JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

APRIL 21, 2009

MEETING MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Andy VanGlad, George Hotaling, Greg Starheim, Michael Jonker  

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Terry Hait

 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

Carl Mummenthey, Superintendent; Jon Hillis, Director of Instructional Support; Dulcie Fowler, District Clerk; Shannon Rice, Paul Watson, Laura Thonnesen (arrived 7:01 p.m.), Kathy Bulka (arrived 7:02 p.m.), Dan Singletary (arrived 7:03 p.m.), Bill Rasi (arrived 7:08 p.m.), Andi Cammer (arrived 7:28 p.m.)

 

At 7:00 p.m. Board of Education President Andy VanGlad called the meeting to order.  Mr. VanGlad noted the fire exits and asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Meeting Called to Order

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve the consent agenda items marked “C” as follows:

          C  Agenda for  April 21, 2009

          C  Minutes for March 17, 2009 and March 25, 2009

          C  Approval of Warrants (#72, #73, #74, #75, #78, #79)

               and ICA Reports (March 26, 2009 and April 6, 2009)  

          C Approval of Extracurricular Activity Reports  

                 (March 2009)

          C  Approval of Monthly Budget Status Reports

          C  Approval of Budget Transfers (over $2,000)

          C  Approval of Budget Transfers (under $2,000)

          C  Review and Approval of Treasurer’s Report

               (February 28, 2009)

                                                                         Motion Carried 4-0

Consent Agenda Items

 

 

Positive Highlights and Calendar of Events

Mr. Mummenthey reviewed the Calendar of Events with the Board. 

 

Mr. Mummenthey said Baseball and Softball games have begun.  The boys and girls varsity teams have only played one game (and won) so far due to the weather.  Both teams are playing tonight and it was reported that both have won their games. 

 

We have two students who have been recognized for student scholar recognition.  Gabe Miller has been recognized and is invited to attend the Scholar Recognition Banquet on May 6th.  Gabe has asked Mr. Toroni to attend the Scholar Recognition Dinner with him as the teacher who has influenced him during his high school years.  Katie Bedford was recognized at NCOC.

 

Regents testing is coming up.

 

 

Informational Items

 

Capital Project Update

Mr. Mummenthey reported that Sullivan Contracting, Inc. began their set-up for the asbestos removal on Wednesday and Thursday (April 8 & 9).  They worked Friday, Saturday and the following week removing the asbestos and putting the shot-crete down.  The air quality tests all came back good.  They have re-tested the air in the classrooms and in the crawlspace and the tests came back good.

 

There were 15-20 firms at the pre-bid meeting for the Capital Project.  Bids are due May 5th. 

 

Mr. Mummenthey met with faculty and staff this afternoon on the removal of asbestos.  He explained there are three levels of sign-off once the job is completed:

 

  1. PSI, Inc. is to sign-off
  2. Scott Wolff, Project Manager is to sign-off
  3. Sullivan Contracting, Inc. is to sign-off     

 

Mr. Mummenthey will be updating the state mandated report on Asbestos.

 

 

 

No Public Comment.

Public Comment

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the agreement between Schoharie County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (SCCASA) and Jefferson Central School for the 2009-2010 school year.

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0 

SCCASA Agreement

 

 

Michael Jonker made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the CSE Recommendations as presented.  (Student ID #’s:  181397, 190051, 190716, 190717, 190303, 190570, 190950, 190329, 190952, 190618, 190384, 190171, 190486, 190211, 190210)

                                                                                  Motion Carried 4-0

CSE Recommendations

 

 

Michael Jonker made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the following candidates to the ONC BOCES Board of Education:

 

1.  Dean Utter                                                  Motion Carried 4-0

2.  James Lewis                                               Motion Carried 4-0

3.  Susan Eichler                                              Motion Carried 4-0

BOCES Board Candidates

 

 

Michael Jonker made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the ONC BOCES Administrative Budget for the 2009-2010 school year and directs the District Clerk to cast a single ballot on the Board’s behalf on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Approval of BOCES Administrative Budget

 

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to appoint Teresa Loveless and Donna Barker as election tellers and Christine Bivona as a substitute election teller for the Budget Vote (May 19, 2009), with payment as authorized annually by the Board.

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Election Tellers

 

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve the 2008-2009 Annual Visual Inspection Report.

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Annual Visual Inspection Report

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to adopt the 2009-2010 budget as presented and will submit said budget for voter approval on May 19, 2009.

2009-2010 Budget:               $5,306,400

Spending Increase:                -0.14%

Tax Levy Increase:               2%

 

Mr. Mummenthey presented the 2009-2010 Budget to the Board.  He reviewed the handout that was in the Board’s packet.  He reviewed the expenditure and revenue side of the budget.  He did mention that he has not been told yet how the ARRA Stimulus Funds can be spent.                                                                  Motion Carried 4-0

2009-2010 Budget Adoption

Budget Presentation

 

 

Michael Jonker made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the following propositions for voter approval on May 19, 2009:

 

  1. To elect one member of the Board of Education, for a five year term commencing July 1, 2009 and expiring on June 30, 2014, presently held by Greg Starheim, whose term expires on June 30, 2009.
  2. To authorize the Board of Education to purchase one (1) 60 passenger bus at a maximum cost not to exceed $101,375; and to raise so much thereof as may be necessary by the levy of a tax upon the taxable real property of said School District; and to collect said sum as provided by law; and, in anticipation of such tax, to issue obligations of said School District.

                                                                   Motion Carried 4-0

Approval of Ballot Initiatives

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to appoint Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & DeWind, LLP as attorneys for Jefferson Central School Board of Education for a period of two years.  Effective Dates:  7/1/2009 – 6/30/2011

                                                                          Motion Carried 4-0

Board Attorney

 

 

No Student Business.

Student Business

 

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to appoint Jeanie Prianti and Melissa Thompson to our substitute registry for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year.           

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Substitute Appointments

Prianti/Thompson

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the creation of Summer Maintenance Positions (up to four positions).  These positions will be non-unit, full-time, temporary positions.  Rate of Pay:  $8.00 per hour; Term of Employment:  June 29, 2009 - September 4, 2009.                        Motion Carried 4-0

Creation of Summer Maintenance Positions

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve tenure appointment of Shannon Rice.  Tenure Area:  Special Education; Certification:  Professional – Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6); Effective Date:  9/1/2009             Motion Carried 4-0

Tenure Appointment

Rice

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve tenure appointment of Connie Spanhake.  Tenure Area:  Elementary Education; Certification:  Professional – Childhood Education (Grades 1-6); Effective Date:  9/1/2009

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Tenure Appointment

Spanhake

 

 


George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve tenure appointment of Paul Watson.  Tenure Area:  7-12 Mathematics; Certification:  Initial – Mathematics 7-12; Effective Date:  9/1/2009                                                   Motion Carried 4-0

Tenure Appointment

Watson

 

 

Purchasing Policy (#6700) – First Reading

Purchasing Regulations (#6700-R)

Purchasing Exhibits (#6700-E.1 & #6700-E.2)

Policies

 

 

No Capital Project Business.

Capital Project Business

 

 

Dan Singletary thanked Mr. Mummenthey for attending the town’s recent land use planning meeting.  He said they also had fire commissioners and the town board in attendance.  He is looking at the land use of the town.  We need to have our town grow.    He invited everyone to attend the meetings.  They are held the 3rd Thursday of every month.  Andy thanked him for sharing his concerns about the town.

Public Comment

 

 

Board Self-Evaluation

The Board looked at three templates.  They will be evaluating themselves at the re-org meeting. 

Board Discussion

 

 

 

 

At 7:58 p.m., George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to go into Executive Session to discuss terms of employment for non-unit staff, Superintendent salary negotiations and student discipline issue.                            Motion Carried 4-0

Executive Session

 

 

At 9:24 p.m., George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to come out of Executive Session and into regular session.                            

                                                                         Motion Carried 4-0

Out of Executive

 

 

At 9:25 p.m., Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to adjourn the meeting.                         Motion Carried 4-0

Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

Dulcie Fowler, District Clerk

 

Date Approved

 

These minutes are considered a draft until approved by the Board of Education.