MINUTES - APPROVED
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Type of Meeting: Business Meeting
Place of Meeting: Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room
Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President
Henrietta Lodge, Vice President
Helen
Grosso
Robert Gaglione
Dennis Munnelly
Teri Olson
Board Members Absent: Thomas Clark
Admin. Staff Present: Frank
Tolan (arr.
Dr. Cheryl Thomas
Anthony Saracino
Susan Frank
John Bellucci
Sonya Abbye Taylor
George Newman
Margie Clarke
Robert Hamilton
Evelyn Perrault
Admin. Staff Absent: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent
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Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Board Clerk Pledge to the Flag Board President Comments Mr. DeLuca will not be here tonight, he is not feeling well, but will be at the next meeting. The superintendent search has not changed much since last week. Applications and information are being sent to candidates that have expressed an interest. The deadline for applications is April 22nd. The Board extends condolences to the Gallagher Family. Visitors Comments The board was addressed by members of the CSEA Union with regards to their concerns that they are working without a contract for approximately a year now. As well as concerns that monies are spent on rent for the admin. space and the new bus garage. The Board President thanked everyone for their comments. She also informed everyone that the issues in question or for that matter any issue that comes before the board is discussed publicly and possibly the understanding of these issues would be better, if the seats were filled at every meeting as they are tonight. Board Remarks Henrietta Lodge wanted to remind everyone that they are welcome to ask questions or make comments regarding the presentations. Presentation: D. C. BOCES SERVICES – Dan Carlin, Asst. Supt., BOCES Management
Office 2006-2007 PROPOSED BUDGET Discussion The Board discussed the options available to lower the budget. A member of the school staff addressed the board stating that the social worker should stay in the budget it is a much needed position. The Board made the decision to leave the budget as presented tonight and add a line item for science books. A Bus Driver wanted to know why they don’t have group pick up and drop off, it would save on fuel. The Board president explained that the voters put together a petition and the voters, voted to have the buses make stops at every home. In order to change this a petition would need to be presented to the voters, and voted on by the public to change the current bus stops. Agenda order No changes. The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommends for the consent agenda. Motion by Teri Olson and seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent agenda: 8.1 Approve Leave of Absence 8.2 Appointments A. Volunteer Coach/Supervisor B. Appoint Substitute Nurse C. Maintenance Mechanic 8.3 Amend 8.4 Authorize Payments to 9.1 Accept Financial Reports Bank Reconciliations m/e January 2006 Revenue Expenditure Report m/e January, 2006 Summary of Cash Balances m/e January, 2006 9.2 Approve 2005-06 Health Contracts 10.1 Accept Individualized Education Plans Consent Agenda Discussion Board President wanted to know why in 9.2 the contracts were so old. Received these health contracts in November and when they were received so early compared with other districts they were set aside thinking they were from this year, not thinking that they were from last year. Minutes Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson, 5 yes,
1 abstaining (Robert Gaglione absent from Personnel *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approve the request of Jeanne
Arturi for a leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, commencing
*Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Rich
Suter, as a Volunteer coach/supervisor in the high school weight room Jeanette Daniels, RN, as a per diem substitute Nurse at the certification rate. Peter A. Kelly, as a Maintenance Mechanic, effective *Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education amend Dana Burgarella’s *Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education Authorize Payments to WHEREAS, the Board of Education
agreed that when hired the school district would pay for the remaining
courses needed by its Dean of Students/Athletic Director to complete the
requirements of the State Education Department, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that said
payments be made less any scholarship funds received by the University and
provided that Mr. Bellucci receives passing grades. Financial *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following financial reports:
Bank Reconciliations m/e January 2006 Revenue Expenditure Report m/e January, 2006 Summary of Cash Balances m/e January, 2006 *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education amend the resolution
approved on *Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education approve
the Health Contracts for the 2005 – 2006 school year as listed below and
authorize the President of the Board, the District Clerk, and the
Superintendent of Schools to execute said contracts. Committee on
Special Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept individualized education plans of the following students: RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following
Individualized Education Plans: For 2005-06 school year: 10034,
10732, 200365, 100043, 200038, 10409, 200596, 200212, 02042, 02037 For 2006-07 School year: 10560, 200619, 0061, 10678, 02077, 10596, 10461, 10570, 10369, 200331, 10409, 200071, 10172, 5081, 9884, 10681, 10580, 10615, 10427, 10185, 9569 Board of Education Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education remove from table resolution to table approval of the District Wide Plan and approve same as corrected. First
Old
Business Discussion
– NYS Comptroller & SED Auditing Information Guide. The board felt that
this should be placed on the next agenda when Frank DeLuca will be back. Article
in NYSSBA News explained how one district worked with the public to get the
budget approved. The board discussed having a workshop for future budgets to
get input from the public on the budget. New
Business Article on California Health
Benefits was discussed. Administrative
Reports Superintendent - None Elementary
Principal - None Middle
School Principal -
None Middle
School Dean of Students
– Thanks to LEAF. High
School Principal –
Great turn out at the 8th grade parent’s orientation. Junior parents are starting college
planning. Peer Leaders are getting ready for the Asst.
Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Faculty conference day went well. Next one is scheduled
for May 1st and 8th. Asst.
Superintendent for Finance
- None Director
of Special Education –
In preparation of the new school year looking at preschool kids to determine
what services will be needed to meet their needs. Dean
of Students/Athletic Director
– Softball and Baseball started and the fields look great. Director
of Facilities and Operations
– New Bus garage has windows, floors and doors, very close to moving in. Fuel was delivered today. Supervisor
of Transportation –
Moving day to the new bus garage is being scheduled. Board President would like a field trip to be scheduled for the board to see the new bus garage once they get settled. Visitors’ Comments – A
member of the community addressed the board to reiterate that the social
worker should stay in the budget it is a much needed position. Executive Session Motion
by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously
that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss
specific personnel issues and legal issues.
Time: The
following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, clerk pro tem: Motion
by Robert Gaglione, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the
Board of Education reconvenes to open session. Time: Motion by Robert Gaglione, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time: Respectfully submitted, Margaret Generoso District Clerk |
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Board Pres.
Comments Visitor’s Comments Board Remarks PRESENTATION AGENDA ORDER APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES PERSONNEL Leave of Absence Appointments Volunteer coach Substitute Nurse Maintenance Mechanic Amend Appointment Resolution of Teacher Aide Authorize Payments to FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports Amend Approve 2005-06 Health Contracts SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept IEP’s BOARD OF EDUCATION District Wide Plan Meals and Refreshments OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS ADJOURN |