WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Board of Education Minutes
August 10, 2006 Regular Meeting
Members Present:
Teri Martin
Margaret Scarey
Jacqueline Maier
Janice Hitchcock
William Haltermann
Jim Adair
A. J. Savasta
Drew Shuster
John Wiktorko, Superintendent
Marge Curran, Treasurer
Felicia Senigo, Clerk
Board President, Teri Martin, called the meeting to order at 7:28 PM.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of July 13, 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 Amended Minutes of the June 22, 2006 Special Meeting were read and approved on motion by William Haltermann 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 Jacqueline Maier and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Bill Schedule for August 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by William Halterman.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
Ms. Martin reading the rules, called for public comments. There were no public comments.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints the following individuals to extracurricular positions for the 2006-07 school year as presented:
- Senior Class Co-Advisors (Class of 2007): Nathan Hoyt, Christine Corrigan
- Junior Class Advisor (Class of 2008): Amy Bentley
- Sophomore Class Advisor (Class of 2009): Deborah Valerio
- Freshman Class Co-Advisors: Joel Middleton, Rebecca McGowan
- National Honor Society Advisor: Melissa Glennon
- National Jr. Honor Society Advisor: Melissa Glennon
- Student Council Advisor: Jay Laveroni
- Drama Advisor: James Starr
- Art Club Advisor: Daniel Yolen
- Yearbook Co-Advisors: Daniel Yolen, Melissa Schlobohm
- Science Club Advisor: Joyce Valenti
- Peer Buddy Coordinator: Nicole Baldner
- Peer Buddy Advisors: Nathan Hoyt, Joyce Valenti, Sue Ellen McCullar, Deborah Valerio
- Band Director: Leslie Thomas
- Chorus Director: Andrea Seymour
- Imagination Celebration Co-Coordinators: Maria Constantinides, Kathy Ramundo
- Morning Program Coordinator: Kathy Ramundo
- Morning Program Team: Margaret Scarey, Linda Varelas, Nicole Baldner
- Journalism Club Advisor: Melissa Glennon
- Women of the 21st Century Co Advisors: Kathy Ramundo, Janice Hitchcock
- French Club Advisor: Amy Bentley
- Spanish Club Advisor: Jose Merzeau
- Athletic Director: James Adair
- Boys Varsity Soccer Coach: Jim Adair
- Boys Modified Soccer Coach: Joel Middleton
- Modified Soccer Coach: James Starr
- Girls Varsity Soccer Coach: Jay Laveroni
- Girls Modified Soccer Coach: Melissa Schlobohm
- Boys Varsity Basketball Coach: Nathan Hoyt
- Girls Varsity Basketball Coach: James Adair
- Boys Varsity Baseball Coach: Jay Laveroni
- Girls Varsity Softball coach: Joel Middleton
- Wee Warriors Coordinator and Coach: James Adair
- Basketball Game Worker Pool for Score Keeper, Shot Clock Operator, Came Clock Operator: Jay Laveroni, Cathy Euchler, Alexis Rion
- Cheerleading Co-Advisors: Beth Verhoeven, Michelle Beaumont
- Snowboarding Coaches: Debra Valerio, James Starr
- Math Counts: Joanne Daly
- Webmaster: Jay Laveroni
- Enrichment Program (Arts in Education) Coordinator: Jay Laveroni
- National Geographic Spelling Bee: Rebecca McGowan
- Mock Trial Competition: Rebecca McGowan
- Cross Country Running Club: Cayla Briguglio
- Mentor Teacher Pool: Sue Ellen McCullar, Kathy Ramundo, Maria Constantinides, Richard Jackson, Kathleen Singleton, Jay Laveroni, Melissa Schlobohm, Nathan Hoyt, Melissa Glennon, Christine Corrigan
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 accepts the agreement dated August 4, 2006 between Bruce Pallas and the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District as presented under separate cover on motion by Jacqueline Maier 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 accepts the agreement dated August 1, 2006 between the Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD and Dr. John Gratto as presented under separate cover.
William Haltermann made a motion to move into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Jacqueline Maier and carried by those present. The Board reconvened into regular session at 7:47 p.m. on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta and carried by those present.
The above resolution was read again on motion by Jacqueline Maier 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 approves adding the following individuals to the Substitute Teachers list for the 2006-07 school year pending a Clearance for Appointment from The Commissioner of Education: Sharon Knudsen, Mary Potter and Jessica Greenberg 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 dissolve the existing district mission statement and establishes a new district mission statement as follows: Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School will provide the resources and environment that maximize the opportunity for each and every student to reach his or her academic, creative and athletic potential on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
Mr. Haltermann thanked the Board for their willingness to move in this direction.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the 2006-2007 Free and Reduced Price Meal Program Policy Statement, including Family Income Eligibility Criteria and all attachments, as prescribed by the State Education Department, and authorizes the President of the Board to execute the prescribed Certificate of Acceptance on behalf of the District; and that the Assistant Superintendent be appointed as the Hearing Official and the District Clerk as the Reviewing Official and Verification Official in connection with the Free and Reduced Price Meal program 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 approves the tax warrant for the 2006-2007 school year in the amount of $7,792,590.00, collection to begin September 5, 2006 and end November 3, 2006 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, and in accordance with Chapter 263 Legislation, also known as the Comptroller’s 5-point Plan, the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District ensures this position will be functional on or before December 31, 2006 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the person and/or company hired to complete the internal audit function will be responsible for the development and execution of detailed risk assessments of various activities performed in the District. The internal auditor will determine that internal controls are adequate and functioning properly in conformance with all applicable NYS and District codes, policies, and administrative regulations. The Internal Auditor shall make formal reports of all audit findings to the Board of Education, and/or the Board Audit Finance Committee, on a periodic scheduled basis, but not less than two times per year on motion by William Haltermann 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 approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Greene, Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management and the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District (“Point of Distribution”) for the distribution and administration of medications and devices as presented under separate cover on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding between Greene County Mental Health Center and the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District as presented under separate cover on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approves the contract between Professional Therapy Services to provide occupational therapy for the 2006-07 school year as presented under separate cover on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
Important dates were read.
The Superintendent gave his report as follows:
Welcomed the new teachers
Reported on the progress of the Mentoring Program
Gave the date and time for the New Teacher Orientation
Reported that the BAN was issued on 8/09/06 in the amount of $1,700,000 with an interest rate of 3.81%.
Reported on the AFC meeting where going over the Bill Schedule will be a regular feature
Spoke on the Annual Audit process
Gave a summary of the District Wellness Committee meeting
Thanked the PTSA for their support
Asked a Board member to attend and speak at the Superintendent’s Conference Day, September 5, 2006.
Reported that the Architects will be presenting an upgraded plan that will be signed off on August 31, 2006. The final submission to SED will happen in December where it will take 15 to 20 weeks to review. It will then go out to bid in March and construction, hopefully, will start in May/June of 2007. Full occupancy is predicted for the fall of 2009.
There were no additions to the agenda.
Ms. Martin called for public comments. There were none.
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of 4 employees and 1 corporation leading to the possible appointment of employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of these persons and/or corporations and to discuss proposed, current and pending litigation on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Jacqueline Maier.
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 9:27 PM on motion by William Haltermann, seconded by Jacqueline Maier, and carried by those present.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 PM on motion by William Haltermann, seconded by Jacqueline Maier, and carried by those present.
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Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem