PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 2006
HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ROOM 7:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
President Steven Markham called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
BOARD MEMBERS:
Steven Markham, President PRESENT
Michael Conroy, Vice-President PRESENT
Raymond Haberer, District Clerk PRESENT
Pauline Skeels PRESENT
Heinke Lillenstein Absent
Wendy Ott PRESENT
Neil Kattermann PRESENT
Robert Landahl PRESENT
Jeffrey Snyder PRESENT
ADMINISTRATION:
Jeffrey Bowen, Superintendent PRESENT
Nicholas Silvaroli. Business Administrator PRESENT
Sharon Huff, High School Principal PRESENT
Robert Coniglio, Assistant High School Principal Absent
James Graczyk. Athletic Director Absent
Ravo Root, Middle School Principal PRESENT
Christian Cornwell, Middle School Asst. Principal Absent
Nancy Sampson, Middle School Asst. Principal Absent
Jeannene Wagner, Delevan Elementary Principal PRESENT
Kevin Munro, Arcade Elementary Principal PRESENT
Michael Lucow, Special Education Director PRESENT
Ann Pajak, Assistant Director of Special Education Absent
Jill Holbrook, Director of Computer Operations PRESENT
Pamela Kattermann, Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction Absent
Terry Grajek, Administrator for Even Start & Title Programs Absent
PRELIMINARY MATTERS/PUBLIC COMMENT 1.0
1.1 NONE
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PROGRAMS/PRESENTATIONS 2.0
2.1 Middle School Trip to Quebec – Kim Landahl and students presented to the board with a handout. Trip request is for May 17, 2006 – May 21, 2006.
2.2 Drug-free and Abstinence Initiatives – Kay Kilburn and Kathy Morris presented with a power point presentation that was e-mailed to board members earlier.
DISCUSSION/WORK SESSION 3.0
3.1 Board report – NONE
3.2 Superintendent report – as first time UPK applicants and because there was still State money available Pioneer will receive additional funding bring the total to $380,000. There is no guarantee this much money will be available next year. Laidlaw estimates transportation at approximately $110,000 which should be covered by present funding without impacting the present budget.
- skateboarding will be prohibited district wide effective Monday 10-9-06
3.3 Business administrator report – handout updating where the final tax assessment came in and its effect on the school tax rate. The original tax rate was $14.51 per $1000 the final tax rate is $14.07 per $1000. Pioneer will use a service Cattaraugus-Alleghany BOCES uses called Tela Communications to review our phone bills to look for bills paid in error. They receive a percentage on anything they find.
3.4 Administrators’ report – Sharon Huff, Ravo Root, Jeannene Wagner
3.5 Board policy discussion/work session – the policy board will be meeting 10-12-06 with Dr. Bowen to review the last of the 8000’s.
BOARD APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM 4.0
4.1 Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Bob Landahl to add the addendum to the Agenda of the October 3, 2006 meeting.
Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
BUSINESS/FINANCE 5.0
5.1 Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Pauline Skeels to approve the Minutes of the October 3, 2006 meeting.
Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Abstain – 1 (S. Markham)
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OLD BUSINESS 6.0
6.1 Activities Appointments - 2006-2007
NAME / ACTIVITYJanice Fisher/Sarah Farr / Scholastic Challenge Advisor
NOTES: This reflects a change in board action on motion 8.6 on the August 15th agenda
Motion by: Ray Haberer Seconded by: Neil Kattermann
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 – Abstain
NEW BUSINESS 7.0
7.1 The superintendent recommends the board, by consent vote, approve the 2nd reading and adoption of the following policy:
PolicyNumber / Policy Title / Notes
3280 / Community Use of School Facilities
Motion by: Ray Haberer Seconded by: Mike Conroy
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
7.2 The superintendent recommends the board adopt the District Mentoring and Induction Plan - posted
Motion by: Ray Haberer Seconded by: Pauline Skeels
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
7.3 The superintendent recommends the board establish one part-time (.5 FTE) teaching position in the elementary tenure area.
Motion by: Mike Conroy Seconded by: Pauline Skeels
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 – Abstain
7.4 The superintendent recommends the board establish one part-time (.5 FTE) teaching assistant position in the teaching assistant tenure area.
Motion by: Wendy Ott Seconded by: Bob Landahl
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
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7.5Motion was made by Ray Haberer and seconded by Mike Conroy to accept a gift from Waste Management for T-Shirts at the Middle School to celebrate Spirit Day. The gift is valued at $4,000.00.
Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
PERSONNEL 8.0
8.1 Resignation
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVEGary Thaine / Custodian at Middle School / 09/26/2006 / 09/22/2006
Motion by: Bob Landahl Seconded by: Neil Kattermann
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.2 Leaves of Absence
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVE / COMMENTSNancy Sampson / Middle School Assistant Principal / 09/21/2006 / 09/18/2006 to approximately 10/5/2006 / For the purpose of medical leave. This is an unpaid leave covered under FMLA
Judy Waldraff / Teacher Aide / 09/22/2006 / 09/25/06 to 10/02/2006 / For the purpose of medical leave. This is an unpaid leave covered under FMLA
Motion by: Jeff Snyder Seconded by: Pauline Skeels
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.2A Leaves of Absence
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVE / COMMENTSSusan Friedhaber-Hard / Library Media Specialist / 9/29/2006 / 9/1/2006 through approximately 6/1/2007 / This is a medical leave. 12 weeks will be under FMLA.
Motion by: Pauline Skeels Seconded by: Mike Conroy
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
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8.3 Instructional Appointments
EMPLOYEE / ASSIGNMENT / CERT. AREA / TENURE AREA / SALARY / STATUS / EFFECTIVE DATEPamela Eigenbrod / Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistant / $8.55 per hour / Probationary / October 4, 2006
Motion by: Mike Conroy Seconded by: Jeff Snyder
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.3A Instructional Appointments
EMPLOYEE / ASSIGNMENT / CERT. AREA / TENURE AREA / SALARY / STATUS / EFFECTIVE DATEGregory Miller / Elementary Teacher / Pre-K – 6 (provisional) / Elementary Education / $33,900 / Probationary / October 4, 2006
Motion by: Pauline Skeels Seconded by: Bob Landahl
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.4 Activity Appointments
NAME / ACTIVITYEliese Edgecomb / Middle School After School Program
All positions pay $20 per hour. The Program runs from 2:20 to 5:00 PM
Motion by: Mike Conroy Seconded by: Ray Haberer
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.5 Non-Instructional Appointments
NAME / POSITION / SALARY / EFFECTIVE DATE / NOTESDeb Nickerson / Teacher Aide / $8.55 per hour / October 4, 2006
Michelle Karcher / Teacher Aide / $8.55 per hour / October 4, 2006
Tammy Belscher / Cleaner / $8.95 per hour / October 11, 2006
Motion by: Pauline Skeels Seconded by: Ray Haberer
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
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8.6 Non-instructional Substitute Appointments
NAME / POSITION / SALARY / NOTESBonnie Lynch / Teacher aide/Clerk / $6.75/hour
Motion by: Neil Kattermann Seconded by: Bob Landahl
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.7 Student Teacher/Intern Approval
NAME / BUILDING / COLLEGE / NOTESAmanda Sutz / Arcade Elementary / D’Youville College
Elizabeth Lingenfelter / High School / Brockport
Patricia Weeks / Middle School / UB
Motion by: Pauline Skeels Seconded by: Neil Kattermann
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
8.8 Volunteer Appointment
BUILDING/ACTIVITY / NAMEMiddle School / Clara Spencer
Cathie Rosser
Jean Bremiller
Teresa Taylor
Valerie Potter
Tracie May
Arcade Elementary / Ronda Brown
Denise Hyman
Marcy Mruzik
Lois Weber
Derek Rule
Jennifer Matuszak
Becky Bartz
April Lincoln
Cory Stroke
Paula Bookmiller
Delevan Elementary / Mary Songster-Alpin
Stacy Bainbridge
Elizabeth Brzezicki
Joni Linderman
Jacqueline O’Donnell
Jennifer Schalberg
Angela Murray
Bridget Williams
Spring Sanders
Valerie Gray
Keith Bigham
Brandy Morris
Debra Smith
Kathy Perkins
Jennifer Blackwell
Motion by: Pauline Skeels Seconded by: Wendy Ott
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS 9.0
9.1 Having reviewed the recommendations developed by the CSE / CPSE for special education programs and services 9/22/06 through 9/28/06, the BOE hereby approves said recommendations. posted
Motion by: Ray Haberer Seconded by: Mike Conroy
8 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain
EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.0
10.1 Motion was made by Ray Haberer and seconded by Mike Conroy to adjourn the regular order of business to enter into Executive Session at 8:57 PM for discussion covering security and personnel.
Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
Executive Session ended at 9:51PM
ADJOURNMENT 12.0
12.1 Motion was made by Pauline Skeels and seconded by Mike Conroy to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 PM
Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond J. Haberer, Clerk