LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 

 

Date:                          April 17, 2008

 

Time:                         7:00 p.m.

 

Type of Meeting:    Regular

 

Place:                                    Cafeteria

 

Members Present:  Jules Comeau, President

                                    Hallie Bond

                                    Donna Clark

                                    Hillarie Logan-Dechene

                                    Kimberly Miller

                                   

Others Present:      Kevin Crampton, Superintendent

                                    Michael Farrell

                                    Pete Klein

                                    James Pine

                                    Tisha White

                                                                       

Call to Order:          

 

The president called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.   Changes to the published agenda were reviewed.

 

Board Actions:

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the Minutes of the March 13, 2008, March 18, 2008, and April 2, 2008 meetings.

 

The Next Board of Education Regular Meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  The Board will recess at 7 p.m. for the Budget Hearing, then reconvene to finish the regular meeting.  May 20, 2008 is the annual budget and board of election vote from 2-8 p.m. in the cafeteria. 

 

There will be a Special Meeting on April 21, 2008 at 7 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Office to vote on the BOCES Budget and BOCES Board of Education seat. Note:  The Board chose, at the end of this meeting, to switch the next meeting date time to 5 p.m. for the BOCES vote and then to enter Executive Session for personnel matters.

 

Public Participation:   None

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, Treasurer Reports for the month of February, 2008.

 

Warrants #26, 27, and 28 were reviewed by the Board.

 

Budget Transfer  and Comprehensive Budget and Revenue Status Reports for the General, Lunch, Capital, and Federal Fund were reviewed.

 

The Board reviewed the current budget for the 2008-2009 school year.  The current budget shows a decrease in expenses of 2.30% and tentative tax rate of $5.7392 using 2007-2008 assessments.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the 2008-2009 Budget of $3,795,600 for presentation to the voters.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the first stage of plumbing upgrades capital project proposition for presentation to the voters at a cost not to exceed $300,000. 

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the transfer of $150,000 from unobligated fund balance to the capital reserve fund.

 

Kevin Crampton noted that we did receive an insurance rebate check from Utica Mutual for approximately $600.00.

 

Kevin Crampton reported on two workshops that he attended, one at Adirondack Education Center hosted by Regent Dawson and on a visit to Guilderland Elementary School.  Mr. Crampton also reported on a workshop attended by Karl Geiger with other food service workers in our BOCES.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, CSE Recommendations for student # 000201012.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, a new math course called Real World Mathematics to be taught by Duane Finch as an elective next school year.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the 7th and 8th grade field trip to Boston from May 1-4, 2008.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna  Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the 2008-2009 BOCES School District Intention to Participate form.

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond with all in favor, a stipend of $2100 to Dave Olbert as a spring sports coaching fee.

 

Kevin Crampton reported on a survey of juniors and sophomores regarding senior trips.

 

Long Lake students in grades Kindergarten through 5 will be attending a Health & Wellness program called Jumping Jill in May at Indian Lake Central School.  Johnsburg Central School has invited our 7th and 8th grade students to a semi-formal dance on April 25, 2008.

 

The Board will attend a retreat on May 16, 2008 at the Quackenbush Longview Lodge hosted by Dr. John MacFadden.

 

Kevin Crampton reviewed an article in the NYS School Boards Association magazine written by Dana Smith regarding school board member responsibilities.

 

Our policy manual review needs to be completed by June 30, 2008 per Erie 1 BOCES.

 

Representatives from the school were invited to an Open House at TBS (Technical Building Services) regarding HVAC controls.

 

There is a student art exhibit at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts through May 3, 2008.

 

Kevin Crampton read thank you cards to the Board, one from Science Olympiad students and one from Ranya Hamdan regarding Junior National Young Leaders Conference.

 

The semi-annual asbestos surveillance report was presented.

 

A discussion took place regarding a proposed field trip to Montreal for grades K – 2.  The Board feels this is too long of a trip for young students and that there are good alternatives closer to home.

 

There was discussion about the organic garden and who and how it can be taken care of. 

 

The current yearbook is on schedule.  Discussion took place on a possible yearbook club or committee, maybe involving middle school students.

 

A discussion regarding College for Every Student was held, explaining the program to new board member Kimberly Miller.

 

Kevin Crampton reported that NYSEG has asked us to run our generator when they need to minimize power consumption in Long Lake.  The New York Power Authority is visiting to review a program they have for minimizing power consumption.

 

Jules Comeau commented that Senator Betty Little has said be cautious of the increase in school aid because it may not be there the following year.

 

There will be no school on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 if we still have one unused snow day.

 

A second reading of Policy #7110 through 7690 took place.  Kevin Crampton is reviewing several questions and these policies are still under review.

 

Public Participation: None

 

Motion to go into Executive Session by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor at 9:18 p.m.  Items to be discussed:  personnel issues. 

 

Motion to come out of Executive Session by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene with all in favor at 10:40 p.m.

 

The next special Board Meeting time has been changed to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008.  An executive session to discuss personnel matters will be added to the agenda for that meeting.

 

Accepted, with regret:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller with all in favor, the resignation of Gail Seaman as Health Care Provider.

 

Adjournment:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

           

                        Acting Clerk of the Board                           Clerk of the Board

 

 

           

                        Jules Comeau                                              Victoria J. Snide