LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Date: February 12, 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: Kevin Crampton-Superintendent; Victoria Snide-Clerk of the Board; Camille Nerney; Pete Klein; James Pine; Kevin Kerr-BOCES; Rose-Marie Ordway; Tisha White; Michael Farrell; Lisa and Kelsey Tebo; John Adams, Mari Cecil, Pam Beyor, and Mike Wood-Bernier Carr & Assoc.

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 president reviewed changes to the published agenda.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, Minutes of the January 8, 2009 Regular Meeting, as amended. The Senior Trip Committee Meeting was not a separate meeting on January 22, 2009, but part of the Future of the School Committee Meeting. Adjustments were made to Minutes.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. There will be a Future of the School Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Public Participation: Kevin Kerr from BOCES and Rose-Marie Ordway, Business teacher and technology coordinator spoke regarding the new computer servers. Discussion took place regarding the security of the system, the Moodle program, hosting of the website, and the technology coordinator duties.

Junior Kelsey Tebo has been accepted to the National Student Leadership Conference for Forensic Science in Washington D.C. in August. Ms. Tebo has requested funding the school district’s ACE funds. The Board will review the request.

Mari Cecil, Pam Beyor, and Mike Wood from Bernier Carr and Associates reviewed the status of the current Heating and Ventilation project. Discussion took place regarding the upcoming plumbing project and what repairs will be made. A discussion also took place regarding bidding procedures dictated by NYS Education, NYS Municipal Law and NYS Finance Law.

James Pine gave the board magnetic Indian Lake/Long Lake Orange bumper stickers sponsored by the Indian Lake PTSO. The Board thanked the PTSO.

Camille Nerney thanked the school for allowing the students to watch the presidential inauguration. She also praised Tisha White for the work she did in organizing the career fair as she’s heard only positive feedback.

Treasurer Reports for December 2008 and January 2009 will be available next month.

Warrants #11, #12, #13, and #14, Budget Transfers #2 and #6 and Comprehensive Budget and Revenue Status Reports for the General and Lunch Fund were reviewed.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene with all in favor, Budget Transfer #5.

The February Budget Information Worksheet was reviewed. Kevin Crampton would like the Board to consider purchasing two color copiers and a laptop cart which are not yet included in the budget. The Board unanimously felt they wanted a flat budget for 2009-2010.

Vickie Snide and Kristen Lance attended a State Aid Planning Workshop in February.

The recent Career Fair was a success, with 16 presenters and grades 4-12 participating. Thank you to all.

Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, the 2009-2010 Calendar with revisions. December 23, 2009 will be a vacation day, while May 28, 2010 will be a school day.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, the Long Lake Central School District Policy Manual.

A second reading of the policy for Idling School Buses took place.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the CSE Recommendations for students #0002020005 and #000201602.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, Monica Parent to the Substitute List.

Approved: On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, the sports merger with Tupper Lake Central School for Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field for the 2008-2009 School Year.

Approved: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, Judy Garrison to the Substitute List, pending fingerprint clearance.

Approved: On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, James Piraino as the Elementary Basketball Coach, and Craig Seaman as a volunteer unpaid Assistant Coach for Spring 2009.

Jules Comeau reported that the Indian Lake School Board President has requested an informal joint meeting with the Long Lake Central School Board during March. There will be no specific agenda. The Board agreed and plans will be pursued.

The new elementary report cards have been handed out. They are a nice product designed by the faculty.

Letters of commendation from Father Peter Berg were received regarding the food pantry collection by Jill and Kaylie Miller, and Melissa Clark.

A student newsletter prepared by Kaylie Miller and Lydia Wilson will be given to students and put on the website soon.

The Board received thank you letters from Colleen Nerney, Hannah Lamos and Lyndsey Skerrett for the funding of Northeast Music Festival.

The Garnet Hill Ski Trip is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2009 and the Proctors Field Trip is scheduled for February 26, 2009.

NYSSBA will have a training on open meetings law. Their were no board members able to attend.

There will be a joint school boards meeting with Plattsburgh BOCES on March 5, 2009 is Peru. Kevin Crampton and Jules Comeau will attend.

Hallie Bond reviewed the Future of the School Committee Meeting. The Senior Experience class was reviewed at this meeting, and the committee detailed the course description, the class advisor description, and a student in good standing description. The Faculty has received these details and the Committee hopes the Board will approve the policy at the March meeting.

The Walk Across America challenge is completed. The students walked across American and half way back. A dinner was held for elementary students on February 12, 2009 and the high school dinner will be held after February break.

Public Participation: Camille Nerney asked the Board to confirm the details of the track merger with Tupper Lake as years ago there were some problems with this merger.

Motion to go into Executive session by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor at 9:35 p.m. Items to be discussed: Personnel Matters and Negotiations.

Motion to come out of Executive session by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor at 11:20 p.m.

Adjournment: On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 11:20 p.m.

Clerk of the Board

Victoria J. Snide