BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
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, Daniel Carey, Thomas Darpino, Helen DeHaan, James Phillips, Ralph Parmelee. Susan Hanson was absent. The following school personnel were in attendance: Mary Ellen Grant, Ronald Finch, Lon Hayes, Suzanne Lachman, Robert Rodgers, Sheila Bertoni, Patricia Engbith and Judith Fox. There were no visitors.
Presentation:
Lon Hayes, Assistant to the Superintendent, reviewed Federal Grant Allocations for the 2007-2008 school year. Suzanne Lachman, Director of Special Education, presented a summary of the 2007-2008 federal grant funding for special education.
Privilege of the Floor: None.
Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by R. Parmelee that the minutes of the
Public Hearing, Regular Meeting and Executive Session of August 27, 2007.
Vote: 6 Yes 0 No Motion carried.
Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by T. Darpino for approval of resolution
9-07-G1.
9-07-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 $ 3,036,080.79
Repair Reserve Fund $ 111,353.17
Unemployment Reserve Fund $ 62,972.01
Property Loss Reserve Fund $ 43,252.01
Retirement Reserve Fund $ 153,073.08
Employee Benefit Reserve Fund $ 1,801,779.55
Vehicle Reserve Fund $ 293,654.93
Capital Reserve Fund $ 765,216.46
School Lunch Fund $ 599.73
Special Aid Fund $ 766,319.65
Capital Fund $ 355,159.67
Debt Service Fund $ 461,172.72
Vote: 6 Yes 0 No Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report:
Superintendent Grant noted current student enrollment numbers. Mrs. Grant shared her opening day comments concerning “Snapshots of Success”.
Ronald Finch, Assistant Superintendent for Business, noted a “Snapshot of Success”, that NVCSD’s Bus Inspection Out of Service Rate for April 2006-March 2007 was 4.3%, well below the state average of 8.3% for similar sized schools. Robert Rodgers shared a “Snapshot of Success” concerning the first day of school dismissal. Sheila Bertoni read portions of The Important Book, and comments from Middle School and new staff. Superintendent Grant reviewed the timeline for the Business Manager search. She noted an agreement with an independent contractor for physical therapy services. The soccer shed at the high school was discussed. Mrs. Grant announced that on September 11, News Channel 34 would be taping five students at NTH reading school lunch menus. She then shared Booster Club membership forms.
New Business:
Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by T. Darpino for the approval of resolutions 9-07-G2, 9-07-G3, 9-07-G4, 9-07-G5 and 9-07-G6.
9-07-G2
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the First Reading of Policy 3141 – Volunteer Coaches, as presented.
9-07-G3
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the 2007/2008 school tax warrant be adjusted to reflect a reduction of $1,872,123 that represents the amount of the initial tax levy to be paid by New York State pursuant to Section 1306 – a, of the Real Property Tax Law (STAR).
9-07-G4
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That having received notification of transfer of exempt real property tax from the Tioga County Office of Real Property Tax Services, that the 2007/2008 Tax Warrant be adjusted as follows:
9-07-G5
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby declares as excess property the surplus or obsolete items as listed and made a part of these minutes.
9-07-G6
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the funding for the Agreement between the Newark Valley School Mechanics Group and the Newark Valley Central School District Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.
9-07-G7
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Agreement between Lisa M. Cerutti, PT, and the
Vote: 6 Yes 0 No Motion carried.
Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by J. Phillips for approval of resolutions 9-07-C1 and 9-07-C2.
9-07-C1
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of the following Mentors for the 2007-2008 school year:
Debra Hospie-Seward Christopher Negus Keith Williams
9-07-C2
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Ralph Novi as an Event Manager for the 2007-2008 school year.
Vote: 6 Yes 0 No Motion carried.
Motion by D. Carey and seconded by T. Darpino for approval of resolutions 9-07-NC1, 9-07-NC2, 9-07-NC3, 9-07-NC4, 9-07-NC5, 9-07-NC6, 9-07-NC7, 9-07-NC8, 9-07-NC9.
9-07-NC1
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Melissa Zimmer, Custodial Worker, effective August 29, 2007.
9-07-NC2
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the unpaid leave of Tammy Backus, Food Service Worker/Helper, effective September 1, 2007 through September 21, 2007.
9-07-NC3
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the unpaid leave of Edward Woodard, Bus Driver, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
9-07-NC4
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the probationary appointment of Carol Dingman, Bus Monitor, effective September 11, 2007 through February 1, 2008. (Vice: New Authorized Position)
9-07-NC5
RESOLVED, The Superintendent having reviewed the report of the School Physician regarding the Fitness of Steven O. Hanson 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 Steven O. Hanson to the Civil Service Classification, Non competitive – bus driver, for a probationary term commencing September 11, 2007 and ending February 1, 2008. (Regular Bus Driver) (Vice: English resignation; Brown-Parrish, Walker, Withers transfers)
9-07-NC6
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the probationary appointment of Karen Umiker, Teacher Aide (Cafeteria), effective September 1, 2007 through January 25, 2008. (Vice: C. Snapp resignation)
9-07-NC7
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Karen Umiker, Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Classroom, Sp. Ed., Computer Lab, Library Clerk), effective September 1, 2007.
9-07-NC8
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Judy Doyle, Substitute Custodial Worker, effective September 11, 2007.
9-07-NC9
RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the emergency conditional probationary appointment of Jodie Mead, Half Time Custodial Worker, effective September 11, 2007 through February 1, 2008. (Vice: New Authorized Position)
Vote: 6 Yes 0 No Motion carried.
Privilege of the Floor: None.
Board Matters:
The Audit Committee is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2007. The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 24, 2007 in the Richard H. Kerr Board Room. A Board of Education meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, October 9, 2007. Proposed NYSSBA resolutions will be reviewed at the October 9, 2007 meeting. T. Darpino commented on fund raising for the Whittemore family. R. Parmelee commented on Odyssey of the Mind.
President Kerr adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
September 11, 2007 ________________________
Judith A. Fox, District Clerk