PROPOSED APPROVED MINUTESMINUTES JANUARY 5, 2006
of the SPECIAL MEETING of the BOARD OF EDUCATION
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. Eleanor Hamilton
Mr. John Pollock
Mrs. Mary Haskell
Mrs. Alicia Bishop
Mrs. Christine Moriarty
Mr. Raymond Storm (arrived at 7:14 pm, personal)
Mr. Kevin McGuigan
Mrs. Julia Bowers (arrived at 8:00 pm, personal)
ALSO Mrs. Carol Boyce, Superintendent
PRESENT: Dr. Renee Stalma, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board
Ms. Diane Kalmen, District Clerk
Ms. Celia Bucek, District Business Coordinator
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. Marcia Guardia, Country Courier
3 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. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, to accept into record the attendance for the January 5, 2006 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mr. McGuigan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve the minutes of December 15, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – No Comments
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Boyce
Mrs. Boyce reminded Board members of upcoming events: Broome-Tioga School Boards Association meeting on January 11; and Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals Training for new Board members on January 21.
Resolutions – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, to approve the following resolutions:
Appointments – That following appointments be approved:
Name Position Certified Rate of Pay Effective Date
Patricia Collins Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
(Reappointment)
Karyn Perestam Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Jennie Gregory Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Laure Henningsen Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Brenda Ripley Substitute Teacher Elem. N-6 As Per Contract 1/6/06
Ron Winters Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Britni McCarthy Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Melissa Decker Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Brenda Greenfield Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Marci Forbidussi Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Kishan Zuber Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Bethany Zanrucha Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Andrea McAfee Substitute Teacher Social Studies As Per Contract 1/6/06
Rebecca Heiss Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Sarah Suozzi Substitute Teacher English As Per Contract 1/6/06
Virginia Nugent Substitute Teacher Math As Per Contract 1/6/06
Jennifer Lawrence Substitute Teacher Elem. N-6 As Per Contract 1/6/06
Richard Root Substitute Teacher Elem. N-6 As Per Contract 1/6/06
Kathryn Andrew Substitute Teacher Physical Education As Per Contract 1/6/06
Rebecca Netherton Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Krista Clapper Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 12/7/05
Teresa Steflik Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Rachel Storti Substitute Teacher Elem. N-6 As Per Contract 1/6/06
Douglas Keister Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Kelley Stewart Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 1/6/06
Kelley Stewart Substitute Clerical $6.75 per hour 1/6/06
Kelley Stewart Substitute Teacher Aide $6.75 per hour 1/6/06
Rebecca Netherton Substitute Teacher Aide $6.75 per hour 1/6/06
Rachel Storti Substitute Teacher Aide $6.75 per hour 1/6/06
David Tarby Custodian (Provisional) $7.43 per hour 1/6/06
Mary Powers Custodian (Provisional) $7.43 per hour 1/6/06
Shawna Barrett Water Aerobic Instructor $9.50 per hour 1/3/06
Paul Buckley Long-Term Substitute NY Cert. in SS, $185.33 per day 1/23/06-
(Barbara McCain Maryland cert. 4/10/06
Maternity leave) in Sped. Ed.
George Schuster Long-Term Substitute Certified $139.00 per day 11/28/05-
(Jody Butts) 1/30/06
Special Education Recommendations – That the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education:
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Authorize the 5 services recommended on CPSE list dated December 16, 2005
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Authorize the 19 services recommended on CSE list dated November 30, 2005
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Authorize the 12 services recommended on CSE list dated December 7, 2005
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Authorize the 19 services recommended on CSE list dated December 14, 2005
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Authorize the 1 services recommended on CSE list dated December 15, 2005
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Authorize the 1 services recommended on CSE list dated December 20, 2005
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Authorize the 13 services recommended on CSE list dated December 21, 2005
Tenure Date Change – That the tenure date for Alexia Miller be changed to a two year probationary period with tenure effective September 3, 2007.
Instructional Leaves of Absence – That the following teachers be granted a leave of absence:
Meggan Olds Paid/Unpaid 12/10-12/13/05 & 12/19/05 Sick Bank, FMLA Personal
Maxine Rosenberg Paid 12/14/05-1/9/06 Sick, FMLA Medical
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Medicare Part D – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by McGuigan, that be it RESOLVED, that the District shall participate in the Medicare Part D retiree drug reimbursement benefit through the Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
government approved prescription drug plan. It is further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the consortium administrator who shall advise Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield of the Board's action. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Bus Proposition – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan, that the following proposition be placed before the voters for consideration at a Special District meeting to be held on March 7, 2006, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and the District Clerk is directed to take all necessary steps to arrange for the publishing of the notice of such meeting and all required actions associated therewith:
Shall the Board of Education of the District purchase one 30 passenger bus at a cost not to exceed $65,665.49, and four 66 passenger buses, each at a cost not to exceed $88,607.14, and to expend therefore not to exceed the estimated total of $420,094.05 as above itemized, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, and said sum of $420,094.05 is hereby approved and appropriated therefore and serial bonds of the District are
authorized to be issued in the principal amount not to exceed $420,094.05?
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
District Feasibility Study – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following proposition be placed before the voters for consideration at a Special District meeting to be held on March 7, 2006, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and the District Clerk is directed to take all necessary steps to arrange for the publishing of
the notice of such meeting and all required actions associated therewith:
Shall the Board of Education expend the sum of $45,000 from a reserve fund known as the Capital Reserve Fund to be used to finance the costs of a District feasibility study to determine the necessity of a future capital project for renovations, building construction and reconstruction and/or an energy use and conservation project in the District, together with any
costs incidental thereto?
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Deputy Internal Claims Auditor – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that Jessica Raymond, of the Central Business Office, be appointed as Deputy Internal Claims Auditor for the Susquehanna Valley CSD at no expense to the District. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Mrs. Boyce provided the Board with a copy of an article in the Albany Times Union – "State receives top grade for testing standards."
Mrs. Boyce shared news from David Daniels regarding John Marshall, a high school senior. John had applied to Princeton as well as to some New York State schools. He turned down a scholarship to attend a New York State school and asked that it be given to another student. After turning down the scholarship John received notice of early decision acceptance to Princeton, his first choice. Mr. Daniels stated that this commendable behavior is shown by a number of our young people.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – No Report
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Hamilton reviewed dates for meetings and workshops that will be held in February and March.
Mrs. Hamilton gave Mr. McGuigan some topics for the Program and Restructuring Committee to discuss: restoring some elementary summer and enrichment programs, restoring math labs, and resident and non-resident students.
Mrs. Moriarty reminded everyone that the reception to meet the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will be held January 24.
Mrs. Young reported that Allen Buyck will be presenting to the Board on team building and becoming a better Board member on January 31, and Joe Steflik will be presenting to the Board regarding the Taylor Law on February 9.
OLD BUSINESS – Mrs. Young stated that all of the Board members evaluate the Superintendent. Mrs. Young collates Board members' evaluations and gives the report to the Evaluation Committee for their use in negotiating. The instrument to evaluate the Superintendent has been provided to Board members. Mrs. Young would like all the responses in by February 2. Mrs. Boyce will provide Board members with a copy of her goals.
Mrs. Young reviewed the results of the resident questionnaire. The questionnaire was available at Open Houses. Overall the Board received good ratings. Retaining accredited teachers and administrators was rated what is done best. Two areas that need to be worked on are the budget and increasing public awareness.
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mrs. Kline reported that everyone is gearing up for the grades 3-8 testing that will be taking place and the arrangements that have to be made for special needs students. The 12:1:1 students at the Middle School will be baking bread to sell.
Mr. Wilson reported on the winter sports teams. The STAC JV wrestling tournament will be held at Susquehanna Valley on January 16, 2006. Mr. Wilson thanked the District for the opportunity to attend the National Interscholastic Athletic Association conference. Mrs. Young clarified that the District paid the registration fee for the conference (contractual obligation), but Mr. Wilson paid his own expenses for transportation, hotel, and meals.
Becca Barton reported on the girls bowling team (they won today). Matt Barrett reported on the boys bowling team (they lost today). Sophie Brown reported on the Drama Club, which will be performing Alice in Wonderland in March.
SVTA – No Report
Mrs. Merrell reported that the senior class is selling "Saber Fan Club" shirts to raise money for the senior class trip and prom.
Executive Session – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the Board of Education meet in
Executive Session to discuss negotiations. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
At 7:45 p.m. the Board recessed
At 8:01 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session
At 10:47 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mr. Storm 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 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen
School District Clerk
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