North Warren Central School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Education North Warren Central School March 10, 2014 Mr. Maday called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. School Board Members Present: Erickson, Hill, Hiller, Maday, Robbins, Smit, Willette. Also Present: Margaret M. Brady, Superintendent; Mary Lou Carstensen, Business Manager; Judith G. McAvey, District Clerk, Theresa Andrew, Building Principal; Michele French, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Motion by Mr. Erickson, seconded by Mr. Hiller to approve the agenda changes. Motion by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Robbins to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2014 Regular meeting of the Board of Education. Voting Yes: 6 Voting No: 0 Abstaining: Hiller Motion carried. Agenda Changes 2/10/2014 Minutes Tony Sapienza apologized to the Board and community for his behavior at a recent basketball game. Don Butler of the Tri-Lakes Business Alliance expressed a concern that students are not participating in local events. He asked the district if a liaison with the school would be beneficial in improving participation. Al Tolomeo and Randy Bergman both discussed the importance of student involvement. Barbara Thomas, North Warren Chamber of Commerce, reports having spoken with the business class about sending students to local businesses for a day. Mrs. Brady reports she had spoken with a Rotary member today. She would like a yearly calendar from the groups so we can reach out to the students. Brendan Himoff invited school personnel to attend Tri-Lakes Business Alliance meetings everyone other Friday at 9:00 AM. Joe Slattery reports the American Legion will be sending 2 students to Boys State this year. The Food Service Report was reviewed. Mr. Willette would like a couple of months snapshot of current financial information. Motion by Mr. Willette, seconded by Mr. Hill to accept the recommendation from the Committee on Special Education for students 4500, 4523, 4541, 4905, 6185, 6209, 6589, 6619, 6662, 6696, 6850, 6863, 6891. IEP s Accepted
Motion by Mr. Hiller, seconded by Mr. Hill to authorize the participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program coordinated by Washington-Saratoga-Warren- Hamilton-Essex Counties BOCES for the 2014-2015 school year for the following commodities: Ice cream, milk, bread products, meat, canned/frozen foods, NOI (Net-Off-Invoice Food Products), copy paper/envelopes and custodial paper products. Motion by Mr. Willette, seconded by Mr. Erickson to approve a request to attend the National Science Teachers Association, Boston National Conference for Eric Welch, Rick Mahlstedt, Stacey O Leary and Jeffrey Dibble April 4-6, 2014 in Boston, MA at the cost of $2,281.00. Motion by Mr. Erickson, seconded by Mr. Robbins to approve the 2014-2015 school calendar. Motion by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Hiller to approve the salary increases for Theresa Andrew, Michele French and Dave Scroggins at 2.5% for the 2014-1015 school year. Participation in Cooperative Purchasing authorized Science Conference 2014-1015 School Calendar Salary increases approved Mrs. Brady discussed the bus garage right of way. The school attorney suggested the district have the lines surveyed. The cost of the survey would be approximately $1,000.00. Motion by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Hill to approve a survey by James Hughes in the amount of $1,000. for the bus garage right of way. Motion by Mr. Willette, seconded by Mrs. Smit to appoint Bob Morehouse as Modified Baseball coach for the 2014 season, contingent upon completion of license requirements and Superintendent s approval. Motion by Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Hill to appoint Mr. John Mahon to a 6- month probationary position as School Security Monitor effective March 19, 2014. This is a 10 month, 8 hour per day position on Step 1 of the CSEA contract. Motion by Mr. Erickson, seconded by Mr. Hiller to adopt the Resolution dated March 10, 2014 of the Board of Education of the North Warren Central School District authorizing a proposition to be presented to the voters at the annual district meeting. Survey B. Morehouse J. Mahon Security Monitor Resolution Adopted authorizing a proposition BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORTH WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT that the following proposition (the Proposition ) be presented to the voters at the annual meeting of such voters to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014:
SHALL the Board of Education of the North Warren Central School District be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, with a probable term of ten years, for the purpose of financing the construction of additions to and reconstruction of various District buildings, including site work, and acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings are to be used, with such Capital Reserve Fund being funded with a transfer from the repair reserve fund in an amount of $2,151,400 and such portion of the unallocated fund balance as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Education? BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Proposition shall appear on the ballot labels of the voting machines and in the absentee ballots in the following abbreviated form: SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, with a probable term of ten years, for the purpose of financing the construction of additions to and reconstruction of various District buildings, site work, and acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus, with such Capital Reserve Fund being funded with a transfer from the repair reserve fund in an amount of $2,151,400 and such portion of the unallocated fund balance as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Education? BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District Clerk shall include notice of such proposition in the notice of the annual School District meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the proposition approves the Proposition, the Board of Education shall hold a public hearing on June 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. with respect to the transfer of $2,151,400 from the Repair Reserve Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund and that notice of such public hearing shall be published in the School District s official newspaper at least five days before the date specified for the hearing; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption. The Motion having been duly seconded by Mr. Hiller, it was adopted and the following votes were cast: AYES: Erickson, Hill, Hiller, Maday, Robbins, Smit, Willette NAYS: None Motion by Mr. Hiller, seconded by Mrs. Smit to appoint Mr. Randy Duell as a substitute bus driver upon completion of all NYS requirements. R. Duell Substitute Driver
C. Cerullo AV Club Advisor Motion by Mr. Willette, seconded by Mr. Erickson to appoint Mr. Corey Cerullo as AV Club Advisor effective 3/21/14 to 6/30/14, Mrs. Brady reports she has attended the NYSSOS Conference, which included visits with senators at the capital. They are concerned about the gap elimination adjustment which if eliminated would restore aid to many districts. The Shared Decision Making plan is dated and she will be working with Mr. Mahlstedt on bringing it into compliance. NYS is discussing elimination of standardized testing for grades K 2. Mrs. Davis reported on the proposed Senior class trip in May. The students looked at 2 options; the one they were interested in would cost less at $100. per student with the money they have raised through the years. Twenty-five seniors may attend with four chaperones. The Board agreed to the trip to Hersey Park and will final approval at the next Board meeting. Mrs. Brady shared the federal changes in portion size for the 7 th and 8 th grade students. The middle school students were being served the same size as 9-12. They are now being served on the elementary side of the cafeteria. Ms. Andrew discussed after school transportation. Currently 2 buses run afterschool on Tuesday and Thursday for academics. A survey was given to potential riders and it is suggested that parents with students in the play would use the afterschool transportation. Another survey was given on breakfast participation and time. Of the 189 student s survey, 69% do not eat breakfast at school, of that number 54% eat at home and 21% say they do not have enough time to eat. The results prompted the issuance of a 7:55 pass so students will have enough time to eat. Mrs. French listed the 12 events that the Arts In Ed program has sponsored this year. Mrs. Brady reports on 3/28 a Nano Scientist will be coming to NW for an assembly and workshops. Mrs. Brady would like the shared decision minutes amended. The board recognized the winter sports teams for excellent seasons. Mr. Balz reported on BOCES. Mrs. Brady reports that April 21 st will be used as a Superintendent s Conference Day due to snow days. The staff will report to work. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be April 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM.
Motion by Mr. Erickson, seconded by Mr. Hiller to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:48 PM to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. Motion by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Erickson to come out of Executive Session at 9:19 PM. Motion by Mrs. Smit, seconded by Mr. Hiller to adjourn at 9:20 PM. District Clerk