A meeting of the Board of Education of the Watkins Glen Central School District was called to order by President Kelly McCarthy.

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1 Board of Education Watkins Glen, New York August 3, 2015 A meeting of the Board of Education of the Watkins Glen Central School District was called to order by President Kelly McCarthy. Board members present were: President Kelly McCarthy; Vice President Gloria Brubaker; Mark Franzese; Kristin Hazlitt; Keith Caslin; Kris Clarkson and Barb Schimizzi. 1.1 Opening Also in attendance was Superintendent Thomas Phillips Motion by Mrs. Brubaker to go into executive session to discuss a particular personnel and contractual matter. Seconded by Ms. Hazlitt. Executive session began at 5:46 p.m. Executive session concluded at 5:58 p.m. Regular session began at 5:59 p.m. In attendance for the board meeting were: Kai D Alleva, HS Principal; Rod Weeden, Athletic Director/DDC; Nan Woodworth-Shaw, Director of Special Services; Jerry Harriger, Director of Facilities II; Michelle Clark, Transportation Director; Melanie Chandler, Technology Director and Marie Keefer, District Clerk There were no communication items received from the public. Communication items received from the Superintendent included: At the July board meeting a concern was brought up regarding the inclusion of Regents exam scores in the GPA of high school students. Mr. D Alleva brought the concern to the building leadership team for feedback. The group devised a plan to address the primary concern, which was motivation. As outlined, the plan would remove the Regents exam from the course final average, making it a stand-alone grade on the transcript. However, if a student achieves and overall average at or above mastery (85%) in the course and subsequently earns a higher grade on the Regents exam, the course grade/overall average would then be replaced by the Regents grade. Mr. Phillips will contact the school attorneys to create a policy pertaining to the Regents testing. 1.2 Comm Communication items received from board members included: Kelly McCarthy read a thank you note from Mary Anne Smith for the unique artwork given to her upon retirement. Kelly McCarthy recently sent a letter to Odessa Montour School District about additional shared services. Their superintendent responded to our superintendent that at this time they are satisfied with the current situation and is not interested in joint meetings. Motion by Ms. Hazlitt to approve/accept/acknowledge the following consensus items: Approve the minutes of the 7/6/15 meeting. Approve Substitute List for Accept CSE/CPSE recommendation dated 5/20/15; 7/1/15; 7/14/15 and 7/30/15 as presented. The Board of Education has no objection to the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and they approve the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs. 1.3 Consensus Items

2 Acknowledge June Budget Status Report and Budget Transfers. Accept Treasurer s Report for June 1 through June 30, Acknowledge General Fund Warrant A0006 dated 7/15/15; General Fund Warrant A0009 dated 7/20/15; General Fund Warrant A0008 dated 7/20/15; General Fund Warrant A0011 dated 7/22/15; Federal Fund Warrant F0006 dated 7/15/15; Federal Fund Warrant F0008 dated 7/20/15; School Lunch Fund Warrant C0006 dated 7/15/15; Capital Fund Warrant H0006 dated 7/15/15 Capital Fund Warrant H0011 dated 7/22/15 as approved by Sharon Clark, Claims Auditor. Approve Fundraiser Request for Acknowledge BOE Committees for Seconded by Mr. Franzese. Motion by Mr. Clarkson to approve the ES and HS Parent Student Handbook. Seconded by Mrs. Schimizzi. Carried (opposed Hazlitt) The board acknowledged the Attendance Report for the district. Motion by Mr. Caslin to accept the following resignation: Jessica Purpura as Elementary Teacher effective 7/31/15. Seconded by Mr. Clarkson. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, and on motion of Mrs. Brubaker, seconded by Mr. Caslin, the following call-back 2.1 Handbooks Report Resignation (a) Name of appointee: Beth Powell (b) Tenure Area: Science Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, and on motion of Ms. Hazlitt, seconded by Mr. Franzese, the following probationary (a) Name of appointee: Jessica Manwaring (b) Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant (e) Certification Status: Teaching Assistant, Level III Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, and on motion of Mrs. Brubaker, seconded by Mr. Clarkson, the following probationary conditional appointment is hereby made (a) Name of appointee: Sarah Stocum (b) Tenure Area: Early Childhood Special Education (e) Certification Status: Initial

3 Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, and on motion of Mr. Caslin, seconded by Mrs. Brubaker, the following probationary (a) Name of appointee: Amanda Colunio (b) Tenure Area: Visual Arts (e) Certification Status: Professional Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, and on motion of Ms. Hazlitt, seconded by Mrs. Brubaker, the following probationary (a) Name of appointee: Norah Fritz (b) Tenure Area: Elementary (e) Certification Status: Initial Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, and on motion of Mr. Franzese, seconded by Mr. Caslin, the following probationary (a) Name of appointee: Mathew Mangus (b) Tenure Area: Elementary (e) Certification Status: Initial Motion by Mr. Caslin to approve the following resignation: Barbara Kelly as Elementary Teacher effective 8/31/15 Seconded by Mrs. Schimizzi. Motion by Mr. Caslin to approve the following coaching appointment: Jessica Karius as Modified Girls Swimming 3.8 Resign Seconded by Mrs. Brubaker. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, and on the motion of Ms. Hazlitt, seconded by Mr. Franzese, the following probationary (a) Name of appointee: Stephen McFarland (b) Tenure area: School Administrator (c) Date of commencement of probation service: 9/01/15 (e) Certification status: Professional Motion by Mr. Clarkson to approve the following appointment: Barbara Kelly as Teacher Aide Seconded by Ms. Hazlitt. Motion by Ms. Hazlitt to approve the following appointment: Wendy Hatch as School Nurse (LPN) Seconded by Mrs. Schimizzi

4 Motion by Mr. Caslin to approve the following coordination positions for Pre-K Coordinator Nicole Bennett and Tara Parish Kindergarten Coordinator Victoria Everett First Grade Coordinator Jennifer Titus Second Grade Coordinator Patti Smith Third Grade Coordinator Krysti Westervelt Fourth Grade Coordinator Daphne Holland Fifth Grade Coordinator Alice Conklin Sixth Grade Coordinator Becky Sue Bianco Seventh Grade Coordinator Tammy Kellogg Eighth Grade Coordinator Ben Connelly Nineth Grade Coordinator Alex Richmond Math, Science and Technology Coordinator (STEM PK-6) Daphne Holland ELA, Social Studies, Library and Foreign Language (Humanities PK 6) Becky Sue Bianco Math, Science, Technology, Business (PK-12) and Family and Consumer Science (PK-12) (STEM 7-12) Christie Fedele and Mary DeBolt ELA, Social Studies, Library and Foreign Language Coordinator (Humanities 7 12) Liam O Kane Physical Education and Health (Wellness) Coordinator (Pk 12) Cyndy Wood Art, Music, Cultural Art (Fine Arts) Coordinator (PK 12) Elaine Wojtus Guidance, School Psychologist, OT, Speech and PT (Student Support Service (PK 12) Melissa Snow K 6 Special Education Coordinator Amy Miller 7 12 Special Education Coordinator Sarah Woodwoard 3.13 Coord. Positions Seconded by Ms. Hazlitt. Motion by Mr. Franzese to approve the following Stipend Positions for : HS Attendance Officer Robin Bingham ES Attendance Officer Lindsey Starr Aquatic Director Cyndy Wood Senior Class Advisor Sam Brubaker Junior Class Advisor Jeanette Lasko Sophomore Class Advisor Kelsey Wood Freshman Class Advisor Eileen Malaney Eighth Grade Advisor Alicia Shutts Seventh Grade Advisor Tammy Kellogg Yearbook Advisor Eileen Malaney Broadcast News Advisor Maggie Field Extra-Curricular Activities Treasurer Diana Crane Student Against Destructive Decisions Margaret Swinnerton HS Art Club Advisor Elaine Wojtus Diversity Club Advisor Matt Craig Junior NHS Advisor Amy Planty HS National Honor Society Advisor Kelly Muir HS Business and & Marketing Honor Society Eileen Malaney Varsity Club Advisor Kaz Popovich Production Support Specialist Maggie Field Music Ensemble Director (3) Diana Groll, Matt Craig, Sarahjane Harrigan 3.14 Stipend Positions

5 Elementary Performance Ensemble Director Megan Kelley Athletic Manager Erich Kramer Tax Collector Renee Rappleye Seconded by Mrs. Brubaker. Motion by Ms. Hazlitt to approve the creation of an additional Teacher Aide Position. Seconded by Mrs. Brubaker. Motion by Ms. Hazlitt to approve the following appointment: Renee Riley as Special Education Teacher Aide Seconded by Mr. Caslin. Motion by Mr. Clarkson to approve the following resignation into retirement: Jennifer Nichols as Elementary Teacher effective 8/31/15. Seconded by Mr. Franzese. Jerry Harriger gave a summary of projects that have been completed this summer pertaining to the Capital Project. Motion by Ms. Hazlitt to amend the Budget due to insurance recovery from an incident last spring in the elementary school. Seconded by Mrs. Brubaker. The next scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, August 17, 2015 at 5:45 p.m. in the Board of Education Room. Motion by Mr. Franzese to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Caslin. Carried unanimously. The time was 6:40 p.m Create Resign Report Budget Nxt Mtg Adjourn Respectfully submitted, Marie C. Keefer District Clerk The following items were placed in the Board of Education meeting file for August 3, 2015: 1. Agenda of 8/3/ Minutes of 7/6/15 meeting. 3. Substitute List for CSE/CPSE recommendations. 5. Budget Status Report. 6. June Budget Transfers. 7. Treasurer s Report for the period June 1 through June 30, General Fund Warrant A0006 dated 7/15/15; General Fund Warrant A0009 dated 7/20/15; General Fund Warrant A0008 dated 7/20/15; General Fund Warrant A0011 dated 7/22/15; Federal Fund Warrant F0006 dated 7/15/15; Federal Fund Warrant F0008 dated 7/20/15; School Lunch Fund Warrant C0006 dated 7/15/15; Capital Fund Warrant H0006 dated 7/15/15 Capital Fund Warrant H0011 dated 7/22/ Fundraiser Request for BOE Committees for school year.

6 11. Elementary and High School Handbook for Attendance Report for Letter of Resignation as Elementary Teacher from Jessica Purpura. 14. Request for call-back appointment as Science Teacher for Beth Powell. 15. Request for appointment as TA/Sign Language Interpreter for Jessica Manwaring. 16. Request for appointment as Special Education Teacher for Sarah Stocum. 17. Request for appointment as Art Teacher for Amanda Colunio. 18. Request for appointment as Elementary Teacher for Norah Fritz. 19. Request for appointment as Elementary Teacher for Mathew Mangus. 20. Letter of Resignation as Elementary Teacher from Barbara Kelly. 21. Request for coaching appointment. 22. Request for appointment as Assistant Principal for Stephen McFarland. 23. Request for appointment as Teacher Aide for Barbara Kelly. 24. Request for appointment as School Nurse (LPN) for Wendy Hatch. 25. Request for appointment as Coordinator Positions for Request for appointment as Stipend Positions for Request to create a teacher aide position. 28. Request for appointment as Teacher Aide for Renee Riley. 29. Letter of Resignation into retirement from Jennifer Nichols. 30. Request to amend the Budget.