HORNELL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – AUGUST 5, 2013
PRESENT: Richard Scavo, Michael Kays, Kerry Davis, Joshua DeLany
ABSENT: John McNelis
President Scavo opened the meeting at 6:30 PM and led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
BY: SCAVO/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that the agenda be revised to move items D 3 b, c and d to the beginning of the agenda..
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: SCAVO/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that the above agenda revision be revised to also include item D 3 a.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
NEW BUSINESS ( Items D 3 a, b, c and d as revised above)
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the
establishment of a 1.0 FTE Director of Physical Therapy position.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the 3 year probationary appointment of Amber Linza, DPT as Director of Physical Therapy,10 month + 10 days at an annual salary of $52,500, HPDG membership, effective August 6, 2013.
(Graduate of D’Youville College with a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Certification: NYS Physical Therapy License,)
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
The Board acknowledged Amber, who was in attendance, and welcomed her to the District..
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the three-year probationary appointment of Jordan Brungard as a Special Education Teacher (2013-14 salary - $40,045, to be adjusted upon the settlement of a successor agreement), effective 9/1/2013 (Graduate of St. John Fisher College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood/Special Education, Certifications: NYS Initial Cert. – Childhood Education Grade 1- 6, NYS Initial Cert – Students with Disabilities Grade 1-6, NYS Initial Cert. – Early Childhood Education Birth – Grade 2)
CARRIED – 4 AYES - ALL
The Board acknowledged Jordan, who was in attendance, and welcomed her to the District.
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approve the two-year probationary appointment of Erin Chaffee as a Special Education Teacher (2013-14 salary - $46,227 , to be adjusted upon the settlement of a successor agreement ) , effective 9/1/2013 . (Graduate of Eastern Nazarene College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Graduate of Nazareth College with a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education / Children with Disabilities, Certifications: NYS Permanent/Professional Cert. – Childhood Education Grade 1- 6, NYS Permanent/Professional Cert – Students with Disabilities Grade 1- 6)
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
The Board acknowledged Erin, who was in attendance, and welcomed her to the District.
ROUTINE ITEMS
BY: DAVIS/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves /accepts the following consent agenda items:
· Approval of the minutes for the meetings of July 8 and 24, 2013
· Acceptance of Claims Auditor/Warrant Report for the period ending June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the G F Budget Transfer Report of June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the Appropriations Report of June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report of June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the Revenue Report of June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the Student Activities report of June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the Capital Budget Transfer Report of June 30, 2013
· Acceptance of the Federal Budget Transfer Report of June 30, 2013
· has no objections to the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and approves the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such recommendations for the meeting of July 25, 2013, and the Committee on Preschool Special Education meeting of July 25, 2013.
CARRIED – 4 AYES - ALL
OLD BUSINESS
PERSONNEL
BY: SCAVO/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that at 6:45 PM the Board adjourn into Executive Session to discuss particular appointments and contractual matters.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that at 7:33 PM the Board reconvene into Regular Session.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the following fall coaching assignments ( pending fingerprint clearance):
Football Step Stipend
Erik Werner Varsity Head Coach 8 6,197
Steve Donlon Varsity, 1st Assistant 7 4,005
Kirk Scholes J-V Coach 7 3,804
Gary Kelleher Modified Coach 3 2,002
Chris Koehler Assistant Coach 2 2,603
Colin Hall Assistant Coach 1 2,403
Soccer - Boys
James Tobin Varsity Coach 29 4,725
Bill Headley JV Coach 13 3,204
TBD Modified Coach
Soccer - Girls
Mike Wilkinson Varsity Coach 5 4,005
Rachel Kruze JV Coach 7 3,384
Tom Costello Modified Coach 2 1,802
Cross Country
Damian DeMarco Varsity Coach 23 4,324
Michael DeGaetano Modified Coach 17 2,943
Swimming – Girls
Eileen Marino Head Coach 2 3,404
Jennifer Bowie Assistant Coach 1 2,403
Volleyball
Kathryn Kenney Varsity Coach 6 4,185
Deanne Schwartz J-V Head Coach 1 2,403
Carly Motondo Modified Coach 1 1,602
Cheerleading
Regina Gambino Varsity Advisor n/a 1,722
Kara Carbone JV Advisor n/a 1,121
Volunteer Assistants: (pending fingerprint clearance)
Ismail Mehr (Football) James Dineen (Mod.Football)
Matt Drouin (JV Football) Mike Davidson (Football)
Marjoe Milliner (Football) Josh Day (JV Football)
Sandra Hillman (V Girls Soccer)
Jaime Hillman (JV Girls Soccer)
CARRIED – 4 AYES - ALL
NEW BUSINESS
POLICY / PROCEDURE
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the High School Choir trip to Annapolis, MD from April 24 - 27, 2014.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the following amendments to the 2013-14 District Calendar:
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 – PM Conference Day
Thursday, October 31, 2013 – PM Conference Day
Thursday, December 5, 2013 – PM Conference Day
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 – PM Conference Day
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the 2013-14
Parent/Student Handbook.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the Athletic & Extra-Curricular Handbook – Policy 5305.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves a change
In the District’s Broker of Record for the 2013-14 school year to Lawley Insurance.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board accepts the donation
of a Whirlpool Water Filtration System for the stadium concession stand by the Hornell
Youth Football League.
The Board expressed their gratitude for the generous donation. The Board also expressed their appreciation to the Maintenance and Custodial staff for the hard work that they have put into the stadium area.
FINANCE
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding with Pathways to provide two pre-school classrooms at the North Hornell School effective September 1, 2013 through August 30, 2014.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the resolution authorizing the contract for services between the Hornell City School District and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for Schuyler-Steuben-Chemung-Tioga-Allegany County for the 2013-14 school year at the cost indicated on said contract.
CARRIED – 4 AYES - ALL
BY: DAVIS/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the Contract
with Kelley Louthan, Certified Orientation and Mobility Instructor to provide orientation and
mobility services outside of the school setting for students who require these services as
designated on the IEP for the period of September 5, 2013 through June 21, 2014.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the
contractual agreement with Steuben County for the transportation of preschool special
education students effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant , the Board approves the
Agreement with Monroe 1 BOCES to provide tutoring services on an as needed basis for
the 2013-2014 school year.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the textile
products rental agreement with Paris Uniform Services, effective July1, 2013 through June
30, 2014.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approve the contract
with Kelly Wojkowiak to provide physical therapy services to a student in the home setting,
during the 2013/14 school year including summer services.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the contract
extension with Welliver to provide construction management services as set forth in Change
Order # 5.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the Fuel
Sharing Agreement with the Village of North Hornell.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
The Board commends efforts of the Village of North Hornell and the School District to develop this
agreement, and noted that the State encourages the sharing of services when possible.
BY: DELANY/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the change in
the Capital Project total stated on July 2, 2012 of $53,289,492 to the correct total of
$53,189,492.
CARRIED – 4 AYES –ALL
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approve revision #9 to
the Capital Project Budget as set forth below:
That the Board of Education here-in formally authorizes that the overall capital project budgets be amended to be as follows;
Bryant I: $ 3,325,659
Bryant II: $ 1,808,429
$ 5,134,088
HS I: Roof $ 242,715
HS II: Renovations & Additions $16,771,386
HS III: Media Centers $ 4,681,093
HS IV:Stadium $ 1,718,364
HS V: Roof $ 1,417,723
HS VI: BCS $ 620,470
$25,451,751
DWT I: $ 2,293,999
DWT II: $ 763,957
DWT III: $ 2,889,640
$ 5,947,596
Int. School I: Pool $ 55,049
Int. School II: Renovations $11,900,000
Int School III: Maint. Bldg. Demo $ 91,798
$12,046,847
Columbian Elementary School: $ 1,557,164
North Hornell School: $ 2,946,400
Total Construction Budget: $53,083,846
Current Unallocated Project Contingency:
Pre-Project Coding Expenditures: $ 105,646
Total Project Budget: $53,189,492
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
PERSONNEL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves
amending the Administrative Title of Richard Everly from 21st Century Grant Coordinator to After School Grants Coordinator, effective July 1, 2013.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board accepts the resignation of Bobbi Murphy, Teacher’s Aide, effective August 13, 2013. (15 years of service)
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the increase in hours of Sharon Dibble, Food Service Helper, from 2.5 to 3.75 hours per day, effective September 1, 2013.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the permanent appointment of Richard Scott, Building Maintenance Mechanic, effective January 8, 2013.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/KAYS
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the 2013-14 Instructional Staff as tutors when needed for the 2013-14 school year.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: SCAVO/DAVIS
RESOLVED: that, a decision on agenda item D 3 j: Contractual Agreements with Nonaffiliated Staff
be tabled until the meeting of September 3, 2013 to allow time to review the changes.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: DAVIS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the list of
substitutes for the 201314 school year.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Wyant, the Board approves the following
changes to the substitute roster and other assignments, pending completion of all
paperwork and successful fingerprint clearance through the New York State
Education Department:
Substitute Additions/Changes
Melanie Clark-(Speech K-12)
Katie Cleveland- Teacher Aide, Uncertified Teacher
Nancy Foreman- School Psychologist
Laura Picco- Certified Teacher (Elementary)
Scott Weitzel- Maintenance, Teacher Aide, Bus Monitor
Tutors in addition to the regular district instructional staff list
Josephine Bennett-Bernard
Mary Kay Dwyer
Sandra Hillman
Tanya Lathrop
Marjean Nielson
Theresa Persichilli
Marcia Reynolds
Vern Tenney
Jamie Williams (effective 7/1/13)
Linda Varner
Extended Physical Activity (PE) for the 2013-14 year and paid on a timesheet basis
Laura Prete- substitute
Connor Drake- lifeguard
Aran Kilcoyne-lifeguard
Nate Marino- lifeguard
Aaron Haase-lifeguard
Elizabeth Krisher-lifeguard
Katie Kenney
Brian Biro
Mary Mauro
Brian Dyring
Collin Hall
Joe Mauro
Richard Scott
Adam Dwyer
Kathy McAneney
Barb Berry
Shelly Kelly
Kara Carbone
Doug Butters
Cathy Rohan
INFORMATIONAL
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in the Learning Commons Interactive Classroom at the Hornell High School in the Columbian School Conference Room at 5:00 PM.
BY: KAYS/DELANY
RESOLVED: that at 7:55 PM the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED – 4 AYES - ALL
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Eaton. District Clerk
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