REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING August 14, 2017

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1 1 August 14, 2017 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING August 14, 2017 Members Present: Mr. Robert Frasier; Mr. Ash Anand; Mrs. Callahan Ms. Elaine Cowin; Mr. Douglas West Others Present: Absent: Mr. John Goralski, Superintendent; Mrs. Cynthia Turcotte, Business Administrator; Mrs. Amy Langworthy, Elementary Principal; Mrs. Stephanie Gibson, PPS Director; Mrs. Elizabeth Viele, Deputy District Clerk and an audience of (1) one person. Mr. Johnathan Boston; Mrs. Diane Angell The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by the President of the Board, Mr. West, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Anand and Mr. Frasier received the Oath of Office from Cynthia Turcotte, District Clerk of the Board of Education. Mrs. Beth Callahan received the Oath of Office for Vice President from Cynthia Turcotte, District Clerk of the Board of Education. Paul Weick asked the Board of Education to review the policy of students flying a confederate flag and wearing confederate flag clothing. Would like the BOE to take a more active stand against flying the confederate flag. Opening Oath of Office Oath of Office Vice President Public Comments Kim Wick presented her Library Media Report. A motion was made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Ms. Cowin to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2017 Regular Meeting and the July 12, 2017 Reorganizational Meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand to approve the August 14, 2017 Consent Agenda as follows: Minutes Consent Agenda A) Financial Reports a) Warrants: H-1 F-1 F-2

2 2 August 14, 2017 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 b) Treasurer s Report June c) Budget Status Report d) Extracurricular Student Activity Report B) CSE/CPSE Recommendations C) Approve Northern United Youth Soccer use of District facilities to be coordinated with either Scott Smith or Teri Frazier D) Approve Koubek Basketball Camp s use of either gymnasium from August for a Basketball Tournament in the event of rain E) Approve the Warren County Board of Elections use of the Jr/Sr High School vestibule and gymnasium areas for the Primary Elections and General Election F) Approve the disposal of items as attached G) Approve the Cooperative Bidding Disposal of Universal Waste for School Years and Resolution as attached H) Approve the transfer of $177,008 from the Capital Fund to the Debt Service Fund for remainder of funds from the High School Roof Phase I & II Project I) Approve the transfer of $45, to the General Fund for remainder of funds from the High School Locker Phase I & II Project and Elementary Heating Project J) Approve the use of a room at the Jr/Sr High School once a month for the LASAR monthly meetings. Should a Track team be offered? Field Hockey low turnout, can only field Varsity team. Should we offer more opportunities for spring sports? If so, it may limit the pool of student athletes. made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Ms. Cowin to approve the following amounts for meal reimbursement for staff attending conferences: Breakfast - $10, Lunch - $20, Dinner - $30. made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand to appoint Thomas Jordon as Teaching Assistant effective 9/5/17 per the CSEA Contract pending receiving Level One Teaching Assistant Certificate prior to 9/5/17. made by Mr. Anand seconded by Mrs. Callahan to appoint Gordon Haynes as Teaching Assistant effective 9/5/17 per the CSEA Contract. Old Business Meal Reimbursement Thomas Jordon Gordon Haynes

3 3 August 14, 2017 made by Mr. Anand, seconded by Mr. Frasier to appoint Christopher Eggleston as School Security Monitor effective 9/5/17 per the CSEA Contract. made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand to approve the Tax Levy for Warrensburg Central School District in the amount of $7,960,165 and Richards Library Levy of $141,000 per the attached Resolution. made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand to approve the Tax Rates for Warrensburg Central School District and Richards Library for the School Year as attached. made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand to award the Bus Lease Financing to MGI Specialty Leasing LLC at an interest rate of 3.9%. made by Mr. Frasier, seconded by Mrs. Callahan to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Warrensburg Teachers Association and the Warrensburg Central School District establishing the position of Elementary Afterschool Program Coordinator. A motion was made by Ms. Cowin, seconded by Mr. Frasier to accept the 1st Reading of the following policies, regulations, and/or exhibits: Draft Revised Policy 8505 Charging School Meals made by Mr. West, seconded by Mrs. Callahan to appoint Frank Miller as a Volunteer Assistant Football Coach. made by Mr. Frasier, seconded by Mr. Anand to appoint Corey Christopher Eggleston Tax Levy Tax Rates MGI Specialty Leasing LLC Elementary After School Program Coordinator Policy Frank Miller Corey Olden

4 4 August 14, 2017 Olden as Volunteer Assistant Football Coach pending certification. A discussion took place with regard to the Tax Certiorari proceeding and possible sharing of appraisal costs with the Town of Warrensburg. New Business made by Mr. West, seconded by Ms. Cowin to share the cost of Appraisal with the Town of Warrensburg. Administrative Reports/Curriculum Update Superintendent s Report Mr. Goralski commented on Mr. Weick s remarks regarding the confederate flag discussion, then informed the Board of the following: Working on the Afterschool Program. Hiring an Afterschool Coordinator and a Literacy Coordinator. The new bus software has been hacked. No information was compromised. Working on Title Grants new requirement that we consult with private schools that our students attend. Asked to participate on the State Mandated Shared Services Program. Business Administrator s Report Mrs. Turcotte said the External Audit went well. The OSC Auditors are still here. The ICS interest rate is.90. Jr. /Sr. High School Principal s Report Mr. Duell thanked everyone who attended Graduation. Summer School has finished. 21 students attended and all students passed. 7 th and 8 th graders had no retention this year. Elementary Principal s Report Mrs. Langworthy said the Summer Reading program went well. The Afterschool program is starting with grades 1-5. First school in the Adirondack Park to participate in the NYS Mentoring program. STEM program in place. Chrome books are in grades 3-6. Director of Pupil Personnel Services Report All IEP s are finished new students moved in with IEP s. Student Representative None Board of Education Committee Audit/Budget Mr. Anand, Chairperson None

5 5 August 14, 2017 Negotiations Mr. West, Chairperson None Facilities Mrs. Callahan, Chairperson Staff is doing a great job this summer. Architect s working on design and development. Personnel VACANCIES Meet and greet the new staff prior to the September BOE Meeting at 6:30 pm. Policy/Procedures & Practices Mrs. Angell, Chairperson August 28 th at 3:00 pm the Policy Committee with meet in the Superintendent s Office. The Committee Chairs to remain the same. None Upon a motion made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand the BOE went into Executive Session at 8:22 PM to discuss a WTA grievance. 4 YEAS, 1 Abstain (Ms. Cowin). Motion carried. Presidents Comments 15-Minute Public Comment Executive Session Ms. Cowin left at 8:22 pm. On a motion made by Mrs. Callahan, and seconded by Mr. Anand the BOE came out of executive session at 8:31 PM. 4 YEAS. Motion carried. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Anand the board adjourned at 8:31 pm. 4 YEAS. Motion carried. Adjournment Cynthia Turcotte District Clerk