Webutuck Board of
Education held the
The following
Board members were present:
Dale Culver,
President
Joseph Herald
Andrew Jablonsky left
at 11:30 pm
Susan Lounsbury
William McGhee
Mr. Matteo
John Perotti left
at 11:10 pm
Also Present:
Dr. Richard N.
Johns, Superintendent
Linda Peters,
School Business Administrator
Therese Trotter
District Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
President Culver
called the business meeting of
ADMINISTRATION
OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
Mrs. Trotter administered the Oath of Office to Susan Lounsbury. The Oath of Office is on file.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The topics were discussed by audience members;
-PTA President is Amy
Zimlinghaus
-School lunch cost increase
-School Calendar
-Schedules for students,
no one around to speak with about them.
The School Business
Official displayed a laptop cart at the meeting for the Board as there is a
resolution on this agenda to approve a lease for one laptop cart. Discussion ensued.
DISCUSSION
1. ECG Energy Performance
Discussion
The District had a company come in and do an energy audit for the
District a couple of years ago. The
audit looks at the energy consumption of a district and determines if there are
things that can be done to save money. At that time the company could not put
together a bond project because it could not find enough areas where the
District could save money in energy consumption to pay for the bond issue.
Again, this year the District had ECG perform an audit and they believe
Webutuck could have a performance contract for 1.2 million up to 1.7 million
dollars. The District could borrow that
much money upfront to do projects to conserve energy and over time pay for
those improvements. The Board would need to put out a bid for various proposals
to companies. ECG would manage the
project for us. The Superintendent
explained the benefits of a performance contract and explained the process of an
energy project. The Board will make a
decision after a recommendation from ECG.
Discussion ensued.
2. Policy #414 Temporary and
Substitute Support Employees 1st
After the recent CSEA Union contract settlement, the Board discussed splitting substitute and temporary employees from an union contract. This policy establishes rate of pay for those employees. Board members voiced concern over the background check process. It takes many weeks to get results back from NYSED on fingerprints. They discussed another background check process that has a quicker turn around time (72 hours) that costs money ($49.95) however the State does not recognize the process. Several Board members were in agreement with using both processes. It was decided to revise the Policy before the second reading to incorporate the wording that “hiring is contingent upon a favorable background check”.
3. Board Standing Committees
The President asked for all Board members to turn in their committee requests and he will assign them accordingly.
4. Thank Volunteer Webmaster
Gazella Lejeune has been our Webmaster for two years on a volunteer basis. The Superintendent publicly thanked her for her volunteerism. Mrs. Lejeune has been an important liaison between the District office and the Webutuck website and the District appreciates all she does.
CONSENT AGENDA VOTE
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
The following asterisked items can be consent agenda items. 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.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.
CLERK’S REPORT
*1 Approval of Minutes for June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, July 1 Reorganization and July 1 Business 2008 Board meetings.
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded a motion to approve the minutes noted as submitted.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
*2. Acceptance of Financial Reports as Submitted
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded a motion to accept the Financial Reports as submitted:
Treasurer’s Report for the month ending May, June (unaudited).
Comprehensive Budget Status Report
ending May.
Comprehensive Revenue Status Report
ending May.
Warrants #87 – 98
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
3. Delegations
None
4. Non-Staff Communications
None
PERSONNEL
*1. Instructional
Resignation
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby approves the following
Instructional Resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Tricia Montalto Consumer
Science
Effective:
Juan Vasquez Montero Secondary Science
Effective:
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.
*2. Instructional Substitute Appointments
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Instructional Substitute Appointments, as recommended
by the Superintendent of Schools:
Courtney
Kendziera Substitute
Teacher
Effective:
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.
*3. Create New Bus Driver Position
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following creation of a new bus driver position caused by
the need to add an additional bus route for student pick-up and delivery, as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.
4.
Non-Instructional Resignation
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Matteo seconded
the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby
accepts the following Non-Instructional Resignation consistent with the terms
and conditions outlined in the settlement agreement, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools:
Robert
Rosner School
Lunch Manager
Effective:
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.
Dale Culver Yes William McGhee No
Joseph Herald Yes Joseph
Matteo Yes
Andrew Jablonsky Yes John
Perotti Yes
Susan Lounsbury Yes
5. Extra-Curricular Appointments
Mr. Matteo made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2008-2009 school
year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Henry
Pollinger Boys’ Varsity Soccer
Coach
Charles
Harris Girls’ Varsity
Basketball Coach
Jennifer
Brandt Girls’ Varsity Volleyball
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
The Superintendent asked the Board to strike #18 under Personnel from the Agenda and pull #6 off until after executive Session.
6. Extra-Curricular Appointments
This item will be acted on after further
discussion in Executive Session.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2008-2009 school year,
as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Michael
Riddle Faculty Advisor Athletic
Club
Stipend:
$200
*7. Amend
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby amends the
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8.
Non-Instructional Substitute Appointments
Mr. Herald made and Mr.
McGhee seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Webutuck Board of Education approves the appointment of the following
Non-Instructional Substitute Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools.
Christina Ford Substitute
Summer Courier
Effective:
Sherri Justry Substitute
Monitor
Effective:
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
9. Non-Instructional
Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mr.
McGhee seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Webutuck Board of Education approves the appointment of the following
Non-Instructional Appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Sherry Justry Bus
Driver
Effective:
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
10.
Instructional Resignation
Mrs. Lounsbury made and
Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
A Board member thanked
Ms. Moore for the many years of service.
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Webutuck Board of education accepts the following Instructional Resignation for
the purpose of retirement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Janet Moore Kindergarten
Teacher
Effective:
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
11.
Instructional Appointments
This item will be acted on after further
discussion in Executive Session.
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Webutuck Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointments,
as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Jean Roccanova Reading
Teacher
Effective:
Estoppel Date:
Damian Whittaker Secondary
Social Studies Teacher
Effective:
Estoppel Date:
John Lloyd Earth
Science 2008 Summer School Teacher
Effective
Rate of Pay: $29.18 per hour
12.
Abolishment of Teaching Positions
Mr. Herald made and Mr.
McGhee seconded the following motion:
A Board member
questioned the Superintendent regarding Biology curriculum and what will be
offered next year. Discussion ensued.
BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central District hereby abolishes the
following positions in the following tenure areas effective
WHS
Biology (HS Science Tenure Area)
6th
Grade (1-6 Tenure Area)
AIS
(7-12 Tenure Area)
ACE
(Middle School Generalist Tenure Area)
The seven Board members present voted to
approve the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
*13.
Approval of Juul Agreement
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
of the
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*14. Approval of
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
of the
approves Mentor Director stipends in the
amount of $1,750 for the following people for the 2008-2009 school year, as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Denise
Conway Mentor
Director
Rosanna
Hamm Mentor
Director
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
15. Approval of Individual Contracts
This item was removed until after Executive Session.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the
16. Approval of Compensation of Officers
This item was removed until after Executive Session.
A Board member discussed why the Maintenance and Operations and
Transportation contracts were not included in this resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the
2008-2009
Position Nominee Salary/Stipend
District Clerk Therese Trotter $
Treasurer Valerie Burdick $
Deputy Treasurer Mary
Clinton $
Tax Collector Emma
Jaromin $
Attendance Officer Trisha
Casler $
Claims Auditor/
Property Control Manager Lorinda Coulthard $
17. Approval of Summer Camp Coaches
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Herald seconded the following motion:
Discussion took place about summer camps at Webutuck. It was decided to wait until after Executive
Session for a vote.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the
Lauren Williams Soccer Coach July 7 – July 11
Evelyn Peters Softball Coach July 21 – July 25
Kathleen Kelly Field Hockey Coach July 21 – July 25
Mike Riddle Basketball Coach July 14 – July 18
Mike Riddle Baseball Coach July 21- July 25
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
18. Approval of Summer Camp Director
The Superintendent struck this from the Agenda.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the
approves Mike Riddle as the Summer Camp Director from
BUSINESS AND
OPERATIONS
*1. Authorization to Declare Surplus Vehicles
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes that the following vehicles be declared surplus and authorizes their sale through public bid, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
2000 Bus 93 1HVBBAAN5YH344448
98,920
2000 Bus 96 1HVBBAAN5YH344451 135,416
1996 Bus 81 1FDJE37F9THA20587 117,834
1999 Bus 91 1GDHG31F3
X1127411 168,343
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Acceptance
of Obsolete Library AV Equipment
Mr. Herald made and Mr.
Matteo seconded the following motion:
Board members discussed
what “disposing” meant. It was suggested
the District look into if anyone has a need for these or any obsolete items
before throwing them away.
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Board of Education hereby authorizes the following Audio/Visual Equipment to be
declared obsolete and authorizes the District to dispose of them, as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
2
3M Overhead Projects
6
Kodak Carousel Trays
1
Kodak Projector
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*3.
Ratification of the Terms and
Conditions with
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the terms and conditions as outlined in the Agreement between the District and Sharon Hospital for Speech Pathologist Services, and authorizes the expenditure of those monies necessary to fund the Agreement with Sharon Hospital for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4. Establishment
of School Lunch Rates
Mr. Jablonsky made
and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:
The Board
discussed raising prices, what the District’s loss was in the Food Service
Program. The School Business
Administrator explained where the losses stem from. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Perotti made
and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded an amendment to the resolution raising lunch prices
$.15.
A Board member
requested that the
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves
the following $ .30 increase in school lunch rates (only) effective
Breakfast program:
Full price (all
schools) $ .90
Reduced
Price (all schools) .20
Free -0-
Adults $1.60 plus tax
Lunch
Primary
- full price $2.10 (K-2)
All
Other Students - full price $2.35
(3-12)
Reduced
Price (all schools) $
.25
Free -0-
Adults $3.37 plus tax
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Dale Culver Yes William
McGhee Yes
Joseph Herald Yes Joseph
Matteo Yes
Andrew Jablonsky No John
Perotti No
Susan Lounsbury Yes
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to increase the adult lunch price to $3.75 for the 2008-2009 school year.
A Board member felt it was not high enough.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*5. Approval of Lease
Agreement for Laptop Cart
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby allows the District to enter into
a lease agreement for $27,741 through BOCES to purchase a laptop cart and
peripherals for the High School, as recommended by Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
6.
Acceptance of Obsolete
Transportation Equipment
Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the
following motion:
A Board member questioned what the Observer
VCR’s were.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby
authorizes the following Transportation Equipment to be declared obsolete and
authorizes the District to dispose of them, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools:
1
14 Johnson Radios
11 Observer VCR’s
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
1. Acceptance of Obsolete Books
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares the
following listed items obsolete, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools:
4 Books: Grade
6 Math, Scott-Foresman-Addison-Wesley, Copyright 1998
1 Books: Grade
7 Addison-Wesley Mathematics, Addison-Wesley Copyright 1991
3 Books: World
Geography and You, Steck-Vaughn, Copyright 1993
5 Books: The
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Adoption of Regents Passing Grade for the
2008-2009 School Year
Mrs. Lounsbury made and
Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:
A Board member discussed
the trouble with supporting this resolution if the District is trying to raise
standards. Discussion ensued.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education approves the passing grade of 55% for Regents exams required
for graduation in order to qualify for a local diploma, for the 2008-2009 year
only, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1. A Board member spoke about
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following topics were discussed by audience members:
-Questioned who scored the Regents tests.
-Questions about classroom supply lists for TBA teachers.
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes and RFP for ECG to
perform and energy audit.
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. McGhee made and Mr. Herald seconded a motion to adjourn to executive
session at 9:37 pm for the purpose
of discussing particular personnel issues and legal issues. The seven Board
members present voted. The motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Matteo made a motion
to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public session at 12:10 pm. The five
Board members present voted. The
motion carried unanimously.
Extra-Curricular
Appointments
Mr. Matteo made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded
the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2008-2009 school year,
as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Michael
Riddle Faculty Advisor Athletic
Club
Stipend:
$200
The five Board members present voted to
approve the motion. The motion failed.
Dale Culver No William McGhee No
Joseph Herald No Joseph
Matteo Yes
Susan Lounsbury Yes
Instructional Appointments
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Perotti seconded
the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Webutuck Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointments,
as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Jean Roccanova Reading
Teacher
Effective:
September 1, 2008 Tenure
Area: Elementary Reading
Estoppel Date:
Damian Whittaker Secondary
Social Studies Teacher
Effective:
Estoppel Date:
John Lloyd Earth
Science 2008 Summer School Teacher
Effective
Rate of Pay: $29.18 per hour
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded an
amendment to remove Mr. Whittaker from the motion. The five Board members voted to approve the
motion. The motion passed.
Dale Culver Yes William
McGhee Yes
Joseph Herald Yes Joseph
Matteo Yes
Susan Lounsbury No
BE IT RESOLVED, the
Webutuck Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointments,
as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Jean Roccanova Reading
Teacher
Effective:
Estoppel Date:
John Lloyd Earth
Science 2008 Summer School Teacher
Effective
Rate of Pay: $29.18 per hour
The five Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion passed unanimously
Mrs. Lounsbury made and
Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to approve Damian Whittaker as the Secondary
Social Studies Teacher.
Damian Whittaker Secondary
Social Studies Teacher
Effective:
Estoppel Date:
The five Board members
present voted to approve the motion. The
motion failed.
Dale Culver Yes William McGhee No
Joseph Herald No Joseph
Matteo No
Susan Lounsbury Yes
Approval of
Individual Contracts
Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the
The five Board
members present voted to approve the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of
Summer Camp Coaches
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Herald seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the
Lauren Williams Soccer Coach July 7 – July 11
Evelyn Peters Softball Coach July 21 – July 25
Kathleen Kelly Field Hockey Coach July 21 – July 25
Mike Riddle Basketball Coach July 14 – July 18
Mike Riddle Baseball Coach July 21- July 25
The five Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Dale Culver Yes William McGhee No
Joseph Herald Yes Joseph
Matteo Yes
Susan Lounsbury Yes
AJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Matteo made a motion to adjourn the
meeting of
Respectfully submitted,
Therese Trotter
District Clerk