SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

“Building for the Future, Committed to Excellence”

 

Meeting of the Schalmont Board of Education

District Office, Monday, August 14, 2006; 7:00 PM

 

AGENDA

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

            Members Present

            _ Mr. Della Villa; _Mr. Sheehan; _Mrs. Beloncik; _Mr. Falcone; _ Mrs. Pendt; _Mr. Strang; _Mr. Thompson

       Others Present

       _ Dr. Kelsey, Superintendent of Schools; _Mr. Kellett, Business Administrator

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Recommended Motion:  "That the agenda for the August 14, 2006 meeting of the Board of Education be approved.”

 

       Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

4.         BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT

►        Policy

►        Facilities

►        Data Ad Hoc Committee

►        Audit Committee

 

5.         RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS - Residents’ comments are an opportunity for the Board of Education to hear your comments regarding district issues.  If a response is requested from the district (Board of Education or administration), an  answer will be given at the next Board of Education meeting or by direct communication with the individual prior to the next  meeting.  Requests to speak on agenda items should be made on the yellow forms available at the door and should be given to the Clerk of the Board, Mark Kellett, prior to the start of the meeting.  This information will be passed on to the President of the Board of Education so that sufficient time will be allotted.  (As a general procedure, three minutes are allocated per speaker).

 

6.         SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS

 

7.         APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

       Recommended Motion:  "That the consent agenda consisting of the following be approved:"

       1.         Financial Reports

2.         Personnel Matters

3.         CSE Recommendations

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

8.         NEW BUSINESS

Tax Levy:  Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education approve the 2006-07 tax levy in the amount of $25,450,000.”

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

Appropriation:  Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education increase appropriations in code 9950 Interfund Transfer to Capital by an amount not to exceed $300,000 for health, safety and preservation of property matters.”

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting of the Schalmont Board of Education - Agenda for Monday, August 14, 2006                                                         Page 2

 

 

Closing Adjustments Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education approve the 2005-06 closing adjustments, increasing the tax certiorari reserve by $1,040,000.”

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

Travel Request-Volleyball Team:  Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education approve the request of John Gallo, for the Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams to travel to Millbrook High School to participate in a three competitions to be held August 30, 2006, October 21, 2006 and October 28, 2006.”

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

School Board Policy – Second Reading/Adoption:  Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education approve the second reading and adopt School Board Policy #5665-District Wellness Policy.”

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

Bid Award:  Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education bids be awarded for Physical Education and Interscholastic Athletic Supplies, equipment and uniforms:

 

                                                Supplies                        Uniforms           Equipment

Ananconda Kay             $1,703.40                      $ 960.00                  --

Kelly’s Sports                  2,776.95                         460.85                 --

Passons                              90.55                             --                 2,039.08

Stadium                             684.00                             --                    --

Schoclatic                       1,159.14                         532.38                 --

MF Athletic                        175.95                             --                     --

Woldwide                           162.86                             --                    --

Wenger                                  --                                 --              15,185.00

Soccer Unlimited                    --                          288.00                     --

                          TOTAL              $6,752.85                 $2,241.23            $17,224.08

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

Committees on Special Education:  Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following as members of the 2006-07 Committees on Special Education:”

 

            Committee on Special Education

CSE Chairpersons:        Joanne VanGenderen; Shari Lontrato

Psychologists:               Jeff Lustick; Rebecca Danforth; Carrie Shapiro; Mary Downing

Parent Members:           Karen Emigh; Jennifer SantaBarbara; Kimberley Larned; Fred Simone;

Joanne Wilson; Patricia Marx; Melanie Whiteley; Karen Urys; Kathy Whalen

Surrogate Parent:           Fred Simone

           

Committee on Preschool Special Education

            CPSE Chairpersons:      Joanne VanGenderen; Shari Lontrato

            Psychologists:               Jeff Lustick; Mary Downing

            Parent Members:           Amy Armstrong; Holly Campbell

            Special Ed. Teachers:    County approved providers.

 

            Sub Committee on Special Education

            CSE Chairpersons:        Joanne VanGenderen; Jeff Lustick; Rebecca Danforth; Carrie Shapiro;

Mary Downing;   Shari Lontrato

            Psychologists:               Jeff Lustick; Rebecca Danforth; Carrie Shapiro, Mary Downing

 

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

Meeting of the Schalmont Board of Education Agenda for Monday, August 14, 2006                                                            Page 3

 

 

9.         DISCUSSION TOPICS

►        2006-07 Board Goals – Susan Cook

►        NYSSBA Meeting Report – Sandra Beloncik

►        First Day of School

 

10.        RESIDENTS' COMMENTS

 

11.        BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS

 

12.        ADJOURNMENT

            Recommended Motion:  “That the Board of Education adjourn the August 14, 2006 meeting.” Time: ______

      

Moved:  __________  Seconded:  __________

 

 

Meeting of the Schalmont Board of Education Agenda for Monday, August 14, 2006                                                            Page 4

 

Instructional Personnel Matters

                                                                                                                                                        Step

Probationary Appointments    Position                        Location                        Probationary Period               Placement

Donald Brandt                         Science           Middle School              9/1/06 – 8/31/09                 1M + 33

Paula Gold                              Librarian          High School                 9/1/06 – 8/31/09                 16M

 

                                                                                                                                                        Step

Long Term Substitutes           Position                       Location                        Effective                             Placement 

Anne Ashcraft                         Speech            Jefferson                     9/1/06 – 6/30/07                      1M

                                                Pathologist     

Dana Wideman                       Speech            Middle School              9/1/06 – 11/10/06                    1M

                                                Pathologist

 

Extracurricular Activity Advisors – High School – 2006-07

Kevin Meachem, Audio Visual, $1,944

Debra McCloskey, Drama Club Advisor, $643

Edward Dignum, Drama Director, $3,749

Tracy Pontin, Yearbook Production, $1,773

Debra Schmidt, Drama Lighting Technician, $750

Dan Hanley, Drama Sound Technician, $750

Karen Ryder, High School Student Council, $1,542

Fred Orlando, International Club, $712

Wendy Stearns, National Honor Society, $803

Tracy Pontin, Yearbook Fundraising, $1,773

Heather Cohen, Newspaper, $1,834

Michele Guzek, Central Treasurer, $3,214

Natalie Casalinuovo, Auditor-Student Accounts, $643

Kathy Fagan, Freshman Class Advisor, $643

Marie Jankowski, Sophomore Class (co-advisor), $512

Natalie Casalinuovo, Sophomore Class (co-advisor), $512

Sylvia DeLaRosa, Junior Class (co-advisor), $771

Tracy Pontin, Junior Class (co-advisor), $771

Sarah Ryan, Senior Class (co-advisor), $981

Deb Falcone, Senior Class (co-advisor), $981

Sean Lowery, Marching Band Director, $2,678

Barbara Paul, Marching Band Drill Instructor, $776

Brian Meade, Marching Band Drum Line Instructor, $776

Sarah Ryan, Introspection Literary Magazine$1,330

Bronson Knaggs, Key Club, $643

Antonia Burke, SADD, $643

Adam Labuda, Science Club-Riverwatch, $643

Rose Hochmuth, Science Olympiad Coach, $643

Anthony Cassale, Ski Club (co-Advisor), $321.50

Adam Labuda, Ski Club (co-advisor), $321.50

Elaine McGee, Environmental Club, $643

Day Pinkham,             National Art Honor Society, $643

Day Pinkham,             Chess Club, $643

Paula Della Villa, NYS Science Honor Society, $643

Eileen Scheffer, Tri-M Music Honor Society, $643

Heather Cohen, English Honor Society, $643

Geralyn Zink, School Beautification, $643

Carol Giardenelli, Masterminds, $643

 

Meeting of the Schalmont Board of Education Agenda for Monday, August 14, 2006                                                            Page 5

 

 

Instructional Personnel Matters (continued)

 

Department Coordinators – High School – 2006-07

Kevin Curtin, English, $2,800

Michele Bailey, Mathematics, $2,800

Michele Freeman, Science, $2,800

Mary Martini, Social Studies, $2,800

Anthony Cassale, Computers (co-coordinator), $1,400

Deb Falcone, Computers (co-coordinator), $1,400

Jason Beck, Health – District Wide, $2,800

Mark Buddle, Physical Education – District Wide, $2,800

Eileen Scheffer, Music – District Wide, $2,800

Linda Fasano, Library – District Wide (co-coordinator), $1,400

Mary Shands, Library – District Wide (co-coordinator), $1,400

 

 

 

Noninstructional Personnel Matters

Resignations               Position                                   Location            Effective

Lois Gray                     Typist                                      Mariaville         8/18/06           

                                                                                                                    Hours        Hourly            Appointment

Appointments              Position                                   Location            Effective       Per Day     Rate                      Type

Gelsomina Gavigan    Food Service Worker  Jefferson         9/7/06              2          $7.40               Regular

Gail Lockwood            Teacher Aide               Mariaville         9/7/06              6          $15.44             Regular

E. Jane Quick             Teacher Aide               Woestina         9/7/06              6          $15.00             Regular

Cheryl Myers               Teacher Aide               Jefferson         9/7/06              6          $15.44             Regular

Eileen Farina               Teacher Aide               HS/MS             9/7/06              6          $15.44             Regular

Melissa DiCarlo           Monitor                        District Wide   8/28/06            NA       $10.25             Substitute

Theodora Mansfield    Teacher Aide               District Wide   9/7/06              NA       $10.52             Substitute

                                    Monitor                        District Wide   8/28/06            NA       $10.25             Substitute

                                    Food Service               District Wide   9/7/06              NA       $  7.26             Substitute

Julia Costello               Monitor                        District Wide   8/28/06            NA       $10.25             Substitute

                                    Food Service               District Wide   9/7/06              NA       $  7.26             Substitute

Walter Pike                 Monitor                        District Wide   8/28/06            NA       $10.25             Substitute

Gina Pizzino                Monitor                        District Wide   8/28/06            NA       $10.25             Substitute

Sandie Stryjek             Monitor                        District Wide   8/28/06            NA       $10.25             Substitute