BOARD OF EDUCATION WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PO BOX 249 Whitney Point, NY 13862
Date: October 2, 2007
James DiMascio called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present Absent
James DiMascio President X
Sara Benscoter Vice President X
Stephanie Champney Member X
Joseph Silvanic Member X
Kathleen Driscoll Member X
Mary Ellerson Member X
Carol Eaton Superintendent of Schools X
Laura Lindsley District Clerk X
Mary Hibbard Assistant Superintendent X
Others in attendance:
Kim Becker, Matt Holecek, Amanda Bryant, Anna Osipov
Please note: 6 p.m. in Board Room - Auditors Report
Dr. Eaton recommended the Minutes of the meeting held on September 18, 2007, and the Warrant for the period ending September 30, 2007 be approved.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Joseph Silvanic
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
1 Commendations
Dr. Eaton commended both the Caryl E. Adams Primary School and the Whitney Point Intermediate School for their very well received Open Houses, on Thursday, September 20th and Thursday, September 27th, respectively. Both schools had many parents and students in attendance.
Correspondence
Copy of Renovation Project Update letter from Iby Communications
Policies
First Reading of the attached Code of Conduct
Comments from the Public
1. OLD BUSINESS a. Facilities Update: Current Renovation Phase and Planning for the Second Renovation Phase
Dr. Eaton, Mrs. Hibbard and Mrs. Lindsley reviewed the progress that has occurred since the last Board meeting on September 18th, in Renovation 1. Recent updates are attached.
Dr. Eaton invites anyone interested in joining in the Facilities Committee, the meetings are held the first Monday of each month. Contact her with any questions or concerns.
2. NEW BUSINESS a. Field Trip Request
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the Middle School Drama Club request for a trip to New York City on Saturday, June 14, 2008, for the purpose of attending a Broadway play, to be named later. Materials are attached.
Moved by Kathleen Driscoll Seconded by Mary Ellerson
5 Aye 0 Nay 1 Abstained APPROVED b. Appointments
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of Jen Eckert-Dennison and Abby Moyer to the position of Co- Winterguard directors. See attached information.
Moved by Sara Benscoter Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
2 c. Credit Card District Acquisition
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval for the application of a Visa credit card with a $5,000.00 limit in accordance with policy #5331. See attachment.
Moved by James DiMascio Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
d. Sanitation Project
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval for the resolution for a special district vote for the Sanitation project, connecting the district’s facilities to the Village of Whitney Point’s sewerage system, to be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, including the availability of absentee ballots for the Sanitation project. See attachments. The cost of the project is $400,000.00
Moved by Sara Benscoter Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
e. Change Orders
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the following change orders for SWBR Architects and Engineers, to be voted on as one item.
Provide all labor, materials, and equipment:
CO GC-24/Provide gameline modifications at the Middle School Gym as requested by the district. The amount of change order is $3310.00
CO GC-25/New Portland cement setting bed for the pool deck including removal of the original bed. The amount of change order is $12,000.00
CO GC-26/ Additional T&M work to improve the pitch of the setting bed to eliminate low spots and puddling around the pool. The amount of change order is $6,056.00
CO MC-09/Move fin tube in Room 122 for furniture; add fintube cover in the Principal’s office, and relocate the Mitsubishi wall mounted air conditioning unit. The amount of change order is $1,087.00.
CO MC-10/Additional pipe hangers behind cabinets and unit ventilators at CEA. The amount of change order is $1,723.00.
CO MC-11/Concrete pad and additional piping for the CEA/Pool propane tank. The amount of the change order is $1,499.00
CO MC-12/Provide an additional controls module in the Poolroom to monitor various pool conditions through the web/DDC system. The amount of the change order is $3,561.00
3 CO EC-10/Provide a credit to revise the Pool Room electrical feeds to the various pool pumps and electric panels as described in Nelcorp letter dated 7/18/07. The credit for this change order is $5,791.00.
CO EC-12/Replace two main 800-AMP breakers at the Middle School with two refurbished Square D models. The amount of this change order is $5,027.00.
CO EC-13/Provide a credit to modify the High School technology and video package as requested by the District. The amount of this credit is $6,947.00.
CO EC-14/Remove baseboard heaters in the Janitor’s Closet (near room #140) at the Elementary School. Further, provide an on-site consultant by Custom Pool Safety/Adco Services, Inc. for the purpose of developing a sonar pool security system through Nelcorp’s electrical contract. The amount of this change order is $1,868.00.
CO EC-15/Provide a credit to change the configuration of select computer racks to best meet the District’s needs. The credit for this change is $5,100.00.
CO EC-16/Make the following Elementary School electrical modifications. Several small proposals have been combined in this one Change Order for the CEA building. The amounts of these change orders are $2,186.00.
CO EC-17/Relocate the new Elementary School generator slightly to the south of the Contract location. This will improve the view from the nearby classroom windows and avoid other conflicts with future Boiler Room servicing. The amount of this change order is $5,145.00
CO EC-18/Remove and replace existing Middle School electric panel CEBR1 and replace it with a new 42- space panel. The amount of this change order is $278.00
CO EC-19/Provide two exit signs and two temporary pull stations in the temporary Changing Rooms. The amount of this change order is $1,593.00.
CO EC-20/Add a duct detector to the Elementary School Gym Mezzanine. The amount of this change order is $987.00.
CO EC-21/Modifications to the Pool Timing System boxes and conduit. The amount of this change order is $2, 510.00.
CO EC-22/Temporary connections to the Pool hot water circ. Pumps and trouble shooting the discovered loose phone system wiring. The amount of this change order is $260.00.
CO EC-23/Provide custom fabricated switch box for MS Gym backboard controls. Also remove two Gym lights as directed by TRG to avoid backboard conflict. The amount of this change order is $368.00.
CO EC-24/Provide the Owner requested data and power changes to the HS Room 155A. The amount of this change order is $4,321.00.
CO EC-25/Revisions to light fixtures in each Pool Shower area. The amount of this change order is $1,237.00.
CO EC-26/Revisions to the Pool pump disconnect and starters as per Pool installers requirements. The amount of this change order is $2,842.00.
CO EC-27/Provide an exit sign and fire alarm pull station at the rear Pool area exit door. The amount of this change order is $1,661.00
4 f. Committee on Special Education
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. Please consult the explanation for all placements as needed.
Moved by Kathleen Driscoll Seconded by Mary Ellerson
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED g. Out of District Request for WPCSD
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval for the request of Ashlee Quackenbush to attend kindergarten at WPCSD. Letter and application are attached.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Joseph Silvanic
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED h. Appointments
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the following appointments for Odyssey of the Mind coaches. See attached information.
Coordinator – Susan Musshafen Intermediate – Susan Musshafen Intermediate – Sharon Schubert Middle School – Richard Kratz Middle School – Andrea Stanley Middle School – Joyce Favoloro and Heather Pudish High School – Amy Spinella
Moved by Kathleen Driscoll Seconded by Sara Benscoter
5 Aye 0 Nay 1 Abstained APPROVED
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the following winter sports coaching positions. See attached letter.
Steven Samsel – Boys Varsity Basketball Steven Morgan – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Thomas Kraly – Girls Varsity Basketball Steven Burghardt – Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Linda Burghardt – Girls 8th Grade Basketball Matthew Poyer – Girls 7th Grade Basketball Maureen Somerwil – Varsity Indoor Track Robert Heinle – 8th Grade Volleyball Stacie Keibel – 7th Grade Volleyball Joel Ferrara – Boys Varsity Wrestling William MacNeill – Boys Junior Varsity Wrestling Joseph Kucher – Boys Modified Wrestling
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Sara Benscoter
5 6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
Dr. Eaton announced that Jennifer Potsko has been hired by Broome-Tioga BOCES as the new Communications Coordinator to be shared with Whitney Point Central School District. i. Resignations
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the resignation of Karen Wasson, Secretary/Data Assistant at the District Office effective 11/2/07.
Moved by Mary Ellerson Seconded by Stephanie Champney
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED j. Committee on Special Education
Dr. Eaton recommended Board approval of the attached recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. Please consult the explanation for all placements as needed.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Kathleen Driscoll
6 Aye 0 Nay 0 Abstained APPROVED
Public Comment
Matt Holeck commented that he was pleased to see the changes to the district.
For Your Information
None
Executive Session
There was no need for an Executive Session
Future Board Dates:
October 16, 2007: Renovation Update Facilities Planning Committee Update Facilities Improvement Update from Director
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 pm.
Moved by Stephanie Champney Seconded by Sara Benscoter
6