Organizational Meeting July 10, 2018

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1 Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Clinton Central School District, Oneida County, New York, held on July 10, Present: (Board) Mary Lou Lauchert, President Megan Burdick Samuel Catterson Melinda Leising Luke Perry Erica Shaw (Administration) Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, Superintendent Mrs. Debora Van Slyke, Director of Curriculum and Instruction District Clerk: Julia A. Scranton Absent: Timothy Thomas, Vice-president 1. CALL TO ORDER The Clerk of the Board called the meeting to order at 5:35pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT The Clerk read the mission statement. 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Election of President of the Board A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Shaw, and carried (6, 0) to open the nominations for the position of President. Ms. Burdick nominated Ms. Lauchert, seconded by Mr. Perry. The nomination was accepted by Ms. Lauchert. Hearing no other nominations, a motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Burdick, and carried (6, 0) to close the nominations. Ms. Lauchert was elected by a unanimous vote. She then assumed the chair. B. Election of Vice President A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Burdick and carried (6, 0) to open the nominations for the position of Vice-president. Ms. Shaw nominated Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Perry. The nomination had been accepted by Mr. Thomas. Hearing no other nominations, a motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to close the nominations. Mr. Thomas was elected by a unanimous vote. Officers and Board members took the oath of office. 5. APPOINTMENTS A. CLERK OF THE BOARD 1

2 BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby appoints that Ms. Julia Scranton as District Clerk at a stipend of $5, annually to serve at the pleasure of the Board. B. DISTRICT TREASURER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Mr. Joseph Barretta as District Treasurer at a salary of $19, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and authorizes the District Treasurer to sign checks for payroll, trust and agency, general fund capital, federal and cafeteria fund. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: C. TAX COLLECTOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints NBT Bank as Tax Collecting Agency for the following towns Kirkland, Paris, Marshall, Vernon, New Hartford, and Westmoreland in the Clinton Central School District during the school year. D. BOARD S INTERNAL CLAIMS AUDITOR (DELEGATE FOR EXPENSE REVIEW) BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Ms. Linda Voce as Internal Claims Auditor (Delegate for Expense Review) at a stipend of $5400 annually to serve at the pleasure of the Board. 6. OTHER APPOINTMENTS A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: A. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoints D Arcangelo & Co., LLC as Independent Auditors for the Clinton Central School District for the school year. B. EXTRA-ACTIVITIES FUND TREASURER BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mrs. Angela Thieme be appointed Extra-Activities Fund Treasurer for the school year. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: C. SCHOOL ATTORNEY BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the school year. BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of Education appoints Hancock, Estabrook, LLP as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the school year. 2

3 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Ferrara Fiorenza PC as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the school year. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the school year. D. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Alinea be appointed as Medical Director/School Physician for the school year. A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Shaw and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: E. ASBESTOS DESIGNEE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Brad Preston be appointed Asbestos Designee for the school year. F. CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Brad Preston be appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer for the school year. G. PURCHASING AGENT BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Mr. Joseph Barretta as the Purchasing Agent for the Clinton Central School District to serve at the pleasure of the Board. A motion was made by Mr. Burdick, seconded by Ms. Shaw, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: H. HIPAA COORDINATOR BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Ms. Cynthia Smiegal be appointed HIPAA Coordinator for the school year. I. MEDICAID COMPLIANCE OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Medicaid Compliance Officer for the school year. 3

4 J. MEDICARE PART D AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Medicare Part D Authorized Representative for the school year. K. TITLE VI AND IX COMPLIANCE OFFICER(S) BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Lee and Ms. Kathleen Fonda be appointed as Title VI and Title IX Compliance officers for the school year. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: L. DISABILITIES SECTION 504 AND TITLE II COMPLIANCE OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent, Ms. Kathleen Fonda be appointed as Disabilities Section 504 and Title II Compliance officer for the school year. M. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Records Management Officer for the school year. A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: N. RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED that Ms. Julia Scranton be appointed as Records Access Officer for the school year. O. LEAD EVALUATOR WHEREAS, evidence exists that Ms. Ellen Leuthauser, Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Ms. Kathleen Fonda and Ms. Debora Van Slyke have completed training which meets the requirements of 8 NYCRR and the Clinton Central School District Annual Performance Professional Review Plan for certification as a Lead Evaluators of teachers, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Ms. Ellen Leuthauser, Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Ms. Kathleen Fonda and Ms. Debora Van Slyke be certified as Lead Evaluators of teachers. P. LEAD EVALUATOR 4

5 WHEREAS, evidence exists that Dr. Stephen Grimm has completed training which meets the requirements of 8 NYCRR and the Clinton Central School District Annual Performance Professional Review Plan for certification as a Lead Evaluator of teachers/principals, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Stephen Grimm be certified as Lead Evaluator of teachers/principals. A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: Q. FINANCIAL ADVISORS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints R. Timbs Advisory Group, Inc. as Financial Advisor for DESIGNATIONS A. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS BE IT RESOLVED that The Waterville Times and The Rome Sentinel be hereby designated as the official newspapers for the school district for the school year. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: B. BANK DEPOSITORIES BE IT RESOLVED that NBT Bank be designated as the official bank for financial services for the school year. C. MEETING DATES AND TIMES BE IT RESOLVED that the regular meetings of the Board to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated, in the Secondary Media Center at 5:30 PM. 8. AUTHORIZATIONS A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: A. CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, Superintendent, is authorized to Certify Payroll for the school year. B. CUSTODIAN OF PETTY CASH BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following be appointed Custodians of Petty Cash for the designated locations and amounts for the school year: Business Office Joseph Barretta $100 5

6 High School Office Matthew Lee $100 Middle School Office Shaun Carney $100 Elementary Office Ellen Leuthauser $100 C. CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP, CONVENTIONS ATTENDANCE BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent be authorized to approve attendance at conferences, workshops and conventions as per the budget. D. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ON CHECKS BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to sign all checks using a facsimile signature for A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: E. BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, or his/her designee, be authorized to approve all budget transfers under the amount of $5000. F. GRANTS IN AID APPLICATIONS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent, or his designee, to file grant applications for Federal and State Funds for G. CHANGE ORDERS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education delegates authority to approve change orders up to $30,000, which are reasonably necessary to the proper progress and administration of ongoing construction projects and which are within the general scope of the referendum, to the Superintendent of Schools or his designee. All change orders must be ultimately approved by the Board of Education. 9. OFFICIAL UNDERTAKINGS A. COMMERCIAL CRIME INSURANCE APPROVAL BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education provide commercial crime insurance for the positions listed below for as follows: Tax Collector ($1 million) District Treasurer ($1 million) 6

7 Extra Classroom Central Treasurer ($1 million) B. LOANS FROM THE GENERAL FUND BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the District Treasurer to loan from the General Fund to the Federal Fund, the Capital Fund, and the Cafeteria Fund only such sums as are necessary to pay the then current payrolls and warrants until revenues are received from the respective funds for C. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the District Treasurer to invest school district monies in accordance with Section 1604-A and 1723-A of the Education Law and other pertinent regulations for OTHER DESIGNATIONS A. LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCES Advisory Council for Occupational Education be designated as the Occupational Education Advisory Council for Clinton Central School District for the school year. B. REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ONEIDA-HERKIMER-MADISON SCHOOL BOARD INSTITUTE BE IT RESOLVED that Megan Burdick be appointed as the Board s representative to the Executive Committee of the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison School Boards Institute. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: C. COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following people be approved to serve as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the school year : Chairperson: An evaluator of the child: A Representative of Oneida County: Parent of the Child Student (whenever appropriate) Kathleen Fonda On a case by case basis (TBA by Oneida County) 7

8 D. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following people be approved to serve as members of the Committee on Special Education for the school year Chairperson: School Psychologist: School Physician/Medical Director: Teacher of Referred Student: Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider: Education Administrators: (On a case-by-case basis for students in their respective buildings) Parent of the Child Student (whenever appropriate) Kathleen Fonda Caterina Kernan Dr. Christopher Alinea (Slocum Dickson) (On a case-by-case basis) (On a case-by-case basis) Matthew Lee Ellen Leuthauser Shaun Carney A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: E. CHAIRPERSONS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following professional staff be appointed as Chairpersons to the Subcommittee on Special Education for the school year. Erin Eagan, Susan Karam, Lori Smith A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: F. SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, subcommittees on Preschool Special Education be composed of the following: Parent of the child. At least one regular education teacher of such child (if the child is, or may be, participating in the regular education environment). At least one special education teacher, or where appropriate, at least one special education provider (i.e., related service provider) of such child. At the discretion of the parent, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related service personnel as appropriate. Whenever appropriate the child with a disability. For a child in transition from the early intervention program and services (Infant and Toddler Programs), the appropriate licensed or certified professional from the Department of Health s Early Intervention Program. This professional must attend all meetings of the CPSE conducted prior to the child s initial receipt of services. A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: G. SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION 8

9 BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, subcommittees on Special Education be composed of the following: The parent of the child. At least one regular education teacher of the child (if the child is, or may be participating in the regular education environment. At least one special education, or where appropriate, at least one special education provider (i.e., related service provider) for the child. Committee on Special Education Chairperson, Subcommittee on Special Education Chairperson or Building Administrator. At the discretion of the Parent, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate. Whenever appropriate the student with the disability. A school psychologist, whenever a new psychological evaluation is reviewed or a change to program option with a more intensive staff/student ration, as set forth in section 200.6(f)(4) of the Regulations of the Commissioner, is considered. H. IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERS BE IT RESOLVED that the listing of impartial hearing officers as maintained by the Impartial Hearing Reporting system (IHRS) and the New York State Education Department be approved. I. OHM BOCES HEALTH CONSORTIUM VOTING DELEGATE BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, Superintendent, be appointed the voting delegate to the Oneida- Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Health Consortium, effective July 1, J. OHM BOCES HEALTH CONSORTIUM SUBSTITUTE VOTING DELEGATE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, the recommendation to approve the designation of Joseph Barretta, Assistant Superintendent for Business, as the substitute voting delegate to the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Health Consortium in the absence of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, effective July 1, K. WIRE TRANSFERS BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer is authorized to execute wire transfers of District Funds. A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: L. AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE BIDDING Whereas, it is the plan of a number of public school districts in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties, New York to bid jointly for school supplies, equipment, food products, etc.; and whereas the Board of Education is so 9

10 desirous of participating with other school districts in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties in the joint bidding of the commodities mentioned above as authorized by General Municipal Law, Section 119-0; and whereas the Board of Cooperative Educational Services wishes to appoint a committee to assume the responsibility for drafting of specifications, advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids, reporting the results to the Board of Education and making recommendations thereon; now therefore, the Clinton Central School Board of Education hereby appoints the Regional Committee of Business Officials to represent it in all matters related above, and further the Board authorized the above-mentioned committee to represent it in all matters entering into a contract for the purchase of the above mentioned commodities; and further the Board agrees to assume its equitable share of the costs of the cooperative bidding; and finally the Board agrees (1) to abide by majority decisions of the participating districts on quality standards; (2) that unless all bids are rejected, it will comply with the recommendations of the committee; (3) that after award of the contract(s), it will conduct all negotiations directly with the successful bidder(s). M. BOARD POLICIES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education reaffirms previously adopted policies for the school year subject to the revision and amendments which may be adopted during the year. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: N. CELL PHONE, RADIO USE BE IT RESOLVED, that cell phones may be issued to people in the following positions: Superintendent Assistant Superintendent for Business Building Administrators Director of Curriculum and Instruction Head Custodian Maintenance Department Bus Dispatcher Bus Drivers - for emergency use on extra driving trips. Theatre Manager O. MILEAGE RATE BE IT RESOLVED, to pay mileage at the current IRS rate for the school year. Organizational agenda completed. Continue to Regular Meeting. 10

11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Clinton Central School District, Oneida County, New York, held on July 10, INFORMATION-REPORTS-PROPOSAL/SUPERINTENDENT & STAFF A. Superintendent s Report Dr. Grimm distributed a proposed revision of the Board meeting calendar in light of community events and budget approval requirements. Two Board development workshops were added. 12. STANDING RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT AGENDA) A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to combine items 11A through 11D. A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Ms. Shaw, and carried (6, 0) to approve items 11A through 11D. A. Agenda and Any Additions to Agenda for July 10, 2018 B. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 19, 2018 C. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Report: Initial Review 2 Program Review 5 Annual Review 3 Reevaluation (Triennial) 1 Administrative Transfer 1 Preschool Review Initial 0 Amendment w/o Meeting Held 0 D. Updated List of Substitute and Supervisory Personnel 13. BOARD COMMITTEES Ms. Lauchert initiated a discussion with Board members which resulted in the following assignments: A. Discussion of Committees and Memberships for Finance & Audit Committee: Erica Shaw, Chair; Melinda Leising Facilities Committee: Erica Shaw, Chair; Sam Catterson, Bill Huggins Policy Committee: Tim Thomas, Chair; Luke Perry, Mary Lou Lauchert B. Discussion of Committee Liaisons for District Planning Team Liaison: Mary Lou Lauchert District Safety Committee Liaison: Sam Catterson District Technology Committee Liaison: Megan Burdick CCSD Foundation Liaison: Luke Perry 14. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Ms. Leising, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: 11

12 A. BE IT RESOLVED that the closing of the District s Flex Checking Account and the transfer of the remaining balance of $15, to the District s Trust and Agency account, be approved. A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: B. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the disposal of the attached lists of obsolete property. C. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with Board Policy #6150, the attached line item budget transfers, be approved. D. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation from the Hannaford Helps Schools Program for the Elementary Playground Project. $999 TA085 A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation of Musical instruments and equipment from Richard Wright at a value of $1200. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: F. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the contract for Cooperative Educational Services for the school year be approved. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: G. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the agreement between the Clinton Central School District and James M. Dennison, MD for Athletic Training Coverage for the school year, effective 8/13/18 through 6/21/19, be approved. H. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the agreement between Developmental Therapy Associates, PLLC, and the Clinton Central School District, to provide physical and/or occupational therapy services for the school year, in accordance with the attached agreement, be approved. A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: I. BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between Madison-Oneida BOCES and the Clinton Central School District to provide bus maintenance services beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, be approved. 15. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD No one wished to speak. 12

13 16. PERSONNEL A. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following Instructional Leader be appointed for the school year with a stipend in the amount of $2000: Elementary ELA K-5: Kelly Landry A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: B. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Barbara Mosher from full time civil service position of cleaner approved, effective June 6, 2018, be approved. C. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following fall coaching appointments for the school year, to be compensated in accordance with Article 14 of the CTA contract, pending fingerprint clearance, be approved. Lindsay Hayduk JV Field Hockey Volunteer D. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following co-curricular appointments for the school year, to be compensated in accordance with Article 15 of the CTA contract, be approved: Adriane Gemelli Middle School Yearbook Co-advisor $1, Trisha Boucher Middle school Science Fair Coordinator $1, E. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Linda Kennedy to the positon of long-term substitute teacher in the special education tenure area beginning on or about September 4, 2018 through October 9, 2018, to be compensated at Step 4MA of the current CTA agreement, be approved. Note: Ms. Kennedy will be fulfilling the duties of Erin Muzio who is on family care leave. A motion was made by Ms. Leising, seconded by Ms. Shaw, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: F. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Heather Jayne to the positon of long-term substitute teacher in the elementary tenure area beginning on or about September 16, 2018 through October 29, 2018, to be compensated at Step 1MA of the current CTA agreement, be approved. NOTE: Ms. Jayne will be fulfilling the duties of Mr. Ferrone who is on family care leave. 13

14 G. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Jessica Shelley to the positon of long-term substitute teacher in the elementary tenure area beginning on or about September 4, 2018 through December 21, 2018, pending transfer of certification from Washington State, to be compensated at Step 2MA of the current CTA agreement, be approved. NOTE: Ms. Shelley has obtained National Board Certification, and will be fulfilling the duties of Ms. Roy who is on family care leave. H. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the compensation for substitute teacher Melinda Boufford at Step 1MA for the period of time beginning April 19, 2018 through June 21, 2018, in accordance with the attached memorandum of agreement between the CTA and the Clinton Central School District, be approved. I. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, sixteen summer work days for Jennifer Waligory-Lee, to provide professional development and mentoring coordination services for faculty and administrators, to be compensated at a daily rate of $398.07, be approved. A motion was made by Ms. Burdick seconded by Ms. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: J. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the unpaid leave for Virginia Saville, school bus attendant, beginning September 21, 2018 through September 30, 2018, be approved. K. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the contract between Jennifer Kelly, Payroll Clerk and the Clinton Central School District, effective July 1, 2018, be approved. L. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation with intent to retire of Linda Thomas, Senior Office Specialist, effective September 21, 2018, be accepted with regret. A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Ms. Leising, and carried (6, 0) to approve the following resolution: M. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the probationary appointment of Chelsea Martin to the 1.0 FTE position of School Counselor in the school counselor tenure area, holding a valid New York State School Counselor certification, to be compensated at Step 2MA in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2022, be approved. 17. QUESTIONS ASKED BY BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Catterson asked about the approval of the Fitness Center contract and student use of the Fitness Center. It was explained that the contract with BOCES is for administration of community use hours, and that students use the Center during gym classes, after school on certain days, and with sports teams under the supervision of their coaches. Juniors and seniors can use the Center during community hours with parental permission. It was confirmed that the Fitness Center has been operating at a loss for a few years and that a new plan is needed. The contract includes a 14

15 clause that allows the District to terminate the agreement with a three month notice, giving the District time to conduct a study involving stakeholders. He also asked whether the hiring of a particular employee was a violation of Policy #9120, Conflict of Interest. Ms. Lauchert responded that she had been advised by BOCES administration that there is no conflict when layers of supervision exist in between the supervisor and the employee. She advised that if a particular employee was to be discussed, then it would have to occur in executive session. She and Mr. Perry said that the policy would be reviewed by the Policy Committee. 18. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ms. Shaw, seconded by Ms. Burdick, and carried (6, 0) to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of specific employees and collective negotiations. The time was 6:53pm. A motion was made by Mr. Perry, seconded by Ms. Burdick, and carried (6, 0) to return to regular session. The time was 8:37pm. A motion was made by Ms. Burdick, seconded by Mr. Perry, and carried (6, 0) to adjourn the meeting. The time was 8:38pm. Respectfully submitted, Julia A. Scranton District Clerk 15