LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Date: February 13, 2006

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Type of Meeting: Regular

Place: Cafeteria

Members Present: Brian Farr

Hallie Bond

Vickie Plumley

Jules Comeau

Members Absent: Michelle Hamdan

Others Present: Kevin Crampton, Superintendent

Victoria Snide, Clerk of the Board

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Finch

Michael Farrell

Call to Order:

The president called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board Actions:

Approved: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, Minutes of the January 12, 2006 meeting.

Next Meeting Date is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Public Participation: Mike Farrell commented on the poor quality of the showers in the men’s locker room.

Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, January, 2006 Treasurer’s Reports.

Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor, Warrants #14 and #15 totaling: General Fund $80,093.22; Lunch Fund $2,818.28; and Trust & Agency Fund $20,266.46.

Comprehensive Budget Status Reports and Budget Transfers were reviewed.

The 2006-2007 school year Budget was reviewed, including the first look at State Aid projections.

The Comptroller’s Office will be doing an audit of the school sometime over the next five years, along with all other schools in New York State. Mrs. Snide informed the Board of the audit process and the likelihood of criticism by these auditors.

A discussion regarding Reserve funds took place. To be fiscally responsible, the school may ask the voters to approve the establishment of a Repair Reserve, Capital Reserve and Bus Purchase Reserve fund this May.

ELA Scoring for grades 6, 7, and 8 is completed.

The students and adults that went to Phantom of the Opera last week in Schenectady had a wonderful time. Unfortunately, items were stolen off the bus while it was parked in Aviation Mall. We were informed that our insurance policy does not cover personal losses.

Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, CSE recommendations for student #101787.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Jules Comeau, with all in favor, Ms. Shannon Germain as Girl’s Varsity Softball Coach for the Spring 2006 season.

Approved: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor, Mrs. Karin Cook as Drama Club Coordinator.

Approved: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, a bid from Johnstown Dodge for a 2006 Dodge Caravan for $19,646.00.

Approved: On Motion by Vickie Plumley, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, Mr. Eric Peters as Fitness Center Attendant, pending fingerprint clearance.

The Fundraiser Survey Results were given by Mr. Crampton. Seventeen surveys were returned requesting the following fundraisers to continue: Christmas tree sale with craft fair, basketball game concessions; pumpkin sale with craft fair; and flower sale.

2006 Yearbook Timeline is on track.

The Generator should be delivered on February 15, 2006 and hooked up during February recess.

The Five-Year Plan was discussed in connection with the finished Building Condition Survey. The Board will prioritize the capital projects, consisting of mostly infrastructure repairs.

Ms. Bond asked about prior Outing Club trips such as skiing, skating, and a annual trip to St. Lawrence University.

Public Participation: None

Motion to go into Executive session by Jules Comeau, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor at 9:20 p.m. Items to be discussed: personnel issues and faculty contract negotiations.

Motion to come out of Executive session by Jules Comeau, seconded by Vickie Plumley, with all in favor at 10:22 p.m.

Adjournment: On Motion by Jules Comeau, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 10:22 p.m.

Clerk of the Board

Victoria J. Snide