March School Board Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Caledonia Mumford Central School was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Jay Jones in the boardroom at the district office. Members present: Jay Jones, John Bickford, Barbara Burns, Randy Grattan, Arnie Rychlicki, Steve Sickles and Sue Spencer. Members absent: None. Others present: David Dinolfo, Superintendent; Deborah Starr, Director of Special Education; James Wolinsky, Elementary Principal; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; Steven Kocher, Jayne Daley, Odette McClurg, Jamie Tagliaferri-Special Education Teachers; Merrie Lee McLaughlin, School Psychologist; and the following district residents: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Schiedel, Nathan Schiedel, Mr. & Mrs. Chip Day, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Callan, Mike Monacelli, Vicky Fox, Paul Bradley, Sally Santora. Motion made by Burns, seconded by Grattan to appoint Deb Starr as District Clerk "pro temp" for the Board meeting to serve in the absence of Patrick Donegan. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, to approve the following consent agenda
Ayes: 7 Nays: 0, motion carried. Guests of the Board Board Presentation of Plaque to Nate Schiedel – The Board of Education passed a resolution that congratulated Nathan for winning the NYSPHAA Championship for Division II 189 weight class at the 2008 NYS Wrestling Championship on Sunday, March 9, 2008. K -12 Special Education Report – Steve Kocher, Merrie Lee McLaughlin, Odette McClurg, Jayne Daley and Jamie Tagliaferri spoke about the levels of special education services and programs available at Caledonia Mumford Central School. Merrie Lee explained how students are evaluated to determine learning disabilities. Public Forum Mike Monacelli reported on the state of athletics in this area. Mike attended a Section V workshop that focused on sportsmanship. Superintendent's Report Mr. Dinolfo and Randy Grattan reported on Legislative Breakfast of March 15, 2008. There was sentiment at the breakfast that there would be an on time NYS budget. Legislators assured the participants that the recent change in Governor will not change any funding approved by the former Governor. BOCES aide has changed, but this has little impact on CMCS. Motion made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:10 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to return to regular session at 8:55 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointments Motion made by Burns, seconded by Grattan to appoint Robert Molisani as Caledonia-Mumford High School Principal effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Molisani has served as Middle School Principal since January 31, 2000. He has received tenure in the Secondary Principal tenure area. Mr. Molisani is permanently certified as a School District Administrator. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Resignations Motion made by Burns, seconded by Grattan to accept with regret and best wishes the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Margaret E. Harvey, Cleaner, effective December 29, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Development of the Proposed 2008-2009 Annual School Budget – Budget Document #4
Adoption of the Proposed 2008-2009 Annual School Budget Motion made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adopt the proposed budget of expenditures for the fiscal year 2008-2009 in the amount of $ 16,090,500, and for the purposes shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the school district. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of BOCES Administrative Budget for 2008-2009 Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles to approve the proposed Administrative Budget for the Genesee-Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services for 2008-2009, in the amount of $2,411,563. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Election of Genesee Valley BOCES Board of Education Members Motion made by Burns, seconded by Spencer to cast the Caledonia Mumford Central School vote in the annual election of members to the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the person(s) indicated on the ballot. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Update on the Monroe County Sales Tax Issue Mr. Dinolfo updated the Board on the litigation regarding Monroe County sales tax. Biennial Review of Shared Decision Making Plan Motion made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to recertify the District Plan per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.11. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Policy Revision - 1st Reading - Policy #6550 LEAVES OF ABSENCE New additions to the policy include granting leaves of absence for emergency service volunteer leave, screenings for breast cancer and prostate cancer, blood donation and bone marrow donation. Motion made by Burns, seconded by Spencer adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Deborah Starr, Clerk Pro Tem
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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, John Bickford, Barb Burns (arrived at 8:09 p.m.), 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; James Wolinsky, Elementary Principal; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; Steve Muehleisen and Jim Wolbert, Technology Teachers and Kathleen Brown, Technology Coordinator. Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, to approve the following consent agenda:
Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried. Correspondence Mr. Dinolfo handed out a letter from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and information on property tax caps. Guests of the Board Steve Muehleisen spoke on the Eighth Grade Technology Program and the components of the Gateway to Technology class. Jim Wolbert presented on the High School Technology Program. A total of eleven courses of which six are college earning courses are offered. He also gave a brief description of each course and examples of projects the students work on in the courses. Superintendent’s Report Mr. Dinolfo spoke on his trip to Albany for Lobby Day. Both sides have agreed on revenues. There is talk of restoring/adjusting BOCES Aid and High Tax Limitation Aid. Next year the state will be looking at a tougher budget year. Motion was made Grattan, seconded by Spencer to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:08 p.m. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried. * Barb Burns entered the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer to return to regular session at 9:15 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Mr. Bickford left the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Appointments Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Gary Angus to a non-probationary part-time civil service position of Regular Bus Driver effective March 12, 2008. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried.- Approval of Unpaid Family Leave Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve an unpaid Family Leave of Absence for Kristi Williams, Special Education Teacher, effective on approximately May 28, 2008 (following the use of accumulated sick leave) through June 30, 2008. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve an unpaid Family Leave of Absence for Lindsey M. Peet, Elementary Education Teacher, effective on approximately May 16, 2008 (following the use of accumulated sick leave) through June 30, 2008. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, motion carried. Development of the Proposed 2008-09 Annual School Budget – Document #3 Mr. Donegan went over the changes included in the second draft of the Proposed 2008-09 Budget. Due to rising fuel prices an additional amount has been budget. Mr. Dinolfo mentioned most of the increase in the BOCES Budget is in special education and occupational education. Update on EXCEL Aid Capital Project Mr. Dinolfo informed the Board that we are expecting approval from SED in late April. Christa Construction will update the construction schedule based on the date of approval. Work should begin in late June. The Middle School Gym will be unusable from July 1, 2008 through January 1, 2009. All of the work will be done inside the buildings so accommodations will have to be made. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 p.m. Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk
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