May 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, Nicole Sylvester, Art Teacher, District Inhabitants and students from the Government Class. Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles, to approve the following consent agenda:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Correspondence
Guests of the Board
Public Forum
Superintendents Report
Motion was made Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:25 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to return to regular session at 9:42 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Teacher Tenure Recommendation Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Burns, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Nicole Docteur on tenure to the School Library Media Specialist tenure area. The tenured service shall begin on September 1, 2008, pending successful completion of the probationary term to end August 31, 2008. The appointee holds provisional certification in the School Library Media Specialist certification area and is eligible for permanent certification. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Burns, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Edwin Voll III on tenure to the Social Studies tenure area. The tenured service shall begin on September 1, 2008, pending successful completion of the probationary term to end August 31, 2008. The appointee is eligible for permanent certification in the Social Studies 7-12 certification area. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Burns upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Erin Lynn McCorry on tenure to the Elementary tenure area. The tenured service shall begin on September 1, 2008, pending successful completion of the probationary term to end August 31, 2008. The appointee holds permanent certification in the Elementary N-6 certification area. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Burns upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Donna Howard on tenure to the Elementary tenure area. The tenured service shall begin on September 1, 2008, pending successful completion of the probationary term to end August 31, 2008. The appointee holds permanent certification in the Elementary N-6 certification area. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Burns upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Melanie Tresco on tenure to the Speech and Hearing Handicapped special subject tenure area. The tenured service shall begin on September 1, 2008, pending successful completion of the probationary term to end August 31, 2008. The appointee holds permanent certification in the Speech and Hearing Handicapped certification area. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Athletic Director Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Michael Monacelli as Athletic Director for the 2008-2009 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Interscholastic Athletic Coaches for 2008-2009 Motion was made by Burns, Seconded by Spencer upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint the attached list of interscholastic athletic coaches for the 2008-2009 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Extra Curricular Advisors Motion was made by Burns, Seconded by Sickles upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint the attached list of Extra Curricular Advisors for the 2008-2009 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of the Annual Professional Performance Review Plan for 2008-2009 Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Annual Professional Performance Review Plan for 2008-2009 per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.2 (o). Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of the Annual Professional Development Plan Goals for 2008-2009 Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Annual Professional Development Plan for 2008-2009 per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.2 (dd). Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Approval of the Annual Academic Intervention Services Plan Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Academic Intervention Services Plan for the 2008-2009 per Commissioner’s Regulation 100.2 (ee). Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Policy Revision – 2nd Reading - Policy #6551 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, adopt Policy #6551 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT effective May 27, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Policy Revision – 1st Reading - Policy #7420 SPORTS AND THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM There was a first reading of this policy. Discussion on Denial of Field Trip Requests to France and Costa Rica These trips will not be taking place due to the lack of chaperones. Award of Special Education Transportation Bid – Summer 2008 Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the contract for the transportation of students to programs for the summer of 2008 to Livingston Wyoming ARC as follows: Greece Arcadia (with aide) Livingston Wyoming ARC $225 per day GV BOCES – Leicester & Pavilion Livingston Wyoming ARC $206 per day Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 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 8:10 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; James Wolinsky, Elementary Principal; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; District Inhabitants and students from the Government Class. Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer, to approve the following consent agenda:
Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Correspondence Mr. Dinolfo reported that four students have received scholarships:
Public Forum
Superintendents Report
Motion was made Burns, seconded by Spencer to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:35 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer to return to regular session at 9:02 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Chief Election Inspector Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Dick Sisson as Chief Election Inspector for the Annual School Budget Vote and Board Election on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Election Officials Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint the following Election Officials for the Annual School Budget Vote and Board Election on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Becky Schroeder Nancy Toland Marie Manley Ruth Sisson Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Food Service Worker Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Burns, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Sharon Smith as a per diem Food Service Worker effective May 14, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Annual Approval of Stipends for Board Appointed Position Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the stipends for the following Board appointed positions for the 2008-09 school year: Accompanist Athletic Director Census Enumerator Director of Curriculum and Instruction On Site Cafeteria Managers Substitute Teacher Calling Tax Collector Community Education Coord. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Summer School Driver Education Teacher Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Lee Staley as a summer Driver Education instructor effective July 1, 2008 through approximately August 15, 2008. Mr. Staley holds permanent certification in driver education. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Summer School Driver Education Teacher Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Kenneth J. Sonne as a summer Driver Education instructor effective July 1, 2008 through approximately August 15, 2008. Mr. Sonne holds permanent certification in driver education. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Resignation of Food Service Worker Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the resignation of Muriel Licata, Food Service Worker effective May 8, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Resignation of Food Service Worker Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accept the resignation of Nancy Gayhart, Food Service Worker effective May 16, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Change in Civil Service Classification Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the change in civil service classification for the position of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, effective May 14, 2008. Mr. Daniel Toland occupies this position and meets the requirements for the civil service classification of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Appointment of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Daniel Toland to the probationary civil service position of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, effective May 14, 2008. His probationary service shall begin on May 14, 2008 and end on July 11, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Annual Approval of Codes of Conduct Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Codes of Conduct for the Elementary School, Middle School and High School for the 2008-09 school year as presented. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. Update on EXCEL Aid Capital Project The project was approved by SED on May 12th. Recent projects in other districts have received very few bids and the bids are coming in over budget. We will wait until October or January to see if the bid climate changes. Contractors may not be as busy and will be able to place a competitive bid for our project. Policy Revision – 1st Reading – Policy #6551 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT There was a first reading of this updated policy. Approval of Contract with Constellation NewEnergy Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve a contract to purchase electric from Constellation NewEnergy from June 1, 2008 to June 1, 2010. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried. There was a discussion on the French and Spanish Clubs proposed overseas trips. Motion was made by Burns, seconded by Sickles to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk
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ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by District Clerk Patrick Donegan in the auditorium at the Middle/High School. 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, District Clerk/Business Manager; Robert Molisani, Middle School Principal; James Wolinsky, Elementary Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; Deb Starr, Director of Special Education; Kathleen Brown, Technology Coordinator and district inhabitants. District Clerk Patrick Donegan led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Country's Flag and read the qualifications of a voter. President Jones introduced the board members and spoke on the budget process. Board Candidates John Bickford and Jackie Jones spoke on why they are running for school board positions. Superintendent Dinolfo gave a presentation of:
The Principals and Mrs. Starr spoke on the educational plan in their buildings and the school report card. Kathleen Brown spoke on the technology upgrades that have taken place. There was a question and answer period after the presentation. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk
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