PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. John C. Birdlebough Library Media Center June 23, 2014

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1 SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING John C. Birdlebough Library Media Center June 23, 2014 President, Earl Rudy, called the meeting to 7:00 p.m. Diana Cook Kevin Dix Danny Dunn Paul Gilchriest (7:04) Robert Southworth (7:02) Rick VanGorder Keith Watkins None Superintendent Belfield Administrative Team, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Rick VanGorder the Alma Matter. None Superintendent Judy Belfield asked Donna Blake from CNYSBA to come forward to honor for her work as a Board of Education Member. Debbie s term is ending June 30 th. Debbie was also a Board Member on the Central New York School Board representing the Oswego County BOCES. All BOCES have 3 representatives. Phoenix Board President Earl Rudy presented Debbie with a plaque honoring her for her outstanding service to the students and community of PCSD. Judy mentioned that she attended the 5 th and 6 th grade concert. The students did a great job and have come a long way since their first concert. She also attended the New Vision Graduation at Sheldon SUNY Oswego. Senior Paige Recore was the only graduate this year. Oswego County Clerk Mike Backus, a former New Visions Graduate, was the keynote speaker. The JCB Chorus concert was another wonderful concert that Judy attended. The group has a lot of talent. Kevin Dix and Judy attended the Exceptional Student Graduation at the Oswego County BOCES Fulton Campus. It was a very emotional ceremony. So many of those students overcome so many obstacles to get to graduation. Judy attended the Alumni Banquet at EJD on Saturday. The cafeteria was packed with the 50 and 60 year celebration. Judy was amazed at the number people in attendance. This year Mrs. Dillon, Mr. Dietz and Mr. Bulch had all passed away. This coming 7:00 p.m. is the Baccalaureate and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. is graduation practice and senior breakfast. On Saturday, June 29 th is the graduation ceremony. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ALMA MATTER RECOGNITION OF VISITORS SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT

2 It was moved by Kevin Dix, and seconded by Danny Dunn, that the minutes of the Board of Education meeting dated June 9, 2014 be approved as submitted. 8 Ayes 0 Nays 1 Abstentions Keith Watkins Director of Technology Ted Love shared the Technology Objectives and Plans for the District. The emphasis is on transforming learning through an increased focus on instructional techniques that are flipped or blended. Supporting all teachers through professional development is again a significant goal of this plan. Recognizing that computer technology is a significant part of our communication in today s society the District has established a goal to improve and simply our structures for connecting learners, teachers and parents. Three of the main objectives are transforming learning, maintaining a robust infrastructure and connecting learners, teachers, and parents. It was moved by Dan Dunn, seconded by Kevin Dix, that the Recommendations form the Committee on Special Education dated May 27, 2014 through June 12, 2014 be approved as submitted. It was moved by Rick VanGorder, seconded by Keith Watkins, that based on the Superintendent s recommendations the entire Personnel Appointments, Leaves and Resignations be accepted. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES TECHNOLOGY UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION NAME POSITION BUILDING EFFECTIVE Erin Rushford Teaching JCB June 30,2014 INSTRUCTIONAL EXTENSION LEAVE OF ABSENCE NAME POSITION BUILDING EFFECTIVE Allison Stevenson- Maternity 4 th Grade MAM 7/1/2014 1/31/2015

3 INSTRUCTIONAL COVER LEAVE APPOINTMENT NAME POSITION BUILDING COVERING SALARY/STEP EFFECTIVE Kim Clements 4 th Grade MAM Allison Stevenson $50,409/ MS Step 1 30 Grad. Hrs. 7/1/2014 1/31/2015 INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENT NAME POSITION BUILDING SALARY/STEP EFFECTIVE PROBATION Kaitlin (Spano)Dahl Spanish Part Time to Full Time JCB $55,683/ MA Step 8 September 1, /1/2014-8/31/2016 Ashley Myers Art EJD $52,537/ MA July 1, /1/2014- Michael Fitzgerald- Lauren Porrino Secondary Science Special Education JCB JCB Step 4 $54,851/ MA Step 7 +2 Grad. Hrs. $47,419/ BA Step Grad. Hrs. 8/31/2017 September 1, /1/2014-8/31/2016 September 1, /1/2014-8/31/2017 *Instructional salaries listed above will be adjusted to reflect 2% rollover of PCSTA contract for the School Year. SUMMER SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM APPOINTMENTS Name Position Salary Effective Aimee Brooker Summer Sp. Ed. Program K-2 $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Lisa Jacboson Summer Sp. Ed. Program 3-4 $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Carol Touron Summer Sp. Ed. Program 5-8 $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Emily Giraudin Summer Sp. Ed. Program 9-12 $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Sue Squires Summer Sp. Ed. Program Speech $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Gail Middleton Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Felicia Taft Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Tanya Carvell Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Donna McArthur Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Sue Shauer Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Sue Scerbo Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Tracey Gray Summer Sp. Ed. Program $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Substitute Amber Zawisza Summer Sp. Ed. Program $40.86 Per. Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14

4 Substitute Tamara Loveless Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Substitute Donna Virkler Summer Sp. Ed. Program Teaching $18.29 Per Hr. 7/7/14-8/15/14 Substitute Karyn Froio Summer Sp. Ed. Nurse $33.30 Per Hr. 7/7/2014-8/1/2014 Jill Kasten Summer Sp. Ed. Nurse $33.30 Per Hr. 8/4/2014-8/15/2014 STRENGTHENING TEACHER & LEADER EFFECTIVENESS (STLE) 3 GRANT - (the following Salary / Rates of Pay will change slightly if new contract is accepted for the School Year) - Name STLE 3 Career Ladder Full-Time Positions Equivalent Salary / Rate of Pay Wendy Sachel Instructional Coach 1.0 $ 66,770 (5-8 Math and Science) Jill Wilde Leader 131 hours $ / hr. Ellen Byrnes Leader 131 hours $ / hr. Joelle Hendry Professional 50 hours $ / hr. Rick Pento Professional 50 hours $ / hr. Rachel Faulkner Novice N/A - unpaid N/A Rick Heffernen Novice N/A - unpaid N/A Greg Molloy Leader Principal 50 hours $ / hr. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SUMMER APPOINTMENT NAME POSITION BUILDING SALARY EFFECTIVE Michael Monahan Bus Cleaning Transportation $14.69 per hr. 7/21/2014-8/15/2014 Amy Schebell Bus Cleaning Transportation $14.69 per hr. 7/21/2014-8/15/2014 Nicole Good Bus Cleaning Transportation $14.69 per hr. 7/21/2014-8/15/2014 Ashliegh Wilborn Summer Cleaning MAM $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Kevin White Summer Cleaning MAM $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Margaret Boulerice Summer Cleaning MAM $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Carl Piper Summer Cleaning MAM $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Katha Halstead Summer Cleaning JCB $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Carl Slater Summer Cleaning JCB $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Lorena LaBrake Summer Cleaning JCB $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014-

5 Crystal Casillo Summer Cleaning EJD $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Donna Parker Summer Cleaning EJD $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Brenda Hammond Summer Cleaning EJD $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- Arthur Saarie Summer Cleaning EJD $9.50 per hr. 6/24/2014- It was moved by Diana Cook, seconded by, that the following travel proposal be approved as submitted. It was moved by Kevin Dix, seconded by Rob Southworth, that the following piece of equipment be accepted as a donation to our school: It was moved by, seconded by Keith Watkins, that the attached Treasurer s reports for the period ending May 31, 2014 are accepted. It was moved by Dan Dunn, seconded by Kevin Dix, that the Document Services Agreement between the Phoenix Central School District and the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES be approved as presented. It was moved by, seconded by Dann Dunn, that the contract for Health and Welfare Services between the Phoenix Central School District be approved for the period September 1, 2013 to June STUDENT TRAVEL PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT APPROVAL OF MAY TREASURER S REPORTS APPROVAL OF DOCUMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE SERVICES

6 It was moved by Keith Watkins, seconded by Diana Cook, that the Superintendent be authorized to sign the Lease Purchase Contract as presented. There was some discussion over the lease of the equipment and the financial constraints of the District. Two board of education members voiced their concern of the perception of spending this amount of money on equipment. The renovation is part of the Safety & Energy Project and the equipment is part of the Physical Education budget. The equipment funds are budgeted in the Physical Education curriculum budget. Physical education classes will be able to use the new weight room for physical education classes. It was moved by Diana Cook, seconded by Kevin Dix, that the Board of Education ratify the tentative agreement between the Phoenix Central School District and the Phoenix Central School s Association for the duration of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and hereby authorize the Superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the District. 8 Ayes 1 Nays 0 Abstentions It was moved by Keith Watkins, seconded by Rick Van Gorder that the Board of Education ratify the tentative agreement between the Phoenix Central School District and the Phoenix Central School Administrative & Supervisory Association for the duration of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and hereby authorize the Superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the District. 8 Ayes 1 Nays 0 Abstentions It was moved by Keith Watkins, seconded by Kevin Dix that the Board of Education ratify the tentative agreement between the Phoenix Central School District and the Phoenix Central School Clerical Association for the duration of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and hereby authorize the Superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the District. 7 Ayes 1 Nays 1 Abstentions Earl Rudy It was moved by Diana Cook, seconded by Dan Dunn that the Board of Education ratify the tentative agreement between the Phoenix Central School District and the Phoenix Central School Civil Service Employees Association for the duration of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and hereby authorize the LEASE PURCHASE CONTRACT PCSD TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PCSD ADMINISTRATIVE PHOENIX CLERICAL ASSOCIATION

7 Superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the District. 8 Ayes 1 Nays 0 Abstentions It was moved by Dan Dunn, seconded by Kevin Dix, that the Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Oswego County BOCES be approved as presented. Kevin Dix stated that BOCES held the Exceptional Student s Graduation. The steel has gone up on the new addition for the BOCES Capital Project and is going as planned. It was moved by Keith Watkins seconded by Danny Dunn, that the meeting be Adjourned at 8:21 p.m. It was moved by Danny Dunn, seconded by Kevin Dix, to move into Open session at 9:52 p.m. It was moved by Rick Van Gorder, seconded by Keith Watkins, that the meeting be Adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCATION (CSEA) APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING WITH OSWEGO COUNTY BOCES BOARD MEMBER REPORTS EXECUTIVE SESSION OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT Maureen Haney District Clerk