KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPROVED MINUTES
October 23, 2008
BUSINESS MEETING
MS/HS BOARDROOM
13 MILL STREET, NUNDA
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order: 7:03 pm Anita Buchinger
Present: Anita Buchinger, Paul Jackson, Barbara Waddle, Mark Ewing, John Gordinier and Lyle Tallman.
Absent: Lori Gray
Also Present: Marilyn Capawan, Dominic Aloisio, Mark Mattle, Ami Hunt, Carol McCarville, Craig Benson and Tammy Clark.
Lori Gray enters at 7:25 pm
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Approval of October 23, 2008 Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions
Moved by: P. Jackson second by L. Tallman to approve agenda with addition of Item 8k Substitute School Nurse and Item 9f Ski Team of One.
Moved by: P. Jackson second by L. Tallman to approve agenda with addition of Item 8k Substitute School Nurse and Item 9f Ski Team of One.
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
October 23, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 nayes
Lori Gray enters at 7:25 pm.
Moved by L. Gray second by L. Tallman to add Executive Session after Item 13.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 1 nay (JG)
4. Community Forum:
5. Presentation: Athletic Program Update – Mr. Piraino
6. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 6 a.
Moved by: L. Tallman second by B. Waddle
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the meeting minutes for October 9, 2008.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
7. Business Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – attachment 7 a.
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 Treasurer’s Report dated September 30, 2008.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
8. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by: L. Tallman second by M. Ewing
a. Approval of Volunteer Assistant Coach – attachment 8 a.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Sarah Sullivan as a Volunteer Assistant Varsity and JV Cheerleading Coach for the 2008 – 2009 season.
b. Approval of Maternity Leave – attachment 8 b.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Maternity Leave for Amy Covell to begin on December 17, 2008 with an anticipated return date of February 23, 2009.
c. Approval of Mentors – attachment 8 c.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following list of Part-time Mentor Teachers for 2008 – 2009 at a rate of $1,131.00:
1. Melissa Camuto
2. Elaine Morgan
3. Lynn Tinch
4. Kelly Mann
5. Beth Sawyer
d. Approval of Upper Level Page Turner Advisor – attachment 8 d.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Lydia Keough as the Upper Level Page Turner Advisor for School Year 2008 – 2009.
e. Approval of Elementary Student Council Advisors – attachment 8 e.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Erinn Brickwood, Stacie Nageldinger, Jennifer Amrhein, Mike Dodge and Meg Galton as the Elementary Student Council Advisors for School Year 2008 – 2009.
f. Approval of JV Girls’ Basketball Coach – attachment 8f.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Brandon Underwood as the JV Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2008 – 2009 season.
g. Approval of Freshman Class Advisors – attachment 8 g.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Ron Macomber and Pete Goho as the Freshman Class Advisors for the 2008 – 2009 school year.
h. Approval of Substitute Monitor – attachment 8 h.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Randy Todd as a Substitute Monitor at a rate of $8.40 per hour.
i. Approval of Substitute Teacher – attachment 8 i.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Brenda Cassidy as a Substitute Teacher at a rate of $65.00 per day.
j. Approval of Volunteer Assistant Coach to the Girls’ Basketball and Softball
Programs – attachment 8 j.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Jennie Flint to be a Volunteer Assistant coach to the Girls’ Basketball and Softball Programs for the 2008 – 2009 seasons.
k. Approval of Substitute School Nurse – attachment 8k.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Cherie Gibson as a Substitute School Nurse at a rate of $70.00 per day.
Motion Carried 7 ayes 0 nayes
9. Action Items:
a. Approval of CSE Recommendations – attachment 9 a.
Moved by: L. Tallman second by L. Gray
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the Committee Recommendations from CSE Department.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
b. Authorize an Amendment to the Real Property Tax Law – attachment 9 b.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by M. Ewing
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby authorize an amendment to the Real Property Tax Law, Section 459-c Persons with Disabilities who have limited income; and Real Property Tax Law, Section 467 Senior Citizens Exemption.
1. To be eligible for an exemption authorized by the Real Property Tax Law 459-c and implemented by the Board of Education, the maximum income of such person shall not exceed $19,500. Any such person having a higher income shall be eligible for an exemption in accordance with the following schedule:
Annual Income Residential
Exemption
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$0 - $19,500 50 per centum
$0 - $19,500 50 per centum
$19,500.01 - $20,499.99 45 per centum
$20,500 - $21,499.99 40 per centum
$21,500 - $22,499.99 35 per centum
$22,500 - $23,399.99 30 per centum
$23,400 - $24,299.99 25 per centum
$24,300 - $25,199.99 20 per centum
$25,200 - $26,099.99 15 per centum
$26,100 - $26,999.99 10 per centum
$27,000 - $27,899.99 5 per centum
This amendment shall take effect immediately.
2. Increasing the maximum Income Eligibility for Tax Exemption Pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law.
Be it Resolved, that the amount of income to determine eligibility
for tax exemption under section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law
for Senior Citizen is increased to $19,500, and it is further Resolved,
that the income eligibility sliding scale set forth under section 467(b)
(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of the Real Property Tax Law shall continue
for the property owners exceeding the $19,500 income eligibility level,
and it is further resolved, that this increase shall be effective with the
2009 Assessment roll.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
c. Authorization to Submit Response and Corrective Action Plan – attachment 9 c.
Moved by: B. Waddle second by P. Jackson
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools authorizes the Business Administrator to submit the Response and Corrective Action Plan to the CPA Audit Management Letter dated September 4, 2008.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
d. Approval of Budget Transfers – attachment 9d.
Moved by: M. Ewing second by B. Waddle
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following Budget transfers:
From: A2110.120-02-000 Instructional Salaries K-5
to: A2110.130-05-000 Instructional Salaries 6-8
From: A2250.130-01-000 Instructional Salaries 6 - 12
to: A2250.120-02-000 Instructional Salaries K-5
From: A2250.130-01-000 Instructional Salaries 6 – 12
to: A2250.170-01-000 Non-instructional Subs
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
e. Approval of Surplus Equipment and Removal of Equipment
– attachment 9e.
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 declaration of exercise equipment as surplus equipment and be it further resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to make arrangements for the removal of this equipment.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
f. Approval of Ski Team of One – attachment 9f.
Moved by: L. Tallman second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the request from Letchworth Central School that would allow their students to participate with the Keshequa Central School Ski Team for the 2008 – 2009 winter season.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
10. Reports:
a. Audit/Finance Committee
b. Board Operations Committee
c. Buildings/Grounds Committee
d. Communications Committee
e. Policy Committee
f. GVSBA
11. New Business:
a. Anita announced Lyle Tallmans’ resignation as a Board Member effective 10/23/08.
12. Old Business:
13. Community Forum: open for comments on tonight’s agenda.
14. Executive Session
Moved by: M. Ewing second by L. Gray to exit regular session and enter in to Executive Session at 8:25 pm.
Motion Carried: 7 ayes 0 nayes
Moved by: M. Ewing second by B. Waddle to exit Executive Session and re-enter in to regular session at 9:40 pm.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 nayes
Moved by: P. Jackson second by B. Waddle to adjourn meeting at 9:53 pm.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 nayes
15. Information Items:
a. Warrants
b. First Reading Policy # 2210 Committees of the Board
c. First Reading Policy # 6550 Leaves of Absence
d. Budget Transfers (4)
Clerk of the Board Date
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