BOARD MEMBERS TERMS OF OFFICE BCS District Gram Board of Education Meeting Highlights Meeting Date: September 23, 2015 Pam Nakoski Caroline Nevil Cheryl Nichols James Spelman Frank Young MaryJo Witz Ken Mathis 2017 2018 2016 2019 2017 2019 2020 Bloomfield Vision The Bloomfield Central School District seeks to support the development of creative, caring, self-motivated, analytical thinkers who have the educational and social skills to successfully compete in a global society. PRESENT Pam Nakoski, Caroline Nevil, Cheryl Nichols, Jim Spelman and Mary Jo Witz ALSO PRESENT Mike Midey, Susan Foley, Kathy Taylor, Kateri Warren, Nancy Gerstner, Dan McAlpin, Scott Donnelly, Karen Soanes, Donna Bird, Ann Alden, Matthew Roesch, Scott Hoffman, Terri Graham and Debbie Robinson PUBLIC COMMENT None REGULAR MEETING APPROVALS Approved the Minutes of September 9, 2015 Approved the Treasurer s Report (August 2015) Approved the Transfers (August 2015) Approved the Extracurricular Report (August 2015) Approved the Tax Certiorari Resolution Approved the appointment of Isabel Mather, food service worker, effective September 8, 2015 at an hourly rate of $8.75. Approved the following Coaches/Advisors for the 2015-2016 Season at appropriate salary on the Extracurricular pay schedule: - Interact Club Co-Advisors Brenda Natoli, Luciana Munier - Wellness Coordinator Michelle Baker Approved the following substitutes: Food Service: Jessica Cooper, Donna Landers, Connie Offen Approved the Correction of Motion #64: Brenda Natoli ($1,321), Interact Club Advisor, change to Brenda Natoli ($991) and Lucian Munier ($200) co-advisors. Approved the Correction of Motion #65: Remove Chris Stock as Building Curriculum Leader and replace with Melissa Arber at a stipend of $2,183. The following resolutions were offered for approval, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools: Approved the CSE/CPSE recommendations. Approved to declare excess of reading and math materials. Approved authorization application for Early Graduation from High School. Approved to declare bus #40 as excess. Approved the following volunteers: Sarah Ayers, Lillian Baker, Donna Bell, Melissa Bock, Kelli Brewer, Jennifer Brouillard, Alison Cassano, Kathy Cohen, Katie Cole, Elizabeth Cook, Ashley Delong, Michael Didas, Kristina DeMeno, Rebecca Dixon, Sean Dixon, Jackie Dunbar, Kristen Dumbauld, Beth Faber, Molly Fenster, Bob Gallup, Jen Gallup, Mindy Hawkins, Craig Heberle, Erin Heberle, Melissa Herrmann, Molly Hilderbrant, Nancy Hudson, Judy Langan, Mike Lovejoy, Adam Lucas, Justin Lyman, Katie May, Katie Mitchell, Amy Mohr, Don Mohr, Lea Nacca, Karen Naffziger, Caroline Nevil, Stephanie Nowak, Joy Perry, Melinda Phillips, Margaret Pixley, Ginger Ragland, Rachel Reed, Lori Rider, Jessica - 1 -
Roach, Tom Rogan, Christine Saxby, April Seeley, Karen Shaul, Pat Shaul, Kelly Snitzel, Chelsea Steff, Michelle Sterman, Emily Watson, Amy Williams-Malpass, Michelle Zanche BOARD DISCUSSION Music Department Field Trip Matt Roesch and Scott Hoffman presented a trip to Cleveland, Ohio for the band and chorus to participate in vocal and instrumental clinics at Case Western University and attend the Festival of Music. Mr. Roesch noted that the trips give the students an opportunity to be adjudicated by other judges. Terri Graham, representing Bloomfield Parents for Music spoke of a fundraiser that will assist with the costs of the trip. What is New in the Elementary, Middle and High Schools Scott Donnelly, Elementary Principal, shared the new 5 STAR Program and AIS Restructure and presented the following: - 2 -
Nancy Gerstner, Secondary Principal, shared new personnel, teachers new roles and Upcoming Events. Dr. Gerstner presented the following: - 3 -
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Dan McAlpin, Coordinator of Middle School Program, shared information on the Building Leadership Team and presented the following: - 5 -
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Mr. Michael Midey, Superintendent, presented the following: - 8 -
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DEBRIEFS Michael Midey, Superintendent - Mr. Midey shared that chapters 1 and 2 should be read for the Mindset book study for the October 21, 2015 meeting. - Mr. Midey reminded the board that the Graduates of Distinction luncheon is Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Holloway House. - Mr. Midey shared that Homecoming is this week and the parade is on Saturday. Caroline Nevil, Board Member - Mrs. Nevil shared that she attended the Four County Steering Committee meeting and met with Regents Norwood and Brown. The Committee feels that the Commissioner of Education will attend a future Four County meeting. Pam Nakoski, Board President - Mrs. Nakoski gave an update of the Four County Board of Director s meeting and reminded the board of the upcoming Four County General Membership meeting on October 6, 2015. - Mrs. Nakoski shared that the NYSSBA conference is in NYC this year, if anyone is interested in attending. - 12 -