AGENDA
FRONTIERCENTRALSCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
CLOVERBANKELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CAFETERIA
2761 CLOVERBANK ROAD, HAMBURG, NEW YORK14075
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.
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1.0 CALL TO ORDER - Pledge to the Flag/Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Announcements
ATTENDANCE AT THIS REGULAR MEETING
(Board members who arrive after the meeting begins will be noted as “present” at the point in this
agenda at which they arrive.)
Mr. Albert Mr. Menard Mrs. Wood
Mr. Comerford Mr. Pellicano Mr. Figiel
Mr. Marsillo Mrs. Plarr Mr. Baldelli
Attendance – Central Office Administrators
Mr. Binner Mr. Kurzawa Dr. Costello Mr. Van Scoy
2.0 Amendments or adjustments to the agenda by the Superintendent and Board Members
3.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – Visitors Wishing to be Heard
3.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda
Consent agenda items are identified by an asterisk before the agenda item number. Adoption of
the consent agenda, upon a motion and second and an affirmative vote by members present,
approves each and every item so designated. However, prior to the adoption of the consent
agenda, any Board member may remove any item from the consent agenda. This item will then
come up for discussion as part of the regular agenda. The purpose of the consent agenda is to
expedite routine matters so that the Board has more time to deal with substantive matters.
RESOLVED, that the following consent agenda items be approved:
4.0, 7.2, 7.4.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.6, 10.0, 11.3, 11.4
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*4.0 OLD BUSINESS
*4.1RESOLVED, that the minutes from the October 10, 2006meeting are adopted as presented.
*4.2RESOLVED, that the minutes from the October 12, 2006 meeting are adopted as presented.
*4.3RESOLVED, that the minutes from the October 13, 2006 meeting are adopted as presented.
*4.4RESOLVED, that the minutes from the October 24, 2006 meeting are adopted as presented.
5.0 COMMENDATIONS
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education proudly commends Susan Birmingham for being named Outstanding Director of the Year by the New York School Nutrition Association. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions Mrs. Birmingham has made to the FrontierCentralSchool District. Through her professional management of the District’s Food Service Program, students are assured of receiving nutritious, healthy meals, which plays a significant role in their development.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
6.0COMMITTEE REPORTS– NONE
7.0 PERSONNEL – Administration and Teaching
7.1Retirements and Resignations
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education accepts the resignation of Marsha Kochan from the co-curricular position of Bookstore Advisor: Blasdell, effective 9/1/06. (Reason: Realignment of Duties/Student
Council Advisor)
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*7.2 Leave(s) of Absence Without Reimbursement
*7.2.1RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and without
establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the
following leaves ofabsence without pay or other reimbursement:
Name / Position / Building / Effective Date / ReasonTrisha Bean / Grade 3 / Big Tree / 10/31/06-1/28/07 / Child-Rearing
Christine Gust / Grade 4 / Cloverbank / 11/20/06-1/28/07 / FMLA
Julie Ann Zdyb / Grade 3 / Cloverbank / 11/3/06-12/15/06 / FMLA
Robert Zimmerman / Mathematics / High School / 11/16/06-11/17/06 / Personal
*7.2.2RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, and without
establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education rescinds the
following leave of absence, previously approved at the 10/24/06Board meeting.
(Reason: Previously approved at the 10/24/06 meeting. Kim has requested medical leave
due to a medical condition.)
Kim M. Barry – Mathematics: Middle School – Effective 11/6/06-1/26/07
*7.2.3RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, and without
establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education rescinds the
following leave of absence, previously approved at the 8/15/06 Board meeting.
(Reason: Previously approved at the 8/15/06 meeting. Meghan has requested to change
three of her approved unpaid days to personal leave for her wedding.)
Meghan Noble Bonter – Grade 5: Pinehurst – Effective 10/6,10,11/06
7.3 Position Control and Job Description - NONE
7.4 Appointments
7.4.1 RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following individual is
appointed to a teaching position, salary in accordance with the current District/FCTA contract. Furthermore, the following appointment is contingent upon the District’s receipt of clearance
or conditional release from the State Education Department under the provisions of the SAVE Legislation:
Name:Janet BarilleEffective:11/8/06-6/30/07
Tenure Area:Not ApplicablePro-rated Salary:$25,702
Assignment:Health: Middle SchoolRemarks:Vacancy as a result of Jennifer
Appointment:Regular SubstituteSawulak’s leave of absence, approved
at the 10/3/06 Board meeting.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*7.4.2RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to co-curricular/interscholastic positions for the 2006-07 school year, salaries in accordance with the District/FCTA contract. Furthermore, these appointments are contingent upon the District’s receipt of clearance or conditional release
from the State Education Department under the provisions of the SAVE Legislation.
Advisor / Building / Activity / 2006-07 Rates/StipendLisa Potter / Blasdell / Bookstore / $231 stipend
Jackie Kralisz / Middle School / Homework Haven / $34.09 per hour
Francine Seeley / Middle School / Homework Haven / $34.09 per hour
Ronald Schranz / High School / Citizen Bee/Federal Challenge / $923 stipend
Brian Smith / High School / Athletic Supervision / $69.48 home/ $80.89 away
Kelly Zglinicki / Middle School / Intramurals / $21.09 per hour
7.4.3RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the District Negotiations Team, the Board of Education appoints Thomas J. DeBoy, Esq., as school attorney for the remainder of the
2006-07 fiscal year.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*7.5Salary Changes
*7.5.1RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves the following personnel receive salary adjustments, having completed the necessary graduate hours, effective 11/17/06, in accordance with the District/FCTA contract, as per the attached.
*7.5.2RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education approves for payment the attached list of Professional Growth awards
pursuant to the FCTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
7.6Tenure
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education grants a permanent appointment to the following individuals:
Staff Member / Building / Tenure Area / Tenure DateDaniel Dreyer / Pinehurst / Physical Education / 12/3/06
Rachel Brew / Middle School / Library Media Spec. / 12/19/06
Moved by Seconded by Vote
8.0PERSONNEL– Support Staff
8.1 Retirements and Resignations – NONE
*8.2 Leave(s) of Absence Without Reimbursement
*RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, and without establishing precedent for future actions, the Board of Education approves the following
leave of absence without pay or other reimbursement:
Name / Position / Building / Effective Date / ReasonLisa Root / Bus Attendant / Transportation / 10/27/06 (PM) / Personal
*8.3 Transfers
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following transfers be
approved in accordance with the current District/FCEA contract and salary schedule:
*8.3.1 Job Opportunity-06-27- Food Service Helper: High School (3.75 hrs/day)
Name: Mary Dunkle
Transfer from:Food Service Helper: High School (3.25 hrs/day)
Effective Date:11/8/06
Remarks:Vacancy as a result of the transfer of Debra Janca.
*8.3.2 Job Opportunity-06-28- Food Service Helper: Blasdell (3.5 hrs/day)
Name: Sylvia Lenahan
Transfer from:Food Service Helper: Blasdell (3.0 hrs/day)
Effective Date:11/8/06
Remarks:Vacancy as a result of the transfer of Laurie Goodberry.
*8.3.3 Job Opportunity-06-29- Teacher’s Aide (Personal): Middle School
Name: Barbara Harber
Transfer from:Teacher’s Aide (Inclusion): Big Tree
Effective Date:11/8/06
Remarks:Vacancy as a result of the transfer of Eileen Slisz.
8.4 Position Control and Job Description - NONE
8.5 Appointments
*8.5.1RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following support staff substitutes, as per the attached. Furthermore, these appointments are contingent upon the District’s receipt of clearance or conditional release
from the State Education Department under the provisions of the SAVE Legislation.
*8.5.2RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education
rescinds the appointment of Kathy A. Ellisas part-time Internal Claims Auditor, effective 11/8/06. This appointment was previously approved at the 10/24/06 Board meeting.
8.5.3RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Frontier Central Audit Committee, the Board
of Education approves the appointment of Kelly Stephenson to the position of part-time
Internal Claims Auditor at a rate of $20 per hour, for a maximum of 20 hours per month
effective11/8/06. In addition, the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to enter into an employment agreement with Ms. Stephenson for the period of November 8, 2006 to
June 30, 2007.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*8.6Salary Changes
*RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the following support staff hour adjustments, effective 11/8/06.
Staff Member / Position / Previous / New / Increase/Decrease / Comments
Gernold,
William / Driver / 4.25 / 4.75 / +.50 / Additional time needed to travel to and from out of district schools.
Krull,
Debra / Attendant / 4.00 / 4.50 / +.50 / Additional time needed to travel to and from out of district schools.
LaRosa,
Michael / Driver / 6.00 / 6.50 / +.50 / Additional school and child added to this out of district run.
Barrow,
Joyce / Attendant / 5.75 / 6.25 / +.50 / Additional schools and child added to this out of district run.
Sikora,
Daniel / Driver / 5.75 / 6.00 / +.25 / Additional students added to this out of district run
Giambrone,
Virginia / Driver / 5.50 / 5.75 / +.25 / Adjusted to reflect actual time needed to finish pm elementary special education school run
Gearhart,
Nancy / Attendant / 5.00 / 5.50 / +.50 / Adjusted to reflect actual time needed to finish pm elementary special education school run
Filighera,
Robert / Driver / 4.75 / 5.00 / +.25 / Additional area added to the pm elementary school run
Piccione,
Susan / Driver / 4.75 / 5.00 / +25 / Additional area added to the pm elementary school run
Knowles,
Charlotte / Driver / 5.25 / 4.75 / -.50 / Deletion of an Early Morning roundup from this bus run.
Biondo,
Charles / Driver / 5.25 / 6.00 / +.75 / Additional schools and child added to this out of district run.
Zoyhofski,
Diane / Attendant / 4.00 / 5.75 / +1.75 / Additional schools and child added to this out of district run.
Net Drivers & Attendants / +5.50
8.7Ratification of Contract
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves and ratifies the settlement reached between the Interim Superintendent of Schools and the Frontier Central Employees’ Association for an extension
of the Collective Bargaining Agreement to cover the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
9.0PERSONNEL– Community Education – NONE
*10.0INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM
*10.1RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following excursion
is approved by the Board of Education:
*10.1.1 Middle School French Club to Quebec City, Quebec on May 24-27, 2007, involving
approximately 46 students and five adult chaperones.
10.2Secondary Summer School Presentation – George Santoro & Steve Stamer
11.0BUSINESS
11.1Business Management Report
11.1.1 School Lunch Report
11.1.2 Summary of Investments
11.1.3 Treasurers’ Report
11.1.4 Budget Status Statement for Expenditures and Budget Transfers
11.1.5 Budget Status Report for Revenues
11.1.6 List of CapitalBuilding Project Expenditures
11.1.7 Use of School Facilities
11.1.8 Extra Classroom Activity -Treasurers’ Report
Moved by Seconded by Vote
11.2RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education approves an agreement with Hilbert College for the purpose of providing reading tutors by qualified college students who participate in a college work-study program for employment under the Federal Work-Student Program (FWS), further that the Board President
is authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the entire Board.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
*11.3 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education renders a 1987 sixteen-foot Haulette Trailer as obsolete and of no further use to
the District. Further, that the Board authorizes the Interim Superintendent to dispose of said
trailer by selling as scrap.
*11.4RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education renders the followingTransportation Department School Buses as obsolete and
of no further use to the school district and further, that sealed bids be solicited for the sale of
said vehicles.
Bus # / Year / Make / Passenger / VIN # / Mileage264 / 1995 / Thomas / 66 / 1T75N3B2XS1128656 / 137,192
268 / 1995 / Thomas / W/C / 1HVBBABM7SH667297 / 171,306
270 / 1995 / GMC / 17 / 1BHG31Y7SF134948 / 145,403
278 / 1996 / GMC / 17 / 1GDHG31Y6TF503968 / 150,453
283 / 1998 / Thomas / 66 / 1THN3B24W1161283 / 97,480
11.5RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of
Education accepts a donation of one (1) flute from Barbara Scheffler to be used by a student
who is attending CloverbankElementary School.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
12.0 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
12.1RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent and the District Negotiations Team, the Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Agreement between
the FrontierCentralSchool District and the Managerial/Confidential Employees Group to
clarify their workday.
Moved by Seconded by Vote
13.0CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTSOfficial and/or Miscellaneous
14.0 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – Visitors Wishing to be Heard
14.1Roundtable
15.0EXECUTIVE SESSION – 4 Personnel Matters
1 Negotiations Matter
Moved by Seconded by Vote
16.0 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Seconded by Vote
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