BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Owego Apalachin Central School District Owego, NY AGENDA

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Owego Apalachin Central School District Owego, NY AGENDA January 22, :30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION OFA LGI I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations (21) B. Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans (6) V. HEARING THE PUBLIC VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings 1. January 8, 2015 Board Meeting B. Consent Business 1. Personnel a) Appointments (1) Logan Mahlum Substitute Teacher (2) Renee Snyder Substitute Food Service Helper b) Change in Classification 2. Finance (1) Karen Hall Substitute Teacher Aide From Teacher Aide/OFA to Substitute Teacher Aide a) December Treasurer s Reports b) Budget Transfer c) OFA Music Booster Donation

2 3. Facilities a) Disposal of Café Equipment 4. Special Needs a) Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations b) Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plan VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. Revising Elementary Report Cards B. Rebuilding OACSD C. Governor s Executive Budget Proposal IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS X. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 min. limit per person, please) XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Student Liaison to the Board of Education Zach Zielinski B. Board Policy Revisions XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY A. Veteran s Tax Exemption (tabled from previous meeting) XIV. IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT

3 OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NEW YORK January 22, 2015 MOTION IN SUPPORT OF CONSENT AGENDA RESOLVED, that the minutes of the January 8, 2015 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appointments and Change in Classification be approved according to Schedule A; that the December Treasurer s Report be approved according to Schedule B; that the Budget Transfer be approved according to Schedule C; that the Music Booster Donation be approved according to Schedule D; that the Disposal of Cafeteria Equipment be approved according to Schedule E; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendation be approved according to Schedule F; that the Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plan Recommendation be approved according to Schedule G

4 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY MINUTES January 8, 2015 The Owego Apalachin Board of Education held a Regular Meeting at Owego Free Academy, 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, NY, on Thursday, January 8, I. CALL TO ORDER President Barton called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. David Barton Mr. Gene Cvik Mr. Lee Dunham Mrs. Becky Goodrich Mrs. Stacey Riegel Member(s) Absent: Mr. John Crosby Mrs. Buffie Arhbal Others Present: Mr. Randy Pryor Mr. Ken Francisco Mrs. Laurie McKeveny Mrs. Pam Donovan Ms. Jill Bennedum Mr. Bob Farrell Mr. Ron Bieber Mr. Tom Beatty Mr. Tom Comerford Mr. Heath Georgia Mr. Jim Miller Mr. Joe DiCosimo Mr. Stephen Jensen Mr. Joe Chartrand Mrs. Marian Chartrand Mr. Dan Gehret Mr. Keith Bennett Mr. Tim Taft Mr. Gavin Neigh Ms. Courtney Beacraft Mr. Kyle Pryor Mr. Chris Heeman Mr. Lucas Bodnar Mr. Owen Davidson Mr. Jackson Bell Ms. Kelsie Jacobson Mr. Marcus Griffith Mr. Duncan Spicer Mr. Brandon Hathaway Dr. William Russell and Mrs. Marcy Hill were also present. III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mrs. Stacey Riegel that the Board of Education adopt the agenda. Ayes: 5 Nayes: 0 Carried Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye) IV. CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEED OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Barton stated that there is not a need for an executive session.

5 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES V. PUBLIC FORUM Mrs. Pam Donovan - OFA Bowling coach. Mrs. Donovan recognized Tim Taft - Tim recently bowled a perfect 300 game and had a complete series of 750 (300, 184, 266). Mr. Joe Chartrand- Owego, NY Mr. Chartrand encouraged the BoE to support the Veterans tax credit when they act on it. He also stated that he has reviewed Dr. Russell s recent budget presentation and said it was a good start heading into budget season. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mrs. Buffy Arhbal that the Board of Education adopt the following consent agenda. RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 18, 2014 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appointments and Change in Probationary Appointment be approved according to Schedule A; that the IT Equipment Purchase Resolution be approved according to Schedule B; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendation be approved according to Schedule C; that the Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plan Recommendation be approved according to Schedule DE; that the Committee on Pre School Special Education Placement Recommendation be approved according to Schedule E Ayes: 5 Nayes: 0 Carried (Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye) VII. PRESIDENT S REPORT None VIII. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Russell again acknowledged Mr. Taft s accomplishment and thanked him for attending the meeting tonight. Corporal Punishment Report A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mrs. Becky Goodrich that the Board of Education adopt the semi-annual corporal punishment report as presented. The report will then be forward to NYS. Ayes: 5 Nayes: 0 Carried (Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye) 9 th Grade Academy Mr. Heath Georgia Mr. Georgia gave a presentation about Freshman Academy. This PowerPoint presentation will be available on the district s Web page. Rebuilding OACSD Dr. Russell Dr. Russell reported that he had recently toured the building. He said it was the first time he had toured the building in a handful of weeks, and that the progress was startling. The entire building has been enclosed for winter work and is being heated to about 55 degrees.

6 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Fahrenheit by giant natural gas heaters. The progress is rapid and dramatic - IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS RAN Resolution: A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mrs. Becky Goodrich that the Board of Education adopt the following RAN Resolution: REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION, DATED JANUARY 8, 2015, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $12,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN TIOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE U.S. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A SCHOOL BUILDING, INCLUDING SITE PLANNING AND REMEDIATION AND CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS, TO BE RECEIVED IN AND FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ITS 2015 FISCAL YEAR. WHEREAS, the Owego Apalachin Central School District (the School District ), a school district and a political subdivision of the State of New York (the State ), located in Tioga County, desires to issue revenue anticipation notes in anticipation of the receipt of financial assistance from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) for the demolition of a school building made uninhabitable from severe storm damage, including site planning and remediation and construction and reconstruction of school buildings, to be received in and for the School District in its 2015 fiscal year; WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the School District hereby determines that the total amount of financial assistance from FEMA for the above purpose is anticipated to be $23,000,000. WHEREAS, on January 9, 2014, the Board of Education of the School District adopted a revenue anticipation note resolution in anticipation of the receipt of such FEMA aid in the amount of $11,000,000 to be received in the School District s 2014 and 2015 Fiscal Years (the Prior Resolution ); WHEREAS, on February 28, 2014, pursuant to the Prior Resolution, the Board of Education of the School District issued its $11,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2014A, dated February 28, 2014 and which matures on February 27, 2015 (the Series 2014A RAN ); WHEREAS, the total amount of FEMA aid to be received by the School District in connection with such demolition, construction and reconstruction for repayment of the Series 2014A RAN is $11,000,000; WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the School District in its negotiations with FEMA has discovered no material reason why such financial assistance should not be received by the end of the School District s 2015 fiscal year in amounts sufficient to redeem in full the principal of and interest on the Series 2014A RAN; WHEREAS, no revenue anticipation notes prior to the date of this resolution have been authorized to be issued in anticipation of the receipt of such financial assistance in such fiscal year except for the School District s Series 2014A RAN; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the School District has determined that revenue anticipation notes should be authorized and issued at this time to finance the remainder of the total amount of FEMA aid to be received for the purpose, namely, $12,000,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Owego Apalachin Central School District, as follows: Section 1. There are hereby authorized to be issued revenue anticipation notes of the Owego Apalachin Central School District (the School District ) in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount of up to $12,000,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law in anticipation of the receipt of financial assistance from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) to be received

7 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES in and for the School District in its 2015 fiscal year for the demolition of an uninhabitable school building, including site planning and remediation and construction and reconstruction of school buildings; provided, however, that no such notes shall be issued under this resolution at any time in an amount which exceeds the cumulative cash-flow deficit, within the meaning of the applicable Internal Revenue Code regulations, with respect to the project costs to be financed with financial assistance from FEMA. Such notes shall be designated Owego Apalachin Central School District Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2015 (the Notes ). Section 2. The Notes shall be dated, shall mature, shall be in such denominations and series and shall bear interest at the rate or rates of interest per annum, determined at the time of the sale of the Notes by the President of the Board of Education of the School District at private sale or public sale in accordance with the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State and Chapter 2 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations. Section 3. The Board of Education of the School District has ascertained and hereby states that (a) at least $12,000,000 of financial assistance from FEMA remains unreceived as of the date hereof for the 2015 fiscal year of the School District; (b) no revenue anticipation notes have heretofore been authorized to be issued in anticipation of the receipt of such State aid, except for the School District s $11,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2014, dated February 28, 2014 and which matures on February 27, 2015; (c) no amount has been or will be included in the annual budget of the School District for such fiscal year to offset, in whole or in part, any anticipated deficiency in the receipt during such fiscal year of such State aid to be received for such fiscal year; (d) the Notes are to be issued in anticipation of the receipt of revenues other than real estate taxes and assessments; (e) the date of maturity of the Notes and renewals thereof shall not be extended beyond June 30, 2016, which is the close of the applicable period provided in Section of the Local Finance Law for the maturity of the Notes; and (f) all earnings from the proceeds of the Notes, if any, shall be applied for payment of interest on the Notes when due and payable or for payment of other governmental purposes of the School District within the meaning of the United States Treasury Regulations or other such regulations in effect or proposed on the date of the Notes. Section 4. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 30.00, 50.00, and 60.00, inclusive, of the Local Finance Law, the power to sell, issue and deliver and to prescribe the terms, form and contents of the Notes is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education of the School District, as the chief fiscal officer of the School District. The President of the Board of Education of the School District is hereby authorized to execute the Notes on behalf of the School District and the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the School District to the Notes and to attest such seal. The President of the Board of Education of the School District is hereby authorized to deliver the Notes to the purchaser thereof upon receipt in full of the purchase price thereof. Section 5. The faith and credit of the School District hereby is and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this resolution, as the same shall become due. Section 6. The President of the Board of Education of the School District is hereby directed to file with the Board of Education of the School District certificates reporting the date of the Notes, the date the Notes mature, the rates of interest payable on the Notes, the purchaser of the Notes and a statement to the effect that the power of the President of the Board of Education of the School District to sell, issue and deliver the Notes is in full force and effect and has not been modified, amended or revoked prior to the delivery of and payment for the Notes, and such other certificates as may be delivered to the purchaser or purchasers of the Notes. Section 7. In the absence of the President of the Board of Education, the Vice President of the Board of Education of the School District is hereby authorized to exercise the power referred to in Sections 4 and 6 of this resolution. Section 8. The School District covenants for the benefit of the holders of the obligations authorized herein that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such obligations or any other funds of the School District, and will not make any use of the facilities financed with the proceeds of such obligations which would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code ) (except for the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by Section 55 of the Code) or subject the School District to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to such obligations, the proceeds thereof or any facilities financed thereby if such action or omission would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal income taxation under the Code (except for the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by Section 55 of the

8 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Code) or subject the School District to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code. The foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the defeasance of such obligations or any other provisions hereof until the date which is 60 days after the final maturity date or earlier prior redemption date thereof. The proceeds of such Notes may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments made for such purpose on or after a date which is not more than 60 days prior to the adoption date of this revenue anticipation note resolution by the School District. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized pursuant to this resolution (the obligations ), the School District agrees, in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations, under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Rule ), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the School District s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the President of the Board of Education of the School District is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the School District, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the Commitment ) to be placed on file with the School District Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the School District for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations in accordance with the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this resolution and not substantially adverse to the School District and that are approved by the President of the Board of Education of the School District on behalf of the School District, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed, collectively, by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the School District s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the School District would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The President of the Board of Education of the School District is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the School District with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the President of the Board of Education of the School District shall consult with, as appropriate, the School District attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the School District. The President of the Board of Education of the School District acting in the name and on behalf of the School District, shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the School District attorney or such bond counsel or other special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made. Section 10. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Ayes: 5 Nayes: 0 Carried Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye) Maintenance & Administration Building Construction Approval A motion was made by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mr. Lee Dunham that the Board of Education adopt the following resolution: Whereas, the Administration, Maintenance, and Maintenance Storage buildings were destroyed by flooding caused by Tropical Storm Lee in Whereas, funding for replacement buildings will come from The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Therefore, the Board of Education authorizes the construction of two new buildings: An Administration Building and a combined Maintenance/Storage Facility.

9 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nayes: 0 Carried Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye) X. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Chartrand Owego, NY Q. How is Mr. Crosby doing? A. Mr. Barton stated the Mr. Crosby has been on long-term medical leave and hopes are that John will be home very soon. XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Student Liaison Zach Zielinski Zach stated that due to the two-hour delay Student Council was unable to meet today. He also reminded everyone of a benefit for Richie Rosaria benefit on January 24 th at Elks Club. There is also an upcoming Precise Ball Toss planned with proceed going to the Tioga County Boys and Girls Club. Congratulations to Fans of the Month Matthew Laubach and Joel Choynowksi. XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AES Mr. Joe DiCosimo - Hard to imagine the year is almost half over. A K-5 standard based report card is being developed. 1:1 Ipads will be coming to 4th grade coming soon. OES Mrs. Laurie McKeveny - Off to good start after the new year. The teachers are preparing for the ½ day of professional development on Friday, January 16 th. OAMS- Mr. Beatty OAMS just finished a jar wars competition Over $ will be donated to the American Red Cross in of Mrs. Boothroyd. OFA Mr. Georgia Recognized Mr. Scott Gardner He is very involved with InterAct Club and is a driving force for volunteerism this year. National Honor Society winter induction will be held on January 22 nd. XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY A. Veterans Tax Exemption XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION There is not a need for an executive session. XV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr. Lee Dunham and seconded by Mr. Gene Cvik that the Board of Education adjourn. Ayes: 5 Nayes: 0 Carried Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye) President Barton adjourned the meeting at 7:56 PM. Respectfully submitted, Marcy Hill, Clerk Board of Education

10 OWEGO APALCHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Owego, New York January 22, 2015 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Substitute Teacher Logan Mahlum, 359 Twist Run Road, Endwell, New York Educational Preparation: Area: Certification: State University of New York at Geneseo BA English Uncertified Effective Date: January 23, 2015 Recommended By: Thomas Beatty, Principal, Owego Apalachin Middle School Substitute Food Service Helper Renee Snyder, 562 W. Beecher Hill Road, Owego, New York Hourly Rate: $9.59 Effective Date: January 23, 2015 Recommended By: Thomas Nunn, Supervisor of Food Services Processed By: Recommended By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

11 Personnel Committee January 22, 2015 CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION Substitute Teacher Aide Karen Hall, 783 Briggs Hill Road, Nichols, New York From: To: Teacher Aide OFA (January 9, 2015 last day) Substitute Teacher Aide Hourly Rate: $9.59 Effective Date: January 23, 2015 Processed By: Recommended By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

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24 BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education does and hereby accepts a donation from the OA Music Booster in the amount of $2,000 to be used for the High School Musical. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $2,000 be appropriated into the General Fund for as follows: A2705 Gifts & Donations $2,000 A Musical Contractual Exp. $2,000 And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education extends its sincere appreciation to the OA Music Booster for this generous donation.

25 OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY January 22, 2015 Topic: Board Action Requested: Comment: Cafeteria Equipment Disposal That the Board of Education approve of the disposal of the following food service items. Cambro 1826LTC Insulated Mobil Cabinet-1 Cambro 600MPC Insulated Mobil Cabinet-1 Cambro IC125L Insulated Ice Caddy-1 CresCor Model D Aluminum Mobil Cabinet-2 Mobil Open Sheet Pan Cart Aluminum, Mobil Enclosed Sheet Pan Cart Aluminum Prepared By: Recommended By: Tom Nunn Director, Food Services William C. Russell Superintendent of Schools