KESHEQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPROVED MINUTES
December 13, 2007
BUSINESS MEETING
MS/HS BOARDROOM
13 MILL STREET, NUNDA
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order: Terry Lowell at 7:00 pm
Present: Terry Lowell, Anita Buchinger, Paul Jackson, John Gordinier, Lori Gray and Lyle Tallman
Absent: Kevin Whiteman
Also Present: Marilyn Capawan, Doris Marsh, Mark Mattle, Joe Maddalena and Tammy Clark.
Absent: Dominic Aloisio, Craig Benson, Karen Mead and Christine Antalek.
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Approval of December 13, 2007 Agenda
a. Additions and Deletions
Moved by: L. Gray second by L. Tallman with the addition of Item 8 j. Approval of Modified Boys’ Basketball coach Jeff Howard.
Moved by: L. Gray second by L. Tallman with the addition of Item 8 j. Approval of Modified Boys’ Basketball coach Jeff Howard.
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
December 13, 2007.
Motion Carried: 6 aye 0 naye
4. Community Forum: Congratulations to Joe Maddalena for being accepted into RIT.
5. Presentation: Mark Mattle – Pre-K Program
6. Meeting Minutes
a. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – attachment 6 a.
Moved by: A. Buchinger 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 meeting minutes for November 15, 2007.
Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 naye 1 abstention (LT)
7. Business Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – Attachment 7a.
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 Treasurer’s Report dated October 31, 2007.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
8. Personnel Consent Agenda:
Moved by: L. Tallman second by A. Buchinger
a. Approval of Permanent Positions
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the permanent appointments of two positions due to the completion of probationary periods as follows:
1. Debra Simpson, Guidance Secretary; Probation complete on December 21, 2007.
2. Hazel Debbie Clancy, Cleaner; Probation complete on January 31, 2008.
b. Approval of Resignation – Attachment 8 b.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation of Marlene Huff due to retirement effective at the end of the 2007 – 2008 school year.
c. Approval of Resignation – Attachment 8 c.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation of Karen Higby due to retirement effective June 30, 2008.
d. Approval of Interscholastic Math Competition Advisor – Attachment 8d.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Gerald Goho as the High School Advisor for Interscholastic Math Competition for the remainder of the 2007 – 2008 school year.
e. Approval of Substitute Teacher – Attachment 8e.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Tammy Pratt as a Substitute Teacher at a rate of $65.00 per day.
f. Approval of Maternity Leave – Attachment 8 f.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves a maternity leave request for Kelli Graves to begin on March 24, 2008.
g. Approval of Substitute Clerical Worker – attachment 8 g.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Ellen Nichols as a Substitute Clerical Worker at a rate of $9.00 per hour.
h. Approval of Substitute Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teacher Aide
- attachment 8 h.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Brenda Cassidy as a Substitute Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teacher Aide at a rate of $8.40 per hour.
i. Approval of Resignation – attachment 8 i
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves the resignation from Carol Madigan due to retirement effective June 30, 2008.
j. Approval of Boys’ Modified Basketball Coach – attachment 8 j.
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools approves Jeff Howard as the Boys’ Modified Basketball Coach
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
9. Action Items:
a. Approval of Insurance Waiver Request – attachment 9 a.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by L. Tallman
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the request for an Insurance Waiver for Paul Jackson to use the High School gym on Sundays.
Motion Carried: 5 ayes 0 naye 1 abstention (PJ)
b. Approval for “Team of One” – attachment 9 b.
Moved by: L. Tallman second by L. Gray
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the request from Attica Central School that would allow two of their students to participate with the Keshequa Central School Alpine Ski Team for the 2007-2008 winter season.
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
c. Approval of Surplus Equipment – attachment 9 c.
Moved by: J. Gordinier second by L. Tallman
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education, approves the declaration of exercise equipment and out-dated computer discs 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: 6 ayes 0 naye
d. Approve Authorization for Superintendent to Enter into Contract –
attachment 9 d.
Moved by: L. Gray second by L. Tallman
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes Superintendent, Marilyn Capawan, to enter into a contract with Kircher Construction, Inc..
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 naye
e. Approval of CSE Recommendations – attachment 9 e.
Moved by: J. Gordinier 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
10. Reports –
1. Lori Gray – School Board Association
2. John Gordinier – Board Operations
3. Lyle Tallman – Buildings and Grounds
11. New Business:
a. Ad Hoc – Lori discussed Fundraising Policy
John Gordinier discussed “Team of One” for Cross Country
12. Old Business: Terry discussed that there was an individual interested in being our Resource Officer this year but will leave as status quo for now. Revisit next year.
13. Community Forum: Barb Waddle commented on the positivism that is being shown.
Shawn Bielicki brought positive feed back from the community regarding the upcoming Capital Project.
14. Information Items:
a. Warrants dated 11/15/07
b. Warrants dated 11/29/07
c. Budget Transfers
d. School Lunch Fund
e. GVBOCES Meeting Minutes from 11/14/07
f. Copy of signed Support Staff Contract
g. Updated list of BOE members and Administrators
h. GVBOCES School Improvement Program
i. Copy of Letter from Brian Wood, Nunda Fire Chief
j. Copy of Policy on Fundraising
k. Single Audit Report from Raymond Wager, CPA, P.C.
l. Administrator Report from Doris Marsh
m. Administrator Report from Dominic Aloisio
n. Administrative Report from Craig Benson
o. Professional Goals 2007 – 2008 by Marilyn Capawan
p. Invitation from Page Turners
q. “A Comprehensive Process for Improving Student Performance
with Dr. Bill Daggett” flyer from GVBOCES
15. Meeting Adjourned
Moved by: L. Tallman second by P. Jackson to adjourn meeting at 8:52 pm
Motion Carried: 6 ayes 0 nayes
Clerk of the Board Date
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