WALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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1 WALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION July 9, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Breese, at 7:10 PM, in the Board Room, Stockton Avenue. Trustees present: Breese, Grossmann, Reynolds, Hoyt, Neale, Williams and Beers. Trustees absent: None. Call to Order Roll Call Others present: Interim Superintendent Mack; S. Corey Phraner, District Clerk; Michael Virgil. The following arrived at 7:13 PM: Amanda Hoover, Faculty; Michael Virgil. The following arrived at 7:30 PM: Administrative Staff member Michael Snider; Andrew Jackson, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds; Carol Michalski, Clerk of the Works; Bret Meckel, Betsy Bray and Patty Wood, Bridging Partnerships; Meredith Bakker, Rebecca Halstead, Pamela Howland, Maureen Jennis and Christina Condon, Staff Members; Cathy Reynolds; Roger and Robin Clough II; Ronald and Sue Huntress, Keath Davis, Robin Curreri, Tatyana Koch, Frank Rovello, Joyce Bishop and Dotti Howe, Community Members. It was moved by Williams, seconded by Hoyt, that the attached MOU for continuation of service by the Interim Superintendent (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #1) be approved effective July 1, It was moved by Neale, seconded by Grossmann, that the Board Meet, in Executive Session, at 7:13 PM, to review recommendations of the CSE and CPSE; and to discuss matters leading to the employment of the Interim Principal. General Session re-convened at 7:30 PM and commenced with the Re-Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education. The Re-Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 7:38 PM and the General Session was called to order. It was moved by Neale, seconded by Williams, that the minutes of the June 13, 2013 Special meeting be approved as presented. Approve MOU Interim Superintendent Executive Session General Session Re-Organizational Meeting Approval of Minutes

2 Board Meeting July 9, 2013 Page 2 Joyce Bishop expressed her concerns regarding school leadership and her hope for transparency. President Breese thanked her for her concern. Public Comment President Breese introduced Roger B. Clough II. Mr. Clough stated he is humbled by the opportunity and looks forward to leading the district. Keath Davis addressed the Board relating to a personnel issue. President Breese advised those in attendance that by law the Board may not discuss the matter and hoped they understood. Robin Curreri stated how she and her daughter feel about riding a particular school bus. Additions/changes to the agenda were read by the District Clerk. REPORTS - Staples Purchases LEGALGRAM - 484: The Fine Line Between Liable and Not CORRESPONDENCE - Graduation Scholarship Thank You Notes - Walton Soccer Booster Club Thank You It was moved by Neale with the additional surplus textbooks, seconded by Beers, to accept the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent and approve, accept and acknowledge the following Consent Agenda items as amended: that the current Claim Auditor s Logs (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #2) be accepted as presented. that the attached list of items dated June 25, 2013 (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #3) be declared surplus and disposed of. that an additional 10 Summer Hours be approved for Gladys Frazier, Townsend School Nurse. that 8 Summer Hours be approved for Kim LaTourette, Townsend Health Aide. that the adopted school calendar be amended to allow two half-day conference days at Townsend Elementary School. that the Board of Education approve the Half-Time French Teacher WCSD WTA MOU Retiree Employment Sylvie Lecompte (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #6) for the school year. Additions to the Agenda Correspondence/Information Reports Legalgram Correspondence Consent Agenda Accept Claim Auditor s Logs Declare Surplus Approve 10 Additional Summer Hours School Nurse Approve 8 Summer Hours Health Aide Amend School Calendar Approve MOU Retiree Employment

3 Board Meeting July 9, 2013 Page 3 that the Milk Bid (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #7) be awarded to the lowest bidder per the attached for the school year. that the Bread Bid (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #8) be awarded to the lowest bidder per the attached for the school year. that the Ice Cream Bid (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #9) be awarded to the lowest bidder per the attached for the school year. that the Free and Reduced Price Income Eligibility and Policy Information (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #10) be approved. that Catherine Reynolds be appointed as a Per-Diem Part-Time Typist and will receive an hourly rate of $14.89 for the school year. that the following probationary appointment be made: Name of Appointee: Marc Jardieu Tenure Area: Health Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: September 1, 2013 Expiration Date of Probationary Service: August 31, 2015 Certification Status: Health Permanent that Deborah Babcock be appointed as a Food Service Helper effective August 29, that the attached list of Grade/Department Chair Recommendations (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #12) be appointed for the school year. that Kristin Tishler be appointed as a Substitute Food Service Helper effective July 10, that Mary Tomeo be appointed as a Substitute Teacher effective July 10, that Ginny Donnelly be appointed as a Substitute Teacher effective July 10, that Jackie Driscoll be appointed as a Substitute Teacher Aide/Monitor effective July 10, that Thomas Donovan be appointed as a Substitute Bus Driver effective July 10, that Andrew McGrail be appointed as a Substitute Bus Driver effective July 10, that attached list of Substitutes (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #13) be approved for the school year. Award Milk Bid Award Bread Bid Award Ice Cream Bid Approve Free and Reduced Price Policy Information Approve Per-Diem Part-Time Typist Personnel Appointment(s): Probationary Appointment Health Teacher Marc Jardieu Food Service Helper Deborah Babcock Grade/Department Chair Recommendations Substitute Food Service Helper Kristin Tishler Substitute Teacher Mary Tomeo Substitute Teacher Ginny Donnelly Substitute Teacher Aide/ Monitor Jackie Driscoll Substitute Bus Driver Thomas Donovan Substitute Bus Driver Andrew McGrail Approval(s): Townsend Elementary School Substitute Roster

4 Board Meeting July 9, 2013 Page 4 Betsy Bray and Bret Meckel presented the history of the Bridging Partnerships committee and the results of an informal survey the committee conducted at the Middle School level. The findings and suggestions were briefly discussed with the Board. Carol Michalski and Andrew Jackson gave the Board an update regarding the capital project. Due to contract issues there was a late start, the projected completion will be in mid-september. Sidewalks and parking will be completed before school/sports start. They are currently in the destruction phase. The Board discussed options for disposal of scrapped items. It was moved by Grossmann, seconded by Reynolds, that the attached policy (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #4) be adopted: : Electronic Access to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) It was moved by Neale, seconded by Williams, that Michael Virgil be appointed as Interim Principal Grades 6-12 effective July 1, 2013 and that the Interim Principal Agreement (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #5) be approved. It was moved by Hoyt, seconded by Williams, that as a result of the Principal Grades 6-12 resignation, the following appointments be approved for the Interim Principal Grades 6-12 for the school year: - Chief Faculty Counselor - Member of the District Safety Committee - Member of the District Incident Team (Emergency Response) for both the Elementary and Middle/High School - Member of the LINKS (CDEP) Team The Adoption of the Revised District Wide Safety Plan was tabled until later in the evening. Presentations Bridging Partnerships Betsy Bray, Bret Meckel and Patty Wood Capital Project Phase 2 Update Carol Michalski and Andy Jackson Adopt Policy Second Reading Appoint Interim Principal Grades 6-12 Approve Interim Principal Grades 6-12 Appointments Adopt Revised District Wide Safety Plan - Tabled It was moved by Grossmann, seconded by the following resolution be approved: Williams, that Appoint Superintendent of Schools BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Walton Central School District hereby appoints Roger B. Clough II, 225 East Hatfield Street, Massena, NY 13662, as Superintendent of Schools for a term commencing on or

5 Board Meeting July 9, 2013 Page 5 about July 9, 2013 and continuing through July 8, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt and authorize as part of the term of appointment all those conditions set forth in the employment agreement between the Walton Central School District Board of Education and Roger B. Clough II dated July 3, 2013; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to execute said employment agreement. It was moved by Reynolds, seconded by Neale, that, the following appointments be approved for the Superintendent for the school year upon his taking office: - Assistant Clerk - Deputy Purchasing Agent - Member of the District Safety Committee - Member of the Wellness Committee - Member of the District Incident Team (Emergency Response) for both the Elementary and Middle/High School - Member of the LINKS (CDEP) Team It was moved by Neale with updates to the Superintendent and Interim Principal, seconded by Grossmann, that the NYS Center for School Safety having conducted a review of the plan adopted on February 19, 2013, the Board of Education hereby adopts the revised (See Supplemental Minute Folder, July 9, 2013, Attachment #11) District Wide Safety Plan. SUPERINTENDENT S REMARKS Tonight I heard words like trust, respect and bridging which appropriately describe our Board of Education. This Board has about years of experience between them and I think they are often not recognized for their many, many hours of selfless service. They know that Walton is a unique community and all there is to know about education. My hat is off to this Board of Education. I would like to share with you a glimpse of the APPR process. Principal Snider has given me as part of his evaluation, two binders (Dr. Mack indicated the large binders) which reflect the time consuming endeavors of teacher evaluations for the administration. He and I will have to review all of this for his evaluation. Makes me wonder if it is a good use of time. Approve Superintendent of Schools Appointments Adopt Revised District Wide Safety Plan Superintendent s Remarks

6 Board Meeting July 9, 2013 Page 6 There will be need for a discussion regarding grade reorganization (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) but there is need to discuss in executive session the employment of a particular person first. In order to seek a new principal, we must know which way we are going. Mr. Virgil has brought you up to date on summer school. Trish Robinson has been recalled as a Special Education Teacher at Townsend School. Teacher Aides are being recalled as necessary due to student placement. I received a letter from Senator Bonacic; he has secured an additional $75,000 in state aid for us. We are currently taking a look at the Marshall Rubric for APPR. I would like to congratulate Mr. Clough and Mr. Virgil on their appointments. President Breese thanked Interim Superintendent Mack for assisting the school district as Interim Superintendent during what was a difficult year for the community and staff, and a frightening year for students and their parents. Dr. Mack, the administration and police agencies put in countless hours in response to the Facebook threats. The district is deeply indebted to him. Public Comment Mrs. Bishop inquired about the failing two or more policy and its application. She expressed concern about the curriculum being used. Mrs. Koch informed the Board that she has been meeting with Interim Superintendent Mack regarding her objection to the grades for her children reflected in Powerschool. Mr. Clough indicted that he will continue to meet with her. Interim Superintendent Mack advised that the matter may be shifted to the Middle School if appropriate. It was moved by Reynolds, seconded by Hoyt, that the Board Meet, in Executive Session, at 9:23 PM, to discuss collective bargaining unit contractual negotiations, the discipline of an employee, and a matter leading to the employment of a particular person. General Session re-convened at 12:00 AM. It was moved by Reynolds, seconded by Grossmann, that the meeting be adjourned. Executive Session General Session Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 12:00 AM. S. Corey Phraner George F. Mack, Ph.D. District Clerk Assistant Clerk