SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Boards of Education of the Westfield Academy and Central School and Brocton Central School District, Chautauqua County, New York, was called to order at 6:00 pm in said school district in said building auditorium on September 20, 2012.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ALSO PRESENT
Thomas DeJoe, President John W. Hertlein. Superintendent
Susan Hardy Jason Delcamp, K-12 Principal
David Hazelton Sandy Olson, Dir. Of Special Ed/Elementary Principal
Todd McFadden Betty DeLand, District Treasurer/School Business Executive
Michael Riforgiato, Absent Linda Miller, District Clerk
Steven Smith
Douglas Walter Also: D. Chodan, Observer; 18 Public, 1 Student, 2 Staff
Also present, Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education; David Davidson, WAC Superintendent; Alan Holbrook, WAC District Treasurer and District Clerk; Dr. David O’Rourke, District Superintendent; and the Consultant Team of the Western New York Education Service Council.
At 6:00 pm, President DeJoe called the meeting to Order. The Pledge to the Flag was recited.
President DeJoe took the Brocton Board of Education roll call and Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education President Jeff Greabell took Westfield’s roll call. A quorum was declared.
Consultants from WNYESC made a presentation in relation to the merger study. Consultants, Mr. Tom Schmidt, Mr. Dave Kurzawa, Mrs. Marilyn Kurzawa and Mr. Bob Christman addressed various topics including timelines, role of Boards of Education members, roles of the superintendents and the roll of the district committee. (Advisory Committee) Of particular interest is the seeking of and appointment of interested individuals to serve on Brocton’s Committee. The committee will be comprised of residents of the District, who are open minded to the consolidation study and willing to be an active participant with this committee during a span from approximately mid-October through the end of January, 2013. The Board will conduct the selection from interested individuals. The proposed timeline for the study is being made available to everyone for their information.
The Brocton Board of Education entered into a 10 minute recess prior to conducting business of the regular September 20, 2012 Brocton Board of Education meeting at 6:55 pm.
At 7:05 pm the Board reconvened their regular scheduled meeting of September 20, 2012.
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLVED that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the minutes of the regular meeting September 6, 2012, Treasurer’s Report, Warrant, Budget Report, Revenue Report and Budget Transfer Report for August 2012.
Motion by: Mr. McFadden Seconded by: Mr. Walter
6 Yes Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESOLVE that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the agenda for the September 20, 2012 meeting with amendments.
Motion by: Mr. Smith Seconded by: Mr. McFadden
6 Yes Motion carried.
Mr. DeJoe spoke about highlights of the presentation made by the study group.
Mr. Hertlein updated the Board on the Capital Project. One of the items Mr. Hertlein addressed concerns the cafeteria. He stated that in December the kitchen will be moved to the old faculty room with MS/HS students eating in the old choral room. Elementary students will eat their lunches in the elementary gym.
Mr. Delcamp and Ms. Olson reported on numerous “good news” items. (Homecoming events, workshops, Interact Club, new curriculum, upcoming events and APPR)
Mr. Hazelton reported that 10/3/12 was set for the next Negotiations meeting with BTA
NEW BUSINESS: PERSONNEL
RESOLVE that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approve the following individuals for substituting: Kelly O’Neil, Food Service Sub
Lance Kneer, Food Service, and Maintenance Sub (Pending fingerprinting approval)
Joe Lantz, Teacher Sub
Motion by: Mrs. Hardy Seconded by: Mr. McFadden
6 Yes Motion
RESOLVE that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve a request for a 7 day leave without pay for Lyaine Spaulding a part-time food service worker for family business.
Motion by: Mr. Smith Seconded by: Mrs. Hardy
6 Yes Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
RESOLVE that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the 2012-2013 APPR Plan as presented.
Motion by: Mr. Hazelton Seconded by: Mrs. Hardy
Discussion: Amendments and adjustments may be brought back to the Board of Education throughout the year upon review and approval of both the BTA and the New York State Department of Education.
6 Yes Motion carried.
RESOLVE that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the CSE. CPSE and 504 recommendations as presented.
Motion by: Mr. Hazelton Seconded by: Mr. McFadden
6 Yes Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS: Construction Project
RESOLVE that the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approve the Change Order as listed for the 2012 EXCEL Capital Project.
CHANGE ORDERS:
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: ITEMS ADDED:
E-Wing Hall $ 6,050.00 Round Window for Clock Tower $ 4,724.00
Nurses Room $ 2,254.00 Painted Clock Tower $ 5,280.00
Pool Locker Room $ 6,132.00 Concrete Steps by East HS Doors $ 2,806.00
Band Room $ 1,650.00 Window in new Nurses Room $ 606.00
Pool Mezzanine $10,829.00 TOTAL NEW ITEMS $13,416.00
Auditorium $ 2,769.00
Elementary Lobby $ 3,022.00
Pool Locker Rooms $32,424.00
TOTAL ABATEMENT $65,130.00
Motion by: Mr. Hazelton Seconded by: Mrs. Hardy
Discussion: As you can see by the construction handout, we have $14,495.00 in give backs. We spent $13,416.00 in new items to the project and have spent $65,130.00 in additional abatement of asbestos throughout this project.
6 Yes Motion carried.
Under Public Comments, resident Jim Wolter distributed a packet of information to various individuals in the audience and to some Board members. He wanted to know what was going on with tax money as taxpayer money is missing from the school budget. Mr. Wolter was informed that the Board could not respond at this time without studying the paperwork Mr. Wolter handed out but that someone would get back to him. Resident Susan Cuplinski along with Arthur Donovan, resident, stated that Mr. Wolter deserved to address the Board and that the Board should not shut him down. Discussion ensued in an attempt to explain why the Board could not address his concerns at the meeting. Mr. Hertlein stated that he would call Mr. Wolter and Ms. Cuplinski on Wednesday.
Under Questions and/or answers from the Board, Mr. Hazelton asked that Mr. Hertlein briefly outline how the cafeteria and lunches will be addressed during the upcoming construction phase. The cafeteria will be located in the faculty room in January through June and Middle School and High School lunch rooms will be in the chorus and elementary will eat in the elementary gym.
ADJOURNMENT: RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, adjourn the meeting of September 20, 2012 at 7:45 pm.
Motion by: Mr. McFadden Seconded by: Mr. Smith
6 Yes Motion carried.
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Linda Miller, District Clerk
SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the Brocton Central School District, Chautauqua County, New York, was called to order at 6:00 pm in said school district in said building on October 4, 2012.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ALSO PRESENT
Thomas DeJoe, President John W. Hertlein. Superintendent
Susan Hardy Linda Miller, District Clerk
David Hazelton
Todd McFadden
Michael Riforgiato
Steven Smith
Douglas Walter Also: D. Chodan, Observer; 3 Public, 1 Staff
President Tom DeJoe called the special meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The pledge to the flag was recited.
Mr. DeJoe announced that this meeting is designed to review, discuss and select 10 members to sit on the Advisory Committee for the Consolidation Study beginning September, 2012 with an anticipated completion date of February 1, 2013.
RESOLVE that the Board of Education enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel for the Advisory Committee.
Motion by: Mr. Hazelton Seconded by: Mr. Smith
7 Yes Motion carried.
RESOLVE that the Board of Education enter back into Regular Session of the Special Board of Education meeting of
October 4, 2012 at 7:03 pm.
Motion by: Mr. Smith Seconded by: Mr. Riforgiato
7 Yes Motion carried.
RESOLVE that the Board of Education appoint the following individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Westfield-Brocton Consolidation Study beginning October 5, 2012 and ending at the completion of the consolidation study.
Last Name / First Name / addressHosmer / Sharon / P O Box 124, Brocton NY 14716
Huber / Neil / 7 School Street, Brocton NY 14716
Jagoda / Beth / 80 Highland Avenue, Brocton NY 14716
Kaltenbach / Doug / 10096 Patterson Lane, Fredonia NY 14063
McFadden / Larry / Church Street, Portland NY 14769
McGuinn / Malinda / 9481 Lamberton Road,Fredonia NY 14063
McIntyre / Mike / 6308 Woleben Road, Portland NY 14769
Pett / Tyler / 8711 Chautauqua Road, Fredonia NY 14063
Planty / Gary / 110 East Main Road, Brocton NY 14716
Siragusa / Paul / 5 Harmon Avenue, Brocton NY 14716
Alternates
Paden / Veronica / 8525 Fay Street, Portland, NY 14769
Westin / Bill / 44 Kinney Street, Brocton, NY 14716
Motion by: Mr. Riforgiato Seconded by: Mr. Walter
7 Yes Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
RESOLVE that the Board of Education adjourn the Special meeting of October 4, 2012 at 7:07 pm.
Motion by: Mr. Smith Seconded by: Mr. McFadden
7 Yes Motion carried.
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Linda Miller, District Clerk