Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 2, 2014 PRESENT: Michon Stuart, President Jerry Etingoff, Vice President Linda Daino David Hanson Joan Miller Kim Myers Mario Nunes Sylvia Place ABSENT Tony Turnbull ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent Mark LaRoach School Business Administrator Jeffrey Ahearn ABSENT Director of Instruction Laura Lamash District Negotiator Keith Olivet School District Attorney Michael Sherwood District Clerk Kay Ellis Student Government Representative Rachel Kosty About 54+ Visitors The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board Conference Room at the Administration Building. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Board Workshop: Director of Instruction Laura Lamash presented a curriculum and instructional overview to the Board. This included student demographic data, student proficiency charts, assessment information and District student support options. Professional development initiatives to support curricular changes were also discussed. On motion by David Hanson, second by Mario Nunes, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. #211-15 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance #212-15 Board Workshop #213-15 Executive Session The Board returned to open session at 7:25 PM. On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the November 18, 2014 meeting as written. #214-15 Approval of Minutes None. #215-15 Public Comments on Agenda Items Student Government Representative Rachel Kosty: --Plans for the KB dance are being finalized; chaperones are still needed. --A collaborative meeting will be held with student representatives from Binghamton High School to brainstorm ideas. --Auditions for the Talent Fest s emcees were today; four were selected for the show on March 13 th. --Rehearsals for the play have started. --National Honor Society will have a bottle drive on Saturday. --Varsity Club raised $440 for childhood cancer. --District Planning Group met yesterday. --Student Government Officers, Vice President Cassie Cannino, Secretary Sarah Duran and Treasurer Sam Barnum, were introduced to the Board. #216-15 Reports Board President Michon Stuart reported: Liaisons: The Tioga Hills musical was wonderful; the students did a great job. Clayton Avenue students will be journaling a specific topic to encourage writing. At the District Planning Group meeting, buildings shared their initiatives regarding student leadership, character education, community services and communication with parents. Glenwood will have a Barnes & Noble fundraiser on 12/14 and has a musical planned for 12/17. Superintendent Mark LaRoach reported: --Collaborative effort discussions continue with Binghamton, including Mandarin, support programs and professional development. Distance Learning is being reviewed for technological needs. There are currently students who take IB courses at Binghamton High School. --New staff Chris Dutkowsky was introduced and Elaine Laramee was welcomed. --Changes in the senior high course handbook were outlined, making a more uniform document.
On motion by Tony Turnbull, second by Linda Daino, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule F (Travel/Conference Requests) and Schedule I (Budget Transfers); and approve Schedule P (Personnel). Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: 12/2/14 #217-15 Acceptance of Schedules F and Schedule I; Approval of Schedule P SCHEDULE IP 1 RESIGNATION: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS Stark, Jessica Literacy Coach Teacher Special Subject Area: Reading 12/31/14 Other employment SCHEDULE IP 3 PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF PROBATION TENURE SALARY REMARKS PERIOD DATE Dutkowsky, Physical Education Special Subject Area: Initial 12/1/14-6/30/17 9/1/17 TBD Jarema credit Christopher Laramee, Elaine Teacher Music Teacher Physical Education Special Subject Area: Music Initial 12/1/14-11/30/17 12/1/17 TBD 9/2/14-11/25/14 SCHEDULE IP 4A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIF DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS Ciaravino, Susan Elementary Permanent CAS 12/3/14 Follett, Nicholas Music Initial BM 12/3/14 Reed, Ann Music Permanent MA 12/3/14 SCHEDULE IP 4B TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: ABOVE CONTRACT Attached, please find page 12 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2014-15 school year. We are asking for approval of the person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. Board meeting December 2, 2014 AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED MUSIC District Mass Perf Level III Elementary $290.00 5/28/14 Crowle, Barbara 12/2/14 SCHEDULE IP 6 TENURE APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TENURE APPOINTMENT: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF PROBATION EFFECTIVE DATE PERIOD Kiley, Austin Music Teacher Special Subject Area: Music Initial 2/2/12-2/1/15 2/2/15 SCHEDULE NIP 4 PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATION PERIOD SALARY REMARKS *DeVoe, Kelly Teacher Aide Middle School 12/10/14-2/17/16 TBD 52 wk probationary period *pending fingerprint clearance 2
SCHEDULE NIP 4 RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools having advised the Board of Education that an emergency conditional appointment is necessary in relation to an appointment of an employee, and the Board having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective employee having filed a statement regarding criminal convictions, and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State Education Department an application for conditional appointment and the fingerprints of the prospective employee, and on recommendation of the Superintendent, it is RESOLVED that the following emergency conditional appointment is hereby made and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall expire upon the passage of 20 business days or the approval of the appointment of such individual, whichever occurs first. NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATION PERIOD SALARY REMARKS DeVoe, Kelly Teacher Aide Middle School 12/10/14-2/17/16 TBD 52 wk probationary period SCHEDULE NIP 9B PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PART TIME NON- COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL PROBATION PERIOD SALARY REMARKS Pomukchynsky, Marina Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT 3 hrs/day African Road 12/3/14-2/10/16 $4,980 52 wk probationary period SCHEDULE NIP 10 LEAVE OF ABSENCE: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATE REASON Grausgruber, Carolynn Teacher Aide High School 12/12/14-2/13/15 Medical reasons SCHEDULE NIP 11 CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE Bauernschmitt, John Cleaner 2 nd shift/vestal Hills To: Custodian, 2 nd shift Vestal Hills 12/3/14 Kenjar, Dijaz Cleaner 2 nd shift/tioga Hills To Custodian, 2 nd shift Tioga Hills 12/3/14 Little, Charles Cleaner 2 nd shift/middle School To: Custodian, 2 nd shift Middle School 12/3/14 The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period: Bauernschmitt, John Cleaner 2 nd shift/vestal Hills 12/3/14 Kenjar, Dijaz Cleaner 2 nd shift/tioga Hills 12/3/14 Little, Charles Cleaner 2 nd shift/middle School 12/3/14 Murdock, Tracy Food Service Helper 3 hrs/day District 12/25/14 On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Mario Nunes, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a contract with Mobility Works, Inc. to provide orientation and mobility services for a disabled student, in accordance with terms outlined in the attached agreement, through June 30, 2015. On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709(12) of the Education Law hereby accepts the following gifts: #218-15 Professional Services Agreement with Mobility Works, Inc. #219-15 Acceptance of Gifts Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Cash Donation for Vestal $80.22 Vestal Hills PTA Vestal Central Hills Special Grant Fund School District On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President is authorized to sign the School Resource Officer agreement with the Town of Vestal for the 2014-15 school year, for an amount not to exceed $47,460.00. #220-15 Contract with Town of Vestal: School Resource Officer 3
Annette Miller, 1317 Glenwood Road, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the AVSP contract #221-15 Voice of the Public Tuesday, December 16, 2014 6 :00 PM Board Workshop (#4); 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Vestal Middle School Library Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room Administration Building On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn the meeting immediately. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. #222-15 Future Meetings #223-15 Adjournment Kay Ellis, District Clerk 4
Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1 Tuesday, December 2, 2014 PRESENT: Michon Stuart, President Jerry Etingoff, Vice President Linda Daino David Hanson Kim Myers Joan Miller Mario Nunes Sylvia Place ABSENT Tony Turnbull ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent Mark LaRoach School Business Administrator Jeffrey Ahearn ABSENT Director of Instruction Laura Lamash District Negotiator Keith Olivet School District Attorney Michael Sherwood District Clerk Kay Ellis Anne Tristan, Director of Special Education Executive Session commenced at 6:58 PM in the small conference room of the Administration Building. Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Linda Daino, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education for all students considered. The Board was updated on the status of AVSP negotiations. The session was adjourned at 7:20 PM. Kay Ellis, District Clerk 5
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