Date:
Time:
Type of Meeting: Regular
Place: LLCS Cafeteria
Members Present: Patricia Gibbs, President
Brian Farr, Vice President
Hallie Bond
Michelle Hamdan
Vickie Plumley
Others Present: Lawrence Patzwald, Interim Superintendent
Victoria Snide, Clerk of the Board
Mari Cecil
Jerry and Tina Burnett
Mary Hall
Nick Luxford
Gary Baker
Lynn Malerba
Deborah Jones
Joan Collins, William & Ryan Yellott
Alex Smith
Ben Austin
Call to Order:
The president called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board Actions:
Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor the Minutes of the February
10, 2005 board meeting.
The Next Board of Education Meeting will be Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
Outing Club: Lynn Malerba, Outing Club Advisor, requested approval for a two-night overnight Spring hiking
trip. Students are chosen by their past participation in previous Outing Club trips, with a total of 8-10 students
participating.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, a Spring overnight
Outing Club trip headed by Lynn Malerba.
Baseball: A discussion took place regarding the participation in modified and boy’s varsity baseball teams. Several students attending the meeting felt there was enough to field both teams. Mr. Dave Olbert, Athletic Director, requested in writing a varsity team be fielded with modified players asked to test-up to varsity level. Discussion took place as to whether to provide transportation to Tupper Lake to play on their modified team if we fielded none.
Approved: On Motion by Patricia Gibbs, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, the recommendation to field a Boy’s Varsity Baseball team, and if possible to field a modified baseball team.
Business Manager
Remarks:
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, Treasurer’s Reports for January and February, 2005.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, Warrants # 16 & 18, in the amounts of: General Fund $65,665.15, Trust and Agency Fund, $20,303.78, and Lunch Fund $2,573.63.
Approved: On Motion by Patricia Gibbs, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, the below budget transfers.
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AMOUNT |
TO CODE |
FROM CODE |
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$81.18 |
A2110.4510 First Grade Materials & Supplies |
A2110.40 Teaching Contractual |
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$576.59 |
A1620.40 Central Services Contractual |
A2250.15 Instructional Salaries |
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$233.03 |
A2815.45 Health Materials & Supplies |
A2815.20 Health Equipment ($200.00) A2110.20 Teaching Equipment ($33.03) |
Bernier, Carr & Associates: Mari Cecil from Bernier, Carr & Associates asked the Board to prioritize the 5 year Facility Plan so that she can submit to State Ed. Health, Safety and Welfare items are encouraged by State Ed. The Board felt that improvements to the heating system should be the capital project requested for in the 2005-2006 school budget totaling $200,000. Ms. Cecil will initiate the SEQRA (Environmental Quality Review) form and mail to us for Board of Ed. signature. A SEQRA resolution will need to be approved by the Board 45 days prior to the budget vote. The following Lead Agent Designation was taken by the Board:
Mari Cecil requested approval to come up during the school day to complete the Building Condition Survey. The Board said an employee will be assigned to assist her throughout this day.
The Board felt the purchase of a generator should be the top of the list for use of the forest tax exemption grant received in December, 2004. Mari Cecil will complete paperwork to request a project number from State Ed. and will work on the SEQRA paperwork. The following Lead Agent Designation was taken by the Board:
Ms. Cecil will also speak to State Ed. regarding the purchase of a phone system and the repair of bleachers.
A letter was handed out from Bernier, Carr & Associates confirming changes to the Family Consumer Science and Technology project as requested in last month’s board meeting.
The Class of 2006 presented their proposal for the senior class trip to San Francisco, California in Spring of 2006. Their trip will be 5 days, 4 nights for 6 students and 3 chaperones, estimated cost of $9,600 booked through EF Tours. Approved: On Motion by Patricia Gibbs, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, the concept of the Class of 2006 senior trip to San Francisco, California.
Superintendent Conference Days: Mr. Lawrence Patzwald, Interim Superintendent, has requested the Conference Day to be moved from March 24, 2005 as scheduled, to sometime in April. On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, the Superintendent Conference day change from March 24, 2005 to sometime in April, 2005.
Curriculum Mapping: Mr. Patzwald will discuss curriculum mapping with the new superintendent, when hired.
Budget Development: A discussion of the proposed 2005-2006 budget took place. The proposed budget shows a 4.4% increase, resulting in a projected tax rate of $7.8587 compared to $7.8033 currently. A discussion of fund balance and it’s sources followed. Some items will be moved out of BOCES projected budgeted amounts and into areas to cover a water system filter, new septic tank covers, curriculum mapping, new cafeteria flooring, and a portion of the costs for high speed internet access.
Scholarship Committee Recommendations: The committee recommended that a fixed amount be set by the Board to fund valedictorian, salutatorian, and highest average awards. They also requested that these funds be disbursed at graduation and not be dependent upon attendance in college, as not all graduates will attend college. On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Vickie Plumley, the Board approved the scholarship committee recommendations. Those in favor: Patricia Gibbs, Brian Farr, Vickie Plumley, Michelle Hamdan; those opposed: Hallie Bond.
Approved: On Motion by Brian Farr, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, Sharon Waagner as the Class of 2007 and 2008 class advisor.
Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Patricia Gibbs, with all in favor, participation of Nicole Andrews in the Newcomb Central School overnight concert tour, as requested by Newcomb CSD.
Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Brian Farr, with all in favor, usage of school district snow days on Friday, April 15, 2005, and Friday, May 27, 2005.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, the following resolution regarding a Technology grant:
Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Brian Farr, with all in favor, the 7th and 8th grade field trip to Washington D.C. with Johnsburg and Newcomb Central Schools, contingent on the complete itinerary.
Elementary Basketball: A discussion took place regarding the scheduling confusion for games and practices in the elementary basketball program. Mr. Patzwald will ask the coach for better communication with parents.
Approved: On Motion by Patricia Gibbs, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, David Olbert as Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2005 season. Mr. Olbert has requested a paid assistant. The Board felt if the numbers on the field became large, this may be a possibility.
The School District Report Card was handed out for discussion at the next meeting.
The 2005-2005 Proposed School Calendar was handed out for approval at the next board meeting.
Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Patricia Gibbs, with all in favor, revisions to the Shared Decision Making Plan for the District Planning Committee of the Long Lake Central School District.
Declining Enrollment: Mrs. Michelle Pinard sent a letter to the Board, upon their request, regarding her experience with Korean students studying in American schools. Mrs. Pinard has been asked to speak with the board at a convenient time to both regarding this. Mr. Brian Murray will also be asked to attend this meeting.
Public Comments: None
Motion to go into Executive session by Patricia Gibbs, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor at 9:52 p.m. Items to be discussed: personnel issues.
Motion to come out of Executive session by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Michelle Hamdan, with all in favor at 10:33 p.m.
Special Board of Education Meeting: There will be a special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 7 p.m. regarding personnel issues.
Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, substitutes Stephanie Gachowski and Lauren Walker Arsenault, pending fingerprint clearance.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Patricia Gibbs, with all in favor, CSE Recommendations for student #110994, # 082189 and #102787.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, Mr. Maynard Peroza as an emergency conditional substitute for Mrs. Jane Arsenault.
Approved: On Motion by Patricia Gibbs, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, tenure status in secondary social studies to Mr. James Pine.
Adjournment: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Patricia Gibbs, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
Clerk of the Board
Victoria J. Snide