Minutes
Greenwich Central School District
7/10/17
Members Present:
Michael Conlin Annie Miller Laura Hall James Nolan
Members Absent:
Jill Autiello
Other Admin in Attendace:
M. Fish, J. Mueller, G. Niesz, C. Record, T. Tyler
Election of President:
Mrs. Smith called for nominations from the floor for the office of President of the Board of Education Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to nominate Mrs. Annie Miller for President. The meeting was turned over to Mrs. Miller.
Election of VicePresident:
Mrs. Miller called for nominations from the floor for the office of the Vice President of the Board of Education Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried unanimously to nominate Mrs. Hall as Vice-President.
BOE Member Appointment:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to appoint James Nolan effective 7/1/17 to fill the BOE Member vacancy created by the resignation dated 6/30/17 and to serve until the next regular school board election on May 15, 2018.
District Treasurer:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as the District Treasurer for the 2017-18 school year until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed, and provide bonding under the faithful performance bond.
HIPPA Compliance Officer:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as the District HIPPA Compliance Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Deputy Treasurer:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall carried unanimously to appoint Matt Fish as the Deputy Treasurer for the 2017-18 school year until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed, and provide bonding under the faithful performance bond.
District Clerk:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Denise Smith as the District Clerk for the 2017-18 school year until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed, at the annual salary of $6,000.
School Tax Collector:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Tomarra McCall as the School Tax Collector for the 2017-18 school year until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed, at the annual salary of $6,000 and provide bonding under the faithful performance bond.
Oath:
It was noted that the Oath of Faithful Performance in Office was completed by the Board Members, the Superintendent, the Business Manager and the District Clerk.
School Attorneys:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to approve the following school attorney: Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Central Treasurer ExtraClassroom Activity Accts:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Joann Sloan-Haynes as the official Central Treasurer-Extraclassroom Activity Accounts for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed, at the annual salary of $6,000 and provide coverage under the dishonesty bond.
Comptroller for Extraclassroom Activity Fund:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as Comptroller for the Extraclassroom Activity Fund, for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Mrs. Smith, District Clerk, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for roll call.
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Attendance Officer:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan carried unanimously to appoint Emily Van Driel as Attendance Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Records Access Officer:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as Records Access Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Records Management:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as the official Records Management Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Sect. 504 & Title IX Compliance Officer:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as Section 504 and Title IX Compliance Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Sexual Harassment Officer:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Dignity Act Coordinators:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Ben Cronin and Cheryl Record as the official Dignity Act Coordinators for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Asbestos (LEA) Designee:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Ron Nicholson as the official Asbestos (LEA) Designee for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Purchasing Agent:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as the official Purchasing Agent for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
District Civil Service Appt. Officer:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan l and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler as the District Civil Service Appointment Officer for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Grants in Aid:
Mrs. Autiello moved, seconded by Mrs. Miller and carried unanimously to authorize the Superintendent to apply for grants in aid for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Section 504 Committee CSE, CPSE, CSE SubCommittees:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to approve the following as members of the Section 504 Committee, CSE, CPSE, and CSE Subcommittee for the 2017-18 school year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed: SECTION 504 COMMITTEE Chairperson – Susasn Bishop School Psychologist A regular education teacher of the child A special education teacher of the child The parent of the child COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE) Chairperson – Susan Bishop The parent of the child A regular education teacher as defined by federal regulations. A special education teacher as defined by federal regulations A representative of the local education agency who is qualified to provide, or supervise the provision of specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities who is knowledgeable about the general curriculum and about the availability of resources of the local education agency An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results At the discretion of the parent or the local education agency, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as
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appropriate Whenever appropriate, the student with a disability A school psychologist A school physician, if specifically requested in writing by the parent of the student, or by a member of the school at least 72 hours prior to the meeting Parent members
COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE)
Chairperson – Susan Bishop The parent of the child A regular education teacher, as defined by federal regulation A special education teacher, as defined by federal regulation An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results At the discretion of the parent or the local education agency, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate Whenever appropriate, the student with a disability Parent members For any meetings prior to the initial recommendation for a child for whom services are first being sought, a professional who participated in the evaluation of the child, or an appropriate professional employed by the school district as described in Section 4410 (3) (a) of the Education Law For a child in transition from early intervention, the appropriately licensed or certified professional from the Department of Health’s Early Intervention Program. This professional must attend all meetings of the CPSE conducted prior to the child’s initial receipt of services. An appropriate certified or licensed professional from the municipality.
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE
The parents of the student One regular education teacher of the student when participating in regular education The student’s special education teacher A representative of the school district who is qualified to provide, administer or supervise special education or, a school psychologist, whenever a new psychological evaluation is reviewed or a change to a program option with a more intensive staff/student ratio, and an individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results The student, if appropriate.
Determine Residency:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Troy Tyler, School Business Administrator, as designee to determine residency for tuition purposes.
Liaison for the Homeless:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to designate Susan Bishop as the liaison for the homeless.
Date, Time, Regular Meetings:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to designate the following dates and 6:00 p.m., as the time for the regular meetings of the Board of Education for the 2017-18 fiscal year: August 14, 2017 September 11, 2017 October 16, 2017 November 13, 2017 December 11, 2017 January 8, 2018
February 12, 2018 March 12, 2018 April 24, 2018 May 7, 2018
Location of Official Posting Place:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to designate the following location as the official posting place for notices of board meetings: Front sign of the middle grade building.
Official Newspapers:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to designate the Greenwich Journal, The Eagle, and the Glens Falls Post-Star as the official newspapers for the 2017-18 school year.
Official Bank:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to designate the Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company as the official bank depository for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
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Depository for Taxes:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to appoint Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company as the depository for taxes for the fiscal year 2017-18.
Alternate to sign Purchase Orders:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Mr. Mark Fish to be authorized as alternate to sign purchase orders in the absence of the purchasing agent for the 2017-18 fiscal year and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Certify Payrolls:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Mr. Mark Fish to be authorized to certify payrolls for the 2017-18 fiscal year, and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Alternate to Sign Payrolls:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Denise Smith to be authorized as the alternate to certify payrolls in the absence of authorized personnel for the 2017-18 fiscal year, and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Approve Attendance at Conferences:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to appoint Mr. Mark Fish to be authorized to approve attendance at conferences, conventions, and workshops for the 2017-18 school year, and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Petty Cash Custodians:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to approve the following petty cash funds be authorized for the 2017-18 fiscal year: ACCOUNT High School District Office Business Office Elementary Girls’ Sports Boys’ Sports Cafeteria Reg. #1 Cafeteria Reg. #2 Cafeteria Reg. #3 Cafeteria Reg. #4 High School Breakfast
CUSTODIAN Penny Estramonte Denise Smith Beth Anne Mosher Jennifer O’Conner George Niesz George Niesz Ericka Sloan Ericka Sloan Ericka Sloan Ericka Sloan Ericka Sloan
FUNDING LIMIT $75 $75 $75 $75 $100 $100 $85 $63 $19.50 $32.50 $57.50
Sign Checks:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to authorize Troy Tyler to sign checks for school district funds, for the 2017-18 school year, and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Alternate to Sign Checks:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to authorize Mr. Mark Fish as alternate to sign checks for school district funds, in the absence of authorized personnel, for the 2017-18 school year, and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Sign Checks for Extraclassroom Activity Funds:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to authorize Mr. George Niesz and Mrs. Lisa Palmer to sign checks for Extraclassroom Activity Funds for the 2017-18 school year, and until such time as his/her successor shall have been appointed.
Budget Transfers:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to authorize the School Business Official and Superintendent to approve budget transfers up to $2,000 for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Readopt Policies:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to readopt all policies and code of ethics in effect during the previous year.
Prices School Lunch:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to establish the following prices for school breakfast and school lunch for the 2017-18 school year: Breakfast Lunch
$1.20 K-6 $2.15/K-6
$1.50 7-12 $2.40/7-12
$2.15/Adult $3.60/Adult
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Mileage Rate:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to approve a mileage rate of 40 cents per mile be established for the 2017-18 fiscal year.
Non-Resident Tuition Rates:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to approve the use of the Seneca Falls formula for non-resident tuition rates for the 2017-18 school year: Current Estimates
K-6
$5,400
7-12
$11,200
Presentations:
Implementing Opioid Overdose Prevention – Brandii Baker Academic Report – George Niesz
Approval of Minutes:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 6/12/17.
Reports:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to accept the Treasurer Report, Enrollment Report.
Budget Transfers:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Nolan and carried unanimously to approve budget transfers as presented for ordinary contingent expenditures necessary to maintain the educational program, or necessary to preserve property or ensure the health and safety of students or staff.
Abolish:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to abolish one bus driver position, effective 6/30/17.
Resignation:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to accept the resignation of Lisa Gallaway from her position as Dishwasher, effective 6/30/17.
Classified Substitute:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to approve the following classified substitute: Wesley Clark – Bus Driver
Long-Term Substitute:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to approve Christine Stout to the nonprobationary appointment of long-term substitute Cleaner effective July 1, 2017
Summer Transportation Appointments:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to create and approve the following summer bus driver, bus aide & bus cleaner appointments: Bus Drivers: Patricia Patrick, Michael Kelly, Stacy Greb, Kenneth Justin, Thomas Jordan Bus Aides: Lori Janiszewski, Doreen Maxwell, Barbara Fish Bus Cleaners: Heidi Townsend, Kenneth Justin
Permanent Appointment:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to approve the management confidential permanent appointment of Treavor LeBlanc to the position of Transportation Supervisor effective 7/27/17.
Probationary Appointment:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to approve the classified probationary appointment of Richarad Beck to the position of Bus Driver/ Maintenance Worker for a probationary period commencing on 7/10/17 ending on 1/9/18. Salary as per CSEA contract.
Coaching Appointments:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to approve the following personnel be appointed to coaching positions for the 2017-2018 school year contingent upon the completion of coaching certification: Position: Athletic Director Head Football Coach Assistant Football I Assistant Football II Assistant Football III Modified Football I Modified Football II Volunteer Modified Football Varsity Cross Country Modified Cross Country
Advisor: Kevin Collins Brandon Linnett Leo Flynn Brian Davis Kevin Collins Jeremiah Andrew Michael Pemrick Tyler Herrington Steve Patrick Jennifer Kuzmich
Base $6121 $4239 $2825 $2825 $2825 $1648 $1648 $3181 $1414
Long. $860 $772 $261 $261 $860 $173
Total $6121 $5099 $3597 $3086 $2825 $1909 $1648 $4041 $1587
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Volunteer Cross Country Girls Tennis Fall Cheering Varsity Golf Modified Golf Varsity Boys Soccer Volunteer Boys Soccer Varsity Girls Soccer Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer JV Boys Soccer JV Girls Soccer Modified Girls Soccer Volunteer Modified Girls Soccer Modified Boys Soccer Varsity Field Hockey
Pat Morris Greg McGuirk Bonnie Boddery Timothy Brophy Matthew Seymour Timothy Kelleher Devin Bulger Jeff Davidson Carolin Borbolla Sara Tironi William Curley Rachel Vickery David Henning Patrick Burke Bridgett Dusha
$2825 $1648 $1883 $708 $3181 $3181 $2119 $2119 $1414 $1414 $3181
$772 $261 $772 $1288 $772 -
$3597 $1909 $2655 $708 $4469 $3181 $2119 $2891 $1414 $1414 $3181
CSE/CPSE:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve the recommendations of the CSE/CPSE:
Health & Safety Members 2017-18:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve the list of Health and Safety Committee members for 2017-18 as presented
Code of Conduct:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve the annual review of the Code of Conduct, (with no revisions for the 2017-2018 school year) as presented.
District Wide Safety Plan:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve the annual review of the District Wide Safety Plan, (with no revisions for the 2016-2017 school year) as presented.
Field Trips:
Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve a field trip for FFA students to Camp Oswegatchie in Groghan NY on July 16th – July 21nd, 2017. Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve a field trip for FBLA students to Buffalo, NY on November 3rd – November 4th, 2017. Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve a field trip for French students to Montreal, Canada on December 8th – December 9th, 2017. Ms. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to approve a field trip for Social Studies students to Washington DC on March 17th – March 21st, 2018.
Policy:
Mr. Nolan moved, seconded by Mr. Conlin and carried unanimously to adopt the revisions to policy #6213 Attendance.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments
Superintendent’s Report:
LED project is underway Elementary folks are at a writing workshop this week Attended the Conference for Innovative Technology
Adjournment:
Mr. Conlin moved, seconded by Ms. Hall and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 pm.
Denise Smith District Clerk
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