REGULAR MEETING                                    October 8, 2009                      Board of Education

 

PRESENT                                                                              ABSENT

Susan Gelatt, President                                 

John E. Holdorf, Vice-President

Keith Carpenter

Laura Hawes

Timothy Johnson

David Rowley

Martha Winsor

Alicia M. Bowen

Mary Ellen Bates

Ed Telfer

 

Regular Meeting was called to order by Susan Gelatt at 7:26pm.

 

GUESTS/VISITORS   John O’Connor, Cheryn Payne, Ray Preusser and Jim Dvoracek were guests. 

 

PRESENTATIONS   Ray Preusser presented the 2008-09 District Audit and reported that no material deficiencies were found.  On motion of John Holdorf, seconded by Laura Hawes, the Board accepted the Independent Auditors Report from 6/30/09.  He recommended looking at establishing additional reserves to fund an increase in retirement system (ERS) contributions.  We should also look at a 3-year budget model to anticipate post-stimulus revenues.

 

CORRESPONDENCE  A thank you was read to the Board from Katie Payne for Academic Awards. 

 

MINUTES    On motion of John Holdorf, seconded by Laura Hawes, the Board unanimously

approved the minutes of the September 10, 2009 Board Meeting.

 

BILL WARRANTS  The Board reviewed the Bill Warrants.

 

CLAIMS AUDITOR REPORT  The Board reviewed the Claims Auditor Report.

 

TREASURER’S      The Board reviewed the Treasurer’s Report for 9/30/09.

REPORT

 

 

                                   

OLD BUSINESS:

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE  The Audit Committee met before the Board of Education Meeting started

and D’Arcangelo contract is signed.  Alicia will set up dates with D’Arcangelo to come this fall.

 

EXCEL PROJECT  Dave Rowley, Ed Telfer and John O’Connor reported on the status of the  EXCEL Capital Project.   There is heat in about 80% of the building now.  The Elementary bathrooms will be available on Tuesday, October 13th.  They reported that many things will be ready for the Open House on October 29th, including the Elementary hall floor and the lockers.

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:  

 

GET TO GREAT PROGRAM  Mary Ellen Bates reported on the Get to Great Workshop that she attended on September 30th and October 1st.   The leadership team will develop district goals that should result in academic and facility improvements.

 

TRINITY BELDEN & JESSICA NORTON  On motion of Keith Carpenter, seconded by John Holdorf the Board unanimously approved the resignation of Trinity Belden and Jessica Norton as Co-Cheerleading Advisors.

 

CHAUNTEL PLOWS  On motion of Keith Carpenter, seconded by Timothy Johnson, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Chauntel Plows as Cheerleading Advisor for the 2009-10 basketball season. 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  On motion of Laura Hawes, seconded by John Holdorf, the

Board unanimously moved to executive session at 8:40pm. to discuss personnel issues.

 

On motion of Timothy Johnson, seconded by John Holdorf, the Board adjourned executive

Session at 8:48pm.

 

MATT FIKES  On motion of Keith Carpenter, seconded by Timothy Johnson, the Board appointed Matt Fikes as a Volunteer Assistant to Jim Dvoaracek, Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach, for the 2009-10 season.  Laura Hawes abstained from voting.

 

ENROLLMENT DATA  The Board discussed the enrollment data and how the declining enrollment will impact budgeting and staffing over the next 5 years.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT  Mrs. Winsor reported that the current schedule is running smoothly.   She has begun doing observations on many staff members.  AIS Study Halls are being monitored for academic activity.  Amanda Conklin has seen all 5-12 grade students that are currently on the AIM list.  Mrs. Winsor reported that the ASFAB test will be given this year.(Grades10-12)  She also reported that we have stepped up Team meetings to be held once a week now.  The outside use of our building has been accommodated as much as possible.  The Panther Press is up and running with Kelly Bennis as the volunteer leader.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT   Mr. Rowley reported that the NYSCOSS Conference in Rochester was interesting.  It doesn’t appear that there will be mid-year aid cuts.  The new Chancellor and Commissioner of Education both appear to be very astute in educational matters.  Mr. Rowley also reported that the Board Policy Manual needs to be reviewed.  At the November meeting will give out manuals for Board perusal.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  On motion of Laura Hawes, seconded by John Holdorf, the

Board unanimously moved to executive session at 9:29pm. to discuss personnel issues.

 

On motion of John Holdorf, seconded by Keith Carpenter, the Board adjourned executive

Session at 11:18pm.

 

CSE MINUTES  On motion of Laura Hawes, seconded by John Holdorf, the Board approved the CSE Minutes of 9/23/09, 10/5/09 and 10/6/09.

 

ADJOURNMENT  On motion of Laura Hawes, seconded by Timothy Johnson, the Board  

adjourned their meeting at 11:19pm.