OFFICIAL MINUTES

GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Amber Christensen, President presiding.

Roll Call was taken by District Clerk:

Members Present: Amber Christensen, President; Steve Presutti, Vice-President; Dean

McKnight, Fred Grusendorf, Deryle Baker, Joshua Shannon, Tim Hand

District Personnel Present: Mike O’Brien, Interim Superintendent; Brian Edmister, Principal; Mia

O’Brien, Principal; Lynn Manning, District Treasurer; Penny Miller,

District Clerk

Staff Members Present: Pam Sandlas, Lyn VanTassel, Carol McCarville, Donna Slawson, Deb

Knapp, Kathy Harper, Jean Vallance, Chris Gyr

Guests: 1 Part. In Govt. Student, Don Baker

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Persons to Address the Board:

·  Don Baker discussed a personnel / contract issue with the Board. Amber Christensen indicated that the issue is a personnel matter and cannot be discussed in open session.

APPROVE MINUTES: Motion made by Joshua Shannon, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Board of Education minutes of the Regular Meeting dated September 10, 2012, minutes of the Special Meeting dated September 17, 2012 and minutes of the Special Meeting dated September 18, 2012 as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS:

·  Superintendent’s Report by Mr. O’Brien on: APPR documents, iPad Policy, Meet the Candidates Night 9/27, productive Staff Development Day 9/24, and students carpooling on campus issue.

·  7-12 Principal’s Report by Ms. O’Brien on: iPad Policies – noted most students opted for insurance, a few will keep iPads at GV, Jazz Band to Fireball Run

·  PK-6 Principal’s Report by Mr. Edmister on: immunization issues, homeless students issue

·  CSE Chairperson’s Report by Ms. Vallance – No report

·  Curriculum Coordinator’s Report by Mrs. McCarville on APPR – A power point presentation was given with questions & answers following.

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

·  Business Office/District Treasurer’s Report by Mrs. Lynn Manning on: NYS Transportation Dept. Inspection Report favorable, new bus received, BOCES bid van received, court appearance for lawsuit, records room reorganized, Questar workshop and state aid forms submission date.

ACCEPT ACTIVITY ACCOUNT REPORT: Motion made by Dean McKnight, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the Extra-Curricular Activity Report dated August 31, 2012 as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ACCEPT TREASURER’S REPORTS: Motion made by Tim Hand, seconded by Joshua Shannon -BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the following Treasurer’s Reports as submitted: School Lunch Fund 8/1-8/31/2012, Capital Fund 8/1-8/31/2012, Risk Retention (U.I.Reserve) 8/1-8/31/2012, Scholarship Fund 8/1-8/31/2012, Agency Account 8/1-8/31/2012, Payroll Account 8/1-8/31/2012.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE APPR PLAN - TEACHERS: Motion made by Tim Hand, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the APPR Plan (Teachers) for the 2012-13 school year as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE APPR PLAN - ADMINISTRATORS: Motion made by Josh Shannon, seconded by Deryle Baker - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the APPR Plan (Administrators) for the 2012-13 as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE VOLUNTEERS: Motion made by Deryle Baker, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following volunteers for the 2012-13 school year:

-  Linda Burdick of Angelica under the supervision of Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Johnson

-  Pam Duttweiler of Angelica under the supervision of Mr. Duttweiler, Mrs. Graham (track & office)

-  Chris Gallmann of Angelica under the supervision of Mrs. Fuoco (Library)

-  Corinna McKnight of Angelica under the supervision of Mr. Edmister (weight room)

VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 1 (D.McKnight) Motion carried.

APPOINT TIMERS/SCOREKEEPERS: Motion made by Joshua Shannon, seconded by Tim Hand - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following as timers / scorekeepers for the 2012-13 winter sports season, pay as per GVEA contract: Karen Bliven, Nanette Vossler, Rita George, Pam Sandlas, Donna Frungillo, Linda Warner

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE ACCORD AGREEMENT: Motion made by Tim Hand, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Memorandum of Understanding with ACCORD Corporation Head Start for the 2012-13 school year as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

SET DATE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING: Motion made by Dean McKnight, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School sets the date of Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for a special Board of Education Meeting for the purpose of final Superintendent interviews.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ALLEGANY CO. FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the County of Allegany Contract for Related Services Provided to Preschoolers with Disabilities for the term of September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS: Acting on the recommendation of the CSE / CPSE Committee – Motion made by Dean McKnight, seconded by Tim Hand- BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the CSE / CPSE Committee recommendations as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE SUBSTITUTES: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Tim Hand, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following substitutes for the 2012-13 school year:

-  Alexander White of Scio as substitute in the areas of Bus Driver, Custodial and Food Service pending fingerprint clearance and meeting 19A bus driver requirements.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPOINT PSYCHOLOGIST: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Deryle Baker - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Heidi Stroud who holds a Provisional New York State Teaching Certificate in the School Psychologist certification area, to the position of School Psychologist in the School Psychology tenure area for a probationary period of three (3) years, to commence on September 25, 2012 and to conclude on August 31, 2015. The salary during the first year of appointment shall be Step 1 of the GVEA contract, plus graduate hours if applicable for the 2012-13 school year. (Replaces Kim Fallon).

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPOINT MONITOR: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Josh Shannon, seconded by Dean McKnight - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Kim McDowell to the position of Part-Time Monitor effective September 25, 2012. There is a 10-month probationary period to commence September 25, 2012 and conclude July 24, 2013. The rate of pay shall be $7.70 per hour in accordance with CSEA contract. (Replaces Hillary Robbins & Mary Ann Scholes)

VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 1 (A.Christensen) Motion carried.

APPOINT MENTOR: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Deryle Baker - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Nanette Vossler as mentor for Courtney Lewis for the 2012-13 school year, pay as per GVEA contract.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Tim Hand, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the resignation of Wanda Perry as Bus Driver effective October 26, 2012.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE LEAVE REQUEST: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Deryle Baker - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves a medical leave of absence for April Cole for the period of November 5 – December 14, 2012, using accumulated sick time.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE LEAVE REQUEST: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Tim Hand, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves a maternity leave of absence for Michele Palmer for the period of March 4 – June 30, 2013, unpaid leave.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION:

Ø  Informational / Discussion:

Ø  Board Discussion: Board members indicated which group they wanted to participate in for the upcoming Meet the Candidate Night.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Dean McKnight - BE IT

RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adjourns the regular meeting at 8:03 p.m.

VOTE: Yes 7, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted

Penny L. Miller

District Clerk