June School Board Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jay Jones in the boardroom at the district office. Members present: Jay Jones, Barb Burns, John Bickford, Randy Grattan, Arnie Rychlicki, Steve Sickles and Sue Spencer. Members absent: None. Others present: David Dinolfo, Superintendent; Patrick Donegan, Business Manager/District Clerk; Deb Starr, Director of Special Education; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; Jackie Jones, Board Member Elect, and District Inhabitants. Board President Jay Jones presented Barb Burns a plaque in appreciation of her years of service on the Board. Mrs. Burns thanked her fellow Board Members and the Administration for the support over the years. Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer, to approve the following consent agenda:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Correspondence Each principal went over the end of year activities that took place in their buildings. They also discussed the state test results for grades 3-8 that were just released. Mr. Woodruff mentioned that 96% of the Class of 2008 graduated with Regents diplomas, 55% had advanced designation and 15% graduated with honors. Mr. Dinolfo handed out a letter from Caledonia Mayor Joe Calourie regarding maintenance issues with the village tennis courts. Public Forum Andrea Meier presented a letter signed by several parents supporting the trips to France and Costa Rica to the Board. Superintendents Report Mr. Dinolfo went over the results from the staff survey for the Elementary Principal position. He has spoken with both associations about having members on the interview committee. Motion was made Burns, seconded by Spencer to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 7:42 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer to return to regular session at 8:27 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Superintendent Contract This was tabled until the next meeting. Appointment of Long-Term Substitute Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Steven Harrington as a non-probationary Long-Term Substitute Teacher in the Social Studies academic tenure area effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Mr. Harrington has initial certification in the Social Studies certification area. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of School-to-Work Student for the Bus Garage Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the appointment of Christopher Terborg as a School-to-Work Student working in the Bus Garage for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Policy Revision – 2nd Reading Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, adopt the following policies, effective June 24, 2008:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of Spanish Club Field Trip Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Rychlicki, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Spanish Club request for the out-of-country field trip to Costa Rica from June 30, 2009 through July 9, 2009 per the regulations set forth by Board Policy #8470 FIELD TRIPS. Costs for the advisors and chaperones will be passed on to the price of the student fee. Advisors and chaperones will be responsible for all personal expenses. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of French Club Field Trip Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the French Club request for the out-of-country field trip to France and Monaco during Spring Recess in April 2009 per the regulations set forth by Board Policy #8470 FIELD TRIPS. Costs for the advisors and chaperones will be passed on to the price of the student fee. Advisors and chaperones will be responsible for all personal expenses. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Transfer to Reserve Funds Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the following transfers to reserve funds effective June 30, 2008:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Transportation Bid Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the following special education transportation bids for the Summer 2008 and the School Year 2008-09: Summer 2008
School Year 2008-09
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of Stipend for the Board Appointed Position of Internal Claims Auditor Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the stipend of $1,500 for the Board appointed position of Internal Claims Auditor for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Board Acceptance of Gift from the Class of 2008 Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the gift of $3,600.21 from the Class of 2008 per Board Policy #5230 ACCEPTING GIFTS. This amount will be used to purchase flags for Hamilton Field as well as for the purchase and installation of equipment for a girls’ softball scoreboard. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Cooperative Bid Resolution with Monroe 2 BOCES for Project Lead the Way Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Burns, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the cooperative bid resolution to participate with Monroe 2 BOCES for the purchase of various types of computers and technology commodities for Project Lead the Way for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Change in Starting Time of Annual Organizational Meeting Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles, that the Board of Education’s Annual Organizational Meeting per Board Policy #1620 on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 to start at 6:00 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jay Jones in the boardroom at the district office. Members present: Jay Jones, Barb Burns, John Bickford, Randy Grattan, Arnie Rychlicki, Steve Sickles and Sue Spencer. Members absent: None. Others present: David Dinolfo, Superintendent; Patrick Donegan, Business Manager/District Clerk; Deb Starr, Director of Special Education; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; Jackie Jones, Board Member Elect, Vicki Dutton, Internal Claims Auditor; District Inhabitants and students from the Government Class. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the additions to the agenda. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Burns, to approve the following consent agenda:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Correspondence Elementary and MS/HS Yearbooks were distributed to board members. Guests of the Board Vicki Dutton, Internal Claims Auditor went over the findings from auditing warrants for 2007-08. She explained the different items she checks on each warrant. Public Forum Donna Harmon asked about the status of the hiring of a Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. She was told it was on the agenda for this meeting. Superintendents Report Mr. Dinolfo gave a summary of the NYS Commission on Property Tax Relief. Motion was made Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 7:21 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer to return to regular session at 8:18 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Coaches for 2008-09 Interscholastic Athletics Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint the following individuals as coaches for the 2008-09 school year:
Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Abstain: Grattan, motion carried. Annual Summer Appointments Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint the following list of non-probationary summer cleaners who are scheduled to begin work on June 30, 2008:
Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Abstain: Spencer, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint the following individuals to provide instruction for our Summer Programs:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Compensation of Services Agreement for Transportation Director Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Burns, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the compensation of services agreement for Richard Harness, Director of Transportation, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Stipend for District Web Manager Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Rychlicki, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the stipend of District Web Manager, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Regular Bus Driver Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Henry Killings as a regular bus driver, effective July 1, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Resignation of Physical Education Teacher Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept with regret and best wishes the resignation of Eric Amorese, Physical Education teacher, effective June 30, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Girls Basketball Coach Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Michael Reed as the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of Interscholastic Athletic Guide Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Interscholastic Athletic Guide pending rewording of the section on Transportation (page 20). Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Discussion on Plans to Fill Administrative Vacancies The vacancy notice and application for the MS Principal position will go out in July. Interviews are scheduled for October with an appointment in November. The vacancy notice and application for the Elementary Principal will go out in December. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February and March with an appointment at the end of March. Policy Revision – 2nd Reading – Policy #7420 SPORTS AND THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, adopt Policy #7420 SPORTS AND THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM, effective June 10, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Discussion of Foreign Language Trips to Costa Rica and France There was a parent meeting on June 9th. Parents are aware the students cost pays for the chaperone’s cost of the trip. The Board will act on approving the trips on June 24th. Policy Revisions – 1st Reading There was a first reading of the following policies:
Late Out-of District Transportation Request to a Non-Public School Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the late transportation request from Robin Lombino to bus her child, Rachel, to St. Agnes School in Avon for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of Dental Summary Plan Description Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Summary Plan Description for the self-funded dental plan. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Date of Annual Organizational Meeting Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, that the Board hold its Annual Organizational Meeting per Board Policy #1620 on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Public Forum Donna Harmon asked if a SAT Prep course is offered by the District. Last year Community Education ran this program. Mr. Dinolfo will check to see if there are plans to run the SAT Prep course again. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk
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