WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Board of Education Minutes
June 8, 2006
Teri Martin
William Haltermann
Jacqueline Maier
AJ Savasta
Drew Shuster
John Wiktorko, Superintendent
Marge Curran, Treasurer
Felicia Senigo, Clerk
Board President, Teri Martin, called the meeting to order at 7:12 PM.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Fourth Graders made a presentation to the Board on the program “Green Connections”.
The Board of Education took a short break resuming the meeting at 8:20 PM.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2006 were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Superintendent Transfers were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Bill Schedule for May 2006 was read and approved on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
Ms. Martin read correspondence from Ms. Valerio on Ms. McCullar, Ms. Scarey on her leave of absence, Mr. Adair on Jon Spear and Ms. Coughlin on her appointment as a teacher.
Ms. Martin read a statement from Ms. Thomas on the “Superior” ribbon that the WAJCS band received at the Trill & Thrills Festival in Lake George, NY on May 26, 2006.
Ms. Martin reading the rules, called for public comments.
Mr. Messina, a student at the school announced that there was going to be a car wash in Windham on Saturday to raise money toward their skateboard park.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approves adding Lisa Levine to the list of substitute bus drivers for the 2005-06 school year on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board does hereby appoint Amy Bentley to a two (2) year probationary teaching position in the French tenure area effective September 1, 2006 and further, that Ms. Bentley be paid on Step 10 as per the current W-A-J Teachers’ Association Contract pending a Clearance for Appointment from the Commissioner of Education on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints the following individuals as the pool of staff members for the 2006 Summer School Program with negotiated hourly rates set per appropriate contractual agreements for each specific positions and for the number of days and hours of operation as determined by the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent upon reviews of registrations and program needs.
Guidance: Nicole Blais
Teachers: Donna Harm, Sue Ellen McCullar, Kathy Ramundo, Nathan Hoyt, Karen Thiessen, Sherry Baron
Teaching Assistant/Aide: Suzanne Filippone
Seasonal Worker and Cleaners: TBA
on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, 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: 45, 187, 231, 397, 431, 445, 462, 469, 491, 495, 522P, 551P, 554P, 632, 638, 641, 646, 661, 666, 720, 733, 906, 911, 284, 075 on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the District Fiscal Advisor, the Board rescinds the appointment of Girvin and Ferlazzo, P.C., as District Bond Counsel A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the District Fiscal Advisor, the Board appoints Hiscock & Barclay LLP as District Bond Counsel on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorizes the following items to be bid following District Policy 5250: one (1) 1995 International 65-passenger bus and one (1) 1996 Oldsmobile Station Wagon on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, the Board of Education, following District Policy 1410, authorizes the Superintendent to modify District Policy 5220 “District Investments” and adopts the amended version of District Policy 5220 as presented under separate cover to be effective June 9, 2006, and, be it further resolved that this constitutes the “final reading” of District Policy 5220 on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier. Mr. Haltermann noted that there was a change to one year on page 6.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, the Board of Education, following District Policy 1410, authorizes the Superintendent to establish District Policy 7510 “District Wellness Policy” as presented under separate cover to be effective July 1, 2006, and, be it further resolved that this constitutes the “first reading” of this policy on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Mr. Haltermann asked that the committee consider addressing physical activities, and safety and health for the disabled.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, the Board of Education, following District Policy 1410, authorizes the Superintendent to reauthorize District Policy 7616 “District Academic Intervention Policy” as presented under separate cover to be effective July 1, 2006, and, be it further resolved that this constitutes the “first reading” of this policy on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board affirms the terms and conditions of the existing agreement between the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District and Alexander Varga & Co. as district auditors for the 2006-07 school year on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
Important dates were read
Mr. Wiktorko gave his monthly superintendent’s update reporting on the following:
The architects continue to work on the project. There will be an anticipated BAN sale in July of 2006.
He thanked the Board of Education for their diligent work in selecting a Construction Management firm.
He spoke briefly regarding revising the school’s mission statement.
He asked the Board members to please give him a good date for their retreat by close of business 6/9/06.
He set a special board meeting for June 26th at 6:30 p.m.
There were no additions to the agenda.
Ms. Martin called for public comments.
Mr. Laveroni thanked the Board of Education for their support on a field trip for his video class to New York City. He stated that this trip was the best trip he had taken in 20 years.
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at 8:44 PM to discuss the employment history of 1 employee and 3 corporation leading to the possible appointment of employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of these persons and/or corporations.
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 10:40 PM on motion by A. J. Savasta seconded by Jacqueline Maier and carried by those present.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board accepts the agreement between the Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD and Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects and Engineers PC, Binghamton, New York, dated June 7 2006, as presented under separate cover and pending final legal review of legal counsel on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects and Engineers PC, Binghamton, New York, as District Construction Manager (CM) pending final Board approval of terms and conditions for employment and agreement review by district legal counsel on motion by A. J.Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 PM on motion by A. J. Savasta, seconded by Jacqueline Maier, and carried by those present.
Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board
John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem