LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 

 

Date:                          March 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; Pete Klein; Michael Farrell;  Mary Hall; Duane Finch; Susan Virostek; Genevieve Boyd; Brandy Richards & Joe San Antonio – Hamilton County Community Services.

                                                                                              

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 Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, Minutes of the February 9, 2009 special meeting, February 12, 2009 regular meeting, February 26, 2009 special meeting and the March 2, 2009 special meeting.

 

The next regular meeting and BOCES vote will be Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.   There will be a special Joint School Board Meeting with Indian Lake Central School on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Adirondack Museum at 7 p.m.  (At the end of this board meeting, a special meeting at Long Lake Central School is now scheduled at 6 p.m. on March 26, 2009 and the joint meeting with Indian Lake Central School is postponed).

 

Public Participation:  Brandy Richards and Joe San Antonio from Hamilton County Community Services reviewed their prevention education programs for the community and the school.  They provide services to every school in the county from Pre-K through 12th grade.

 

Susan Virostek and Genevieve Boyd presented their preliminary plans for a greenhouse and composting ideas.  They would like to make this a community wide event, and are planning a community meeting to review ideas.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, Treasurer Reports for December 2008 and January 2009 .

 

Warrant  #15, Budget Transfer #7 and Comprehensive Budget and Revenue Status Reports for the General and Lunch Fund were reviewed.

 

The March Budget Information Worksheet was reviewed.  The 2009-2010 quote for fuel oil was received which was significantly less than originally budgeted.  The Board asked for some clarification on several specific line items.  We currently do not have a new total taxable assessed value for the school district for next year, so figures are estimated using current assessments.  The budget for 2009-2010 currently shows a .01% decrease.

 

A letter was received from the NYS Comptrollers Office acknowledging receipt of our Corrective Action Plan.

 

The spreadsheet of capital projects from Bernier Carr was reviewed while deciding whether to propose a capital project to the voters, and how much that project should be.  The Board would like more detail to a Phase 2 Plumbing Improvements project.

 

Mr. Jules Comeau reported on the joint school boards meeting with CVES BOCES attended by he and Mr. Kevin Crampton.

 

Mr. Kevin Crampton detailed the International Star Party to be held by the Long Lake Library.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the Idling School Bus Policy to be added to the policy manual.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark, a request from ACE funds per the ACE  policy for Kelsey Tebo and Kaylie Miller to attend the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. this summer.  Kimberly Miller abstained from the vote.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the Senior Experience Policy to be added to the student handbook and the administrative manual.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor, Stephanie Howe and Rita Mitchell as Election Inspectors for the May 2009 vote, at a stipend of $75 each.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the permanent appointment of Genevieve Boyd as School Nurse per Civil Service guidelines.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the below resolution:

 

            WHEREAS, the Long Lake Central School District (“District”) utilizes persons engaged in voluntary service, not under contract of hire, in multiple capacities for the benefit of the District and its students; and

 

            WHEREAS, the District desires to protect its interests and the interests of its volunteer(s) in the event that a volunteer(s) should be injured in a manner compensable under the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law while in the course of providing volunteer services to the District;

 

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for reasons of protecting the District’s volunteers, and limiting the District’s potential liability, the Board of the Education authorizes the Superintendent to procure Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for all persons engaged in providing voluntary service to the District, not under contract of hire.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, a proposal received from Gallup Concrete for $8700.00 for a handicap ramp to replace existing deteriorating cement steps.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Hallie Bond, with all in favor, the Science Olympiad team to attend the state competition at SUNY New Paltz April 17-18, 2009.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the 7th/8th grade trip to Washington D.C. with Johnsburg and Newcomb Central Schools from April 30, 2009 through May 3, 2009.

 

Approved:  On Motion by Hallie Bond, seconded by Donna Clark with all in favor, the following coaches for Spring 2009:

 

            John Clark – Varsity Softball; Rick Miller – Unpaid Assistant Varsity Softball,;  David Olbert – Unpaid Assistant Varsity Softball; John Reynolds – Varsity Baseball; Phil Monthony – Unpaid Assistant Varsity Baseball; David Olbert – Unpaid Assistant Varsity Baseball.

           

The Superintendent reported that we have two new students starting April 2009.

 

Hallie Bond gave a work session update.  The previous meeting focused on developing the school as a community center.  The group will work on making the public more aware of our fitness center.  The next work session meeting will be held April 2, 2009 from 7-9 pm in the cafeteria.

 

Kimberly Miller voiced her concern regarding bullying and felt that we should continue to use our available resources such as Michael Nerney and Hamilton County Community Services to educate all.

 

Kevin Crampton reported on his recent meeting with Town Supervisor Gregg Wallace.  Both entities are still interested in sharing services when possible.

 

Mr. Crampton reviewed the library circulation report.

 

The combined prom with Indian Lake, Minerva and Newcomb will be held at the Longview Lodge on May 9th for grades 9-12.

 

There are three unused snow days at this stage in the school calendar.  The Board will review possible days to not have school if these days remain unused.

 

There will be a short board meeting on March 26, 2009 at 9 p.m. after the joint meeting with Indian Lake to review potential capital projects and unused snow days.

 

Public Participation:  Michael Farrell read a letter to the Board regarding the resignation of social studies teacher James Pine.  Mr. Farrell feels the resignation of Mr. Pine, as well as Ms. Shannon Germain and Mrs. Krista Sparks is directly related to the current superintendent’s and board of education  leadership.

 

Motion to go into Executive session by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, seconded by Donna Clark, with all in favor at 9:27 p.m.  Items to be discussed: Personnel Matters and Negotiations.

 

Motion to come out of Executive session by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor at 11:04 p.m.

 

Accepted :  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all in favor, the following resolution:

 

            BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Long Lake Central School District hereby votes to consider the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the probationary appointment of 7-12 math teacher Kenneth Brabant be discontinued effective April 14, 2009.

 

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr. Brabant’s administrative leave continue until the effective date of his termination.

 

Accepted with regrets:  On Motion of Donna Clark, seconded by Kimberly Miller, with all favor, the resignation of 7-12 social studies teacher James Pine effective April 17, 2009.

 

The Board chose to postpone their March 26, 2009 joint meeting with Indian Lake Central School, and instead will hold a special meeting at Long Lake Central School at 6 p.m.

 

Adjournment:  On Motion by Donna Clark, seconded by Hillarie Logan-Dechene, with all in favor, the Board adjourned at 11:06 p.m.

 

                                                            Clerk of the Board

 

 

 

                                                            Victoria J. Snide