JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AUGUST 19, 2008

MEETING MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Andy VanGlad, Greg Starheim, Michael Jonker, Theresa Hait

MEMBERS ABSENT:

George Hotaling

OTHERS PRESENT:

Carl Mummenthey, Superintendent; Dulcie Fowler, District Clerk; Jon Hillis, Andi Cammer (left at 8:17 p.m.), Linda Bakst and Courtney Sanik (both arrived 7:10 pm.)

 

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

 

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

 

          C  Agenda for August 19, 2008

          C  Minutes for July 1, 2008 (Re-org and Regular Meeting)

          C  Approval of Warrants (#83, #84, #85, #1, #2, #3, #4, #5,        

               #6, #7) and ICA Reports (June 30, July 16, July 29, 2008)  

          C Approval of Payment to Internal Claims Auditor

          C Approval of Extracurricular Activity Reports

          C  Approval of Monthly Budget Status Reports

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

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

          C Review of Treasurer’s Reports (April 30, 2008 (revised),

              May 30, 2008 and June 30, 2008        

 

Motion Carried 4-0

Consent Agenda Items

 

 
Positive Highlights

Mr. Mummenthey noted that we had a successful CROP Summer Program. 

 

Driver Education wrapped up beginning of August.  All students passed the class.

 

The maintenance crew had a very productive summer.  In addition to routine summer cleaning and maintenance, they painted the cafeteria and ran electrical wire/boxes in some of the classrooms so they can have room to expand the number of computer workstations.   

 

Opening Day is Tuesday, September 2nd for staff.  We will begin the day at 8 a.m. with breakfast.  Mr. Mummenthey extended an invitation to the Board to attend if they were available.  Students will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd.  We currently have 13 new students and 4 withdrawals.   We will begin the year with between 295-300 students.

 

Mr. Hillis, Mrs. Jory and Mrs. Little organized a successful 7th grade orientation.  Seventy-five percent of the 7th graders attended.  Mr. Mummenthey thanked Mr. Hillis for coordinating the orientation.

 

Informational Items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Cammer attended a literacy workshop over the summer. She has been working with K-4 faculty on literacy benchmarks and assessments this week.

 

The Commissioner released 2003 cohort graduation rate data.  Jefferson ranked 5th in the region with 89% of students graduating with a Regents or local diploma.  Mr. Mummenthey complimented the faculty and staff.

 

We will be hosting a foreign exchange student again this year through YFU.  The Thonnesen family will be the host family.  The student will be reviewed at the September BOE meeting.

 

The two students that had the incident at the end of the year have waived their right for a Superintendent’s Hearing.  They will have a one-year out of school suspension, with the district providing tutoring.

 

Mr. Mummenthey spoke about the recess monitor position.  It has been advertised in the Mountain Eagle and the My Shopper.  This position will be a non-union, part-time position with no benefits.  It will be 2 hours per day at $8 per hour.

 

Mr. Mummenthey had a handout entitled “Grow Your Own Leaders”.  Mr. Mummenthey said that he appreciated the Board’s support on the structuring of Mr. Hillis’ position and eventual internship.

 

NYSSBA Policy Services Presentation

Mr. VanGlad introduced Linda Bakst and Courtney Sanik from NYSSBA.  Linda began by handing out a folder with policy services information in it along with a printout of their presentation.  She stated they have worked with rural and city school districts.    She reviewed what services they offer.  She also discussed prices for each service.  The Board thanked them for coming in and explaining their services to them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andi Cammer suggested looking into doing the Policy Book with other districts.

 

Terry Hait suggested the Board review the policy books at the beginning of the next meeting to get their books in order.  The Board should bring their books to the September meeting.

Public Comment

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to approve a tax levy in the amount of $2,217,946 for the 2008-2009 school year and authorize the Superintendent to contract with Schoharie County Real Property Tax Office for the printing of tax bills.

                                                                          Motion Carried 4-0

Tax Warrant

 

 

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve the agreement between The Center for Disability Services, Inc. and Jefferson Central School for the 2008-2009 summer school year, as presented.                                            Motion Carried 4-0

The Center for Disability Services, Inc.

(Langan School)

 

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve the agreement between The Schoharie County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. and the Jefferson Central School for the 2008-2009 school year, as presented. 

Contract Cost:  $1,000                                       Motion Carried 4-0

SCCASA Agreement

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to authorize the Superintendent to sign a contract with the Catskill Watershed Corporation for an education grant in the amount of $3,626 for a project titled Special Program – Frost Valley, and to ensure that activities and programs funded by said grant are carried out in accordance with grant requirements.         Motion Carried 4-0

Catskill Watershed Corporation

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to declare the following items as surplus (assortment of high speed cutters for metal lathe, lead ladles, set of hot pliers, clean lead, hand planes, door plane, draw knives, anvil pin) and direct the Superintendent to dispose of as per Board Policy.                                                                         

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Surplus Items

 

 


Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to approve the Building and Grounds Requests as presented.

 

Person/Organization      Activity/Facility Usage    Date      Time

Allan Hacklin &                Town Meeting                      Saturday  7-9 pm

Edward Atkins                                                                 9/6/08

 

Jason & Shawna Wilsey    Basketball/Gymnasium       Saturdays   6-8 pm

                                                                                       8/23/08-6/30/09

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Buildings and Grounds Request Form

 

 

No Student Business.

Student Business

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to appoint Jennifer Roberts to a three-year probationary appointment as a guidance counselor.  Certification Area:  School Counselor;  Effective Date:  August 1, 2008-June 30, 2011; Salary and Benefits as per the terms of the JTA contract; Step 4       Motion Carried 4-0

Personnel Appointments/Resignations

Roberts Appointment

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to appoint Cheryl Jory as CSE Chairperson.  Annual Stipend of $6,000 plus summer work at her per diem rate.  Effective Date:  July 14, 2008.                                                                   

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Jory Appointment

 

 

Michael Jonker made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to appoint the following Bus Drivers and Bus Driver Substitutes for the 2008-2009 school year, as presented.  

 

Bus Drivers:                                             Substitutes:

Ruth Fyfe (Head Bus Driver)                   Ira Fyfe,  Jr.

Russell Brovetto                                       Ira Fyfe, III

Paul Langer                                              Gordon Miller

Grant Mattice

Victor Figueroa

Larry Musella

Amos Gray

                                                                          Motion Carried 4-0

Bus Drivers and Driver Substitute Appointments

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve the 2008-2009 substitute registery as presented.

 

Substitutes:

Julie Adams

Yvonne All

Christine Bivona

Betty Jones

Jill Lapinel

Teresa Loveless (full-time substitute)

Kay McBride (full-time substitute)

Kyra Wehmeyer

Daniel Wenner

Ruth Williams                                             

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Teacher/Aide Substitute Appointments

 

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to approve payment at a per-diem rate (1/260th of his guidance director’s annual salary) for Mr. John Righi for transitional services (for a maximum of 10 days) for a period beginning July 14, 2008 and ending September 30, 2008.                                          Motion Carried 4-0

Righi Payment Approval

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to appoint the following as 2008-2009 Fall Coaches; with payment as per the JTA Contract:

 

Rick Cammer                        Boys Varsity Soccer

Steven Schmitt                      Boys Modified Soccer

Roy Bower                            Girls Varsity Soccer

George Hotaling (Volunteer)     Girls Modified Soccer

Rick Cammer                        Varsity Golf           

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Fall Coaching Appointments

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to appoint the following as Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Advisors for the 2008-2009 school year; with payment as per the terms of the JTA Contract:

Arts in Education                      Linda Rohacevich and Dee Neary

ELA                                           Andi Cammer (K-4)

                                                   Joan Clayton (5-12)

Mathematics                              Dawn Snyder (K-4)

                                                   Dee Neary (5-12)

Science                                      Debra Manning (K-4)

                                                   Joe Henry (5-12)

Social Studies                            Michelle Decker (K-4)

                                                   JoAnn Little (5-12)

Band Director                            Carol Parker

Choral Director                         Judi Hall

Colorguard Director                  Judi Hall

Community Service &              Stephanie Dibble

   Senior Class Advisor            

National Honor Society             Helen Rockwell

National Junior Honor Society   Laura VanGlad

Drama/Play Director                   Andi Cammer and Judi Hall

Student Senate                            Sandi Ganci

Yearbook Advisor                      John Toroni

                                                                         Motion Carried 4-0

Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Advisor Appointments

No Policies.

Policies

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to appoint RDM Surveying Consultants for provision of surveying as detailed in scope and cost in their written proposal. 

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Capital Project Business

RDM Surveying Consultants Appointment

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to appoint Gifford Engineering for provision of geotechnical engineering and testing as detailed in scope and cost in their written proposal.                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Gifford Engineering Appointment

 

 

No Public Comment.

Public Comment

 

 
Request for Proposal:  Snow Removal Services

Mr. Mummenthey reviewed the Snow Plowing Provisions and Specifications for 2008-2009 that were in their packets.  He asked the Board if he could advertise the Legal Notice.  The Board agreed via unanimous consent.

 

GASB 45 Compliance

The district is preparing to comply with new GASB 45 requirements regarding long-term retiree benefits costs.  We will be working with the Capital Region BOCES on this service.

 

IRS 403(b) Compliance

Mr. Mummenthey stated that we are working with OMNI Group to develop a new “plan document” for 403b plans in compliance with new IRS regulations.

 

Superintendent’s Contract Negotiations

Rescheduled to Monday, August 25 at 8:30 a.m. due to George Hotaling not being present at the meeting.

 

Board Discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Executive Session.

Executive Session

 

 

At 9:30 p.m., Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Michael Jonker to adjourn the meeting.                      Motion Carried 4-0

Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dulcie Fowler, District Clerk/Board Secretary

 

Date Approved

 

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