LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 

 

Date:                          April 20, 2009

 

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:      Tisha White- Acting Superintendent; Victoria Snide-Clerk of the Board; Pete Klein; Michael Farrell;  Mary Hall; Susan Virostek; Brynn Speer; Pat Blodgett; Robert & Teresa Tice; Kami Farr, Kristen Delahanty; Chris & MaryEllen Humby; Betsy Comeau; Brian & Emily Farr; Michael & Camille Nerney; Sandy and Shana Burch; Steve Signell; James Pine

                                                                                              

Call to Order:  The President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Board Actions:

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, Minutes of the March 12, 2009 regular meeting, March 26, 2009 special meeting and the April 6, 2009 special meeting. 

 

The next regular meeting and will be Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.  The meeting will recess at 7 p.m. for the Budget Hearing in the gym, then resume again after the budget hearing.  This meeting date has been changed to Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 6 p.m. as originally scheduled.  The meeting will still recess at 7 p.m. for the Budget Hearing.

 

The budget vote and board of education election will be Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. in the cafeteria.

 

Public Participation:  Mr. Jules Comeau, Board of Education President, stated that Kevin Crampton is on leave, and based upon our legal advise there is no further comment at this point.

 

 

 

Emily Farr read a letter regarding the senior trips.  She asks the Board to exercise discretion in approving trips, taking into account destinations, security risks, and eligibility of the students.

 

Betsy Comeau spoke regarding the leadership of the school.  She has asked the Board to evaluate the situation to see how things could have been handled better.  It is time for the school district to move forward.  She also asks the Board to look closely at our Mission Statement and possible refine it.

 

Steve Signell would like details regarding what is happening with the leadership in the school district.  Mr. Comeau responded that the school district is in negotiations with Mr. Crampton and the school has been told by our lawyers not to make any further comments at this point.

 

Michael Nerney stated that it is unfortunate situation because the Board cannot respond regarding the leadership situation, yet Mr. Crampton can publicly speak regarding it.  Mr. Nerney also thanked the Board for their very difficult decision.

 

Camille Nerney commended the Board for making their decision, and that it was necessary to stop the derailment of the school district.

 

Michael Farrell thanked the Board for appointing Tisha White as Acting Superintendent and hopes she’s a strong candidate for permanent appointment.  He also thanked the Board for a detailed executive session agenda.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, Treasurer Reports for February 2009 .

 

Warrant  #16,17 & 18, Budget Transfer #8 and Comprehensive Budget and Revenue Status Reports for the General, Lunch, Federal & Capital Funds were reviewed.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the 2009-2010 Budget of $3,795,355 for presentation to the voters.  The Board chose to move $275,000 for a plumbing phase II capital project to a $275,000 general fund line item to do a variety of smaller capital improvement projects without being committed to plumbing improvements.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hallie Bond with all in favor, to rescind the prior action of March 26, 2009 to put a proposition of $275,000 capital project to the voters.

 

 

Appointed:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, Victoria Snide as an alternate election inspector for the May 19, 2009 vote, if needed.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, the tentative administrative budget for the Board of Cooperative Education Services of the Sole Supervisory District of Franklin, Essex and Hamilton Counties in the amount of $1,500,455 for the 2009-2010 school year.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, to cast it’s votes in the annual election of members of the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services for Dennis Egan, William McConvey, and Marc Stankus.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, to continue with the current health insurance plan for the 2009-2010 school year.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the following modified coaches for Spring 2009 for the merged team with Indian Lake Central School:        

            Girls Modified Softball:  Co-coaches Jamie Rathbun & Erica Quigan

                                                      Assistant Coach:  David Olbert

            Boys Modified Baseball:  Coach John Boya

                                                        Assistant Coach:  David Olbert

 

Approved:  On Motion by Kimberly Miller, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, to table the action to approve David Olbert as Spring Activities Coordinator until more details are available.

 

Approved:  On Motion Kimberly Miller, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, to merge with Indian Lake Central School for all boys and girls varsity sports for the 2009-2010 school year.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, to merge with Indian Lake Central School for all boys and girls modified sports for the 2009-2010 school year on an as needed basis.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, to merge with Tupper Lake Central School for boys modified soccer for the 2009-2010 school year, providing there is no need to merge with Indian Lake Central School.

 

 

 

Approved:  On Motion Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, Maureen Lynch as mentor for Allison Warner for the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the 2009-2010 School District Intention to Participate in BOCES Services.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the last unused snow day to be taken June 25, 2009.

 

Further research will be done regarding a student accident coverage rider to our insurance policy for when students are out of the country.

           

Donna Clark returned the only petition for the open board of education seat.

 

The 6 month asbestos surveillance report was reviewed.

 

Public Participation:  Regarding the health insurance plan, Michael Nerney commented that a reduction in staff does not necessary mean a reduction in health insurance expenses because the lower health insurance enrollment may force a different, more expensive, health insurance plan.

 

Motion to go into Executive session by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor at 8:20 p.m.  Items to be discussed:  the appointment of a long term substitute for the social studies position; resolution of the senior trip incident; 7/8th grade Washington D.C. trip personnel; discussion of personnel duties; contract negotiations; the superintendent search; and the employment history of a particular person.  James Pine and Brynn Speer were invited into Executive Session.

 

Motion to come out of Executive session by Donna Clark, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor at 10:46 p.m.

 

Appointed:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, John Boya as the long term substitute 7-12 Social Studies teacher effective April 21, 2009 through June 30, 2009, Step 1, 0 credits prorated of the salary schedule contained in the collective bargaining agreement with the Long Lake Teachers Association, including full benefits.  The vote was 4 to 1 with Jules Comeau voting against the motion.

 

Appointed:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, Duane Finch as chaperone for the 7/8th grade trip to Washington D.C. to replace James Pine.

 

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, Ms. Tisha White to hire clerical help through June 30, 2009.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, that Stephen T. Shafer, District Superintendent for the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES be appointed as the Board of Education’s consultant to assist in the search for a new Superintendent of Schools for the Long Lake Central School District.

 

 

Adjournment:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 10:50 p.m.

 

                                                            Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

                                                            Victoria J. Snide