BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 249
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: November 27, 2007
James DiMascio called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Present Absent
James DiMascio President X
Sara Benscoter Vice President X
Stephanie Champney Member X
Joseph Silvanic Member X
Kathleen Driscoll Member X
Mary Ellerson Member X
Carol Eaton Superintendent of Schools X
Laura Lindsley District Clerk X
Mary Hibbard Assistant Superintendent X
Others in attendance:
Jeff Isaacs, Sue Musshafen, Dan Sweeney, Jaysree Whitelaw, Joy Rupert, Nicole Wolfe, Dawn Fox, Eddie Maslin, Steve Andrus
Please note: 6:15 p.m. Executive Session in the Board Room
6:50 p.m. Board of Education yearbook pictures
Dr. Eaton recommended the Minutes of the meeting held on November 6, 2007 be approved.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Kathleen Driscoll
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
Commendations
Dr. Eaton commended:
· Stacey Mayre for her recent commendation from the New York State Association of School Nurses. Letter is attached.
· The principals and custodial staff for assisting with the tours of the renovations from the first project on November 13th and 15th. Special commendation for Mr. Terry Dean, Director of Facilities, for ensuring that all improvements were very well explained to the public.
Correspondence
None
Policies
Student Lunch Charge policy, First Reading
Extra-Classroom Activities Fund Policy. First Reading, updating the Board’s policy on the management of extra-classroom funds and their management.
Comments from the Public
1. OLD BUSINESS
a. Facilities Update: Current Renovation Phase, Sanitation Project and Planning for the Second Renovation Phase
Dr. Eaton, and Mrs. Lindsley reviewed progress that has occurred since the last Board meeting on November 6, 2007. The Transportation Facility Report is attached. Recent updates are attached to this agenda as they become available.
2. NEW BUSINESS
a. Financial Report
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the attached Treasurers reports (3).
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Kathleen Driscoll
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
b. Budget Transfers from 2007-08 Budget
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the budget transfers within the 2007-08 school year. The transfer information is attached.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
c. Change Orders for the Renovation 1 Project
Dr. Eaton recommended the following change orders for Board approval:
CO-MC13 and CO-MC 14
Moved by Kathleen Driscoll Seconded by Mary Ellerson
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
d. Simplex Contract
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the Simplex contract for Fire System. Information attached.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Mary Ellerson
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
e. Health Insurance
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the Co-Operative Health Insurance resolution. See information attached.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Kathleen Driscoll
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
f. Energy Education Report
Eddie Maslin, Energy Education Manager, presented a report on Saving Energy with Energy Education, Inc. Information is attached.
g. Shared Decision Making Report for the Intermediate School
Jaysree Whitelaw and the Intermediate Shared Decision Making team presented their report. See attached information.
h. 2008-09 Budget Calendar
Dr. Eaton has attached the budget calendar for the Board’s review and discussion.
i. Resignation
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the resignation of Anthony Crestar, Cleaner, effective November 13, 2007.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Kathleen Driscoll
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
ADDENDA
a. Committee on Special Education
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. Please consult the explanation for all placements as needed.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Stephanie Champney
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
b. Further Information on Out of District Request for WPCSD
Dr. Eaton recommended approval of Dustin Bridges to attend Whitney Point Central School District for one quarter, with written report regarding his attendance, behavior, and grades.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Stephanie Champney
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained Approved
c. Commendations
Dr. Eaton commended Steve Andrus, Will Manvell, Rich Mathy, and Rich Kratz for the success of the NYSCATE conference held in Rochester this weekend. Steve Andrus is on the Board of Directors for NYSCATE. Mr. Andrus, Mr. Kratz, Mr. Manvell, and Mr. Mathy were the technical support for the state conference of over 1,000 attendees. Mr. Mathy gave a demonstration of the technology used in his classroom by teaching a class.
d. Renovation Project – Phase 1
Please see the Monthly Update on the Renovation Project.
Public Comment - None
For Your Information
None
Executive Session
None required
Future Board Dates:
December 4, 2007: Renovation Update
Sanitation Project Report
Wellness Policy Amendment, Second Reading
Report on Renovation Planning
Financial Report
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Kathleen Driscoll
4 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained
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