Norwood-Norfolk Central School
NORWOOD-NORFOLKCENTRALSCHOOL
NORWOOD, NEW YORK
THE REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORWOOD-NORFOLK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 AT 6:00PM IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONROOM.
PLEDGE
AGENDA
1. Temporary Chairperson –Rita Jackson
2. Election
(a) President______
(b) Vice-president______
3. Appointments – Consent agenda 3.01-3.40
3.01Recommendation to approve Jill Weaver as District Clerk for 2016-2017.
3.02Recommendation to approve Kathy O’Connellas Treasurer for 2016-2017.
3.03Recommendation to approve Tammy Sweet as School Tax Collector for 2016-2017 at the rate of $13 per hour.
3.04 Recommendation to approve Bowers and Company as Auditor for 2016-2017at a stipend not to exceed $12,500.
3.05 Recommendation to approve the Lisa Mitras as Purchasing Agent for 2016-2017.
3.06Recommendation to approve Lisa Mitras as Deputy Treasurer for 2016-2017.
3.07Recommendation to approve Canton-Potsdam Hospital as School Physician for 2016-2017 at a stipend of $12,000.
3.08 Recommendation to approve Jeffrey Reyomeas Central Treasurer of the ExtraClassroom Activity Fund for 2016-2017.
3.09Recommendation to approve Robin Fetter as Chief Faculty Counselor for the ExtraClassroom Activity Fund for 2016-2017.
3.10 Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as Federal Fund Representative for 2016-2017.
3.11Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as Attendance Officer for 2016-2017.
3.12Recommendation to approve all policies and Code of Ethics currentlyin effect for the 2016-2017 year.
3.13 Recommendation to approve Andrew Silver as School Attorney for 2016-2017 at a retainer of $1,000 and hourly rate of $125 per hour.
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3.14 Recommendation to approve Ferrara Fiorenza PC for legalconsultation on an as-needed basis at an hourly rate of $205.
3.15 Recommendation to approve the NBT Bank as official depository for General Fund, Capital Fund, Federal Fund, School Lunch Fund, Trust & Agency Fund, and Extra Classroom Fund for 2016-2017.
3.16 Recommendation to approve investments be awarded to the most favorable bidder.
3.17 Recommendation to approve the Courier-Observer as the official newspaper for 2016-2017.
3.18Recommendation to approve Petty Cash Authorizations as follows for 2016-2017:
Treasurer $100.00
3.19 Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank and Lisa Mitras as the persons designated to sign single signature checks for 2016-2017.
3.20Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as Payroll Certification Officer for 2016-2017.
3.21 Recommendation to approve the bonding, in the amount of $100,000, of the following
positions as required by law:
District Clerk
Treasurer
Tax Collector
Courier
Deputy Treasurer
Claims Auditor
All others as required by law
3.22 Recommendation to approve regular Board of Education Meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM in the Board of Education Room for 2016-2017. Dates will be as follows:
July 12, 2016 – Reorganizational & Regular
August 16, 2016
September 20, 2016
October 18, 2016
November 15, 2016
December 20, 2016
January 17, 2017
February 21, 2017
March 21, 2017
*April 25, 2017 (*BOCES Administrative Budget and Board Candidate Vote)
May 2, 2017 (Annual Regular – please note this will be held the 1st Tuesday of May)
June 20, 2017
3.23 Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank and/or Lisa Mitras as the person designated to make purchases without prior approval for single items less than $3,000 and for obligations if unpaid would result in service and/or interest charges for 2016-2017.
3.24Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as the person designated to make budget transfers up to $5,000 for 2016-2017.
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3.25Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as the person designated to approve staff and board conference attendance for 2016-2017.
3.26Recommendation to approve reimbursement rates as follows for 2016-2017: mileage rate –the IRS rate less $0.05; meal allowance - $35 per diem for overnight travel; for all other travel -- breakfast - $5, lunch - $10, dinner - $20.
3.27Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as the Records Access/Management Officer for 2016-2017.
3.28Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as the Designated Educational Official to receive court notification regarding a student's sentence/adjudication in certain criminal cases and juvenile delinquency proceedings for 2016-2017.
3.29Recommendation to approve James Cruikshank as the person designated to approve Capital Project change orders up to $20,000.
3.30Recommendation to approve Jonathan Sovay and Cassidy Mattimore as Title IX Hearing Officers for 2016-2017.
3.31 Recommendation to approve Roger LaRose asbestos designee for 2016-2017.
3.32Recommendation to approve Roger LaRose as School Pesticide representative for 2016-2017.
3.33Recommendation to approve Nathan Plantz as Chemical Hygiene Office for 2016-2017.
3.34Recommendation to approve the BOCES Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the 2016- 2017 school year.
3.35 Recommendation to approve the following 2016-2017 CPSE appointments:
Chairperson, a representative of the school district who is qualified to provide or supervise special education and who is knowledgeable about the general curriculum and the availability of pre-school special education programs and services and other resources of the school district and municipality. The representative of the school district shall serve as the chairperson of the committee.
Kristina Morse- Alternate: An additional parent member of a child with a disability residing in the school district or a neighboring school district and whose child is enrolled in a preschool or elementary level education program, provided that such parent is not a required member if the parent(s) of the child request that the additional parent member not participate.
Parents: The parents of the preschool child.
Regular Teacher: A regular education teacher of the child whenever the child is, or may be, participating in the regular education environment.
Special Teacher: A special education teacher of the child, or, if appropriate, a special education provider of the child.
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Specialist: An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results provided that such individual may also be the individual appointed as the regular education teacher, the special education teacher or special education provider, the school psychologist, the representative of the school district or a person having knowledge or special expertise regarding the student when such member is determined by the school district to have knowledge and expertise to fulfill this role on the committee.
Other Persons: Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate, as the school district or the parents shall designate. The determination of knowledge or special expertise of such person shall be made by the party (parents or school district) who invited the individual to be a member of the committee on pre-school education.
Agency Representative: For a child in transition from early intervention programs and services, the appropriate professional designated by the agency that has been charged with the responsibility for the preschool child.
Municipality Representative: A representative of the municipality of the preschool child's residence, provided that the attendance of the appointee of the municipality shall not be required for a quorum.
3.36Recommendation to approve surrogate parent for the 2016-2017 school year as follows:
Sharon Fregoe
3.37 Recommendation to approve Special Education Hearing Officers for the 2016-2017 school year as follows:
Martin KehoeMichael Lazan
James McKeeverKenneth Ritzenberg
Jerome SchadCraig Tessler
Aaron TuretskyJames Walsh
Marion WalshMindy Wolman
Joan AlexanderLynn Almeleh
Robert BriglioPaul Bumbalo
Lana Flame
3.38Recommendation to approve the Resolution that the President and the Vice President are authorized by the Board of Education to appoint an impartial hearing officer selected in accordance with part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, subject to formal ratification by the Board of Education at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
3.39Recommendation to approve annual appointments of Committee on Special Education (C.S.E.) Members and alternate members for the 2016-2017 school year as follows:
CSE Administrator/Chairperson/School Psychologist, a representative of the school district who is qualified to provide or supervise special education and who is knowledgeable about the general curriculum and the availability of resources of the school district, provided that an individual who meets these qualifications may also be the same individual appointed as the special education teacher or the special education provider of the student or the school psychologist.
Parent Representatives: The parent or persons in parental relationship to the student.
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Kristina Morse: An additional parent member of a student with a disability residing in the school district or a neighboring school district, providing that such parent is not a required member if the parent of the student requests that the additional parent member not participate.
Special Education Teacher: One special education teacher of the student or, if appropriate, a special education provider of the student.
Regular Education Teacher: One regular education teacher of the student whenever the student is or may be participating in the regular education environment.
Canton-Potsdam Hospital: A school physician (if specifically requested in writing by the parent, or other person in parental relationship to the student, or by a member of the committee at least 72 hours prior to the meeting).
Others: An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results. Such individuals may also be the individual appointed as the regular education teacher, the special education teacher or special education provider, the school psychologist, the representative of the school district or a person having knowledge or special expertise regarding the student when such member is determined by the school district to have the knowledge and expertise to fulfill this role on the committee.
Others: Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding the student, including
related services personnel as appropriate, as the school district or the parent(s) shall designate.
The determination of knowledge or special expertise of such person shall be made by the party (parents or school district) who invited the individual to be a member of the committee on special education.
Student: If appropriate, the student.
Alternate Membership: Administrators: Robin Fetter, Jon Sovay and Rebecca Kingsley
Counselors: Kelly Bush, Carrie French & Danielle Greene
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3.40Recommendation to approve Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)Programs, providers, and evaluators forthe 2016-2017 school year as follows:
Children’s Corner - AdirondackARC
St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Beginning Years Program
Claxton-Hepburn Health Systems, Inc.
North Coast Therapy
Massena Central School
Brasher Falls Central School
Canton Central School
Madrid-Waddington School District
United Helpers Care, Inc. – Stepping Stones
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center – Bright Beginnings Early Literacy Center
Norwood-Norfolk Central School
Lori Butler - SLP
Children’s Therapy Network PLLC
Kelly Henderson/Freedom Travell O&M Specialist
Anne Marie Lewis – SLP
Ogdensburg City School District
Potsdam Central School
Governeur Central School District
St. Regis Falls Central School
Meghann Langelier – SLP
John Phillips – SLP
The Rowland Center Inc.
Benchmark Family Services, Inc.
4. Public Comments