MIDDLEBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Middleburgh, New York 12122 BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA Date: August 28, 2013 High School/Middle School Library Information Center 7:00 p.m. I. Call to order and roll call at 7:00 p.m. in the High School/Middle School Library Information Center by President Pamela Standhart II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance led by Board President Privilege of the Floor (During this portion of the meeting the Board of Education may, at its discretion, recognize members of the audience and hear their comments.) Board action to approve the Order of the Agenda V. Minutes Request Board approval of the minutes from meetings held on August 14 and August 20, 2013 VI. Reports to the Board of Education School Business Manager Terry Gillooley Update Superintendent Michele Weaver Update VII. VIII. IX. Public Comments (Limited to those items appearing on the agenda 10 minutes total allotted for this portion of the agenda Board of Education Workshop/Discussion Correspondence and Communication Thank you letter from Nancy Paino, Church of Christ the King, Albany X. Personnel A. Superintendent recommends approval of the following Certified Teacher substitutes for the 2013 14 school year: Bernice Bates Reading Kelly Becker Childhood Ed 1 6 Gregory Bischoff Business Ed, Admin
Patricia Carvin Elementary Ed Kristin Cornell Childhood Ed 1 6, ELA Ext 7 9 Kristin Eichler Childhood Ed & Students with Disabilities (Grades 1 6) Margaret Hesdorfer Elementary Ed. N 6 Leslie Hooper Mathematics 7 12 Marion Lloyd Science Christine Lucas Childhood Ed. 1 6 Mary Heather Guyer PreK 6 Joanne Meinsma Mathematics 7 12 Ashley Mickel Early Childhood Ed (B Gr 2) Harvey Reinhart K 6, 7 12 Social Studies Mary Lou Ryan Elementary Ed Kecia Schultz Early Childhood Ed B 6 Jennifer Scott Early Child B 2/Childhood Ed 1 6 Arianna Stella Childhood Ed 1 6 Susan Smith K 6, Reading K 12 Robert Tinker K 6 Stephanie Tinker Tutor Only B. Superintendent recommends approval of the following substitute appointments for the 2013 14 school year: Matthew Avitabile Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor David Avitabile Non Certified Kerri Bagley Non Certified, Clerical, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Gayle Bartels Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Food Service, Aide, Monitor Anne Batz Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Clerical, Food Service, Monitor David Cain Transportation Rhonda Chichester Non Certified, Custodial, Food Service, Clerical, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Jane Crandell Non Certified, Teacher Assistant Kristie Delvecchio Registered Nurse Kimberly Diamond Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Clerical, Aide, Monitor Jean Eallamo Clerical, Teacher Assistant Lorraine Fancher Non Certified, Clerical, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Julius Fernandez Transportation George Gates Custodial Robin Grupinski Non Certified, Teacher Assistant Sarah Hendrickson Custodial, Food Service, Clerical, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Charles Ingraham Transportation Jean Marie Keidong Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Robert Lacko Transportation Laura Livingston Transportation Edward McBain Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Dorothy Moon Bus Aide Maureen Mooney Bus Aide Michelle Peavey Wood Non Certified, Teacher Assistant
Pamela Rabidoue Clerical Paul Reynolds Custodial Carl Rhinehart Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Pamela Shaul Transportation Dawn Skowfoe Non Certified, Teacher Assistant Shannon Smith Non Certified, Clerical, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Gail Smith Custodial, Food Service, Clerical, Aide, Monitor Pamela Snyder Custodial, Food Service, Clerical, Aide, Monitor Claudette Wainwright Transportation, Clerical, Teacher Assistant, Aide, Monitor Charles Wainwright Transportation John Warner Custodial Megan Wood Non Certified, Teacher Assistant, Clerical Melissa Wood Teacher Assistant, Clerical, Aide, Monitor Charles Wyche Custodial C. Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of Maureen Sniffen as Substitute Caller for the 2013 14 school year with a stipend of $3,000 D. Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution: Education approves a leave of absence for Amy Crewell from her position as Bus Driver, commencing on or about October 15, 2013 and continuing through her period of disability, followed by an unpaid leave of absence through December 2, 2013. E. Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following Long Term Volunteers for the 2013 14 school year: Robert Roney, Jr. Varsity Soccer, under the supervision of Amber Johns Nate Wood Varsity Soccer, under the supervision of Gregg Johns F. Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution: Education approves the.6 FTE appointment of Adam Baker as K 12 Physical Education teacher, Step 1 B ($39,333 x.6 = $23,599.80) of the current MCSTA agreement, for the 2013 14 school year. G. Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution: Education approves Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Middleburgh Central School District and the Middleburgh Central School District Administrators Association dated August 26, 2013.
H. Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Middleburgh Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Tracy G. Davidson to a three (3) year probationary appointment as Elementary School Principal in the Administrator tenure area, commencing on September 1, 2013 and ending on August 31, 2006. Ms. Davidson holds a professional certification in School District Administrator (Certificate #253438081). Ms. Davidson shall receive a salary of $66,667.00 per the MCS Administrator s Agreement currently in effect. I. Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Middleburgh Central School District hereby reduces the following positions, in the following tenure areas, effective September 1, 2013, and directs the Superintendent to notify the affected staff members of this action: A 0.6 FTE K 12 Art Teacher to a 0.5 FTE K 12 Art Teacher A 0.6 FTE literacy/reading specialist to a 0.5 FTE literacy/reading specialist J. Superintendent recommends approval of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the.5 FTE appointment of Kim Audino as Literacy Specialist, Step 10M plus 1 ($52,585 + $50 x.5 = $26,317.50) of the current MCSTA agreement, for the 2013 14 school year. XI. Financial A. Business Manager recommends approval of the acceptance of the following fuel bids for the 2013 14 school year: Fuel Oil: Diesel Fuel: Gasoline: Laraway s Inc. (Sole Bidder) $0.075 per gallon over the Albany Terminal posted price Laraway s Inc. (Sole Bidder) $0.075 per gallon over the posted price at the Rensselaer Terminal on the day of delivery Laraway s Inc. (Sole Bidder) $0.16 per gallon over posted price at the Rensselaer Terminal XII. Old Business A. Superintendent recommends approval of a Second Reading of the following policies: File: 5660 File: 6410 File: 5661 File: 7315 File: 7110 School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast) Staff Use of Computerized Information Resources District Wellness Policy Student Use of Computerized Information Resources (Acceptable Policy) Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy
XIII. New Business A. Superintendent recommends approval of an agreement by and between Mary Leach and the Middleburgh Central School District to provide Transition Consultant Services, approximately 2 days per month, for the period of September 5, 2013 through June 20, 2014 at a rate of $465/day with a cost NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 XIV. XV. Topics for future discussion and/or Board action Board action to recess/adjourn meeting (Please note: The Board of Education may deem it necessary to enter Executive Session for further discussions. It is in this instance that the Board will recess the meeting. While an Executive Session of the Board of Education is not open to the public, the members do invite those wishing to observe any actions taken by them following their discussions to wait outside of the room until they reconvene in Regular Session.)