7: CALL TO ORDER - Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence Roll Call Announcements ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING

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1 7: CALL TO ORDER - Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence Roll Call Announcements ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING (Board members who arrive after the meeting begins will be noted as present at the point in this agenda at which they arrive.) Mr. Albert X Mr. Lalka X Mr. Rosen X Mr. Chiappone X Mr. Pellicano X Mr. Figiel X Mr. Comerford X Mrs. Plarr ABS Mrs. Wood X Attendance Central Office Administrators Mr. Binner X Mr. DeCarli X Dr. Costello X Ms. Pinker X 2.0 AMENDMENTS or adjustments to the agenda by the Superintendent and Board Members 3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Visitors Wishing to be Heard 4.0 CONSENT AGENDA 4.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Consent agenda items are identified by an asterisk before the agenda item number. Adoption of the consent agenda, upon a motion and second and an affirmative vote by members present, approves each and every item so designated. However, prior to the adoption of the consent agenda, any Board member may remove any item from the consent agenda. This item will then come up for discussion as part of the regular agenda. The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite routine matters so that the Board has more time to deal with substantive matters. RESOLVED, that the following consent agenda items be approved: 5.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4.4, 8.4.5, 8.4.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.5.1, 9.5.2, 10.0, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, :06 Moved by Mr. Comerford Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 8-0 Carried 1

2 *5.0 OLD BUSINESS *5.1 RESOLVED, that the minutes from the September 1, 2009 meeting are adopted as presented. *5.2 RESOLVED, that the minutes from the September 15, 2009 meeting are adopted as presented. 6.0 FRONTIER POINTS OF PRIDE NONE 7.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Fiscal Year External Auditor Report Lumsden & McCormick 7.2 Discussion on Capital Project Improvement Plan Cannon Design 8.0 PERSONNEL Administration and Teaching *8.1 Retirements and Resignations *8.1.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Daniel Mascio from the co-curricular position of Mathematics Department Aide: Middle School, effective 9/28/09. *8.2 Leave(s) of Absence Without Reimbursement *8.2.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and without establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the following leave of absence without pay or other reimbursement: Name Title/Building Dates Anne Seifert Grade 1: Cloverbank 10/9/09-1/31/ Position Control and Job Description NONE 2

3 8.4 Appointments BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that Richard Gray, a tenured teacher employed by the District, who holds certification as a School District Administrator, is hereby appointed to the position of part-time Temporary Assistant Principal at the High School as a.6 FTE. Such appointment shall be effective as of September 28, 2009 and shall expire no later than June 30, Mr. Gray shall continue to be assigned to teaching duties for a.4 FTE. Mr. Gray shall continue to receive his teacher salary and shall be paid a differential in the amount of $24.25 per diem, as part-time Temporary Assistant Principal. 8:30 Moved by Mr. Figiel Seconded by Mr. Pellicano Vote 8-0 Carried RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individual to an administrative position in accordance with the District/FCASA Contract at an annual salary of $66,000, to be prorated. Name: Erich A. Ploetz Tenure Area: Middle School Assistant Principal Assignment: Assistant Principal: Middle School Appointment: Probationary Effective: 11/2/09-11/1/12 8:30 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 8-0 Carried RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the following individuals are appointed to teaching positions, salaries in accordance with the current District/ FCTA contract. Furthermore, these appointments are contingent upon the District s receipt of clearance or conditional release from the State Education Department under the provisions of the SAVE Legislation Name: Aimee LaRosa Name: Rosanna Higgins-Schild Tenure Area: Special: Reading Tenure Area: Special: English to Speakers of Degree, Step: Masters, Step 2 Other Languages Hours: 0 Degree, Step: Masters, Step 1 Assignment: Reading: Pinehurst Hours: 24 Appointment: Probationary Assignment: ESL: District Effective: On or about 10/13/09-10/12/12 Appointment: Probationary Effective: On or about 10/21/09-10/20/12 8:35 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Albert Vote 8-0 Carried 3

4 *8.4.4 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the co-curricular appointments for the school year, as per the attached list. *8.4.5 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following individuals as student teachers. Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher College/University Dates Alicia Kresconko Heidi Backus Buffalo State 10/26/09-12/17/09 Fawn Barlow Nikera Kolacki Buffalo State 10/26/09-12/17/09 Jacqueline Hoinski Whitney Peschio Buffalo State 10/26/09-12/17/09 Lynne Finnegan Liz Drakes Buffalo State 10/26/09-12/17/09 Colleen Santos Bob Hirsch Buffalo State 10/26/09-12/17/09 Marissa Caruso Barbara Beall Hilbert 9/17/09-12/11/09 Rachel Carroll Nicole Phillips Daemen 9/8/09-10/23/09 Christopher Root Julie Conklin Buffalo State 10/26/09-12/17/09 *8.4.6 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the itinerant substitute teaching/ home tutoring list in accordance with the approved rate of pay for itinerant substitute teachers and home tutors for the school year, as per the attached list. Furthermore, these appointments are contingent upon the District s receipt of clearance or conditional release from the State Education Department under the provisions of the SAVE Legislation Salary Changes NONE 9.0 PERSONNEL Support Staff *9.1 Retirements and Resignations *9.1.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Casey LeFevre, Lifeguard: Middle School, effective 9/21/09. 4

5 *9.2 Leave(s) of Absence Without Reimbursement *9.2.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and without establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the following leaves of absence without pay or other reimbursement: Name Title/Building Dates Daniel Frank Bus Driver: Transportation 9/28/09-9/30/09 Jeannemarie Goulding Bus Driver: Transportation 9/14/09 PM-11/2/09 Kathy King Teacher s Aide: Blasdell 10/1/09-10/5/09 Elise Marean Teacher s Aide: Cloverbank 12/2-3/09 Lynda Taylor Bus Driver: Transportation 10/21/09 PM-10/23/09 *9.3 Transfers *9.3.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following Transfer is approved in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule: * Job Opportunity Cleaner: FCLC (12 mos, 5 hrs/day) Name: Transfer from: Effective Date: 10/7/09 Hourly Rate: $12.44 Carol Warner Cleaner: Pinehurst Per Annum Salary: $16, Remarks: Vacancy as a result of the transfer of Ruth Brady. 9.4 Position Control and Job Description NONE 9.5 Appointments *9.5.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following support staff substitutes, as per the attached list. Furthermore, these appointments are contingent upon the District s receipt of clearance or conditional release from the State Education Department under the provisions of the SAVE Legislation. 5

6 *9.5.2 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following individuals as Swim Helper/Lifeguard: District/Community Education, at a current rate of $8.00 per hour, effective 9/9/09, as per the attached list RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to support staff positions, salaries in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule. These are conditional appointments pending successful fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education Department Job Opportunity Teacher s Aide: Middle School (10 mos, 6 hrs/day) Name: Kathleen Carpenter Hourly Rate: $10.00 Per Annum Salary: $11, Effective Date: 9/16/09 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of Loretta Murray s resignation Job Opportunity Bus Driver: Transportation (10 mos, 4 hrs/day) Name: Danielle Nowak Hourly Rate: $12.48 Per Annum Salary: $9, Effective Date: 10/7/09 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of Denise Ives resignation. 8:37 Moved by Mr. Pellicano Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 8-0 Carried RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individual to a support staff position, salary in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule. This is a conditional appointment pending successful fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education Department Job Opportunity Bus Driver: Transportation (10 mos, 4 hrs/day) Name: John Kolb Hourly Rate: $12.48 Per Annum Salary: $9, Effective Date: 10/7/09 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of student needs changed. 8:38 Moved by Mr. Figiel Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 8-0 Carried 6

7 9.5.5 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individual to a support staff position, salary in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule. This is a conditional appointment pending successful fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education Department Job Opportunity Bus Driver: Transportation (10 mos, 2.5 hrs/day) Name: Robin Logan Hourly Rate: $12.48 Per Annum Salary: $5, Effective Date: 10/7/09 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of Kim Aguglia s transfer. 8:39 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Pellicano Vote 8-0 Carried 9.6 Salary Changes RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves an increase of 2.0 hours per day for Holly Fitzgerald, Part-time Nurse: District/Parochial, effective 9/16/09, as per the attached. 8:40 Moved by Mr. Comerford Seconded by Mr. Rosen Vote 8-0 Carried *10.0 INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM *10.1 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Paul Wiencek as Kids Corner Instructor: Community Education, at a current rate of $13.00 per hour, effective 10/20/09. *10.2 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves Jill Bowman, Fine Arts: Community Education, at an hourly rate of $15.00, effective 7/6/09. *10.3 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the following excursions are approved by the Board of Education: * Middle School Student Government to Gettysburg, PA and Washington, DC on April 7-11, 2010, involving approximately 40 students and six adult chaperones. * SAIL students to Cape Cod, MA on June 9-12, 2010, involving approximately 30 students and four adult chaperones. 7

8 *10.4 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Committee on Special Education on 8/27/09, 9/2/09, 9/4/09, 9/8/09, 9/10/09, 9/11/09, 9/15/09, 9/16/09, 9/18/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, and 9/28/09, the student placements are approved. *10.5 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education on 9/11/09, 9/18/09, and 9/21/09, the student placements are approved BUSINESS 11.1 Business Management Report Buildings & Grounds Report Summary of Investments Treasurers Report Budget Status Statement for Expenditures and Budget Transfers Budget Status Report for Revenues List of Capital Building Project Expenditures Use of School Facilities Extra Classroom Activity -Treasurers Report Warrant Reports 8:40 Moved by Mr. Pellicano Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 8-0 Carried *11.2 CAPITAL PROJECTS * RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment application #2 for $304, is approved to Arric Corporation for Asbestos Abatement work as a part of the $11.3 Million Capital Project. * RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment application #3 for $41, is approved to J. R. Swanson Plumbing Co., Inc. for Plumbing Construction work as a part of the $11.3 Million Capital Project. * RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment application #4 for $72, is approved to J. R. Swanson Plumbing Co., Inc. for Plumbing Construction work as a part of the $11.3 Million Capital Project. * RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment application #2 for $56, is approved to Quackenbush Co., Inc. for Mechanical Construction work as a part of the $11.3 Million Capital Project. * RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment application #3 for $68, is approved to Quackenbush Co., Inc. for Mechanical Construction work as a part of the $11.3 Million Capital Project. 8

9 * RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment application #3 for $92, is approved to Weydman Electric, Inc. for Electrical Construction work as a part of the $11.3 Million Capital Project. *11.3 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the following donations: School Big Tree Elementary Big Tree Elementary Blasdell Elementary Pinehurst Elementary Frontier Middle School Frontier Middle School Frontier High School Amount Company/ /Item Individual $ Target Stores $1, Creditor s Interchange Receivable Management $ Target Stores $ Target Stores $ Target Stores 100 Carubba T-Shirts Collision $ Target Stores Use of funds To purchase additional reading materials for our students. To offset the cost of t-shirts for the student body. To be used for student enrichment opportunities. To continue the support of the classroom library. To purchase a character banner for the hallway. To support the Physical Education Student of the Month program. To support our extracurricular programs and supplies. *11.4 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the Room Rental Agreement between Erie 1 BOCES and the Frontier Central School District for one (1) 6-1+A classroom at the Frontier High School in the amount of $14,250. Further that the Board President is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the entire Board RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the Service Agreement Contract with the OMNI Financial Group, Inc. to provide 3 rd party administrative services required for the District to be in compliance with Internal Revenue Service Code 403(b) requirements. The rd party administrative annual fee shall be $33.00 per participant per year. Further that the Board President is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the entire Board. 8:50 Moved by Mr. Pellicano Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 8-0 Carried 9

10 *11.6 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education renders the following vehicles as obsolete and of no further use to the school district and further that sealed bids and trade in allowance proposals be solicited for the sale of said vehicles with the proceeds applied toward the purchase of new buses. Vehicle # Year Make/Model VIN # Mileage International 30 passenger 1HVBARZMXPH ,532 school bus International 30 passenger 1HVBBABM1WH ,743 school bus International 40 passenger 1HVBBABM3WH ,682 wheel chair school bus Chevrolet 18 passenger 1GBHG31F4W ,349 school bus Thomas 20 passenger 1GBHG31F2Y ,192 school bus Chevrolet Caprice car 1G1BL53E4NW , RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves an amendment to the contract with Patrick Hinchy to serve as Clerk of the Works for the 2007 Capital Improvement Project for the period of May 20, 2009 through October 29, Further that the Board President is authorized to execute the contract amendment on behalf of the entire Board. 8:50 Moved by Mr. Albert Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 8-0 Carried 11.8 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Frontier Central Audit Committee, the Board of Education accepts and files: the External Audit prepared by Lumsden & McCormick, LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, the Compliance Letter prepared in response to the External Audit Management letter for the fiscal year ending June 30, :51 Moved by Mr. Comerford Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 8-0 Carried 10

11 12.0 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 12.1 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopts the following Board Policies, as presented at the September 15, 2009 session of the Board of Education: Anti-Harassment in the School District Records Management Employment of Retired Persons Family and Medical Leave Act Education of Homeless Children and Youth Student Physicals Administration of Medication Student Health Records Selection of Library and Multimedia Materials 8:51 Moved by Mr. Rosen Seconded by Mr. Comerford Vote 8-0 Carried 13.0 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS Official and/or Miscellaneous Blue Ribbon School Big Tree Elementary 13.2 College Board New York Public Schools 14.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Visitors Wishing to be Heard 14.1 Roundtable 15.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 Legal Matter 2 Collective Bargaining Matters 1 Personnel Matter 9:01 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 8-0 Carried 9:01 Mr. Binner is excused. 9:25 Mr. Rosen is excused. 10:32 Returned from Executive Session 16.0 ADJOURNMENT 10:44 Moved by Mr. Albert Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 7-0 Carried 11

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