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WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

Kind of Meeting: Regular Board Meeting – August 21, 2017 Where Held: Wheelerville Union Free School Library Presiding Officer: Michael Bruce Members Present: Amie Shaw (Waddle), Burton Wilson and Jamie Costello Others Present: Richard Ruberti, Superintendent; Kristin Barnhill; Treasurer; David Richards, Maintenance Supervisor

1. Call to Order The August 21, 2017 Wheelerville Union Free School Board of Education Special meeting was called to order by President Bruce at 6:30 P.M.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Public Comments Ms. Lori Western, Tax Collector, informed the Board that things are under way for the next Tax Collection to begin 9/1. She and Ms. Barnhill have been working with a company so that Credit Card payments can also be taken to pay Tax Bills. She will only be allowing the credit card option over the phone so that she makes sure the correct payment is made. There is a fee but the taxpayer is charged the fee when they make the payment, otherwise there is no extra cost to the District.

A question was raised about the vacancy of Mrs. Insogna once she retires and Mr. Ruberti stated that the BOE would not be making a decision at the meeting and may look into posting and advertising for the position.

Mrs. Insogna asked the BOE when the Administrative Contracts would be finalized and Mr. Ruberti stated that they are in the final stages with the attorneys as they are just changing some wording.

4. Approval of August 10, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes - A motion was made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Shaw to approve the August 10, 2017 Board meeting minutes. The motion passed 4-0.

5. Treasurer’s Report – Kristin Barnhill

Ms. Barnhill mentioned that the Auditors had finished their field work last week 8/14-8/16 and the Audit should be ready by the October board meeting. She also stated that there is an action item to set the 2017 Tax Rates.

The expenses for Warrant #3 and 5 (17/18 school year) are as follows: a. General Fund $ 159,301.76

The expenses for Warrant #2 (17/18 school year) are as follows:

b Capital Fund $ 670.33

The expenses for Warrant #1 (17/18 school year) are as follows:

c. Trust and Agency Fund $ 43,287.91

Gross payroll for the month of July was $ 39,916.12

6. Superintendent - Mr. Richard Ruberti

A. Capital Project – Mr. Richards and those in attendance along with the BOE members had a 10 minute tour of the building to see what’s being done with the roof project.

B. Wheelerville Fall Foliage Family 5K – September 24th - this is the 2nd Annual 5K and we hope to raise what we did last year. Also the Kayak Poker Run was held this summer and we received over $1000 for the Educational Foundation.

C. Focus/Professional Development Update – CASDA was in a lot this summer with Teachers doing Professional Development. This coming school year they will be observing in the classroom more as embedded coaches. Some teachers also attended a Writers Workshop at BOCES this summer and thought it was very beneficial and as a result some new writing kits were ordered.

D. NYS Exam Results – the official results can’t be released until 8/22

E. New Teachers – Math Teacher and Science Teacher – Science teacher will be teaching Biology again for the students that met the requirements.

7. Action Items A. FINANCIAL A motion was made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Costello that the Board of Education approve Warrant # 3 and #5 for the General Fund, #2 for the Capital Fund and #1 for the Trust and Agency for the 2017-18 school year. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Ms. Costello and seconded by Ms. Shaw that the Board of Education approve the following tax rates for the 2017-2018 school year. Caroga 13.84914 Johnstown 12.46422 The motion passed 4-0.

B. PERSONNEL A motion was made by Ms. Shaw and seconded by Mr. Bruce that the Board of Education extend all the 12 month administrative employee contracts to be in effect until updates contracts are fully executed. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Board of Education approve the appointments as follows per the WUFSTA contract: Homework Club – Jennifer Knapp, Cara Mancini, Colleen Ricciardi, Danielle Sherman Intramurals – Ryan Gander Lego Robotics – Cara Mancini The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. Costello that the Board of Education appoint Jennifer Knapp as Technology Integration Specialist at a Stipend of $4100.00. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Ms. Costello and seconded by Ms. Shaw that the Board of Education appoint Tammy Patrick and Lynn Lair as teacher mentors at a stipend of $1125.00 and $1693 respectfully and also Leigh Anne Viscosi as Mentor Coordinator with a stipend of $238.00. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Ms. Shaw and seconded by Mr. Bruce that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement to increase the bus driver rate from the current $14.30 which is currently through the 2018-2019 school year to $16.00 an hour effective September 6, 2017. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Verna Lee Meher to a 90 day conditional appointment at bus driver effective August 22, 2017. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Ms. Costello that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Verna Lee Meher to the position of part time cleaner and substitute cafeteria worker for a maximum of 15 hours per week effective September 6, 2017. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Ms. Costello and seconded by Ms. Shaw that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Dawn Perron to the position of part time teacher aide and substitute cafeteria worker effective September 6, 2017. The motion passed 4- 0.

A motion to appoint Gail Gillen as Confidential Secretary was tabled.

C. OTHER

A motion was made by Ms. Shaw and seconded by Ms. Costello that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:

Be it resolved, by the Board of Education of the Wheelerville Union Free School District, that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the School District be and the same is hereby called, to be held in the polling places set forth below on October 5, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. prevailing time for the purpose of voting on the following proposition:

To elect one (1) member to the Board of Education, commencing on October 5, 2017 or as soon thereafter as the individual may be sworn in, to succeed Mike Frasier, whose term expired June 30, 2017, and continuing through June 30, 2020.

The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of such meeting in one newspaper of general circulation within the School District, four (4) times within the seven (7) weeks next preceding such School District meeting, the first publication to be at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the meeting.

The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Board of Education approve the school use request submitted by the Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Department for use of the parking lot and cafeteria for an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course on September 6, 2017 from 8am – 4pm. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mr. Wilson that the Board of Education approve the following Board of Education meeting dates: September 18, 2017; October 16, 2017; November 20, 2017; December 18, 2017; January 8, 2018; February 12, 2018; March 19, 2018; April 16, 2018; May 7, 2018 and June 18, 2018. The motion passed 4-0.

8. Executive Session

A motion was made at 7:00 pm by Ms. Shaw and seconded by Mr. Bruce to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing specific personnel and contractual concerns. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made at 7:55 pm by Ms. Costello and seconded by Ms. Shaw to re-enter into Open meeting. The motion passed 4-0.

A motion was made by Ms. Costello to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 P.M.

The next Board of Education meeting and Re-Organizational Meeting will be held Monday, September 18, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. in the school library.

Respectfully submitted

Richard Ruberti District Clerk