KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPROVED MINUTES
March 13, 2008
BUSINESS MEETING
MEDIA CENTER
DALTON ELEMENTARY BUILDING
6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order: T. Lowell 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Approval of March 13, 2008 Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions
Moved by: L. Gray second by L. Tallman with the addition of an Executive Session after Item 13 to discuss Negotiations and Personnel; move Item 9 d to become Item 5c.
Moved by: L. Gray second by L. Tallman with the addition of an Executive Session after Item 13 to discuss Negotiations and Personnel; move Item 9 d to become Item 5c.
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
March 13, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
4. Community Forum:
5. Presentation:
a. Dr. Glover: BOCES Budget
b. Shawn Bielicki: Odyssey of the Mind Field Trip
c. Approval of the Odyssey of the Mind Field Trip
Moved by: L. Gray second by A. Buchinger (Shawn will look in to other sources)
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the overnight Odyssey of the Mind Field Trip to Binghamton, NY on March 28/29, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
6. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 6 a.
Moved by: L. Tallman second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the meeting minutes for February 13, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 nayes
7. Business Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – attachment 7 a.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by P. Jackson
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
8. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by: L. Tallman second by L. Gray
a. Approval of Resignation – attachment 8 a.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Thomas Cook’s resignation due to retirement effective June 30, 2008.
b. Approval of Extracurricular Club Advisors – attachment 8 b.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Lynn Bierbrauer and Peggy Colombo as Co-Advisors for MS Brainstormers for the 2007 – 2008 school year.
c. Approval of Volunteer Assistant Coach – attachment 8 c.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Dennis Colombo as a Volunteer Assistant Coach to the Varsity Baseball team for the 2008 season.
d. Approval of Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher .5 Position
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Elisha Jines as the .5 FTE Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher effective March 14, 2008.
e. Approval of Resignation – attachment 8 e.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation from Susan Long effective June 30, 2008 due to retirement.
f. Approval of Volunteer Assistant Coach for JV Baseball – attachment 8 f.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Brandon Underwood as a Volunteer Assistant Coach to the JV Baseball team for the 2008 season.
g. Approval of Long Term Substitute .5 FTE Middle School Computer Teacher - attachment 8 g.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, approves the appointment of Jack Morgan as the Long Term Substitute .5 FTE Middle School Computer Teacher through June 30, 2008 at Step 1 (pro-rated) retroactive to November 26, 2007.
h. Approval of Maternity Leave – attachment 8 h.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the maternity leave for Stacie Nageldinger to begin on April 21, 2008.
i. Approval of JV Golf Team Coach – attachment 8 i.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Brian Tolnar as the JV Golf Team Coach for the spring 2008 season.
j. Approval of Assistant Track and Field Coach – attachment 8 j.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Danielle Willowglade as the Assistant Track and Field Coach for the 2008 season.
Motion Carrie: 6 ayes 0 naye
9. Action Items:
a. Approval of “Contract for Health Services” – attachment 9 a.
Moved by: L. Tallman second by A. Buchinger
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Contract for Health Services with Dansville Central Schools for the 2007 – 2008 school year.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
b. Approval of Donation
Moved by: L. Gray second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the monetary donation that was given anonymously to Keshequa Central School in honor of Paul Kreuzer. The funds have been deposited in the Varsity Club Fund pending disbursement per instructions of Mr. Kreuzer.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
c. Approval of CSE Recommendations – attachment 9 c.
Moved by: A. Buchinger second by L. Tallman
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the Committee Recommendations from CSE Department.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
e. Approval to Endorse and Support the Village of Nunda to obtain Safe Routes to Schools Program
Moved by: L. Tallman second by L. Gray
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Nunda Village Board is applying through the Safe Routes to Schools Program to construct sidewalks along Walnut Street that will connect the Keshequa Central School District’s sports and athletic fields to the Village’s existing sidewalk network to enhance student safety; and
Whereas, the proposed sidewalks will be used for student pedestrian movement between the Keshequa Middle and Senior High Schools located on Mill Street and the School District’s sports and athletic fields;
Nowtherefore be it resolved, that the Keshequa Central School District Board of Education does hereby endorse and support the Village of Nunda’s efforts to obtain Safe Routes to Schools Program funds to construct the proposed sidewalks.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
10. Reports –
a. Buildings and Grounds – L. Tallman worked on 5 yr. plan, still prioritizing.
b. Board Operations – J. Gordinier, have not met
c. Communications – A. Buchinger commented that Meghan Pierson is doing a good job on the Chronicle articles.
d. Audit/Finance – Remember Workshop on 3/19.
e. Policy – L. Gray gave a handout
f. Marilyn Capawan – Graduation report
11. New Business:
a. Ad Hoc – Discussion on how the Board members want to participate in the process of hiring the new MS/HS Principal. Have ideas by 3/19 to give to Terry.
12. Old Business:
13. Community Forum: open for comments on tonight’s agenda.
14. Executive Session:
Moved by P. Jackson second by L. Tallman to enter into Executive session at 7:50 p.m.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
Moved by: L. Tallman second by J. Gordinier to exit Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
Moved by: L. Tallman second by P. Jackson to adjourn meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
15. Information Items:
a. March and April Calendars
b. Adopted Policy for your manuals
c. School Lunch Fund Profit/Loss Statement
d. Warrants (2)
e. February Chronicle
f. GVBOCES Pamphlet
g. GVBOCES February 20, 2008 Meeting Minutes
h. Budget Transfers
i. Busy Bee Report
j. Invitation to GLSW BOCES Annual Meeting (Please let Tammy know if you plan to attend no later than Thursday, March 27, 2008)
k. Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Information
l. Keshequa Cares Report
Clerk of the Board Date
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