AGENDA



OFFICIAL MINUTES

GENESEE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 – 5:30 P.M.

MEDIA CENTER, ROOM 1121

The meeting was livestreamed on the school’s website:

The regular meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Tim Hand, President presiding.

Roll Call was taken by District Clerk:

Member Present: Tim Hand, President; Amy Werner, Vice-Pres.; Heath Gordon; Fred Grusendorf; Josh Shannon

Member Absent: Bev Evans

District Personnel: Brian Schmitt, Superintendent; Sara Donlon, 7-12 Principal; Brian Edmister, PK-6 Principal; Paula Mighells, Dean of Students/Curriculum Coordinator; Carol McCarville, CSE Chair/Director of Curriculum; Erin Ostrander, District Treasurer; Pam Winterhalter, District Clerk

Staff Members: Nanette Vossler (left at 5:41pm); Kristen Sanasith (left at 5:41pm); Josie Preston & Lauren Scholes (both left at 5:48pm); Dan Anger (left at 5:52pm), Don Baker (left at 5:50 pm), Bridget Chichester; Tracie Campbell; Kim Marciano

Guests present: Odyssey of the Mind students: Trevor Mullen, Victoria Babbitt, Paige Cochran, Noah Hamilton, Abigail Snyder; Amber Christensen, Kylee Christensen, Sheila Grastorf; Mr. & Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Mullen (all guests left at 5:41pm).

Pledge of Allegiance was recited

Presentations to the Board:

• Brian Edmister presented Kylee Christensen with an award for her fundraiser “Bring Back Bedtime” for kids from the Midwest flooding. Kylee collected 1,705 books and 1,142 stuffed animals to donate.

• Carol McCarville presented Nanette Vossler and Division III Odyssey of the Mind Team with awards they won at State Competition.

• Lauren Scholes and Josie Preston presented a new class for seniors “Career Explorations”.

• Dan Anger presented an overnight trip for the Leadership Club to the Adirondack Mountains, camping and hiking from May 24-27, 2019.

APPROVE MINUTES: Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Board of Education minutes of the regular meeting dated April 1, 2019 as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 5 No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATORS’ REPORTS: Printed copies available for public

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

• Business Office/District Treasurer’s Report by Ms. Ostrander

• Budget - no questions on the 2019-20 school budget

• Time for Audit - 5 years since last one

APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORTS: Motion made by Josh Shannon, seconded by Heath Gordon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following Treasurer’s Reports as submitted: Extra-Curricular Activity Account 3/1-3/31/19, Payroll Account 3/1-3/31/19, Agency Account 3/1-3/31/19, General Fund – Steuben Trust 3/1-3/31/19, School Lunch Fund 3/1-3/31/19, Scholarship Fund 3/1-3/31/19, Risk Retention (U.I. Reserve) 3/1-3/31/19, Capital Fund 3/1-3/31/19, Special Aid Account 3/1-3/31/19

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs.0 Motion carried.

APPROVE WARRANT REPORTS: Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following Accounts Payable Warrant Reports dated April 4, 2019 as submitted: Federal Fund #8, School Lunch Fund #10, Capital Fund (HADD) #10, General Fund #12.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER: Motion made by Fred Grusendorf, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves a budget transfer from the General Fund (A9950.90) to the Capital Fund in the amount of $100,000 for the 2018-19 Capital Outlay Project.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs.0 Motion carried.

ADOPT 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET: Motion made by Heath Gordon, seconded by Amy Werner - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adopts the 2019-2020 school year budget in the amount of $17,154,973 as presented.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD: Motion made by Fred Grusendorf, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Property Tax Report Card for the 2019-2020 school year as presented.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE REVENUE STATUS REPORT: Motion made by Heath Gordon, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Revenue Status Report dated 7/1/2018 to 3/31/2019 as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE APPROPRIATION STATUS DETAIL REPORT: Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the Appropriation Status Detail Report dated 7/1/2018 to 3/31/2019 as submitted.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA/GENERAL ACTION ITEMS:

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the consent agenda items as follows:

1. Approve the overnight trip requests for Foreign Travel Trip Club (with Cuba-Rushford Club) to Spain, France and Monaco from April 8 – 16, 2020.

2. Approve the following transportation requests to non-public schools for the 2019-2020 school year: Levi Chamberlain to Houghton Academy, Maya Cooley to Houghton Academy, Ethan Raub to Immaculate Conception School. AMISH STUDENTS: Amanda, Noah, Joe & John Wengerd to Carson School; Sammie, Mose & Betty Byler to Carson School; Levi, Jacob, Lizzie & Alvin Wengerd to Closser School; Atlee, Jacob & Polly Miller to Closser School; Eli, Alvin, William, Dannie ,Enos & Crist Miller to Closser School; Ervin Byler to Closser School; Mattie Miller to Closser School; Emanuel & Johnny Miller to Closser School; Miriam, Levi & David Wengerd to Closser School; Ella, Clara, Lydia & Mattie Slabaugh to Peavy School; Frany, Andy & Jena Miller to Peavy School; Fannie, Emanuel & Barbara Miller to Peavy School; Emma, Crist, Lydiann & Miriam Hostetler to Peavy School; Mosie, Atlee & Frany Miller to Peavy School; Harvey, Cassie, Jacob & William Wengerd to Peavy School; David, Daniel, Melvin & Andy Wengerd to Peavy School.

3. Approve to change the 2018-19 school year calendar to close school on Friday, May 24, 2019 due to excess snow days.

4. Approve the CSE Recommendations dated 11/9/2018 to 3/19/2019 as submitted.

5. Set the last day of school for student attendance for the 2018-19 school year as follows: Grades 9-12 last full day of attendance will be June 17, 2019.

Last full day for PK-8 will be Monday, June 24, 2019, and 1:00 p.m. dismissal on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE BOCES 2019-20 BUDGET: Motion made by Heath Gordon, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adopts the 2019-2020 Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES Administrative Budget.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

CAST VOTE FOR BOCES BOARD MEMBERS: Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Heath Gordon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School casts the following votes for the BOCES Board of Education Members:

Area 3 – Vacancy – 3 year term

Mr. Ralph Kerr ____X_____

7766 Centerville Road

Fillmore, NY 14735

Area 7 – Vacancy – 3 year term: VOTE FOR ONE

Mr. Steve Kowalski _________

9854 Rock Springs Road

West Valley, NY 14171

-OR-

Mr. Richard Chapman ____X_____

4064 Wenrick Hill

Franklinville, NY 14737

Area 8 – Vacancy – 3 year term

Mr. Steve Crowley ____X____

5080 Bryant Hill Road

Ellicottville, NY 14731

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS:

GRANT TENURE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Heath Gordon, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School hereby grants tenure to Bridget Chichester in the Science tenure area effective June 30, 2019. Mrs. Chichester is permanently certified in the Science certification area.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

GRANT TENURE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Josh Shannon, seconded by Amy Werner - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School hereby grants tenure to Tracie Campbell in the Mathematics tenure area effective June 30, 2019. Mrs. Campbell is permanently certified in the Mathematics certification area.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPOINT LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent - Motion made by Heath Gordon, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Payton Watson to a non-probationary position of term substitute as Teacher Aide (for Angela Burrows) for the period of on or about May 6, 2019 through on or about June 25, 2019. Pay shall be $75 per day with no benefits, as per Board Policy.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPOINT LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent - Motion made by Josh Shannon, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School appoints Kelsey Watson to a non-probationary position of term substitute as Teacher Aide (for Shannon Clendenin) for the period of on or about April 18, 2019 through on or about June 10, 2019. Pay shall be $75 per day with no benefits, as per Board Policy.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE SUBSTITUTES: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Heath Gordon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves the following substitutes for the 2018-19 school year, pay as per Board Policy:

1. Andrew Edmister of Belmont as substitute as substitute teacher and after school program, pending fingerprint clearance.

2. Jennifer Hunt of Belfast as substitute for food service and teacher aide, pending fingerprint clearance.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

APPROVE MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Acting on the recommendation of the Superintendent – Motion made by Heath Gordon, seconded by Fred Grusendorf - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School approves a medical leave of absence for Norine Ryan on or about April 18, 2019 through on or about June 10, 2019. Mrs. Ryan shall be using accumulated sick time.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

INFORMATIONAL/DISCUSSION:

Upcoming Board Meetings:

- Monday, May 13, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. (reminder of time change) – Budget Hearing & Regular Board of Education Meeting

- Tuesday, May 21, 2019 District Election 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

- Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. – Accept Vote Results

Discussion/Information:

- Mobile Telemed, Inc.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Josh Shannon, seconded by Heath Gordon – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School suspends the regular order of business at 6:36 p.m. to enter into executive session for the purpose of personnel discussion.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

RESUME REGULAR BUSINESS: Motion made by Amy Werner, seconded by Heath Gordon – BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School resumes regular order of business at 7:19 p.m.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Fred Grusendorf, seconded by Josh Shannon - BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Genesee Valley Central School adjourns the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m.

VOTE: Yes 5, No 0, Abs. 0 Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted:

Pamela A. Winterhalter

District Clerk [pic]

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