REORGANIZATION MEETING
July 8, 2008

The reorganization meeting of the Board of Education of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by District Clerk Patrick Donegan in the board room at the district office.

Members present: Jay Jones, John Bickford, Randy Grattan, Jackie Jones, 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; Deb Starr, Director of Special Education; James Wolinsky, Elementary Principal; Tom Woodruff, High School Principal; and Sally Santora, Livingston County News.

District Clerk Donegan led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Country's Flag.

The Public Officer’s Oath was administered newly elected board members: John Bickford and Jackie Jones.

Motion made by Bickford, seconded by Spencer to nominate Jay Jones as President for the 2008-09 year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

The meeting was turned over to Mr. Jones.

Motion made by Jay Jones, seconded by Spencer to nominate John Bickford as Vice-President for the 2008-09 year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

The Public Officer’s Oath was administered to President Jones and Vice-President Bickford.

Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Sickles to approve the following consent agenda:

1. Minutes of 6/24/08
2. General Fund Warrants A56 and A57
3. General Fund Warrant A01
4. School Lunch Fund Warrant C12
5. CSE Recommendations: 06081.

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Correspondence

There was a discussion of limiting department presentations to once per month rather than every meeting for the 2008-09 school year.

Mr. Dinolfo discussed a letter from Betty McClenney thanking the district for supporting the Caledonia Recreation Commission.

Mr. Woodruff and Mrs. Starr gave an overview of Regent’s Test results for 2007-08.

Officers/Appointments

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, to appoint the following officers as listed for one year effective immediately:

• CLERK OF THE BOARD – Patrick Donegan
• DISTRICT TREASURER - Cindy Oltmann
• TAX COLLECTOR - Vicki Dutton
• SCHOOL ATTORNEY - Harris, Beach, Wilcox
• INSURANCE ADVISOR – David Boyce of Tompkins Insurance
• CENSUS ENUMERATOR – none
• DISTRICT EXTERNAL AUDITOR – Raymond F. Wager, CPA
• INTERNAL AUDITOR – Lumsden & McCormick
• EXTRACLASSROOM ACTIVITY ACCOUNT COMPTROLLER – Sue Voos
• RECORDS MANAGEMENT - Shirley Ward
• RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER – Patrick Donegan
• AHERA L.E.A. DESIGNEE – Dan Toland
• CHEMICAL HYGIENE – Kathleen Callanan
• TITLE IX COMPLIANCE OFFICER - David V. Dinolfo
• GENESEE VALLEY HEALTHCARE PLAN- David V. Dinolfo
• SECTION 504/ADA COMPLIANCE OFFICER – Deb Starr
• GLSW WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD – Patrick Donegan
• INTERNAL CLAIMS AUDITOR – Barb Burns
• COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Sarah Santora
• LIASON FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH – Robert Molisani
• DISTRICT PHYSICIAN – Student Services – Workfit Medical, LLC – Dr. C. Jay Ellie
• Employee Services – Occupational Safety On Site, Inc.

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Designations

Motion made by Bickford, seconded by Spencer, make the designations as listed for one year effective immediately:

• OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORIES

          1. Bank of Castile
          2. Bank of America
          3. Five Star Bank
          4. JP Morgan Chase

• PURCHASING AGENT – Patrick Donegan
• PAYROLL CERTIFICATION – David V. Dinolfo
• OFFICIAL BANK SIGNATORIES – Cindy Oltmann and Patrick Donegan
• REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month to start at 6:00 p.m.
• unless otherwise posted
• OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER – Livingston County News
• HEALTH INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR – Meg Geer
• SCHOOL PESTICIDE REPRENTATIVE – Dan Toland

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Authorizations

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles to endorse the authorizations listed for one year effective immediately.

• ESTABLISH PETTY CASH FUNDS

• APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 - David V. Dinolfo
• APPROVE CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS - David V. Dinolfo
• APPROVE FIELD TRIPS PER POLICY #8470
• INCLUDING ALL BOCES FIELD TRIPS – David V. Dinolfo or his designee
• FUND TRANSFER – Patrick Donegan and David V. Dinolfo
• REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES – Patrick Donegan
• SIGN FEDERAL & STATE DOCUMENTS - David V. Dinolfo and Patrick Donegan
• PAYMENT OF APPROVED CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES – Patrick Donegan
• HIRING OTHER LEGAL COUNSEL AS NECESSARY - David V. Dinolfo
• ESTABLISH MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT AT THE IRS RATE

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Approval of Cooperative Bidding

Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer to approve Patrick Donegan as Business Manager to participate in cooperative bidding for the 2008-2009 year effective July 1, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Board Committees

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Burns to appoint representatives to committees for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

• ELEMENTARY COMPACT COMMITTEE – Arnie Rychlicki
• MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPACT COMMITTEE – John Bickford
• HIGH SCHOOL COMPACT COMMITTEE – Sue Spencer
• TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – Steve Sickles
• GENESEE VALLEY SCHOOL BOARDS REP. & ALT. – Jay Jones and Randy Grattan
• LEGISLATIVE LIAISON – Jay Jones
• BOARD GENERAL FUND WARRANT – Jackie Jones
• NEGOTIATIONS – Jay Jones, John Bickford and Randy Grattan
• BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE – Jay Jones, Sue Spencer and Randy Grattan
• ATHLETIC FIELDS – Steve Sickles

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Building Use Fees

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, per Board Policy 3280, to establish building use fees at $18.00 per hour for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Tuition Fees

Motion made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer to establish tuition fees for the 2008-2009 school year at $2,500 per year for students in grades K-6 and $2,850 per year for students in grades 7-12. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Substitute Rates

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan to establish the following rates for substitutes during the 2008-2009 school year.

• Certified Sub - $75 per day/After 40 Days - $90
• Uncertified Sub - $70 per day - $85 after 40 Days
• Substitute Nurse - $85 per day
• Substitute Secretary - $75 per day
• Other Substitute Support Staff - Per Agreement

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Committee on Special Education

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the recommended Membership to the Committee on Special Education for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

• Chairperson - Deborah Starr
• School Psychologist - Merrie Lee McLaughlin (or substitute)
• The Child’s General Education Teacher - Varies
• The Child’s Special Education Teacher - Varies
• School Physician (if requested) - Workfit Medical, LLC
• Parent Representative(s)

• The Parent of the Child
• The Student with a Disability (whenever appropriate)

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Sub-Committee on Special Education

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the recommended Membership to the Sub-Committee on Special Education for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

• Chairperson - Deborah Starr
• School Psychologist - Merrie Lee McLaughlin (or substitute)
• The Child’s General Education Teacher - Varies
• The Child’s Special Education Teacher - Varies
• The Parent of the Child
• The Student with a Disability (whenever appropriate)

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Committee on Preschool Special Education

Motion made by Spencer, seconded by Bickford, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the recommended Membership to the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Setting the Wage for School-to-Work Students

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, set the wage for School-to-Work Students as the minimum wage currently in effect. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel at 6:48 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles to return to regular session at 7:15 p.m. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Permanent Civil Service Appointment of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds

Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Dan Toland to a permanent civil service appointment for the position of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, effective July 12, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Appointments

Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approve the following On-Site Cafeteria Managers for the 2008-09 school year:

• Cathy Morrill – Elementary School
• Cheryl Belcher - Middle/High School

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Approve the Salary for Food Sevice Manager

Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the salary of the Food Service Manager for the 2008-09 school year per attached. The District shall continue to participate in the Genesee Valley BOCES Food Service Manager COSER for the .6 FTE status of this position. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Creation of Part-Time Teacher Aide

Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, create two .71 FTE part-time non probationary civil service Teacher Aide position, effective August 1, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Appointment of Part-Time Teacher Aide

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Laurie Van Allen to the .71 FTE part-time non probationary civil service Teacher Aide position, effective August 1, 2008. Ayes: 6, Nays: 0, Abstain: Bickford, motion carried.

Appointment of Part-Time Teacher Aide

Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Susan Eadie to the .71 FTE part-time non probationary civil service Teacher Aide position, effective August 1, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Appointment of Summer Cleaner

Motion was made by Grattan, seconded by Spencer, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, appoint Robert Lysko as a non-probationary summer cleaner to replace Chris Voos. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

District Plans to Fill Administrative Positions – Middle School Principal

Mr. Dinolfo highlighted the results from the staff survey.

Resolution to Adopt the Free & Reduced Lunch Price Policy Statement

Motion was made by Rychlicki, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Free & Reduced Price Policy Statement for 2008-2009 as recommended by the Child Nutrition Unit of the New York State Education Department. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Resolution to Approve Increase in Breakfast and Lunch Prices

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Grattan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve an increase in the school breakfast and lunch prices for the 2008-09 school year as follows:

• Breakfast K-5 $ .95 6-12 $1.00
• Lunch K-5 $1.50 6-12 $1.75 Adults $3.75

Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Approval of Team of One Request

Motion was made by Bickford, seconded by Sickles, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the request to field a Team of One made up of Stefany Paszko of the Lima Christian School to participate with the Caledonia-Mumford Cross Country Team for the 2008-09 school year. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Cancel July 22, 2008 Board of Education Meeting

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles, to cancel the Board of Education meeting scheduled to be held on July 22, 2008. Ayes: 7, Nays: 0, motion carried.

Motion was made by Spencer, seconded by Sickles to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.

Patrick J. Donegan, District Clerk