EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM 5:30 1.0 CALL TO ORDER - Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence Roll Call Announcements ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING (Board members who arrive after the meeting begins will be noted as present at the point in this agenda at which they arrive.) Mr. Albert X Mrs. Burke X Mr. Rosen X Mr. Best X Mr. Chiappone X Mrs. Wood X Mr. Boyle X Mr. Lalka X Mrs. Plarr X Attendance Central Office Administrators Mr. Bodziak X Mr. Petrus N/A Dr. Costello X Ms. Pinker X A motion was made for the Superintendent to produce the personnel records of the employee named in the Charge without stating the employee s name on the record. 5:32 Moved by Wood Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 9-0 Carried 2.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4 Personnel Matters 5:33 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Boyle Vote 9-0 Carried 6:50 Mr. Petrus arrives 7:00 Returned from Executive Session; 7:08 Regular meeting begins. 3.0 AMENDMENTS or adjustments to the agenda by the Superintendent and Board Members 4.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Visitors Wishing to be Heard 5.0 CONSENT AGENDA 4.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Consent agenda items are identified by an asterisk before the agenda item number. Adoption of the consent agenda, upon a motion and second and an affirmative vote by members present, approves each and every item so designated. However, prior to the adoption of the consent agenda, any Board member may remove any item from the consent agenda. This item will then come up for discussion as part of the regular agenda. The purpose of the consent agenda is to expedite routine matters so that the Board has more time to deal with substantive matters. 1
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM RESOLVED, that the following consent agenda items be approved: 6.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 9.4.4, 9.4.5, 10.1.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 11.1, 11.2, 12.2, 12.3 7:08 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 9-0 Carried *6.0 OLD BUSINESS *6.1 RESOLVED, that the minutes from the August 7, 2012 meeting are adopted as presented. *6.2 RESOLVED, that the minutes from the August 21, 2012 meeting are adopted as presented. 7.0 FRONTIER POINTS OF PRIDE NONE 8.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS NONE 9.0 PERSONNEL Administration and Teaching *9.1 Retirements and Resignations *9.1.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Jeff Moessinger from the co-curricular position of Assistant Coach: Girls Varsity Swim Team, effective 8/21/12. *9.2 Leave(s) of Absence Without Reimbursement *9.2.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and without establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the following leave of absence without pay or other reimbursement: Name Title/Building Dates Kristina Costello Special Education: Cloverbank 9/26/12-11/27/12 *9.2.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and without establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education rescinds the following leave of absence, previously approved at the 7/10/12 Board meeting: Name Title/Building Dates Julie Leavell Grade 4: Cloverbank 9/1/12-6/30/13 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM 9.3 Position Control and Job Description 9.3.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Sean Morrisey, who is on the Preferred Eligibility List, is being returned to the full-time position in the Elementary Education tenure area effective 9/1/12, in accordance with the current District/FCTA Contract. 7:09 Moved by Mrs. Wood Seconded by Mr. Best Vote 9-0 Carried 9.3.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jessica Riordan, who is on the Preferred Eligibility List, is being returned to the full-time position in the School Psychologist tenure area effective 9/1/12, in accordance with the current District/FCTA Contract. 7:10 Moved by Mr. Boyle Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 9-0 Carried *9.3.3 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education has determined Kellene Morris to be one of the least senior in the Foreign Language tenure area and such teacher shall be excessed, effective 9/1/12. FURTHER RESOLVED, this individual in the Foreign Language tenure area shall be placed on a Preferred Eligibility List (PEL) for recall within seven years. *9.3.4 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education has determined Jamie Militello to be one of the least senior in the Special Education tenure area and such teacher shall be excessed, effective 9/1/12. FURTHER RESOLVED, this individual in the Special Education tenure area shall be placed on a Preferred Eligibility List (PEL) for recall within seven years. 9.4 Appointments 9.4.1 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the following individuals are appointed to teaching positions, salaries in accordance with the current District/ FCTA contract. All recommended appointments have fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education Department. 9.4.1.1 Sean Morrisey 9.4.1.2 Jill Martinez Tenure Area: Academic: Elementary Tenure Area: Academic: Elementary Degree, Step, Master s, Step 12 Degree, Step Master s, Step 6 Hours: 36 Hours: 6 Assignment: Grade 4: Pinehurst Assignment: Grade 5: Pinehurst Appointment: Permanent Appointment: Regular Substitute Effective: 9/1/12 Effective: 9/1/12-6/30/13 3
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM 9.4.1.3 Faith Catarella 9.4.1.4 Daniel Brawn Tenure Area: Academic: Elementary Tenure Area: Special: Special Education Degree, Step, Master s, Step 6 Degree, Step Master s, Step 2 Hours: 0 Hours: 6 Assignment: Grade 4: Cloverbank Assignment: Special Education: Blasdell Appointment: Regular Substitute Appointment: Regular Substitute Effective: 9/1/12-6/30/13 Effective: 9/1/12-1/27/13 9.4.1.5 Caitlin Durkin 9.4.1.6 Jessica Riordan Tenure Area: Special: Special Education Tenure Area: Special: Psychologist Degree, Step, Master s, Step 2 Degree, Step Master s, Step 2 Hours: 0 Hours: 30 Assignment: Special Education: Pinehurst Assignment: School Psychologist: Cloverbank Appointment: Regular Substitute Appointment: Continued Probation (Recall/PEL) Effective: 9/1/12-1/27/13 Effective: 9/1/12-8/31/14 9.4.1.7 Wendy Guba 9.4.1.8 Ashley Mason Tenure Area: Academic: Elementary Tenure Area: Academic: Elementary Degree, Step, Master s, Step 4 Degree, Step Master s, Step 1 Hours: 24 Hours: 6 Assignment: Kindergarten: Big Tree Assignment: Grade 4: Cloverbank Appointment: Regular Substitute Appointment: Regular Substitute Effective: 9/1/12-6/30/13 Effective: 9/1/12-1/27/13 9.4.1.9 Kellene Morris Tenure Area: Special: Foreign Language Degree, Step, Master s, Step 13 Hours: 0 Assignment: LOTE/French: Middle School Appointment: Part-time (.8 FTE) Effective: 9/1/12-6/30/13 7:12 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Albert Vote 9-0 Carried *9.4.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the itinerant substitute teaching/ home tutoring list in accordance with the approved rate of pay for itinerant substitute teachers and home tutors for the 2012-13 school year, as per the attached. These recommended appointments have fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education Department. *9.4.3 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following co-curricular appointment for the 2012-13 school year, in accordance with the FCTA Contract, as per the attached. 4
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM *9.4.4 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following coaching appointment for the 2012-2013 school year, in accordance with the FCTA Contract, as per the attached. This recommended appointment has completed NYSED coaching requirements. *9.4.5 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the addition to the Summer School 2012 faculty list, as per the attached. 9.4.6 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individual to an administrative position in accordance with the District/FCASA Contract at an annual salary of $88,000. Barbara Shea Tenure Area: Middle School Principal Assignment: Principal: Middle School Appointment: Probationary Effective: 9/10/12-9/9/15 7:13 Moved by Mrs. Wood Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 8-1 Carried Mr. Albert Y Mrs. Burke Y Mr. Rosen N Mr. Best Y Mr. Chiappone Y Mrs. Wood Y Mr. Boyle Y Mr. Lalka Y Mrs. Plarr Y 9.5 Salary Changes NONE 10.0 PERSONNEL Support Staff 10.1 Retirements and Resignations *10.1.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mary Beth Caldiero, Teacher s Aide: Big Tree, effective 9/1/12. 10.1.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation for retirement of Deborah Thomas, Bus Driver: Transportation, effective 10/26/12. 7:15 Moved by Mr. Albert Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 9-0 Carried 5
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM *10.2 Leave(s) of Absence Without Reimbursement *10.2.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and without establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the following leaves of absence without pay or other reimbursement: Name Title/Building Dates Susan Birmingham School Lunch Manager: District 10/12/12-10/25/12 Joseph Buck Cleaner: Pinehurst 8/28/12-8/31/12 Barbara Gorski Food Service Helper: High School 9/4/12-9/28/12 Maureen Keroack Day Care Provider: FCLC 1/28/13-2/2/13 *10.3 Transfers *10.3.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following transfers are approved in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule: *10.3.1.1 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: High School (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Martha Kryszczuk Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: High School (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.35 Per Annum Salary: $15,779.70 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. Ms. Kryszczuk was displaced. *10.3.1.2 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Blasdell (10 mos, 6.75 hrs/day) Anne Crandall Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $17.01 Per Annum Salary: $22,504.23 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. Ms. Crandall was displaced. *10.3.1.3 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Big Tree (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Tina Seltz Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Blasdell (10 mos, 7.25 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.77 Per Annum Salary: $16,193.52 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. 6
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM *10.3.1.4 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Cloverbank (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Deborah Pawlak Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Cloverbank (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.77 Per Annum Salary: $16,193.52 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. Ms. Pawlak was displaced. *10.3.1.5 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Big Tree (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Debra Mumm Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Cloverbank (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.77 Per Annum Salary: $16,193.52 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a resignation. Ms. Mumm was displaced. *10.3.1.6 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Big Tree (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Elizabeth Sawicki Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Big Tree (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.77 Per Annum Salary: $16,193.52 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. Ms. Sawicki was displaced. *10.3.1.7 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Amie Kersten Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $12.65 Per Annum Salary: $14,876.40 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. Ms. Kersten was displaced. *10.3.1.8 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Big Tree (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Paula Dubreville Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.77 Per Annum Salary: $16,193.52 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer. *10.3.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following individuals are hereby recalled from the Teacher Aide Preferred Eligibility List (PEL), in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule: 7
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM *10.3.2.1 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Middle School (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Domenica Fiorello Transfer from: Food Service Helper: Blasdell (10 mos, 4.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $17.32 Per Annum Salary: $20,472.24 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of reinstatement of a full-time position. Ms. Fiorello is recalled from the recall list. *10.3.2.2 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Ann Marie Pezone Transfer from: School Lunch Monitor: Middle School (10 mos, 3.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $17.01 Per Annum Salary: $20,003.76 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of reinstatement of a full-time position. Ms. Pezone is recalled from the recall list. *10.3.2.3 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Cloverbank (10 mos, 3.0 hrs/day) Jean Vasiloff Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Blasdell (10 mos, 3.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $13.35 Per Annum Salary: $7,849,80 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of reinstatement of a part-time position. Ms. Vasiloff is recalled from the recall list. *10.3.1.11 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Lory Mohan Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $12.65 Per Annum Salary: $14,876.40 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of displacement. *10.3.1.12 Job Opportunity N/A Teacher s Aide: High School (10 mos, 3.0 hrs/day) Arlene Sawicki Transfer from: Teacher s Aide: Big Tree (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day) Hourly Rate: $12.65 Per Annum Salary: $7,476.15 Remarks: Vacancy as a result of displacement. 8
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM 10.4 Position Control and Job Description 10.4.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the reinstatement of one FTE nurse position to the 2012-2013 Budget, due to student needs. 7:16 Moved by Mr. Chiappone Seconded by Mr. Boyle Vote 9-0 Carried *10.5 Appointments *10.5.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following individuals as support staff substitutes for the 2012-13 school year, as per the attached. Furthermore, these recommended appointments have fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education. *10.5.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Dawn Springer as Medical Director, in accordance with the State Education Department Regulation, at no additional cost to the District. *10.6 Salary Changes *10.6.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following support staff hour adjustments, as per the attached. 11.0 INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM *11.1 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Special Education on 8/15/12, 8/21/12, 8/22/12, and 8/23/12, the student placements are approved. *11.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Pre-K Special Education on 8/21/12, the student placements are approved. 11.3 Student Enrollment Update Dr. Mary Ann Costello 9
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM 12.0 BUSINESS 12.1 Business Management Report 12.1.1 Transportation Report 12.1.2 Treasurers Report 12.1.3 Budget Status Statement for Expenditures and Budget Transfers 12.1.4 Budget Status Report for Revenues 12.1.5 Use of School Facilities 12.1.6 Extra Classroom Activity -Treasurers Report 12.1.7 Notice of Warrant Reports 7:29 Moved by Mr. Best Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 9-0 Carried *12.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves a contract with Dr. Karen Chesnutt to provide psychological testing at the rate of $125.00 per hour, not to exceed $2,500 during the 2012-13 school year. Further that the Superintendent is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the entire Board. *12.3 WHEREAS, the voters of the Frontier Central School District (the District ) authorized, by vote taken on May 15, 2012, the purchase by the District of various school buses and grounds maintenance equipment for use by the transportation and maintenance programs of the District (the Vehicles and Equipment ) at a maximum estimated cost of $896,090; and WHEREAS, as part of the same authorization for the purchase of the Vehicles and Equipment, the voters of the District approved the levy of a tax upon the taxable property in the District, such tax to be collected in annual installments, and authorized the financing of the acquisition of the Vehicles and Equipment through the issuance of obligations of the District or through the entry by the District into lease/purchase arrangements in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the appropriate officials of the District have evaluated, in cooperation with the District s professional advisors, the advantages and disadvantages of lease/purchase financing as compared to the most similar type of financing available to the District under the Local Finance Law; and WHEREAS, such officials have determined that lease/purchase financing through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. presents the most attractive long-term option for the District under these circumstances, in that the District would be able to obtain an attractive fixed interest rate for the duration of the financing of the Vehicles and Equipment, without having to incur the annual expenses (and interest rate fluctuation risk) associated with the annual renewal of bond anticipation notes; and 10
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM WHEREAS, a determination as to the most advantageous method of long term financing under prevailing market conditions is set forth in the written analysis prepared by Municipal Solutions, Inc., in its capacity as financial advisor to the District for this transaction, which analysis is attached hereto as Schedule A; and WHEREAS, Section 109(b) of the General Municipal Law of New York (the Statute ) authorizes a school district to enter into an installment purchase contract (whether in the form of a lease/purchase agreement, installment sale agreement or other similar agreement) providing for periodic payments by the District for the purpose of financing equipment, machinery or apparatus; and WHEREAS, the lease/purchase proposal from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the essential terms of which are described in the lease proposal from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated August 21, 2012, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule B) was judged by District officials and the District s professional advisors to be the most advantageous to the District, allowing the District to acquire the Vehicles and Equipment at the lowest total cost and under the most favorable arrangements; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the Statute, the express written approval of the Board of Education of the District (the Board ) is a prerequisite to the entry by the District into any such lease/purchase arrangements; and WHEREAS, the Board is willing to proceed with this stated manner of financing of the Vehicles and Equipment, and is prepared to grant such approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board, acting on the basis of (i) the analysis of Municipal Solutions, Inc., dated August 21, 2012 and attached hereto as Schedule A, and (ii) the lease proposal letter of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated August 21, 2012 and attached hereto as Schedule B (the Proposal Letter ), hereby authorizes and approves in all respects the entry by the District into lease/purchase financing arrangements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (or its designated affiliate) in the amount of $896,090, for a five-year term, under the interest rate arrangements as set forth in Proposal Letter, and otherwise on the general terms and pursuant to the documents described in the Proposal Letter, subject to final review and approval by appropriate District officials and by the District s bond counsel, for the financing of the District s acquisition of the Vehicles and Equipment, all pursuant to the provisions of Section 109(b) of the Statute; and be it further 11
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM RESOLVED, that the Board approves of the financing documents for such transaction including, without limitation, the documents generally described in or contemplated by the Proposal Letter (collectively, the Documents ), and authorizes and directs the District s execution, delivery and performance of the Documents (subject to the provisions of Section 109(b) of the Statute); and be it further RESOLVED, that the funds, if any, appropriated under the District s budget for the fiscal year of the District commencing July 1, 2012 for the repayment of obligations to be issued to finance the purchase of the Vehicles and Equipment be, and they hereby are, dedicated to the repayment of the District s obligations created under the Documents; and be it further RESOLVED, that the President of the Board (the President ), as chief fiscal officer of the District, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Documents (with such amendments, additions or alterations as may, in the discretion of the President, be deemed appropriate); and be it further RESOLVED, that the President, the Superintendent of Schools, the Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business, the District Treasurer and other appropriate District officials are hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the implementation of all steps reasonably necessary and appropriate to allow for the District s entry into such described lease/purchase arrangements, so that the District s acquisition of the Vehicles and Equipment on financing terms satisfactory to the District may be expedited; and be it further RESOLVED, that the District hereby determines that the District s lease/purchase of the Vehicles and Equipment pursuant to the Documents is an action that will not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, no other determination or procedures under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQR ) is required; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective immediately, and the District Clerk shall enter this resolution into the official minutes of the Board. 12.4 Safe Routes to Schools Update Allan Brown 13.0 SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 13.1 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon a second reading, adopts the following policy, as first presented at the August 21, 2012 session of the Board of Education. 13.1.1 Policy #7549 Dignity for All Students Act 7:31 Moved by Mrs. Wood Seconded by Mr. Chiappone Vote 9-0 Carried 12
EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:30 PM; 7:00 PM 13.2 Board of Education Policy Review First Reading: 13.2.1 Policy #7522 Concussion Management 13.2.2 Policy #1338 Duties of the School Physician/Nurse Practitioner (Medical Director) 13.2.3 Policy #7420 Sports and the Athletic Program 14.0 CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS Official and/or Miscellaneous 15.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Visitors Wishing to be Heard 15.1 Roundtable 16.0 ADJOURNMENT 7:38 Moved by Mr. Albert Seconded by Mr. Lalka Vote 9-0 Carried 13
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