The Friendship Central School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on August 11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Craig Plaisted at 6:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by roll call.
William RitchieAbsent
Craig PlaistedPresent
James LewisPresent
Richard StewartPresent
Also in attendance:
Mrs. Judy May, Superintendent
Mr. Donald Putnam, Building Principal
Mr. Micah Oldham, Director of Pupil Personnel/Student Services
Mr. Robert Lingenfelter, District Treasurer
Laurie Butts, District Clerk
Communication/Commendation
- Southern Tier Traveling Teacher
Superintendent Report:
- Albany Conference*Audit Upcoming
- Opening Day for Staff 8/27*Shrek Play
- Nitro Game*Common Core / ELA
- Update on Building
Principal Report:
- Regents Scores
- I Ready
District Treasurer Report:
- Tax Rate Update
Micah Oldham reported on Summer School Classes, ASP Program, and RTI
James Lewis moved, seconded by Richard Stewart to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following consent agenda items:
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on June 17, 2014 and the Reorganizational meeting of July 3, 2014 as submitted by District Clerk, Laurie Butts.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period of June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 as presented.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the warrant reports for the month of June for General, School Lunch, Special Aid, Capital and Payroll as presented.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the 2014-2015 tax rate as presented.
Motions were unanimously approved.
Richard Stewart moved, seconded by James Lewis to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following personnel items:
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following returning substitutes for the 2014-2015 school year:
Kim McDowell – Support StaffAmanda Calhoun – Support Staff
Kelly Goble – Non CertifiedTraci Steiner – TA Sub-2014-2015-New
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Regina Harmon as 1:1 Teacher Aide Elementary for a probationary period of one year to commence on August 28, 2014 and end on August 28, 2015 for 6.75 hours per day for 185 days. Hours will be from 7:45 to 3 p.m. The rate of pay will be $8.50 per hour per the CSEA negotiated contract.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Heather Hoyer as 1:1 Teacher Aide Elementary for a probationary period of one year to commence on August 28, 2014 and end on August 28, 2015 for 6.75 hours per day for 185 days. Hours will be from 7:45 to 3 p.m. The rate of pay will be $8.50 per hour per the CSEA negotiated contract.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Elizabeth Hull as Teacher Aide for a probationary period of one year to commence August 28, 2014 and end on August 28, 2015 for 6.75 hours per day for 185 days. Hours will be from 7:45 to 3 p.m. The rate of pay will be $8.50 per hour as per the CSEA negotiated contract.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the resignation of Deb Kane as Modified Softball Coach.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept with regret the resignation of Lacey Gardner as Middle School English Teacher effective August 31, 2014.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following coaches for the 2014-2015 school year as presented:
Jacob Duvall – Boys Varsity Soccer
Cortney Sadler – Modified Girls Soccer
Brad Gertis – Modified Boys Soccer
Darrin Harmon – Varsity Boys Basketball
Brad Gertis – Modified Boys Basketball
Cortney Sadler – Modified Girls Basketball
Christina Collins – Cheerleading
Brad Gertis – Modified Baseball
Deb Kane – Varsity Softball
Cortney Sadler – (replace Deb Kane) – Modified Softball
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Judy May, Micah Oldham, Donald Putnam as Lead Evaluators.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Regina Gils as Food Service Helper for 6 hours per day at the CSEA negotiated contract rate.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Lindsay Robak as Food Service Helper for a probationary period of one year to commence on August 28, 2014 and end on August 28, 2015 for 4 ½ hours per day at the rate of $8.25 per hour per CSEA negotiated contract.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept with regret the resignation of Janet Mahoney as Substitute and Enrichment Teacher for the After School Program effective September 1, 2014.
Motions were all unanimously approved.
James Lewis moved, seconded by Richard Stewart to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following items:
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Richard Stewart as the Allegany County Association of School Boards Delegate.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the summer professional development as presented.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Preschool Transporta6tion Contract with Allegany County for the period of July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2015 as presented.
To act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Dr. Kassas as the school Physician.
Motions were all unanimously approved.
Discussion on neighboring animal issues and how we can work together with neighbors to resolve.
Information / Discussion
Conference and Field Trips
Richard Stewart moved, seconded by James Lewis to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Laurie Butts
District Clerk