Minutes Board of Education 0708 #51

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1 June 5, 2008 Page 1 Minutes Board of Education 0708 #51 Minisink Valley Central School District Board Meeting June 5, 2008 A meeting of the Minisink Valley Central School District Board of Education was held in the middle school auditorium on June 5, BOE MEMBERS PRESENT: BOE MEMBERS ABSENT: DIST. PERSONNEL PRESENT: Mrs. Ethel Crow, President Mr. John Lenane Mrs. Michelle McDonald Mr. Shawn O Connor Mr. Robert Prokopchak Mrs. Gina Richichi Mrs. Joan Romanyschyn Mr. Victor Vignola Mr. Paul Rickard Dr. Martha Murray, Superintendent Mrs. Priscilla Holden, Asst. Superintendent for Business Mr. Sean Michel, Asst. Superintendent for Curr. & Instr. Mrs. Debra Wilson, Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Ms. Deborah L. Roda, District Clerk VISITORS: 45 PRESS: 0 President Crow called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mrs. Richichi and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the amended minutes of the May 22, 2008 meeting. (5-0) President Crow welcomed comments from community members. Community members spoke about tuition, bus schedule for September 2008, and the maintaining of carpets in the elementary building. Minutes Visitors MR. VIGNOLA ENTERED THE MEETING AT 8:03 PM. Dr. Murray and Mr. Michel introduced the different members of the Strategic Planning committee, who presented an overview of the five-year plan for teaching and learning. Core members present were Mrs. Alice Reh, Mrs. Shawne Demberg, Mr. Ken Hauck, Mr. Michael Burns, Mrs. Joyce Memmelaar, Ms. Amy Peluso, Mr. Brett Cancredi, Mrs. Debra Wilson, Mrs. Michelle McCoy, Mrs. Patti Lynn Decker, Mr. Michael Goliber, and Mrs. Jennifer Curreri. Strategic Planning MR. O CONNOR ENTERED THE MEETING AT 8:37 PM. MR. ROMANYSCHYN ENTERED THE MEETING AT 8:45 PM.

2 June 5, 2008 Page 2 A motion was made by Mrs. Richichi, seconded by Mrs. Romanyschyn and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the Strategic Plan for Teaching and Learning, as amended, for the Minisink Valley Central School District for the school years through (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. O Connor, seconded by Mrs. McDonald and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the resignation of Joseph Eugene, a custodial worker assigned to the buildings and grounds department, effective 5/20/08. (8-0) Resignation A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald, seconded by Mrs. Richichi and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the following motions: (8-0) Abolishes 1 full-time instructional position in the foreign language tenure area for economic considerations and the efficiency of the program, effective 6/30/08. Eliminations Abolishes the following part-time positions for economic considerations and the efficiency of the program effective 6/30/08 and directs the district clerk to notify the affected individuals that his/her part-time position will end effective close of business on June 30, 2008:.6 FTE elementary teacher position (Otisville librarian).5 FTE elementary AIS-ELA teacher.4 FTE music teacher.4 FTE school psychologist.2 FTE art teacher A motion was made by Mr. Lenane, seconded by Mrs. Romanyschyn and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the following motions: (8-0) Creations Creates the following full-time instructional positions in the appropriate tenure areas, effective 7/01/08: 1 FTE assistant principal 3 FTE elementary teachers 1 FTE music teacher 1 FTE librarian 1 FTE school psychologist Creates a.5 FTE elementary AIS-math position, effective 7/01/08. Creates the following full-time noninstructional positions, effective 7/01/08: 1 FTE athletic trainer 2 FTE custodial workers 1 FTE assistant building maintenance mechanic 1 FTE custodial leader 1 FTE groundsperson 1 FTE typist 2.5 FTE cafeteria aides 1.5 FTE recess aide A motion was made by Mrs. Richichi, seconded by Mrs. McDonald and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the following appointments: (8-0) Appointments

3 June 5, 2008 Page 3 Tara Guyette, an emergency conditional probationary appointment as a special education teacher, assigned to the Minisink elementary school, pending due clearance, effective 9/1/08, with probation ending 8/31/10, special subject tenure area: special education, step 9MA, compensation in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the MVTA and the BOE as listed. Amye Laderman, a probationary appointment as a literacy teacher, assigned to the middle school, effective 9/1/08, with probation ending 8/31/10, special subject tenure area: reading, step 8MA, compensation in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the MVTA and the BOE as listed. Thomas Uhrig, a probationary appointment as a physical education teacher, assigned to Otisville Elementary School, effective 9/1/08, with probation ending 8/31/11, special subject tenure area: physical education, step 1BA, compensation in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the MVTA and the BOE as listed. A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Prokopchak and unanimously carried that the board of education, having reviewed the minutes of the Committee on Special Education held on March 28, April 28, May 2, 13, 14, 15, 19, and 27, 2008 pertaining to students # 13989, 13622, 12818, 18414, 1433, 13837, 19185, 13977, 16223, 11854, 13542, 10700, 11129, 13868, 15086, 16524, 8566, 10099, 14142, 14119, 20598, 12383, 19675, 17843, 19065, 12855, 18166, 17452, 19021, and 16619, arranges for student placement as determined by the Committee on Special Education. (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. Lenane, seconded by Mr. O Connor and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, accepts the claims auditor s report and approves the warrant for checks dated June 5, (8-0) CSE Finance A motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mrs. Romanyschyn and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves the Capital Fund warrant for checks issued in the month of May. (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. O Connor, seconded by Mrs. Romanyschyn and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves budget transfers in the amount of $50,000 to Employee benefits (07-08) and $84,300 for furnishings in the new Otisville School (08-09). (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. Lenane, seconded by Mr. Prokopchak and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, awards the bid for Art Equipment and Supplies for school year to the lowest responsible bidders, in the total amount of $11, Note: A copy of said award is attached to the official minutes on file in central office. (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mrs. Richichi and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, awards the bid for Music Equipment and Supplies for school year to the lowest responsible bidders, in the total amount of $63, Note: A copy of said award is attached to the official minutes on file in central office. (8-0) A motion was made by Mrs. Romanyschyn seconded by Mr. Lenane and unanimously carried, that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves an agreement between the district and Kinney Management Services for management of our Medicaideligible student services reimbursement program, for an annual fee of $8,400. (8-0)

4 June 5, 2008 Page 4 A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald, seconded by Mr. O Connor and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, accepts the revisions in policy #7310, Code of Conduct, for a second reading and adoption. (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mr. Lenane and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves a contract with Bolton Land Surveying, PC in the amount of $3,600 for a full boundary and topographic survey of the bus garage property on South Centerville Road. (8-0) A motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mrs. Romanyschyn and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, approves change order EC-05 for All Bright Electric for four additional light poles and fixtures in the parking lot in back of the high school in the amount of $39, (8-0) A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald, seconded by Mrs. Richichi and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, accepts the Internal Auditor s report dated May 15, 2008 and authorizes Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell, LLP to conduct a thorough testing and assessment of the Financial Accounting and Reporting at an estimated cost of $4,800. (8-0) Mrs. Romanyschyn reported on the OCSBA dinner that was held on June 4, She said new officers were elected, dues remain the same, and the program showcased Monroe Woodbury s Arts in Education students. Mrs. Romanyschyn suggested that our students perform during the next annual meeting. Policy Bus Garage Land Survey Change Order Internal Auditor OCSBA Dr. Murray read into record the employees who had perfect attendance for the school year as follows: Jessica Bastek, Erin Beam, Daniel Bradley, Matthew Caputo, Amanda DeRosa, Paul Dombal, Heather Dubrovsky, Susan Farley, Jeffrey Fogler, Mary Ellen Gilpatrick, Elroy Gould, Jr., Joan Green, Priscilla Holden, Victor Izzo, Janine Izzo, Laranell Jarosz, Kap Jeon, Linda LeMieux, Nancy Mann, Shari Martin, Elizabeth Mateer, Rose Marie McNeil, Joe Miedema, Jane Mills, Nicholas Napolitano, Dominick Papa, Barbara Restelli, David Roda, Donald Simmons, Stephanie Snyder, Joanne Soudant, Robert Sutherland, Cindy Tava, Susan Tonnessen, Brian VanWagner, Jacqueline Vidal, Lynn Villa, Alison Vreeland, Debra Wilson, Theresa Yackel, Amy Zolendjeski, and Ruth Anne Zuclich. Dr. Murray reminded the board members of kindergarten graduation on June 24, 2008 at 9:15 AM and of the senior citizen s cabaret on June 14, 2008 at 6:00 PM. Mrs. Richichi said she attended the boys lacrosse play off game in Pine Bush. Mr. Prokopchak said he attended the sports awards night. Mrs. McDonald said she attended the intermediate school chorus concert and the Memorial Day parade in Unionville. Mr. O Connor said he attended the band awards night. President Crow said she attended the varsity awards night. A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald, seconded by Mr. O Connor and unanimously carried that the board of education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, enters into executive session at 9:39 PM to discuss the employment history of a particular employee and a matter of contract negotiations with CSEA and AMVA. (8-0) K Grad Cabaret District Events Exec. Session During executive session, the board discussed the employment history of a particular employee and a matter of contract negotiations with CSEA and AMVA. A motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mr. O Connor and unanimously carried to resume public session at 11:05 PM. (8-0)

5 June 5, 2008 Page 5 A motion was made by Mrs. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Lenane and carried, that the board of education hereby authorizes its President to execute an Addendum Agreement to the Superintendent s Contract, dated June 5, 2003, which Addendum Agreement dated June 5, 2008 shall be incorporated by reference within the minute of this meeting. (7 ayes -1 nay, Richichi) When the board returned to public session, there was a discussion regarding the use and maintenance of personal rugs in the elementary classrooms. The board members said that the district will continue to clean and store the rugs for this summer, however, they will be looking at other options for the upcoming year. There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Mr. Prokopchak, seconded by Mrs. Richichi and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:15 PM. (8-0) Supt. Contract Carpets Elem. Adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Deborah L. Roda District Clerk