KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUSINESS MEETING
BOARDROOM, MS/HS, NUNDA

KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

MAY 27, 2004
7:00 P.M.
BUSINESS MEETING

BOARDROOM, MS/HS, NUNDA

APPROVED MINUTES

1. Call to Order: K. Whiteman called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

Attendance: Randy Todd, John Gordinier, Kevin Whiteman, Patty Kreuzer, Terry Lowell, Peggy Shaver, District Clerk

Absent: J. Zeh, T. Foote

Also in attendance: Lucinda Miner, Dominic Aloisio, Mark Mattle, Gary Collichio, Craig Benson, Richard Greene, Lori Gray

2. Pledge to the Flag: K. Whiteman

3. Community Forum

4. Approval of Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Lowell

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Lowell

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the agenda of May 27, 2004.

Moved by K. Whiteman, second by T. Lowell, to amend the agenda to change the salary amount in Personnel Consent Agenda Item 8.c. from $36,180.00 to 36,900.00.

Motion carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Joyce Zeh enters meeting at 7:12 p.m.

5. Reports: If Applicable
a. Business Official – D. Aloisio
b. High School Principal – M. Mattle
c. Middle School Principal/Director of Physical Education – G. Collichio
d. Elementary School Principal – R. Greene
e. Director of Special Education – C. Benson
f. Superintendent of Schools – C. Miner

6. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 6.a.

Moved by T. Lowell, second by R. Todd

Moved by T. Lowell, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the meeting minutes of May 11, 2004.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

7. Business Consent Agenda
Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Lowell
a. Recommendations from CSE and CPSE – attachment 7.a.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education dated April 27, 28, 29 & May 4, 5, 6, 12, 2004 and the recommendations for the Committee on Preschool Special Education dated April 22, 2004 instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the individuals.

b. Warrants – attachment 7.b.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following warrants:

General Fund - $32,548.79
General Fund - $203,871.37
School Lunch - $10,189.56
Trust & Agency - $310,090.54

c. Treasurer’s Report – attachment 7.c.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent is in receipt of the Treasurer’s Report dated April 30, 2004.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

8. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier
a. Substitute Teacher Appointment– attachment 8.a.
Cindy Miner has recommended the appointment of substitute teachers. These appointments will help to fill vacancies as they arise.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of the following as substitute teachers, effective as of the following dates:

1. Jane Howard – April 30, 2004

b. Substitute Food Service Helper Appointment – 8.b.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the appointment of Mary Moran as a Substitute Food Service Helper effective may 28, 2004 at a rate of pay of $5.25 per hour.

c. School Psychologist Appointment – attachment 8.c.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of Beverlea L. Hamilton, 211 South Main Street, Wayland, NY 14572 as School Psychologist beginning July 1, 2004 with a three-year probationary period ending June 30, 2007 at a rate of pay equal to Step 4 or $36,900.00 of the KCTA contract plus a $600.00 per year Master’s Degree stipend.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

9. Action Items:
a. Policies – Second Reading – attachment 9.a.

Moved by T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent adopts the policies per attachment as of May 27, 2004.

1. Impartial Hearings/Selection of Impartial Hearing Officers
2. Mentoring Programs for First-Year Teachers

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

b. Policies – First Reading – attachment 9.b.

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by R. Todd

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, review the following policies for the first reading:

1. Childcare Transportation
2. Banks and Credit Union Student Branches Within The Schools

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

c. Policies – Adoption at First Reading – attachment 9.c.

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Lowell

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Lowell

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following policies from Erie 1 BOCES as per attachment dated May 17, 2004 at the first reading and hereby waive the second reading.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

d. Approval of Chaperones for New York City Music Trip – attachment 9.d.

Moved by J. Zeh, second by R. Todd

Moved by J. Zeh, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the list of chaperones per the Marie Schoenacker letter (attached) for the June 11 & 12, 2004 New York City Trip.

Moved by T. Lowell, second by R. Todd to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to determine the correct number of chaperons per students to finalize this trip.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

e. New Course Approval – attachment 9.e.

Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the new course offering of Beginning Guitar Class taught by Cheryl Sanford for the 2004-2005 school year.

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by T. Lowell to postpone vote until after Executive Session.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

f. Textbook Approvals – attachment 9.f.

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following textbooks for the 2004-2005 school year:

1. Discovering French-9^th Grade
2. Discovering French Blanc-10^th Grade
3. Chemistry: The Study of Matter-11^th Grade
4. A History of the United States – 11^th Grade
5. World History: The Patterns of Interaction – 9^th Grade

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

g. Approval of Keshequa Teachers Assistants’ Local and Affiliation with NEA – NY and NEA – attachment 9.g.

Moved by T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the affiliation of the Keshequa Teachers Assistants’ Local with the NEA – NY and NEA.
Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

h. Approval of Campaign for Fiscal Equity v. State – attachment 9.h.

Moved by T. Lowell, second by R. Todd

Moved by T. Lowell, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resolution of the New York State Court of Appeals in Campaign for Fiscal Equity v. State per Docket #1.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

i. Approval of Civil Service Teacher Aides Positions – attachment 9.i.

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by R. Todd

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by R. Todd
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of two Teacher Aides positions, one retroactive to 9/1/03 and the second retroactive to 11/14/02.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

j. Approval of Full-Time Payroll Clerk – attachment 9.j.

Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the creation of a Payroll Clerk effective July 1, 2004 with a rate of pay of $10.00 per hour per the Secretarial Agreement July 1, 2003-June 20, 2006.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

k. Approval of Keshequa Mentoring Plan – attachment 9.k.

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Lowell

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Lowell

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the Keshequa Central School Mentoring Plan effective July 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

l. Equipment Surplus Approval – attachment 9.l.

Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by J. Zeh, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the declaration of the Silver Recovery Machine as equipment surplus.

Therefore, be it resolved the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the negotiation of sale and trade for an appropriate machine.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

10. New Business:

11. Old Business:
a. Action Items – P. Shaver

12. Community Forum

13. Information Items:
a. BOE Calendar of Events
b. BOE Self Evaluation Form
c. District Clerk Evaluation Form
d. BGSVA Assoc. Annual Awards Banquet
e. B. Lowry email (3)
f. Busy Bee Awards Day
g. Populations Report
h. NYS English Language Arts Grade 8 Report
i. Compilation of Voter Survey
j. Senate Proposes State Aid and CFE Plan

14. Executive Session:
Moved by T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education enter Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. for the purpose of personnel discussion.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by R. Todd to exit Executive Session at 10:50 p.m.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions
Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier to return to Open Session at 10:50 p.m.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier to table the approval of Action Item 9e. Motion withdrew.

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier to approve Action Item 9e.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by K. Whiteman, second by J. Gordinier to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Clerk to the Board of Education Date

May 27, 2004 1