WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT July 27, 2015 BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING TJC Room 312

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1 Members Present: Others Present: Vice President - Shanna Fraser Deborah Leh, Superintendent Trustee - James Musshafen Eric Windover, Secondary School Principal - Courtney Panek Margaret Wright Elementary Principal Jennifer Sinsebox Executive Curriculum Director Beth Gillette Business Manager Judith Cianciola District Clerk Members Absent: Trustee - Carol Davis - Tiffany Passmore - Michelle Rocha President - Kim Snyder CALL TO ORDER Vice President S. Fraser called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President S. Fraser. Vice President S. Fraser asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting for Item 4.b.5 Tenure Celebration at 7:02 p.m. Trustee J. Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to adjourn the meeting. There was a brief celebration to honor Executive Curriculum Director, J. Sinsebox, in her attainment of tenure which was approved by the Board of Education on July 1, Trustee T. Passmore arrived at 7:15 p.m. Vice President S. Fraser asked for a motion to reconvene the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Trustee J. Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to reconvene the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice President S. Fraser recommended amending the agenda by adding an Executive Session as Item 6, and moving Item 4.b.5 to the beginning of the meeting. Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee J. Musshafen to approve the amended agenda. HEARING AND DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE N/A PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS TREASURER S REPORT - The Board received the Treasurer s Report from June, 2015 (Pre-audit). a. Capital Project Update B. Kohlmeier from Pike presented an update on Capital Project work completed in July. Photographs were displayed of work on the tennis courts, track, high school power switchgear, the new transformer, HS receiving room, and library. The project is running on time. B. Moreland from SEI Design presented a list of alternate projects that could be completed with the remaining contingency funds and responded to Board questions. 1

2 b. Superintendent s Report Dr. D. Leh 1) Update on Universal Pre-Kindergarten D. Leh shared updated information on the funding that became available from the State for universal pre-kindergarten. However, the District does not qualify to receive it. Discussion occurred around the expense involved in a district-funded pre-kindergarten program. 2) Update on Propane Fueling Station D. Leh updated the Board on meetings that had occurred and information that was obtained regarding the proposed propane fueling station. Other sites for the station were considered and discussed. Through these meetings, it was learned that the station could be placed at the present site near the current fueling station within the fenced/secured area. 3) Update on Enrollment D. Leh updated the Board on current enrollments. The sections that were determined during the budget process were reviewed. The enrollment at third grade has continued to grow and will now require three sections. 4) Superintendent s Goals for Preliminary Discussion D. Leh shared her goals for for the Board to review. They will be brought back to the next meeting for further discussion. b. Board Member Communications 1) Other Items of Information D. Leh commented on the retirement dinner she attended for Monroe County School Boards Association president, Jody Siegle. 5. New Business a. Approval of Minutes of Reorganization Meeting held on July 1, 2015 Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District, hereby approves the minutes of the Reorganization meeting held on July 1, b. Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting held on July 6, 2015 Trustee T. Passmore moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to approve the following: Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District, hereby approves the minutes of the special board meeting held on July 6, c. Approval of Budget Transfers Trustee J. Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to approve the following: Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District, under the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following budget transfers: To: From: Amount: $11,830 To: From: Amount: $ 6,300 To: From: Amount: $10,765 To: From: Amount: $10,000 2

3 To: From: Amount: $ 9,660 Modification to budget transfer approved at July 1, 2015 meeting (no change in total amount transferred to ): To: From: Amount: $60,000 (reduced) To: From: Amount: $25,750 (new) d. Approval of Items for Excess Trustee T. Passmore moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following items for excess: Various textbooks, media books, and library books Projector screens Art equipment Classroom tables, cabinets, shelving e. Approval of Authorization to Set Tax Rates recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby authorizes Dr. Deborah Leh, superintendent of schools, to set the Wheatland-Chili Central School District tax rates for the school year. f. Approval of Independent Contractor Agreements Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee T. Passmore, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the agreement with John McCormick to provide literacy consultation services for Title I intervention support to Hillside-Crestwood Campus, and the agreement with Suzanne Carder to provide Affordable Care Act support to the District for the school year. g. Approval of Establishment of 1.0 FTE Elementary Teaching Position recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the establishment of a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teaching position for h. Personnel Actions 1) Approval of Extra-Class Advisors for

4 Trustee J. Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following extra-class advisors: Extra-Class High School Step Stipend HS Art Club Advisor Valerie Savage 5 $2, MS Art Club Advisor Megan Taylor 3 $1, Chemical Hygiene Officer JoAnne Iovoli 2 $ Class of 2016, Senior Christine Peets 5 $2, Class of 2017, Junior Karen Wilson 5 $2, Class of 2018, Sophomore Robert Schneider 1 $1, Class of 2019, Freshman Steve Call 1 $1, Environmental Club Steve Call 1 $1, FBLA Advisor Denise Hourihan 5 $2, Interact Club Advisor Andrea Goodfellow 3 $1, International Club MS/HS Christine Peets 5 $2, Jazz Band Advisor, HS Steven Zimmerman 5 $1, Leadership Assets Training Advisor Andrea Goodfellow 5 $1, Master Minds Advisor, JV Elizabeth Alhart 5 $1, Master Minds Advisor, Varsity Cara Montrois 5 $2, National Honor Society Advisor Cara Montrois 3 $1, SADD Advisor Elaine Bagley 5 $2, HS Ski Club Advisor Peter Versteeg 5 $1, Weight Room Advisor Brian Glass 2 $ Weight Room Advisor Anthony Mannara 2 $ Yearbook Co-Advisor 70% Megan Taylor 4 $2, Yearbook Co-Advisor 30% Elaine Bagley 3 $1, Youth-to-Youth Advisor Aubrey Krenzer 2 $1, HS Student Council Co-Advisor Christine Peets 2 $1, HS Student Council Co-Advisor Adrienne Loftus 1 $1, Extra-Class Middle School Step Stipend Academic Challenge Bowl Advisor Christopher Peets 4 $1, MS Bookstore Advisor TBD 1 $1, National Honor Society Advisor, MS Kim Lacelle 4 $ National Honor Society Advisor, MS Aubrey Krenzer 5 $

5 MS Yearbook Advisor Aubrey Krenzer 5 $2, MS Ski Club Advisor Scott Melville 5 $1, Student Council Advisor, MS Elaine Bagley 3 $1, MS Jazz Band Club Advisor Beth McDougall 5 $1, Extra-Class Elementary School Step Stipend Bookstore Advisor Karen Arendt 2 $1, Elementary Yearbook Co-Advisor Ann Bayer 5 $1, Elementary Yearbook Co-Advisor Julia Mazzota 5 $1, Environmental Club Advisor Pamela Merritt 1 $1, Environmental Club Advisor Pauline Emelson 5 $2, Safety Patrol Advisor Tim Day 5 $2, Story Telling Club, Elem. Advisor Ann Bayer 5 $2, Story Telling Club, Elem. Advisor Kristen Hotaling 5 $2, Student Ambassadors Advisor Danielle Hoch 1 $1, Elementary Student Council Advisor Alison Hughes 5 $2, ) Approval of Fall Coaches Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee T. Passmore, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following fall coaches: Name Area Step Stipend Mike Skivington Boys Varsity Soccer 10 $4,020 Steve Call Assistant Boys Soccer 10 $3,329 Todd Grimes Boys JV Soccer 10 $3,329 Chris Peets Boys Modified Soccer 10 $2,597 Gary Ward Girls Varsity Soccer 10 $4,020 Karl Keydel Girls JV Soccer 10 $3,329 Jennifer Quinn Assistant Girls Soccer 3 $2,979 TBD Girls Modified Soccer Brian Glass Boys Varsity Cross Country 10 $4,020 Jill Jackett Cross Country Modified 5 $2,347 Peter Versteeg Varsity Volleyball 9 $3,970 Anthony Mannara JV Volleyball 5 $3,079 TBD Modified Volleyball Tim Day Intramurals - Flag Football EL 15 sessions $1,294 Tim Day Intramurals - Basketball EL 15 sessions $1,294 Jennifer Bugbee Volunteer Girls Soccer Coach N/A 5

6 3) Approval of Transfer to Different Tenure Area Certificated Staff Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee T. Passmore, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the transfer of Alison Hughes from the tenure area of Special Education to the tenure area of Elementary in a three-year probationary position, effective August 27, The salary for the transfer position will be at her current rate of $50,074, based on Step 10 of the WCFT pay schedule. 4) Approval of Recalls from Preferred Eligibility List Certificated Staff Trustee J. Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to approve the following: Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central Schools, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the recall of the following: Jennifer Kittle from the Preferred Eligibility List to a full-time position in the Elementary tenure area effective August 27, The salary will be at the rate of $42,673, based on Step 3 of the WCFT pay schedule. Kimberly LaCelle from the Preferred Eligibility List to a full-time position in the Science tenure area effective August 27, The salary will be at the rate of $58,511, based on Step 18 of the WCFT pay schedule. Heather Dimpfl from the Preferred Eligibility List to a full-time position in the Special Education tenure area effective August 27, The salary will be at the rate of $53,050, based on Step 13 of the WCFT pay schedule. 5) Acceptance of Resignations Classified Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby accepts the following resignations: Name Area Effective Date Millie White Cook/Line Server June 30, 2015 Deborah Mancuso Acct. Clerk/Clerk Typist July 24, ) Approval of Appointment Classified Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following probationary appointment: Name Area Salary Effective Date Amy Beikirch Cook/Line Server $9.20/hour August 31, 2015 Paula Clement School Secretary $18.49/hour August 17,

7 7) Approval of Appointments Certificated Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following 1.0 FTE probationary appointments: Name Area Salary Step Effective Date Judith Cady Spanish $47,355 8 August 27, 2015 Catherine Cullinan Elementary $51, August 27, 2015 Kaylee Mitchell Elementary $40,113 2B August 27, 2015 Shirley Vigna Elementary $41,844 1 August 27, ) Approval of Additional Summer Hours Certificated Staff Trustee J. Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee C. Panek, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves an additional five days of summer work for Bridget Ashton at the daily rate of $ ) Approval of Unpaid Leave Certificated Staff Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central Schools, upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following unpaid leave: Name Area Effective Dates Lora DeNero Special Education October 16 & 19, ) Approval of Part-time Appointment Certificated Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following 0.6 FTE part-time appointment: Name Area Salary Step Effective Date Savannah Buschang Elementary $23,833 prorated for.6 FTE 1B August 27, ) Approval of Substitute Appointment Certificated Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following substitute appointment: 7

8 Name Area Salary Effective Date Savannah Buschang Elementary $90/day August 27, ) Approval of Summer Hours Classified Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following summer hours for classified staff: Name Area Location Hourly Rate Bonnie Casagrande Days Hours (six hours per day) Total School Nurse T. J. Connor $ $ ) Approval of Transition Hours Classified Staff Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee T. Passmore, to approve the following: recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following transitional hours: Name Position Rate Karen Hoth School Nurse $31.26/hour (not to exceed 40 hours) EXECUTIVE SESSION: Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee J. Musshafen, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the employment of a specific individual at 8:21 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. Trustee Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee Panek, to reconvene the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Musshafen moved, seconded by Trustee Passmore, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried