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APPROVED MINUTES PROPOSED APRIL 6, 2005 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 Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May Mrs. Julia Bowers Mr. Rusty Storm Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton Mrs. Susan Pollock
ABSENT: Mr. John Finch, Jr. (illness)
ALSO Mr. Richard T. Stank, Interim Superintendent PRESENT: Mr. Michael Melamed, Interim Assistant Superintendent Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist Ms. Maureen Kline, Director of Special Services (CSE) Mr. Charles Hutchinson, High School Assistant Principal Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal Ms. Debbie Merrell, Math Teacher, High School Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics Mr. Tim OÕHearn, School Wellness Coordinator Ms. Betta Borrelli, Social Studies, High School Ms. Natalie Brubaker, Administrative Intern 2 residents, 14 students
Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to accept into record the attendance for the April 6, 2005 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – "Citizenship."
APPROVAL OF MINUTESMrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Ms. Betta Borelli and Caitlin Cox reported on the trip to England taken by some students and adults from the district.
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC – No Comments
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Stank Presentation – Mr. Hutchinson and Mr. O'Hearn gave a presentation on a program that will take place in May for high school students.
Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education: * Authorize the 13 services recommended on CSE list dated March 2, 2005. * Authorize the 14 services recommended on CSE list dated March 9, 2005. * Authorize the 5 services recommended on CSE list dated March 15, 2005. * Authorize the 12 services recommended on CSE list dated March 16, 2005. * Authorize the 4 services recommended on CPSE list dated March 18, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Instructional Leave of Absence (Adjusted) – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the previously approved maternity leave of absence of Shannon Hogan, Cedarhurst Elementary Teacher (BoE 1/6/05) be adjusted from a start date of April 24, 2005, to a start date of April 15, 2005 through June 24, 2005. She will use sick time, sick day bank, and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Adjusted) – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the previously approved appointment of Jean McArdle (BoE 3/17/05), as long-term substitute teacher for Shannon Hogan, Cedarhurst Elementary (maternity leave of absence), be adjusted from a start date of April 24, 2005, to a start date of April 15, 2005 through June 24, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, of Rebecca Stocum, as a long-term substitute teacher, during Kelly Dyson's maternity leave of absence, Brookside Elementary, at the rate of $179.95 per diem, effective May 11, 2005 through December 9, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Vote Inspectors – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that be it RESOLVED: That Rosalyn Morgan serve as Chairperson of the Annual Meeting and Annual Vote, and Jean Terry to serve as Alternate. That Angelo Ranieri serve as Chief Inspector of the Vote and Nancy Mangino serve as the Alternate Chief Inspector. The following persons are nominated to serve as Assistant Clerks and/or Inspectors of the Election: Lila Acker, Shirley Cox, Anita Gabriel, Cindy Gabriel, Kay Kane, Nancy Mangino, Rosalyn Morgan, Lorraine Perez, Mary Rader, Pat Shelton, Leah Smith, Jean Terry. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Student Health Services – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that payment of a $767.76 invoice be approved for providing health services to three (3) Susquehanna Valley resident students ($255.92 each) attending non-public schools in the Johnson City CSD during 2004-05 school year. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Instructional Retirement – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the retirement of Ruth Bardeen, Special Education teacher, High School, be accepted effective July 1, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Swim Instructor/Supervising Lifeguard – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that Megan Buyck be approved as a part time swim instructor and supervising lifeguard at $9.50 per hour, approximately four hours per week, effective April 5, 2005, through the 2004-05 school year. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
2005-06 Proposed Budget – Mr. Stank reviewed the proposed 2005-06 budget. The Board will hold a budget work session on Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. Another budget work session will be held on Thursday, April 19 if needed.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Melamed Resignation – School Nurse – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the resignation of Beverly L. Lamberton, School Nurse, Donnelly Elementary, be accepted and approved, effective April 4, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
School Nurse – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the appointment be approved of Christina Wettstone, as School Nurse, SV District, at the rate of $13.36 per hour, effective April 4, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the medical leave of absence (unpaid) be approved of David Snitchler, Assigned Bus Driver, effective from March 17, 2005, to on or about April 7, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – No Report
Strategic Planning Committee – Mrs. Pollock reported that she has compiled all the results and the Strategic Plan will be given to the new Superintendent. She stated that she received good ideas from the community.
Voice of the administrators – Mrs. Simpson reported on events at Brookside. As part of the Teacher/Parent enrichment activities the after school swim program has started, and Spanish classes start next week for primary and intermediate students. The science fair will be held on April 13. The All-Elementary District Concert will be held April 20. A poetry recitation will be held on April 27.
Mrs. Kline reported on the March 11 meeting with Rebecca DeBottis. The Special Education Department is working on getting the 12:1:1 program off the ground.
Mr. Wilson reported that the spring sports season has started.
Mr. Hutchinson reported that graduation planning has started.
Ms. Merrill reported that community night is going well.
OLD BUSINESS – Mr. Stank stated that over $62,000 has been spent on the air quality situation at Cedarhurst.
Newspaper Clippings Reported On – Boys All-Metro Basketball Team – Joel Patch makes team. Student Voices – Getting involved can make all the difference – written by Jacqelyn Emmons, a junior at SV; Mrs. Merrill reported that in the article Jacqelyn writes about SV Fan Club tshirts designed by Tom Bensley. The Community Sportsplex Youth Soccer – pictures of SV students playing soccer. Girl Scouts win volunteer award – Girl Scout troop 671 based in Conklin was awarded the Bronze President's Volunteer Service Award for 2004; Amy Lipski, Christina Cavanaugh, Meganne Wheeler, Cassandra Croce, Brianna Wagstaff, Bianca Wagstaff, and Brandie Wagstaff; troop leader is Cathy Lipski. All in the Family – Children learn work ethic for athletics from ex-NFL player dad, track mom, article and picture on family of Jamie and Robin Kimmel, SV graduates.
Newspaper Clippings Submitted – Boys basketball – Joel Patch and Bill Reardon play on Broome County STOP-DWI Program Team, Sons of American Legion Post 401 team wins championship game 114-103; Patch, Johnson excel in showcase semifinals – STOP-DWI team 100, WBNG 86. Boys track and field – a look at the upcoming season. Mullins realizes dream with berth in NCAAs – Meredith Mullins, SV graduate, playing for Canisius. Parents urge Ôsick-outÕ at Cedarhurst – air quality at SV school prompts some to protest. State rep downplays SV school mold issue; Health officials tour Cedarhurst building; sick out continues. 136 pupils absent in SV protest; parents keep kids home over air quality issue. STAC Girls Softball Preview. Answering some questions about indoor mold – Dr. Gupta receiving calls from SV parents writes guest viewpoint to answer questions. STAC Boys Tennis Preview. Candidates list narrowed – candidates for SV superintendent. STAC Boys Baseball Preview. Lofty goals prescribed for young softball team – BCC team, SV graduate Becky Netherton one of their players.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel and contractual issues. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses) At 7:52 p.m. the Board recessed. At 8:07 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session. At 8:28 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to discuss the superintendent search. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses) At 8:30 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session. At 10:38 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, 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 10:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen School District Clerk |