PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting January 23, 2019 5:30 p.m. Minutes No. 15 January 23, 2019 5:30 p.m. Present: President Linderman, Vice President Schrader, Secretary Sandell, Board Members Craig, Fiegl, Hare, Lambalzer, Pratt, and Young Board President Linderman called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. No. 502 On motion by Board Member Fiegl, seconded by Board Member Sandell, the Board moved into executive session at 5:34 p.m., where they discussed and received updates on items that concerned one specific employee, one current vendor contract and one proposed vendor contract. In addition, an update on Labor/Management meetings as they relate to building substitutes was given and information relating to a current criminal investigation was reviewed. Student issues protected under FERPA as they relate to a transportation appeal was also discussed Ayes 9. No. 503 On motion by Board Member Craig, seconded by Board Member Schrader, the Board moved out of executive session at 7:08 p.m. Ayes 9. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board Member Pratt. MISSION STATEMENT Highlighting Social Media in the Lockport City School District Eric Benedict and Sophia Teichman, Charles Upson Elementary School PUBLIC FORUM - Agenda Items There were no speakers. REPORT Joanne Woodside Orleans/Niagara BOCES board member PRESENTATION LCSD Anonymous Tip Line Dr. Robert LiPuma, director of assessment and technology spoke about what the anonymous tip line is and where the community can find it on the website. The district gets many tips which are appreciated but also spoke on abusing the tip line and what can happen if you do.
Preliminary 2019-2020 Expenditure Budget Deborah Coder, assistant superintendent for finance and management services gave a Powerpoint presentation on the preliminary 2019-20 expenditure budget. No. 504 On motion by Board Member Craig, seconded by Board Member Fiegl, the proposed agenda was approved Ayes 9. No. 505 On motion by Board Member Pratt, seconded by Board Member Sandell, the minutes for the Work Session Meeting of December 5, 2018 and the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2018 were approved Ayes 9. BUSINESS MATTERS No. 506 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the Board of Education receive and file the treasurers reports for November 2018 and for the Lockport Public Library for November 2018 as attached. No. 507 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the Board of Education receive the Certification of Warrant Reports from the Claims Auditor for the period ended December 31, 2018 as listed below: Accounts Payable Cash Disbursements General Ledger Cash Disbursements 12/1/18 12/31/18 12/1/18 12/31/18 General Fund $4,254,685.28 NONE School Lunch Fund $ 185,042.06 Federal Fund $ 331,619.15 Capital Fund $1,802,349.47 Total $6,573,695.96 NONE No. 508 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the following supplies and equipment for the 2019-2020 school year: Art Paper Athletics No. 509 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That Laurie Banko and Karen Schleicher be appointed Co-Deputy Clerks to facilitate all aspects of the 2019 Annual School Board Election and Budget Vote of the Lockport City School District at a rate of $900 each.
No. 510 On Motion by Board Member Schrader WHEREAS, the Board of Education authorized the Lockport City School District to participate in the Orleans-Niagara BOCES cooperative bid for paper supplies on July 9, 2018. The paper bid was awarded by O-N BOCES on December 12, 2018, effective January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Clerk be and she hereby is authorized and directed to purchase paper supplies from the vendors awarded by O-N BOCES and authorize the purchasing agent to issue purchase orders. No. 511 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the Board of Education does hereby authorize the following budget transfers in the 2018-2019 budget: A2110-490-31-0000 A2630-490-31-0000 $66,959.86 Increases to budget for software & technology projects. A2110-450-20-0700 A2110-450-20-0000 $10,000.00 Ordering supplies (ex: Makerspace). A1621-400-14-7700 A1621-450-14-0000 $20,000.00 Cover cost of rock salt, plumbing supplies. A1621-400-14-7510 A1621-450-14-0000 $25,000.00 To cover the cost of maintenance supplies. Increase use of salt and supplies for projects that were originally budgeted in 1621-400-14-7510. A2110-140-23-0004 A2250-400-24-0000 $3,100.00 Unexpected sub for speech pathologist assigned to grand jury duty. A2110-14-23-0004 A2110-140-23-0000 $7,500.00 To cover per diem sub administrative costs. A2850-160 23-0006 A2110-160-23-0096 $ 2,150.00 To cover LSEA contract costs. A2815-160-23-0004 A2815-160-23-0007 $ 151.90 To cover negative balance. A2020-160-23-0008 A2020-160-23-0056 $ 590.55 To cover negative balance. A2110-480-20-0400 A2110-480-20-0700 $20,000.00 Wilson-Fundation Teacher Kits Grade K (for students portion). A2070-490-30-0000 A2250-490-24-0000 $33,514.00 To cover program changes in Special Education and technology. A2070-490-30-0000 A2610-490-31-0000 $1,160.00 To cover program changes in Special Education and technology. No. 512 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That Mr. Marc Smith be appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lockport Public Library for the balance of Mrs. Christa Caldwell s term effective immediately and for a term of three years, effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022.
PERSONNEL No. 513 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the appointment of Richard Currie, certified substitute teacher at the rate of $15.71 per hour, be approved, effective January 25, 2019. No. 514 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the resignation of Susan Harrer-Shaft as substitute breakfast monitor and substitute noon hour monitor be approved, effective January 24, 2019. No. 515 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the appointment of Bevin Lambert as substitute teaching assistant at the rate of $11.10 per hour be approved, effective January 10, 2019. No. 516 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the following student teachers for the 2018/2019 school year be approved. There shall be no compensation for these appointments. a) Noah Pierce LHS Buffalo State/Judy Davis b) Caitlyn Mundy RBK Medaille/Madeline Angelo No. 517 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the appointment of Michael Little, 7199 Ridge Road, Lockport, New York, 14094 as school security monitor at the rate of $29.90 per hour, be approved, effective January 25, 2019. No. 518 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the resignation for retirement of the following professional staff members be accepted as indicated: a) Deborah Joris Speech teacher at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School effective July 1, 2019 following 31 years with the district. b) Scott Trachte Assistant Principal at North Park Junior High School effective end of day on July 31, 2019 following 15 years with the district.
No. 519 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the resignation for retirement of the following support staff member be accepted as indicated: Rosie Boes School Secretary I at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School effective end of day on April 19, 2019 following ten years of service to the district. No. 520 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the appointment of Robert Luckman, uncertified substitute teacher at the rate of $12.85 per hour, substitute teaching assistant and substitute teacher aide at the rate of $11.10 per hour, be approved pending fingerprint clearance, effective January 25, 2019. No. 521 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the appointment of Paul Schmit, school security monitor at the rate of $29.90 per hour be approved, effective January 25, 2019. No. 522 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the Memorandum of Agreement between the Lockport City School District and the Lockport Education Association be approved and that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to sign said amendment. No. 523 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the resignation of Terry Barcus as noon hour monitor be approved effective January 11, 2019. No. 524 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the appointment of the following individuals to the extra duty appointments listed below be approved effective January 25, 2019. a) Diane Campbell CU Musical Stage Director $697.26 b) Jennifer Striffler CU Co-Musical Costume Director $266.06 c) Joanne Groff CU Co-Musical Costume Director $266.06 c) Marty LaPoint CU Co-Musical Producer $348.63 d) Leanne McNall CU Co-Musical Producer $348.63 e) Stephanie Tiechman CU Musical Vocal Director $697.26 pending fingerprint clearance
No. 525 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the appointment of Carmelo Cordero, an athletic department volunteer for Modified Girls Basketball be approved, pending license, effective for the 2018/2019 winter sports season. No. 526 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the appointment of Kathryn Anderson, uncertified substitute teacher at the rate of $14.28, substitute teaching assistant, substitute teacher aide and substitute clerical at the rate of $11.10 per hour be approved, effective January 25, 2019. No. 527 On Motion by Board Member Pratt RESOLVED: That the appointment of Linda Houseman, assistant custodian at Lockport High School, be approved, pending physical, at a salary of $29,518.00 prorated, effective on/about February 1, 2019. She fills a position due to the promotion of Mike Petrillo. No. 528 On Motion by Board Member Pratt RESOLVED: That the resignation for retirement of the following support staff member be accepted as indicated: Alan Barnes Assistant Custodian at North Park Junior High School effective end of day April 26, 2019 following 23 years with the district. No. 529 On Motion by Board Member Pratt RESOLVED: That the appointment of Tammy Parete as substitute clerical at the rate of $11.10 per hour be approved effective January 23, 2019. No. 530 On Motion by Board Member Pratt RESOLVED: That the resignation of Patricia Walker as substitute clerical be approved effective January 10, 2019. No. 531 On Motion by Board Member Sandell RESOLVED: That the following Policies and Regulation were adopted: a. 7132 Education of Students in Temporary Housing b. 7133 Education of Students in Foster Care c. 7550R1 Strategies to Prevent Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination d. 7241 - Student Directory Information e. 1540 Executive Sessions Seconded by Board Member Craig - Ayes 9.
SPECIAL NEEDS No. 532 On Motion by Board Member Schrader RESOLVED: That the minutes from the Committee on Special Education meetings and the Committee on Preschool Special Education meetings of October 1, 26; November 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 30; December 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2018; and January 2, 8, 9, 10, 17, 2019 be approved as attached. Seconded by Board Member Sandell Ayes 9. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Trustee Hare reported on several Legislative updates NYSSBA priorities and governor s budget. BOARD PRESIDENT COMMENTS President Linderman commented on the following topics: Reminded everyone of the Legislative Breakfast on January 26, 2019. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Board members discussed/commented on the following topics: thanked Mrs. Schrader and complimented the mission statement readers; student needs Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) we need to use more local control; community needs to recognize special education needs, they are going to get worse not better; budget is an eye opener for Trustee Lambalzer and hopes to engage community on the budget; think of ways to get community to Board meetings; thanked Ms. Coder for the budget report; this is first year on audit committee for Trustee Young and she stated the more you see the budget, the more you understand; thanked Mrs. Woodside for her report on O/N BOCES; Trustee Fiegl stated that the budget is all about the students and it never gets easier but they will have a good handle on it; Trustee Fiegl also asked that the public obey the signs at Lockport High School and only park where noted. SUPERINTENDENT S COMMENTS Superintendent Bradley commented on the following topics: Regents exams were administered week of January 21 st ; there will be a half day for students in grades K-6 for parent-teacher conference day; musicals are scheduled for George Southard Elementary School and Emmet Belknap Intermediate School. PUBLIC FORUM GENERAL INTEREST There were no speakers. No. 533 On motion by Board Member Hare, seconded by Board Member Fiegl, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Ayes 9. Deborah A. Coder Clerk of the Board