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APPROVED MINUTES PROPOSED FEBRUARY 16, 2006 MINUTES REGULAR 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. Eleanor Hamilton Mr. John Pollock Mrs. Mary Haskell Mrs. Christine Moriarty Mr. Rusty Storm (arrived at 8:23 p.m., personal) Mr. Kevin McGuigan (left at 8:25 p.m., personal)
ABSENT: Mrs. Alicia Bishop (personal) Mrs. Julia Bowers (personal)
ALSO Mrs. Carol Boyce, Superintendent PRESENT: Dr. Renee Stalma, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Diane Kalmen, District Clerk Ms. Celia Bucek, District Business Coordinator Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal Mr. Charles Hutchinson, High School Assistant Principal Ms. Kathy Hattala, English Teacher, High School, SVTA Representative Ms. Ellen McCormick, Social Studies Teacher, High School Mr. Jack Fox, Special Education Teacher, High School, and member of Budget Advisory Committee Mr. Angelo Ranieri, Director of School Facilities Mr. Eddie Maslin, Director of School Facilities, Whitney Point Central School District Mr. Thomas Keenan, Director of School Facilities, Binghamton City School District Mr. Chuck Fasnacht, Energy Education, Inc. Mr. Dave Harder, Broome County Sheriff Mrs. Mary Rader, resident, and member of Facilities and Capital Projects Advisory Committee Ms. Marcia Guardia, Country Courier Mr. Andrew Stark, resident Students: John Marshall, Keaton Rood, Zach Bowen, George Bedrin, Cody Fleeger, Danielle Giles
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. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, to accept into record the attendance for the February 16, 2006 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Middle School Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Middle School Word of the Month – "Reliable – to be counted on to do what is expected."
APPROVAL OF MINUTESMr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2006 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Presentation – Mrs. McCormick's SUPA students, John Marshall, Keaton Rood, Zach Bowen, George Bedrin, gave a presentation on the results of a survey they conducted. Each of them took the names of 35 residents in the District to call and ask questions regarding SV and the budget. The students stated that the biggest problem they see from the survey results is lack of communication with the community. Mrs. Young asked them to take this a step further and brainstorm as to how we can effectively engage the community, get the community more involved with the District. The students agreed to do this and report back to the Board.
Operation Safe Child – Sheriff Dave Harder gave a presentation on Operation Safe Child, a program where parents can obtain a free Safe Child ID card. Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, that Susquehanna Valley participate in Operation Safe Child in the elementary schools. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – Mrs. Hattala reported that the Drama Club will be performing Alice in Wonderland March 10, 11, and 12, and invited everyone to attend.
Mrs. Rader reviewed some newspaper clippings: Inside the Earth Dome, a look at our planet presented at Donnelly on February 7 and Cedarhurst on February 8; Olympics offer "teachable moments," Sue Shamberger and Colleen Goff organized some "Olympic" activities in math and reading at Donnelly and students marched through the hallways carrying the Olympic flag for the opening ceremony, picture of Lauren McPeek in article.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Ms. Bucek reported that we are where we would expect to be at this time of the year and that the buses purchased in Fall 2001 have been paid off. Mrs. Boyce explained how the bond aid reimbursement works. The Board asked if hourly salaries could be encumbered in the financial reports they receive. Ms. Bucek will take care of this. Mr. McGuigan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the January financial reports. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Boyce Presentation – Mr. Angelo Ranieri, Mr. Eddie Maslin, Mr. Thomas Keenan, Mr. Chuck Fasnacht gave a presentation on Energy Education, Inc. and how this program could save the District money on utility bills.
Resolutions – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, to approve the following resolutions: Appointments: That the following appointments be approved: Name Position Certified Rate of Pay Effective Date Andrew Stark Substitute Teacher Certified As Per Contract 2/17/06 Jim Desimone Substitute Teacher Certified As Per Contract 2/17/06 Aaron Irvine Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 2/17/06 Nathan Jacobs Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 2/17/06 Justin Mann Substitute Teacher Certified As Per Contract 2/17/06 Lindsey Stepanovsky Substitute Teacher Certified As Per Contract 2/1706 Robert Killian Bus Driver $10.28 Per Hour 2/17/06 Kathryn Guiles Substitute Water 2/17/06 Aerobics Instructor/ Supervising Lifeguard
Retirements – That the following retirements be accepted with much regret: Name Position Building Years of Service Effective Date Nancy Coon Teacher Cedarhurst 33 7/1/06 Maria Bocek Teacher Middle School 33 7/1/06 James Ripley Teacher Cedarhurst 39 7/1/06
Instructional Resignation – That the resignation of Christine Hafer, High School teacher, be accepted effective March 3, 2006.
Instructional Leave of Absence – That Oneitta Ludwig, High School teacher, be granted a paid medical leave of absence, effective March 6 for approximately six to twelve weeks. She will use discretionary days, sick bank, Family and Medical Leave.
School Tax Reimbursement – That the following refund be approved due to notice of a change of assessment by the Broome County Real Property Tax Service: Payable To Tax Map Assessment Change Amount Charles and Laurie Francisco 161.04-1-33 From $73,000 with $94.24 239 Woodside Ave. Basic STAR exemption Binghamton, NY 13903 to $70,000 with Basic Star exemption
District-Wide School Safety Plan – that the District-Wide School Safety Plan be accepted.
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Discussion – Senior Class Trip Chaperones – Mrs. Boyce reported on the number of chaperones for the senior class trip that are teachers or teacher aides, and the number of substitutes that will have to be hired to cover while they away on the trip. Mrs. Boyce asked the Board how they felt about this since it is an additional cost to the District. Dr. Stalma asked if staff could be switched around to cover classes. Mr. Daniels replied that not all seniors are going on the trip, there would still be seniors here attending class. Substitutes will be needed to cover the classes. The Board felt the teachers/teacher aides should be chaperones.
Vote Inspectors – Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that be it RESOLVED: That Mary Rader serve as Chairperson of the Special Meeting, and Jean Terry to serve as Alternate. That Angelo Ranieri serve as Chief Inspector of the Vote and Nancy Mangino serve as the Alternate Chief Inspector. The following persons are nominated to serve as Assistant Clerks and/or Inspectors of the Election: Lila Acker, Shirley Cox, Cindy Gabriel, Kay Kane, Nancy Mangino, Beverly Osterhout, Lorraine Perez, Pat Shelton, Leah Smith. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Book Donation – Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accept the donation of Scholastic Reading Books from an anonymous donor valued at $200. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education extends its sincere appreciation for this generous donation. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (6 yeses)
Mrs. Boyce reported that Mr. Ranieri has not been able to get the NYSEG energy usage from year to year due to a change in NYSEG's online system. Mrs. Haskell will get the information.
Mrs. Boyce reported that the student trip to the opera, The Magic Flute, was a resounding success and read some of the students' thank you cards.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – No Report
BOARD OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Hamilton reported on meetings, conferences, and workshops the Board has attended: Fiscal Oversight Training on January 21; Legislative meeting on January 30; Team Building workshop on January 31; BOCES budget presentation given on February 3; Taylor Law presentation on February 9; and Legislative breakfast on February 11. Mrs. Hamilton reported that the Advisory Committees (Budget, Facilities and Capital Projects, and Program and Restructuring) met on February 13 and received a presentation from Mrs. Boyce on the budget. The Advisory Committees will be meeting on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Young reported on the Health Consortium meeting. The Districts that are participating in the Medicare Part D should be receiving quarterly rebates. The District should expect a 9% increase in rates this year. The Rates Committee is considering giving Districts with a surplus some of the surplus back. Since the District's usage is down there is a surplus for SV. Mrs. Boyce suggested that this money be put into the employee accrued benefit liability reserve when it is received.
New Business – Dollars for Scholars will be holding a Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser on March 7, 2006. Mrs. Boyce asked if an exit poll could be done through Mrs. McCormick's class at the March 7 vote. Mrs. McCormick will work on this.
Mr. Fox asked if a table could be set up at the vote to let people know about the STAR program and how much it has saved people in taxes over the last few years. Mrs. Boyce stated that having the table at the vote may not be appropriate. Mrs. Moriarty suggested having an informational night to do this.
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mr. Daniels reported that the Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon will be starting February 27. The varsity cheerleaders placed 2nd in the cheerleading competition. Jake Urda scored a 790 on the math SAT. Mr. Hutchinson reported that the prom and after prom party will take place May 26-27, and most of the gifts are already purchased.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, 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 9:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen School District Clerk
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