MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Tuesday, December 16, 2008

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Tuesday, December 16, 2008 The meeting of the Board of Education of the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services was held in the Administration Building, Conference Room #1, 6 Wierk Avenue, Liberty, NY 12754, the meeting was called to order by Board Vice President, Mr. Herbert Bauernfeind at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL UPON THE ROLL BEING CALLED, THE FOLLOWING WERE PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Ganz Gary Carlson Herbert Bauernfeind Joyce Teed Linda Berkowicz Paul Burckard Vilma Wells BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Edward J. Furchak, Jr. Bernard Olff ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. Micha, Ms. Schmidt, Dr. Blakey, Mr. Menges, Ms. Hemmer, Ms. Rourke, Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Berger, Ms. Bright, Ms. Pacht, Ms. Ansbro and Ms. Patti. Pledge to the Flag The Board Vice President led the Board in the Pledge to the Flag. Public Forum There was no public present. Approval of Minutes On a motion by Gary Carlson, seconded by Joyce Teed the Board approved the minutes of the November 18, 2008 meeting of the Sullivan BOCES Board of Education with the following correction. Ms. Schmidt requested that a correction be made in the CBO Resolution to reflect that 7 districts in Sullivan County were participating in the grant instead of 8 districts as stated on page two in the draft minutes. The District Clerk will make the change as requested. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 Presentation Through the use of the Smart Board Technology Lisa Pacht, Director of Technology and the Arts in Education Program gave a very impressive presentation on the new School Dude Software System that handles IT help desk work orders, maintenance requests and requests for technology hardware and software. Lisa also updated the Board on the Scholastic Arts Awards. Financial Matters/Chief Operating Officer Report Approval of the Treasurer's Report On a motion by Paul Burckard, seconded by Gary Carlson the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education approves the Treasurer s Report with balances - 1 -

2 ending October 31, Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 BOCES 403-B Retirement Plan Document On a motion by Joyce Teed, seconded by Linda Berkowicz the Board approved the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7 0 BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education approves the 403-B Retirement Plan Document amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 and authorizes the Chief Operating Officer to sign the Plan Document. Personal Property Accountability Policy Approval On a motion by Gary Carlson, seconded by Eugene Ganz the Board approved the following resolution: Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education adopts Policy # 4030 Personal Property Accountability Policy as revised December 16, WSS Lease Revised Payment Schedule & Playground Equipment On the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services and a motion by Eugene Ganz, seconded by Joyce Teed the Board approved the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 1. The motion CARRIED. 6-1 Eugene Ganz Yes Gary Carlson Yes Herbert Bauernfeind Yes Joyce Teed Yes Linda Berkowicz No Paul Burckard Yes Vilma Wells Yes BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education approves the revised payment schedule with an annual payment for the WSS Elementary lease totaling $195,505 as indicated in Exhibit B#2. In addition, the Board authorizes that the playground equipment be permanently installed at the White Sulphur Springs Elementary School for its entire useful life. Youngsville School Fire Escape On the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services and a motion by Gary Carlson, seconded by Vilma Wells the Board approved the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 BE IT RESOLVED the Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services to proceed with an estimate for the fire escape repairs at the Youngsville School the cost is estimated at $48, Approval of SEQRA Resolution #1 On the recommendation of Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services and a motion by Eugene Ganz, seconded by Joyce Teed the Board approved the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED

3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County BOCES Board of Education, hereby declares the Sullivan County BOCES as the Lead Agency for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations (SEQRA), associated with the Exterior Stair Replacement Project. Approval of SEQRA Resolution #2 On the recommendation of Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Services and a motion by Joyce Teed, seconded by Eugene Ganz, the Board approved the following resolution. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 WHEREAS, the Sullivan County BOCES Board of Education (the Board) has considered the effect upon the environment of the proposed Exterior Stair Replacement Project listed in the State Environmental Quality Review Act Process Record Sheet submitted at this meeting, and WHEREAS, the Board has received and reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review Act Process Record Sheet prepared and submitted in connection with the Project, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County BOCES Board of Education, acting as Lead Agency for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations (SEQRA), 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. November Internal Claims Audit Report Lori Ansbro, Internal Claims Auditor, attended the meeting and reviewed the November Audit Report with the Board of Education. Chief Operating Officer/Asst. Supt. for Finance & Management Services Report Ms. Schmidt informed that Board that she along with Mr. Menges, Dr. Blakey, Ms. Sullivan and Ms. Rourke met on Monday, December 15 th with several Sullivan County Officials to discuss the merger study. Susan stated that the meeting went very well and each person at the meeting received a packet of information describing BOCES and the services that BOCES provides. Personnel Matters On the recommendation of the Interim District Superintendent and a motion by Gary Carlson, seconded by Paul Burckard the Board approved the following personnel matters. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 ESTABLISHING POSITIONS On the recommendation of the Interim District Superintendent, the Board approves establishing the following Positions: Employment Manager (F/T) Grant funded Job Coach (F/T) Grant funded LEAVES OF ABSENCE Leaves of Absence: Erin Hadjstylianos School Psychologist Effective February 23, 2009 through April 10, 2009 FMLA Laura Crowley Special Education Teacher Aide Effective January 5, 2009 through April 3, 2009 FMLA - 3 -

4 Mary Lou Porter Adult Education Typist effective November 24, 2008 through January 16, 2009 Vicki Tripido Occupational Therapist effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 FMLA RESIGNATIONS Resignations: Steven Livsey School/Instructional Multi-Media Technician effective December 26, 2008 Marcel Carrier Purchasing Clerk effective January 23, 2009 APPOINTMENTS Appointments: DeLois House be appointed to the position of Special Education Teacher (PM Program) (parttime) effective November 5, 2008 through June 26, 2009; salary to be per diem hourly in the amount of $51.23 for the School year. Returning employee. Gloria Van Wagner be appointed to the position of Typist.8 (12-month) effective December 17, 2008; salary to be $22,022 (pro-rated). Position created at the November 18, 2008 Board meeting. Returning employee. Leslie Mechling be appointed to the position of School District Facilitator-P/T effective November 4, 2008 through January 9, 2009; salary to be $12.00/hour. No contact with students. Karen Pantalona be appointed to the position of School District Facilitator-P/T effective November 14, 2008 through January 9, 2009; salary to be $12.00/hour. No contact with students. Kathleen McMichael be appointed to the position of Teacher Aide-P/T effective December 2, 2008; salary to be $15.00/hour. Returning employee. Leah Pizzo be appointed to the position of 1:1 Teacher Aide-Special Education (10-month) in the Civil Service probationary period of six months commencing December 17, 2008 and terminating June 16, 2009; salary to be $12,315 (pro-rated). Returning employee. Katholeen Stabile be appointed to the position of 1:1 Teacher Aide-Special Education (10- month) in the Civil Service probationary period of six months commencing December 17, 2008 and terminating June 16, 2009; salary to be $12,315 (pro-rated). Returning employee. Melissa Jacobson be appointed to position of LPN Teacher-Long Term Substitute commencing December 17, 2008 through February 13, 2009; salary to be on Teacher Schedule Step BA-3 in the amount of $45,042 (pro-rated). Position vacated by Judy Eisenhauer. Returning employee

5 CHANGE IN APPOINTMENTS change in Appointments: Jessica Devore School Business Assistant, salary to be changed from $35,000 to $38,000 effective November 1, 2008 TEAM LEADER APPOINTMENTS Team Leader Appointments: September 1, 2008 June 30, 2009 Abbott, Bruce TEAM I $875 Ranaudo, Carol TEAM II $875 Sobel, Robert TEAM III $875 Dalton, Derek TEAM IV $875 Smith, Craig TEAM V $875 (All returning employees) SUBSTITUTES Substitutes on an as-needed basis: Rhonda Marksohn Food Service Helper $8.70/hour Martin Gonzalez Teacher $70.00/day Brian Zimmerman Cleaner $8.03/hour Kristin Krupp Teacher Aide $55.00/day Heidi Ferber Teacher Aide $55.00/day Teacher $70.00/day Typist $9.62/hour Lori Marler - Teacher Aide $55.00/day Teacher $70.00/day Typist $9.62/hour Richard Nystrom Cleaner $8.03/hour INTENT TO RETIRE Intent to Retire: Lisa Rose - Speech Therapist effective June 30, 2010 Administrative Reports Administrators reports were presented as shown on the attached documents. Action/Discussion Items Interim District Superintendent Report Mr. Micha discussed with the Board the Executive Summary of the Final Report of the Commission on Property Tax Relief and State Aid Proposal: Balance Need for Adequate Funding with State s Worsening Revenue Picture. Meeting Schedule Next Regular Meeting - January 20, 2008 The next regular meeting of the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2009 beginning at 6:30 PM in the BOCES Administration Building, Conference Room #

6 Motion for Adjournment On a motion by Eugene Ganz, seconded by Vilma Wells the Board adjourned the meeting of the Sullivan County BOCES Board of Education at 8:00 PM. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion CARRIED. 7-0 Donna L. Bright, Clerk of the Board - 6 -