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APPROVED MINUTES PROPOSED DECEMBER 2, 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: Mrs. Christine Moriarty Mrs. Alicia Bishop Mr. John Finch, Jr Mrs. Julia Bowers Mrs. Susan Pollock
ABSENT: Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May (illness) Mr. Rusty Storm (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. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist Trooper Joe McCabe, School Resource Officer Mr. Joseph Busch, Superintendent, Broome-Tioga BOCES Mr. Alan Pole, Superintendent, Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal Mr. Charles Hutchinson, High School Assistant Principal Mr. Gerardo Tagliaferri, Middle School Principal Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal Mr. Robert Callahan, Cedarhurst Principal Ms. Maureen Kline, Director of Special Services (CSE) Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics Ms. Debbie Merrell, Math Teacher, High School Ms. Betta Borelli, Social Studies, High School Mr. Mike Chacanaco, Country Courier 4 residents, 4 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. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, to accept into record the attendance for the December 2, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – "Kindness/Courtesy – The trouble with advice is that you can't tell if it's good or bad until you've taken it." – Frank Tyger
APPROVAL OF MINUTESMrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC – Mr. David Finch asked if a decision had been made with regard to the bus stops on Burts and Sullivan Roads. Mrs. Young replied that as of December 8 the stops will be changing. Parents will be notified of the change and the new pickup and drop off times. Because of this change the early pick up for band and orchestra at Cedarhurst had to be cancelled. Mr. Paske stated that the District will try to make arrangements for the band and orchestra but for now the pickup is cancelled. Mr. Finch stated that he attended the Kirkwood Town Board meeting and they do not perceive any problems with the snow removal for the bus stop, they just need a call to know the bus is coming. Mrs. Robinson voiced her concern with her daughter's bus stop. Part of Ketchum Road was closed due to damage from Hurricane Ivan. Since then her daughter has had to walk to a temporary bus stop. Mrs. Robinson feels the stop is unsafe and stated that a man was seen watching the children there and she does not know who he is. Mrs. Robinson asked if the stop would return to the original location after the road was fixed and also asked if it would be possible for a small bus to be sent to her house to pick her daughter up and turn around in her driveway. Mrs. Young replied that she spoke with Mrs. Robinson earlier and sending a small bus to the house is not an option. After the road is fixed the bus stop will return to the original location. Mrs. Young stated that it is the parents' responsibility to get their children to the bus stop and that the Board is trying to start a community based initiative, such as a neighborhood watch, because of safety concerns of working parents. Mrs. Young stated that for now Mrs. Robinson will have to rely on her neighbors as she has been. Mrs. Robinson stated that she heard that Conklin has received funds from FEMA to repair the road. Mrs. Young replied that this is the town's responsibility. Mr. Gorgos reported that the town has not received the FEMA money yet. The town has been working on Karic Road since some residents were isolated. If there is a mild winter work could progress on Ketchum Road after Karic Road is finished.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Paske School Psychologist – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Steven Decker be appointed School Psychologist, effective December 8, 2004, at a prorated yearly salary of $43,000, with a three year probation and eligible for tenure December 8, 2007. He is eligible to receive benefits of the CNCT contract. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Stipend Correction – Audio Visual Coordinator – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the stipend for the Audio Visual Coordinator be corrected from $1,000 to $1,050 (the same amount as last school year). Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Leave of Absence - Rescheduled – Mrs. Pollock made a motion seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that due to medical reasons, the paid medical leave of absence for Terry Blackman, Brookside Elementary teacher, has been rescheduled to January 13, 2005, through an anticipated date of March 21, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Rescheduled – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the appointment be approved of Shannon Ranieri as long-term substitute elementary teacher at Brookside, to begin January 13, 2005, through March 21, 2005, at a $134.96 per diem with no sick days or personal days. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education: * Authorize the 20 services recommended on CSE list dated October 27, 2004. * Authorize the 23 services recommended on CSE list dated November 3, 2004. * Authorize the 15 services recommended on CSE list dated November 10, 2004. * Authorize the 17 services recommended on CSE list dated November 17, 2004. * Authorize the 6 services recommended on CPSE list dated November 18, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Playground Equipment Donation – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the Board of Education accept a donation from the Donnelly PTA consisting of a new "The Woodlands" play system valued at $29,616, marketed by GameTime, Inc., to be installed at the Donnelly campus. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses) Mr. Paske commended the PTA for all their hard work.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon Resignation – School Nurse – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the resignation of Bonnie Ray, R.N., school nurse, Brookside, be accepted effective December 7, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Substitute Teacher Aide – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Katie Williams as substitute teacher aide, assignment at Brookside, at a rate of $6.50 per hour, effective December 3, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
In-House Substitute Teachers 2004-05 – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following teacher aides be appointed as in-house substitute teachers for their master teachers, assignment Cedarhurst, for the 2004-05 school year: Karen Canini Effective 12/3/04 Jodie Bealo Effective 12/3/04 Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Substitute Teachers 2004-05 – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check: Brooke Murphy Effective 12/13/04 Certified: MS in Progress/SUNY Binghamton Geraldine Tarbox Effective 12/12/04 Non-Certified: 3 ½ yrs. Keuka College Laura DeAngelo Effective 12/3/04 Non-Certified: Degree in Progress/Cazenovia Tania Zdeb Effective 12/3/04 Non-Certified: Degree in Progress/SUNY Geneseo Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Substitute Teacher Aide – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the emergency conditional substitute teacher aide/substitute typist appointment be approved of Geraldine Tarbox, at a rate of $6.50 per hour/teacher aide, $6.75 per hour/substitute typist, effective December 12, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Lifeguards – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following lifeguard appointments be approved, at $6.50 per hour, effective November 3, 2004: Biana Troy, Gabrielle Clark, Marie Bieber. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Extension – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that Kimberly Hatch's unpaid leave of absence (medical), effective November 2, 2004 through November 30, 2004, be extended through the 2004-05 school year. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Shirley Kowalewski, Food Service Helper, High School, be granted an unpaid leave of absence from November 29, 2004, through March 1, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Resignation – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the resignation of Kathy James, Cook Manager, Brookside, be accepted effective December 14, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Substitute School Nurse – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Bonnie Ray, R.N., be approved as substitute school nurse, at a rate of $12.00 per hour, effective December 8, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Substitute Food Service Helper – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Shirley Hurd as substitute food service helper, at a rate of $6.25 per hour, effective December 3, 2004, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Substitute Teachers 2004-05 – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check: Tiffany Mangino Effective 12/13/04 Non-Certified: MS/Education/College St. Rose BS/Chemistry/Russell Sage College Jeffrey Nye Effective 12/18/04 Non-Certified: MS/Education/SUNY Cortland BS/Chemistry/Indiana University Tanya Ramli Effective 12/18/04 Non-Certified: BA/English/Binghamton University Degree in Progress/Sec. Ed./BU Patricia Collins Effective 12/3/04 Non-Certified: MS/Soc. Science/Bing. University BS/Liberal Arts/Bing. University Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon reported that the 5th grade Social Studies tests are being scored. Mrs. Shannon reported on the Math Standards Review she attended along with Mr. David Daniels, Ms. Debbie Merrill, and Mr. R.J. Robertson.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – No Report
Voice of the administrators – Mrs. Simpson reported on the pasta fiesta held December 1. Brookside's winter concert will be held December 6 and the next movie night will be December 10.
Mrs. Kline reported that Jim Black was here today and met with some staff.
Mr. Tagliaferri reported that the Middle School has team parents at each grade level, one of the items they are working on is fundraising and there will be a can/bottle drive this weekend. There is a dance being held Friday night and if a student brings cans/bottles, he/she will receive pizza and soda. The holiday concert is being held December 14 at the high school auditorium. Mr. Tagliaferri reported on the sr. citizen holiday dinner held November 23. The sr. citizen winter holiday dinner is being held December 21.
Mr. Daniels reported that parent conferences were held November 22. There will be a School-To-Careers meeting on December 9. Mr. Daniels reported that the following 2004 SV graduates were recognized as AP Scholars: Jason Brown, Thomas DeVries, Andrew Kearns, Brandon Stoekel, Mara Theophila; and that Amy Dedrick was recognized as an AP Scholar with Honors.
Mr. Wilson reported that four fall sports teams received the NYS Scholar Athlete Team Award – varsity tennis, varsity golf, boys varsity soccer and girls varsity soccer. Each team received a certificate and pins for each athlete. The winter sports season has started and the boys varsity and junior varsity basketball teams took first place in the Windsor Tournament. Mr. Wilson publicly thanked his secretary, Nancy Mangino, for her help in cleaning out the trophy cases.
Mr. Callahan thanked the PTA for all their hard work, the social workers for their work with the character education video, Mrs. Erin Foster for her work sending supplies to children in Iraq, Mrs. Ganoung for her work with reading programs, the Mirabito group for their $500 donation, Mrs. Ciaravino for bringing in an author to talk to the students, Amy Cortes for the SABER (Stop And Be Excited Readers) program, and the cafeteria staff for all their hard work.
SVTA – No Report SVESSA – No Report Student Council – Mrs. Borelli thanked everyone for their help with the food drive. All the clubs have joined forces to work on the gift drive to help needy SV families at Christmas.
OLD BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS – None
Mrs. Pflanz-May read the newspaper clippings. Volleyball – Windsor sweeps SV in opener, 26-24, 25-23, 25-19. Boys bowling – SV 4, JC 3. Girls bowling – SV 7, JC 0. SV superintendent resigns. Girls swimming – Area qualifiers who will be competing at the state swimming and diving championships – 200 freestyle Emily Price. Girls volleyball – Vestal 3, SV 1. Bowling – Thanksgiving Tournament – Boys 1st place in B Division, Girls 1st place in B Division; individual girls high games – Becca Barton, 4th place with score of 237; individual high series – Becca Barton, 4th place with score of 619; individual high averages – Becca Barton, 4th place with score of 206. STAC Central Division girls basketball preview. Windsor Tournament Boys basketball – Shager's shot a winner for SV, SV 57, Windsor 55. Windsor Tournament Boys basketball – Versatile Reardon leads SV past Sidney, SV 55, Sidney 52. Southern Tier Athletic Conference Capsules – boys wrestling. Boys wrestling previews. STAC All-Stars Boys soccer – All-Conference Central/East Division – Andrew Thompson, Scott Hartley, Joel Patch; All Division Central Division – Nate Studgeon, Steven Gorgos, Pat Shager. STAC All-Stars Girls soccer – All-Conference Central/East Division – Courtney Ward; All Division Central Division – Keri Laviska, Jen Cerra. STAC All-Stars Girls tennis – All Division Central Division – Singles, Brittni Frantellizzi, Caitlin Johnson, Doubles, Brittney Whitted/Jennifer Work. Schools veteran to retire – Leslie Distin, part-time executive director of the Broome-Tioga School Boards Association and Association of Chief School Administrators, will be succeeded by John Paske. Girls bowling – SV 7, EFA 0. Boys bowling Center State Conference – SV 7, EFA 0. Girls volleyball – SV 3, Oneonta 0. Tier schools' efforts helping Iraqi children, Erin Foster, Cedarhurst, started school kit drive. Girls basketball – SV moves by Vestal in 2nd half, SV 39, Vestal 33. STAC Boys basketball preview. Boys basketball – Binghamton 69, SV 45.
Strategic Planning Committee – Mrs. Pollock asked that the committee set a date to meet.
At 7:56 p.m. the Board recessed. At 8:06 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session. Superintendent's Report continued Superintendent's Search – Mr. Joseph Busch and Mr. Alan Pole reviewed information with the Board for the Superintendent's search – criteria for the vacancy announcement, an estimated timeline for filling the position, salaries of Superintendents in the area, vacancy announcements for positions across the state.
Resignation – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the resignation be accepted, with regret, of Rebecca DeBottis, School Psychologist, effective 12/10/04. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Interim Superintendent – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that be it RESOLVED, that Richard T. Stank be appointed Interim Superintendent of the Susquehanna Valley Central School District, at the rate of $425 per day for days actually worked, with an effective starting date of December 9, 2004, and that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Mr. Stank confirming the terms of the appointment. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to discuss negotiations, and personnel matters. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses) At 9:24 p.m. the Board recessed. At 9:30 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session. At 10:48 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
Consultant – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that be it RESOLVED, that Dr. Joseph Busch, District Superintendent, is hereby authorized by the Board of Education to act as its representative in the coordination and implementation of a search for purposes of identifying candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Susquehanna Valley Central School District, with the criteria for the position to be jointly developed by Dr. Busch and the Board of Education, or selected members thereof. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
The Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 7, at 7:00 pm to discuss the SuperintendentÕs search.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 10:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
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