls' tennis - CF 4, SV 3. BoysÕ varsity cross country Owego invitational - SV 6th, score of 239; J.V. 1st, score 45. Football - SV 21, CV 14. Schools hang up cell phones in class - David Daniels quoted. SV senior + SATs = a perfect score in math - Brandi Carter named 'Class Act' in Press & Sun-Bulletin. Boys' soccer - SV 7, Oneonta 2. An equation for the ages - "ask a scientist' question asked by Andre Wenzlik, Middle School. Girls' soccer - Oneonta 2, SV 0. Girls' swimming - Owego 98, SV 87. Girls' tennis - SV 7, Owego 0. Dustin Wilson, SV graduate, rushed for 170 yards on 14 carries for the University at Albany. Andy Whalen, SV graduate, freshman at St. Bonaventure, named the Atlantic 10's Rookie of the Week. Girls' tennis - SV 5, JC 3. Girls' soccer - CF 0, SV 0. Second-half burst send SV to victory - Boys' soccer, SV 4, SCC 1. Girls' soccer - SCC 5, SV 3. Girls' tennis - ME 6, SV 1. Girls' swimming - Oneonta 102, SV 83. Football - Dryden 34, SV 19. Cross country McQuaid Invitational - Boys' Varsity A 2 - SV 427. Making her name as Pre-Teen America - Ariana Tagliaferri. Girls' soccer - ME 3, SV 0. Girls' tennis - SV 7, Norwich 0. Golf - JC 201, SV 215. Patch's effort lifts SV in soccer showdown - Sabers move into a tie for first in STAC Central. Boys' cross country - Nickerson leads SV past Owego boys - SV 19, Owego 40. Golf - SV 207, Norwich 210. Girls' soccer - SV 4, Norwich 0. State math test scores. Boys' soccer - SV 7, Whitney Point 0. Boys' cross country - SV 19, Norwich 40. Girls cross country - SV 15, Norwich 50. Golf – SV 209, Oneonta 242. Local scores rise on N.Y. math test - Tier pupils surpass statewide averages.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to
discuss negotiations, and a personnel matter. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
At 8:20 p.m. the Board recessed.
At 8:40 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session.
At 9:23 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (5 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen
School District Clerk