REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

1 April 10, 2017 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Members Present: Mr. Jonathan Boston; Mrs. Beth Callahan; Mrs. Diane Angell; Ms. Elaine Cowin; Mr. Douglas West Others Present: Absent: Mr. John Goralski, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Cynthia Turcotte, Business Administrator; Mrs. Amy Langworthy, Elementary Principal; Mr. Doug Duell, Jr/Sr High School Principal; Mrs. Stephanie Gibson, Director of Pupil Personnel Services; Mrs. Elizabeth Viele, Deputy District Clerk; Ms. Kately Allen, Student Representative; and an audience of (7) seven people. Mr. Robert Frasier; Mr. Ash Anand The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by the President of the Board, Mr. West, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Serena Larose, 9 th grade, was nominated by her teacher Mr. Mularz who said Serena understands what excellence is and puts in the time and effort to ensure that she achieves it. Opening Student Recognition Mr. Goralski presented Serena with a certificate and a gift card. The audience gave a round of applause. Capital Project Vote rescheduled to May 16 th, 2017. A motion was made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2017 Regular Meeting. A motion was made by Mrs. Angell, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2017 Budget Workshop Meeting. 4 YEAS, 1 Abstain (Mrs. Callahan). Motion carried. A motion was made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2017 Budget Workshop Meeting. 15 Minute Public Comment Minutes Minutes Minutes

2 April 10, 2017 A motion was made by Ms. Cowin, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the April 10, 2017 Consent Agenda as follows: Consent Agenda A) Financial Reports a) Warrants: H-8 F-11 F-10 C-12 C-13 A-27, A-28 b) Treasurer s Report February c) Budget Status Report B) Approve CSE/CPSE Recommendations C) Approve the use of the elementary fields by the Town of Warrensburg Middle League Baseball Team from May 1 - August 31, 2017 D) Approve the use of the Elementary School by the Town of Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company for the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2017 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. E) Approve the use of the Elementary School parking lots by the Town of Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company on July 28 - July 29, 2017 for the Smoke Eaters Jamboree F) Accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the Warren County Board of Elections and Warrensburg Central School District concerning the District Vote and Election to be held May 16, 2017 G) Approve the use of the Elementary School by the Town of Warrensburg Summer Arts and Crafts Program from July 3 - August 11, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. H) Approve payment for recipient and their parents meals at the Adirondack Area School Boards Community Service Awards Dinner I) Approve attached 2017-18 School District Budget Notice The BOCES Annual Budget Vote on April 25, 2017 will be held in Mr. Goralski s office at 9:00 am. Old Business Board of Education Petitions will be accepted until 4/17/17 at 5:00 pm. Mrs. Turcotte reviewed line item changes to the 2017-18 Budget with no change to the total budget.

3 April 10, 2017 made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Ms. Cowin to accept Susan Gerrain s resignation as Freshman Class Advisor effective March 31, 2017. made by Mr. Boston, seconded by Mrs. Callahan to approve Michelle Waters personal leave of absence effective March 22, 2017 through June 30, 2017. made by Mr. Boston, seconded by Mrs. Angell to accept Michelle Waters resignation as Elementary Teacher effective June 30, 2017. made by Mr. Boston, seconded by Mrs. Callahan to appoint Paul John Motsiff as a long term substitute for Michele Waters effective March 27, 2017. made by Ms. Cowin, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the appointment of Karina Dickens to tenure in the area of School Psychology effective September 2, 2017. made by Mr. Boston, seconded by Ms. Cowin to approve the appointment of Cheryl Cooper to tenure in the area of Remedial Reading effective September 2, 2017. made by Ms. Cowin, seconded by Mrs. Callahan to approve the appointment of Teri Ruta to tenure in the area of Remedial Reading effective September 2, 2017. Susan Gerrain Michelle Waters Michelle Waters Paul John Motsiff Karina Dickins Cheryl Cooper Teri Ruta

4 April 10, 2017 made by Mr. West, seconded by Ms. Cowin to approve the appointment of Kyle Holtz to tenure in the area of Elementary Education effective September 2, 2017. Kyle Holtz made by Ms. Cowin, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the appointment of Justin Gray to tenure in the area of English Language Arts effective September 2, 2017. made by Ms. Cowin, seconded by Mr. Boston to approve the appointment of Joshua Komon to tenure in the area of Mathematics effective September 2, 2017. made by Mr. West, seconded by Ms. Cowin to authorize up to 150 hours at minimum wage for a summer technology student intern. Mr. Goralski discussed the potential merger of Ice Hockey with Glens Falls City School and Hudson Falls Central School. Approximate cost to the District of $3,000 for referees and incidentals. Ice Time is provided by the City of Glens Falls. Justin Gray Joshua Komon Technology Intern New Business Administrative Reports/Curriculum Update Superintendent s Report Mr. Goralski reviewed the following: Reviewed the SSBA Phase II Project. $11 million Capital Project rescheduled for 5/16/17 with regular Budget Vote. NYSSBA Annual Convention 10/12-10/14 will be held in Lake Placid this year. Administrative contract has reached a tentative agreement. Gym Project painting to be done over the Spring break. The Divider door will be resurfaced later in the year.

5 April 10, 2017 BOCES Annual Meeting was held on 4/5/17. Two Warrensburg students were chosen by their peers and honored at the meeting and annual dinner. SED law regarding transportation and mileage requirements impacts 8-10 students. Business Administrator s Report None Jr. /Sr. High School Principal s Report Congratulations to Kately Allen and Heather Wood for the Post Star Award. ELA testing is complete and sent off. Computer based testing is scheduled for the 7 th graders in the Spring. Nice to see students using High-Five Equipment. 4/24 begins the YMCA Program in Brant Lake. 4/27 is Incoming 7 th grade parent night. Elementary Principal s Report ELA complete with a few less opt outs than last year. Annual open house will be Wednesday 4/12 between 6-8 pm. Field goods, farm to school program is up and running. Annual Hoe Down will be held Thursday 4/13. Had a meeting regarding the after school program. Director of Pupil Personnel Services Report Annual reviews are halfway completed. Student Representative The play was a bit hit. Waiting to hear from Proctor s if the production won in any of the 10 categories, and if so they would get to do something special 5/1. Board of Education Committee Audit/Budget Mr. Anand, Chairperson - None Negotiations Mr. West, Chairperson None Facilities Mrs. Callahan, Chairperson None Personnel Mrs. Angell, Chairperson None Policy/Procedures & Practices Ms. Cowin, Chairperson Waiting on two more installments.

6 April 10, 2017 Bubble soccer was well received by the audience. Next BOE meeting is the Workshop meeting on 4/24/17 at 6 pm. Mrs. Apple asked if there was a separate line vote for the Capital Project. Upon a motion made by Mrs. Callahan, seconded by Mrs. Angell the board adjourned at 7:55 pm. President s Comments 15-Minute Public Comment Adjournment Cynthia Turcotte District Clerk