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BOARD OF EDUCATION WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 249 Whitney Point, NY 13862

Date: June 21, 2011

District Mission:

To provide an excellent education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing citizens, and pursue lifelong learning.

District Beliefs:  All children possess unique qualities and come to school eager to learn and be successful.  We respect all people within our community and treat them with dignity at all times.  Learning is a partnership that includes school staff, parents, family and the community.  Knowledge allows for critical thinking and effective decision-making.  The community is well served by maximizing the use of available resources and by the responsible stewardship of assets.  Purposeful and intentional change is a constant that leads to educational improvement and positive results.  Compliance with state and federal regulations is critical to school district success.

Meeting called to order at: ______

(Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance) Present Absent

James DiMascio President ______

Sara Benscoter Vice-President ______

Anthony Burchell Member ______

Stephanie Champney Member ______

Kathleen Driscoll Member ______

Mary Ellerson Member ______

Thomas Tasber Member ______

Mary Hibbard Superintendent of Schools ______

Laura Lindsley School Business Executive ______

Patricia Follette Director of Curriculum and Instruction ______

Cynthia Burchell District Clerk ______

Others in attendance:

June 21, 2011 BOE - Agenda Page 1 Minutes

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Minutes from the Board Meeting held on June 7, 2011.

Moved by______Seconded by______

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Warrant

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the May 2011 Warrant. Please see attached copy.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

Correspondence

Policies – 1 st Reading

Policies – 2 nd Reading

None Comments from the Public Commendations

Mrs. Hibbard commends:  The faculty, teachers and parents for another successful Philadelphia, PA Field Trip on Friday, June 10, 2011 for the 5th Grade students at the Tioughnioga Riverside Academy.  Mrs. Naomi Collins for her outstanding efforts assisting the 2011 After Prom Party. Please see attached letter.

Old Business a. Phase II Update Mrs. Hibbard and Mrs. Lindsley will provide an update on the Phase II Renovation work. b. Bus Maintenance Work

Mrs. Hibbard will present information on the recent Transportation Maintenance Work Services Agreement.

New Business 2 a. Coaching Appointments

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the following 2011 Fall Coaching Recommendations:

Girls’ Cheerleading Varsity Mary Snyder

Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Country Varsity Rebecca Molloy

Girls’ Field Hockey Varsity Nicole Huston Junior Varsity Kim Strieger Modified Stacie Winterstein

Football Varsity Michael Hakes Assistant Robert Heinle Assistant Chris Rice JV John Stout JV William Soeffing Modified Joseph Kucher Assistant David Horton

Boys’ Soccer Varsity Troy Rounds JV Jason Moore Modified Position Open

Girls’ Soccer Varsity Stephen Samsel JV Dan Wickham Modified Matt Poyer

Girls’ Swimming Varsity Jessica Atwater Modified Jessica Atwater Life Guard Position Open

Girls’ Volleyball Varsity Danielle DeVaul JV Position Open

Please see attached recommendations.

June 21, 2011 BOE - Agenda Page 3 b. Non-Resident Applications

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the following students of faculty members to attend Whitney Point Central School District and that tuition be reduced by fifty percent (50%) for the 2011-2012 school year. Please see attached information.

Jaime Dean Grade 12 Nathaniel Grubham Grade 8 Owen Hubbard Kindergarten Amy McDonald Grade 12 Hannah Smith Kindergarten Alexander Smith Grade 2 Lane Tiderencel Grade 2 Madilyn Tiderencel Grade 4

Moved by ______Seconded by ______

_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the following students to attend Whitney Point Central School District for the 2011-2012 school year and that tuition be waived. Please see attached information.

Kimberly Vojtko Grade 6 MacKenzie Vojkko Grade 9

_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED c. Bus Use Request

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval for the request from the Whitney Point Preschool & Daycare for bus use. The costs of the mileage and bus driver will be paid by the Daycare Center. Please see attached.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED d. Non-Union Salaries

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the salaries for the non-union employees for the 2011-2012 school year.

e. Contract Approval

4 Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the contract between the Chief Executive Officer of the Whitney Point Central School District and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED f. Bus Drivers’ and Attendants’ Salary

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the Bus Drivers’ Association Salary for drivers and attendants for the 2011-2012 school year.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED g. Tenure recommendation

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the tenure recommendation for Laura Pilotti Chestnut, Assistant Principal, Tioughnioga Riverside Academy, effective September 1, 2011. Moved by ______Seconded by ______

_____ Aye ______Nay _____ Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED h. Appointment

Mrs. Hibbard recommends the re-appointment of Janice Dean as secondary Science Teacher effective June 30, 2011.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED i. Resignation

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the resignation of Melinda Mattia, food service worker, effective June 30, 2011. Please see attached letter.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED j. Retirement Resignation

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the retirement resignation of William Soeffing, Science Teacher, effective June 30, 2011. Please see attached letter.

June 21, 2011 BOE - Agenda Page 5 ___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED k. Resolutions to Abolish Position

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval to abolish one (1) bus mechanic position and to terminate the services of Richard Crowe, effective June 30, 2011.

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval to abolish one (1) bus mechanic position and to terminate the services of Steven Klock, effective June 30, 2011.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED l. Committee on Special Education

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED m. General Funds Appropriation and Revenue Reports

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached Appropriations and Revenue Reports for the General Fund through May 31, 2011.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED n. Cafeteria Funds Appropriation and Revenue Reports

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached Appropriations and Revenue Reports for the Cafeteria Fund through May 31, 2011.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED o. Special Aid Fund Appropriation and Revenue Report

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached Appropriations and Revenue Reports for the Special Aid Fund through May 31, 2011.

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p. Treasurer’s Report

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the May 2011 Treasurer’s Report. Please see attached copy.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED q. Budget Amendments

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the attached 2010-2011 Budget Amendments.

___Aye ___Nay ___Abstained APPROVED/REJECTED r. Change Orders

Mrs. Hibbard recommends Board approval of the following Phase II change orders:

GC-025 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to relocate one rescue window from CW-02, HS main office to the technology room as needed due to the replacement of the original overhead door. Provide mullion, glass and operable sash at HS main office to match adjacent units. The sum of $3,277.00 is to be applied to the contractor’s contingency allowance of $241,478.00; allowance balance remaining is $238,201.00.

The Contract Sum will be changed by this Change Order in the amount of $0.00

GC-026 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to provide two Porter constant pressure safety control switches compatible with the new Porter gym divider curtain. The original safety system controls scheduled for reuse were damaged and not completely compatible with the new divider curtain. The sum of $147.00 is to be applied to the contractor’s contingency allowance of $238,201.00; allowance balance remaining is $238,054.00.

GC-027 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to install twenty three (23) Claridge 4’x4’ markerboards and eighteen (18) 4’x6’ Claridge markerboards on teaching walls adjacent to Smartboards as directed. The sum of $13,820.00 is to be applied to the contractor’s contingency allowance of $238,054.00; allowance balance remaining is $224,234.00.

June 21, 2011 BOE - Agenda Page 7 PC-012 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to install a new hose reel, related piping, valves and fittings for 140 degree water at the HS kitchen dishwasher area providing flexible access for staff in the area. The sum of $1,175.00 is to be applied to the contractor’s contingency allowance of $111,967.00; allowance balance remaining is $110,792.00.

PC-013 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to install an Elkay retro kit bottle filling station at the existing water cooler at the math/science wing intersection to eliminate the unsafe condition of a wet floor resulting from students filling water bottles from the regular water station. The sum of $920.00 is to be applied to the contractor’s contingency allowance of $110,792.00; allowance balance remaining is $109,872.00.

PC-014 Provide all labor, material, and equipment to relocate existing water and recirculating lines in order to allow the temporary installation of structural shoring in the CEA kitchen area. The sum of $2,107.00 is to be applied to the contractor’s contingency allowance of $109,872.00; allowance balance remaining is $107,765.00.

Comments from the Public

Meeting Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at ______.

Executive Session

For matters of personnel and contractual issues

June 24, 2011 High School Graduation Program June 23, 2011 – Baccalaureate Ceremony June 23, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Whitney Point Methodist Church June 24, 2011 – High School Graduation, 7:00 High School Gymnasium

8 Upcoming Board Dates

July 12, 2011

June 21, 2011 BOE - Agenda Page 9