PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT



PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 16, 2007

HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ROOM 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

President Steven Markham called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM

ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE

BOARD MEMBERS:

Steven Markham, President PRESENT

Michael Conroy, Vice-President PRESENT

Raymond Haberer, District Clerk PRESENT

Pauline Skeels PRESENT

Heinke Lillenstein PRESENT

Wendy Ott PRESENT

Neil Kattermann PRESENT

Robert Landahl PRESENT

Jeffrey Snyder PRESENT *

ADMINISTRATION:

Jeffrey Bowen, Superintendent PRESENT

Nicholas Silvaroli. Business Administrator PRESENT

Sharon Huff, High School Principal PRESENT

Robert Coniglio, Assistant High School Principal PRESENT

James Graczyk. Athletic Director PRESENT

Ravo Root, Middle School Principal Absent

Christian Cornwell, Middle School Asst. Principal Absent

Nancy Sampson, Middle School Asst. Principal PRESENT

Jeannene Wagner, Delevan Elementary Principal PRESENT

Kevin Munro, Arcade Elementary Principal Absent

Michael Lucow, Special Education Director PRESENT

Ann Pajak, Assistant Director of Special Education Absent

Jill Holbrook, Director of Computer Operations Absent

Pamela Kattermann, Dir. Of Curriculum & Instruction PRESENT

Terry Grajek, Administrator for Even Start & Title Programs PRESENT

PRELIMINARY MATTERS/PUBLIC COMMENT 1.0

1.1 NONE

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PROGRAMS/PRESENTATIONS 2.0

2.1 High School Presentations/Tour – Sharon Huff, Principal. The Board left the Board room and traveled to the Help Center where three presentations were made. These focused on the use of technology and motivated professional staff to improve the educational outcomes for all our students. Regents review/RCT review, first ever Pioneer online course for students, and “Teen Biz” internet-based method of literacy learning were some of the topics presented.

2.2 High School Art Presentation – Scott Losi, Art teacher. Mr. Lace and two students from the ceramic arts class spoke of the progress and success of the program over the past 2 years. From the Syracuse University Shaped Clay 2006 Competition Pioneer again had award winning students work chosen to be included their posted. It will hang in the Board room.

DISCUSSION/WORK SESSION 3.0

3.1 Board Report – Hodgson and Russ Seminar attended by Jeff Bowen, Steve Markham, Heinke Lillenstein and others. Heinke Lillenstein, Jeff Bowen, and Nick Silvaroli also attended the Erie I BOCES workshop entitled “Nuts and Bolts”.

3.2 Superintendents Report – April 24, 2007 has been chosen as the date all component Districts must vote on the BOCES Administrative Budget and elect Board members. Next Board meeting February 6, 2007 there will be a Public Forum where the public will have opportunity to submit their ideas related to the 2007-2008 school budgets.

3.3 Business administrator report – Governor Spitzers’ budget will be posted on January 31, 2007. Hevise 5 point plan calls for the issuance of a RFP for 3rd party Audit Services this year. Policies posted for the new policy committee to review: purchasing policy, draft policies for travel and meals expenses – internet services. Next meeting Nick will review some of the financial reports the Board votes on regularly.

3.4 Administrators’ reports – Nancy Sampson/Middle School, Pam Kattermann/Curriculum & Instruction, Robert Coniglio/High School, Michael Lucow/Special Education, Terry Grajek/even Start, Jeannene Wagner/Delevan Elementary.

3.5 None

APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM 4.0

4.1 Motion was made by Neil Kattermann and seconded by Heinke Lillenstein to approve adding the addendum to the Agenda of January 16, 2007 meeting.

Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0

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BUSINESS/FINANCE 5.0

5.1 Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Pauline Skeels to approve the following with one consent vote:

Minutes of January 2, 2007 meeting

Treasurer Reports for November 2006

Multi-fund Checking Account Report for October 2006

Finance Reports for November 2006

Warrants for the period 12/14/2006 – 1/10/2007

High School Activities Fund Report for December 2006

Middle School Activities Fund Report for December 2006

Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0

OLD BUSINESS 6.0

6.1 None

NEW BUSINESS 7.0

1. Motion was made by Ray Haberer and seconded by Heinke Lillenstein to approve the out-of-state field trip request from the high school to the Cleveland, Ohio Museum of Art on May 4, 2007. The cost per student is $125. – posted

Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0

2. Motion was made by Heinke Lillenstein and seconded by Pauline Skeels to approve the following list of people to work at the bond vote on January 30, 2007:

Jennifer Higgins Deb McGarvey Karen Duttry Jennifer Tatko

Patricia Pierce Skip Tillinghast Jennifer Kraft Donna Coloross

Jennifer Kennerly Bethany Pocock Mary Lou Sworts Ginger Comstock

Marge Harrison Sandy Dutton Marlene Gleason Michelle Karpinski

Claudia Miller Jennifer Higgins

Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0

3. Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Heinke Lillenstein to approve the following Board goals for 2006-2007:

1. Support continued implementation of the district’s Comprehensive District Educational Plan

2. Prepare for the district’s capital construction project.

3. Improve the district’s universal prekindergarten program.

4. Engage parents and other community members in support of positive results in students’ social

and emotional well being, career direction, and learning outcomes.

Ayes – 9* Nays – 0 Abstain - 0

PCSD – BOARD OF EDUCATION – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 16, 2007

4. Motion was made by Ray Haberer and seconded by Pauline Skeels to approve the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams request to attend an out-of-state basketball event at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania January 20, 2007 through January 21, 2007. – posted

Ayes – 9 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0

PERSONNEL 8.0

8.1 Resignation

|EMPLOYEE |POSITION |DATE SUBMITTED |DATE EFFECTIVE |

|Karen Raiber |School Secretary |01/11/2007 |01/12/2007 |

Motion by: Pauline Skeels Seconded by: Heinke Lillenstein

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

2. Leaves of Absence

|EMPLOYEE |POSITION |DATE SUBMITTED |DATE EFFECTIVE |COMMENTS |

|Marie Schenk |Treasurer |01/05/2007 |02/06/07 – approximately 03/06/07|For the purpose of medical leave under FMLA - |

| | | | |unpaid |

|Mary Rauscher |Teacher |01/02/2007 |01/30/2007 – 2/20/2007 |For the purpose of medical leave under FMLA - |

| | | | |unpaid |

|Kim Bull |Teacher Aide |01/03/2007 |01/31/2007-6/30/2007 |This is an unpaid leave |

|Jessica Kamats |Teacher |01/11/2007 |Approximately 04/23/2007 – |6 weeks for the purpose of maternity leave and |

| | | |06/22/2007 |2.5 weeks |

Motion by Neil Kattermann Seconded by Bob Landahl

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

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8.3A Non-Instructional Appointments

|NAME |POSITION |SALARY |EFFECTIVE DATE |NOTES |

|Lynada Roberts |School Secretary |$11.25/hour |January 17, 2007 |This is a permanent appointment. She has |

| | | | |passed the Civil Service exam. Pending final|

| | | | |compliance with statutory and regulatory |

| | | | |provisions for fingerprinting clearance for |

| | | | |employment. This is based on the board |

| | | | |policy for emergency conditional |

| | | | |appointments #6211. She will serve a |

| | | | |probationary period of 6 months. |

Motion by Heinke Lillenstein Seconded by Mike Conroy

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

8.3B Non-Instructional Appointments

|Michelle Byers |Cleaner |$8.95 |January 24, 2007 |Pending final compliance with statutory and |

| | | | |regulatory provisions for fingerprinting |

| | | | |clearance for employment. This is based on |

| | | | |the board policy for emergency conditional |

| | | | |appointments #6211. She will serve a |

| | | | |probationary period of 6 months. |

Motion by Heinke Lillenstein Seconded by Pauline Skeels

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

4. Athletic Appointments

|NAME |ACTIVITY |SALARY |

|Val Relyea |Lifeguard |$15.00/hour |

|Mickey Drake |Lifeguard |$15.00/hour |

Motion by Bob Landahl Seconded by Neil Kattermann

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

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5. Substitute Teacher/Tutor Appointments

|NAME |DEGREE |CERTIFICATION |GRADE LEVEL |SUBJECTS |

|Leslie Degolier |N/A |N/A |All |All |

|Lisa Pappas |N/A |N/A |All |All |

Individuals listed are fingerprinted and have full clearance for employment and all substitutes have been approved by the Principals and the Director of Special Education.

Motion by Mike Conroy Seconded by Pauline Skeels

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

6. Non-instructional Substitute Appointments

|NAME |POSITION |SALARY |NOTES |

|Janet Armstrong |Cleaner |$7.15/hour | |

|Chelsie Vaughn |Teacher Aide |$7.15/hour | |

|Shawn LoTempio |Teacher Aide |$7.15/hour | |

|Penny Terwilliger |Teacher Aide |$7.15/hour | |

Motion by Pauline Skeels Seconded by Bob Landahl

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

7. Student Teacher/Intern Approval

|NAME |BUILDING |COLLEGE |NOTES |

|Matt Zabron |Highschool & Delevan |Brockport | |

|Brandi Culverhouse |High School |GCC | |

|Sarah Cummings |Middle School |Houghton College | |

|Michelle Wing |Middle School |Houghton College | |

|Katherine Webster |Middle School |Houghton College | |

|Elizabeth Spoth |Middle School |Hougton College | |

|Emily Garfield |High School |St. Bonaventure | |

Motion by Heinke Lillenstein Seconded by Pauline Skeels

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

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8. Volunteer Appointment

|BUILDING/ACTIVITY |NAME |

|Delevan Elementary |Melissa Oldacre |

Motion by Mike Conroy Seconded by Neil Kattermann

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 - Abstain

CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS 9.0

1. Having reviewed the recommendations developed by the CSE / CPSE for special education programs and services 01/05/2007 through 01/11/2007 the BOE hereby approves said recommendations. posted

Motion by Heinke Lillenstein Seconded by Neil Kattermann

9 - Aye 0 - Nay 0 – Abstain

EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.0

10.1 Motion was made by Mike Conroy and seconded by Pauline Skeels to adjourn the regular order of business to enter into Executive Session at 9:07 PM for discussion covering the Superintendents contract and personnel matters.

Ayes – 9 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0

Executive Session ended at 10:29 PM

ADJOURNMENT 12.0

12.1 Motion was made by Heinke Lillenstein and seconded by Neil Kattermann to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 PM.

Ayes – 8 Nays – 0 Abstain – 0 absent – 1 (RH)

Respectfully submitted,

Raymond J. Haberer, Clerk

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