- FINAL NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING April 11, 2017 – 6:00 pm PLACE: KIND OF MEETING: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Conference Room Regular Arlene Rambush, John Sira, John Knapp, Dennis Poulin, Dean Shepard (via skype) None L. Ford, B. Ellsworth, T. Reidell, M. Catalina, K. McFarland, C. Williams, C. Adamczyk, L. Groff
Mr. Sira called the meeting order at 7:13 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION John Knapp made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 7:16 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:29 p.m. with a motion from John Knapp and seconded by Dean Shepard. The motion carried 5-0. OPEN SESSION None
REGULAR MEETING SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Ford reported to the Board on the following items: As per written report New candidate running for the BOE – Carolyn Adamczyk Mr. McFarland reported on the following: As per written report Finished ELA exams won’t know grades before the end of the year Math in May Earth Day hike STEAM fair Mrs. Reidell reported on the following: As per written report Odyssey of Mind team competed in Binghamton their team placed 9th out of 19 Carla Williams presented regarding her experience with the Teacher Leader Program and the Spotters Program Lanie Groff presented regarding her experience with the Teacher Leader Program and her elementary writing curriculum program 1
Mike Catalina reported on the following: As per written report The Student Council Representative reported on the following: As per written report Black Light Screamer Dance Baseball/Softball beginning Holocaust Speaker
MINUTES John Knapp made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting 3/14/17 and the special meeting of 4/6/17 as presented. The motion was seconded by Dean Shepard and carried 5-0.
TREASURER’S ITEMS Treasurer’s Report John Knapp moved to approve the monthly report as presented. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. Claims/Warrants John Knapp moved to approve Warrant #16 with the check amount totaling $69,756.10 and Warrant #17 with the check amount totaling $179,031.24 for a grand total of $248,787.34. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. Revenue Status Revenue Status report presented for information. Budget Status Budget Status report presented for information. Extra Classroom Report John Knapp moved to approve the Extra Classroom Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. 2018-2018 Budget Discussion John Knapp moved to approve the proposed 2017-2018 school budget/Property Tax Report Card as presented with a total expenditure of $11,052,473. This proposed budget carries a tax levy increase of $117,327 or 1.936%, which is below the tax cap of 1.94%. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0. Senior Citizen Exemption Policy John Knapp moved to approve the changes made to the Senior Citizen Exemption Policy as presented. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0. Budget Amendment Arlene Rambush moved to approve a $4000 amendment to the 2016-2017 budget to cover revenues received not in the original budget to offset transportation costs by outside organizations throughout the year. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS None
CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Sira referred to two items of correspondence: HFM BOCES board candidate biography; and a thank you note from Robert Habla.
NEW BUSINESS John Knapp moved the following items of New Business for approval:
Coaches: Doug Hammons-Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach; Stephen Clapper-Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach; Mike Iannotti-Mayfield/Northville Varsity Golf Head Coach; Jared Foro-Modified Softball Head Coach (remainder of the season) Ashley Reidell-JV Cheerleading Coach Retroactive to 12/13/16 6-12 Math Teacher, Jessica Zmiyarch effective 7/1/17 at Step 4 May 2017 Erin Gurdineer as CSE Coordinator with a stipend of $7,500 for the 2017-2018 school year Adam Purdy as Substitute Custodial Helper effective 4/12/17
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Various items were included for information only.
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS None
CSE ITEMS John Knapp moved that the following CSE/CPSE recommendations be approved as presented: #2048, 2277, 3085, 3136, 3135, 2860, 1050, 2218, 2143, 2064, 3150, 2621, 2213, 3179, 2550, 2301, 2216, 2426, 3285, 2715, 3077, 2287, 3058, 3078, 2320, 3269, 3159, 2736, 2441, 2317, 2312, 2408, 2162, 3295, 2619. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION John Knapp made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 8:12 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. The Board came out of Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. with a motion from John Knapp and seconded by Dean Shepard. The motion carried 5-0. John Knapp made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. Respectfully Submitted, Laurie L. Groff, District Clerk 3