PROPOSED                                                        APPROVED MINUTES

MINUTES                                                            NOVEMBER 3, 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 (arrived at 7:04 p.m., personal)

                       Mrs. Julia Bowers                                                

                       Mr. Kevin McGuigan

 

ALSO             Mrs. Carol Boyce, Superintendent

PRESENT:      Dr. Renee Stalma, Assistant Superintendent

                       Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board

                       Ms. Diane Kalmen, District Clerk

                       Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist

                       Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal

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

                       Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal

                       Ms. Mary Frances Charsky, Donnelly Principal

                       Ms. Debbie Merrell, Math Teacher, High School

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

                       Mrs. Karen Bidwell, Physical Education Teacher, Middle School

                       Mrs. Sue Woolsey, Special Education Teacher Aide and SVESSA President

                       Mrs. Gert Jenkins, Cook Manager, High School Cafeteria and SVESSA Vice President

                       Mr. Allen Buyck, Chief Operating Officer, Broome-Tioga BOCES

                       Mr. John Harvey, Controller, Central Business Office

                       Ms. Celia Bucek, District Business Coordinator

                       Mr. Mark Bordeau, Food Service Coordinator

                       Mr. Arlin White, Management Support Services, Broome-Tioga BOCES

                       Ms. Kathy Stokes, Coordinator, Energy Services, OCM BOCES

                       Mr. Rob Warholic, Clark Patterson Associates

                       Mr. Angelo Ranieri, Director of School Facilities

                       Mr. Shawn Baldwin, 5th Grade Teacher, Donnelly

                       Mr. Anthony Ruffo, 5th Grade Teacher, Donnelly

                       Mrs. Holly Fuller, English Teacher, High School

                       4 residents, 12 students

 

Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.

 

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to accept into record the attendance for the November 3, 2005 Special Meeting of the Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, to approve the minutes of October 20, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses) 

 

Presentation – Kathy Stokes, OCM BOCES, gave a presentation on electricity pricing and possible savings through the Consortium.  Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a pricing agreement for electric utility service in conjunction with and upon the recommendation of the OCM BOCES sponsored consortium.  Upon poll vote the motion was approved.  (8 yeses, 1 no)  (McGuigan, yes; Bowers, yes; Storm, yes; Hamilton, yes; Moriarty, yes;  Bishop, yes; Haskell, no; Pollock, yes; Young, yes)

 

Presentation – Mr. Mark Bordeau and Arlin White gave a presentation on the Food Service Program, reviewing participation, revenue and expenses.

 

Presentation – Mr. Robert Warholic gave a presentation on the state required 5-year building survey and stated that the report will be in the District Office in the beginning of November.  The Board will also be provided with a proposal to pursue a feasibility study.

 

VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – Mr. Jerry Derrick stated that he had not received a response to the questions he asked at the last Board meeting.  Mrs. Young replied that she is drafting her response to Mr. Derrick regarding transporting students past Donnelly to Cedarhurst and Mrs. Boyce stated that she is researching class sizes.

 

Mr. Rich Wiggins and Mrs. Karen Bidwell spoke in support of keeping the gym open on Sundays.  Mrs. Young asked if parents would be willing to help with the cost.  Mr. Daniels explained that energy costs have created a different situation this year than in past years.  Mrs. Boyce, Mr. Ranieri and Mr. Wilson will put together a proposal for Sunday use of the facilities for the Board. 

 

Mr. Bordeau congratulated the Middle School on the National Honor Society Induction ceremony held November 2.

 

SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT – Mrs. Boyce

Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the Susquehanna

Valley Board of Education:

*    Authorize the 3 services recommended on CPSE list dated October 14, 2005

*    Authorize the 1 services recommended on CSE list dated September 30, 2005

*    Authorize the 3 services recommended on CSE list dated October 4, 2005

*    Authorize the 17 services recommended on CSE list dated October 5, 2005

*    Authorize the 15 services recommended on CSE list dated October 12, 2005

*    Authorize the 14 services recommended on CSE list dated October 19, 2005

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses) 

 

School Policy #5005 – 1st Reading – The Board was provided with the 1st reading of Policy #5005 Starting Wage Differentials.  Mr. Gorgos explained the policy.

 

Instructional Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following teachers be

granted a medical leave of absence:

Barbara McCain          Medical         Paid/Unpaid         1/23/06 – 4/10/06       Discretionary, Sick Bank, FMLA

Kathleen More            Personal         Unpaid                1/3/06 – 6/23/06

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the resolution that Bob Killian, bus driver, be granted an unpaid leave of absence, effective January 3 through February 5, 2006, for person reasons be held for discussion in Executive Session.

 

School Tax Reimbursement – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following refund be

approved due to duplicate school tax payments made by the taxpayer:

Payable To                                          Tax Map                   Amount

Kevin and Hope Reynolds                      162.09-1-25               $406.70

6 Lotus Ave

Binghamton, NY 13903

that the following refund be approved due to duplicate school tax payments made by the two escrow companies:

Payable To                                          Tax Map                   Amount

First American R/E Tax Services             208-01-2-12               $3013.07

Refund Dept. MS 300                           208-04-1-40                 1244.50

1201 Elm St., Suite 300                       210.02-2-4                   1783.24

Dallas, TX 75270-9987                         210.02-2-5                         2.61

                                                         TOTAL                     $6043.42

that the following refund be approved due to the split of a parcel:

Payable To                                  Tax Map                                    Amount

George & Theresa Youket              177.04-1-9.0 (paid 10/5/05)           $1334.95

3941 Roberts Road                       177.04-1-9.1 (Modified)                -1185.43

Binghamton, NY 13903               

                                                REFUND                                   $ 149.52

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses) 

 

Appointments – Mr. McGuigan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that following appointments be approved:

Name                             Position                        Location                   Rate of Pay            Effective Date

Paul Steen                   Bus Driver                                                            $9.41 per hour               11/4/05

Meghan Snell              Modified Assistant                                                 As Per Contract             2005-06

                                 Volleyball Coach                                                                                      School Year

Marissa Curry              Co-Coach JV Assistant                                            As Per Contract             2005-06

                                 Cheerleading                                                                                            School Year

Shanna Brown             Co-Coach JV Assistant                                            As Per Contract             2005-06

                                 Cheerleading                                                                                            School Year

Anthony Ruffo             Modified Assistant Boys                                         As Per Contract             2005-06

                                 Basketball (Gold)                                                                                      School Year

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

Resolution – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, that be it Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Susquehanna Valley Central School District Board of Education does and hereby accepts a donation in the amount of $190 from the Donnelly PTA for transportation for Donnelly BK and Kindergarten field trip.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

Field Trip Permission – Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the following class field trips be

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

*       Middle School: Chamber Repertory Theatre, Forum (funded by PTA and student fundraising)

o      176 students, December 14, 2005

*       Brookside: Anderson Center for the Arts, Binghamton University

o      1st and 2nd Grade, December 6, 2005

*       Brookside: Roberson Museum

o      3rd Grade, December 14, 2005

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

 

Resolution – Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that be it Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Susquehanna Valley Central School District does and hereby accepts a donation in the amount of $1605.65 from the Brookside PTA, for transportation and admission for Brookside 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade field trips.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

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

approved due to duplicate school tax payments made by an escrow company and the taxpayer:

Payable To                                          Tax Map                   Amount

Ralph Burnside                                    192.04-1-38.2          $1357.48

3239 Dogwood Drive

Binghamton, NY 13903

that the following refund be approved due to the payment of an incorrect amount of school taxes by the taxpayer:

Payable To                                          Tax Map                   Amount

Thomas J. Collins                                161.12-1-11.1            $994.18

735 Conklin Road                               

Binghamton, NY 13903                       

Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses) 

 

Substitute Teacher (Reappointment) – Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following substitute teacher from the 2004-05 school year be reappointed for the 2005-06 school year:   Mark Schuster, substitute teacher, certified.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

Swimming/Diving Activity Account – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that a student activity Swimming/Diving Club account be opened for the 2005-06 school year:  Karen Mullins as an unpaid staff advisor; Alycia Mullins, president; Katie OÕConnell, vice president; and Sara Slavetskas, secretary/treasurer.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the resolution that Maryann Travis, food service worker, be granted an unpaid leave of absence, effective January 6 through March 10, 2006, be held for discussion in Executive Session.

 

Audit Report – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the 2004-05 Independent Audit Report submitted by DÕArcangelo & Co., LLP, be accepted by the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Dr. Stalma

Textbook Adoption – Dr. Stalma reviewed the new textbook.  Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the social studies textbook The United States, publisher: Scott Foresman, copyright 2005 be adopted.  This textbook will be designated for use district-wide for grade 5 social studies in all three elementary schools:  Brookside, Cedarhurst, and Donnelly of the Susquehanna Valley Central School District.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Hamilton reported on the NYSSBA Annual Business Meeting.  Mrs. Young reported on the workshops she attended at the meeting with Mrs. Boyce.

 

VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mrs. Simpson reported on Red Ribbon Week.  PARP starts next week.  Mrs. Simpson also reported on testing that will be taking place.  The Texas Roadhouse fundraiser dinner was a success.

 

Ms. Charsky reported on the testing that will be taking place.  PARP is starting next week.  The PTA is contributing a book each week to the children.  Family Fun Night is being held November 4.  Donnelly has received the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress grant through the Family Enrichment Network.

 

Mr. Daniels reported that Nicole Ragard has been named an Academic All-Star on WBNG-TV.  Five students are eligible for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship.

 

Mrs. Kline reported that they have been busy with professional development.

 

Mr. Wilson reported that the varsity boys soccer team will be competing in the Section 4 Class B championship this weekend.  The swimming team has started sectionals.  It is postseason time for the fall sports.

 

Mr. Bordeau reported on a health meeting he attended with Mr. Wilson today.

 

SVESSA – Mrs. Woolsey, on behalf of SVESSA, expressed sincere appreciation to the Board for their time and effort.

 

OLD BUSINESS - None

 

NEW BUSINESS – None

 

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

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

At   9:11 p.m. the Board recessed

At   9:36 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session

At 10:37 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session

 

Leave of Absence – The resolution that Bob Killian, bus driver, be granted an unpaid leave of absence, effective January 3 through February 5, 2006, for person reasons was withdrawn.

 

Leave of Absence – The resolution that Maryann Travis, food service worker, be granted an unpaid leave of absence, effective January 6 through March 10, 2006, was withdrawn.

 

Winterguard 2005-06 – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the following appointments for

2005-06 be approved:

Winterguard Director                                  Meggan Olds                $2400

Winterguard Assistant                                Theresa Armondi             4000

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

 

MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Bishop 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 11:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Diane M. Kalmen

School District Clerk