APPROVED MINUTES
PROPOSED NOVEMBER 18, 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. Eleanor Hamilton
Mr. Rusty Storm
Mrs. Susan Pollock
ABSENT: Mr. John Finch, Jr. (illness)
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. Gerardo Tagliaferri, Middle School Principal
Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal
Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics
Mrs. Kathy Hattala, English Teacher, High School, SVTA Representative
Mr. George Basler, Press & Sun-Bulletin
Mr. Mike Chacanaco, Country Courier
3 residents, 3 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. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to accept into record the attendance for the November 18, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Middle School Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Middle School Word of the Month – "Kindness – Being thoughtful and nice to people around you."
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 (Agenda Items) – Mr. David Finch stated that he appreciated the phone call he received from Mrs. Young that there has been no final decision made yet on the bus stops on Burts and Sullivan Roads. Mr. Finch provided the Board with pictures he took of the bus stop and roads, and a letter written by Jerry Derrick. Mr. Finch reported that he measured, with a measuring wheel, the distance from his neighbor's driveway to the temporary bus stop. The distance measured 2453 feet, which is 187 feet shy of ½ mile. Mr. Finch stated that the bus goes up Blakeslee Road a distance of 2000 feet to pick up students, and this is the same bus that picks up his daughter. He also reported on how much time his daughter has to spend riding the bus. Mrs. Young explained that this is one of the problems in logistics that needs to be worked out. Mr. Finch questioned the distances in recommendation number 6 from the Keystone Associates report. This recommendation states that by moving the bus stop 85 feet, the stopping sight distance changes from 365 to 488 feet. Mrs. Hamilton explained that the change of 123 feet in the stopping sight distance is a vertical curve, by moving the bus 85 feet, you can see more in the area. Mr. Gorgos reported that Mr. Ellsworth, from Keystone Associates, explained that their report considers all driving conditions, including snow and ice. Mr. Finch asked if he could meet with Mr. Paske, Mrs. Young, and Mr. Gorgos to review everything and try to come up with a solution. Mrs. Young replied that he should meet with Mrs. Vascello, Director of Transportation, that she will make the decision on the bus stop and then bring it to the Board. Mr. Bob Finch voiced his concern that Mrs. Vascello has not been at the Board meetings to hear David's concerns and facts, and how he feels nothing is getting done. Mr. Paske replied that Mrs. Vascello was at the last meeting. Mrs. Young replied that something is getting done, it is not a simple solution, and Mr. Finch should schedule a meeting with Mrs. Vascello. Mr. Bob Finch asked why a small bus goes up Cedarhurst Road to Brink Road and picks up a few students. Mrs. Young said that this would have to be looked into. Mr. Paske has sent a letter to the Kirkwood Town Board asking for the Town's help in improving the safety on Burts and Sullivan Roads.
Mrs. Rader gave a report on the History of the District CPR Subcommittee. The committee met yesterday. They have the condensed Board minutes and Gail Goldberg is working on them. The book will be done in time for the cost of publishing to be put in the 2005-06 budget in February.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Ms. Pecheny reported that the tax season has ended. Ms. Pecheny also reported that Patricia Shelton, District Tax Collector, was great to work with, is very organized and neat, and has great people skills. Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the October financial reports. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Paske
2004-05 Winter Coach – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that the following winter 2004-05 coaching appointment be approved:
2004-05
Sport and Level Coach Began School Year Salary
Modified Boys Basketball ÒBlueÓ Lou Bishop 2004-05 1st year As Per Contract
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
School Tax Reimbursement – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that the following school tax
reimbursements be approved due to duplicate school tax payments:
Payable to Tax Map Amount
Toni L. Hamilton 211.09-1-21 $901.66
1391 Milburn Drive
Conklin, NY 13748
Roger & Shirley Ireland 211-05-2-18 $612.13
256 Main Street
Kirkwood, NY 13795
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
2005-06 BOCES Services – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that be it RESOLVED, that the unit cost methodology is hereby approved for shared services with the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the 2005-06 school year. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Resolution – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that Whereas, the Susquehanna Valley Central School District did open for public bid according to General Municipal Law, the following bid: 04-05:3, Gym Floor Renovation, and whereas, the bids were publicly opened and read on November 12, 2004, at 2 p.m., in the BOCES CBO Business Office, be it resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and the Purchasing Agent, that the bid for Gym Floor Renovation be awarded to Monticello Wood Floors, Inc., at a price of $18,725. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Instructional Appointment – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Jay Vimislik be appointed fifth grade teacher (2004-05 assignment at Cedarhurst), effective November 19, 2004, at a salary of $33,471 (prorated for the 2004-05 school year), with a three year probation and eligible for tenure November 19, 2007. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the appointment be approved of Shannon Ranieri as long-term substitute elementary teacher at Brookside, during Terry Blackman's leave of absence to begin November 19, 2004, through January 21, 2005, at a $134.96 per diem with no sick days or personal days. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Return of Tax Claims – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that be it RESOLVED, whereas, Education Law provides that the tax collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of delinquent tax items have been certified to the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education. The tax collector has affixed her affidavit to such statement to the tax warrant as follows:
AMOUNT AMOUNT
ASSESSED TAX AMOUNT OF OF TAXES OF TAXES
TOWN VALUATION RATE TAX LEVY COLLECTED RETURNED
Binghamton 170,038,493 29.0179 4,934,159 3,295,224.37 230,855.32
Conklin 177,909,871 30.5544 5,435,926 3,649,448.00 353,909.10
Kirkwood 36,096,031 25.9708 937,442 607,394.68 66,503.21
Vestal 47,611 467.1005 22,239 16,252.60 228.22
Windsor 722,500 27.6285 19,962 15,002.27 1,958.58
TOTAL 7,583,321.92 653,454.43
Total delinquent penalties collected and deposited with District Treasurer: $12,921.33
Total amount of taxes deposited with the District Treasurer: $7,570,400.59
TOTAL $7,583,321.92
AND WHEREAS the Superintendent has examined and verified the accuracy of the signed report of the tax collector;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the report of the tax collector and having determined that the collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant, direct that the lists of delinquent tax items with the addition of the 2% penalty be certified to the Office of the County Treasurer and/or other tax enforcement
officer;
AND IT IS FURTHER DIRECTED that the warrant, tax roll and tax collectorÕs copies of the tax receipts be placed on file
in the school district.
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Resignation – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the resignation for retirement purposes be accepted, with regret, of John P. Paske, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Paske's retirement date will be at the close of the work day, December 31, 2004. Mrs. Young spoke regarding Mr. PaskeÕs dedication to the District and stated that he will be missed. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Mr. Paske provided the Board with a copy of the Elements of Design from Keystone Associates. Mr. Paske will provide the Board with a copy of the letter that was sent to the Kirkwood Town Board asking for their help in making Burts and Sullivan roads safer for the bus stops.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon
Substitute Teacher Reappointment – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following
substitute teacher from the 2003-04 school year be reappointed for the 2004-05 school year:
Gerald M. Dundon Non-Certified
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Resignations – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that following resignations be accepted:
Roberta Loveria Bus Driver Effective 12/31/04
Sandra Normile Cafeteria Aide Cedarhurst Effective 11/19/04
Michele Fanara Cafeteria Aide Middle School Effective 12/8/04
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Substitute Food Service Helper – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the appointment be approved of Michele Fanara, as substitute food service helper, Cedarhurst, at a rate of $6.25 per hour, effective December 8, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Kimberly Hatch, Teacher Aide, be granted an unpaid leave of absence from November 2, 2004 through November 30, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Resignation – Custodian – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the resignation of Kent Deering, night custodian, Senior High School, be accepted November 4, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon reported that this is the 2nd day of the 5th grade Social Studies test and SV will be part of a regional scoring model in December. Mrs. Shannon also reported that SV hosted Directors of Technology from around the region, and one of the items looked at is how Macintosh and Windows platforms communicate with each other. Teachers from Whitney Point came to see Mr. Apicella's recording studio. The Marching Band participated in the Veteran's Day parade and the Holiday parade.
SVTA Representative – No Report
SVESSA Representative – No Report
Student Council Representative – No Report
CORRESPONDENCE – None
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mrs. Simpson reported that Brookside is gathering food for baskets for needy families. Brookside will be holding a pasta fiesta on December 1 and parent conferences will be held November 22.
Mr. Tagliaferri reported that Chris Monticello, school psychologist has been recognized by Catholic Charities for "going the extra mile." Mr. Tagliaferi also reported on events at the Middle School: Red Ribbon Week, CHOW food drive, Tshirt contest, flood relief efforts for area residents, Honor Society Induction held November 3 with Joel Wilson as guest speaker, Mathway to the Stars closing program, School-to-Careers parent program, food baskets for Thanksgiving, parent conferences are being held November 22, and the sr. citizen holiday dinner being held November 23.
Mr. Tagliaferri also reported, on behalf of Mary Frances Charsky, Donnelly, that the PTA fundraiser activities are going well.
Mrs. Hamilton reported on events at Cedarhurst: Nancy Coon and Sue Ganoung have been named to Who's Who Among American Teachers, The PTA is collecting Campbell's soup labels, ink cartridges, and box tops for fundraisers, Family Fun Night is being held Friday, November 19 with Dino Man, and the winter concert is being held December 8.
Mr. Daniels reported that the high school is also participating in food drives. The gift giving program to provide gifts to needy families has started. Parent conferences are being held Monday, November 22. The Russian students and teachers have left. A UHS employee connection was held last week to show students potential part time jobs and how to get their education paid for by working at UHS. The fall athletic banquet was held last night. Tracy Kasmarcik is working with the Liberty Partnership program.
Mr. Wilson reported on the fall sports banquet. The winter sports season has started.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Legislative Committee – No Report
Health Committee – Mrs. Young reported that the Consortium met and that the rates are going to remain firm at 12%.
New Board Member Committee – Mrs. Pflanz-May reported that she has a list of what is in the new Board member
packets. She will provide this to committee members to review.
Committee on Public Relations – No Report
School to Work Committee – No Report
Strategic Planning Committee – Mrs. Pollock reminded everyone that this is the deadline for comments on the Standards
of Excellence. The committee will set up a meeting.
Chem Free After Prom Committee – No Report
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #2 (Non-Agenda Items) – No Comments
Mrs. Pflanz-May read the newspaper clippings. Boys soccer – SV, Maine-Endwell set for fourth round, picture of Joel Patch. Cross country – picture of Pat Nickerson running in the Section 4 Class B Boys Cross Country Championships, Boys score 49, Girls score 110; Boys individual results listed – Pat Nickerson, George Reed, Joe Milkovich, Evan Stark, Girls individual results listed – Eriell Kent, Renee Coe. Cross Country All Star Teams – Boys All-Conference Central/East Division, Pat Nickerson; Boys All-Divisions – Central, Joe Milkovitch; Girls All-Conference Central/East Division, Eriell Kent. Diving – Class B one-meter diving – Nicole Ragard finishes third. Boys soccer – ME edges Susquehanna Valley in the Section 4 Class A soccer final, ME 2, SV 1. Girls swimming – Class B SV score of 196; Individual Results 200 freestyle, Emily Price first; 50 free, Alycia Mullins third; 100 free, Alycia Mullins third; 200 free relay, Emily Price first; 200 free relay, Alycia Mullins, Marie Bieber, Katie O'Connell, Emily Price third. Juggling academics, athletics, Students athletes find ways to keep both on track – Joel Patch quoted. SV moves school bus stop, but parents raise safety issue over new pick-up site. Section 4 Conference Football Statistics for offense and defense. Mens basketball – Whalen's late free throw lift BCC men – Pat Whalen, SV graduate, BCC 66, Delhi 40. Cross Country – Class B leading individuals Pat Nickerson, George Reed, Eriell Kent. Career workshop set Wednesday – Middle School. Section 4 football coaches pick conference star squads – Cory Ellsworth, Kyle Jones, Nick Pappas, Dan Dunham, Ryan McKinney, Gary Atkinson. Boys bowling – SV 7, Owego 0. Girls bowling – SV 7, Owego 0. STAC volleyball preview – SV looks tough in the Central Division.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
At 8:01 p.m. the Board recessed.
At 8:10 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session.
At 9:10 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen
School District Clerk