ORISKANY CENTRAL SCHOOL Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, :00 PM

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1 ORISKANY CENTRAL SCHOOL Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, :00 PM Board Members Present: Charles Courtney (President) _X Tad Beaver (Vice President) _X_ Shirley Burtch _X_ Therese Hanna _X_ Patrick Hoehn _X_ Carl Graziadei _X_ Donald Rothdiener II _X_ Administrators Present: Mr. Kelahan, Mr. Muller, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Lobdell, Mr. Rizzi Others Present: See Sign-in Sheet The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Charles Courtney. Pledge of Allegiance STANDING PROCEDURE CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Shirley Burtch, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Mr. Gregory K. Kelahan, Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items: Item 1. Approval of Minutes September 15, 2014 September 30, 2014 Item 2. Treasurer s Report Item 3. Revenue Report Item 4. Budget Report

2 Page 2 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 Item 5. Approval of Audited Bills Item 6. CSE/ CPSE Recommendations Please see attached. COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Item 1. Additions and/or Deletions to the Agenda Revised Agenda Additions: Item 18, Approval to create the following position: a. 1.0 Teaching Assistant Position Deletions: Item 14, 1 st Reading of Budget Publication and Hearing Policy Renumber Item 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (due to removing Item 14 these Items move up one number) Item 2. Communication of the Board President Charles Courtney welcomed everyone to the Board meeting. Item 3. Communication of the Superintendent Mr. Kelahan introduced Allison Young, Steve Riccio, and Denese Savoy to the Board of Education as new District employees and Charles Courtney welcomed them on behalf of the Board and provided them each with a District Pin. Mr. Kelahan introduced Sue Sheaffer and her Media class to present the new Journalism/Broadcast program. Sue Sheaffer presented a short video to the Board that provided a quick glimpse of the new program. Mr. Kelahan provided the Board with a handout that focused on Diagnostic Tools for School and District Effectiveness. Mr. Kelahan spent some time going over the handout and the various Tenets. Mr. Kelahan recognize the Board (Board Appreciation Month) and thanked them for all of their time, sacrifices, and support to the school and community. Mr. Kelahan introduced John Lucianatelli, Teachers Union President, who presented a fruit basket to the Board and also thanked them for their support. Mr. Kelahan also thanked the Board on behalf of the Non-Instructional Union and presented a platter of cookies from the Non-Instructional group to the Board of Education. Mr. Kelahan introduced Naomi Ludwig, District Data Coordinator who spent time presenting a PowerPoint presentation to the Board on the Districts Ranking with other regional schools. Item 4. Communications of the Building Principals Mrs. Karen Lobdell OCJ Principal/CSE Chair Mrs. Lobdell provided the Board with an update on the Incarcerated Youth program. Mrs. Lobdell provided the Board with an update on Special Education throughout the District.

3 Page 3 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 Mr. Rizzi High School Interim Principal Mr. Rizzi introduced students from the Participation in Government class. Mr. Rizzi informed the Board that Spirit week was a real success and that everyone had a great time. Mr. Rizzi announced that Savanna Beaver was Student of the Month and recognized at the Optimist Club where he was honored to say a few words on her behalf. Mr. Rizzi provided the Board with an Athletic Update. Mr. Rizzi informed the Board that the Fall Sports Banquet is scheduled for November 15, Mr. Davis Elementary School Principal Mr. Davis informed the Board that the Open House went very well. Mr. Davis provided the Board with an overview of Data Day. Mr. Davis informed the Board that Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 13,18,and 20 th. Mr. Davis thanked the Board for their support and provided them with a few Board Appreciation letters from students at the Elementary. Item 5. Communication of the District Clerk Mr. Muller informed the Board that the Capital Project is on schedule, with October 31 st, 2014 as the completion date for the Upper High School parking lot. Mr. Muller informed the Board that the District Audit by Moore and Hart is almost complete and will be provided to the Board at the next meeting. Item 6. Communications of the Board of Education RESIDENT PARTICIPATION: 30 minutes on any agenda or school related item -- (5 minutes maximum per speaker) OLD BUSINESS:

4 Page 4 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 NEW BUSINESS: Item 1. Appointments: A. Joe Pruckno Co-Indoor Track Coach B. Shaun Kaleta Co-Indoor Track Coach C. Carla Perez Girls Modified Basketball (8 th ) Coach D. Alyssa Duesler Girls Modified Basketball (7 th ) Coach E. Jeff Sergott Boys Modified Basketball (8 th ) Coach F. Amy Piersma Volunteer Manager for Cheerleading G. Michael Sreca Volunteer Manager for Boys Basketball H. Jennifer Rieben Monitor I. Tom Meiss Professional Learning Community Facilitator (Special Areas PK-12) Board of Education approve the Appointments of A. I.: Item 2. 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy: Motion by Therese Hanna, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy. Item 3. 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Code of Ethics Policy: Motion by Therese Hanna, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Code of Ethics Policy. Item 4. 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised The District as A Drug-Free Workplace Policy: Board of Education approve of the 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised The District as A Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

5 Page 5 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 Item 5. 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy: Board of Education approve of the 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy. Item 6. 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Tobacco and Nicotine Use Policy: Board of Education approve of the 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Tobacco and Nicotine Use Policy. Item 7. 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy Relative to the Instruction and Employment of HIV- Infected Individuals: Board of Education approve of the 2 nd Reading and Adoption of Revised Policy Relative to the Instruction and Employment of HIV-Infected Individuals. Item 8. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Energy Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Natural Gas: Motion by Shirley Burtch, Therese Hanna seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Mr. Gregory K. Kelahan, Superintendent of Schools, that the Oriskany Central School Board of Education approve of the Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Energy Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Natural Gas.

6 Page 6 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 Item 9. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Energy Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Electricity: Motion by Tad Beaver, Patrick Hoehn seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Energy Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Electricity. Item st /2 nd Reading of Revised Petty Cash Policy: Motion by Carl Graziadei, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the 1 st /2 nd Reading of Revised Petty Cash Policy. Item st /2 nd Reading of Fiscal Responsibilities Policy: Motion by Carl Graziadei, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the 1 st /2 nd Reading of Fiscal Responsibilities Policy. Item st /2nd Reading of Reports of Possible Violations of Policy or Law Policy: Motion by Carl Graziadei, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the 1 st /2nd Reading of Reports of Possible Violations of Policy or Law Policy. Item st /2 nd Reading of Revised Budget Planning Policy: Mr. Muller provided the Board with a revised Policy. Motion by Carl Graziadei, Tad Beaver seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the 1 st /2 nd Reading of Revised Budget Planning Policy.

7 Page 7 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 Item st /2 nd Reading of Revised Transfers Policy: Motion by Donald Rothdiener II, Therese Hanna seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the Board of Education approve of the 1 st /2 nd Reading of Revised Transfers Policy. Item st /2 nd Reading of Contingency Budget Policy: Motion by Donald Rothdiener II, Therese Hanna seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the Board of Education approve of the 1 st /2 nd Reading of Contingency Budget Policy. Item st /2 nd Reading of Revised Tax Assessment and Collection Policy: Motion by Donald Rothdiener II, Therese Hanna seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the Board of Education approve of the 1 st /2 nd Reading of Revised Tax Assessment and Collection Policy. Item 17. Approval to create the following position: a. 1.0 Teaching Assistant Position Motion by Tad Beaver, Carl Graziadei seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of approve of the creation of a 1.0 Teaching Assistant Position. Item 19. Motion to Move into Executive Session: Legal and Personnel Motion by Donald Rothdiener II, Carl Graziadei seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of Mr. Gregory K. Kelahan, Superintendent of Schools, that the Oriskany Central Board of Education move into Executive Session at 8:40 pm.

8 Page 8 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 20, 2014 Motion by Therese Hanna, Tad Beaver seconded, that the Oriskany Central Board of Education adjourn the Executive Session and resume the Regular Meeting at 9:26 pm. RESIDENT PARTICIPATION: 30 minutes on any agenda or school related item (5 minutes maximum per speaker) Motion by Donald Rothdiener II, Shirley Burtch seconded, that the Oriskany Central School Board of Education adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:26 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Joseph T. Muller II District Clerk