BOARD OF EDUCATION
Business Meeting
October 13, 2009
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Mrs. Janet Grey, Mrs. |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
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The meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mrs. Janet Grey. It was noted that the Board of Education met in Executive Session at 6:00PM to discuss personnel litigation and negotiations.
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. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mr. Gary DiLallo, to accept the agenda as presented.
Unanimously approved. Motion carried.
2. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS / REPORT
Dr. William Acker attended training sessions at the Karigon and Okte Partnership Teams.
Mr. Rick Mincher attended the Shenendehowa Education Foundation awards, as well as the Carillon Tower Dedication. He noted how impressed he was with the diversity of attendees. Mr. Mincher also was present at the New York State Council of School Superintendents annual meeting, at which Dr. Robinson was inaugurated as their President.
Mrs.
Mr. Gary DiLallo highlighted the recent milestone achievements of Shen coaches Mr. Mike Campisi and Mr. Brent Steuerwald. He spoke on the fact that while as coaches they provide their players with athletic technique and skills, they more so provide the value of character and teamwork.
Mrs.
Mrs. Janet Grey noted that this is
National School Board Recognition Week.
Mrs. Grey shared that this is the finest board she has had the privilege
of working with. She also noted her
attendance at the New York State Council of School Superintendents annual
meeting and Dr. Robinson’s inauguration as NYSCOSS President. Mrs. Grey mentioned details regarding the
upcoming NYSSBA convention in
3.
a. PUBLIC
COMMENTS
No public
comments
3.b. STUDENT
SENATE REPORT
Katya Lapina and Priya Kumar commented on the upcoming Suburban
Leadership Conference on November 26th. The handball tournament/fundraiser will be
held on November 13th.
4.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The board is being
presented with a small token of appreciation in honor of their service as
school board members. Dr. Robinson
reported highlights of his meeting with Commissioner Steiner and Chancellor
Tisch.
5. INFORMATION
ITEMS
a. Independent Audit Report
Mr. Jim Cusack and Mr. Jason Marra presented their finding on the
Internal Audit Report. Highlights
included review of financial statements, accounting and policies, Federal grant
programs, club accounts for students.
Overall, they feel the process went very well, as this is the second
year working with the district.
Questions from the board members were addressed and answered by Ms. Kathleen
Wetmore and Mr. Jim Cusack.
6. TENURE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Dutkowsky presented two names to receive tenure.
MOTION BY Mrs.
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Unanimously approved, motion carried.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Treasurer’s Reports
MOTION by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mr. Gary DiLallo, to accept the
Treasurer’s Reports for and the Minutes of August 25, 2009 as presented.
Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8. ACTION ITEMS
a.1. Special Education Placements
MOTION by Mr. Rick Mincher, seconded
by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
b. Personnel
1) Approval of Staffing Recommendations
MOTION by Mrs.
A. RETIREMENT,
with appreciation and regret
1) Certified
Staff
a) Name: Donna Lynch
Tenure Area: Social Studies
Reason: Retirement after 25 years
Commencing: February 1, 2010 (end of day)
2) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Joann Brady
Position: Bus Driver
Reason: Retirement after 15 years
Commencing: September 30, 2009 (end of day)
b) Name: Marcelle Etringer
Position: Typist
Reason: Retirement after 13 years
Commencing: October 16, 2009 (end of day)
c) Name: Madeleine Hahn
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Classroom)
Reason: Retirement after 19 years
Commencing: February 1, 2010 (end of day)
B. RESIGNATIONS
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Cindy Altier
Position: School Monitor (Secondary)
Commencing: October 9, 2009 (end of day)
b) Name: Darlene Buttimer
Position: Food Service Helper (part-time)
Commencing: September 25, 2009 (end of day)
c) Name: Elizabeth Ross
Position: Food Service Helper (full-time)
Commencing: August 31, 2009 (end of day)
C. AMEND
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1) Certified
Staff
a) Name: Jenny Pfaffenbach-Hicks
Tenure Area: Social Studies
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
From Commencing: 10/14/09 – 12/08/09
To
Commencing: 10/28/09 – 12/08/09
D. LEAVE
OF ABSENCE
1) Certified
Staff
a) Name: Maureen Corrigan
Tenure Area: Elementary
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 11/11/09 – 12/08/09
b) Name: Maureen Corrigan
Tenure Area: Elementary
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: 12/09/09 – 01/03/10
2) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Martha Graziano
Position: Registrar
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: intermittent commencing November 2,
2009
b) Name: Amy Green
Position: Account Clerk Typist
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 09/19/09 – 11/13/09
E. EXTEND
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Amanda Fava
Tenure Area: Elementary
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: second
semester 2009-2010 school year
F. CREATION
OF POSITION
1) Certified
Staff
a) Position: Physical
Education
No. of
Positions: 0.1 FTE
Commencing: October 14, 2009
b) Position: Field
Hockey Coach
No. of
Positions: 1.0
Commencing: October 14, 2009
2) Classified
Staff
a) Position: Teacher
Aide (Special Education)
No. of
Positions: 7.0
hours/day
Commencing: October 14, 2009
G. CHANGE
OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Certified
Staff
a) Name: Stephen Decker
From Position: 0.9 FTE Physical Education
To Tenure
Area: Physical
Education
Status: three year
probationary
Commencing: September 29, 2009
Salary: $43,851/yr. (Step 1)
pro-rated
b) Name: Joann Hanson
From: 0.5 FTE Elementary
To: 1.0 FTE
Elementary
Commencing: September 1, 2009
2) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Jacalyn Geisel
From
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 7 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 7 ¼ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $16.00/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 2)*
b) Name: Cathy Gurwitz
From
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Cafeteria); 2 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Cafeteria); 2 ¾ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Commencing: September 1, 2009
Salary: $14.43/hr. (Cafeteria
Monitor Schedule, Step 1)*
c) Name: James Harding
From
Position: Bus Driver; 2.3
hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To Position: Bus Driver; 21.5 hrs./wk., 10
mos./yr.
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $19.96/hr. (School Bus
Driver Schedule, Step 2)*
d) Name: William Lukens
From
Position: Bus Driver; 2 ½
hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To Position: Bus Driver; 5 hrs./day, 10
mos./yr.
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $19.96/hr. (School Bus
Driver Schedule, Step 2)*
e) Name: Erik Smith
From
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 6 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 6 ¼ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Commencing: October 1, 2009
Salary: $16.40/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 3)*
f) Name: Kathleen Watrobski
From
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 6 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 6 ¼ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Commencing: October 1, 2009
Salary: $17.54/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 5)*
g) Name: Donna Wiseman
From
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 6 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To
Position: Teacher Aide
(Special Education); 6 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Commencing: October 1, 2009
Salary: $17.54/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 5)*
3) Transportation
Change – see attached
*pending
settlement of CSEA collective bargaining agreement
H. 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: Katherine Helgerson
Position: 0.4 FTE LOTE
Status: term
Commencing: 10/14/09 – 06/30/10
Salary: $43,851/yr. (Step 1) pro-rated
b) Name: Neil Kelsey
Position: 1.0 FTE Elementary
Status: term
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
Salary: $45,210/yr. (Step 2) pro-rated
c) Name: Brittaney Rosmarin
Tenure Area: Home Economics - General
Status: three year
probationary
Commencing: November 16, 2009
Salary: $43,851/yr. (Step 1)
2) Classified Staff
a) Name: Raymond Coughlin
Position: School Monitor
(Secondary); 3 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $14.43/hr. (Secondary
School Monitor Schedule, Step 1)*
b) Name: Tammy Crivelli
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule,
Step 1)*
c) Name: Jennifer Kyea
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education); 6 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Temporary; Non-Competitive
Commencing: 10/14/09 – 06/30/10
Salary: $15.65/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 1)*
d) Name: Frances Matson
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Cafeteria); 2 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Competitive
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $14.43/hr. (Cafeteria Monitor Schedule,
Step 1)*
e) Name: Laura Pieniazek
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule,
Step 1)*
f) Name: Anthony Pizzo
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education); 6 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing: October 14, 2009
Salary: $15.65/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 1)*
*pending
settlement of CSEA collective bargaining agreement
3)
Mentors – $1,000 stipend - see attached
4)
Summer Work – see attached
5)
Instructional Coordinator – see attached
6)
Homework Club/Morning Activities – see
attached
7)
Coaching Appointments – see attached
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
c. Business
Affairs
1) Acceptance of 2008-2009 Audit Report
MOTION made by Mr. Gary DiLallo, seconded by Dr. William Acker, to accept
item 7.c.1.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2)
Contracts – Special Education Tuition
3) Contracted Services for Special Education
4) Contracted Services for ESL Students
5) Health Insurance Broker Final Appointment
6) Bids (2)
It was requested that items 2-6 be bundled for approval.
MOTION made by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
7) Contract Extensions (2)
MOTION made by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8) Change Order
9) Revised Change Order
It was requested that items 8-9 be bundled for approval.
MOTION made by Mr. Gary DiLallo, seconded by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
d.
Policies & Procedures
MOTION made by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments
Motion by Mrs.
Motion carried, all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa N. Ford
Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Approved by: _____________________
Kathleen A. Wetmore
Clerk
of the Board