APPROVED MINUTES      

PROPOSED                                                     JULY 10, 2006

MINUTES                             REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF EDUCATION

of the                                                                        of the

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Held at Brookside Elementary School, Library      

Town of Binghamton, New York, County of Broome

 

MEMBERS       Mrs. Janice Young

PRESENT:       Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton                                                                

                        Mr. John Pollock                                                           

                        Mrs. Mary Haskell

                        Mr. Bill Yelverton                                                          

                        Mrs. Christine Moriarty

                        Mr. Rusty Storm                                                                        

                        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

                        Ms. Celia Bucek, District Business Coordinator

                        Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist

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

                        Mr. Mark Bordeau, Food Service Coordinator

                        9 residents

 

Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.

 

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to accept into record the attendance for the July 10, 2006 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

Middle School Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Middle School Word of the Month – "Reflection – To look back at past experiences."

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the minutes


of the June 1, 2006 Special Meeting of the Board of Education.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 – Mrs. Mary Rader spoke regarding the SV Gymnasium Relief Efforts.  The High School gymnasium is being used to collect and distribute donated items to flood victims. Mrs. Rader praised the efforts of teachers and staff for manning the tables.  Mrs. Rader asked how long this could be kept open and if it would be possible to use space in Cedarhurst for this effort when the gymnasium is needed for sports.  Mrs. Rader read two letters to the editor from former residents regarding the flooding.  Mrs. Rader stated that we will survive and still be Susquehanna Valley.

 

Mrs. Holly Finch, Mr. Jerry Derrick, Mrs. Jen Lovaglia, Mrs. Mary Rader, Mrs. Christine Miller, and Mrs. Theresa Burns voiced their concern that parents do not know which elementary school their children will be attending in the fall.  Parents were going to be informed by the end of the school year where their student(s) would be attending elementary school in the fall and there has not been any word yet.  Mrs. Finch stated that Donnelly and Brookside students will be staying in their schools and it is only the Cedarhurst students who will be going to a different school.  Mrs. Finch asked if it will be the Cedarhurst students moving next year if students have to be moved around due to class sizes.  Mrs. Boyce explained that keeping families together, the time spent on the bus, and class sizes are used in determining which school students will attend.  Mrs. Boyce also explained the Transfinder system which is used to map out bus routes.  Mrs. Rader talked about the system used for bus routes when Ray Potter was Director of Transportation and stated that it has to be done equitably.  Mr. Jerry Derrick asked what Sharleen Vascello's qualifications are for this position.  Mrs. Boyce explained her qualifications.  Mr. McGuigan explained that the Board met with Sharleen Vascello on June 27 and went over the maps and the routes.  The Board had questions and asked Mrs. Vascello to relook at the maps and the routes.  The flooding started the night of June 27.  Mrs. Young stated that she takes full responsibility for the letters not going out by the end of the school year.  Mrs. Young felt that in her opinion it was not done equitably and the Board asked that Mrs. Vascello go back to the drawing board.  No one anticipated the delay that would occur.  Mrs. Young stated that the letters would be going out as expeditiously as possible.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT – Mr. McGuigan asked questions about revenue and expenses.  Mrs. Bucek explained the journal entries.  Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the May financial reports.  Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously.  (9 yeses)

 

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Boyce

Resolutions – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve the following resolutions:

Cooperative Group Bid Milk/Milk Products/Ice Cream Products – That be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Susquehanna Valley CSD participate in the Cooperative Bidding for Milk/Milk Products and Ice

Cream for the school year 2006-07 with other school districts in New York State; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Bordeau, Director of Food Services, Susquehanna Valley CSD, or

Designee be designated to receive and open said bids and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Susquehanna Valley CSD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

 

Cooperative Group Bid Paper and Miscellaneous Food Products – That be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Susquehanna Valley CSD participate in the Cooperative Bidding for Bidding for Paper, Grocery,

and Miscellaneous Bid for the school year 2006-07 with other school districts in New York State; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Bordeau, Director of Food Services, Susquehanna Valley CSD, or

Designee be designated to receive and open said bids and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Susquehanna Valley CSD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

 

Policy #2504 – 2nd Reading  - That School Board Policy #2504 Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition be reviewed and approved effective June 29.  Mrs. Haskell asked if the changes suggested at the June 1 meeting were incorporated into the policy.  Mr. Yelverton stated that his suggestions for changes were in the June 1, 2006 minutes.  Mr. Wilson reported that the recommendations were brought to the Health and Wellness Committee and will be put into the policy when the committee reconvenes in September.

 

Instructional Tenure – That Anthony Ruffo be granted tenure in Elementary on September 7, 2006.

 

Appointments:  That the following emergency conditional appointment be approved pending fingerprint

clearance and criminal background check:

Name                           Position                Certified                     Rate of Pay            Effective Date

Paul Cartie                  Math Teacher             Certified                  As Per Contract            9/6/06

Frank Woodward          Laborer                                                   $6.93 per hour             7/5/06

Andrew Kline              Laborer                                                   $6.93 per hour             7/5/06

                           

Long-Term Substitute Teacher – That the continuation of Marcy Anbro as a certified long-term substitute teacher, assignment at the Middle School, during Kathleen More's extended leave of absence through January 1, 2007, at a $188.02 per diem per day be approved.

 

Extended Season Coaching Payments – That the following coaches be paid for an extended coaching season:

Dale Cook                      2 weeks @ $120/week        =        $240

Robert Weingarter            2 weeks @ $120/week        =        $240

Ted Hudock                    1 week @ $60/week           =          $60

Marion Foley                  1 week @ $120/week         =        $120

Rick Cleary                    2 weeks @ $60/week         =        $120

Seth Cosens                   1 week @ $60/week           =          $60

 

 

Retirements – That the following retirement be accepted with much regret:

Name                           Position                      Building            Years of Service         Effective Date

Shirley Kowalewski      Food Service Helper       High School                   35                     6/30/06

 

Instructional Leave of Absence – That Clifford Kasson, technology teacher, high school, be granted an unpaid personal leave of absence for the 2006-07 school year.

 

BOCES Classroom Rental – That the Susquehanna Valley School District agree to provide Broome-Tioga BOCES with one Distance Learning classroom in the high school effective September 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, at an annual cost of $5,000.

 

Donation – That be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accept the donation of  $1625.38

from the Susquehanna Valley Booster Club for transportation and officials.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education extends its sincere appreciation for this generous donation to support our athletic programs.

 

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

 

Resolutions – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. Yelverton, to approve the following resolutions:

Internal Auditing Function Resolution – That the Susquehanna Valley Central School District hereby establishes the Internal Audit Function, to be performed by staff personnel or independent contractors in accordance with Section 170.12 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and this function will

be operational on or before December 21, 2006.  Furthermore, the Internal Audit Function shall include:

1.     Development of a risk assessment of School District operations;

2.     Review of financial policies, procedures, and practices;

3.     Testing and evaluation of one or more areas of the School DistrictÕs internal controls;

4.     An annual review and update of such risk assessments; and

5.     Preparation of reports, at least annually, which analyze significant risk assessment findings, recommend changes for strengthening controls and reducing identified risks, and specify time-frames

      for implementation of such recommendations.

The Internal Auditor shall report directly to the Susquehanna Valley Central School District Board of Education.

 

PDP Annual Plan – That the District's 2006-07 Annual Professional Development Plan be approved as submitted.

 

Summer Transportation – That Whereas, the Susquehanna Valley Central School District did open for public bid according to General Municipal Law, the following bid: 06-07:3, Summer Transportation and whereas, the bids were publicly opened and read on July 5, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the BOCES CBO Business Office, be it RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Director of Special Services and the Purchasing Agent, that the bid for Summer Transportation be awarded to Serafini Transportation at a bid price of $33.74 per trip for one student to Tioga Learning Center and Southern Tier Medi Van at a bid price of $50.00 per trip for one student to Columbus Learning Center.

 

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

 

Year-End Transfers to Reconcile Balances – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, that WHEREAS there was a natural disaster and the scheduled Board meeting of June 29, 2006 could not be held until July 10, 2006, the Board of Education approves the following budget transfers as of and effective June

29, 2006:

    FROM                DESCRIPTION                      TO                  DESCRIPTION                AMOUNT

01012110-120           Inst. Salaries                   01012020-150           Inst Salaries                      40,000.00

09969020-800           Employee Benefits           01012020-150           Inst. Salaries                     40,000.00

09969060-800           Employee Benefits           07305510-434           Diesel Fuel                       25,000.00

10101621-430           Oper. & Maint.               10101620-463           Heating Oil                       20,000.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09312250-471           Tuition                             76,000.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09481420-400           Cont. & Prof. Svcs.           25,000.00

04042110-120           Inst. Salaries                   02022110-120           Inst. Salaries                    104,320.00

04042110-120           Inst. Salaries                   05052110-120           Inst. Salaries                     69,126.00

01012110-120           Inst. Salaries                   01312250-120           Inst. Salaries                     20,642.00

01182850-120           Inst. Salaries                   02312250-120           Inst. Salaries                       7,081.00

01182850-120           Inst. Salaries                   04182850-120           Inst. Salaries                     38,674.00

06182855-120           Inst. Salaries                   06062110-120           Inst. Salaries                     20,340.00

09992110-450           Supplies and Mats           06182110-120           Inst. Salaries                       9,669.00

09992110-130           Inst. Salaries                   01012110-130           Inst. Salaries                     10,712.00

09992110-130           Inst. Salaries                   04042110-130           Inst. Salaries                    122,211.00

09992110-130           Inst. Salaries                   05312250-130           Inst. Salaries                     51,948.00

09992110-130           Inst. Salaries                   06062110-130           Inst. Salaries                     15,010.00

05052110-130           Inst. Salaries                   06062110-130           Inst. Salaries                     23,171.00

05052110-130           Inst. Salaries                   06312250-130           Inst. Salaries                     18,708.00

05142110-130           Inst. Salaries                   06312250-130           Inst. Salaries                     39,352.00

06262610-130           Inst. Salaries                   09262610-130           Inst. Salaries                     36,521.00

09989732-600           Prin. On Indebt.              09989711-600           Prin. on Indebt.                 67,542.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09989711-600           Prin. on Indebt.                 78,996.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09992110-140           Salaries – Subs.                 21,876.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09992110-141           Long-Term Subs              196,758.00

10101621-400           Cont. & Prof. Svcs.         02022020-150           Inst. Salaries                     34,082.00

07305510-400           Cont. & Prof. Svcs.         02022020-150           Inst. Salaries                     12,567.00

06062110-153           6th Class Sals.                 05052110-153           6th Class Sals.                   10,000.00

06062110-153           6th Class Sals.                 06062825-150           Inst. Salaries                     39,873.00

06062110-153           6th Class Sals.                 05052020-150           Inst. Salaries                       7,468.00

09431240-150           Inst. Salaries                   09162630-150           Inst. Salaries                       6,219.00

09542020-150           Inst. Salaries                   06062020-150           Inst. Salaries                     16,983.49

09542820-150           Inst. Salaries                   05532810-150           Inst. Salaries                       8,622.35

09542820-150           Inst. Salaries                   06532810-150           Inst. Salaries                     11,455.00

09542820-150           Inst. Salaries                   09312020-150           Inst. Salaries                       7,518.00

10101621-430           Oper. & Maint.               09182855-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends            27,827.00

05052110-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends          06062110-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends              8,258.65

06182855-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends          06062850-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends            16,749.99

06182855-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends          09182855-151           Inst. Sals. Stipends            14,935.90

06312110-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            09182855-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               10,636.00

09162630-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            02312270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               10,006.00

06312270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            01012110-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               22,524.00

04112815-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            01012110-160           Non-Inst. Salaries                6,534.00

04312270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            04312250-160           Non-Inst. Salaries                9,460.00

05262610-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            01262610-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               16,115.00

01312270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            01012270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               10,047.00

01312270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            02022110-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               10,239.00

09112815-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            05312270-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               20,432.00

06312250-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            06162630-160           Non-Inst. Salaries               10,391.00

05052020-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            02312250-160           Non-Inst. Salaries                7,348.00

06062020-160           Non-Inst. Salaries            06312020-160           Non-Inst. Salaries                6,224.00

09991620-163           Non-Inst. Sal. Subs         09112815-163           Non-Inst. Sal. Subs            10,654.00

09312250-471           Tuition – Spec. Educ.      09992110-471           Tuition – Reg. Educ.          22,913.00

09991621-200           Equipment                     10101620-464           Gas for Heating                  10,000.00

09992110-200           Equipment                     10102020-464           Gas for Heating                  15,000.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09992280-490           BOCES Services                75,000.00

09992330-490           BOCES Services             09992280-490           BOCES Services                42,517.82

09992330-490           BOCES Services             09092010-490           BOCES Services                 8,315.00

10101620-490           BOCES Services             09491430-490           BOCES Services                12,432.00

09522805-490           BOCES Services             09511670-490           BOCES Services                36,449.00

09522805-490           BOCES Services             09441310-490           BOCES Services                19,680.00

09312250-490           BOCES Services             09441983-490           BOCES Services                30,370.00

09992110-490           BOCES Services             09441983-490           BOCES Services                17,000.00

09969010-800           Employee Benefits           09969020-800           Employee Benefits             70,000.00

09989711-700           Interest on Indebt.            09979950-900           Interfund Trans.                 22,500.00

09989770-700           Interest on Indebt.            09979950-900           Interfund.Trans.                 15,000.00

09989732-700           Interest on Indebt.            09979951-900           Interfund Trans.                 10,000.00

10101620-430           Oper. & Maint.               09969020-800           Employee Benefits               7,000.00

10101621-430           Oper. & Maint.               09969020-800           Employee Benefits               8,000.00

09969040-800           Employee Benefits           09969030-800           Employee Benefits             36,000.00

09969040-800           Employee Benefits           09969060-800           Employee Benefits             11,500.00

09969040-800           Employee Benefits           09969061-800           Employee Benefits               5,500.00

09992110-450           Supplies & Mats             09969061-800           Employee Benefits             15,000.00

10101621-450           Supplies & Mats             09969061-800           Employee Benefits               9,000.00

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

 

Resolutions – Mrs. Haskell made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve the following resolutions:

Substitute Secretary – That the substitute secretary appointment be approved of Beverly Collins, at a rate to be determined in accordance with past practice, effective July 10, 2006.

 

Instructional Resignation – That the resignation of Julie Barber, French teacher, Middle School, be accepted effective August 31, 2006.

 

School Tax Reimbursement – That due to a notice from Broome County Real Property that the STAR basic exemption was not applied to the following parcel for the 2005-06 tax year, the following refund is

recommended:

Payable To                              Tax Map                        Amount

Lynn McRae                            176.14-2-50                    $843.47

3493 Margery Street

Binghamton, NY 13903

 

Student Health Services – That payment of a $1117.20 invoice be approved for providing health services to four (4) Susquehanna Valley resident students ($279.30 each) attending non-public schools in the Johnson City CSD during the 2005-06 school year.

 

Appointments – That the following emergency conditional appointments be approved pending fingerprint

clearance and criminal background check:

Name                           Position                       Certified              Rate of Pay            Effective Date

Shannon Molyneaux     Guidance Counselor          Pending                  $36,821                 9/6/06

Kara Steele                  PE Teacher                      Yes                        $36,821                 9/6/06

Mrs. Young asked why the salaries were the same for the two positions.  Mrs. Boyce explained that their background and education were the same but she will check into the salaries.

 

Health Insurance Consortium Renewal – That the Susquehanna Valley Central School District shall continue the Extension of Benefits agreement which continues health insurance benefits from April 1, 2006, through March 31, 2007.

 

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

 

2006-07 Coaches – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, to approve the following 2006-07

coaching appointments:

                                                                                                                 2006-07

Level & Sport                                       Name of Coach         Began           School Year             Salary

Head Varsity Baseball (Spring)                 Cory Valentine          2002-03          5th year           As Per Contract   

Head Varsity Softball (Spring)                  TBA

Head Varsity BoysÕ Tennis (Spring)          Mike Burke              1987-88          21st year          As Per Contract

Head Varsity GirlsÕ Track & Field             Marion Foley            2001-02          6th year           As Per Contract

       (Spring)

Head Varsity BoysÕ Track & Field            Seth Cosens             2006-07          1st year            As Per Contract

       (Spring)

Head Varsity Baseball (Spring)                 Cory Valentine          2002-03          5th year           As Per Contract

Co-Assistant JV Cheerleading (Fall)          Marissa Curry           2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Co-Assistant JV Cheerleading (Fall)          Shanna Brown          2005-06          2nd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Cross Country (Fall)    Eric Holmberg          2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Football (Fall)               Rick Pflanz              1994-95          12th year          As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Football (Fall)               Nick Pappas             2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant JV Football (Fall)                     Steve Haskell            1995-96          12th year          As Per Contract

Assistant JV Football (Fall)                     Mike Ford                2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Football (Fall)            Steve Potter              1999-00          8th year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Football (Fall)            Mike Vavra              2002-03          5th year           As Per Contract

Assistant JV BoysÕ Soccer (Fall)               Jonathan Thomson     2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified BoysÕ Soccer (Fall)      Anthony Ruffo          2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant JV GirlsÕ Soccer (Fall)               Peg Collins              2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified GirlsÕ Soccer (Fall)      Sara Gorton              2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified GirlsÕ Tennis (Fall)      Mike Burke              1987-88          20th year          As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Girls Swimming            Stephanie

   & Diving (Fall)                                  Lockwood                2005-06          2nd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Varsity Football (Fall)               Mark Schuster           2006-07          1st year            As Per Contract

Assistant JV Football (Fall)                     Ken Bidwell             2005-06          2nd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Football (Fall)            Cory Valentine          2006-07          1st year            As Per Contract

Assistant Modified GirlsÕ Swimming

   & Diving (Fall)                                  TBA

Assistant JV Volleyball (Fall)                  Meghan Snell           2005-06          2nd year           As Per Contract

Assistant Modified Volleyball (Fall)          Gianni Cordisco        2006-07          1st year            As Per Contract

Head Varsity Cheerleading (Fall)               Karen Bidwell           2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity Cross Country (Fall)            Mike Kent                2002-03          5th year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity Football (Fall)                     Ray Haskell              2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity Golf (Fall)                          Mary Shea                2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity BoysÕ Soccer (Fall)              Al Mydlinski            1980-81          26th year          As Per Contract

Head Varsity GirlsÕ Soccer (Fall)               Ted Hudock              1999-2000       8th year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity GirlsÕ Tennis (Fall)              Marion Foley            2003-04          4th year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity GirlsÕ swimming (Fall)         Patty Fian                2005-06          2nd year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity Volleyball (Fall)                  Katie Gorgos            2006-07          1st year            As Per Contract

Head Varsity BoysÕ Basketball (Winter)     Mark Ward               2006-07          1st year            As Per Contract

Head Varsity GirlsÕ Basketball (Winter)      Mary Shea                2002-03          5th year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity Cheerleading (Winter)           Karen Bidwell           2003-04          4th year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity Wrestling (Winter)               Richard Cleary          2004-05          3rd year           As Per Contract

Head Varsity B/G Bowling (Winter)          Ray Lasky                2005-06          2nd year           As Per Contract

Upon poll vote the motion was approved. (6 yeses, 2 noes, 1 abstain) (McGuigan, yes; Bowers, no; Storm, no; Hamilton, yes; Moriarty, yes; Yelverton, yes; Haskell, abstain; Pollock, yes; Young, yes)  Mr. Gorgos asked that the number of years each coach has been in the position be checked.  Mr. Wilson will have this done.

 

Create and Fund Reserve – Mr. Yelverton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that WHEREAS there was a natural disaster and the scheduled Board meeting of June 29, 2006 could not be held until July 10, 2006

the Board of Education approves the following reserve resolution as of and effective June 29, 2006:

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Susquehanna Valley Central School District Board of Education establish a Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund per General Municipal Law

6-p.

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that $240,000 be transferred into the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund (A-82700).  Source of the funds is the Unappropriated/Unreserved Fund, A-

91100.

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

 

Create and Fund Reserve – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that WHEREAS there was a natural disaster and the scheduled Board meeting of June 29, 2006 could not be held until July 10, 2006

the Board of Education approves the following reserve resolution as of and effective June 29, 2006:

BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Susquehanna Valley Central School District Board of Education establish an Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund per General Municipal Law 6-p.  The purpose of this fund is to pay accrued benefits due to employees upon termination of

service.

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that $500,000 be transferred into the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund (A-83000).  Source of the funds is the Unappropriated/

Unreserved Fund, A-91100.

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

 

Mrs. Boyce reported that a dividend check has been received from Utica National.  Mrs. Boyce provided Board members with a copy of an explanation on Transfinder – Transportation Management System capabilities. 

 

The Board discussed setting time aside on the agenda for the July 20 meeting to get input on uses for Cedarhurst.  The Board decided that something would be written up for the paper and the web site asking for suggestions and it would discussed at a future meeting. 

 

Mrs. Boyce reported that the NYSSBA Annual Convention is being held in NYC this fall.  Money was not budgeted for this so if Board members would like to attend they will have to pay their own expenses.

 

Mrs. Boyce gave an update on the buildings and grounds.  The grounds in front of Donnelly and the High School/Middle School complex were pressure washed.  Mr. Yelverton asked how the school grounds were designated as debris drop off points.  Mrs. Boyce explained that a Conklin town official authorized the dumpsters to be placed there.  Mrs. Boyce reported that the athletic fields at the High School/Middle School, except for the High School football field and running track, were under water.  Due to health and safety concerns related to the flooding the athletic fields are closed until further notice.  The fields will be professionally evaluated for safety.  Mrs. Boyce will work with Town of Conklin officials, FEMA, and the State Education Department on funding to pay for this. 

 

BC Security has provided an armed officer for FEMA and the Red Cross while they are at the High School.  FEMA could be there for another month. 

 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Dr. Stalma

Dr. Stalma reported that the Summer Enrichment Program will be starting.  Registrations are still being accepted.

BOARD OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT REPORT –  Mr. Yelverton and Mrs. Hamilton were registered to attend the NYSSBA Academy for Public School Governance in July.  Their registration will be changed so that they can attend in September.

 

VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Mr. Wilson reported on location changes for some of the summer sports camps. 

 

Mr. Storm talked about the support during the flood, how Mark Gorgos helped people evacuate on the helicopters.  Mr. Yelverton talked about how the school facilitated community effort.

 

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

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

At   9:38 p.m. the Board recessed

At   9:55 a.m. the Board met in Executive Session

At 12:10 a.m. the Board returned to Regular Session

 

MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Young made a motion, seconded by Mr. Pollock, 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 12:12 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Diane M. Kalmen

School District Clerk