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PROPOSED APPROVED MINUTES
MINUTES AUGUST 4, 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: Mr. John Pollock
Mr. Raymond Storm
Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton
Mrs. Julia Bowers
Mrs. Alicia Bishop
Mr. Kevin McGuigan
ABSENT: Mrs. Christine Moriarty (Personal)
Mrs. Mary Haskell (Personal)
ALSO Mrs. Carol Boyce, Superintendent
PRESENT: Dr. Renee Stalma, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board
Mr. Angelo Ranieri, Director of Facilities
Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist
Mr. Gerardo Tagliaferri, RTS Middle School Principal
Mr. Robert Warholic, Clark Patterson Associates
Mr. John Martin, V.P., Clark Patterson Associates
Mr. Paul Darby, Atlantic Energy Services, Inc.
Mr. Bob Grant, Atlantic Energy Services, Inc.
Ms. Sharon LaMantia, Resident
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. Julia Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton to accept into record the attendance for the August 4, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, to approve the minutes of July 7, 2005 Annual Reorganizational Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mr. Storm made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop to approve the minutes of July 7, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – No Comments
SUPERINTENDENTÕS REPORT – Mrs. Boyce
Presentation – Mr. Robert Warholic and Mr. John Martin of Clark Patterson Associates and Mr. Paul Darby and Mr. Bob Grant of Atlantic Energy Services, Inc. gave a presentation on Energy Performance Contracting
Mrs. Boyce publicly thanked Mr. Angelo Ranieri for his memo regarding energy conservation for Susquehanna Valley. She
also discussed her Entry Plan as new Superintendent.
Early dismissal dates for SV will be as follows:
October 6 15 Minute Emergency Drill
October 20 Early Dismissal District Conference Day
September 29 Early Dismissal Building Conference Day
January 27 Early Dismissal Building Conference Day
March 27 Early Dismissal District Conference Day
Drivers Education Instructor – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Hugh Baird, drivers education instructor, be paid a stipend of $3200, paid bi-weekly, for the summer of 2005. This expense will be covered by a $350 per student fee managed by the Central Business Office. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teachers – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the appointment be approved of Paula Skube as a certified long-term substitute teacher, assignment at the High School, during Katherine Engle's leave of absence, effective September 6 through November 25, 2005, at a $179.95 per diem with no sick days or personal days; and that the appointment be approved of Alissa Brand as a certified long-term substitute teacher, assignment at Donnelly, during Julia AnselmÕs leave of absence, effective for the 2005-06 school year, at a $179.95 per diem with no sick days or personal days. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Instructional Resignations – Mr. McGuigan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the following resignations be accepted effective August 31, 2005: Patrick Clarke, Social Studies Teacher at the High School; Katie Nabywaniec, Elementary Teacher at Cedarhurst. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Food Service Bids – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop that the following bids be awarded for the 2005-06
school year:
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Ice Cream Huffs
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Milk Crowleys
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Juice/Water Coca Cola, Pepsi, & VC McGregor & Sons
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Dishwasher Chemical Ecolab
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Food, Paper, and Misc. Food Products Maines, US Food Service, Behlogs, Ginsberg, Nardones, Sofco,
Upon vote, the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Technology Grants – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the Board of Education accept a $100 check for a grant awarded by the Technology Research Committee to Jeffrey Renner for a 2004-05 Technology in Education Award; and that the Board of Education accept a $4500 check for a grant awarded by the Technology Research Committee to Clifford Kasson for a Tech Prep Mini-grant. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Cooperative Bidding Authorization – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that Whereas, it is a plan of a number of PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, other BOCES organizations, and the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES (the "BOCES") during the 2005-2006 school year to bid jointly for the purchase of various types of computers and technology commodities (the "Commodities"); and Whereas, the Susquehanna Valley Central School District ("the School District") is desirous of participating in the joint bidding of the Commodities, as authorized by General Municipal Law, Article 5-G; and Whereas, this Board of Education has received the Cooperative Bid Procedures ("the Procedures") governing its rights and responsibilities should it elect to participate in the joint bidding of the Commodities; and Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the superintendent or designee to represent it in all matters related above; and Be It Further Resolved, that in accordance with Cooperative Bid Procedures the Board of Education agrees to award bid item purchases according to the recommendations of the BOCES if such award is in the best interest of the school district. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Instructional Appointments – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that that the following emergency
conditional appointments be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, of the following teachers:
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Administrator Internships – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan, that Clifford Kasson and Mark Browning be approved as Administrative Interns. They will continue their daily responsibilities and will serve three hours daily as an intern. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
CNCT Contract – Mr. McGuigan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education approve the funds for the contract between the District and the Susquehanna Valley Certified Non-Classroom Teachers' (CNCT) for the school years July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Vehicle Disposal – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that a 1977 Dodge 4x4, ¾ ton truck with 163,346 miles (VIN #W24E7S077320), and no longer passes DOT inspection be disposed of and picked up by Gary's U-Pull It. Mrs. Bishop recommended to Mr. Ranieri, Director of Facilities, to look into the Kidney Cars program. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Instructional Appointments – Mr. McGuigan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the following emergency
conditional appointments be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, of the following teachers:
Upon vote, the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Swimming Facility Coordinator/Manager – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Doreen Jamba as the Swimming Facility Coordinator/Manager, effective August 8, 2005, for the 2005-06 school year, at an hourly rate of $13.00 per hour not to exceed 19 hours per week. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teachers – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that the appointment be approved of Shannon Ranieri as a certified long-term substitute teacher, assignment at Cedarhurst, during Bridget Bevacqua's leave of absence, effective September 6, 2005, through February 16, 2006, at a $179.95 per diem with no sick days or personal days; that the appointment be approved of Luanne Vallese as a certified long-term substitute teacher, assignment at Brookside, during Donna Parkison's leave of absence, effective September 6, 2005, through February 17, 2006, at a $179.95 per diem with no sick days; and that the appointment be approved of Karen Hansen as a certified long-term substitute teacher, assignment at Brookside, during Jennifer Gaffney's leave of absence, effective September 6, 2005, through January 31, 2006, at a $179.95 per diem with no sick days. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the Susquehanna
Valley Board of Education:
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Authorize 1 service recommended on CPSE list dated July 15, 2005.
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Authorize 1 service recommended on CSE list dated July 27, 2005.
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Auction Obsolete Equipment – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan, that the Board of Education approve the use of Ebay to auction obsolete and/or out of service equipment as an option to dispose of such equipment. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Renee Stalma, Ed.D.
Dr. Stalma has had a very busy first month working on the mentoring program, STEP and LEAP reports for Susquehanna Valley CSD, new teacher orientation, and staffing. She will give the Board of Education an update in September.
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mr. Tagliaferri gave an update on professional development and BOCES three day testing training. He stated that many teachers have been in working and new teachers are stopping in to get information and work in their new rooms.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS – None
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #2 – Ms. Sharon LaMantia, resident, would like the Board of Education to look into bus stops on Stevens Road in the Town of Binghamton. She has spoken in the past with Mr. Paske, former Superintendent, and Mr. Stank, former Interim Superintendent, regarding this same issue. She has spoken with the Director of Transportation on numerous occasions about the safety of the bus stops. She said that even though the bus stop falls within the State and SVÕs limitations, there is a safety issue. Ms. LaMantia stated that Mrs. Vascello told her that this bus stop was a past Board of Education decision. Mrs. Boyce will look into this with the Director of Transportation.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Young reported that she would like to set up meetings with the Board of
Education to discuss the following items:
- What it means to be a Board of Education Member - Presenters: Ken Goldberg and Sandy Ruffo. Scheduled for, August 29, at 7 p.m.
- Developing our Budget. Scheduled for September 22, at 7 p.m.
- Team Building – Presenter: Al Buyck. Scheduled for October 13, at 7 p.m.
Executive Session – Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded b Mrs. Bowers, that the Board of Education meet in Executive
Session to discuss negotiations. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
At 8:50 p.m. the Board recessed
At 9:00 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session
At 10:40 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Mullins
SuperintendentÕs Secretary
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