OFFICIAL MINUTES
GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 - 5:00 P.M.
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mr. Brett Gallmann, President presiding.
Roll Call was taken by District Clerk:
Members Present: Brett Gallmann, President; Steven Presutti, Vice-President; Patrick
Johnson, Ronald Jennings, Fred Grusendorf (7:07 p.m.), Amber Christensen
District Personnel Present: Ralph Wilson, Superintendent; Brian Edmister, Principal; Mia O’Brien,
Principal; Lynn Manning, District Treasurer; Penny Miller, District Clerk
Staff Members: John Pierce, Chris Chamberlain
Guests: Deryle Baker & daughter, Kathy Johnson & family
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ACCEPT JUNE 21, 2011 VOTE RESULTS: Motion made by Amber Christensen, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the June 21, 2011 budget re-vote results as follows:
Yes No
Approve 2011-2012 Budget 462 179 Pass
Proposition No. 1: Approve
Bus Purchases 412 205 Pass
VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE MINUTES: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Ronald Jennings - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Board of Education minutes of the Regular Meeting dated June 7, 2011 as submitted.
VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT: Mrs. Manning reported on: Bond Anticipation Note, successful bus
inspections, debt refinancing, new drug plan for employees, final payroll, external audit, and Angelica
Summer Rec use of bus.
ACCEPT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Amber Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the following Extra-Curricular Activity Treasurer’s Reports dated 5/1-5/31/11 as submitted.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS:
q Principal’s Report was given by Ms. Mia O’Brien on: 2011-12 schedules, summer school, college courses, regents’ results, graduation plans, and student handbook.
q Principal’s Report was given by Mr. Brian Edmister on: discipline data, PBIS, Positive jag Community, Kindergarten wall, parent meeting, common core learning objective app for IPad, and sportsmanship ratings. Mr. Presutti asked for 7-12 teacher schedules.
q Curriculum Coordinator’s Report was given by Carol McCarville on: NYS Gr 3-8 Assessments, Professional Development Committee and summer curriculum work.
BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION: At this time, Mr. Gallmann, Board President, recognized Patrick Johnson and Ronald Jennings for serving on the Board of Education for 12 years, by presenting each with a plaque.
APPROVE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION PROPOSAL: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Textbook Adoption Proposal for Grade 5 Science Textbooks, Copyright 2012, Title Scott-Foresman Interactive Science, 55 student editions and 2 teacher editions at a total cost of $3,865.82. (copies provided at 6/7 meeting)
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION PROPOSAL: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Textbook Adoption Proposal for Grade 4 Science Textbooks, Copyright 2012, Title Scott-Foresman Interactive Science, 55 student editions and 2 teacher editions at a total cost of $3519.32. (copies provided at 6/7 meeting)
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION PROPOSAL: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Amber Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Textbook Adoption Proposal for Grade 12 Participation in Government Textbooks, Copyright 2005-2012, Various Titles, 30 student editions at a total cost of $5,639.25. (copies provided at 6/7 meeting)
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE TRANSPORTATION: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Ronald Jennings - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the transportation of Amish families to the Amish schoolhouse in Angelica for the 2011-2012 school year (received verbal request only).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE BUS USE REQUEST: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Fred Grusendorf – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the request of Summer Recreation Program to use one school bus for the period of July 5 – August 12, 2011. The program pays for the fuel and driver.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE OUT OF DISTRICT STUDENT ATTENDANCE: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves out of district student attendance for the 2011-2012 school year as follows:
· Emily Marks of Friendship (Friendship Central School District), Grade 12, tuition charge as per Board policy.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
RESCIND MOTION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent - Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School rescinds the motion to accept the resignation of Heather Nickens as Administrative Assistant, motion made at the April 26, 2011 meeting.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE SUBSTITUTES: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Amber Christensen, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following substitute for the 2011-12 school year:
· Dana Guinnip of Angelica as substitute bus driver, pending fingerprint clearance.
· Melanie Hutchison of Belmont as substitute bus driver, pending fingerprint clearance.
· Leah Scott of Cuba as certified substitute teacher in all areas, pending fingerprint clearance.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPROVE MEDICAID CERTIFICATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Erin Graham to process Medicaid claims and receive a stipend of $3,100 for NYS and national Licensure to file claims.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT CLEANER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Fred Grusendorf, seconded by Amber Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Brandy Brodman as full-time Cleaner effective July 1, 2011. There is a ten-month probationary period beginning July 1, 2011 and concluding on April 30, 2012. The rate of pay shall be $8.15 per hour, in accordance with the CSEA Contract. (Replaces Kevin Crouch).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE ART TEACHER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Amber Christensen, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Rhiannon Babbitt to the position of Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher for the period of September 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012, replacing Delaney DeMott. The rate of pay shall be 1/200th of Step I of the GVEA contract, with benefits.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
ACCEPT RESIGNATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the resignation of Amy Allen as Part-Time English Teacher effective June 30, 2011.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT PART-TIME ENGLISH TEACHER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Ashley Egressi, who holds an Initial New York State Teaching Certificate permitting her to teach in the English certification area in the public schools of New York State, to a non-probationary, part-time (.50 FTE) position as an English Teacher effective September 1, 2011. The salary will be prorated for the part-time status, Step I of the GVEA contract plus grad hours, benefits will be prorated. This service will not be credited toward tenure and is an annual appointment. (Replaces Amy Allen).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
APPOINT COACHES FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints the following coaches/advisors for the 2011-2012 school year, pay shall be as per GVEA negotiated contract:
FALL COACH:
Girls Modified Soccer Coach – Pat Presutti
WINTER COACHES:
-Boys Varsity Basketball Coach – Dennis Karns
-Boys JV Basketball Coach – Jack Crawford
-Boys Modified Basketball Coach - ______
-Girls Varsity Basketball Coach – Tracy George
-Girls JV Basketball Coach – Leah Scott
- Girls Modified Basketball Coach – Scott Seeley
-Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach – Darren Bradt
-Varsity Cheerleading Advisor – Ashley Carter
SPRING COACHES:
-Boys Varsity Baseball Coach – Adam Wightman
-Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Coach – Eric Weinman
-Boys Modified Baseball Coach - ______
-Girls Varsity Softball Coach – Lisa Clark
-Girls JV Softball Coach – Tracy George
-Girls Modified Softball Coach – Hillary Robbins
-Varsity Track Coach – Rollie Duttweiler
-Assistant Varsity Track Coach – Darren Bradt
-Modified Track Coach - ______
-Varsity Tennis Coach – Micah Oldham
-Varsity Golf Coach – Paul Abdo
VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 1 (S. Presutti) Motion carried.
APPOINT SUMMER TEACHER ASSISTANT: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Joel Kassirer as Summer Teacher Assistant for the period of July 5 – August 16, 2011, not to exceed 30 hours per week, rate of pay shall be $12.00 per hour.
VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 1 (A. Christensen) Motion carried.
APPOINT BUS DRIVER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Steve Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Cody Dean as Bus Driver effective September 1, 2011. There is a ten-month probationary period beginning September 1, 2011 and concluding June 30, 2012. The pay shall be in accordance with the CSEA contract. (Replaces Daryl Fuller).
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
TABLE MOTIONS: Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Amber Christensen – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves to table the following two motions.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
RECALL TEACHER AIDE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by______, seconded by ______- BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves to recall and place Shannon Clendenin of in a full-time teacher aide position effective September 1, 2011. (Replaces Lonnie Margeson)
APPOINT DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by ______, seconded by ______- BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints the following Department Coordinators for the 2011-2012 school year, pay shall be $421 as per GVEA contract:
· Pre-K – 2 ELA - ______
· K-2 Math - ______
· 3-6 ELA - ______
· 3-6 Math - ______
· Pre-K – 6 Special Areas - ______
· 7-12 ELA - ______
· 7-12 Math - ______
· 7-12 Social Studies - ______
· 7-12 Science - ______
· 7-12 LOTE - ______
· 7-12 Special Areas - ______
APPROVE STIPEND CSE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steve Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School authorizes the payment of $1,500 to Patricia Kozlowski to complete all end of the year reporting required for the district’s special education program and to include 5 days of work after June 23, 2011 to assist in the transition process with the new CSE Director.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION:
Ø Informational / Discussion: Mr. Wilson reported on APPR, summer use of facilities, thanks Mr. Jennings & Mr. Johnson for serving on the Board and successful budget.
Ø Discussion: Tax Collector position – Mrs. Manning discussed options.
Ø Informational – Letters from NYSSMA regarding Kim Stack and Alva Robbins
Ø Informational – Letter from Heather Cowburn regarding Kindergarten Graduation. Ms. O’Brien will respond to her letter.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Ronald Jennings - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adjourns the regular meeting at 5:55 p.m.
VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Penny L. Miller
District Clerk