GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL

GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

July 9, 2007 – Reorganization Meeting

Middle-High School Cafeteria

(meeting place was relocated from the District Office due to a power outage)

The minutes are unofficial pending Board of Education approval.

Members Present

Linda Competillo, Michael Lockwood, Robert Miller, Christopher Montreuil, Jeanne Petrella, Martha Smith, and Miriam Zubal

Also Present

Brenda Myers and Sheri Shurtleff

Call to Order

District Clerk, Mary Walker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There was a quorum check, assurance of meeting posting and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Administration of Oath

The Oath of Faithful Performance in Office was administered to Linda Competillo and Robert Miller, newly elected Board of Education members.

Regular Items

There was a quorum check, assurance of meeting posting and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda

The Board reviewed the agenda and, because there was no power, Jeanne Petrella made a motion, seconded by Miriam Zubal, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve an abbreviated meeting agenda with the following changes:

Delete:

14. Presentations

15. Staff and/or Board Committee Reports

16. Board President’s Report

19. Meeting Summary

20. Executive Session

21. Reconvene

22. Action Following Executive Session

Election of Officers

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Martha Smith, to nominate Miriam Zubal as Board President for the 2007-08 school year. There being no further nominations from the floor, District Clerk, Mary Walker, closed the nominations and called for a vote. All were in favor of Miriam Zubal as Groton Central School Board of Education President for the 2007-08 school year.

Miriam Zubal assumed the chair and called for nominations for Vice President of the Board.

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Michael Lockwood, to appoint Jeanne Petrella as Board Vice President for the 2007-08 school year. There being no further nominations from the floor, President Zubal closed the nominations and called for a vote. All were in favor of Jeanne Petrella as Groton Central School Board of Education Vice President for the 2007-08 school year.

The Oath of Faithful Performance in Office was administered to Miriam Zubal and Jeanne Petrella as School Board President and Vice President respectively.

Discussions

The Board discussed potential meeting times for their 2007-08 schedule. It was decided that 6:00 p.m. would be the consistent starting time whether there was a work session prior to the Board meeting or just a Board meeting.

The Board also reviewed the Board of Education committee structure for the 2007-08 school year and decided that it would remain as is.

The Board reviewed the responsibilities of the BOE representative on the Groton Recreation Committee and also decided not to appoint a specific BOE member as Legislative Liaison.

Appointment of Officers

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, and carried – 7 ayes, to appoint the following officers for the 2007-08 school year:

- Clerk of the Board Mary Walker

- Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Morse

- District Treasurer Sharon Shurtleff

- Tax Collector Mary Ann Morse

Other Appointments

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, and carried – 7 ayes, to make the following appointments for 2007-08 school year:

- Claims Auditor John Russell

- Internal Auditor Gary Alger

- School Physician Dr. Peter Clark

- School Attorney Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

- Census Enumerator Barbara Nelson

- Extra‑Curricular Account Treasurers Rebecca Scaglione, Debra VanZandt

- Attendance Officers Barbara Nelson, Sherry Perreault, Teri Evener

- Independent Auditor Ciaschi, Dieters‑Hagen, Little, & Mickelson

- Records Access Officer Sharon Shurtleff

- Records Management Officer Sharon Shurtleff

- Asbestos Designee TST BOCES Health & Safety Department

- Health & Safety Officer Randall Sovocool

- Purchasing Agent Sharon Shurtleff

- Title IX & Compliance Officer Sharon Shurtleff

- Complaint Officers Connie Filzen, Eric Hartz

- Appointment of Representative Martha Smith

to Tompkins‑Seneca‑Tioga School Board

Association Executive Committee

- Appointment of Representative to Christopher Montreuil

Groton Youth Commission

and Groton Recreation Department

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, and carried – 7 ayes, to make the following appointments for the 2007-08 school year:

- Ad Hoc Communications Committee Linda Competillo, Jeanne Petrella, Miriam Zubal

- Audit Committee All 2007-08 Board of Education members

- Appointment of Committee on Special

Education (CSE)

- Chairperson Michelle Pronti

- Alternate Chairpersons Patricia Foster, Catherine Merwin (Offen)

- Psychologists Patricia Foster, Catherine Merwin (Offen)

- Parent Representative Bruce Burlingame

- Alternate Parent Representative Nancy Bogardus

- Physician Dr. Peter Clark

- Special Education Teachers All special education teachers and therapists

employed by Groton Central School

- Regular Education Teachers All regular education teachers employed by

Groton Central School

- Appointment of Preschool Committee

on Special Education (CPSE)

- Chairperson Michelle Pronti

- Alternate Chairperson Sandra Overhiser

- Tompkins County Representative Jana Taylor

- Cayuga County Representative Sue Barrette

- Appointment of Evaluators Franziska Racker Center, Gavras Center,

Ithaca City School District, Mandel Therapy,

High Peaks

- Parent Representative Bruce Burlingame

- Alternate Parent Representative Nancy Bogardus

- Surrogate Parent Heather Clark

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to appoint the 2007-08 Independent Psychologists and/or Educational Evaluators as presented. (List attached to official minutes.)

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, and carried – 7 ayes, to appoint the 2007-08 Hearing Officers as presented. (List attached to official minutes.)

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Linda Competillo, and carried – 7 ayes, to set the 2007-08 Independent Evaluation Fee as $1,000 per evaluation.

Designations

A motion was made by Chris Montreuil, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, and carried – 7 ayes, to adopt the following designations for the 2007-08 school year:

- Official Bank Depository 1st National Bank of Groton

- Regular Meetings 2nd & 4th Mondays (with exceptions on

printed calendar), starting time – 6:00 p.m.

- Official Newspaper Cortland Standard

- Hours for District Voting Noon - 9:00 P.M.

Authorizations

A motion was made by Jeanne Petrella, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the following authorizations for the 2007-08 school year:

- To Certify Payrolls Sharon Shurtleff

- To Establish Petty Cash Funds

- Middle-High School $100 - MS Principal responsible for fund

- Elementary School $100 - ES Principal responsible for fund

- District Office $100 - Business Manager responsible for fund

- Designation of Signatures on Checks Sharon Shurtleff

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the Superintendent applying for Federal Aid and Special Aid Funds.

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the Treasurer loaning from the General Fund to the Federal and Special Aid Funds.

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Chris Montreuil, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the Treasurer investing school district monies.

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to grant the Superintendent authority to request medical exams.

A motion was made by Jeanne Petrella, seconded by Martha Smith, and carried – 7 ayes, to grant the Superintendent authority to approve staff attendance, with expenses, at conferences.

Resolution

A motion was made by Jeanne Petrella, seconded by Chris Montreuil, and carried – 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Michael Lockwood abstained), to approve Groton Central School participating in cooperative bidding with the TST and OCM BOCES for equipment, supplies and contractual services.

Bonds

A motion was made by Jeanne Petrella, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve a faithful performance blanket bond for all persons and positions required by law.

Other Items

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Martha Smith, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the following:

- Adopt Free & Reduced Price Meals Policy Statement as presented (copy attached to official minutes)

- Approve 2007-08 Breakfast/Lunch Prices:

PreK-5 Breakfast 1.00

6-12 Breakfast 1.15

PreK-5 Lunch 1.50

6-12 Lunch 1.75

Reduce-price meals .25

- Adopt 2007-08 Tuition Rates for Non-Resident Students:

K-6 - $ 2,087.00

$ 399.30 for family enrolled 03-04 or prior

7-12 - $ 3,025.00

$ 805.26 for family enrolled 03-04 or prior

- Establish 2007-08 Mileage Reimbursement Rate at the prevailing IRS rate

Approval of 2007-08 Substitute Pay

A motion was made by Jeanne Petrella, seconded by Chris Montreuil, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the 2007-08 substitute pay rates as follows:

Daily Rates

Certified Teacher - daily 84.00

Certified Teacher, Long-Term – daily 16-88 days 156.00

(prearranged, consecutive days, same assignment)

Certified Teacher, 1 semester or more up to, Step A2 *

but less than 1 year

Uncertified Teacher - daily 74.00

Teaching Assistant w/Teaching Certificate 62.00

Teaching Assistant 60.00

Nurse - RN 84.00

Nurse - LPN 74.00

Hourly Rates

Day Cleaner 8.00

Night Cleaner 8.25

Food Service Helper 8.00

Bus Driver 13.15

Teacher Aide 8.00

Secretary 8.50

Bus Attendant 8.50

* Step A2 of the 2007-08 Salary Schedule is $34,229.00

Approval of 2007-08 Base Starting Rates

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the 2007-08 base starting rates as follows:

Hourly Rates*

Seasonal Worker 8.25

Census Taker 8.50

Tutors

- Mandatory Instruction (single student) 24.50

- Mandatory Instruction, multiple students 30.00

(2-5 students)

Annual Rate

Nurse – RN 21,400.00

* CSEA Minimum Starting Rates listed in CSEA Contract Agreement

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Michael Lockwood, seconded by Linda Competillo, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2007 BOE meeting, with the change of Sophie Lampiasi class from sophomore to junior.

Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report

A motion was made by Jeanne Petrella, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to accept the May 2007 Treasurer’s Report.

Summary of Executive Session

Dr. Myers reported that CSE/CPSE recommendations, employment History of a specific individual and a legal matter were discussed at the June 25, 2007 executive session.

Approval of 2006-09 Professional Development Plan

A motion was made by Linda Competillo, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, and carried – 7 ayes, to approve the 2006-09 Professional Development Plan (PDP).

Appointments

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Chris Montreuil, an carried – 7 ayes, to appoint the following:

2007-08 High School Hall Monitors

- Scott Weeks

- Ed Dow

- Babs Carr

- Katrina Randall

Co-Coordinators of My Grade Book

- Stephanie Hume and Mike Molino

Summer 2007 Driver Education Teacher – William Kulikowsky

Resignations

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Michael Lockwood, and carried – 7 ayes, to accept the following resignations:

- Julie Weldon, Teacher Aide, effective June 22, 2007

- Connie Murray, Keyboard Specialist (Elementary School Secretary), effective July 17, 2007

Resolution

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Jeanne Petrella, to approve the following:

RESOLVED, the 11-month, 8-hour/day position of Senior Typist is created, and the

superintendent is authorized to hire the most qualified candidate from the certified list of

eligible candidates provided by Tompkins County Civil Service, to fill the position.

Create Position

A motion was made by Martha Smith, seconded by Chris Montreuil, and carried – 7 ayes, to create the position of Secretary to the Principal, 8 hours per day/11 months per year.