Members Present: Others Present: President - James Musshafen Deborah Leh, Superintendent Vice President - Shanna Fraser Margaret Wright Elementary Principal Trustee - Gregory Berl Jennifer Sinsebox Executive Director Curriculum - Beth Nolan Eric Windover - Secondary Principal - Courtney Panek Mary Vito - Pupil Personnel Services Director - Tiffany Passmore - Michelle Rocha Members Absent: PUBLIC HEARING ON SMART SCHOOLS INVESTMENT PLAN FOR CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY D. Leh reviewed the District s Smart Schools Investment plan for classroom technology in the continuing effort to achieve the District s educational mission in support of the values and profile of our graduates. CALL TO ORDER President J. Musshafen called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by two students from the secondary school. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee S. Fraser, to approve the agenda. HEARING AND DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE N/A PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS/DISCUSSIONS a. Pupil Personnel Services Update M. Vito shared a brief update on news from the Pupil Personnel Services department. S. Salamone, TIES (Together Including Every Student) Coordinator assisted in providing an update on the District s support of this program. b. Educational Program: Progress Monitoring J. Sinsebox, E. Windover and D. Hoch provided an overview on the work of the District s Progress Monitoring Work Group. This work includes updating the monitoring protocols contained within the District s Response to Intervention Plan based on recommendations provided by the DTAR (District Assistance Review Team). The focus for 2017-2018 will be on STAR 360 Training with interventionists, custom assessment check-ins, data-driven instructional conversations, and use of formative assessments to inform instruction. c. Superintendent s Report D. Leh D. Leh shared with the Board that a separate Superintendent s Report was provided, and posted for community information, on the topics of the upcoming budget workshop, updates on the Code of Conduct and Capital Project work, and the hiring of the business official. The Board had no questions on these topics. d. Board Member Communications 1) NYSSBA Convention Summary The Board will discuss this after the Board budget workshop. 2) Resignation of Board Member; Code of Conduct Task Force Representative The Board members discussed options regarding filling the open Board of Education position, as well as the Code of Conduct Task Force representative opening. It is anticipated these openings will occur in December, 2017. 1
3) Policy Committee Update M. Rocha commented on the recent meeting and the policy the committee is working on. 4) Other Items of Information S. Fraser commented on communication received from a district kindergarten teacher. 4. New Business a. Approval of Minutes of Board Meeting held on October 23, 2017 Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District, hereby approves the minutes of the Board meeting held on October 23, 2017. b. Approval of Recommendations of Committee on Special Education Resolved that, the Board of Education of the Wheatland-Chili Central School District, hereby approves the CSE recommendations for meetings held on 6/5/17, 10/24/17, and 10/30/17. c. Approval of 2018-2019 Budget Calendar recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the 2018-2019 Budget Calendar. d. Approval of First Reading of Board of Education Policy recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the first reading of the following Board policy: Revised Board Policy #7450 e. Approval of Professional Development Plan Fund Raising by Students recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the revised District Professional Development Plan for 2016-2019. f. Approval of Establishment of 1.0 FTE Elementary Math Intervention Position 2
recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the establishment of a 1.0 FTE Elementary Math Intervention position for the remainder of 2017-2018. g. Approval of BOCES Installment Purchase Agreements WHEREAS, the Wheatland Chili Central School District (the District ) desires to secure for its use the equipment listed below (the Equipment ) through a Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES (the BOCES 2 cooperative service; and WHEREAS, BOCES 2 is willing to arrange for the installment purchase of the Equipment and to provide the Equipment to the District as part of a BOCES 2 cooperative service. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows: 1. The District is authorized to enter into an agreement with BOCES 2 (the Installment Purchase Agreement ) under the terms of which: BOCES 2 will purchase the Equipment; the District will be entitled to use the Equipment; and the District will be obligated to pay BOCES 2 for the use of the Equipment. 2. The District s superintendent is hereby authorized to approve the final form and terms of the Installment Purchase Agreement and to execute and deliver to BOCES 2, on behalf of the District, the Installment Purchase Agreement and such other agreements, documents, certificates and instruments as the superintendent determines are necessary to secure the use of the Equipment, to fulfill the District s obligations under the terms of the Installment Purchase Agreement, and to address the terms and intent of this resolution. 3. This resolution shall take effect when adopted. Unit # Model Account Name Building 1 Toshiba e-studio 3505AC Wheatland-Chili CSD Business Office 1 Toshiba e-studio 3505AC Wheatland-Chili CSD PPS Office 1 Toshiba e-studio 907 Wheatland-Chili CSD Copy Center h. Approval of Smart Schools Investment Plan for Classroom Technology recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the Smart Schools Investment Plan for Classroom Technology. i. Personnel Actions 1) Approval of Extraclass Advisors for High School Musical recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following high school musical extraclass advisors: Name Position Base Step Stipend 3
Jill Jackett Artistic Director $ 4,268 5 $ 4,468 Cara Montrois Producer Co-Advisor $ 707 4 $ 428.50 Jill Jackett Producer Co-Advisor $ 707 5 $ 453.50 Shelbie Colombo Technical Co-Director $ 1,805 1 $ 902.50 Kelie Chesebro Technical Co-Director $ 1,805 1 $ 902.50 Nicholas Roche Vocal Director $ 2,099 2 $ 2,149 Nicholas Roche Musical Rehearsal Accompanist $ 1,358 3 $ 1,458 Steven Zimmerman Pit Band Director $ 1,628 5 $ 1,828 Cori Colombo Musical Choreographer $ 1,928 5 $ 1,828 2) Approval of Long-term Daily Substitute Appointment Certificated Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following long-term daily substitute appointment: Name Position Salary Effective Dates Susan Merriam Child. Ed. 1-6, Literacy B-6 $135.00/day 1/2/18-3/29/18 Spec. Ed. 1-6, Literacy 6-12 3) Approval of Unpaid Leave Certificated Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following unpaid leave: Name Area Effective Date Robert Schneider English Teacher Nov. 13, 2017 4) Approval of Unpaid Leave Classified Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following unpaid leave: Name Area Effective Dates Jennifer Wheatley Teacher Aide Dec. 21 and 22, 2017 5) Approval of Substitute Appointment Certificated Staff recommendation of the superintendent of schools, hereby approves the following substitute appointments: Name Area Rate Effective Date Richard Arsenault Childhood Ed. 1-6 $120/day October 11, 2017 4
ADJOURNMENT Trustee C. Panek moved, seconded by Trustee M. Rocha, to adjourn from the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. 5