LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Date: November 13, 2008

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Type of Meeting: Regular

Place: Cafeteria

Members Present: Jules Comeau, President

Kimberly Miller

Hillarie Logan-Dechene

Donna Clark, Vice-President

Hallie Bond

Others Present: Kevin Crampton-Superintendent, Victoria Snide-Clerk of the Board, James and Tina Pine, Pete Klein, Camille Nerney, Duane Finch, Larry Reece, Mary Phillips-LeBlanc

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 Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, Minutes of the October 9, 2008 Regular Meeting and October 23, 2008 Work Session.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. There will be a Future of the School Committee Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. The regular April Board of Education Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the board convened a meeting of the Audit Committee at 7:07 p.m. Mr. Larry Reece, CPA, presented the audited financial statements for the school year ended June 30, 2008. Mr. Reece reviewed the need for protection of passwords. He also asked the school to be diligent in its review of collateralization of its funds with the new bank. The board recessed the audit committee at 7:32 p.m. and returned to the general meeting.

Tina Thompson-Pine and Mary Phillips-LeBlanc presented the 4-5-6 grade combined classroom curriculum. The teachers reviewed how they grouped each grade for each individual subject area.

Public Participation: Camille Nerney thanked Ms. Tisha White for the parent panel college review night. She felt it was very informative and would like the program presented every year. Mrs. Nerney also thanked the Board for the extended fitness center hours to 9 a.m. each morning. She stressed the need to let the public know of these extended hours.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the September 2008 Treasurer’s Reports.

Warrants #6 & 7 and Comprehensive Budget and Revenue Status Reports for the General and Lunch Fund were reviewed.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the Tax Collectors Report for the 2008-2009 school year.

Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all the favor, the independent audit report for the 2007-2008 school year as prepared by Larry Reece.

Budget Transfers were reviewed.

The Board reviewed the quote from Leonard Bus Sales for a possible new bus purchase. This bus follows the schools ten year bus replacement plan and would replace Bus #21. The bus purchase reserve fund would be used to purchase this bus, if approved by the voters next May. If the reserve fund is used, the tax rate would not be affected by this purchase.

Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Long Lake Central School District has established a retirement plan (the “plan”) under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);

WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued final regulations under Section 403(b) of the Code that would, in relevant part, require the Long Lake Central School District to adopt a written plan to ensure compliance with Section 403(b) of the Code and the regulations thereunder;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Effective January 1, 2009, the Board of Long Lake Central School District (the “Board”) authorizes Long Lake Central School District to adopt the ING 403(b) Plan for a public school attached hereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: the Board authorizes the school business official of Long Lake Central School District to execute the ING 403(b) Plan for a Public School attached hereto.

Governor Patterson has proposed a reduction to the current year school aid. It remains to be seen what will happen.

The Career Fair committee met and much was accomplished. The career fair is planned for February 10, 2009 during the school day. Letters are currently being sent to proposed presenters.

Jules Comeau and Kevin Crampton attended a conference in Peru where a NYS School Boards Association representative spoke. Mr. Crampton may ask this speaker to present to the True North Group.

Mr. Duane Finch attended a technology conference, Mr. Michael Farrell attended an English conference, and Ms. Genevieve Boyd has attended several health related workshops.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark with all in favor, a stipend of $2,000 for Duane Finch to be Science Olympiad Coach for the 2008-2009 school year.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, a cross contract with CVES BOCES for the Co-Ser 620 Employer/Employee Relations/Negotiations Services effective January 1, 2009.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, a Gore Mountain ski and ride program. The school will sponsor a bus if possible, Mr. David Olbert will be the overall coordinator, and the school will reimburse ½ of the students expense at the end of the program if the student participates in four out of six established ski dates.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, James Pine to be the additional chaperone for the senior trip to Jamaica, along with Brynn Speer, class advisor.

Mr. Crampton will be asking our BOCES if they have a chaperone training program. This training may happen at the March Superintendent’s Conference Day, perhaps with the True North schools, and may include first aid and CPR training.

The fitness center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days. There may be a bike received as a donation to the fitness center also.

The semi-annual asbestos surveillance report has been prepared.

The PTSA’s Halloween Hoe-Down was a success. The Board thanked the PTSA.

The Board received a request from Town Supervisor Gregg Wallace for partial reimbursement of the bus driver salary from the summer youth program in Newcomb. The school did not have any agreement to help with this expense, but will look at budgeting a portion of this expense for next school year.

A letter was received from Adele Williams thanking the National Honor Society students and NHS Advisors Mary Hall and Nichole Meyette for the help she has received by these people.

A discussion took place regarding the Lifetouch school pictures. This will be put on next months agenda for review.

Due to the recent NYS Comptrollers Audit, now may be the time to assess our information technology program. The IT corrective action plan must be approved at the December board meeting.

The extended lunch periods are still be reviewed. Mr. Crampton may have some solutions to speed up the lunch line without changing the lunch schedule. The Board asked the Superintendent to make sure these changes are communicated with the students.

A second reading was held of Policy #’s 7110-7690 and #8110-8470.

The senior trip policy reading was tabled.

Public Participation: Hallie Bond asked about the greenhouse grant proposal. Susan Virostek will be at the December meeting to present her ideas.

Mr. Crampton stated that Karl Geiger, Kimberly Miller, Genevieve Boyd, and Susan Virostek are all attending a Farm to School workshop on November 17, 2008.

The Science Olympiads are looking for a volunteer with a science background to help with their program. Anyone interested should contact Mr. Duane Finch, Science Olympiad coach.

Motion to go into Executive session by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor at 9:40 p.m. Items to be discussed: Personnel Issues.

Motion to come out of Executive session by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor at 10:50 p.m.

Accepted, with regrets: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the retirement of elementary teacher M. Monica Parent effective February 1, 2009.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, substitutes Casey McDermott and Thomas Cullen, pending fingerprint clearance.

Adjournment: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 10:53 p.m.

Clerk of the Board

Victoria J. Snide