NEWARK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

August 27, 2007

The Newark Valley Central School District Board of Education met at 7:10 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 and Susan Hanson.    The following school personnel were in attendance: Mary Ellen Grant, Ronald Finch, Lon Hayes, Suzanne Lachman, Diane Arbes, Patricia Engbith and Judith Fox. There were no visitors.

Presentation: 

Ronald Finch presented information on the 2007/2008 Tax Warrant.

Privilege of the Floor:    None.

Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by J. Phillips that the minutes of the Reorganizational and Regular Meeting of July 9, 2007 and the Meeting of August 6, 2007 be approved.

Vote:                7 Yes               0 No    Motion carried.

Motion by T. Darpino and seconded by D. Carey for approval of resolutions 8-07-G2, 8-07-G3 and 8-07-G4.

8-07-G2

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                                        $      3,754,263.95

Repair Reserve Fund                            $         111,350.46

Unemployment Reserve Fund               $           62,747.18

Property Loss Reserve Fund                 $          43,097.52

Retirement Reserve Fund                      $         152,487.36

Employee Benefit Reserve Fund            $      1,794,885.61

Vehicle Reserve Fund                           $         292,531.77

Capital Reserve Fund                           $         762,026.60

School Lunch Fund                               $             7,758.26

Special Aid Fund                                  $         290,743.37

Capital Fund                                         $         354,845.47

Debt Service Fund                                $         459,408.84

8-07-G3

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 dated July 31, 2007 .

8-07-G4

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Extra Classroom Activity Fund Reports for June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007 dated August 31, 2007 .

Vote:    7 Yes               0 No                Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report:

Superintendent Grant reviewed new legislation that may impact school districts. She gave an update on new district staff.  She stated that the application deadline for the middle class NYS tax (STAR) rebate is November 1^st.  She shared that there would be an Open House for  the three district school buildings on Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 11:00 to 1:00.

New Business:

Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by J. Phillips for the approval of resolutions 8-07-G5, 8-07-G6, 8-07-G7, 8-07-G8, 8-07-G9, 8-07-G10, 8-07-G11, 8-07-G12 and 8-07-G13.

8-07-G5

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Head Start and the Newark Valley Central School District and that the Superintendent be authorized to sign the MOU.

8-07-G6

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tioga County Health Department (Dental Health Project) and the Newark Valley Central School District and authorizes the Superintendent and each Building Principal to sign the MOU.

8-07-G7

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the lowest evaluated bid, submitted by Evans Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $40,384.00 for Wash Water Reclaim System Construction in conjunction with Capital Project 600402045004006061665070607 and that the President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign the Notice to Proceed, as well as the subsequent contract for construction.

8-07-G8

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the lowest evaluated bid, submitted by Nelcorp Electrical Contracting Corp., in the amount of $3,249.00 for Electrical Construction in conjunction with Capital Project 600402045004006061665070607 and that the President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign the Notice to Proceed, as well as the subsequent contract for construction.

8-07-G9

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby amends the 2006/2007 General Fund Budget as follows.  The budget amendment is the result of the receipt of additional building aid during the school year and the transfer of such additional aid to the Debt Service Fund to defray the cost of debt service on the capital project associated with the building aid.

            A510 Estimated Revenues

                      State Sources                 +$1,590,712.00

                        A960 Appropriations

                                  Transfer to Debt Service Fund    +$1,590,712.00

8-07-G10

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves Supplement #1 (dated August 9, 2007) to the Letter of Agreement with Bearsch Compeau Knudson, Architects Engineers to provide architectural and engineering services for the new high school storage building.  A copy of the supplement is attached to and made part of the minutes of this meeting.

8-07-G11

On motion of H. DeHaan, seconded by J. Phillips, it is RESOLVED, That the sum of $30,000 of the June 20, 2007 general fund balance be placed in the Unemployment Reserve.

8-07-G12

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby adopts the following Textbook to be used for a dual credit course, Keyboarding 9-12:

Title:                                                                             College Keyboarding and Document Processing

Author(s):                                 Ober, Johnson and Zimmerly

Publisher:                                  McGraw Hill

Copyright Date:                        2006

8-07-G13

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the 2007/2008 Tax Warrant and directs the school tax collector to levy property taxes in the amount of

$6,684,846.00.

Vote:  7 Yes   0 No      Motion carried.

Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by T. Darpino for approval of resolutions 8-07-C4, 8-07-C5, 8-07-C6, 8-07-C7, 8-07-C8, 8-07-C9, 8-07-C10, 8-07-C11, 8-07-C12, 8-07-C13, 8-07-C14, 8-07-C15, 8-07-C16, 8-07-C15, 8-07-C16, 8-07-C17, 8-07-C18 and 8-07-C19.

8-07-C4

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Silvia Bartlow as Varsity Tennis Coach and 7^th Grade Volleyball Coach for the 2007-2008 school year.

8-07-C5

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Scott Senko, Science Teacher (7^th Gr), effective August 10, 2007.

8-07-C6

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Scott Senko as Varsity Boys Track Coach for the 2007-2008 school year.

8-07-C7

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Thomas Klym as Modified Boys Soccer Co-Coach for the 2007-2008 school year.

8-07-C8

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the reappointment of the following Substitute Teachers:

Joseph Adomiak

Sherry Asfoury

Christine Baust

Denise Bean

Jill Blakeney

Dorothy Bonner

Lauren Botzenhart

Amy Braman

Sandra Brown

Rosemarie Burkee

Kathleen Case

Marcia Cromer

Tiffany Daniels

Robert Dexter

Kenneth Eash

Jill Ellerson

Robyn Estrella

Jeremy Fahey

Jane Fischer

Jerusha Fitzgerald

Michelle Fye

Margaret Gacioch

Catherine Gehm

Ioan Goicea

Mary Gordner

Kathleen Grant

Alecia Green

Jewel Griffith

Laura Haney

Karen Hanssen

Kurt Henninger

Raychel Henninger

Jessica Himmelberger

Kathleen Jackson

Richard Jackson

Connie Jarrard

Val Kelly

Jessica Kittle

Albert Knapp

Ed Kuhlman

Gina Kuhlman

Chris Kushner

Sue Lacey

Tammy LaClair

M. Gordon Lewis

Vicki Lewis

George Lohmann

Nancy Lohmann

Laurie Mandeville

Dr. Robert Marsh

Kay McGraw

James Meckley

Joyce Merwin

Robert Nelson

Lawrence Olds

Carol Pierson

Jane Posner

Lisa Richter

John A. Riegel

Sandra Rosenberger

Leigh Ross-Joyce

Sandra Rozek

Charles Schneider, Jr.

Nikki Schreiner

Joanne Schwarz

Cassie Shirley

Larry Silba

Gloria Simon

Gwen Stephens

Linda Stiles

Earl Tripp

Ryan Wagner

Jessica Warchocki

Dorothy Ward

Jeff Ward

Debra White

Ron Witte

AnnMarie Woodard

Jeanne Woods

8-07-C9

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the reappointment of the following Substitute Teaching Assistants:

Marcia Cromer                             Lisa Richter 

Alicia Hojsik                                             Lawrence Silba

Kathleen Jackson                                     Dorothy Ward

Mary Ellen Odom                    

                       

8-07-C10

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the unpaid half year leave for Anne Marie Donolon, Music Teacher (HS), effective September 1, 2007 through January 25, 2008.

8-07-C11

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Heidi Cardone, Substitute Teacher (certified), effective September 1, 2007.

8-07-C12

The Superintendent has advised the Board of Education that Jessica Crabb, Amy Gould, Scott Wandell , Kylee Potter and Jolynn Thompson were appointed as elementary teachers and will begin their probationary period on September 1, 2007.  Jessica, Amy, Scott, Kylee and Jolynn have been involved in professional development coursework during the months of July and August.  The Superintendent requests that these employees be paid the negotiated stipend for these summer professional development hours.  On motion of H. DeHaan seconded by J. Phillips, Jessica Crabb shall be paid $2; Amy Gould shall be paid $2; Scott Wandell shall be paid $2; Kylee Potter shall be paid $174; and Jolynn Thompson shall be paid $174 for summer professional development.

8-07-C13

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the following appointment:  (Vice: S. Bartlow resignation)

Name of Appointee:                                                     H. Nicole Fish

Tenure Area:                                                                Physical Education

Date of Commencement of probationary service:           September 1, 2007

Expiration date of the appointment:                                June 30, 2009 (one year credit given for previous tenure in another school district in NYS)

Certification status:                                                                                                        Physical Education, Permanent; Health, Permanent

8-07-C14

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Melissa M. Marsh, Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher for the 2007-2008 school year. (Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Cert. Expiring August 31, 2012) (Vice: Pratt unpaid leave)

8-07-C15

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the following emergency conditional appointment:  (Vice: S. Senko resignation)

Name of Appointee:                                                     Teresa A. Fallon

Tenure Area:                                                                Science 7-9

Date of Commencement of probationary service:           September 1, 2007

Expiration date of the appointment:                                June 30, 2009 (one year credit given for previous tenure in another school district in NYS)

Certification status:                                                                                                        Permanent N, K & Grades 1-6 and General Science 7-9

                                                                                    Extension.

8-07-C16

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of the following Coaches for the 2007-2008 school year:

Steve Fales                   Modified Boys Soccer              (from Co-Coach)

H. Nicole Fish              Modified Girls Soccer

H. Nicole Fish              Modified Softball                     

8-07-C17

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:

Suzanne Bahny             Shelby Hager                            Carrie Stanton

8-07-C18

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Catrina Lurenz, Substitute Teacher (certified), effective September 1, 2007.

8-07-C19

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Erin L. Shannon, Long Term Substitute Music Teacher for the 1^st semester of the 2007-2008 school year (September 1, 2007 – January 25, 2008).  Pennsylvania Certificate – Music – Instructional I (Expiring June 2013); NYS Certificate pending (Vice: Donlon unpaid leave)

Vote:   7  Yes   0 No    Motion carried.

Motion by H. DeHaan and seconded by T. Darpino for approval of resolutions 8-07-NC2, 7-07-NC3, 8-07NC4, 8-07-NC5, 8-07-NC6, 8-07-NC7, 8-07-NC8, 8-07-NC9, 8-07-NC10, 8-07-NC11, 8-07-NC12, 8-07-NC13 and 8-07-NC14.

8-07-NC2

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Janice Stephens, Teacher Aide (Cafeteria) effective July 18, 2007.

8-07-NC3

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Janice Stephens as Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Cafeteria), effective September 1, 2007.

8-07-NC4

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Robert Williams, Bus Driver, effective July 31, 2007.

8-07-NC5

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Linda Allen, Teacher Aide (Cafeteria-Breakfast hrs. only), effective August 1, 2007.

8-07-NC6

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the emergency conditional probationary appointment of Brenda Williams, Teacher Aide (Cafeteria), effective September 1, 2007 through January 25, 2008. (Vice: J. Stephens resignation)

8-07-NC7

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the emergency conditional probationary appointment of Karen Umiker, Teacher Aide (Cafeteria), effective September 1, 2007 through January 25, 2008. (Vice: C. Snapp resignation)

8-07-NC8

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the emergency conditional appointment of Karen Umiker, Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Classroom, Sp. Ed., Computer Lab, Library Clerk), effective September 1, 2007.

8-07-NC9

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Cheri Carter, Substitute Support Staff (Teacher Aide/Building, Cafeteria, Sp. Ed.),

effective September 1, 2007.

8-07-NC10

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the reappointment of the following Substitute Bus Drivers:

Robert Messersmith                                          Kelly Coar

Mark Painter                                                    Todd VanRiper

Ken VanVorce                                     Albert Kline

Gifford Gee                                                      Ivan Budney

David Getzke                                                   Norman Emery

Steven Hanson

8-07-NC11

RESOLVED, Upon the Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, That the Board of Education hereby approves the reappointment of the following Substitute Support Staff:

Mary Anderson

Kirstine Armstrong

Kimberly Bailey

Judith Baldwin

Linda Barrett   

Nancy Burnett 

Beverly Carroll

Glenda Clark   

Patricia Craft   

Nancy DeBoyace

Carol Dingman

Kathleen Dolley

Lauren Edsall   

Amy Edwards 

Amy Emond    

Tracy Evans    

Gifford Gee     

Glenna Gee     

Carol Gehen    

Donna Gencarelli

Marcella Gencarelli

Mary Getzke   

Felicia Graf      

Kolleen Griffiths

Jacquelyn Hutchison    

Kathleen Jackson

Deborah James

Andrew Kasper

Marian Kinney

Leona Lombardoni

Nancy Mathewson

Charles Mathews

Alana McMurray

Kirsten Michaud

Dustin Miller    

Genevieve Miller

Mary Miller     

Mary Ellen Odom

Shelia O’Rourke

Gloria Overbey

Marietta Pianosi

Kelly Pickert   

Rebecca Pipher

Lorie A. Pitcher

Janet Poreda

Diana Schnitzler

Deborah Shelley

Evonne Sherman

Suzanne Sherry

Lawrence Silba

Vera Smith      

Christina Snapp

Maria Sodon   

Judy Stark       

Hazel VanSusan

Jeannie VanVorce

Becky Wade   

Sandra Wall    

Karen Ward    

Laville Williams

Ruth Wilcox    

Sharon Wilson 

Shirley Yetter