DATE: December 12, 2016 KIND OF MEETING: LOCATION: Regular Meeting High School Library MEMBERS PRESENT: Marice Bright Angela DeBeer Chad Dufrane Dennis Egan Vitaline LaPage George Martin Robert Nimz MEMBERS ABSENT: Tracy Edwards James Durant OTHERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DESSERT PRESENTATION FROM BMTA: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Donna André, Superintendent of Schools Todd LaPage, Building Principal 7-12/Dir. of Sp. Ed. Dean Yando, Building Principal UPK-6 Jennifer Lynch, Assistant Principal/CIO Susan Perkins, Shared Business Manager Christina Dufrane, Secretary to the Superintendent Dharma Chevalier Matthew Niles Kennedy Lucey Heather Hayes Valerie Simmons Darrin Jock Mike Malette Emily McKernan Lindsey McKernan Hunter Miller Norma Mallette Jennifer Martin Felicity Bilow Hannah Herrmann Paul Machabee Timothy Pierce The Regular Meeting of the Brushton-Moira Central School District s Board of Education was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by President, Marice Bright. Members of the Board and those in the audience rose and said the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. McKernan, as a representative of the BMTA, thanked the Board for everything they do and presented them with a card. Motion made by Chad Dufrane, and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall enter into Executive Session to discuss particular personnel, at 6:36 p.m. Motion voted and carried. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion made by Dennis Egan, and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall return to Regular Session, at 7:10 p.m. INPUT FROM VISITORS: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: FINANCE: There was no input from visitors. Will be reported on at the January 9 th meeting. Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, and seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall file for audit the following:
1. Treasurer s Report with Budget Expenditure for November 2016 2. Extracurricular Activities Account Report for November 2016 3. Cafeteria Profit and Loss Statement for November 2016 2016 SCHOOL TAX Mrs. Perkins provided the Board with a handout of the REPORT: 2016 School Tax Report. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR FILING OF RETURN TAX CLAIMS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by George Martin, and seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall approve the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the Education Law provides that the Tax Collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of the delinquent tax items have been certified to the Board of Education, and since the Collector has affixed an affidavit to such a statement and has filed a statement accounting for the handling of the tax warrant, AND WHEREAS, the school treasurer has examined and verified the accuracy of the signed report of the tax collector, and having determined that the collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant, directs the lists of delinquent tax items with the addition of penalty to be certified to the office of Count Treasurer; and it is further directed that the tax warrant, tax roll, and the tax collector s copies of receipts be placed on file. Motion voted and carried. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR FILE OF RETURN TAX CLAIMS FOR ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, and seconded by Robert Nimz, that the Board of Education shall approve the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED, WHEREAS, the Education Law provides that the Tax Collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of the delinquent tax items have been certified to the Board of Education, and since the Collector has affixed an affidavit to such a statement and has file a statement accounting for the handling of the tax warrant, AND WHEREAS, the school treasurer has examined and verified the accuracy of the signed report of the tax collector, and having determined that the collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant, directs the lists of delinquent tax items with the addition of the penalty to be certified to the office of County Treasurer; and it is further directed that the tax warrant, tax roll, and the tax collector s copies of receipts be placed on file. Motion voted and carried.
DECLAIR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AND APPROVE Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, PUTTING OUT TO BID: and seconded by Vitaline LaPage, that the Board of Education shall approve declaring a 1990 White/Volvo tandem truck as obsolete and approve putting it out to bid with a maximum of $2,000.00. FIRST BUDGET REVIEW SESSION: 5-YEAR BUDGET PLAN: Mrs. Perkins provided a handout for the 5-Year Budget Plan. DISCUSSION OF RESERVES Mrs. Perkins provided a handout of the Reserves and mentioned AND PLANS FOR RESERVES: that a discussion would need to take place in the near future for plans for the Reserves. APPOINT SCHOOL ATTORNEY: SPECIAL COUNSEL: seconded by Dennis Egan, that the Board of Education shall approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the School District has been named as a defendant in the litigation matter of Marian and Mark Levin, County of New York State Supreme Court, Index Number 190251/2016: and WHEREAS, the School District has reviewed the terms and conditions of a December 12, 2016 retainer letter provided by the Law Office of Craig P. Curcio. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, after due deliberation, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the appointment of the Law Offices of Craig P. Curcio as special counsel for the School District for litigation matters involving Marian and Mark Levin, Index Number 190251/2016, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the December 12, 2016 retainer letter. This resolution shall take effect immediately. APPOINT SCHOOL ATTORNEY: BOND COUNSEL: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Robert Nimz, and appoint Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe LLP as Bond Counsel for the District. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER: seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall approve the following Budget Transfer: TO FROM AMOUNT A2630 200 00 $5,878.00 Hardware (Purchase 30 Chromebooks for Elementary)
A2110 120 00 Teacher Salaries K-3 $4,440.00 A2110 120 10 Teacher Salaries 4-6 $1,438.00 CONSENT AGENDA: Motion made by Vitaline LaPage, and seconded by Chad Dufrane, that the Board of Education shall approve the following: 1. Minutes of November 14, and 28, 2016 2. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for November 16, 22, 30, as well as December 7, 2016 3. Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education for November 16, 18, as well as December 7, 2016 4. Recommendations of the Section 504 Committee for November 8, 2016 APPROVE SUBSTITUTE MONITOR FOR FITNESS CENTER: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by George Martin, and seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall approve Alex Burnett as a Substitute Fitness Center Monitor for the 2016-2017 school year. 6-Yes 1-No-Dennis Egan ACCEPT RESIGNATION FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES: accept the resignation of Levi White, Jr. as Building Maintenance Worker II for retirement purposes, effective December 30, 2016, with regrets. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF CUSTODIAN: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Robert Nimz, and seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall accept the resignation of Shane Brady as Custodian to accept the position of Building Maintenance Worker II, effective January 2, 2017. APPOINT BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER II: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Robert Nimz, and appoint Shane Brady to the position of Building Maintenance Worker II, at Step 1, 129 days at $95.78 per day at $12,356.00, for a probationary period of January 3, 2017 through January 2, 2018.
APPROVE REVISED REQUEST FOR MATERNITY LEAVE: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Dennis Egan, and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall approve the revised request of Melissa Poirier for a Maternity Leave under FMLA, effective October 5, 2016 through December 14, 2016. APPOINT MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR 2016-2017: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Angela DeBeer, and seconded by Robert Nimz, that the Board of Education shall appoint Tricia Trombley as a Musical Director for the 2016-2017 school year. ACCEPT DONATION: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Dennis Egan, and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall accept the donation of $500.00 from the Sons of Amvets Post of Malone for the In the Meantime Fund. APPROVE SUBSTITUTE FOR 2016-2017: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, and seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall approve Levi White, Jr. as a Substitute Building Maintenance Worker II, effective December 31, 2016. Motion voted and carried. APPROVE SPORTS MERGERS FOR 2017-2018: Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall approve the following sports mergers for the 2017-2018 school year, at no cost to the district: 1. Indoor Track with Malone Central School 2. Outdoor Track with Salmon River Central School 3. Ice Hockey with St. Lawrence Central School 4. Lacrosse with St. Lawrence Central School 5. Football with St. Lawrence Central School PRINCIPAL S REPORTS: Mr. LaPage reported that the Board that he would not be requesting the release of students during the January Regents week. He has been working on creative ways to keep the students in school. Various plans have been made. Faculty and staff have been instrumental in the planning of this. The increase in instructional time will be helpful in student achievement.
SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Mrs. André stated that the Focus District submission is due Friday, December 16 th ; this is the district s 1 st quarterly report. The APPR 3012-d will be re-submitted with approved changes this week as well. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Angela DeBeer, and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment of particular personnel, at 8:15 p.m. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion made by George Martin, and seconded by Dennis Egan, that the Board of Education shall return to Regular Session, at 8:50 p.m. APPROVE SUBSTITUTES FOR 2016-2017: seconded by Robert Nimz, that the Board of Education shall approve the following Substitutes for the 2016-2017 school year: 1. Megan Tavernia Monitor/TAD/TA 2. Michelle Marks Monitor 3. Miranda Messenger Monitor/TAD APPROVE LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: approve Shannon DeSellems as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Aimee Lorenzo, effective December 7, 2016 through June 23, 2017. APPOINT GIRLS TIMEKEEPER FOR Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, 2016-2017: and seconded by Angela DeBeer, that the Board of Education shall appoint Lindsey McKernan to the position of Girls Timekeeper for the 2016-2017 school year. 6-Yes 1-No-Vitaline LaPage APPOINT BOYS TIMEKEEPER FOR Superintendent of Schools, motion made by Chad Dufrane, 2016-2017: and seconded by George Martin, that the Board of Education shall appoint Kenna Tavernia to the position of Boys Timekeeper for the 2016-2017 school year. 6-Yes 1-No-Vitaline LaPage
ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Angela DeBeer, and seconded by Chad Dufrane, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Minutes approved by: Clerk of the Board