APPROVED MINUTES

PROPOSED                                                   MAY 5, 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                                                   

                        Mr. John Finch, Jr.

                        Mrs. Alicia Bishop                                                         

                        Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May                                                   

                        Mrs. Julia Bowers                                                          

                        Mr. Rusty Storm                                                            

                        Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton                                                                

                                                                                                                                   

ABSENT:         Mrs. Susan Pollock (personal)

 

ALSO               Mr. Richard T. Stank, Interim Superintendent

PRESENT:       Mr. Michael Melamed, Interim Assistant Superintendent

                        Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board

                        Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk

                        Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist

                        Ms. Maureen Kline, Director of Special Services (CSE)

                        Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal

                        Ms. Mary Frances Charsky, Donnelly Principal

                        Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal

                        Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics

                        Ms. Deborah Wood, Payroll, Business Office

                        Mr. Steve Taylor, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield

                        Approximately 180 in attendance including SVTA members, SVESSA members, and residents

 

Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.

 

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to accept into record the attendance for the May 5, 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 – "Honesty."

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to approve as amended the minutes of the April 21, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – No Comments

 

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Stank

Presentation – Mr. Steve Taylor, Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, gave a presentation on the "Step Up" program.

 

Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the

Susquehanna Valley Board of Education:

*       Authorize the 15 services recommended on CSE list dated March 23, 2005.

*       Authorize the 2 services recommended on CSE list dated April 5, 2005.

*       Authorize the 18 services recommended on CSE list dated April 6, 2005.

*       Authorize the 15 services recommended on CSE list dated April 13, 2005.

*       Authorize the 16 services recommended on CPSE list dated April 20, 2005.

*       Authorize the 1 service recommended on CSE list dated April 21, 2005

*       Authorize the 4 services recommended on CPSE list dated April 22, 2005

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Wall of Donors – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the following wall tile inscription be

approved for the Wall of Donors:

"In Loving Memory of Betti and Steve Charsky"

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Field Trip Permission – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the following class field trips be

approved:

*       Grade 3 trip to the Kopernic Science Center in Vestal, NY, on June 8, 2005 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

*       Grade 5 trip to the Burnett Park Zoo in Syracuse, NY, on June 8, 2005, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Instructional Leave of Absence – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that Julia Anselm, Donnelly teacher, be granted a paid/unpaid maternity leave of absence, effective June 6, 2005, through the 2005-06 school year. She will use sick time, personal time, and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Resolution Authorizing Participation in NYSMEC – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that

WHEREAS, Article 5-G of the New York State General Municipal Law authorizes municipal corporations to enter into cooperative agreements for the performance or exercise of services, functions, powers or activities on a cooperative or

contract basis amount themselves or one for the other.

WHEREAS, Section 199-n of the General Municipal Law defines the term "municipal corporation" for the purposes of Article 5-G as a county outside the city of New York, a city, a town, a village, a board of cooperative educational services,

fire district or a school district.

WHEREAS, Susquehanna Valley Central School District is a "municipal corporation" as defined above;

WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed the Municipal Cooperation Agreement For Energy Purchasing Services to be dated the 1st day of May, 2005, among municipal corporations collectively identified as the New York School and Municipal Energy Consortium (ÒNYSMECÓ), and wishes for this municipal corporation to become a Participant therein upon the terms of the Agreement and further wishes to authorize participation as a [natural gas] [electricity] [natural gas and electricity] consumer for the term ending April 30, 2007, for all natural gas participants, and April 30, 2010 for all electric

participants.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby determines that it is in the interests of the Susquehanna Valley Central School District (hereinafter "Participant") to participate in the NYSMEC, authorizes and directs the President of the Board of Education to sign the Agreement on its behalf and further authorizes its officers and employees to execute such other documents and take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution;

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant agrees to participate in the municipal cooperative bids for the purchase and delivery of [natural gas and electricity] pursuant to the Agreement for the term ending April 30, 2007 for all natural gas

participants; and April 30, 2010 for all electric participants; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant authorizes the Administrative Participant (as defined in the Agreement) to prepare, advertise, disseminate and open bids and to award contracts for the purchase and delivery of natural gas and/or electricity on behalf of the Participant, in accordance with such bid specification, to the lowest responsible bidder as is

determined by the Administrative Participant or to reject any or all such bids; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Participant agrees to advertise and bid as may be directed by the Administrative

Participant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the officers and employees of Participant are authorized to execute such other

documents and take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent of this resolution.

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

SAT Advisors – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that R.J. Robertson and Frances Simkulet be compensated at $1,000 each for completing their duties teaching SAT review classes. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

School Tax Reimbursement – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following tax refund be

approved due to notice of change of assessment by the Broome County Real Property Tax Service:

Payable To                                 Tax Map                        Amount

Jodi Ann Herold                          193.01-2-15                    $496.21

1753 Pierce Creek Road

Binghamton, NY 13903

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Mr. Stank informed the Board that the voting machines the school has will not work for the upcoming vote on May 17. The District is looking into borrowing machines or using paper ballots.

 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Melamed

Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that Theresa Sarnicola, computer lab assistant, Donnelly, be granted an unpaid leave of absence effective June 8 through June 22, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Resignation – School Nurse – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the resignation of Kara Zimmerman, R.N. school nurse, Brookside, be accepted effective June 24, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Resignation – Bus Driver – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the resignation of Mary Griffin, bus driver, be accepted effective June 30, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Resignation – Senior Typist – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the resignation of Nancy Mangino, senior typist, High School, be accepted effective April 20, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Secretary – Athletic Department – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the permanent appointment be approved of Nancy Mangino, as secretary, Athletic Department, at the rate of $10.00 per hour, effective April 20, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

Salary Correction – Sr. Typist – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the hourly rate of pay for Judy Bidwell, Temporary Sr. Typist, High School, be changed from $7.50 per hour to $7.69 per hour, effective retroactive to October 12, 2004, with the additional $.15 per hour (8-week increment, per contract), effective retroactive to December 1, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

 

BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Moriarty reported on the Board Presidents/Vice Presidents Roundtable that she attended. Mrs. Young was unable to attend the Roundtable because she had to attend the poetry recitation at Brookside.

 

Voice of the administrators – Mr. Wilson reported that the spring sports season is quickly coming to an end. Mr. Wilson also reported on how the teams are doing.

 

Mrs. Simpson reported that the Brookside poetry recitation was held on April 27. The Drama Club performed on Friday, April 29. Space Day was celebrated today. The art show will be held May 6.

 

Ms. Charsky reported that Donnelly had a Reading Fair last week. On Friday, April 29 a parent night was held with a beach theme. Class plays are coming up. May is assessment month. The 4th grade math test is next week.

 

Mrs. Kline reported that the Special Education Department has been visiting other area high schools to see their Resource Classrooms.

 

Mr. Daniels reported that the senior class trip went well. A group of students went to Washington, D.C. and that trip went well also. The Talent Show will be held next week. The National Honor Society induction is being held next week. Becca Wiggins has been named Athlete of The Week in the Press & Sun-Bulletin.

 

OLD BUSINESS – None

 

NEW BUSINESS – None

 

Newspaper Clippings Reported On – Student selected for "Who's Who" – Stephanie Clugstone, sophomore, has been nominated to WhoÕs Who Among American High School Students. SV all-star Weyant chooses Delaware St. – Sara Rae Weyant signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Delaware State University on a bowling scholarship. Press & Sun-Bulletin Athlete of the Week – Becca Wiggins, Susquehanna Valley. Pair are rising BOCES stars – SV, NV students stand out in fields of carpentry, plumbing – Joshua Donnelly, senior, picture and article, field of carpentry.

 

Newspaper Clippings Submitted – SV school board names new superintendent – Boyce now at Odessa-Montour – Carol S. Boyce named new superintendent of the Susquehanna Valley Central School District. Boys tennis – SV 4, Owego 3. Girls softball – SV 1, Windsor 0. SV shuts out Whitney Point – Wiggins posts 12 strikeouts – SV 6, Whitney Point 0. Boys tennis – Oneonta 4, SV 3. Boys baseball – SV 9, WP 8 – STAC standings – SV in first place in Central Division. Girls softball – SV 9, Oneonta 0. Press & Sun-Bulletin­ Athlete of the Week – Jimmy Massar, Johnson City – Bob Weingartner, SV coach, quoted in opponent's perspective. Boys baseball – SV 18, Oneonta 6. SV air fix recommended – School's ventilation the "main culprit," consultant says. Budget raises levy 9.91% in the Susquehanna Valley Central School District. SV talk to address air concerns – public meeting on the air quality at Cedarhurst to be held April 28. Girls softball – SV 14, CF 0 – picture of Dani Pendlebury. Boys track and field – SV 98, Norwich 42. Girls track and field – SV 104, Norwich 39. Andy Whalen (SV graduate, freshman golfer at St. Bonaventure) was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week. Boys baseball – SV 8, CF 2. Group seeks more aid for schools – Bill would apply funding reforms to every district in New York state. Boys tennis – SV 6, JC 1. Girls softball – SV 5, Seton CC 0. Boys baseball – SV 8, Seton CC 1. Wiggins strikes out 25 in SVÕs marathon win – SV 1, St. DominicÕs 0 – IHA 3, SV 0. Girls softball – SV 11, CV 0. SV closes in on Central Title – SV 3, CV 0. Boys track and field – SV 93, Greene 48. Girls track and field – SV 99, Greene 41. Boys track and field – ME 98, SV 43. Boys tennis – SV 5, CV 2. Girls track and field – ME 76, SV 65. Boys baseball – SV 6, Windsor 5.

 

VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #2 – No Comments

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to

discuss personnel and negotiations. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)

At 7:25 p.m. the Board recessed.

At 7:43 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session.

At 9:03 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.

 

MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Bowers 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 9:03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Diane M. Kalmen

School District Clerk