Board of Education Meeting (Tuesday, April 19, 2016) 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Sheila Marshall, President of the Board of Education at 7:00 PM. 2. Public Comments Vice President Emily Lauzon discussed why Salmon River Elementary students couldn't go to Syracuse University when the St. Regis Mohawk Elementary Honor Society could go. 3. Executive Session A. Executive Session to discuss a particular legal matter BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District enter into executive session at 7:02 to discuss a particular legal matter. Motion by Jason Brockway, second by Jason McDonald. Not Present at Vote: Linda Durant BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District exit executive session at 7:19. Motion by Emily Lauzon, second by Jason Brockway. Motion Carried 4. Recording of Attendance Members Present: Peter J. Burns, Jason Brockway, Michael Conners, Jr., Emily Lauzon, Sheila Marshall, Jason McDonald, Members Absent: Linda Durant Others Present: Stanley Harper, Natascha Jock, Andrea Martin, Frank Diforie, Craig Jock, Jordan Lauzon 5. Reports and Presentations
A. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Harper reported on the Capital Project Updated the Board on the Sunset Night High School Program The Girls' Lacrosse documentary will be previewed April 23rd at 3:30 PM on ABC Trustee Jason McDonald was recognized for Board Service Budget Update B. Academic Program Report C. Business Official's Report D. Board President's Report E. Principals' Reports 6. Minutes A. Minutes March 29, 2016 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School approve the minutes of the March 29, 2016 meeting, per the attached document. Motion by Jason McDonald, second by Emily Lauzon. Not Present at Vote: Linda Durant 7. Resignations/Retirements A. Retirements BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District accept the request for retirement of Kathy Ellsworth from the position of Teacher Aide effective April 16, 2016 Kay Spinner from the position of Teacher Aide effective April 30, 2016
Keith Hazen from the position of School Psychologist effective July 1, 2016 Joan Simpson from the position of Math Teacher effective June 24, 2016 Jane Kuhn from the position of Special Education Teacher effective June 30, 2016 Karen Alexander from the position of Elementary Teacher effective June 30, 2016 John LePage from the position of Social Studies Teacher effective June 30, 2016 Diane Smoke from the position of Teaching Assistant effective June 30, 2016 Susan Tafe from the position of Teaching Assistant effective June 30, 2016 per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Jason Brockway, second by Emily Lauzon. B. Resignations BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District accept the resignation of Bridgette Brill from the position of Lifeguard in the Salmon River Central School District effective April 30, 2016, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Jason Brockway, second by Jason McDonald. 8. Transfers 9. Leaves of Absence 10. Appointments BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the recommendations of appointments per the attached list: Appoint Robert Tuper to the position of Cleaner effective April 20, 2016 at a salary based on CSEA contract, step 1, $13,907, prorated. This is a twenty six week probationary appointment effective April 20, 2016 to October 19, 2016 and is contingent upon meeting all Civil Service Department requirements and successful completion of a school physical examination, Appoint Danielle Chapman to the position of IAL Coordinator for the 2016 Summer School IAL Program at a salary of $4,200, Appoint David Bish to the position of Musical Theater Drama Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL
Appoint Emily Robideau to the position of Show Choir Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL Appoint Kelly Mora to the position of STEM and Literacy Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL Appoint Teresa VanDunk to the position of STEM and Literacy Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL Appoint Erin Gray to the position of STEM and Literacy Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL Appoint Kelli Mainville to the position of Sports and Literacy Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL Appoint Shawn McMahon to the position of Sports and Literacy Teacher for the 2016 Summer School IAL Appoint Melissa Cross to the position of Teaching Assistant for the 2016 Summer School IAL Program at a salary of $1,200, Appoint Ashley Cumming to the position of Social Studies Teacher for the Sunset Program at an hourly rate of $35, and approve the following individuals to the respective substitute lists pending clearance through the fingerprinting process: Teacher Ciera Jock Lilyann Laffin Teaching Assistant Lilyann Laffin Teacher Aide Lilyann Laffin Lifeguard Laura Stone Bus Monitor Thomas Jacobs Laborer Thomas Jacobs per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Jason McDonald, second by Emily Lauzon.
11. Action Items A. BOCES Annual Election and Budget Vote BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District cast one vote each to nominate Donna Kissane, Elizabeth Forsell and Thomas O'Bryan to the three vacant three year board positions to the Franklin Essex Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services Board of Education and approve the tentative administrative budget for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Sole Supervisory District of Franklin, Essex and Hamilton Counties in the amount of $2,195,384 for the school year 2016 2017, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Emily Lauzon, second by Jason Brockway. Yes: Peter J Burns, Jason Brockway, Michael Conners Jr, Sheila Marshall, Emily Lauzon, Jason McDonald No: B. Approve 2016 17 Budget BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District adopt a budget for the Salmon River Campus School in the amount of $28,948,122 for the 2016 2017 school year, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Emily Lauzon, second by Jason McDonald. Yes: Peter J Burns, Jason Brockway, Michael Conners Jr, Sheila Marshall, Emily Lauzon, Jason McDonald No: C. Robotics Trip BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the Robotics Team to attend the World Championships for FIRST Robotics held in St. Louis, MO from Tuesday, April 26, 2016 May 1, 2016, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Emily Lauzon, second by Peter J Burns. D. CSE/CPSE Recommendations BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School district approve the placement of the following 51 students per the recommendation of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre School Education: 12221, 11072, 10510, 10875, 10479, 13267, 10553, 13565, 13564, 2235, 2225, 2928, 3026, 11038, 2369, 2434, 11297, 1936, 2554, 2637, 11058, 10827, 2955, 3035, 2867, 2965, 10192, 2872, 2931, 10446, 2912, 13043, 3028, 10170, 11908, 13483, 2641, 10679, 2220, 10410, 11049, 1638, 822, 10847, 2940, 13298, 2144, 2241, 2539, 2703 and 11179. Motion by Jason McDonald, second by Jason Brockway.
E. Election Inspectors List WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, New York, has called their annual school district election of the qualified voters of said school district to be held on the 17th day of May, 2016; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the appointment of a permanent chairman, inspectors of election and assistant clerks for said annual district election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, New York, as follows: Section 1. Mark Wells, duly qualified voter of said school district, are hereby appointed as the permanent chairperson of the special school district election referred to in the preambles hereof. Section 2. The following named qualified voters of said school district are hereby appointed to act as inspectors of election at said special school district election, so that there shall be at least two inspectors for each voting machine to be used thereat: Election Inspectors Karen White, Della Brockway, Jean Durant, Faylene Chapman, Marybeth Stark, Pat Niles, Hazel Bero, and Linda McElwain. Section 3. Cheryl Miller and Mary Lapointe are hereby designated as chief election inspectors. Section 4. Each inspector of election and assistant clerk appointed for said special district meeting, as herein provided, shall be entitled to compensation at the rate of $9.19 per hour for each day actually and necessarily spent on the duties of his/her office. Each chief election inspector appointed for said meeting, as herein provided, shall be entitled to compensation at the rate of $15.00 per hour for each day actually and necessarily spent on the duties of his/her office. The Clerk of said school district is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of appointment to the persons herein respectively appointed as permanent chairman, inspectors of election, and assistant clerks for said annual school district election. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Chairman and Election Inspectors for Vote Continued: The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Motion by, second by Emily Lauzon. Yes: Peter J Burns, Michael Conners Jr, Sheila Marshall, Emily Lauzon, Jason McDonald, Abstain: Jason Brockway F. Tri County Energy Consortium Electricity Purchasing Agreement BE IT RESOLVED to execute an inter municipal agreement, whereby the District will become a member of the Tri County Energy Consortium, per the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Emily Lauzon, second by. 12. Business Items A. Budget Transfers March 2016
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the March, 2016 budget transfers, per the attached document. Motion by Emily Lauzon, second by Jason Brockway. B. Petty Cash/Treasurer's Reports/Trial Balance/Revenue Status/Appropriation Status Reports/Internal Claim's Auditor Report March 2016 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the March 2016 Petty Cash/Treasurer's Reports/Trial Balance/Revenue Status/Appropriation Status Reports/Internal Claim's Auditor Report, per the attached documents. Motion by Jason McDonald, second by Jason Brockway. C. Central Treasurer's Report March, 2016 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the March 2016 Central Treasurer's Report, per the attached documents. Motion by Jason McDonald, second by Jason Brockway. 13. Correspondence A. Attendance Requests BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District approve the requests that Makhia T. Snyder, Leyla M. Snyder and Evan White be allowed to attend school at Salmon River Central for the 2016 2017 school year, pending release of students from their district 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. Motion by, second by Emily Lauzon.
14. Other Items 15. Adjournment BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Salmon River Central School District adjourn the meeting at 8:08 PM.