JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

MEETING MINUTES

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Andy VanGlad, George  Hotaling, Theresa Hait, Greg Starheim

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Michael Jonker

 

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

Carl Mummenthey, Superintendent; Dulcie Fowler, District Clerk; Jon Hillis, Director of Instructional Support; Dan Singletary, William Turner (left at 8:10 p.m.), Emma Turner (left at 8:10 p.m.), Suzanne Anderson, Larry Musella (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), Kathy Bulka (arrived 7:08 p.m.), Jeff Miller (arrived 7:13 p.m.)

 

At 7:00 p.m. Board of Education President Andy Van Glad called the meeting to order. 

 

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

 

          C  Agenda for September 15, 2009

          C  Minutes for August 18, 2009

          C  Approval of Warrants (#12, #13, #14, #15) and

               ICA Reports (August 26, 2009)

          C  Approval of Extracurricular Report (August 2009)

          C  Approval of Monthly Budget Status Reports

          C  Review of Treasurer’s Report (July 30, 2009)

 

Greg Starheim had a question regarding the balances on the Extra-Curricular account.  Mr. Mummenthey noted that we still have checks that are outstanding from as far back as 2002.

 

Terry Hait asked about the School Lunch Fund.  She asked if the initial balance should be $0.  Mr. Mummenthey said that it should start at $0 as we have not established the budget lines.

 

On the Treasurer’s Report, there is a voided check that is cashed.  Mr. Mummenthey said he would look into this.

Motion Carried 4-0

Consent Agenda Items

 

 
Positive Highlights and Calendar of Events

Mr. Mummenthey stated that Taylor Cammer will be going to Rochester for the All State Music Festival.  Bess Slicer will be the alternate.  He congratulated our music department on this accomplishment.

 

The National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists are Katie Clayton and Dove Henry.  We are the only school in upstate NY to have students as semi-finalists.

 

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

 

Report on Opening Day

Mr. Mummenthey had staff in for two Conference Days prior to Labor Day.  The custodial crew had the building ready to go for staff and students on opening day.  We opened school with an enrollment of 286 students.  He thanked Mr. Hillis and Ms. Roberts for a smooth start.

Informational Items

 

 

 

Headwdaters Pre-K Update

The Pre-K Program is off to a good start.  We have 12 students enrolled in the program.

 

After School Program (ASP) Update

Mr. Mummenthey stated that the CROP program was not funded this year.  We will submit a new application for next year.  We have started an After School Program (ASP).  There is a minimal fee for students to attend the program.  CROP had an enrollment of 70 students.  The ASP has an enrollment of 13.  There will need to be a decision made about continuing the program.  Greg Starheim asked when that cutoff date is.  Mr. Mummenthey stated that probably October 15th will be the cutoff date.  If we are below 20 in October, we are not going to be able to continue to run the program.

 

Capital Project Update

Mr. Mummenthey reviewed the Capital Project Update with the Board.  He brought to their attention page 11 which reflects a budget deficit of $55,978.  This is being worked on with the Architects through the bid-credit process.

 

NYSSBA Conference

Mr. Mummenthey reminded the Board of the upcoming conference.  If anyone would like to attend please let Dulcie know as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Mummenthey asked if the Board would mind moving agenda item “E” (Senior Citizens’ Tax Exemption) forward on the agenda to accommodate our visitors.  The Board agreed.

 

Sue Anderson sent a letter on behalf of the Seniors to the Board asking for the Board to approve an increase in the income limits.  The school is at $22,500 right now.  Mark Los has worked with her on this.

 

Mr. Mummenthey stated that the Board has discussed this at prior meetings.  He then handed out two sheets with data showing other districts and what their limits are set at and the other sheet showed current income brackets and recommended income brackets.  A discussion followed regarding this information and how it will affect the seniors and other taxpayers.  Mr. Miller recommended that Mr. Mummenthey call the Schoharie County HEAP Office to see what their income limits are.  He also suggested this be looked at every year.

 

Mr. Mummenthey said he would collect more information and a public hearing will be set for October or November.

Public Comment

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Terry Hait authorizing the Superintendent to sign a contract with the Catskill Watershed Corporation for an education grant in the amount of $939.73 for a project titled Special Program – Trout in the Classroom, and to ensure that activities and programs funded by said grant are carried out in accordance with grant requirements.

 

Mr. Mummenthey thanked Mr. Hillis and Mr. Henry for submitting the application for this project.             

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

School Operating Business

Catskill Watershed Corporation

 

 

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to approve the Partnership Agreement between Jefferson Central School and SUNY Cobleskill for English and Spanish classes.                                                       

                                                                        Motion Carried 4-0

SUNY Cobleskill Partnership Agreement

English and Spanish Classes

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to approve the contract between The Center for Disability Services, Inc. and Jefferson Central School for the 2009-2010 school year, as presented.                                                         Motion Carried 4-0

The Center for Disability Services, Inc.

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to approve the contract between Kortright Creek Financial Services (Meg Hungerford) and Jefferson Central School for the 2009-2010 school year.                                                                Motion Carried 4-0

Internal Claims Auditing Services

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to approve the CPSE/CSE recommendations, as presented.                                                                   

                                                                        Motion Carried 4-0

CPSE/CSE Recommendations

 

 

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to approve the following Coaching Appointments:

Name                                        Position                          

Joe Henry                                 Boys Varsity Basketball       

John Toroni                              Girls Varsity Basketball

Stephanie Dibble                      Boys JV Basketball

Paul Watson                             Girls JV Basketball

Rick Cammer                           Boys Modified Basketball

Kyra Wehmeyer                       Girls Modified Basketball

Cheerleading                            Laura Van Glad

                                                  Jennifer Roberts (Volunteer)

                                                                          Motion Carried 4-0

Personnel Appointments/Resignations

Winter Coaching Appointments

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to appoint the following:

 

Name                                             Position

Bobbi Bellinger  (Volunteer)          Asst. Girls Varsity Soccer Coach                                                     

                                                                         Motion Carried 4-0

Coaching Appointment

 

 

Terry Hait made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to reappoint Colleen Rockwell to our substitute registry for the 2009-2010 school year.

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Substitute Reappointment

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to appoint James Steel as a substitute driver and cleaner for the 2009-2010 school year.                                              Motion Carried 4-0

Driver/Cleaner Substitute Appointment

 

 

George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Greg Starheim to appoint the following staff for the After School Program (ASP) for the 2009-2010 school year:

Name                                Position                               Salary

Denise O’Brien                 Coordinator                        $20 per hour

Carmella Evers                  Activity Leader                 $15 per hour

Donna Heassler                 Activity Leader                  $15 per hour

Connor Staib                     Peer Tutor                          $7.25 per hour

                                                                          Motion Carried 4-0

After School Program Staff Appointments

 

 

 

Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to adopt the Field Trip Policy (#4531), as presented.          Motion Carried 4-0

Policies

 

 

No public comment.

Public Comment

 

 
Request for Proposal (RFP):  Snow Removal Services

Mr. Mummenthey reviewed the RFP for Snow Removal Services with the Board.  We have a few more people interested in submitting a quote this year. 

 

Board Self-Evaluation

Mr. Mummenthey stated that they will review this at the October meeting.                                                        

 

Superintendent’s Evaluation

Mr. Mummenthey asked if this agenda item could be moved to Executive Session.  The Board agreed to do so.

 

Program Leaders – Schedule of Presentations (2009-10)

Mr. Mummenthey reviewed the handout of the Program Leaders Schedule of Presentations to the Board.  The Board asked if Mrs. Musella could present in October due to H1N1 concerns.  Mr. Mummenthey will rearrange the schedule for Mrs. Musella to present in October.

Board Discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At 8:33 p.m., Terry Hait made a motion seconded by George Hotaling to go into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent’s Evaluation and 4 personnel issues.                          

                                                                            Motion Carried 4-0

Executive Session

 

 

At 9:30 p.m., George Hotaling made a motion seconded by Terry Hait to come out of Executive Session and into regular session.

                                                                           Motion Carried 4-0

Out of Executive Session

 

 

At 9:31 p.m., Greg Starheim made a motion seconded by George Hotaling 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.