Wheelerville Union Free School District

WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

Kind of Meeting: Regular meeting – July 7, 2014 Where Held: Wheelerville Union Free School Library Presiding Officer: Michael Bruce Members Present: Frances Miller, Michael Frasier, Shannon Wager and Suzanne Hamalak Others Present: Richard Ruberti, Superintendent; Kristin Barnhill, Treasurer ______

1. Call to Order The July 7, 2014 Wheelerville Union Free School Board of Education monthly meeting was called to order by President Bruce at 6:50 P.M.

2. Public Comments – N/A

3. Approval of June 16, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes – Mrs. Miller made a motion and it was seconded by Mrs. Hamalak to approve the June 16, 2014 regular meeting minutes. The motion passed 5 – 0.

4. Treasurer’s Report – Kristin Barnhill

Ms. Barnhill mentioned that the Auditors are set to arrive July 8 and 9. Ms. Barnhill also mentioned the School had received a bullet grant from Senator Farley for $5,000 to be put in the General Fund and does not have any restrictions on how to spend the money. Mr. Ruberti said it helps offset the Budget and can be used in technology or any other area.

The expenses for Warrant #1 (14/15 school year) are as follows:

a. Lunch Fund $ 3,108.24

The expenses for Warrant #33 (13/14 school year) and #1 (14/15 school year) are as follows:

b. General Fund $ 75,408.77

The expenses for Warrant #1 (14/15 school year) are as follows:

b. Capital Fund $ 256.00

Gross payroll for the month of June was $ 280,856.66

5. Superintendent – Mr. Richard Ruberti

A. iReady: This is an adaptive program that determines students’ needs through a diagnostic inventory of skills. The program combines a valid and reliable growth measure individualized for reading and mathematics that pinpoints deficiencies down to the sub- skill level. The program also provides ongoing progress monitoring to assist in determining if students are on track to achieve end-of-year targets. B. AP Biology Results – Our first group of students to take an advanced course performed at a very high level on the 9th grade Regents. The Board noted what a great job Mrs. Hickok-Insogna did with this new class and preparing the students for the exam and Mr. Ruberti also noted that she did a great job teaching the Home and Careers class for the first time. C. Instructional Coordinators: Conference – Mr. Ruberti, Mrs. Lair and Mrs. Dettenrieder attended the Model Schools Conference in June and it was very beneficial. As a result of the conference Mr. Ruberti stated that will have Literacy Workshops on our Monday Professional Development days and we will have a strong focus on literacy and writing.

1 A motion was made at 7:05 PM by Mr. Frasier and seconded by Mr. Bruce to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing specific personnel and contractual concerns. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made at 8:47 PM by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mr. Frasier to re-enter into open meeting. The motion passed 5-0.

6. Action Items

A. FINANCIAL

A motion was made by Mrs. Wager and seconded by Mr. Frasier that the Board of Education approves the Warrants #33, #1 for General Fund & #1 for Lunch Fund and #1 for Capital Fund. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Frasier and seconded by Mr. Bruce that the Board of Education approve the contract with Girvin & Ferlazzo PC Attorneys with a $5,000.00 retainer fee and at a rate of $160.00 per hour for non-litigation and $180.00 per hour for litigation for the 2014-2015 school year. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mrs. Miller that the Board of Education to authorize the Treasurer to accept, on behalf of the District, cooperative bids for the following items when such bids are received; custodial supplies, school lunch supplies, meat, milk, bread and paper. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Hamalak that the Board of Education accept non-resident students at no tuition fees for the 2014-2015 school year. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mrs. Hamalak and seconded by Mrs. Wager that the Board of Education accept the Budget Transfers on the recommendation of the Treasurer for the 2013-14 School Year. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mrs. Wager and seconded by Mr. Frasier that the Board of Education accept the Extra Classroom report for the 2013-14 School Year. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Frasier and seconded by Mr. Bruce that the Board of Education accept the Health and Maintenance Report for the 2013-14 School Year. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mrs. Miller that the Board of Education approve the resolution with Bast Hatfield. The motion passed 5-0.

B. PERSONNEL

A motion was made by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Hamalak that the Board of Education approve the following coaching assignments for the 2014-2015 school year. Jodi Rorick – Volleyball Ryan Gander – Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Spring Softball

The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mrs. Hamalak and seconded by Mrs. Wager that the Board of Education appoint Kimberly Frasier and Emily Yuenger as Administrative Assistants to cover in the absence of the Superintendent. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mrs. Wager and seconded by Mr. Frasier that the Board of Education appoint Jennifer Knapp to the probationary position of Special Education Teacher effective September 1, 2014 at step 3 with a salary of $43,191 according to the WUFS Teacher’s Association Contract and as per the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Wheelerville Union Free School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Jennifer 2 Knapp to a (3) three year probationary appointment as a Special Education Teacher commencing September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2017. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made Mrs. Wager and seconded by Mr. Frasier to table the appointment of a Fifth Grade Teacher. The motion passed 5-0.

C. CSE/CPSE

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce and seconded by Mrs. Miller that the Board of Education accept the report submitted by the Committee on Special Education and the Pre-School Committee on Special Education. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Hamalak that the Board of Education accept the Plan for the Education of Students with Disabilities effective September 1, 2014 – September 1-2016. The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Hamalak and seconded by Mrs. Wager that the Board of Education approve the Sports Merger with the Greater Johnstown School District for the following sports:

Modified Football Modified Boys Soccer Modified Girls Soccer Modified Field Hockey Modified Girl and Boys Cross Country Girls Swimming and Diving Boys Swimming and Diving Modified Wrestling

The motion passed 5-0.

A motion was made by Mr. Bruce to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM.

The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 6:30PM in the School Library.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard Ruberti District Clerk