NEWARK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

December 10, 2007

The Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room.  The following Board Members were in attendance:  Randal Kerr, Thomas Darpino, Susan Hanson, James Phillips, and Daniel Carey. Ralph Parmelee and Helen DeHaan were absent. The following school personnel were in attendance: Mary Ellen Grant.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by S. Hanson for Mary Ellen Grant to be appointed Clerk Pro Tem for this portion of the meeting.

Vote:    5 Yes               0 No    Motion carried.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by S. Hanson at 5:02 p.m. for the Board to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing particular personnel. 

Vote:    5  Yes              0  No  Motion carried.

R. Parmelee arrived at 6:35 p.m.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by S. Hanson at 7:00 p.m. for the Board to return to regular session.

Vote:    6  Yes              0  No   Motion carried.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by D. Carey.  The following school personnel were in attendance:  Ronald Finch, Lon Hayes, Suzanne Lachman, Robert Rodgers, Kristine Tomazin, Kim Bailey and Judith Fox.  There were six visitors.

Presentations:

Robert Rodgers, Elementary Principal, and Suzanne Lachman, Director of Special Education, presented the State of the Building Report for Nathan T. Hall Elementary.

Privilege of the Floor:    None

Motion by T. Darpino, and seconded by J. Phillips to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 26, 2007 .

Vote:    6          Yes                  0 No    Motion carried.

Financial Reports:

Motion by D. Carey and seconded by T. Darpino for the approval of resolutions 12-07-G1, 12-07-G2 and 12-07-G3.

12-07-G1

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the Treasurer's Report with balances as follows:

General Fund                                        $      4,894,145.75

Repair Reserve Fund                            $         111,360.26

Unemployment Reserve Fund               $           58,668.34

Property Loss Reserve Fund                 $          43,487.00

Retirement Reserve Fund                      $         154,871.77

Employee Benefit Reserve Fund            $      1,820,743.27

Vehicle Reserve Fund                           $         296,745.64

Capital Reserve Fund                           $         872,257.07

School Lunch Fund                               $          12,714.64

            Special Aid Fund                                  $         611,235.18

Capital Fund                                         $         151,174.45

            Debt Service Fund                                $      2,183,917.89 

 

12-07-G2

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Comprehensive Budget Status Reports for: General Fund, Repair Reserve Fund, Risk Retention Fund, Lunch Fund, Special Aid Fund, Debt Service Fund, Vehicle Reserve Fund, and Capital Reserve Fund for the month of November, 2007.

12-07-G3

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Extra Classroom Activity Fund Report dated December 6, 2007 .

Vote:  6 Yes   0 No      Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report:

Superintendent Grant gave an update on the Assistant Elementary/Middle School Principal and District Technology Coordinator vacancies.  She then noted information on the proposed EXCEL Project including the SEQRA resolutions.  Snapshots of success: Joy Jackman was selected as an Educator of the Week by WBNG; and, Valerie Zehl’s newspaper article featuring NTH students collecting items for service men and women.  Mrs. Grant shared that NVCSD had been selected for an audit by the State Comptroller’s Office. She shared copies of the current NVUSA contract and the Reading First budget.  Mrs. Grant noted the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on November 28.  She said that Mrs. Schneider indicated student art work from NTH would be on display at Wilson Hospital .  Mrs. Grant also shared a program from the Middle School Winter Concert of December 5^th and a Rock on Café flier.   Superintendent Grant noted dates for an external review of BOCES programs.  She shared information on McRel’s Research on improving student achievement and noted that leadership to improve student achievement would be the speaker’s topic at the joint dinner meeting of area Boards of Education, Administrators and Superintendents to be held at the Binghamton Regency on January 9^th.   Mrs. Grant informed the Board that the Tioga County Legislature did not approve funds for an additional half time social worker in the district.  Mr. Parmelee commented on the success of boys and girls basketball teams. Mrs. Grant noted the success of the bowling team in its first season.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by H. DeHaan for approval of resolutions 12-07-G4, 12-07-G5, 12-07-G6, 12-07-G7, 12-07-G8, 12-07-G9, 12-07-G10, 12-07-G11, 12-07-G12, 12-07-G13, 12-07-G14, 12-07-G15,

12-07-G16, 12-07-G17, 12-07-G18, 12-07-G19, 12-07-G20 and 12-07-G21.

12-07-G4

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the donation of a $500 Educational Alliance Grant from Exxon Mobil and amends the 2007/2008 general fund budget as follows:

            Estimated Revenues/Gifts and Donations           +$500

                        Appropriations/ 21100521 450                                    +$500

12-07-G5

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the IDEA Flow Through Funds Agreement with the Institute of Child Development at Binghamton University and authorizes the Board President to sign the agreement.

12-07-G6

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Mileage Reimbursement Rate of 50.5 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2008 .

12-07-G7

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the designation of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (M & T) as an additional official depository for school district funds, effective January 1, 2008 .

12-07-G8

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Ronald Finch as District Treasurer, effective December 31, 2007 .

12-07-G9

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Ronald Finch as District Purchasing Agent, effective December 31, 2007 .

12-07-G10

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Yvonne K. Tuetken as Internal Claims Auditor, effective December 31, 2007 .

12-07-G11

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Cheryl Robinson as Deputy Treasurer, effective December 31, 2007 .

12-07-G12

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Celia J. Bucek to the position of District Treasurer, effective January 1, 2008 . (Vice: Finch resignation as District Treasurer)

12-07-G13

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Vincent B. Smith to the position of Deputy Treasurer effective January 1, 2008 . (Vice: Robinson resignation as Deputy Treasurer)

12-07-G14

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Iacovazzi to the position of Purchasing Agent effective January 1, 2008 . (Vice: Finch resignation as Purchasing Agent)

12-07-G15

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Diane Valky to the position of Internal Claims Auditor effective January 1, 2008 . (Vice: Tuetken resignation as Internal Claims Auditor)

12-07-G16

RESOLVED, On motion of T. Darpino, seconded by J.  Phillips,  That Board of Education hereby approves the funding for the Agreement between the  Superintendent of Schools and the Newark Valley Bus Drivers NYSUT/AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4360, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012.

12-07-G17

RESOLVED, On motion of T. Darpino, seconded by J.  Phillips,  That the Board of Education hereby approves the Tri-Party Security and Custodial Agreement between the Newark Valley Central School District and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company attached to and made part of these minutes.

12-07-G18

On motion of T. Darpino, seconded by J. Phillips, the Board approves the funding for the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the district contribution for health insurance premiums in retirement for Richard Bierl. The parties agree that the circumstances giving rise to Mr. Bierl’s retirement are unique. Neither party shall use this agreement or the circumstances giving rise to this agreement as evidence of a past practice or law of the shop or for any other purpose in any subsequent negotiation or before any tribunal or in a grievance arbitration.  

12-07-G19

SEQRA Resolution #1, Newark Valley Central School District , 2008 Capital Improvements – EXCEL Project

SED Project Nos.        60-04-02-04-0-007-013         High School

                                    60-04-02-04-0-003-015         Middle School

60-04-02-04-0-002-010         NT Hall Elementary School

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education, hereby declares the Newark Valley Central School District as the Lead Agency for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations (SEQRA), associated with the 2008 Capital Improvements – EXCEL Project.

12-07-G20

SEQRA Resolution #2, Newark Valley Central School District , 2008 Capital Improvements – EXCEL Project

SED Project Nos.        60-04-02-04-0-007-013         High School

                                    60-04-02-04-0-003-015         Middle School

60-04-02-04-0-002-010         NT Hall Elementary School

WHEREAS, the Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education (the “Board”) has considered the effect upon the environment of the proposed 2008 Capital Improvements – EXCEL Project, and

WHEREAS, the Board has received and reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review Act Process Record Sheet and attachments prepared by the district’s architects, Bearsch, Compeau, Knudson, and submitted in connection with the Project, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education, acting as Lead Agency for the purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations (SEQRA), upon the recommendation of the district’s architects, Bearsch, Compeau, Knudson, hereby determines that the project is a Type II action which will not have a significant impact on the environment and is not subject to review under SEQRA.

12-07-G21

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Grade 4 Field Trip to Howe Caverns on May 29 and May 30, 2008 .

Vote:    6  Yes              0  No   Motion carried

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by J. Phillips for approval of resolutions

12-07-C1, 12-07-C2, 12-07-C3, 12-07-C4 and 12-07-C5.

12-07-C1

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Tanja McCann, Substitute Teacher, effective December 11, 2007 .

12-07-C2

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Tanja McCann, Substitute Teaching Assistant, effective December 11, 2007 .

12-07-C3

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Steve Wandell as Scoreboard Operator and Shot Clock Operator (Boys and Girls Basketball), effective December 11, 2007 .

12-07-C4

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the unpaid leave of Judith Cunning, Elementary Teacher, effective April 10 and 11, 2008.

12-07-C5

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the extension of unpaid leave for Anne Marie Donlon, Music Teacher, from January 26, 2008 through June 30, 2008 .

Vote:  6 Yes   0 No      Motion carried.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by J. Phillips for approval of resolutions

12-07-NC1, 12-07-NC2, 12-07-NC3, 12-07-NC4, 12-07-NC5, 12-07-NC6, 12-07-NC7, 12-07-NC8, 12-07-NC9.

12-07-NC1

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Carol Coffin, Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Classroom, Sp. Ed.), effective December 11, 2007 .

12-07-NC2

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the probationary appointment of Kirsten Michaud, Food Service Worker/Helper, effective December 11, 2007 through December 10, 2008 .  (Vice: Goforth resign, Stoughton appointment, S. Mathers transfer)

12-07-NC3

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Tanja McCann, Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Classroom, Sp. Ed.), effective December 11, 2007 .

12-07-NC4

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Carol Gehen, Substitute Nurse, effective May 30, 2007 . (Vice: Res, 5-07-NC13)

12-07-NC5

The Superintendent reported to the Board that she had completed or caused to be completed all postings and notice required by Civil Service Law section 70 concerning the district’s transfer of the account clerk typist (business office) to the Broome Tioga BOCES.  All statutory notice periods have expired. No objections have been filed and after due deliberation,

RESOLVED, On motion of T. Darpino, seconded by J. Phillips, That Board of Education, having previously approved the transfer of function of one account clerk typist to Broome Tioga BOCES beginning January 1, 2008, does hereby approve the transfer of Sandra Clark to Broome Tioga BOCES effective January 1, 2008.

12-07-NC6

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That Board of Education hereby approves the probationary appointment of Jodie Mead, Custodial Worker (full time), effective September 11, 2007 through September 10, 2008 .  (Vice Dunbar resignation)

12-07-NC7

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the permanent appointment of Steven Hanson, School Chauffer, effective May 30, 2007 . (Vice:  Resolution 5-07-NC12)

12-07-NC8

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Janet Souza, Substitute Support Staff (Food Service Worker/Helper), effective December 11, 2007 .

12-07-NC9

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the probationary appointment of Matthew J. Weber, Custodial Worker, effective November 14, 2007 through November 13, 2008 . (Vice: M. Zimmer resignation)

Vote:  On resolutions 12-07-NC1, 12-07-NC2, 12-07-NC3, 12-07-NC4, 12-07-NC5, 12-07-NC6, 12-07-NC8, 12-07-NC9.   6 Yes and 0 No and on resolutions 12-07-NC7   5 Yes  0  No,  S. Hanson abstained.  Motion carried.

Privilege of the Floor:    None.

Board Matters:    

The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room.  A Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room.  Board of Education meetings are scheduled for January 14 and January 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room.

Motion by D. Carey and seconded by S. Hanson for the Board to go into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Committee on Special Education Recommendations and legal matters.

Vote:    6 Yes   0 No   Motion carried.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by J. Phillips for the Board to return to Regular Session at 10:45 p.m.

Vote:    6 Yes   0 No   Motion carried.

President Kerr adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.

December 11, 2007      ________________________

                        Judith A. Fox, District Clerk

                        Newark Valley Central School District