FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSHOP/BUSINESS MEETING – AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 – 7:00 PM
Frontier Educational Center, Board Room
5120 Orchard Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
______
1.0 Call to Order – Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence
ROLL CALL
ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING
(Board members who arrive after the meeting begins will be noted as “present” at the point in this
agenda at which they arrive.)
Mr. Albert Mr. Pellicano Mrs. Wood
Mr. Chiappone Mrs. Plarr Mr. Figiel
Mr. Lalka Mr. Rosen Mr. Comerford
Attendance – Central Office Administrators
Mr. Binner Dr. Costello
Dr. Coppola Ms. Pinker
2.0 AMENDMENTS or adjustments to the agenda by the Superintendent of Schools or Board Members
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda
Consent agenda items are identified by an asterisk before the agenda item number. Adoption of
the consent agenda, upon a motion and second and an affirmative vote by members present,
approves each and every item so designated. However, prior to the adoption of the consent
agenda, any Board member may remove any item from the consent agenda. This item will then
come up for discussion as part of the regular agenda. The purpose of the consent agenda is to
expedite routine matters so that the Board has more time to deal with substantive matters.
RESOLVED, that the following consent agenda items be approved: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7,
9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.13
Moved by Seconded by Vote
5.0 POINTS OF PRIDE
5.1 School Board Recognition: Governor David Paterson has proclaimed the week of
October 25-29, 2010 as School Board Recognition Week, honoring the men and women
who serve as members of school boards across New York State. These individuals dedicate many hours of service to elementary and secondary public education as they continually
strive for improvement, excellence and progress in education. Staff and parents would like
to acknowledge the dedication of school board members, Larry Albert, Jack Chiappone, Michael Comerford, Stanley Figiel, Martin Lalka, Paul Pellicano, Janet MacGregor
Plarr, Jeremey Rosen and Nancy Wood for their service to the Frontier Central School
District.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
6.0 WORKSHOP REPORTS – NONE
7.0 WORKSHOP INFORMATION – NONE
8.0 BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1 ECASB Delegate Assembly – Stanley Figiel, Nancy Wood
8.2 ECASB Budget/Finance – Jack Chiappone, Paul Pellicano
8.3 ECASB Legislative Team – Janet Plarr, Larry Albert
8.4 Audit & Finance Committee – Jack Chiappone, Paul Pellicano, Marty Lalka
8.5 Buildings & Grounds Committee – Stanley Figiel, Larry Albert, Jack Chiappone
8.6 Health & Safety Committee – Marty Lalka, Nancy Wood, Jeremey Rosen
8.7 Negotiations Committee – Janet Plarr, Stanley Figiel, Paul Pellicano
8.8 Personnel Committee – Nancy Wood, Janet Plarr, Jeremey Rosen
8.9 RFP Committee – Paul Pellicano, Janet Plarr, Jack Chiappone
8.10 Student Achievement Committee – Larry Albert, Nancy Wood, Stanley Figiel
8.11 Other
9.0 DISTRICT
*9.1 RESOLVED, that the minutes from the September 30, 2010 meeting are adopted as
presented.
*9.2 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education accepts the resignation of Lynn Steger from the co-curricular position of
Musical Co-Director: High School, effective 9/30/10.
*9.3 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, and without
establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the following
leaves of absence without pay or other reimbursement:
Name / Title/Building / DatesRose Aiken / School Lunch Monitor: Cloverbank / 12/20/10-12/23/10
Megan Comerford / Special Education: Middle School / 11/8/10-11/12/10
Megan Firester / LOTE: Middle School / 10/28/10-1/31/11
Lynn Gill / Computer Aide: Big Tree / 10/8/10-1/1/11
Meghan Lee / Clerk-Typist PT: FEC / 10/21/10-10/22/10
Kathleen McDonald / Psychologist: Pinehurst / 12/1/1-1/31/11
Shelley Pixley / Food Service Helper: Big Tree / 10/4/10-10/8/10
Lisa Root / Bus Attendant: Transportation / 10/8/10
Noreen Sessanna / Grade 1: Blasdell / 10/29/10-11/9/10
*9.4 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves the following co-curricular appointment for the 2010-2011 school
year.
Name / Position / 2010 -2011 Rates/StipendCristina Voto / Director: Musical
Note: Mrs. Voto was previously appointed to share the Director position with Mrs. Steger. Mrs. Voto will assume all duties. / Additional: Per FCTA Contract
*9.5 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education appoints the following individual to the itinerant substitute teaching/home
tutoring list in accordance with the approved rate of pay for itinerant substitute teachers
and home tutors for the 2010-11 school year, as per the attached. This recommended appointment has fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Education Department.
*9.6 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves the support staff hour adjustments, as per the attached.
*9.7 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following
transfers are approved in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and
salary schedule:
*9.7.1 Job Opportunity – 10-15 – Teacher’s Aide: High School (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day)
Name: Ann Marie Pezone
Transfer from: School Lunch Monitor: High School (10 mos, 3.5 hrs/day)
Effective Date: 10/20/10
Hourly Rate: $17.01
Per Annum Salary: $20,412.00
Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer.
*9.7.2 Job Opportunity – 10-17 – Laborer: Big Tree (12 mos, 8.0 hrs/day)
Name: Mark Schenck
Transfer from: Laborer: High School (12 mos, 8.0 hrs/day)
Effective Date: 10/20/10
Hourly Rate: $14.12
Per Annum Salary: $29,482.62
Remarks: Vacancy as a result of cessation of employment.
*9.7.3 Job Opportunity – 10-18 – Cleaner: Cloverbank (12 mos, 5.0 hrs/day)
Name: Carolyn Warner
Transfer from: Cleaner: FCLC (12 mos, 5.0 hrs/day)
Effective Date: 10/20/10
Hourly Rate: $12.89
Per Annum Salary: $16,821.45
Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a resignation.
*9.7.4 Job Opportunity – 10-11 – Laborer: Middle School (12 mos, 8.0 hrs/day)
Name: Stephen Lalka
Transfer from: Laborer: High School (12 mos, 8.0 hrs/day)
Effective Date: 10/20/10
Hourly Rate: $13.50
Per Annum Salary: $28,188.00
Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer.
*9.8 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following
transfer is approved in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary
schedule:
*9.8.1 Job Opportunity – 10-14 – Teacher’s Aide: Pinehurst (10 mos, 6.0 hrs/day)
Name: Domenica Fiorello
Transfer from: Food Service Helper: Middle School (10 mos, 4.5 hrs/day)
Effective Date: 10/20/10
Hourly Rate: $17.32
Per Annum Salary: $20,576.16
Remarks: Vacancy as a result of a transfer.
*9.9 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education appoints Julieann Zdyb to the co-curricular position of Department Aide:
Mathematics at Cloverbank Elementary School, effective 10/20/10-6/30/11. The annual
stipend will be prorated.
*9.10 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the following excursion is
approved by the Board of Education:
*9.10.1 Middle School French Club to Quebec City, Quebec on 5/19-22/11, involving
approximately 49 students and five adult chaperones.
*9.11 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves the 2010-11 Room Rental Agreement between Erie 1 BOCES and the Frontier Central School District for one (1) 6-1+A classroom at the Frontier High School in
the amount of $13,925. Further that the Board Clerk (as requested by BOCES) is authorized
to execute the Agreement on behalf of the entire Board.
9.12 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Board of Education’s RFP Committee and
the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education approves a contract with Patrick Hinchy
to assist the district and the school architect in the development and completion of the
District’s 2010-11 State Education Department – Building Condition Survey, Long Range
Plan and Emergency Generator Capital Project Plan for the period from November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 at the rate of $40.00 per hour with the total amount of the contract not
to exceed $30,000.00. Further that the Board President is authorized to execute the contract
on behalf of the entire Board.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*9.13 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves a contract with the WNY United Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Inc.
provide a total of 34 one-hour training sessions on Pro Social Skills, Too Good 4 Violence, Too
Good 4 Drugs and Conflict Resolution to the Frontier Elementary and Middle School students
during the 2010-11 school year at a rate $1,700 per each elementary school, not to exceed $6,800. Further that the Board President is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
Board of Education.
9.14 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves the attached 2011-12 Budget Development Calendar.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
9.15 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves the 2011-12 Building Per Pupil Budget Allocations as per the attached.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
9.16 WHEREAS, Erie Wind LLC has proposed a wind energy generating project, consisting of
up to six wind turbines rated to produce up to 15 megawatts of electric power which includes
up to four turbines located on certain real property Frontier Central School District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 487 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is
authorized to enter into Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement with parties constructing facilities eligible for a tax exemption under said section; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the proposed PILOT Agreement
between Erie Wind, LLC, the District, the County of Erie, and the Town of Hamburg.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Frontier
Central School District, as follows:
1. The Board of Education finds that it is in the best interest of the District to enter into
the PILOT Agreement with Erie Wind, LLC, the County of Erie, and the Town of Hamburg, and hereby authorizes the President of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of the Frontier Central School District to take all necessary steps to execute the Agreement, a copy of which is attached and made a part of this
resolution.
2. This resolution shall be effective immediately.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
10.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
11.0 ROUNDTABLE
12.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION – 1 Legal Matter
Moved by Seconded by Vote
13.0 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Seconded by Vote
1