Resignations ? Instructional - Guilderland Central School District
Resignations ? Instructional - Guilderland Central School District Resignations ? Instructional - Guilderland Central School District
Minutes of the Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education<br />
of <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
July 10, 2012<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
PART I:<br />
The organizational meeting was called to order at 7:19 p.m. by Linda Livingston, Clerk of the Board of Education.<br />
Board members present: Catherine Barber, Jennifer Charron, Barbara Fraterrigo, Christine Hayes, Rose Levy,<br />
Colleen O’Connell, Allan Simpson, Judy Slack, Gloria Towle-Hilt.<br />
Marie Wiles, Neil Sanders, and Lin Severance were present from the <strong>Central</strong> Office.<br />
Oath of Office for the three<br />
newly elected Board<br />
Members<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Ethics<br />
Guidelines<br />
President Nominations<br />
Oaths of Office were taken, read aloud and signed by the three recently elected Board<br />
members: Catherine Barber, Jennifer Charron and Christine Hayes. These oaths will<br />
be placed in the official files of the <strong>District</strong> Clerk.<br />
All Board of Education members will sign the <strong>School</strong> Board Ethics Guidelines and<br />
will be placed in the official files of the <strong>District</strong> Clerk.<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Judy Slack, to nominate<br />
Colleen O'Connell for President of the Board of Education.<br />
There were no other nominations.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Oath of Office for<br />
President<br />
The oath of office for President of the Board of Education was read aloud and signed<br />
by Colleen O'Connell.<br />
President O'Connell chaired the meeting at this time.<br />
Vice President Nominations<br />
A motion was made by Judy Slack, seconded by Catherine Barber, to nominate<br />
Gloria Towle-Hilt for Vice President of the Board of Education.<br />
There were no other nominations.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Oath of Office for Vice<br />
President<br />
Appointments of Officers<br />
<strong>District</strong> Clerk<br />
The oath of office for Vice President of the Board of Education was read aloud and<br />
signed by Mrs. Towle-Hilt.<br />
A motion was made by Barbara Fraterrigo, seconded by Catherine Barber, to approve<br />
and authorize the following appointments and designations for the 2012-13 school<br />
year:<br />
Appointment of Linda Livingston to serve as <strong>District</strong> Clerk of the Board of<br />
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<strong>District</strong> Treasurer<br />
Deputy Treasurer<br />
Tax Collector<br />
(Knox & New<br />
Scotland)<br />
Internal Claims<br />
Auditor<br />
Medicaid<br />
Compliance Officer<br />
Appointment to<br />
conduct Bank<br />
Reconciliations<br />
Oaths of Office<br />
Education at a stipend of $5,955 for 2012-13.<br />
Appointment of John Rizzo as <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Treasurer with no additional<br />
compensation for 2012-13.<br />
Appointment of Linda Livingston as <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Deputy Treasurer with no<br />
additional compensation for 2012-13.<br />
Appointment of Norma Henness as Tax Collector for the towns of Knox and New<br />
Scotland at a stipend of $1,065 for 2012-13.<br />
Appointment of Donna Jurczynski to audit claims of General Funds, <strong>School</strong> Lunch,<br />
<strong>School</strong> Store Funds and all other funds at a rate of $17.60 per hour for 2012-13.<br />
Appointment of John Rizzo as the Medicaid Compliance Officer with no additional<br />
compensation for 2012-13.<br />
Appointment of Joy Pierle to the part-time bank reconciliation position at a rate of<br />
14.80 per hour for 2012-13.<br />
Oaths of Office for the following positions have been read and signed. These oaths<br />
will be placed in the official files of the <strong>District</strong> Clerk.<br />
Superintendent<br />
Deputy Treasurer<br />
Tax Collector<br />
Treasurer<br />
Internal Claims Auditor<br />
<strong>District</strong> Clerk<br />
Appointments of Officers<br />
Approved<br />
Other Appointments:<br />
Legal Services<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
A motion was made by Judy Slack, seconded by Rose Levy, to approve and authorize<br />
the following appointments and designations for the 2012-13 school year:<br />
Appointment of Girvin and Ferlazzo as legal counsel for an annual retainer fee of<br />
$35,000.<br />
Consulting <strong>School</strong><br />
Physician<br />
<strong>School</strong> Physicians<br />
Appointment of Dr. John M. Bevilacqua as Consulting <strong>School</strong> Physician for an<br />
annual rate of $3,000.<br />
Appointment of <strong>School</strong> Physicians as follows:<br />
• <strong>School</strong>house Road Pediatric Associates, P.C. and Capital Care<br />
Pediatrics. Physicians are responsible for state-mandated medical<br />
examinations of those pupils at the point of entrance to the school as well as<br />
at grades 1, 3, 7 and 10.<br />
• Access Health Systems was appointed to provide supplemental sports<br />
physicals.<br />
• Ellis Works and Access Health Systems appointed for required employee<br />
physicals.<br />
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External Auditor<br />
Internal Auditor<br />
Appointment of Bonadio & Co., LLP to conduct the annual financial audit for the<br />
school district at a fee of $21,000 for this service.<br />
Appointment of Questar III BOCES as the district’s Internal Auditor at the annual<br />
cost of $11,700.<br />
Asbestos<br />
Management<br />
American<br />
Disabilities Act<br />
Coordinator<br />
AED Program<br />
Coordinator<br />
(HIPAA)<br />
Coordinator<br />
Capital Area <strong>School</strong><br />
Health Insurance<br />
Consortium Trustee<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Treasurer,<br />
Extraclassroom<br />
Activity Account<br />
Extraclassroom<br />
Activity Funds<br />
Faculty Auditor<br />
Attendance Officer<br />
Purchasing Agent<br />
Records Access<br />
Officer<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Business as AHERA Asbestos<br />
Designee.<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, as the<br />
American with Disabilities Act Coordinator.<br />
Appointment of the Director of Health, Physical Education and Interscholastic<br />
Athletics as the Automated External Defibrillator Program Coordinator.<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources as the Health<br />
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Coordinator.<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Business or in his/her absence,<br />
the <strong>School</strong> Business Administrator as the Trustee for the Capital Area <strong>School</strong> Health<br />
Insurance Consortium.<br />
Authorization of the Principal or, in his/her absence, his or her designee, to control<br />
and disburse the extraclassroom fund in school buildings.<br />
Appointment of the <strong>School</strong> Business Administrator or his/her designee to audit the<br />
extraclassroom activity funds.<br />
Appointment of each Principal as the Attendance Officer in his/her school.<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Business as the Purchasing Agent<br />
who is authorized to procure supplies, equipment and services as budgeted. His/her<br />
authority is up to $20,000 for purchases and $35,000 for public works contracts. This<br />
is in accordance with the New York State General Municipal Law.<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources as the<br />
Records Access Officer.<br />
Records<br />
Management Officer<br />
Officer to<br />
Administer Civil<br />
Appointment of Sally Dague as the Records Management Officer.<br />
Appointment of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources as the Officer<br />
to administer Civil Service Law for the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>.<br />
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Service Law<br />
Section 504<br />
Compliance Officer<br />
Title IX Compliance<br />
Officer(s)<br />
Appointment of the Administrator for Special Education as the Section 504<br />
Compliance Officer.<br />
Appointments of the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and the<br />
Assistant Superintendent for Business as the Title IX Compliance Officer(s).<br />
Board of<br />
Registration<br />
Committee on<br />
Special Education<br />
<strong>District</strong><br />
Committee<br />
Elementary<br />
Committee:<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Committee:<br />
The following appointments were made to the Board of Registration:<br />
Susan Codden Christine Kierman Sue Urbanski<br />
Castilia Commisso Laura Lawton Michele Urrato<br />
Sally Dague Jackie McClintock Linda Van Auken<br />
Barbara Jager Neil T. Sanders Ellen Zimbal<br />
Holly Kernozek Beverly Toro<br />
The following members are recommended for appointment to the Committee on<br />
Special Education for the 2012-13 school year:<br />
Chairperson: Stephen E. Hadden<br />
Chief <strong>School</strong> Physician<br />
Parent Advocate<br />
<strong>District</strong>/<strong>School</strong> Psychologist<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher or Service Provider<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
Chairperson: Reva Kinnally<br />
Chief <strong>School</strong> Physician<br />
Parent Advocate<br />
<strong>District</strong>/<strong>School</strong> Psychologist<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
Chairperson: Sally Loughrey<br />
Chief <strong>School</strong> Physician<br />
Parent Advocate<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher or Service Provider<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
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High <strong>School</strong><br />
Committee:<br />
Chairperson: Loretta Cozza<br />
Chief <strong>School</strong> Physician<br />
Parent Advocate<br />
<strong>District</strong>/<strong>School</strong> Psychologist<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher or Service Provider<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
Parent<br />
Advocates:<br />
Suzanne Gunther<br />
Liberty LiVecchi<br />
Fran Mitchell<br />
Maggie Oldendorf<br />
Jacquilin Turby<br />
Pam Wells<br />
Elementary<br />
Subcommittees:<br />
Altamont<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
Lynnwood<br />
Pine Bush<br />
Westmere<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Subcommittee:<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
Chairperson: Jennifer Rickert<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Peter Brabant, Michelle Rispole<br />
Chairperson: Kirsten Eidle-Barkman<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Allan Lockwood, Leslie Abel<br />
Chairperson: Britten Schnurr<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Alicia Rizzo, Cynthia Lanford<br />
Chairperson: Shauna Maynard<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Christopher Sanita, Laura Germano<br />
Chairperson: Wendy McDowell<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Beth Bini, Keri Rosher<br />
Chairpersons: Michael Pipa<br />
Michele Crisafulli<br />
Judy Beninati<br />
Michael Ellerbrock<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Student’s Counselor<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
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High <strong>School</strong><br />
Subcommittee:<br />
Committee on<br />
Preschool Special<br />
Education<br />
Surrogate Parents<br />
Chairpersons: Loretta Cozza<br />
Seana Winchester, Brian Quigg<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Student’s Counselor<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
Appointed the following for membership on the Preschool Special Education<br />
Committee:<br />
Chairperson: Reva Kinnally<br />
Person who can define/deliver program:<br />
Evaluator/Agency/Service Provider<br />
Child’s Regular Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Special Education Teacher<br />
Child’s Parent(s)/Guardian(s)<br />
Parent Advocates:<br />
Debbie Aloise Jill Genzano<br />
Fran Mitchell Mary Jeanne Gugan<br />
Appointed the following surrogate parent to be available as an advocate for children<br />
in foster care residing in our district whose biological parents cannot be located or are<br />
otherwise not available:<br />
Elaine Person<br />
a. Independent<br />
Evaluators<br />
The following individuals were appointed as Independent Evaluators:<br />
Donna Amberman Frank Doberman Frank Salamone<br />
Laura Assaf Jeffrey Fox Melinda Tanzman<br />
Alan Barnett Andrew La Barge Linda A. Ward<br />
Gina Cosgrove Steven D. Marcal Paula Zuffante<br />
Allison D. Curley Nathan Naparstek<br />
Kristina Osborne- Oliver<br />
Upon receipt of a letter requesting an independent evaluation, the district will<br />
underwrite the cost up to the amount of $1,800.<br />
Other Appointments<br />
Approved<br />
Appointments of<br />
Designations<br />
Official Newspapers<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Judy Slack, to approve the<br />
following designations for the 2012-13 school year:<br />
Designated the Altamont Enterprise & Albany County Post and The Daily Gazette as<br />
the <strong>District</strong>’s Official Newspapers.<br />
Designation of<br />
Regular Meetings<br />
See Attached Schedule<br />
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Official Bank<br />
Depository<br />
First Niagara Commercial Bank has been designated as the depository for the<br />
following accounts:<br />
General Fund Account<br />
Payroll Account<br />
Trust & Agency Account<br />
<strong>School</strong> Lunch Account<br />
<strong>School</strong> Store Account<br />
Extraclassroom Accounts:<br />
High <strong>School</strong><br />
Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Altamont Elementary<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> Elementary<br />
Lynnwood Elementary<br />
Pine Bush Elementary<br />
Westmere Elementary<br />
Capital Fund Account<br />
Federal Fund Account<br />
Unemployment Insurance Reserve Account<br />
Memorial Fund Accounts<br />
Employee Benefit Reserve Account<br />
Worker’s Compensation Reserve Account<br />
Worker’s Compensation Claims Account<br />
Repair Reserve Account<br />
Tax Certiorari Reserve Account<br />
Retirement Contribution Reserve Account<br />
Capital Reserve Fund Account<br />
Designations Approved All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Authorizations<br />
A motion was made by Christine Hayes, seconded by Rose Levy, to approve the<br />
following authorizations:<br />
Petty Cash Amount Authorized petty cash funds established in the following amounts for the 2012-13<br />
school year:<br />
<strong>District</strong> Office $200.00<br />
Transportation Dept. $200.00<br />
High <strong>School</strong> $100.00<br />
<strong>School</strong> Lunch Fund $50.00<br />
Petty Cash Control<br />
and Disbursement<br />
Register Cash<br />
Amount<br />
The resolution authorizes the Principal or, in the absence of the principal, his or her<br />
designee, to control and disburse the petty cash in school buildings, the <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> Treasurer to do so for the <strong>District</strong> Office, the Transportation Supervisor<br />
to do so for the Transportation Department and the <strong>School</strong> Lunch Manager to do so<br />
for the <strong>School</strong> Lunch Fund.<br />
Authorized the following school lunch cafeteria register cash amounts for 2012-13:<br />
High <strong>School</strong> $283.00<br />
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Middle <strong>School</strong> $233.00<br />
Altamont Elem $32.50<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> Elem $32.50<br />
Lynnwood Elem $32.50<br />
Pine Bush Elem $32.50<br />
Westmere Elem $32.50<br />
Self -Insured<br />
Workers’<br />
Compensation<br />
Signatory<br />
Insurance Carrier(s)<br />
Conferences<br />
Authorization to File<br />
Claims<br />
Payroll Certification<br />
Budget Transfers<br />
Check Signature<br />
Pay Claims in<br />
Advance of Audit of<br />
Claims<br />
Grants in Aid (State<br />
and Federal)<br />
Authorized Greg Cohen as signatory for the Self - Insured Workers’ Compensation<br />
Claim Account.<br />
Appointment of<br />
• New York <strong>School</strong>s Insurance Reciprocal as the district’s insurance carrier,<br />
• Travelers Indemnity Co. of America for the crime policy,<br />
• National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh as the district’s<br />
student accident carrier.<br />
Authorized the Superintendent to approve the attendance of all district employees at<br />
regular and properly-budgeted conferences.<br />
Appointed the following individuals to sign various claims and Child Nutrition<br />
Programs and all other federal aid forms<br />
• Assistant Superintendent for Business<br />
• <strong>School</strong> Lunch Director<br />
• Superintendent<br />
Authorized the Superintendent be so designated, as required by law, to certify<br />
payroll.<br />
Authorized the Superintendent and his/her designee be authorized to make routine<br />
budget transfers with a $1,000 ceiling per transaction.<br />
Authorized the Treasurer to sign all payroll and voucher checks, and in his/her<br />
absence, the Deputy Treasurer to sign as recommended by the State Education<br />
Department.<br />
Authorized the payment in advance of audit of claims for public utility services,<br />
postage, freight and express charges. All such claims shall be presented at the next<br />
regular meeting for audit, and the claimant and the officer incurring or approving the<br />
same shall be jointly and severally liable for any amount disallowed by the Board of<br />
Education. As used in this subdivision, the term public utility services shall mean<br />
electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services.<br />
Authorized the Superintendent to apply for grants in aid.<br />
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Authorizations Approved<br />
Bonding of Personnel<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative (Allan Simpson abstained from item<br />
#K4 -Self -Insured Workers’ Compensation Signatory), the motion passed by a vote<br />
of 9-0.<br />
A motion was made by Catherine Barber, seconded by Jennifer Charron, to authorize<br />
the bonding of personnel under a blanket policy unless otherwise noted for the 2012-<br />
13 school year:<br />
Tax Collector<br />
$1 million<br />
<strong>District</strong> Treasurer<br />
$1 million<br />
Deputy Treasurer<br />
$1 million<br />
Internal Claims Auditor $50,000<br />
<strong>Central</strong> Treasurer of Extra $50,000<br />
Classroom Activity Account<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Other Items<br />
<strong>District</strong> Travel Rate<br />
<strong>School</strong> Breakfast and<br />
Lunch Program<br />
Rates<br />
Conduct of Meetings<br />
Policies Adopted and<br />
Reviewed<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Barbara Fraterrigo, to approve<br />
the following items:<br />
Set compensation rate to all non-represented district employees for internal district<br />
travel related to their responsibilities at $.555 the IRS rate as of July 1, 2012.<br />
Adoption of the following school breakfast and lunch prices effective July 1, 2012:<br />
Breakfast- TBD<br />
Lunch-<br />
Elementary TBD<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> TBD<br />
High <strong>School</strong> TBD<br />
Reaffirmed the meetings of the Board of Education conducted in accordance with<br />
Policy Nos. 1230, 2250, 2260, 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2342, 2350, 2350-E1, 2350-<br />
E2, 2351, 2360 and 2382, and that all other Board of Education policies in force at<br />
this time are re-adopted and will be continued.<br />
Reaffirmed Policy #2160 <strong>School</strong> Board Officer and Employee Ethics, Regulation<br />
2160-R, <strong>School</strong> Board Officer and Employee Ethics Regulation, and Policy 2160-E,<br />
<strong>School</strong> Board Ethics Guidelines will continue in effect.<br />
Other Items Approved All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Board Committees and<br />
<strong>School</strong> Buildings Liaisons<br />
Approved<br />
A motion was made by Barbara Fraterrigo, seconded by Jennifer Charron to approve<br />
the attached Board designations for school buildings liaisons.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
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PART II:<br />
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:51 p.m. by Colleen O'Connell President of the<br />
Board of Education.<br />
Consent Agenda Approved<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Judy Slack, to approve the<br />
following items under the consent agenda:<br />
Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 19, 2011 and Special Meeting of June 21,<br />
2012<br />
Personnel Actions;<br />
<strong>Resignations</strong> – <strong>Instructional</strong><br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to<br />
accept the following resignation(s):<br />
1. Patricia Kenney, as a teaching assistant at <strong>Guilderland</strong> High <strong>School</strong>,<br />
effective June 30, 2012. Ms. Kenney has been employed by the <strong>District</strong><br />
since September 1, 2006.<br />
Appointments – <strong>Instructional</strong><br />
1. Reva Kinnally, as a CSE/CPSE Chairperson for the Elementary level,<br />
effective July 1, 2012. This is a Teacher on Special Assignment<br />
appointment and is a 10 month position with up to 20 additional days<br />
for summer CSE/CPSE work<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to<br />
appoint the following instructional employee to the 2012 Summer <strong>School</strong><br />
sessions:<br />
1. 2012 Summer –Elementary Bridges Program<br />
Teaching Assistant Sandy Commisso<br />
2. 2012 Special Education Program I Summer <strong>School</strong> Appointments<br />
Social Worker<br />
Mark Lane<br />
Consent Agenda Approved<br />
(continued)<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to<br />
appoint the following instructional employees:<br />
3. 2012 Middle <strong>School</strong> - Summer <strong>School</strong> Appointments<br />
Butterfly House<br />
Colleen Ryan, Teacher<br />
4. 2012 Special Education Program I Summer <strong>School</strong> Appointment<br />
Occupational Therapist Cathi Strain<br />
5. 2012 High <strong>School</strong> – Summer <strong>School</strong> Appointments<br />
Health<br />
Edmund Rohrmeier<br />
6. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby appoints Shauna Maynard, as a<br />
probationary <strong>School</strong> Psychologist in the <strong>School</strong> Psychologist tenure<br />
area, commencing on September 1, 2012 and ending August 31, 2014<br />
pending verification of prior tenure.<br />
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7. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby appoints Shana Pellitteri, as a part-time<br />
foreign language teacher, commencing on September 1, 2012 through<br />
June 30, 2013.<br />
<strong>Resignations</strong> – Non-<strong>Instructional</strong><br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to<br />
accept the following resignation(s):<br />
1. Joanne Capone, as a part-time clerk I at Westmere Elementary <strong>School</strong>,<br />
effective June 22, 2012. Ms. Capone will remain a teaching assistant at<br />
Westmere Elementary.<br />
Consent Agenda Approved<br />
Appointments – Non-<strong>Instructional</strong><br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to<br />
appoint the following non-instructional employees:<br />
1. 2012 Summer Appointments<br />
Summer Bus Cleaning<br />
Crew:<br />
Summer Bus Attendant:<br />
Summer Bus Driver:<br />
Kathy Anderson<br />
Daniel DePasquale<br />
Robert Wigand<br />
Margaret Barber<br />
Joann Blair<br />
Theresa Burzawa<br />
Albert Carson<br />
Patricia Ferrara<br />
Mary Fronk<br />
Gregory Howland<br />
Deborah Morey<br />
Anne Parker<br />
Debra Platt<br />
Shaula Rickmyre<br />
Valerie Roundy-Collins<br />
Hillary Seaburg<br />
Lynn Seaburg<br />
Bonnie VanAlstyne<br />
Briana VanNordstrand<br />
Michelle Vojnar<br />
Cynthia Barnick<br />
Virginia Cable<br />
Brian Craig<br />
William Grant<br />
Michael Hammond<br />
Karen Knapp<br />
Christopher Martratt<br />
Sharon Osterhout<br />
Robert Rowe<br />
BilieJean Solomon<br />
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(continued)<br />
David Sullivan<br />
Timothy Thivierge<br />
Linda Tiffany<br />
Patricia VanBuren<br />
Lori Walrath<br />
William Young<br />
2. Kathleen Buff, as a probationary, part-time food service worker at<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, effective September 4, 2012.<br />
3. Lorraine Kaifer, as a probationary cook at <strong>Guilderland</strong> High <strong>School</strong>,<br />
effective August 29, 2012.<br />
4. Joseph Neil, as a provisional 19-A Examiner/Driver Trainer, effective<br />
July 2, 2012.<br />
5. Richard DeGonza, as a probationary maintenance mechanic and assistant<br />
planner in the Maintenance Department, effective July 10, 2012. The<br />
probationary period for this position is fifty-two weeks.<br />
6. BE IS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby appoints Joseph Reilly, as a probationary<br />
Director of Technology and Innovation, commencing on July 30, 2012<br />
through July 29, 2015. Mr. Reilly’s annual salary will be $100,000. (<br />
probable Executive Session, pending Board action)<br />
Requests for Leave of Absence<br />
1. Jill Bierman, a teaching assistant at Farnsworth Middle <strong>School</strong>, is<br />
requesting a professional leave of absence effective September 1, 2012<br />
through June 30, 2013.<br />
2. Danielle Camarata, an elementary education teacher at <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>, is requesting an extension of her parental leave of<br />
absence, effective September 1, 2012 through and including January 27,<br />
2013.<br />
3. Amanda Hoobler, an elementary education teacher at <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong>, is requesting a parental leave of absence following<br />
her period of disability, through April 14, 2013.<br />
4. Lisa McClure, a reading teacher at Farnsworth Middle <strong>School</strong>, is<br />
requesting a parental leave of absence following her period of disability<br />
through November 9, 2012.<br />
5. Alexis Ziomek, a music teacher at Westmere Elementary <strong>School</strong> and<br />
Altamont Elementary <strong>School</strong>, is requesting an extension of her parental<br />
leave of absence, effective September 1, 2012 through and including<br />
January 1, 2013.<br />
Emergency Conditional Fingerprint Clearance<br />
Lorraine Kaifer Cook<br />
Amanda Butler Bus Driver Trainee<br />
Toni Sanko<br />
Bus Driver Trainee<br />
Substitute Aides, Monitors, Bus Attendants, Bus Drivers, Food Service Workers,<br />
Cooks, Clerical Workers, Custodial Workers, Messengers, Auto or Maintenance<br />
Mechanics or Accountants<br />
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Consent Agenda Approved<br />
(continued)<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to<br />
appoint the following substitutes:<br />
Toni Sanko<br />
Bus Driver Trainee<br />
Amanda Butler Bus Driver Trainee<br />
Toni Sanko<br />
Bus Attendant<br />
Amanda Butler Bus Attendant<br />
Financial Reports;<br />
The following financial reports were recommended for approval:<br />
1. Treasurer’s Report for the period ending May 31, 2012<br />
2. Internal Claims Reports for the period April 3, 2012 through May 31,<br />
2012.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Business Information<br />
Superintendent Information<br />
Mr. Sanders, assistant superintendent for business, gave an overview of the quantity<br />
and costs of the <strong>District</strong>’s cell phones.<br />
The following items of information were presented and discussed with the Board of<br />
Education:<br />
• Although the settlement of the teachers’ contract has already made the news,<br />
Dr. Wiles took the opportunity to thank the members of both negotiating<br />
teams for their hard work over the many months of talks. The district is<br />
appreciative of the willingness of our GTA members to agree to a contract<br />
that will provide some short-term relief to the district during these<br />
challenging financial times. On behalf of the students who will ultimately<br />
benefit from this relief, thank you.<br />
• Dr. Wiles thanked all of the many people who played a role in a very<br />
dignified, meaningful and efficient graduation ceremony. Beginning with<br />
Mr. Lutsic, the assistant principals, the leadership team, class advisors<br />
Stacey Haas and Rene Sheehan, Andy Maycock and the technical crew, our<br />
speakers and of course, the graduates themselves, who all contributed to a<br />
memorable and enjoyable event.<br />
• Dr. Wiles recognize the class of 2012 for their very generous donation<br />
($5,000) to the Huntington Disease Society of America. She received a<br />
letter of gratitude and thanks for the commitment and work of Marissa<br />
LaFave, a senior, along with a team of students who participated in the<br />
annual Team Hope Walk at SUNY on June 1. The writer was very touched<br />
by the generous donation made by our graduating class in support of<br />
research to find a cure for this neurodegenerative disease.<br />
• Last January, <strong>Guilderland</strong> High <strong>School</strong> hosted a group of 29 students and<br />
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Superintendent Information<br />
(continued)<br />
eight administrators from an elite school in Tianjin, China. The group<br />
represented Tianjin High <strong>School</strong> No 41, the sister school to our own region's<br />
Tech Valley High <strong>School</strong>. One of the outcomes of that visit was an<br />
invitation for <strong>Guilderland</strong> to become the sister school of a flagship<br />
elementary school soon to be opened near Shanghai. The school is<br />
committed to being green and is heavily invested in math, science and<br />
technology. The leadership of that school has invited <strong>Guilderland</strong> to send a<br />
small delegation of our leaders to participate in the opening ceremony of the<br />
school on September 15, 2012. Demian Singleton, Michael Pipa, Allan<br />
Lockwood and Marie Wiles will be departing from Albany on September 8<br />
and will return on September 17 to take part in this very exciting<br />
opportunity.<br />
• Farnsworth Middle <strong>School</strong> was honored as a National and New York State<br />
<strong>School</strong> to Watch. A team from the middle school was able to attend the<br />
award ceremony and conference in Washington, D.C. on June 22, making<br />
connections with many colleagues from around the state and nation. As part<br />
of our designation, teams from other schools will be visiting us to learn about<br />
our successful practices with an eye toward replicating them, as appropriate,<br />
in their own school settings.<br />
• As part of our regular budget process, we conduct an exit survey at each of<br />
the polling sites during the May Budget Vote and Election. We have just<br />
received the BOCES completed report which summarizes and analyzes the<br />
results of the responses. The 57-page report is now posted on our website, in<br />
the Budget News section.<br />
SUNY Empire State College<br />
Internship Agreement<br />
Approved<br />
A motion was made by Judy Slack, seconded by Catherine Barber, to approve the<br />
agreement for <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> to accept students from the SUNY<br />
Empire State College Nursing Program for internship and practicum experience and<br />
authorize the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s to execute the agreement.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
University of Wyoming<br />
College Internship<br />
Agreement Approved<br />
A motion was made by Barbara Fraterrigo, seconded by Gloria Towle-Hilt, to<br />
approve the agreement for <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> to accept students<br />
from the University of Wyoming College Kinesiology Program for internship and<br />
practicum experience and authorize the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s to execute the<br />
agreement.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
SUNY Internship<br />
Agreement Approved<br />
A motion was made by Jennifer Charron, seconded by Catherine Barber, to approve<br />
the agreement for <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> to accept students from the<br />
SUNY <strong>School</strong> of Social Welfare for internship and practicum experience and<br />
authorize the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s to execute the agreement.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
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American Red Cross<br />
Facilities Use Renewal<br />
Agreement Approved<br />
A motion was made by Rose Levy, seconded by Catherine Barber, to renew the<br />
Statement of Agreement Concerning the Use of Facilities by the American Red Cross<br />
and authorize the Superintendent to execute the agreement.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Medicaid Compliance Audit<br />
Report and Corrective<br />
Action Plan Accepted<br />
A motion was made by Allan Simpson, seconded by Judy Slack, to accept the<br />
Medicaid Compliance Audit Report from Questar III BOCES and Corrective Action<br />
Plan as recommended by the Audit Committee.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Private Transportation<br />
Services Approved<br />
A motion was made by Barbara Fraterrigo, seconded by Allan Simpson, to award the<br />
Private Transportation Service Contract to the Housatonic Academy to Chalet<br />
Services, the low bidder meeting specifications.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Snyder Field Press Box<br />
Resolution Approved<br />
A motion was made by Allan Simpson, seconded by Gloria Towle-Hilt, to accept the<br />
following Resolution:<br />
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> accept the anticipated donation of a fully constructed storage<br />
building to be built on Snyder Field at <strong>Guilderland</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, in<br />
accordance with New York State Education Department approved plans and<br />
specifications, with final construction certified by a New York State licensed<br />
architect or engineer.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Resolution and Declaration<br />
Showing Tabulation of<br />
Votes Cast at the<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> Public Library<br />
Project Referendum of the<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> on June 26, 2012<br />
and Declaring the Results of<br />
the Ballots<br />
A motion was made by Allan Simpson, seconded by Rose Levy, to accept the<br />
following Resolution:<br />
Recital<br />
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>, adopted May 8, 2012 the <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
Public Library Project Referendum was held in each of the five <strong>School</strong><br />
Election <strong>District</strong>s within said <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> for the purpose of voting on the<br />
Proposition set forth in the Notice calling said <strong>Guilderland</strong> Public Library<br />
Project Referendum:<br />
Now, therefore be it<br />
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RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE<br />
GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF<br />
ALBANY, NEW YORK, as follows:<br />
Section 1. It is hereby determined that the <strong>Guilderland</strong> Public Library<br />
Project Referendum held in each of the five <strong>School</strong> Election <strong>District</strong>s of this<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> on June 26, 2012 was held in all respects in the manner<br />
prescribed by the Education Law of the State of New York.<br />
Section 2. The respective Certificate of Inspectors of Election of each<br />
Election <strong>District</strong> have been presented to the Board of Education of said<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> and said Board has examined said Certificates and tabulated<br />
them as follows:<br />
Resolution and Declaration<br />
Showing Tabulation of<br />
Votes Cast at the<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> Public Library<br />
Project Referendum<br />
(continued)<br />
<strong>School</strong> Election <strong>District</strong>s<br />
Alt<br />
No. 1<br />
Gld<br />
No.2<br />
Lynn<br />
No. 3<br />
West<br />
No.4<br />
P.B.<br />
No. 5<br />
Valid<br />
Affidavit<br />
Total number of Ballots<br />
cast in favor of<br />
Proposition 132 344 223 222 210<br />
Total number of Ballots<br />
cast against Proposition 499 858 677 610 732<br />
Absentee Ballots cast in<br />
favor of Proposition 7 18 11 13 6<br />
Absentee Ballots cast<br />
against Proposition 8 10 10 12 10<br />
Affidavit Ballots cast in<br />
favor of Proposition 1<br />
Affidavit Ballots cast<br />
against Proposition 12<br />
Blank Ballots 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
Total number of<br />
Ballots cast 646 1230 921 857 958 4625<br />
Section 3. This Board has this day canvassed the returns as contained in<br />
such Certificates and HEREBY DETERMINES the number of votes cast for<br />
and against the Proposition to be as follows:<br />
Alt<br />
No. 1<br />
Gld<br />
No.2<br />
Lynn<br />
No. 3<br />
West<br />
No.4<br />
P.B.<br />
No. 5<br />
Valid<br />
Affidavit<br />
FOR 139 362 234 235 216 1<br />
AGAINST 507 868 687 622 742 12<br />
TOTAL VOTES CAST FOR PROPOSITION 1 IN SCHOOL ELECTION<br />
DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5<br />
FOR: 1187 AGAINST: 3438<br />
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Section 4. It is HEREBY FURTHER DETERMINED that said<br />
Proposition was not approved by a majority of votes cast thereon and is<br />
HEREBY DECLARED to be rejected.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Donations Accepted<br />
A motion was made by Jennifer Charron, seconded by Catherine Barber, the to<br />
accept of the following donations:<br />
1. Various music instruments from Stephen Parachini and Kathy Kitsock<br />
2. Bass stand from Mr. and Mrs. James Gebhardt<br />
3. Trumpet and recorder from Ms. Loretta Cozza<br />
4. Trumpet from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGuire<br />
5. Clarinet from Ms. Maria Bianchi<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Voter Registration Dates<br />
and Locations Established<br />
A motion was made by Barbara Fraterrigo, seconded by Judy Slack, to establish the<br />
2013 Voter Registration Dates and Locations:<br />
WHEREAS, the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Board of Education is<br />
required to set by resolution the time and location of personal voter registration to<br />
be held not more than 14 days nor less than five days before the Annual Vote and<br />
Election,<br />
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education pursuant<br />
to applicable law, establishes May 8, May 13 and May 14, 2013 from 8:30 a.m.<br />
until 2:30 p.m. at the following locations: (1) Altamont Elementary <strong>School</strong>, (2)<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong>, (3) Lynnwood Elementary <strong>School</strong>, (4)<br />
Westmere Elementary <strong>School</strong>; and (5) Pine Bush Elementary <strong>School</strong> for personal<br />
registration for said Annual Vote and Election. Additionally, any person<br />
otherwise entitled to vote at said Annual Vote and Election may register at the<br />
<strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Offices, 8 <strong>School</strong> Road, <strong>Guilderland</strong> Center,<br />
New York on May 8, May 13 and May 14, 2013 between the hours of 8:30 a.m.<br />
and 4:30 p.m.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Board Issues, Ideas and<br />
Sharing<br />
Executive Session Approved<br />
Colleen O'Connell welcomed the new Board members and asked them to contact the<br />
Principals to whom they are the school liaisons.<br />
A motion was made by Rose Levy, seconded by Judy Slack, to enter into Executive<br />
Session to discuss a discuss the following:<br />
• strategy with respect to parameters for negotiations with the <strong>Guilderland</strong><br />
Principals’ Association and <strong>District</strong> Office Administrators.<br />
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• matters leading to the employment of the Director of Technology and<br />
Innovation<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Executive Session<br />
Return to Open Session<br />
The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:41 p.m.<br />
A motion was made by Allan Simpson, seconded by Catherine Barber, to return to<br />
Open Session.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Open Session<br />
Appointment of Director of<br />
Technology Approved<br />
The Board entered into Open Session at 10:12 p.m.<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Rose Levy, to approve the<br />
following Resolution:<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> hereby appoints Joseph Reilly as probationary Director of Technology<br />
and Innovation commencing on July 30, 2012 through July 29, 2015. Mr.<br />
Reilly’s annual salary will be $100,000.<br />
Appointment of Director of<br />
Technology Approved<br />
(continued)<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the payment of up to five days between July 12,<br />
2012 and July 29, 2012 for the purpose of transition activities at Mr. Reilly’s per<br />
diem rate.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
Adjournment<br />
A motion was made by Catherine Barber, seconded by Gloria Towle-Hilt, to adjourn<br />
the meeting.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 9-0.<br />
The meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Linda M. Livingston<br />
<strong>District</strong> Clerk<br />
Attachments:<br />
Voting Roster<br />
Financial Reports<br />
Agenda<br />
Board of Education meeting dates<br />
<strong>School</strong> Liaison Survey Form<br />
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Committee Survey Form<br />
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education<br />
of <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />
at <strong>District</strong> Offices<br />
July 27, 2012<br />
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Colleen O’Connell, President of the Board of Education.<br />
Board members present: Catherine Barber, Jennifer Charron, Allan Simpson, Judy Slack, and Gloria Towle-<br />
Hilt.<br />
Marie Wiles, Neil Sanders, and Lin Severance were present from the <strong>Central</strong> Office.<br />
Danielle Poirier, Transportation Supervisor, was also present<br />
Personnel Action A motion was made by Judy Slack, seconded by Jennifer Charron, to approve the<br />
Items Approved following personnel items:<br />
Appointments – Non-<strong>Instructional</strong><br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the<br />
following non-instructional employees:<br />
1. 2012 Summer Appointment<br />
Summer Custodial Worker: Ian Richardson<br />
2. Daniel Koch, as custodial team leader at Farnsworth Middle <strong>School</strong>,<br />
effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. This position carries a<br />
$0.50 per hour differential.<br />
3. John Lawrence, as a Building Maintenance Person - Custodial Worker in<br />
the Maintenance Department, effective August 20, 2012.<br />
4. Roxanne Lomanto, as a part-time Clerk I at Westmere Elementary<br />
<strong>School</strong> effective August 29, 2012.<br />
5. David Willey, as a Lead Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance<br />
Department, effective July 3, 2012. This position carries a $3.00 per<br />
hour differential.<br />
Appointments – Non-<strong>Instructional</strong> Substitutes<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the <strong>Guilderland</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the<br />
following substitute, non-instructional employees:<br />
Kathleen Foley Bus Driver Trainee, Bus Attendant<br />
Theresa Burzawa Bus Driver Trainee<br />
Private<br />
Transportation<br />
Contract Award<br />
Rescinded<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Catherine Barber, to approve<br />
the following Resolution:<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education rescind the July 10, 2012<br />
award of the Private Transportation Service Contract for the Housatonic<br />
Academy to Chalet Services.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 6-0.<br />
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Private<br />
Transportation<br />
Contract<br />
Awarded<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Allan Simpson, to approve<br />
the following Resolution:<br />
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education award the Private<br />
Transportation Service Contract for the Housatonic Academy to Northland<br />
Transportation, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 6-0.<br />
Adjournment<br />
A motion was made by Gloria Towle-Hilt, seconded by Judy Slack, to adjourn the<br />
meeting.<br />
All members present voting in the affirmative, the motion passed by a vote of 6-0.<br />
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 a.m.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Linda M. Livingston<br />
<strong>District</strong> Clerk<br />
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