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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Joan Miller Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Paul Taylor Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School Attorney Michael Sherwood
Phyllis Wiley
David Hanson Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara
Paul Stroud District Clerk Kay Ellis
Michon Stuart
Shoba Agneshwar About 6 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by Superintendent Mark Capobianco in the Board Room
of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Call to Order and Pledge of
Allegiance
The oaths of office were administered by Michael Sherwood for re-elected board members Phyllis Wiley and
Shoba Agneshwar, and newly-elected board member David Hanson.
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Oaths of Office
Shoba Agneshwar nominated Kim Myers for Board President, second by Joan Miller. There were no more
nominations. Paper ballots were distributed. The vote was 8 for Kim Myers and 1 for Joan Miller. Those
members voting for Kim Myers were: Shoba Agneshwar, Kim Myers, Paul Taylor, Nora Hickey, Michon
Stuart, Paul Stroud, Joan Miller and Phyllis Wiley. David Hanson voted for Joan Miller. Kim Myers was
elected President for the 2007-2008 school year.
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Election of President
The oath of office was administered to the newly elected President of the Board of Education. The President
assumed the chair.
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Oath of Office-President
Joan Miller nominated Shoba Agneshwar for Board Vice-President, second by Nora Hickey. Paul Stroud
nominated Phyllis Wiley for Board Vice-President, second by Michon Stuart. There were no more
nominations. Paper ballots were distributed. The vote was 5 for Phyllis Wiley and 4 for Shoba Agneshwar.
Those members voting for Phyllis Wiley were: Michon Stuart, Phyllis Wiley, David Hanson, Paul Stroud
and Paul Taylor. Those members voting for Shoba Agneshwar were: Nora Hickey, Shoba Agneshwar, Kim
Myers, and Joan Miller. Phyllis Wiley was elected Vice-President for the 2007-2008 school year.
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Election of Vice-President
The oath of office was administered to the newly elected Vice-President of the Board of Education. #006-08
Oath of Office-Vice-
President
On motion made by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
appointments for the 2007-08 school year:
Kay Ellis as District Clerk, with a recommended stipend of $3,591. The oath of office was
administered to Kay Ellis.
Kathleen Loveland as Board of Education Clerical Support for 2007-2008 school year, with a
recommended stipend of $2,394.
John Harvey as District Treasurer.
Vincent Smith as Deputy Treasurer.
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Appointment of Officers:
District Clerk
Board of Education Clerical
Support
District Treasurer
Deputy Treasurer
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M&T Bank (Marcella Kalka) as District Collector of Taxes.
Dr. Wieslaw Piller as School Physician, with a stipend of $55,436.
Michael Sherwood as Legal Counsel, with a stipend of $45,261.
Michael Sherwood as Designated Hearing Officer, with a stipend of $10.179.
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for 2007-2008 school year:
Administrator who serves as the representative of the school district and Committee Chair: Anne
Tristan
Jerold Etingoff, Paul Sanna, F. James Stanek, James Lucenti, Cathy Willis
A Regular Education Teacher of the child, if appropriate
A Special Education Teacher of the child, if appropriate
A professional who participated in the evaluation of the child
Representative of the Early Intervention program, if appropriate
Representative of Broome County: James Purtell (or designee)
Representative of Tioga County: Tina Cargill (or designee)
Parents of Children With Disabilities (rotating):
Shari Bobal Alice Ellison
Deborah Matsushima Susan Miller
Janie Steinmetz Charlie Boots
Renee Smith Michele Ackerman
Linda Azersky Esther Frustino
Susanne Fedor Laura Lindsley
Kathleen Peters Elizabeth Petrie
Ann Marie Purdy Kathryn O’Brien
Linda Safford Susan Schapiro
Christine Schultz Jennifer Schutzer
Kimberly Sikora Pamela Vincens
Bonnie Zisko Tricia Leveille
Nancy Nelson Sowmya Thirumalai
Cynthia Sargent-Karis
First Committee on Special Education (CSE) for 2007-2008 school year:
Administrator who serves as the representative of the district and Committee Chair: Anne Tristan
Jerold Etingoff, Paul Sanna, James Lucenti and F. James Stanek, Cathy Willis
A regular Education Teacher of the student, if appropriate
A Special Education Teacher of the student, if appropriate
School Psychologist: Tamara Findikyna, Lisa Paultre, Paul Sanna, Susan Silvestri,
James Lucenti
Dr. Wieslaw Piller, School Physician
School Nurse of the student, if appropriate
Parent of Child with Disabilities (rotating)
Shari Bobal Alice Ellison
Deborah Matsushima Susan Miller
Janie Steinmetz Charlie Boots
Renee Smith Michele Ackerman
Linda Azersky Esther Frustino
Susanne Fedor Laura Lindsley
Kathleen Peters Elizabeth Petrie
Ann Marie Purdy Kathryn O’Brien
Linda Safford Susan Schapiro
Christine Schultz Jennifer Schutzer
Kimberly Sikora Pamela Vincens
Bonnie Zisko Tricia Leveille
Nancy Nelson Sowmya Thirumalai
Cynthia Sargent-Karis
District Collector of Taxes
School Physician
Legal Counsel
Designated Hearing Officer
Committee on Preschool
Special Education
First Committee on Special
Education
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Second Committee on Special Education (CSE) for 2007-2008 school year:
Administrator who serves as representative of the district and Committee Chair: James Lucenti
A regular Teacher specific to the student under consideration and different from the teacher member on
the first committee
A Special Education Teacher specific to the student under consideration and different from
the teacher member on the first committee
School Psychologist: Tamara Findikyan, Lisa Paultre, Paul Sanna, Susan Silvestri,
James Lucenti
Dr. Wieslaw Piller, School Physician
Parent of a Child with Disabilities (rotating):
Shari Bobal Alice Ellison
Deborah Matsushima Susan Miller
Carol Zelno Janie Steinmetz
Charlie Boots Esther Frustino
Renee Smith Michele Ackerman
Linda Azersky Karen Cordi
Susanne Fedor Carol Lethin
Laura Lindsley Kathryn O’Brien
Kathleen Peters Elizabeth Petrie
Lynn Polman Ann Marie Purdy
Linda Safford Susan Schapiro
Kimberly Sikora Pamela Vincens
Bonnie Zisko
Vestal Comprehensive Health and Wellness Committee for the 2007-2008 school year:
Annamary Allen Director of Special Services
Deborah Caddick High School Assistant Principal
LuAnn Conroy Parent
Jerold Etingoff Community Volunteer
Officer Edward Golluscio Vestal Police Department
Deborah Griesinger Glenwood Elementary Principal
Catherine Hepler Vestal High School Principal
Gretta Immerman Southern Tier AIDS Program
Michael Joyce Teacher
Anna Kurkoski Community Volunteer
Officer Joella Luchun Vestal Police Department-DARE Officer
Beverly Ochiai School Nurse Teacher
Lisa Paultre School Psychologist
Dr. Wieslaw Piller School Physician
Linda Quilty SAAD Advisor
Melissa Restuccia Teacher/Senior Class Advisor
Merryl Wallach Pupil Personnel Specialist
Kelly Mendsen Student
Marita Florini Parent
Nick Zakrajsek School Resource Officer
Lt. John Taylor Vestal Police Department
Piaker & Lyons as Independent Auditor, at a fee of no more than $17,500.
Diane Valky as Internal Claims Auditor.
Jessica Raymond as Deputy Internal Claims Auditor.
Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & DeWind, LLP as Employee Relations Counsel, with a
retainer of $42,000.
Michael Fenn as Financial Auditor.
On motion made by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
designations for the 2007-08 school year:
Depositories for School Funds, as recommended by the Administration:
Second Committee on
Special Education
Vestal Comprehensive
Health and Wellness
Committee
Independent Auditor
Internal Claims Auditor
Deputy Internal Claims
Auditor
Employee Relations
Counsel
Financial Auditor
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Depositories
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M&T Bank
General Fund
Trust and Agency
Payroll
School Lunch
Federal Funds & Grants
Ross Corners Capital
Debt Service Fund
Expendable Trust
Non-Expendable Trust
Insurance Reserve Fund
Capital Project Funds
Investment of District Funds
CHASE BANK
Investment of District Funds
PARTNERS TRUST
Investment of District Funds
TIOGA STATE
Investment of District Funds
HSBC
Investment of District Funds
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board sets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Administration Building as the
usual Business Meeting of the Board for the 2007-08 school year. The 2nd Tuesday of the month will usually
be considered to be a regular meeting for the purpose of special presentations, as well as immediate business.
This meeting shall be held at 6PM every other month beginning September 2007, or as need arises.
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board establishes the following liaison positions for the 2007-08 school year:
1. Broome-Tioga School Boards Association Legislative Committee
Representative: Michon Stuart Alternate: Joan Miller
2. High School Student Government: Kim Myers
3. District Planning Group: Michon Stuart Alternate: Paul Stroud
4. School Liaisons
ARE: Paul Stroud
CA: Michon Stuart
GLE: Paul Taylor, Phyllis Wiley
TH: Nora Hickey
VH: David Hanson
VMS: Shoba Agneshwar, Paul Taylor
VSH: Kim Myers
District Council: Shoba Angeshwar
5. Town Liaison: Paul Stroud, Kim Myers
6. *Audit Committee: Phyllis Wiley, Shoba Agneshwar, David Hanson
7. Consolidation Planning Committee: Nora Hickey, Michon Stuart
8. District Wide School Safety Team: Joan Miller
*members will be rotated annually
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board appoint Michon Stuart as Trustee and Paul Stroud, Paul Taylor and David
Hanson as Alternates to the Cooperative Health Insurance Board.
On motion made by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following management resolutions for the 2007-08 school year:
Establish Dates, Time, and
Place of Board of Education
Meetings
Establish Board Liaisons
Cooperative Health
Insurance Board Trustee
and Alternate
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Management Resolutions
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Mark Capobianco, Payroll Certification Officer
Elaine Pilotti, Purchasing Officer
Superintendent of Schools as Approving Officer for Attendance at Conferences, Workshops and
Conventions
Petty cash accounts and provide the persons noted as signatories for these accounts:
Vestal Senior High Catherine Hepler $100
Vestal Middle School Ann Loose $100
African Road Elementary Joanne Mitchell $100
Clayton Avenue Elementary Kathryn Knapp $100
Glenwood Deborah Griesinger $100
Tioga Hills Carol Nolan $100
Vestal Hills Therese Mastro $100
Transportation Roger Warren $100
Receiving Elaine Pilotti $ 50
Administration Elaine Pilotti $100
Food Service Mark Bordeau $100
Authorization to sign official papers by the President or Vice-President in absence of the
President of the Board and authorization to sign all federal grant applications by the
Superintendent.
Authorization to sign all checks to the District Treasurer, including payroll.
Authorization to Transfer Funds according to Board Policy #5330.
Authorization to participate in other governmental agency purchasing agreements, bids and other
purchasing contracts when it is determined to be in the best interest of the school district during
the 2007-2008 school year.
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution for the 2007-08 school year:
A blanket bond of $100,000 shall cover each District employee. The position of District Treasurer shall be
covered by an excess indemnity bond of $1,000,000 in addition to the $100,000 blanket bond. The position
of Tax Collector shall be covered by an excess indemnity bond of $1,000,000 in addition to the $100,000
blanket bond.
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution for the 2007-08 school year:
To continue the By-Laws, Policies, Resolutions and Regulations during the 2007-08 school year.
None.
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the minutes of the
meeting of June 26, 2007 as written.
Payroll
Purchasing Officer
Attendance at Conferences,
Workshops and
Conventions
Petty Cash Accounts
Authorization to Sign
Official Documents
Designation of Authorized
Signatures in Checks
Authorization to Transfer
Funds
Authorization of Purchasing
Officer
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Bonding of Certain Officers
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By-Laws, Policies,
Resolutions and
Regulations
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Public Comments on
Agenda Items
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Approval of Minutes
Board President Kim Myers reported on the following:
--Liaisons: Michon reported the Vestal Marching Band attended a workshop 6/29 at Giants Stadium.
--NYSSBA Annual Convention voting delegate will be Michon Stuart.
--Dates for BOE development meetings were discussed. July 19th, July 27th, August 13th and August 16th are
options. Members were asked to check their schedules and respond to Kim.
Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following:
-- Capital Project: Tours of SH pool area and Hoover Stadium will be held 8/8 at 8:00am and 4:30pm
--Rededication of Hoover Stadium tentatively scheduled for the morning of August 25th.
--Keith Olivet reported on the distribution of the allocations added to various expenditure codes.
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Reports
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Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following:
--Student body representatives will be meeting in August, developing plans for dances/pep rallies.
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule E-
Enrollment, and Schedule F- Travel and Conference, and Schedule G-Superintendent’s Transfers; and to
approve Schedule I-Board Transfers and Schedule P-Personnel Changes.
Under Schedule P the following changes were made:
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Acceptance/Approval of
Schedules E, F, G, I, and P
SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Hassenbusch, Amanda Substitute Teacher 6/29/07 Relocation
SCHEDULE IP 3
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
NAME
POSITION
TENURE AREA
CERT
(Exp Date)
PROBATIONARY
DATE
TENURE
DATE
SALARY
*Dantoush, Natalie
English Teacher
Academic:
English
Pending
9/1/07-6/30/10
9/1/10
TBD
*Rhode, Melinda
Music Teacher
Special Subject:
Music
Initial
9/1/07-6/30/10
9/1/10
TBD
*Schmidt, Brenda
Music Teacher
Special Subject:
Music
Initial
9/1/07-6/30/10
9/1/10
TBD
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 3A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
NAME
POSITION
TENURE AREA
CERT
(Exp Date)
PROBATIONARY
DATE
TENURE
DATE
SALARY
Dantoush, Natalie
English Teacher
Academic:
English
Pending
9/1/07-6/30/10
9/1/10
TBD
Rhode, Melinda
Music Teacher
Special Subject:
Music
Initial
9/1/07-6/30/10
9/1/10
TBD
Schmidt, Brenda
Music Teacher
Special Subject:
Music
Initial
9/1/07-6/30/10
9/1/10
TBD
SCHEDULE IP 4A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES):
NAME
INSTRUCTIONAL
LEVEL
CERTIFICATION
DEGREE
EFFECTIVE
DATE
REMARKS
*Bongiorno, Susan Elementary Provisional MS 9/1/07
*Williams, Emily Elementary/Reading Provisional MS 9/1/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
REINSTATEMENTS FOR 2007-08:
Osterhout-Babicek,
Heather
Elem/English/Math
Science/Soc St/Tchg Asst
None
Rynick, Carleen Registered Nurse RN
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SCHEDULE IP 4A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES):
NAME
INSTRUCTIONAL
LEVEL
CERTIFICATION
DEGREE
EFFECTIVE
DATE
REMARKS
Bongiorno, Susan Elementary Provisional MS 9/1/07
Williams, Emily Elementary/Reading Provisional MS 9/1/07
SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Root, Dennise Temporary Custodian District 6/27/07 Remains Bus Driver
SCHEDULE NIP 6
PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROMOTIONAL
APPOINTMENT:
NAME
POSITION
SHIFT/BLDG
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
SALARY
REMARKS
Kushner, Kimberly Cook/Manager Clayton Avenue 9/1/07-11/22/07 $12,232 12 wk probationary
period
SCHEDULE NIP 8A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON- INSTRUCTIONAL
APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES:
NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
*Jephson, Brent Custodian PT/S 7/10/07
Repinecz, Gerlinde Temporary Custodian 7/9/07-9/28/07
Walter, Daniel Temporary Custodian 7/9/07-9/21/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 8A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON- INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Jephson, Brent Custodian PT/S 7/10/07
SCHEDULE NIP 10
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON- INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATES REASON
Kushner, Kimberly
Cook
African Rd/Middle
School
9/1/07-11/22/07
Concurrent with probationary period
as Cook/Manager, Clayton Avenue
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On a motion by Michon Stuart, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District make the following
appointments:
Donna Harrington as Senior High School Central Treasurer for 2007-08 at a stipend of $2,730, and as Vestal
Middle School Central Treasurer for 2007-08 at a stipend of $1,134.
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Part 200 of the Regulations of the
Commissioner of Education of New York State allows school districts to enter into mediation
upon the request of parent or guardian or voluntarily enter into mediation upon its own initiative,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vestal Central School District appoints Anne Tristan, James
Lucenti and Susan Silvestri as the district’s representatives to participate in any mediation activity that
results from Special Education program disputes.
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Appointment of Extra-
Curricular Activities
Officer
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Special Education
Mediation Representatives
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following persons certified by the Commissioner of
Education to serve as Impartial Hearing Officers for Special Education related cases and placed on file in the
office of the chairman of the Committee on Special Education (listed in order to contact):
Joan B. Alexander
Stuart Bauchner
Robert Briglio
Paul Bumbalo
Maryanne Dimeo
Rivona Ehrenreich
Craig Hill
George Kandilakis
Martin Kehoe III
Michael Lazan
Edward Luban
David Mancuso
James McKeever
Joseph Quinn
Kenneth S. Ritzenberg
Jerome Schad
Leonard Edward Sienko Jr.
Craig Tessler
Aaron Turetsky
James Walsh
Joel Ziev
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List of Impartial Hearing
Officers
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the attached schedule of fees to be charged for use of
facilities by outside and community organizations, effective July 1, 2007.
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Fees For Use of Facilities
On motion by Paul Taylor, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an
amended contract with Therapeeds Physical Therapy of Upstate New York, PLLC, d.b.a. G & E Therapies
for occupational and physical therapy services at a cost of $65.00 per hour for therapist services and $45.00
for assistant services, beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
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Amended Contract with
G&E Therapies
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On motion by Phyllis Wiley second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that an emergency conditional
appointment is necessary in relation to an appointment of a contractor, and the Board having passed policy in
relation to the safety of children, and the prospective contractor having filed a statement regarding criminal
convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State Education Department an application for
conditional appointment and the fingerprints of the prospective contractor, and on recommendation of the
Superintendent, it is
RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointment is hereby made, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall expire upon the passage of 20 business days
beginning July 10, 2007 or the approval of the appointment of such individuals, whichever occurs first.
Catrina Baird, Custodial Substitute with Matrix
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Emergency Conditional
Appointment
On motion by Paul Taylor, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare the
attached list of materials as obsolete and authorize her to dispose of these materials in accordance with Board
Policy No. 5250.
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Declaration of Obsolete
Materials
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve amended policy
#7310; Code of Conduct.
The Board reviewed the proposed amendment of Policy 7511; Immunization of Students.
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Review and Approval of
Amended Policy #7310;
Review of Proposed
Amendment of Policy
#7511
None.
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Voice of the Public
Future meetings are as follows:
Thursday, July 19, 2007 – Board Development Workshop
Staff Development Room – Administration Building 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - @ 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Board Conference Room – Administration Building
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - @ 7 PM Regular Meeting
Board Conference Room – Administration Building
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Future Meetings
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board vote 9 to 0 to adjourn into Executive
Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on
Preschool Special Education, negotiations, and a legal matter.
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Executive Session
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately.
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25PM.
_______________________ Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Monday, July 9, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers – President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley – Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Angeshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
David Hanson School District Attorney Michael
Nora Hickey Special Education Director Anne Tristan-excused at 8:02PM
Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart
Paul Taylor
Executive Session commenced at 8:00PM in the Board Conference Room. Recommendations of the Committee on
Preschool Special Education, Committee on Special Education and 504 Committee, including annual reviews, were on the
agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and
had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.
On motion by Paul Taylor, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the
Committee on Preschool Special Education for 8 students.
On motion by Paul Taylor, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the
Committee on Special Education for 60 students.
The Board then discussed negotiations and a legal matter.
The Board returned to Open Session at 8:25PM.
__________________________________
Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, July 19, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley– Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Nora Hickey
David Hanson
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller Approximately 7 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order in Executive Session at 6:05PM by President Kim Myers in the
Staff Development Room of the Administration Building.
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Call to Order
Richard Bucci was introduced as the facilitator of the workshop. He explained the structure of the
workshop using the SMART system for goal setting. The board came to consensus on a Code of
Conduct. Seven priorities were identified. Two of the priorities were further examined. Another
workshop was scheduled for August 14th at 5:00pm.
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Workshop
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn
immediately.
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10PM.
_______________________ Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson Clerk Pro Tem Kathleen Loveland
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 8:20 PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building.
The Board discussed a legal matter.
The Board returned to Open Session at 9:30 PM.
__________________________________ Kathleen Loveland
Clerk Pro Tem
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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley– Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Nora Hickey School Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson – arrived 6:05 PM
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart Clerk Pro Tem Kathleen Loveland
Paul Taylor – arrived 6:13 PM
Joan Miller About 10 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by President Kim Myers in the Board Conference
Room of the Administration Building. The Board entered immediately into Executive Session to hear
an appeal to a Superintendent’s Suspension decision and to discuss recommendations from the
Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
#030-08
Call to Order into Executive
Session
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to appoint Kathleen
Loveland as Clerk Pro Tem.
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Appointment of Clerk Pro
Tem
The Board returned to open session in the Board Conference Room at 7:10 PM.
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
minutes of the July 7, 2007 and July 19, 2007 meetings.
#032-08
Approval of Minutes
None. #033-08
Public Comments on Agenda
Items
Michon Stuart complimented Regina Felice on the most recent newsletter.
Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following:
Michael Sherwood introduced Michael Maciak (developer), Lillian Levy (attorney), and Matt
Napierala (engineer) to speak about a proposed purchase of district property. Further discussion will
be held on the subject.
There was a significant water main break at the Senior High School about 10 days ago; Mr.
Capobianco thanked the Town for its invaluable assistance with the situation. He will write a letter of
thanks to Town Supervisor Peter Andreasen.
Mary Surdey reported on the status of recruitment for open positions. A question was raised about
the need to increase the Teacher Mentor program this year. Ms. Surdey will take that under
advisement.
Mr. Capobianco discussed the situation regarding the Ticket Manager and Auditorium Manager
positions. The ticket manager position falls under the VTA contract and that bargaining unit will
need to be approached about expanding that position. The auditorium manager position will be a new
position.
#034-08
Reports
2
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule A
(Treasurer’s Report-June), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report-June), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund
Report-June), and Schedule C (Bills-June); and approve Schedule H (Bid Award: Obsolete
Playground Equipment), Schedule I (Board Transfers) and Schedule P (Personnel Changes).
#035-08
Acceptance/Approval of
Schedules A, B1, B3, C, H, I,
and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:
SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Cook, Denise Special Education Teacher Special Subject
Tenure Area:
Special Education
7/10/07 Other Employment
Dake, Sarah Substitute Teacher 7/9/07 Other employment
Green, Elizabeth Substitute Teacher 7/10/07 Other employment
Kizis, Christopher Substitute Teacher 7/17/07 Other employment
Kunzman, Lora Substitute Teacher 7/16/07 Other employment
Miller, Rachael Special Education Teacher Special Subject
Tenure Area:
Special Education
9/1/07 Other employment
SCHEDULE IP 3
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE
AREA
CERTIFICATE
(EXP. DATE)
PROBATIONARY
DATE
TENURE
DATE
SALARY REMARKS
* Calvasina-
Novotny,
Jennifer
Physical
Edcuation
Teacher
Special
Subject
Tenure
Area:
Physical
Education
Initial 9/1/07-6/30/10 9/1/10 TBD
Cusano,
Jennifer
Special
Education
Teacher
Special
Subject
Tenure
Area:
Special
Education
Initial 9/1/07-6/30/10 9/1/10 TBD
* Schmidt,
Brenda
Music
Teacher
Special
Subject
Tenure
Area: Music
Pending 9/1/07-6/30/07 9/1/10 TBD
*pending fingerprint clearance
3
SCHEDULE IP 3A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION TENURE
AREA
CERTIFICATE
(EXP. DATE)
PROBATIONARY
DATE
TENURE
DATE
SALARY REMARKS
Calvasina-
Novotny,
Jennifer
Physical
Edcuation
Teacher
Special
Subject
Tenure
Area:
Physical
Education
Initial 9/1/07-6/30/10 9/1/10 TBD
Schmidt,
Brenda
Music
Teacher
Special
Subject
Tenure
Area: Music
Pending 9/1/07-6/30/07 9/1/10 TBD
SCHEDULE IP 4 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES):
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Mandeville, Laurie Elementary Perm BS 9/1/07 Reinstatement
SCHEDULE IP 4 B
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL (ABOVE CONTRACT)
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(OTHER):
AREA OF
APPOINTMENT
AREA/BLDG.
STIPEND
APPROVED
NAME
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHELTIC POSITIONS
Football: Varsity Fall Season VOLUNTEER 7/24/07 Angelo, John
Football: Varsity Fall Season VOLUNTEER 7/24/07 Smith, Jeffrey
Football: Varsity Fall Season VOLUNTEER 7/24/07 Talbut, Michael
INTRAMURALS
Senior High Fall (Session 1) 550.00 7/24/07 Osinski, David
Senior High Fall (Session 2) 550.00 7/24/07 Osinski, David
MUSIC
All Seasons Sports
Band Director
5,000.00 7/24/07 Lewis, Jonathan (co)
All Seasons Sports
Band Director
1,543.00 7/24/07 * Medina, Edward (co)
All Seasons Sports
Band Asst. Director
1,041.00 7/24/07 Conigliaro, Michael (co)
All Seasons Sports
Band Asst. Director
1,042.00 7/24/07 Crissman, Robert (co)
All Seasons Sports
Band Asst. Director
1,041.00 7/24/07 Gensler, Becky (co)
Brass & Winds Senior High 800.00 7/24/07 Dowches, Mark (co)
Brass & Winds Senior High 500.00 7/24/07 Lewis, Beth (co)
Drill Instructor Senior High 700.00 7/24/07 Kotski, Jennifer (co)
Drill Instructor Senior High 800.00 7/24/07 Lewis, James (co)
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* pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 4B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL
AREA OF APPOINTMENT
All Seasons Sports Band
Director
AREA/BLDG. STIPEND
1,543.00
POSTED
4/9/07
NAME
Medina, Edward
(co)
APPROVED
7/24/07
SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Konen, Kathleen Bus Attendant Transportation 7/12/07 Personal reasons
Tobbe, Sharon Food Service Helper District-wide 7/13/07 Remains Bus Driver
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY
SUBSTITUTES:
NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
* York, Mary Ann Teacher Aide PT/S 9/1/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
* York, Mary Ann Teacher Aide PT/S 9/1/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 11
CHANGE IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following CHANGES IN STATUS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING CHANGE EFFECTIVE REMARKS
Price, Diane Food Service Helper PT
(3.0 hrs/day)
District Wide To Food Service Helper PT
(3.5 hrs/day) Tioga Hills
9/1/07
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2007, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed
to participate in BOCES services for the 2007-08 fiscal year, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education is authorized to
sign the initial contract for purchases.
#036-08
Initial Purchase of BOCES
Services
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order #HVAC-02 for Evans Mechanical
for labor and materials to flash roof curbs at new openings at Vestal Hills in the amount of
$7,442.00.
#037-08
Change Order Number HVAC-
2; Elementary Schools
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On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SW-6 for Boland Excavation &
Topsoil, Inc. for the remaining allowance of monies not used on this project in the amount of
(642.04).
#038-08
Change Order Number SW-6;
Vestal Stadium Project
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
Senior High Addition/Alterations 03-16-01-06-0-001-010
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign agreements with Fahs
Construction Group for General Construction as listed, per bid specifications.
#039-08
Vestal Facilities Project – Fahs
Construction – Senior High
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
Senior High Addition/Alterations 03-16-01-06-0-001-010
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign agreements with James L.
Lewis, Inc. for Mechanical Construction as listed, per bid specifications.
#040-08
Vestal Facilities Project – James
L. Lewis – Senior High
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
Senior High Addition/Alterations 03-16-01-06-0-001-010
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign agreements with James L.
Lewis for Plumbing Construction as listed, per bid specifications.
#041-08
Vestal Facilities Project – James
L. Lewis – Senior High
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
Senior High Addition/Alterations 03-16-01-06-0-001-010
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign agreements with Matco
Electronic Corporation for Electrical Construction as listed, per bid specifications.
#042-08
Vestal Facilities Project – Matco
Electric Corporation – Senior
High
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education enter into an agreement
with Kelly Services Inc. covering the provision of substitute food service staff at various locations
within the District, beginning July 25, 2007 as specified in the attached contract.
#043-08
Contract with Kelly Services,
Inc.
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District approve the School
Lunch Free and Reduced Policy for the 2007-08 academic year as per the attached.
#044-08
School Lunch Policy
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
Vestal Hills 03-16-01-06-0-011-004
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign agreements with
Weathermaster Roofing Co, Inc. for Roofing Construction as listed, per bid specifications.
#045-08
Vestal Facilities Project –
Weathermaster Roofing Co.
Vestal Hills
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the #046-08
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following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the following textbooks for use at a non-public
school in the district, as detailed in the attached memorandum:
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine N. Marieb; List Price: $89.29
Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook by Elaine N. Marieb; List Price: $47.00
Forensic Science: An Introduction by Richard Saferstein; List Price: $69.47
Physics by Cutnell & Johnson; List Price: $78.44
Textbook Adoption
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order MC-06 for Piccirilli-Slavik &
Vincent for labor and materials to revise ductwork, install pool fan louver and curb adaptor in the
amount of $4,824.86.
#047-08
Change Order Number MC-06;
Senior High School Project
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order MC-07 for Piccirilli-Slavik &
Vincent for labor and materials to remove convectors, cap existing ceiling pipes and install valves in
the amount of $4,616.65.
#048-08
Change Order Number MC-07;
Senior High School Project
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order GC-05 for Fahs Construction
Group for labor and materials to install frames and grout at the gym doors in the amount of
$5,474.33.
#049-08
Change Order Number GC-05;
Senior High School Project
On motion by Paul Taylor, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order GC-06 for Fahs Construction
Group for labor and materials pool bottom removal, skylight enclosure removal, scoreboard removal
in aluminum door frame installation in the amount of $3,823.56.
#050-08
Change Order Number GC-06;
Senior High School Project
The Board reviewed the amended policy #7511, Immunization of Students, and on motion by David
Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve policy #7511 as amended.
The Board reviewed the proposed changes in Policy #8510, Parental Involvement; and Policy
#8460, Home Instruction.
#051-08
Policies: #7511, 8510, 8460
Regina Felice, Communications Coordinator, reported on the status of the rededication of the
football stadium, tentatively set for August 25th at 1:30 PM.
#052-08
Voice of the Public
Future meetings are as follows:
Monday, August 13, 2007 – 6 to 9:00 PM; Board Development; Staff Development Room –
Administration Building
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 –5 PM; Board Development; Staff Development Room-
Administration Building; 7 PM Regular Meeting; Board Conference Room – Administration
Building
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 – 7 PM Regular Meeting; Board Conference Room – Administration
Building
Tours of the Senior High School are scheduled for August 8th, at 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Board
members are asked to commit to one or the other.
#053-08
Future Meetings
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into
Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
#054-08
Executive Session
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #055-08
Adjournment
7
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
_______________________ Kathleen M. Loveland
Clerk Pro Tem
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco – arrived 7:06 PM
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey – 6:00-6:40 PM
Nora Hickey
David Hanson – arrived 6:05 PM Clerk Pro Tem Kathleen Loveland
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart Special Education Coordinator Anne Tristan – arrived 7:05 PM
Paul Taylor – arrived 6:13 PM School Attorney Michael Surowka – left 7:05 PM
Joan Miller Student Guardian Gary Slater – arrived 6:08 PM; left 6:30 PM
Middle School Administrators:
Clifford Kasson – 6:00-6:40 PM
Donna Halbert - 6:00-6:40 PM
Ann Loose – 6:00-6:40 PM
Executive Session commenced at 6:03 PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building.
The Board having met in Executive Session in relation to an appeal from the decision of the Superintendent
regarding the suspension of a student, and after hearing a representative of the student, and each Board member
having reviewed the record, including the transcript, and after deliberation, which was without the presence of the
Superintendent or any administrators involved in the proceeding, and on motion by Joan Miller, seconded by Paul
Taylor, the Board voted 7-2 to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the findings of the Superintendent and assessment of punishment are hereby upheld, except that
the suspension of the student will remain in place through June 30, 2008, and a Contract of Conduct may be offered
by the Superintendent to be effective September 1, 2007.
Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education were
on the agenda. All IEPs were available to Board members through the secure Board web page. Board members
gave due consideration to each case before voting.
On a motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the
Committee on Special Education for 97 students.
On a motion by Paul Taylor, second by Shoba Agneshwar the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of
the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 1 student.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:10 PM.
_________________________________ Kathleen Loveland
Clerk Pro Tem
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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley– Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Nora Hickey School Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Taylor - absent
Joan Miller About 4 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM by President Kim Myers in the Staff
Development Room of the Administration Building.
#084-08
Call to Order
Richard Bucci moderated the work session. The board reviewed the last item that was identified
as a priority, staff and curriculum development. Using the SMART process, the board was able to
come to consensus on this goal.
#085-08
Workshop: Board Development
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn the
meeting immediately. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM.
#086-08
Adjournment
______________________________
Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley – Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson Student Representative Divine Sebuharara
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Taylor – Arrived 8:02pm
Joan Miller –Absent About 24Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:01PM by President Kim Myers in the Board Conference
Room of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
#145-08
Call to Order
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately
into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes
of the September 25, 2007 meeting as written.
#146-08
Executive Session
#147-08
Approval of Minutes
None. #148-08
Comments on Agenda Items
Board President Kim Myers reported on the following:
--Liaisons: Nora attended the Tioga Hills PTA meeting-they participated in Spirit Night at the
stadium, are making plans to install the pavilion they fund raised for, and will sponsor a Testing
Information Night for parents. Nora reported the Consolidation Committee met and are moving on,
working on regional curriculum and will meet again in November. Michon attended the BOCES
Legislative meeting, there will be items to be voted on by the delegates at the NYSSBA conference in
NYC. The next agenda will reflect what the BOE will be asked to give voting direction on. Phyllis
reported the Computer Services Subcommittee is moving along, everything is on schedule for July
2008, there will be more to report after the next meeting.
--Kim reported about the BOCES Roundtable meeting on November 14th is open to all board
members. Agenda and discussion topics to be determined, details to follow.
Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following:
--Mark introduced Larry Haskins from Vestal Elks who presented the board with dictionaries. These
dictionaries will be distributed to all 3rd grade students in the district tomorrow. Larry also noted he
is the Elks Scholarship chairperson and encouraged more applications be submitted.
--Mark asked for any changes to the BOE Goal Action Plan that was distributed at the last meeting.
There were no changes suggested.
--Mark distributed a flyer announcing that student art from Vestal will be displayed at the NYSSBA
convention.
Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following:
--Homecoming was held October 5th. The parade was held at half time of the game. Spirit week
activities – 10/15 Jersey Day, 10/16 Tropical Day, 10/17 Rock Star Day, 10/18 Hippie Day, 10/19
Green/Gold Day. Pep rally will be held 10/19 at 2:05pm. Divine was voted Homecoming Queen.
#149-08
Reports
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept Schedule
E (Enrollment Report), Schedule H (Bid Awards-Weight room equipment, track & field equipment);
#150-08
Acceptance/Approval of
10/9/07
Minutes
2
and to approve Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests) and Schedule P (Personnel Changes).
Schedules E, H, F and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:
SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Goodwin, Jennifer Substitute Teacher 9/28/07 Other employment
Holman, Jenny Substitute Teacher 9/28/07 Relocation
Johnson, Nicole Substitute Teacher 9/28/07 Personal reasons
Prince, Heather Substitute Teacher 9/28/07 Other employment
SCHEDULE IP 4 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES):
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
*Campbell, Lauren Elementary Pending BA 10/10/07
*Coppola, Jennifer Spanish None BS 10/10/07
*Lyons, Ashley Elementary Initial BS 10/10/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Campbell, Lauren Elementary Pending BA 10/10/07
Coppola, Jennifer Spanish None BS 10/10/07
Lyons, Ashley Elementary Initial BS 10/10/07
SCHEDULE IP 4 B
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT
Attached, please find pages 2,4,10,11, and 12 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2007-08 school year. We are asking
approval for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print.
BOARD MEETING: October 9, 2007
ABOVE CONTRACT POSITIONS 2007-08 AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS
Varsity Swimming B Asst Winter Season $3650.00 4/9/07 Sloand, Melissa 10/9/07
Varsity Cheerleading Winters Season $4346.00 4/9/07 Fine, Sharyn *CHANGE 10/9/07
INTRAMURALS
Elementary Fall Season $369.00 Daglio, Steven 10/9/07
Elementary Fall Season $369.00 Hoyt, Scott 10/9/07
Elementary Fall Season $369.00 Novotny, Jennifer 10/9/07
MUSIC
Banners Senior High $600.00 4/9/07 Kindig, Robin (co) 10/9/07
Brass & Winds Senior High $700.00 4/9/07 Rohde, Melinda 10/9/07
Percussion Senior High $800.00 4/9/07 *Calabrese, Anthony 10/9/07
Show Designer Senior High $600.00 4/9/07 *DeSantis, Robert 10/9/07
BSMEA Level III Middle School $392.00 4/9/07 Vibbert, Vicki *CHANGE 10/9/07
Concert in the Mall Middle School $53.00 4/9/07 Vibbert, Vicki 10/9/07
NYSSMA Level I Middle School $111.00 4/9/07 Vibbert, Vicki 10/9/07
NYSSMA Solo Level I Elementary $158.00 4/9/07 Rhode, Melinda 10/9/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
10/9/07
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SCHEDULE IP 4 B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL
AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED
Percussion Senior High $800.00 4/9/07 Calabrese, Anthony 10/9/07
Show Designer Senior High $600.00 4/9/07 DeSantis, Robert 10/9/07
SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Bryant, Robert Bus Driver PT/S Transportation 10/6/07 Other employment
O’Hare, Michelle Cook African Road 10/4/07 To accept Food Service Helper PT
Stack, Rosalie Bus Driver Transportation 9/27/07 Other employment
SCHEDULE NIP 4
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENTS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
SALARY REMARKS
*Perry, Catrina Cleaner, 2nd shift African Road 10/10/07-4/8/08 $20,291 26 week probationary period
Robinson, Cynthia Teacher Aide African Road 10/10/07-4/8/08 $12,400 26 week probationary period
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 4 A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENTS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
SALARY REMARKS
Perry, Catrina Cleaner, 2nd shift African Road 10/10/07-4/8/08 $20,291 26 week probationary period
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS-
SUBSTITUTES: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
*Bates, Christina Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
*Fischer, Amy Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
*Gill, Sara Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
*Klimuszka, Holly Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
Walter, Patty Cleaner PT/S 10/10/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Bates, Christina Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
Fischer, Amy Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
Gill, Sara Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
Klimuszka, Holly Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07
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SCHEDULE NIP 9B
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS
*Klossner, Lisa Food Service Helper
PT (3 hrs/day)
Districtwide 10/10/07-4/29/08 $7.63/hr 26 week probationary
period
O’Hare, Michelle Food Service Helper
PT (3 hrs/day)
Districtwide 10/4/07-4/23/08 $7.63/hr 26 week probationary
period
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPROINTMENT
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS
Klossner, Lisa Food Service Helper
PT (3 hrs/day)
Districtwide 10/10/07-4/29/08 $7.63/hr 26 week probationary
period
SCHEDULE IP 11
CHANGE IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REASON
Bailey, Diane .5 Teacher Aide (monitor)/
.5 Teacher Aide
Vestal Hills To .5 Teacher Aide PT 10/22/07
The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period:
Benko, Marilena .5 Teacher Aide PT Tioga Hills 9/25/07
Heckathorn,
Stephanie
Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 10/12/07
Roe, Robert Custodian, 2nd shift Senior High 9/11/07
Slyman, DeAnne Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 10/17/07
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare
the attached list of equipment as obsolete and authorize her to dispose of these items in accordance
with Board Policy 5250.
#151-08
Declaration of Obsolete
Instructional Technology
Equipment
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order PC-04 for Evans Mechanical, Inc.
for labor and materials to install clean out existing girls’ locker room floor drains and associated
piping for the follow amount:
PC-04: $1,036.00
#152-08
Change Order PC-04; Vestal
Senior High School
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, the property owner and Town Assessor have requested refund and credit real property
taxes, the Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the approval of such application for the
property owner delineated below for the reasons outlined on the attached application.
Town Acct No. Taxes Billed Corrected Taxes Owner
Vestal 310 $49,278.65 $49,128 Evergreen
Park Garden
Owners Inc.
#153-08
Correction to Tax Bill
On motion by David Hanson, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign
an agreement with Broome County Head Start to provide services for Preschool Special Education
children enrolled in Head Start.
#154-08
Contract with Head Start
10/9/07
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None. #155-08
Voice of the Public
Future meetings are as follows:
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Board Conference Room – Administration Building
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 @ 6:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Vestal Hills Elementary School
Ann Tristan, Jim Lucenti and Cathy Willis presented an update and review of the Special Education
Task Force.
Rich Bucci introduced staff members who presented prioritized recommendations on the World Is
Flat Task Force. Presenters were Courtney Jablonwski, Molly Russell, Jean Mastrogiovanni, Dodie
Anslie, Jane Hashey and Bobbie Jo Meddleton. The board will review their recommendations and
respond at the next meeting.
The Board took a short break from 9:00-9:10PM
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn
immediately into Executive Session to discuss particular personnel, negotiations, and a legal matter.
Kim Myers had to leave at 9:55PM.
#156-08
Future Meetings
#157-08
Work Session
#158-08
Executive Session
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #159-08
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
_______________________ Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart
Paul Taylor – Absent
Joan Miller – Absent
Executive Session commenced at 7:03PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration
Building. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board
members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the
meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before
voting.
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the
recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 9 students.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:12 PM.
__________________________________
Kay Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller - Absent
Executive Session commenced at 9:10PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building.
The Board discussed particular personnel, negotiations, and a legal matter.
The Board returned to Open Session at 10:30PM.
__________________________________
Kay Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart CSE Chairperson Anne Tristan
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 7:03PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration
Building. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board
members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the
meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before
voting.
On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the
recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 11 students.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:12 PM.
__________________________________
Kay Ellis
District Clerk
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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley– Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Nora Hickey School Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara - Absent
Michon Stuart
Paul Taylor – arrived 7:04pm
Joan Miller About 30 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by President Kim Myers in the Board
Conference Room of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The following students were recognized by the Board for achieving Commended Status in the
National Merit Scholarship Program: Andrew Gasper, Eric Moring, Sy Poggemeyer.
#160-08
Call to Order and Pledge of
Allegiance
#161-08
Student Recognition
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn
immediately into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on
Special Education.
#162-08
Executive Session
The Board returned to open session in the Board Conference Room at 7:14PM.
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve
the minutes of the October 9, 2007 meeting.
#163-08
Approval of Minutes
None. #164-08
Public Comments on Agenda Items
Board President Kim Myers reported on the following:
--Pep Rally was hugely successful, the floor hockey game with flippers was won by the Seniors.
--The UE/Vestal football game and a soccer game were held Friday in the pouring rain at the
new stadium and the facility performed great.
--Kim congratulated the cheerleaders on their recent competition.
--The Circle of Bands will be held at the stadium this weekend for the first time in 5 years.
--Kim will distribute a list of topics for the BOCES Round Table.
--Michon will be the voting delegate at the convention in NYC this week. The board came to
consensus regarding how Michon will cast the district’s vote on proposed resolutions.
--Liaisons: Shoba reported the Middle School will conduct an internet survey of students, staff,
and parents. This will be used to gather information on the usage of technology. The 7th
grade had good weather to visit the zoo last week.
Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following:
--School Board Appreciation Week: Mark thanked the board and noted there were certificates
at each members place, 2 proclamations from government officials and refreshments.
--Mary Surdey reported on current staff openings and informed the board of anticipated staffing
issues. Current staff openings are posted on the district’s website.
#165-08
Reports
10/23/07
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--John Harvey presented an update on the history of the inception of CBO (Central Business
Office), current staffing, and anticipated plans for the future.
Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following:
None.
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule
A (Treasurer’s Report-September), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report-September), Schedule
B3 (Federal Fund Report-September), and Schedule C (Bills-September); and approve Schedule
H (Bid Awards: Repair Work for Hydraulic Passenger Elevator), and Schedule P (Personnel
Changes).
#166-08
Acceptance/Approval of Schedules
A, B1, B3, C, H, and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:
SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Courtney, Lisa Substitute Teacher 10/15/07 Other employment
Herba, Amy Substitute Teacher 10/15/07 Other employment
Khan, Afzaluddin Substitute Teacher 10/12/07 Other employment
Sibrava, Amanda Substitute Teacher 10/12/07 Other employment
SCHEDULE IP 3
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERT PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
TENURE DATE SALARY
*Marcin, Stephen English Teacher English Initial 11/1/07-10/31/10 11/1/10 TBD
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 3A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERT PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
TENURE DATE SALARY
Marcin, Stephen English Teacher English Initial 11/1/07-10/31/10 11/1/10 TBD
SCHEDULE IP 4 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL
LEVEL
CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
*Adams, Patricia Guidance Perm Ms 10/24/07
*Branca, Erin Elementary Cond Initial BS 10/24/07
*Campbell, Kelly Elementary Initial BS 10/24/07
*Diorio, Thomas Elementary Permanent BS 10/24/07
*Foley, Monica Social Studies Pending MS 10/24/07
*Kwitoski, Kelly Elementary Initial BA 10/24/07
*Ludwig, Emily Spanish Pending BS 10/24/07
*Marsh, Jennifer Art Prov MS 10/24/07
*Middleton, Jan Elementary/ESOL Cond Initial BA 10/24/07
*Onofre, Stacy Elementary Prov MS 10/24/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
10/23/07
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SCHEDULE IP 4 A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL
LEVEL
CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Adams, Patricia Guidance Perm Ms 10/24/07
Branca, Erin Elementary Cond Initial BS 10/24/07
Campbell, Kelly Elementary Initial BS 10/24/07
Diorio, Thomas Elementary Permanent BS 10/24/07
Foley, Monica Social Studies Pending MS 10/24/07
Kwitoski, Kelly Elementary Initial BA 10/24/07
Ludwig, Emily Spanish Pending BS 10/24/07
Marsh, Jennifer Art Prov MS 10/24/07
Middleton, Jan Elementary/ESOL Cond Initial BA 10/24/07
Onofre, Stacy Elementary Prov MS 10/24/07
SCHEDULE IP 4 B
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: ABOVE CONTRACT
Attached, please find page 2 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2007-08 school year. We are asking for approval of the
person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print.
BOARD MEETING: October 24, 2007
AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS
Modified Swimming B Coach Winter Season $3387.00 4/9/07 Hessian, Scott 10/23/07
JV Cheerleading Winter Season $2971.00 4/9/07 Whalen, Katherine 10/23/07
SCHEDULE IP 6
TENURE APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TENURE
APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFI-
CATION
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
EFFECTIVE
DATE
REMARKS
Berube, Sally Elementary
Teacher
Elementary Prov 9/1/06-1/2/08 1/3/08 Jarema credit
1/3/05-6/30/06
Jablonowski, Katy Counselor Guidance Perm 1/18/04-1/17/08 1/18/08
Jablonski, Courtney Elementary
Teacher
Elementary Prov 9/1/05-1/2/08 1/3/08 Jarema credit
1/3/05-6/30/05
SCHEDULE IP 7
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REASON
Smith, Christi School Counselor Guidance 10/29/07-11/30/07 Family responsibilities
SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Holden, Sheila Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 10/15/07 Personal reasons
Wilcox, Betsy Typist Senior High 10/25/07 Family responsibilities
10/23/07
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SCHEDULE NIP 8 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY
SUBSTITUTES:
NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
*Foster, Ruth Bus Attendant PT/S 10/24/07
*Lewis, Jessica Teacher Aide PT/S 10/24/07
*O’Brien, Colleen Teacher Aide PT/S 10/24/07
*St. Pierre, Linda Teacher Aide PT/S 10/24/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Foster, Ruth Bus Attendant PT/S 10/24/07
Lewis, Jessica Teacher Aide PT/S 10/24/07
O’Brien, Colleen Teacher Aide PT/S 10/24/07
St. Pierre, Linda Teacher Aide PT/S 10/24/07
SCHEDULE NIP 9 B
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE
APPOINTMENTS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
SALARY REMARKS
*Grausbruber,
Carolyn
Food Service Helper PT
(3 hrs/day)
District-wide 10/24/07 – 5/13/08 $7.63/hr 26 wk probationary period
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 9 B
RESOLUTOIN FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE
APPOINTMENTS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
SALARY REMARKS
Grausbruber,
Carolyn
Food Service Helper PT
(3 hrs/day)
District-wide 10/24/07 – 5/13/08 $7.63/hr 26 wk probationary period
SCHEDULE NIP 10
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF
ABSENCE: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Metritikas, Maryfrances Teacher Aide African Road 10/12/07-17/08 Medical reasons
SCHEDULE NIP 11
CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REASON
Robinson, Cynthia Teacher Aide African Road To Teacher Aide PT/S 10/10/07 Declined full time
employment
Ward, Richard Substitute Bus Driver Transportation To Bus Driver 10/1/07
The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period:
Hughes, Linda Teacher Aide (Monitor)
PT
Tioga Hills 10/12/07
10/23/07
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Kushner, Kimberly Cook/Manager Clayton Ave 11/27/07
Price, Diane Teacher Aide (Monitor)
PT
Tioga Hills 11/27/07
Myers, Carlie Teacher Aide Senior High 9/25/07
Samarsky, Raisa Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 10/30/07
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
Resolved, that the Board of Education President is authorized to sign an extension of the
December 7, 2006 School Resource Officer agreement with the Town of Vestal.
The School Resource Officer (SRO) shall serve on a full time basis, 5 days per week, for the 37-
week 2007-08 academic year and the SRO’s service shall otherwise continue as per the December
7, 2006 agreement between the School District and the Town of Vestal. The District shall pay
the total sum of $39,400 for School Resource Officer services in eight (8) equal installments of
$4,925, the first such installment payable on November 1, 2007.
#167-08
Contract with Town of Vestal-
School Resource Officer
On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order HVAC-03 for Evans
Mechanical, Inc. for labor, equipment, and materials to relocate existing heat supply and return
lines behind casework at Vestal Hills Elementary School for the following amount:
HVAC-03: $14,444.00
#168-08
Change Order HVAC-03; Vestal
Elementary School Project
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 50 Art students (IB) for a trip to
New York City, NY to the Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum on October 26,
2007.
#169-08
Field Trip Approval: Art Students
(IB) to NYC
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 20 Art students (Sr. Portfolio) for a
trip to Rochester, NY to RIT/National Portfolio Day Review on November 10, 2007.
#170-08
Field Trip Approval: Art Students
to Rochester, NY
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that an emergency
conditional appointment is necessary in relation to an appointment of a contractor, and the Board
having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective contractor having
filed a statement regarding criminal convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the
State Education Department an application for conditional appointment and the fingerprints of the
prospective contractor, and on recommendation of the Superintendent, it is
RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointment is hereby made, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall expire upon the passage of 20
business days beginning October 24, 2007 or the approval of the appointment of such individuals,
whichever occurs first.
Ryan Dakin, Custodial Substitute with Matrix
Eric Thomas, Custodial Substitute with Matrix
#171-08
Emergency Conditional
Appointment
On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order MC-08 for Piccirilli – Slavik &
Vincent for labor and materials for duct offsets to accommodate new locker room wall layout at
Vestal Senior High School for the following amount:
MC-08: $4,167.00
#172-08
Change Order MC-08; Vestal
Senior High School Project
10/23/07
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On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the District Educational Support Staff Table of Organization be revised to
reflect the following changes, effective October 24, 2007:
1.5 FTE Teacher Aides with funding from a release of the reserves in
5991.2110.16400 (0.5 elementary reserve and 1.0 reserve)
3.5 FTE Teacher Aides: Special Education with funding from a release of the reserves
in 5908.2250.16407
#173-08
Release of Reserves-Educational
Support Paraprofessionals
(Teacher Aides)
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement
with the Broome County Chapter of the American Red Cross for the use of Vestal Central School
District buildings and related facilities for Mass Care Shelter in the event of a major disaster, in
accordance with the attached contract.
#174-08
Agreement with American Red
Cross
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 90 students (Anatomy) for a trip to
New York City, NY to the Museum of Natural History on November 28, 2007.
#175-08
Field Trip Approval: Science
Students to NYC, NY
The Board reviewed the proposed revision of Policy #7530, Child Abuse. #176-08
Policy: #7530; Child Abuse
None.
#177-08
Voice of the Public
Mary Surdey presented a report on electronic communication tools. Catherine Hepler reported on
Blackboard. Jeff Dunham and Roseanne VanWie from the Senior High demonstrated their
websites, and Carrie Woodford from the Middle School demonstrated her site. Ann Loose
explained the eSchools program and Richard Bucci reported on staff usage of these technologies.
Mary spoke briefly regarding the district’s website.
It was determined to use the 6:00pm time at the November 13th meeting to continue the discussion
regarding board goals. If there is enough time Mark, would like to review WIF.
#178-08
Work Session: Blackboard and
Other Electronic Parent
Communication Tools
Future meetings are as follows:
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 @ 6:00 - PM Regular Meeting
Vestal Hills Elementary School
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 @ 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Board Conference Room – Administration Building
#179-08
Future Meetings
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into
Executive Session to discuss matters of particular personnel and negotiations.
#180-08
Executive Session
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn
immediately.
#181-08
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 PM.
_________________________________ Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
10/23/07
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
Nora Hickey District Clerk Kay Ellis
Joan Miller
Paul Stroud Therese Mastro
Michon Stuart Deborah Griesinger
Paul Taylor
Executive Session commenced at 10:22PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building.
The Board discussed particular personnel and negotiations.
The Board returned to Open Session at 11:41PM.
__________________________________
Kay Ellis
District Clerk
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Vestal Central Schools
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley – Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey
Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson –arrived 6:16 Student Representative Divine Sebuharara
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller About 25 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 6:01PM by President Kim Myers in the Cafeteria of the
Vestal Hills Elementary School.
#182-08
Call to Order
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn
immediately into Executive Session to discuss matters of particular personnel and recommendations
from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
The Board returned to open session at 7:01PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Board and visitors proceeded to Room 229 for the Spotlight on Vestal Hills. Courtney Jablonski
and Paula Finch demonstrated the many uses of Smartboard. The Board returned to the cafeteria at
7:55PM.
The work session began at 8:00PM with Mary Surdey presenting a history and review of the
District’s Technology Committee. Committee members who made presentations to the Board were
Dodie Anslie, Richard Bucci, Ann Loose, Kathy Knapp, Catherine Hepler, Peter Malejs, Steve
Crowle, Leigh Kaminsky, Merry Jones and Rebecca Stephens.
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
minutes of the October 23, 2007 meeting as written.
#183-08
Executive Session
#184-08
Spotlight on Vestal Hills
#185-08
Work Session
#186-08
Approval of Minutes
None. #187-08
Public Comments on Agenda
Items
Board President Kim Myers reported on the following:
--Liaisons: Michon reported he attended the Nikki Corgel’s class for the claymation demonstration.
He also reported about the NYSSBA Conference in NYC. The sessions were very interesting but
the rooms were overcrowded.
--The BOCES Round Table scheduled for 11/14/07 is canceled.
--Congratulations to the Boys Soccer team, they will be playing in Oneonta this Saturday. The Circle
of Bands event had a great turnout.
--District Planning Group: Michon and Paul Stroud will communicate on who will attend the DPG
meetings. If neither one of them can attend, Kim will be contacted to arrange another member to
attend in their place.
Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following:
--The Middle School has requested to start 2 new after school clubs, Science Club and Book Club.
They will be on the agenda for approval at the November 27th meeting.
--The High School Course Handbook will be on the agenda for approval November 27th.
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--Michael Maciek and Lillian Levy spoke to the Board regarding the proposed 434 development.
The Board came to consensus regarding the updated terns of contract for land lease. The official
lease will come to the Board as a resolution.
--Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, he agenda meeting will be held on Tuesday 11/20.
There is the possibility the agenda will be revised electronically. If there are any changes, Board
members will be notified.
--There will be a field hockey tournament using Hoover Stadium. The Snack Shack could be used as
a fundraiser for a district organization, such as Dollars for Scholars.
--The next bid opening for the last phases of VFP will be delayed one week. Because of this delay,
there is the possibility a special meeting will have to be arranged to accept the bid awards.
--The Office of State Comptroller will be conducting an audit. It will be scheduled in November and
they will be holding an entrance meeting that the Board is invited to send a representative to, but the
a member of the Board’s Audit Committee is recommended to attend. Shoba agreed to attend this
meeting.
--World is Flat: Mark recommends postponing a decision on this recommendation until the next
meeting. The Curriculum Committee already in place could expand to encompass WIF
recommendations.
Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following:
--Kim reported for Divine that the Pep Rally went well. The Girl’s Volleyball team is going to the
quarter finals. The KB Dance is scheduled for December 8th.
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule E
(Enrollment Report), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests), and Schedule G
(Superintendent’s Transfers); and to approve Schedule H (Bid Awards-Sale of Surplus Wood Shop
Equipment), Schedule I (Board Transfers), and Schedule P (Personnel Changes).
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Acceptance/Approval of
Schedules E, F, G, H, I and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:
SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Schaffhauser, Leanne Teacher Elementary 12/31/07 Relocation
SCHEDULE IP 4 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
(SUBSTITUTES):
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
*Carr, Karen Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07
*Erario, Janine Elementary/Special Education Initial MS 11/14/07
*Hoff, Andrew Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
*Kellogg, Rachael Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
*Keough, Kathryn Registered Nurse RN BSN 11/14/07
*Lawrence, Sara Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
*Lurenz, Catrina Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
*VanPatten, Kristyn Mathematics Initial BS 11/14/07
*Wager, Jeanne Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Carr, Karen Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07
Erario, Janine Elementary/Special Education Initial MS 11/14/07
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Hoff, Andrew Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
Kellogg, Rachael Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
Keough, Kathryn Registered Nurse RN BSN 11/14/07
Lawrence, Sara Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
Lurenz, Catrina Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07
VanPatten, Kristyn Mathematics Initial BS 11/14/07
Wager, Jeanne Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07
SCHEDULE IP 4 B
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT
Attached, please find pages 2,4,8 and 9of a master list of above contract positions for the 2007-08 school year. We are asking approval
for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print.
BOARD MEETING: November 13, 2007
ABOVE CONTRACT POSITIONS 2007-08 AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS
Varsity Basketball-VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Prutisto, Mark 11/13/07
JV Basketball B-VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Fey, Jesse 11/13/07
JV Basketball G Coach Winter Season $4,264.00 4/9/07 *Bullock, Kerri 11/13/07
Vars Swimming B VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Fedorchak, Mark
Modified Swimming B Asst Winter Season $3,124.00 4/9/07 Datoush, Natalie
Varsity Wrestling VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Dioro, Thomas
INTRAMURALS
Senior High Fall (Session 1) $550.00 Osinski, David CANCEL 7/24/07
Senior High Fall (Session 2) $550.00 Osinski, David CANCEL 7/24/07
Middle School Winter $369.00 Demetros, Michael 11/13/07
OTHER
Bus Supervision – AM Vestal Hills $2,240.00 4/9/07 Barton, Kay 11/13/07
Bus Supervision – PM Vestal Hills $2,2,40.00 4/9/07 Crowle, Stephen 11/13/07
Science Distribution Vestal Hills $936.00 4/9/07 Ivan, Lynda 11/13/07
Odyssey of the Mind Tioga Hills $316.00 4/9/07 Janik, Lori 11/13/07
Odyssey of the Mind Vestal Hills $16.00 4/9/07 Adams, Robyn 11/13/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 4 B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL
AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED
JV Basketball G Coach Winter Season $4,264.00 4/9/07 Bullock, Kerri 11/13/07
SCHEDULE IP 7
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE:
NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Kocak, Jocelyn Speech Teacher Speech 11/26/07-6/30/08 Family responsibilities
Mitsakos, Stephanie School Counselor Guidance 10/25/07-1/1/08 Family responsibilities
SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Cichostepski, John Custodian PT/S District 11/14/07 To accept Clerk PT
Vaughn, Sali Teacher Aide PT/S
Typist PT/S
District 11/27/07 Relocation
11/13/07
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Walter, Patty Bus Attendant
Cleaner PT/S
Transportation
District
10/26/07
10/29/07
Personal Reasons
Personal Reasons
SCHEDULE NIP 4
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENTS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIOD
SALARY REMARKS
Gill, Sara Teacher Aide Glenwood 11/14/07-5/13/08 $11,800 26 week probationary period
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS-
SUBSTITUTES: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Andrews, Alyson Teacher Aide PT/S 11/14/07
*Criscitello, Helen Teacher Aide PT/S 11/14/07
*Hellmann, Renee Typist PT/S 11/14/07
*Klie, Peter Bus Attendant PT/S 11/14/07
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 8 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:
NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
Criscitello, Helen Teacher Aide PT/S 11/14/07
Hellmann, Renee Typist PT/S 11/14/07
Klie,Peter Bus Attendant PT/S 11/14/07
SCHEDULE NIP 9B
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS
*Campo, Isabel Bus Attendant
(Driver in Training)
Transportation 11/14/07-6/3/08 $7.52/hr 26 wk probationary
period
Cihostepski, John Clerk PT District 11/14/07-6/3/08 $10.41/hr 26 wk probationary
period
*Lewis, Michelle Typist PT Senior High 11/14/07-6/3/08 $10.41/hr 26 wk probationary
period
*pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPROINTMENT
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS
Campo, Isabel Bus Attendant
(Driver in Training)
Transportation 11/14/07-6/3/08 $7.52/hr 26 wk probationary
period
Lewis, Michelle Typist PT Senior High 11/14/07-6/3/08 $10.41/hr 26 wk probationary
period
SCHEDULE IP 10
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATES REASON
Mitchell, William Bus Attendant Transportation 10/19/07-12/31/07 Medical Reasons
Muggeo, Rebecca Teacher Aide Glenwood 11/2/07-6/30/08 Family Responsibilities
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SCHEDULE NIP 11
CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REMARKS
Foster, Ruth Bus Attendant PT/S Transportation To Bus Attendant 10/30/07
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, that a fee of $314.82 per pupil be established for health and welfare services available
to non-resident pupils attending private or parochial schools in the Vestal School District during the
2007-08 school year.
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Health and Welfare Service Charges
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign
an agreement with the Owego Apalachin Central School District to provide Health and Welfare
Services to approximately 2 students attending non-public schools residing in the Vestal Central
School District during the 2007-08 school year, at a cost of $131.25 per student.
#191-08
Health and Welfare Service Charges;
Owego Apalachin
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2007, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed
to participate in BOCES Services, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to payment on
supplemental contracts, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education is authorized to
sign the supplemental contract titled Amendment I.
#192-08
Supplemental Purchase I of BOCES
Services
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a
contract with United Health Services to provide flu shots and related informational health services
to Vestal Central School District employees in accordance with the attached agreement.
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 30 students for a trip to Saratoga, NY
for a basketball tournament, November 30 through December 1, 2007.
#193-08
Contract with United Health Services
Hospitals, Inc.
#194-08
Field Trip Approval: Basketball
Team to Saratoga
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order W&D-02 for Johnson Howard
Associates for labor and materials for additional demolition of plaster jambs and heads for new
window installation and provide a credit for a decrease in contract amount for the allowance monies
not used on this project at Vestal Hills Elementary School for the following amount:
W&D-02: $1,443.00
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the following change orders for Smith Site
Development, LLC for the stadium project as described:
SW2-2: Furnish labor and materials for removal and stockpile of excess fill
$9,297.00
SW2-3: Furnish labor, material, and equipment to install sprinkler main to inside Toilet
Facility/Team Room #1 $1,704.00
SW2-4: Furnish labor and material to install additional sidewalk at Clayton Avenue
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Change Order W&D-02; Vestal
Elementary Schools Project
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Change Orders SW2-2, SW2-3,
SW2-4, SW2-5, SW2-6, SW2-7,
SW2-8; Vestal Stadium Project
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$5,400.00
SW2-5: Furnish Labor and material to install additional sidewalk at Visitor’s area
$6,567.00
SW2-6: Furnish labor, material, and equipment to raise storm line at Clayton Avenue, to remove
temporary parking at Clayton Avenue, and to remove unsuitable soil and backfill
$5,358.00
SW2-7: Furnish labor, material, and equipment to adjust subgrade for asphalt patch
$1,219.00
SW2-8: Furnish labor and material to grade existing area and install Type 3 binder for parking area,
and to install fabric, structural fill asphalt binder and top coat at North end of bleachers
$16,249.00
On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SS-01 for AV Solutions for a
credit for a decrease in contract amount and to furnish labor, material, and equipment for the
installation of the pool sound system at the Vestal High School for the following amount:
SS-01: $20,635.00
On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the
following resolution:
The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that an emergency
conditional appointment is necessary in relation to an appointment of a contractor, and the Board
having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective contractor having filed
a statement regarding criminal convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State
Education Department an application for conditional appointment and the fingerprints of the
prospective contractor, and on recommendation of the Superintendent, it is
RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointment is hereby made, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall expire upon the passage of 20 business
days beginning November 14, or the approval of the appointment of such individuals, whichever
occurs first.
Steven Nelson, Custodial Substitute with Matrix
The Board reviewed changes in Policy #7530 (Child Abuse) and on motion by Paul Stroud, second
by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the changes to Policy #7530.
None.
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Change Order SS-01; Vestal High
School Project
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Emergency Conditional Appointment
#199-08
Policy
#200-08
Voice of the Public
Future meetings are as follows:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Board Conference Room – Administration Building
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 @ 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Board Conference Room – Administration Building
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn
immediately into Executive Session to discuss particular personnel, negotiations, and a legal matter.
#201-08
Future Meetings
#203-08
Executive Session
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #204-08
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 PM.
_______________________ Kay E. Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson – arrived 6:16 District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 6:06PM in the conference room of Vestal Hills Elementary
School. The Board discussed matter of particular personnel.
Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool
Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student
made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members
gave due consideration to each case before voting.
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the
recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 49 students.
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the
recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 7 students.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:01PM.
__________________________________
Kay Ellis
District Clerk
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS
Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:
Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco
Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet
Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey
Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood
David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis
Paul Stroud
Michon Stuart Attorney John Lynch
Paul Taylor
Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 9:35PM in the Conference Room of Vestal Hills Elementary
School. The Board discussed particular personnel, negotiations, and a legal matter.
The Board returned to Open Session at 10:55PM.
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Kay Ellis
District Clerk
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Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 13, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley – Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson –arrived 6:16 Student Representative Divine Sebuharara Paul Stroud Michon Stuart District Clerk Kay Ellis Paul Taylor Joan Miller About 25 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 6:01PM by President Kim Myers in the Cafeteria of the Vestal Hills Elementary School.
#182-08 Call to Order
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive Session to discuss matters of particular personnel and recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. The Board returned to open session at 7:01PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Board and visitors proceeded to Room 229 for the Spotlight on Vestal Hills. Courtney Jablonski and Paula Finch demonstrated the many uses of Smartboard. The Board returned to the cafeteria at 7:55PM. The work session began at 8:00PM with Mary Surdey presenting a history and review of the District’s Technology Committee. Committee members who made presentations to the Board were Dodie Anslie, Richard Bucci, Ann Loose, Kathy Knapp, Catherine Hepler, Peter Malejs, Steve Crowle, Leigh Kaminsky, Merry Jones and Rebecca Stephens. On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2007 meeting as written.
#183-08 Executive Session
#184-08 Spotlight on Vestal Hills
#185-08 Work Session
#186-08 Approval of Minutes
None. #187-08 Public Comments on Agenda
Items
Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: --Liaisons: Michon reported he attended the Nikki Corgel’s class for the claymation demonstration. He also reported about the NYSSBA Conference in NYC. The sessions were very interesting but the rooms were overcrowded. --The BOCES Round Table scheduled for 11/14/07 is canceled. --Congratulations to the Boys Soccer team, they will be playing in Oneonta this Saturday. The Circle of Bands event had a great turnout. --District Planning Group: Michon and Paul Stroud will communicate on who will attend the DPG meetings. If neither one of them can attend, Kim will be contacted to arrange another member to attend in their place. Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following: --The Middle School has requested to start 2 new after school clubs, Science Club and Book Club. They will be on the agenda for approval at the November 27th meeting. --The High School Course Handbook will be on the agenda for approval November 27th.
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--Michael Maciek and Lillian Levy spoke to the Board regarding the proposed 434 development. The Board came to consensus regarding the updated terns of contract for land lease. The official lease will come to the Board as a resolution. --Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, he agenda meeting will be held on Tuesday 11/20. There is the possibility the agenda will be revised electronically. If there are any changes, Board members will be notified. --There will be a field hockey tournament using Hoover Stadium. The Snack Shack could be used as a fundraiser for a district organization, such as Dollars for Scholars. --The next bid opening for the last phases of VFP will be delayed one week. Because of this delay, there is the possibility a special meeting will have to be arranged to accept the bid awards. --The Office of State Comptroller will be conducting an audit. It will be scheduled in November and they will be holding an entrance meeting that the Board is invited to send a representative to, but the a member of the Board’s Audit Committee is recommended to attend. Shoba agreed to attend this meeting. --World is Flat: Mark recommends postponing a decision on this recommendation until the next meeting. The Curriculum Committee already in place could expand to encompass WIF recommendations. Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following: --Kim reported for Divine that the Pep Rally went well. The Girl’s Volleyball team is going to the quarter finals. The KB Dance is scheduled for December 8th. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment Report), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests), and Schedule G (Superintendent’s Transfers); and to approve Schedule H (Bid Awards-Sale of Surplus Wood Shop Equipment), Schedule I (Board Transfers), and Schedule P (Personnel Changes).
#189-08 Acceptance/Approval of
Schedules E, F, G, H, I and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSSchaffhauser, Leanne Teacher Elementary 12/31/07 Relocation SCHEDULE IP 4 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS*Carr, Karen Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07 *Erario, Janine Elementary/Special Education Initial MS 11/14/07 *Hoff, Andrew Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 *Kellogg, Rachael Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 *Keough, Kathryn Registered Nurse RN BSN 11/14/07 *Lawrence, Sara Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 *Lurenz, Catrina Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 *VanPatten, Kristyn Mathematics Initial BS 11/14/07 *Wager, Jeanne Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07 *pending fingerprint clearance SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSCarr, Karen Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07 Erario, Janine Elementary/Special Education Initial MS 11/14/07
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Hoff, Andrew Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 Kellogg, Rachael Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 Keough, Kathryn Registered Nurse RN BSN 11/14/07 Lawrence, Sara Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 Lurenz, Catrina Elementary Initial BS 11/14/07 VanPatten, Kristyn Mathematics Initial BS 11/14/07 Wager, Jeanne Registered Nurse RN AAS 11/14/07 SCHEDULE IP 4 B
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT Attached, please find pages 2,4,8 and 9of a master list of above contract positions for the 2007-08 school year. We are asking approval for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: November 13, 2007
ABOVE CONTRACT POSITIONS 2007-08 AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVEDINTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS Varsity Basketball-VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Prutisto, Mark 11/13/07JV Basketball B-VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Fey, Jesse 11/13/07JV Basketball G Coach Winter Season $4,264.00 4/9/07 *Bullock, Kerri 11/13/07Vars Swimming B VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Fedorchak, Mark Modified Swimming B Asst Winter Season $3,124.00 4/9/07 Datoush, Natalie Varsity Wrestling VOLUNTEER Winter Season 0.0 Dioro, Thomas INTRAMURALS Senior High Fall (Session 1) $550.00 Osinski, David CANCEL 7/24/07Senior High Fall (Session 2) $550.00 Osinski, David CANCEL 7/24/07Middle School Winter $369.00 Demetros, Michael 11/13/07 OTHER Bus Supervision – AM Vestal Hills $2,240.00 4/9/07 Barton, Kay 11/13/07Bus Supervision – PM Vestal Hills $2,2,40.00 4/9/07 Crowle, Stephen 11/13/07Science Distribution Vestal Hills $936.00 4/9/07 Ivan, Lynda 11/13/07Odyssey of the Mind Tioga Hills $316.00 4/9/07 Janik, Lori 11/13/07Odyssey of the Mind Vestal Hills $16.00 4/9/07 Adams, Robyn 11/13/07*pending fingerprint clearance SCHEDULE IP 4 B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL
AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVEDJV Basketball G Coach Winter Season $4,264.00 4/9/07 Bullock, Kerri 11/13/07 SCHEDULE IP 7
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSKocak, Jocelyn Speech Teacher Speech 11/26/07-6/30/08 Family responsibilities Mitsakos, Stephanie School Counselor Guidance 10/25/07-1/1/08 Family responsibilities SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSCichostepski, John Custodian PT/S District 11/14/07 To accept Clerk PT Vaughn, Sali Teacher Aide PT/S
Typist PT/S District 11/27/07 Relocation
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Walter, Patty Bus Attendant Cleaner PT/S
Transportation District
10/26/07 10/29/07
Personal Reasons Personal Reasons
SCHEDULE NIP 4
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIODSALARY REMARKS
Gill, Sara Teacher Aide Glenwood 11/14/07-5/13/08 $11,800 26 week probationary period SCHEDULE NIP 8 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS- SUBSTITUTES: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSAndrews, Alyson Teacher Aide PT/S 11/14/07 *Criscitello, Helen Teacher Aide PT/S 11/14/07 *Hellmann, Renee Typist PT/S 11/14/07 *Klie, Peter Bus Attendant PT/S 11/14/07 *pending fingerprint clearance SCHEDULE NIP 8 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSCriscitello, Helen Teacher Aide PT/S 11/14/07 Hellmann, Renee Typist PT/S 11/14/07 Klie,Peter Bus Attendant PT/S 11/14/07 SCHEDULE NIP 9B
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS*Campo, Isabel Bus Attendant
(Driver in Training) Transportation 11/14/07-6/3/08 $7.52/hr 26 wk probationary
period Cihostepski, John Clerk PT District 11/14/07-6/3/08 $10.41/hr 26 wk probationary
period *Lewis, Michelle Typist PT Senior High 11/14/07-6/3/08 $10.41/hr 26 wk probationary
period *pending fingerprint clearance SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPROINTMENT PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKSCampo, Isabel Bus Attendant
(Driver in Training) Transportation 11/14/07-6/3/08 $7.52/hr 26 wk probationary
period Lewis, Michelle Typist PT Senior High 11/14/07-6/3/08 $10.41/hr 26 wk probationary
period SCHEDULE IP 10
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATES REASONMitchell, William Bus Attendant Transportation 10/19/07-12/31/07 Medical Reasons Muggeo, Rebecca Teacher Aide Glenwood 11/2/07-6/30/08 Family Responsibilities
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SCHEDULE NIP 11CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REMARKSFoster, Ruth Bus Attendant PT/S Transportation To Bus Attendant 10/30/07
On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that a fee of $314.82 per pupil be established for health and welfare services available to non-resident pupils attending private or parochial schools in the Vestal School District during the 2007-08 school year.
#190-08 Health and Welfare Service Charges
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement with the Owego Apalachin Central School District to provide Health and Welfare Services to approximately 2 students attending non-public schools residing in the Vestal Central School District during the 2007-08 school year, at a cost of $131.25 per student.
#191-08 Health and Welfare Service Charges;
Owego Apalachin
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, on April 17, 2007, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to participate in BOCES Services, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to payment on supplemental contracts, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign the supplemental contract titled Amendment I.
#192-08 Supplemental Purchase I of BOCES
Services
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a contract with United Health Services to provide flu shots and related informational health services to Vestal Central School District employees in accordance with the attached agreement. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 30 students for a trip to Saratoga, NY for a basketball tournament, November 30 through December 1, 2007.
#193-08 Contract with United Health Services
Hospitals, Inc.
#194-08 Field Trip Approval: Basketball
Team to Saratoga
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order W&D-02 for Johnson Howard Associates for labor and materials for additional demolition of plaster jambs and heads for new window installation and provide a credit for a decrease in contract amount for the allowance monies not used on this project at Vestal Hills Elementary School for the following amount: W&D-02: $1,443.00 On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the following change orders for Smith Site Development, LLC for the stadium project as described: SW2-2: Furnish labor and materials for removal and stockpile of excess fill $9,297.00 SW2-3: Furnish labor, material, and equipment to install sprinkler main to inside Toilet Facility/Team Room #1 $1,704.00 SW2-4: Furnish labor and material to install additional sidewalk at Clayton Avenue
#195-08 Change Order W&D-02; Vestal
Elementary Schools Project
#196-08 Change Orders SW2-2, SW2-3,
SW2-4, SW2-5, SW2-6, SW2-7, SW2-8; Vestal Stadium Project
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$5,400.00 SW2-5: Furnish Labor and material to install additional sidewalk at Visitor’s area $6,567.00 SW2-6: Furnish labor, material, and equipment to raise storm line at Clayton Avenue, to remove temporary parking at Clayton Avenue, and to remove unsuitable soil and backfill $5,358.00 SW2-7: Furnish labor, material, and equipment to adjust subgrade for asphalt patch $1,219.00 SW2-8: Furnish labor and material to grade existing area and install Type 3 binder for parking area, and to install fabric, structural fill asphalt binder and top coat at North end of bleachers $16,249.00 On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SS-01 for AV Solutions for a credit for a decrease in contract amount and to furnish labor, material, and equipment for the installation of the pool sound system at the Vestal High School for the following amount: SS-01: $20,635.00 On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution: The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that an emergency conditional appointment is necessary in relation to an appointment of a contractor, and the Board having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective contractor having filed a statement regarding criminal convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State Education Department an application for conditional appointment and the fingerprints of the prospective contractor, and on recommendation of the Superintendent, it is RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointment is hereby made, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall expire upon the passage of 20 business days beginning November 14, or the approval of the appointment of such individuals, whichever occurs first. Steven Nelson, Custodial Substitute with Matrix The Board reviewed changes in Policy #7530 (Child Abuse) and on motion by Paul Stroud, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the changes to Policy #7530. None.
#197-08 Change Order SS-01; Vestal High
School Project
#198-08 Emergency Conditional Appointment
#199-08 Policy
#200-08
Voice of the Public Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 @ 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive Session to discuss particular personnel, negotiations, and a legal matter.
#201-08 Future Meetings
#203-08 Executive Session
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #204-08 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 PM. _______________________ Kay E. Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 11-13 MIN.doc
VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson – arrived 6:16 District Clerk Kay Ellis Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Paul Taylor Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 6:06PM in the conference room of Vestal Hills Elementary School. The Board discussed matter of particular personnel. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 49 students. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 7 students. The Board returned to Open Session at 7:01PM. __________________________________ Kay Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 11-13 MIN1.doc
VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Attorney John Lynch Paul Taylor Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 9:35PM in the Conference Room of Vestal Hills Elementary School. The Board discussed particular personnel, negotiations, and a legal matter. The Board returned to Open Session at 10:55PM. __________________________________ Kay Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 11-13 MIN2.doc
Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 27, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley– Vice-President - ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Nora Hickey School Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis Paul Stroud Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara - ABSENT Michon Stuart Paul Taylor – ABSENT Joan Miller – ABSENT About 75 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by President Kim Myers in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mark introduced Ann Loose to present the certificate to Madeline Webster, 7th grader, whose entry won the Middle School Division of the American Cancer Society’s “Many Faces of Chemistry” poster contest. Karen Valenta explained Madeline’s poster has been sent to Washington DC to the National Level of the contest. Mark read a proclamation from Town Supervisor Peter Andreasen naming November 26-30 as Vestal Boys Soccer Week in recognition of the Class AA State Championship. Tom Hahne commended the team and coaching staff. Catherine Hepler congratulated the team and announced there would be a pep rally held in their honor on Friday at 2:20pm.
#205-08 Call to Order and Pledge of
Allegiance
#206-08 Student Recognition
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
#207-08 Executive Session
The Board returned to open session in the Board Conference Room at 7:27 PM.
On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2007 meeting.
#208-08 Approval of Minutes
Edward Dutkowsky, 820 Verna Drive, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. John Maczko, 201 Imperial Court, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. Craig Simonds, 316 First Avenue, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. Todd Mansfield, 564 Jones Road, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. Chris Cook, 125 Rock Road, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. Stephen Youngstrom, 3833 Gates Road, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. Barry Ilse, 809 Vestal Road, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field.
#209-08 Public Comments on Agenda Items
11/27/07
Denise Battaglini, 417 Torrance Avenue, Vestal, addressed the board in reference to the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: --Liaisons: Nora reported the Tioga Hills PTA has awarded their mini grants and will be looking for more applications. They are celebrating the 40th anniversary. Kim attended the Senior High faculty meeting. The King Bruin dance is scheduled for 12/8/07. Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following: --Mark reported on the issue of the lacrosse goal at Sammon Field. His information was the goals were stored in the off season in the Snack Shack. Taking into consideration liability issues, supervision, and vandalism he had the goal removed. He explored the idea of contacting the Town of Vestal to develop a program through their Rec Department. The board requested more information regarding insurance coverage and liability, to be reported at the 12/18/07 meeting. --the initial meeting regarding the State Comptroller Audit is scheduled for Friday at 1:00pm. Board members Shoba Agneshwar, Michon Stuart, and David Hanson will attend. --Town of Vestal Supervisor Peter Andreasen has offered to meet with the board and the vendor who is contracted to do the town reassessment. The meeting was scheduled for 12/11/07. --the lease for the Driver’s Education cars is up at the end of this semester and will not be renewed. We currently rent the cars at $20.00/day per car. There are no cars available to continue the program in the spring semester. To purchase vehicles through state contract would require 120 days lead time. Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following: None.
#210-08 Reports
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s Report-October), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report-October), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-October), and Schedule C (Bills-October); and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).
#211-08 Acceptance/Approval of Schedules
A, B1, B3, C, and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:
SCHEDULE IP 2RETIREMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATESimonds, Craig Mathematics Teacher Secondary 7/1/08
SCHEDULE IP 3
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERT PROBATIONARY
PERIODTENURE DATE SALARY
*Wakker, Mallory Art Teacher Art Initial 1/2/08-1/2/11 1/3/11 TBD *pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 3A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE
AREACERT PROBATIONARY
PERIODTENURE DATE SALARY
Wakker, Mallory Art Teacher Art Initial 1/2/08-1/2/11 1/3/11 TBD
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SCHEDULE IP 4 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS*He’, Monica Mandarin None MA 11/28/07 Simonds, Craig Mathematics Perm 9/1/08 *pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSHe’, Monica Mandarin None MA 11/28/07
SCHEDULE IP 4 B
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: ABOVE CONTRACT Attached, please find pages 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 11 and 12 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2007-08 school year. We are asking for approval of the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: November 27, 2007 AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVEDINTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS Stadium Manager Annual $7,5000.00 1/2/07 Scelsi, Samuel CHANGE 11/27/07Varsity/JV Bowling VOLUNTEER
Winter Season
*Wagner, Eugene
11/27/07
Varsity Cheerleading Winter Season $2,173.00 4/9/07 Fine, Sharyn (co)* 11/27/07Varsity Cheerleading Winter Season $2,173.00 4/9/07 Whalen, Katherine (co)* 11/27/07 JV Cheerleading
Winter Season $2,749.00
4/9/07
Whalen, Katherine CANCEL
11/27/07
*CHANGEINTRAMURALS Senior High Winter (session 1) $649.00 Cerra, James 11/27/07Senior High Winter (session 2) $550.00 Osinski, David 11/27/07Senior High Winter (session 3) $649.00 Cerra, James 11/27/07Senior High Winter (session 4) $649.00 Cerra, James 11/27/07 OTHER Science Distribution Tioga Hills $936.00 4/9/07 Kunzman, Mary 11/27/07 MUSIC Jazz Band Director Senior High $2,357.00 4/9/07 O’Connell, Patricia 11/27/07BCMEA Level III Elementary $392.00 4/9/07 Crowle, Stephen* 11/27/07BCMEA Level III Elementary $392.00 4/9/07 Jagger, Holly* 11/27/07BCMEA Level III Elementary $392.00 4/9/07 Smith, Alfred* 11/27/07Concert in the Mall Elementary $53.00 4/9/07 Warneck, Aubrey* 11/27/07NYSSMA Level I Elementary $111.00 4/9/07 Warneck, Aubrey* 11/27/07 *CANCEL
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVEDINTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS Varsity/JV Bowling Winter Season 00.0 Wagner, Eugene 11/27/07VOLUNTEER
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SCHEDULE NIP 1RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSGensler, Robert Bus Driver Transportation 11/30/07 Personal reasons St.Pierre, Linda Teacher Aide PT/S District 11/7/07 Other employment
SCHEDULE NIP 2
RETIREMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENT: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSMarsh, Thomas I. Director of Computer Services Administration 10/4/09
SCHEDULE NIP 4
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS*Bates, Jenine Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 12/3/07-6/1/08 $11,900 26 wk probationary period *Gross, Nicole Teacher Aide African Road 11/28/07-5/27/08 TBD 26 wk probationary period *pending fingerprint clearance
SCHEDULE NIP 4 A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKSBates, Jenine Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 12/3/07-6/1/08 $11,900 26 wk probationary period Gross, Nicole Teacher Aide African Road 11/28/07-5/27/08 TBD 26 wk probationary period
SCHEDULE NIP 11
CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REMARKSThe following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period: Hofmann, Danielle Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 12/11/07 Staneva-Dimitrova, Biliana
Teacher Aide
Middle School
12/11/07
On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District participate in Cooperative Bidding for Bread/Bread Products, Juice/Water Products, and Chemical/ Warewashing Products for the school years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 with other school districts in New York State, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District participate in Cooperative Bidding for Milk Products and Ice Cream for the school year 2007-2008 with other school districts in New York State, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District participate in Cooperative Bidding for Paper, Grocery, and Miscellaneous Products for the school year 2007-2008 with other school districts in New York State, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Bordeau, Director of Food Services, Broome-Tioga
#212-08 Cooperative Bidding with BC
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BOCES, or Designee be designated to receive and open said bids and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the results of the cooperative bid for Grocery Food Items through the Broome County Specification Group for the period November 11, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
#213-08 Bid Award for Grocery Food Items
On motion by Michon Stuart second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 136 Music students (Vestal Voices and Senior High Orchestra) for a trip to Williamsburg, VA for evaluation and competition from March 27-March 30, 2008.
#214-08 Field Trip Approval: Music Students
to Williamsburg, VA
On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the property owner and Town Assessor have requested refund and credit for real property taxes, the Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the approval of such application for the property owner delineated below for the reasons outlined on the attached application. Taxes Corrected Town Acct. No. Billed Taxes Owner___________ Owego 06232 $18,383.22 $18,166.72 Fifth Garden Park Ltd.
#215-08 Correction to Tax Bill-Fifth Garden
Park Ltd.
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the following change orders for Blanding Electric, Inc. for the Senior High School project as described: EC-01: Furnish labor and materials to pull feeder, remove and relocate existing conduits/hangars in gymnasium $9,110.00 EC-02: Furnish labor and materials to relocate existing conduits for HVAC installations, complete disconnects of air cleaner units, and remove existing receptacles to facilitate new construction and re-install $1,787.00
EC-03: Furnish labor and equipment to install wiring to new AV units around gymnasium; tie-in existing units and troubleshoot the fire alarm system $2,960.00
EC-04: Furnish labor and material to tie-in 600MCM feeders into MDP on premium time; remove 2 existing exhaust fans to facilitate new construction; remove pool fixtures, wireways in existing pool, and troubleshoot dimming rack; add wiring and controls at mat hoist; install 2 GFI outlets for pool scorer tables; install GFI outlet for drinking fountain; and install low voltage cables for pool scoreboards $4,243.00
EC-05: Furnish labor, equipment and materials to install pool grounding system $7,790.00
#216-08 Change Orders EC-01, EC-02, EC-03, EC-04, and EC-05; Senior High
School Project
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the 2008-09 Vestal Senior High Course Handbook as reviewed.
#217-08 Approval of 2008-09 Senior High
Course Handbook
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the #218-08
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following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the establishment of the Science Club at the Middle School.
Vestal Middle School Science Club
On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the establishment of the Book Club at the Middle School.
#219-08 Vestal Middle School Book Club
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: Glenwood Elementary Wall Tile Replacement 03-16-01-06-0-010-008 RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign agreements with Leva Bros. Tile & Marble Co, Inc. for General Construction as listed, per bid specifications.
#220-08 Vestal Facilities Project; Leva Bros.
Tile & Marble Co, Inc,
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the attached unit cost methodology is hereby approved for shared services with the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the 2008–09 school year.
#221-08 Unit Cost Methodology for BOCES
Services
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the Education Law hereby accepts the following gift: Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Cash Donation $1,829.23 Vestal Dollars Vestal IB & AP Students For IB & AP For Scholars Examination Fees
#222-08 Acceptance of Gift
On motion by David Hanson, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a lease agreement for a .17 ± acre parcel of District land north of the District Administration Offices for a monthly rental of $300.00 with annual rent increases as outlined in the Lease Agreement. On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the extension of the Agreement, as amended, for the Cooperative Health Insurance Arrangement of the Broome-Tioga-Delaware County Area School Districts Fund for a period of five years which period will end on June 30, 2013.
#223-08 Lease for 434 Development
#224-08 Extension of Agreement with Cooperative Health Insurance
Arrangement
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the District Educational Support Staff Table of Organization be revised to reflect the following changes, effective November 28, 2007: 3.0 FTE Teacher Aides: Special Education with funding from a release of the reserves in 5908.2250.164.07
#225-08 Release of Reserves
Denny Heckel, 211 North Willis Avenue, Endicott, notified the board the VTA would be having their annual Craft Fair on 12/2 from 10am – 4pm at the Senior High School. Craig Simonds, 316 First Avenue, Vestal, thanked Mark for clarifying that the lacrosse goal would be out during the season.
#226-08 Voice of the Public
The board took a short break from 8:50-9:00pm
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Mary Surdey presented the Instructional Program Plan to the board. She explained this plan is evolving, not static and encompasses technology, professional development, Special Education requirements, and World is Flat recommendations. Richard Bucci described the staff development component to the plan.
#227-08 Work Session: Board Goal #7;
Curriculum Report #1
Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 @ 7:00 - PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building Tuesday, January 8, 2008 @ 6:00 PM – Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building
#228-08 Future Meetings
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss negotiations.
#229-08 Executive Session
On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn immediately.
#230-08 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:10PM.
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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley-Vice President – ABSENT Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Nora Hickey District Clerk Kay Ellis Joan Miller – ABSENT Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Paul Taylor – ABSENT
Executive Session commenced at 10:25PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed negotiations. The Board returned to Open Session at 11:10 PM. __________________________________ Kay Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 11-27 MIN2.doc
VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley-Vice President-ABSENT Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis Paul Stroud Michon Stuart CSE Chairperson Anne Tristan Paul Taylor –ABSENT Joan Miller – ABSENT
Executive Session commenced at 7:25PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration Building. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 o 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 8 students. On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 6 o 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 4 students. The Board returned to Open Session at 7:27PM. __________________________________ Kay Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 11-27 MIN1.doc
Vestal Central School District Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, December 11, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley - Vice-President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Shoba Agneshwar – arrived 6:02 Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey –arrived 6:04 David Hanson Nora Hickey District Clerk Kay Ellis Joan Miller Paul Stroud – ABSENT About 5 visitors Michon Stuart Paul Taylor – ABSENT The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Kim Myers in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building.
#231-08 Call to Order
Mark introduced John Knudson from BCK who presented a financial update on the status of the Facilities Project. This update focused on the bid climate and enhancements to the project which have created some budgetary concerns. The board discussed several options to help give the budget some relief. A comprehensive project update will be presented at the 12/18/07 meeting.
#232-08 Capital Project Report
On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately.
#233-08 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10PM.
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Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 18, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers– President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley – Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Shoba Agneshwar Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet -ABSENT Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson Joan Miller Paul Stroud - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis Michon Stuart - ABSENT Paul Taylor Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara - ABSENT About 10 Visitors
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by President Kim Myers in the Staff Development Room of the Administration Building.
#234-08 Call to Order
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education. The Board returned to open session at 7:20PM in the Board Conference Room. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2007 and December 11, 2007 meetings as written.
#235-08 Executive Session
#236-08 Approval of Minutes
None. #237-08 Public Comments on Agenda
Items
Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: --Liaisons: Phyllis reported she was at Glenwood Elementary for the 2nd grade cookie baking. Superintendent Mark Capobianco reported on the following: --Mark asked Mike Sherwood to report on the change in the voter registration procedure. A resolution will be presented in January to have continuous registration instead of a single registration day the week before a vote. --Mary Surdey presented a staff opening update: 7 staff members on leaves of absence, 8 long term subs, 6 more anticipated in the next 2-3 months. --A winter boys volleyball season will be discussed at the January STAC meeting. --Jack Sherman will lease 2 vehicles to the district for driver’s education during the second semester. The driver’s education fee will be adjusted to reflect the increased cost of these cars. --In conjunction with Vestal Police Department, a SWAT training drill will be conducted at the Senior High School during the February break. Some staff will participate in the active shooter exercise. --An aerial photograph of the Senior High/Stadium will be looked into next year. --Board members are invited to the film festival at the Senior High on Friday. --There are 4 available school closing days left. The possibility of using March 19th as an instructional day was discussed. Student Government Representative Divine Sebuharara reported on the following: None
#238-08 Reports
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On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s Report-November), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report-November), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-November), Schedule C (Bills-November), Schedule E (Enrollment Report), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests), and Schedule G (Superintendent’s Transfers); and to approve Schedule H (Bid Awards-RFP: Substitute Janitorial Services), Schedule I (Board Transfers), and Schedule P (Personnel Changes).
#239-08 Acceptance/Approval of
Schedules A. B1, B3, C, E, F, G, H, I and P
Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: SCHEDULE IP 1
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSCutting, Joel Substitute Teacher 11/27/07 Other employment Kamysz, Amy Substitute Teacher 12/6/07 Relocation SCHEDULE IP 2
RETIREMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSSpear, Kathleen R. French Teacher Foreign Language 7/1/08 White, Stephen J. Administrator Assistant Principal 12/31/07 SCHEDULE IP 3
RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFICA
TIONPROBATIONARY
DATETENURE DATE SALARY
Frye, Holly Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 1/2/08-1/1/11 1/2/11 TBD Miller, Sarah Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 1/2/08-1/1/11 1/2/11 TBD SCHEDULE IP 4 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES): NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS*Angevine, Lindsay Elementary Initial BS 12/19/07 *Camp, Jennifer Elementary/Special Education Provisional MS 12/19/07 *Garrow, Harvey Science Permanent MS 12/19/07 *Lewis, Stephanie Science None MS 12/19/07 *Meeker, Mary Science None BS 12/19/07 Spear, Kathleen French Permanent MA 9/1/08 *Williams, Jessica Elementary/Home & Careers Pending MA 12/19/07 *pending fingerprint clearance SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES
NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSAngevine, Lindsay Elementary Initial BS 12/19/07 Camp, Jennifer Elementary/Special Education Provisional MS 12/19/07 Garrow, Harvey Science Permanent MS 12/19/07 Lewis, Stephanie Science None MS 12/19/07 Meeker, Mary Science None BS 12/19/07 Williams, Jessica Elementary/Home & Careers Pending MA 12/19/07
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SCHEDULE IP 4 BTEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT
Attached, please find pages 4,5,7,9,10 and 11of a master list of above contract positions for the 2007-08 school year. We are asking approval for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: November 13, 2007
ABOVE CONTRACT POSITIONS 2007-08 AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVEDINTRAMURALS Senior High Winter (Session 1) 550.00 Zakrajsek, Nick 12/18/07Senior High Winter (Session 2) 550.00 Zakrajsek, Nick 12/18/07DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS Music K-12 9,259.00 4/9/07 Crowle, Stephen 12/18/07Reading K-12 6,259.00 4/9/07 Evans, Sarah 12/18/07 ADVISORS Book Club Middle School 688.00 Connors, Diane (co) 12/18/07Book Club Middle School 688.00 Wolf, Michelle (co) 12/18/07Science Club Middle School 1,375.00 Paulo, Dean 12/18/07 OTHER Odyssey of the Mind CA 316.00 4/9/07 Olson, Michael 12/18/07 MUSIC Set Design Senior High 750.00 4/9/07 Restuccia, Melissa 12/18/07Set Construction Senior High 550.00 4/9/07 Durham, Peter 12/18/07Technical Director Senior High 850.00 4/9/07 Thorpe, Donald 12/18/07Make-up Chairperson Senior High 325.00 4/9/07 Boisvert, Donna 12/18/07Lighting Design Senior High 400.00 4/9/07 Thorpe, Josh 12/18/07 SCHEDULE NIP 1
RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSKlossner, Lisa Food Service Helper District wide 1/2/08 To accept Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT SCHEDULE NIP 4
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIODSALARY REMARKS
*Barry, Maura Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 1/2/08-9/16/08 11,900 26 week probationary period Dennis, Azalea Teacher Aide African Road 12/19/07-6/17/08 11,900 26 week probationary period SCHEDULE NIP 4 A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIODSALARY REMARKS
Barry, Maura Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 1/2/08-9/16/08 11,900 26 week probationary period SCHEDULE NIP 8 A
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS- SUBSTITUTES: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS
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*Glosick, Thomas Clerk PT/S 1/2/08 *Henry, Kristen Bus Attendant PT/S 12/19/07 *Raimondi-Garcia, Lisa Teacher Aide PT/S 12/19/07 *Wagstaff, Jennifer Teacher Aide PT/S 12/19/07 *pending fingerprint clearance SCHEDULE NIP 8 A.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTUCTIONAL
The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKSGlosick, Thomas Clerk PT/S 1/2/08 Henry, Kristen Bus Attendant PT/S 12/19/07 Raimondi-Garcia, Lisa Teacher Aide PT/S 12/19/07 Wagstaff, Jennifer Teacher Aide PT/S 12/19/07 SCHEDULE NIP 9B
PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY
PERIODSALARY REMARKS
Klossner, Lisa Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT (4 hours/day)
Vestal Hills 1/2/08-9/16/08 $5,738 26 week probationary period
O’Brien, Colleen Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT (3 hours/day)
African Road 12/19/07-6/17/08 $4,258 28 week probationary period
*O’Connor, Janice Bus Driver Transportation 12/19/07-9/30/08 $15.59/hr 26 week probationary period
SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPROINTMENT PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKSO’Connor, Janice Bus Driver Transportation 12/19/07-9/30/08 $15.59/hr 26 week probationary
period SCHEDULE IP 10
LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATES REASONMayo, Tina Teacher Aide Clayton Ave 12/19/07-2/15/08 Family responsibilities SCHEDULE NIP 11
CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:
NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REMARKSVaughn, Sali Teacher Aide PT/S District Revised date of resignation 10/27/07 Relocation The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period: Pooler, Carolyn Food Service Helper Senior High 1/29/08
On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the standard mileage reimbursement rate be increased from 48.5 cents a mile to 50.5 cents a mile to conform with the standard mileage allowance established by the Federal Government for tax purposes. This increase will be effective January 1, 2008.
#240-08 Increase in Mileage Reimbursement
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On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SW2-9 for Smith Site Development, LLC for labor, material, and equipment to install 700 sq. ft. of rip rap in existing detention pond for the Vestal Stadium Project for the following amount: SW2-9: $13,592.00
#241-08 Change Order SW2-9; Vestal
Stadium Project
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order EC-02 for Matco Electric Corporation for labor and material to install sound system cabling in the pool area for the following amount: EC-02: $8,975.00
#242-08 Change Order EC-02; Vestal High
School Project
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SS-01 for Brown Sound Equipment Corp. to provide a credit for allowance monies not used on this project for the following amount: SS-01: $3,000.00 On motion by David Hanson , second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SW2-10 for Smith Site Development, LLC for labor and material to install signage at Clayton Avenue Elementary School and to install foundation for the Dick Hoover monument relocation for the following amount: SW2-10: $5,376.00
#243-08 Change Order SS-01; Vestal Stadium
Project
#244-08 Change Order SW2-10; Vestal
Stadium Project
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order RC-01 for Weathermaster Roofing, Inc. for labor and material for additional asbestos abatement, replacement of rotted wood, and a credit for allowance monies ($99.00) not used at Vestal Hills Elementary School for the following amount: RC-01: $13,295.50 On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare the attached list of vehicles as obsolete and authorize her to dispose of these items in accordance with Board Policy 5250. On motion by David Hanson, second by Shoba Angeshwar, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that an emergency conditional appointment is necessary in relation to an appointment of a contractor, and the Board having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective contractor having filed a statement regarding criminal convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State Education Department an application for conditional appointment and the fingerprints of the prospective contractor, and on recommendation of the Superintendent, it is RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointment is hereby made, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment shall expire upon the passage of 20 business days beginning December 19, 2007 or the approval of the appointment of such individuals, whichever occurs first. Alan Sechrist, Custodial Substitute with Matrix On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the
#245-08 Change Order RC-01; Vestal
Elementary Schools Project
#246-08 Declaration of Obsolete Vehicles
#247-08 Emergency Conditional Appointment
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following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the amount of $5,000 for the funding of grants for the 2007-08 school year from the Vestal School Foundation. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the District Educational Support Staff Table of Organization be revised to reflect the following changes, effective December 19, 2007: 1.0 FTE Teacher Aides: Special Education; with funding from a release of the reserves from 5908.2250.16407 On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to twenty Vestal varsity wrestlers to attend a tournament in Central Square, NY on December 27, 2007 through December 28, 2007. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amend resolution 5.5-14, Medicare Benefits, to read as follows: The Vestal Central School District will reimburse the cost of Medicare benefits to qualified retirees at the following rates:
a. Eligible individuals who have their retirement accepted by the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District prior to July 1, 1988 will receive reimbursement for Medicare part B costs not to exceed $96.40 per month, per retiree and per eligible spouse, through and including December 31, 2008.
b. Eligible individuals who have had their retirement accepted by the Board of
Education of the Vestal Central School District after July 1, 1988 will receive reimbursement for Medicare part B costs not to exceed $24.80 per month, per retiree and per eligible spouse, through and including December 31, 2008.
On motion by David Hanson, second by Paul Taylor, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that John Harvey as treasurer of the Vestal Central School District is hereby authorized to sign documents necessary to allow the School District to receive electronic bank statements regarding School District accounts at M&T Bank. None.
Acceptance of Grant Funds
#249-08 Release of Reserves-Educational
Support Paraprofessional (Teacher Aides)
#250-08 Field Trip Approval: Wrestlers to
Central Square, NY
#251-08 Amendment of Resolution 5.5-14,
Medicare Benefits
#252-08 E-Statement Authorization for M&T
Bank
#253-08 Voice of the Public
Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 @6:00 PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building Tuesday, January 22, 2008 @ 7:00 PM – Regular Meeting Glenwood Elementary School John Knudson and Steve Thesier from BCK, along with Garri Webb from Greenwood presented the board with the quarterly update on the capital project. They reviewed the parking at African Road and the Senior High renovation planned for the summer. The summer work at African Road, Clayton Ave, Tioga Hills, Glenwood and Transportation was reviewed. The status of Phase 4 and the district wide project of phone and security systems was provided.
#254-08 Future Meetings
#255-08 Work Session: Capital Project
Update
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On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive Session to discuss particular personnel.
#256-08
Executive Session
On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately.
#257-08 Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16PM. _______________________ Kay E. Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 12-18 MIN.doc
VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis Joan Miller Paul Stroud –ABSENT Director of Special Education Anne Tristan Michon Stuart – ABSENT Paul Taylor
Executive Session commenced at 7:01PM in the Staff Development Room at the Administration Building. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 41 students. The Board returned to Open Session at 7:20PM. __________________________________ Kay Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 12-18 MIN1.doc
VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers-President Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Phyllis Wiley-Vice President Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent Mary Surdey Nora Hickey School District Attorney Michael Sherwood David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis Joan Miller Paul Stroud – ABSENT Michon Stuart – ABSENT Paul Taylor Joan Miller
Executive Session commenced at 8:45 PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed particular personnel. The Board returned to Open Session at 9:16PM. __________________________________ Kay Ellis District Clerk E:\Board\Minutes\2007 12-18 MIN2.doc