KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2007
Board of Education
Workshop 6:00 – 7:30 pm
BUSINESS MEETING
DALTON ELEMENTARY
MEDIA CENTER
7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order: Terry Lowell at 7:32 PM
Present: Terry Lowell, Anita Buchinger, Kevin Whiteman, Paul Jackson, John Gordinier and Lori Gray.
Absent: Lyle Tallman
Also Present: Marilyn Capawan, Dominic Aloisio, Mark Mattle, Craig Benson, Doris Marsh, Joe Madellena and Tammy Clark.
Absent: Christine Antalek.
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Approval of November 15, 2007 Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions
Moved by: P. Jackson second by A. Buchinger with addition of Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Issues, voting on Item 8f and 8 m individually.
Moved by: P. Jackson second by A. Buchinger with addition of Executive Session for Personnel and Legal Issues, voting on Item 8f and 8 m individually.
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 15, 2007.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
4. Community Forum: Anita presented certificate to Geri Stokes and the entire “Fright Team”
5. Presentation: Thomas Group on EXCEL Capital Project
6. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 6 a.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by L. Gray
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 25, 2007.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
7. Business Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – Attachment 7a.
Moved by: P. Jackson second by K. Whiteman
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, 2007.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
8. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by: A. Buchinger second by J. Gordinier
a. Approval of Volunteer Coaching Positions – Attachment 8a.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Jennie Flint as a Volunteer Coach for the Girls’ Basketball program for the school year 2007 – 2008.
b. Approval of Volunteer Coaching Position – Attachment 8 b.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Randy Clinton as a Volunteer Coach for Boys’ Basketball program for the school year 2007 – 2008.
c. Approval of JV Girls’ Basketball Coach – Attachment 8 c.
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 school year 2007 – 2008.
d. Approval of Co-coaches of Ski Team – Attachment 8d.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Kelly Mann and Kevin Raymond as the
Co-coaches of the Ski Team for the school year 2007 – 2008.
e. Approval of Substitute Positions – Attachment 8e.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Leah Walker as a Substitute Teacher Aide at a rate of $8.40 per hour; a Substitute Teaching Assistant at a rate of $9.50 per hour; a Substitute Teacher at a rate of $65.00 per day; and a Substitute Bus Aide at a rate of $8.40 per hour.
f. Approval of Assistant Middle/High School Principal – Attachment 8 f.
Moved by: K. Whiteman second by P. Jackson
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Karen Mead as Assistant Middle/High School Principal at a rate of $65,000 per year with a probationary period effective November 26, 2007 through November 25, 2010.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
g. Approval of Extracurricular Club Advisor – Attachment 8 g.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Carol McCarville as the National Honor Society Advisor for 2007 – 2008.
h. Approval of Class Advisors – Attachment 8 h.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Sarah Prinzi and Elisha Jines as Class Advisors for the Freshman Class of 2007 – 2008.
i. Approval of Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Track – Attachment 8 i.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Mandy Schwenebraten as the Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Track Coach for the 2007 – 2008 school year.
j. Approval of Maternity Leave – Attachment 8 j.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the maternity leave for Jill Wood to begin on January 7, 2008 and return date of February 25, 2008.
k. Approval of Substitute Food Service Helper – Attachment 8 k
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Brandi Stephens as a Substitute Food Service Helper at a rate of $7.15 per hour.
l. Approval of Substitute Clerical Worker – Attachment 8l.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Rhonda Bucci as a Substitute Clerical Worker at a rate of $9.00 per hour.
m. Approval of .5 Coordinator of Keshequa Cares Project
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by A. Buchinger
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Shawn Bielicki as a .5 Coordinator of the Keshequa Cares Project until June 30, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 aye o naye
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
9. Action Items:
a. Approval of Insurance Waiver Request – attachment 9 a.
Moved by: L. Gray second by J. Gordinier
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the request for an Insurance Waiver Alicia Ebersole and the co-ed adult soccer players.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
b. Approval of Insurance Waiver Request – attachment 9 b.
Moved by: K. Whiteman second by P.Jackson
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the request for an Insurance Waiver for the Nunda Youth Wrestling Club coordinated by Randy Todd.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
c. Approval of CSE Recommendations – attachment 9 c.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by A. Buchinger
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the Committee Recommendations from CSE Department.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
d. Approval of Amendment to the Real Property Tax Law Attachment 9. d
RESOLUTION
Motion by K. Whiteman, seconded by L. Gray, that the Keshequa Central School District Board of Education 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 $18,500. 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 - $18,500 50 per centum
$0 - $18,500 50 per centum
$18,500.01 - $19,499.99 45 per centum
$19,500 - $20,499.99 40 per centum
$20,500 - $21,499.99 35 per centum
$21,500 - $22,399.99 30 per centum
$22,400 - $23,299.99 25 per centum
$23,300 - $24,199.99 20 per centum
$24,200 - $25,099.99 15 per centum
$25,100 - $25,999.99 10 per centum
$26,000 - $26,899.99 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 $18,500, 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 $18,500 income eligibility level,
and it is further resolved, that this increase shall be effective with the
2008 Assessment roll.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
e.
Approval of Budget Development Calendar 2008-09– Attachment 9 e.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by L. Gray
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the Budget Development Calendar for 2008 – 2009.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
f. Approval of Support Staff Contract – Attachment 9 f.
Moved by: REOSLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the Support Staff Contract effective
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2010.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
10. Reports –
11. New Business:
a. Ad Hoc –
12. Old Business:
13. Community Forum: open for comments on tonight’s agenda.
14. Executive Session:
Moved by: P. Jackson second by J. Gordinier to enter in to Executive Session for Personnel and Legal issues at 8:30 pm.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
Moved by: K. Whiteman second by A. Buchinger to exit Executive Session at 9:32 pm
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
Moved by: L. Gray second by A. Buchinger to adjourn at 9:32
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
15. Information Items:
a. Warrants
b. Copy of letter to Mayor Jeff Essler
c. Update Report from Scott Burt, Busy Bee Coordinator
d. Budget Transfers
e. Collector’s Report (UPDATED)
f. November Chronicle
g. Copy of recognition letter to Geri Stokes and Entire Fright Team
h. Administrative Report from Doris Marsh
i. Administrative Report from Dominic Aloisio
j. Administrative Report from Mark Mattle
k. Administrative Report from Craig Benson
Clerk of the Board of Education Date
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