The Webutuck Board of Education held their June 6, 2011 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Webutuck High School Library.

 

The following Board members were present:

Dale Culver, President

Joanne Boyd

Joseph Herald

Joseph Matteo

William McGhee

John Perotti

Casey Swift

 

Also Present:

Steven D. Schoonmaker, Superintendent

Mary Grden, School Business Administrator

Therese Trotter, District Clerk

 

Absent:

 

CALL TO ORDER

President Culver called the business meeting of June 6, 2011 to order at 7:35 p.m.  

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

The following are comments made by audience members:

None

 

PRESENTATION: PARP

Beth Murphy, Michelle Smith McLaughlin and Lynn Buckley presented a slideshow on the annual Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) that took place at Webutuck Elementary School.  Outer Space Adventure was the theme this year.  A tall rocket was made and placed at the entrance of the building to welcome all students and staff.  Mrs. Murphy spoke about how technology was woven in throughout the day and what each classroom activity there was.  An IMAX shuttle flight show; as well as Starlab came to the school which filled the students with excitement.  The students were asked to create pictures to display in the hallways relating to their readings that day.  It was a great success again this year.  Mrs. McLaughlin Smith and Ms. Buckley showed their movie they created which tied into 21 Century Learning to show to the audience on PARP day in relation to the theme, Outer Space Adventure.

 

PRINCIPALS’ REPORT

Mrs. McEnroe stated that theme day has evolved to a very large event.  The staff transforms the school and a lot of work goes into the day.  She went onto explain that One Book One School is an excellent idea for the elementary school to read the exact same story.  It engages all of the students and staff.   Mrs. McEnroe noted the Summer reading list is currently being put together.    Letters, a Key Communicator and an Alert Now has gone out in regards to the new start time for Grades 4, 5, 6 for next year.  She also noted that her staff will have two days to work on the Core Curriculum Standards.  Mrs. McEnroe went through important dates now through the last day of school.  She spoke about the Gr. 3 transitioning into 4th grade and gave some ideas of what they are thinking of. 

 

Mr. Sauer stated that the 8th grade dinner dance went well.  He noted important dates from now to the last day of school.  He also noted that Regents start a week from Wednesday and graduation is two weeks from Saturday.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

The Superintendent stated that the Board meeting has been moved from June 20 to June 27th.    He noted a few important dates:  Senior Awards are on June 22 at 7pm, DLT is meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm in the High School library and the Spring Sports Barbeque is at 6:00 pm in the Middle School gym.  The Superintendent announced the Scholar Athletes for this year and they were Alura Penny and Andrew Schultz.  He mentioned they are working on getting the information on the sports’ banners up in the gym.  He stated that Mr. Wood would be able to teach a few coaching certification classes.  It was mentioned that Webutuck may be able to open it up to other districts for a fee.  Lastly, the Superintendent noted current positions that are opening.

 

DISCUSSION

1.  MHSSC Membership

The Superintendent stated that we belong to Rural Schools Association, and New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) however, we do not participate in DCSBA.  He discussed that the NYSSBA organization provides a lot of back up information as far as statistical information like contracts and they also provide professional development activities.  It is a determination the Board needs to make to be a member.  It is approx $800 to $1000 dollars for the year.

 

CONSENSUS AGENDA VOTE

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion to approve the consent agenda (as amended).  The amendment by Mr. McGhee called for removing #5 under Personnel for further discussion.  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    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

CLERK’S REPORT

1.  Delegations - none

2.  Non-Staff Communications -none

 

PERSONNEL

*1.  Substitute Support Staff Appointments

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo 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:

            Julie Ruuge                                                     Substitute Clerical Worker

            Effective:  June 7, 2011                                  Salary: $12.85/hour

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

*2.  Support Staff Resignation

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the support resignation for the following individual:

            Sherry Justry                                                   Monitor

            Effective:  June 3, 2011

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

*3.  Support Staff Appointment

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo 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 appointment:

            Melissa Carr                                                    Probationary Bus Driver

            Effective: September 1, 2011                         Salary:  $16.87, Step 1 per CSEA

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

*4.  Leave of Absence

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following paid Leave of Absence for the purpose of FMLA:  

Barbara Carr                                                    Library Media Specialist

            Effective: approximately June 3, 2011-June 24, 2011

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

5.  Temporary Support Staff Appointments

This motion 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 approves the following Temporary Support Staff appointments:

            Mark Pomeisl                                                  Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $11.00 per hour

 

Patrick McCaffrey                                          Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $11.00 per hour

 

Michael Schneider                                          Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $11.00 per hour

 

Trini Stevens                                                   Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $10.08 per hour

 

Donna Merritt                                                 Temporary Clerical Worker

            Effective:  June 27, 2011– Sept. 2, 2011        Salary: $15.26/hour

 

            Kimberly Coons                                              Temporary Clerical Worker

            Effective:  June 27, 2011– Sept. 2, 2011        Salary: $12.85/hour

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS

1.  Approval of Purchase of two (2) 65 Passenger Buses

Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

The Board President questioned if undercoating can be done with these new buses.  The School Business Manager will look into it.  Discussion ensued.

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the purchase of two (2) 65 passenger diesel buses;

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the two 65 passenger buses will be purchased with Reserve Funds as authorized by the voters at the May 17, 2011 Annual Vote.

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

2.  Approval of Budget Transfer Schedule

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the budget transfer schedule over five thousand dollars ($5,000) per Board resolution dated 7/6/10.

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

3.  Approval of Heathcare Plan

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:

This is just a small number of people – about three people.

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the existing MVP Plan annual renewal for the 2011-2012 school year.

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

1.  A Board member questioned whether there was discussion on the kitchen equipment that is being suggested for purchase.  The School Business Manager is looking for direction from the Board on purchasing the items.  The Board is in agreement to purchase the items.  Discussion ensued.

 

Mr. Herald 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 purchase of a stove top unit and steamer unit for the kitchen for the approximate cost of $5,100.

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares the flat top iron stove top unit and the broken steamer in the kitchen as surplus.

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

There were no comments from the public.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session at 8:35 pm for the purpose of discussing the personnel issue.

Ayes    7          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

Joseph Herald left at 9:15 pm

John Perotti left at 9:40 pm

 

RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION

Mrs. Casey made and Mrs. Boyd seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and to reconvene the public session at 10:20 pm. 

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

Mrs. Boyd made and Mrs. Swift seconded the following motion:

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Temporary Support Staff appointments:

            Mark Pomeisl                                                  Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $10.08 per hour

 

Patrick McCaffrey                                          Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $10.08  per hour

 

Michael Schneider                                          Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $10.08  per hour

 

Trini Stevens                                                   Seasonal Worker

Effective:  June 7, 2011 – Sept. 2, 2011         $10.08 per hour

 

Donna Merritt                                                 Temporary Clerical Worker

            Effective:  June 27, 2011– Sept. 2, 2011        Salary: $15.26/hour

 

            Kimberly Coons                                              Temporary Clerical Worker

            Effective:  June 27, 2011– Sept. 2, 2011        Salary: $12.85/hour

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Matteo seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting of June 6, 2011.

            Nays    5          The motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Therese M. Trotter

District Clerk