Mohonasen Central School District

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1 Mohonasen Central School District Minutes of Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 6:00 PM Farnsworth Technology Center/Mohonasen High School Call to Order The Board meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Cafarelli, at 5:30 PM. Mr. Cafarelli requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Executive Session Board Members Present: Thomas Andriola, Dominic Cafarelli, Nancy del Prado, Stacy MacTurk, Mark Moran and Robert Piccirillo Board Members Absent: Gary Spadaro Administrators Present: Dr. Kathleen Spring, Lisa Cutting and Chris Ruberti MOTION made by Mrs. del Prado, seconded by Mr. Moran, that an executive session be convened at 5:30 PM for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the executive session be adjourned at 6:07 PM. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Return to Public Session Roll Call Organizational Business Administration of Oath of Office Nomination for President of the Board The Board meeting was called to order by Mr. Christopher Ruberti, District Clerk, at 6:15 PM. Mr. Ruberti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Board Members Present: Thomas Andriola, Dominic Cafarelli, Nancy del Prado, Stacy MacTurk, Mark Moran and Robert Piccirillo Board Members Absent: Gary Spadaro Administrators/Supervisors Present: Dr. Kathleen Spring, Lisa Cutting, Christopher Ruberti, David Collins, Makensie Bullinger, Tim Hulihan, Debra Male, Scott Hays, Katria Hitrick, Joseph Scalise and Joe Mayo Others in Attendance: Rich Peckham and Ron Bagoli from CS Arch, Adrienne Leon (Communications Specialist), and 5 district residents Administration of Oath of Faithful Performance of Office to Board Members Beginning New Term of Office Mr. Ruberti administered the oath of office to Mr. Dominic Cafarelli and Mr. Robert Piccirillo, who were elected to three-year terms at the Annual Meeting in May. Election of Officers President of the Board: Education Law 1701, 2504, 2563 Mr. Ruberti asked for nominations for the office of the President of the Board. Mrs. del Prado nominated Mr. Cafarelli. Since there were no other nominations,

2 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 2 Mr. Cafarelli was unanimously elected President of the Board of Education. Nomination for Vice President of the Board APPOINTMENTS, DESIGNATIONS, AUTHORIZATIONS, BONDING OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER ITEMS Appointment of District Officers Appointment of School District Physician Appointment of General Legal/Litigation Counsel Appointment of General Legal Counsel Appointment of Counsel for Tax Certiorari Vice President: Education Law 1701, 2504 Mr. Ruberti asked for nominations for the office of Vice President of the Board. Mr. Moran nominated Mr. Andriola. Since there were no other nominations for the office of Vice President, Mr. Andriola was unanimously elected Vice President of the Board of Education. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT OFFICERS, OTHER APPOINTMENTS, DESIGNATIONS, AUTHORIZATIONS, BONDING OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER ITEMS MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education approves the following appointments, designations, authorizations, bonding of personnel, and other items for the school year: Appointment of District Officers Effective July 1, 2013: District Clerk Christopher Ruberti no stipend District Treasurer Tracey Freemantle - $2,625 Internal Claims Auditor Susan Clouthier-Braiman - $4,001 stipend Central Registrar Terrie Furbeck no stipend Secretary to the Board Nancy Brassard - $6,399 stipend Deputy District Clerk Nancy Brassard no stipend Appointment of School District Physician Appointed Dr. Warren Silverman of Access Compliance, LLC, 776A Watervliet- Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110, as School District Physician from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, with the fee for services not to exceed $20,500. Appointment of General Legal/Litigation/Labor Relations Counsel Appointed the attorney firm of Girvin and Ferlazzo, P.C., 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY to the position of General Legal/Litigation/Labor Relations Counsel from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at an hourly rate of $140 for all non-litigation matters and $160 per hour for all litigation matters. Appointment of General Legal Counsel Appointed the attorney firm of McCary & Huff, 107 N. Ballston Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302, to provide general legal counsel from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at an hourly rate of $125. Appointment of Counsel for Tax Certiorari Appointed the attorney firm of Tabner, Ryan & Keniry, 18 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211, to provide legal services pertaining to tax certiorari during the school year of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at an hourly rate of $130. Appointment of School Appointment of School Attendance Officers

3 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 3 Attendance Officers Appointed the following individuals to serve as School Attendance Officers during the school year: Bradt School Pinewood School Draper Middle School Mohonasen High School Alma DiCocco Lisa Karandy Toni DiLorenzo Cindy Clough Appointment of Independent Auditor Appointment of Internal Auditor Appointment of Tax Collectors District Representative for Public Law 874 Designation of School District Newspapers Authorization of Representative for All Federal Funds Authorization for Attendance at Conferences and Seminars Authorization to Invest Single Signature Authorization Appointment of Independent Auditor Appointed the public accounting firm of Raymond G. Preusser, CPA, P.C., PO Box 538, Claverack, NY 12513, to provide independent auditor services during the school year of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, for a base cost of $17,000. Appointment of Internal Auditor Appointed Management Advisory Group, Inc. for Internal Auditing Services for the school year of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $9,250/year. Appointment of Tax Collectors Appointed the town clerks of the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, and the towns of Colonie and Guilderland, Albany County, as the School District Tax Collectors for the school year of July 1, 2013 through June 30, District Representative for Public Law 874 (Federal Government Impact Aid) Designated the Assistant Superintendent for Business as the district representative for Public Law 874 during Designation of School District Newspapers Designated the Schenectady Daily Gazette and the Rotterdam Spotlight as the official school district newspapers during Authorization of Representative for All Federal Funds Designated the Superintendent of Schools as the authorized representative for the purpose of filing applications for grants under all Federal funds. Authorization of Approvals for Attendance at Conferences and Seminars Designated the Superintendent of Schools as the authorized representative for the approval of attendance at conferences and seminars. Authorization to Invest Authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Business to invest General Fund monies not immediately needed, in amounts not to exceed $4,000,000, in accordance with Section 165 of the Local Finance Law. Single Signature Authorization Authorized the School District Treasurer to sign school disbursements in accordance with Education Law and the use of a digital facsimile signature

4 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 4 device for the signing of checks for all funds. In the absence of the District Treasurer, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for Business are also authorized to sign checks. Establish Dates, Time and Place for Special and Regular Monthly Board Meetings for the School Year Central Treasurer/ Extra-Classroom Activities Accounts District Residency Investigator Records Access Officer Appointment of Medicaid Compliance Officer Records Management Officer HIPAA Compliance Officer Title IX Officer Sexual Establish Dates, Time and Place for Special and Regular Monthly Board Meetings for the School Year Established the following meeting dates for the school year: Organizational Meeting July 2, 2013, 6:00 PM/LGI Business Meeting August 19, 2013, 3:00 PM/District Conference Room Instructional Presentations 7:00 PM Business Meetings 7:00 PM in HS/LGI unless otherwise designated September 9, 2013 September 23, 2013 October 7, 2013 October 21, 2013 November 4, 2013 November 18, 2013 December 2, 2013 December 16, 2013 January 6, 2014 January 27, 2014 February 3, 2014 February 24, 2014 March 3, 2014 March 17, 2014 April 7, 2014 Tuesday, April 22, 2014 May 5, 2014 May 12, 2014 June 2, 2014 June 16, 2014 Central Treasurer/Extra-Classroom Activities Accounts Appointed Danielle Hunt as the Central Treasurer/Student Activities Account from July 1, 2013 through June 30, The stipend is $2,863. District Residency Investigator Designated Charles Serapilio as the District Residency Investigator at an hourly rate of $27.50/hour. Records Access Officer Designated Tracey Freemantle as the District Records Access Officer. The stipend is $750. Appointment of Medicaid Compliance Officer Designated the Director of Special & Alternative Education as the Medicaid Compliance Officer. Records Management Officer Designated Tracey Freemantle as the District Records Management Officer. The stipend is $750. HIPAA Compliance Officer Designated Tracey Freemantle as the HIPAA Compliance Officer. The stipend is $500. Title IX Officer Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigation

5 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 5 Harassment Complaint Investigations Purchasing Agent Asbestos Designee Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator Payroll Certifier Designation of Official Depositories for School Funds Designated Mrs. Karla Empie and Mr. Christopher Ruberti as the Title IX Officers - Sexual harassment complaint investigations. Purchasing Agent Designated the Assistant Superintendent for Business as the District Purchasing Agent. Asbestos Designee Appointed the Director of Facilities as the District Asbestos Designee. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator Appointed the Director of Facilities as the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator. Payroll Certifier Approved the recommendation that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to certify payrolls. Designation of Official Depositories for School Funds Designated the following financial institutions as official depositories for school district funds: Key Bank M.B.I.A. CLASS First Niagara Berkshire Bank J.P. Morgan Chase Citizens Bank HSBC Petty Cash Authorization Petty Cash Authorization Established the following petty cash accounts for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014: Location Financial Custodian Amount Senior High School Principal $100 Draper Middle School Principal $100 Pinewood Elementary Principal $100 Bradt Primary School Principal $100 Business Office Supervisor of Accounting/Finance $100 Transportation Department Transportation Supervisor $100 Food Service Department Food Service Supervisor $100 Census Enumerator Bonding Census Enumerator Approved the recommendation that Alma DiCocco serve as the census enumerator for the school district during the school year, performing said duties in accordance with Education Law (A total allocation of $2,725 has been earmarked for the provision of said services by the enumerator and the census takers, and to purchase supplies.). Bonding Approved the recommendation to use a Faithful Performance Blanket Bond in lieu of specific official undertakings for all persons and positions required by

6 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 6 law or regulation to be bonded, in accordance with Public Officers Law, Section 11 and Commissioner s Regulation Budget Transfers Mileage Reimbursement Rate Re-Adoption of Policy Manual Re-Adoption of Board Policy #5220 District Investments Re-Adoption of Board Policy # Purchasing Workers Compensation Trust Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC) MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS CAPSBA Delegate and Alternate Budget Transfers Approved the recommendation that the Superintendent of Schools (Chief School Officer) be authorized to approve budget transfers, in accordance with Commissioner s Regulation and other relevant laws and regulations. Mileage Reimbursement Rate Approved the rate for reimbursement of claims for business use of personal vehicles be established at 56.5 cents per mile for the school year. Re-adoption of Policy Manual Approved the recommendation that the existing policies of the Board of Education be re-adopted until the same are amended or rescinded. Re-adoption of Board Policy #5220 District Investments Approved the recommendation that Board Policy # District Investments be re-adopted for the school year or until the same is amended. Re-adoption of Board Policy #5410 Purchasing Approved the recommendation that Board Policy #5410 Purchasing be readopted for the school year or until the same is amended. Workers Compensation Trust Designated the Assistant Superintendent for Business to represent the Mohonasen Central School District as its Trustee under the Self-Insurance Plan for Workers Compensation, the New York State Public Schools Statewide Workers Compensation Trust, and that the Superintendent be and hereby is designated to serve as alternate Trustee under the Plan for the school year. Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC) Approved the recommendation that the Assistant Superintendent for Business serve as Trustee to represent the Mohonasen Central School District in the Capital Area Schools Health Consortium for the school year and the Superintendent be and hereby is designated to serve as alternate Trustee under the plan for the school year. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Motion made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education approve the following miscellaneous items for the school year. Selection of Capital District School Boards Association Delegate and Alternate Approved the selection of Mark Moran as the Capital District School Board Association delegate and Thomas Andriola as the alternate.

7 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 7 Audit Committee Members Communications Superintendent Selection of Audit Committee Members Approved the selection of Mark Moran, Robert Piccirillo, and Gary Spadaro, as Audit Committee Members. Dr. Kathleen Spring turned the meeting over to Mr. Rich Peckham and Mr. Ron Baggoli from CS Arch to discuss a potential Capital Project. Mr. Peckham passed out information on a proposed Advanced Technology Building which would be partnered with BOCES and Schenectady County Community College. He stated that the building was being designed to meet the needs of all of the entities involved. The 34,000 square foot structure would provide a facility for Mohonasen, BOCES and SCCC to prepare students to meet the needs of the workforce that this area would be requiring in the future. He discussed the various labs and classrooms that the building would hold. Mr. Peckham and Mr. Bagoli also showed four different site plan options. After a lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of each option, the Board agreed that Option 1 would best serve the district. Communications Board of Education Public Privilege of the Floor Old Business Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies Mr. Cafarelli welcomed Mr. Piccirillo to the Board of Education. He also shared some correspondence which he had received with fellow Board members. No comments were made. Request for Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policies MOTION made by Mrs. del Prado, seconded by Mr. Moran, that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of the following policies: #1540 Executive Sessions #5110 Budget Planning and Development #5120 School District Budget Hearing #5130 Budget Adoption #5150 Contingency Budget #5410 Purchasing #5510 Accounting of Funds #5570 Financial Accountability #5660 School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast) #6000 Identification Badges #7222 Credential Options for Students with Disabilities #7513 Administration of Medication #7550 Dignity for All Students Act #7631 Appointment and Training of Committee on Special Education (CSE)/ SubCommittee on Special Education Members #7640 Student Individualized Education Program (IEP): Development and Provision The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. New Business - Instruction Request for Approval and Arrangement of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education Recommendations

8 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 8 Special Education on Pre-School Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements Approval of Service Agreement with DeGroot Management Services, Inc. for Unemployment Service Approval of Authorizing Appointment of Hearing Officers for School Year and Student Placements MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-School Special Education for meetings held on May 30; June 5, 7, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25, The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request for Approval of Service Agreement with DeGroot Management Services, Inc. for Unemployment Service MOTION made by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education continue the agreement with DeGroot Management Services, Inc. for a one-year contract effective July 1, The cost of the service will be $2,400 for the year. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request Approval for Authorizing Appointment of Hearing Officers for School Year MOTION made by Mrs. del Prado, seconded by Mr. Moran, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution authorizing the appointment of the next available hearing officer: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Mohonasen Central School District hereby authorizes and directs the administrator responsible for special education programs, in the event a special education impartial hearing is requested, to make a selection from the approved list of Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) on a rotational basis beginning with the first name appearing after the IHO who last served, or in the event no hearing officer on the list has served, beginning with the first name appearing on such list. The administrator responsible for special education programs shall establish and maintain a list of names and resumes of all impartial hearing officers who are (i) certified by the Commissioner of Education pursuant to Section 200.1(x)(2) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (ii) available to serve in the District in hearings conducted pursuant to Education Law Section 4404(1) and the IDEA and (iii) who have agreed to the terms and conditions of such appointments as set forth herein. If the administrator responsible for special education programs is unavailable, selection shall be made by a person designated by the Superintendent. The administrator responsible for special education programs, or the designated person, shall confirm with the prospective IHO the terms and conditions in the District policy on compensation and reimbursement of expenses for hearing-related activities. Should the IHO decline appointment, or if the impartial hearing officer fails to respond or is unreachable within 24 hours, the administrator responsible for special education programs or a designee shall offer appointment to each successive hearing officer whose name appears on the list until such appointment, pursuant to the terms of the District s policy attendant thereto, is accepted. Be it further resolved that the Board of Education hereby appoints, authorizes and designates the President of the Board of Education or the Vice President

9 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 9 of the Board of Education to immediately appoint the specific individual who agrees to serve as IHO. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Adoption of Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Approval to Enter into a Renewal Agreement with Schenectady County ARC for Summer 2013 Approval to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for Up to Five Days for Students at Bradt School in September Approval of Substitute Rates Not Covered by Substitute Teachers Contract Request Adoption of Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education adopt the attached policy statement for free and reduced price meals or free milk. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request for Approval to Enter into a Renewal Agreement with Schenectady County ARC for School-To-Work Transition Services for Summer 2013 MOTION made by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mr. Piccirillo, that the Board of Education approves a contract with Schenectady County ARC, Inc. for two district resident students at a rate of $2,227 per student for the period of July 8, 2013 through August 16, The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request Approval to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for Up to Five Days for Students at Bradt Elementary School During the Month of September as They Transition into School MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. Moran, that the Board of Education approves free breakfast and lunch to the students at Bradt Elementary School for up to five days at the beginning of the school year. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request Approval of Substitute Rates Not Covered by Substitute Teachers Contract MOTION made by Mr. Piccirillo, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education establish the following substitute rates, effective July 1, 2013 unless otherwise approved by the Board of Education: Position Starting Rate for Current Substitute Rates (from 12-13) Recommended Substitute Rates & beyond Typist $13.37 $12.70 $12.85 Account Clerk $13.37 $12.70 $12.85 Steno/IPS I $13.37 $12.70 $12.85 Mail Clerk $12.70 $11.65 $11.80 Monitor $13.84 $12.70 $12.85 Cleaner $10.77 $ 9.65 $ 9.80 Custodian $14.71 $13.10 $13.25 Cook $10.77 $ 9.65 $ 9.80 Aides-Bus/Teacher/Clerical $10.73 $ 9.65 $ 9.80 FSH $10.17 $ 9.50 $ 9.65 Bus Driver $16.00 $14.05 $14.20 Motor Vehicle Operator $ 9.63 $ 9.05 $ 9.20 Messenger $11.19 $10.30 $10.45

10 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 10 Position Starting Rate for Current Substitute Rates (from 12-13) Recommended Substitute Rates & beyond Mechanic $16.05 $14.60 $14.75 Groundsman $14.70 $13.15 $13.30 Health Office Assistant $14.82 $13.90 $14.05 Nurse $19.17 $19.80 $19.95 Attendance Clerk $12.39 $11.15 $11.30 Teacher Assistant $12.57 $11.15 $11.30 Transportation Assistant $17.50 $16.65 $17.24 The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Approval of Benetech, Inc. as Third Party Administrator Approval to Enter into a Renewal Agreement with Empathia, Inc. as the District s Employee Assistance Program Approval of School Lunch Prices Request for Approval of Benetech, Inc. as Third Party Administrator MOTION made by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Business/School Business Administrator to enter into an agreement with Benetech, Inc. as Third Party Administrator for Tax Sheltered Annuities for the school year at a cost of $17.00 per participant/per year. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request for Approval to Enter into a Renewal Agreement with Empathia, Inc. as the District s Employee Assistance Program MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mr. Piccirillo, that the Board of Education authorize the renewal agreement with Empathia, Inc. (formerly National Employee Assistance Services, Inc.) for the provision of an employee assistance program for the period of October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2016 at a fee of $1.66 per employee per month. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request for Approval of School Lunch Prices MOTION made by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education approve the following adjusted student meal prices: Milk All Buildings $.50 Breakfast Bradt/Pinewood $1.00 Breakfast Draper/HS $1.25 Lunch Elementary $2.25 Lunch Middle School $2.75 Lunch High School $2.75 The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with CDB Connections for Summer 2013 and the School Year Request Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with CDB Connections for Summer 2013 and the School Year MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mr. Piccirillo, that the Board of Education enters into an agreement with CDB Connections to provide special education and related services to two district resident students during the summer of 2013 and the school year at a rate of forty-nine dollars ($49) per half hour for individual sessions, thirty dollars ($30) per half hour per child for group

11 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 11 sessions, and supplemental evaluations at $250 per evaluation for a total cost of approximately $7,000. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Niskayuna Central School District Approval of Budget Re- Appropriation Mohon Masque Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Niskayuna Central School District MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with Niskayuna Central School District, in the total amount of $2, for the school year. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request Approval of Budget Re-Appropriation Mohon Masque MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mr. Moran, that the Board of Education amends the budget as follows: Increase A510 Increase A Increase A Estimated Revenue Unclassified Receipts Spring Unclassified Receipts Fall $35, $30, $ 5, Increase A960 Appropriations $35, Increase A Drama Expenditures $29, Increase A Salaries/Instruc. Drama $ 2, Increase A Non-Instructional Salaries Drama $ 1, Increase A Salaries Co-Curricular $ 2, The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Approval for Tax Refund Approval of MAA Bargaining Agreement Consensus Agenda Approved Minutes Request Approval for Tax Refund MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. Andriola, that the Board of Education authorize the tax refund to Altamont Avenue Associates, LLC for tax year 2012, in the amount of $ The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Request for Approval of Mohonasen Administrators Association Bargaining Agreement MOTION made by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education approve the collective bargaining agreement between the district and the Mohonasen Central School District Administrators Association, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the agreement. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that the Board of Education approve the following consensus agenda: 1) Minutes and 2) Personnel. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Minutes APPROVED minutes of the meetings held on June 17, 2013 and June 25, Approved Personnel Recommendations Approved the following personnel recommendations:

12 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 12 Retirements Sandra Rowbo Assignment: Art Teacher Effective Date: Close of business June 30, 2013 Appointments Lisa Cutting, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Salary - $123,950 plus benefits as stipulated Christopher Ruberti, Assistant Superintendent for Business Salary - $108,500 plus benefits as stipulated Katria Hitrick Appointment: Probationary Assignment: Elementary Principal Effective Date: July 1, 2013 Expiration Date: June 30, 2016 Certification Status: School District Leader, Professional $82,000 plus benefits as stipulated Makensie Bullinger Appointment: Academic Administrator for Science K-12 Effective Date: July 1, 2013 Certification Status: SAS, Permanent $90,201 plus benefits as stipulated Diane McIver Appointment: Administrator on Special Assignment Academic Administrator for APPR Effective Dates: July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014 Certification Status: SAS, Permanent $129,045 plus benefits as stipulated Lori Ranze McCullough Appointment: Interim Elementary Assistant Principal (Teacher on Special Assignment) Effective Dates: July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014 Certification Status: School Building Leader, Initial $60,744 plus $6,500 stipend Joshua Peck Appointment: Probationary Tenure Area: Social Work Date of Commencement: September 1, 2013 Expiration Date: August 31, 2016 Certification Status: School Social Worker, Provisional Step 8 plus graduate credits Appointments Cont d Katie Donnan Appointment: Probationary

13 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 13 Tenure Area: Science Date of Commencement: September 1, 2013 Expiration Date: August 31, 2016 Certification Status: Biology 5-12, Initial; Agriculture, Initial Step 2 plus graduate credits (amended from 6/17/13 agenda) Kara Lake Appointment: Long-Term Substitute Assignment: Speech-Language Pathologist Date of Commencement: September 1, 2013 Expiration Date: Close of business December 23, 2013 Certification Status: Speech & Language Disabilities, Initial Step 4 plus graduate credits, pro-rated Appointments Cont d Extracurricular Advisors Mohonasen High School Extracurricular Club/Organization Advisor/Co-Advisor Arrowhead Newspaper Kathryn Howe Art Club Allison Vaughn Audio-Visual Club TBA Band Marching/Stage Dan Jones Class of 2014 Dennae Hughes/Autumn Wallace Class of 2015 Kristen Vachon/Danielle Hunt Class of 2016 Katie Bartone/Colleen Organ Class of 2017 TBA Extracurricular Treasurer Danielle Hunt Extracurricular Auditor Sue Braiman French Honor Society Pat Keegan Impressions Allison Vaughn International Club Margaret Sutton Mohon Masque Kathy Derochie Director Nicole Gabriel Assistant Director History Club Dennae Hughes/ Tara Shellard/Autumn Wallace National Honor Society Greg Massaroni NYS Math Honor Society Meredith Eberz/Brett Hilko Rocket Club George Reluzco Peers for Peace Diane Blinn/Dennae Hughes Science Club Jennifer Gribben NYS Science Honor Society William Clayton Science Olympiad Dawn Aulita Select Choir Nicole Gabriel Ski Club Robert Buehler/Fred Saccocio Spanish Honor Society Nancy Ladd Butz Student Senate Priscilla Perry/Dennae Hughes Technology Club Robert Buehler Totem Dennae Hughes/Stephanie Arnold Tri M Music Kim Kondenar Summer School 2013 Special Education- July 1-August 9, 2013 (8 am-1:30 pm) Name Assignment Step

14 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 14 Appointments Cont d Summer School 2013 Special Education- July 1-August 9, 2013 (8 am-1:30 pm) Name Assignment Step Roberta Katz-Carmondy Speech Pathologist (2 days ea. week) 1 Katey Rorick Teacher Aide ARC 3 Draper Middle School Summer School Faculty 2013 (3 hrs. per day /14 days) Name Assignment Step Melyssa Burega ELA 7,8 7 (amended from 6/17/13 agenda) Summer Work 2013 PEP Grant (Summer Curriculum Rate) Name Assignment # Days Marc Vachon PEP Grant Work 30 Doug Hallberg, Nikki Steele, Kate Murnane, Karolyn DeVito PEP Grant Work 5 Curriculum Work - $26.74/hr. Project Name Dates (Hours) Sports Journalism Curriculum Development Tara Shellard April 2, 3 (4 hrs/day) June 3, 6 (1.5 hrs/day); June 4 (2 hrs) Interdisciplinary 9 English & Tara Shellard May 7, 22 (3 hrs/day) Global Interdisciplinary Development Marvin Veeder May 7, 14, 21 (2 hrs/day) English Integrated Studies Unit Grade 9 Kristen Vachon May 30; June 5, 6, 10 (1.5 hrs/day) Global Grade 9 AIS Colleen Organ May 30; June 4, 11 (2 hrs/day) Interdisciplinary American Rebecca Bartlett June 25 (6 hrs) Studies Interdisciplinary American Kathleen Derochie June 25 (6 hrs) Studies English 11/US History 11 English 12 Kathleen Fiozzo June 25 (4 hrs), June 26 (2 hrs) Summer Curriculum Work 2013 VAP Grant ($214/day) Name Assignment # Days Malachi Martin VAP Grant Work 13 Mohonasen High School Summer School 2013 (amended from 6/3/13 agenda) Name Assignment Hours Step/Stipend Autumn Wallace Global 10 (2 hours) Global 9 (2 hours) PIG/Economics 4 8 $500 stipend Ann Von Stetina Global 9 AIS (1 hour) 2 7 Global 10 AIS (1 hour) Richard Burega English 11 (4 hours) English 12 (stipend) 4 10 $500 stipend

15 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 15 Appointments Cont d Mohonasen High School Summer School 2013 (amended from 6/3/13 agenda) Name Assignment Hours Step/Stipend Roberta Sheldon Geometry (2 hours) 4 2 Algebra (2 hours) Kaitlyn Clough English 10 (2 hours) 2 1 Colleen Organ US History (4 hours) 4 6 David Battaglia Summer School Monitor 4 15 Fall 2013 Coaching Appointments Position Coach Step Varsity Football Head Dennis Corbitt 7 Varsity Football Assistant Keith Pollizatto 7 Varsity Football Assistant Joseph Emma 7 JV Football Head Thad Roderick 7 JV Football Assistant Tom Geddes 1 JV Football Assistant OPEN -- Modified Football Head Josh Whipple 7 Modified Football Assistant Matt Rider 4 Modified Football Assistant Ryan Johnson 7 Cross Country OPEN -- Cross Country Nicole Zablotny 7 Boys Varsity Soccer Cory Gregg 7 Boys JV Soccer Pietro Squeglia 1 Boys Modified Soccer Fred Saccocio 7 Girls Varsity Soccer Vito Urbano 4 Girls JV Soccer Katie Bartone 1 Girls Modified Soccer OPEN -- Boys Varsity Volleyball Matt Lopez 7 Boys JV Volleyball Christopher Abel 3 Girls JV Volleyball OPEN -- Girls Modified Volleyball OPEN -- Boys Varsity Golf Andy Cuthbertson 6 Girls JV Tennis Maria Pacheco 7 Girls Varsity Swimming Katie Pecor 2 Girls Varsity Swimming Assistant Marc Vachon 7 Varsity Cheerleading Jessica Rapp 7 JV Cheerleading Jabar Cancer 7 Strength & Conditioning Football Dennis Corbitt $343. Strength & Conditioning Football Joseph Emma $343. Strength & Conditioning Football Keith Pollizatto $343. Strength & Conditioning Football Thad Roderick $343. Strength & Conditioning Football Tom Geddes $343. Chuck DeVito Assignment: Athletic Trainer $17,185

16 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 16 Appointments Cont d Marc Vachon Assignment: Continuing Education Swim Programs $5,254 Stipend/Summer Program $1,736 Stipend/School Year Bill Rourke Assignment: District Leader Effective Dates: July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014 $5,000 Stipend Patricia Hopkins Assignment: Continuing Education Coordinator $8,564 Alma DiCocco Assignment: Census Coordinator $1,725 Kimberly Luke Assignment: Temporary Bus Aide Effective Date: July 1, 2013 August 16, 2013 $11.58 /hour Kathleen McDermott Assignment: Temporary Bus Aide Effective Date: July 1, 2013 August 16, 2013 $11.58 /hour Tracy Van Blarcom Assignment: Information Processing Specialist 1 (Permanent subject to a probationary period according to Civil Service rules) Effective Date: July 1, 2013 $28,570 Ronald Lohmann Assignment: Temporary Cleaner Effective Date: July 1, 2013 August 30, 2013 $11.22 /hour Faith Adamec Assignment: Temporary Cleaner Effective Date: July 1, 2013 August 30, 2013 $11.22 /hour Dana Hallam Assignment: Water Safety Instructor Supervisor Effective Date: July 1, 2013 July 25, 2013 $15.50 /hour

17 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 17 Appointments Cont d Bryttni Walter Assignment: Water Safety Instructor Supervisor Effective Date: July 1, 2013 July 25, 2013 $15.50 /hour Summer Work Special Education (Grant S611 Code 15) ($250 per day) Name Assignment # of Days Kathleen Ives-Kline Assistive Technology 10 days Marta Hewitt CPSE/CSE Meetings & Evaluations 5 days Anthony LaTorre III Assignment: Substitute Mechanic Effective Date: July 2, 2013 $14.75 /hour Rescind Appointments (which appeared on the June 17, 2013 agenda) Summer School Appointments 2013 Name Assignment Step Molly Kaye Speech Pathologist (2 days ea. week) 1 Maria Britti Teacher Aide ARC 6 David Battaglia Summer School Monitor/Draper Middle School 15 Resignations Tracy Van Blarcom Assignment: P/T Typist Effective Date: Close of business June 28, 2013 Leaves of Absence Karolyn DeVito Assignment: Physical Education Effective Dates: April 24, 2013 June 13, 2013 (amended from the 6/17/13 agenda) Reason: Unpaid Military Leave of Absence Mr. Cafarelli congratulated Mrs. Sandra Rowbo on her retirement. He also congratulated Mrs. Katria Hitrick on her appointment as Elementary Principal and Mrs. Makensie Bullinger on her appointment as Academic Administrator for Science and Technology. Privilege of the Floor No comments. Executive Session MOTION made by Mr. Andriola, seconded by Mrs. del Prado, that an executive session be convened at 7:20 PM for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting. MOTION made by Mrs. del Prado, seconded by Mr. Moran, that the executive session be adjourned at 8:55 PM. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.

18 Minutes of the July 2, 2013 Board Meeting Page 18 Adjournment MOTION made by Mr. Moran, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned at 8:55 PM. The motion passed unanimously, six members present and voting. Christopher Ruberti, District Clerk