BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 249
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: May 18, 2010
District Mission:
To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning.
District Beliefs:
· All children possess unique qualities and come to school eager to learn and be successful.
· We respect all people within our community and treat them with dignity at all times.
· Learning is a partnership that includes school staff, parents, family and the community.
· Knowledge allows for critical thinking and effective decision-making.
· Purposeful and intentional change is a constant that leads to educational improvement and positive results.
· Compliance with state and federal regulations is critical to school district success.
Meeting called to order at: ______
Present Absent
James DiMascio President ______
Sara Benscoter Vice-President ______
Anthony Burchell Member ______
Stephanie Champney Member ______
Kathleen Driscoll Member ______
Mary Ellerson Member ______
Thomas Tasber Member ______
Mary Hibbard Superintendent of Schools ______
Laura Lindsley District Clerk ______
Patricia Follette Director of Curriculum and Instruction ______
Others in attendance:
Minutes
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing held on May 4, 2010.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Board Meeting held on May 4, 2010.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Commendations
Mrs. Hibbard commends:
· Kelly Marcotte, Whitney Point High School Senior, for her signing to St. Francis University for swimming on Friday, May 14, 2010.
· Candice Gage and Trevor Bronson, Whitney Point High School Seniors, for receiving the Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence from Broome Community College given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated excellence in math and science. Please see attached.
· Mr. Gac, Mrs. Heinle, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Favaloro and Tioughnioga Riverside Academy 6th – 8th Grade Chorus for the fabulous choral presentation on Tuesday, May 11th. Please see attached.
· Samantha Pardoe, Whitney Point High School Senior, for being named a recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship. Please see attached.
Correspondence
None.
Policies
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached revised Admission of Nonresident Students policy for first reading.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Policies: For Second Reading
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached updated Fixed Asset Inventory/Capitalization policy.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Comments from the Public
Old Business
Phase II Renovation project update.
New Business
a. Bid Award (A chart is attached for your reference.)
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Smith Site Development LLC as low bidder on the Site Construction Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $1,310,000.00
Alternates: SC-01 $ 70,200.00
SC-02 $ 54,700.00
SC-03 $ 8,600.00
SC-04 $ 49,000.00
SC-05 $ 31,400.00
Total Contract $1,523,900.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Fahs Construction Group as low bidder on the General Construction Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $5,497,000.00
Alternates: GC-01 $ 5,500.00
GC-02 $ 18,000.00
GC-03 $ 19,900.00
GC-04 $ 9,500.00
GC-05 $ 18,000.00
GC-06 $ 31,800.00
GC-07 $ 10,600.00
GC-08 $ 74,200.00
GC-09 $ 106,000.00
GC-10 $ 53,000.00
Total Contract $5,843,500.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of R-Tech LLC as low bidder on the Roofing Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $498,000.00
Alternates: RC-01 $ 13,750.00
RC-02 $ 177,000.00
RC-03 $ 84,000.00
Total Contract $772,750.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Louis N. Picciano and Son, Inc. as low bidder on the HVAC Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $2,525,000.00
Total Contract $2,525,000.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Louis N. Picciano and Son, Inc. as low bidder on the Plumbing Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $879,500.00
Alternates: RC-01 $5,000.00
Total Contract $884,500.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Nelcorp Electrical Contracting Corporation as low bidder on the Electrical Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $3,689,000.00
Alternates: EC-01 $ 369,000.00
EC-02 $ 369,000.00
EC-03 $ 369,000.00
EC-04 $ 37,000.00
EC-05 $ 37,000.00
EC-06 $ 37,000.00
EC-07 $ 15,900.00
EC-08 $ 3,000.00
EC-09 $ 123,000.00
Total Contract $5,048,900.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Solar Liberty Energy Systems, Inc. as low bidder on the Photovoltaic Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $587,190.00
Total Contract $587,190.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends the Board not approve the following award to D & R Jones Construction Corp. on the Flooring Contract for Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architect’s Project No. 0811 at a Total Contract of $488,800.00 and move to the Addenda item for the Flooring Contract award.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of D & R Jones Construction Corporation as low bidder on the Flooring Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $469,900.00
Alternates: FLC-01 $18,900.00
Total Contract $488,800.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Buffalo Hotel Supply Co., Inc. as low bidder on the Kitchen Equipment Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $850,000.00
Total Contract $850,000.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Janson Industries as low bidder on the Theatrical Equipment Contract for the Phase II Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811.
Base Bid $282,700.00
Total Contract $282,700.00
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the purchase of equipment for the Voice Over Internet Protocol as designed and managed from Broome Tioga BOCES in the amount of $350,000.00.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the purchase of equipment for cameras / security systems from Day Automation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $182,500.00.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
b. Appointment
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of David Ward, Food Service Worker, effective May 10, 2010. Please see attached.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
c. Appointment Revision
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval to amend following list of poll workers for the 2010 Annual Meeting for the sole purpose of the budget and Board of Education member vote.
Rate of pay $55.00
Kenneth Bates
Dorothy Colaw
Herbie Powell – Grace Knapp
Pamula Powell – Sandra Burghardt
Marilyn Theleman
Lindy Thorn (alternate)
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
d. Retirement Resignation
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the retirement resignation of Mark Bilsky, Social Studies Teacher, effective June 30, 2010. Please see attached letter.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the retirement resignation of Karen Ling, Fifth Grade Teacher, effective July 1, 2010. Please see attached letter.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
e. Resignation
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the resignation of Renee Williams, English Teacher, effective June 30, 2010. Please see attached letter.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
f. Tenure recommendations
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the tenure recommendation for Christina Emerson, English Language Arts Teacher – High School, effective September 1, 2010. Please see attached.
Moved by ______Seconded by ______
_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the tenure recommendation for Laura Farwell, Special Education Teacher – Tioughnioga Riverside Academy, effective September 1, 2010. Please see attached.
Moved by ______Seconded by ______
_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the tenure recommendation for Diana Murtaugh, English Teacher – High School, effective September 1, 2010. Please see attached.
Moved by ______Seconded by ______
_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
g. Certification of Budget Vote
(The Board may take a brief recess at 8 p.m. to ascertain the voting results.)
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Certification of the Budget Vote as follows:
Number of votes recorded as voting “YES” __
Number of votes recorded as voting “NO” __
Number of votes void __
Total number of votes cast ___
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
h. Last Day of School Information
The last day of school for all students will be Wednesday, June 23rd, and it will be a half-day. The last day for all staff members, including aides is Friday, June 25th, and it will be a half-day. Four snow days were used this year.
i. Committee on Special Education
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Comments from the Public
Meeting Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ______.
Moved by______Seconded by______
___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED
Executive Session
For matters of personnel and contractual issues.
FYI
School District Budget Notice
Rural Schools Association News, Vol.28, No. 3, Spring 2010 Issue
May 19 – Cabaret 7:00, HS Auditorium
May 27 – CEA Spring Festival – 6 p.m.
May 28 – UPK Applications Due
May 31 – No School, Memorial Day
7