Pioneer CSD Board Agenda October 7, 2008
PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PO Box 579, County Line Road
Yorkshire, NY 14173
FUTURE MEETINGS
October 21, 2008 Regular Meeting – 7 PM
November 4, 2008 Regular Meeting – 7 PM
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Board Room – High School
Meeting called to order at ______with ______presiding.
ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
BOARD MEMBERS:
Robert Landahl, President ______
Pauline Skeels, Vice-President ______
Raymond Haberer, District Clerk ______
Michael Conroy ______
Jeffrey Snyder ______
Mary Lou Merlau ______
Suzanne Ellis ______
Linda Rule ______
Ed McCarthy ______
ADMINISTRATION:
Jeffrey Bowen, Superintendent ______
Nicholas Silvaroli, Business Administrator ______
Mark Schultz, High School Principal ______
Robert Coniglio, Assistant High School Principal ______
Michelle Merchant, Assistant High School Principal ______
James Graczyk, Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics ______
Ravo Root, Middle School Principal ______
Nancy Sampson, Middle School Asst. Principal ______
Melissa Prorok, Middle School Asst. Principal ______
Jeannene Wagner, Delevan Elementary Principal ______
Kevin Munro, Arcade Elementary Principal ______
Michael Lucow, Special Education Director ______
Ann Pajak, Assistant Director of Special Education ______
Jill Holbrook, Director of Computer Operations ______
Pamela Kattermann, Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction ______
Terry Grajek, Administrator for State and Federal Grants ______
PIONEER BOARD OF EDUCATION - 1 YEAR GOALS:
1. Monitor and support continued implementation of the district’s Comprehensive District Educational Plan. Review and approve a comprehensively revised CDEP for 2008-2011.
2. Develop policy to support and give priorities to a comprehensive developmental counseling program that addresses the academic, career, personal and social development of all students.
3. Provide policy and budgetary support for increased use of data to improve student, school and district performance assessment and related public communication.
4. Create opportunities and commitments for board self-improvement that is aligned with district goals and priorities.
Pioneer CSD Board Agenda October 7, 2008
1. PRELIMINARY MATTERS/PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PROGRAMS/PRESENTATION
2.1 Foreign Exchange Students – Mark Schultz & Students
2.2 Presentation of Assessment Data – Pam Kattermann
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
For the board to enter into Executive Session at ______AM/PM
(for purpose as specified in the open meeting law)
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accept/Rejected
Executive Session ended at ______AM/PM and regular meeting resumed.
4. DISCUSSION/WORK SESSION
4.1 School Board Institute – Next Steps
4.2 Board reports
4.3 Superintendent report
4.4 Business administrator report
4.5 Administrators’ reports
5. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM:
The Board of Education moves to add addendum to the agenda of the October 7, 2008 meeting.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
6. BUSINESS/FINANCE
CONSENT VOTE:
Ø Minutes of September 16, 2008 meeting
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
7. OLD BUSINESS
7.1 Correction to September 2, 2008 Resolution 9.4 Athletic Appointments
NAME / ACTIVITY / SALARY / NOTEDeb Lutz / Scorekeeper Varsity Field Hockey / $43.30 / In the original resolution she was appointed JV and Varsity scorekeeper with only the JV pay rate listed.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Whereas, the period of early adolescence (10 to 15 – year olds) is a distinct, developmental period between childhood and full adolescence; and
Whereas, the period has been little understood nor its importance recognized; and
Whereas, youth between the ages of approximately 10 to 15 – year olds undergo more extensive physical, mental, social, moral, and emotional changes, with the possible exception of infancy, than at any other time of life; and
Whereas, the attitudes and values young adolescents develop during these formative years largely determine their later behavior; and
Whereas, the community itself is also a “classroom” in which young adolescents learn many lessons; and
Whereas, much valuable information and research about this important age group now exists and should be circulated;
Therefore, be it resolved that October be declared the Month of the Young Adolescent in Pioneer Central School; and
Be it further resolved that all those in Pioneer Central School join the celebration by extending their knowledge about these critical years and undertaking actions that will support the healthy development of young adolescents.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.2 Resolved, that the Pioneer Central School District Board of Education approves the contract between the District and Cattaraugus County for the School Resource Officer program. posted
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.3 The superintendent recommends the board approve the out-of-country field trip request for 8th Grade foreign language students to Quebec and Montreal, Canada, June 5th - 9th, 2009 at an approximate cost of $699 per student. posted
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.4 The superintendent recommends the board approve the out-of-country field trip request for students in AP English, English 11 Honors, and English 10 Honors to Stratford, Ontario, Canada on October 14, 2008, approximate cost of $38 per student. posted
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.5 The superintendent recommends the board approve the out-of-state field trip request for students in the Holocaust distance learning class to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. on November 19, 2008, approximate cost of $200 per student. posted
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.6 The superintendent recommends the board approve the 1st reading of the following policies:
Policy / Title7420 / Sports And The Athletic Program
This is a policy amendment. posted
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.7 The board of education approves the following fundraisers for the 2008-2009 school year:
Organization / Fundraiser / Date / PurposeBoys’ & Girls’ Basketball / Buffalo Sabres Alumni Basketball Game / Late October / To pay balance of Shoot-Away shooting machine
Cross Country / Krolick’s Chicken BBQ / July 2008 / Invites, sweatshirts & fees
Boys Soccer / Soccer Alumni Game / 10/10/2008 / Alumni Soccer Scholarship
Krolick’s Chicken BBQ / 05/19/2009 / Trophies, t-shirts, equipment, camp, supplies
Juice machines in the middle school / 2008-2009
Food & drink items / Home games
Class 2009 / Wreath Sale / Nov. – Dec. 2008 / Senior trip, mugs, graduation expenses
Winter Ball / Dec. 2008
Class 2012 / Home & Garden candles & dip / Nov. 2008 / Senior trip, mugs, graduation expenses
Girls Basketball / Girls Varsity Basketball Shoot-a-thon / December 2008 / Supplies, equipment, over night field trip
Jr. FFA / 2 milk/fruit machines in middle & high school / 2008-2009 / middle & high school scholarships, awards, leadership trips and meeting expenses
FFA / Vegetable & Flower Sale / May 2009 / For greenhouse supplies, fuel, repairs, & FFA Conventions, camp, activities, jackets, transportation, banquet
NYS cheese & citrus sale / Oct. – Dec. 2008
strawberry sale / Jun. – Jul. 2009
Friends of Pioneer Athletes / Sell concessions at Section VI/ECIC contests at Turf
Field Stadium / TBA / To support athletic teams
Class of 2010 / Magazine sales / October / Prom, senior trip, class gift to school
Candy – sour jacks / October
Dance / Nov. 8, 2008
Krolick’s BBQ / May 2009
Jr./Sr. Prom / May 30, 2009
Class of 2011 / Candy bars / Oct. – Dec 2008 & Apr. – Jun. 2009 / Class activities & prom 2011
FBLA / School Store / 2008-2009 / Local & state competitions – store restocking
Lollipop sales / October 2008
Refrigerator whiteboard magnets / December 2008
Water/drink sales / 2008-2009
Chicken BBQ / January 2009
Pizza Sale – Gotta Dance rehearsal / May 2009
NHS / Musical refreshment sale / December 2008 / Induction & graduation expenses, scholarship fund
Winterfest concession / February 2009
Dessert Theatre / April 2009
Sadie Hawkins dance / February 2009
Track Club / Yankee Candle Sale / March 2009 / Equipment-jerseys-awards
Varsity Club / Poweraid vending machine / 2008-2009 / Equipment-jerseys-awards
Wrestling / Cheesecakes-pizza-pretzel sales / Nov. 17 – Dec. 10, 2008 / Tournament (lodging) & banquet expenses
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.8 The superintendent recommends the board approve a budget transfer in the amount of $186,999.99 from Bond Interest to BAN Interest to move the money to the correct budget account.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.9 The superintendent recommends the board approve the professional services agreement between Pioneer Central School District and Aurora Audiology & Speech Associates Inc. posted
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.10 The superintendent recommends the board award the Musical Instruments & Supplies Bid to the following companies as designated on the report of bid results:
posted U-Crest $ 11,151.00
Luthier’s Care $ 4,985.00
Crino $ 118.50
Total $ 16,254.50
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
8.11 The superintendent recommends the board approve a 2% wage increase based on completion of a six month probationary period and a satisfactory evaluation for Joellen Morey, Receptionist, to $9.69 per hour, effective October 8, 2008.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9. PERSONNEL
9.1 Resignations
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVECynthia Jones / Substitute Teacher and Teacher Aide / 09/22/2008 / 09/02/2008
Jennifer Kennerly / School Secretary / 09/25/2008 / 10/30/2008
Susan Tatlow / Substitute Teacher / 09/23/2008 / 09/23/2008
Linda Gominiak / Food Service Helper / 09/22/2008 / 09/22/2008
Judy Waldraff / Teacher Aide / 09/19/2008 / 10/17/2008
Lissa Landahl / Substitute Teacher / 09/05/2008 / 09/02/2008
Cathy Wasko / Substitute Food Service Helper / 09/29/2008 / 09/29/2008
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.2 Leaves of Absence
EMPLOYEE / POSITION / DATE SUBMITTED / DATE EFFECTIVE / COMMENTSJennifer Tatko / School Secretary / 09/24/2008 / 10/13 - 10/27/2008 / This is medical leave under FMLA
Carol Barber / School Monitor / 09/09/2008 / 10/7 - 12/1/2008 / This is medical leave not under FMLA
Karen Haynes / School Secretary / 09/15/2008 / 10/13 – 10/27/2008 / This is medical leave under FMLA
Maureen Wacker-Theobald / Teacher Aide / 09/15/2008 / 9/29 – 10/05/2008 / This is medical leave under FMLA
Merie Wesley / Bus Driver/Clerk / 09/22/2008 / 10/14 – 12/30/2008 / This is medical leave under FMLA
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.3 Instructional Appointments
EMPLOYEE / ASSIGNMENT / CERTIFICATION / SALARY / STATUS / EFFECTIVE DATEChris Frascella / Teacher Mentor / Special Education / $700 / Tenured / September 2, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Meghan George / Preferred Substitute Teacher / Biology / $90/day / Temporary / October 8, 2008 – January 16, 2009
William Erik Maeder / Technology Integrator -11 months / Math 7-12 / $62,492.00 / Tenured / September 1, 2004
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.4 Appointment to Tenure
Motion was made by ______and seconded by ______that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Nicholas J. Silvaroli, whose certification status is School Business Administrator (permanent), is hereby appointed to tenure in the tenure area of School Business Administrator commencing on October 18, 2008.
____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Motion was made by ______and seconded by ______that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mary Hunt, whose certification status is Teaching Assistant Level III, is hereby appointed to tenure in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant commencing on October 27, 2008.
____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
Motion was made by ______and seconded by ______that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Judy Hecht, whose certification status is Teaching Assistant Level III, is hereby appointed to tenure in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant commencing on October 7, 2008.
____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.5 Non-Instructional Reassignment
NAME / POSITION / Assignment / EFFECTIVE DATE / NOTESPamela Bradford / Account Clerk Typist / Special Education Office / October 8, 2008 / This is a voluntary reassignment from Delevan Elementary.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.6 Non-Instructional Appointments
NAME / POSITION / SALARY / EFFECTIVE DATE / NOTESRay Kaiser / Custodian (middle school 2nd shift / $14.15/hr / October 8, 2008 / He has been substituting for us since his retirement.
Sandy Fontaine / School Secretary / $10.00/hr / July 1, 2008 / This is a 2nd provisional appointment
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.7 Advisor Appointments for 2008-2009
Name / Title / SalaryBarb Smith / Middle School After School Program / $20/hr
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.8 Athletic Appointments
NAME / ACTIVITY / SALARYJim Oubre / Swimming Scorer/Timekeeper / $26.19
Jenna Fontaine / Lifeguard for Middle School / $10.00/hr
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.9 Substitute Teacher/Tutor Reappointment
NAME / POSITION / SALARYJackie Tarneja / Uncertified Substitute Teacher / $65/day
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.10 Substitute Teacher/Tutor Appointments
NAME / DEGREE / CERTIFICATION / GRADE LEVEL / SUBJECTSJonathan Derr / BS / Childhood Education Grades 1-6 (initial) / All / All
Matthew Zabron / BS / Physical Education (initial) / All / All
Adam Niziol / BS / N/A / All / All
Kathryn Winkey / MS / Physical Education & Health (initial) / All / All
Patrick Hannon / BA / Social Studies 7-12 (initial) / All / All
William Kaputa / BA / Biology & General Science 7-12 (initial) / All / All
Individuals listed are fingerprinted and have full clearance for employment and
all substitutes have been approved by the Principals and the Director of Special Education.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______
_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected
9.11 Non-instructional Substitute Appointment
NAME / POSITION / SALARY / NOTESJanet Greene / Substitute Food Service Helper / $7.15/hr / Pending final compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions for fingerprinting clearance for employment. This is based on the board policy #6170 for emergency conditional appointments.
Deborah McEwen / Substitute Food Service Helper / $7.15/hr / Pending final compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions for fingerprinting clearance for employment. This is based on the board policy #6170 for emergency conditional appointments.
Michelle Wright / Substitute Clerk / $7.15/hr / Pending final compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions for fingerprinting clearance for employment. This is based on the board policy#6170 for emergency conditional appointments.
Denise Schiener / Substitute Food Service Helper / $7.15/hr
Marie Tedesco / Substitute Food Service Helper / $7.15/hr / Pending final compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions for fingerprinting clearance for employment. This is based on the board policy #6170 for emergency conditional appointments.
Renee Horn / Substitute Food Service Helper / $7.15/hr / Pending final compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions for fingerprinting clearance for employment. This is based on the board policy #6170 for emergency conditional appointments.
Motion by ______Seconded by ______