PROPOSED                                                       APPROVED MINUTES

MINUTES                                                            OCTOBER 6, 2005

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

                       Mrs. Julia Bowers                                                

                       Mr. Kevin McGuigan (arrived at 8:44 p.m., personal)

 

ALSO             Mrs. Carol Boyce, Superintendent

PRESENT:      Dr. Renee Stalma, Assistant Superintendent (left at 7:20 p.m., personal)

                       Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board

                       Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist

                       Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal

                       Mr. Gerardo Tagliaferri, RTS Middle School Principal

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

                       Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal

                       Ms. Debbie Merrell, Math Teacher, High School

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

                       Mr. R. J. Robertson, Math Teacher, High School

                       3 residents, 6 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. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to accept into record the attendance for the October 6, 2005 Special Meeting of the Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (8 yeses)

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve the minutes of September 15, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (8 yeses) 

 

Presentation – Dr. Stalma and Mr. Tagliaferri gave a presentation on the Richard T. Stank Middle School Local Assistance Plan.

 

VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – Mr. Robertson voiced his concerns with the Math 11X labs being cut.  Mr. Robertson stated that the labs were being used as instructional time, that it was a time to reflect, review and practice what had been taught in class.  Mr. Robertson also explained how he helps write exam questions for the Math B regents for the state and how the students will have 60 hours less class time this year by the time the regents is given.  Mr. Robertson would like to see the labs put back in the budget next year.  Mr. Robertson talked about the District being on a contingency budget three years ago and how the computer programming class was taken out and has never been put back in.

 

Mrs. Lisa Wilson stated that she has not received a response yet to her request that her son be provided transportation from the Pre-K program at St. John's.  Mrs. Young replied that a letter was being mailed giving the decision and the explanation.  According to Education Law SV is not obligated to transport children from Pre-K to home.  If the District starts providing transportation for one person, they would be obligated to transport any other District child in Pre-K if it was requested.  The District cannot afford to provide this transportation.  Mrs. Wilson stated that her son's education is more important than policy and she has contacted the media.  Mrs. Boyce stated that Mrs. Wilson could appeal the decision to the Commissioner of Education.  Mr. Storm stated that he is glad Mrs. Wilson brought her concern to the Board because it makes him think about having a universal Pre-K program in the District.

 

SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT – Mrs. Boyce

Presentation – Mr. Joel Wilson gave a presentation on the Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program.

 

Resolutions – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, to approve the following resolutions:

Special Education Recommendations: That the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education:

á    Authorize the 6 services recommended on CSE list dated September 28, 2005

á    Authorize the 8 services recommended on CSE list dated September 14, 2005

á    Authorize the 5 services recommended on CSE list dated September 7, 2005

á    Authorize the 2 services recommended on CPSE list dated September 16, 2005

 

Instructional Appointment – that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Alexia Miller, elementary teacher, current assignment Cedarhurst, at a salary of $38,821, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, effective October 3, 2005. 

 

2005-06 Advisors – that the advisors listed on Schedule A and Schedule B, dated September 21, 2005, be

approved for 2005-06 at the stipends indicated: 

Middle School

Yearbook                                 Mrs. Howard                                      $900

                                              Mrs. Brewer                                       $900

Student Council                        Mrs. DiRenzo                                     $400

                                              Mr. Holmberg                                     $400

                                              Ms. Collins                                        $400

Honor Society                          Mrs. Sherman                                     $400

                                              Mr. Holmberg                                     $400

Peer Mediation                         Mrs. Jensen                                        $400

                                              Ms. Collins                                        $400

ADSIP                                    Mrs. Brubaker                                     $800

Science Olympiad                     TBD                                                       

Odyssey of the Mind                 Mr. Mydlinski                                    $500

                                              TBD                                                 $500

Weatherwatch                           Mr. Goetz                                          $300

 

Senior High

Class of 2006                           Debbie Merrell                                    $750

                                              Seth Cosens                                       $750

Class of 2007                           Sarah Thorson                                     $450

                                              Elizabeth Strnatka                                $450

Class of 2008                           Kathy Hattala                                      $450

                                              Norm Cline                                        $450

Class of 2009                           TBD                                                 $450

                                              TBD                                                 $450

Yearbook                                 Michaeline Rader                              $1,650

                                              Diane Hunt                                         $550

Honor Society                          Holly Fuller                                       $350

                                              Paul Gould                                         $350

Student Council                        Jennifer Potter                                     $500

                                              Gina Rachmaninoff                              $500

Spirit                                      Elizabeth Strnatka                                $300

                                              Meghan Snell                                     $300

SADD                                     Lisa Spinelli                                       $500

Mathletes                                 RJ Robertson                                      $500

Mock Trial                               Sara Thorson                                      $450

                                              TBD                                                 $450

Peer Leaders                             Paul Gould                                         $375

                                              Jennifer Potter                                     $325

                                              Oneitta Ludwig                                   $225

                                              Karren Lyke                                        $125

Science Olympiad                     Aaron Kaminsky                                 $150

                                              TBD                                                 $150

Scholarship Challenge                TBD                                                 $250

Mathway to the Stars                 Lorraine Buckley                                 $700

                                              Michael Pavlovich                               $700

                                              Andrea Gresko                                  $1,400

Audio Visual Coordinator           Krista Clapper                                  $1,050

 

Drivers Education Instructor –  that Hugh Baird be approved as the drivers education instructor for the fall semester, and be paid a stipend of $3200, paid bi-weekly.  This expense will be covered by a $350 per student fee managed by the Central Business Office. 

 

Lifeguards – that the approval of the following lifeguard appointments be approved, at $6.50 per hour, effective October 7, 2005:   Alycia Mullins                                            Marie Bieber        Kristin Jamba.

 

Water Aerobic Instructor – that the appointment be approved of Justine Gates, as a water aerobic instructor, at $9.50 per hour, effective October 7, 2005. 

 

School Nurse –  that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Rebecca Eggleston, as a elementary registered school nurse, at $13.36 per hour, effective October 7, 2005, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. 

 

Custodians –  that the emergency conditional custodian appointments be approved pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check of the following, subject to any increases due to negotiated contracts

covering the periods 2004-05 and 2005-06:

Jason Bender       Current assignment High School    $7.28 per hour    Effective October 3, 2005
Kyle Watt           Current assignment Brookside       $7.28 per hour    Effective October 3, 2005

Lyle Campbell     Current assignment High School    $7.28 per hour    Effective October 3, 2005

 

Substitute Custodian – that the appointment be approved of Robert Dent as substitute custodian, at a rate of $6.75 per hour, effective October 7, 2005. 

 

Substitute Teacher Aide – that the teacher aide appointment be approved of Karen Cannini at a rate of $6.50

per hour, effective October 7, 2005, assignment at Cedarhurst. 

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

 

2005-06 Coach Appointments – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following  

2005-06 coaching appointments be approved:

2005-06

Level & Sport                                     Coach                     Began        School Year             Salary

Assistant JV Boys Basketball                  Mike Vavra                2002-03            4th year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Boys Basketball          Brendan Heslin           2002-03            4th year           As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Track & Field               Rick Cleary               1993-94            14th year          As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Track & Field               Seth Cosens               1988-89            18th year          As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Track & Field               Ted Hudock               2001-02            5th year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Track & Field             Mike Ford                 2002-03            4th year           As Per Contract

Assistant JV Boys Basketball                  Patrick Hogan            2004-05            2nd year           As Per Contract

Assistant JV Girls Basketball                   Ray Haskell               1995-96            10th year          As Per Contract

Head B/G Bowling                                Ray Lasky                 2005-06            1st year            As Per Contract

Assistant B/G Bowling                           Rick Pflanz                2003-04            3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant JV Volleyball                          Katie Gorgos              2005-06            1st year            As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Wrestling                   Aaron Kaminsky         2004-05            2nd year           As Per Contract

Upon poll vote the motion was approved.  (7 yeses, 1 abstain) (Bowers, yes; Storm, yes; Hamilton, yes; Moriarty, yes; Bishop, yes; Haskell, abstain; Pollock, yes, Young, yes)

 

Substitute Teacher Aide – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the emergency conditional substitute teacher aide appointment be approved of Karen Burns at a rate of $6.50 per hour, effective October 11, 2005, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (8 yeses)

 

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

approved due to duplicate school tax payments:

Payable To                                  Tax Map                         Amount

Daryl and Victoria Wood               209.00-1-1.22                  $785.26

328 Pierce Creek Road

Conklin, NY 13748

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

 

Field Trip Permissions – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following class field trips be

approved (all admissions, transportation, and snacks to be provided by PTA):

*      Cedarhurst: Ithaca Science Center

o      5th Grade: Tuesday, October 18, 2005

o      4th Grade: Wednesday, October 19, 2005

o      3rd Grade: Tuesday, November 1, 2005

o      2nd Grade: Wednesday, November 2, 2005

*       Cedarhurst: Anderson Center for the Arts, Binghamton University

o      BK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade: Tuesday, December 6, 2005

*       Donnelly: Apple Hill Fruit Farm

o      Kindergarten: Monday, October 24, 2005

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

 

K-5 Art and Library Supervisor Stipends – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following

K-5 Supervisor stipends be approved for the school years 2004-05 and 2005-06:

                                                                             (retroactive)

                                                                                2004-05                 2005-06

K-5 Art Supervisor                 Maxine Rosenberg            $1685                   $2035

K-5 Library Supervisor           Jayne Benson                   $2085                   $2435

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

 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Carol Boyce

Local Assistance Plan – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, that the Richard T. Stank Local Assistance Plan (LAP) be approved for the 2005-06 school year.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (8 yeses)

 

Mrs. Boyce read a letter from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association stating that Joel Wilson is now a certified athletic administrator.

 

Mrs. Boyce provided the Board with a list of Fall 2005-06 volunteer assistants.

 

Mrs. Boyce provided the Board with a report on energy costs for the last three years and a projection for energy costs for the upcoming year.  Mrs. Boyce talked about measures some school districts are taking to save on costs and possible measures SV could take.  Mrs. Young suggested that the public be informed of some of the things the District may do to conserve energy.

 

Mrs. Boyce reported that Mrs. McCormick's Project Advanced Sociology class will be calling District residents to conduct a survey, asking for areas of concern they have with the District and what they are satisfied with.

 

BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Hamilton reported on the legislative meeting she attended with Mrs. Bowers.  The proposed Bylaws and Resolutions for the Annual Business Meeting were reviewed.  Mrs. Hamilton asked Board members to review the Bylaws and Resolutions and provide her with feedback by October 20.  Mrs. Hamilton will be representing the Board at the Annual Business Meeting on October 29.  Mrs. Hamilton also reviewed dates for conferences and meetings that will be held throughout the year. 

 

Mrs. Young handed out certificates for leadership development training to Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Moriarty, Mrs. Bowers, and Mrs. Bishop. 

 

VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mrs. Kline reported on the open house she attended at the Middle School.

 

Mrs. Simpson reported that Brookside had an outstanding opening.  Mrs. Simpson also reported on the Open House.  Building teams are starting up.  New equipment is needed for the kindergarten playground and there will be a Texas Roadhouse fundraiser on October 18 to help raise funds for the new playground.  The Brookside Craft Fair will be held on October 15.

 

Mr. Wilson reported on High School activities for Mr. Daniels (who had to step out).  The four Russian students have arrived.  The Chem Free After Prom Party golf tournament will be held on October 9.  The new School Resource Office, David Green, gave a presentation today on internet safety. 

 

Mr. Wilson reported on athletics – the time of the Homecoming game has been changed to 2:00 because SATs are being given that morning.  Senior athletes are being honored at home games for the fall sports.  The community swim program will begin on October 17.   The Southern Tier Athletic Conference has set up a schedule so that modified teams play closer to their home school.

 

Mr. Tagliaferri reported that the Middle School is off to a good start.  Curriculum night was held.   The PTO has met and is working on fundraising.  The activities programs have started.  Mr. Tagliaferri talked about the "Teen Summit," a component of the Worth the Wait Program, which will be held on October 21.  Mr. Tagliaferri commended the teacher volunteers and also Sara Gorton for her help with the Local Assistance Plan and Bonnie Travis and Michele Burns for their work with a math tutorial program they started.

 

The High School Drama Club will be holding a book sale on Wednesday, October 12.

 

OLD BUSINESS - None

 

NEW BUSINESS – None

 

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

Executive Session to discuss negotiations.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

At  8:45 p.m. the Board recessed

At  9:02 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session

At  9:42 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session

 

Additional Duties – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that in recognition of the assumption of additional duties, Joel Wilson receive a $5075 addition to his base salary (additional duties – Health and Safety Committee Chairperson, Indoor Air Quality Committee Chair, and supervision of five nurses in the District); and Maureen Kline receive a $3000 addition to her base salary (additional duties – Chairperson of the CPSE Committee).  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan, 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 9:46 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Diane M. Kalmen

School District Clerk