June 18, 2014 Regular Meeting School Board Members: Board Members Absent: Scio Central School District Mr. James Chalker, President Mrs. Mary Weimer, Vice President Mr. Jonathan Elliott Mr. Jon Nickerson Mrs. Loren Knapp Mr. Doug Walsh Mrs. Kelly Cumpston @ 6:03 p.m. Ms. Darian Black, Student Exofficio Member Elementary Library Scio, NY Staff Present: Others Present: Mr. Gregory Hardy, Superintendent Mr. Joseph M. Butler, Business Manager Mrs. Cristy McKinley, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Doreen Martin, Custodial Supervisor Mr. Michael Pavlock, Computer Coordinator Lyman Lyon Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: EXECUTIVE SESSION: OPEN SESSION: AGENDA REVIEW: COMMUNITY RECOGNITION: REPORTS: Board: Superintendent: Business Manager: Mr. Chalker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. followed by the pledge to the flag. Motion by Mary Weimer, seconded by Jon Nickerson, to enter executive session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss particular personnel and contract negotiations. 5-Yes; 1-Absent: K Cumpston; 1-No: J. Elliott C/SO Motion by Jon Nickerson, seconded by Mary Weimer, to return to open session at 7:25 p.m. C/SO Motion by Loren Knapp, seconded by Jon Nickerson, to approve the amended agenda as presented. C/SO The board reviewed the meeting schedule for the 2014-15 school year. Mrs. Weimer thanked Mr. Elliott for his service on the Board of Education. Mr. Chalker and Mr. Hardy presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Elliott. Mrs. Law provided information on the NYSSBA Annual Convention. Mr. Hardy reported on the senior pranks, Mrs. Sampson's absence, the CSEA Contract, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Mr. Butler reported on the Retirement Contribution Reserve expenditure, Preschool Transportation Contract, Cooperative Bid for Natural Gas, and TRS Contributions. Director of Curriculum & Instruction: Mrs. McKinley reported on Regents exams, scoring, and APPR. FINANCIAL: Minutes: Motion by Jon Nickerson, seconded by Jon Elliott, to approve the minutes of 6/04/14. C/SO Scio Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2014 1
Expenditure from Retirement Contribution Reserve: Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Loren Knapp, to approve the expenditure from the Retirement Contribution Reserve in the amount of $125,000. C/SO PERSONNEL: Appointments/Summer Cleaners: Appointment/Summer Bus Driver: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and on motion of Kelly Cumpston and seconded by Mary Weimer, to appoint the following to serve in the positions of summer cleaner commencing on 6/30/14 and ending on 8/29/14. The rate of pay will be in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association and the Board of Education. C/SO Marcia Habberfield for up to 40 hours per week Evelyn Ramsey for up to 40 hours per week Tina Fanton for up to 40 hours per week Carl Fanton for up to 40 hours per week Melissa Babbitt for up to 40 hours per week Amanda LaJoie for up to 20 hours per week and seconded by Jon Nickerson, Leon Torpey who is to serve in the position of Summer Bus Driver is hereby appointed for up to five (5) hours per day commencing 7/07/13 and ending on 8/15/14. The rate of pay will be in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association and the Board of Education. C/SO Appointment/Cleaner: and seconded by Mary Weimer, Bobbi Jo Perry who is to serve in the position of Cleaner is hereby appointed for a probationary period of one year commencing 6/23/14 and ending on 6/23/15. The rate of pay will be in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association and the Board of Education. C/SO Appointments/Advisors: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and on motion by Jon Elliott and seconded by Jon Nickerson, to appoint the following advisors for the 2014-15 school year. The salary will be in accordance with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the Scio Teachers Association and the Board of Education. C/SO Awards Night (Co-Coordinators): Pamela Crowell Ketchner, Kimberly Walsh Chess Club: Kyle Canfield Computer Coordinator: Michael Pavlock Community Service Coordinators: Dan Childs, Kevin Mole Concert Monitors: Marcia Habberfield, Substitute: Cathy Farwell Detention Supervisor: Tracy James FBLA Advisor: Dan Childs Freshman Class Advisors: Sarah Claypool, Katie Harvey History Club Advisors: Kevin Mole, Briar Auman Junior Class Advisors: Cindy Colley, Lisa Pizarro Learning is Fun Night/PARP Coordinator: Terri Smith Mentor Coordinator: Melody Grabow Music Program Advisors: Amy Babbitt, Mike Telesca National Honor Society: Pamela Crowell-Ketchner National Junior Honor Society: Rebecca Hartnett Newspaper Advisor: Mary Zdrojewski Odyssey of the Mind - Elementary: Jessica Strong Odyssey of the Mind - Secondary: Terri Smith Play Advisor: Mary Zdrojewski Prom Advisor: Jennifer Nolan SADD Advisor: Jennifer Nolan Science Fair Coordinator: Valerie Wight Scio Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2014 2
Senior Class Advisors: Deb Dunham, Dan Smith Ski Club (Co-Advisors): Darla Rau, Linda Clayson Sophomore Class Advisors: Kyle Canfield, Karen Insley STEM Club Advisors: Karen Insley, Dennis Whittaker Student Council Advisor: Cathy Farwell Varsity Club Advisor: Cindy Haas Website Coordinator: Dan Childs Weight Room Monitor: Jan Fuller, Substitutes: Doreen Martin, Cathy Law, Cindy Winchell Yearbook (Co-Advisors): Doreen Martin, Cindy Winchell Appointment/Athletic Director: and seconded by Jon Nickerson, Doreen Martin is hereby appointed to the position of Athletic Director for the 2014-15 school year. The rate of pay will be in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Scio Teachers Association and the Board of Education. C/SO Appointments/Athletic Staff: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and on motion by Jon Elliott and seconded by Jon Nickerson, to appoint the following athletic staff for the 2014-15 school year. The salary will be in accordance with the terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the Scio Teachers Association and the Board of Education. 5-Yes; 2-No: D Walsh, K Cumpston C/SO Varsity Boys' Soccer: Dennis Karns Varsity Girls' Soccer: Cindy Haas JV Girls' Soccer: Bethany Bunk Modified Boys' Soccer: Dillon McFall Varsity Boys' Basketball: Lori Root Varsity Girls' Basketball: Thane Graves JV Boys' Basketball: Dillon McFall Modified Girls' Basketball: Kevin Mole Varsity Cheerleading: Rebecca Hartnett Volleyball Linesperson: Marcia Habberfield Varsity Baseball: Kevin Mole Varsity Softball: Irving Newton Modified Baseball: Dillon McFall Varsity Boys'/Girls' Track & Field: Ann Ball Athletic Game Monitors/Ticket Sellers: Marcia Habberfield, Cindy Haas, Tracy James, Valerie Wight, Cathy Law, Cathy Farwell Timers/Scorekeepers: Valerie Wight, Kyle Canfield, Thane Graves, Irving Newton, LouAnn Slocum, Deb Dunham, Cathy Farwell, Kathy Newton, Jon Winchell DISCUSSION & ACTION: CSE/CPSE/504 Recommendations: Preschool Transportation Contract: Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Loren Knapp, to approve the following CSE/CPSE/504 Recommendations as presented. C/SO #32633 - ED - Reevaluation/Annual #32083 - ED - Reevaluation/Annual #32256 - SI - Reevaluation/Annual Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Doug Walsh, to approve the contract between the Scio Central School District and Allegany County for the Transportation of Preschool Children for the upcoming 2014-15 school year, effective 7/1/14-6/30/15. C/SO Scio Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2014 3
Cooperative Natural Gas Bid: Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Jon Nickerson, to adopt the following resolution for the purpose of participating in a cooperative bid coordinated by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties for the Cooperative Natural Gas Bid WFL 2015-19. C/SO York State desires to participate in a Cooperative Bidding Program conducted by The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties from year to year or, until this Resolution is rescinded, for the purchase of supply of natural gas. And York State is desirous of participating with The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties in the joint bid of the commodities and/or services mentioned below as authorized by General Municipal Law, Section 119-o And York State has appointed The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties as representative to assume the responsibility for drafting of specifications, advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids, reporting the results to the Board of Education, of the Scio Central School District of New York State and making recommendations thereon THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That The Board of Education, of the Scio Central School District of New York State and The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties hereby accepts the appointment of The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties to represent it in all matters related above And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That The Board of Education of the Scio Central School District of New York State authorizes the above-mentioned Board of Cooperative Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties to represent it in all matters regarding the entering into contract for the purchase of the below-mentioned commodities and/or services... And... BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That The Board of Education of the Scio Central School District of New York State agrees to assume its equitable share of the costs incurred as a result of the cooperative bidding And NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Superintendent on behalf of the Board of Education, of the Scio Central School District of New York State hereby is authorized to participate in cooperative bidding conducted by The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties for supply of natural gas and if requested to furnish The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties an estimated minimum number of units that will be purchased by The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties is hereby authorized to award cooperative bids to the bidder deemed to be the lowest responsive and responsible meeting the bid specifications and otherwise complying with Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York relating to public bids and contracts. Scio Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2014 4
Ratification of CSEA Contract: and seconded by Jon Nickerson, the Board of Education of the Scio Central School District approves the funding and ratification of the terms negotiated between Scio Central School District and Scio CSEA Unit. The Collective Bargaining Agreement will be effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. The Superintendent shall have authority on behalf of the Board of Education to acknowledge the agreement accordingly. C/SO Summer Meeting Schedule: OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: POLICY REVIEW: Homework Policy #8440: CORRESPONDENCE: APPOINTMENT: EXECUTIVE SESSION: OPEN SESSION: ADJOURN: NEXT MEETING: Motion by Doug Walsh, seconded by Mary Weimer, to approve the following summer meeting schedule. C/SO Meetings to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary Library: July 9, 2014 - Reorganization Meeting August 13, 2014 - Regular Meeting Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Mary Weimer, to accept the second reading and adopt the revised Homework Policy #8440. C/SO The board received an invitation to the National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Motion by Jon Nickerson, seconded by Kelly Cumpston, to appoint Mary Weimer clerk pro-tem for the remainder of the meeting. C/SO Motion by Jon Nickerson, seconded by Kelly Cumpston, to enter executive session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. C/SO Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Doug Walsh, to return to open session at 8:16 p.m. C/SO Motion by Jon Elliott, seconded by Jon Nickerson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. C/SO The next meeting of the Board of Education will be the Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary Library. Respectfully Submitted, Catherine M. Law District Clerk Mary Weimer Clerk Pro-Tem Scio Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2014 5