DATE: KIND OF MEETING: PLACE: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Regular Meeting Board Room Linda Durant (7:20), Peter Ghostlaw, Roger Lapage, Emily Lauzon, Jason McDonald, Michael Sisto Robert Durant, Matthew Mainville, and Christopher Nye Jane Collins, Natascha Jock, Norman Treptow, Tammy Russell, Cindy Healy, Michael Warden, Craig Jock and Chris Crolius Public Comment (7:00 pm) Public Comment Craig Jock asked how the school board has addressed the letter from Mr. Barse. He would like to know what the result of Mr. Barse s complaint letter that was received by the board is. Craig Jock Superintendent Collins will review and bring back at the next board meeting. Superintendent Collins Cindy Healy presented a plaque and photo for playing at the state capital. Also brought the ribbons from the performance in Lake George where they scored a 92 out of 100. Cindy Healy Superintendent Collins commented that Cindy Healy is doing a remarkable job with the band program and congratulated her and all the students who participated. Superintendent Collins Vice president of the board, Roger Lapage, called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Call to Order Recording of Attendance Peter Ghostlaw, Roger Lapage, Emily Lauzon, Jason McDonald, Michael Sisto Recording of Attendance who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Jason McDonald, Salmon River Central School District approve the minutes of the May 20, 2014, Annual Budget Vote and Election, per the attached document. May 20, 2014 Annual Budget Vote and Election minutes Aye 2 Nay 1 Michael Sisto Abstention 2 Peter Ghostlaw Roger Lapage
Trustee Emily Lauzon asked why we are voting no? Trustee Michael Sisto stated no comment. who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Jason McDonald, Trustee Emily Lauzon Trustee Michael Sisto May 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes Salmon River Central School District approve the minutes of the May 27, 2014, Regular Meeting, per the attached document. Aye 3 Abstention 2 Peter Ghostlaw Roger Lapage STEM presentation by David Bish, Jen Hughes and the 6 th grade students. STEM Presentation Superintendent Collins presented certificates to the staff and Principal in STEM. Superintendent Collins Trustee Linda Durant entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m. moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Emily Lauzon, Trustee Linda Durant entered Placement of Students Salmon River Central School District approve the placement of the following 5 students per the recommendation of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre- School Education: 11163, 2244, 0956, 2001, 11120. Superintendents Report: Presentation by Chris Crolius: - Bus garage update - Water connections - Fields - Asbestos Superintendent Collins reported: - Presented Cody Boardway with plaque for service as student representative - Yearbook mistake - Stipends Business Official, Natascha Jock, reported: - Mohawk School Budget - Bus Bonds Presentation by Chris Crolius Superintendent Collins report Business Official s report
High School Principal, Michael Warden, reported: - Senior picnic was successful - CTE Awards - Graduation June 27 th - Summer School starts July 7 th - Held presentation on heroin addiction High School Principals Report Middle School Principal, Tammy Russell, reported: - Students are still in session during regents week - June 24 th graduation - June 25 th grade 6 & 7 awards - Carthage Middle School came to visit our STEM program and plans to model their program after our program Middle Schools Principals Report who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, towit: Salmon River Central School District accept the resignation of Julie Brooks from her position as a teacher aide effective for the 2014 Summer School Program, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion tabled moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the appointment of Jeff Shatraw as a Laborer 4 hour position at the salary of $8.21 per hour effective June 18, 2014, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. This is a twenty-six week probationary appointment through December 17, 2014 and is contingent upon meeting all Civil Service Department requirements and successful completion of a school physical. Accept resignation of Teacher Aide Julie Brooks Approve appointment 4-hour Laborer Jeff Shatraw Motion tabled moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the following 2014 summer school program appointments, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools. Approve 2014 Summer School appointments Summer school watchkeeper Summer school Teacher Summer school Teacher Aide Summer school Teacher Aide Gerald Oakes Julia Kelley Debbie Fleury Dawn Sisto Motion tabled
moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the following 2014 summer school program appointment, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 2014 Summer School Appointment Summer school Teaching Assistant Ellen Mainville Motion Tabled moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the appointment of coaching positions for the 2014 fall sports coaching season at a salary per teachers contract as follows: Approve 2014 Fall Sports Coaches Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JV Soccer Girls Modified Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Modified Soccer Girls Varsity Swimming Girls and Boys Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Volleyball Lifeguard Elizabeth Durfee Shawn Martin Tom Smith Ben Barkley Tim Cook Danielle French Danny Mainville Nicole Deshaies Bridgette Brill per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion Tabled The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, towit: 2014-2015 Advisor Appointments Salmon River Central School District approve the following advisor appointments for the 2014-2015 school year at the respective stipend listed in the current teacher s contract, per the recommendation of the superintendent of schools. Class Advisors: Grade 7: Grade 8: Grade 9: Grade 10: Grade 11: Grade 12: Yearbook Mohawk: Elementary: Secondary: Student Council: Mohawk: Elementary: Secondary: National Honor Society: Terri Swamp Lori Green Daniel Mainville Jenn Backus Darcy Tyo Robert Burnham Rebecca Huiatt Phillis Walrath Kari Baxter Ellen Cook Virginia Bond Rachelle Garrow-Hayes Ron Jeror
National Jr. Honor Society: Kelley Patenaude Health Club: Rachelle Garrow-Hayes FFA: Danielle French Varsity Club: Michelle Simons Foreign Language: French Club: Jodi Mackey Spanish Club: Barry Armstrong Mohawk Club: Katsitsionni Fox Band Director: Cindy Healy Music Director: Emily Robideau Drama Director: David Bish Stage Director: Daniel Mainville Robotics Advisor: Darcie Fregoe 2014-2015 Advisor Appointments Continued Motion Tabled who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, towit: Substitutes List Salmon River Central School District approve the following individual to the respective substitute lists pending clearance through the fingerprinting process, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Summer School Teacher Ellsworth, Beth Motion Tabled who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, towit: Salmon River Central School District approve the St. Regis Mohawk School Budget for the 2014-2015 school year, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Approve 2014-2015 St. Regis Mohawk School Budget Motion Tabled moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Emily Lauzon, Bond Resolution WHEREAS, the Salmon River Central School District (the District ), as a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA ), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the Regulations ) reviewed the impact of the purchase and finance of one 66-passenger school bus, one 28-passenger school bus and one 8-passenger school bus and determined by resolution adopted March 24, 2014 that such action constitutes a Type II Action under the Regulations and is not subject to review under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the District, at the Annual District meeting duly called and held on May 20, 2014 did vote and adopt a proposition authorizing the purchase and finance of one 66-passenger school bus, one 28-passenger school bus and one 8-passenger school bus at an estimated cost not to exceed $200,000, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other costs incidental thereto and expend a total sum not to exceed $200,000, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and levy a tax for the foregoing which is was voted for the foregoing in the amount of $200,000, which shall be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds, notes and installment purchase contracts of the District be authorized to be issued or executed at one time, or from time to time, in the principal amount not to exceed $200,000, and a tax was voted to pay the interest on said obligations when due; and Bond Resolution Continued NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of all the members of said Board of Education) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The District is hereby authorized to purchase one 66-passenger school bus, one 28-passenger school bus and one 8-passenger school bus together with such furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus as may be required for the purposes for which the school buses are to be used and to expend therefor an amount, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to financing thereof, not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $200,000, and said amount is hereby appropriated therefor. The estimated total cost of said specific objects or purposes, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $200,000 and the plan of financing includes the issuance of serial bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the District to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, subject to applicable amounts of state assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 2. Bonds and bond anticipation notes (including the renewal of any bond anticipation notes) of the District are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the "Local Finance Law"), in a principal amount not to exceed $200,000 to finance said appropriation for the school buses. Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared with regard to the purchase and financing of the school buses: Under the Local Finance Law, the period of probable usefulness of the school buses is five (5) years; (b) Current funds are not required by the Local Finance Law to be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof authorized by this resolution; (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will not exceed five (5) years.
Section 4. The temporary use of available funds of the District, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in Section 1 of this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by Section 1 of this resolution shall be from the District s General Fund. It is intended that the District shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the District s official intent within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, received, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. Bond Resolution Continued Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the District, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the District without limitation of rate or amount. The full faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the District of appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. The bonds may be issued such that annual installments of principal and interest are substantially level, as provided by law. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
Section 7. The power to issue and sell the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof (including any renewal notes), including all powers or duties pertaining or incidental thereto, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, as Chief Fiscal Officer, except as herein provided. The obligations shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer, pursuant to the Local Finance Law. The Chief Fiscal Officer is authorized to execute and deliver any documents and to take such other action as may be necessary and proper to carry out the intent and provisions hereof. Bond Resolution Continued Section 8. Trespasz & Marquardt, LLP is appointed bond counsel to the District. Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a summary of the foregoing resolution, together with a Notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in the newspapers having general circulation in the District and designated the official newspapers of District for such publication. The motion having been duly moved, the resolution was acted upon by the Board of Education and there were - _ - votes in favor of the resolution and - _ - votes against the resolution as follows: Linda Durant VOTING Yes Robert Durant VOTING Absent Peter Ghostlaw VOTING Yes Roger Lapage VOTING Yes Emily Lauzon VOTING Yes Matthew Mainville VOTING Absent Jason McDonald VOTING Yes Christopher Nye VOTING Absent Michael Sisto VOTING Yes The resolution was declared adopted. who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, towit: Salmon River Central School District, Approve Budget Transfers, for the month of May 2014, per the attached document.
moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Emily Lauzon, Salmon River Central School District, approve an amendment to the School Business Executive 1 contract to include the following clauses: Approve amendment to School Business Executive 1 Contract - Any vacation time that is unused during the school year, up to a maximum of five (5) days, will be paid out in salary on a basis of 1/260 th of annual salary for each day used - Shall be paid leave for purposes of an annual physical exam (wellness day). Such leave shall be for sufficient period of time and not to exceed one day, on an annual basis and shall not be taken from accrued leave time. The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Approve annual Stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Annual Stipends Shift Premium T. Bero $ 757.00 Shift Premium A. Foster $ 757.00 Shift Premium 2 nd Shift $ 432.00 Asst. to Supt. of Bldgs. & Grounds C. Bigness $ 3,651.00 Asst. to Transportation Supervisor $ 3,651.00 Asst. to Cook Manager B. Derouchie $ 6,000.00 Asst. to Cook Manager J. Monette $ 3,000.00 Water Treatment Specialist Glen Johnson $ 5,000.00 Water Treatment Specialist Justin Bickford $ 2,363.00 Water Treatment Specialist Ron Moreau $ 2,363.00 Deputy Treasurer K. Treptow $ 2,363.00 Deputy District Clerk Maureen Dustin $ 2,363.00 Arena Director C. Bishop $ 13,000.00 Motion Tabled
who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, Approve annual substitutes rates for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual substitute rates for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Substitutes Administrator s $151.00/day Certified Teacher $ 90.00/day Non-Certified Teacher (2-4 yr. Degree) $ 80.00/day Non-Certified Teacher (Non-degreed) $ 64.48/day Bus Driver $ 17.00/hr. Nurse (RN) $ 16.64/hr. Nurse (LPN) $ 11.96/hr. Secretarial/Clerical $ 10.00/hr. Monitor/Aide $ 9.19/hr. Cleaner $ 9.19/hr. Laborer/Custodian $ 9.19/hr. Food Service Helper $ 9.19/hr. Mechanic $ 9.19/hr. Cook $.85/hr. Student Aide $ 9.19/hr. Teaching Assistant (Non-certified) $ 9.73/hr. Teaching Assistant (Certified) $ 10.28/hr. Lifeguards $ 9.46/hr. New Bus Driving Coach $ 12.00/hr. Curriculum Work Teachers $ 125.00/day Home Instructor Tutors $17.50/hr. Skating Supervisors $12.00/hr. The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District, approve July 7, 2014 for the reorganizational meeting, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Approve July 7, 2014 for the reorganizational meeting Aye 6 Nay 0 Motion carried moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Approve petty cash report Salmon River Central School District approve the petty cash report for the Campus School and for the St. Regis Mohawk School for May 2014, per the attached documents.
moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the treasurer s report, including trial balances, revenue status, appropriation status, and claims audit log, for the months of April and May 2014, per the attached document. Approve Treasurer s Report Aye 5 Nay 1 Michael Sisto The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Approve Central Treasurer s Report Salmon River Central School District approve the central treasurer s report for the months of April and May 2014, as per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Aye 5 Nay 1 Michael Sisto moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Emily Lauzon, Salmon River Central School District approved a request that Kaitlynn Caron be allowed to attend school at Salmon River Central for the 2014-2015 school year, pending release of students from Chateaugay Central School, contingent upon availability of space, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parents. Approve attendance request Kaitlynn Caron Motion Tabled The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, towit: Enter into executive session Salmon River Central School District enter into executive session at 9:02 p.m. with the Superintendent, District Clerk, Natascha Jock, and high school principal, Michael Warden, to discuss personnel matters and a student matter. High School Principal, Michael Warden left executive session at 9:11 p.m.
moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Emily Lauzon, Board resumes regular session Salmon River Central School District end the executive session at 9:34 p.m. who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, towit: Resignation of Teacher Aide Julie Brooks Salmon River Central School District accept the resignation of Julie Brooks from her position as a teacher aide effective for the 2014 Summer School Program, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the appointment of Jeff Shatraw as a Laborer 4 hour position at the salary of $8.21 per hour effective June 18, 2014, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. This is a twenty-six week probationary appointment through December 17, 2014 and is contingent upon meeting all Civil Service Department requirements and successful completion of a school physical. Approve 4-Hour Laborer Jeff Shatraw Aye 5 Abstention 1 Michael Sisto moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Salmon River Central School District approve the following 2014 summer school program appointments, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools. Approve 2014 Summer School Appointments Summer school watchkeeper Summer school Teacher Summer school Teacher Aide Summer school Teacher Aide Gerald Oakes Julia Kelley Debbie Fleury Dawn Sisto Aye 5 Abstention 1 Michael Sisto
moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the following 2014 summer school program appointment, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. 2014 Summer School Appoitment Summer school Teaching Assistant Ellen Mainville moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, 2014 Fall Sports Coaches Salmon River Central School District approve the appointment of coaching positions for the 2014 fall sports coaching season at a salary per teachers contract as follows: Girls Varsity Soccer Girls JV Soccer Girls Modified Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer Boys Modified Soccer Girls Varsity Swimming Girls and Boys Varsity Cross Country Girls Varsity Volleyball Lifeguard Elizabeth Durfee Shawn Martin Tom Smith Ben Barkley Tim Cook Danielle French Danny Mainville Nicole Deshaies Bridgette Brill per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, towit: Advisor Appointments for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the following advisor appointments for the 2014-2015 school year at the respective stipend listed in the current teacher s contract, per the recommendation of the superintendent of schools. Class Advisors: Grade 7: Grade 8: Grade 9: Grade 10: Grade 11: Grade 12: Yearbook Mohawk: Elementary: Secondary: Terri Swamp Lori Green Daniel Mainville Jenn Backus Darcy Tyo Robert Burnham Rebecca Huiatt Phillis Walrath Kari Baxter
Student Council: Mohawk: Elementary: Secondary: National Honor Society: National Jr. Honor Society: Ellen Cook Virginia Bond Rachelle Garrow-Hayes Ron Jeror Kelley Patenaude Advisor Appointments for 2014-2015 Continued Health Club: Rachelle Garrow-Hayes FFA: Danielle French Varsity Club: Michelle Simons Foreign Language: French Club: Jodi Mackey Spanish Club: Barry Armstrong Mohawk Club: Katsitsionni Fox Band Director: Cindy Healy Music Director: Emily Robideau Drama Director: David Bish Stage Director: Daniel Mainville Robotics Advisor: Darcie Fregoe who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, towit: Substitutes List Salmon River Central School District approve the following individual to the respective substitute lists pending clearance through the fingerprinting process, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Summer School Teacher Ellsworth, Beth The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Annual Stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Annual Stipends Shift Premium T. Bero $ 757.00 Shift Premium A. Foster $ 757.00 Shift Premium 2 nd Shift $ 432.00 Asst. to Supt. of Bldgs. & Grounds C. Bigness $ 3,651.00 Asst. to Transportation Supervisor $ 3,651.00 Asst. to Cook Manager B. Derouchie $ 6,000.00 Asst. to Cook Manager J. Monette $ 3,000.00
The following resolution was offered by Trustee Linda Durant, Annual Stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Water Treatment Specialist Glen Johnson $5,000.00 Aye 5 Nay 1 Peter Ghostlaw The following resolution was offered by Trustee Linda Durant, Annual Stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Water Treatment Specialist Justin Bickford $ 2,363.00 Water Treatment Specialist Ron Moreau $ 2,363.00 Aye 5 Nay 1 Michael Sisto The following resolution was offered by Trustee Linda Durant, Approve annual stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Deputy Treasurer Kim Treptow $ 2,363.00 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jason McDonald, Approve annual Stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Deputy District Clerk Maureen Dustin $ 2,363.00 Aye 4 Nay 2 Peter Ghostlaw Michael Sisto Motion Not Carried
The following resolution was offered by Trustee Peter Ghostlaw, Approve Annual Stipends for 2014-2015 Salmon River Central School District approve the annual stipends for 2014-2015 as follows, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Arena Director Charlie Bishop $ 13,000.00 Aye 5 Nay 1 Linda Durant The following resolution was offered by Trustee Michael Sisto, who moved its adoption, seconded by Trustee Linda Durant, Adjournment Salmon River Central School District adjourn this meeting at 9:41 p.m.