KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REVISED Unapproved Minutes
November 17, 2005
7:00 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
Dalton Elementary School Cafetorium
1. Call to Order: K. Whiteman 7:10 p.m.
Attendance: Terry Lowell, Lori Gray, Kevin Whiteman, Brandi Kelly, John Gordinier, Patty Kreuzer.
Also present: Lucinda Miner, Dominic Aloisio, Craig Benson, Doris Marsh, Marilyn Capawan, Mark Mattle and Tammy Peck.
Absent: Lyle Tallman and Theron Foote
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Community Forum: open for comments on topics per sign-in sheet.
a. Sal Nicastro – comments and questions regarding new format/color of Chronicles.
4. Presentations
a. Tom Baldwin – Internal Audit Function
5. Approval of November 17, 2005 Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions
Motion by: L. Gray, second by T. Lowell to approve agenda as modified to look at 9d. separately.
Motion by: L. Gray, second by T. Lowell to approve agenda as modified to look at 9d. separately.
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 November 17, 2005.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Naye
6. Reports: If Applicable
a. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation: T. Lowell
b. Internal Audit/Finance: P. Kreuzer
c. Strategy and Negotiations: J. Gordinier
d. Board Operations: T. Foote
e. Communication: L. Tallman
f. Policy: L. Gray
g. Student Relations: B. Kelly
h. NYSSBA Conference – Kevin, Lori, John & Cindy
i. 2005 Tax Collection Report – D. Aloisio
Motion by: T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier to retain Thomas Group for capital project subject to estimate.
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Naye
*Lyle Tallman enters at 8:15 p.m.
7. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 7.a.
Moved by: T. Lowell, second by P. Kreuzer
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and pursuant to Education Law, approves the meeting minutes of October 27, 2005.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
8. Business Consent Agenda:
a. Treasurer’s Report
Moved by: J. Gordinier, second by P. Kreuzer
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
9. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by: T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier to approve without 9c & 9d.
a. Approval of Substitute Teachers - attachment 9.a.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following Substitute Teachers:
1. Victoria Kordasiewicz as a Substitute Teacher at a rate of $65.00 per day.
2. Denise Siebert as a Substitute Certified Teacher at a rate of $70.00 per day.
b. Approval of Substitute Teacher Aides/Assistants – attachment 9.b.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following Substitute Teacher Aides/Assistants:
1. Debra Doyle as Substitute Teacher Aide at $8.00 per hour and Substitute Teacher Assistant at $8.50 per hour.
2. Marta Strain as Substitute Teacher Aide at $8.00 per hour and Substitute Teacher Assistant at $8.50 per hour.
c. Approval of 2005-2006 Interscholastic Coaches – attachment 9.c.
Moved by: P. Kreuzer, second by J. Gordinier to remove 9c.2. Ashley Perry because of the amount of time she has been out of school. (Reg. 6220)
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following individuals as Interscholastic Coaches:
1. John Mahlendorf – Volunteer Modified Girls’ Basketball
2. Ashley Perry – Volunteer Fitness Room Supervisor
Motion Carried: 5 Ayes 1 Naye (L. Tallman)
d. Approval of Extra-Curricular, Advisors, Activities.
Moved by: J. Gordinier, second by K. Whiteman.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the following Extra-Curricular Advisors, Activities:
Advisors No. of Positions Factor 2005-06
Audio Visual 1 .10 $350
Approval of Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
1 .28 $980
Music Director School Play 1 .14 $490
Reading First Leadership
Team Member 6 .28 $980
(Duration of Grant Only)
Motion Denied: 2 Ayes (J. Gordinier, K. Whiteman) 2 Nayes (P.Kreuzer, T. Lowell) 2 Abstained (L. Tallman ,L. Gray)
Approval of Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra & Music Director School Play
Moved by: K. Whiteman, second by J. Gordinier
Motion Carried: 4 Ayes 2 Nayes (P. Kreuzer, T. Lowell)
e. Approval of Full Time Cleaner position – Attachment 9.e.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves Deborah Rice as a Full Time Cleaner at a pay rate of $6.75 per hour to start on or about December 2, 2005 with a six (6) month probationary period.
f. Approval of Resignation from Lorraine Rocker – Attachment 9.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the resignation of Lorraine Rocker effective November 10, 2005.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
10. Action Items:
a. Approval of Senior Citizen & Disability Exemption Income Limits–
Attachment 10.a.
Moved by: T. Lowell second by L. Gray
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Keshequa Central
School District Board of Education does hereby authorize an amendment to
the Real Property Tax Law 459-c Persons with Disabilities who have limited
income.
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 $16,500. 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 - $16,500 50 per centum
$0 - $16,500 50 per centum
$16,500.01 - $17,499.99 45 per centum
$17,500 - $18,499.99 40 per centum
$18,500 - $19,499.99 35 per centum
$19,500 - $20,399.99 30 per centum
$20,400 - $21,299.99 25 per centum
$21,300 - $22,199.99 20 per centum
$22,200 - $23,099.99 15 per centum
$23,100 - $23,999.99 10 per centum
$24,000 - $24,899.99 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 $16,500, 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 $16,500 income eligibility level,
and it is further resolved, that this increase shall be effective with the
2006 Assessment roll.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
b. Authorization to Hire Christa Construction – Attachment 10.b.
Moved by: T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier to accept with a cap of $7500.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, gives authorization to hire the services of Christa Construction in order to defend the lawsuit CNP Mechanics has brought against the District for $576,000. The Christa rates would be individual hourly times a 1.6 multiplier.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
11. New Business:
12. Old Business:
a. Superintendent Search Update
13. Community Forum: open for comments on tonight’s agenda.
14. Information Items:
a. Memo: Health and Safety Issues
b. Request for Budget Transfers
c. Warrants
d. Narrative for School Requiring Academic Progress Report
e. Busy Bee Report
f. Letter from State University College at Oneonta
g. Tech Newsletter
h. GVBOCES Health & Safety Compliance Report
i. Chaperone Regulation 7410R
j. Superintendent Brochure, Application and Letter
k. BOE Calendar of Events
l. Letter from EduTech
m. 6th Grade Newsletter
n. Professional Goals 2005-2006 from Mark Mattle
o. Professional Goals 2005-2006 from Doris Marsh
p. Professional Goals 2005-2006 from Marilyn Capawan
q. Professional Goals 2005-2006 from Dominic Aloisio
r. Professional Goals 2005-2006 from Craig Benson
s. Professional Goals 2005-2006 from Christine Antalek
15. Executive Session:
Moved by: T. Lowell, second by L. Tallman to enter into Executive Session
9:50 p.m.
a. Personnel
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
Moved by: T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier to exit Executive Session.
Moved by: T. Lowell, second by J. Gordinier to adjourn meeting at 10:40 p.m.
Motion Carried: 6 Ayes 0 Naye
Clerk of the Board of Education Date
Clerk of the Board of Education Date
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