District Library Ann Hunt, David DiPasquale, Stephanie Gehrig, Pamela Martin, Peter Privitera, Jennifer Young, Thomas Young No Trustees were absent Greg Bump, Superintendent Mike Cox, Business Official Jesse Hamilton, JH/SH Principal Danielle Dean, Summer School Administrator Sarah Williams, District Clerk There were no guests present President Privitera called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the District library. Trustee Hunt led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. At District we are building the future, laying the foundation of lifelong learning, opening minds to explore, to create, and to achieve excellence. There were no comments or questions There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda Motion by Vice President Young, seconded by Trustee Martin to enter into executive session at 6:02 pm to discuss the employment history of a particular person covered under the MMNTA Agreement and matters leading to the appointment of particular people covered under the MMTA & MMNTA Agreements. Motion by Trustee DiPasquale, seconded by Vice President Young to exit executive session at 6:33 pm. Motion by Trustee DiPasquale, seconded by Trustee Young to approve the addition of September 26, 2018 to the Board meeting schedule after a brief discussion. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the regular meeting minutes dated August 22, 2018 as submitted. Motion by Trustee DiPasquale, seconded by Trustee Gehrig to approve agenda items 7.A. through 7.D.9. After a brief discussion, Trustee DiPasquale rescinded his motion to approve all consent agenda items, which allowed the Board to fulfill the request of Trustee Martin to pull agenda item 7.D.5. - Approval of Code of Conduct, to be voted on separately. Trustees Present Trustees Absent Others Present Guests Meeting Called to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mission Statement Public Forum Additions and/or Deletions Executive Session Additional Board Meeting Date BOE Minutes Consent Agenda Items
District Library Motion by Trustee DiPasquale, seconded by Trustee Martin to approve agenda items 7.A. through 7.D.4. and items 7.D.6. through 7.D.9. The Board discussed the new attendance policy in the Code of Conduct with Principal Hamilton and Superintendent Bump. Trustee Martin and Trustee Young inquired about parent participation and feedback related to the Code of Conduct. President Privitera suggested allowing email feedback prior to the public hearing for the Code of Conduct Vice President Young suggested increased data sharing regarding attendance, specifically tardy student data Motion by Vice President Young, seconded by Trustee DiPasquale to approve item 7.D.5 Code of Conduct. 5 Yes 2 No (Trustee Martin, Trustee Young) Motion: Carried Consent Agenda Items Discussion Code of Conduct BE IT RESOLVED to approve the Board retreat minutes dated August 8, 2018. BOE Minutes BE IT RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Kacey Kwiecien for the position of Elementary Teacher effective August 31, 2018. BE IT RESOLVED to accept the statement of resignation received through the Livingston County Sheriff's Office on behalf of Matthew Mark for the position of Cleaner. BE IT RESOLVED to accept the resignation of David Huffman for the position of Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2018. BE IT RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Sarah Sheffield for the position of Spanish Teacher effective August 31, 2018. BE IT RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Jodi Zajkowski for the position of Music Teacher effective August 9, 2018. BE IT RESOLVED to accept the resignation of Katherine Armbrust for the position of School Psychologist effective August 10, 2018. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following extra-class advisors for the 2018-2019 school year with a stipend in accordance with the Mount Morris Teachers' Association Agreement: Senior Class Advisor Michelle Ingerick Student Council Advisor Nicholas Schneider Newspaper Advisor Elizabeth Becker Appointments Extra-Curricular Advisors
District Library BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appointment of Katelynn Callon, who holds initial certification in Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2 and Childhood Education Grades 1-6, to the certified position of Elementary Teacher in the Elementary Education tenure are effective September 1, 2018 with a four (4) year probationary period expiring on August 31, 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Katelynn's eligibility for tenure at the end of the probationary period is dependent on her receiving APPR ratings of Highly Effective or Effective in three (3) of four (4) preceding years, and no rating of Ineffective in the final year of probation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Katelynn shall receive a salary of $40,520.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and shall receive all benefits in accordance with the BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appointment of Christina DeAngelo to the Civil Service position of Occupational Therapist effective September 1, 2018 with a one (1) year probationary period expiring on August 31, 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Christina shall receive a salary of $50,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and shall receive all benefits in accordance with the BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appointment of David Huffman to the position of Teaching Assistant in the Teaching Assistant tenure are effective September 1, 2018 with a four (4) year probationary period expiring on August 31, 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that David shall receive a salary of $24,924.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and shall receive all benefits in accordance with the BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appointment of Lyndsay Clark to the position of Long-Term Substitute effective September 1, 2018 with a pay rate of $201.00 per day. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appointment of Colton Garifi to the position of Long-Term Substitute Vocal Music Teacher effective September 1, 2018 with a pay rate of $201.00 per day. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appointment of Carlos Chaides, who holds professional certification in Spanish 7-12, to the certified position of Spanish Teacher in the Foreign Language tenure are effective September 1, 2018 with a four (4) year probationary period expiring on August 31, 2022. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Carlos' eligibility for tenure at the end of the probationary period is dependent on him receiving APPR ratings of Highly Effective or Effective in three (3) of four (4) preceding years, and no rating of Ineffective in the final year of probation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Carlos shall receive a salary of $43,814.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and shall receive all benefits in accordance with the Appts. Elementary Teacher Appts. Occupational Therapist Appts. Teaching Assistant Appts. LTS Appts. LTS Vocal Music Appts. Spanish Teacher
District Library BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following substitutes effective September 1, 2018 with a pay rate in accordance with the position they are filling: Peggy Huffman Patricia Roudebush, pending fingerprint clearance BE IT RESOLVED to approve the following Teacher Aides effective September 1, 2018 with a pay rate of $12.50 per hour and they shall receive all benefits in accordance with the Mount Morris Non-Teaching Association Agreement: Anne Zingaro Chelsey Woodworth BE IT RESOLVED to approve an appointment adjustment to reflect that Maura Weaver will be the Long-Term Substitute School Psychologist/Intern with a total salary of $40,200.00 effective September 1, 2018. Appts. Substitutes Appts. Teacher Aides Appt. Adjustment BE IT RESOLVED to approve the Treasurer's reports for July as submitted. Treasurer s Reports BE IT RESOLVED to approve the Claims Auditor's reports for June and July as submitted. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Mount Morris Central School District at its regular meeting of August 22, 2018 does hereby authorize the transfer of up to one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000) of unappropriated fund balance from the General Fund as of June 30, 2018 to the Unemployment Reserve Fund pursuant to its authority unanimously re-established and approved by the Board of Education at its regular meeting held on March 27, 2013. WHEREAS the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters at the Annual School Meeting to expend a sum not to exceed $15,088,548 for the 2018-2019 budget year; AND WHEREAS the Board of Education has retained up to $143,140 in unexpended surplus funds and, in compliance with the law, such unexpended surplus funds have been applied in determining the amount of the school tax levy; AND WHEREAS the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters at the Annual School Meeting to raise for the Mount Morris Library a sum not to exceed $100,940; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board fixes the equalized tax rates by towns and confirms the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following described tax roll; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the receiver of taxes be authorized to collect taxes on said warrant for a period of 31 days, beginning September 1, 2018, without penalty, and for a period of 30 days thereafter with a two percent (2%) penalty, as provided by statute. Claims Aud. Rprts Transfer of Unappropriated Fund Balance Property Tax Rates and Warrant
District Library BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Mount Morris Central School District directs the Purchasing Agent to assign a dual signature to the check of any purchase in excess of a Board approved threshold of $75,000 to be in compliance with the External Independent Auditor recommendation. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the continuation of Monroe 1 BOCES Tutoring Service for the 2018-19 school year. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the Terms of Representation for the Bond, Schoeneck & King Firm and hourly rates for the 18-19 school year as submitted. (Supplemental Minute File FY18-19/08) BE IT RESOLVED to approve the agreement between MMCSD & Stony Brook Pediatrics for the 2018-2019 school year. (Supplemental Minute File FY18-19/09) BE IT RESOLVED to approve the proposal for construction management services for the school preservation and enhancement project as recommended by Campus Construction. (Supplemental Minute File FY18-19/10) BE IT RESOLVED to accept the donation of $6,000.00 from Stony Brook Pediatrics to support enrichment programs for students in science, technology, engineering, computer programming, coding, robotics, and academics of the mind. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the AIA Standard Form Agreement between MMCSD & SEI Design for architectural services for the school preservation and enhancement project approved by the voters of the District on May 15, 2018. (Supplemental Minute File FY18-19/11) BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Mount Morris Central School District hereby sets the time and date of a public hearing on September 12, 2018 at 5:45 pm to present a proposition to expend funds from the Repair Reserve. BE IT RESOLVED to approve the Professional Development Plan as submitted. (Supplemental Minute File FY18-19/12) Superintendent Bump updated the Board on the following: Aid was provided by Senator Young in the amount of $75,000 to assist the District Congratulations to Trustee Ann Hunt for being selected to receive the Al Hawk Award for her outstanding contributions to public education and children in the Mount Morris community Volleyball is no longer a merged team due to lack of participation Playground is scheduled to be completed by spring New teacher orientation went well and included a local lunch the first day and lunch with the MMTA the second day We received a competitive grant of $24,000 for Teachers of Tomorrow Friday we will be having an ELL Open House event Dual Signature Requirement Tutoring Service Terms of Representation Agrmnt. w/ Stony Brook Ped Proposal for Constr. Mgt. Services Donation AIA Agreement with SEI Design Public Hearing Date and Time Prof. Dev. Plan Superintendent Updates
District Library Class of 1978 came for a tour of the building in celebration of their 40 th class reunion The District is working with Partners for Progress and the Arts Council to apply for a grant which will allow for a mural to be painted on a wall in town; students will be able to help with this project Robotics week is in session and there are 13 students participating Trustee Hunt: Appointed to GVSBA Board which currently has 5 members Member directory is being completed and will be distributed to all Board of Education members Shared various training opportunities and events organized by GVSBA Trustee Martin: Thanks and kudos to Principal Hamilton for 7 th grade orientation going well President Privitera: Attending Adult Literacy Open House event Vice President Young: Attending Board Officer s Academy on September 28 th Inquired about a school climate survey There were no comments or questions Motion by Vice President Young seconded by Trustee DiPasquale to enter into Executive Session at 7:25 pm to discuss employment history of particular people covered under the MMTA Agreement, former employees, and matters leading to the appointment of particular people covered under a contractual agreement. Motion by Trustee DiPasquale, seconded by Vice President Young to come out of Executive Session at 7:33 pm. Motion by Trustee DiPasquale, seconded by Trustee Gehrig to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm. Respectfully submitted, Superintendent Updates Board Forum Public Forum Executive Session Adjournment Sarah Williams District Clerk