NEWARK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

January 28, 2008

The Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education met at 7:00 p.m. in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel Carey.  The following Board Members were in attendance:  Randal Kerr, Thomas Darpino, Helen DeHaan, James Phillips, Daniel Carey, Susan Hanson and Ralph Parmelee.  The following school personnel were in attendance: Mary Ellen Grant, Ronald Finch, John Broderick, Lon Hayes, Diane Arbes, Warren Harrold, Suzanne Lachman, Patricia Engbith and Judith Fox. There were no visitors.

Presentations:

Superintendent Grant introduced Diane Arbes, High School Principal and Suzanne Lachman, Director of Special Education, who presented the High School State of the Building Report.

Privilege of the Floor:    D. Carey shared a newspaper article from the Press and Sun Bulletin.

Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by S. Hanson to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes and Executive Session of January 14, 2008 .

Vote:    7          Yes                  0 No    Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report:

Superintendent Grant introduced Ronald Finch, Assistant Superintendent for Business, who reviewed Historical Budget Data, Comparative Budget Data, and Budget Knowns and Unknowns.  The Board gave parameters for development of the 2008-09 budget.  There was a period of discussion regarding the Naming of Facilities.  At the February 25^th meeting, the Board of Education will discuss process and criteria.  There was Board consensus to renew municipal cooperative agreements with the Village of Newark Valley, the Town of Newark Valley and the Newark Valley Fire District for use of the school district’s fueling station.  Mr. Finch noted that for 2007, 120% of the Consumer Price Index is 3.36%.  A discussion was held regarding oil and gas leases. Mrs. Grant reviewed the procedure for calculating non-resident tuition rates. Superintendent Grant stated that a Public Hearing on the proposed Capital Project would be held on March 5 at 7p.m. and information about the project would be mailed to district residents approximately February 22^nd.   She noted Claron Holden’s intention to retire and thanked him for his years of service to the district.  Mr. Finch noted a Snapshot of Success that the district Transportation Department received a very favorable 19A Audit.  R. Parmelee commented on the success of the varsity basketball teams.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by H. DeHaan for approval of resolutions 1-08-G12, 1-08-G13, 1-08-G14, 1-08-G15 and 1-08-G16.

1-08-G12

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the High School Store Student Associates field trip to Darien Lake on Monday, June 9, 2008 .

1-08-G13

RESOLVED, Upon motion of T. Darpino, seconded by H. DeHaan, That the Board of Education hereby authorizes that the school district commence, through Bearsch, Compeau, Knudson, PC, the SEQR process in connection with two potential Capital Reserve construction projects:

1.      Pavement reconstruction and minor renovations at the high school

2.      Improvements to the Alexander Park dam and minor renovations to the elementary and/or middle school.

And that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign a letter agreement with Bearsch Compeau Knudson for services to be provided in connection with the SEQR process.

1-08-G14

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2007/2008 Health and Welfare Services Contract with the Binghamton City School District in the amount of $984.00.

1-08-G15

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Sarah Van Galder as Deputy Internal Claims Auditor, effective January 28, 2008 .

           

1-08-G16

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2007/2008 K-12 non-resident student tuition rate of $4,004.

Vote:    7  Yes              0  No   Motion carried.

Motion by D. Carey and seconded by T. Darpino for approval of resolutions 1-08-C11, 1-08-C12, 1-08-C13, 1-08-C14, 1-08-C15 and 1-08-C16.

1-08-C11

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the 5 day unpaid leave of John Puglisi, HS Social Studies Teacher, effective March 3, 2008 through March 7, 2008 .

1-08-C12

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Kathleen Scanlon, Substitute Teacher (Uncertified), effective January 29, 2008 .

1-08-C13

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Kathleen Scanlon, Substitute Teaching Assistant (certified), effective January 29, 2008 .

1-08-C14

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation for retirement of Claron B. Holden, HS Technology Teacher, effective July 1, 2008 .

1-08-C15

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Claron B. Holden as a Substitute Teacher, effective July 1, 2008 .

1-08-C16

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Tamara Heiss as a Substitute Teacher (uncertified), effective January 29, 2008 .

Vote:    7  Yes              0  No   Motion carried

Motion by J. Phillips and seconded by H. DeHaan for approval of resolutions 1-08-NC13, 1-08-NC14, 1-08-NC15, 1-08-NC16, 1-08-NC17, 1-08-NC18, and 1-08-NC19.

1-08-NC13

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the emergency conditional appointment of Vickie Bigelow, Substitute Support Staff (Food Service Worker/Helper), effective January 29, 2008 .

1-08-NC14

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of the following vote procedure personnel for the Special School District Meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2008 .

Pamela Budney       Glenda Clark                                  Kenneth Davis

Arthur Evans                      Sandra Flesher                               Connie Koroluck

Carol Lasby                       Helen Myott                                   Anne Stoughton

Gladys Stoughton               Teresa Straka                                 Kris Tomazin

Sharon Weed                     Judith A. Fox, Inspector

           

1-08-NC15

RESOLVED, The Superintendent having reviewed the report of the School Physician regarding the Fitness of Richard Langendoerfer to operate a school bus and further having reviewed three statements from three different persons not related by either blood or marriage to the applicant pertaining to the applicant’s moral character and reliability, and the Superintendent having certified to the Board of Education that the bus driver is of good moral character and reliable, that this Board of Education does and hereby approve the  appointment of Richard Langendoerfer to the Civil Service Classification, Non competitive – bus driver, for a probationary term commencing  January 29, 2008 and ending June 24, 2008. (Substitute Bus Driver)

1-08-NC16

Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the renewal of the emergency conditional provisional appointment of John M. Broderick, Jr. as School Business Executive I effective January 14, 2008 .  Recommendation to appoint to permanent position status is pending, dependent upon the outcome of the Open Competitive Civil Service examination for the School Business Executive I position, which will be given on June 14, 2008 . (Vice: fingerprint clearance still not received)

1-08-NC17

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the extension of the probationary appointment of Steven O. Hanson, Bus Driver, effective February 2, 2008 through June 30, 2008 . (Vice: Resolution 9-07-NC5)

1-08-NC18

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the extension of the probationary appointment of Carol Dingman, Bus Monitor, effective February 2, 2008 through June 30, 2008 . (Vice: Resolution 9-07-NC4)

1-08-NC19

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Patricia Martin, Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Classroom, Sp. Ed., Clerical), effective January 29, 2008 .

Vote:   On resolutions 1-08-NC13, 1-08-NC14, 1-08-NC15, 1-08-NC16

1-08-NC18, and 1-08-NC19.  7 Yes   0 No   On Resolution 1-08-NC17    6  Yes 0  No   S. Hanson abstained.  Motion carried.

Privilege of the Floor:    

Warren Harrold commented on fan participation at district sporting events.

Board Matters:    

A Health Insurance Consortium Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on February 8, 2008 , at 83 Front Street , Binghamton .  Board of Education meetings are scheduled for February 11 and 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room.  A Legislative Meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. at the Binghamton Regency. 

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by J. Phillips for the Board to go into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing negotiations and particular personnel.

Vote:    7 Yes   0 No   Motion carried.

Motion by S. Hanson and seconded by D. Carey for the Board to return to Regular Session at 9:38 p.m.

Vote:    7 Yes   0 No   Motion carried.

President Kerr adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.

January 29, 2008          

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                        Judith A. Fox, District Clerk

                        Newark Valley Central School District