The Friendship Central School Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 in the Board Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Board President William Ritchie at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by roll call.
William RitchiePresent
Jody CollinsPresent
Robert CumminsPresent
James LewisAbsent
Craig PlaistedPresent
Also Present:Maureen Donahue, Superintendent
Jon Morris, CSE Chairperson
Alfreda Weart, Coord of Non Instructional Services
Donna Howard, Business Official
Laurie Butts, District Clerk
Superintendent Report:
- Discussion on Vehicle Replacement / Bus Replacement
- Update on Budget Issues
- Project Update
Jon Morris gave information regarding the Indicator #13 requirements.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Jody Collins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 9, 2010 with the correction of approved vacation date of February 12 to the 19th for Maureen Donahue.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period of February 1, 2010 through February 29, 2010 as presented.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the warrant reports for the month of February for General, School Lunch, Special Aid, Capital and Payroll as presented.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Daniel Levis as an AmeriCorps After School Volunteer Helper.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Jody Collins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the retirement of Dan Kula as Academic Intervention Services effective April 26, 2010 with regrets.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the retirement of Edwin Clark as cleaner effective April 15, 2010 with regrets.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Bill Horn as Boys Modified Baseball Coach for the 2010 season.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following Election Inspector / Tellers for the May 18, 2010 Budget and Board Member Vote:
Marilyn Lester @ $10/ per hour – Inspector Teller
Roberta Butler @ $10/ per hour – Inspector Teller
Lois Schenk @ $12 / per hour – Chief Inspector Teller
Motion was unanimously approved.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following substitute bus drivers pending completion of training and certification:
Kendall KarnandAlan Stuck
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Jody Collins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the CSE, CPSE and 504 recommendations on the following:
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Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the proposed basis of service charges of the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the following resolution:
Whereas, the State of New York continues to cause reductions in State aid payments to local school districts in the present year thereby harming our cash flow between April, 2010 and December, 2010, and
Whereas, Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Counties BOCES has proposed to alleviate part of the financial impact of these State aid reductions or delays by borrowing funds to replace temporarily the usual monthly payments by component school districts to BOCES so that this District will make one payment to BOCES on June 18, 2010 for all BOCES services invoices from April to June and one payment to BOCES on December 17, 2010 for all BOCES invoices for the period of September through December, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board supports the proposal by Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES to borrow funds for the above stated purpose in the amount of $10,000,000.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Jody Collins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the purchase price of $4,000 from Northeastern Transparts Co., Inc. for the Rotary In ground Lift.
Motion was unanimously approve d.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the purchase of a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE FWD for $20,113 as per specifications.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Friendship Teachers Association and the Friendship Central School District as presented.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve Friendship Central School K-12 Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling and Guidance Plan as presented.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Jody Collins to approve five (5) vacation days April 19-23, 2010 for Superintendent Maureen Donahue.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the 2010-2011 school Calendar as presented.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Jody Collins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept with regret, the resignation of Sandra Golden as Special Education Teacher effective June 30, 2010 for the purpose of retirement.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept with regret, the resignation of Mary Swift as Reading Teacher effective June 30, 2010 for the purpose of retirement.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Jody Collins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept with regret, the resignation of Sandra Sawyer as English Teacher effective June 30, 2010 for the purpose of retirement.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Robert Cummins moved, seconded by Craig Plaisted to act upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to change the April Board meeting to April 27, 2010 for the purpose of the BOCES Budget and Board Member Elections.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Items of Information / Discussion
- BOCES Annual Meeting – Wednesday April 7, 2010 @ 6 p.m.
- BOCES Budget Vote and Board Member Election Meeting April 27, 2010.
- Legislative Breakfast – March 20th @ Salamanca School
- Extra-Curricular Balance Sheets
- Enrollment
- Conference and Field Trips-February 2010
- Strategic Planning April 30, 2010
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Robert Cummins to move into executive session for the purpose of discussing a particular personnel matter at 7:25 p.m.
Motion was unanimously approved.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 8:01 p.m.
Craig Plaisted moved, seconded by Jody Collins to adjourn at 8:02 p.m.
Motion was unanimously approved.
Laurie Butts
District Clerk