Date April 26, 2010 Kind of Meeting Regular
Where Held Tannersville University Center Presiding Officer Gerry Loucks,
President
Brian Byrne, Marc Czermerys, Gerry Loucks,Members Present
Eric Thorpe and Rachel Tripsas
Dr. Patrick Darfler-Sweeney, Simon Williams,Administration Present
Melinda McCooland Brooke VanFleet
Marianne RomitoAdministrative Support
At 7:30 the meeting was called to orderCall to Order
by Mr. Loucks.
Motion made by Mr. Czermerys, seconded Minutes 4/5
by Mrs. Tripsas to accept the minutes
for the 4/5/10Regular meeting.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
Motion made by Mr. Byrne, secondedPayment of Bills
by Mr. Thorpe to approve the Warrant
reports as presented.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
#68 (Café) 002178-002187 $ 4,453.66
#70 (Cap) 002147-002149 $38,031.20
#71 (Gen) 013631-013726 $121,536.85
#72 (Gen) 013727-013798 $235,426.26
Motion made by Mrs. Tripsas, secondedInternal Auditor’s Report
by Mr. Czermerys to accept the internal
claims auditor’s reports as presented.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
Motion made by Mr. Byrne, secondedTreasurer’s Reports
by Mr. Thorpe to accept the Treasurer’s
Reports as presented.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
Motion made by Mrs. Tripsas, secondedBudget Status Reports
by Mr. Czermerys to accept the Budget
Status Reports as presented.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
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Motion made by Mr. Thorpe, secondedExtra Classroom Financial Reports
by Mr. Byrne to accept the Extra
Classroom Financial Reports as presented.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
The meeting was opened for publicPublic Be Heard
comment at this time.
Zach Tripsas, Student CouncilStudent Council
Representative, noted members
will be setting up a booth at the
Tannersville “Duck Race”to sell
souvenirs as a fundraiser, mentioned
elections for new officers and class
representative for 2010-11 are coming
upand the Council will be awarding two
$150 scholarships to a boy and a girl
student on Moving-Up day.
Mr. Williams mentioned staff developmentAdministrative Reports
offerings for teachers this month included Mr. Williams
Mr. Bauregard’s session on troubleshooting
and Jannel Zankowskipresentation on
active slates. In anothersession, mandated
reporting was reviewed with staff. Spirit
Week was heldbefore the spring break
and recognitionwasgivento HannahMiner
andSarah Blain fororganizing the events.
WISE presentations were well-attended and
congratulations to the OM students who will
beattendingWorld Finals on May 26. Stated
Mr. Mecca did a great job coordinating the All
CountyMusicFestival and Mr. Williams held
Town (class) meetings prior to vacation. ELA
testing is scheduledfor this week place, Tri-M
Honor Societyinductionis scheduled for 5/5
and on this Friday, 28 students and 7 chaperones
are leaving on the senior class trip to Disney.
Mrs. McCool heldproctormeeting for teachersMrs. McCool
and TAs priorto administering State exams.
Wildcat Singers treated students to a “pep rally”
prior to testing. Noted Kathy Lenz is organizing
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a Career Fair for grades 3-8 on 5/11.
The Character Education Assembly
presented on 4/9 featured the
Kindergarteners. Parent-Teacher
Conferences for the third quarter
are complete, Kindergarten registration
is scheduled for April 29-20, CyberSafety
Workshop to be presented on April 28 and
a Stress Management Workshop for
faculty is to be presented on May19.
Mrs. McCool is working with ONC BOCES
and the Northeast Foundation for children
to coordinate a professional development
Summer Institute for Responsive Classrooms.
Noted 81 students took advantage of the
District’s dental program and State ELA
testing is taking place this week in the
Elementary School also.
Mrs. Van Fleet mentioned she is currentlyMrs. Van Fleet
involved with annual reviews. Is encouraging
parents to complete a survey for special needs
programs. Special Educationteachers and
students havebeen introduced to bookshare.com.,
anon-line reading program which helps
students with disabilities to do reports. Noted
every book on-line can be read to students
accessingthis service.
Dr. Sweeney reported there is no news on a Dr. Sweeney
State budget at this time, as the deadline has
passed. Mentionedthe Governorsignedthe
55/25 retirement incentive. Mentioned
Mr. Williams, Mr. Bain and he plan to
visit WSWHE/BOCES and check out the
New Vision programs for Medical
Technology and Drafting classes.
These programs, when completed, offer
certification and job opportunities for
High School graduates in nanotechnology.
Mr. Savin, ONCBOCES Superintendent,
will be joining them to check out the
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programs, with an eye to offering similar
coursesthrough ONC/ BOCES.
Dr. Sweeney reviewed the schedule for
this year’s annual vote. Voter registration
is scheduled for Friday, May 7 in the
HunterSchool, the Annual Meeting and
Budget Hearing is scheduled for May 11
and the Vote is slated for May 18 from 1 to 9
in the Hunter Cafeteria. This year’s spending
increase is 5.32% and the increase in tax levy
for 2010-11 is 1.5%. Voters will be deciding
on a vehicle (s) proposition and a proposition
granting and receiving an easement to/from the
Hunter Foundation regarding utility lines.
Motion made by Mr. Byrne, seconded byMOA/Teachers’ Contract
Mrs. Tripsas to approve a Memorandum 7/1/2009 – 6/30/2010
ofAgreement dated April 5th, 2010 by and
between the Hunter-TannersvilleCentral
School District and the Hunter-Tannersville
Teachers’ Association that amends the terms
of the recently expired contract (June 30, 2009),
according to the newly accepted MOA. The
new agreement is dated July 1, 2009
throughJune 20, 2012.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
There was a First Reading of the MedicaidFirst Reading/Medicaid
Compliance Policy by Mr. Loucks.Compliance Policy
Motion made by Mr. Czermerys to approveSupport Staff MOA
a MOA for Support Staff pertaining the 403BRetirement Accounts
Retirement Accounts.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
Resolved, Eric Thorpe moves and Rachel2010-11 ONC/BOCES
Tripsas seconds the motion to approve theAdministrative Budget
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Administrative Budget as presented for
the 2010-11 school year.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
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Resolved, Marc Czermerys moved and2010-11 BOCES BOE Member
Eric Thorpe seconds the motion to electElection
the following three (3) candidates to theOtsego
Northern Catskills BOCESBoard of Education:
Antoinett HullCarried 5 yes 0 no
Paul BeislerCarried 5 yes 0 no
Harry NissenCarried 5 yes 0 no
Motion made by Mr. Czermerys, seconded by Mr. Byrne Support for BOCES
to approve the follow resolution in regard to ONC/BOCES’General Efficiency Planning Grant
desire to apply for a General Efficiency Planning Grant.
Whereas, the Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES desires to
apply for a General Efficiency Planning Grant granted by the
New York State Department of State and,
Whereas, the Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES authorizes
Nicholas Savin and/or Jennifer Bolton Carls to act as
contact person(s) to submit the application and for Jennifer
Bolton Carls to execute al financial/administrative processes
Related to the grant program and,
Whereas, the grant application will focus on the study of potential
Shared services to create cost savings and increased program for
students.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Otsego Northern Catskills
BOCESBoard of Education does hereby approve the grant
application and appointment of contracts as stated above,
Furthermore, be it resolved, that the total initial cost to the
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES is estimated at $3,500 as
the grant requires a 10% local cash match.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
Motion made by Mrs. Tripsas,Approval for BOCES
seconded by Mr. Thorpe to approveAdult Education Classes
the sponsorship agreement allowing
ONC/BOCES’ request to provide
Adult Education Classes for 2010-11.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
At 8:20 on a motion from Mr. Thorpe,Adjourn to ES
seconded by Mr. Czermerys the meeting
adjourned to executive session to discuss
two specific personnel issues. No executive
action expected. CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
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Respectfully submitted,
Norita Johannessen, Clerk
At 10:51 on a motion by Mrs. Tripsas,Regular Session
seconded by Mr. Byrne the meeting
returned to regular session.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 N0
At 10:52 on a motion from Mr. Thorpe,Adjourn
seconded by Mr. Czermerys the meeting
was adjourned.
CARRIED 5 YES 0 NO
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Patrick Darfler Sweeney
Clerk Pro Tem