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APPROVED MINUTES
PROPOSED MAY 18, 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
Mr. Rusty Storm
Mrs. Julia Bowers
Mr. Kevin McGuigan
Mr. Bill Yelverton
ABSENT: Mrs. Christine Moriarty (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)
Ms. Kathy Hattala, English Teacher, High School, SVTA Representative
Mrs. Karen Bidwell, Physical Education Teacher and Administrative Intern, Middle School
Mr. Mark Bordeau, Food Service Coordinator
Mrs. Conni Way, Food Service, Cedarhurst
Ms. Marcia Guardia, Country Courier
2 residents, 2 students
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. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to accept into record the attendance for the May 18, 2006 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Middle School Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Middle School Word of the Month – "Patriotic – A love for and loyalty to one's country."
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, to approve the minutes
of the May 4, 2006 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2006 Annual Budget Hearing. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – No Comments
FINANCIAL REPORT – Ms. Bucek reported that we are closing in on the end of the year. Mrs. Haskell asked what Tech Prep money is being spent on. Ms. Bucek will get this information to the Board. Mr. Storm asked about state aid and the cost of education per pupil. Ms. Bucek explained the cost and how much state aid is received per pupil. Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the April financial reports. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Boyce
Resolutions – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the following resolutions:
Appointments: That the following emergency conditional appointment be approved pending fingerprint
clearance and criminal background check:
Name Position Certified Rate of Pay Effective Date
Jennifer Fiala Substitute Food N/A $6.75 per hour 5/19/06
Service Helper
Karen Hanssen Long-Term Substitute Certified $111.20 per day 5/4/06
Teacher
Leave of Absence – That the following leave of absences be approved:
Name Position Paid/Unpaid Medical/Personal Effective Date
Jo Anbro Brookside Elem. Paid Medical 5/4-5/31
Teacher
Anita Barry Social Worker Paid Maternity 9/1-11/13/06
Michaeline Rader Teacher Paid Medical Extended through
2005-06 school year
Resignation – That the resignation of Susan Ciaravino, elementary teacher, Cedarhurst, be accepted effective September 1, 2006.
Student Health Services – That a $2009.04 invoice for 12 SV resident students receiving health services from the Chenango Forks CSD ($167.42 per student) be approved for payment.
SAT Advisors – That R. J. Robertson and Frances Simkulet be compensated at $1,000 each for completing their duties teaching SAT review classes.
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Resolution Certifying Annual Meeting Election – Board Member Mr. McGuigan offered the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SHOWING TABULATION OF VOTES CAST AND DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE BALLOT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ON
MAY 16, 2006
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of Susquehanna Valley Central School District, County of Broome, New York, duly adopted on March 16, 2006, the Annual Meeting and Election was duly called and held on May 16, 2006, for the purpose of voting on the budget and for three (3) members of the Board of
Education as set forth in the Notice calling the Annual Meeting and Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF BROOME, NEW YORK, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that the Annual Meeting and Election held in this School District on May 16, 2006 was held in all respects in the manner prescribed by the Education Law of the State of New York.
Section 2. The Statement of Inspectors of Election has been presented to the Board of Education of said School District and said Board has examined said Certificate and tabulated it.
Section 3. This Board has this day canvassed the returns contained in such Certificate of the Inspectors of
Election and HEREBY DETERMINES the number of votes cast "for" and "against" the budget to be as follows:
RE: 2006-2007 BUDGET
MACHINE TOTAL FOR: __941___
MACHINE TOTAL AGAINST: __911___
ABSENTEE
FOR:___1___ TOTAL FOR: __942___
AGAINST:__11___ TOTAL AGAINST: __922___
Section 4. It is HEREBY FURTHER DETERMINED that the budget was passed by a majority of votes cast and is hereby declared to be adopted.
Section 5. This Board has this day canvassed the returns as contained in such Certificate of the Inspectors of
Election and HEREBY DETERMINES that the number of votes cast for the respective candidates is as follows:
Machine Votes
RAYMOND STORM __855____
DONNA PFLANZ-MAY __802____
MARY JANE PASKE __688____
JANICE YOUNG __861____
CHRISTINE MORIARTY __824____
ABSENTEE
Total Votes
RAYMOND STORM __ 5____
DONNA PFLANZ-MAY __ 6____
MARY JANE PASKE __ 5____
JANICE YOUNG __ 4____
CHRISTINE MORIARTY __ 8____
That the total number of ballots cast for each of the candidates is as follows:
Total Votes
RAYMOND STORM __860____
DONNA PFLANZ-MAY __808____
MARY JANE PASKE __693____
JANICE YOUNG __865____
CHRISTINE MORIARTY __832____
SUZANNE VIMISLIK ___50____
JERRY WHEELOCK ____7____
Section 6. It is HEREBY DETERMINED that RAYMOND STORM, JANICE YOUNG, and CHRISTINE MORIARTY are elected as members of the Board of Education for a full term of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009.
Section 7. This Board has this day canvassed the returns contained in such Certificate of the Inspectors of Election and HEREBY DETERMINES the number of votes cast ÒforÓ and ÒagainstÓ the Proposition for Student Board Member to be as follows:
RE: 2006-2007 Proposition for Student Board Member
MACHINE TOTAL FOR: _1087___
MACHINE TOTAL AGAINST: __578___
ABSENTEE
FOR:___6___ TOTAL FOR: __1093___
AGAINST:__ 6___ TOTAL AGAINST: __ 584___
Section 8. It is HEREBY FURTHER DETERMINED that the Proposition for Student Board Member was passed by a majority of votes cast and is hereby declared to be adopted.
Section 9. As evidence of the several determinations hereinabove made, pursuant to Section 2034 of the Education Law of the State of New York, this Board has adopted this resolution.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Resolution seconded by Mr. Pollock.
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Mrs. Boyce thanked everyone (Board, the Advisory Committees, administrators, teachers, staff) for their hard work on the budget and the vote. Mrs. Boyce also thanked the PTAs and the residents for their support. The procedure to appoint a student Board member will be discussed at the June 1 Board meeting.
Mrs. Boyce updated the Board on the change of use at Cedarhurst. Mrs. Boyce and Mr. Gorgos met with the SVTA to work on the restructuring of the Cedarhurst staff and came to agreement on the process for teaching assignments for Donnelly and Brookside. The number of classes to be held in each building has been determined and will be used in establishing bus routes. Mrs. Young asked when the bus routes will be in place. Mrs. Boyce replied as soon in June as possible. An Open House will be held in Donnelly and Brookside. A farewell event is scheduled at Cedarhurst on June 21 at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Young asked when the Facilities and Capital Projects Advisory Committee and the Program and Restructuring Advisory Committee will be meeting to start discussing the restructuring. The Facilities and Capital Projects Advisory Committee is meeting on May 23. A meeting needs to be set up for the Program and Restructuring Advisory Committee.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT – Dr. Stalma
Dr. Stalma talked about the student artwork on display in the Board room. These students from Mrs. RussellÕs class have artwork on display: Christopher Darling, Allison Madison, William Martin, Nathan Newman, Emily Nickerson, Megan Rychlewski, Ethan Button, Jessi Delany, Kaitlyn Harter, Adrianna Hine, Kristin Jamba, Marita Peredez, Maria Salva, Jeremiah Sorensen, April Steckler, Josh O'Brien, Brittney Whited, Kasey Smith, Kristen Petersen, Gary Wren
Dr. Stalma reported on Media Arts students' success at the Rod Serling Video Festival. The awards received are:
Honorable Mention: "Cheese Fries," Media Arts Class Project
Best Art Direction: "Kick," by Jon Youket
Best Original Music: "Death on Campus," by Hunter Davidson and Justin Floto
The wining entries will be aired on WSKG on June 2 at 8:00 p.m. The students will receive their awards at the Binghamton High School Helen Foley Theatre on June 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Stalma reported on the Liberty Partnership Awards luncheon she attended. Dr. Stalma also reported that the grant funding for this program ran out this year but it looks like funding may be available for the next five years through Title I.
Students from the High School Select Chorus, Concert Band, and Marching Band competed at Hershey Park on May 13, and all the ensembles took 1st place. Students from the Middle School Jazz Ensemble and Select Chorus will be competing at Hershey Park on May 20. The Middle School Orchestra is performing at Darien Lake on May 20.
Mrs. Boyce and Dr. Stalma reported on the Middle School concert held on May 16.
Mrs. Young and student Ben Burrows talked about the Coaster Quest program trip to Dorney Park to work on math problems about amusement park rides.
Mrs. Young reported that three SV alumni are graduating Magna Cum Laude from college: Keith Gorgos, University of Rochester; Margaret Young, School of Management, Binghamton University; Mark Esposito, West Point.
BOARD OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Young reported on the Health Consortium meeting she attended. The District's rates are locked in at 7%, which is 2.5% lower than what was budgeted. The District's discounts have increased. A Medicare rebate should be received July 1. If voting by the Consortium in November is positive, the District should get a refund of Consortium money in the amount of $65,743.00.
Mrs. Hamilton sincerely thanked everyone for supporting the budget and the candidates. Mrs. Hamilton would like to get the legislative group from BOCES to do more publicity on the school budgets next year. Mrs. Hamilton talked about how nice the "Your Vote Counts" poster was.
Mrs. Hamilton reported that the School-to-Careers Partnership for Excellence Recognition Event is being held on June 1. Mr. Daniels was recognized as an outstanding educator at last yearÕs program.
Mrs. Young read a thank you letter from Cathie Ayres for granting her summer sabbatical.
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mrs. Kline reported that this is a busy time of year with transition planning, CSE and CPSE meetings. Mrs. Kline reported on some changes New York State has made in reporting for special education.
Mr. Bordeau reported on the "Give Me A Five" campaign which will be presented in the elementary schools in June. Mr. Bordeau reported that the District will be contracting with a dietician/nutrician to work with students. Mr. Bordeau and his staff will be working with BOCES to offer programs that focus on physical activity, nutrition, and turning off the TV.
Mr. Storm stated that he was upset at the attendance at the Meet the Candidates Night. Mr. Storm reported that only ten people showed up including only two District employees. Mr. Storm stated that he was offended by the lack of concern.
SVTA – Mrs. Hattala reported that the SVTA is very pleased and relieved with the results of the budget vote. Mrs. Hattala also talked about the number of SV graduates who came back to vote and visit with staff. Some SV graduates also talked about what a great foundation this District has provided to them.
Executive Session – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, that the Board of Education meet in
Executive Session to discuss personnel and negotiations. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
At 7:59 p.m. the Board recessed
At 8:14 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session
At 11:23 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, 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 11:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen
School District Clerk
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