WINDHAM-ASHLAND-JEWETT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Board of Education Minutes
December 8, 2005
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 8:01 PM.
Ms. Martin led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 27, 2005 were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Willliam Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10 2005 were read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Willliam Haltermann.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Treasurer’s Report for October 2005 was read and approved on motion by William Haltermann and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Superintendent Transfers 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 Bill Schedule for December 2005 was read and approved on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by William Haltermann.
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Yes Haltermann, , Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Extra-classroom Activity Fund for Month Ended August 21, 2005 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 Extra-classroom Activity Fund for Month Ended September 30, 2005 was read and approved on motion by Drew Shuster and seconded by A. J. Savasta.
Yes Haltermann, , Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
The Extra-classroom Activity Fund for Month Ended October 31, 2005 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 Extra-classroom Activity Fund for Month Ended November 30, 2005 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
Ms. Martin reading the rules, called for public comments. There were no public comments at this time.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoints Jean Stremlo to the position of teacher assistant for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year, commencing December 12, 2005, through June 23, 2006, which would be the last day of employment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Stremlo be paid on Step 1 of the WAJ Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Teri Martin asked why we needed a TA and Mr. Wiktorko responded it was an IEP mandate.
Yes Haltermann, , Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorizes salary step adjustment for Jeffrey Cross, custodian, from Step 1 to Step 4, as outlined within the current Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD Support Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement effective December 12, 2005 on motion by A.J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, , Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
RESOLVED, that the Board go into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of 3 appointees motion by A.J. Savasta, 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 8:20 p.m. on motion by William Haltermann, seconded by Drew Shuster, and carried by those present..
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board, appoints Deborah Valerio and Michelle Beaumont to the Extracurricular position of Co-advisors to the Freshman Class for the 2005-06 school year on motion 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 approves adding the following individuals to the Substitute Teacher list:
Melanie Serbay William Solley Kevin Cohane
PatrickFarrell Jamie Lynn Bock Melissa Keys
Maureen Anshanslin Annarita Macri Cheryl Webster DiCocco
on motion by William Haltermann 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 approves the recommendation from the Committee on Special Education for student #’s: 447, 468, 501, 502, 509, 512, 539, 547, 556, 564 on motion by A. J. Savasta and seconded by Drew Shuster.
Yes Haltermann, , Martin, Savasta and Shuster.
No 0 Motion Carried
WHEREAS, the Board of Education seeks to purchase real property located at 5449 State Route 23, Windham, New York Tax Map Parcel No. 78.18-2-9, consisting of approximately two acres of land for School District purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received and reviewed the real estate purchase and sale contract for the purchase of the property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District as follows:
Section 1. The contract to purchase the property upon the terms and conditions set forth therein is hereby approved.
Section 2. The officers and employees of the District are authorized and directed to sign all documents and take all steps necessary to approve and complete the purchase.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately 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 and the District Architect, the Board accepts the 2005 Building Condition Survey as presented 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 introduced Mark Lybolt who gave his report:
Tree lighting and concert went well although many felt it was too early in the season
Fundraising by the students has been very successful
Ski Tuesday is being organized and will begin in January
5 week reports will be out in time for Christmas
Chartwells is offering free breakfasts
The Wizard of Oz is in rehearsals and will be performed on Saturday evening
The Winter concert will be performed on Tuesday
Mr. Wiktorko gave his report:
Will be discussing the Capital Improvement Project on WRIP next week
The last Capital Improvement Project meeting is set for Tuesday, December 13
The members of the Audit Finance Committee have been going through training. The Board needs to nominate another committee member by January 2006 or redefine committee structure
The Board needs to look through the Course Selection Guide and give any ideas to Mr. Wiktorko before the Christmas break. Draft will be reviewed again in January
The Strategic Plan Review included in the Board packet will be discussed in January
Plans for a Board retreat in July need to be made; please contact office with schedule limitations and ideas for training.
There were no additions to the agenda.
The Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District permits public comment to the Board of Education at its meetings. Individuals will state their names and addresses before speaking. Comment will be given in a civil manner, will be of reasonable duration, and will respect the privacy of all individuals. The Board will respond to questions, if appropriate, in the days following the meeting.
Drew Shuster asked that a smaller version of the site plan be given out at the next Capital Project Presentation and asked for estimates on how much additional maintenance and maintenance staff the new building will incur.
There was a brief discussion on the school calendar for next school year.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. on motion by William Haltermann seconded by Drew Shuster and carried by those present
Felicia Senigo, Clerk of the Board
John Wiktorko, Clerk Pro Tem