COPENHAGEN CENTRAL SCHOOL OFFICIAL MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2017 VICE PRESIDENT, ALFRED TOMASELLI, PRESIDING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: TROY BUCKLEY ROBERT T. STACKEL GABRIELLE M. THOMPSON BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: KOREEN FREEMAN KEITH LEE LYNN MURRAY OTHERS PRESENT: SCOTT N. CONNELL, Superintendent NADINE O SHAUGHNESSY, Building Principal PAMELA RATLIFF, Elementary Principal, CSE Chairperson DALE R. MUNN, JR., Business Official LAURA PODVIN, CPA, BOWERS & COMPANY, CPA s PPLC DANIEL KROL, CPA, BOWERS & COMPANY, CPA s PLLC LAURA TOUSANT, Audit Committee Member JOHN CAIN, CTA President and High School History Teacher ROBIN SPAULDING, Business Clerk STUDENTS: Emily Frith, Stephanie Aubin, Alita White, Caleb Moser, Lexie Greene, Olivia Carroll, Hailey Tweedy, Zach Herbert, Geronimo Ortiz, Cody Buckley, Skylar Muncy, Jacob Graves, Cody Zubrzycki Vice-President Alfred Tomaselli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Called the meeting to order. On motion of Troy Buckley, seconded by Robert Stackel the Board voted to approve the Revised Agenda. Accepted the Revised Agenda. VOTE: YES 4 NO 0 to approve previous minutes (Regular Meeting, September 26, 2017). Approved previous minutes. to approve September s Treasurer Report. Approved September Treasurer s Report to approve Warrants and School Lunch Report. Approved Warrants and School Lunch Report. to approve Budget Transfers. Approved Budget Transfers. to approve the 2018 2019 Budget Development Calendar. Approved Budget Calendar. 1
School Board Recognition Week October 23 October 27, 2017 In honor of School Board Recognition Week, Board Members were presented with fall picture frames. The CTA presented each Board Member with a gift bag. Mrs. Greene and the National Honor Society presented the Board with delicious homemade desserts which they made in appreciation for the dedication of the Board Members and they announced they will provide a dessert to the board every month through June. A power point was shared that included highlights of pink week events. The following NHS members left the meeting following their presentation at 6:15 p.m.: Emily Frith, Stephanie Aubin, Alita White, Caleb Moser, Lexie Greene, Olivia Carroll, Hailey Tweedy, Zach Herbert. Mr. Tomaselli thanked Mrs. Greene and the students for coming to the meeting. Mrs. Laura Podvin of Bowers & Company CPAs PLLC reviewed the results the results of her company s external audit for the 2016 2017 school year. Mrs. Podvin and Mr. Krol left the meeting at 6:38 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT: Vice-President Alfred Tomaselli again thanked the students for the gifts and treats. BUILDING PRINCIPAL S REPORT: In honor of School Board Recognition Week, thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of our students and our school community. Your job is not always easy, but you persist in the face of every allenge. Student Highlights: The Spanish Club organized a collection for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. Students at all grade levels had fun with our annual Pink Week activities which culminated with the highly anticipated pep rally. Student leaders in grades eleven and twelve attended the annual Leadership Day at JCC. They were very enthusiastic about the day and quite excited that they won a painting created by David Garibaldi as part of his performance. The library staff hosted another wildly successful Family Literacy Night. Administrative Highlights: Informal observations are completed for the year. Formal observations have begun. From evacuation announcement to busses loaded and walkers headed back to the school building, our evacuation drill took twenty-seven minutes. During the early dismissal professional development day, all elementary teachers attended a presentation regarding differentiation of math instruction while secondary teachers participated in BYOPD. BOE Goal #1: To provide a complete educational experience for CCS students. All juniors took PSAT this month. They will receive results in report form showing them the areas in which they show strength and weakness as they prepare for the SAT. Information has been shared with families regarding a program being held in November to improve communication between teens and their parents/guardians, Linking Families and Teens, LiFT. Job shadows are already being arranged for seniors by the guidance office this year. Since this is a little late in high school for students to start exploring jobs/careers, the goal is for all sophomores to participate in job shadows in the spring. Class visits by Mrs. Gillette have begun in CFM classes. Discussions have been started regarding Naviance Family Connections, MyGPSForSuccess, and Today s Military. 2
The eighth graders participated in Manufacturing Day with a visit to Neenah Paper. Some were inspired to ask how old they need to be before they can start working at that facility. BOE Goal #3: To maintain a positive working relationship with all employees. The PBIS team collected Staff Shout-outs and did a drawing to recognize and reward a teacher from those forms. The Social Committee organized a pot-luck lunch for all interested staff to participate and have a relaxed meal together. The District Tour and dinner for all new staff was well received and enjoyed by both the new teachers and their mentors. Upcoming events: Oct 23-27 - College Week (college research, campus visit, classroom guidance for goal setting, college application workday, financial aid night Oct 26, etc.) Oct 24 - College Visit to SUNY Oswego (STEM majors facilities) Oct 26 - Financial Aid Night Oct 27 - Halloween Dance Nov 1 - College Visit to MVCC (hands-on careers like welding, electronics, etc.) Nov 3-4 - Elementary Musical, The Aristocats Nov 4 - Bi-county Concert Nov 8 - Math and Movement Night Nov 15 - Workforce 2020 Nov 17 - Grades 6-12 Activity Night Nov 20-21 - Parent Teacher Conferences ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL/CSE/CPSE CHAIRPERSON S REPORT: Elementary News The first round of informal observations has been completed, and formal observations have begun to be scheduled. Observations will focus primarily on English Language Arts and in the area of Math. The Mighty Milers Program has begun in the elementary once again this year with Mrs. Virkler and Mrs. Snyder organizing. Students are excited to participate for a fourth year. Mrs. Muncy, Mrs. L Huillier and Mrs. Ratliff have just concluded a Poverty initiative that they have been involved in for the past year. NYSSLS are the focus of this year s curriculum meetings in the elementary. Aligning the FOSS kits to these new standards is one of our primary goals. Students in grades 3-5 attended The Science of Sound assembly, an interactive multimedia extravaganza, in which Caryn Lin transformed sound through the use of a five-string electric violin and modern technology that took the students from the classical days of Bach to today s techno-wonders. Three annual reports for the Knight s Armour grant are due at the end of this month. We are working with the Red Group to ensure the evaluations are completed accurately. A special thank you to the Board of Education during School Boards Recognition Month. Thank you for your dedication to our school and community. You should be proud of the work you have done! Special Education News... A special class studio art class is being offered to several students with disabilities by Mrs. Hovendon. Several students with disabilities advocated for having art in their schedules. 3
Special Education Numbers Date CSE CPSE 504 10/20/17 90 1 declassified 6 19 Board Goal Progress... Student Issues (To provide access to opportunities for students to consider various college and career opportunities as well as the ability to realize readiness for participation in chosen career or college path.) Wee Knights and PK4 have had community helpers visit the classrooms to talk about their jobs. Technology (To provide access to opportunities for students to consider various college and career opportunities as well as the ability to realize readiness for participation in chosen career or college path.) Mrs. Rowsam has arranged a pilot for IXL ELA. The response from teachers in grades K-5 has been overwhelmingly positive. Personnel (Assimilate new teachers and communicate more readily with part time employees that supervise students after school.) Continuous support is being provided to Mrs. Porter and the 8:1:1 classroom. We are currently seeking an MSW to assist with behaviors in that classroom. Formal observations for non-tenured elementary teachers are well under way, and the conversations pre/post observation have been positive and reflective. BUSINESS OFFICIAL S REPORT: BOE Goal #1: To provide a complete educational experience for CCS students. RISE Executive Committee meeting discussion re: continuing initiatives after grant completion in June. BOE Goal #2: To continue to lead in technology integration. Accepted seat on BOCES Statewide DL evaluation Committee Leveraged RISE funds for Tech Conference and proposal for Wi-Fi on all 11 remaining buses BOE Goal #3: To maintain a positive working relationship with all employees. Assisted with 8:1:1 classroom teacher plans and MSW interview process Participation in Bus Tour with new employees BOE Goal #4: To maintain district facilities. Biweekly meetings with Facilities/Transportation director re: 5 year capital plans Ongoing consultation with other taxing jurisdictions re: wind mill projects Workshop with lawyers re: windmill projects Organized Alternative Energy tax exemption opt out resolution language 4
Discussed Emergency bus garage lift project with NYSED Facilities Planning SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Received a lot of positive feedback from the new employee bus tour and dinner. It was nice for new staff to see the faces of the board and the support they were given. Possibly next year we may invite new staff over the past few years who haven t been able to go on a tour. Boys and girls soccer teams are finished for the year, both did well. We will be hosting the cheerleading competition tomorrow, our students are not participating. Congratulations to Sarah Wilder who took first place in the 100 fly and the 100 backstroke in swimming at the Frontier League Championships. We had a student teacher with us this year in P.E. and on his last day he sent staff a nice letter about how good our school is. Approving a MSW who will be with us for two days a week until she finishes a commitment to her current job. She addressed the requirement to have 2,000 hours of counseling in six years and wanted to make sure that can happen. Her passion is to help our special education classroom and help kids. SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF: 1. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Gabrielle Thompson the Board approved the 2016 2017 school year Audit Report as presented by the District External Auditors of Bowers & Company, CPAs PLLC. Audit Report 2. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the board approved the second and final reading of the following Board of Education policy: Student Meal Charge Policy. Student Meal Charge Policy 3. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board approved a Resolution Prohibiting Tax Exemptions for Alternative Energy Systems. Resolution Prohibiting Tax Exemptions for Alt. Energy Systems 4. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board approved the appointment of Michelle Bartlett to a part-time.4 Masters of Social Work, effective October 24, 2017. Salary, Step 11, with Masters on the 2017 2018 salary schedule. 5. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Gabrielle Thompson the Board approved the appointment of Dale R. Munn, Jr. as a member of the Committee on Special Education as the School Psychologist. Appointment of Michelle Bartlett Dale R. Munn, Jr. as School Psychologist 6. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board approved the appointment of Mindy Jones to a 1.0 Teaching Aide position effective October 24, 2017. Mindy Jones to 1.0 Teachers Aide 5
7. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board approved the appointment of Janice Harris as long term sub for a maternity leave for Samantha Snyder to commence on or around January 15, 2018 with an expected return date of February 26, 2018. Janice Harris as long term sub 8. On motion of Robert Stackel and seconded by Gabrielle Thompson the Board accepted the extended requested leave for Adam Staab until December 1, 2017. extended requested leave for Adam Staab 9. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board approved the appointment of the following District Volunteer Assistants for winter sports for the 2017 2018 season: McCaffrey Carroll Varsity Cheer: Carol Brown, Amanda Crofutt, Alexis LaBarge District Volunteer Assistants 10. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board approved the following substitutes: Michelle Allen, substitute teacher Kody Petrus, substitute teacher, aide, pending fingerprinting clearance Rachel Vincent, substitute teacher substitutes 11. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board voted to approve the following applications for Use of Facilities: (a) Submitted by Kimberly Munn, Girl Scouts Leader, for use of facilities on 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/28, 12/14 from 2:50 4:45 p.m. for the purpose of Girl Scout Meetings. Applications for Use of Facilities (b) Submitted by Ashley Lee, Girl Scouts Leader, for use of facilities on 10/26/17 at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Girl Scout Meeting. (c) Submitted by Tiffany Sanderson, Girl Scouts Leader, for use of facilities every other Thursday effective 10/12/17 from 2:45 4:15 p.m. for the purpose of Girl Scout Meetings. (d) Submitted by Ashley Lee, Girl Scouts Leader, for use of facilities on 11/9, 11/23/17 from 3:00 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of Junior Girl Scout Meetings. (e) Submitted by Dale Munn, PeeWee Wrestling Coach, for use of facilities on 12/11/17 from 6:00 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of PeeWee Wrestling parent meeting. (f) Submitted by Dale Munn, PeeWee Wrestling Coach, for use of facilities from December 1 April 30 th from 6:00 7:30 p.m. for PeeWee wrestling practice. 6
(g) Submitted by Dale Munn, PeeWee Wrestling Coach, for use of facilities on 3/1/18 between 1:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. for PeeWee wrestling Spaghetti Dinner. (h) Submitted by Dale Munn, PeeWee Wrestling Coach, for use of facilities on 3/15/18 between 4:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. for PeeWee wrestling tournament. 12. On motion of Troy Buckley and seconded by Robert Stackel the Board voted to approve the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education as presented. CSE recommendations At 6:55 p.m. on motion by Troy Buckley and seconded by Gabrielle Thompson, the Board voted to go into Executive Session to discuss the medical, financial credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation. Into Executive Session At 7:13 p.m. and on motion of Troy Buckley, seconded by Robert Stackel, the Board voted to come out of Executive Session. Out of Executive Session At 7:14 p.m. and on motion of Troy Buckley, seconded by Robert Stackel, the Board voted to adjourn. Adjourn Meeting Brenda C. Shelmidine School District Clerk 7