BOARD OF EDUCATION
WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO BOX 249
Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: September 1, 2009
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:
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Board Meeting held on August 18, 2009.
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Commendations
Mrs. Hibbard commends:
• The following volunteers, their families and the community for another successful Community Give-Away, held on August 21, 2009:
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Debbie Oliver
Kathy Price
Joanne Calvey
Walt Peck
Heather Pudish
Sue Stevens
Rick Cranston
Teresa Delgado
Vicki Coleman & sister-in-law
Renee Williams
Social Work Interns:
Regina Scagnelli-Clay
Cyrilla Suker
Members of the community:
Darlene & Josh Wheeler
Tammy Underwood
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• Mrs. Patricia Follette for planning and coordinating the successful Whitney Point Central School District Orientation for New Faculty and Staff held on August 24, 2009. Please see attached.
• The High School Administration, faculty, staff, parents and community for the August 27th Summer Graduation celebration of learning, hard work and achievement.
• Mr. Dan Sweeney, faculty and staff for an informative and successful 4th Grade Orientation Night held on August 27th.
• Mrs. Jo-Anne Knapp, faculty and staff, along with the Whitney Point Preschool and Daycare for a successful UPK Parent Information Night held on August 25th.
Correspondence
None.
Policies
None.
Comments from the Public
Old Business
None.
New Business
a. Bid Award (A chart is attached for your reference.)
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of W&D Smith & Sons as low bidder on the Site Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $194,900.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of F.E. Jones Construction as low bidder on the General Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $84,700.
Alternate GC-01 was $6,750.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Bagnell Electric, Inc. as low bidder on the Electrical Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $85,500.
Alternate EC-01 was $14,400.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Climate Control Technolgies, Inc. as low bidder on the Mechanical Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $70,114. Alternate MC-01 was $9,150.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Don Brosh Master Plumber, Inc. as low bidder on the Plumbing Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $16,000. Alternate PC-01 was $11,847.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Orchard Earth and Pipe as low bidder on the Fuel Tank Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $124,430.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Filtrec Corporation as low bidder on the Vehicle Lift Construction contract for the Bus Garage Renovation, Ashley McGraw Architects’ Project No. 0811, pending final review from the architect and construction manager. The base bid was $47,500.
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b. Retirement Resignations
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the resignation received by Sylvia Bates, Internal Claims Auditor, effective August 28, 2009. Please see attached letter.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the resignation received by Betty Murphy, Bus Monitor, effective August 18, 2009. Please see attached letter.
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c . Appointments
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Jennifer Briglia as Internal Claims Auditor effective August 31, 2009.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Randy Crooks as Bus Driver effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Michael Gerber as Bus Driver effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of David Ward as Bus Driver effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Lisa Wilbur as Bus Driver effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Danielle Ellis as Bus Monitor effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Laura Landers as Bus Monitor effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of Laura Kitson as Bus Monitor effective September 1, 2009. Please see attached.
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d. Committee on Special Education
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
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e. Warrant
Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the July 2009 Warrant. Please see attached copy.
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Comments from the Public
Meeting Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ______.
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Executive Session
For matters of personnel and contractual issues.
FYI
None.
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