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MARION CENTRAL SCHOOL 4034 Warner Road, Marion, NY 14505 Regular Board of Education Meeting August 22, 2011 – 7:00 PM Jr.-Sr. High School Library

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Cramer, B. Estochen, J. Hernandez, S. Matteson, and P. Shaw

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: K. Wegman

GUESTS: Guest Register

A1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Estochen called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Mr. Cramer, seconded by Mr. Matteson, and unanimously carried the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the agenda of August 22, 2011 with changes as listed. (FY 11/12 August #2)

B. COMMUNITY FORUM An opportunity for community questions and comments was given. Comments and questions were asked regarding the Senior Trip, Senior Booth and bus stops.

C. BOARD OF EDUCATION Board of Education members reported on their recent activities including participation at the Senior Booth.

C2. SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Wegman reported on the Engage New York: Principal and Administrator Evaluation Process training to date. She also explained the need for a reduction in the LOTE position and an increase in the Science position. Mrs. Wegman presented an Exit Survey which the district will begin to use and brought the Financial Report to the Board’s attention.

APPROVE REVISED FTE Motion by Mr. Cramer, seconded by Mrs. Shaw and FINANCIAL REPORT unanimously carried the following resolution: Be it resolved that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the reduction of the LOTE position to .66; the increase in the Science position to .75; and the financial report.

of 4 D. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Mrs. Shaw, seconded by Mr. Cramer and unanimously carried by Board members present:

D1. MEETING MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the Meeting Minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 2011. (FY 11/12 August #2)

D2. WARRANTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the following Warrants: (FY 11/12 August #2)

General Fund #18 in the amount of $176.156.78 General Fund #15 in the amount of $18,254.62 General Fund #13 in the amount of $14,899.71 Cafeteria Fund #3 in the amount of $8,014.27 Federal Aid Funds #7 in the amount of $1,439.01 Federal Aid Funds #6 in the amount of $3,856.00 Federal Aid Funds #4 in the amount of $154.44 T & A Funds #7 in the amount of $21,556.95 T & A Funds #6 in the amount of $102,586.60

D3. CSE/CPSE PLACEMENTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the placement of students into special education programs. (FY 11/12 August #2)

D4. APPT CAFÉ MONITORS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the appointment of cafeteria monitors as listed. (FY 11/12 August #2)

D5. APPT PAID ADVISORS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the appointment of THE paid advisors for 2011-2012 as listed. (FY 11/12 August #2)

D6. APPT VOLLYBALL TICKET RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the appointment of Margaret Costello as Volleyball Ticket Seller for the 2011-12 Fall Season. (FY 11/12 August #2)

of 4 D7. APPROVE TEAM OF ONE RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the creation of a Team of One with Williamson in Girls Tennis.

E. PERSONNEL Motion by Mr. Matteson, seconded by Mr. Cramer, and unanimously carried by Board members present, the following resolutions:

Resignations BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, accepts the resignation of Mrs. Joy May-Porretta as a Teacher Assistant at Marion Jr.-Sr. High School. (FY 11/12 August #2)

Appointments BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the appointment of Mrs. Joy MayPorretta as a Typist at Marion Jr.-Sr. High School; $12.42/hr.; 8 hrs/day; 10 months/year; Civil Service Competitive Position; full clearance. (FY 11/12 August #2)

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the appointment of Ms. Emily Kirsch as a LTS Music Teacher at Marion Elementary School; Initial Certification Music K-12; 2B $39,692.25; full clearance. (FY 11/12 August #2)

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the return from PEL of Mrs. Elise Mrzywka as a .66 LOTE Teacher at Marion Jr.-Sr. High School; 8M $43,550.92; Initial Certification Spanish; Full Clearance. (FY 11/12 August #2)

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the return from PEL of Ms. Amy Bennett as a Teacher Assistant at Marion Jr.-Sr. High School; 184 days/7hours/day $12.64/hour; CSEA Non-Competitive; Full Clearance. (FY 11/12 August #2)

Substitutes BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, approves the appointment of Sharon Roberts as a RN Substitute.

F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Board members discussed future agenda items.

of 4 G. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Mr. Cramer, seconded by Mr. Hernandez, and unanimously carried by Board members present, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, that the Board of Education adjourn to Executive Session for the specific purposes of discussing negotiations with Marion Teachers Association and discipline of a particular employee.

Motion by Mr. Cramer, seconded by Mr. Matteson, and unanimously carried by Board members present, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and pursuant to Education Law, that the Board of Education recess from Executive Session.

H. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mr. Cramer, seconded by Mr. Matteson and unanimously carried by Board members present the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the adjournment of its August 22, 2011, meeting at 8:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Barbara T. Schoonerman School District Clerk