KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARDROOM, MS/HS BUILDING

KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

RETIREE RECEPTION
6:30 P.M.

JUNE 10, 2004
7:00 p.m.
BOARDROOM, MS/HS BUILDING

15 MILL STREET, NUNDA

APPROVED MINUTES

1. Call to Order: K. Whiteman called the meeting to order at 7:1 3 p.m.

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

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

2. Pledge to the Flag: K. Whiteman

3. Community Forum

4. Approval of Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier

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 June 10, 2004.

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier to add an Executive session to discuss personnel issues prior to item 10 j.

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier to add an Executive session to discuss personnel issues prior to item 10 j.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstention

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstention

5. Presentations: None

6. Reports: If Applicable
a. Buildings and Grounds: T. Lowell
b. Internal Audit: P. Kreuzer
c. Finance: T. Foote
d. Personnel – Teaching: R. Todd
e. Personnel – Non-Teaching: J. Gordinier
f. Policy: J. Zeh
g. Capital/Special Project: J. Gordinier

7. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 7.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 27, 2004.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstention (Foote)

8. Business Consent Agenda

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier
a. Warrants – attachment 8.a.

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 - $155,536.16
Capital Flood - $2,232.50
Capital Project - $1,908.58
Federal Fund - $49,005.44
School Lunch - $11,574.77
Trust & Agency - $327,781.39

b. Recommendations from CSE and CPSE – attachment 8.b.

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 May 11, 14, 17, 21,
& 25, 2004 and instruct the Superintendent to implement the recommendations on behalf of the individuals.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

9. Personnel Consent Agenda:

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Foote

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Foote

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by R. Todd to remove Personnel Consent item #9.b. to vote on it separately from consent.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

a. .6 Social Studies Teacher Appointment– attachment 9.a.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the appointment of Heather Treadwell, 458 Country Rd. #1, Chenango Forks, NY 13746 as a .6 Social Studies Teacher beginning September 1, 2004 at a rate of pay equal to Step 1 of the KCTA contract prorated to $20,190.00.

b. Resignation Approval – attachment 9.b.

Moved by F. Foote, second by T. Lowell

Moved by F. Foote, second by T. Lowell

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation of Richard Greene as Elementary Principal effective July 2, 2004.

Motion carried: 6 Ayes 1 Nay (Gordinier) 0 Abstentions

c. Resignation Approval – attachment 9.c.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation of Margaret (Peggy) Colombo as 7^th Grade Social Studies teacher effective June 30, 2004.

d. Substitute Food Service Helper – attachment 9.l.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Patricia White, 3090 Wildcat Road, Mt. Morris, NY 14510, be approved as a Substitute Food Service Helper effective May 28, 2004 at a rate of pay of $5.25 per hour.

e. Substitute Teacher – attachment 9.m.

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Jamie Goll, 11 S. Walnut St., Nunda, NY 14517 be approved as a Substitute Teacher effective June 4, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by K. Whiteman, second by T. Lowell to enter Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by J. Zeh, second by T. Lowell to exit Executive Session at 7:55 p.m.

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier to return to Open Session at 7:56 p.m.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier to remove Action Item #10.h.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

10. Action Items:
a. Policies – attachment 10.a.

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, accepts the following policies per attachment for the final reading and approval of:

1. Childcare Transportation
2. Bank and Credit Union Student Branches within the Schools

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

b. Approval of Audio Visual (AV) Club – attachment 10.b.

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by R. Todd

Moved by P. Kreuzer, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approve the creation of an Audio Visual Club beginning September 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

c. Approval of Bus Driver’s Association Contract – attachment 10.c.

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Foote

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Foote

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007 Contract for the Bus Driver’s Association.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

d. Approval of Teaching Assistant Contract – attachment 10.d.

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007 Contract for Debra Baxter, Teaching Assistant.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

e. Approval of Maintenance Workers’ Contract – attachment 10.e.

Moved by T. Foote, second by R. Todd

Moved by T. Foote, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2007 Contract for the Maintenance Workers.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

f. Approval of Adjustment to Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund Balance – attachment 10.f.
Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Whereas the Finance Committee has reviewed the anticipated needs of the district as it relates to the Unemployment Insurance Reserve, and have determined that there is an excess amount of $50,000 in this fund:

And, whereas, according to GML section 6 m(5), excess amounts may be applied to the ensuing fiscal years’ budgetary appropriations:

And, whereas, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent;

Be it resolved that $50,000 be transferred to the unreserved fund balance as of June 30, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

g. Approval of Insurance Waiver – attachment 10.g.

Moved by T. Foote, second by R. Todd

Moved by T. Foote, second by R. Todd
RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the request for an insurance waiver for the Kathy Ritter Co-ed Charity Softball Tournament scheduled for June 18 & 19, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

h. Item Deleted from Agenda

i. Approval of Special Legal Counsel – attachment 10.i.

Moved by T. Foote, second by R. Todd

Moved by T. Foote, second by R. Todd

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Board of Education of the Keshequa Central School District has been sued by CNP Mechanical, Inc. with respect to matters involving the District’s capital construction project;

Whereas, the Board of Education has determined that it is in the District’s best interests to hire an experienced trial litigator to defend the District in this lawsuit and pursue counterclaims against CNP Mechanical Inc.;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Education of the Keshequa Central School District hereby retains as special legal counsel, for purposes of defending the District in the lawsuit brought by CNP Mechanical Inc. and pursuing counterclaims against CNP Mechanical Inc., the law firm of Woods, Oviatt, Gilman, LLP, Robert D. Hooks, Esq. of Counsel, at a rate not to exceed $155 per hour for work performed by partners and $140 per hour for work performed by associates of that firm.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

j. Tenure Appointment

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Foote

Moved by R. Todd, second by T. Foote

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Richard Riggi , be granted tenure in the tenure area of Business, who holds a New York State Provisional Teacher’s Certification as a Business Teacher, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

k. Tenure Appointment

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Zeh

Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Zeh

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Christopher Boos, be granted tenure in the tenure area of Building Trades, who holds a New York State Provisional Teacher’s Certification in Building Trades, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

l. Tenure Appointment
Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Foote
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Margaret Galton , be granted tenure in the tenure area of elementary Education, who holds a New York State Provisional Teacher’s Certification in Elementary Education, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

m. Tenure Appointment
Moved by T. Lowell, second by R. Todd
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Jean Jones be granted tenure in the tenure area of Special Education, who holds a New York State Teacher’s Permanent Certification in Special Education, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

n. Tenure Appointment
Moved by R. Todd, second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Ronald Macomber be granted tenure in the tenure area of Mathematics, who holds a New York State Provisional Certification in Math 7-12, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

o. Tenure Appointment

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Zeh

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Zeh

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Joseph Sabo be granted tenure in the tenure area of Technology, who holds a New York State Provisional Certification in Career and Technology, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

p. Tenure Appointment

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Lowell

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Lowell

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Richard Sisson be granted tenure in the tenure area of Secondary English 7-12, who holds a New York State Provisional Certification in English 7-12, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

q. Tenure Appointment

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Zeh

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Zeh

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION
Be it resolved, that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Jennifer Amrhein be granted tenure in the tenure of Elementary Education, who holds a New York State Provisional Certification in Elementary Education, effective September 1, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

11. New Business:

12. Old Business:
a. Action Items – P. Shaver
b. Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier to schedule re- organizational meeting for Thursday, July 1, 2004. Additional meetings will be July 22, 2004 and August 12, 2004.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

13. Community Forum

14. Information Items:
a. Robert Lowery email (2)
b. Red Cross Shelter
c. CFE
d. Nancy DePaulo email
e. Kim Englert website form
f. Cindy Miner email
g. Retirement invitation
h. J. Jakobovic Letter
i. D. Aloisio Memo

15. Executive Session: (If Needed)
Moved by J. Gordinier, second by T. Foote
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education enter Executive Session for the purpose of negotiation and personnel discussions at 8:40 p.m.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier to exit Executive Session at 9:59 p.m.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Moved by T. Foote, second by J. Gordinier to return to Open Session at 9:59 p.m.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstention

Moved by J. Gordinier, second by J. Zeh to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.

Motion carried: 7 Ayes 0 Nays 0 Abstentions

Clerk to the Board of Education Date

June 10, 2004 1