BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Date:
Time:
Type of Meeting: Regular
Place: Cafeteria
Members Present: Brian Farr
Hallie Bond
Michelle Hamdan
Vickie Plumley
Jules Comeau
Others Present: Kevin Crampton, Superintendent
Victoria Snide, Clerk of the Board
Michael Farrell
Shannon Germain
Peter Klein
Call to Order:
Prior to
calling the meeting to order, the Board toured the school observing summer
maintenance and various building projects.
The president called the meeting to order at
Board Actions:
Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by
Michelle Hamdan, with all in favor, Minutes of the
Next Meeting Date is
scheduled for
New Teachers were introduced: Mr. Crampton introduced Mr. Duane Finch, Technology teacher, and Ms. Shannon Germain, High School Math Teacher to the Board.
Public Participation: Mr. Farrell reported to the board on the number of participants anticipated for the basketball program. At this point, their appears to be enough students for Boys and Girls Varsity and Boys Modified Basketball. Girls Modified students could possibly play with the Boys Modified team or test up to the Girls Varsity team.
Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor, the July, 2005 Treasurer Reports as presented.
Approved: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Vickie Plumley with all in favor, Warrants #4 and #5 totaling: General Fund $109,161.04; Lunch Fund $92.88; and Trust & Agency Fund $2,830.45.
Comprehensive Budget Status Reports were presented.
The Garage Door as Surplus: On Motion by Brian Farr, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor, the garage door surplus status was tabled as the new technology teacher may have use for it.
2004/2005 School Year Bus Recap was presented to the Board.
LLCS & Hamilton County Transportation Contract was presented to the Board.
NYS Comptrollers Letter regarding State Audits was reviewed with the Board. All NYS school will be receiving a state audit over the next 5 years.
Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor, the NYS Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Price Meals for school year 2005/2006.
Non-Resident Tuition Policy: Mr. Crampton handed out a version of this policy, to be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Approved: In support of Hamilton County, the Board approved on a 3-2 vote the following Empire Zone Resolution. Mr. Jules Comeau and Ms. Vickie Plumley opposed the Motion.
WHEREAS the Board of Education of Long Lake Central School District has been advised by Mr. William Osborne, Director of Tourism, Planning and Economic Development in Hamilton County, that Hamilton County is in the process of making application for an Empire Zone, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been asked by Mr. Osborne to indicate its cooperation with such designation in that the Board would agree to exempt certain real property from school taxes pursuant to Section 485-e of the Real Property Tax Law,
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Long Lake Central School District that, having been advised of the application for an Empire Development Zone by Mr. William Osborne, Director of Tourism, Planning and Economic Development in Hamilton County, the Board hereby determines to cooperate in such matter by agreeing to the following school tax exemptions pursuant to Section 485-e of the Real Property Tax Law and the regulations of the New York State Department of Economic Development.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board agrees to a 10 year tax relief and a 5 year period of escalation (20% a year) or until the tax owner reaches 100% evaluation to help facilitate and promote the Empire Economic Development Zone.
Superintendent’s Conference Day was reported on by Mr. Crampton.
CADD: Mr. Crampton reported to the Board on the CADD program Mr. Finch would like to purchase for Technology classes.
Appointed: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, Mr. James Piraino as Modified Soccer Coach for the 2005/2006 school year.
Appointed: On Motion by Mr. Jules Comeau, seconded by Ms. Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, Mr. Gary Baker as teacher mentor to Mrs. Tina Pine, new 5th grade teacher, and Mr. Michael Farrell as teacher mentor to Ms. Shannon Germain, new high school math teacher.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Vickie Plumley with all in favor, Mr. Thomas Vartuli and Mr. Andrew Stengrevics as substitute teachers pending fingerprint clearance.
Past Graduate Survey: The Board reviewed a survey that Mr. Lawrence Patzwald, former Interim Superintendent, intended to send to past graduates regarding their education at LLCS. At this time, this mailing will not be initiated.
The Boy Scouts of America have distributed paperwork to Mr. Crampton regarding setting up a chapter in the Long Lake area.
Kiln: The Board authorized Mr. Crampton and Ms. Gannon, Art Teacher, to look into purchasing a Kiln for classes.
Outing Club: At this point, we have no scheduled Outing Club for the 2005/2006 school year. The school will try to make sure that information for programs at the Newcomb VIC and the Trailblazer program are available.
Senior Trip: The current senior trip was scheduled for April 2006, however EF Tours has asked our students to participate in a March 2006 trip instead. The Board has asked the senior class advisors to make sure they can get all of their money refunded if requested.
Athletic Field: The Board received a copy of a letter sent in July from Mrs. Michelle Hamdan to the Town of Long Lake regarding the efforts to keep the geese from the Town Ballfield.
Star Lab will be coming to the school in October.
Fitness Room Request: The Board denied a request from Mrs. Karen Seaman regarding opening the fitness room through 8:30 a.m. The Board wants to keep the Fitness Room open to the public during non-school hours only.
Technology Room Request: The Board denied a request from Mr. Dave Carson to use certain shop equipment. The Board is hoping to offer some adult education classes where this type of request may be available.
Thank You Letters were received from Mr. Nick Luxford and Ms. Heather Black for the use of ACE funds given by the School.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Vickie Plumley with all in favor, use of ACE funds for Mr. Bryan Geiger to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. The payment will be ½ of expenses, up to $1,000.00.
Public Participation: None
Motion to go into Executive session by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Michelle Hamdan, with all in favor at 9:06 p.m. Items to be discussed: personnel issues.
Motion to come out of Executive session by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor at 10:20 p.m.
Accepted: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Hallie Bond with all in favor, the agreement between Long Lake Central School, Long Lake Central School Faculty Association, and Mrs. Krista Sparks..
Accepted: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Michelle Hamdan with all in favor the resignation of Mrs. Krista Sparks, Pre-K & Kindergarten teacher subject to the terms of the above agreement, effective September 1, 2005.
Appointed: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor Mrs. Krista Sparks as a per diem long term substitute, subject to the terms of the above agreement, effective September 1, 2005.
Adjournment: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
Clerk of the Board
Victoria J. Snide