BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Board Meeting
June 10, 2008
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Ms. Bowles, Mr. Casey, Mr. DiLallo, Mrs. Grey, Mr. Huff, Mr. Mincher, Mrs. Wiggins |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
Mrs. Blaauboer, Mrs. DeFeciani, Dr.
Dutkowsky, |
Mr. Casey called the Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6 p.m.
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, to convene into Executive Session to discuss long-term facilities construction.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
All Board members were present. Also present were Mrs. Blaauboer, Ms. Wetmore, Dr. Snyder, Attorney Huff, and Joseph Bianchine. No decisions were made.
MOTION BY Mrs. Grey, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, to return to the Public Meeting of the Board of Education at 6:57 p.m.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
The Public Meeting of the Board of Education was reconvened and called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Mr. Casey led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Announcements
Mr. Casey pointed out the exits from the meeting room.
Mr. Casey noted that an Executive Session was held prior to the Public Meeting to discuss a contract matter.
1. ADOPT AN AGENDA
MOTION BY Mr. DiLallo, seconded by
Mrs. Bowles, to accept this evening’s agenda as presented.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS/REPORTS
Mrs. Gray commented upon the phenomenal job the girls softball team did last week. This has been their sixth successful year in a row to Coach Dan D’Amboise. Mr. Casey added that Coach D’Amboise provides wonderful comments to the press and represents the kids well.
Mr. DiLallo offered an observation with respect to the RPI commencement. Eleven students out of 615 graduated with a 4.0 average. One was a Shenendehowa graduate.
Mr. Casey noted that this is our last business meeting in June and it will probably be Mr. Huff’s last meeting. Mr. Huff has served on the Board for eight years and has been a very effective advocate. Mr. Casey read a resolution to honor Mr. Huff which will be placed on a separate page in the minutes (see page 3). Mr. Huff provided a few comments concerning his history with the Board, particularly his work with Kim Paulsen who advocated very strongly for more open public communication and discussion. Mr. Huff hopes he contributed positively and he also feels he has gained quite a bit. He believes organizations are only as good as the people in them and it’s hard to match the quality of the people in this District. Mr. Huff feels Partnership Teams have been a strong point, and the energy from the participants has been amazing. Mr. Huff believes that it was to his family’s benefit when they moved into the District 14 years ago.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Student Senate Representatives
No student representatives attended this evening.
b. Residents
Ms. Ann Schwanda thanked the District for its support in the Relay for Life event. Over 700 people registered and 64 of those were cancer survivors. Over $40,000 was raised for the campaign. She especially thanked all of the Shenendehowa staff and teachers who helped make the event so successful and for helping to overcome any difficulties encountered.
Mr. Art Etringer recognized Mrs. Barbara Salecker for her upcoming retirement. He thanked her particularly for her work on the SAVE Committee and the great strives she has made.
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BE IT RESOLIVED THAT the Shenendehowa
Board of Education offers appreciation and commendation for the time and effort
given to the
Charles
huff
____________________
An individual who
has served on the Board of Education for the past eight years; an individual
who has been a frequent and articulate representative for the Shenendehowa
district with local government and various school community committees; an
individual who has exhibited a strong commitment to the pursuit of excellence
for our students and staff; an individual who has been a strong advocate for
innovative approaches to utilizing district and community resources; an
individual to whom the graduates of Shenendehowa and their families will be
forever indebted.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Education expresses gratitude to Mr. Huff’s family for the sacrifices they have
made sharing their husband and father with the district for the last eight
years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this
resolution be the only item to appear on a page of the Shenendehowa Central
School Board of Education minutes for the meeting of June 10, 2008
AND THAT a plaque be presented to Mr.
Huff as a token of our esteem.
Bill
Casey, President Gary
DiLallo
Janet
Grey, Vice President
Sharon
Bowles Mary
Wiggins
Mr. Etringer thanked Mr. Huff for his service to our students and community. He commented upon Shenendehowa history as far back as the year 2000 when a connector was defeated between High School East and High School West in January of that year. A similar proposition was again defeated in May of 2000. Mr. Huff was an integral part of a group of Shenendehowa citizens who wanted the District to listen. The current building configuration now has the entire 9th grade in the West building and the other three grades in the East building. There was a record voter turnout for this proposition and both Charlie Huff and Kim Paulsen are to be thanked for that. Mr. Etringer thanked Mr. Huff for his work over the past eight years and he referred to Mr. Huff as a real patriot.
Mrs. Donna Lynch commented on work being accomplished by one of her classes concerning alternate energy. The class is interested in research for alternate energy, particularly windmills. The class received a letter from Assembly Robert Riley dated June 3, 2008, noting their work and their future plans. Mrs. Lynch noted how this work will continue with future classes.
Mrs. Lynch had concerns with the Code of Conduct – in particular the section for Sports and Clubs. Mr. Casey noted that these particular policies had been removed from “second reading” since the Board was previously aware of these issues. Comments from her Public Affairs Class will be reviewed and considered for these policies.
4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
No comments this evening.
5. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTION BY Mrs. Grey, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, that the tenure recommendation presented by Dr. Dutkowsky be accepted.
Dr. Dutkowsky expressed gratitude to Mr. Huff for his time and effort and his support in terms of the District’s Human Resource efforts.
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Name |
Tenure Area |
Date |
Administrator |
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Kathleen Mason |
Music Education |
10/11/08 |
M. Cremisio |
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Textbook
Presentation
The following textbooks were presented by Dr. Snyder and representatives from the school or department requesting the textbooks were in attendance for any further questions the Board may have.
Earth Science – 9th Grade Physical Science Class – total approximate cost $7,290
Foundations of Physics – Regents Physics class – total approximate cost $26,287.
Basic Chemistry – Chemistry Honors class, grade level 10, 11 and 12 – total approximate cost $22,662.
Chemistry The Central Science – AP Chemistry – total approximate cost $9,321.
Math Concepts Course 1 – Grade 6 Mathematics – total approximate cost $48,592.
Algebra 2 – 10th grade accelerated, 11th grade, 12th grade extended Algebra 2 classes – total approximate cost $66,768.
A Survey of Mathematics with Applications – Grades 11 and 12 and any students requiring a third credit of mathematics and has completed the Algebra One curriculum – total approximate cost $13,284.
Literature – English Language Arts for 7, 7H, 8, 8H and 9 – total approximate cost $88,887.
b. Policy
Governance – First
Mrs. Longhurst noted that regulations were included with the information provided for the Board’s information. She also noted that the policies are posted on-line.
c. Claims Auditor Report
There were no questions related to the Claims Auditor Report. Mr. Casey noted that the Comptroller’s Office Audit has started at Shenendehowa. Mr. Casey also thanked Mr. Huff for his participation in the Audit Committee. Mr. Huff added that through Ms. Wetmore’s direction and fiscally fine work, the Committee is trying to streamline the Claims Auditor Report presented to the Board. It was noted that the External Auditors are also in the District at this time.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, to approve the Treasurer’s
Report for the month of April 2008.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
1)
May 6, 2008
2)
May 27, 2008
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, to approve the minutes
of May 6, 2008, and May 27, 2008, as presented.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8. ACTION ITEMS
a. Students
1) Special Education Student Placement
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Grey, that the Board of Education
accept the placements and services for the 2007-2008 school year and the
2008-2009 school year based upon the recommendation of the District Committee
on Special Education, the Committee on Special Education Subcommittee, and the
Committee on Preschool Special Education (a copy of this document is on file in
the official minutes folder).
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2) Parent Members
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Grey, that the Board of Education
accept the following appointment as a parent member of the District committee
on Special Education and committee on Preschool Special Education.
Kathleen Berry
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
b. Personnel
1)
Staffing
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Huff, to accept the staffing
report as presented.
Dr. Dutkowsky noted Barbara Salecker’s retirement with regret. Mrs. Wiggins added that Mrs. Salecker
will be greatly missed.
A. RETIREMENTS, with appreciation and regret
1) Classified Staff
a) Name: Barbara Salecker
Reason: Retirement after 14 years
Commencing: July 30, 2008 (end of day)
b) Name: Barbaro Zappolo
Reason: Retirement after 15 years
Commencing: September 30, 2008 (end of day)
B. RESIGNATIONS
1) Certified Staff
a) Name: Lauren Gemmill
Tenure Area: Academic Administrator
ELA/Social Studies
(Grades K-5)
Commencing: June 25, 2008 (end of day)
b) Name: Sandra Ramirez
Tenure Area: LOTE – Spanish (7-12)
Commencing: August 31, 2008 (end of day)
2) Classified Staff
a) Name:
Position: Typist
Commencing: June 25, 2008 (end of day)
b) Name: Bonnie DeCerce
Position: Food Service Helper (part-time)
Commencing: June 20, 2008 (end of day)
c) Name: Cory Rose
Position: Food Service Helper (part-time)
Commencing: May 13, 2008 (end of day)
C. LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1) Certified Staff
a) Name: Robert Whalen
Tenure Area: LOTE – German (7-12)
Reason: Unpaid Personal
Commencing: 2008-2009 school year
b) Name: Erika Ryan
Tenure Area: Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 06/14/08 – 09/22/08
c) Name: Erika Ryan
Tenure Area: Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: 09/23/08 – end of first semester
2008-09
school year
d) Name: Janine Sharp
Tenure Area: Elementary Education
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 06/13/08 – 06/30/08
e) Name: Joanne Zagorda
Tenure Area: Secondary Science
Reason: Unpaid Personal
Commencing: 05/28/08 – 06/30/08
D. MODIFICATION OF
EMPLOYMENT
1) Certified Staff
a) Name: Margaret McMahan
Tenure Area: Secondary Mathematics
From: Two year Probationary
To: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2006
2) Classified Staff
a) Name: Margie Oliveira
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day,
10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary, Labor
From Commencing: May 7, 2008
To Commencing: May 12, 2008
Salary: $10.43/hr. (School Lunch Part time Schedule,
Step 1)
E. CREATION OF POSITIONS
1) Classified Staff
a) Position: Bus Cleaner
No. of Positions: 5.0
Commencing: Summer 2008
Salary: $11.58/hr.
b) Position: Mechanic’s Helper
No. of Positions: 1.0
Commencing: Summer 2008
Salary: $16.67/hr.
F. TERMINATION
1) Classified Staff
a) Name: Linda DeBellis
Position: Typist
Commencing: May 22, 2008 (end of day)
G. APPOINTMENTS - (These appointments are conditioned on the school district’s receipt of a clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law § 3035).
1) Certified Staff
a) Name: Elizabeth Abel
Tenure Area: Secondary Mathematics
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2008
Salary: $42,327 (Step 1)
b) Name: Denise Adams
Position:
Commencing: 2008-2009 school year
Salary: $1,000 Stipend
c) Name: Carley Amedore
Tenure Area: Physical Education
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2007
Salary: $43,639 (Step 2)
d) Name: Gina Barnum
Tenure Area: Secondary Science
Status: Two year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2008
Salary: $46,387 (Step 4)
e) Name: Kristin Butera
Tenure Area: Elementary Education
Status: Three year probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2007
Salary: $47,825 (Step 5)
f) Name: Jonathan Coleman
Tenure Area: Visual Arts
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2008
Salary: $42,327 (Step 1)
g) Name: Jonathan Conover
Position: Community Education Coordinator
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $20.00/hr.
h) Name: Erica Gifford
Tenure Area: Elementary Education
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2007
Salary: $43,639 (Step 2)
i) Name: Jason Gifford
Tenure Area: Physical Education
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2008
Salary: $42,327 (Step 1)
j) Name: Joseph Grady
Position: 0.7 FTE Physical Education
Status: Term
Commencing: 09/01/08 – 06/30/09
Salary: $42,327 (Step 1) pro-rated
k) Name: Susan Romano
Tenure Area: Secondary Mathematics
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2007
Salary: $43,639 (Step 2)
l) Name: Scott Szeli
Tenure Area: Elementary Education
Status: Three year Probationary
Commencing: September 1, 2008
Salary: $42,327 (Step 1)
2) Classified Staff
a) Name:
Position: Senior Typist; 8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Competitive
Commencing: June 27, 2008
Salary: $21.35/hr (Clerical Schedule, Group D, Step 7)
b) Name: Bonnie DeCerce
Position: Cook; 6 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: September 1, 2008
Salary: $14.06/hr. (Cook Schedule, Step 4)
c) Name: Carolyn Duscha
Position: Teacher Aide (Special Education); 2 hrs./day,
10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $15.16/hr. (Special Education Aide Schedule,
Step 1)
d) Name: Brian Evans
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $18.14/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule, Step 1)
e) Name: Lisa LaDuke
Position: Teacher Aide (Special Education); 6 hrs./day,
10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $15.16/hr. (Special Education Aide Schedule,
Step 1)
f) Name: Evone Martin
Position: Typist; 4 hrs./day
Status: Permanent; Competitive
Commencing: July 1, 2008 – August 29, 2008
Salary: $16.51/hr. (Clerical Schedule, Group B, Step 7)
g) Name: Walter J. Reilly
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs. /day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $18.14/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule, Step 1)
h) Name: Sandra Saia
Position: Teacher Aide (Special Education); 6 ½ hrs./day,
10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $15.16/hr. (Special Education Aide Schedule,
Step 1)
i) Name: William Tierney
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs. /day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: June 11, 2008
Salary: $18.14/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule, Step 1)
3) CSEA Employees Base Pay and Last Day of Work on Base Pay – (Memo
on file in official minutes folder.) – See
attached correction to Acadia hours.
4) Special Education Summer Program Concepts & Skills – (Memo on file in official minutes folder.)
5) Academic Support Program and ESL Summer Program – (Memo on file in official minutes folder.)
6) Summer Work for School Psychologists – (Memo on file in official minutes folder.)
7) Summer Work for Professional Development Staff – (Memo on file in official minutes folder.)
H. CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
1) Amendment of the contract with the Superintendent of Schools with respect to term, compensation and benefits.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
c. Instruction
1) Approval of District Professional Development Plan 2008-2009
MOTION BY Mrs. Grey, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, that the Board of Education approve the 2008-09 Professional Development Plan
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
d. Business Affairs
1) Approval of New Textbooks
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the following textbooks: Earth Science, Foundations of Physics, Basic Chemistry, Chemistry The Central Science, Math Concepts Course 1, Algebra 2, A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, Literature.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2) Change Orders (4)
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, that the Board of Education approve the following four change orders:
a. Change Order No. HC-01, Crisafulli Brothers Plumbing & Heating Contractors, in the amount of ($13,761) for the Middle School – Additions and Alterations. This is the result of a credit for unused portion of HVAC contractor allowance.
b. Change Order No. GC-01, Jersen Industries, Inc., in the amount of ($60,000) for the Middle School – Additions and Alterations. This is the result of a credit for the entire unused portion of the General Construction contractor allowance.
c. Change Order No. PC-01, Crisafulli Brothers Plumbing & Heating Contractors, in the amount of ($5,000) for the Bus Garage Project. This is the result of a credit for the entire unused plumbing allowance.
d. Change Order No. HC-02, Crisafulli Brothers Plumbing & Heating Contractors, in the amount of ($2,562) for the Bus Garage Project. This is the result of a credit for the unused portion of the HVAC allowance.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
3) Disposal of Used Furniture,
Equipment and Books
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, that the Board of Education authorize the administration to sell, discard, destroy, or donate to a not-for-profit organization the equipment, furniture, and books on the disposal list dated June 3, 2008, which are of no further use to the school district. (This list is on file in the official minutes folder.)
Unanimously approved, motioned carried.
4) Bids (5)
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, that the Board of Education award Bid #08-15/Middle School Science Supplies, Bid #08-14/High School Science Supplies, Bid #08-21/Elementary Science Kit Supplies, and Bid #08-17/Technology Supplies to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications, and that Bid #08-24/Vestibules Construction
be awarded to Rousseau
Construction, Inc., of
5) RFP for OT/PT Services
Contract
MOTION BY Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, that the Board of Education award RFP #08-23 Occupational and Physical Therapy to Kids Care/Thomas Nicolla Consulting Services, PLLC.
Unanimously approved, motioned carried.
6) Donations
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, that the Board of Education accept the following donations: $4,000 from Macrointernational, Inc., to be applied to the purchase of equipment for health and physical education programs at the middle and high schools and $8,000 from the Technology Club to be applied to the purchase of a laser engraver for the technology program..
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
7) Budget Reappropriations
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, that the Board of Education approve the following budget reappropriations: $4,000 to allow the District to expend the donation received from Macrointernational, Inc. and $8,000 to allow the District to expend the donation received from the Technology Club.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8) Facilities Report Card
Mr. Joseph Mayo, Director of Facilities, presented the Facilities Report Card to the Board of Education. He commented that this report will be presented annually to the Board with updates.
MOTION BY Mr. Huff, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, that the Board of Education accept the Facilities Report Card for each school, the bus garage, the facilities and operations office and the district office.
The Board of Education asked if the architects were involved. Mr. Mayo noted that they worked on the five-year recommendations with us. The Facilities Committee is also involved in regards to health and safety issues.
Mrs. Bowles asked where the report gets filed. Mr. Mayo responded that that it is reviewed by the Comptroller’s Office
Unanimously approved, motion carried
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Etringer added that the current Board of Education is very transparent and he really appreciates their work.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Mr. Huff, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Education at 8:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved by: _____________________
Clerk
of the Board
CORRECTION TO MEMO DATED MAY 22, 2008
RE: CSEA Employees – Base Pay
and Last Day of Work on Base Pay
A clerical error in calculating the time needed at Acadia is corrected
as follows:
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CSEA Title |
# of Employees |
# of Days Worked |
Corrected # of Days Worked |
# of Half Days Worked |
Corrected # of Half Days Worked |
# of Hours/Day |
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Typist |
3 |
2 |
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|
8 |
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Nurse |
1 |
2 |
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|
8 |
|
Monitor |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
3 |
|
Monitor |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
4 |
|
Monitor |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
4.5 |
|
Monitor |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
5.5 |
|
Monitor |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
6 |
|
Monitor |
4 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
6.25 |
|
Monitor |
1 |
6 |
8 |
|
|
7.25 |
|
Monitor |
2 |
7 |
9 |
|
|
7.5 |
|
Monitor |
5 |
|
|
3 |
4 |
2.75 |
|
Monitor |
3 |
|
|
3 |
4 |
3.25 |
|
Teacher Aide (SE) |
7 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
6.25 |
|
Teacher Aide (SE) |
9 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
6.5 |
|
Teacher Aide (SE) |
7 |
|
|
4 |
|
2.75 |
|
Teacher Aide (SE) |
9 |
|
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
Aide (Computer) |
1 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
7.25 |