WALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION June 29, 2016 Special Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Vice-President Hoyt, at 5:02 PM, in the Distance Learning Lab, Stockton Avenue. Trustees present: Hoyt, Neale, Reynolds, Ward, and Williams. Trustees absent: Breese and Fay. Call to Order Roll Call Others present: Superintendent Clough; T. Gregory Dale, School Business Administrator; S. Corey Phraner, District Clerk; Principals Michael Snider and Robert Knuschke; Michelle Reed, Curriculum Coordinator; Richard Robinson, BOCES Staff; Jodie Day, Faculty; Jerry VerNooy, Marilynn Lewis, and Jillynn Wilcox, Community Members. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. It was moved by Neale, seconded by Ward, that the minutes of the June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting be approved as presented. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. There were no comments from the public. Additions, changes and clarifications to the agenda were read by the District Clerk. It was moved by Reynolds, seconded by Ward, to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve, accept and acknowledge the following Consent Agenda items as amended: that the attached three resolutions to participate in BOCES Cooperative Purchasing Service (See Supplemental Minute Folder, June 29, 2016, Attachment #1) for the 2016-17 school year be adopted. that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education reinstates the Junior Varsity Volleyball and Junior Varsity Football programs effective with the 2016-17 school year. that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education reinstates the Piano Accompanist position effective with the 2016-17 school year. that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes Public Comment Additions to the Agenda Consent Agenda Adopt BOCES Cooperative Purchasing Service Resolutions Reinstate JV Volleyball and JV Football Reinstate Piano Accompanist Reinstate Grade Level Leader/ Department Chair positions
June 29, 2016 Page 2 reinstates three additional grade level leader positions in the elementary school, and one additional department chairperson position with the 2016-17 school year as follows: - UPK/Kindergarten - First Grade - Second Grade - Third Grade - Fourth Grade - Fifth Grade - UPK-12 Music that the resignation, from James Rideout, Director of Facilities II, as of July 1, 2016 (See Supplemental Minute Folder, June 29, 2016, Attachment #4) be approved by the Board of Education. that the attached list of Athletic Recommendations for 2016-17 fall athletic season dated June 21, 2016 (See Supplemental Minute Folder, June 29, 2016, Attachment #3) be appointed. that the following probationary appointment be made: Name of Appointee: Mackensey O Hara Tenure Area: Remedial Reading Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: September 1, 2016 Expiration Date of Probationary Service: August 31, 2020 Certification Status: Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) Initial Pending Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Pending Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Pending that the following probationary appointment be made: Name of Appointee: Zachary Gressler Tenure Area: Physical Education Date of Commencement of Probationary Service: September 1, 2016 Expiration Date of Probationary Service: August 30, 2020 Certification Status: Physical Education Initial exp. 1/31/2017 Health Education Initial exp. 1/31/2021 that the following people be appointed as an Instructor for the 2016-17 Summer Reading Program July 11, 2016 through July 28, 2016: - Lori Cucciarre - Katherine Webb - Danielle Seyler - Cindy Harrington - Robin Wagner Personnel: Resignation(s)/ Retirement(s) James Rideout Director of Facilities II Appointment(s) Athletic Recommendations Probationary Appointment Mackensey O Hara - Teacher Zachary Gressler - Teacher Summer Reading Instructors Lori Cucciarre, Katherine Webb, Danielle Seyler, Cindy Harrington, Robin Wagner, Crystal Wood, Lindsay Johnson and Ian Clerkin
June 29, 2016 Page 3 - Crystal Wood - Lindsay Johnson - Ian Clerkin that the following people be appointed as Summer Part-Time Custodial Help July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016 at a rate of $9.00 per hour: - Nicholas Kilmer that the following people be appointed as a Grade Level/Department Chairs/Co-Curricular Advisors for the 2016-17 school year: UPK/Kindergarten Betsy Stinson First Grade Beth Core Second Grade Carolyne Dutcher Third Grade Amanda Bauer Fourth Grade Nancy Howard Fifth Grade Jean Maxwell UPK-12 Art Lori Cucciarre UPK-12 Music Theresa Bolton UPK-12 Heath/Physical Education/FACS Andy Gates K-12 Special Education Tara Sackett K-12 Guidance Justin Preston 6 12 ELA Clarence LaParr 6 12 Mathematics Domenick Piccinich 6 12 Social Studies Lori Rosa 6 12 Science Ken Wagner Tech/Ag Tina Miner-James Senior Class Stephanie Rosa Junior Class Marcia Albrecht Sophomore Class Danielle Cole Freshman Class Katelyn Minde High School Yearbook Patty Wood Middle School Yearbook (co-chairs) Melissa Grossman and Eric Scofield High School National Honor Society (co-chairs) Stephanie Rosa and Jennifer Lamoreaux Middle School Student Council Brynne Hoover-Daye High School Student Council TBD Orange Peel Lara Fassler Walton FFA Chapter Tine Miner-James MS/HS Walton FFA Volunteer Assistant Advisor Penny Tweedie Fun and Fitness Danielle Dobistch Forensics (Speech and Debate) Ellen Nary Marching Band Ray Bartlett Future Business Leaders of America Amy Randall Varsity Club Deborah Liddle Drama Club Alyssa Navilio that Karen Ball be appointed as Piano Accompanist for the 2016-17 school year. that Patty Wood be appointed as Middle School Yearbook Advisor for the 2015-16 school year. that the Board of Education of the Walton Central School District, pursuant to Rule XIV of the Civil Service Rules for Delaware County and its political subdivisions, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Lee Summer Part-Time Custodial Help Nicholas Kilmer Grade Level/Department Chairs/Co-Curricular Advisors Piano Accompanist Karen Ball Middle School Yearbook Advisor Patty Wood School Nurse Lee Ann Otto
June 29, 2016 Page 4 Ann Otto to the non-competitive class position of Registered Professional Nurse (School), and serving a 26-week probationary period, to commence on August 1, 2016 at the rate of $43,000.00/annum. that it is RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, a stipend of $8.33 per hour be paid to John Jackson, Building Mechanic, to act as the Supervisor of the Buildings and Grounds Department in the absence of the Director of Facilities II, said stipend to be in effect from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Approval(s) Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Stipend John Jackson FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that John Jackson works overtime while working in this capacity, said overtime shall be calculated based on his base pay as a Building Mechanic. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. It was suggested by Vice-President Hoyt that the motion to adopt the Health Reimbursement Account Resolution be tabled until after a discussion in executive session due to the fact that this was contractually negotiated with the bargaining units. Dr. Reed stated that the DCIP is a result of the District s Focus designation. It combines the individual middle school and high school plans and further addresses how funds will be spent and improvements implemented. Table Adopt Health Reimbursement Account Resolution Approve 2016-17 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan It was moved by Williams, seconded by Neale, that the 2016-17 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (See Supplemental Minute Folder, June 29, 2016, Attachment #2) be approved. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. Following review, it was moved by Williams, seconded by Neale, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education does hereby adopts the following resolution: Adopt Tax Certiorari Settlement Agreement Resolution WHEREAS, Petitioner Sidney Federal Credit Union has filed tax certiorari petitions under Index Numbers 2014-1911 and 2015-2118, seeking a reduction of the assessed value of its property located at 3 Liberty Street, Walton, NY, tax parcel ID #273.7-1-33; and WHEREAS, the Board, having reviewed appraisals of said property, wishes to settle the pending proceedings based upon the attached settlement agreement; and
June 29, 2016 Page 5 WHEREAS, the Town of Walton has indicated its intent to approve the attached settlement agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board approves the settlement agreement resolving the above referenced petitions of Sidney Federal Credit Union, filed under Index Numbers 2014-1911 and 2015-2118, seeking a reduction of the assessed value of its property located at 3 Liberty Street, Walton, NY, tax parcel ID #273.7-1-33, and authorizes counsel to execute necessary documents to effectuate the settlement. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. Superintendent s Remarks: Graduation was beautiful. We had 100% of our seniors graduate this year! I would like to thank all of our staff who helped get ready for the day, especially Mark Lamoreaux and Robert Knuschke and their high school staff who helped our students to graduate through monitoring absences and making phone calls, the 3-5 p.m. After School Program, and tutoring. Vice-President Hoyt commented that the speeches this year were outstanding. There were no School Business Administrator s remarks. Dr. Reed mentioned that the K-3 Summer Reading Program, middle school/high school Summer School Program, and Summer Institute for teachers start on July 11 th. It was moved by Neale, seconded by Williams, that the Board meet, in Executive Session, at 5:14 PM, to discuss a contractual negotiation matter relating to the HRA. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. General Session re-convened at 6:00 PM. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Neale, that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution: Superintendent s Remarks School Business Administrator s Remarks Curriculum Coordinator s Remarks Executive Session General Session Adopt Health Reimbursement Account Resolution RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the district shall enter into a contract with Pro-Flex Administrators, LLC, 8321 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, to administrate said Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and that as ENV Insurance Agency, LLC entered into a search in order to find a suitable HRA Administrator, and made comparisons based on costs and services provided, and recommended that Pro-Flex Administrators, LLC, be appointed as the most
June 29, 2016 Page 6 responsible and cost-effective alternative, the Board of Education, as a result of this due diligence on the part of the district and its advisor, ENV Insurance Agency, LLC, further resolves that the purchasing requirements of the district have effectively been fulfilled. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. It was moved by Ward, seconded by Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. Yes 5 No 0 Carried. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM. S. Corey Phraner Roger B. Clough II District Clerk Assistant Clerk