BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 249
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: July 13, 2010
District Mission:
To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning.
District Beliefs:
· All children possess unique qualities and come to school eager to learn and be successful.
· We respect all people within our community and treat them with dignity at all times.
· Learning is a partnership that includes school staff, parents, family and the community.
· Knowledge allows for critical thinking and effective decision-making.
· Purposeful and intentional change is a constant that leads to educational improvement and positive results.
· Compliance with state and federal regulations is critical to school district success.
Meeting Chairperson
Mr. James DiMascio acted as the meeting chairperson until the Board elected a President for the 2010-2011 year.
Mr. DiMascio called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
1. Appointment of District Clerk
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the Board appoint Laura Lindsley to the position of District Clerk, commencing immediately. (No newly elected Board Members to vote)
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Anthony Burchell
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
2. Oath of Office – District Clerk
The oath of office was administered to Laura Lindsley, District Clerk by Mr. DiMascio, the Meeting Chairperson.
3. Oath of Office – Superintendent
Laura Lindsley, District Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the Superintendent for the 2010-2011 school year.
4. Oath of Office – Board Members
Laura Lindsley, District Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the Board of Education members.
5. Election – President – Board of Education
James DiMascio as President of the Board of Education was
Nominated by Sara Benscoter Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
6. Election – Vice President – Board of Education
Sara Benscoter as Vice President – Board of Education was
Nominated by James DiMascio Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
7. Oath of Office
Laura Lindsley, District Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board of Education Officers.
8. Appointments
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Teresa Shafer be appointed School District Treasurer of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Anthony Burchell Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Stacia McDonald be appointed Deputy School District Treasurer of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Thomas Tasber Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Stacia McDonald be appointed School District Central Treasurer – Extraclassroom Activity Account of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Kathy Gummoe be appointed School Tax Collector of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Valerie Vavra be appointed Internal Claims Auditor of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
9. Oath of Office for Appointments
District Clerk, Laura Lindsley administered the Oath of Office to the appropriate appointees within one (1) business day from the Organization Meeting.
10. Other Appointments
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Dr. Driscoll of United Medical Associates be appointed School District Physician of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Sara Benscoter Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Dr. Jones of Lourdes be appointed School District Physician of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Thomas Tasber Seconded by Sara Benscoter
Mrs. Hibbard clarified these appointments are paid by service provided not retainer.
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Hogan & Sarzynski Law Offices be appointed School District Legal Counsel of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
Mrs. Hibbard clarified the various legal counsels each provide an area of specialty to the district.
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Squires, Sanders & Dempsey Law Offices be appointed School District Legal Counsel of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Anthony Burchell Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Coughlin & Gerhart Law Offices be appointed School District Legal Counsel of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that the Law Firm of Frank W. Miller, P.C. be appointed School District Legal Counsel of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Anthony Burchell Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Cahill/Wink LLP be appointed School District Legal Counsel of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 School Year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Thomas Tasber
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Laura Lindsley be appointed Records Access Officer of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Laura Lindsley be appointed Records Retention and Disposition Officer of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Laura Lindsley be appointed Purchasing Agent of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Terry Dean be appointed Asbestos Designee of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Thomas Tasber Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
11. Committee on Special Education
a. Committee on Special Education Membership
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the Board approve the attached list to act as the CSE Committee for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Thomas Tasber
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
b. Committee on Preschool Education Membership
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the Board approve the list of member names to be present at the Committee on Preschool Education Meetings for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
c. Surrogate Parent
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the Board approve Mrs. Tammy Swarts as Surrogate Parent for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Anthony Burchell
Stephanie Champney amended the recommendation to approve Mrs. Katrina Biondi or Mrs. Denise Hall as Surrogate Parent for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Anthony Burchell
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
d. Parent Member
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the Board approve Mrs. Tammy Swarts as the Parent Member on either the Committee on Special Education or the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
Stephanie Champney amended the recommendation to approve Mrs. Katrina Biondi or Mrs. Denise Hall as the Parent Member on either the Committee on Special Education or the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the Board approve Mrs. Katrina Biondi as the Alternate Parent Member on either the Committee on Special Education or the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Thomas Tasber
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
e. Impartial Hearing Officer
Information regarding the Impartial Hearing Officer was attached for the Board’s information. Mrs. Hibbard recommended that the Board of Education adopt the list that is most current at the time that a Hearing Officer is needed, of Impartial Hearing Officers as specified in the Impartial Hearing Officers Reporting System and as maintained by the New York State Education Department.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
Ms. Sexton explained the list of hearing officers is maintained by the state and changes often thus the requirement for the most current list at the time needed.
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
12. Designations
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that JP Morgan Chase be designated as Official Bank Depository of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that M & T Bank be designated as Official Bank Depository of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Thomas Tasber Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Citizens Bank be designated as Official Bank Depository of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that NBT of Norwich be designated as Official Bank Depository of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Thomas Tasber Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Tioga State Bank be designated Official Bank Depository of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that Alliance Bank of Cortland be designated as Official Bank Depository of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Thomas Tasber
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended the following dates and times be designated as Official Whitney Point Central School District Board of Education Regular Meeting dates and times for the 2010-2011 school year.
Regular Meetings:
1st Tuesday of Month Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of Month Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
(No 1st Tuesday Meeting in ……..January, April)
(No 3rd Tuesday Meeting in ……..July)
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
Mrs. Hibbard reviewed the potential exceptions to the Board calendar.
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that the Whitney Point Reporter be designated as an Official Newspaper of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Thomas Tasber Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that the Binghamton Press be designated as an Official Newspaper of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that the Pennysaver be designated as an Official Newspaper of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Mrs. Hibbard recommended that the Cortland Standard be designated as an Official Newspaper of the Whitney Point Central School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Thomas Tasber
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
13. Other Designations
The Board designated representatives to the Health Insurance Consortium and the Broome Tioga School Boards Association/Legislative Network.
a. Health Insurance Consortium
Delegate Kathleen Driscoll was
Nominated by James DiMascio Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Alternates James DiMascio, Sara Benscoter, Anthony Burchell, Mary Ellerson, Thomas Tasber, and Stephanie Champney were
Nominated by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Anthony Burchell
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
b. Broome-Tioga School Boards Association – Legislative Committee
Delegate Thomas Tasber was
Nominated by James DiMascio Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
Alternates James DiMascio, Sara Benscoter, Anthony Burchell, Mary Ellerson, Thomas Tasber, and Stephanie Champney were
Nominated by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Anthony Burchell
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
14. Authorizations
a. Payroll Certification
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent of Schools to certify the payrolls of the Whitney Point Central School District during the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Sara Benscoter Seconded by Thomas Tasber
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
b. Conferences, Conventions, Workshop Attendance
The Board of Education authorized the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to approve requests from the professional and the non-teaching staff to attend conferences, institutes, or workshops, within the budgetary allocations, for the 2010-2011 school year.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
c. Establish Petty Cash Funds
The Board of Education authorized the School Business Executive to establish a Petty Cash Fund for the 2010-2011 school year of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) to be maintained in the District Office, a Petty Cash Fund of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) to be maintained District-wide for the school meal program, and a petty cash fund of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) to be maintained for the athletic program.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Sara Benscoter