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APPROVED MINUTES
PROPOSED FEBRUARY 15, 2007
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
PRESENT: Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton
Mr. John Pollock
Mrs. Christine Moriarty
Mrs. Mary Haskell
Mr. Rusty Storm
Mrs. Julia Bowers
Mr. Kevin McGuigan
ABSENT: Mrs. Janice Young (vacation)
Mr. Bill Yelverton (personal)
ALSO Mr. Gerardo Tagliaferri, Interim Superintendent
PRESENT: Dr. Renee Stalma, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board
Ms. Diane Kalmen, District Clerk
Ms. Celia Bucek, Central Business Office
Mr. Roland Doig, Middle School Interim Principal
Ms. Kathy Hattala, English Teacher, High School
Mr. Jack Bell, Co-Chair, Budget Advisory Committee
Ms. Marcia Guardia, Country Courier
1 resident, 1 student
Mrs. Hamilton, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to accept into record the attendance for the February 15, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mrs. Hamilton read a thank you note from Mrs. Young for the expression of sympathy for the death in her family and Mark Gorgos for the deaths in his family.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan, to approve as amended the minutes of the February 1, 2007 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – No Comments
FINANCIAL REPORT – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the January financial reports. Mr. McGuigan asked about encumbrances being shown in the financial reports. Ms. Bucek and Mr. Tagliaferri talked about the encumbrances in the financial reports and the monthly fund balance meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20. Mr. McGuigan asked about the deficit in the cafeteria report. Ms. Bucek and Mr. Tagliaferri explained that this is due in part to the purchase of equipment. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Tagliaferri
Resolutions – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve the following resolutions:
Instructional Appointments – that the appointment be approved of Marcy Herrick, math teacher, current assignment Middle School, at a salary of $38,321, effective January 24, 2007, eligible for tenure January 24, 2010; and that the appointment be approved of Jessica Wright, French teacher, current assignment Middle School, at a salary of $35,971, effective February 16, 2007, eligible for tenure February 16, 2010.
Substitute Instructional Appointments – that the following emergency conditional appointments be
approved pending fingerprint clearance and background check:
Name Position Certified Rate of Pay Effective Date
Corey Shellhammer Substitute Teacher Non-Certified As Per Contract 2/16/07
Megan O'Grady Substitute Teacher Certified As Per Contract 2/16/07
Non-Instructional Appointment – that the following emergency conditional appointment be approved pending
fingerprint clearance and criminal background check:
Name Position Certified Rate of Pay Effective Date
Colin DeCastro Custodian Provisional Appointment $7.57 per hour 2/16/07
Resignation - that the resignation of Joshua Galusha, custodian, be accepted effective February 7, 2007.
Coaching Appointments – that the following coaching appointments be approved for the 2006-07 school
year:
Name Level & Sport # of Years Rate of Pay
Eric Holmberg Modified Assistant Track & Field 1st year As Per Contract
Peg Collins Modified Assistant Track & Field 1st year As Per Contract
Activity Advisors – that the following advisor stipends be granted for the 2006-07 school year:
Name Program Building Stipend
Nichole Schultz Odyssey of the Mind RTS Middle School $250
Jodie Butts Senior Class Advisor High School $375
Extra Duty Assignments – that the extra duty teacher assignments listed on Schedule A be approved for the 2006-
07 school year at the stipends indicated:
Teacher Extra Duty Stipend
Math
Brice 3 AIS classes per six day cycle $1,250
Cartie 1 AIS class per six day cycle $ 417
Hunt 3 AIS classes per six day cycle $1,250
Romer 2 sections AIS $ 834
McGrath 1 section AIS $ 417
English
Hoffman 1 AIS section per six day cycle $ 417
Searing 9 sections AIS $3,750
Ludwig 1 section AIS $ 417
Social Studies
Borrelli 5 sections AIS per six day cycle $2,085
Rachmaninoff 1 section AIS per six day cycle $ 417
Cline 1 section AIS per six day cycle $ 417
Science
Buckley 2 extra classes second semester $5,000
Priscott 2 sections AIS $ 834
Repp 2 sections AIS $ 834
Megan Cleary 1 section AIS $ 417
Rick Cleary 4 sections AIS $1,668
Egan 1 extra class second semester $2,500
Pavlovich 6 sections AIS $2,500
Instructional Leave of Absence – that the following teachers be granted a medical leave of absence:
Name Paid/Unpaid Anticipated Dates Medical
Jennifer Perkins Paid/Unpaid 4/19/07 – 12/17/07 Medical Discretionary, FMLA
Holly Brozzetti Fuller Paid/Unpaid Extended through the Medical Sick Bank, FMLA
remainder of 2006-07
school year
Amy Cortes Paid/Unpaid 4/5/07-12/15/07 Medical Discretionary, Sick Bank, FMLA
Retirements – that the following retirements be accepted with much regret:
Name Position Building Years of Service Effective Date
Mary Ann Eagan Teacher Donnelly 31 July 1, 2007
James Scanlin Teacher Donnelly 18 July 1, 2007
Vickie Valentine Teacher Donnelly 18 July 1, 2007
Special Education Recommendations – that the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education:
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Authorize the 1 service recommended on CSE list dated January 5, 2007
Surplus Computer Equipment – that be it RESOLVED that certain computer equipment, as more fully detailed
on the attached Schedule B, be declared surplus and obsolete and it is further,
RESOLVED that such equipment be made available to the Apple Recycling Program in an AS IS condition for an approved price of $1135 also as detailed on Schedule B
Tuition Rates – that the tuition rates for 2006-2007 be approved as follows:
Tuition for Tuition for Tuition for
Grade Regular Education Special Ed Pupil 60% Special Ed Pupil 20%
Level of Pupil Pupil of School Day of School Week
Full Day K-5 $4,971 $23,594 $14,830
Full Day 6-12 $5,728 $24,350 $15,587
Budget Transfers – to approve the following transfers:
FROM: DESCRIPTION: TO: DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT:
10101620-467 Building & Grounds/ 09101620-430-09 District-Wide/Building & $28,500
Operation of Plant/ Grounds/ Operations/EEI
Electric
10101620-467 Building & Grounds/ 09101620-460-09 District-Wide/Building & $ 9,965
Operation of Plant/ Grounds/Software/ EEI
Electric
Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Instructional Resignation – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Haskell, that the resignation of Gary Priscott, Earth Science Teacher, Senior High, be accepted effective March 9, 2007. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mr. Tagliaferri reported that Brandon Freeland will be the valedictorian and Kyle Hibbard will be the salutatorian. The Fiscal Oversight Training will be offered online with an estimated release date in April 2007. The March 15 Board meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held at Brookside. Mr. Tagliaferri is still researching information on conducting a census. Mr. Tagliaferri attended and spoke at the Donnelly and Brookside PTA meetings on February 5 and 6, along with Jack Bell, Jerry Derrick, and members of the Budget Advisory Committee. Mr. Tagliaferri attended the girlsÕ basketball game and senior night on February 6. On February 7, Mr. Tagliaferri met with Debra Preston, Town of Conklin Supervisor, and John McDonald, Town Assessor, to discuss mutual concerns regarding loss of assessments due to flooding. Mrs. Preston will be holding a monthly program on cable TV's public access channel and asked Mr. Tagliaferri to appear with her for the March program. Mr. Tagliaferri attended a legislative meeting with Tom Rogers, Assemblyman Crouch, Senator Libous, and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo on February 8. Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Tagliaferri will attend the Health Consortium meeting on February 9.
Mr. Tagliaferri reported on the Governor's executive budget and cautioned that the numbers are not as they seem. The Governor's proposal shows $1,056,332 for additional aid for SV, which is the number that is publicized. Once expense driven aid is deducted along with money for Universal Pre-K, the amount drops to just under $600,000. This is based upon preliminary information received and reviewed at first glance. Once CBO crunches the numbers in detail, a more accurate figure will evolve as to what SV will actually receive, expense driven and otherwise. Mr. Pollock asked if anyone has looked at the impact the loss of enrollment will have. Mr. Taglaiferri stated that it will have to be looked into further. Ms. Bucek stated that it drives up the per pupil cost in 2008-09. Mr. Tagliaferri talked about the combined wealth ratio, which consists of property wealth and income reported through income tax.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Dr. Stalma
Dr. Stalma reported on the artwork in the Board Room, which was recently on display at the Cooperative Gallery Art
2007 Exhibition of Area High Schools:
Photography/Computer Graphics: Whitney Huntley (Honorable Mention), Olivia Youket, Erika Luce, Kelli Wido, Katherine Banko (2nd place), Jessica Lewis
Dr. Stalma reported that the Professional Development Planning Team had their first meeting this week. Math Assessments will take place next month.
Audit Committee – Mr. McGuigan reported that he attended training for the Audit Committee last Monday.
BOARD OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT REPORT – Mrs. Hamilton reported on the meeting with Tom Rogers, where Governor Spitzer's plan was presented.
Health Consortium – Mrs. Hamilton reported that the Health Consortium met. Claims are below the prior 12% levels and things are looking better.
Mrs. Moriarty would like to attend the NYSSBA 2007 State Legislative Network Issues Conference, a conference she has attended in the past. Mrs. Moriarty has had the conference fee waived and would like the District to cover the cost of lodging for two nights. Mrs. Moriarty stated that she checked with Mr. Tagliaferri and there is money available in professional development for the Board to cover this. The Board discussed this. Mr. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan to authorize reimbursement for a maximum of two nights lodging for Mrs. Moriarty to attend the NYSSBA 2007 State Legislative Network Issues Conference. Upon poll vote the motion failed. (3 yeses, 3 noes, 1 abstain) (Storm, no; Bowers, no; McGuigan, yes; Moriarty, yes; Pollock, yes; Hamilton, no; Mrs. Haskell; abstain). Mr. Gorgos explained that the motion failed due to lack of majority approval, that there needed to be 5 yeses to pass. Mrs. Moriarty stated that she will pay her own way to the conference.
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mr. Doig reported that the Middle School is gearing up for the math assessments next month. Mr. Doig also reported on the District Crisis Response Committee meeting held on February 5. The pandemic flu was discussed and is now required to be part of the Crisis Response Plan per SED. Updated quick reference flip charts have been placed in the classrooms. Mr. Dancesia updated the Committee on the defibrillators. Batteries went dead and were not covered under warranty. New batteries were purchased and the defibrillators are now working again. Severe weather drills will be held in March.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
Executive Session – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuigan, that the Board of Education meet in
Executive Session to discuss negotiations and personnel. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
At 7:48 p.m. the Board recessed
At 7:58 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session
At 9:08 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Storm, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen
School District Clerk
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