PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
November 18, 2008
ARCADE ELEMENTARY AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Robert Landahl called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS:
Robert Landahl, President PRESENT
Pauline Skeels, Vice-President Absent
Raymond Haberer, District Clerk PRESENT
Michael Conroy PRESENT
Jeffrey Snyder PRESENT
Mary Lou Merlau PRESENT
Suzanne Ellis Present
Linda Rule Absent
Edward McCarthy PRESENT
ADMINISTRATION:
Jeffrey Bowen, Superintendent PRESENT
Nicholas Silvaroli, Business Administrator PRESENT
Mark Schultz, High School Principal PRESENT
Robert Coniglio, Assistant High School Principal Absent
Michelle Merchant, Assistant High School Principal Absent
James Graczyk, Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics Absent
Ravo Root, Middle School Principal PRESENT
Nancy Sampson, Middle School Asst. Principal Absent
Melissa Prorok Absent
Jeannene Wagner, Delevan Elementary Principal PRESENT
Kevin Munro, Arcade Elementary Principal PRESENT
Michael Lucow, Special Education Director Absent
Ann Pajak, Assistant Director of Special Education PRESENT
Jill Holbrook, Director of Computer Operations PRESENT
Pamela Kattermann, Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction Absent
Terry Grajek, Administrator for State and Federal Grants PRESENT
PCSD – BOARD OF EDUCATION – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING – November 18, 2008
PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1.0
1.1 NONE
PROGRAMS/PRESENTATIONS 2.0
2.1 Arcade Elementary Programs and PowerPoint Presentation – Kevin Munro
EXECUTIVE SESSION 3.0
3.1 Motion was made by Jeff Snyder and seconded by Mike Conroy to adjourn the regular session and enter into Executive Session at 7:48 PM for discussions covering contract negotiations.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
The regular session resumed at 9:09 PM
DISCUSSION/WORK SESSION 4.0
4.1 Board reports – none
4.2 Superintendent report – policy 5730 will be on the next agenda for first reading, learning visits to the class rooms by the Administrators has proven very successful, there will be a complete list of Pioneer students who’s home school is Delevan Elementary but attend Arcade Elementary available soon, staff development next week Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, notes are posted from the administrators concerning the up coming December 9 board-administrative team retreat.
4.3 Business administrator report – the State Comptroller that has been auditing our District said his report is in review but no date for its release, we are constantly monitoring the State financial status in respect to the proposed Budget in respect to school aid, the budget calendar process begins next board meeting.
4.4 Administrator’s report – analysis of Pre-K Outcomes was delivered by Kevin and Jeannene, other news from Ravo and Jeannene.
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM 5.0
5.1 Motion was made by Ray Haberer and seconded by Mike Conroy to add the addendum to the meeting of November 18, 2008.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
BUSINESS/FINANCE 6.0
6.1 Motion was made by Jeff Snyder and seconded by Ray Haberer to approve the following with one consent vote:
Minutes of November 4, 2008 meeting
Treasurer Reports for August 2008
Warrants for the period 10/16/2008 - 11/12/2008
Middle School Activities Fund Report for October 2008
High School Activities Fund Report for October 2008
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain - 0
PCSD – BOARD OF EDUCATION – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING – November 18, 2008
OLD BUSINEES 7.0
7.1 NONE
NEW BUSINESS 8.0
8.1 Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Jeff Snyder to approve the 1st reading of the following amended policies:
Policy / Title5110 / Budget Planning and Development
5322 / Mobile Communications
5573 / Internal Audit Function
5760 / Qualifications of Bus Drivers
6170 / Fingerprinting of Prospective School Employees
6212 / Certification and Qualifications
7512 / Student Physicals
8470 / Home Instruction (Home Schooling)
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
8.2 Motion was made by Jeff Snyder and seconded by Mary Lou Merlau to approve the bid award for bid #RFB-1375-08 Engineering and Biomedical Equipment and Supplies as recommended by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES in the amount of $161,770.73. For the purchase of Project Lead The Way supplies and equipment. Posted
**Note: This is a multi-district joint bid through the BOCES that requires approval by each district participating in Project Lead The Way.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain - 0
8.3 Motion was made by Ray Haberer and seconded by Jeff Snyder to approve and authorize the following allocation of petty cash funds:
District Office – Michelle Karpinski, $100 Delevan Elementary – Deborah Welch, $75
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
8.4 The board of education approves the following fundraisers for the 2008-2009 school year:
Organization / Fundraiser / Date / PurposeBoys Swimming / Pizza Hut / December 2008 / Swim team jackets and suits
McDonald’s Pancake Dinner / December 3, 2008
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
PCSD – BOARD OF EDUCATION – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING – November 18, 2008
PERSONNEL 9.0
9.1 Resignations/Terminations
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVEDeb Forkey / Substitute Teacher / 11/09/2008 / 11/19/2008
Motion by Mike Conroy Seconded by Jeff Snyder
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
9.2 Leaves of Absence
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVE / COMMENTSMaureen Bachert / Teacher Aide / 11/10/2008 / 12/12/2008 – 03/06/2009 / For the purpose of medical leave under FMLA
Motion by Jeff Snyder Seconded by Sue Ellis
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
9.3 Appointment to Tenure
Motion was made by Mary Lou Merlau and seconded by Jeff Snyder that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Melissa Ackerman, whose certification status is Teaching Assistant Level I, is hereby appointed to tenure in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant commencing on November 23, 2008.
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
9.4 Athletic Appointments
NAME / ACTIVITY / SALARYDan Souder / High School Fitness Room Supervisor / $18/hour
Motion by Jeff Snyder Seconded by Bob Landahl
6 - Aye 1 – Nay (RH) 0 – Abstain
PCSD – BOARD OF EDUCATION – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING – November 18, 2008
9.5 Substitute Teacher/Tutor Appointments
NAME / DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / GRADE LEVEL / SUBJECTSDiana Markovich / BS / N/A / All / All
Susan Tatlow / BS / Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6
Childhood Education Grades 1-6 / All / All
Individuals listed are fingerprinted and have full clearance for employment and
all substitutes have been approved by the Principals and the Director of Special Education.
Motion by Jeff Snyder Seconded by Mary Lou Merlau
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
9.6 Non-instructional Substitute Appointment
NAME / POSITION / SALARY / NOTESLisa Heim / Substitute Teacher Aide / $7.15/hour
Michelle Phillipson / Substitute Teacher Aide / $7.15/hour
Marie Tedesco / Substitute Teacher Aide / $7.15/hour
Melanie LaScala / Substitute Food Service Helper / $7.15/hour
Motion by Mary Lou Merlau Seconded by Jeff Snyder
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
9.7 Volunteer Appointments
BUILDING/ACTIVITY / NAMEArcade Elementary / Tyler McElheny
Carla Salzman
Cheerleading / Meagan Morey
Melissa Ladd
Motion by Mike Conroy Seconded by Mary Lou Merlau
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
PCSD – BOARD OF EDUCATION – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING – November 18, 2008
9.8 Non-Instructional Appointments
NAME / POSITION / SALARY / EFFECTIVE DATE / NOTESCatherine Lanker / School Registrar / $12.00/hour / 11/19/2008 / This is a provisional appointment pending the outcome of the civil service exam.
Motion by Jeff Snyder Seconded by Sue Ellis
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS 10.0
10.1 Having reviewed the recommendations developed by the CSE / CPSE for special education programs and services from 10/29/2008 – 11/10/2008, the BOE hereby approves said recommendations. - posted
Motion by Jeff Snyder Seconded by Mike Conroy
7 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
IMPORTANT DATES/INFORMATION
v December 1st - Arcade Home School Association 8:30AM
v December 3rd - Arcade Elementary Choral Concert 7:00PM
v December 4th - 5th-8th Grade Chorus & 7th-8th Grade Band Concert @ High School 7:00PM
v December 10th - Middle School PST Parent Focus Presentations 6:30PM
v December 11th - Delevan Elementary 2nd Grade Choral Concert 6:30PM
v December 18th – High School Band/Choral/Orchestra Concert 7:00PM
ADJOURNMENT 12.0
12.1 Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Ray Haberer to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 PM.
Ayes – 0 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond J. Haberer, Clerk