Genesee Valley Central School

OFFICIAL MINUTES GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2009 - 7:00 P.M. MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Brett Gallmann, President presiding. Roll Call by District Clerk: Members Present: Brett Gallmann, President; Patrick Johnson, Vice-President; Ronald Jennings, Susan Potter, Steven Presutti, Mark Christensen Members Absent: Dean McKnight District Personnel Present: Ralph Wilson, Superintendent; Meme VanEtten, HS Principal; Brian Edmister, MS Principal; Mia Warner, Elem. Principal; Lynn Manning, District Treasurer; Penny Miller, District Clerk Guests: Clint Nickens, Don Kaake and approximately 20 guests for SOM The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Persons Addressing the Board/Guests in Attendance:  Students of the Month Recognition – Mr. Edmister recognized Matthew Ringler, Michael Deichmann and Dylan Grooms as Students of the Month. APPROVE MINUTES: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Board of Education minutes of the Regular Meeting dated April 6, 2009 as submitted. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried. BUSINESS OFFICE REPORT: Mrs. Manning reported on maintenance work over spring break, energy curtailment, state aid payments and final budget for 2009-2010. ACCEPT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Steven Presutti- BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the Extra-Curricular Activity Treasurer’s Report dated March 2009 as submitted. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried. APPROVE COBRA INSURANCE: Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves change in COBRA, for purposes of continuing health insurance coverage under recently enacted legislation entitled the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (2/17/09), the term “involuntary separation” shall refer to those employees that are laid off by the Genesee Valley Central School district due to staff reductions. Those employees that voluntarily resign or retire will not qualify under the term “involuntary separation”. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves a budget transfer in the amount of $10,000 to cover the pre-referendum expenses for Phase II Building Project Proposal for Habiterra Architects as per agreement dated January 3, 2008 – transfer from A1480.490 to A1480.400 VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ACCEPT TREASURER’S REPORTS: Motion made by Susan Potter, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the following treasurer’s reports as submitted: Special Aid Account 2/1-2/28/09, Payroll Account 3/1-3/31/09, and Agency Account 3/1-3/31/09. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS: th  Elementary (PK-4) Principal’s Report was given by Mrs. Warner on 4 Grade Science Assessments, grants, elementary schedule, GV flag presentation, staff evaluations and enrollment PK-4 = 278. It was noted next year’s kindergarten class will remain around 30 unless students register and next year’s PK class size should be normal at around 50.  Middle (5-8) Principal’s Report was given by Mr. Edmister on NYS Grade 8 Science Performance Test, 7th grade field trip, MS activities, marching band, student leadership forum, PE workshop, MS handbooks, 8th grade to Darien Lake, 6th grade to Corning Glass, 5th grade to Kanakadea Park, explanation of Science Fair project for 6th graders, and enrollment 5-8 = 187.  High School (9-12) Principal’s Report was given by Mrs. VanEtten on enrollment 9-12 = 230, county government internship program, congratulations to Natalie Common & Dilan Gilluly for Skills USA awards, SDMT, 2009 prom, National Girls in Sports Day, HS Awards Night, senior trip, mentor/mentee meeting, County NHS dinner, distance learning forum and upcoming events.

SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Ronald Jennings - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School sets the date of May 11, 2009 beginning at or after 7:00 p.m. for a public hearing to consider an expenditure of up to $200,000 from the Repair Reserve Fund for the purpose of critical repairs to the school facility. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE BAND TRIP: Motion made by Susan Potter, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the request for the Middle School Band overnight trip to Niagara Falls from May 21 – May 22, 2009 as presented. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ADOPT BOCES ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET: Motion made by Susan Potter, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adopts the 2009-2010 Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES Administrative Budget. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HABITERRA: Motion made by Mark Christensen, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the agreement defined in the proposal dated April 23, 2009 by Habiterra Architecture and Landscape P.C. with a cost not to exceed $26,400. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

CAST VOTE FOR BOCES BOARD MEMBERS: Motion made by Ronald Jennings, seconded by Steven Presutti - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School casts the following votes for the BOCES Board Membership:

CAST ONE VOTE FOR EACH VACANCY: Area 2 – Vacancy – 3 year term

Mrs. Susan Potter ____X______4545 State Route 19S Belmont, NY 14813

Area 5 – Vacancy – 3 year term

Mr. Ira Katzenstein ______1530 Windfall Road Olean, NY 14760

Mr. Louis Nichol _____X_____ 712 Front Street Olean, NY 14760

Mr. James Padlo ______1012 North Union St. Olean, NY 14760

Area 6 – Vacancy – 3 year term

Dr. Heinke Lillenstein ____X______22 Smith Avenue Delevan, NY 14042

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 1 (Susan Potter) Motion carried. ACCEPT RESIGNATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the resignation of Michael Obuhanich as Physical Education Teacher effective July 1, 2009 due to retirement, taking advantage of retirement incentives under GVEA contract Section 1303 and 2300, Option D. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried. APPOINT WEBSITE DESIGNER: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Ronald Jennings - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Bill Horton to the position of Website Designer for the 2009- 2010 school year, rate of pay shall be $2,600. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Susan Potter, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the resignation of Cristina Hiscock as French Teacher effective August 31, 2009. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPOINT LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints James Roby as long-term substitute teacher in the English Department for additional support, effective May 4 – June 25, 2009, pay shall be $100 per day, no benefits, pro-rated for part-time days of .75 FTE ($75 per day). VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Mark Christensen, seconded by Patrick Johnson - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the resignation of Donna Slawson as Senior Stand Advisor for the July 2009 fair season. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ACCEPT RESIGNATION: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Steven Presutti seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School accepts the resignation of Chris Edwards as Technology Teacher effective August 31, 2009. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION: (Section 8)  Miscellaneous Discussion – Mr. Wilson discussed May 7 disaster preparedness drill, CSO’s discussion on strategic planning for schools, NYSBA teacher contract survey, Office of Aging use of building, and handout on new school board membership.  Informational – Proposed 2009-2010 Board meeting dates

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Mark Christensen – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School suspends the regular order of business at 7:45 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of specific personnel issue and tenure. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

RESUME REGULAR BUSINESS: Motion made by Steven Presutti, seconded by Patrick Johnson – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School resumes the regular order of business at 8:32 p.m. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

EXTEND PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: Motion made by Mark Christensen, seconded by Patrick Johnson – BE IT RESOLVED that it is hereby agreed that the probationary period for Donna Slawson of June 30, 2009 be extended for a period of one year which will extend the end of the probationary period to June 30, 2010. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Patrick Johnson, seconded by Mark Christensen - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adjourns the regular meeting at 8:34 p.m. VOTE: Yes 6, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted:

Penny L. Miller District Clerk