Date: October 28, 2010Type of Meeting: Regular Business Mtg.
Held:Tannersville University CenterPresiding Officer:Gerry Loucks, Pres.
Gerry Loucks, Eric Thorpe, Penny Fromer , Rachel TripsasMembers Present
(Brian Byrne)Absent
Marianne Romito, District TreasurerOthers Present
Phyllis Thorpe, Transportation Supervisor
Ashley Cameron, Senior Class Advisor (Teacher)
Jim Planck, Newspaper Writer
Dr. Patrick Darfler-Sweeney, Melinda McCool, Brook Van FleetAdministration Present
Simon Williams
At 7:30 p.m., the meeting was called to order by Gerry Loucks and theCall To Order & Pledge
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Ashley Cameron presented a brief updated/presentation on theSpecial Presentations
Senior Class Trip. She handed out a flyer with updated costs.* Senior Class Trip
On a Motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Rachel Tripsas, the Board Minutes - Approval
Minutes from the October 7thWorkshop MeetingWere approved.
Carried Unanimously4-0
On a Motion from Eric Thorpe, seconded by Rachel Tripsas, the WarrantWarrant Reports
Reports were approved.
Carried Unanimously4-0
On a Motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Eric Thorpe, the Internal Internal Claims Auditor
Claims Auditor’s Report was approved.Reports
Carried Unanimously4-0
There were no budget transfers.Budget Transfers (None)
Joachim Koka, presented a brief report on behalf of the Student Council.Student Council Report
Discussed the March to the Memorial on November 10th (veterans
will be invited back for refreshments). Next week the Student Council
will begin a food drive. The Ronald McDonald House has contacted them
about helping with fundraising efforts.
No comments from the public.Public Be Heard
October 28, 2010 – Minutes
Mr. Williams presented his administrative report.Administrative Reports:
Mr. Williams started by discussing the last staff development session,Mr. Williams
facilitated by Brook Van Fleet and how well it went. Superintendent’s
Conference Day was very successful. John Sturman facilitated workshops
on Google Calendars and Google Sites quite successfully. Thanks to his
efforts, all staff should have the calendars (google). There was also Rediker
Training updates for staff on that date and a 1 ½ hr. domestic violence
workshop for TA’s. The D.V. Counselor (Rebecca Alemeel) focused on
identifying behaviors that students observe at home, and presented strategies.
Safety: Rich Outtrim as the Coordinator of the Safety Teams reviewed with
the teams the training, current practices, needs, procedures, etc. Further
training will be offered in the coming year. The MS/HS building has completed
all required (by NYS) fire drills for this school year. In addition, the school
had a very successful lockdown drill, with the assistance of outside law
Enforcement agencies.
There is a 6:00 pm curfew this Sunday, Halloween in the Town of Hunter.
Student-related: The 7th Grade Campout was again a success and the seniors
who acted as peer counselors were really good with the kids. There were
16 seniors and the staff included Brent Dearing, Dawn Plattner (both of
whom were instrumental in organizing this event each year), George Bain,
Ashley Cameron, Kate Goodrich, Lou Ferraro, Chris Glennon, Irene Barnum.
Mr. Williams spoke about the Dignity for All Students Act which needs to
be fully implemented by July 1, 2012 (will become law). He pointed out
that our district is presently practicing all of the parts of this Act.
In sports, the various teams have either wrapped up or are currently wrapping
up their seasons (soccer, golf, cross-country).
Parents: - The Interim Reports just went out; the first quarter ends on 11/12th.
Mr. Willaims discussed the changes in 3-8 testing (provided handout).
There have been a number of community/student events for fund raising:
Family Feud, Platte Clove Community’s bbq &soccer; the Breakfasts and
pumpkin carving, the student-run plan (under the supervision of Barbara
Slutzky and the outstanding direction by Cassie Walsh).
The March to the Veteran’s Memorial is on November 10th and school is
closed on Veteran’s Day (the 11th).
October 28, 2010 – Minutes
Mrs. McCool presented her administrative report.Mrs. McCool
She started by saying what a huge success the Open House was down at the
elementary School. She thanked all of the faculty and staff for making it
such a positive event. Mrs. McCool talked about the focus in the school
on children and their academic success. She also addressed the issue of
Safety, which is key and mentioned a recent unexpected “drill” as a result
of steam from the boiler which set off the alarm. The drill went fine and the
building has been practicing drills where kids grab their coats ahead of time
(the weather is getting chilly and in the event of a true emergency, if at all
possible, kid should have their coats belongings. They timed drills and found
it didn’t takemore than 25-30 seconds more to allow kids the time to get coats.
Therefore, they will incorporate that into their upcoming drills.
Achievement is also key and Mrs. McCool acknowledged the teaching staff in
Hunter; she is very proud of them. She spoke to all that her teaching staff does
in preparing students.
There were a number of field trips that elementary students went on, including
the Pumpkin Patch, a visit to the Iroquois Longhouse, a visit by band members
to the Catskill Symphony and an Orchestra Concert at SUNY Oneonta.
Grandparents Lunch Day was a huge success and approximately 84 grandparents
attended. The Hunter Elementary newsletter is going out tomorrow.
Finally, thanks to John LeVeglia for a very successful Fire/Safety Prevention
presentation.
Mrs. Van Fleet providedher administrative reportMrs. Van Fleet
Mrs. Van Fleet discussed the Child Study Team, which is becoming the RTI
Team. She provided handouts and discussed at length the new IEPs which
New York State Ed has introduced. These forms will look the same statewide
which will be very useful for all teachers (especially when students transfer
to a different school). Certain personal information can no longer be attached
to IEPs.
Another new item is the RS Service Log. The State wants this maintained so
everything is on one page and outside providers will have to complete it very
promptly for billing.
We now have 97 students classified as Special Education.
Dr. Darfler-Sweeney gave his administrative report.Dr. Darfler-Sweeney
Dr. Sweeney began by congratulating and thanking the Board for all
they do – this is Board Recognition Week.
Mentioned RTTT; there are some federal programs we will have to follow
as a result of getting these funds. Network Teams and Inquiry Teams will
be required. We have been granted (preliminary #) about $46,000. Dr.
October 28, 2010 – Minutes
Sweeney states it will cost us about $80,000 to access the $46,000. However
he also feels that this program is a good practice.
New APPR guidelines going into affect. Lingering questions, including how will
the new guidelines address those teachers who don’t teach classes that require
state testing?
Dr. Sweeney is working on the Final Scope and Project and is setting up goals
for the next 4 years (this has to go to the State).
Mentioned the NYSSBA Conference he attended in New York City last week with
Brian Byrne. They attended many useful conferences, beginning with a lengthy
Law Conference which addressed, among other things, the rising prevalence of
sexting, and it’s implications in schools. They attended other conferences that
addressed tenure, seniority & certification and Dr. Sweeney noted that Tenure Areas
have not been updated since 1975. They also addressed a seminar on Student
residency, a seminar on improved search tools for the web (which Dr. Sweeney
is going to do an in-house class on). Both Chancellor Tisch and Commissioner
Steiner spoke.
Dr. Sweeney mentioned the BOCES Board Forum at Charlotte Valley on November 1st.
Brief discussion of Regents Exams (and need for scanning them).
Dr. Sweeney told the board that he and Mr. Williams are going to HVCC and Tech Valley
H.S. tomorrow to look at some programs. Also mentioned that he and Mr. Williams
have had ongoing discussions about some new classes they want to introduce to
the school (including a Physics/Algebra Course in the 8th Grade).
Finally, the construction project is going very well and he complimented the Excav.
Company being used for their professionalism on the job.
At 8:50 p.m., on a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Eric Thorpe, the Executive Session
Board of Education adjourned to Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter (prior to approval of new Elementary Secretary).
Carried Unanimously4-0
At 9:04 p.m, on a motion from Rachel Tripsas, seconded by Penny Fromer, the Regular Session
Board of Education returned to regular session.
Carried Unanimously4-0
On a motion from Rachel Tripsas, seconded by Penny Fromer, the Board Emily Chromczak
of Ed approved Emily Chromczak to a provisional appointment as a SecretaryAppointment
(Senior Clerk Typist) for the Elementary Principal, at an annual salary of
$27,000 pro-rated. This appointment is contingent upon taking and passing
of the Greene County Civil Service Test for Senior Clerk Typist when it is given.
Carried Unanimously4-0
Minutes – October 28th, 2010
On a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Eric Thorpe, the Board of EdApproval – Teacher
approved the attached list of Teacher Salary & Credit Adjustments,Salary Adjustments
retroactive to September 1, 2010 as per the Teachers’ Contract.
Carried Unanimously4-0
Office of the Superintendent - Teacher Salary Adjustments
Effective September 1, 2010
Reminder: Salaries listed DO NOT include the additional $1,100
Teacher Name / Step & Column, prior to 9/1/2010 Credit / Additional Hrs/Credits / Changes as of 9/1/2010(for approval Oct. 28, 2010
Ashley Baldwin / Step 2, Col 5
MS+12
$41,837 / 4 cr / MS+16
Heather Barnett / Step 5, Col 5
MS+13
$45,947 / 2 cr / MS+15
Nina Berger / Step 3, Col 4
MA+2
$41,557 / 2 cr / MA+4
Donna Bonville / Step 16, Col 7
MS+38
$64,317 / 2 cr / Column Move:
Step 16, Col 8
$65,967
Meredith Brennan / Step 10, Col 6
MS+20
$54,447 / 2 cr / MS+22
Dawn Brown / Step 6, Col 4
MS
$45,667 / 5 cr / MS+5
William Burch / Step 4,Col 7
MS+34
$47,877 / 3 cr / MS+37
Lynn Byrne / Off(32), Col 7
MS+37
$85,522 / 4 cr / Column Move:
Column 8
MS+41
$87,172
Plus 1-time adj of $165-
Ashley Cameron / Step 6, Col 4
MS+6
$45,667 / 5 cr / Column Move:
MS+11
Step 6, Col 5
$47,317
Plus one-time adj of $165
Katrina Charysyn / Step 5, Col 4
MA+2
$44,297 / 8 cr / Column Move:
MA+10
Step 5, Col 5
$45,947
Chris Chromczak / Step 3, Col 2
BS
$38,257 / 11 cr / BS+23
Salary adj $990.00
Darlene Colandrea / Step 28, Col 7
MS+37
$83,538 / 3 cr / Column Move:
Step 28, Col 8
MS+40
$85,188
Pamela Coloton / Step 11, Col 4
MA+9
$52,517 / 4 cr / Column Move:
Step 11, Col 5
MA+13
$54,167
Amanda Drake-Rojas / Step 6, Col 5
MS+10
$47,317 / 2 cr / MS+12
Jean Drexler / Step 13, Col 4
MS+8
$55,257 / 2 cr / Column Move:
Step 13, Col 5
MS+10
$56,907
Christina Faccini / Step 3, Col 6
MS+20
$44,857 / 2 cr / MS+22
Catherine Farrell / Step 23, Col 4
$68,957
MS+9 / 2 cr / Column Move:
Step 23, Col 5
MS+11
$70,607
John (Greg) Fletcher / Step 10, Col 5
MS+16
$52,797 / 4 cr / Column Move:
Step 10, Col 6
MS+20
$54,447
Chris Glennon / Step 16, Col 5
MS+12
$61,017 / 2 cr / MS+14
Nichole Glennon / Step 12, Col 7
MS+35
$58,837 / 2 cr / MS+37
Rebecca Hoagland / Step 8, Col 4
MS
$48,407 / 2 cr / MS+2
Shannon Hoyt / Step 12, Col 7
MS+32
$58,837 / 2 cr / MS+34
Rosie Iacono / Step 21, Col V
MS+15
$67,867 / 5 cr / Column Move:
Step 21, Col 6
MS+20
$69,517
Nate Jones / Step 4, Col 2
BS
$39,627 / 5 c / BS+20
One-time adj of $825.00
Jean Kerr / Step 9, Col V
MS+11
$51,427 / 7 cr / MS+18
1-time adj. of $825
David Knudsen / Step 6, Col 4
MA+6
$45,667 / 4 cr / Column Move:
Step 6, Col 5
MA+10
$47,317
Megan Lafferty / Step 13, Col 5
MS+10
$56,907 / 4 cr / MS+14
Kathy Lenz / Step 7, Col 7
MS+36
$51,987 / 2 cr / MS+38
Angelo Mecca / Step 25, Col 7
MS+35
$76,647 / 2 cr / MS+37
Christine Morley / Step 8, Col 3
BS+34
$46,757 / Master’s
3 cr / Column Move:
Step 8, Col 4
MS+3
$48,407
Korisa Mullenix / Step 6, Col V
MS+11
$47,317 / 8 cr / MS+19
1-time adj $990
Laura Murin / Step 26, Col 7
MS+31
$78,017 / 2 cr / MS+33
Grace Patschke / Step 18, Col 7
MS+32
$67,057 / 2 cr / MS+35
Rose Petrella Wilson / Step 26, Col 6
MS+21
$76,367 / 8 cr / MS+29
1 time adj $1,320
Nancy Reynolds / Step 9, Col 4
MS+4
$49,777 / 2 cr / MS+6
Gary Rothenbucher / Step 14, Col 7
MS+35
$61,577 / 2 cr / MS+37
Barbara Slutzky / Step 19, Col 7
MS+34
$68,427 / 6 cr / Column Move:
Step 19, Col 8
MS+40
$70,077
Sharon Sofranko / Step 11, Col 5
MS+12
$54,167 / 3 cr / MS+15
1 time adj $495
Jennifer VanAlstine / Step 8, Col 6
MS+24
$51,707 / 5 cr / MS+29
1 time adj $165
Kim Vanucchi / Step 6, Col 3
BS+30
$44,017 / Master’s / Column Move:
Step 6, Col 4
MS+2
$45,667
RitaMary Vining / Step 18, Col 5
MS+13
$62,107 / 2 cr / MS+15
Nancy Watson / Step 10, Col 7
MS+30
$56,097 / 6 cr / MS+36
Kathi-ann Wyatt / Step 12, Col 5
MS+12
$55,537 / 2 cr / MS+14
Wes Zavrel / Step 6, Col 5
MS+18
$47,317 / 3 cr / Column Move:
Step 6, Col 6
MS+21
$48,967
Jennifer Zimmer / Step 8, Col 4
MS+4
$48,407 / 2 cr / MS+6
On a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Eric Thorpe, the Board of EdApproval External
approved the External Auditor’s Report as presented. Auditor’s Report
Carried Unanimously4-0
On a motion from Rachel Tripsas, seconded by Penny Fromer, the Board of EdApproval for
approved the request by a full-time employee of the District, Karen Aurigema,Out-of-District
(whose family just moved out of district), to allow their son, Kevin, a senior atStudent at HTC
HTC, to remain here and graduate with his class.
Carried Unanimously4-0
Minutes – October 28th, 2010
On a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Rachel Tripsas, the Board of EdApproval – Budget
approved the Budget Timetable for 2011-2012.Timetable 2011-12
Carried Unanimously4-0
On a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Eric Thorpe, the Board of EdEmergency Transport.
approved Coxsackie Transport to provide emergency transportation for a Contract – Approval
permanently wheelchair-bound student to and from the elementary
school each day at a rate of $150/per day. This 30 day contract is retroactive
to October 13, 2010.
Carried Unanimously4-0
On a motion from Rachel Tripsas, seconded by Penny Fromer, the Board of EdApproval: to advertise
authorized the advertisement for a new transportation contract, wheelchairTransport. Contract
lift accessible, for one student, for the remainder of the 2010-11 school year,
with a bid opening date of November 4th at 4:00 p.m.
Carried Unanimously4-0
At 9:13 p.m., on a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Eric Thorpe, the Executive Session
Board Of Education moved to go into Executive Session to discuss
a personnel matter, CSE Placements and a legal matter.
Carried Unanimously4-0
Respectfully submitted,
Denise Abrahamsen, District Clerk
On a motion from Penny Fromer, seconded by Rachel Tripsas, theApproval: CSE Placements
Board of Education approved the Special Ed Placements during
Executive Session.
Carried Unanimously4-0
At 10:20 p.m., on a Motion from Eric Thorpe, seconded by RachelRegular Session
Tripsas, a motion was made to return to regular session.
Carried Unanimously4-0
At 10:21 p.m., on a motion fromby Penny Fromer, seconded byAdjournment
Eric Thorpe, the meeting adjourned.
Carried Unanimously 4-0
Submitted by Patrick Darfler-Sweeney
Clerk Pro Tem