HORNELL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MAY 15, David Weyand; Paul McAnany; Carol Berry; Pasquale Picco; Richard Dunning

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1 PRESENT: David Weyand; Paul McAnany; Carol Berry; Pasquale Picco; Richard Dunning Board President Weyand opened the meeting at 8:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the High School and led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. ROUTINE ITEMS BY: BERRY/DUNNING RESOLVED: that the minutes for the meetings of April 18, 2007 be approved as submitted. BY: PICCO/MCANANY RESOLVED: that the Board accept the Student Activities Report for the period ending March 31, BY: DUNNING/BERRY RESOLVED: that the Board accept all financial reports. BY: PICCO/DUNNING RESOLVED: that the Board has no objection to the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and approves the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such recommendations for the meetings of April 3, 4, 25 and 30, BY: BERRY/PICCO RESOLVED: that the Board has no objection to the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and approves the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such recommendations for the meeting of April 4, NEW BUSINESS POLICY/PROCEDURE RESOLVED: that the Board group together Policy/Procedure items a-e into one motion. --approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Pathways, Inc. regarding flowthrough funding for the period July 1, 2007 June 30, approve the Technology Plan for the school year. --approve the Adirondack Club trip to Letchworth State Park (June 8-9, 2007)

2 --approve the use of the Intermediate School by GST BOCES for the Extended School Year Program for the periods July 2, 2007 through August 16, authorize the purchasing agent to dispose of the 1986 GMC dump truck VIN #1GDHC34M6GJ BY: MCANANY/BERRY RESOLVED: that the Board group together Finance items a-f into one motion. --approve the Schuyler / Steuben / Chemung / Tioga / Allegany BOCES request for services for the school year. --approve the resolution entering into a contract with GST BOCES for the provision of instructional computers to the District not to exceed $200,000 plus related borrowing fees, plus yearly BOCES support during the term of the contract. --accept the donation of 20 stand lights from the Hornell Wind Ensemble. --accept the lowest bidder meeting the specifications on the waste disposal bid for the school year. $21,450] --accept the highest bidder for purchase of four tumbling mats being disposed of by the District. [Regina $1.00 each] --approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Hornell Educators Association for the purpose of a modified retirement incentive. RESOLVED: that the Board group together Personnel items a-aa into one item. --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement of M. Kathleen Cregan, math teacher, effective July 1, [29 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Shelley Thomas, elementary teacher, effective June 30, [34 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of John Troy, math teacher, effective June 30, [32 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Yvonne Knataitis, physical education teacher, effective June 30, [35 years of service]

3 --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of David Lander, physical education teacher, effective June 30, [31 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Judith McCallum, school media specialist (library), effective June 30, [21 years of service] -- accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Norman McCumiskey, health teacher, effective June 30, [32 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of John Murawski, business teacher, effective June 30, [34 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Patti Piper, music teacher, effective June 30, [35 years of service] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Steve Piper, health teacher, effective June 30, [36 years of service] --accept the resignation of Carol Swetts as science teacher, effective April 20, approve an unpaid, parenthood leave of absence for Faith Dunbar, speech teacher, effective July 1, 2007 June 30, Board approve an unpaid, parenthood leave of absence (through the Family Medical Leave Act) for Jennifer Reynolds, elementary teacher, effective on/about June 14, 2007 through June 30, Also resolved, that the Board approve an unpaid leave of absence for Jennifer Reynolds from her position as 4th grade department chairperson for the period April 16, 2007 through June 30, approve the appointment of Julie Cooper as 4th grade department chairperson, effective April 16, 2007 through June 30, 2007, at the rate of $1,500 per year, prorated. --approve the three-year probationary appointment of Pamela Mendel as business teacher, effective September 1, NYS Permanent February 2007 (Business & Distributive Education) [ salary = $41,380] --accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Carol Fiacco, food service helper, effective June 30, [33 years of service] --accept the resignation of Kathy Dinwoodie as teacher aide, effective June 30, accept the resignation of Dawn Gardner, food service helper, effective April 16, accept the resignation of Judy Lander, teacher aide, effective June 22, accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Lillian Patterson, food service helper, effective June 30, [13 years of service]

4 --approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for Karen Giovaniello, effective from the end of her Family Medical Leave through June 22, approve an increase in hours for Tammy Colburn, food service helper, from 2.5 to 3.75 per day, effective May 16, approve the 26-week probationary appointment of Mary Cavaletti, food service helper, 3.75 hours per day at the rate of $7.79 per hour, effective May 16, approve the 26-week probationary appointment of Vickie Weitzel as a bus monitor, 4.0 hours per day at the rate of $7.55 per hour, effective May 16, approve the permanent appointment of Barbara Leaman, teacher aide, effective December 5, approve the following changes to the substitute roster, pending successful fingerprint clearance through the State Education Department. New: Chad Platten (certified teacher) Tammy Bates (food service helper) Rita Robertson (teacher aide, food service, clerical) John Hillman (teacher aide) Erica Mahoney (uncertified teacher, aide) Changes: Allison Labanoski (uncertified teacher) Joseph Koehler (uncertified teacher) Dawn Gardner (food service helper Add to List of Tutors: Alejardra Craft Shelly McDaniels Theresa Ashworth Brigit Thomas Brett Dusinberre --accept the resignation of Brigit Giglio, special education teacher, effective June 30, SUPERINTENDENT / PRINCIPALS / DIRECTORS REPORTS Mr. Kiley indicated he was continuing to work with BOCES on our Alternative Placement Program and that he was also working with Workforce Development. Mrs. Ingalls reported on recent training for 6+1 Traits of Writing. Mr. Gosden updated the Board on the Community Five-Year Planning Committee and aid implications on a capital project. Mrs. Labanoski indicated that the District was busy interviewing teacher candidates and reported on a grade 4-8 mentoring grant for after school activities. Mr. Gaffney indicated that there would be a focus review presentation in June. Mrs. Argentieri distributed the newsletter and reported on activities at Intermediate. Mr. Glover introduced band instructor Ed Belin who reported on recognition for Graduates of Note in the Performing Arts.

5 Mrs. Hogan reported on upcoming activities at the High School. Mr. Sheldon presented the preliminary math results on Powerpoint. RESOLVED: that the Board appoint Marie Labanoski as Clerk ProTem until Linda Cox, District Clerk, returns to the meeting with the results of the School Board Member Election / Budget Vote. Mrs. Feeley reported on activities at the 7th-9th grade level. Mrs. Kramer reported on activities at the primary level and introduced Teri Mauro and Sue Hubbard who presented the kindergarten report card. RESOLVED: that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing personnel matters. RESOLVED: that at 9:30 pm, the Board return to regular session. CARRIED-5 AYES ALL RESOLVED: that the Board accept the results of the School Board Member Election / Budget Vote, as attached to these minutes. RESOLVED: that at 9:34 pm, the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Linda J. Cox, District Clerk