The Webutuck Board
of Education held their August 29, 2011 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Webutuck
High School Library.
The following
Board members were present:
Dale Culver,
President
William McGhee
Judy Moran arrived
at 8:07
Kristen Panzer
John Perotti
Robert Trotta
arrived at 7:37 pm
Also Present:
David Paciencia,
Interim Superintendent
Therese Trotter, District Clerk
Absent:
Joanne Boyd
Mary Grden, School
Business Manager
CALL TO ORDER
President Culver
called the business meeting of August 29, 2011 to order at 7:31 p.m.
GIFT PRESENTATION
Lynn Buckley presented the Webutuck School District with a framed print
of the Amenia and Millerton Schools painted by a local resident. She gifted the District with the print to be
hung in the Superintendent’s or District Office as a memory of how the District
has evolved over the years. The Board
members gratefully accepted the gift.
Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Panzer seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education gratefully accepts the donation of a framed print
from Lynn Buckley as a gift to the school.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public.
CONSENSUS AGENDA VOTE
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the following motion to approve the consent agenda (as amended). The amendment by Kristen Panzer called for removing #8 and #10 under Personnel for further discussion in Executive session.
A consent agenda is a single vote, which approves all asterisked (*) items. Board policy (#008a) prohibits discussion of consent agenda items. Asterisked items can be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion by any one Board member.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
CLERK’S REPORT
*1. Approval of Minutes for August 4, 8, 15, and 17, 2011 Board meetings.
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded a motion to accept the minutes as submitted:
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
2. Delegations Playground Committee
Marilyn Unger, a member of the Playground Committee, spoke about the Committee wanting a paved walkway at the Webutuck Elementary School building from the school to the playground for some time. The Committee has been fund raising for the past several years for improvements to the playground. It was noted the walkway would also make it handicapped accessible. Mrs. Unger explained to the Board that she had discussed the process of getting the walkway completed with a donation from the Playground Committee with the School Business Manager. They accepted the lowest bid from Dominic Lopane for an amount of $4,900. The Playground Committee would like to donate the $4,900 to the school so the walkway can be paved. (Dominic Lopane thought the playground would need to only be closed for one day.)
Mrs. Panzer made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education gratefully accepts the donation of $4,900 from the Playground Committee to pave the walkway from the playground to Webutuck Elementary School.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
3. Non-Staff Communications - None
PERSONNEL
*1. Instructional
Resignation
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the
following instructional resignation:
Anna Duffy Biology
Teacher
Effective: August 31, 2011
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*2. Support Staff Appointments
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education hereby approves the following support staff
appointments:
Wayne Sprossel Probationary
Bus Driver
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $16.87, Step 1
Kelsey Cougler Probationary
Bus Driver
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $16.87, Step 1
Kathy
Van Anden School
Monitor
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $11.29, Step 1
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*3. Rescind Support Staff Appointment(s)
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education hereby rescinds the following support staff
appointments:
Thomas Vitolo (.5FTE)
Custodial Worker
Effective: August 22, 2011 Salary:
$13.43, Step 1
Thomas Vitolo (.5FTE)
Maintenance Worker
Effective: August 22, 2011 Salary: $16.87, Step 1
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*4. Substitute Support Staff Appointments
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education hereby approves the following substitute support
staff appointments:
Dorothy Newvine Substitute
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $11.96/hour
Christine Haley Substitute
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $11.96/hour
Ellen Limoges Substitute
Monitor
Effective:
September 1, 2011 Salary: $11.29/hour
Elizabeth Ward Substitute
Bus Driver
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $ 16.80/hour
Thomas Tierney Substitute
Bus Driver
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $ 16.80/hour
Myron Bates Substitute
Bus Driver
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $ 16.80/hour
Michael Carey Substitute
Bus Driver
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $ 16.80/hour
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*5. Substitute Instructional Appointment
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education hereby approves the following substitute
instructional appointment:
Christine Haley Substitute
Teacher
Effective: September 1, 2011 Salary: $90/day
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*6. Administrative Appointment
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the following
motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education hereby approves the following administrative
appointment:
Mary Grden
Effective: August 30, 2011 Salary as per previous contract
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*7. Appointment of Member of the Committee on
Special Education and Pre-School Special Education
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the school year 2011-2012 the
following individual shall be appointed to the position as indicated and shall
be authorized to act on the Board's behalf in said position:
Co-Chairperson
CSE: Kenneth Sauer
(Primarily for 7-12)
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
8. Rescind Extra-Curricular
Appointments for the 2011-2012 School Year
This item was removed from consent for further
discussion in Executive Session.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby rescinds the
following 2011-2012 extra-curricular appointments:
Peter Stefonowich Boys’
Varsity Soccer
Kevin Doyle Girls’
JV Soccer
Kenneth Sauer Varsity
Volleyball
Henry Pollinger Boys’
JV Soccer
*9. Amend Support Staff Appointment
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Board of Education hereby amends the following support staff
appointment to reflect the appropriate effective date:
Patricia Lynch School
Nurse RPN
Effective: September 1, 2011
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
10. Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2011-2012
School Year
This item was removed from consent for further
discussion in Executive Session.
Ms. Moran made and Mr. McGhee seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the
following 2011-2012 extra-curricular appointments, contingent upon meeting coursework/certifications consistent with the
NYSED coaching sequence requirements:
Kevin Doyle Boys’
Varsity Soccer
Lauren Williams Girls’
JV Soccer
Stephanie Bonk Varsity
Volleyball
Patrick Ivain Boys’
JV Soccer
Kevin Kleepsies Boys’
Modified Soccer
Daniel Hart Modified
Cross Country
previously appointed
(stipend: $2,125) not in WTA contract
Patricia Carmody Co-Advisor
Class of 2014
*11. Support
Staff Resignation
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the
support staff resignation for the following individual:
Adam Honour Bus Driver
Effective: August 31, 2011
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
DISCUSSION
1.
The Superintendent stated that Elaine Trumpetto had reached out to the Webutuck School District to notify them that the District could acquire a CAPE counselor at no cost for this year. The Superintendent stated that that it could be a shared service between Pine Plains and Webutuck Schools. The days have yet to be figured out. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Panzer seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts a CAPE counselor position from the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) at no cost to the District for the 2011-2012 school year.
2. CSEA Negotiation Dates
The Superintendent stated that the dates need to be established to begin meeting with the CSEA Negotiations team.
3. Finance Committee
It was brought to the Superintendent’s attention that there was prior discussion
to bring Mr. Matteo to the Finance Committee.
He stated that the Board would need to appoint him.
Approval of Member of Finance
Committee
Mrs. Panzer made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint Joseph Matteo to serve on the Board Finance Committee for the 2011-2012 school year at no remuneration.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
4. Reimbursement Issue
The Superintendent stated that the District has an employee that made an error that cost the District monetarily and the District was deducting money from his pay check to pay for the mistake. The Superintendent stated that it was time to forgive and forget and he recommended that the payment deduction practice cease. Other Board members supported this recommendation.
5. Tax Levy Statement
The District wanted to clear up any questions taxpayers might have on their upcoming school tax bill. The School issued a statement that the Millerton Newspaper will print this week explaining the process of the tax levy and tax rate and why some towns would see a marked increase. He stated that he would like to send the statement out as a Key Communicator. Discussion ensued.
6. Retreat for Administrators
The Superintendent explained that the Administration Retreat information could be found in the Board packets. There was no cost to the District. The Superintendent went over the list of items he discussed with the Administrators. Discussion ensued.
7. School Sign Designs
The Signs displayed at the Board meeting were designed by Mr. Roccanova’s technology class as mock ups of possibilities for the school information sign at the bottom of the hill on Route 22. Discussion ensued.
BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS
*1. Approval of Lease Agreement with NECC
Mr. Trotta made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE
IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Webutuck Central School approves
the Lease Agreement with NECC to rent a portion of MES for the purpose of
before and after school programs to extend the lease agreement from October 1,
2011 to June 30, 2012 or as outlined in such Extension Agreement.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
2. Approval
of Budget Transfers
Mrs. Panzer made and Ms. Moran seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the attached budget transfer schedule #4 and #5 over five thousand dollars ($5,000) per Board resolution dated 7/6/10 .
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
3. Approve of Stericycle
Agreement
Mrs. Panzer made and Mr. Trotta seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves
the Steri-Safe Service Agreement (medical waste removal) for the 2011-2012
school year.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
4. Approval of Tax Warrant North East Rate
Update
Mr. Trotta made and Ms. Moran seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves
the tax warrant rate update for the Town of
No Moran
Town Amount of Levy Tax Rate (per thousand)
North East $ 4,789,580 11.6467425
was previously (11.646658)
Ayes 5 Nays 1 The
motion carried.
Mr. Perotti was the lone dissenter.
5.
Approval of Transportation Contract
Ms. Moran made and Mrs. Panzer seconded the following motion:
Upon the
recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board
of Education approves the Transportation Contract between
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Ms. Moran made and Mrs. Panzer
seconded a motion to adjourn to executive
session at 8:35 pm for the purpose of discussing particular personnel issues.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
RECONVENE
PUBLIC SESSION
Mr. McGhee
made and Mr. Perotti seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and
to reconvene the public session at 8:41 pm.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1. The President made a statement
about an article that recently appeared in the local newspaper. A local leader had made a statement in the
newspaper about the marijuana plants recently discovered in Amenia and that it was
due to the amount of drugs used in the Webutuck School District. The Board President stated he was greatly
disappointed by the statement and that the students were painted as heavy drug
users. The President did acknowledge
that, like every school, the District has its problems but to put a statement
out there without facts was irresponsible and misleading. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Trotta made and Mr. Perotti seconded the
following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Webutuck Central School
Board of Education hereby appoints James A Gratto, Jr, as Superintendent of Schools
for the period September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2014 and further approves the Employment
Agreement dated August 31, 2011 setting forth the terms and conditions of such
appointment and employment.
Ayes 5 Nay 1 The motion carried.
Mrs. Panzer was the lone dissenter.
Rescind Extra-Curricular
Appointments for the 2011-2012 School Year
Mrs. Moran made and Mr. Trotta seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby rescinds the
following 2011-2012 extra-curricular appointments:
Peter Stefonowich Boys’
Varsity Soccer
Kevin Doyle Girls’
JV Soccer
Kenneth Sauer Varsity
Volleyball
Henry Pollinger Boys’
JV Soccer
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2011-2012 School Year
Ms. Moran made and Mr. McGhee seconded the
following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the
following 2011-2012 extra-curricular appointments, contingent upon meeting coursework/certifications consistent with the
NYSED coaching sequence requirements:
Kevin Doyle Boys’
Varsity Soccer
Lauren Williams Girls’
JV Soccer
Stephanie Bonk Varsity
Volleyball
Patrick Ivain Boys’
JV Soccer
Kevin Kleepsies Boys’
Modified Soccer
Daniel Hart Modified
Cross Country
previously appointed
(stipend: $2,125) not in WTA contract
Patricia Carmody Co-Advisor
Class of 2014
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Ms. Moran made and Mrs.
Panzer seconded a motion to adjourn to
executive session at 8:53 pm for the purpose of discussing particular personnel
issues.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
Ms. Moran left at 8:53 pm.
RECONVENE
PUBLIC SESSION
Mr. McGhee
made and Mr. Perotti seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and
to reconvene the public session at 9:33 pm.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Perotti made and Mr. Trotta
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting of August 29, 2011 at 9:34 pm.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Therese M. Trotter
District Clerk