The Webutuck Board
of Education held their March , 2010 meeting
at 7:30 p.m. in the Webutuck High School Library.
The following
Board members were present:
Dale Culver,
President
Joseph Herald
Andrew Jablonsky
Joseph Matteo
William McGhee
John Perotti
Also Present:
Lee Bordick,
Superintendent
Mary Grden, School Business Administrator
Therese Trotter
District Clerk
Absent:
Susan Lounsbury
CALL TO ORDER
President Culver
called the business meeting of March 10,
2010 to order at 7:41 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following are
comments made by audience members:
There were no comments
from the public.
DISCUSSION
1. Proposed 2010-2011 Budget
Audit/Finance Committee
Meeting Report
The Audit/Finance
Committee met before the Board meeting.
Their focus was on potential reductions such as busing going to a one
bell system, closing MES and consolidating to one campus, reduction in supplies
district-wide and reduction in conferences etc. There was further discussion on
looking at a lower gross figure in next year’s budget in comparison to the
current year. The Committee discussed the
State of New York’s economy and also the fact that the projected deficit grows
with every year. Education and Medicare
make up approximately 70% of the State budget which is quite high and
potentially means schools are looking at substantial reductions by the State. Discussion ensued.
2. Future BOE Meeting Dates and
Locations
The Superintendent explained that the original budget calendar called for April 5 Board Budget adoption. He proposed to the Board an April 12 date to adopt the budget to allow for more discussion about the budget. The Board agreed. The Board decided to add March 22nd as a Board meeting for further budget discussion.
3. Senior Trip
Mr. Hopkins presented the Board with additional information in their Board packet regarding the trip that the Board had asked for. The Superintendent stated that tentative approval was given in February for the senior trip and it is on the agenda tonight for Board approval. The Board asked that future trip information be put in the same format. Discussion ensued.
4. Consultant Contract
Regarding the school lunch program, this contract will allow review and evaluation of the lunch program to make sure Webutuck is in compliance for any potential audits. Questions arose about payment method and estimated time. Discussion ensued.
5. Current Fundraising Events
The Superintendent explained about Empty
Bowls and Soles4Souls. They are two
fundraising events that are taking place in the school proposed by John
Roccanova and Christine Gillette involving staff.
6. “Drugs in our Backyard” March 23 presentation
by NECC
This program was presented at Sharon Hospital. It is a panel discussion which community
members saw and thought that it was relevant for the School District. NECC is bringing it to Webutuck through CAPE
and the Northeast Coalition. A Board
member suggested that coaches talk to the students about what this is about and
possibly suggest they go. The Athletic
Director will be asked to coordinate the information with the coaches. Discussion ensued.
CONSENSUS AGENDA VOTE
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti seconded
the following motion to approve the consent agenda (as amended). The amendment made by Dale Culver called for
removing #2 under Personnel.
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 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
CLERK’S REPORT
*1.
Acceptance of Financial Reports as Submitted
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti seconded a motion to accept the Financial Reports stated above as submitted.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
Treasurer’s
Report for the month ending January.
Comprehensive
Budget Status Report ending January.
Comprehensive
Revenue Status Report ending January.
Warrants #45-50
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
2. Delegations - None
3. Non-Staff Communications -None
PERSONNEL
*1. Substitute Instructional Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti 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:
Rick Stackow Substitute
Teacher
Effective:
March 9, 2010 ($85/day)
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
*2. Extra-Curricular
Appointments for the 2009-2010 School Year
This item was removed from the consent agenda.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent
of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the
following extra-curricular appointments, for the 2009-2010 school year:
Rick Stackow Boys
Varsity Baseball
Kevin Kleespies Boys
Modified Baseball
Landon Johns Boys
Varsity Track
Peter Stefonowich Girls
Varsity Track
Aaron Kelly Modified
Track
*3. Amendment of
Resolutions
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education hereby approves the amendment to the following support
staff appointments:
Mary Brandt Full
Time Bus Driver (was Bus Driver)
Effective: October 6, 2009 Step 1 at $16.87/hr.
(per CSEA contract)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Donna Merritt’s temporary appointment to
cover from 2/9/2010 – 6/20/2010 be amended to reflect the following, at no
additional compensation from her current salary:
Donna Merritt Part
Time (.5) Teaching Assistant
Part
Time (.5) Typist
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS
1. Approval of
Consultant Contract
Mr. Matteo made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the
following motion:
Upon the
Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Webutuck Board of Education hereby approves the consultant contract between
Marilyn Serino for a per diem amount and the
Ayes 5 Nays 0 The motion carried.
Mr. Herald abstained
from the vote.
2.
Acceptance of Donation
Mr. Matteo made and Mr. McGhee seconded the
following motion:
Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Webutuck Board of Education hereby accepts
the donation of 1,000 small jars
of paint valued at $500.00 from Sal Aiello of Aboff Paint with gratitude.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
1.
Committee on Special Education Monthly Reports
Mr. Herald made and
Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Webutuck Board of Education hereby accepts the Committee on Special
Education report for February 2010, prepared by the Webutuck Central School
District Committee on Pre-School Education and by the Webutuck Central School
District Committee on Special Education.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
2.
Approval of Senior Trip
Mr. Matteo made and
Mr. Herald seconded the following motion:
Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Webutuck Board of Education hereby approves the Senior Trip on June 4
through June 6, 2010 to
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
The Superintendent
reported on an upcoming event for the Webutuck School District. Rachel’s
Challenge presentation is next Thursday, March 18. The event was accepting donations and now it
is fully funded. Board members suggested
getting the message out on the radio with NASCAR Dave and the sign down by the
road. Discussion ensued.
Other upcoming events are the WHS Musical “Oliver” on March 19 at 7pm, 20
at 7pm, and 21 at 2pm. On March 23 a
presentation “Drugs in Your Backyard” will take place.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following topics were commented on by
audience members:
-radio show a.m. for Rachel’s Challenge
-Superintendent Search
-NY State topic of Regents downsizing
-Board member not in attendance
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
There were none.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Jablonsky made and Mr. Herald seconded a motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:17 pm for the
purpose of reviewing the employment history of a particular person(s).
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION
Mr. made and Mr. seconded a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the public session at 10:47 pm.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. made and Mr. seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting of March 10, 2010 at 10:47 pm.
Ayes 6 Nays 0 The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Therese M. Trotter
District Clerk