MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 9, 2008
Members of the Board present:
Mitchell Wilber, President
S.
Norbert Amberg
D. Thomas Scherer
Erminia Colizzi
Josephine Guard
Others present:
Robert C. Young, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
Paul Darnall, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction
Various staff and community members
The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell Wilber at 6:04 p.m.
Superintendent Robert Young led all present in the salute to the flag.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Mrs. Guard that the Board move into executive session for the purposes of discussing negotiations and matters leading to the appointment of a particular employee.
Yes: 7
Absent: 0
Motion was carried.
President Mitchell Wilber declared the Board out of executive session
at 7:10 p.m.
A reception was held for employees receiving tenure appointments. Superintendent Young explained the tenure
process and stressed the significance of tenure status in our district. Mr. DeMeis, Mr. Rotenberg, Ms. McCarthy and
Mr.
President Mitchell Wilber asked if
anyone from the audience wished to address the Board at this time. No one came forward and the public
participation was closed.
Anna Trickler gave a full update regarding
the academic awards ceremony, sports, Ontario County Youth Girl Award, senior
ball, senior banquet, senior picnic, Block G Ceremony, Interact Club activities
and upcoming local and regents exams schedule.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Dr. Tepfer that the following policy recommendations be approved:
1. Second reading and adoption of new Board Policy #3321 School District Standards and Guidelines for WEB Page Publishing
2.
Second reading and adoption of Board Policy #6551 Family and Medical
Leave Act
3.
Second reading and adoption of Board Policy #8470 Home Instruction
(Home Schooling)
4.
First reading, reaffirmation with major revisions of Board Policy #7420 Sports
and the Athletic Program
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
That the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 12, 2008 and the minutes of the special meeting held on May 21, 2008 be approved:
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion
was carried.
Moved by Mr. Amberg, seconded by Mr. Scherer that the following reports be accepted:
1. Superintendent
2. Assistant Supt. for Curriculum/Instruction
3. Assistant Supt. for Business Services
4. Director of Pupil Personnel Services
5. Director of Technology
6. Director of Athletics/Activities
7. Director of Head Start
8. Director of School Facilities and Operations
9. Principals
Following Board review of the Administrator Reports, administrative staff is excused, with the exception of those who have a relationship to subsequent agenda items
10. Internal Claims Auditor
11. Treasurer’s Report for April
2008:
.1 Cafeteria & Breakfast Program
.2 Capital Fund
.3 Federal Fund
.4 General Fund
12. Fund Balance Projection (January –June)
13. Cash Flow Analysis
14. Acknowledgment of the arrangement and placement of
students as recommended by CSE and CPSE for meetings on
April 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 24, 25, May 14, 15, 2008
Yes: 7
Absent: 0
Motion was carried.
There was no correspondence received.
Moved by Dr. Tepfer, seconded by Mr. Scherer that the presentation of the District Academic Intervention Services Plan for 2008-10 and the Professional Development Plan for 2008-09 by Dr. Darnall be approved.
Yes: 7
Absent: 0
Motion was carried.
Moved by Mr.
Weiskittel, seconded by Dr. Tepfer that the contract agreement between the
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and K & B Custom Catering, for catering services for Outdoor Education, effective June 2, 2008 through June 6, 2008, not to exceed $5489, be approved.
That the establishment of the Daniel F. Nichols Memorial Scholarship
to a graduating
That the establishment of the Class of 1962 Memorial Scholarship to a graduating Geneva High School student who intends to pursue a higher education despite financial limitations, be approved.
That the execution of a contract for Health and Wellness services for a child residing in the Geneva City School District and attending a nonpublic school in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District beginning September 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, be approved.
Moved by Mr. Amberg, seconded by
Mr. Scherer that the Board of Education
accept, with genuine regret, the retirement
request of:
JoEllen Martino, Food Service
Director, for
WHEREAS, Jo Ellen Martino, has served the children of the
WHEREAS, throughout the years she has consistently discharged her duties in an outstanding and highly professional manner, giving unselfishly of her time and effort,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the
Ontario, State of New York, accepts with deep regret the retirement request of Jo Ellen Martino, and records in the minutes of this meeting the expression of the Board’s deep appreciation of her devoted service, as well as its sensitivity to the loss from the staff of this trusted and valued employee,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be and hereby is instructed to transmit to Jo Ellen Martino a copy of this expression of the Board’s gratitude.
That the following resolution to abolish a certified staff position
for reasons of economy and
efficiency be approved:
Whereas,
Resolved; that the
Position: Teaching Assistant
Fulltime equivalent: 1.0
Name: JoAnn
Petrosino
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED; that
Be it
further resolved that Gordon
Baxter III above, shall be placed upon a preferred list of eligibles for recall
to a position for a period of seven (7) years from the effective date of layoff
pursuant to Education Law Section 2510.
Superintendent or designee is directed to provide written notice of our
action to Gordon Baxter III, regarding his lay-off by certified mail, return
request requested.
tHAT the following staff for the
Geneva Middle School Outdoor Education Program for June 2, 2008 through
June 6, 2008 be approved:
1.
2. Stacey Rowles $875 (Coordinator)
3. Bill Hadsell $150 (All week)
4. Don McCall $150 (All week)
5. John Miller $150 (All week)
6. Gordy Baxter $150 (All week)
7. Mark Sacco $150 (All week)
8. Aaron Backhaus $150 (All week)
9. Shannon Young $ 75 (M,T,W)
10.Jen Linguidi $ 75 (M,T,W)
11.
12.Dawn Smart $ 75 (M,T,W)
13.Billy McDermott $ 75 (M,T,W)
14.Jay Lauer $ 75 (M,T,W)
15.Peter Holm $ 75 (M,T,W)
16.Kristina Mastrangelo $ 75 (W,Th,F)
17.Jane Bourbeau $ 75 (W,Th,F)
18.Traci Strassburg $ 75 (W,Th,F)
19.Anna Passalacqua $ 75 (W,Th,F)
20.Justin Fritz $ 75 (W,Th,F)
21.Anthony Arist $ 75 (W,Th,F)
22.Chris Blomgren $ 75 (W,Th,F)
That the following, Elementary summer school instructional appointments, effective July 7, 2008 through August 7, 2008 compensation at $25.00 per hour be approved:
1.
2. Jennifer Mauchly, Speech, NSS
That the following support staff stipend be approved:
1. Denise Arliss, 21st Century Site Coordinator, effective
May 12, 2008 through June 30, 2008, stipend to be calculated at 10 percent of
hourly rate ($25.00/hr to $27.50/hr) differential plus an additional 10 hours
per week, 30 hours to 40 hours per week, for out-of-title work in the position
of Recreation Director for the 21st Century Grant Program.
That the following instructional tenure recommendations, effective
September 2008 be approved:
1. Rachel Falkey, Mathematics Teacher, High School
2. Erica Gansz, Social Studies, High School
3. Jean Hinzman, Special Education, High School
4. Sarah Marquart, English, High School
5. Julie Reid, Special Education, High School
6. Anthony Arist, Science, Middle School
7. Donald Beckers, Science, Middle School
8. Michael Briggs, Technology, Middle School
9.
10. Rebecca Scherra, Art, Middle School
11. Matthew
Abraham,
12.
13. Matthew
Tumbelekis, Elementary,
14. Amanda Carole, Elementary,
15. Sarah Euwer, Elementary,
16. Megan Jacobs, Elementary,
17.
18. Sarah Humphrey, Music,
19. Tricia O’Hora, Elementary,
20. Katherine
Madia, Elementary,
21. Andrea
Zettlemoyer, Elementary,
22. Christine
MacWhorter, Teaching Assistant,
23. Helen Terra, Teaching Assistant,
That the following instructional
substitutes for 2007 - 2008;
pending approval of NYS Education
Department based on fingerprinting process & conditional upon contingent
hiring process or emergency contingent process be approved:
Douglas Allard
Mary Borum
Michael Klein
Amanda Monaco
Tina Notebaert
That the following 150 – Day Instructional Substitutes for 2007 – 2008 school year be approved:
1. Amber
Hagadorn at
That the Board of Education accept, with genuine regret, the retirement
requests of:
1. Suzanne Kolbeck, Teacher Aide, West
Street School, 6.00 hours per day, 10 months, effective June 30, 2008 after 25
years and 8 months of service
2. Mary Ann Lawson, Typist, West Street School, 7.50 hours per
day, 10 months, effective June 30, 2008 after 24 years, 2 months of service
The Board and administrators extend to Suzanne Kolbeck and Mary Ann Lawson their deep appreciation for the years of faithful service rendered to this District and their best wishes for good health and happiness throughout the retirement years. The Board offers the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Suzanne Kolbeck and Mary Ann Lawson have served the children of the Geneva City Schools with distinction for many years, and discharged their duties in an outstanding and highly professional manner, giving unselfishly of their time and efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Education of the Geneva City School District, accepts with deep regret the retirement requests of Suzanne Kolbeck and Mary Ann Lawson and records in the minutes of this meeting this expression of the Board’s deep appreciation of their devoted service, as well as its sensitivity to the loss from the staff of this trusted and valued employee,
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the clerk of the
board be and hereby instructed to transmit to Suzanne Kolbeck and Mary Ann Lawson a copy of this expression of
the Board’s gratitude.
That the following resolution to abolish
a support staff position for reasons of economy and efficiency be approved:
WHEREAS, the
RESOLVED; that the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following classified civil service position effective July 1, 2008
Position: Head Custodian
Number: 1
Daily Hours: 8.00
Classification: Competitive
Incumbent: Thompson Scoon
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that pursuant to the terms of the Civil Service Law, the least senior employee(s) within the job title of Head Custodian will be the first to be laid-off. It has been determined that the individual with the least
seniority in the job title of Head Custodian is Thompson Scoon and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the services of Thompson Scoon shall be discontinued on June 30, 2008; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that, pursuant to the terms of the Civil Service Law, the name of Thompson Scoon is to be placed on a preferred eligible list for a period of four (4) years from the effective date of lay-off; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized and directed to take
such additional action as is necessary to implement this resolution so to
comply with the Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service
Commission of the
The Superintendent or designee is directed to provide written notice of
our action to Thompson Scoon regarding his lay-off by certified mail, return
receipt requested
That the following resolution to abolish support staff positions for reasons of economy and efficiency
be approved:
WHEREAS, the
abolish a position in the classified civil service; and upon the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Robert C. Young, Jr:
RESOLVED; that the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following classified civil service positions effective July 1, 2008;
Position: School Monitor
Number: 2
Classification: Labor Class
Daily Hours: 7.50
Incumbents: Angela Beniamino
Vacant
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; to the
terms of the collective negotiating Agreement in effect between the
Association, at Article XX, Lay-Off, Recall, the least senior employee(s) within the job title of School Monitor will be the first to be laid-off. It has been determined that the individual
with the least seniority in the job title of school monitor is Kimberly Tartaglia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the services of
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
that, pursuant to the terms of the Civil Service Law, the name of
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized and directed to take
such additional action as is necessary to implement this resolution so to
comply with the Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service
Commission of the
The Superintendent or designee is directed to provide written notice of
our action to
That the following resolution to abolish
support staff positions for reasons of economy and efficiency be approved:
WHEREAS, the
RESOLVED; that the Board of Education hereby abolishes the following classified civil service positions effective July 1, 2008;
Position: Teacher Aide
Number: 2
Classification: Non-competitive
Daily Hours: 7.00
Incumbents: Madeleine Brooks
Marsha Houser
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; to the terms of the collective negotiating Agreement in effect between the Geneva City School District and the Civil Service Employees’
Association, at Article XX, Lay-Off, Recall, the least senior employee(s) within the job title of Teacher Aide will be the
first to be laid-off. It has been determined that the individuals with the least seniority in the job title of Teacher Aide are Sonia Rice and Zulyntte Cuadrado.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the services of Sonia Rice and Zulyntte Cuadrado shall be discontinued on June 30, 2008; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
that, pursuant to the terms of the Civil Service Law, the names of Sonia Rice
and Zulyntte Cuadrado are to be placed on a preferred eligible list
for a period of four (4) years from the effective date of lay-off; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that
the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized and directed to take such
additional action as is necessary to implement this resolution so to comply
with the Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service
Commission of the County of Ontario, policies of the Board of Education. The
Superintendent or designee is directed to provide written notice of our action
to Sonia Rice and Zulyntte Cuadrado regarding
their lay-off by certified mail, return receipt requested.
That the Superintendent’s recommendation to
accept the following support staff resignation be approved:
1.
2.
Sonia Rice, Teacher Aide, Middle
School, 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, effective June 18, 2008 to accept a
position elsewhere
That the following support staff change of hours worked be approved:
1. Nancy
Ramierz, Health Aide,
months, due to SED mandated programming, effective July 1, 2008
2. Marlene Laurenza, Health Aide, High School from 3.50 hours per day, 10 months to 6.00 hours per day, 10 months, due to SED mandated programming, effective July 1, 2008
3. Barbara
Kerr, Health Aide,
4. Christine Mc Hale, Teacher Aide, West Street School from 5.50 hours per day, 10 months to 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, due to Contract for Excellence, effective July 1, 2008
5. Sherry Irvin, Teacher Aide, West Street School from 3.50 hours per day, 10 months to 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, due to Contract for Excellence, effective July 1, 2008
6. Theresa Gage, Teacher Aide, West Street School from 3.50 hours per day, 10 months to 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, due to Contract for Excellence, effective July 1, 2008
7. Connie Sands, Teacher Aide, West Street School from 3.50 hours per day, 10 months to 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, due to Contract for Excellence, effective July 1, 2008
8. Catherine Nardozzi, Teacher Aide, North Street School from 3.50 hours per day, 10 months to 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, due to Contract for Excellence, effective July 1, 2008
9. Sylvia Torres, Teacher Aide, North
Street School from 3.50 hours per day, 10 months to 7.00 hours per day, 10
months, due to Contract for Excellence, effective July 1, 2008
10.Lori
Clay, Food Service Helper I, Middle/High School from 2.20 hours per day, 10
months to 2.75 hours per day, 10 months, due to increase in work load,
effective December 6, 2007
That the following support staff stipends be approved:
1. Lee Ann
Weigand, Senior Account Clerk Typist, effective April 14, 2008 through April 17,
2008, stipend
to
be calculated at 10 percent of hourly rate differential for out-of-title work
in the position of School Lunch Manager.
2. Beth Mateo, Cook Manager, Middle/High
School, $3,000, due to additional duties, for the 2008-2009 school year
That the
following support staff for
School Outdoor Education
Program; these are conditional
appointments pending approval by the NYS Education Department based on the
fingerprinting process and conditional upon the contingent hiring process or emergency
contingent process be approved:
1.
Christina Bultron, Registered
Professional Nurse, effective June 2,
2008 through June 6, 2009, at a salary of $25.00 per hour, not to exceed $2475
That the following support staff for Geneva Middle School Outdoor Education Program be
approved:
1. Christine Olsen, Lifeguard, effective
June 2, 2008 through June 6, 2008, at a salary of $9.83 per hour, not to exceed
$314.57
That the following support staff transfers be approved:
1. Kathleen Van Wormer, from Teacher Aide, 7.00 hours per day, 10
months, West Street School to Teacher Aide, 7.00 hours per day, North Street
School effective July 1, 2008
2.
Debra Carlson, from Cleaner, 4.00 per day Administration Center and
4.00 per day District Central Services Facility to Cleaner, 8.00 per day West
Street School effective June 2, 2008
3. Casey Nolin, from Cleaner, 8.00 per day,
West Street School to 4.00 per day West Street School and 2.00 hours per day
District Central Services Facility and 2.00 hours per day Administration Center
effective June 2, 2008
That
the following support staff probationary appointments be approved:
1.
2. Anthony Kaim, Groundskeeper, District Central Services Facility, 8.00 hours per day, 12 months, with a
probationary period effective May 12, 2008 through May 11, 2009, at salary Line M, Step 1 of the CSEA Agreement, replacing William Vervoordeldonk who has accepted a position elsewhere
3. Mary Thibault, Health Aide, Middle School, 6.00 hours per day, 10 months, with a probationary period effective May 20, 2008 through May 19, 2009, at salary Line D,
Step *, of the CSEA Agreement, replacing Theresa White who has accepted a
position elsewhere
That the following summer feeding program staff
appointments, effective June 27, 2008 through August 22, 2008 be approved:
1. Cathleen Yunits, Cook Manager, 6 hours per
day or as needed,
2. Donna Damick-Knittle, Cook, 4 hours per day or
as needed,
That the following summer school program staff
appointments, effective July 7, 2008 through August 7, 2008 be approved:
1. Joan Mann, Cook Manager, 3.50 hours
per day or as needed,
2. Beth Mateo,
Cook Manager, 3.00 hours per day or as needed, Middle School
3. Tammy Jensen, Food Service Helper II,
2.50 hours per day or as needed,
4. Marie Carney, Food Service Helper II, 3.00
hours per day or as needed,
That the following Department
Chairperson appointments for the 2008-2009 school year, stipend per
CSEA contract be approved:
1.
Darlene Sterman, .50 FTE of department chairperson, Registered
Professional Nurse
2.
That the following support staff substitutes for 2007-08;
these are conditional appointments pending approval by the NYS
Education Department based on the fingerprinting process and
conditional upon the contingent hiring process or emergency contingent
process be approved:
Laborer
Jonathan Monahan
That the following administrative appointment be approved:
1. Arlene McDermott, Principal, West Street Elementary School, 12 months, with a probationary period, effective July 7, 2008 through July 6, 2011, at a salary of $82,000, replacing Joseph DeMeis who retired.
Negotiations – Nothing to report at this time.
Legislation – Nothing to report at
this time.
There was no report on Head Start
(Federal).
Four
IDA – Nothing to report at this time.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Dr. Tepfer that a meeting of the
Finance and Audit Committee be held on June 23, 2008 for the purposes of reviewing
the Internal Audit Report, 2007-08 and Preliminary Discussion of External
Audit, 2008-09 be approved.
That Board meeting dates were established for 2008-09, July 14, August
11, September 8, October 14, November 10, December 8; January 12, February 8,
March 9, April 6, May 11, June 8, 2009.
That the annual Reorganizational Meeting date be established as July 7,
2008.
The Board nominated Mr. Scherer, Mrs. Guard and Mrs. Wooster as a
committee to appoint candidates for the positions of Board President and Board
Vice President. They will submit a
report on July 7, 2008.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion
was carried.
Moved by Mr. Amberg, seconded by Mr. Scherer
that the Board move into executive session for the purposes of discussing
personnel issues for two employees at 9:07 p.m.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
President Wilber declared the Board
out of executive session at 10:05p.m.
Moved by Mrs. Guard, seconded by Mr. Scherer that the meeting be
adjourned to the call of the chair at 10:05 p.m.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenda
Board of Education