WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Board of Education Minutes
November 9 2006
Regular Board Meeting
Teri Martin, President
Members Present:
Teri Martin
Jacqueline Maier
William Haltermann
A. J. Savasta
Drew Shuster
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Margaret Scarey
Jim Starr
Bridget Pelham
Bob Pelham
John Wiktorko, Superintendent
Marge Curran, Treasurer
Felicia Senigo, Clerk
Board President, Teri Martin, called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Minutes of the October 12, 2006 minutes 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 Treasurer’s Report for August 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Treasurer’s Report for August 2006 was 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 Treasurer’s Report for September 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Superintendent Transfers were read and approved on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Bill Schedule for November 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Extra-Curricular Activity Fund for July 2006 was 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 Extra-Curricular Activity Fund for August 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Extra-Curricular Activity Fund for September 2006 was read and approved on motion by Jacqueline Maier and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
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.
John Watts of Bearsch Campeau Knudsen gave an update which focused on sequencing of the Capital Project to the Board and to the community.
A short recess was called from 8:20 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board does hereby appoint Jason Lonecke as a long-term substitute teacher for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year, effective November 13, 2006 through June 30, 2007 which will be Mr. Lonecke’s last day of employment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Lonecke will be paid on Step 1 as per the current W-A-J Teachers’ Association Contract 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 resignation of Anita Ferro, bus monitor, effective November 10, 2006 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 to extracurricular positions for the 2006-07 school year as presented:
Boys Modified Basketball Coach: Bradford Myatt
Girls JV and Varsity Basketball Scorekeeper Pool: Janna Morrison
Boys JV and Varsity Basketball Scorekeeper Pool: Suzanne Filippone
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 adding the John Valenti to the list of Substitute Teachers/Tutors list for the 2006-07 school year pending a Clearance for Appointment from the Commissioner of Education 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 reclassifies Emily Morse, from Guidance Secretary, under Teacher Aide/Clerk Typist on Step 6 of the current WAJ Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement (as originally hired), to Secretary Step 4 of the WAJ Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective November 13, 2006 pending successful transfer of title or passage of examination under Greene County Civil Service on motion by Drew Shuster 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 the recommendation from the Committee on Special Education for student #’s: 83, 352, 1140, 406, 1149, 1148, 1150, 1079, 344, 1151 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 adopts the District Budget Development Principles and Guidelines as presented under cover on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, Maier, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
Important dates were read.
Mr. Wiktorko introduced Dr. Gratto who gave his report as follows:
Reported on the Academic Committee meeting and the Improve Academic Achievement Initiatives including:
Work/Study Placements
12:1:1 Program for 4th, 5th and 6th graders
Hire 1 Special Ed. Teacher
5th grade reading scores are the lowest in the county
AIS for ELA 9th through 12th grade will be implemented in December 2006
Curriculum mapping currently taking place
Principal’s List will be formed for award purposes
SED results by individual student will be given to teachers and parents
Student attendance has improved overall from last year
AMS has now been implemented with a quiet study hall and a regular study hall
Mr. Haltermann asked if the Academic Committee will be expanded to include members of the WAJ community and Dr. Gratto responded positively.
Mr. Shuster asked about homework. Dr. Gratto informed the board that Bridget Pelham has formed a Homework Task Force. Homework procedures will be given out to parents and teachers listing responsibilities of parents and students. The problem exists in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Bridget will make sure that the research on how much homework should be given each night will be given to all the teachers.
Mr. Wiktorko thanked everyone for coming.
There were no additions to the agenda.
Ms. Martin reading the rules called for public comments. There were no public comments
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at 9:18 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of 2 employees leading to the possible appointment of employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of these persons and collective bargaining.
The items discussed during the Executive Session will be made public as appropriate at future meetings of the Board of Education on motion by A. J. Savasta, seconded by William Haltermann and carried by those present.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 10:04 p.m. on motion by William Haltermann, seconded by Drew Shuster and carried by those present.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. on motion by William Haltermann, seconded by Jacqueline Maier, and carried by those present.
Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board
John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem