MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 12, 2008
Members of the Board present:
Mitchell Wilber, President
S.
Norbert Amberg
D. Thomas Scherer
Erminia Colizzi
Josephine Guard – 7:00p.m.
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 5:40 p.m.
Superintendent Robert Young led all present in the salute to the flag.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Dr. Tepfer that the Board move into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations and tenure recommendations and reviews.
Yes: 6
Absent: 1 (Mrs. Guard)
Motion was carried.
President Wilber declared the Board out of executive session at 7:10
p.m.
The GTA sponsored a Meet-N-Greet
reception prior to the public hearing.
A Public Hearing for the 2008-2009
School District Budget was presented.
Superintendent Young explained the budget development process which
included forming a Community Budget Advisory Committee, outlining budget parameters,
projected revenues, state aid, projected expenditures, use of fund balance and
reduction in the budget.
President 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 at 8:27p.m.
Student liaisons Karina VanHouten and
Andrienne Elkin updated the Board on activities at the Carter Road Complex, such
as the blood drive, sports, senior prom, drunk driving expedition, academic awards
ceremony, Block G awards dinner, senior picnic, graduation AP exams, Interact
Club activities and Memorial Day parade and replica of the
Karina and Andrienne introduced
student council representatives Alex Smith, Anna Trickler and Mike Rosato as
their replacements for student liaisons.
President Wilber thanked both ladies for their outstanding job informing
the Board of school activities.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Mr. Weiskittel that the following policy recommendations, be approved:
1. First reading, reaffirmation with major revisions of new Board Policy #3321 School District Standards and Guidelines for WEB Page Publishing
2. First reading, reaffirmation with major
revisions of Board Policy #6551 Family and Medical Leave Act
3. First reading, reaffirmation with major
revisions of Board Policy #8470 Home Instruction (Home Schooling)
4.
First reading, reaffirmation with minor revisions and adoption of Board Policy #8280 Instruction for English
Language Learners or Students with Limited English Proficiency
That the minutes of the regular meeting on April 7, 2008 and the minutes of the special meetings held on April 21, 23, 2008, be approved.
Yes: 7
No: 0 (Mrs. Guard arrived at 7:00p.m.)
Motion was carried.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Mr. Weiskittel 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 March 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. Acknowledgement of the arrangement and placement of students as recommended by CSE and CPSE for meetings on
March 13, 25, 26, April 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 22, 23, 2008
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
There was no correspondence received.
Moved by Dr. Tepfer, seconded by Mrs. Guard that Article XII, Curriculum Project Proposals for the 2008-2009 school year be approved.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
Moved by Mr. Amberg, seconded by Mr. Scherer that the following contracts be approved:
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and David Boyer, Cartoonist, Teaching Artist to provide services to West Street School, 21st Century Program, effective May 21, 2008, at a rate of $300/day, grant funded, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and Robert Lillis for evaluation consultant services for all Geneva Schools, effective April 4, 2008 through October 31, 2008, at rate of $500/day, not to exceed $5000, 21st Century grant funded, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and Deborah & Kenneth Trammel (Fly Over Farms) to provide farming field trips for students at North Street School, effective March 12, 2008 through April 30, 2008, at a rate of $25/student (30) + $100/session, not to exceed $600, Mini Grant #30, Teacher Resource Center grant funded, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and Cindy Steltz for presentation and mileage fees, effective March 31, 2008, at a rate of $75/per day, and mileage at a rate of .38/mile, not to exceed $109.20, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and Kim Roll, Food Service Director/Instructor, effective January 28, 2008 to be reimbursed for mileage at a rate of .505/mile and tolls, not to exceed $113.22, be approved.
That the contract agreement
between the
effective May 21, 2008 at a rate of $300/day, not to exceed $300, 21st Century grant funded, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and SPLASH will appear in the May 21, 2008, minutes due to missing “not to exceed” amount, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District and the firm of Appel Osborne, Landscape Architects, for landscape architectural services related to existing and proposed athletic field design, effective April 25, 2008, at a cost not to exceed $15,300, be approved.
That the contract agreement between the Geneva City School District Food and Child Nutrition Services and the Action for a Better Community Program, effective June 30, 2008 through August 22, 2008, be approved.
That the approval of Budget transfers in excess of $10,000, be approved.
That the Property Tax Report Card to be filed with the State Education
Department for the 2008-2009 school year be approved.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
Moved by Mr. Scherer, seconded by Mr.
Amberg that the Board of Education accept, with genuine regret, the retirement request of:
1. Philip Johnson, Social Studies Teacher at Geneva High School, effective June 30, 2008 after 35 years of service.
The Board and Administrators extend to Philip Johnson their deep appreciation for the years of faithful service rendered to this District and their best wishes for good health and happiness throughout his retirement years. The Board offers the following resolution:
WHEREAS,
Philip Johnson, has served the children of the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Board of Education of the
State of New York, accepts with deep regret the retirement request of Philip Johnson, and records in the minutes of this meeting the expression of the Board’s deep appreciation of his 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 Philip Johnson a copy of this expression of the Board’s gratitude.
That the following co-curricular appointments as weight room supervisors, at $10.00 per hour, be approved:
1. Joe Davis
2. Mike Guard
3. Brian Knecht
4. Matt Schutz
5. Marc Tapscott
6. Jeff Weise
That the following volunteer assistant coaching for the 2007-2008 Spring Sports season, be approved:
1. Anthony Capozzi, Baseball
2. Dave Gaylord, Brian Knecht, Boy’s Lacrosse
3. Jeff Tiballi, JV Softball
4. Robert Luzzi, JV Softball
That the following Ontario County Civil Service New Position Duties Statement, be
approved:
1.
Lifeguard, two (2) positions
2. Office Specialist II, two (2) positions
3. Building Maintenance Mechanic, one (1) position
That the creation of the following support staff positions, be approved:
1. Lifeguard, two (2) positions, Geneva Middle School, 3.00 hours per day, 10 months for the Health and Wellness Program
2. Office
Specialist II,
3. Building Maintenance Mechanic, District Central Services Facility, 8 hours per day, 12 months
That the Board of Education accept, with genuine regret, the retirement requests of:
1.
Carmen Colon, School Bus Monitor,
District Central Services Facility, 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, effective
May 17, 2008 after 16 years and 4 months of
service
2.
Rose Mary Huie, Teacher Aide, Middle School, 7.00 hours per day, 10 months, effective
June 30, 2008 after 28 years and 9 months of service
3.
Catherine Calder, Teacher Aide, North Street School, Head Start Program, 10 months,
effective June 30, 2008 after 29 years
and 4 months of service
4.
Ute Ortiz, Food Service Helper I, Middle/High School, 10 months, effective June
30, 2008 after 24 years and 7 months of service
5.
Donna Ernst, Food Service Helper II, Middle/High School, 10 months, effective June 30,
2008 after 28 years and 9 months of service
6.
Harold Champlin, School Bus Driver, District Central Services Facility, 10 months,
effective June 30, 2007 after 12 years and 1 month of service
The Board and administrators extend to Carmen Colon, Rose Mary Huie, Catherine Calder, Ute Ortiz, Donna Ernst and Harold Champlin their deep appreciation for the years of faithful service rendered to this District and their best wishes for good health and happiness throughout their retirement years. The Board offers the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Carmen Colon, Rose Mary Huie, Catherine Calder, Ute Ortiz, Donna Ernst and Harold Champlin 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
accepts with deep regret the
retirement request of Carmen Colon, Rose Mary Huie, Catherine Calder, Ute Ortiz,
Donna Ernst and Harold Champlin 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 these trusted and valued employees,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the clerk of the board be and hereby
instructed to transmit to Carmen Colon, Rose Mary Huie, Catherine Calder,
Ute Ortiz, Donna Ernst and Harold Champlin a copy of this expression of the
Board’s gratitude.
That
the following support staff stipend,
be approved:
1. Lee Ann Weigand, Senior Account Clerk
Typist, effective March 15, 2008 through April 14, 2008, stipend to be
calculated at 10 percent of hourly rate differential for out-of-title work in
the position of School Lunch Manager
That the following Technology Learning Grant stipends for
the 2007-2008 school year, grant funded, be approved:
1. Stephen Kruger, Technology Director,
$1,000
2.
Patti
Carter, Technology Integrator, $1,000
That
the following support staff resignations, be approved:
1.
William Vervoordeldonk, Groundskeeper,
District Central Services Facility, 8.00 hours per day, 12 months, effective April
30, 2008 due to accepting a position elsewhere
2.
Rodney Lennon, Cleaner, Middle School, 8.00 hours per day, 12 months, effective June
3, 2008 due to moving out of state
3.
Theresa White, Health Aide, Middle School, 3.50 hours per day, 10 months, effective
May 5, 2008 due to accepting a position elsewhere
That the following support staff transfer, be approved:
1. Karen Perry, from Typist, 7.50 hours per day, 11 months, Middle
School, Guidance to Typist, 7.50 hours per day, 12 months, High School Guidance,
effective May 5, 2008
That the following support staff
probationary appointments, be
approved:
1. Edward Lathey, School Bus Driver, District
Central Services Facility, Transportation Department, 4.75 hours
per
day, 10 months, with a probationary period effective April 21, 2008 through April
20, 2009 replacing Joseph Richardson who has accepted a position elsewhere
2.
Melissa Minisci, Recreation Assistant, 21st Century
Program, 3.50 hours per day, 10 months, with a probationary period effective April
21, 2008 through April 20, 2009, replacing Theresa Calabrese-Zaso who has
accepted another position in the district
3.
Tracy Munzer, Recreation Assistant, 21st Century Program,
3.50 hours per day, 10 months, with a probationary period effective April 8,
2008 through April 7, 2009, replacing Stacy Mott who has accepted a position
elsewhere
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:
Recreation
Assistant
Amory Bliss
Registered Professional Nurse
Christine Cellucci
Typist
Dawn Coleman
Teacher
Aide
Dawn Coleman
Romaine Salaman
School Bus Driver
Jonathan Monahan
School Bus Monitor
Romaine Salaman
School
Monitor
Romaine
Salaman
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:
Linda Ficcaglia
Stephanie Perkins
Heather Perrella
Adriane Poehlman
Marc Tapscott
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
Negotiations – Nothing to report publicly 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.
NYSSBA – That the Board of Education
of the Geneva City School District nominate Tom Nespeca as New York State
School Boards Association Area 2 Director, for the term effective January 1,
2009 through December 31, 2010, be approved.
2008
That the establishment of a Special
Board Meeting on May 21, 2008, at 12 Noon at the Administration Center,
Conference Room A, to accept the results of the annual budget/election vote and
other miscellaneous items, be approved.
Moved by Mrs. Guard, seconded by Dr.
Tepfer that the regular meeting be adjourned to the call of the chair at 9:51p.m.
Yes:
7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
Moved by Mrs. Guard, seconded by Mr.
Weiskittel that the Board move into executive session for the purposes of
discussing a potential grievance and the proposed acquisition of a particular
parcel of real property at 9:55p.m.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion was carried.
Moved by Mrs. Guard, seconded by Mr.
Scherer that the meeting be adjourned to the call of the chair at 10:50p.m.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Motion
was carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenda
Board of Education