vestal central schools vestal, new york board of education

Vestal Central Schools

Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REORGANIZATION MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2010

PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:

Kim Myers Superintendent of Schools Mark LaRoach

Cynthia Milkovich Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – dismissed 8:55pm

David Hanson School Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey

Joan Miller - ABSENT Student Government Representative

Glenna Pitarresi District Clerk Kay Ellis

Michon Stuart

Phyllis Wiley About 5 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Superintendent Mark LaRoach in the

Board Room of the Administration Building. 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

David Hanson and Phyllis Wiley and newly-elected board member Cynthia Milkovich.

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Oaths of Office

Glenna Pitarresi nominated Michon Stuart for Board President, second by Nora Hickey.

Phyllis Wiley nomimated Kim Myers, second by Cindy Milkovich. There were no more

nominations. Paper ballots were distributed. The vote was 5 votes for Michon Stuart, 3 for

Kim Myers. Those voting for Michon were David Hanson, Nora Hickey, Jerry Etingoff,

Michon Stuart, Glenna Pitarresi. Those voting for Kim Myers were Phyllis Wiley, Kim

Myers and Cindy Milkovich. Michon Stuart was elected President for the 2010-11 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

Kim Myers nominated Jerry Etingoff for Board Vice-President, second by Phyllis Wiley.

Nora Hickey nominated Glenna Pitarresi for Board Vice-President, second by David Hanson.

There were no more nominations. Paper ballots were distributed. The vote was 4 votes for

Jerry Etingoff and 4 votes for Glenna Pitarresi. Those voting for Jerry Etingoff were Cindy

Milkovich, Phyllis Wiley, Kim Myers and Jerry Etingoff. Those voting for Glenna Pitarresi

were Michon Stuart, Glenna Pitarresi, David Hanson and Nora Hickey. The election of Vice-

President will be done again at the July 20, 2010 meeting, when all Board members are

present.

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Election of Vice-President

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

following appointment for the 2010-11 school year:

Kay Ellis as District Clerk, with a recommended stipend of $4,000.

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Appointment of Officers:

District Clerk

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve

the following appointment for the 2010-11 school year:

Kathleen Loveland as Board of Education Clerical Support, with a recommended stipend of

$2,667.

Board of Education Clerical Support

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Nora Hickey, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

following appointments for the 2010-11 school year:

John Harvey as District Treasurer

Michael Fenn as Deputy Treasurer

District Treasurer

Deputy Treasurer

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve

the following appointment for the 2010-11 school year:

District Collector of Taxes

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M&T Bank (Marcella Kalka) as District Collector of Taxes

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by David Hanson, the board voted 7 to 0 to approve the


Dr. Wieslaw Piller as School Physician, with a recommended stipend of $57,099.

Phyllis Wiley abstained from the vote.

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Other Appointments:

School Physician

On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


Michael Sherwood as Legal Counsel, with a recommended stipend of $61,110.

Legal Counsel



Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & DeWind, LLP as Employee Relations Counsel, with a

retainer for 2010-11 of $42,000.

Michon Stuart abstained from the vote. Nora Hickey voted against the motion.

Employee Relations Counsel

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Nora Hickey, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


Committee on Preschool Special Education -

Administrator who serves as the representative of the school district and Committee Chair:

James Lucenti, Anne Tristan, Paul Sanna, F. James Stanek, Cathy Willis, Rosalie Sullivan

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

Renee Smith Michele Ackerman

Esther Frustino Madelyne DiMaria

Susanne Fedor Laura Lindsley

Kathleen Peters Elizabeth Petrie

Ann Marie Purdy Kathryn O’Brien

Linda Safford Susan Schapiro

Jennifer Schutzer Isabel Canfield

Kimberly Sikora Pamela Vincens

Bonnie Zisko Tricia Leveille

Nancy Nelson Sowmya Thirumalai

Cynthia Sargent-Karis Karen Derzanovich

Alain Jacon Maria Lansing

Paula Schofield Kristi Zabadel

Donna Struble Maureen Suter

Carolyn Almy Amy Furminger

Jennifer Goldman Judy Mangiacapra

Debbie Ruvola Kimberly Traver

Maureen Yacynch Christina Noel

Sadia Siddique

Committee on Preschool Special

Education (CPSE)

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


First Committee on Special Education -

Administrator who serves as the representative of the school district and Committee Chair:

Anne Tristan, Paul Sanna, James Lucenti, F. James Stanek, Cathy Willis, Rosalie Sullivan

The Regular Education teacher of the student, if appropriate

The Special Education teacher of the student, if appropriate

School Psychologist: Tamara Findikyna, Lisa Paultre, Paul Sanna, Susan

Silvestri, James Lucenti, Rosalie Sullivan

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Dr. Wieslaw Piller, School Physician

School Nurse of the student, if appropriate

Parents of child with disabilities (rotating)





















Sadia Saddique

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


Second Committee on Special Education -

Administrator who serves as representative of the school district and Committee Chair:

James Lucenti, Rosalie Sullivan

Regular Education teacher specific to the student under consideration and

different from the teacher member on the first committee

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, Rosalie Sullivan

Dr. Wieslaw Piller, School Physician

Parents of children with disabilities (rotating):





















Sadia Siddique

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On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


Diane M. Valky as Internal Claims Auditor

Sarah Van Galder as Deputy Internal Claims Auditor

Internal Claims Auditor

Deputy Internal Claims Auditor

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


Michael Fenn as Financial Auditor

Financial Auditor

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Nora Hickey, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

following designations for the 2010-11 school year:

Depositories for School Funds, as recommended by the Administration:

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


TIOGA STATE


HSBC


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Board Designations:

Depositories

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Cindy Milkovich, the board voted 8 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 2010-11 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.

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Establish Dates, Times, Locations of

Board of Education Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board establish the following liaison positions for the 2010-11 school

year:

1. B/T School Board Association Legislative Committee Representative: Michon Stuart

Alternate: Joan Miller

2. District Planning Group: Glenna Pitarresi Alternate: Kim Myers

3. High School Student Government: Kim Myers

4. District Council: Kim Myers/Cindy Milkovich Alternate:

5. School Liaisons:

ARE – Jerry Etingoff

CA – Michon Stuart/Glenna Pitaressi

GL – Cindy Milkovich

TH – Nora Hickey

VH – David Hanson

VMS – Phyllis Wiley

SH – Kim Myers/Glenna Pitarresi

6. Town Liaison: Kim Myers/Phyllis Wiley

7. Audit Sub Committee: David Hanson, Nora Hickey, Michon Stuart

8. Consolidation Planning Committee: Nora Hickey/Glenna Pitarresi

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9. District Wide School Safety Team: Joan Miller, Kim Myers

10. Ad Hoc Committee Policy Review: Jerry Etingoff, Glenna Pitaressi

11. Wellness Policy Advisory Committee: Phyllis Wiley

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


RESOLVED, that the board appoint Glenna Pitarresi as Trustee and Phyllis Wiley as

Alternate to the Cooperative Health Insurance Board. The balance of the board is also

appointed as Alternates as needed.

Cooperative Health Insurance Board


following management appointment for the 2010-11 school year:

Mark LaRoach, Payroll Certification Officer

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Management Appointments:

Payroll Certification Officer

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve

the following management appointment for the 2010-11 school year:

Elaine Pilotti, Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve

the following management appointment for the 2010-11 school year:

Superintendent of Schools as Approving Officer for attendance at conferences,

workshops and conventions

Attendance at Conferences, Workshops

and

Conventions

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

following establishment of 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 Kathryn Knapp $100

Clayton Avenue Elementary TBD $100

Glenwood Doreen McSain $100

Tioga Hills Kent Maslin $100

Vestal Hills Therese Mastro $100

Transportation Roger Warren $100

Receiving Elaine Pilotti $ 50

Administration Elaine Pilotti $100

Food Service Mark Bordeau $100

Petty Cash Accounts

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Jerry Etingoff, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

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 of Schools.

Authorization to Sign Official

Documents

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Phyllis Wiley, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

authorization to sign all checks to the District Treasurer, including payroll.

Designation of Authorized Signature on

Checks

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the board voted 8 to 0

to approve the authorization to Transfer Funds according to Board Policy #5330.

Authority to Transfer Funds

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the board voted 8 to 0 to approve

the authorization to participate in other government agency purchasing agreements, bids and

purchasing contracts when it is determined to be in the best interests of the school district

during the 2010-11 school year.

Authorization of Purchasing Officer

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

following resolution for the 2010-11 school year:

A blanket bond of $100,000 shall cover each District employee. The position of Internal

Claims Auditor shall be covered by the $100,000 blanket bond. 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

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Bonding of Certain Officers

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indemnity bond of $1,000,000 in addition to the $100,000 blanket bond.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the board voted 8 to 0

to continue the By-Laws, Policies, Resolutions and Regulations from the 2009-10 year.

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By-laws, Policies, Resolutions,

Regulations

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Public Comment on Agenda Items

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the

minutes of the meeting of June 22, 2010.

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Approval of Minutes

Board President Michon Stuart reported on the following: None

Liaisons: Glenna reported that graduation went great. David reported that Audit Committee

should have their report on July 20th

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Reports

Superintendent Mark LaRoach reported on the following:

--The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce sent a letter expressing gratitude to the

District for the hard work hosting the state wide track and field event in June.

Student Government Representative: None.

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept

Schedule E-Enrollment, and Schedule F- Travel and Conference and to approve Schedule H-

Bid Awards (Custodial Supplies), and Schedule P-Personnel Changes.

Under Schedule P the following changes were made:

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Acceptance/Approval of Schedules E, F,

H, and P

SCHEDULE IP 3

PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY

APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE

AREA

CERTIF. PROBATIONARY

PERIOD

TENURE

DATE

SALARY REMARKS

Wanck, Tamara Reading Teacher Reading Professional 9/1/10-6/30/12 9/1/12 TBD Previous NYS

tenure

SCHEDULE IP 4A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCITONAL SUBSTITUTES

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES:

NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIF DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Cornick, Jeffrey Physical Education Permanent BS 9/1/10 Reinstatement

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Initial MST 9/1/10

Hallock, Janice Reading Permanent BS 9/1/10 Reinstatement

Tedeschi, Alicia Social Studies Initial BS 9/1/10 Reinstatement

SCHEDULE IP 4B

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT

BOARD MEETING: July 1, 2010

Attached please find page 1 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval for the

person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print.

AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED

INTERSCHOLSTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS

Cheerleading Advisor: Varsity Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Donlin, Katherine 7/1/10

Cheerleading Asst: JV Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Fine, Sharon 7/1/10

Cross Country: Varsity Boys Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Olson, Michael 7/1/10

Cross Country: Varsity Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Fancher, Gary 7/1/10

Cross Country: Modified Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Morningstar, Meghan 7/1/10

Football: Varsity – Head Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Anderson, John 7/1/10

Football: Varsity – Asst Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Simek, Matthew 7/1/10

Football: Varsity – Asst Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Hardenstine, Ted 7/1/10

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Football: Varsity – Asst Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Cerra, James 7/1/10

Football: JV – Head Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Zetzsche, Robert 7/1/10

Football: JV – Asst Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Donlin, Brian 7/1/10

Football: Modified – Head (8) Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Isle, Barry 7/1/10

Football: Modified – Asst (8) Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Crunden, James 7/1/10

Football: Modified – Head (7) Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Demetros, Michael 7/1/10

Football: Modified – Asst (7) Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Carr, Robert 7/1/10

Field Hockey: Varsity Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Harvey, Crystal 7/1/10

Field Hockey: JV Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Collins, Stephanie 7/1/10

Field Hockey: Modified Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Novotny, Jennifer 7/1/10

Golf: Varsity Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Policare, Anthony 7/1/10

Soccer: Varsity – Boys Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Murphy, James 7/1/10

Soccer: Varsity – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Wood, Matthew 7/1/10

Soccer: JV – Boys Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Porigow, David 7/1/10

Soccer: JV – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Reynolds, Debra 7/1/10

Soccer: Modified – Boys Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Barr, David 7/1/10

Soccer: Modified – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Scelsi, Samuel 7/1/10

Swimming: Varsity – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Datoush, Stephanie 7/1/10

Swimming: Varsity Asst Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Ketrick, Robert 7/1/10

Swimming: Modified – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Harlan, Colleen 7/1/10

Swimming: Modified Asst Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Hoyt, Scott 7/1/10

Tennis: Varsity – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Slocum Carolyn 7/1/10

Volleyball: Varsity – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Nemecek, Joseph 7/1/10

Volleyball: JV – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Uhrlass, Howard 7/1/10

Volleyball: Modified – Girls Fall Season TBD 1/4/10 Daglio, Steven 7/1/10

Stadium Manager Annual TBD 1/4/10 Scelsi, Samuel 7/1/10

SCHEDULE IP 4C

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL - OTHER

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY

APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Fitzgerald, Roxanna CPR/First Aid Instructor District 7/1/10-6/30/11

Matthews, Heather CPR/First Aid Instructor District 7/1/10-6/30/11

Mugavero, Julie German Trip Chaperone District 7/1/10-8/31/10

SCHEDULE IP 9

RECALL APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RECALL APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Bomysoad, Kara Elementary Elementary Initial 9/1/10-6/30/11 TBD Permanent Sub

Hurlbut, Jaime Science Teacher Science Initial 9/1/10 TBD

McAllister, Denise Elementary Elementary Permanent 9/1/10 TBD

SCHEDULE NIP 1

RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:


Stacconi, Robert Bus Driver Transportation 7/1/10

SCHEDULE NIP 8A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTIUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENT –

SUBSTITUTES:

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

*Loretz, Joseph Temporary Custodian 7/6/10-9/30/10

Metcalf, Lindsey Temporary Custodian 7/6/10-9/30/10

Thompson, Jessica Temporary Custodian 7/6/10-9/30/10

*pending fingerprint clearance

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SCHEDULE NIP 8A.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTIUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


SUBSTITUTES:


Loretz, Joseph Temporary Custodian 7/6/10-9/30/10

SCHEDULE NIP 8B

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


SUBSTITUTES:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Ellis, Kay Food Service Support Administration 7/1/10-6/30/11 $4,702 Per ASA collective

bargaining agreement

Gregory, Linda Co-Employee Benefits

Administrative Support

Administration 7/1/10-6/30/11 $2,351 Per ASA collective


Loveland, Kathleen Chief School Officer




Parker, Mary Retiree Benefits Billing

Support



VanWinkle, A. Anita Instructional




Willets, Linda Human Resources




Willets, Linda Co-Employee Benefits




SCHEDULE NIP 9B

PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PART TIME NON-

COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS

*Fish, Carol Typist PT (10 month) Administration 9/1/0-11/16/11 $9,456


SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A


PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


Fish, Carol Typist PT (10 month) Administration 9/1/0-11/16/11 $9,456

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


RESOLVED, that the position of Extra-Curricular Treasurer for the Senior High School be

appointed to Donna Harrington at a stipend of $3,041 for 2010-11.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Extra-Curricular Treasurer for

the Middle School be appointed to Barbara Gaylord at the stipend of $1,263 for 2010-11.

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Appointment of Extra-Curricular

Treasurers

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


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 and

BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt any subsequent revisions as

indicated on the State Education Department’s Impartial Hearing Reporting System

(IHRS).

Listed in order of contact:

Joan B. Alexander

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List of Impartial Hearing Officers

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Stuart Bauchner

Robert Briglio

Paul Bumbalo

Maryanne Dimeo

Rivona Ehrenreich

Lana S. Flame

Steven Goldsmith

Craig Hill

George Kandilakis

Martin Kehoe III

Michael Lazan

Nancy Lederman

James McKeever

Joseph Quinn

Kenneth S. Ritzenberg

Jerome Schad, Esq.

Leonard Edward Sienko, Jr.

Craig Tessler

Aaron Turetsky

James Walsh

Mindy G. Wolman

Joel D. Ziev

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the Cellular Telephone Distribution

listing for the 2010-11 school year, pursuant to Board of Education Policy 5684.

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Cellular Telephone Distribution

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District participate

in Cooperative Bidding for Milk, Milk Products, and Ice Cream for the school year 2010-

2011 with other school districts in New York State, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Bordeau, Director of Food Services, Broome-

Tioga 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.

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Cooperative Bidding for Milk, Milk

Products, and Ice Cream

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve



in Cooperative Bidding for Bread and Bread Products for the school year 2010-2011 with

other school districts in New York State, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Bordeau, Director of Food Services, Broome-




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Cooperative Bidding for Bread and Bread

Products




in Cooperative Bidding for Paper, Grocery, and Miscellaneous Food Products for the

school year 2010-2011 with other school districts in New York State, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Bordeau, Director of Food Services, Broome




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Cooperative Bidding for Paper, Grocery,

Miscellaneous Food Products

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the


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Cross-Contract with Madison-Oneida

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RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Vestal Central School District

Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement with the Madison-Oneida Board of

Cooperative Education Services for eligible sub and training cost and SACI base services

in accordance with the terms of the attached commitment form.

BOCES; Eligible Sub and Training Costs

and SACI Base

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 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 2010-2011 academic year as per the

attached.

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School Lunch Policy 2010-2011

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 5 to 3 to approve


WHEREAS, Sunbriar Estates, LLC et al is the record owner of properties located in the

Town of Vestal, Broome County, New York bearing the tax map numbers 158.12-3-21

and 158.12-3-22 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Vestal, and

WHEREAS, petitions have been filed for the reduction of assessments and payments of

said properties for the year 2009-2010 and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the attached Stipulation and

the Honorable Philip R. Rumsey, Justice of the Supreme Court, has directed the reduced

assessments in accordance with the attached Order,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vestal Central School District, pursuant

to said order and the statues provided, adjust the payments for Sunbriar Estates, LLC et al

as follows:

3720 Vestal Parkway E.

2009-10 assessment reduced from $819,000 to 584,700 for a refund of $4,381

3724 Vestal Parkway E

2009-10 assessment remains at $125,300

BE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refund for the year 2009-10 will be taken from

budget code 59001964.400.

Glenna Pitarresi, Cindy Milkovich and David Hanson voted against the motion.

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Tax Refund – Sunbriar Estates, LLC et al

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations and Personnel be

named by the Board of Education to authorize expenditures of the Field Directive

Allowance specified in accordance with the schedule below, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations

and Personnel is named by the Board of Education to authorize expenditures of up to an

additional $40,000 with concurrent approval of the Superintendent of Schools, with the

Board of Education retaining final approval of all change orders.

Schedule:

Contract No. 1 – MASONRY RESTORATION

Marchuska Brothers Construction, LLC

Field Directive Allowance Amount $40,000

Contract No. 2 – ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

Diekow Electric, Inc.

Field Directive Allowance Amount $10,000

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Central Junior-Administration Building

Capital Project; Authorization for

Expenditure



RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized

to sign a personal services agreement with Lauren Poehlman, the incoming Assistant

Superintendent for Finance, Operations and Personnel.

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Personal Services Agreement with Lauren

Poehlman

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to


WHEREAS, at the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Vestal Central School

District, Broome and Tioga Counties, New York, held on May 18, 2010, a proposition was

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Bond Resolution – School Buses

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duly adopted authorizing the Board of Education of said School District to purchase new

school buses, for a maximum estimated cost of $690,100, and providing for the levy of a

tax therefore to be collected in installments, with obligations of said School District to be

issued in anticipation thereof; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for such purchase of new school buses,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-

thirds of the total voting strength of the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School

District, Broome and Tioga Counties, New York, as follows:

Section 1. The purchase of new school buses for Vestal Central School District,

Broome and Tioga Counties, New York, including incidental equipment and expenses in

connection therewith is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $690,100

Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost

shall consist of the issuance of $690,100 bonds of said School District hereby authorized to

be issued therefore pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Such bonds are to

be payable from amounts which shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in

said School District, and the faith and credit of said Vestal Central School District,

Broome and Tioga Counties, New York, are hereby pledged for the payment of said bonds

and the interest thereon.

Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the

aforesaid class of objects or purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph

a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to

authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance

and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby

delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes

shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be

prescribed by said President of the Board of Education, consistent with the provisions of

the Local Finance Law.

Section 5. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds

herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates,

within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including

the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds with

substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the President of

the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of such School District. Such bonds shall

contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the

Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in

addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the President of

the Board of Education shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance

Law.

Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be

contested only if:

a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said

School District is not authorized to expend money, or

b) The provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of

publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or

proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of

such publication, or

c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the

Constitution.

Section 7. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for

purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this

resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-

term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or

purpose described herein.

Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in

full or summary form in the Press and Sun Bulletin, which is hereby designated as the

official newspaper of said School District for such purpose, together with a notice of the

School District Clerk substantially in the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local

Finance Law.

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On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District does

hereby elect to provide the benefits of Part B of Chapter 105 of the Laws, 2010,

commencing on July 1, 2010 for all eligible employees who retire with an effective date of

retirement set during the 62 day period beginning with and immediately following the

commencement date and who are otherwise eligible as specified by Part B of Chapter 105,

Laws of 2010.

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Chapter 105 of the Laws, 2010 Part B

Retirement Incentive – ERS Members

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to


BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District does

hereby elect to provide the benefits of the 2010 Part B retirement incentive program to all

eligible employees who are members of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System

and who retire with an effective date of retirement during the “open period” commencing

on July 1, 2010 and ending on August 31, 2010, and who are otherwise eligible to

participate in such program.

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Chapter 105 of the Laws, 2010 Part B

Retirement Incentive - TRS Members

On motion by David Hanson, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve


BE IT RESOLVED, that Annamary Allen be appointed compliance officer for the district

from the period of July 1, 2010 through July 18, 2010, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lauren Poehlman be appointed compliance officer

from July 19, 2010 forward.

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Appointment of Compliance Officers



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,

2010.

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Fees for Use of Facilities

Denny Heckel, 211 N Willis Avenue, Endwell, NY addressed the Board concerning 2

coordinator of instruction openings in the administrative offices.

Glenna Pitaressi addressed the Board concerning district email address for Board

members.

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Voice of the Public

Future meetings are as follows:

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting

Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting


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Future Meetings

Michon thanked Kim Myers for her years of dedicated service as Board President.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 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 matter

of particular personnel.

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Executive Session

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn

immediately.

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Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.

________________________ Kay E. Ellis

District Clerk

7/1/2010

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VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS

Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Tuesday, July 1, 2010


Kim Myers Superintendent of Schools Mark LaRoach

Jerry Etingoff Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – dismissed 8:55pm

Joan Miller - ABSENT CSE Chairperson Anne Tristan

Glenna Pitarresi

Michon Stuart

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:40 PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building.

Recommendations and annual reviews 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 Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Special Education for 19 students.


Preschool Special Education for 9 students.


Special Education for 3 Section 504 students.

The Board then discussed a matter of particular personnel and negotiations.

The Board returned to Open Session at 9:10 PM.

_______________________

Kay Ellis

District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING



Michon Stuart – President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Cynthia Milkovich Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, and Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey


Nora Hickey

Joan Miller District Clerk Pro Tem Kathleen Loveland

Glenna Pitarresi

Kim Myers


The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board

Conference Room of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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Call to Order

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 9 to 0 to appoint Kathleen

Loveland as Clerk Pro Tem for this meeting.

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Appointment of Clerk Pro

Tem

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, Kim Myers was nominated for the position of Vice-

President of the Board for the 2010-11 school year. There were no more nominations. The Board voted 9 to

0 to elect Kim Myers to Vice-President of the Board for the 2010-11 school year. The oath of office was

administered.

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Election of Vice-President

and Oath of Office

On motion by Phyllis Wiley second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee

on Preschool Special Education.

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Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:07 PM.

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 (with Joan Miller abstaining)

to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2010 meeting as corrected.

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Approval of Minutes

None #042-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Board President Michon Stuart reported on the following:

--Liaisons: Michon Stuart asked Kim Myers to explain the role of liaisons. Kim said she felt that Board

members should come to agreement about that role and liaisons should make sure to ask another Board

member to attend a building event, should the liaison not be able to attend. Kim also felt that liaisons should

be a good way to address rumors and questions from their particular building/committee. Michon felt that

the work of liaisons could be helpful in passing budgets. Dave Hanson thought that the liaisons should be

listed in the District newsletter and do more than just attend PTA meetings.

Michon reported that the internal risk auditor met with the internal risk committee right before the evening’s

Board meeting and that the committee will meet with Mark LaRoach and Lauren Poehlman on 8/13/10. The

report is not ready yet and there will be another committee meeting with Piaker & Lyons on Friday 7/23/10.

Kim asked what the process is. Mark LaRoach referred the question to Keith Olivet, who said that the Board

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Reports

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established the procedure and this was the first year it was practiced; if the Board wishes to continue this

procedure, the auditor will need to move up her report. Nora Hickey said she authored the procedure and

understands the timeline will need to be adjusted.

Michon then discussed Board development. August 25th

is the only day all Board members are available, so

the day will run from 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Board Room (New Teacher

Orientation will be going on in the Staff Development Room that day). Mark LaRoach would like to discuss

financial planning for the future. Kim asked about lunch; this is to be determined.

Board work sessions on goals could occur at 6:00 PM, before meetings, after meetings, or Saturday

mornings. Jerry Etingoff said he felt the Board members need constant and regular communications

regarding SED changes, etc.

Cynthia Milkovich asked what the goals were that the Board was discussing. Michon explained that the

Board had previously established goals and they would be reviewed.

Michon then talked about attendance at the NYSSBA Annual Convention. Mark said that it is helpful that

the Board get as much information as possible at NYSSBA; and that it is helpful to the Superintendent to

have a knowledgeable Board. Finances are tight but there can be budget code transfers. Mark said he

believed Board members should be reimbursed for hotel and mileage. Kim said she felt it was discriminatory

to exclude those Board members not able to pay their own expenses. David Hanson said that the Board cut

travel for teachers and he felt it was dishonest to the taxpayers to say one thing and find money elsewhere.

Joan Miller said she felt it was unreasonable to expect Board members to pay. Nora Hickey agreed that the

training was beneficial but that there is not enough money in the budget. Information from the convention is

available on-line after the convention. Phyllis Wiley agreed with Joan and Kim, saying that for years, the

Board has gone, even in tough times. Glenna said that the training is incredibly valuable and that the

networking that happens at the convention cannot be found on-line. But she said that David made a good

point that the Board needs to be totally clear in the budget. Jerry said that, except for a financial windfall for

his family, he wouldn’t have gone this year. It costs about $1000 per person. Since the Board cut staff and

funds, maybe the Board needs to cap expenses. Kim said that in planning for the future, the Board needs to

do a better job of budgeting for this. Line items are just our best guess and can be changed when necessary.

That is an administrative decision. Mark LaRoach said that transparency is important; and the Board needs

to budget appropriately, as if everyone is attending. Cynthia said that if it’s a Board goal, it would be

appropriate to attend. Jerry proposed that the District pay 70% of the total costs. Kim said that didn’t

address her point. Individual Board members can claim what they want to. Mark said that, except for meals,

expenses can be estimated; Board members should adhere to the meal allowance. Nora suggested that the

District pay for a limited number of Board members.

Joan Miller moved, Kim Myers seconded, that the District pay all costs associated with the convention, but

adhere to the meal allowance. Glenna said she felt the Superintendent is encouraging the Board to be as

educated as possible. David said that it was just as important for the teachers to have training and the Board

is limiting them; he felt this was unconscionable. Kim felt that that was not comparable. Joan said that

teachers come with training but Board members are ‘stupid’ and untrained.

The Board voted 5 to 4 (with Etingoff, Hanson, Hickey, & Stuart voting no). The motion passed.


Mark wanted to discuss posting of Board members’ e-mail addresses. He cautioned self-restraint and that

those e-mails could be subject to FOIL requests.

Glenna said that after thinking about this, she suggested a single e-mail address that all Board members could

access, but that responses would only go out from the Board president. Joan said she likes letters and that the

advantage of letters is that the writer has thought out, written out, stamped the envelope, etc. and that e-mails

can be less thought-out. They are too easy. David said he doesn’t want to sift through all that e-mail. Kim

asked if any Board members had heard that people haven’t been reached? If someone puts it in writing, we

are obligated to respond. Jerry said that phone calls are wonderful and can be an educational experience

(especially regarding budget) for the caller. Glenna said it was clear that people aren’t comfortable with the

idea, but we are limiting accessibility. E-mail is how people communicate these days. David suggested the

building liaisons give their personnel e-mail addresses to their respective PTA, etc. Kim asked what other

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Boards are doing. Cindy said that the lawyers at the New Board Members workshop did not recommend it.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report-June-Unaudited), Schedule B1 (General Report-June-Unaudited), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-

June-Unaudited), Schedule C (Bills-June-Unaudited), and Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests); and

approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

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Acceptance/Approval of

Schedules A, B1, B3, C, F,

and P

Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:

SCHEDULE IP 2

RETIREMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENT:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE

Marsh, Judith Coordinator of Instructional Technology Administrative Tenure Area: Coordinator 7/1/10

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval

for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: July 20, 2010


DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS

Level I:

Art K-12 TBD 5/4/10 Restuccia, Melissa 7/20/10

Guidance K-12 TBD 5/4/10 Lowenstein, Sarah 7/20/10

Level II:

English 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 Rosa, Melissa 7/20/10

English Chairperson Gr.9-12 Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Dunham, Jeffrey (co) 7/20/10

English Chairperson Gr.9-12 Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Zimmet, Nancy (co) 7/20/10

Foreign Language 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 Padavona, Teresa 7/20/10

Foreign Language 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Bossong, Elizabeth 7/20/10

Health 7-12 TBD 5/4/10 Dundon, Roxanne (co) 7/20/10

Health 7-12 TBD 5/4/10 Joyce, Michael (co) 7/20/10

Home & Careers 7-12 TBD 5/4/10 Jackson, Patricia 7/20/10

Mathematics 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 Schultz, Colleen 7/20/10

Mathematics 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Rieben, Steven (co) 7/20/10

Mathematics 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Nardocci, John (co) 7/20/10

Physical Education 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 Williams, David 7/20/10

Physical Education 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Hayes, Ryan (co) 7/20/10

Physical Education 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Reynolds, Debra (co) 7/20/10

Science 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 Miller, Jacqueline 7/20/10

Earth Science Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Livingstone, Christine 7/20/10

Biology Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Cerra, James 7/20/10

Chemistry Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Suggs, Tracy 7/20/10

Physics Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Anderson, John 7/20/10

Social Studies 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 O’Brien, Kelly 7/20/10

Special Education 6-8 TBD 5/4/10 Strano, Carol 7/20/10

Special Education 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Baker, Barbara 7/20/10

Technology 7-8 TBD 5/4/10 Osinski, David 7/20/10

Technology 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 LaDue, Kevin 7/20/10

Level III: TBD 5/4/10 7/20/10

SNT/RN K-12 TBD 5/4/10 Dutkowsky, Lynne (co) 7/20/10

SNT/RN K-12 TBD 5/4/10 Forsberg, Janice (co) 7/20/10

ADVISORS: TBD 5/4/10 7/20/10

Art Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Bowers, Sean 7/20/10

Bear Facts Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Vanderpool, Susan (co) 7/20/10

Bear Facts Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Zimmet, Nancy (co) 7/20/10

Class Advisor-Freshman Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Daino, Stephanie 7/20/10

Class Advisor-Sophomore Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Groves, Jessica 7/20/10

Class Advisor-Junior Senior High TBD 5/4/10 King, Jean 7/20/10

Class Advisor-Senior Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Slocum, Carolyn 7/20/10

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Environmental Awareness Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Livingstone, Christine (co) 7/20/10

Environmental Awareness Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Porigow, David (co) 7/20/10

French Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Ait Oumessaoud,

Elizabeth

7/20/10

Gay/Straight Alliance Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Wallach, Merryl 7/20/10

German Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 White, Steven 7/20/10

Honor Society Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Smith, Christi 7/20/10

Interact Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Reid, Amanda 7/20/10

Mathletes Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Townsend, Melissa (co) 7/20/10

Mathletes Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Lukasik, Kathleen (co) 7/20/10

Mock Trial Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Yajko, Teal 7/20/10

Peace Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Dempsey, Therese 7/20/10

Science Club (1) co ½ Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Harrison, Nancy (co) 7/20/10

Science Club (2) (Magic Show) Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Van Wie, Roseanne 7/20/10

Science Olympiad (co-head) Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Livingstone, Christine (co) 7/20/10

Science Olympiad (co-head) Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Porigow, David (co) 7/20/10

Ski Club (Grades 9-12) (1) Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Bowers, Sean 7/20/10

Ski Club (Grades 9-12) (2) Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Philipson, Wayne 7/20/10

Spanish Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Doolittle, Karen 7/20/10

Students Against Drunk

Driving

Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Quilty, Linda 7/20/10

Student Bookstore Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Martino, Rebecca 7/20/10

Tech Club Advisor Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Durham, Peter 7/20/10

Varsity Club Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Drexler-Smith, Jennie 7/20/10

Yearbook Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Vanderpool, Susan (co) 7/20/10

Yearbook Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Weisse, Brian (co) 7/20/10

Book Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Connors, Diane (co) 7/20/10

Book Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Wolf, Michelle (co) 7/20/10

Drama Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 7/20/10

History Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Spierling, Jeffrey 7/20/10

Math-a-lon Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Dinnel, Joan (co) 7/20/10

Math-a-lon Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Place, Suzanne 7/20/10

Math Counts Middle School TBD 5/4/10 D’Angelo, JoAnn (co) 7/20/10

Math Counts Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Jeremko, Catherine (co) 7/20/10

Musical Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel (co) 7/20/10

Musical Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey (co) 7/20/10

Newspaper Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Fitzpatrick, Deborah (co) 7/20/10

Newspaper Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Solinsky, Angela (co) 7/20/10

Science Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Paulo, Dean 7/20/10

Ski Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Paulo, Dean (co) 7/20/10

Ski Club Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Lauth, Charles (co) 7/20/10

Student Government Middle School TBD 5/4/10 Croteau, Ginelle (co) 7/20/10

Student Government Middle School TBD 5/4/10 McTigie, Elizabeth (co) 7/20/10

Yearbook Middle School TBD 5/4/10 McTigue, Elizabeth 7/20/10

OTHER:

Bus Supervision-Late SH TBD 5/4/10 Babcock, Lorie 7/20/10

Bus Sueprvision-AM Inside SH TBD 5/4/10 Philipson, Wayne 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-AM Outside SH TBD 5/4/10 Hoover, Margaret 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-AM MS TBD 5/4/10 McTigue, Elizabeth 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-AM MS TBD 5/4/10 Williams, David 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-PM MS TBD 5/4/10 Covert, Denton III 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-PM MS TBD 5/4/10 Watson, Darren 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-AM CA TBD 5/4/10 Daglio, Steven 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-PM CA TBD 5/4/10 Liberatore, Karen 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-AM & PM GL TBD 5/4/10 Wozniak, Mary 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-AM VH TBD 5/4/10 Barton, Kay 7/20/10

Bus Supervision-PM VH TBD 5/4/10 Crowle, Stephen 7/20/10

Cafeteria Duty/(Sem. 1/Per. 5) MS TBD 5/4/10 Daino, Jeremy 7/20/10

Cafeteria Duty/(Sem. 1/Per. 5) MS TBD 5/4/10 Paulo, Dean 7/20/10

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Cafeteria Duty/(Sem. 1/Per. 6) MS TBD 5/4/10 Covert, Denton III 7/20/10 Cafeteria Duty/(Sem. 1/Per. 6) MS TBD 5/4/10 Watson, Darren 7/20/10 Cafeteria Duty/(Sem. 1/Per. 7) MS TBD 5/4/10 Herringshaw, Joseph 7/20/10 Cafeteria Duty/(Sem. 1/Per. 7) MS TBD 5/4/10 Osinski, David 7/20/10 Science Distribution CA TBD 5/4/10 Tastle, Geraldine 7/20/10 Science Distribution VH TBD 5/4/10 Danek, Pamela 7/20/10 Odyssey of the Mind

Coordinator (co)

K-12 TBD 5/4/10 Lowenstein, Sarah (co) 7/20/10

Odyssey of the Mind

Coordinator (co)

K-12 TBD 5/4/10 Smith, Scott 7/20/10

Odyssey of the Mind MS TBD 5/4/10 Smith, Scott 7/20/10 Pool Scheduling SH TBD 5/4/10 Harrington, Donna 7/20/10 Substitute Para/Clerical Caller VMS TBD 5/4/10 Fedor, Catherine 7/20/10 Substitute Teacher Clerk Adm TBD 5/4/10 Pittarelli, Stella 7/20/10

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Ackley, Andrew Custodian PT/S Facilities & Oper. 7/21/10 To accept Cleaner PT/S

position

Bates, Jenine Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 7/12/10

SCHEDULE NIP 8A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY

APPOINTMENTS-SUBSTITUTES:


Ackley, Andrew Cleaner PT/S 7/21/10

* Witman, Mary Typist PT/S 7/21/10


SCHEDULE NIP 8A.A RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT


The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that an emergency conditional appointment is necessary in relation to

the appointment of an employee, and the Board having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective employee

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 employee, 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 or the approval of the appointment of such individual, whichever occurs first.:


Witman, Mary Typist PT/S 7/21/10

SC HEDULE NIP 9B

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/BUILDING PROB PERIOD SALARY REMARKS

* Chunat, Kelly Bus Attendant

(Driver in Training)

Transportation 7/21/10-8/3/11 $8.44/hr 52-week probationary period

* Fisher, Anthony

* pending fingerprint

clearance

Bus Attendant


Transportation 7/21/10-8/3/11 $8.44/hr 52-week probationary period

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SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS


The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that emergency conditional appointments are necessary in relation to

the appointment of employees, and the Board having passed policy in relation to the safety of children, and the prospective employees

having filed a statement regarding criminal convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State Education Department

applications for conditional appointments and the fingerprints of the prospective employees, and on recommendation of the Superintendent,

it is RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointments are hereby made, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these

appointments shall expire upon the passage of 20 business days or the approval of the appointments of such individuals, whichever occurs

first.:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING PROB PERIOD SALARY REMARKS EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Chunat, Kelly Bus Attendant


Transportation 7/21/10-8/3/11 $8.44/hr 52-week

probationary

period

Fisher, Anthony Bus Attendant


Transportation 7/21/10-8/3/11 $8.44/hr 52-week

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/BUILDING CHANGE EFFECTIVE REASON

The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period:

Fitzgerald, Patricia Bus Driver Transportation 8/26/10

Kocenko, Mary Senior Typist Administration 9/1/10

Martin, Luann Bus Driver Transportation 8/12/10

$8.44/hr 52-week

probationary

period

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 9 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 milk and ice cream items through the Broome County Specification Group for the 2010-

2011school year.

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Bid Award for Milk and Ice

Cream Items

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Phyllis Wiley the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order TL-01 for Barber Marketing, Inc. (BMI

Supply) to provide credit for unused field directive allowance for the African Road Elementary School for

the total amount of ($2,000).

#046-11

Change Order Number TL-

01; ARE

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to

participate in BOCES services for the 2010-11 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.

#047-11

Initial Purchase of BOCES

Services

None #049-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting


Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:00PM Regular Meeting


Wednesday, August 25, 2010 – BOARD DEVELOPMENT @ 9:00 AM


#050-11

Future Meetings

7

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss negotiations.

#051-11

Executive Session

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#052-11

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.

________________________ Kathleen Loveland,

District Clerk Pro Tem

8


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE SESSION #1




Cynthia Milkovich Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi

Kim Myers – Vice President

Phyllis Wiley CSE Specialist James Lucenti

Executive Session commenced at 7:03 PM in the small conference room of the Administration Building.


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 Jerry Etingoff second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee

on Special Education for 19 students, the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 9 students, and

the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 6 Section 504 students.

The session was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

______________________ Kathleen Loveland,


9


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Cynthia Milkovich Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi

Kim Myers – Vice President District Negotiator Keith Olivet

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:20 PM in the Board Conference room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed

negotiations.


______________________ Kathleen Loveland,


2010 7-20 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

REVISED



Kim Myers– Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman


David Hanson – ABSENT School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey

Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis

Glenna Pitarresi -ABSENT

Cynthia Milkovich


The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board Room

of the Administration Building.

#053-11

Call to Order

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel.

#054-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:00PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#055-11

Pledge of Allegiance

On motion by Joan Miller, 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 and the

Committee on Preschool Special Education.

#056-11

Executive Session

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

July 20, 2010 meeting as written.

#057-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #058-11

Public Comments on Agenda

Items

Board President Michon Stuart reported:

--Liaisons: Nora reported that the internal audit committee will meet 8/13 at 2:30pm and will bring its

findings to the next meeting. The entrance meeting was held with the external auditor and their field work

will be completed in September.

--Michon commented on the report from the clerk regarding a recently attended district clerk workshop.

--The Board photo will try to be scheduled for the August 24th

meeting at 6pm. Time permitting, the

Board’s Code of Conduct will be reviewed.

--A tentative timetable to review goals and priorities previously established was set: September 14th

–

Blackboard/Technology, September 28th

– Math/ELA, October 12th

– Facilities, October 26th

– Curriculum

and Professional Development.

--Cindy reviewed strategic planning information.

--The Board will have an all day workshop on August 25, beginning at 9am. Lunch will be provided.

--At the request of the Superintendent, the agenda meeting for the August 24th

meeting will be held on

Monday, August 16th

at 1pm.


--Mark distributed a copy of an email from NYCOSS regarding the additional allocations being distributed

by the Federal Government. District allotments are unknown.

--Mark reported on the SED’s change in benchmarks. This change in the ratings could increase the number

of Vestal students who would be then eligible for AIS by 20%.

--Mary reviewed the elementary enrollment is monitoring class sizes at African Road and Clayton Avenue.

--Ann Tristan provided a written report, the Oak Tree program in the high school will remain a BOCES

#059-11

Reports

service in September. Currently there are 8:1:1 programs at the elementary and middle school levels.

--Lauren reviewed the proposal from Linstar for card access in the buildings. It will be rolled out in one

building first to work out any bugs before going district wide.

--Information regarding the tax rates for the 2010-11 school year was distributed and discussed.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept Schedule G

(Superintendent’s Transfers); and approve Schedule H (Bid Awards: Uniforms, Musical Instruments),

Schedule I (Board Transfers), and Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#060-11


Schedules G, H, I, and P


SCHEDULE IP 1

RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL


NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Abbey, Ann Marie Substitute Teacher 8/4/10 Other employment

SCHEDULE IP 3

PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL


APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. PROB. PERIOD TENURE SALARY

Baldwin, Alejandra Foreign Language Teacher Foreign Language Initial 9/1/10-6/30/13 9/1/13 TBD

Swart, Stephenie Music Teacher Music Cond Initial 9/1/10-6/30/13 9/1/13 TBD

SCHEDULE IP 4 A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS:

INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES:

NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Bernhardt, Kathleen Elementary Initial BS 9/1/10 Reinstatement

Williams, Emily Elementary Permanent MSED 9/2/10 Reinstatement

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 1 and 10 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval for the

person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: August 10, 2010


INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS

Football: Varsity Asst VOLUNTEER Fall Season Smith, Jeffrey 8/10/10

Football: Varsity Asst VOLUNTEER Fall Season Angelo, John 8/10/10

MUSIC

All Seasons Sports Band Director Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Lewis, Melinda 8/10/10

All Seasons Sports Band Asst Director Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Dowches, Mark 8/10/10

All Seasons Sports Band Asst Band Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Gensler, Becky 8/10/10

SCHEDULE NIP 1

RESIGNATIONS: NON INSTRUCTIONAL



Roberts, Jonathan Bus Driver PT/S Transportation 7/27/10

SCHEDULE NIP 2

RETIREMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:


Vroman, David Custodian 2nd

Shift, VMS 8/1/10

SCHEDULE NIP 8A



APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUES:


Mullen, Dina Temporary Custodian 7/8/10-7/29/10

SCHEDULE NIP 11

CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REASON


Botting, Nancy Food Service Helper PT District wide 9/15/10

Metcalf, Lindsey Bus Attendant Transportation 9/17/10

Richardson, Wayne Bus Driver Transportation 9/17/10

Tokarz, Valerie Senior Typist Glenwood 9/9/10

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Jerry Etingoff, 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 the lease

for classrooms, the gymnasium, and 9 parking spaces with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services

(BOCES) for operation of an alternative education program in Central Junior High School for a one-year

period beginning July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, subject to the right to renew in accordance with said lease.

#061-11

Lease of Central Junior for

BOCES Program

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the following textbooks for use, as detailed in the

attached memorandums:

Ross Corners Christian Academy:

New Perspectives on Computer Concepts, 2011, Introductory by J. Jamrich Parsons and D. Oja;

Grades 7-8; List Price: $67.50 each

New Perspectives on HTML and XHMTL; 5th

Edition; Introductory by P. Carey; Grades 9-12;

List Price: $52.25 each

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Access 2007, Comprehensive, Premium Video Edition by

J. Adamski & K. Finnegan; Grades 11-12; List Price: $86.00 each

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Comprehensive, Premium Video Edition by J.

Jamrich Parsons, D. Oja, R. Ageloff, & P. Carey; Grades 11-12; List Price: $86.00 each

Vestal Central School District:

United States History and New York History: Beginnings to 1877; by W. Deverell & D. Gray

White; Grade 7 Social Studies; List Price $77.95each

Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Physical Science; by D. Frank, T. Griffith Jones, S. Miller, J.

Pasachoff, & C. Wainwright; Grade 8 Physical Science; List Price: $74.97 each

#062-11

Textbook Adoptions

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, 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 two (2)

agreements with the Binghamton University Children’s Unit to provide educational services (tuition) for

the 10-month (September-June) portion of the 12-month program of the 2010-11 school year for two (2)

students, as approved by the Committee on Special Education in accordance with terms outlined in the

agreements.

#063-11

Contractual Agreements with

Binghamton University’s

Children’s Unit

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Nora Hickey, 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 enter into a

lease agreement for a period of one year with Recess Resources, Inc. for the rental of nine rooms in the

former Central Junior High School in accordance with said agreement effective September 1, 2010 through

August 31, 2011.

#064-11

Lease Agreement with Recess

Resources, Inc.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, 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 enter into an

agreement with the Union Endicott Central School District to form a substitute teacher calling service for

the 2010-11 school year, per attached.

#065-11

Agreement with Union

Endicott for Substitute

Registry

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign an agreement with Auctions

International, Inc. for the sale of educational institution assets, for a period of two (2) years after contract is

executed, and in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement.

#066-11

Contract with Auctions

International, Inc.


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.

#067-11

Declaration of Obsolete

Vehicles


resolution:


cooperative bid for bread products through the Broome County Specification Group for the three year

period 2010-2013.

#068-11

Acceptance of Bid Award-

Bread Products


resolution:

Central Junior High: 03-16-01-06-0-017-006

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President be authorized to sign an agreement with Diekow

Electric, Inc. for electrical construction per bid specifications, accepted by the Board of Education at its

June 22, 2010 meeting.

#069-11

Vestal Facilities Project –

Diekow Electric, Inc.


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 for $350.00 Knoll-Macdonald Vestal Central Odyssey of the Mind Foundation School District

#070-11

Acceptance of Gift

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the tax rate for the 2010-11 school year be set at

$ 19.6343 per thousand for the Town of Vestal portion of the District, and

$ 25.8353 per thousand for the Town of Owego portion of the District, and

$ 29.9835 per thousand for the Town of Binghamton portion of the District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District School Taxes for the 2010-11 school year will be

received by the School Tax Collector through the M&T Bank without penalty for one month beginning on

September 2, 2010 and ending on October 1, 2010 and at 2% thereafter, up to and including November 1,

2010. There will be no collections on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

#071-11

Tax Rate: 2010-11 School

Year


resolution:

RESOLVED, that Annamary Z. Allen be appointed by the Board of Education as Designated Educational

Official and School Pesticide Representative until further action.

#072-11

Appointment of Designated

Educational Official and

School Pesticide Representative

The Board reviewed proposed revisions to policies #1330, #3420, #3421, #4220 and on motion by Jerry

Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve them.

#073-11

Policy

Lynne Theophanis, 225 Front Street, Vestal, addressed the Board concerning the 5th

grade sections at

Clayton Avenue Elementary. She presented the Board with a petition signed by 53 persons.

Andrea Chadwick, 209 Reece Ave, Vestal, addressed the Board concerning the 5th

grade sections at

Clayton Avenue Elementary.

Laura Truesdell, 517 Hazel Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board concerning the 5th

grade sections at Clayton

Avenue Elementary.

#074-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:00 PM Regular Meeting (possible Board Photo)


Wednesday, August 25, 2010 – BOARD DEVELOPMENT @ 9:00AM


#075-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss VTA negotiations.

#076-11

Executive Session

The Board took a short break from 8:30 – 8:35pm.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #077-11

Adjournment


_______________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers – Vice-President


David Hanson –ABSENT

Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi – ABSENT

Cynthia Milkovich B. Bruce

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 6:00PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed a

matter of particular personnel.


_____________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION




Michon Stuart– President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers – Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren

Poehlman


David Hanson –ABSENT School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi – ABSENT

Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley CSE Specialist Jim Lucenti

Executive Session commenced at 7:02PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration Building.




On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Special Education for 44 students and 9 504 students.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Preschool Special Education for 6 students

The session was adjourned at 7:12PM.



Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers – Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman


David Hanson – ABSENT School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi - ABSENT

Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:35 PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed

VTA negotiations.



2010 8-10 MIN

T:\Board\Minutes\2010 8-13 MIN Spec Mtg.docx

Vestal Central School District

Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

Friday, August 13, 2010

REVISED


Michon Stuart - President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers –Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff

David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis

Nora Hickey

Cynthia Milkovich

Joan Miller - ABSENT

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley

The Board meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Michon Stuart in the Small Conference

Room of the Administration Building.

#078-11

Call to Order

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve Schedule P. #079-11

Schedule P


SCHEDULE IP 3



APPOINTMENTS:


*Bruce, Bradley Elementary Principal Administrative Permanent TBD TBD TBD


SCHEDULE IP 3A




Bruce, Bradley Elementary Principal Administrative Permanent TBD TBD TBD

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #080-11

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 AM.

______________________________

Kay E. Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING




Kim Myers – Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, and Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley – left 7:05PM About 30 Visitors

The Board gathered at 6:00 PM for its annual photograph.

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Small

Conference Room of the Administration Building.

#081-11

Call to Order

The Board began reviewing the Board of Education Code of Conduct. Each section was read and members

were asked for comments. The Board decided to continue this discussion at the end of the business meeting.

#082-11

Work Session

On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.

#083-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:15 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

August 10, 2010 and August 13, 2010 meetings as written.

#084-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #085-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items


--Liaisons: David reported he met with the principal at Vestal Hills and will be attending the parent group

meeting. Jerry reported the Policy Committee is still moving forward, reviewing the 7000 section which is

student related. Glenna attended the Understanding by Design workshop. Cindy reported that District

Council will sponsor Part 2 of Rachel’s Challenge on Sept 19 with assemblies at the Middle School, Senior

High and the African Road Auditorium in the evening for parents.

--New teacher orientation will be tomorrow beginning at 8:00am for the four new staff members

--Orientation for 12th

graders is August 31st, 9

th grade orientation is September 2

nd

--Board development will begin at 9:00am tomorrow in the Board Conference Room

--The Internal Risk Assessment Audit is to be acknowledged as being received by the Board. The 90 day

period to create an action plan begins.


--Mark congratulated the new coordinators – Dodie Ainslie and Larry Dake.

--Mary review the elementary enrollment, recommended opening school with the current configuration

--Mark reviewed some of the topics for Board development tomorrow

#086-11

Reports

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report-July), Schedule B1 (General Report-July), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-July), Schedule C

(Bills-July), and Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests); and approve Schedule P (Personnel

#087-11



2

Changes). and P


SCHEDULE IP 1


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Carangelo, Wendy Substitute Teacher 8/6/10 Other employment

SCHEDULE IP3



APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFCATE PROBATIONARY

DATE

TENURE

DATE

SALARY

Ainslie, Doris Coordinator of

Instruction

Administrative:

Coordinator

SDL/SBL 9/1/10-8/31/13 9/1/13 TBD

Dake, Jr., Lawrence Coordinator of

Instruction

Administrative:

Coordinator

SDL/SBL 9/1/10-8/31/13 9/1/13 TBD

SCHEDULE IP4A


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE

APPOINTMENTS:


Reynolds, Joseph Physical Education Permanent BS 9/1/10-6/30/11 Permanent Substitute

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 1, 8, and 10 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval for

the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: August 24, 2010



Football: JV VOLUNTEER Fall Season Campbell, David 8/24/10

Soccer: Varsity-B VOLUNTEER Fall Season Hogan, Joseph 8/24/10

OTHER

Science Distribution GL TBD 5/4/10 Wilke, Rosemary 8/24/10

MUSIC

Musical Director Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Vibbert, Vicki 8/24/10

SCHEDULE IP5

PART-TIME APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL PART-TIME APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION CERTIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Mugavero, Julie 0.8 German Teacher Permanent 9/1/10-6/30/11 TBD

SCHEDULE IP 7

LEAVES OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

NAME POSITION CERTIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Frye, Holly Elementary Teacher Elementary 9/7/10-11/30/10 Family Responsibilities

Siegrist, Valery Physical Ed Teacher Physical Education 9/1/10-6/30/11 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Fey, Jesse Social Studies Teacher Social Studies Professional 9/1/10 TBD

Hawley, Nicole Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/1/10-11/30/10 TBD Permanent Substitute

3

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Abare, Tamara-Jo Teacher Aide African Road 8/31/10 Personal reasons

Culligan, Lori Teacher Aide Vestal Hills 8/18/10 Personal reasons

Malek, Bernice Teacher Aide Clayton Ave 9/1/10 Personal reasons

Surdoval, Kathleen Teacher Aide Middle School 8/18/10 Personal reasons

Warfle, Patricia Cook Senior High 9/1/10 Personal reasons

SCHEDULE NIP 2

RETIREMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Goldstone, Flora Teacher Aide (Monitor) Senior High 9/1/10

Zvolensky, Karen Typist Administration 3/1/11

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/BUILDING PROB. PERIOD SALARY REMARKS

Fitzgerald, Roxanna Teacher Aide 7 hrs/day Middle School TBD TBD Previous Teaching Assistant

SCHEDULE NIP 8A





Zvolensky, Karen Typist PT/S 3/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 9B



APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS

Lord, Rebecca Teacher Aide (Monitor)

4 hrs/day

Clayton Avenue TBD $6,711

Robinson, Cynthia Teacher Aide (Monitor)

4 hrs/day


*Wayman, Brenda Teacher Aide (Monitor)

4 hrs/day


* pending fingerprint clearance

SCHEDULE NIP 9B




APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REMARKS

Wayman, Brenda Teacher Aide (Monitor)

4 hrs/day


On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to the Vestal Cross Country team for an

overnight trip to attend the McQuaid Invitational in Rochester, NY from October 2, 2010 through

October 3, 2010.

#088-11

Field Trip Approval: Cross-

Country Team to McQuaid

4

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the receipt of the Internal Audit Risk Assessment Report for the 2009-10 fiscal year is

hereby acknowledged and the Clerk of the Board of Education is hereby directed to enter said report in the

minutes of this meeting.

#089-11

Receipt of Internal Audit

Risk Assessment Report

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Chapter 73 of the laws of 1977 amended Section 1318 subdivision 1 of the Real Property Tax

Law requires the tax warrant to state the amount of unappropriated fund balance, and

WHEREAS, the entire fund balance at the close of the last fiscal year must be applied in determining the

amount of the school tax levy except for an amount not to exceed 4% of the 2010-11 school budget which

amount is $2,813,244 and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has established certiorari reserve funds for claims made in fiscal years

ending June 30, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and hereby for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 for the purpose of

providing funds that may be needed for the settlement of assessment claims outstanding, and

WHEREAS, the District has received assessment reduction claims in an amount no less than $7,000,000, and

WHEREAS, on March 24, 2009 the Board of Education established a Repair Reserve Fund in accordance

with Section 6-d of the General Municipal Law with the ultimate amount to be $1,000,000 plus accrued

interest and other investment income, and

WHEREAS, Board of Education established a retirement contribution reserve fund pursuant to the provisions

of Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of financing retirement contributions payable by

the Vestal Central School District to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System on April

12, 2005, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tax Certiorari Reserve balance be $3,309,403, and

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Repair Reserve balance be $781,185, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Retirement Contribution Reserve balance be $1,684,831, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $3,450,000 of the unreserved fund balance be applied to the reduction

of the 2010-11 tax levy, thereby the Board of Education retaining an unappropriated fund balance of

$2,777,919 from the total unreserved unappropriated fund balance of $6,227,919, and

BE IT ADDITIONALLY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

To the Tax Collector of the Vestal Central School District, Towns of Vestal, Binghamton and Owego,

Counties of Broome and Tioga in New York State,

You are hereby commanded:

1. To give notice and start collection on September 2, 2010 (in accordance with the provisions of

Section 1322 of the Real Property Tax Law).

2. To give notice that tax collection will end on November 1, 2010.

3. To collect taxes in the total sum of $41,190,030 (less STAR adjustments required by statute) in the

same manner that collectors are authorized to collect town and county taxes in accordance with the

provision of Section 1318 of the Real Property Tax Law.

4. To make no changes or alterations in the tax warrant or the attached tax rolls but shall return the

same to the Board of Education. The Board may recall its warrant and tax roll for correction of errors

or omissions in accordance with the provisions of Section 1316 of the Real Property Tax Law.

5. To forward by mail to each owner of real property listed on the tax rolls within ten days after the

start of collection a statement of taxes due on his property on press-numbered tax bill forms provided

by the school district in accordance with the provisions of Section 933 of the Real Property Tax Law.

To forward by mail, without interest penalties, to the office of the county treasurer a detailed tax bill of

all state land parcels liable for taxes on the school tax rolls in accordance with provisions of Section

540 and 544 of the Real Property Tax Law.

6. To receive from each of the taxable corporations and natural persons the sums listed on the attached

tax rolls without interest penalties when such sums are paid before the end of the first month of the tax

collection period. To add two percent interest penalties to all taxes collected during the second month

of the tax collection and to account for such sums as income due to the school district.

7. To issue press-numbered receipts only on forms provided by the school district in acknowledgement

of receipt of payments of taxes and to retain, preserve and file exact copies of all such receipts issued

as required by Section 987 of the Real Property Tax Law.

8. To promptly return the warrant at its expiration and, if any taxes on the attached tax rolls shall be

unpaid at that time, deliver an accounting thereof on forms showing by town the total assessed

valuation, tax rate, the total tax levy, the total amounts remaining uncollected as required by Section

1330 of the Real Property Tax Law.

The warrant is issued pursuant to Section 910, 912, and 914 of the Real Property Tax Law and is delivered in

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Tax Warrant for 2010-11

5

accordance with Section 1306 and 1318 of this law. It is effective immediately and after it is properly signed

by a majority of the Board of Education, the warrant shall expire on the date stated above unless a renewal or

extension has been endorsed on the face of this warrant in writing in accordance with Section 1318,

subdivision 2, of the Real Property Tax Law.


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School

District as Local Education Agency (LEA) be authorized to sign an agreement with the following

organization as an Approved Special Education Program Provider (ASEP) to provide services to special

education students, in accordance with the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA).

Franziska Racker Center

#091-11

IDEA Flow-Through Funds


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the 2000-2012 Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Vestal

Teachers’ Association is hereby implemented and the additional funds are provided in accordance with Civil

Service Law 204A, effective from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.

Michon Stuart abstained from the vote.

#092-11

Agreement with Vestal

Teachers’ Association

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

The Superintendent of Schools, having advised the Board of Education that emergency conditional

appointments are necessary in relation to appointments of contractors, and the Board having passed policy in

relation to the safety of children, and the prospective contractors having filed statements regarding criminal

convictions and the Superintendent having forwarded to the State Education Department applications for

conditional appointments and the fingerprints of the prospective contractors, and on recommendation of the

Superintendent, it is

RESOLVED, that the following emergency conditional appointments are hereby made, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments shall expire upon the passage of 20 business days

beginning August 24, 2010 or the approval of the appointments of such individuals, whichever occurs first.

Jill Klusoczky, Nurse

Kristen Blazey, Nurse

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Emergency Conditional

Appointments

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President be authorized to sign an agreement with Marchuska

Brothers Construction, LLC for masonry restoration as per bid specifications, accepted by the Board of

Education at its June 22, 2010 meeting.

#094-11

Vestal

Facilities Project –

Marchuska Brothers

Construction LLC

Central Junior High:

03-16-01-06-0-017-006

Denny Heckel, 211 N Willis Avenue, Endicott, NY thanked the Board for supporting the VTA contract. #095-11

Voice of the Public

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 – BOARD DEVELOPMENT – 9:00 am


Tuesday, September 14, 2010 – 7:00 pm


Tuesday, September 28, 2010 – 7:00 pm


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Future Meetings

The Board resumed reviewing the Code of Conduct. A sub committee was formed: Cindy Milkovich, Jerry

Etingoff and Kim Myers.

The Board took a short break from 7:55pm – 8 :00pm

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel and an update on VTA and VAA negotiations.

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Executive Session

On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

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6

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25PM.

________________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

7


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers – Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley Director of Special Education Anne Tristan

Executive Session commenced at 7:05PM in the small conference room of the Administration Building.

Recommendations and annual reviews 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 Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Special Education for 8 students and the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 3 Section 504 students.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

8


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers – Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – left 9:15pm


Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi District Negotiator Keith Olivet

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:00PM in the Board Conference room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed a

matter of particular personnel and an update on VTA and VAA negotiations.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

BOE: 2010 8-24 MIN

T:\Board\Minutes\2010 8-25 MIN.docx

Vestal Central School District

Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

Friday, August 25, 2010


Michon Stuart - President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers –Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman


David Hanson District Clerk Kay Ellis

Nora Hickey

Cynthia Milkovich Facilitator Keith Olivet

Joan Miller Controller John Harvey

Glenna Pitarresi About 14 visitors

Phyllis Wiley – arrived 11:45am

The Board meeting was called to order at 9:01AM by President Michon Stuart in the Board Room of the

Administration Building.

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Call to Order

Mark reviewed the agenda for the workshop. Keith gave an overview as the facilitator of the meeting. The

mission statement and district goals were reviewed and discussed. Topics were listing in the ‘parking lot’ for

later review. These items include updating the mission statement and goals with 21st century skills language,

rename/regrouping priorities, communication and parent involvement, also items not addressed from last

years workshop.

Discussion continued with a focus on the financial position of the district. BOCES services, consolidation,

state aid were among the items discussed.

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Work Session

The Board took a short break at 10:10am.

The discussion of financial issues continued. Lauren presented a model of scenarios regarding reductions in

spending for the 2010-11 year, state aid allotments and reserves and the impact they would have on the

district financial status.

The Board attended a picnic from noon-1:00pm

Keith resumed the power point presentation on financial and budgetary issues.

Mary reviewed the new standards from NYS. The Board discussed scoring, mastery levels and student

achievement.

Comments were welcomed from visitors. Denny Heckel commented on the effect that cuts will have on staff

morale. Ann Loose commented on the tangible effects cuts will have concerning staff purchases.

Communication with all stakeholders was discussed.

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #101-11

Adjournment


______________________________

Kay E. Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

REVISED



Kim Myers– Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff - ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey - ABSENT


Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet

Cynthia Milkovich Student Government Representative John Deming – dismissed 8:55pm



of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#102-11

Call to Order

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into



#103-11

Executive Session

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of

the August 24, 2010 and August 25, 2010 meetings as written.

#104-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #105-11


Items


--Liaisons: Cindy attended the staff meeting at Glenwood on 9/7. She also attended the Student

Leadership workshop held for 60 students and was very impressed. Kim has contacted Catherine Hepler

and will attend an upcoming staff meeting. A joint community service project at the Discovery Center is

being looked at to do with Binghamton CSD IB students. Kim spoke with Fran Majewski from the Town

of Vestal and a meeting will be set up. David attended the parent group meeting at Vestal Hills, there was

a good turnout. Glenna announced the Consolidation Committee will meet 9/22. She has been in touch

with the new principal at Clayton Ave and will set up a meeting in the future.

--Kim distributed a draft written by the liaison subcommittee to be sent to all buildings identifying the role

of Board liaisons. The Board came to consensus that the consistent message would be sent by each

building liaison to their respective buildings via the District Clerk. Liaisons were asked to provide contact

information they wanted to use. The district clerk will send out to the buildings the uniform message for

inclusion in their building communications.

--the voting delegate at the NYSSBA conference in October will be shared between Glenna, Michon and

Jerry (if he wishes)

--David reported the audit committee met last week and a resolution will be forthcoming.

--Parking lot items were discussed. The Board will discuss the “leftover” items at the 6:00pm Board

development session on 9/28.

--Board members going to the NYSSBA conference were given an invitation to a dinner on 10/21. RSVPs

back to BCK by 9/16.

--Michon spoke of the unanimous Board support for Ed Giegucz, a retired employee who has since passed

away. The following statement was read:

“In recognition of Ed Giegucz’ years of exemplary service to Vestal, the Board plans to place a plaque in

his honor in an appropriate location associated with Special Education and establish a monument in

conjunction with the family”.


--Mike Rotondi answered questions regarding undersubscribed courses at the Senior High.

--Elementary student enrollment figures were presented. Those classrooms with 26 students have a

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Reports

teacher’s aide assigned. Numbers will be monitored.

--A new IEP template will go into effect January 1st. Staff training will be necessary.

Student Government John Deming reported:

--John introduced Emily Miller, Student Government Treasurer.

--John felt the student leadership workshop was very successful, informative and should be continued.

--Rachel’s Challenge is this week.

--They are looking at forming a council of clubs to promote unity in the building among the various clubs.

A slogan contest is being planned.

--Homecoming plans are being made.

--Student government representatives will be helping on Curriculum Night to direct parents/guardians.

--They want to promote community involvement this year.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule F (Travel

and Conference Requests); and approve Schedule H (Bid Awards: Contract Busing), and Schedule P

(Personnel Changes).

#107-11


Schedules F, H, and P


SCHEDULE IP 1




Olivet, Keith Per Diem Administrator 9/14/10

SCHEDULE IP 3



APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFICATION PROB. PERIOD TENURE DATE SALARY

Miller, Sarah Reading Teacher Reading Initial 9/1/09-6/30/12 9/1/12 TBD

SCHEDULE IP 4 A





LaMont, Erin Special Education Initial MSED 9/1/10-12/31/10 Permanent Substitute

Reilly, Madelyn Music Permanent BM 9/15/10 Reinstatement

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 1, 5, 8, and 9 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval

for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: September 14, 2010



Cross-Country: V-B/G Volunteer Fall Season Lorenz, Lyann 9/14/10

Field Hockey: Varsity VOLUNTEER Fall Season Thompson, Jessica 9/14/10

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS

Social Studies 9-12 TBD 5/4/10 Daino, Stephanie 9/14/10

OTHER

Bus Supervision – AM & PM ARE TBD 5/4/10 Day, Jennifer 9/14/10

Odyssey of the Mind VMS TBD 5/4/10 Smith, Scott* 9/14/10

*CANCEL

SCHEDULE IP 4 C

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

NAME AREA OF SERVICE LEVEL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Olivet, Keith Administrative District Wide 9/20/10-6/30/11 Per deim work district wide

SCHEDULE IP 7




Evans, Sarah Reading Teacher Reading 9/6/10-12/21/10 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP 8

CHANGES IN STATUS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CHANGE EFF. DATE REMARKS

Frye, Holly Elementary

Teacher

Elementary Revised probationary period end

date from 1/1/11 to 3/25/11

Revised tenure

effective date

3/26/11

Unpaid leave of

absence 9/7/10-

11/30/10

Olivet, Keith Deputy

Superintendent

Revised retirement date from

7/1/10 to 9/15/10

9/15/10

Rosa, Melissa Reading Teacher Reading Return to Elementary Teacher in

Elementary Tenure Area

9/1/09

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. EFFECTIVE

DATE

SALARY REMARKS

Bomysoad, Kara Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/1/10 $47,598

Hawley, Nicole Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/1/10-6/30/11 $49,163 Permanent Substitute

Morgan, Barbara Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/7/10-11/30/10 $49,163 Permanent Substitute

SCHEDULE NIP 1



NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Squier, Michael Head Custodian ARE/VMS 9/20/10

Teed, Fai Teacher Aide (Monitor) ARE 9/1/10

SCHEDULE NIP 4



APPOINTMENTS:


*Bussom, Joan Teacher Aide Senior High 9/15/10-11/30/11 TBD 52 wk probationary period

*Cook, Cynthia Teacher Aide (Monitor) Senior High 9/15/10-11/30/11 TBD 52 wk probationary period


SCHEDULE NIP 4





Bussom, Joan Teacher Aide Senior High 9/15/10-11/30/11 TBD 52 wk probationary period

Cook, Cynthia Teacher Aide (Monitor) Senior High 9/15/10-11/30/11 TBD 52 wk probationary period

SCHEDULE NIP 8A





*Restuccia, Michael Teacher Aide PT/S 9/15/10


SCHEDULE NIP 8A






Restuccia, Michael Teacher Aide PT/S 9/15/10

SCHEDULE NIP 9B

PART TIME NON-COMPENTITVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


COMPETIVE APPOINTMENTS:


*Taylor, Jennifer Teacher Aide (Monitor)

4 hrs/day

Glenwood 9/15/10-11/30/11 TBD 52 wk probationary

period


SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A






Taylor, Jennifer Teacher Aide (Monitor)

4 hrs/day

Glenwood 9/15/10-11/30/11 TBD 52 wk probationary

period

SCHEDULE NIP 11




Berish, Lori Food Service Helper PT 5.5 hrs/day Senior High To: Cook –SH 7hrs/day 9/15/10

Brown, Nancy Bus Attendant PT/S Transportation To: Bus Attendant 9/8/10

Chunat, Kelly Bus Attendant (Driver in Training) Transportation To: Bus Driver PT/S 8/16/10

Fisher, Anthony Bus Attendant (Driver in Training) Transportation To: Bus Driver PT/S 8/16/10

Lewis, Daniel Bus Driver Transportation To: Bus Driver PT/S 9/8/10

Metcalf, Lindsay Bus Attendant Transportation To: Bus Attendant 9/8/10

Schneider, John Bus Attendant (Driver in Training) Transportation To: Bus Driver PT/S 7/1/10

Wilbur, John Bus Attendant (Driver in Training) Transportation To: Bus Driver PT/S 7/30/10

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 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 Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. to provide orientation and

mobility services to a students as approved by the Committee on Special Education in accordance with

terms outlined in the attached agreement.

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Contractual Agreement with

Association for Vision

Rehabilitation and

Employment, Inc.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


Education Law hereby accepts the following gifts:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Senteo 32 Pack of Response $1800.00 Zachary Jones Vestal Central

System School District

Cash Donation for $14,692.11 Vestal Booster Club Vestal Central

Athletic Department Use School District

#109-11

Acceptance of Gifts

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to sign an agreement

with Four Winds Saratoga for all tutoring services for Vestal students residing in that facility for the 2010-

2011 academic year at a cost of $28.00 per hour.

#110-11

Contract with Four Winds

Saratoga


resolution:


agreement with Southern Tier Hearing Services, PLLC to provide services beginning July 1, 2010 through

June 30, 2011.

#111-11

Contract with Southern Tier

Hearing Services, PLLC


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a

professional services consulting agreement with Rebecca Poole to provide Braille services (tuition) for a

student as approved by the Committee on Special Education, in accordance with terms outlined in the

attached agreement, for the period of September 15, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

#112-11


Rebecca Poole

None. #113-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 6:00 PM Regular Meeting


Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 7:00 PM Regular Meeting


#114-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss matters of particular personnel and a legal matter.

The Board took a short break from 9:00-9:05pm.

#115-11

Executive Session

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#116-11

Adjournment




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION




Michon Stuart, President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman –

dismissed 7:30pm

Jerry Etingoff - ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey - ABSENT


Nora Hickey

Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis – dismissed 7:30pm

Glenna Pitarresi

Cynthia Milkovich Special Education Director Anne Tristan

Phyllis Wiley Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet

Executive Session commenced at 7:05PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration Building.




On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on




The Board discussed a matter of particular personnel.




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff –ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey -ABSENT


Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet – dismissed 9:25pm

Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 9:05PM in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed

matters of particular personnel and a legal matter.



2010 9-14 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 REVISED



Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, and Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff - ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – dismissed 8:10pm

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood – arrived 6:45pm

Nora Hickey - ABSENT


Cynthia Milkovich - ABSENT

Glenna Pitarresi


The Board meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board Room of

the Administration Building.

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Call to Order

The Board discussed items in the ‘Parking Lot’ that were remainders from previous workshops. Items were:

-Review of BOCES services: Board came to consensus to have Al Buyck come and present information

-Budget process: discussed and dismissed

-Bullying: discussed and dismissed

-Grading Policy: discussed and dismissed

-Coaching: discussed and dismissed

-APEX: update will be forthcoming

-Student Government: discussed and dismissed

Michon is to call Al Buyck to arrange presentation for 10/26 meeting, possibly 6pm

#118-11

Work Session-Board

Development

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.

#119-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:05pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

September 14, 2010 meeting as written.

#120-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #121-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items


--Liaisons: Glenna reported on the BOCES Consolidation/Shared Services committee meeting last week.

They will meet again 10/27. Kim reminded the Board Homecoming is Friday night with the parade and

game. On Saturday 10/2 IB students will work with Binghamton IB students on a joint project at the

Discovery Center. Kim reported on the author Tim Green and his presentation at the Middle School.

--Kim reviewed minutes from the Vestal Town Board meeting regarding the SRO contract. The Board

indicated they wanted her, as the liaison to the Town, to address the inaccuracies contained in the minutes.

--Michon reported the Golden Circle of Bands will be held Saturday at 7:00pm at the stadium.

--Michon and Glenna will share the voting at the NYSSBA convention.

--Superintendent’s evaluation process was reviewed. Paul Stroud has agreed to coordinate the electronic

process. A sub committee was formed (Michon, Jerry, Glenna and David) to review the questions for

relevancy. They have scheduled 10/20 at 10am as a tentative meeting date.

--Joan complimented Kim on her editorial piece in the Press 2 weeks ago.

--Michon commented on the article about Ed Giegucz.

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Reports

2


--The American Cancer Society recognized VCD for its contributions to the Relay for Life.

--Mark reported on the Superintendents’ conference he just returned from. New standards, new evaluations,

legal issues were some of the workshops.

Student Government Representative John Deming reported on the following: None.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 6 to 0 to accept Schedule A

(Treasurer’s Report-August), Schedule B1 (General Report-August), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-

August), Schedule C (Bills-August), and Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests); and approve

Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

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and P


SCHEDULE IP 1




Carangelo, Wendy Substitute Teacher 8/6/10 Other employment

SCHEDULE IP3



APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFCATE PROBATIONARY

DATE

TENURE

DATE

SALARY

Ainslie, Doris Coordinator of

Instruction

Administrative:

Coordinator

SDL/SBL 9/1/10-8/31/13 9/1/13 TBD

Dake, Jr., Lawrence Coordinator of

Instruction

Administrative:

Coordinator

SDL/SBL 9/1/10-8/31/13 9/1/13 TBD

SCHEDULE IP4A



APPOINTMENTS:


Reynolds, Joseph Physical Education Permanent BS 9/1/10-6/30/11 Permanent Substitute

SCHEDULE IP 4 B



the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: September 28, 2010



Football: JV VOLUNTEER Fall Season Campbell, David 8/24/10

Soccer: Varsity-B VOLUNTEER Fall Season Hogan, Joseph 8/24/10

OTHER

Science Distribution Glenwood TBD 5/4/10 Wilke, Rosemary 8/24/10

MUSIC

Musical Director Senior High TBD 5/4/10 Vibbert, Vicki 8/24/10

SCHEDULE IP5

PART-TIME APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL PART-TIME APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION CERTIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Mugavero, Julie 0.8 German Teacher Permanent 9/1/10-6/30/11 TBD

SCHEDULE IP 7


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

NAME POSITION CERTIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Frye, Holly Elementary Teacher Elementary 9/7/10-11/30/10 Family Responsibilities

3

Siegrist, Valery Physical Ed Teacher Physical Education 9/1/10-6/30/11 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP8



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CHANGE EFFECTIVE

DATE

REMARKS

Bruce, Bradley Elementary Principal Admin: Principal Effective date of hire 9/13/10 9/13/10 Probationary period

9/13/10-9/12/13;

tenure effective date

9/13/13

Olivet, Keith Deputy Superintendent Revise compensation for the

time period 7/1/10-9/14/10 to

the 2009-10 annual salary

rate of compensation which

was $144,019

7//1/10

through

9/14/10

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS Fey, Jesse Social Studies Teacher Social Studies Professional 9/1/10 TBD

Hawley, Nicole Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/1/10-11/30/10 TBD Permanent substitute

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Abare, Tamara-Jo Teacher Aide African Road 8/31/10 Personal reasons

Culligan, Lori Teacher Aide Vestal Hills 8/18/10 Personal reasons

Malek, Bernice Teacher Aide Clayton Ave 9/1/10 Personal reasons

Surdoval, Kathleen Teacher Aide Middle School 8/18/10 Personal reasons

Warfle, Patricia Cook Senior High 9/1/10 Personal reasons

SCHEDULE NIP 2

RETIREMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Goldstone, Flora Teacher Aide (Monitor) Senior High 9/1/10

Zvolensky, Karen Typist Administration 3/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 4



APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING PROB. PERIOD SALARY REMARKS

Fitzgerald, Roxanna Teacher Aide 7 hrs/day Middle School TBD TBD Previous Teaching Assistant

SCHEDULE NIP 8A





Zvolensky, Karen Typist PT/S 3/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 9B



APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING PROBATIONARY

PERIOD

SALARY REMARKS

Lord, Rebecca Teacher Aide (Monitor) 4 hrs/day Clayton Avenue TBD $6,711

4

Robinson, Cynthia Teacher Aide (Monitor) 4 hrs/day Clayton Avenue TBD $6,711

*Wayman, Brenda Teacher Aide (Monitor) 4 hrs/day Clayton Avenue TBD $6,711

* pending fingerprint clearance

SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A




APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING PROBATIONARY

PERIOD

SALARY REMARKS

Wayman, Brenda Teacher Aide (Monitor) 4 hrs/day Clayton Avenue TBD $6,711

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


agreement with the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. to provide Vision

Rehabilitative Services to a student as approved by the Committee on Special Education in accordance with

terms outlined in the attached agreement.

#124-11


Association for Vision

Rehabilitation and

Employment, Inc.


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept a grant of $800.00 from the Vestal School Foundation, Inc.,

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these funds be added to the 02B-92 Expendable Trust for the Traverse

memorial tree at the African Road auditorium.

#125-11

Acceptance of Grant


resolution:

RESOLVED that in recognition of Edward Giegucz’ many years of exemplary service to the Vestal Central

School District and its students, the Board of Education shall, after consultation with the Giegucz family and

at the Board of Education expense, place a plaque in his honor in an appropriate location associated with the

Special Education program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education, working in conjunction with the Giegucz

family, shall establish an outdoor monument in Mr. Giegucz’ memory on the campus of the Vestal High

School. This monument is being funded by the Giegucz family and shall be placed at a location to be

determined by the Board of Education and the family.

#126-11

Edward Giegucz Memorial

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare the granite

curbing pieces from the African Road project as unusable and authorize her to dispose of these items in

accordance with Board Policy 5250.

#127-11


Materials

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


lease agreement for a period of one year with Stephen J. Appel Photography for the rental of two rooms in

Central Junior High School in accordance with said agreement effective October 1, 2010 through September

30, 2011.

#128-11

Lease with Stephen J. Appel

Photography

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 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


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

#129-11


Appointment

5

beginning September 29, 2010 or the approval of the appointment of such individual, whichever occurs first.

Peter Thompson, Custodial Substitute with Matrix


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Bancorp Bank, 6100 S Old Village Place Sioux Falls, SD be and is hereby designated

as the recipient of funds for debit card usage for flexible benefit plan transactions for the 2010-2011 school

year.

#130-11

Approval of Depository –

Bancorp Bank

Denny Heckel, 211 N Willis Ave, Endicott, NY addressed the Board regarding the Making Strides Against

Breast Cancer walk on Sunday at 10am at Rec Park.

#131-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 – 7:00 pm

Vestal Middle School - TBD

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 – 6:00 pm(tentative)


#132-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss matters of particular personnel and an update on VAA negotiations.

#133-11

Executive Session

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#134-11

Adjournment


________________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

6


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff – ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey




Cynthia Milkovich -ABSENT

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley Director of Special Education Anne Tristan

Executive Session commenced at 6:50PM in the small conference room of the Administration Building.







______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

7


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION






Jerry Etingoff – ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – dismissed 8:10pm




Cynthia Milkovich - ABSENT


Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 7:50PM in the Board Conference room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed

matters of particular personnel and an update on VAA negotiations.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

BOE: 2010 9-28 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, October 12, 2010



Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – dismissed 9:35pm

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman


Nora Hickey - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet

Joan Miller Student Government Representative Emily Wolf

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley – arrived 7:25pm About 16 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Library of the

Vestal Middle School and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#135-11

Call to Order

Cliff Kasson explained the concept of Project Lead the Way, a program that promotes engineering. Middle

School staff demonstrated to the Board the Gateway to Technology program. All grade levels are included

in this curriculum and other subject areas are integrated into the program.

#136-11

Spotlight on Vestal Middle

School

On motion by David Hanson, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately

into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the


#137-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 8:01pm.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

September 28, 2010 meeting as written. Jerry Etingoff abstained from the vote.

#138-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #139-11


Items

Student Government Representative Emily Wolf reported:

--Homecoming was last weekend, everyone had fun. The theme was “Movies”. Proceeds from bracelet

sales will benefit Traci’s Hope. Lanyards will be sold until the end of the week.

--The KB is scheduled for 12/11/10, the first organizational meeting is tomorrow.

--Student council sponsored a slogan contest. The winner was Beware the Bear.

--Fundraising ideas include a candy apple sale.


--Liaisons: Kim attended the SH staff meeting to introduce herself and explain her role as liaison. Glenna

reported the Health Insurance Consortium meeting is 11/5. The Consolidation committee will meet

10/28.

Kim said the Discovery Center painting project on 10/2 was a joint effort with Binghamton CSD IB

students along with Vestal IB students. Glenna told the Board the policy review committee is ongoing.

--Michon reminded the Board about Meeting the Candidates Night on 10/18.

--NYSSBA convention handouts can be reviewed on line and printed out. The Board will dedicate a 6:00

work session to share information and give feedback.

--Al Buyck from BOCES will present at the 10/26 meeting. Board members are encouraged to submit

questions prior to the meeting.


--Budget meetings with administrators are continuing. Spending reductions are being implemented and

areas for future reductions are being looked at.

--The site for the Ed Giegucz memorial was reviewed and planning is moving ahead.

--Accessibility issues indicated from the Southern tier Independence Center are being addressed.

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Reports

--RTTT information was presented. Of the $106,000 9 (over 4 years) possible allotment for the district,

75% would go to BOCES to establish network teams. 50% of the remainder would be assigned to the

development of regional teacher/administrator evaluations. Little, if any, dollars would be available for

district use.

--The Town of Vestal as expressed an interest in taking over the school tax collection for the district.

--The Conference Day held on Friday was successful. District wide presentations about the new IEP

format, social networking and data usage were held. Staff worked in their buildings for the afternoon.

--School Resource Officer (SRO): Kim reported the following: “As a BOE member, parent, and

community member I’d like to say how pleased I am with our SRO program and to Officer Nick who not

only helps keep our students safe but also is positive role model for students in our buildings. What officer

Nick prevents, models and contributes I don’t believe can be measured.

There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding as to the funding and history of this program.

It was the Town of Vestal who came to us, the school district, years ago and told us that due to the

increasing number of calls requiring police responses we needed and they wanted to provide a SRO

(School Resource Officer) to our High School. We agreed. At that time we were charged a nominal fee as

per the Town Board. I believe the town’s portion of the SRO program was being paid with a TOPS grant,

federal money. When that grant expired/ ran out the town has since charged the district 75% of the cost

with the town paying the benefits/bal. This was determined by the fact that the SRO officer is still on call

for any town emergency during the school day and is a full time Town employee when school is not in

session. ( 180 days)The Town of Vestal at that time felt this was a fair arrangement, it was actually a cost

benefit to the town and the district felt the student’s safety was, as always, a necessity. In checking with

some of our neighbors I am reminded again how fortunate we are in Vestal that all stakeholders value the

safety of our children. I would like to thank the Town of Vestal Board and the Vestal Police Chief for

realizing that this program is mutually beneficial to all our residence. The arrangement we have of paying

75% is exactly what the Binghamton District pays for their full time SRO. Unfortunately some of our other

neighboring schools have had their SRO cut from their town and school budget once the TOPs grant dried

up, another has an officer 2 ½ days per week, free of charge, through the Sherriff’s dept. If anyone is

interested in the details I can provide them for you. But again I just wanted to say how grateful I am that

we are pro-active with regards to the safety of our students.”

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule E

(Enrollment Report); and approve Schedule H (Bid Award: Musical Instruments and Schedule P

(Personnel Changes).

#141-11


Schedules E, H, and P


SCHEDULE IP 4 A




NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIF. DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

*Alfonsetti, Louis Music Permanent BM 10/13/10

Buchek, Jennifer Elementary Initial BS 10/13/10 Reinstatement

*Demarco, Christopher Physical Education Initial BS 10/13/10

Hoffman, Janet Special Education Permanent BS 9/28/10-1/28/11 Permanent Sub

*Hurley, Jolene Foreign Language Permanent MSED 10/13/10

Nagurur, Vidya Science Initial MAT 10/13/10 Reinstatement

*Reynolds, Michelle Physical Education Initial BS 10/13/10

*Starring, William English Initial MAT 10/13/10


SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCEY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT





Alfonsetti, Louis Music Permanent BM 10/13/10

Demarco, Christopher Physical Education Initial BS 10/13/10

Hurley, Jolene Foreign Language Permanent MSED 10/13/10

Reynolds, Michelle Physical Education Initial BS 10/13/10

Starring, William English Initial MAT 10/13/10

SCHEDULE IP 4 B



the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: October 12, 2010



Varsity Basketball Boys Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Hayes, Ryan 10/12/10

JV Basketball Boys Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Gray, Patrick 10/12/10 Mod-Fresh Basketball Boys Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Adessa, Brian 10/12/10 Modified Basketball Boys Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Cluck, Dennis 10/12/10 Varsity Basketball Girls Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Reynolds, Joseph 10/12/10 JV Basketball Girls Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Dean, Kristofer 10/12/10 Mod-Fresh Basketball Girls Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Yesensky, Jodi 10/12/10 Modified Basketball Girls Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Siegrist, Valery 10/12/10 Varsity/JV Bowling Boys & Girls Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Demetros, Michael 10/12/10

Varsity Swimming Boys Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Shore, Joseph 10/12/10

Varsity Swimming Boys Assistant Winter Season 5/4/10 Ketrick, Robert 10/12/10

Modified Swimming Boys Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Card, Bobbi-Jo 10/12/10

Modified Swimming Boys Assistant Winter Season 5/4/10 Shore, Joseph 10/12/10

Varsity Cheerleading Winter Season 5/4/10 Donlin, Katherine 10/12/10

JV Cheerleading Winter Season 5/4/10 Staccone-Rogers, Gina 10/12/10

Varsity Wrestling Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Policare, Anthony 10/12/10

JV Wrestling Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Davis, Walter 10/12/10

Modified Wrestling Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Barr, Christopher 10/12/10

Indoor Track Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Cerra, James 10/12/10

Indoor Track Assistant Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Cass, Flavia (1/2) 10/12/10

Indoor Track Assistant Coach Winter Season 5/4/10 Morningstar, Meghan 1/2 10/12/10

INTRAMURALS

Senior High Winter (Session 1) Zakrajsek, Nicholas 10/12/10

Senior High Winter (Session 2) Zakrajsek, Nicholas 10/12/10

ADVISORS

Tech Club Advisor Senior High $1,516.00 5/4/10 Durham, Peter 10/12/10

SCHEDULE IP 7




Diedrich, Jennifer Special Education General Special Education 9/28/10-1/28/11 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/17/10-TBD

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Boll, Mary Teacher Aide PT/S District wide 10/13/10

Capodaglio, Santa Barbara Teacher Aide PT/S District wide 10/13/10

Hugaboom, Leigh Teacher Aide PT/S District wide 10/13/10

Ovadeck, Patricia 0.5 Teacher Aide Clayton Avenue 10/28/10

Restuccia, Michael Teacher Aide PT/S District wide 9/29/10

Wilbur, John Bus Driver PT/S Transportation 10/6/10

SCHEDULE NIP 8A





*Mastro, Nancy Teacher Aide PT/S 10/13/10

*Stephenson, Khieanne Teacher Aide PT/S 10/13/10


SCHEDULE NIP 8A.A






Mastro, Nancy Teacher Aide PT/S 10/13/10

Stephenson, Khieanne Teacher Aide PT/S 10/13/10

SCHEDULE NIP 9B





Scelsi, Celeste 0.5 Teacher Aide (3.5 hrs/day) Glenwood 10/13/10-12/28/11 $6,541

SCHEDULE NIP 11



NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE

Pooler, Carolyn Food Service Helper PT (4 hrs/day) Senior High To: Food Service Helper (5.5 hrs/day) 10/13/10


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President is authorized to sign the School Resource Officer

agreement with the Town of Vestal. The District’s total payment for School Resource Officer services

shall amount to $43,968.00.

#142-11

Contract with Town of Vestal:

School Resource Officer


resolution:

WHEREAS, the property owner and Town Assessor have requested corrections for real property taxes, the

Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of such corrections for the property

owner delineated below for the reasons outlined on the attached applications for correction.

Taxes Actual

Town Tax Map #. Billed Tax Owner

Vestal 173.33-1-12 $00.00 $ 1,586.45 Brown, Barbara A.

Vestal 189.16-4-15 $1,356.53 $ 667.96 Stewart, Cheryl

Vestal 175.07-3-31 $2,039.81 $ 1,470.61 Singer, Elizabeth

Vestal 175.11-3-27 $1,797.32 $ 525.22 Levitt, Jay & Lois

#143-11

Tax Roll Corrections

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SW-05 for Boland’s Excavating &

Topsoil to furnish material, labor and equipment required to remove unsuitable soil and fill with structural

fill at the unit price of $70.00 per cubic year, for a total of $18,876.00.

#144-11

Change Order SW-05;

African Road Elementary

Project

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order SW-06 for Boland’s Excavating &

Topsoil for a credit for unused field directive allowance in the amount of $(7.00).

#145-11

Change Order SW-06;


Project

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order EC-01-R for Nelcorp Electrical

Contracting Group to provide credit for the electric fire pump and underground feeder at African Road

Elementary in the amount of $(35,463.00); provide credit for rigid conduit in an inaccessible area located

at African Road Elementary in the amount of $(1,500.00); provide credit for Alternate EC-05 in the

amount of $(58,000.00); provide credit for unused field directive allowance in the amount of $(9.71);

additional cost for work at African Road Elementary described on attached correspondence dated May 26,

2009 and Time and Material work sheets for the amount of $13,381.71; additional cost for work at African

Road Elementary described on attached correspondence dated January 15, 2010 and Time and Material

#146-11

Change Order EC-01-R;


Project

work sheets for the amount of $14,333.00; for a net credit total of $(67,258.00).


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the Audit Report for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 to June

30, 2010 as submitted by the district’s auditing firm, Piaker and Lyons P.C.

#147-11

Acceptance of External Audit

for 2009-10


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the Response to the Internal Risk Assessment Report for

the fiscal year 2009-10.

#148-11

Acceptance of the Internal

Risk Assessment Report

Response


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the current Internal Risk Assessment Report Procedure, as passed by Board of

Education resolution #312-10 on February 23, 2010, be replaced by the following:

A. The final internal audit will be forwarded to the Board of Education President, the Superintendent

of Schools and the District Clerk within one week of its receipt by the audit committee

B. The final internal audit will be presented to the Board of Education by the second Board of

Education meeting after its receipt by the audit committee OR the last meeting of the Board of Education

in June of the fiscal year in which the audit was conducted, whichever event occurs earlier.

Receipt of the final internal audit will be acknowledged in the minutes of the meeting at which it is

presented.

#149-11

Internal Risk Assessment

Report Procedure Amendment

On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the audit committee charter be revised to include the following under the heading

“Internal Audit Focus”:

“Review the annual internal audit plan to ensure that high risk areas and key control activities are

periodically evaluated and tested.”

#150-11

Revision to Audit Committee

Charter

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


cooperative bid for meat and cheese items through the Broome County Specification Group for the period

11/1/10 – 12/31/10.

#151-11

Bid Award for Meat and

Cheese Items

None. #152-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 – 6:00 pm


Tuesday, November 16, 2010 – 7:00 pm


#153-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Cindy Milkovich, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into

anticipated Executive Session to discuss matters of particular personnel and negotiations.

#154-11

Executive Session


#155-11

Adjournment




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman





Glenna Pitarresi



Executive Session commenced at 8:02PM in the staff room of the Vestal Middle School.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool 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.








Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION











Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 9:30PM in the Library of the Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed matters of particular

personnel and VAA negotiations update.

The session was adjourned at10:02 PM.


2010 10-12 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING






David Hanson- arrived 6:02pm, left 9:50pm School District Attorney Michael Sherwood – arrived 6:31pm


Joan Miller

Cynthia Milkovich- arrived 6:03pm Student Government Representative John Deming

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley- ABSENT About 29 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board Room of

the Administration Building.

#156-11

Call to Order

Mark updated the Board on the options on budget revisions for this year and next. Lauren reviewed handouts

of suggested reductions and their effect on programs was discussed. The involvement of stakeholders and

the use of focus groups was discussed. District administration will continue to define and research all

options for reductions.

#157-11

Work Session-Board

Development

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Catherine Hepler introduced German teacher Steve White. Steve showed the Board a short video of their trip

last summer to Germany. The German exchange students and their teacher were introduced. Catherine also

noted that the students going on the French exchange leave this weekend.

Patty Fitzgerald from the Vestal Elks explained the dictionary donation to all 3rd

graders. This is the 8th

year

they have participated in the program. John Gardner reminded the Board of the activities that the Elks

sponsor, such as, poster contests, essay contests, scholarships, drug awareness, boxes to troops and offered

the use of their banquet room for fundraising. Mary Surdey will follow up with administrators.

#158-11

Presentations

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee

on Preschool Special Education.

#159-11

Executive Session


On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

October 12, 2010 meeting as written. Nora Hickey abstained from the vote.

#160-11

Approval of Minutes

Melissa Restuccia, 600 Main Street, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding their budget discussion. #161-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported on the following:

--Homecoming was last weekend, but was not well attended. They will look into more promotion of the

event next year.

--They had a welcome breakfast for the German exchange students last Friday.

--He will try to bring the vice president to the next meeting.


--Liaisons: Jerry attended the ARE PTO meeting. They are looking at starting an after school program for

disabled students, possibly collaborating with VMS students. Glenna reported the Consolidation Committee

meeting was canceled. She attended the CAPTO meeting last week. They will be operating under a tight

#162-11

Reports

2

budget this year. They will host a presentation on the 7 Habits on November 16th

. CA is also looking at an

expanded recycling program. Kim reported that SH Allnighter committee has more money than expected

leftover. They are looking at ways to boost their low membership numbers.

--NYSSBA convention was last week. Michon mentioned it was hard to get into workshops. The Board will

do a 6:00pm development session to review convention information.

--Michon asked that Board members review the parking lot items before the next meeting.


--Mark announced it was School Board Recognition Week, a proclamation was at each members place.

--Mary Hoover’s obituary was distributed. The Board discussed making a donation.

--Mike Rotondi reviewed the changes in the SH Course Handbook for 2011-12. It will come back to the

Board in November for approval.

--Lauren told the Board about the RFP for external auditors that has to be done every 5 years. She would

also like to do an RFP for internal auditing services and GASB45 actuarial services.

--RTTT funding has not changed. 75% of the allotment over 4 yrs will be directed to BOCES and a

percentage of the balance will be directed to teacher/administrator evaluation procedures. Mary noted new

core curriculum will be coming out January 2011 and Regents exams will be replaced in 4 years with new

exams.

--Mark reported that Broome County Real Property sent notification to 19 properties regarding their school

tax district that was in error. Mike will work Susquehanna Valley staff for clarification.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report-September), Schedule B1 (General Report-September), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-

September), Schedule C (Bills-September), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests), and Transfers;

and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#163-11



Transfers, and P


SCHEDULE IP 1




Birdsall, Robert Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Other employment

Clairmont, Kathryn Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Other employment

Ferber, Ashley Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Other employment

Haus, Katharine Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Other employment

Lawton, Heather Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Other employment

Spader, Katherine Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Relocation

Westfall, Amy Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Other employment

Wilkinson, Thomas Substitute Teacher 10/27/10 Relocation

SCHEDULE IP4A



APPOINTMENTS:


Kindig, Robin Music Permanent BM 10/27/10

*Passionino-Zabadal, Kristi Elementary Permanent BS 10/27/20

Scales, Catherine Elementary Initial BS 10/27/10

*Talcott, Timothy Elementary Initial BS 10/27/10


SCHEDULE IP4A.A




APPOINTMENTS:


Passionino-Zabadal, Kristi Elementary Permanent BS 10/27/20

Talcott, Timothy Elementary Initial BS 10/27/10

3

SCHEDULE IP 4 B



the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: October 26, 2010



Basketball Varsity B VOLUNTEER Winter Season Fey, Jesse 10/26/10

Basketball Varsity G VOLUNTEER Winter Season Reynolds, Michelle 10/26/10

Basketball JV G VOLUNTEER Winter Season Rieben, Steven 10/26/10

OTHER

Bus Supervision – AM Tioga Hills $2,470.00 5/4/10 Cornwell, Tracey 10/26/10

Bus Supervision – PM Tioga Hills $2,470.00 5/4/10 Kelly-Brunza, Monica 10/26/10

Science Distribution Tioga Hills $1,031.00 5/4/10 Kunzman, Mary 10/26/10

Odyssey of the Mind African Road $348.00 5/4/10 Deskur, Andrew 10/26/10

Odyssey of the Mind Vestal Hills $348.00 5/4/10 Wagstaff, Jennifer 10/26/10

SCHEDULE IP 6

TENURE APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TENURE APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFICATION PROBATIONARY PERIOD EFFECTIVE DATE

Little, Mallory Art Teacher Special Subject

Tenure Area: Art

Initial 1/2/08-1/2/11 1/3/11

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Thompson, Jessica Custodian PT/S Facilities/Operations 10/27/10 Other employment

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/BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATES REASON

Lewis, Daniel Bus Driver Transportation 10/7/10-10/29/10 Medical Reasons

SCHEDULE NIP 11



NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE REASON


White-Brink, Mary Esther Bus Driver Transportation 12/1/10

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that a fee of $398.24 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 2010-11 school

year.

#164-11

Health and Welfare Service

Charges


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the minutes from the Board of Education meetings held on August 10, 2010, August 13,

2010 and September 14, 2010 be amended to reflect the corrected resolution numbering and accepted as

revised. Jerry Etingoff abstained from the vote.

#165-11

Revision of Board Minutes

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


monthly lease agreement with Weight Watchers North America, Inc. for the rental of one room in the former

Central Junior High School in accordance with said agreement effective November 1, 2010.

#166-11

Lease Agreement with

Weight Watchers North

America, Inc.

4


resolution:

WHEREAS, the property owner and Town Assessor have requested corrections for real property taxes, the

Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of such corrections for the property owner

delineated below for the reasons outlined on the attached applications for correction.

Taxes Actual

Town Tax Map # Billed Tax Owner

Vestal 158.14-1-56 $46,990.16 $48,251.29 Evergreen Park Garden

Owners

#167-11

Tax Bill Corrections;

Evergreen Park Garden


resolution:


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




beginning October 27, 2010 or the approval of the appointment of such individual, whichever occurs first.

Jessica Thompson, Custodial Substitute with Matrix

#168-11


Appointment

On motion by David Hanson, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 9 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 Recipients

Dictionaries $500.00 Vestal Elks All Third Grade Students

Lodge #2508

#169-11

Acceptance of Gift

On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare 15 Stanley

PS160-6 Power Supply boxes for delayed egress exit devices as unusable and authorize her to dispose of

these items in accordance with Board Policy 5250.

#170-11


Materials


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the minutes from the Board of Education meeting held September 28, 2010 be amended to

reflect the addition of Schedule IP8 CHANGES IN STATUS: INSTRUCTIONAL and be accepted as

revised.

#171-11

Revision of Board Minutes

None. #172-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 – 6:00 pm (BOCES presentation)


Tuesday, December 7, 2010 – 7:00 pm


#173-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss negotiations update and a matter of particular personnel.

#174-11

Executive Session

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn.

#175-11

Adjournment


________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk

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Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley -ABSENT Director of Special Education Anne Tristan






Special Education for 8 students and the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 1 Section 504 student.



Glenna Pitarresi abstained from the votes.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

6


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION







David Hanson – left 9:50pm School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich


Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:40 PM in the Board Conference room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed

negotiations update and matters of particular personnel.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

BOE: 2010 10-26 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, November 16, 2010



Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

David Hanson – arrived 6:02pm School District Attorney Michael Sherwood – arrived 6:05pm


Cynthia Milkovich – left 7:10pm, returned 8:25pm Retired Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet

Joan Miller Student Government Representative John Deming – left 8:10pm

Glenna Pitarresi



of the Administration Building.

#176-11

Call to Order

Al Buyck, BOCES Superintendent and Sandy Ruffo, BOCES President were introduced to the Board.

Sandy reviewed the history of our local BOCES, Al explained the three areas of instructional services,

management support and technology.

#177-11

Board Development

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was held in memory of retired teacher D.

Jean Kennedy and retired bus driver Sharon Jacobs.

#178-11

Pledge of Allegiance and

Moment of Silence

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately

into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.

#179-11

Executive Session


On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

October 26, 2010 meeting as written.

#180-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #181-11


Items


--Liaisons: Nora reported she attended the Tioga Hills PTA meeting. They are very active and have set up

a website, Facebook page and twitter. Their fundraising has not been as successful as in the past. SH

PTO: Kim reported that 75 students applied to National Honor Society and all met the criteria. They will

continue the backpack (filled with healthy snacks) program. Their membership has increased, thanks to

staff enrollment. They are working on ways to communicate with parents regarding grade level activities.

Nick Zakrajsek has organized a movie night with help from Tobacco Free funding. Glenna reported the

District Planning Group met on Monday, reviewing Superintendents Conference Day. She attended the

Health Insurance Consortium meeting where an increase of between 9-14% was discussed. The Shared

Services Committee meeting was postponed until12/8/10.

--Michon asked Board members to review the Parking Lot items. A handout from Cindy was distributed.

--Budget development meetings with administrators are continuing. The use of common language to

dispel rumors was discussed. Mark reminded the Board there are a lot of unknowns, including the

possibilities of a tax cap or state aid reductions. The Board will review the structure of the budget process

and how they would like it presented. Information should include why some items are not cut, the pros and

cons of recommended reductions and prioritization and justification of cuts.

Superintendent Mark LaRoach reported:

--Mark introduced Mark Dedrick, Vestal Fire Inspector, and Doug Rose, Vestal Fire Chief. They

explained the fire inspection process and thanked Joseph Loretz and the F&O staff for their cooperation.

--NYSSBA enrollment for next year was discussed; this will be reviewed in the budget process.

#182-11

Reports

--Lauren explained how Recess Resources would like to expand their outdoor activities to the old tennis

court area next to Sammon Field. The Board gave permission for Recess Resources to proceed with

preliminary plans.

--An increase in the musical instrument rental fees was discussed.

--Lauren reported she reviewed the insurance policies with Bill Oliver and an increase in the deductible

was discussed, along with an increase in the umbrella coverage.

Student Government Representative John Deming reported:

--The week of October 20th

was Ally Week, sponsored by Gay Straight Alliance to promote a safe school

environment. He felt it brought the school together with a common goal.

--John reported several athletic teams were sectional champs this year: Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and

Girls Cross Country, Varsity Golf and Volleyball.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A

(Treasurer’s Report-October), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report-October), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund

Report-October), Schedule C (Schedule of Bills-October), Schedule E (Enrollment Report) and Schedule F

(Travel and Conference Requests); and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#183-11


Schedules A, B1, B3,C, E, F,

and P


SCHEDULE IP 1




Bonnell, Andrea Substitute Teacher 11/17/10

Decatur-Krohn, Moya Substitute Teacher 11/17/10 Relocation

Husami, Maureen Substitute Teacher 11/17/10 Relocation

Kovac, Gail Substitute Teacher 11/17/10

Lopez, Kacy Substitute Teacher 11/17/10

Mee, Michael Substitute Teacher 11/17/10

SCHEDULE IP 2

RETIREMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:


Baker, Barbara Special Education Teacher General Special Education 7/1/11

Reynolds, Debra Physical Education Teacher Physical Education 7/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 A





Delany, Christine Special Education Initial BS 11/17/10 Reinstatement

Reynolds, Debra Physical Education Permanent MS 9/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 2, 7, 9, 11 and 12 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking

approval for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: November 16, 2010

AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVE


Varsity Basketball Boys VOLUNTEER Winter Season Prutisto, Mark 11/16/10

Varsity Basketball Girls VOLUNTEER Winter Season Greenberg, Michael 11/16/10 Modified Basketball Girls Coach Winter Season $4,346.00 5/4/10 Siegrist, Valery ** 11/16/10 Modified Basketball Girls Coach Winter Season $4,346.00 5/4/10 Hardentstine, Ted 11/16/10 ADVISORS

Ski Club Middle School $758.00 5/4/10 Paulo, Dean (co)** 11/16/10 Ski Club Middle School $758.00 5/4/10 Lauth, Charles (co)** 11/16/10 Ski Club Middle School $758.00 5/4/10 Bower, Sean (co) 11/16/10 Ski Club Middle School $758.00 5/4/10 Philipson, Wayne (co) 11/16/10

Odyssey of the Mind Middle School $348.00 5/4/10 Tripicco, Jeannette 111/6/10

MUSIC

Jazz Band Senior High $2,599.00 5/4/10 Lewis, Melinda 11/16/10

Select Choir #1 (full yr) co Middle School $205.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 11/16/10

Select Choir #1 (full yr) co Middle School $1,162.00 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 11/16/10

Select Choir #2 (full yr) co Middle School $205.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 11/16/10

Select Choir #2 (full yr) co Middle School $1,162.00 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey 11/16/10

Select Choir (full year) Senior High $1,844.00 5/4/10 Vibbert, Vicki 11/16/10

BCMEA Level II Senior High $322.00 5/4/10 Vibbert, Vicki 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Reynolds-Crabb, Marisa 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Reed, Ann 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Ferree, Megan 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Jagger, Holly 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Spena, Rebecca 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Lewis-King, Amanda 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Schmidt, Brenda 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Middle School $432.00 5/4/10 Lacy-Corcoran, Densie 11/16/10

BCMEA Level III Middle School $432.00 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Middle School $755.00 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Middle School $755.00 5/4/10 Schmidt, Brenda 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Senior High $755.00 5/4/10 Heckel, Denise 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Senior High $755.00 5/4/10 Heckel, Denise 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Senior High $755.00 5/4/10 Persley, Kristin 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Senior High $755.00 5/4/10 Persley, Kristin 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Senior High $755.00 5/4/10 Lewis, Melinda 11/16/10

BCMEA Level IV Senior High $755.00 5/4/10 Lewis, Melinda 11/16/10

Concert in the Mall Middle School $58.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 11/16/10

Concert in the Mall Middle School $58.00 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey 11/16/10

Concert in the Mall Middle School $58.00 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 11/16/10

District Mass Perf – Level III Elementary $290.00 5/4/10 Crowle, Stephen 11/16/10

District Mass Perf – Level III Elementary $290.00 5/4/10 Ferree, Megan 11/16/10

District Mass Perf – Level III Elementary $290.00 5/4/10 Jagger, Holly 11/16/10

District Mass Perf – Level III Elementary $290.00 5/4/10 Reed, Ann 11/16/10

NYSSMA Level I Middle School $123.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 11/16/10

NYSSMA Level I Middle School $123.00 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey 11/16/10

NYSSMA Level I Middle School $123.00 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 11/16/10

NYSSMA Level I Senior High $123.00 5/4/10 Heckel, Denise 11/16/10

NYSSMA Level I Senior High $123.00 5/4/10 Lewis, Melinda 11/16/10

NYSSMA Level I Senior High $123.00 5/4/10 Vibbert, Vicki 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level II Elementary $232.00 5/4/10 Meckley, Brenda 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Elementary $406.00 5/4/10 Reynolds-Crabb, Marisa 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Elem & MS $406.00 5/4/10 Spena, Rebecca 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Elem & MS $406.00 5/4/10 Schmidt, Brenda 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Middle School $406.00 5/4/10 Lacey-Corcoran, Denise 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Middle School $406.00 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Middle School $406.00 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Middle School $406.00 5/4/10 Lewis-Kind, Amanda 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Senior High $406.00 5/4/10 Vibbert, Vicki 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Senior High $406.00 5/4/10 Heckek, Denise 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Senior High $406.00 5/4/10 Persley, Kristin 11/16/10

NYSSMA Solo Level III Senior High $406.00 5/4/10 Lewis, Melinda 11/16/10

SCHEDULE IP 8



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CHANGE

Frye, Holly Elementary Teacher Elementary Revised unpaid Leave of Absence dates from 9/7/210-11/30/10 to

9/7/10-11/19/10

SCHEDULE NIP 2

RETIREMENTS: NON INSTRUCTIONAL



Caforio, Brenda Typist (12 months) Senior High 12/30/10

Edwards, Kathleen Teacher Aide (Monitor) Senior High 7/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 9B




NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY

PERIOD

SALARY REMARKS

*Levie, Michael Bus Attendant

(Driving in Training)

Transportation 11/17/10-11/30/11 $8.44/hr 52 week probationary

period


SCHEDULE NIP 9B.A





NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG PROBATIONARY

PERIOD

SALARY REMARKS

Levie, Michael Bus Attendant

(Driving in Training)

Transportation 11/17/10-11/30/11 $8.44/hr 52 week probationary

period

SCHEDULE NIP 11




Whitman, Donna Food Service Helper PT (3hrs/day) Senior High To: Food Service Helper PT (4hrs/day) 11/17/10


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to approximately 30 students for a trip to

Saratoga, NY for a basketball tournament, December 3 through December 4, 2010. No district funds will

be used.

#184-11

Field Trip Approval –

Basketball Team to Saratoga


resolution:


Education Law hereby accepts the following gift:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Yamaha Sound System $1,219.98 Class of 2010 Vestal Central

Package School District

#185-11

Acceptance of Gift


resolution:


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 appointments are hereby made, and


beginning November 17, 2010 or the approval of the appointment of such individuals, whichever occurs

first.

Christopher Lindsey, Custodial Substitute with Matrix

Gerald Emmons, Custodial Substitute with Matrix

#186-11


Appointments


resolution:

WHEREAS, Nicholas Commandeur is the record owner of property located in the Town of Vestal,

Broome County, New York bearing the tax map numbers 159.17-1-10, 158.20-1-32, 158.20-1-30, 158.20-

1-31,159.17-1-9 and 159.17-1-8 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Vestal, and

WHEREAS, petitions have been filed for the reduction of assessments and payments of said property for

the years 2009-10 and 2010-11, and

#187-11

Refund of Taxes – Nicholas

Commandeur

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the attached Order and the Honorable Ferris

D. Lebous, Justice of the Supreme Court, has directed the reduced assessments in accordance with the

attached Order,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vestal Central School District, pursuant to said order

and the statues provided, adjust the payments for Nicholas Commandeur as follows:

159.17-1-10 4121 University Court

2009-10 assessment reduced from $306,100 to $290,000 for a refund of $301.07

2010-11 assessment reduced from $306,100 to $290, 000

158.20-1-32 940 Bunn Hill Road


2010-11 assessment reduced from $28,100 to $17,320













BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refund for 2009-10 will be taken from account code

59001964.400.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the tax year 2010-11, all of the parcels subject to the Article 7

proceeding shall be combined in a single parcel for tax assessment purposes only and shall have a

combined assessment of $395,000.00 and carry Tax Map No. 159.17-1-10.

David Hanson abstained from the vote.


resolution:

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, 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.

#188-11

BOCES Supplemental

Purchase #1

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the 2010-2012 Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Vestal

Administrators’ Association is hereby implemented and the additional funds are provided in accordance

with Civil Service Law 204A, effective from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012.

#189-11

Implementation of Agreement

with Vestal Administrators’

Association


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order GC-07 for Fahs Construction Group to

furnish material, labor, and equipment required to re-grade and install a grate for the Senior High School

Additions & Alterations project in the amount $4,572.00.

#190-11

Change Order Number GC-

07; SH Additions &

Alterations


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order GC-08 for Fahs Construction Group to

provide a credit for unused signage allowance for the Senior High School Additions & Alterations project

in the amount ($4,572.00).

#191-11

Change Order Number GC-

08; SH Additions &

Alterations

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the 2011-12 Vestal Senior High Course Handbook as

reviewed.

#192-11

Approval of 2011-12 Senior

High Course Handbook

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to the Vestal Cross Country team for an

overnight trip to attend the State Cross Country Meet in Pawling, NY from November 12, 2010 through

November 13, 2010. Costs associated with this will be paid using General Funds.

#193-11

Field Trip Approval: Cross-

Country Team to Pawling

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to a student from the girls’ swim team for an

overnight trip to attend the NYSPHSAA meet in Buffalo, NY from November 18, 2010 through

November 20, 2010. Cost associated with this will be paid using General Funds.

#194-11

Field Trip Approval: Swim

Team Member to Buffalo

None. #195-11

Voice of the Public





#196-11

Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into anticipated

Executive Session to discuss matters of particular personnel.

#197-11

Executive Session

The Board took a short break from 8:20pm to 8:30pm.


#198-11

Adjournment




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi

Cynthia Milkovich – absent Special Education Director Anne Tristan


Executive Session commenced at 7:10 PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration Building.

Recommendations and annual reviews 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 Nora Hickey, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on





Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Nora Hickey



Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:30PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed matters of

particular personnel and a student discipline issue.



2010 11-16 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, December 7, 2010



Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman ABSENT



Cynthia Milkovich

Joan Miller Student Government Representative John Deming



The Board meeting was called to order at 6:25 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Upper


#199-11

Call to Order

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel.

#200-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:06PM in the Board Conference Room and the Pledge of

Allegiance was recited.

#201-11

Pledge of Allegiance

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into



#202-11

Executive Session


On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

November 16, 2010 meeting as written.

#203-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #204-11


Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported:

--Stephanie Nelson was selected to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.

--The King Bruin Dance will be held this Saturday and a good turnout is expected.

--The recent Blood Drive was very successful, over 200 students donated.


--Liaisons: Cindy attended the Glenwood Gathering, Binghamton Senators hockey players addressed goal

setting and awards were given out. Jerry reported that the Policy Committee is reviewing the 7000’s

(Students). Their last meeting focused on the dignity for all students act, mandating that school districts

have an anti-bullying policy and training plan that must in place by July 2011. Kim reported the District

Wide School Safety Team will meet on 12/21. The subcommittee looking at Board ground rules is almost

ready to present to the entire Board.

--Parking Lot: Strategic planning will continue but it was decided to hold off on having a board

development session to focus more on budgeting concerns.

--Vestal School Foundation will sponsor a trivia contest on January 28th

at VMS. The cost is $350/team.


--Mark attended the Honor Society Induction Ceremony where 85 students were honored.

--Mark distributed a recent newspaper article that illustrated the dire economic picture facing school

districts. Mary and Mark will be attending district staff meetings to provide information and also address

#205-11

Reports

questions regarding the budget situation, in hopes of quelling rumors. The Administrative team and Board

are reviewing at all aspects of the budget for possible reductions.

--Mary reported that the January ELA Regents test will be given on 1/11/11, not during Regents week.

They are working on the logistics of administering this test during a regular student attendance day.

--Mary reported the Blackboard update is not responsive to staff needs and there is a team looking at

alternative programs. A survey of Blackboard usage will be distributed to staff.

--Mark noted that Lauren was absent due to her mother’s grave illness. Keith’s mother passed away last

week.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule E

(Enrollment Report) and Transfers; and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#206-11


Schedules E, Transfers, and

Schedule P


SCHEDULE IP 2

RETIREMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:


Policare, Anthony Health Teacher Health 7/1/11

Policare, Anthony Physical Education Teacher Physical Education 7/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 A





*Albrecht, Robin Elementary Initial BS 12/8/10


SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCEY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT





Albrecht, Robin Elementary Initial BS 12/8/10

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 2, 4, 10 and 11 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval

for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: December 7, 2010



JV Basketball Girls VOLUNTEER Winter Season Schuldt, Kelly 12/7/10 INTRAMURALS

Elementary Winter $406.00 Daglio, Steven 12/7/10

Senior High Winter (Session 1) $606.00 Osinski, David 12/7/10




Senior High Winter $458.00 Zhang, Xiaodan 12/7/10

MUSIC

Assistant Musical Director Senior High $1548.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 12/7/10

Stage Band/Musical Pit Conductor Senior High $1367.00 5/4/10 O’Connell, Patricia 12/7/10

Program Design Senior High $200.00 5/4/10 Solinsky, Angela 12/7/10

Props Master Senior High $400.00 5/4/10 Hess, Laurie 12/7/10

Stage Manager Senior High $500.00 5/4/10 Gaylor, Barbara 12/7/10

BCMEA Level III Elementary $432.00 5/4/10 Crowle, Stephen 12/7/10

SCHEDULE IP 8



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CHANGE REMARKS

LaMont, Erin Special Education Revised Permanent Substitute

position dates from 9/1/10-12/31/10

to 9/1/10-12/21/10

Permanent Substitute

Morgan, Barbara Elementary Teacher Revised Permanent Substitute

position dates from 9/7/10-11/30/10

to 9/710-11/19/10

Permanent Substitute

Spinner, Kristen Special Education

Teacher

Special Education Revised unpaid leave of absence

dates from 9/1/10-12/31/10 to

9/1/10-12/21/10

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Morgan, Barbara Elementary Teacher Initial 11/22/10-TBD TBD Long term sub

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Hennekens, Joanna Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT Clayton Ave 12/8/10

McAllister, Shannon Teacher Aide Glenwood 12/1/0

SCHEDULE NIP 10

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: NON INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATE REASONS

Cook, Roger Bus Driver Transportation 9/1/10-5/2/11 Medical Reasons

SCHEDULE NIP 11




Riolo, Debbie Bus Driver Transportation Termination of employment 12/20/10 In accordance with the

recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools

and Broome County rules.


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the amendment to the Senior High Course Handbook for

2011-12, approved at the November 16, 2010 Board of Education meeting, to include Physics 226 and

delete the stand-alone AP Physics class.

#207-11

Amendment of 2011-12 Senior

High Course Handbook


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for approximately 8 cross country athletes to

attend the NYS Federation Cross Country Meet in Poughkeepsie, NY from Friday, November 19, 2010

through Saturday, November 20, 2010. Costs associated with this will be paid using General Funds.

#208-11

Field Trip Approval – Cross

Country Team to

Poughkeepsie, NY

On motion by David Hanson, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for student members of the Senior High

Women’s Chorale, Men’s Chorus, and High School Bands to attend the Festivals of Music competition in

Washington, DC from Friday, April 29, 2011 through Sunday, May 1, 2011. No district funds will be used

for this event.

#209-11

Field Trip Approval – SH

Women’s Chorale/Men’s

Chorus/SH Bands

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for approximately 46 Middle School Select

Choir students to attend the Music in the Parks competition in Hershey, PA on May 14, 2011. No district

funds will be used for this event.

#210-11

Field Trip Approval – Middle

School Select Choir


resolution:

WHEREAS, the property owner and Town Assessor have requested a refund of real property taxes, the

Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of such refund for the property owner

delineated below for the reasons outlined on the attached application for refund.

Taxes Actual Amount of

Owner Tax Map # Paid Tax Refund Reason

Ketchuk, Shaun 157.57-1-21 $1325.32 $714.49 $610.83 Basic STAR

not applied

#211-11

Refund of Real Property

Taxes -Ketchuk


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to enter into a renewal

agreement with SIEBA, Ltd. for the administration of the Flexible Benefit Plan, beginning October 1, 2010

through September 30, 2011; and also

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into a

renewal agreement with SIEBA, Ltd. for the administration of the Dental Plan for the Vestal Teachers’

Association beginning October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011; and also

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into a

renewal agreement with SIEBA, Ltd. for the administration of the Dental Plan for all other covered Vestal

employees beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

Jerry Etingoff and Michon Stuart abstained from the vote.

#212-11

Contracts with SIEBA, Ltd.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept a grant of $6,000.00 from the Vestal School Foundation,

Inc.

#213-11

Acceptance of Grant


resolution:


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



beginning December 8, 2010 or the approval of the appointment of such individual, whichever occurs first,

Joseph M. Loretz, Custodial Substitute with Matrix

#214-11


Appointment


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign the lease

agreement with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for one distance learning

classroom for the operation of a distance learning program for a one year period beginning September 1,

2010 to June 30, 2011 at a total cost of $5000.

#215-11

Lease of High School Space

to BOCES

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President of Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign the lease

agreement with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for classrooms at Tioga Hills

Elementary, Vestal Hills Elementary, Vestal Middle School and Vestal High School (plus ancillary

charges) for the operation of the Oaktree Program for a one year period beginning September 1, 2010 to

June 30, 2011 at a total cost of $65,000.

#216-11

Lease of Classrooms to

BOCES

The Board reviewed proposed revisions in policies 3420 (Sexual Harassment), 3421 (Anti-

Discrimination), and 4220 (Administrative Authority).

#217-11

Policy

None. #218-11

Voice of the Public



Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – 7:00pm

Tioga Hills Elementary School

#219-11

Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into anticipated

Executive Session to discuss matters of particular personnel.

#220-11

Executive Session

The Board took a short break from 8:15PM to 8:22PM.


#221-11

Adjournment




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman ABSENT

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – arrived 6:29pm


Nora Hickey



Cynthia Milkovich Roger Warren –dismissed 6:40pm

Phyllis Wiley Annamary Allen – dismissed 6:40pm

D. Riolo

Executive Session commenced at 6:26 PM in the Upper Conference Room of the Administration Building.

A matter of particular personnel was addressed.




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman ABSENT



Nora Hickey




Phyllis Wiley


Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool 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.








Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman ABSENT



Nora Hickey



Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:22 PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed matters of

particular personnel.



2010 12-7 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING




Kim Myers, Vice President – arrived 6:02pm Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey - ABSENT

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood – dismissed 8:30pm


Joan Miller – arrived 6:02pm

Cynthia Milkovich Student Government Representative John Deming

Glenna Pitarresi


The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Upper


#222-11

Call to Order

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel and the recommendations from the Committee

on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education.


#223-11

Executive Session

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

December 7, 2010 meeting as written. Glenna Pitarresi abstained from the vote.

#224-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #225-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported on the following: None.


--Liaisons: Jerry Etingoff attended the ARE parent group meeting and reported to them on the budget

process. He noted that Barry Klipsch, the president and founder of Vestal School Foundation, has a serious

health issue and a fundraiser is being planned at the Vestal Elks. Joan Miller attended the District’s Safety

Committee meeting where the building condition surveys were reviewed by Bearsch Compeau Knudson.

Nora Hickey reported on the Shared Services Committee where Dennis Sweeney presented the pros/cons to

consolidation. Cindy Milkovich reported the King Bruin dance went very well. Kim Myers commented on

the Ed Alert system. She attended the President/Vice President workshop at BOCES. A reminder was given

to the Board regarding the upcoming program by Dr. Kathryn Foster on school district mergers being held

January 20th

at Terra Cotta. RSVP by 1/7/10 to Kathy Loveland.

--The Board’s Code of Conduct was accepted by consensus of the board members.

--A schedule for the Superintendent’s evaluation was distributed.

--MariLiz Pines, Deputy Commissioner from the Broome County Board of Elections, provided the Board

with information regarding the costs associated with using the new scanning voting machines. More

information will be gathered and presented to the board regarding the costs of paper ballots and the results

timeline.


--Mark LaRoach and Mary Surdey are attending staff meetings in the buildings to discuss budget and RTTT.

--Staff from Union Endicott met with VCS staff regarding collaboration of services.

--Mark LaRoach attended a school district bankruptcy workshop.

--The Boys/Girls Club sponsored a food tasting fundraiser that Mark LaRoach was a judge for.

#226-11

Reports

2

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule A

(Treasurer’s Report-November), Schedule B1 (General Report-November), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund

Report-November), Schedule C (Bills-November), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Requests); and

approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#227-11



and P


SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find pages 2, 4, 10 and 11 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval

for the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: December 21, 2010



Modified Wrestling VOLUNTEER Winter Season DeMarco, Christopher 12/21/10

INTRAMURALS

Middle School Winter $606.00 Demetros, Michael 12/21/10

MUSIC

Choreography Senior High $400.00 5/4/10 Iacovelli, Leah 12/21/10

Colorguard (Marching) c/o ½ Middle School $683.00 5/4/10 Zwart, Allison 12/21/10

Colorguard (Marching) c/o ½ Middle School $683.00 5/4/10 Conroy, Heidi 12/21/10

Colorguard (Winter) Middle School $1367.00 5/4/10 Gensler, Becky 12/21/10

Colorguard (Winter) c/o 1/3 Senior High $455.00 5/4/10 Zwart, Allison 12/21/10

Colorguard (Winter) c/o 1/3 Senior High $455.00 5/4/10 Conroy, Heidi 12/21/10

Colorguard (Winter) c/o 1/3 Senior High $455.00 5/4/10 Gensler, Becky 12/21/10

SCHEDULE NIP 1


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION:


Watts, Shirley Bus Attendant Transportation 11/30/10 Personal Reasons

SCHEDULE NIP 2


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENT:


Lowe, Ronald Bus Driver Transportation 1/13/11

SCHEDULE NIP 11



NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Butchko, Judy Bus Attendant PT/S Transportation To Bus Attendant 12/22/10

Levie, Michael Bus Attendant (DIT) Transportation To Bus Driver PT/S 12/14/10


Atticks, Tina Teacher Aide Monitor 4 hrs/day Clayton Ave 1/19/11

Campbell, Joyce Bus Attendant Transportation 1/29/11

Darrah, Matthew Auto Mechanic Transportation 1/4/11

Korutz, Stephen Bus Driver Transportation 1/27/11

McNierney, Rosaria Typist PT (10 month) African Road 1/19/11

SCHEDULE NIP 11A


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGE IN STATUS:

termination after the employee was given notice of this meeting and the employee submitted written response to the recommendation and

was not present.


DATE

REASON

Nabywaniec, Frank Custodian (2nd

shift) Senior High Termination of

employment

12/17/10 In accordance with the

recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools and

Broome County Rule X.A.

3


resolution:


cooperative bid for meat and cheese items through the Broome County Specification Group for the period

1/1/11 – 2/28/11.

#228-11

Bid Award for Meat and

Cheese Items


resolution:


cooperative bid for paper supplies and chemicals through the Broome County Specification Group for the

period 1/1/11 to 8/12/11.

#229-11

Bid Award for Paper

Supplies and Chemicals

The Board discussed the proposed revisions of Policies 3420 (Sexual Harassment), 3421 (Anti-

Discrimination), and 4220 (Administrative Authority).

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve those revisions.

David Hanson abstained from the vote.

#230-11

Policy

None. #231-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – 6:00 PM Tioga Hills Elementary School

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 – 6:00 pm


#232-11

Future Meetings

The Board took a short break from 8:16 to 8:25pm.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss a legal matter.

#233-11

Executive Session

On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn.

#234-11

Adjournment


________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk

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Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley Director of Special Education Anne Tristan – arrived 7:02pm

Executive Session commenced at 6:00 PM in the Upper Conference Room of the Administration Building. A matter of

particular personnel was discussed.









______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

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Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich


Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:25PM in the Board Conference room of the Administration Building. The Board discussed a

legal matter.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

BOE: 2010 12-21 MIN