OFFICIAL MINUTES
GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Brett Gallmann, President presiding.
Roll Call was taken by District Clerk:
Members Present: Brett Gallmann, President; Patrick Johnson, Vice-President; Ronald
Jennings, Steven Presutti, Dean McKnight, Mark Christensen
Member Absent: Susan Potter
District Personnel Present: Ralph Wilson, Superintendent; Meme VanEtten, HS Principal;
Brian Edmister, MS Principal; Mia Warner, Elem. Principal; Lynn
Manning, District Treasurer; Penny Miller, District Clerk
Staff Members: Chris Chamberlain, Lynn Kunz, Walter Hopkins, Carol Bush,
Peter Johnson, Mary Warner
Guests: Clint Nickens, Michelle Francisco, Sherri Presutti, Don Kaake, Donna
Platt, Lisa Coble, Nikki Scholes, Brice & Sue Weigman
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PUBLIC HEARING – PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD TO CONSIDER AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $200,000 FROM THE REPAIR RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CRITICAL REPAIRS TO THE SCHOOL FACILITY. The Public Hearing closed at 7:15 p.m.
Presentation to the Board:
· Discussion on foreign language program – Walter Hopkins and Ralph Wilson discussed at length, the possibility of phasing out the French Language program at GVCS. Mr. Wilson did a Power Point Presentation and there was a very lengthy question and answer session. Several suggestions and opinions were given; the Board indicated they would further review the issue and make a decision at a later time.
APPROVE MINUTES: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Board of Education minutes of the Regular Meeting dated April 28, 2009 and minutes of the Budget Hearing dated May 5, 2009 as submitted.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT: Mrs. Manning reported on state aid payment, Medicaid reimbursement, cafeteria equipment, collective bargaining trends, and BOCES service requests.
ACCEPT WARRANT REPORTS: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the following accounts payable warrant reports as submitted: School Lunch Fund #10, Federal Fund #11, and General Fund #14.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ACCEPT APPROPRIATION STATUS REPORT: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Dean McKnight - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the Appropriation Status Report dated 5/6 as submitted.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ACCEPT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY REPORT: Motion made by Mark Christensen, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the extra-curricular activity report dated April 2009 as submitted.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF CAPITAL FUNDS: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Mark Christensen – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the expenditure of up to $200,000 from the Repair Reserve Fund for the purpose of making critical repairs to the school facility.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS:
q Elementary (PK-4) Principal’s Report was given by Mrs. Warner on Reading First Academy, GV flag ceremony, staff meetings, grade 4 science scoring, field trips, PK – 4 enrollment - 280 and Pre-K & Kindergarten registration.
q Middle (5-8) Principal’s Report was given by Mr. Edmister on NYS Science Test, middle school activities, Houghton College practicum students, NYSMAA Major Ensemble festival, Character Education contest, MS honor roll, MS Student Leadership, science fair and 5-8 enrollment – 186.
q High School (9-12) Principal’s Report was given by Mrs. VanEtten on 9-12 enrollment – 231, announced Valedictorian – Kara Gallmann and Salutatorian – Colleen Jennings, honor roll, Count y NHS banquet, HS SDMT, faculty meeting, HS handbook, drivers education, senior trip and Quebec trip successful, HS Awards Night 6/10, distance learning, Online Education at Alfred State College and upcoming events.
APPROVE OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENT ATTENDANCE: Motion made by Dean McKnight, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves out of district student attendance for the following student for the 2009-2010 school year:
· Chaz James (Scio Central School), Grade 12 – grandfathered in to remain at GVCS – tuition charge shall be as per Board policy.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE STUDENT TEACHERS: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following student teachers for the 2009-2010 school year:
· Jennifer Pleakis of St. Bonaventure University with Lisa Clark (Phys. Ed.) for the period of September 1 – October 16, 2009.
· Maria Blair of St. Bonaventure University with Walter Hopkins (Spanish & French) for the period of September 1 – October 16, 2009.
· Marissa Lehner of Alfred University with Kristin Buchholz (Art) for the period of October 19 – December 9, 2009.
· Lyndsay Allen of Alfred University with Cristin Hopkins (Elem.) for the period September 8 – October 16, 2009.
· Maureen Harris of Alfred University with Raquel Schmidt (Elem) for the period of September 8 – October 16, 2009.
· Elizabeth Williams of Alfred University with Danyelle Garfield (Elem) for the period of October 26 – December 4, 2009.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
SET DATES FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS 2009-10: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Board of Education Meeting Dates Schedule for 2009-2010 school year as submitted.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBOOK: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the middle school handbook for the 2009-2010 school year as submitted (revision sent by from Brian Edmister e-mail to BOE).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
SET LAST DAY OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE: Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School sets the last day of student attendance to be:
Grades PK – 4 = Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Grades 5 – 8 = Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Grades 9 – 12 = Monday, June 15, 2009
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT SUBSTITUTE CALLER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Dean McKnight - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Linda Button as Substitute Caller for the 2009-2010 school year, pay shall be $3,650.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT INTERNAL CLAIMS AUDITOR: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Mark Christensen, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Carol Graham to the position of Internal Claims Auditor for the 2009-2010 school year, rate of pay shall be $2,600.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves a maternity leave of absence for Elizabeth Brown, HS English Teacher, for the period of September 14, 2009 – November 20, 2009 (returns on 11/23/09) using accumulated sick and personal time.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF LETTER OF INTENT TO RETIRE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Dean McKnight - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School acknowledges receipt of the letter of intent to retire from Thomas Swarthout effective June 30, 2010.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE SUBSTITUTES: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following substitute for the 2008-2009 school year:
· April Lincoln of Wellsville as non-certified substitute teacher in elementary area, grades K-4 (fingerprints required).
· Danielle Hanchett of Belmont as non-certified teacher in elementary areas and teacher aide (fingerprints completed).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT SENIOR STAND ADVISOR: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent - Motion made by Dean McKnight, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Pamela Sandlas to the position of Senior Stand Advisor for the July 2009 Fair Season, pay shall be $814 as per GVEA contract. (Replaces Donna Slawson).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
GRANT TENURE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School grants tenure to Jamie Perkins in the Special Education tenure area effective June 30, 2009. Ms. Perkins is permanently certified in the Special Education tenure area.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
GRANT TENURE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School grants tenure to Elizabeth Brown in the English tenure area effective June 30, 2009. Mrs. Brown is initially certified in the English tenure area.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
GRANT TENURE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School grants tenure to Michelle Nichols in the Elementary tenure area effective June 30, 2009. Ms. Nichols is permanently certified in the Elementary tenure area.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
GRANT TENURE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Dean McKnight, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School grants tenure to Cece Fuoco in the Library Media Specialist tenure area effective June 30, 2009. Mrs. Fuoco is professionally certified in the Library Media Specialist tenure area.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE VOLUNTEER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following volunteer for the 2008-2009 school year:
· Bessie Dougherty of Angelica as a Foster Grandparent in the Head Start Classroom under the supervision of Mia Warner and Linda Burton.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION:
Ø Miscellaneous Discussion – Mr. Wilson notified the Board they are invited to the County Government Internship Celebration – contact P. Miller for details.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Mark Christensen, seconded by Steven Presutti – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School suspends the regular order of business to enter into executive session at 8:48 p.m. for the purpose of a specific personnel issue & litigation discussion.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
RESUME REGULAR BUSINESS: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Ronald Jennings – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School resumes the regular order of business at 9:30 p.m.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adjourns the regular meeting at 9:31 p.m.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Penny L. Miller
District Clerk