BOARD OF EDUCATION
Business Meeting
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Mrs. Janet Grey, Mrs. |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson, Mrs.
Diane Betzweiser, Mrs. Claire Brown, Mrs. Jill Bush, Mrs. Kelly DeFeciani,
Dr. Michael Dutkowsky, Mrs. Vanessa Farley, Mrs. Robin Gawrys, Mrs. Kristen Giudici,
Mr. Robert Melia, Mrs. Charlene Opatkiewicz, Mr. Greg Pace, Mr. Greg
Schaefer, Mrs. Molly Towne, Ms. Rose Velan, Ms. Kathleen Wetmore, Mrs.
Elizabeth Wood |
The meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at
Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Janet Grey led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Emergency Exits
Mrs. Janet Grey pointed out the emergency exits from the room.
1. ADOPT AGENDA
MOTION BY Mrs.
Unanimously approved. Motion carried.
2.
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS / REPORT
Dr. William Acker opened the board comments, reflecting on his meeting with Commissioner of Education, David Steiner. Dr. Acker felt there were some very exciting initiatives that are underway, including forward-thinking plans to address all types of student learning.
Mrs. Mary Blaauboer commented on a
letter written to the editor of The Times Union regarding the importance of the
Friendship Dinner. Mrs. Blaauboer
reflected on the valuable lessons that the Orenda
Mr. Rick Mincher noted that he attended
the Gowana Partnership Team meeting, with Mrs. Robin Gawrys at the lead. He felt she did a very strong job and
anticipates more good things to come from Mrs. Gawrys. Mr. Mincher also polled those in attendance
at the board meeting to see who knew where the AED was located in the building
to emphasize the importance of planning prior to being in the midst of a
critical situation. The metaphorical meaning was meant to focus our
understanding of what tools are available as we face potential economic crisis
with the proposed initiatives announced by Governor David Paterson.
Mrs.
Mr. Gary DiLallo provided
reflections on recent activity with
Mrs.
Mrs.
3.a. STUDENT
SENATE REPORT
Priya Kumar spoke about the Student Senate’s Holiday Match, raising funds
to be donated to Hannah’s Hope. Hannah
Sames is a student at Tesago Elementary who has been diagnosed with Giant
Axonal Neuropathy (GAN). GAN is a rare
neurological disorder that impacts every nerve cell in the body. Miss Kumar reported on the great
participation for this effort and is happy to know the Student Senate is
helping one of our own.
3.b. PUBLIC
COMMENTS
No public comments.
4.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
Dr. Robinson spoke
on the issue of government and school aid, including possible mid-year
cuts. As President and a member of the
New York State Council of School Superintendents, he indicated that they are
looking to join forces to orchestrate possible legal action to prevent these
cuts from happening. Dr. Robinson also
spoke about the efforts of the Diversity Committee to organize a community-wide
celebration of the differences that make Shenendehowa such a dynamic learning
community.
5. TENURE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Dutkowsky presented three names to receive tenure.
MOTION BY Mrs.
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Tenure Area |
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Administrator |
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Judimarie Bodien |
LOTE |
01/31/2010 |
G. Schaefer |
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Alison LeClerc |
Elementary |
12/31/2009 |
E. Wood |
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Elementary Principal |
01/01/2010 |
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson |
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
6. INFORMATION
ITEMS
a. Claims Audit Reports (August, September, October
2009)
Ms. Kathleen Wetmore presented highlights from the Claims Audit Reports
& Audit Committee Meeting minutes and addressed questions from board
members.
c. Three-Year Financial Forecast
Ms. Kathleen Wetmore presented the three-year financial forecast. Ms.
Wetmore covered areas related to salaries, benefits, contracts and retirement
contributions through TRS/
Dr.
Robinson noted that the information provided is not a budget in itself, it is
purely an exercise to provide a backdrop to look at the development of the
budget over the next several months.
Ms.
Wetmore addressed and answered questions from board members.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Treasurer’s Reports
Mrs. Janet Grey recommended that items 7.a. & 7.b (1 and 2) be combined for approval on the
agenda.
MOTION by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8. ACTION ITEMS
a.1. Special Education Placements
MOTION by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mr. Gary DiLallo, that the Board of Education approve the special education placements and services presented by Mrs. Michelle Mylod, based upon the recommendation of the District Committee on Special Education, the Committee on Special Education Subcommittee, and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. (These documents are on file in the official minute folder.)
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
b.
Personnel
1) Approval of Staffing Recommendations
MOTION by Mr. Rick
Mincher, seconded by Mrs.
A. RETIREMENT,
with appreciation and regret
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Carolyn Eckles
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education)
Reason: Retirement after 20 years
Commencing:
B. RESIGNATION
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Patricia Laiacona
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Cafeteria)
Commencing:
b) Name: Thomas Popielarz
Position: Automotive Repairer
Commencing:
c) Name: Genevieve Willsey
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time)
Commencing:
C. AMEND
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Amy Green
Position: Account Clerk Typist
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
From
Commencing:
To
Commencing:
D. LEAVE
OF ABSENCE
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Judith Gardner
Position: Bus Driver
Reason: Unpaid Personal
Commencing:
E. CHANGE
OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Julia Timpanaro
From
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Permanent; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $12.29/hr. (School
Lunch Part Time Schedule, Step 6)*
2) Transportation
Changes – see attached
F. 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: Travis Dillabough
Position: 1.0
Status: term
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
Salary: $45,210/yr. (Step 2)
pro-rated
b) Name: Carol Goliber-Sibson
Position: 1.0 FTE Mathematics
Status: term
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
Salary: $45,210/yr. (Step 2)
pro-rated
c) Name: Cathleen King
Position: 1.0 FTE English Language
Arts
Status: term
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
Salary: $45,210/yr. (Step 2)
pro-rated
d) Name: Christopher Mars
Position: Auditorium Manager –
Commencing: 2009-2010 school year
Salary: $2,000 Stipend
e) Name: Christopher Mars
Position:
Commencing: 2009-2010 school year
Salary: $25/hr.
(evenings/weekends)
f) Name: Elizabeth Mars
Position:
Commencing: 2009-2010 school year
Salary: $25/hr. (evenings/weekends)
2) Classified Staff
a) Name: Vanessa Cambria
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $10.77/hr. (School Lunch Part Time
Schedule, Step 1)*
b) Name: Laura Evans
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $10.77/hr. (School
Lunch Part Time Schedule, Step 1)*
c) Name: Janet Green
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Cafeteria); 2 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $14.43/hr. (Cafeteria Monitor Schedule,
Step 1)*
d) Name:
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education); 6 ¼ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing:
Salary: $15.65/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 1)*
e) Name: Patricia Laiacona
Position: Typist; 3 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing:
Salary: $14.23/hr. (Clerical Schedule, Group B,
Step 1)*
f) Name: Olivia Morrison
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $10.77/hr. (School
Lunch Part Time Schedule, Step 1)*
g) Name: Julie Nelson
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $10.77/hr. (School
Lunch Part Time Schedule, Step 1)*
h) Name: Elizabeth Pishkula
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education); 6 ¼ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing:
Salary: $15.65/hr.
(Special Education Aide Schedule, Step 1)*
i) Name: Walter Reilly
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule,
Step 1)*
j) Name: Matthew Robinson
Position: Automotive Repairer; 8 hrs./day, 12 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing:
Salary: $19.25/hr. (Automotive Repairer Schedule,
Step 1)*
k) Name: Phyllis Thompson
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing:
Salary: $10.77/hr. (School Lunch Part Time
Schedule, Step 1)*
STAFFING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
A. APPOINTMENT
- (This appointment is 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: Benjamin Roberts
Tenure Area: Principal (Elementary School)
Status: three year
probationary
Commencing:
Salary: $95,000/yr.
(pro-rated)
Dr. Dutkowsky noted his gratitude for the service of Ms. Carolyn Eckles as a special education teacher aide and noted the pending appointment of Mr. Ben Roberts as the incoming Arongen principal.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2) Ratification of the CSEA Contract
MOTION by Mr. Gary
DiLallo, seconded by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
c.
Business Affairs
1) Amendment to 403(b) Plan Document
MOTION by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2)
Annual Visual Inspection
MOTION by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Dr. Will Acker, to accept business item 8.c.2.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
3)
Bids (3)
4) Change Orders (3)
Mrs. Janet Grey recommended that items 8.c.3 & 8.c.4 be combined for approval on the
agenda.
MOTION by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
5) Contracted Services - Facilities
6) Contracted Services – Professional
Development
Mrs. Janet Grey recommended that items 8.c.5 & 8.c.6 be combined for approval on the
agenda.
MOTION by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
7) Disposal of Used Furniture, Equipment &
Books
MOTION by Mrs. Mary
Blaauboer, seconded by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8) Donations
MOTION made by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
9) Establishment of the Gale Munson PEACE
Memorial Fund
MOTION made by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
Mrs. Grey expressed her thanks to Mr. Munson for his consideration of establishing this fund at Shenendehowa, honoring Mrs. Munson.
10) Purchase of Service Agreements –
Consolidated Grant
MOTION made by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mr. Rick Mincher, to accept business item 8.c.10.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
11) Appeal of Parent Concerning Bus Stop
MOTION made by Mr. Rick Mincher, seconded by Mr. Gary DiLallo, to accept business item 8.c.11 as denied.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments
Motion by Mrs.
Motion carried, all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa N. Ford
Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Approved by: _____________________
Kathleen A. Wetmore
Clerk
of the Board