GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Ruben A. Cirillo High School, Room #135 WALWORTH, NEW YORK 14568

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1 GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Ruben A. Cirillo High School, Room #135 WALWORTH, NEW YORK BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES October 24, 2018 Ms. Robin Vogt, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Ms. Robin Vogt, Mr. William Buchko, Ms. Lisa Finnegan, Mr. Greg Giles, Mr. Stephen Nims, Mr. Charles Rothfuss, Mr. Greg Whitney ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Ms. Leslie Ferrante, District Clerk; Ms. Colleen Heinrich, Esq., School Attorney; Dr. Shawn Van Scoy, Superintendent At 6:30 p.m. Mr. Stephen Nims made a motion to go into executive session to discuss matters leading to the discipline of a particular person. Mr. Greg Giles seconded the motion. Ms. Robin Vogt recalled the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Ms. Robin Vogt, Board President; Mr. William Buchko, Board Vice President, Ms. Lisa Finnegan, Mr. Greg Giles, Mr. Stephen Nims, Mr. Charles Rothfuss, Mr. Greg Whitney ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Ms. Kimberly Ernstberger, Elementary School Principal; Ms. Leslie Ferrante, District Clerk; Mr. Matthew Mahoney, High School Principal; Ms. Natalie Melnik, Business Administrator; Mr. Dominic Petrucci, Student Congress Representative; Ms. Melissa Phelps, Director of Special Education; Mr. John Tichacek, Athletic Director and Elementary School Assistant Principal; Dr. Shawn Van Scoy, Superintendent, and six public attendees. Ms. Robin Vogt presented the agenda. Dr. Van Scoy requested the addition of Board recognition during the presentation portion of the agenda. Mr. Charles Rothfuss made a motion to approve the agenda as revised. Mr. William Buchko seconded the motion. Ms. Vogt opened the floor for public comment. Mr. Perry Howland asked about the district s policy on visiting after school activities/clubs. Dr. Van Scoy stated that he will contact Mr. Howland regarding the policy. Mr. Charles Rothfuss made a motion to approve the September 26, 2018 and October 10, 2018 Board of Education meeting minutes. Mr. Greg Giles seconded the motion. Victoria Liess and Jonathon Frost received the State of New York Award of Excellence from the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Mr. Matt Mahoney was in attendance to present Victoria Liess with her award. The Board congratulated Victoria on this achievement. 1

2 In recognition of Board Recognition week, Dr. Van Scoy thanked the Board for their contributions and dedication to the district and presented them with a small token of appreciation. Ms. Melissa Phelps was in attendance to present an update on special education programs. Ms. Phelps highlighted the percentages of students in various disability classifications, the percentages of in-district and out of district placed, the current programs offered and staffing. Curriculum and various programs are being offered to help students with social and emotional needs. Mr. John Tichacek presented the revised new club request process. The process has been changed from a staff driven process to student driven. Students identify a need/want for a new club, create a plan that is submitted to the building principal for review. Students are to meet with the principal within two weeks of submission to discuss and seek their principal s approval. If the principal approves the students request, the principal will continue with the new club initiation process. The new club request process and form will be available on the website. Dr. Van Scoy updated the Board on the status of a UPK program. The district received notification of potential UPK funding and the timeline to apply for the grant. In order to qualify for the funding, the district must offer a UPK program for at least 90 days in the school year. The proposed program will start within the first two weeks of January and service up to 72 students (up to 4 half day sections, 18 students each), depending on interest. A lottery for enrollment may be necessary. It is anticipated that transportation to and from the program will be available. Details are still being finalized and will be communicated to the public in various formats in the very near future. Mr. Greg Giles made a motion to accept the following financial items. Mr. Charles Rothfuss seconded the motion. a. Treasurer s Report Ending September 2018 b. Revenue Budget Status Report for September 2018 c. Appropriation Status Report for September 2018 d. Budget Transfer Query September 2018 e, School Lunch Fund Report September 2018 f. Extra Class Report September 2018 g. Claims Audit Report September 2018 h. Warrants for the Month of September Warrant #21, Fund A, Dated 09/07/ Warrant #24, Fund A, Dated 09/14/ Warrant #22, Fund A, Dated 09/14/ Warrant #23, Fund A, Dated 09/21/ Warrant #27, Fund A, Dated 09/28/ Warrant #5, Fund F, Dated 09/21/ Warrant #6, Fund F, Dated 09/28/ Warrant #5, Fund C, Dated 09/14/ Warrant #6, Fund C, Dated 09/21/ Warrant #7, Fund C, Dated 09/28/ Warrant #9, Fund H, Dated 09/07/ Warrant #10, Fund H, Dated 09/07/ Warrant #11, Fund H, Dated 09/14/ Warrant #12, Fund H, Dated 09/21/ Warrant #13, Fund H, Dated 09/28/2018 2

3 i. Budget Transfers Over $20,000 The Board of Education of the Gananda Central School District does hereby approve the CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented and filed in the minute file. Motion to approve as presented made by Ms. Lisa Finnegan and seconded by Mr. Greg Giles. Dr. Van Scoy presented the following personnel recommendations to the Board: a. New Hires 1. Carol McCoon, Certified Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Aide, 2. Amy Conine, Certified Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Aide, 3. Shawn Turco, Certified Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Aide, 4. Rick Kanabroski, Certified Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Aide, 5. Kenneth Eckman, Certified Substitute Teacher, Certified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay, Effective 6. Sean Pelkowski, Uncertified Substitute Teacher*/Teacher Assistant/Aide, Uncertified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay*/Substitute Teacher Assistant = $75 day/substitute Teacher Aide = $11.90 hour, Effective 09/27/ Michelle Walker, Uncertified Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Aide, Uncertified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay*/Substitute Teacher Assistant = $75 day/substitute Teacher Aide = $11.90 hour, Effective 09/27/ Kaitlin Barton, Uncertified Substitute Teacher/Teacher Assistant/Aide, Uncertified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay*/Substitute Teacher Assistant 09/27/2018 * (Upon proof of certification, rate of pay will become that of a certified substitute teacher, $100 per day days 1-20, $110 after 20 days.) b. Appointments 1. Anne Evangelista, Substitute Monitor, $11.90/hour, Effective 10/10/ Fitness Room Supervisors, $12.00 per hour Joe Sidari Elliott Butt Karin Meuwissen David Broussard Ben Morgan 3

4 3. Regina Swartout, Musical Technical Director, Stipend per GTA Contract Motion to approve made by Ms. Lisa Finnegan and seconded by Mr. Stephen Nims. Mr. Stephen Nims made a motion to approve the Financial Reserve Plan as presented by Ms. Natalie Melnik. The plan is the first step in long term financial plan development and will be posted to the website. Mr. William Buchko seconded the motion. Mr. Charles Rothfuss made a motion to approve the following business items. Mr. Greg Giles seconded the motion. Information on these business items in their entirety can be found in the District Clerk s file or the on-line information pertaining to this meeting. a. Wayne CSD Incomplete Team of One Boys Swimming (Approval) b Indoor Track Incomplete Team status with Wayne C.S.D. Mr. Tim Burlee Coach c. Resolution - Michael VanDeMar: Authority to Suspend in Absence of Superintendent d Budget Development Calendar e Surplus of Middle School Speakers f. Donation from Exelon Generation in the Amount of $1,500 for the Science Fair g. Results as Recommended by Campus Construction for $100k Project Boiler Replacements: Award of mechanical contract to the low bidder; Unified Mechanical Contractors. 166 Middle Street, Geneva, NY in the amount of $67, The Policy Committee presented policies 0110 Sexual Harassment and 9640 Staff Student Relations (Fraternization) for a first reading, there was no discussion. These policies will be brought forward for a second reading and approval at the November 28 Board meeting. Future agenda items that were brought forward: UPK Update Scheduling of Second Strategic Plan Review with Administrators During Board Reports, the following committees summarized what was discussed at their recent meetings. Policy Committee met October 17, 2018 and reviewed policies on sexual harassment and staff-student relations goals were developed that includes reviewing section 4000 of the policy manual as well as the Code of Conduct. Community Relations Committee held a public forum on October 22, 2018 to discuss district communication. In the absence of any public attendees, the committee discussed the current website, reviewed the Communication Plan and developed their goals. Facilities Committee met on October 23, 2018 to review two energy audit proposal. Questions need to be answered before they can make a recommendation. Mr. Buchko attended the October 22, 2018 Gananda Rotary meeting. The Rotary is focusing on literacy and would like district contact as well as a district contact for holiday food baskets. 4

5 Dominique Petrucci reported that homecoming went well with good participation. The high school student congress is in the process of scheduling a winter dance, cancer benefit and planning a year end event. Dr. Van Scoy reported on the October 18, 2018 Walworth Town Board meeting he attended to share the school district s stance on a PILOT agreement for a proposed townhouse development. Dr. Van Scoy opposed the proposed PILOT agreement since it is not financially feasible for the district and will create an increased the tax burden for residents. Ms. Robin Vogt opened the floor to public comments. There were none. During Board comments, Mr. Buchko indicated he will reach out to contacts at the NYSSBA conference that may be able to assist in our advocacy efforts. Mr. Buchko also reported that he attended the Four County School Board Association s October 18 meeting on school safety and will request a copy of the presentation. At 9:16 p.m. Mr. Stephen Nims made a motion to adjourn for an executive session to discuss a personnel matter pertaining to a particular person. Mr. Greg Giles seconded the motion. The Board came out of executive session at 9:31 p.m. for the purpose of adjournment. Mr. Greg Giles made a motion to adjourn. Mr. William Buchko seconded the motion. Respectfully Submitted, Leslie Ferrante District Clerk 5