July 8, 2013 - Sherburne-Earlville Central School District

SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLBOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – 7/8/13Board Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Elementary Library ClassroomReorganization MeetingAGENDA:1. Call to Order2. Pledge to the Flag3. Organization of the Board4. Public Question and Answer Period (10 mins.)5. Executive Session6. Informational ReportsA. Becoming a Better Board Member – Chapter 7 – Gayle Hellert7. Agenda Modifications8. Routine MattersA. Approval of MinutesB. Correspondence9. Consent AgendaA. Personnel – Resignations, AppointmentsB. Business – Increase in School Lunch Prices10. Discussion/Action ItemsA. New Business/Old Business1. Building Project2. Technology Use3. Administrative Structure4. Forest Stewardship Management Plan11. Public Question & Answer Period (10 mins.)12. Executive Session13. Adjournment

Regular Meeting - Personnel - Appointments July 8, 2013BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the followingconditional appointments be made:Admin. Name: Brad Perry Tenure Area: Asst. Principal/Athletic Dir.Staff: Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: 7-9-13Date of Expiration of Probationary Service: 7-8-14Certification Status:PermanentTeaching Name: Wendy Edwards Tenure Area: ElementaryStaff: Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: 9-1-13Date of Expiration of Probationary Service: 8-31-14Certification Status:PermanentSupportStaff: Terrie Camenga as Typist, eff. 7/1/13SupportSubs: Mary Trask as Teacher Aide Sub, eff. 9/3/13TeacherSubs: Joseph Dushko, Sub Teacher, Certified, K-5, eff. 9/3/13ExtraCurricular: Joanne Blenis as Summer Guard Instructor, 2013-2014Dept.Chairs: Joanne Blenis as LOTE Chair, 2013-2014Disposition of Board of Education: Motion ______ Second ______Approved ______ Opposed ______ Abstain ______Background Information:

Regular Meeting July 8, 2013Business – Lunch PricesBE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to raise thelunch prices for the 2013-2012 school year by 10 cents as follows:Lunch - Pre-K – 5 – From $1.55 to $1.65Lunch – 6-12 From $1.80 to $1.90Breakfast prices will remain the same as last year.Superintendent ____________________________Disposition of Board of Education: Motion ______ Second ______Approved ______ Opposed ______ Abstain ______

SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOLREGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – June 17, 2013BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Morris, Patrick Dunshee, Susan Osborne,Michael UlrichBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:Thomas Caton, Michael Khoury, Daniel PilieroThe meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. in the Elementary Library Classroom byThomas Morris, President, with the following in attendance: Gayle Hellert, Superintendent;Todd Griffin, Assistant Superintendent; members of SE staff and community.Thomas Morris led the Pledge to the Flag.PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD – noneEXECUTIVE SESSIONOn motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, the Board moved into Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. to discuss CSErecommendations and personnel. On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded bySusan Osborne, and carried by members present, the Board reconvened into RegularSession at 6:55 p.m.INFORMATIONAL REPORTSBrad Perry presented a review of the Spring Sports Season (copy in file).Kyle McFarland presented an update on the Links Program at the Middle School.Gayle Hellert discussed Summer Staff Development (copy in file).AGENDA MODIFICATIONSOn motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, a resolution for Appointment and Tenure for an administrator wasremoved from the consent agenda, awaiting legal review.MINUTES – Minutes of the meeting held on June 3, 2013, were presented for approval.On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Michael Ulrich, and carried bymembers present, the Minutes were approved as presented.TREASURERʼS REPORT - Treasurerʼs Report for the month of May 2013 was presentedfor approval. On motion made Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Michael Ulrich, and carriedby members present, the Treasurerʼs Report was approved as presented.CORRESPONDENCEA letter was received from Stacy Hicks informing the Board of her intent to take a maternityleave beginning approximately October 31, 2013. (copy in file)Thank you notes were received from Joseph Dushko and Janice Bays, for the clockspresented to them at the retirement tea. (copies in file)CONSENT AGENDAOn motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, the consent agenda was approved as modified.PERSONNELBE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the followingresignations be accepted:

SupportStaff: Christina Wilcox, as Teacher Aide, eff. 6/33/13BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that the followingconditional appointments be made:Teaching Name: Clayton Callahan Tenure Area: Foreign LanguageStaff: Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: 9-1-13Date of Expiration of Probationary Service: 8-31-16Certification Status:PendingSupport Staff: Karen Coy as Custodial Worker, eff. 6/18/13CSE: Sherry Guiles as Parent Member of CSE, eff. 6/18/13Summer DriverEd Teachers:Craig NourseTed PfohlSummer SchoolBus Drivers:Sub Drivers:Bus Attendants:Sub Attendants:Lorie Wessing, Jennifer Palmer, Robert Browning, Ticia StrongStanley Symonds, Holly DobsonValerie Griffin, Shelly Blinebry, Norm Gendron, Roy Pierce,Vern PalmiterAmy Abbott, Beth Gould, Donna McCracken, Teresa CostantiniRichard Gale, Millie Cross, Ticia Strong, Valerie Griffin,Shelly BlinebryAthletics – Fall 2013-2014Scorekeepers: Kevin Vibbard, Steve Paul, Dave Westervelt, Rich Gale,Leanne AldridgeAthletics – Winter 2013-2014Scorekeepers: Sheila Cooman, Tom Piatti, Phil Leinbach, Jim Osborne, Josh GrayKevin Vibbard, Karen Mulligan, Katy Loomis, Stacy Hicks,Suzanne Winton, Jeff Beaver, Jack Roque, Steve PaulChaperones:Lori Upton, Sonya Parry, Rich Gale, Heather Dunshee,Penny Hailston, Judy Doroshenko, Shelly SollowayExtra-Curricular Positions for 2013-2014:Greta Shiffer as After School Plus CoordinatorJoanne Blenis as AV Club Co-Advisor, Yearbook AdvisorJonathan Ryan as FIRST AdvisorDon Parks as CSE AssistantEric Turner as Coordinator of Computer ServicesKen Buehner as School Musical Director, Mock Trial AdvisorKylie Davis as School Musical Stage DirectorStorm Hammond as Art Club K-5 AdvisorNova Frair as AV Club Co-Advisor, Coordinator of Stage & AuditoriumMelissa Krivit as M.S. Yearbook Advisor, Writing Club AdvisorJeanne Behret as Student Council Advisor (HS & MS), SADD Advisor,Grade 10 Co-Advisor, OM CoachJeff Manwaring as Pageant of Bands Coordinator, Marching Band Director,Jazz Band Director MS/HS

Carissa Murphy as Grade 9 Class AdvisorValerie Bradley as Grade 10 Co-Advisor, MS French Club AdvisorJonathan Ryan as Grade 11 Class Co-AdvisorStacey Snogles as Grade 11 Class Co-AdvisorJennifer Cameron as Grade 12 Class Co-AdvisorJohn Butzgy as Grade 12 Class Co-AdvisorRegan Rude as HS Newspaper AdvisorBecky Sabin as Marching Band Asst. DirectorClayton Callahan as HS French Club AdvisorJeff Robertson as Spanish Club Advisor HS & MSHeather Dunshee as H.S. National Honor Society AdvisorJessica Maimone as M.S. National Jr. Honor Society AdvisorColleen Law-Tefft as Drama Club DirectorValerie Bradley as M.S. French Club AdvisorConnie Hadden as Math Club AdvisorAnne Geary as Co-Advisor Running ClubHolly Crouch as Co-Advisor Running ClubShelly Solloway as Outdoor Club AdvisorSheila Cooman as Varsity Club AdvisorJulie Burns as MS Variety Show DirectorScott Bugby as Techology Club AdvisorDave Westervelt as Chess Club AdvisorRobert Browning as Safety CoordinatorHeather Pfohl as OM CoachHeidi Johnson as OM CoachBarb Bachman and Steve Paul as Co-Coaches OMAustin Mullen as OM CoachDepartment Chairs 2013-2014Austin Mullen – K-5 ELAGene Thomas – K-5 Social StudiesFrank Busce – K -5 ScienceKeeley Fenton & Jennifer Howard – K-5 MathRob Schutt – 6-12 ELAKen Buehner – 6-12 Social StudiesDale Kenyon – 6-12 ScienceDarrell Collins – 6-12 MathMarie Hall – K-12 Tech, Business, Home & CareersJackie Craine – K-12 ArtAnne Caton – K-12 MusicJeff Beaver – K-12 Physical EducationCURRICULUMBE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to add the attached letterto the Athletic Handbook and approve the Handbook as amended for 2013-2014. (copy infile).BUSINESSBE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approved the attachedbudget transfers. (copy in file)BOARD OF EDUCATIONBE IT RESOLVED, that the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District accepts the RobertW. Knickerbocker Memorial Award.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District acceptsa donation of $150 for the Award.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Sherburne-Earlville Central School Board of Education herebyreviews and adopts the following:DASA – Dignity for All Students Act(copy in file)DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMSThe Building Project was discussed briefly. The concern regarding the ice melt at the mainentrance is being resolved.Todd Griffin discussed the bus lease. Eldred School District has contacted us and wouldlike to purchase 4 of the 31 buses for the trade-in value.On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, four buses will be sold to Eldred Central School District for the price ofthe trade-in value.Forest Management Plan – Patrick Dunshee will chair this committee. He has contactedsome of the landowners on adjacent property, and will be walking our property thissummer.PUBLIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIODA plaque was presented to Patrick Dunshee for his many years of service on the Board ofEducation. A plaque will also be given to Daniel Piliero.EXECUTIVE SESSIONOn motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, the Board moved into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discusspersonnel and a student issue. On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by SusanOsborne, and carried by members present, the Board reconvened into Regular Session at7:57 p.m.Thomas Morris adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.____________________________Georgena Muhlfeld, District Clerk

EXECUTIVE SESSIONBOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – June 17, 2013BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Morris, Patrick Dunshee,Susan Osborne, Michael UlrichBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:PRESENT BY INVITATION:Thomas Caton, Michael Khoury, Daniel PilieroGayle Hellert, Todd Griffin, Heather Sweet,Todd Palmer, Gregory ParkerThe session came to order at 6:34 p.m. in the Elementary Library Classroom.CSE Recommendations were discussed.On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, the Board accepted the CSE Recommendations as presented.Heather Sweet left the meeting at 6:45 p.m.A particular personnel issue was discussed.On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, the Board reconvened into Regular Session at 6:55 p.m._________________________________Georgena Muhlfeld, District ClerkEXECUTIVE SESSIONBOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – June 17, 2013BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Morris, Patrick Dunshee,Susan Osborne, Michael UlrichBOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:PRESENT BY INVITATION:Thomas Caton, Michael Khoury, Daniel PilieroGayle Hellert, Todd Griffin, Todd Palmer,Gregory ParkerThe session came to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Elementary Library Classroom.A particular student issue was discussed.A particular personnel issue was discussed.On motion made by Patrick Dunshee, seconded by Susan Osborne, and carried bymembers present, the Board reconvened into Regular Session at 7:57 p.m._________________________________Georgena Muhlfeld, District Clerk

SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD1. Election of President of the Board:__________________________________ __________2. Election of Vice-President of the Board:______________________________ __________3. Appointment of District Treasurer:___________Arlene Wade________________________4. Appointment of District Clerk:______________ Georgena Muhlfeld___________________5. Appointment of Internal Claims Auditor:______ Linda Blanchard_____________________6. Appt. of District School Tax Collector: Joleen Hughes at NBT Bank -Sherburne Office____7. Appointment of District Attendance Officer:_____John Bluy__________________________8. Appointment of School Physician:___________Bassett Healthcare____________________9. Appointment of Treasurer of Extra Curricular Accounts:_Rebecca Tredway______________10. Appointment of Extra Curricular Accounts Auditor:_DʼArcangelo_______________________11. Appointment of Purchasing Agent:_________Todd Griffin____________________________11a. Appointment of Deputy Purchasing Agent:___Gayle Hellert__________________________12. Designation of Depository Bank:___________NBT Bank - Norwich/Sherburne__________13. Designation of Official Newspaper:__Sherburne News, Mid-York Weekly, Evening Sun____14. List of persons authorized to sign checksfor various accounts:_____Arlene Wade, Todd Griffin_______________________________NBT - Checking Accounts-General, School Lunch, Capital, Federal, Payroll, Agency Funds,Cooperative Investment, My School BucksNBT - Money Maker Accounts-Securities Premium Reserve (Dental), Debt Service,GeneralChase - Money Market AccountExtra Curricular Accounts-_Treasurer and HS or MS Building Principal or MS/HS Asst.____________________________Principal in absence of the Principal______________________Law Firm of Frank Miller and15. Appointment of School Attorney:_Ferrara, Fiorenza, Reitz, Larrison, & Barrett _____________16. Appointment of School Auditing Firm:____DʼArcangelo_____________________________

17. Establishment of Petty Cash Fund (District Office) in the amount of $100.00:_Arlene Wade__18. Establishing of Cash Fund for School Lunch Fund in the amount of $150.00:_Kim Corcoran__19. Establishment of Mileage Reimbursement _____$.30 per mile_________________________20. Adoption of resolution regarding Tax, Revenue and Bond Anticipation Notes:RESOLVED, that the President of the Board shall be and hereby is empowered anddirected to authorize the issuance and to issue revenue, bond or tax anticipation notes ofthis Board, and renewals of any and all such notes, at such times and under suchcircumstances as he/she deems proper and advisable; and to prescribe the terms, form, andcontent thereof to execute the same in the name of and on behalf of the Board, and tosell at private sale and deliver the same, and the full faith and credit of the Board is herebypledged to the punctual payment of the principal and pursuance to and consistent with theprovisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York; such authorization shallcontinue until the Board of Education by resolution shall elect to reassume the powerhere authorized.21. Approval of Budget Transfers: Gayle Hellert___________________________________22. Public Records Access Officer:___Todd Griffin & Georgena Muhlfeld________________23. Investment Authority:____Arlene Wade________________________________________24. Resolution to continue existing policies:RESOLVED to continue all existing policies for the 2013-2014 school year.25. Public Records Management Officer:___Donna Tefft_______________________________26. Insurance Company: __New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal_______________________27. Title IX Compliance Officer:_____Gayle Hellert & Todd Griffin_________________________28. ADA Compliance Officer:_______Todd Griffin_____________________________________29. Designation of DCMO BOCES to act as Advisory Councilfor SE Career and Technical Education 2013-2014 ___(need to accept)_________________

30. Establishment of Board Representation:NegotiationsAdministrators: __(15-16) (Tom M., Sue O.)___________________________________SETA: ___(14-15)_(Tom M., Mike K.)________________________________________CSEA: ___(15-16)_(Sue O., Tom C.)____ ____________________________________Central Office: __(13-14)_(Sue O., Mike K)____________________________________LINKS: ____(Tom C.)____ ________________________________________________District Sick Bank: _(Pat D.)________________________________________________Parks & Recreation: __(Daniel P.)___________________________________________Health InsuranceTrustee: ___(Tom M.)______________________________________________________Alternate: __(Pat D.)_______________________________________________________Chenango Co. School Boards: __(Mike U.)_____________________________________31. Authorization to Certify Payroll: _____Gayle Hellert_______________________________32. Authorization to Approve Attendance of Staff to Workshops, Conferences, andConventions: _______Gayle Hellert___________________________________________33. Authorization to apply for Grants in Aid: ___Gayle Hellert__________________________34. Participation in the Federal Child Nutrition Program and adoption of the annualguidelines___(need to accept)_______________________________________________35. Homeless Liaison _____Gayle Hellert__________________________________________36. Asbestos Designee ____ Todd Griffin, Fred Wright________________________________37. Residency Designee ____Gayle Hellert_________________________________________38. Dignity Act Coordinators:Elementary: Mary Jo Rose, Ellen MurrayMiddle School: Stacey Snogles, Jennifer FordHigh School: Candice Poyer, Shannon GraceyDistrict: Gayle Hellert