LONG LAKE
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
DRAFT BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Date: November 8, 2007
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Type of Meeting: Regular
Place: Cafeteria
Members Present: Jules Comeau, President
Michelle Hamdan, Vice-President
Hallie Bond
Hillarie Logan-Dechene
Donna Clark
Others Present: Kevin Crampton, Superintendent
Victoria Snide, Clerk of the Board
Pete Klein
Duane Finch
Tisha White
Michael Farrell
Larry Reece
David Olbert
Call to Order:
The president called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board Actions:
The Superintendent reviewed changes to the original published agenda.
Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, minutes of the October 11, 2007 meeting.
The Next Board of Education Regular Meeting will be on Thursday, December 13, 2007 in the cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. Hillarie Logan-Dechene may not be able to attend this meeting. There is a special meeting of our Board as guests of the Long Lake Town Board on November 19, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the Geiger Arena.
Jules Comeau called a meeting of the Audit Committee. Mr. Larry Reece, CPA reviewed the financial health of the district as of June 30, 2007. Internal controls, the Industrial Appraisal report, and the claims auditor position was reviewed. Jules Comeau then recessed the Audit Committee meeting.
Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the Audit Committee recommendation to approve the June 30, 2007 audit as prepared by Larry Reece.
Public Comments: None
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Hallie Bond with all in favor, Treasurer Reports for the month of September, 2007.
Warrants #10, 11 & 12 were reviewed by the Board.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, Budget Transfer #4 in the amount of $13,382.00.
Comprehensive Budget and Revenue Status Reports for General and Lunch Funds were reviewed.
Approved: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the Tax Collectors Report for the tax warrant ending November 1, 2007
Jules Comeau and Kevin Crampton both reported on the annual NYSSBA Conference they attended in New York City in October.
Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, a field trip to see Madame Butterfly in Montreal on Saturday, May 31, 2008 for selected Music, Art and French students. The cost of the trip is around $2,000. Hillarie Logan-Dechene asked Kevin Crampton to see if this school bus could be available to take community members to Montreal for the day also.
The Shared Decision Making Plan for 2007-2008 is tabled until the next board meeting.
Hillarie Logan-Dechene expressed interest in a nutritionist coming into school to review our lunch program. Several area schools have hired consultants for this purpose. Kevin Crampton will look at a possible representative from NYS Education Department to do this evaluation. Mrs. Logan-Dechene would like to see progress in this area over the next three months.
Hillarie Logan-Dechene had questions regarding study halls versus electives available. Tisha White, Guidance Counselor, responded that the study halls are structured, students can go to the library during this time, and during 9th period study halls many teachers are available for students to get extra help. Mrs. Logan-Dechene thanked Ms. White for her input.
Hillarie Logan-Dechene asked that a long-range plan regarding our sports program be finalized. The plan should include individualized sports and team sports. David Olbert stated he believed the merging of team sports with Indian Lake Central School is a long-range plan. Mr. Olbert teaches both interscholastic sports and individualized sports in his physical education classes. He did state that for the most part, the students that participate in team sports are also the same students that participate in the individual sports. Mr. Olbert does have an old physical education plan for the 1980’s and he will work on updating this plan.
Hillarie Logan-Dechene asked that such items as parents teacher conferences be set at the beginning of the academic year and communicated to parents at that time. Mr. Crampton did state that he has asked the Shared Decision Making Team to come up with a formal communication policy for the school district.
Hallie Bond wanted to know the Board’s thoughts on a concerted effort to bring foreign exchange students to Long Lake. This is something that perhaps can be worked on as a joint venture with the Town Board. Kevin Crampton will ask Skip Hultz, Superintendent of Newcomb CSD, for information regarding the foreign exchange program Newcomb worked with.
The next phase of the Heating and Ventilation Project was discussed. The original thought was to renovate the classrooms in the old part of the school building. The new estimates from Bernier, Carr are much higher than the $270,000 voter approved for the project. The estimates for the HVAC renovation in the gym appear to be closer to our budget. Mr. Crampton will be discussing further with Mari Cecil from Bernier, Carr.
The second Bus Evacuation Drill will be conducted on Friday, November 9, 2007. The Early Go Home/Sheltering Drill will be conducted on Friday, November 16, 2007.
Jules Comeau was awarded a Developmental Achievement Citation from NYSSBA.
A second reading of Policy #5510-5560 took place. No further changes.
A first reading of Policy #5570-5573 took place. Delete policy #5573 Internal Audit Function as our school district is exempt from the Internal Audit function.
Public Participation: None
Motion to go into Executive Session by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Michelle Hamdan, with all in favor at 9:40 p.m. Items to be discussed: personnel issues.
Motion to come out of Executive Session by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Donna Clark with all in favor at 9:52 p.m.
Hillarie Logan-Dechene has provided written disclosure stating she has no known conflicts of interest in any contract or agreement involving the school district.
Adjournment: On Motion by Michelle Hamdan, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Clerk of the Board
Victoria J. Snide