STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION August 9, 2018 DATE OF MEETING: August 9, 2018 PLACE OF MEETING: Cafeteria KIND OF MEETING: Regular Board of Education Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: J. Eklund, E. Hager, T. Fancher, D. Hartwell, M. Kane MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: G. Huot, S. Davis, D. Bright, L. Hatch, M. Meehan J. Eklund called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Call to Order J. Eklund led with the Pledge of Allegiance. E. Hager moved, seconded by D. Hartwell motion to adopt the Agenda. Adopt Agenda The Board of Education received a thank you note from S. Davis, Principal for the awards that were presented at the awards assembly, and a thank you note from M. Albright, Girls Varsity Soccer Coach at Delhi Central School. Correspondence S. Davis, Principal presented information on the Next Generation Standards Commissioner Implementation. Bldg. Principal s Report Dr. Huot presented a report on the ESSA Federal Policy NYSED Implementation. Superintendent s Report Conference Request Report and Building Use Reports were provided to the Board Members in their packets. Building Use and Conference Reports Consent Agenda Items
E. Hager moved, seconded by M. Kane motion to approve the following Consent Agenda Items: Approve July 2, 12, 24, 2018 Board of Education Meeting Minutes Accept Reports from Treasurer Monthly Financial Report (June 2018) Treasurer s Reports (June 2018) Bank reconciliations (June 2018) Warrants with Claims Auditor Reports (June 2018) Accept Budget Transfers (Ref. Num. 21,22 & 22 ) Accept Extra-Curricular Reports (June 2018) Accept grants (and increase appropriations) from: CORE Values for Earth Day - $350 Sources of Strength - $500 Tooth Brush Project - $300 Transfer of Fund Balance E. Hager moved, seconded by M. Kane motion to transfer $640,700 from 2017-2018 fund balance to the following reserves: Bus Reserve - $32,000 Retirement reserve - $50,000.00 Capital reserve construction, repairs - $500,000 Repair reserve - $58,700 E. Hager moved, seconded by D. Hartwell motion to appropriate fund balance of $166,559.00 in the 2017-18 books as follows: Bus Purchase - $116,559 Financial software - $50,000 Close FCCLA Account E. Hager moved, seconded by T. Fancher motion to approve to close FCCLA account, and transfer balance of $731.46 to Student Council.
M. Kane moved, seconded by D. Hartwell BE IT RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Superintendent hereby approves the following actions: Accept letters of resignation from J. McGuckin, custodian effective 11-16-18. L. Natale, Bus Monitor effective 8-13-18. Appoint the following employees for the 2018-2019 school year: Returning substitutes: Albano Jennifer Austin Dolores Benge Cindy Bright Julie Brockway Mary DeGregory Luke Hagerott Patricia Keating Sheri Keyser Cindy Kletchka Noelle Koerner Paul Lonecke William Morsette Gail O'Connor Elaine Pindar Joyce Power Liz Prehna Donna Rickett Margaret Rogers Dale Rybicky Deb Schwarzkopf Marie Simmons Tina Sparkes Katherine Straus Cathy Stripp Rudy Taylor Paulette Ucci Elaine Vroman Lynn Weisbrod Liz Superintendent s Recommendations Resignations Substitutes
New substitute: Katie delrosario Teacher Aide J. Albano - part-time Teacher Aide at $16.54 per hour, no benefits CROP Employees Activity Leader - $18.00/hr. Laura Banks Chelsea Wallace Connie Schultes Gere Link Kathy Sparkes Peer Tutors - $10.40, then 1/1/19 $11.10/hr. Claire Kletchka Chelsea Lane Lauren Hartwell (and Summer CROP) Elizabeth O Bryon Earl Alberti Ashley Clareen Crop Assistant - $10.40, then 1/1/19 $11.10/hr. Katie delrosario Substitute Coordinator - $23.00/hr. Kathy Sparkes Other Appointments Appoint and certify G. Huot, P. Harrington, and S. Davis as Lead Evaluators for the 2018-2019 school year. Approve payment to J. Adair for stipend of $1,450.00 as Summer Basketball Coach as provided through the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, Inc. grant. Approve M. Staiber to apply for Green Connections Program Grant for 3 rd graders from the Catskill Watershed and Forestry Ag. Council for a total of $5,000, of which $2,000 is given to the school for expenses. (Cost of busses is paid directly to bus company.) Approve to declare outdated computers, etc. as surplus. Green Connections Grant Computers Surplus Rescind appointment of C. Drumma as 9 th grade class advisor. Motion carried 5-0
M. Kane moved, seconded by D. Hartwell motion to approve the following resolution to approve the Tax Levy Warrant for 2018. WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Stamford Central School has been authorized by the voters at the Annual School Meeting to raise for the 2018-19 school year a sum of $3,633,998 (includes $45,000 for the Village Library); THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the board fix the equalized tax rates by town and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the tax roll. AND IT IS HEREBY DIRECTED THAT the Tax Warrant of the Board duly signed shall be affixed to the tax rolls authorizing collection of said taxes to begin September 4, 2018 and ending November 2, 2018 giving the warrant an effective period of 60 days at the expiration of which time the Tax Collector shall make an accounting in writing to the board: AND IT IS FURTHER DIRECTED THAT the delinquent tax penalties shall be fixed as follows: September 4 October 3, 2018 - no penalty October 4 November 2, 2018-2% penalty M. Kane moved, seconded by D. Hartwell motion to approve the following appointments for the 2018-2019 school year: G. O Connell - Volunteer Cross Country Coach D. Hoyt - Volunteer unpaid assistant girls varsity soccer coach J. Bonhotal - Long-term Substitute.56 FTE Technology Teacher, at Step 1, $24,959.20. Dr. Huot stated that after a thorough search for a certified technology teacher we were unable to find one. Dr. Huot reached out to area superintendents and found out that over half of the schools districts in our region do not have a certified technology teacher, or do not have one at all. This is a statewide challenge and problem. He explained that he will be attending recruitment fairs early this year to hopefully be able to hire a certified technology teacher next year. Dr. Huot stated that we are grateful that John Bonhotal is willing to come in on a part-time basis to provide technology instruction for grades 7 and 8 and woodworking (as well as independent study). Tax Levy Warrant Miscellaneous Appointments Technology Teacher Update
Dr. Huot explained that after meeting with our Architects, March Associates, and conducing a thermal and nuclear testing for the roof and substructure, we will be adding the roof replacement to the work list from the Building Condition Survey. Building Condition Survey D. Bright left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Dr. Huot explained that communication will go home to parents regarding the third year of our digital learning pilot and the option to allow students to take their ipad home. It is recommended that families participate in the Protection Plan so the device is covered in case of possible damage. 2018-2019 School Calendar Revisions New Regulations - tabled. Dr. Huot explained that the policy committee met to go over the policy recommendations from our attorney. The committee was in agreement with most recommendations. They tasked the attorney to revise/add to two of the policies. It was also decided to send the Second Installment, which we just received from the NYSSBA Policy Service, to the attorney first so they can provide efficient guidance in what is required and what is optional prior to the committee convening again. After a lengthy discussion, the Board of Education decided to join (potentially) multiple community advisement/forums committees into one Facilities Advisement Committee which will focus on 1) the work list from the BCS, 2) options for increased school safety and security, and 3) the status of the Churchill building and available options. M. Kane moved, seconded by D. Hartwell motion to move into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss particular personnel issues and the CSE recommendations. M. Kane moved, seconded by D. Hartwell motion to move out of Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session. Digital Learning Calendar Revisions - Tabled Policy Committee Update Facilities Advisement Committee Move into Executive Session Move out of Executive Session
T. Fancher moved, seconded by E. Hager motion to approve the CSE recommendations as presented. Approve CSE Recommendations D. Hartwell moved, seconded by E. Hager motion to adjourn the Regular Board of Education Meeting at 8:15 p.m. Adjourn Regular Meeting Respectfully submitted, Laurel Hatch, District Clerk