STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION November 9, 2017

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1 STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION November 9, 2017 DATE OF MEETING: November 9, 2017 PLACE OF MEETING: Room #113 KIND OF MEETING: Regular Board of Education Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Kane, E. Hager, T. Fancher, J. Eklund MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Hartwell OTHERS PRESENT: G. Huot, D. Bright, L. Hatch, M. Meehan, C. Schulz, M. Eklund, B. Schoonmaker, C. Zelezniak, K. Pickett, D. Tierney, L. Williams, K. Collins, L. Powley, G. Fuller, H. Steenland, J. Scinta-Sass, D. Betram, A. Bray, S. Bray M. Kane called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Call to Order M. Kane led with the Pledge of Allegiance. J. Eklund moved, seconded by T. Fancher motion to go into executive session at 6:04 p.m. Dr. Huot explained to Mrs. Eklund s government class how the Board of Education is governed and answered questions from the students. J. Eklund moved, seconded by T. Fancher motion to move out of Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. and resume regular Board of Education Meeting. Adopt Agenda J. Eklund moved, seconded by T. Fancher motion to adopt the Agenda. R. Kane, Student Council Board of Education Representative shared the positive highlights for the month. During Recognition of Visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Bray proposed to the Board of Education to volunteer to coordinate a school play, however in a radio studio format. He stated that the weekend of March 9 and 10 would be a good date. However, this is the date of the Talent Show. A discussion was held, and Mr. Bray will talk with Mr. O Connell and Mr. Vella to see if the events could be combined. Recognition of Visitors

2 Mrs. Scinta-Sass presented information on the recent Outdoor Club Hike she took with students to Balsam Lake, NY. She then presented your proposal to offer an Advanced Single Variable Calculus (also known as Calculus II) class. T. Fancher asked if Distance Learning could provide this class. Dr. Huot provided the Assistant Supt./Principal s Report. He stated that Dr. Sweeney has been working with the Child Study Team, and that teachers were provided Professional Development on the Superintendent s Conference Day. Mr. Kane asked if there was a job description developed for the Principal. Dr. Huot stated that Dr. Sweeney has been working on the search process for the Principal, and he is analyzing the roles and responsibilities of a Principal. Principal s Report Dr. Huot welcomed Remy Kane as the Student Council Board of Education Representative. Dr. Huot explained that Digital Learning Parent Night is on November 14 at 6:30 p.m., and Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, Inc. Board members will be here. Dr. Huot thanked Mrs. Eklund for the great job on the Veteran s Day Assembly held earlier that day. He reviewed the upcoming events for December. Superintendent Report Conference Request Report and Building Use Reports were provided to the Board Members in their packets. T. Fancher moved, seconded by J. Eklund BE IT RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent hereby approves the following Consent Agenda Items: Approve October 12, 2017 Board of Education Meeting Minutes Accept Reports from Treasurer: Monthly Financial Report (September 2017) Treasurer s Reports (September 2017) Warrants with Claims Auditor Reports (September 2017) Bank reconciliations (September 2017) Accept Budget Transfers (Ref Num 3-9) Accept Extra Curricular Reports (September 2017) Building Use and Conference Reports Consent Agenda Items

3 Accept the report of the Tax Collector, and having determined that the collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant, direct that the lists of the delinquent tax items, with the addition of the penalty, be certified to the office of the county treasurer, and further directed that the tax warrant, tax roll, and the tax collector s copies of the tax receipts be placed on file. Accept donation (and increase appropriations) from C.O.R.E Values in the amount of $300 for Earth Day and from Bassett Healthcare Network in the amount of $100 for Essay Contest Contributions. J. Eklund moved, seconded by T. Fancher BE IT RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent hereby approves the following actions/appointments: Approve Miscellaneous Appointments/ Actions Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Stamford Central School and the Stamford Teachers Association for the District and the Association to hold Team Meetings every other month, unless circumstances deem convening on consecutive months. Approve SCS Budget Development Calendar. Approve contract for Jim Wright for RTI training (December 7 th Conference Day) in the amount of $2,000. Approve C. McKenna to apply for a grant for three hydroponic grow towers from NY Agriculture in the Classroom. Appoint Mary Anne Dimeo as an impartial Hearing Officer regarding an ongoing impartial hearing, of which she is requested to issue a decision within the appropriate time-period of the law and regulations. Appoint L. Banks and C. Wallace as CROP Activity Leaders for the school year at $18.00 per hour. Accept letter of request for FMLA from K. Basile in accordance with the STA contract.

4 Appoint Z. DeGregory as Supervisor for Churchill Gym Recreation Program and the Youth SUCO Soccer Clinics and appoint G. O Connell, M. Brown, L. Nickerson, C. Mattice, L. Banks, and D. Mueller as substitute supervisors for the school year at a rate of $18.00 per hour. Approve to abolish hourly Teacher Assistant position, last held by L. Natale in the school year, effective June 30, (Appointed as Bus Monitor on ) Appoint D. Prehna as non-certified substitute - LTA, Aide for the school year. Dr. Huot stated that the chimneys have been inspected, and new boiler should be started at Thanksgiving, and the second boiler by Christmas break. Dr. Huot reviewed the Capital Project Work List, and stated that the Building and Facilities sub-committee met and established priorities, based on an approximate $4.1 million capital project. He stated that the subcommittee is interested in researching options to possibly replace the roof. At this point eight years remain on the warrantee. J. Eklund moved, seconded by T. Fancher BE IT RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent hereby approved the recommendations for a Capital Project as follows: MAIN BUILIDNG PRIORITY LIST 1. Replace roof (5) (with further consultation with March Associates) 2. Replace Front Portico Panels (1) 3. Replace Concrete Treads and Risers on Exterior Gym Stairs (2) 4. Repair sunken plaza slab outside gym entry vestibule (3) 5. Replace Cafeteria Flooring (14) 6. Create secure entry vestibule (*add CAT6 cabling for security cameras and purchase security cameras for interior of building) (17) 7. Repair retaining wall in court yard (10); add precast concrete coping with flashing at wall (11); clean and patch section (12) 8. Emergency lighting for all bathrooms (16) 9. New lockers (18) Recommendations for Capital Project

5 BUILDING 2 1. New Boilers (3) CHURCHILL - No work to be completed BUS GARAGE 1. Replace bus lift (5); replace outdoor fuel tank (6) Dr. Huot stated that the Policy Sub Committee would cancel the meeting scheduled for November 16 at- 4:30 p.m. Dr. Huot reviewed the events of the upcoming month. J. Eklund stated that there would be a Community Tree Lighting in the Village Park on December 3 at 3 p.m. J. Eklund moved, seconded by E. Hager motion to move into Executive Session at 7:16 p.m. to discuss particular personnel issues and the CSE recommendations. J. Eklund moved, seconded by E. Hager motion to move out of Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session. E. Hager moved, seconded by J. Eklund motion to approve the CSE recommendations as presented. Move into Executive Session Move out of Executive Session Approve CSE Recommendations M. Kane left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. J. Eklund moved, seconded by T. Fancher motion to adjourn the Regular Board of Education Meeting at 8:42 p.m. Adjourn Regular Meeting Respectfully submitted, Laurel Hatch, District Clerk