WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Board of Education Minutes
April 13, 2006
Teri Martin
Jacqueline Maier
William Haltermann
A. J. Savasta
Drew Shuster
John Wiktorko, Superintendent
Marge Curran, Treasurer
Felicia Senigo, Clerk
Board President, Teri Martin, called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9, 2006 were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 23, 2006 were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasha and seconded by William Halterman
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Treasurer’s Report for February 2006 was read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Superintendent Transfers were read and approved on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by William Halterman.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Bill Schedule for April 2006 was read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Extra-Classroom Activity Fund Account balances were read for the month ended February 28, 2006 and we approved on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
There was no correspondence to be read.
Ms. Martin reading the rules, called for public comments. There were none.
The Board was reminded that there will be a Special Board of Education meeting on April 24, 2006 at 6:00 PM to vote on the BOCES budget and their new board members. The May meeting will be on May 18, 2006 at 7:00 PM
RESOLVED: upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education affirms the appointment of Board of Registration: Margaret Tompkins; Roberta Vining; Patricia Charbonneau; and Joanne Conlin; alternates, Denise Woodbeck; Cathy Euchler; Tellers: John Mattice, Alternate- Bruce Pallas; and up to 3 representatives from the Greene County Board of Election as deemed necessary by the Board of Education on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education denies tenure appointment to Patricia Long and terminates her employment, effective June 30 2006, which will be the last day of employment with the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Donald Rion effective April 13, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Wesley Olds effective June 30, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(2) of the Education Law and part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that Michele Beaumont be appointed on tenure to the position of teacher in the Special Education K-12 tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett-Central School District does hereby make this appointment effective September 1, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(2) of the Education Law and part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that Nicole Blais be appointed on tenure to the position of teacher in the Guidance Counselor K-12 tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett-Central School District does hereby make this appointment effective September 1, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(2) of the Education Law and part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that Donna LeRoy be appointed on tenure to the position of teacher in the Guidance Counselor K-12 tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett-Central School District does hereby make this appointment effective September 1, 2006 on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(2) of the Education Law and part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that Lisa Mattice be appointed on tenure to the position of teacher in the Elementary (Pre-K-6) tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett-Central School District does hereby make this appointment effective September 1, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(2) of the Education Law and part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that Joel Middleton be appointed on tenure to the position of teacher in the Physical Education tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett-Central School District does hereby make this appointment effective September 1, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(2) of the Education Law and part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon recommendation of the Superintendent, that Leslie Thomas be appointed on tenure to the position of teacher in the Music K-12 tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett-Central School District does hereby make this appointment effective September 1, 2006 on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
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RESOLVED, the Board of Education appoints Felicia Senigo, District Clerk, as Chairperson for the Annual District meeting A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
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RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board accepts the resignation of Joan Park effective October 7, 2006 A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approve the recommendation from the Committee on Special Education for student #’s: 60, 66,119, 127, 128,131,142,143,146,200,204, 208,211,220, 239, 248, 254, 276, 283, 289,299, 354,397,565-P, 566-P, 684, 689, 741 A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board accepts the awarded DCMO BOCES bid from Mirabito Fuel Group to deliver the following products for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007: Lot 1D, Kerosene, Fixed, TW at $2.3375 (used for Diesel 60/40 blend); Lot 3D, #2 Fuel Oil, fixed, TW at $2.2225; Lot 3E, #2 Fuel Oil, fixed, MT at $2.1625 and Lot 5D, Diesel, Ultra Low Sulfur, fixed, TW at $2.3625 A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District adopts the 2006-2007 Budget in the sum of $9,430,089 A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District Property Tax Report Card for the 2006-2007 as presented under separate cover A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education presents the following proposition to the voters at the annual district meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
BUDGET RESOLUTION:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District #1, Towns of Ashland, Durham, Jewett, Lexington, Prattsville and Windham, County of Greene, State of New York, be and hereby is authorized to expend the sum of $9,430,089 for the operation of the schools in said school district for the school year 2006-2007, and that said sum be raised by tax upon the taxable property of said school district after first deducting the estimated money available from state aid and other sources A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
PROPOSITION #1 – RESOLVED: the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District is hereby authorized to: Purchase one (1) 65-passenger school bus at a cost not to exceed $82,000.00, one (1) student transport car at a cost not to exceed $16,000, and one (1) work dump truck at a cost not to exceed $24,000 for a total sum at a cost not to exceed $122,000 to be paid from existing funds on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Drew Shuster
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
PROPOSITION #2 - RESOLVED: the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District is hereby authorized to (1) transfer the balance in the 2004 Bus Garage Capital Reserve Fund to the 2004 Capital Reserve Fund, and (2) expend $100,000 from the 2004 Capital Reserve Fund to finance the cost of site improvements related to the 2005 Capital Improvement Project approved by the voters on December 20, 2005, which will decrease the amount of tax levied and the principal amount of obligations issued by the School District to finance the 2005 Capital Improvement Project
Yes Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No Haltermann, Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves Thursday, July 13, 2006, at 7:00 PM, as the Board of Education Reorganization Meeting on motion by Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, in compliance with Section 204 of the Child Nutrition and Women, Infants and Children Reauthorization Act of 2004 (PL 108-265), where local educational agencies participating in the USDA Child Nutrition Programs must establish a local wellness policy by July 1, 2006, the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District Board of Education shall hereby establish a wellness committee to serve at the pleasure of the Board. The committee shall be established to accomplish the tasks outlined below and shall report directly to the Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The powers, duties and functions of such committees shall be determined by the Board, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. The committee is advisory only and shall have no power to act for the Board.
3. The committee shall consist of two Board of Education members, one school administrator, one school nurse, one cafeteria manager, up to two faculty members and up to two community members as selected by the Board of Education.
4. The term of service will up to six months after July 1, 2006 unless reappointed by the Board, with appointment to the committee, along with its’ establishment occurring at the pleasure or the board. It is expected that after policy adoption by July 1, 2006, the committee with meeting within six months to review the policy and make additional suggestions for modification.
5. The superintendent retains the authority and duty to advise the board on all matters. It would be expected that the superintendent will take part in board discussions related to committee recommendations.
6. Board members Mr. Drew Shuster and Dr. Jacqueline Maier are appointed to the District Wellness Committee.
7. This resolution is to take effect immediately.
On motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster
No 0 Motion Carried
Important Dates were read.
Mr. Wiktorko began his report by congratulating all of the teachers who had been given tenure.
He informed the board that he is currently interviewing new teachers. He thanked the Catskill Foundation for making the assembly with Alex Torres possible. He thanked the school board and the members of the audit finance committee for all the time they contribute. Mr. Wiktorko reminded everyone that the Budget Hearing will be on May 9, 2006 at 7:30 PM. All of the solicited requests for Construction Managers have arrived with a $300K difference between the highest and the lowest bid. The list will be pared down to 3 companies and public interviews will be held in either May or June. Meetings with SED continue, design continues, and soil boring is beginning for the foundations. Legal Counsel is looking at the contracts for the vendors and will inform us of any changes. Mr. Wiktorko would like to find a mechanism for setting goals, policy and analyzing data to improve academics and to find a reasonable way in which the public can be involved and informed. He would like this organized before the May 18th meeting.
Drew Shuster brought up two items that he felt were important to discuss: Child Safety Seats and Pep Rallys. The Child Safety Seats will be an action item for the next board meeting. Pep Rallys should be organized in September/October.
RESOLVED, that the Board go into executive Session at 8:11 PM to discuss the employment history of 3 employees leading to the possible appointment of employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of these persons and current litigation on motion by William Haltermann, seconded by Drew Shuster and carried by those present.
The items discussed during the Executive Session will be made public as appropriate at future meetings of the Board of Education.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 11:00 PM on motion by Drew Shuster, seconded by William Haltermann and carried by those present.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board accepts the resignation of Mark Lybolt effective July 30, 2006, which would be Mr. Lybolt’s last day of employment with the district on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster
No 0 Motion Carried
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 PM on motion by A. J. Savasta, seconded by Drew Shuster and carried by those present.
Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board
John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem
April 7, 2006 Special Meeting
Members Present
Teri Martin
William Haltermann
Jacqueline Maier
A. J. Savasta
Drew Shuster
John Wiktorko, Superintendent
Felicia Senigo, Clerk
In accordance with Section 1606, Education Law; a Board of Education Waiver of Notice was signed by each Board member in attendance, a copy of which has been duly filed with the District Clerk.
Board President, Teri Martin, called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at 5:04 p.m. to discuss the employment history of 1 employee leading to the possible appointment of employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of this person on motion by A.J. Savasta, seconded by Jacqueline Maier and carried by those present.
The items discussed during the Executive Session will be made public as appropriate at future meetings of the Board of Education.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 7:06 p.m. on motion by A. J. Savasta, seconded by Jacqueline Maier, and carried by those present.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. on motion by Jacqueline Maier, seconded by A. J. Savasta and carried by those present.
Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board
John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem