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APPROVED MINUTES PROPOSED AUGUST 5, 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 Mr. John Finch, Jr. Mrs. Alicia Bishop Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May Mrs. Julia Bowers Mr. Rusty Storm Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton Mrs. Susan Pollock
ALSO Mr. John Paske, Superintendent PRESENT: Mrs. Dawn Shannon, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics
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 – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, to accept into record the attendance for the August 5, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2004 Annual Reorganizational Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2004 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC – No Comments
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Paske Instructional Resignation – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that the resignation of Amy Johnson, Donnelly elementary education teacher, be accepted with regret after 15 years of dedicated service effective end of the business day August 2, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Athletic Director Tenure – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Joel Wilson's employment date as Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics be revised to August 2, 2004 and eligible for tenure August 2, 2007. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Instructional Appointment – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that Anthony Ruffo be appointed elementary teacher (2004-05 assignment at Donnelly) effective September 7, 2004 at a $33,858 salary for a two year probation and eligible for tenure September 7, 2006. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Instructional Appointment – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Nichole Shultz be approved for an emergency conditional appointment pending fingerprint clearance and background check as art teacher (2004-05 assignment at middle school) effective September 7, 2004 at a $35,321 salary for a three year probation and eligible for tenure September 7, 2007. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Wall of Donors – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the following inscription be approved for the Wall of Donors: "Susquehanna Valley Class of 2004." Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Band Activity Account – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that Gail Markstein be appointed as unpaid advisor of the Band Activity Account due to Anthony AlduinoÕs transfer to another building. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Instructional Appointment – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Elizabeth Strnatka be approved for an emergency conditional appointment pending fingerprint clearance and background check as reading teacher (2004-05 assignment .5 at Donnelly and .5 at high school) effective September 7, 2004 at a $39,000 salary for a three year probation and eligible for tenure September 7, 2007. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Mr. Paske updated the Board on the state budget news, maintenance and grounds projects worked on this summer, open house dates, orientation for new staff, and kindergarten class numbers. Mrs. Shannon provided the Board with a staffing update.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon Resignation – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the resignation of Bryan Yurka, Teacher Aide (Spec. Ed.), High School, be accepted and approved effective 7/8/04. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Bus Attendant (Monitor) – Summer Run – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the appointment be approved of Gail Gal, as Bus Attendant (Monitor), Summer Run, at the rate of $6.41 per hour, effective 7/12/04. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Laborer – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the appointment be approved of Chad Freije, as Laborer, at the rate of $6.66 per hour, effective 7/27/04. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Corrections – Hourly Rates (PT/SUB Support Staff) – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the corrections in hourly rates be approved for the following substitute support staff, effective 7/9/04: Yvonne Kourliouros PT/SUB Teacher Aide @ $ 6.50 per hour Michele D. Fanara PT/SUB Typist @ $ 6.75 per hour Leah Smith PT/SUB Typist @ $11.25 per hour Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Substitute Teachers and Support Staff 2004-05 – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following 2003-04 substitute teachers and substitute support staff be approved for the 2004-05 school year, effective 8/6/04: Magdala Bedrin Substitute Teacher Non-Certified Robert Neira Substitute Teacher Non-Certified Juli Shields Substitute Teacher Certified Jennifer Fiala PT/Sub Food Service Helper @ $6.25 per hour Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Custodian - Provisional – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the emergency conditional provisional appointment be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, of Robert C. Dent, as custodian, currently assigned to the High School, at the rate of $7.28 per hour, effective 8/6/04. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon reported on staff development.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Moriarty, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Bowers, and Mrs. Hamilton reported on the conference "Academy for Public School Governance" that they attended in Albany.
Voice of the administrators – Mr. Wilson reported on meetings he has attended and stated that he is very overwhelmed with the welcome he has received. Mr. Paske and Mr. Wilson reported on the new Southern Tier Athletic Conference website.
OLD BUSINESS – Mrs. Moriarty brought up a request that was made at a previous Board meeting to provide busing for students from Brookside to take swimming lessons at the high school. Mr. Paske replied that an answer has not been given to the parents yet, that there are some legal issues and it will have to be looked into some more.
Mrs. Pflanz-May reminded the Board that having an additional polling place for the votes should be looked into.
NEW BUSINESS – Mrs. Hamilton asked about the information provided from Fairpoint Central School District about standardized testing. Mrs. Shannon talked about the No Child Left Behind Act and the proposed standardized testing for grades 3 – 8.
Mrs. Pflanz-May read the newspaper clippings. BCC Dean's List: Katie Desimone, Melissa Fellin, Jennifer Green, Melissa Martinez, Susie Prentice, Erica McLaughlin. Binghamton University Dean's List: Bridget Brady, Jennifer Lombardo, Andrew Miller, Jesse Hartley, Lisa Ewanow. Academic Honors – Albany College of Pharmacy, Marco Mennucci; SUNY Potsdam, James Brainard; University at Buffalo, Sarah Burns. SV grad gets Army Commendation Medal – Army Spec. Nicholas Hardy. Student completes project – Jonathan Cone earned special academic honors in government and law at Lafayette College by completing a research project. Student participates in workshop – Mara Theopila participated in the Students to Leaders Government/Public Policy workshop in Washington, D.C. Student recognized – the U.S. Achievement Academy recognizes Allison Oczko for her achievement as a National Leadership and Service Award winner. Student inducted into society – Jordan Patch was inducted into Delta Mu Delta, a national honor society in business administration. Loan fund elects officers – the SV Student Educational Loan Fund elected the following officers: Bev Collins, president; Paul Ives, vice president; Evelyn Deeley, treasurer; Patricia Shelton, recording secretary; Gayle Ditch, corresponding secretary. More students in Tier attending summer school – John Treimark quoted in article. Singer's talent, dedication offer inspiration – Tom Burdick. Country Courier Congratulations to the Class of 2004. Press & Sun section on the Empire State games – Molly McGuigan, Meredith Mullins, Mary Larkin participating.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (9 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen School District Clerk |