2018-2019 SENECA FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC MEETING #16 Elizabeth Cady Stanton Cafeteria January 24, 2019 Board of Education Meeting/ECS Roundtable-6:00 pm MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Deborah Corsner Mr. Jeffery Hartwell Mrs. Linda Jones Mrs. Joell Murney-Karsten Mrs. Cara Lajewski Mr. Joseph McNamara Mr. Michael Mirras Mr. William Reigel Mrs. Heather Zellers Mr. Robert McKeveny, Superintendent Mr. James Bruni, Business Administrator
SENECA FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting/CS Round Table January 24, 2019 Cady Stanton Cafeteria I. Meeting called to order II. Quorum Check III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Agenda MOTION: To approve the agenda listed V. Approve or Amend A. Board of Education Minutes 1. January 3, 2019 MOTION: To approve the Board of Education Minutes dated January 3, 2019 2. January 10, 2019 MOTION: To approve the Board of Education Minutes dated January 10, 2019 3. January 14, 2019 MOTION: To approve the Board of Education Minutes dated January 14, 2019 B. Treasurer's Report-November 2018 MOTION: To approve the Treasurer's Report ending November 30, 2018 C. Extra-Curricular Treasurer's Report-December 2018 MOTION: To approve the Extra-Curricular Treasurer's Report ending December 31, 2018 VI. Public Comment VII. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Roundtable VIII. Information A. Warrants 12/01/2018-12/31/2018 Warrant #24(A) $1,047,464.76 Warrant #25(A) $36,498.88 Warrant #10(C) $20,351.75 Warrant #11(C) $8,822.07
Warrant #6(H) $102,900.00 Warrant #7(F) $505.26 Warrant #8(F) $3,140.12 B. Business Administrator Report C. Superintendent Report D. BOE President E. BOE Member Comments IX. Consent Agenda A. Resignations B. Appointments (All appointments are conditional until paperwork is completed and fingerprints are cleared) 1 Substitute Teachers Robert E. Haynes Certified (Arizona) Eff.: After fingerprinting Rebecca L. Czajkowski Certification (pending) Eff.: 01/25/2019 Robert S. Moore Certification (pending) Eff.: After fingerprinting David A. Sklair Uncertified Eff.: After fingerprinting 2 Substitute Support Staff Jaden M. Adams Teacher Aide Eff.: 01/25/2019 C. Gifts & Donations Revenue Amount Account Code Donor A (2705) $5,000.00 Bruce Henry Properties, LLC A (2705) $5,000.00 A1621-450-00-0000 Lowe's Toolbox for Education A (2705) $1,200.00 Waste Connections (Seneca Meadows) Donation: Mr. and Mrs. James Troisi donated the following: The Bobbsey Twins Series 25-books published in the 1920-1930's* *It is Mr. and Mrs. Troisi's wish that the 25-book series be given to the Seneca Falls Library for their annual book sale if the series is deemed of no value to the school district by school librarian. The Bobbsey Twins Series 45-books published in the 1960-1970's** **It is Mr. and Mrs. Troisi's wish that the 45-book series remain intact as a collection to Elizabeth Cady Stanton School Library, if the series is deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and school librarian. D. CSE Minutes: 12/19/2018; 01/07/2019; 01/08/2019; 01/09/2019 E. Probationary to Permanent Linda Bennett-Bus Monitor Effective: 02/01/2019 Aimee Bennett-School Bus Driver Effective: 02/04/2019 Becky Young-Teacher Aide Effective: 02/14/2019 F. Adopt the New York State Education Department Records Retention and Disposition Schedule ED-1. MOTION: to approve the consent agenda as listed X. Old Business XI. New Business A. Resignation(s)
B. Appointment(s) C. Wrestling Overnight Trip-Super Sectionals MOTION: to approve the Mynderse Academy Varsity Wrestling Team's overnight trip to Section V Sectionals in Warsaw, NY on February 1-2, 2019, pending compliance with Board of Education Policy #8460. D. Increase in Hours MOTION: to approve the following increase in hours: Lori VanCleef 25 hours/week increased to 26 hours/week E. Records Management MOTION: Whereas the Seneca Falls Central School District has appointed James Bruni as their Records Management Officer (RMO). The RMO is responsible to develop the district records management program. The Seneca Falls Central School District has adopted the New York State Education Department Records Retention and Disposition Schedule ED-1. The Seneca Falls Central School District is authorized to apply for funding through the New York State Archives, Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund to assist in establishing a records management program and develop systems for the sustained management of records. XII. Adjourn
SENECA FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Special Meeting District Office Conference Room January 3, 2019 BOE Members Present: Mrs. Deborah Corsner, Mr. Jeffery Hartwell, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mrs. Joell Murney-Karsten Mrs. Cara Lajewski, Mr. Joseph McNamara, Mr. Michael Mirras, Mr. William Reigel, Mrs. Heather Zellers BOE Members Absent: None Also present: Mr. Mike Ford and Mr. Matt Frahm The meeting was called to order by Mr. McNamara at 6:00 pm. A quorum of the Board of Education was present; the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Approval of Agenda Moved by Mrs. Murney-Karsten, seconded by Mr. Mirras, to approve the agenda as listed. Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Executive Session-Particular Personnel Matter Moved by Mr. Hartwell, seconded by Mr. Mirras, to move into Executive Session, at 6:01 pm, to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular person. Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried The regular meeting resumed at 9:10 pm. Adjourn Moved by Mr. Hartwell, seconded by Mrs. Lajewski, to adjourn the meeting at 9:11 pm. Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Monica Kuney, District Clerk
SENECA FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting-7:00 pm January 10, 2019 Middle School Library BOE Members Present: Mrs. Deborah Corsner, Mr. Jeffery Hartwell, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mrs. Cara Lajewski, Mr. Joseph McNamara, Mrs. Heather Zellers BOE Members Absent: Mrs. Joell Murney-Karsten, Mr. Michael Mirras, Mr. William Reigel Also present: Mr. Robert McKeveny, Mr. James Bruni and Mrs. Mary Jo Shrey The meeting was called to order by Mr. McNamara at 7:00 pm. A quorum of the Board of Education was present; the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Approval of Agenda Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Corsner, to approve the agenda with the addendums as listed Under New Business Appointments: 3. Kyle Dawley-Custodian 2. Revision to Molly Norsen's effective date: changed from Jan. 11, 2019 to Jan. 7, 2019. 2020 Costa Rica Trip Request Executive Session-Personnel Matters Approve or Amend Board of Education Minutes-December 13, 2018 Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to approve the Board of Education Minutes dated December 13, 2018. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Ex. Curricular Treasurer's Report-November 2018 Moved by Mrs. Corsner, seconded by Mrs. Lajewski, to approve the Ex-Curricular Treasurer's Report ending November 30, 2018. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried There was no public comment. Committee Reports Audit Committee Mrs. Zellers reported that the Audit Committee met prior to the board meeting. Mr. Bruni reviewed the Internal Audit, as well as the corrective action plan, with the Board. Budget Committee Mrs. Zellers reported that the Budget Committee had met prior to the board meeting as well. Mr. Bruni presented and reviewed with the district budget for WFL BOCES services. Information Kacie Smith- Leave of Absence as Grade 3 Teacher Kelly Grieco-Leave of Absence as Teaching Assistant at Frank Knight School Kyle Dawley-LOA as Cleaner Frances C. Hansen School Registered Nurse Eff.: 12/14/2018 (Civil Service)
Effective January 1, 2019 the IRS Mileage Rate is $0.58 until further notice Administrators and SFEA Reports The Board of Education did not require the Administrators and Union representative to attend the Board meeting due to inclement weather. Business Administrator Report Mr. Bruni handed out to the Board members a draft copy of the District's Data & System Security Plan to review. He will continue to work on it and plans on bringing the plan to the policy committee in the future. Mr. Bruni also reported that he is working on obtaining a Records Management Grant for the district. Mr. Bruni reported that the District will be re-implementing the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) starting Feb. 1. Superintendent Report Mr. McKeveny handed out his 2018-2019 Mid-year Report to the Board members as well as the Board of Education Handbook to review. BOE President Mr. McNamara reported that Four County SBA was going to meet with WFL BOCES regarding a CoSer (Co-Service). The Board will be voting later on in the meeting whether to rejoin Four County. Consent Agenda Appointments (All appointments are conditional until paperwork is completed and fingerprints are cleared Substitute Teachers Ashliegh Johnson Uncertified Eff.: 01/11/2019 Substitute Registered School Nurse Lisa Sessler School Registered Nurse Eff.: 01/11/2019 Substitute Support Staff Jackie Konrad School Bus Monitor Eff.: 01/11/2019 Theresa Hilliard Cleaner Eff.: 01/11/2019 Andrew Giannino School Bus Monitor Eff.: After Fingerprinting Venessa Hudson Teacher Aide Eff.: After Fingerprinting Gifts & Donations Revenue Amount Account Code Donor A (2705) $400.00 A2855-400-00-0000 Mynderse Academy Girls Lacrosse Booster Club CSE Minutes: 12/03/2018; 12/06/2018; 12/07/2018; 12/10/2018; 12/11/2018; 12/12/2018; 12/13/2018; 12/17/2018 Probationary to Permanent: Michelle Russo School Monitor Effective: 01/15/2018 Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Corsner, to approve the consent agenda as listed Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Old Business Long Term Substitutes Kelly Grieco-Grade 3 Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to appoint Kelly Grieco as a Long Term Substitute Teacher I for Grade 3 for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year; Salary is Step 1. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried
Kimberly Korba-K-5 Teaching Assistant Moved by Mrs. Zellers, seconded by Mrs. Jones, to appoint Kimberly Korba as a Long Term Substitute Teacher Assistant for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year; Salary is Step 1. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried New Business Termination(s) Sr. Food Service Helper-LaTisha Knickerbocker Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mrs. Corsner, to terminate the employment of LaTisha Knickerbocker, Senior Food Service Helper effective December 14, 2018. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Appointment(s) Ashley Leederman-Long Term Substitute I Teacher for Physical Education Moved by Mrs. Zellers, seconded by Mrs. Jones, to appoint Ashley Leederman as a Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher II (more than 5 months but less than a year) for Physical Education (Grades K- 5) through the end of the 2018-2019 school year, pending certification; Salary Step 1. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried School Bus Driver-Molly Norsen Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to appoint Molly Norsen as a School Bus Driver for the Seneca Falls Central School District; minimum of 5 hours/day; rate of pay $25.00/hour; effective date 01/07/2019; probationary period 01/07/2019 through 01/06/2020. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Custodian-Kyle Dawley Moved by Mrs. Corsner, seconded by Mrs. Lajewski, to appoint Kyle Dawley as a Custodian for the Seneca Falls Central School District effective 01/11/2019; rate of pay $12.63/hour; probationary period 01/11/2019 through 07/10/2019. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried County School Board Membership Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to approve the Seneca Falls Central School District becoming a member of the Four County School Boards Association for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Budget Transfers Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mr. Hartwell, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following transfers as listed: From: Amount: To: A2110-120-01-0000 $264,795.78 A2110-120-01-0003 Transfer of funds to cover salary moves for Every Student Succeeds Act requirements A2110-130-05-0000 $142,393.00 A2110-120-05-0000 Transfer of funds to cover salary moves for Every Student Succeeds Act requirements A2110-120-05-0000 $19,955.00 A2110-130-04-0000 Transfer of funds to cover salary moves for Every Student Succeeds Act requirements A1310-160-00-7000 $112,395.00 A1310-150-00-7000 Transfer of funds to move salary code from 160 to 150
A2110-120-00-0000 $61,756.21 A2110-120-01-0000 Transfer of funds to cover moves for ESSA requirements A2110-130-00-0000 $67,563.00 A2110-120-01-0000 Transfer of funds to cover moves for ESSA requirements A2110-140-00-0000 $35,179.31 A2110-140-01-0000 Transfer of funds to cover substitute pay by building A2110-140-00-0000 $35,179.31 A2110-140-02-0000 Transfer of funds to cover substitute pay by building A2110-140-00-0000 $35,179.31 A2110-120-04-0000 Transfer of funds to cover substitute pay by building A2110-140-00-0000 $35,179.31 A2110-120-05-0000 Transfer of funds to cover substitute pay by building A2250-150-00-0000 $30,000.00 A2250-160-01-0000 Transfer of funds to cover in Teacher Aides at K-5 A2250-150-00-0000 $30,000.00 A2250-160-05-0000 Transfer of funds to cover in Teacher Aides at K-5 A2250-150-00-0000 $50,000.00 A2630-490-00-0000 Transfer of funds to cover 2018-2019 Computer Hardware A2250-150-00-0000 $30,000.00 A2250-490-00-0000 Transfer to cover potential Special Ed BOCES costs A2850-150-00-0000 $36,066.58 A2850-150-04-0000 Transfer of funds to cover Co-curricular positions to HS Building (60%) A2850-150-00-0000 $24,044.39 A2850-150-05-0000 Transfer of funds to cover Co-curricular positions to HS Building (40%) A2855-150-00-0000 $80,470.85 A2855-150-04-0000 Transfer of funds to cover salary moves for Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (2/3 to high school) A2855-150-00-0000 $40,235.42 A2855-150-05-0000 Transfer of funds to cover salary moves for Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (1/3 to middle school) A2250-160-00-0000 $10,000.00 A2250-160-02-0000 Transfer of funds to prepare for the Every Student Succeeds Act Transparency Reports Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Course Recommendations Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to approve the following courses as listed: Art: Advanced Art 1 (high school credit) Advanced Art 2 (high school credit) Advanced Art 3 (high school credit) Graphic Arts (high school credit) Ceramics and Sculpture (high school credit) Advanced Placement Art: Drawing (can achieve college credit) Advanced Placement Art: 2D (can achieve college credit) Advanced Placement Art: 3D (can achieve college credit) Science: AP Chemistry (high school credit and 8 Finger Lakes Community College credits) Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried 2nd Reading of Policies
Moved by Mr. Hartwell, seconded by Mrs. Jones, to approve the 2nd and final reading of the following policies and place in the Policy Manual: Policy #0110 Sexual Harassment Policy #1400 Public Complaints Policy #2340 Notice of Meetings Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Extra-Classroom Audit Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mrs. Corsner, to accept the Extra-Classroom Audit and the corresponding corrective action plan of the Seneca Falls Central School District for the year ended June 30, 2018, completed by Raymond Wager, CPA, P.C., as recommended by the Audit Committee. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried 2020 Costa Rica Trip Moved by Mrs. Lajewski, seconded by Mr. Hartwell, to approve the 2020 Foreign Language Department Costa Rica Trip from Feb. 13 to Feb. 20, 2020 pending compliance with Board of Education Policy #8460. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Executive Session-Personnel Matter (Contingent upon adoption of a motion during the public portion of the meeting in accordance with Section 105 of the Public Officers Law) Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to move into Executive Session at 7:58 pm to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular person and a particular personnel matter. Yes: 6 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Monica Kuney, District Clerk Mr. Mirras arrived at 9:02 pm. The regular meeting resumed at 10:29 pm. Adjourn Moved by Mr. Mirras, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to adjourn the meeting at 10:29 pm. Yes: 7 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Cara Lajewski, Vice-President Board of Education
SENECA FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Special Meeting-5:30 pm Seneca Falls Middle School Library January 14, 2019 BOE Members Present: Mrs. Deborah Corsner, Mr. Jeffery Hartwell, Mrs. Linda Jones, Mrs. Joell Murney-Karsten, Mrs. Cara Lajewski, Mr. Joseph McNamara, Mr. Michael Mirras, Mr. William Reigel, Mrs. Heather Zellers BOE Members Absent: None Also present: Mr. Robert McKeveny, Mr. James Bruni and Mrs. Mary Jo Shrey The meeting was called to order by Mr. McNamara at 5:31 pm. A quorum of the Board of Education was present; the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Approval of Agenda Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mr. Hartwell, to approve the agenda as listed. Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried New Business Appointment-Superintendent Jeramy Clingerman Moved by Mrs. Murney-Karsten, seconded by Mr. Hartwell, that the Board of Education appoints Jeramy Clingerman as Superintendent of Schools for a five year term beginning on July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2024. The Board of Education further approves the employment agreement between Jeramy Clingerman and the Seneca Falls Central School District and authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute the agreement on behalf of the Board of Education upon completion of the employment agreement. Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried At this time, Mrs. Lajewski requested that the Board move into Executive Session to discuss matters leading up to the employment of a particular person. Moved by Mr. Hartwell, seconded by Mrs. Zellers, to move into Executive Session at 5:32 pm, to discuss matters leading up to the employment of a particular person. Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Motion carried Monica Kuney, District Clerk The regular meeting resumed at 6:13 pm. Adjourn Moved by Mrs. Jones, seconded by Mr. Mirras, to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 pm. Cara Lajewski, Vice-President Board of Education