Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION ... Jan-June 2011.pdf · Nora Hickey - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis Cynthia Milkovich Joan Miller Student Government

Vestal Central Schools

Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT:

Michon Stuart, President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich

Joan Miller Student Government Representative John Deming – left 7:35pm

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley About 56 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Library Media

Center of the Tioga Hills Elementary School.

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Call to Order

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel and the recommendations from the

Committee on Special Education.

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Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:05PM in the cafetorium and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. #237-11

Pledge of Allegiance

Kent Maslin welcomed the Board and visitors to Tioga Hills. He introduced Rhonda Ruhm who described

the Character Education initiatives and talked about the Morning Program. Videos featuring students using

the Kelso the Frog program was shown. Denise England, along with students Tyler Blachovick, Elizabeth

Abashian, and Lillian Hamp, explained to the Board how they determined wants from needs and used this

information to create a welcome book for new people to the area.

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Spotlight on Tioga Hills

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

December 21, 2010 meeting as written.

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Approval of Minutes

None. #240-11

Public Comments on Agenda

Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported:

--The King Bruin dance was very successful, with over 600 attendees. Everyone had a good time.

--There were more than 200 scholar athletes recognized and all of the sports teams met the threshold for

student athletes.

--Over 170 participants donated blood at the recent blood drive.

--Stephanie Nelson performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

--Student groups are donated snack items for the Backpack Program, where these items are packaged up

and given to those who might not have after school snacks available to them.

Board President Michon Stuart reported:

--Liaisons: Kim Myers reminded the Board that the Student Recognition Breakfast is Thursday at 7:00am.

Orientation for current 8th

graders going into 9th

grade next fall will be tomorrow night. The alumni

association is asking what is being planned for the 75th

anniversary of the district next year. Mark LaRoach

will set up a meeting to include Jim O’Hara, Dale Ketchum, Kathy Loveland and Kim Myers to discuss it.

Jerry Etingoff mentioned the memo attached to the NYSSBA alert of 1/5/11.

--Vestal School Foundation Trivia Night is January 28th

.

Superintendent Mark LaRoach reported:

--Lauren Poehlman explained the energy conservation study that was provided electronically. Some initial

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Reports

investment will pay off in the long run.

--District staff met with Union Endicott representatives to discuss the sharing of services/resources. We

are already collaborating with professional development and training. Many other possibilities are being

explored, including undersubscribed courses, retirement, Project Lead the Way, mentor program, master

scheduling.

--Building meetings regarding budget and RTTT are continuing. Staff has been very receptive to the

information regarding the fiscal challenges the district is facing. Vestal Hills and the Senior High have

already been visited, Glenwood and the Middle School will be visited tomorrow.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule F

(Travel and Conference Report) and Transfers; and to approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

It was noted by Kim that Beth Bossong will be sorely missed.

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Acceptance/Approval of

Schedules F, Transfers, and

Schedule P

Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made:

SCHEDULE IP 1

RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Ferguson, Kristina Substitute Teacher 12/23/10 Relocation

SCHEDULE IP 2

RETIREMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE

Bossong, Elizabeth Foreign Language Teacher Foreign Language 7/1/11

Lowell, Peter Science Teacher Science 7/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS:

INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES:

NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIF. DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

*Kalny, Jessica English/Special Education Initial/Initial BA 1/12/11

*Rosenthal, Erin Social Studies Initial BS 1/12/11

*Wells, Courtney Physical Education Initial BS 1/12/11

Bossong, Elizabeth Foreign Language Permanent MSED 9/1/11

*pending fingerprint clearance

SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCEY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT





Kalny, Jessica English/Special Education Initial/Initial BA 1/12/11

Rosenthal, Erin Social Studies Initial BS 1/12/11

Wells, Courtney Physical Education Initial BS 1/12/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 B

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT

Attached, please find pages 2, 6 and 10 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval for

the person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: January 11, 2011

AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS

Modified Wrestling Coach Winter Season TBD 5/4/10 Barr, Christopher 1/11/11

Modified Wrestling Coach Winter Season TBD 5/4/10 DeMarco, Christopher 1/11/11

Modified Wrestling VOLUNTEER Winter Season DeMarco, Christopher 1/11/11

ADVISORS

Science Club (1) Senior High $1516.00 5/4/10 Harrison, Nancy* 1/11/11

MUSIC

Stage Technician Senior High $500.00 5/4/10 Thorpe, Donald 1/11/11

Props and Make Up Senior High $500.00 5/4/10 Maerz, Deborah 1/11/11

*CHANGE

SCHEDULE IP 4B.A

RESIGNATIONS: ABOVE CONTRACT

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following ABOVE CONTRACT RESIGNATIONS:

NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Barr, Christopher Modified Wrestling Coach (Winter Season) 1/4/11 Personal Reasons

DeMarco, Christopher Modified Wrestling Volunteer (Winter Season) 1/4/11 To Accept Modified Wrestling

Coach (Winter Season) position

SCHEDULE IP6

TENURE APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. PROBATIONARY PERIOD EFFECTIVE

Baechtle, Cheryl Elementary Teacher Elementary Permanent 4/20/09-4/19/11 4/20/11

Frye, Holly Elementary Teacher Elementary Professional 1/2/08-3/25/11 3/26/11

Hucko, Rachel Music Teacher Music Initial 4/1/08-3/31/11 4/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 7

LEAVE OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATES REASON

Hawley, Nicole Elementary Teacher Elementary 12/23/10-6/30/11 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP 9

RECALL APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RECALL APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 12/13/10-1/25/11 Long Term Sub

Morgan, Barbara Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 12/23/10-6/30/11 Permanent Sub

SCHEDULE NIP 1

RESIGNATIONS: NON INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATIONS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

McNierney, Rosaria Typist PT (10 month) African Road 1/4/11

Peake, Carol Teacher Aide (Monitor) Vestal Hills 1/17/11

Pizzuti, Jr., Francesco Custodian PT/S District Wide 12/22/10

SCHEDULE NIP 2

RETIREMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG EFFECTIVE DATES REMARKS

DuBois, Kathleen Teacher Aide (Monitor) African Road 7/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 8A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS-

SUBSTITUTES:


DuBois, Kathleen Teacher Aide PT/S 9/1/11

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the results of the

Request for Proposal for Substitute Janitorial Services, awards the bid to Matrix, LLC, and allows the

contract to be signed by the President or Vice-President of the Board.

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Request for Proposal –

Substitute Janitorial Services

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for approximately 48 4th

grade students from

African Road Elementary School to tour the NYS Museum in Albany, NY on Friday, June 10, 2011.

There is no cost to the District for this trip.

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Field Trip Approval – ARE 4th

Graders to Albany, NY

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the attached unit cost methodology is hereby approved for shared services with the

Broome- Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the 2011-2012 school year.

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Unit Cost Methodology for

BOCES Services

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District enter into a contract with

Dale and Kelly Yoder to allow them to transport their son to Harshaw Elementary School in Chenango

Forks at a cost not to exceed $5,000, from December 13, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

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Transportation Contract with

Parent

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the response from

the district to the New York State Office of the Comptroller and New York State Education Department

Office of Audit Services regarding the draft report on transportation.

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Acceptance of Response to

Comptroller’s Transportation

Audit Report

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the IRS standard mileage rate will be paid for reimbursement to school district

employees and officials for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, inside

and outside the district.

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Mileage Reimbursement

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the tuition charges for the 2010-11 school year be set as follows:

Per Year

K-12 SWD Base $3,241

Grades K-5 $7,790

Grades 6-12 $9,914

Note: SWD is the acronym for Student with Disability

*The net cost per pupil for SWD K-12 is a SWD base amount. The SWD charge is determined by

multiplying the SWD base by the weighting factor for the level of service provided to each individual

pupil for which a charge is billed. The actual tuition charge is the sum of the appropriate SWD base plus

the base grade tuition cost.

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Tuition Rates for the 2010-

2011 School Year

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, NY, addressed the Board regarding the modified sports

program.

Marc Robinov, 89 Glann Road, Apalachin, NY, addressed the Board regarding the modified sports

program.

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Voice of the Public

Mark LaRoach reviewed the financial status of the district. All areas of the budget are being reviewed and

looked at for reductions. Any reductions are equally distasteful and the preservation of academic

programs is the priority. A powerpoint presentation, indicating specific areas of possible reductions and

the resulting savings, was reviewed. Tom Hahne was asked to review reduction options in the Athletic

Department. Tom explained reducing his budget by 20% could not be done by just cutting materials,

supplies, equipment, or shortening schedules. It would have to be done by cutting salaries which would

greatly impact the athletic program for students.

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Work Session

Jeff Valent, 165 Charles Street, Vestal, NY, addressed the Board regarding the budget information.

Matt Wood, 1695 N Cafferty Hill Road, Endicott, NY, addressed the Board regarding the sports program.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 – 6:00 pm (Executive Session); 7:00-Regular Business Meeting

Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 – 7:00 pm


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Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into

anticipated Executive Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel.

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Executive Session

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

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Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 PM.

_______________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE SESSION #1




Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman - arrived

6:30pm

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – arrived 6:30pm

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood – arrived 6:30pm

Nora Hickey

Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis - dismissed 6:01pm, returned 6:30pm

Glenna Pitarresi

Cynthia Milkovich Anne Tristan, Director of Special Education –arrived 6:30pm

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 6:00PM in the Library Media Center of the Tioga Hills Elementary School.

A matter of particular personnel was addressed.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Education were

on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting

and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Special Education for 28 students and 5 504 students.

The session was adjourned at 7:02PM.

_____________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey


Nora Hickey - ABSENT

Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis

Glenna Pitarresi District Negotiator Keith Olivet

Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 9:50PM in the cafetorium at Tioga Hills Elementary School. The Board discussed a matter of

particular personnel.

The session was adjourned at 9:59 PM.


2011 1-11 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING




Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey District Clerk Kay Ellis

Joan Miller

Cynthia Milkovich Student Government Representative John Deming

Glenna Pitarresi


The Board meeting was called to order at 6:02PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Library of the

Vestal Middle School.

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Call to Order


Executive Session to discuss a matter of particular personnel and the recommendations from the Committee

on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education.

The Board returned to open session in the Middle School cafeteria at 7:00 PM and the pledge of allegiance

was recited.

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Executive Session

Cliff Kasson, Middle School Vice Principal, gave an overview of the Math A Lon program sponsored by

BAE Systems. The Middle School had 3 teams participate, they finished 2nd

, 3rd

and 4th

out of twelve teams.

The board recognized the students and coaches who were involved.

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Student Recognition

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

January 11, 2011 meeting as written. Nora Hickey abstained from the vote.

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Approval of Minutes

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Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported on the following:

--the Backpack program, designed to supply food for those in need for weekends, distributed 700+ bags

--the Student Recognition Breakfast honored 30 students

--Talent Fest emcees were decided upon

--the Vestal Swim Team had Senior Honor Night against Corning

Board President Michon Stuart reported on the following:

--Liaisons: CAPTO is planning an Open House on March 24th

, their recycling program is expanding. The

Policy Review Committee is looking at the 6000’s (Personnel). Governor Cuomo has established a website

regarding unfunded mandates: http://governor.ny.gov/mandaterelief/ . The Dollars for Scholars phone-a-

thon will be February 5th

, 11:00am to 5:00pm and February 6th

, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. District Council has been

given the schedule of town hall meetings regarding the budget. The Town of Vestal liaisons will be meeting

next week. Vestal School Foundation Trivia is Friday at 6:30pm.

--Barb Fox will run the VSF Trivia on Friday.

--Parking lot item: the mission statement and district goals were discussed. The Board came to consensus to

leave these items in the parking lot to revisit during the annual board workshops.

--the district did join NYSSBA for the calendar year 2011.

Superintendent Mark LaRoach reported on the following:

An overview of the current spending plan was discussed. The expected short fall in the state budget along

with the possibility of a tax cap will put districts in a financial straight jacket. It is a daunting task to strike a

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Reports

http://governor.ny.gov/mandaterelief/

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balance. BOCES offered an information session regarding merging of services. We are reaching out to other

districts in an effort to share resources. Informational meetings (town hall meetings) will be held on

February 1, February 15, and March 1 at the Middle School cafeteria. Public discussion is encouraged at

those meetings.

--Building visits continue, sharing fiscal information with the staff. Race to the Top dollars and what they

can be used for were explained. The details regarding the teacher/principal evaluation system (that is

mandated) are not available yet and will have to be negotiated with the bargaining units. The evaluations

will be tied to student performance. The BOCES cost analysis will be postponed.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9 to 0 to accept Schedule A

(Treasurer’s Report-December), Schedule B1 (General Report-December), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund

Report-December), Schedule C (Bills-December), Schedule E (Enrollment Report); and approve Schedule P

(Personnel Changes).

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Schedules A, B1, B3, C, E,

and P


SCHEDULE IP 1


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION:


Cook, Sharon Substitute Teacher 1/26/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find page10 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval for the person,

position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: January 25, 2011


MUSIC

Asst Musical Director – co Senior High $1548.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 1/25/11

Asst Musical Director – co Senior High $1548.00 5/4/10 Gaylord, Barbara 1/25/11

Stage Manager Senior High $500.00 5/4/10 Gaylord, Barbara 1/25/11

Costume Master Middle School $600.00 5/4/10 Brown, Linda 1/25/11

Program Middle School $200.00 5/4/10 Solinsky, Angela 1/25/11

Rehearsal Coach Middle School $500.00 5/4/10 Weaver, Kacie 1/25/11

Set Design/Painting Middle School $300.00 5/4/10 Aloi, Christine 1/25/11

Stage Crew Manager Middle School $450.00 5/4/10 Gaylord, Barbara 1/25/11

Student Supervision Middle School $100.00 5/4/10 Dinnel, Joan 1/25/11

Student Supervision Middle School $100.00 5/4/10 Jalovick, Nancy 1/25/11

Student Supervision Middle School $100.00 5/4/10 Stewart, Diana 1/25/11

Ticket Sales Middle School $200.00 5/4/10 Kosick, Betsy 1/25/11

SCHEDULE IP 4 B.B

RESIGNATIONS: ABOVE CONTRACT

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following ABOVE CONTRACT CHANGES IN STATUS:

NAME POSITION CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE

Gaylord, Barbara Stage Manager (SH Musical) 1/3/11 To accept Asst Musical Director – co position (SH Musical)

SCHEDULE IP 4 B.C

CHANGE IN STATUS: ABOVE CONTRACT

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following ABOVE CONTRACT CHANGES IN STATUS:

NAME POSITION CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Weaver, Kacie Asst Musical Director To Asst Musical Director – co 1/25/11 Position shared with Barbara Gaylord

SCHEDULE NIP 1

RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Henry, Kristin Bus Attendant Transportation 1/13/11 To accept Bus Driver position

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SCHEDULE NIP 11

CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Henry, Kristin Bus Driver PT/S Transportation To Bus Driver 1/13/11

The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period:

Armentrout, Crystal Custodian 2nd

Shift/ Senior High 2/10/11

Bronikowski, Anna Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT

(0.75/hrs/day)

Clayton Avenue 2/9/11

Ely, William Custodian 2nd

Shift/Vestal Hills 2/10/11

Lewis, Michelle Senior Typist Senior High 2/19/11

Lusht, Carol Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT

(3hrs/day)

African Road 2/9/11

Orton, Shawn Bus Driver Transportation 1/27/11

Warwick, tina Custodian 2nd

Shift Senior High 2/10/11

Webster, Wendy Senior Typist Administration 2/10/11

A motion was made by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, for the approval of following textbook for

use, as detailed in the attached memorandum:

Prentice Hall New York Earth Science: Physical Setting/Earth Science by E. Tarbuck and F. Lutgens;

Grade 9

List Price: $73.97 each

After much discussion, a motion was made by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, to table this action.

The Board voted 7 to 1 (Kim Myers) to approve this motion. Michon Stuart abstained from the vote.

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Textbook Adoption


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the Education

Law hereby accepts the following gifts:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Cash Donation for Purchase $998.00 IBM Corporation Vestal Central

Of 2 iPads for Tioga Hills School District

Elementary School

Finishlynx Timing System $11,295.00 Track & Field Vestal Central

Booster Club School District

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Acceptance of Gifts

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby establishes an Unemployment Insurance Payment

Reserve fund pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law for

the purpose of paying unemployment insurance claims.

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Establishment of

Unemployment Insurance

Payment Reserve

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer of $210,500.00 from the General Fund to the

Unemployment Insurance Payment Reserve.

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Transfer of Funds

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare the

attached vehicle as obsolete and authorize her to dispose of this item in accordance with Board Policy 5250.

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Declaration of Obsolete

Vehicle

Cost reductions for this year and next were reviewed. A powerpoint presentation showed possible cuts and

reductions. The timeline of legal requirements was discussed.

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Budget Workshop

Bill Gaffney, 1309 Cameron Lane, Vestal, NY, addressed the Board regarding cutting the modified sports

program.

Suren Pathman, 416 E Benita Blvd, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding changing the student

attendance to summer months to avoid high heating costs in the winter months.

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Voice of the Public

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Steve Rice, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board regarding budget cuts.

Mike Chewens, 30 Pine Meadow Rd, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding budget cuts and contractual

agreements.

Valerie Iacovelli, 309 Academy Drive, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding cutting Teaching Assistant

positions.

Andrew Loso, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board (as a member of the Senior Class) regarding athletics

from the student perspective.

John Deming, 11 Berne Drive, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board regarding the sense that students are

being considered by all in this discussion.

Glenda Ward, 348 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding the money that district sports

brings to community businesses and making cuts in other areas.

Brian Harrington, 569 Tracy Creek Rd, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding the importance of

modified sports and innovative ways of funding.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding the benefits sports can have on

kids.

Rachel Kosty, 3628 Pinecrest Road, Vestal, NY addressed the Board (as a 14 yr old student) about the

benefits of athletics.

Micah Caler, 2625 Lynnhurst Drive, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding the effect sports have on

academic performance and the return on the investment in students.

Mark Mushalla, 1304 Cameron Lane, Vestal, NY addressed the Board about reviewing the budget and to

look at the cost benefit.

Jennifer Wegmann, 2 Jennifer Lane, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board on their efforts to provide programs

with less money and how there is a vested interest by the community.

John Evans, 1004 Sienna Lane, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding the lifelong benefits to students

that sports have and to look at creative solutions to budget cuts.

David Barr, 36 Azalea Drive, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board as the modified soccer coach this year and

the related to the Board one players’ story.

Melanie Wagner, 20 Azalea Drive, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board regarding areas to cut the budget and

how Character Education is part of the athletic program.

Ray Berube, 7 Glann Road, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board how sports kept him in school and without

sports he would not have gone to college.

Thad Zaparzynski, 49 McFadden Road, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board about the 14% insurance

increase and unfunded mandates.

Joe Schutt, 409 Rayelene Drive, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding cuts in modified sports and the

benefits of participation in sports.

A student addressed the Board regarding trying out for teams and learning what you are good at and not so

good at and what to work on to become better.

Scott Burghardt, 4505 Marlboro Place, Vestal, NY addressed the Board about the importance of the modified

sports program to the JV and Varsity teams.

Unnamed woman addressed the Board regarding her son’s experiences with wrestling and what he learned

from his coach.

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Bill Reese, 100 Glann Road, Apalachin, NY addressed the Board regarding finding out what other Boards in

the area are doing and collaborate with them.

Michele Barbieri, 1545 Glenwood Road, Vestal, NY addressed the Board regarding her son’s experience

with the athletic program and how what they learn in sports they carry on in their lives.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 – 7:00 PM Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 – 7:00 pm


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Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss particular personnel.

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Executive Session

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 9 to 0 to adjourn.

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Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:50PM.

________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk

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Vestal, New York

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Michon Stuart, President Superintendent Mark LaRoach – arrived 6:40pm

Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman – arrived 6:45pm



Nora Hickey

Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis – dismissed 6:03pm , returned 6:40pm

Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley Director of Special Education Anne Tristan – arrived 6:40pm, dismissed 6:45pm

Executive Session commenced at 6:02 PM in the Library of the Vestal Middle School. A matter of particular personnel was

discussed.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Education

were also on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the

meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee

on Special Education for 14 students and the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 7 Section 504 students.

Glenna Pitarresi abstained from the vote.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee

on Preschool Special Education for 9 students.



______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

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BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman-absent

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey – left 10:10pm

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood – left 10:10pm

Nora Hickey

Joan Miller District Clerk Kay Ellis – left 10:10pm

Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 10:01PM in the Library of the Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed items of particular

personnel.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

BOE/2011 1-25 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, February 22, 2011



Kim Myers, Vice President - arrived 6:55pm Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman




Joan Miller - arrived 6:46pm

Cynthia Milkovich Student Government Representative John Deming

Glenna Pitarresi – arrived 6:47pm


The Board meeting was called to order at 6:44 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Library Media

Center of the Vestal Middle School.

#287-11

Call to Order

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the

Committee on Preschool Special Education.

The Board returned to open session in the Middle School cafeteria at 7:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance

was recited.

#288-11

Executive Session

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

February 8, 2011 meeting as written.

#289-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #290-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Mark LaRoach announced the creation of an Ad-Hoc Committee charged to review and assist in making a

recommendation to him about alternative reductions to the athletic budget that will be sustainable. The

committee will consist of two coaches (John Anderson and Crystal Harvey), two assistant principals (Mike

Rotondi and Cliff Kasson), Mary Surdey, a student representative and a community member.

A powerpoint presentation of a preliminary budget summary was reviewed, showing the effect that the

Governor’s proposed budget cuts would have on the district. The assumption is the district is looking at a 4

million dollar budget hole. Contingency budget information was discussed.

#291-11

Work Session

Melissa Restuccia, 600 Main Street, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding reductions in both staffing and

budget amounts over the last two years.

Tori Bottini, 825 E. Circle Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding modified sports and class sizes.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E. Circle Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board about comparable local districts regarding

administrative staffing and test scores.

Deb Reynolds, 684 State Street, Binghamton, addressed the Board with concerns regarding the value of

Teaching Assistants and tutorial services.

Micah Caler, 2625 Lynnhurst Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding student needs, wage freezes and

cuts in State Aid.

Jennifer Wegmann, 2 Jennifer Lane, Apalachin, commented on the Ad-Hoc Committee and the effect of cuts

on students.

#292-11

Voice of the Public

2

Mark Mushalla, 1304 Cameron Lane, Vestal, spoke to the Board about the need for involvement, the increase

in benefits and upcoming contract negotiations.

Bill Gaffney, 1309 Cameron Road, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the overwhelming task before

them and the willingness of community members to help.

John Deming, 11 Berne Drive, Apalachin, spoke about the increase in respect being shown and the gravity of

the fiscal problems facing the district.

Thomas Whitaker, 1560 Main Street, Apalachin, addressed the Board regarding potential areas of reduction,

employee contributions to insurance costs and contract negotiations.

Lori Bottini, 825 E. Circle Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board about finding ways to bring additional revenue

into the District.

Jeff Valent, 165 Charles Street, Vestal, addressed the Board about administrative staffing and thinking

outside the box for solutions.

Mark LaRoach repeated that no decisions have been made as of this date.

Student Government Representative John Deming reported on the following:

The swimming team was Section IV champs. Senior Night for basketball was held. A pep rally was held for

winter sports. National Honor Society sold carnations for Valentine’s Day. Talent Fest is 3/5/11. Junior and

Senior Proms are coming up. The musical will be 3/24-27.

Board President Michon Stuart reported on the following:

--Liaisons: Jerry Etingoff reported on ARE Parent Teacher Organization. Glenna Pitarresi spoke of an

upcoming parent presentation on March 15 and 21 – information will be on the website. The District

Planning Group is working on the March Superintendent’s Conference Day. Kim Myers reported they will

set up a meeting with the Town of Vestal Supervisor.

--Nora Hickey’s resignation from the Board was accepted. Nora was thanked for her many years of service

and was wished well on her move to Florida. Kim Myers will replace her on the Audit Committee.

Superintendent Mark LaRoach reported on the following:

--Mark attended the organizational meeting of the school climate committee formed at the Senior High last

Friday.

#293-11

Reports

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report-January), Schedule B1 (General Report-January), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-January),

Schedule C (Bills-January), and Budget Transfers; and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#294-11


Schedules A, B1, B3, C,

Budget Transfers, and P


SCHEDULE IP 4 B


Attached, please find page 5,8 and 9 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking approval for the

person, position, and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. BOARD MEETING: February 22, 2011


DEPARMTENT CHAIRPERSONS

Reading K-12 $3,450.00 5/4/10 Evans, Sarah 2/22/11

OTHER

Cafeteria Duty(Semester 2, Period 5 Middle School $24.37/hour 5/4/10 Herringshaw, Joseph 2/22/11

Cafeteria Duty(Semester 2, Period 5 Middle School $24.37/hour 5/4/10 Paulo, Dean 2/22/11

Cafeteria Duty(Semester 2, Period 6 Middle School $24.37/hour 5/4/10 Covert, Denton II 2/22/11

Cafeteria Duty(Semester 2, Period 6 Middle School $24.37/hour 5/4/10 Watson, Darren 2/22/11

Cafeteria Duty(Semester 2, Period 7 Middle School $24.37/hour 5/4/10 Daino, Jeremy 2/22/11

Cafeteria Duty(Semester 2, Period 7 Middle School $24.37/hour 5/4/10 Osinski, David 2/22/11

Odyssey of the Mind Tioga Hills $348.00 5/4/10 Reynolds, Doreen 2/22/11

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On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an

agreement with the Binghamton City School District to provide Health and Welfare Services to

approximately 78 students residing in the Vestal Central School District attending non-public schools in the

Binghamton City School District during the 2010-2011 school year, at a cost of $286.00 per student.

#295-11

Health and Welfare Service

Charges; Binghamton City

School District

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order EC-01-R for Diekow Electric to provide

labor, material, and equipment for the installation of eight additional detectors $2,600.00 and a credit for

unused field directive allowance ($500.00) for the 2010 Capital Improvements project.

#296-11

Change Order Number EC-

01-R; 2010 Capital

Improvements Project

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


cooperative bid for meat and cheese through the Broome County Specification Group for the period 3/8/11 to

4/30/11.

#297-11

Bid Award for Meat and

Cheese

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept a grant of $781.00 from the Arts Partners and the Discovery

Center of the Southern Tier.

#298-11

Acceptance of Grant

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into a

lease agreement for a period of one year with The Dance Shoppe for the rental of space in the former Central

Junior High School in accordance with said agreement, effective February 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012.

#299-11

Lease with The Dance

Shoppe

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to

participate in BOCES Services, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to payment on

supplemental contracts, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign the

supplemental contract titled Amendment II.

#300-11

BOCES Supplemental

Purchase #2

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept a special grant of $1,000 from BAE Systems, with $350 for

Mathletes and $650 for Science Olympiad.

#301-11

Acceptance of Grant

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 – 7:00 PM; BOE Development @ 6:00 PM Vestal Middle School Cafeteria

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 – 7:00 pm


Future “Town Hall” Budget Information Session:

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 – 7:00 PM in the African Road auditorium

#302-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session

to discuss a legal issue and a matter of particular personnel.

#303-11

Executive Session

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn.

#304-11

Adjournment


________________________ Kay Ellis, District Clerk

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Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President – ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman


David Hanson – ABSENT School District Attorney Michael Sherwood

Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley Director of Special Education Anne Tristan

Executive Session commenced at 6:44PM in the Library of the Vestal Middle School.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Education

were also on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to

the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Special Education for 16 students and the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 10 Section 504 students.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on

Preschool Special Education for 6 students.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

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Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President – ABSENT Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Cynthia Milkovich

Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:46PM in the Library of the Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed a legal issue and a

matter of particular personnel.


______________________ Kay Ellis

District Clerk

BOE/2011 2-22 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING






David Hanson - ABSENT School District Attorney Michael Sherwood


Cynthia Milkovich

Joan Miller Student Government Representative John Deming – ABSENT

Glenna Pitarresi


The Board meeting was called to order at 6:30PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Library Media Center

of the Vestal Middle School.

#272-11

Call to Order

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive

Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the recommendations

from the Committee on Preschool Special Education.

#273-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 6:57PM in the cafeteria and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. #274-11


On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the January

25, 2011 meeting as written.

#275-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #276-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported: None.


Liaisons: Nora Hickey reported that the Tioga Hills PTA meeting in January reviewed student progress measures

(testing). They have a website and a facebook page. Jigsaw Jones will be there in March. The basement is being

cleaned out. Kim Myers reported as Town of Vestal liaison that they are committed to work cooperatively. Jerry

Etingoff mentioned the goals and mission statement. Glenna Pitarresi attended the Health Insurance Consortium

meeting last week; there is no good news. Anticipate a 17% increase next year.

--The school board team finished 4th

in the Vestal School Foundation Trivia contest.

--“Town Hall” budget sessions are scheduled for February 15th

and March 1st, both at 7pm in the Middle School

cafeteria.


--the governors’ budget proposal was just released; it was not favorable to school districts. We would estimate an

additional $500,000 reduction in state aid under this plan.

#277-11

Reports

Budget review: questions that were raised at the Board meeting held January 25th

were reviewed and answered.

Suggested budget reductions were presented.

#278-11

Work Session

Ralph Bottini, 825 E. Circle Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the modified sports program, using

volunteers for custodial services and the student/administrator ratio.

#279-11

Voice of the Public

2/8/11

Bill Gaffney, 1309 Cameron Lane, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the presentation of numbers, pay cuts,

administrative cuts, pay freezes and more information regarding overtime.

Steve Crowle, 3625Turner Drive, Endwell, spoke to the Board about the importance of music in education, the

need to keep an eye on the big picture, the need to redesign or recreate but not cut and the need to look at creative

alternatives.

Mark Mushalla, 1304 Cameron Lane, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding modified sports, what is driving

costs up, contractual obligations and questioned if cuts are from prior budget figures or actual.

Micah Caler, 2625 Lynnhurst Drive, Vestal, urged the Board to look at the return on investment and requested a

listing of administrative positions.

Michael Chewens, 30 Pine Meadow Road, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding long term planning that needs

to be done and the effect of declining enrollment and urged the Board to think outside the box.

Jennifer Wegmann, 2 Jennifer Lane, Apalachin, suggested to the Board that professional development be put on

hold and suggested other administrative alternatives.

Vita Rice, 8 Highland Drive, Apalachin, suggested to the Board that cuts need to come from the top down,

suggested pay cuts and sharing of services.

Melanie Wagner, 20 Azalea Drive, Apalachin, spoke to the Board regarding the response from the last meeting,

details on collaboration, mandated energy saving procedures and long term planning.

Jeff Valent, 165 Charles Street, Vestal, urged the Board to make cuts from the top down, not the bottom up.

Mary Ellen Biechele, 101 Red Fox Run, Vestal, spoke to the Board about academics being the number one job, to

look at everything and that she felt there was no winning solution.

Keith O’Hara, 1517 Campus Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board about extracurricular activities.

The Board continued budget workshop discussions.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment

Report), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Report) and Transfers; and to approve Schedule P (Personnel

Changes).

#280-11

Acceptance/Approval

of Schedules E, F,

Transfers, and

Schedule P


SCHEDULE IP 4 A





*Parris, Rachel Art Initial BFA 2/9/11


SCHEDULE IP 4 A.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCEY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT





Parris, Rachel Art Initial BFA 2/9/11

2/8/11

SCHEDULE IP 4B


Attached, please find pages 3, 6 and 10 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval

for the person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print.



Baseball: Varsity Spring Season $5,913 9/8/10 Anderson, John 2/8/11

Baseball: JV Spring Season $4,024 9/8/10 Simek, Matthew 2/8/11

Baseball: Modified Spring Season $3,733 9/8/10 Carr, Robert 2/8/11

Lacrosse: Varsity Head Boys Spring Season $5,913 9/8/10 Mahon, Christopher 2/8/11

Lacrosse: Varsity Asst Boys Spring Season TBD 9/8/10 Isle, Barry 2/8/11

Lacrosse: JV Head Boys Spring Season $4,024 9/8/10 Paulo, Dean 2/8/11

Lacrosse: Mod Head Boys Spring Season $3,733 9/8/10 Cluck, Jr. Dennis 2/8/11

Lacrosse: Varsity Head Girls Spring Season $5,913 9/8/10 Williams, David 2/8/11

Lacrosse: Varsity Asst Girls Spring Season $4,024 9/8/10 Lott, Heidi 2/8/11

Lacrosse: JV Head Girls Spring Season $4,024 9/8/10 Blakelock, Paul 2/8/11

Lacrosse: Mod Head Girls Spring Season $3,733 9/8/10 Daino, Jeremy 2/8/11

Softball: Varsity Spring Season $5,913 9/8/10 Donlin, Brian 2/8/11

Softball: JV Spring Season $4,024 9/8/10 Bishop, Louis 2/8/11

Softball: Modified Spring Season $3,733 9/8/10 Daglio, Steven 2/8/11

Tennis: Varsity Boys Spring Season $4,791 9/8/10 Troidl, Alan 2/8/11

Track: Varsity Spring Season $7,597 9/8/10 Cerra, James 2/8/11

ADVISORS

Tech & Stage Crew Club Senior High $758 5/4/10 Duffy, Christopher 2/8/11

MUSIC

Costumer Senior High $300 5/4/10 *Chadwick, Andrew 2/8/11

Set Construction Senior High $300 5/4/10 *Valent, Jeff 2/8/11

Costumer Senior High $300 5/4/10 *Saltzman, Debra 2/8/11

Choreographer Middle School $1000 5/4/10 Hucko, Rachel 2/8/11

Publicity Coordinator Middle School $200 5/4/10 *Pickett, Tanya 2/8/11

Set Construction Middle School $600 5/4/10 *Warneck, Douglas 2/8/11

Vocal Director Middle School $1000 5/4/10 Warneck, Aubrey 2/8/11


SCHEDULE IP 4B.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONA APPOINTMEN


Costumer Senior High $300 5/4/10 Chadwick, Andrew 2/8/11

Costumer Senior High $300 5/4/10 Saltzman, Debra 2/8/11

Set Construction Senior High $300 5/4/10 Valent, Jeff 2/8/11

Publicity Coordinator Middle School $200 5/4/10 Pickett, Tanya 2/8/11

Set Construction Middle School $600 5/4/10 Warneck, Douglas 2/8/11

SCHEDULE IP 9

RECALL APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL


NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF. EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY REMARKS

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 1/26/11-3/18/11 Long Term sub

On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the following textbook for use, as detailed in the attached

memorandum:

Prentice Hall New York Earth Science: Physical Setting/Earth Science by E. Tarbuck and F.

Lutgens; Grade 9

List Price: $73.97 each

#281-11

Textbook Adoption

2/8/11

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President be authorized to sign an agreement with Broome County to

provide related services for students approved by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) from

January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, in accordance with the attached agreement.

#282-11

Children with

Disabilities Related

Services Agreement

with Broome County

Cost comparisons between using Broome County’s scanning voting machines and going to a paper ballot system

was presented. The Board came to consensus to institute the paper ballot voting system for the May 2011 annual

vote.

#283-11

Voting Information

Tuesday, February 22, 2011–7:00 PM Regular Business Meeting Vestal Middle School Cafeteria

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 – 6:00 PM Board Development; 7:00 PM Regular Business Meeting

Vestal Middle School Cafeteria

Future “Town Hall” Budget Information Sessions:

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 – 7:00 PM in the Middle School cafeteria

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 – 7:00 PM in the Middle School cafeteria

#284-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss matters of particular personnel and a legal issue.

#285-11

Executive Session

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#286-11

Adjournment



2/8/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Nora Hickey


Glenna Pitarresi

Cynthia Milkovich Anne Tristan, Director of Special Education

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 6:30 PM in the Library Media Center of the Vestal Middle School.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Education were

on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and

had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee

on Special Education for 31 students and 10 504 students.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee




2/8/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Nora Hickey



Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 10:45 PM in the Library Media Center of Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed matters of

particular personnel and a legal issue.



2011 2-8 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, March 22, 2011






Cynthia Milkovich District Clerk Kay Ellis

Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi Student Government Representative John Deming - ABSENT

Phyllis Wiley

About 95 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:02pm by Board President Michon Stuart in the Library of the Vestal

Middle School.

#321-11

Call to Order

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and matters of


#322-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 6:26pm in the Middle School cafeteria. The Pledge of Allegiance was

recited.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

March 8, 2011 meeting as written.

#323-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #324-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Presentation of BOCES Admin budget – Al Buyck reviewed the BOCES budget process and introduced Sandy

Ruffo, BOCES Board President. William Powell reviewed the administrative and capital components of the

BOCES budget and the associated costs to Vestal.

#325-11

Work Session:

BOCES Budget

Proposed budget review – additional reductions and cuts were presented. The Board requested information

regarding how these reductions would be handled at the building level and the effect they would have on students.

Administrators were able to respond to these questions.

#326-11

Work Session: Budget

2011-12

Ed Roosa, 909 Beechwood Lane, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding professional development, the

importance of guidance counselors and kindergarten aides.

Trish Lilley, 702 Ridge Road, Apalachin, spoke to the Board about the importance of counselors in the

elementary buildings and how important support staff are to the classroom teacher.

Jodi Fendick, 90 Kolb Road, Binghamton, addressed the Board regarding the new core standards that were

reviewed on Superintendent’s Conference Day, the need for extra hands in the Kindergarten classroom and how

the loss of counselors would be a disservice to students.

Mallory Little, 2713 Old Owego Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the value of the Art program for

students and new standards that will be coming in the Art curriculum and the effect on middle school students.

Sally Lowenstein, 616 Midvale, Vestal, reminded the Board of the importance of developing relationships

between the students and school counselors, student trust and how the increase in work load for the remaining

staff would affect students.

Melissa Restuccia, 600 Main Street, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding possible ways to cut costs, realigning

#327-11

Voice of Public

3/22/11

times to accommodate teacher schedules and sharing testing times.

Rita Cawley, 208 Burd Drive, Vestal, spoke about the drastic changes that have been made to Kindergarten and

the need for individual attention to these young students to help prepare them for 1st grade.

Stephanie Mitsakos, 4617 Madison, Vestal, addressed the Board to advocate for counselors and urged the Board

to do what is in the best interests of the children.

Bill Gafney, 1309 Cameron Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding taxpayer discontent, spending control,

and urged the board to cut bureaucracy, not teachers.

Mario Nunes, 7 Eland Drive, Apalachin, addressed the Board regarding revenues, the use of volunteers, urging

alumni to make contributions to the District and the opportunity for entrepreneurial programs.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the increase in health benefit costs.

Melanie Wagner, Azalea Drive, Apalachin, discussed the impact the cuts to guidance counselors would have on

students and her concern for those students in the middle getting lost.

Micha Caler, 2625 Lynnhurst Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding customer service, the importance of

aides and how students can benefit from the extra care.

Jerri Shutt, 409 Raylene Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding pension costs mandated by the State and

collective bargaining negotiations for health benefits.

Lori Babcock, 113 David Avenue, Vestal, responded to the previous comments.



Liaisons: The Senior High honored staff who had 10, 15, and 20 years of service to the District. At the parent

group meeting Officer Nick presented a powerful website regarding texting while driving. Dina Jacobson, the

Holocaust survivor from Elmira, will visit the high school on Thursday at 1:15pm in Room 260. Jerry Etingoff

reported the policy review committee is looking at two policies regarding corporate sponsorship and advertising

in schools. The first review is planned for the next meeting. Glenna Pitaressi reported the consolidation

committee hasn’t met since last September and the monthly meetings keep getting canceled. The District

Planning Group will meet 5/9. Elementary schools are holding open houses. The workshops held on

Superintendents’ Conference Day were great.

--A moment of silence was requested to honor the passing of Marlene McElligott, Marlyn Geres and Tom Chang.

--The Senior High will present Les Miserables this weekend.


--The Middle School performance of Cinderella was a terrific production.

--The Winterguard competition was held last weekend.

--Mary Surdey reported the athletic committee has met four times to review the budget in efforts to maintain the

program. Their recommendations will be presented at the next meeting. Andy Loso told the Board that the

committee has met the $100,000 goal and that they recommend reconvening in 2012.

--Mary also reported on the collaborative effort between the Vestal and Union Endicott school districts for the

recent conference day program.

#328-11

Reports

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report for February), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report for February), Schedule B3 (Federal Funds Report for

February), Schedule C (Schedule of Bills for February) and Budget Transfers; and to approve Schedule P


#329-11

Acceptance/Approval

of Schedules A, B1,

B3, C , Transfers and

Schedule P


3/22/11

SCHEDULE IP 1




Maerz, James Substitute Teacher 3/23/11 Relocation

Mauer, Theresa Substitute Teacher 5/13/11 Relocation

SCHEDULE IP 4A


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

(SUBSTITUES):

NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIF DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Ligeikis, Evan Physical Education/Health Initial/Initial BS 3/23/11

Lowell, Peter Science Permanent MSED 7/1/11

McGowan, Joshua Mathematics Initial BA 3/23/11

SCHEDULE IP 4B




AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG SPIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED


Baseball: V Asst VOLUNTEER Spring Season Smith, Jeffrey 3/22/11

Lacrosse: Mod B VOLUNTEER Spring Season Barney, Bruce 3/22/11

Lacrosse: V Asst G VOLUNTEER Spring Season Mansfield, Todd 3/22/11

Softball; V Asst VOLUNTEER Spring Season Donlin, John 3/22/11

Golf: Varsity Girls Spring Season Pizza, Joseph 3/22/11

INTRAMURALS

Senior High Spring $606.00 Osinski, David 3/22/11

ADVISORS

Class Advisor – Senior Senior High $1,674.00 5/4/10 Donlin, Katherine 3/22/11

SCHEDULE IP 7

LEAVES OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE REASON

Williams, Alyssa School Counselor Guidance From 3/21/11 to 5/24/11 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Maerz, James Custodian PT/S Districtwide 3/23/11 Relocation

SCHEDULE NIP 11



termination after the employee was given notice of this meeting and the employee was not present:

NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE REASON

Stetson, Michele Teacher Aide Middle School Termination of

employment

3/30/11 In accordance with the

recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools

and Broome County rules

On motion by David Hanson, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the District Academic Intervention Services Plan (201 1-13), in

accordance with the Commissioner’s Regulations.

#330-11

Adoption of AIS Plan

3/22/11

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the Education

Law, hereby accepts the following gift:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient eReaders for Kids & e-books $1,000.00 Middle School PTO Vestal Central

for Middle School Library Mini-Grant Committee School District

#331-11

Acceptance of Gift

On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement

with EBS-RMSCO, Inc. (Employee Benefit Solutions) to provide actuarial, consulting, and administrative

services necessary to comply with Governmental Accounting Standard Numbers 43 and 45 and as detailed in the

attached agreement, beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

#332-11

Contract with EBS-

RMSCO, Inc.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to amend the following resolution

to reflect the use of paper ballots, not voting machines.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Vestal Central School District, Broome

and Tioga Counties, New York, as follows:

Section 1. The proposition hereinafter set forth is hereby authorized to be submitted for

the approval of the qualified voters at the annual school district election to be held in said

School District, on the 17th day of May 2011.

Section 2. The School District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to include as a

part of the notice of the annual district meeting and election notice with reference to the

submission of said propositions in substantially the following form:

* * * * *

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at said annual election to be held on May 17, 2011, the

following proposition will be submitted:

BUS PROPOSITION

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District, Broome and

Tioga Counties, New York, is hereby authorized to pay the cost of the purchase of school

buses, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of

not exceeding $740,000, and that said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be

raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in

annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of

such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued.

If necessary, due to space constraints on the paper ballots, said proposition may be presented in

substantially the following abbreviated form:

BUS PROPOSITION

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District, Broome and

Tioga Counties, New York, is hereby authorized to purchase school buses, and that the

maximum estimated cost of not exceeding $740,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary

shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said District and collected in

annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of

such tax, obligations of said District shall be issued.

The School District has determined this to be a "Type II Action" pursuant to the regulations of

the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the

State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed, the

regulations provide, will not result in any significant environmental effects.

#333-11

School Bus Purchases

– Proposition #2,

Annual Meeting 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 – 7:00 PM Special Meeting Vestal Middle School - cafeteria

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 –7:00 PM Regular Business Meeting

Clayton Avenue Elementary School – spotlight

Monday, April 18, 2011 – 5:00pm Special Meeting

Administration Building

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 – 7:00pm Regular Meeting

#334-11

Future Meetings

3/22/11

Board Conference Room – Administration Building 5:00pm Employee Recognition Dinner

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive

Session to discuss a legal matter and issues of particular personnel.

#335-11

Executive Session


#336-11

Adjournment



3/22/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley Anne Tristan, Director of Special Education

Executive Session commenced at 6:02PM in the Library Media Center of the Vestal Middle School.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had

copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board

members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee



on PreSchool Special Education for 7 students.

The Board discussed matters regarding particular personnel.



3/22/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller


Cynthia Milkovich District Negotiator Keith Olivet

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 10:01 PM in the Library Media Center of Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed issues of

particular personnel and a legal matter.



2011 3-22 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING








Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi – arrived 6:35pm Student Government Representative John Deming - ABSENT

Phyllis Wiley

About 100 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Board President Michon Stuart in a classroom of the Vestal

Middle School.

#337-11

Call to Order


Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and matters of particular

personnel.

#338-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:10pm in the African Road Auditorium. The Pledge of Allegiance was

recited.

Mark LaRoach and Lauren Poehlman reviewed the proposed budget reductions. Joe Loretz explained the staffing

for the Facilities & Operations department. Mary Surdey reviewed the recommendations from the committee

established to review the Athletic Dept budget. Fund balance projections were presented, along with reserve fund

information. The Board members asked for clarification on several items.

#339-11

Work Session: Budget

2011-12

Cathy Willis, 1609 Campus Drive, Vestal, commented to the Board regarding the recent musical production, the

importance of elementary counselors and how their reduction would impact the buildings.

Kelly Waterman, 2905 NV-Maine Road, Newark Valley, addressed the Board regarding the vital role that

Kindergarten aides play and how they contribute to the instruction in the classroom.

Susan Miller, 508 Holly Hill Road, Vestal, suggested that unfunded mandates be looked at, reminded the Board

that the goal is to educate and sports are secondary, and that eliminations should be determined by what directly

relates to students.

Cecily O’Neil, 184 Helen Street, Binghamton, addressed the Board regarding staff development and suggested

some ways to cut expenses.

Micha Caler, 2625 Lynnhurst Drive, Vestal, thanked the athletic committee members, questioned the employee

health plan and benefit costs, and staff reductions.

Sara Jo Sites, 2731 Smith Drive, Endwell, spoke about how the loss of librarians would affect students at the

elementary level and the difficulty of maintaining resourses.

Jessica Mirtallo, 339 Paul Street, Endicott, addressed the Board regarding the relationship between the counselors

and classroom teachers, the important training they provide and how the reduction of librarians would negatively

impact the students.

Linda Hopkins, 408 Denal Way, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the important services the counselors

provide to families and students.

#340-11

Voice of Public

3/29/11

Amarpreet Rai, 35 E Countrygate Place, Vestal, told the Board how aides help motive students and that all

students of every academic level deserve an education and to look at cutting IB classes with 8 or 9 students.

Kalindi Naslund, 305 Brooks Avenue, Vestal, spoke about the academic and emotional support from the school

counselors.

Ashley Hodge, Brown Road, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the availability of the guidance department

and the ratio of counselors to students.

Rhonda Ruhm, 69 Elmwood Drive, Apalachin, reminded the Board of the various duties of the school counselor

and what would be lost with the proposed reductions

Merryl Wallach, 1633 Carnegie, Vestal, thanked the Board for years of supporting the guidance/counseling

program, the loss of services to students.

Judy St. John, 17 Hillside, Binghamton, spoke to the Board about the evolution of the program and that these cuts

would be going back to 1994 levels, the reduction of preventative initiatives, and reduction of student services.

Lynne Barigian, 141 Rock Road, Vestal, related to the Board the prompt support she and her son received from

the counseling office and asked what the services would be in the future with proposed cuts in staffing.

Mark Browning, 161 Powderhouse Road, Vestal, told the Board that those students more difficult to teach are

more likely not to succeed yet have average or above average intelligence, and that there will be a higher number

of students doing less well.

Terry Dempsey, 2257 Kathleen Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the increased caseload for the

counselors, the effect that would have on students and professional development.

Linda Quilty, 201 Evergreen Street, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the impact of the proposed reductions to

teaching assistants, Kindergarten aides and counselor positions on the education of students.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding making sustainable cuts and creative

financing.

Teresa Blanchette, 217 Woodgate Lane, Vestal, told the Board of her son’s struggle and that he would not be

graduating without the support of the guidance department.

Ed Roosa, 909 Beechwood Lane, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding staff development programs, character

education and the atmosphere of fear in the district.

Rhonda Baker, 308 Birch Street, Vestal, related to the Board the support she and her family received when they

suffered a tragedy years ago.

Sam Scelsi, 3604 Pinecrest, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the proposed reduction in the Athletic Director

position and the importance of the curriculum development and mapping done, and to think through the

implications.

Meg Moyer, 140 Baker Hill Road, Vestal, asked that the Board use more of the reserves and fund balance this

year to give staff a year to come up with ways of reductions.


Clayton Avenue Elementary School – spotlight

Monday, April 18, 2011 – 5:00pm Special Meeting

Administration Building

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 – 7:00pm Regular Meeting

Board Conference Room – Administration Building 5:00pm Employee Recognition Dinner

#341-11

Future Meetings


#342-11

Adjournment

3/29/11



3/29/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi-arrived 6:35pm District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich


Executive Session commenced at 6:30PM in the classroom of the Vestal Middle School.





on Special Education for 3students and 7 504 students.

The Board discussed matters regarding particular personnel.




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING








Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi Student Government Representative John Deming – absent

Phyllis Wiley – arrived 6:59pm

About 85 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:03pm by Board President Michon Stuart in the cafeteria of the Vestal

Middle School and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#305-11

Call to Order

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.

#306-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 6:09pm.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes of the February

22, 2011 meeting as written.

#307-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #308-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items



Liaisons: Kim Myers reported the Talent Fest held last weekend was a huge success. She reminded the Board

that the production of Cinderella will be this coming weekend at the Middle School. Also, she and Mark

LaRoach attended the Town of Vestal Board meeting last night where shared services were discussed. Cindy

Milkovich attended the Glenwood parent group meeting and the Glenwood Gathering. Glenwood also held an

engineering week. Clayton Avenue held a Dr. Seuss celebration. The annual trip to New York City by the

Clayton Avenue 5th

graders is being planned.

--Dave Hanson was welcomed back.

--The Vestal Museum will have a display for the 75th

anniversary of the District from May to September.

--BOCES will provide an overview of their administrative budget at the March 22nd

meeting.

--The special meeting to approve the BOCES budget and elect board members will be April 18th

at 5:00pm.


--Catherine Hepler reported that Science Olympiad students will be competing at the state level in West Point,

NY. She provided details of the team and the district’s history in this competition.

--Mary Surdey explained that the District has 2 buildings that received Covey designations, Vestal Hills and the

Senior High School.

--The Ad-Hoc Committee looking into the Athletic Department budget has met 3 times since last week. They

have reviewed the actual budget and are tracking any changes that might be implemented by STAC. The student

member of the committee, Andy Loso, said they are looking at staffing, officials, publications and subscriptions.

--Lauren Poehlman reported on the audit process, both internal and external.

--The District has used 6 emergency closing days as of March 7th

.

#309-11

Reports

A budget power point presentation was reviewed. Questions were asked by Board members and answered by

Administrative personnel.

#310-11

Work Session

3/8/11

Philip Kraft, 128 Bunn Hill Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding program cuts and staff training costs.

Terry Dempsey, 2257 Kathleen Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding teaching assistants and the tutorial

program.

Catherine Lyons, 23 Oakwood Drive, Apalachin, made suggestions to the Board regarding distribution of

information electronically.

Student, Third Avenue, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding what she had learned from the Chinese program.

Karen Wilcox, Third Avenue, Vestal, spoke to the Board about the Chinese program.

Peter Durham, 29 Calgary Lane, Binghamton, spoke to the Board regarding the talent of the art students and staff

cuts in the Art Department.

Laurie Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, provided the Board with information regarding corporate sponsorships and

ways to increase revenues.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, spoke to the Board about cuts and creative financing.

Robert Johnson, 832 Overbrook Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding staffing, professional development

and class size information.

Katie Donlin, 724 Mirador Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the cheerleading program and modified

sports.

David Porigow, RR 3 Box 3211, Rome, Pa, questioned the 5% figure for teaching, the Superintendent was able to

clarify it for him.

Denny Heckel, 211 N. Willis Avenue, Endwell, spoke to the Board regarding the district’s staff and their daily

contact with students.

Jennifer Wegmann, 2 Jennifer Lane, Apalachin, encouraged the Board to work together with the community.

#311-11

Voice of the Public

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment

Report), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Report), Club Activity Report and Transfers; and to approve

Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#312-11

Acceptance/Approval

of Schedules E, F,

Club Activity Report,

Transfers, and

Schedule P


SCHEDULE IP 1




King, Cheryl Substitute Teacher 3/9/11

SCHEDULE IP 4B






Baseball: V Asst VOLUNTEER Spring Season Angelo, John 3/8/11

Track: Varsity Asst Spring Season $4,701.00 9/8/10 Siegrist, Valery 3/8/11

Track: Varsity Asst Spring Season $5,712.00 9/8/10 Scelsi, Samuel 3/8/11

Track: Varsity Asst c-o Spring Season $2,351.00 9/8/10 Cass, Flavia 3/8/11

Track :Varsity Asst c-o Spring Season $2,351.00 9/8/10 Nemecek, Joseph 3/8/11

Track: Modified Spring Season $4,346.00 9/8/10 Olson, Michael 3/8/11

3/8/11

Track: Modified Asst Spring Season $4,011.00 9/8/10 Zetzsche, Robert 3/8/11

INTRAMURALS

Senior High Winter $606.00 Nemecek, Joseph 3/8/11

ABOVE CONTRACT POSITIONS

Class Advisor – Senior Senior High $2,511.00 5/4/10 Slocum, Carolyn* 3/8/11

*resignation

SCHEDULE IP 4B.C

CHANGE IN STATUS: ABOVE CONTRACT


Slocum, Carolyn Class Advisor – Senior 3/1/11 Due to resignation, stipend amount changed from

$4,185.00 to $2,511.00

SCHEDULE IP 4 C

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL (OTHER)

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONAL

APPOINTMENTS (OTHER):

NAME AREA OF SERVICE LEVEL EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

*Anderson, Susan CPR/First Aid Instructor District 2/6/11-6/30/11


SCHEDULE IP 4 C.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT





Anderson, Susan CPR/First Aid Instructor District 2/6/11-6/30/11

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Barton, Cole Custodian PT/S District-wide 3/9/11

SCHEDULE NIP 11



NAME POSITION SHIFT/BLDG CHANGE EFFECTIVE


White, Rachelle Teacher Aide Vestal Hills 4/14/11

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for 3 students from the swim team to travel to Garden

City, NY from March 3-5, 2011 for the New York State Swim and Dive Championship.

#313-11

Field Trip Approval –

Swim/Dive

Championship

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into a lease

agreement for a period of one year with the Town of Vestal for the rental of space in the former Central Junior

High School in accordance with said agreement effective March 1, 2011 through February 28, 2012.

#314-11

Contract with Town of

Vestal (Senior Center)

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order MA-01 for Marchuska Brothers Construction,

LLC to provide a credit for unused field directive allowance ($15,177.00) for the 2010 Capital Improvements

project.

#315-11

Change Order Number

MA-01; 2010 Capital

Improvements

Project

3/8/11

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the extra-curricular account for the Vestal Voices be separated into 2 accounts: $1,145.62

Vestal Voices, and $3,996.61 KP Choirs, as established for the 2010-2011 Vestal Voices budget.

#316-11

Extra-Curricular

Account Change

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for approximately 21 science students to travel to

West Point, NY from March 18-19, 2011 for the New York State Science Olympiad Competition.

#317-11


Science Olympiad

Tuesday, March 22, 2011–7:00 PM Regular Business Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 – 7:00 PM Special Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building


Clayton Avenue Elementary School - spotlight

#318-11

Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session

to discuss a legal matter and issues of particular personnel.

#319-11

Executive Session


#320-11

Adjournment



3/8/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller


Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley- absent Anne Tristan, Director of Special Education

Executive Session commenced at 6:04PM in the Library Media Center of the Vestal Middle School.




On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the

Committee on Special Education for 19 students and 5 504 students.



3/8/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller



Phyllis Wiley Catherine Hepler, Principal

Executive Session commenced at 8:58PM in the Library Media Center of Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed issues of

particular personnel and a legal matter.

The Board reviewed two appeals of student suspensions.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Jerry Etingoff, the board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

The Board, having met in Executive Session in relation to an appeal of the decision of the Superintendent regarding the suspension of

a student, and each Board member having reviewed the record and after deliberation,

RESOLVED, that the findings and assessments of punishment by the Superintendent be affirmed.


On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

The Board, having met in Executive Session in relation to an appeal of the decision of the Superintendent regarding the suspension of

a student, and each Board member having reviewed the record and after deliberation,

RESOLVED, that the findings and assessments of punishment by the Superintendent be affirmed.




2011 3-8 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

Monday, April 18, 2011




Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman- ABSENT

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood - ABSENT

Cynthia Milkovich - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis

Joan Miller


Phyllis Wiley

About 0Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 5:01PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Small Conference

Room.

#359-11

Call to Order


RESOLVED, that the Administrative Budget of the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services in

the amount of $3,009,919 is hereby approved.

#360-11

BOCES

Administrative Budget

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that Peter Nowacki is designated to serve as trustee of the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative

Educational Services; and be it

RESOLVED, that Donald Vredenburgh is designated to serve as trustee of the Broome Tioga Board of

Cooperative Educational Services.

#361-11

Election of Members

to the Broome-Tioga

Board of Cooperative

Educational Services

Board of Education

On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#362-11

Adjournment




Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, April 19, 2011







Joan Miller


Phyllis Wiley

About 57 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:15PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Auditorium of the

Clayton Avenue Elementary School and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#363-11

Call to Order

On motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and a matter of


#364-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:30 in the auditorium.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the minutes of the April 5,

2011 meeting as written. Cindy Milkovich abstained from the vote.

#365-11

Approval of Minutes

Denny Heckel, 211 N Willis Avenue, Endwell, spoke to the Board concerning proposed Policy 6180. #366-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items



Liaisons: Holocaust survivor Dina from Horseheads visited the Senior High to address Social Studies classes.

Brian Adessa was thanked for setting this up again. The African Road Odyssey of the Mind team is busy

fundraising for their trip to the World championship competition. ARE PTO has donated to this cause. Their

book fair was very successful and they are now selling luminaries for Relay for Life.


--The Board will be acting on approval of the proposed budget for 2011-12 this meeting. Lauren Poehlman

reviewed the budget figures and the effects of a contingency budget were discussed.

#367-11

Reports

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report for March), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report for March), Schedule B3 (Federal Funds Report for

March), Schedule C (Schedule of Bills for March), Schedule D (Fund Balance Report for February) and Budget

Transfers.

#368-11

Acceptance of

Schedules A, B1, B3,

C , D, Transfers

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve revised Schedule P



#369-11

Approval Schedule P

SCHEDULE IP 1




Maslin, Kent Elementary Principal Principal 7/1/11 Personal reasons

Silverstri, Susan School Psychologist School Psychologist 6/13/11

4/19/11

SCHEDULE IP 2

RETIREMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENT:


Rhode, JoAnn Home & Careers Teacher Home & Careers 7/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4A



(SUBSTITUTES):

NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE REMARKS

Baker, Barbara Special Education Permanent MSED 9/1/11

Danaher, Jean Science Initial BA 4/20/11

Rohde, JoAnn Home Economics Permanent MS 9/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4B


Attached, please find page 4 of master list of above contract positions for th 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval of the

person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print:


INTRAMURALS

Elementary Spring (Session 2) $406.00 Daglio, Steven 4/19/11

SCHEDULE IP 6

TENURE APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TENURE APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA DEGREE PROBATION PERIOD EFFECTIVE

Ait Oumessaoud,

Elisabeth

Foreign Language Teacher Foreign Language Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

Bomysoad, Kara Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/1/09-6/30/11 9/1/11

Doherty, Michelle Science Teacher Science Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

Drexler-Smith, Jennie English Teacher English Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

Hardenstine, Ted Mathematics Teacher Math Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

Lewis, Stephanie Science Teacher Science Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

Summerfield, Laurie Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

Townsend, Melissa Mathematics Teacher Math Initial 9/1/08-6/30/11 9/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 7




Shank, Lori Elementary Teacher Elementary 4/18/11-5/31/11 Family responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP 9

RECALL APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL


NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 4/4/11-4/15/11 Long Term Sub

SCHEDULE NIP 11





Duffy, Christopher Performing Arts Production

Assistant

Facilities & Operations 5/12/11

4/19/11


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission for approximately 275 12th

grade to travel to Six Flags

Great Adventure, NJ on June 14, 2011 for the Senior Class trip. There is no cost to the District for this trip.

#370-11


Senior Class to Six

Flags Great

Adventure, NJ

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the Education Law

hereby accepts the following gift:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Donation for Hall of $200.00 Anonymous Vestal Central

Fame Dinner School District

#371-11

Acceptance of Gift


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District adopt a budget for the 2011-12

fiscal year of $72,300,565 to be presented at the annual meeting and election on May 17, 2011 for approval by

the voters of the District.

#372-11

Adoption of 2011-12

Budget

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Operations and Personnel be authorized to sign the

agreement with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for the continuation of medical and prescription benefits for

employed staff (BlueCross BlueShield Regionwide I) from April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012; and

prescription benefits for retirees under Medicare D (Simply Prescriptions) from April 1, 2011 through March 31,

2012.

Michon Stuart abstained from the vote.

#373-11

Blue Cross-Blue

Shield Renewal of

Benefits

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the District Clerk, Kay E. Ellis, be authorized to fill any vacancies that might arise for the

positions of Chief Inspector or Inspector, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons be appointed as Chief Inspectors (*) and Inspectors at

the polling places as indicated for the annual meeting and election on May 17, 2011:

Chief Inspectors:

District #1 Clayton Avenue *Lucille Giles

District #2 Tioga Hills *Kathleen Sullivan

District #3 Glenwood *Antoinette Mansfield

District #4 African Road *Colleen Adour

District #5 Vestal Hills *Eve Daniels

Inspectors: Substitutes:

Susan Hoyt Anne Pilotti

Beverly Beach Anita Lazzarini

Dee Chambers Amber Hinrichsen

William Dudar

Rose Heinrich

Vernon Hockenberry

Bette Ann Ihnot

Helen Julien

John Kray

Charles Mansfield

Rosemary Mott

Diane Wickham

#374-11

Appointment of

Election Personnel

4/19/11

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:


cooperative bid for meat and cheese through the Broome County Specification Group for the period 5/1/11 to

8/12/11.

#375-11

Bid Award for Meat

and Cheese

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:


cooperative bid extension for food service uniform rental and for the period 7/1/11 to 6/30/12.

#376-11

Bid Extension

Affirmation for Food

Service Uniform

Rental and Laundry

Service

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Memorandums of Understanding with the Vestal Teachers’ Association regarding

probationary period extensions for two teachers are hereby approved.

#377-11

Approval of

Memorandums of

Understanding with

Vestal Teachers’

Association

The Board considered for the second time the proposed amendment to policy #3272 (Advertising in the Schools)

and proposed new policy #5231 (Corporate Sponsorships).

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve both #3273 and #5231.

The Board then reviewed for the first time the following:

1. Proposed Amendment: #1330 Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education

2. Proposed Amendment: #6110 Code of Ethics for All District Personnel

3. Proposed Amendment: #6120 Equal Employment Opportunity

4. Proposed Amendment: #6140 Health Examinations

5. Proposed Amendment: #6141 Contagious Diseases

6. Proposed Amendment: #6142 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS Related Complex (ARC)

and/or Positive Blood Tests to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HLV)

7. Proposed Amendment: #6150 Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances (School Personnel)

8. Proposed Amendment: #6151 Drug-Free Workplace

9. Previously BOE-Approved as #5640: Moved to #6151.1 Smoking/Tobacco Use

10. Proposed Amendment: #6152 Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing for Transportation Employees

11. Proposed Amendment: #6170 Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires)

12. Proposed New: #6180 Staff-Student Relations (Fraternization)

13. Proposed Amendment: #6210 Certified Personnel

14. Proposed Amendment: #6211 Recruitment

#378-11

Policy Review

Jennifer Wegman, 2 Jennifer Lane, Apalachin, had some questions for the Board regarding the 2011-12 budget. #379-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 – 7:00 PM Special Meeting; Public Budget Hearing

Clayton Avenue Auditorium, 7:00 PM

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting


Tuesday, May 17, 2011 – Annual Meeting and Election – polls open noon-9:00pm

Board Conference Room – Administration Building (approximately 9:00pm)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting


#380-11

Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss a legal issue.

#381-11

Executive Session

David Hanson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Phyllis Wiley. The Board voted 3 yes (David

Hanson, Jerry Etingoff, Glenna Pitarresi), 4 no (Cindy Milkovich, Michon Stuart, Kim Myers, Joan Miller). The

#382-11

Adjournment

4/19/11

motion was defeated. The meeting continued.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.



4/19/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller


Cynthia Milkovich


Executive Session commenced at 7:20PM in the Library of the Clayton Avenue Elementary School.




On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee


The Board discussed a matter regarding particular personnel.



4/19/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller



Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:20PM in Library of Clayton Avenue Elementary School. The Board discussed a legal matter

and particular personnel.



2011 4-19 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING







Cynthia Milkovich - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis

Joan Miller – ABSENT

Glenna Pitarresi Student Government Representative John Deming

Phyllis Wiley

About 130Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:30PM by Board President Michon Stuart in Library of the Clayton

Avenue Elementary School.

#343-11

Call to Order


Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and a matter of particular

personnel.

The Board went to open session at 7:01PM in the Clayton Avenue auditorium and the Pledge of Allegiance was

recited.

#344-11

Executive Session

Principal Bradley Bruce welcomed everyone and pointed out the safety patrol team that were in place to greet the

visitors. He explained their selection and duties. Students Bree Fargnoli, Devyn DellaPenta and Tori Bottini

spoke about being on the safety patrol. The Clayton Avenue building planning team has focused on a youth

leadership program. He also showed a video of staff encouraging classrooms to participate in the Golden Award

program. Connor Hillis, Alyssa Zalenski and Nicolas Drake talked about winning a Golden Award.

#345-11

Spotlight on Clayton

Avenue

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the minutes of the

March 22, 2011 and March 29, 2011 meetings as written.

#346-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #347-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported:

The musical was performed last weekend and it was an extraordinary success. They had the largest turnout and it

was a positive experience.


Liaisons: None.

--Michon attended the musical twice and echoed the praise to the performers, volunteers and staff who

participated.


--Mary Surdey reviewed the expenses associated with the character education program used from Covey.

--The athletic committee’s timeline and recommendations were reviewed.

--New figures were released indicating that the district would be receiving more aid than originally anticipated,

allowing the restoration of some proposed staff reductions. These include 3 guidance counselors (2 elementary, 1

secondary), Kindergarten aides, 1 elementary librarian and 1 teaching assistant at the senior high school.

---The updated budget powerpoint was presented.

#348-11

Reports

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding creative financing and the bowling

team.

#349-11

Voice of the Public

4/5/11

Tracy Ferris, 437 Tracy Creek Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board about the bowling program.

Amarpreet Rai, 35 E Countrygate Place, Vestal, gave the board a student survey regarding the Covey training.

Becky Genlser, 427 River Terrace, Endicott, related to the Board her experience with the bowling program.

Kalindi Naslund, 305 Brooks Avenue, Vestal and Ashley Hodge, Brown Road, Vestal spoke to the Board

regarding the guidance counselors.

John Chester, 109 Emily Court, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the bowling program.

Phil Kraft, 128 Bunn Hill Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the costs associated with the Covey

training.

Bob Costello, 505 Delano Avenue, Vestal, related to the Board the effects in the classroom from extra curricular

activities and the origins of the bowling program.

Carolyn Mattern, 281 Academy Drive, Vestal, thanked the Board for reinstating one librarian position and would

like to work on reinstating the other proposed staff cut.

Steve Miller, Midway Lanes, Vestal, asked the Board to consider his offer to make a 5 year commitment to the

bowling program.

John Deming, 11 Berne Drive, Apalachin, spoke to the Board regarding the budget issues and advocated for the

music/theater department.

Ed Roosa, 909 Beechwood Lane, Vestal, thanked Clayton Avenue for the awards program and told the Board

his experience with the bowling team.

Ann Loose, 22 Laine Court, Apalachin, spoke to the Board regarding middle school guidance positions.

Jeff Valent, 165 Charles Street, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding the bowling program.

Debra Reynolds, 684 State Street, Binghamton, spoke to the Board about the senior high guidance counselors, the

teaching assistants and the athletic director.

Tracy Briggs, 331 Tobey Road, Apalachin, addressed the Board about the help she and her family received from

the guidance department.

Christy Smith, 725 Mirador Road, Vestal, related to the Board her experience with the counseling staff.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding reserve funds.

Rick Heichemer, 445 Robin Lane, Vestal, clarified the recommendations of the athletic committee and the

timeline of their decisions.

Mark Browning, 161 Powderhouse Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the proposed staff cuts.

Lori Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, addressed the Board regarding corporate sponsorship and alternative

funding.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 6 to 0 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment

Report), Schedule F (Travel and Conference Report); and to approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes).

#350-11

Acceptance/Approval

of Schedules E, F, and

P


4/5/11

SCHEDULE IP 1




Gerich, Joseph Substitute Teacher 4/6/11 Relocation

SCHEDULE IP 4 A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTTITUES


(SUBSTITUTES):

NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS

Simek, Mary School Counselor Provisional MSED 3/21/11-5/24/11 Permanent Sub

SCHEDULE IP 4B


Attached, please find pages 3 and 4 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval for

the person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print.



Lacrosse: V Asst B VOLUNTEER Spring Season Cook, Bradley 4/5/11

Softball: V Asst VOLUNTEER Spring Season VanGorder, Danielle 4/5/11

INTRAMURALS

Elementary Spring $406.00 Daglio, Steven 4/5/11

Senior High Spring (Session 2) $606.00 Osinski, David 4/5/11

Senior High Spring (Session 3) $606.00 Osinski, David 4/5/11

SCHEDULE IP 8

CHANGE IN STATUS: INSTRUCTION

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL CHANGES IN STATUS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE

Lowell, Peter Substitute Teacher Science Revised Instructional Substitute

effective date from 7/1/11 to 9/1/11

9/1/11

Decker, Judith Substitute Teacher Removal from substitute list 4/6/11


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the

Education Law hereby accepts the following gift:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Donation for Hall of $100.00 Matthews Auto Vestal Central

Fame Dinner School District

#351-11

Acceptance of Gift

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve a change in the student attendance calendar for 2010-2011 to

include May 27, 2011 as a required student attendance day, to compensate for one extra snow day school

cancellation for the 2010-2011 school year.

#352-11

Amendment to

Student Attendance

Calendar 2010-2011


RESOLVED, that the Reorganization Meeting for the Board of Education be held on July 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM at

the Administration Building.

#353-11

Reorganization

Meeting for 2011-12


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the proposal for services for internal audit functions for the

years ending June 30, 2012, 2013, and 2014, as submitted by Ernest Skiadas, CPA, P.C.

Michon Stuart was not present for the vote.

#354-11

Internal Auditor

4/5/11

The Board was presented the proposed amendment to Policy #3272 Advertising in the Schools, and the proposed

new Policy #5231 Corporate Sponsorships for the first review.

#355-11

Policy Review

Monday, April 18, 2011 – 5:00 PM Special Meeting; BOCES vote Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, April 19, 2011–7:00 PM Regular Business Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 – 7:00 PM Special Meeting; Budget Public Hearing Clayton Avenue Elementary School Auditorium

#356-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss particular personnel.

#357-11

Executive Session


#358-11

Adjournment



4/5/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller - ABSENT


Cynthia Milkovich - ABSENT


Executive Session commenced at 6:30 PM in the Library of the Clayton Avenue Elementary School.




On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 6 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee


The Board discussed a matter of particular personnel.



4/5/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller – ABSENT


Cynthia Milkovich - ABSENT District Negotiator Keith Olivet

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 9:25PM in the Library of the Clayton Avenue Elementary School. The Board discussed issues of




2011 4-5 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, May 10, 2011







Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi – arrived 7:05pm Student Government Representative John Deming - ABSENT

Phyllis Wiley

About 12Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board Conference

Room of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#388-11

Call to Order

Catherine Hepler presented Victoria Zhuang, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Victoria is also this years

salutatorian.

#389-11

Student Recognition

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 7 to 0 to adjourn immediately into Executive

Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on

Preschool Special Education.

#390-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:13PM.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the April

18, 2011, April 19, 2011, and May 3, 2011 meetings as written.

#391-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #392-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative John Deming reported: None


Liaisons: The Student Merit Breakfast will be Thursday at 7:00am in the Senior High. Kim Myers will visit

Participation in Government classes and American History classes to talk about the upcoming vote and voting

process. She will also give the Senior Citizens a budget presentation on Friday. A mentoring program is being

set up for incoming 9th

graders. Year end exams, the Senior Prom and the Allnighter are coming up. Clayton

Avenue is submitting it’s recycling program for a national PTO prize. The African Road Odyssey of the Mind

team is continuing to fundraise for the competition in Maryland on May 26th

. Jerry Etingoff attended the Tioga

Hills PTA meeting and will go to the African Road parent group meeting this week. Dave Hanson went to the

Vestal Hills staff meeting. Michon and Glenna Pitarresi went to Clayton Avenue’s meeting. Cindy Milkovich

attended the District Council meeting.

--The exhibit for the district’s 75th

Anniversary opens today at the Vestal Museum and runs until 9/24/11. Every

building is represented. The museum will hold an Open House on 5/22/11 from 1-3pm. The alumni association

would like to be involved in the planning of the celebration.

--The meeting on May 24 will be moved to the Middle School to accommodate student recognitions.

--New information will be coming from the Health Insurance Consortium.

--Art students are participating in a Memory Project, turning photographs of orphans into portraits.


--The District received the Bronze Award from the United Way.

--Utica National presented the district with the Titanium Safety Award.

--Mary Surdey reported the new elementary report card will be piloted this September. Information is going out

#393-11

Reports

5/10/11

and will be at the first parent teacher conference next fall. The eSchool grade book is being used and will be

piloted by the Senior High Math Department. Camp Invention, a summer enrichment program for Grades 1-6, is

being organized for this July. Time Warner is underwriting tuition costs. There will be no cost to the district for

this program.

--May will be full of test scoring. New state regulations have added to the procedures.

--The last day of student attendance for grades K-8 will be Friday June 24th

, students will attend a ½ day, staff

will work the whole day.

--The attendance calendar for 2011-12 was reviewed. There will be no January Regents tests scheduled. The

priority of the use of make up days was discussed.

--If Board members plan on attending Awards Night on June 6, they should RSVP to Jewel Cooke.

--A request for proposal for insurance costs was done. The district is looking at some changes for ongoing

savings.

--Paying school taxes by installments would require legislative action at the county level. This will be looked

into further.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 0 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment

Report), Schedule F (Travel-Conference Report), Schedule G (Extra-Curricular Activities Report), Schedule H

(Bid Awards-MS & SH Student Handbooks & Planners, Work Uniform Rental & Laundry Services, Printing

Papers, Magazine Subscriptions), and Budget Transfers; and approve Schedule P (Personnel).

Kim Myers abstained from the vote.

#394-11

Acceptance of

Schedules E, F, G, H,

Budget Transfers;

Approval of Schedule

P


SCHEDULE IP 1




Williamson, Melani Elementary Teacher Elementary 7/1/11 Personal reasons

SCHEDULE IP 4A



(SUBSTITUTES):


Ruffo, Michael Elementary Initial BS 5/11/11

Ruffo, Michael Special Education Initial BS 5/11/11

SCHEDULE IP 4B


Attached, please find page 4 of master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval of the

person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print:



Baseball: JV Asst VOLUNTEER Spring Season VanGorder, Thomas 5/10/11

Baseball: Mod Asst VOLUNTEER Spring Season Myers, Edward 5/10/11

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF EFF. DATE SALARY REMARKS

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Teacher Elementary Initial 4/18/11-5/31/11 $48,913 Permanent Sub

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Cichostepski, Ryan Clerk PT/S District wide 4/25/11 Other employment

Randall, Dennis Bus Driver Transportation 5/1/11 Personal reasons

5/10/11

SCHEDULE NIP 8A


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY

WAPPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES):


DiIorio, John Temporary Custodian 6/27/11-9/23/11

Fitzgerald, Patricia Temporary Custodian 6/27/11-9/23/11

Loretz, Joseph Temporary Custodian 5/23/11-8/19/11

SCHEDULE NIP 11




Bryant, Robert Bus Driver PT/S Transportation To: Bus Driver 4/20/11

Schneider, John Bus Driver PT/S Transportation To: Bus Driver 4/20/11

VanSteenburg, William Bus Driver PT/S Transportation To: Bus Driver 5/4/11


Ferris, Jessica Assistant Cook African Road 6/16/11

Pfeiffer, Gail Teacher Aide African Road 5/12/11

Seery, Lisa Teacher Aide African Road 5/12/11


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President of Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into a contract

with Management Advisory Group Business Operations, Inc. to provide services related to Medicaid claims for

students with disabilities and will automatically renew on a school year basis each July 1st unless terminated in

writing per contract.

#395-11

Contract with

Management Advisory

Group Business

Operations, Inc.;

Medicaid Services


RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement with the Broome

County Chapter of the American Red Cross for the use of Vestal Central School District buildings and related

facilities for shelter in the event of a major disaster, in accordance with the attached contract.

#396-11

Agreement with

American Red Cross

On motion by Cindy Milkovich, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:



Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient

Cash Donation for Hall $200.00 Warner’s Gas Service Vestal Central

Of Fame Dinner School District

Cash Donation for Hall $200.00 Brian K. Mather Agency Vestal Central

Of Fame Dinner School District

Spinet Piano, Moving, & $730.00 Kim Myers and Vestal Central

Tuning Nancy Heichemer School District

Assorted Pieces of $2100.00 L. Bradley Cole Vestal Central

Photography Equipment School District

#397-11

Acceptance of Gifts

On motion by Cindy Milkovich, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the results of the bid

extension for athletic equipment reconditioning from Riddell for the period 7/1/11 to 6/30/12.

#398-11

Bid Extension

Affirmation for

Athletic Equipment

Reconditioning

5/10/11


resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Vestal Central School District will participate in the services

per the attached schedule during 2011-12 in the amount of $6,457,916.95. The Board of Education agrees to pay

Broome-Tioga BOCES the charges identified on the base contract according to the following schedule – (8) equal

payments beginning October 1, 2011 and ending May 1, 2012.

ALSO, BE IT RESOLVED that payments on supplemental contracts will be implemented by the district in

consonance with the payment schedule stipulated on the contract.

#399-11

Purchase of BOCES

Services 2011-12


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the results of the Request

for Proposal for Insurance Services, awards the bid to Utica National (RFI), and allows the contract to be signed

by the President or Vice-President of the Board.

#400-11


Insurance Services


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the establishment by Broome-Tioga BOCES of a career

education instructional reserve fund.

#401-11

Approval of Broome-

Tioga BOCES Career

Education

Instructional Reserve

Fund


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order GC-06-R for Fahs Construction Group to

provide labor, material, and equipment required to remove asbestos-containing floor tile discovered after the

removal of the existing floor finish for the Senior High School Additions & Alterations project in the amount

$74,169.00.

#402-11

Change Order Number

GC-06-R; SH

Additions &

Alterations


RESOLVED, that the District Clerk, Kay E. Ellis, be authorized to fill any vacancies that might arise for the

positions of Chief Inspector or Inspector, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons be appointed as Chief Inspectors (*) and Inspectors at

the polling places as indicated for the annual meeting and election on May 17, 2011:

Chief Inspectors:

District #1 Clayton Avenue *Lucille Giles

District #2 Tioga Hills *Ed Mohring

District #3 Glenwood *Antonette Mansfield

District #4 African Road *Colleen Adour

District #5 Vestal Hills *Eve Daniels

Inspectors: Substitutes:

Beverly Beach Ken Foster

William Dudar Eric Neff

Vernon Hockenberry

David Holt

Sherry Holt

Susan Hoyt

Bette Ann Ihnot

Helen Julien

John Kray

Anita Lazzarini

Charles Mansfield

Marilyn Mohring

Rosemary Mott

Louise Neff

Kathleen Sullivan

Diane Wickham


#403-11

Appointment of

Election Personnel -

REVISED

5/10/11

The Board considered for the second time the following proposed policy amendments :

1. Proposed Amendment: #1330 Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education

2. Proposed Amendment: #6110 Code of Ethics for All District Personnel

3. Proposed Amendment: #6120 Equal Employment Opportunity

4. Proposed Amendment: #6140 Health Examinations

5. Proposed Amendment: #6141 Contagious Diseases

6. Proposed Amendment: #6142 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS Related Complex (ARC)

and/or Positive Blood Tests to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HLV)

7. Proposed Amendment: #6150 Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances (School Personnel)

8. Proposed Amendment: #6151 Drug-Free Workplace

9. Previously BOE-Approved as #5640: Moved to #6151.1 Smoking/Tobacco Use

10. Proposed Amendment: #6152 Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing for Transportation Employees

11. Proposed Amendment: #6170 Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires)

12. Proposed Amendment: #6210 Certified Personnel

13. Proposed Amendment: #6211 Recruitment

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve all the above listed

amendments.

#404-11

Policy Review

None. #405-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, May 17, 2011–9:00 PM Annual Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Vestal Middle School

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building

6:00 PM Vestal School Foundation Awards

#406-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss negotiations.

#407-11

Executive Session

The Board took a short break from 8:40pm – 8:45pm.


#408-11

Adjournment



5/10/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi –arrived 7:05 District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich


Executive Session commenced at 7:06 PM in the Small Conference Room of the Administration Building.

Recommendations and annual reviews of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special

Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week

prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee


On motion by Kim Myers, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee




5/10/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller



Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:45pm in Board Conference Room of Administration Building. The Board discussed

negotiations.



2011 5-10 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 18, 2011


Michon Stuart – President Superintendent of Schools Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers– Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman

David Hanson School Attorney Michael Sherwood

Cynthia Milkovich -ABSENT

Joan Miller District Negotiator Keith Olivet

Glenna Pitarresi - ABSENT

Phyllis Wiley District Clerk Kay Ellis

About 4 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 1:36am by President Michon Stuart in the Board Room of

the Administration Building.

#409-11

Call to Order and


On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 6 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, in accordance with a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Education of Vestal Central

School District of the Towns of Vestal and Binghamton, Broome County, New York, and Town of

Owego, Tioga County, New York, the annual district meeting of the qualified voters of said School

District was duly held and conducted on May 17, 2011 for the purpose of voting on the propositions

and vacancies on the Board of Education contained in the notice of said annual district meeting; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph c of subdivision 7 of Section 2034 of the Education Law, the

inspectors of election in each of the election districts have duly made a written report of the result of

the voting at said district meeting held in each election district; and

WHEREAS, the chief inspector of each election district has duly filed such written reports with the

Clerk of said School District, which reports have been duly presented to said Board of Education;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Vestal Central School District of the Towns of

Vestal and Binghamton, Broome County, New York, and Town of Owego, Tioga County, New York

as follows:

Section 1. Upon an examination of the reports of the inspectors of election presented to this Board of

Education, as described in preambles hereof, the attached is hereby declared to be the result of the

voting on said propositions submitted at the annual district meeting of the qualified voters of Vestal

Central School District held on May 17, 2011.

Section 2. In accordance with the attached tabulation of the vote at said district meeting, it is hereby

determined and declared that:

Proposition No. 1 was approved

and

Proposition No. 2 was not approved

#410-11

Certification of the

Vote

and that the following persons were elected to the Board of Education:

Mark Browning for a 3-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014

John Hroncich for a 3-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014

Glenna Pitarresi for a 3-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #411-11

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 1:38am.

_______________________ Kay E. Ellis

District Clerk

BOE/Minutes/2011 5-17 MIN Annual Mtg


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING








Joan Miller


Phyllis Wiley

About 113 Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:00PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the African Road

Auditorium.

#412-11

Call to Order

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into

Executive Session to discuss the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee

on Preschool Special Education and a matter of particular personnel.

#413-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:10 PM.

Cliff Kasson explained the Architectural Awareness program that three teams of students participated in.

Students described the process and the effect this experience had on them and answered questions from the

Board.

Catherine Hepler introduced Dillon Utter, who was recognized for his numerous awards in the art field.

#414-11

Student Recognitions

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the May 10,

2011 meeting as written and the May 18, 2011 meeting as amended.

#415-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #416-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items



Liaisons: Kim Myers spoke to the Participation in Government and Economic classes at the Senior High prior to

the vote on May 17th

. She also presented budget information to the Senior Citizens on May 13th

. Barry Klipsch

was awarded Volunteer of the Year.

--The budget vote was successful, even with the sacrifices and at personal well-being.


--The Board was congratulated on the passage of the vote.

--Mark attended Senator Libous’ YES awards program.

--Mark welcomed members of the superintendents’ development program.

--Mary Surdey reviewed elementary enrollment and staffing figures.

--Lauren Poehlman explained the request for proposal regarding the external auditor.

--The potential of a tax cap was discussed.

#417-11

Reports

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report for April), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report for April), Schedule B3 (Federal Funds Report for April),

Schedule C (Schedule of Bills for April), and Schedule H (Bid Awards-Athletic Medical Supplies, Health Office

Supplies, Interscholastic Sports Supplies, Physical Education Supplies).

#418-11

Acceptance of

Schedules A, B1, B3,

C , and H

5/24/11


SCHEDULE IP 4A



(SUBSTITUTES):


Feltes, Ashley Science Initial BS 5/25/11

Hanford, Christopher Math Initial BS 5/16/11-6/30/11 Permanent Sub

SCHEDULE IP 4B


Attached, please find page 4 of master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval of the

person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print: May 24, 2011


MUSIC

District Mass Perf – Level III Elementary $290.00 5/4/11 Weaver, Kacie 5/24/11

SCHEDULE IP 7




Reid, Amanda Math Teacher Math 5/16/11-6/30/11 Family Responsibilities

Thompson, Bernice Special Education Teacher General Special Education 5/4/11-5/31/11 Family Responsibilities

SCHEDULE NIP 8A

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL


APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUES:


Hofmann, Danielle Teacher Aide PT/S 5/25/11

On motion by David Hanson, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, in accordance with a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Education of Vestal Central School

District of the Towns of Vestal and Binghamton, Broome County, New York, and Town of Owego, Tioga

County, New York, the annual district meeting of the qualified voters of said School District was duly held and

conducted on May 17, 2011 for the purpose of voting on the propositions and vacancies on the Board of

Education contained in the notice of said annual district meeting; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to paragraph c of subdivision 7 of Section 2034 of the Education Law, the inspectors of

election in each of the election districts have duly made a written report of the result of the voting at said district

meeting held in each election district; and

WHEREAS, the chief inspector of each election district has duly filed such written reports with the Clerk of said

School District, which reports have been duly presented to said Board of Education; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Vestal Central School District of the Towns of Vestal and

Binghamton, Broome County, New York, and Town of Owego, Tioga County, New York as follows:

Section 1. Upon an examination of the reports of the inspectors of election presented to this Board of

Education, as described in preambles hereof, the attached is hereby declared to be the result of the voting

on said propositions submitted at the annual district meeting of the qualified voters of Vestal Central

School District held on May 17, 2011.

Section 2. In accordance with the attached tabulation of the vote at said district meeting, it is hereby

determined and declared that:

Proposition No. 1 was PASSED

and

Proposition No. 2 was PASSED

and that the following persons were elected to the Board of Education:

Mark Browning for a 3-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014

John Hroncich for a 3-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014

Glenna Pitarresi for a 3-year term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014

#420-11

Recertification of the

Vote

5/24/11

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the extra-curricular account for the Bear Facts club be dissolved and the balance of that

account be transferred to S.A.D.D.

#421-11

Extra-Curricular

Account Change

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 6 to 2 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the calendar, as attached, for the 2011-12 school year.

Kim Myers and Joan Miller voted against the resolution.

#422-11

Adoption of

Instructional Calendar

for 2011-2012


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a contract with

Employee Network, Inc. to utilize its Employee Assistance Program for Vestal Central School District employees

in accordance with the attached agreement for an amount of $15,152.48, from July 1, 2011 through June 30,

2012.

Cindy Milkovich abstained from the vote.

#423-11

Contract with

Employee Network,

Inc.

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Joan Miller the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to approximately 280 8th

grade students for a trip to

Dorney Park, Allentown, PA for an end of the year celebration on June 3, 2011. There is no cost to the District

for this trip.

#424-11


8th

Grade Students to

Dorney Park


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order CCCS-1 for Control Network Communications,

Inc. to provide credit for unused field directive allowance for the district-wide technology project in the amount

of ($4,594.75).

#425-11

Change Order Number

CCCS-1; District-

Wide Technology

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the extension of the

contract for Building Control Systems Maintenance and Monitoring from Postler & Jaeckle Corp for the period

7/1/11 to 6/30/12 in the amount of $45,720.

#426-11

Contract Extension

Affirmation for

Building Control

Systems Maintenance

& Monitoring


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the extension of the

contract for District Boilers & HVAC Preventative Maintenance from Postler & Jaeckle Corp for the period

7/1/11 to 6/30/12 in the amount of $91,338.

#427-11

Contract Extension

Affirmation for

District Boilers &

HVAC Preventative

Maintenance


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the proposal for services for external audit functions for the

years ending June 30, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, as submitted by Piaker & Lyons, CPA’s.

#428-11

Contract with Piaker

& Lyons CPA’s


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 7 African Road Elementary students for a trip to

College Park, MD to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, May 26 through May 31, 2011. This trip

will be partially funded through donations and approximately $3500.00 will be paid by the District.

#429-11

Field Trip – Odyssey

of the Mind Team to

College Park, MD


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to sign an agreement with

Recess Resources, Inc. to provide prekindergarten services for the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) grant, in

accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement, for the 2011-2012 academic year.

#430-11

UPK Contract –

Recess Resources, Inc.

5/24/11

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to sign an agreement with

the Jewish Community Center to provide prekindergarten services for the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK)

grant, in accordance with the terms outlined in the agreement, for the 2011-2012 academic year.

#431-11

UPK Contract -

Jewish Community

Center

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:


hereby accepts the following gifts:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Basketball Nets $20.00 Joseph & Heather Vestal Central

For Glenwood’s Outdoor Mieczkowski School District

Hoops

Donation for Odyssey of $350.00 Knoll-MacDonald Vestal Central

The Mind Trip Foundation School District

Donation for Odyssey of $500.00 Friends of Vestal Central

The Mind Trip Odyssey School Distr ict

Donation for Odyssey of $100.00 Miller Auto Vestal Central

The Mind Trip Team School District

Donation for Odyssey of $ 15.00 Metson, LLC Vestal Central

The Mind Trip dba Best Bagels School District

In Town

Donation for Odyssey of $500.00 NY Dental LLC Vestal Central

The Mind Trip School District

Donation for Odyssey of $500.00 BAE Systems Vestal Central


#432-11

Acceptance of Gifts

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 6 to 1 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, Ryoichi and Deborah S. Matsushima are the record owners of property located in the Town of

Vestal, Broome County, New York bearing the tax map number 158.11-2-43 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the

Town of Vestal, and

WHEREAS, petitions have been filed for the reduction of assessments and payments of said property for the

years 2009-10 and 2010-11, and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the attached Order and the Honorable Catherine C.

Schaewe, Justice of the Supreme Court, has directed the reduced assessments in accordance with the attached

Order,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vestal Central School District, pursuant to said order and the

statues provided, adjust the payments for Ryoichi and Deborah S. Matsushima as follows:

158.11-2-43 108 Jensen Road, Vestal, NY

2009-10 assessment reduced from $951,600 to $820,000 for a refund of $2,460.95

2010-11 assessment reduced from $951,600 to $820, 000 for a refund of $2,583.87

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refunds will be taken from account code 59001964.400.

Glenna Pitarresi voted against the resolution, David Hanson abstained from the vote.

#433-11

Refund of Taxes –

Matsushima

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 6 to 2 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, Evergreen Park Garden Owners, Inc. are the record owners of property located in the Town of

Vestal, Broome County, New York bearing the tax map number 158.14-1-56 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the

Town of Vestal, and


years 2009-10 and 2010-11, and

#434-11

Refund of Taxes –

Evergreen Park

Garden Owners, Inc

5/24/11

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the attached Order and the Honorable Catherine C.

Schaewe, Justice of the Supreme Court, has directed the reduced assessments in accordance with the attached

Order,


statues provided, adjust the payments for Evergreen Park Garden Owners, Inc. as follows:

158.14-1-56 201 Evergreen Street, Vestal, NY

2009-10 assessment reduced from $5,314,000 to $5,000,000 for a refund of $5,871.86


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refunds will be taken from account code 59001964.400.

Glenna Pitarresi and David Hanson voted against the resolution.

On motion by Cindy Milkovich, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept a grant of $7,001.57 from the Vestal School Foundation, Inc., to

fund expenditures for 2010-2011.

#435-11

Acceptance of Grant

None. #436-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting

Administration Building – Board Conference Room

Vestal School Foundation Awards – 6:00pm Staff Development Room

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Board Meeting


#437-11

Future Meetings

On motion by David Hanson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session

to discuss matters of particular personnel and negotiations.

#438-11

Executive Session

On motion by David Hanson, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#439-11

Adjournment



5/24/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION




Michon Stuart, President Superintendent Mark LaRoach – arrived 6:55pm

Kim Myers, Vice President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman-arrived 6:55pm



Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi District Clerk Kay Ellis- arrived 6:55pm

Cynthia Milkovich

Phyllis Wiley Anne Tristan, Director of Special Education –arrived 6:55pm

Executive Session commenced at 6:01PM in room 160 of the Vestal Middle School.

The Board discussed a matter regarding particular personnel.


Education were also on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week


On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual reviews of

the Committee on Special Education for all students considered.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual reviews of

the Committee on Preschool Special Education for all students considered.



5/24/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION





Kim Myers, Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman –dismissed 9:35pm

Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey –dismissed 9:35pm

David Hanson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood –dismissed 9:35pm

Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi District Clerk Kay Ellis–dismissed 9:35pm

Cynthia Milkovich District Negotiator Keith Olivet–dismissed 9:35pm

Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:22 PM in room 160 of the Vestal Middle School. The Board discussed matters of

particular personnel and reviewed negotiations.



2011 5-24 MIN


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING



Michon Stuart – President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers– Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations, & Personnel Lauren Poehlman





Glenna Pitarresi

Phyllis Wiley About 38Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:04PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Auditorium of the

Clayton Avenue Elementary School and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#383-11

Call to Order

Mark LaRoach presented overview of the budget for 2011-12, along with information on the tax levy. Mary

Surdey reviewed the Board goals and student achievements. Lauren Poehlman went over the powerpoint

presentation of the budget process and proposed budget figures. Mark then spoke of the effect a contingent

budget would have on the district.

#384-11

Public Hearing on

2011-12 Budget

Andy Loso, 132 Shady Hill Rd, Apalachin, questioned the board about the cost to the taxpayers under a

contingent budget.

John Philip, 308 Magnolia Drive, Vestal, spoke to the Board regarding the 2% tax cap, property assessments and

installment payments for taxes.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, was disappointed at the small turnout for the meeting and spoke to the

Board about sustainable cuts, outsourcing programs and doing more with less.

John Deming, 11 Berne Drive, Apalachin, questioned the Board about the loss of Federal Aid, suggested

collaboration with the Town of Vestal and wondered how the community can be involved.

Michael Kirsch, 60 Brown Road, Vestal, addressed the Board about challenging bright students and the APEX

program.

Debra Lee, 625 Underwood Road, Vestal, spoke to the Board about the benefits of the APEX program.

Kelly Fisher, 435 Plaza Drive, addressed the Board regarding APEX and engaging bright students.

Ed Roosa, 909 Beechwood Lane, Vestal, spoke to the Board about APEX, the lack of staff at Board meetings and

contract negotiations. He also spoke of economic difficulties.

Lori Bottini, 825 E Circle Drive, Vestal, talked about corporate sponsorships and department cuts.

Carol Pirc, 517 Harvard Street, Vestal, addressed the Board with concerns about the future of the Mandarin

Chinese program at the middle school.

#385-11

Public Comment on

Budget Presentation

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss a matter of particular personnel.

#386-11

Executive Session



#387-11

Adjournment

_________________________ Kay E. Ellis, District Clerk

2


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE SESSION




Kim Myers, Vice-President Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman - ABSENT



Joan Miller



Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:47PM in Library of Clayton Avenue Elementary School. The Board discussed a matter of




2011 5-3 MIN Public Hearing-Budget


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, June 14, 2011







Joan Miller


Phyllis Wiley

About 49Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 6:46PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Upper Conference

Room of the Administration Building.

#440-11

Call to Order

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately into


on Preschool Special Education, as well as negotiations and a matter of particular personnel.

#441-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session at 7:15PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#442-11


The Odyssey of the Mind team from African Road was recognized for their success this year, making it all the

way to the world finals.

#443-11

Student Recognition

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the May 24,

2011 meeting as written.

#444-11

Approval of Minutes

Ralph Bottini, 825 E. Circle Drive, Vestal, commented to the Board regarding the extension of the

Superintendent’s contract.

M. Policare, 5 Jamie Drive, Apalachin, addressed the Board regarding Fall coaching positions.

#445-11

Public Comments on

Agenda Items



Liaisons: The Awards Night was held last week. The Senior Prom and Allnighter were last weekend and there

were no issues, everyone had a good time. Today is the Senior Trip to 6 Flags. The 7 Habits team from Australia

visited. The Senior High sponsored a team for the Relay for Life fundraiser. Clayton Avenue Elementary had a

thank you gathering for their volunteers. The 27th

annual Clayton Avenue trip to New York City was taken. The

BOCES Shared Services Committee met.


--Mark reported on the recent Honors Night that recognizes our most talented students.

--The Vestal School Foundation Awards Reception preceded this meeting, awarding over $16, 000 in grants for

the 2011-12 school year.

--The Senior High was recognized for excellence in Newsweek magazine.

--The Wellness Policy Advisory Committee submitted their annual report. Annamary Allen facilitates the

committee and Mark Bordeau was able to answer questions regarding new regulations that will take effect in the

2012-13 school year.

--Catherine Hepler outlined some changes that will occur at this year’s graduation ceremony.

--Work on the Ed Geigucz memorial at the Senior High will begin 6/27. Edwards Landscaping has been

#446-11

Reports

6/14/11

contracted to do the work. No district funds will be used for this.

--The distribution of duties currently being handled by the Director of Professional Development and Curriculum

is being reviewed.

--Training for the new assessments will be coming.

--Above contract positions (including coaching) are annual appointments and are not tenured. An effort is being

made to expand the pool of interested people in these positions.

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7 to 1 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment

Report), Schedule F (Travel-Conference Report), Schedule H (Bid Awards-Science Supplies, Garbage and

Recyclable Collection), and Schedule I (Budget Transfers); and approve Schedule P (Personnel).

Cindy Milkovich commented on the process. Cindy Milkovich voted against the resolution.

#447-11

Acceptance of

Schedules E, F, H, and

I; Approval of

Schedule P


SCHEDULE IP 1




Bucci, Richard Director of Professional Development and Curriculum Coordinator 7/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 2

RETIREMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE

Heckel, Denise Music Teacher Music 7/1/11

Isle, Barry Business Teacher Secondary 7/1/11

Joyce, Michael Health Teacher Secondary 7/1/11

Meckley, Brenda Music Teacher Music 7/1/11

Wood, Gail Social Studies Teacher Secondary 7/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 3

PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY

APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERT. PROB. PER. TENURE SALARY REMARKS

Michitti, Eva Reading Teacher Reading Permanent 9/1/11-6/30/13 9/1/13 TBD Previous NYS

Tenure

Pariseau,

Meaghan

School

Psychologist

School

Psychologist

8/1/11-8/2/14 8/3/14 $65,000

SCHEDULE IP 4A


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL TEMPORARY

APPOINTMENTS (SUBSTITUTES):


Heckel, Denise Music Permanent BM 9/1/11

Meckley, Brenda Music Permanent BM 9/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4B


Attached, please find pages 1, 10 and 12 of master list of above contract positions for the 2010-11 school year. We are asking for approval

of the person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print: June 14, 2011


MUSIC

Props and Make Up Senior High $500.00 5/4/10 Maerz, Deborah* 6/14/11

NYSSMA Solo Level II Elementary $232.00 5/4/10 Meckley, Brenda* 6/14/11

*CANCEL


Cheerleading – Varsity Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Donlin, Katherine 6/14/11

6/14/11

Cross Country- Varsity Boys/Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Fancher, Gary 6/14/11

Cross Country – Varsity Asst Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Olson, Michael 6/14/11

Cross Country – Modified Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Morningstar, Meghan 6/14/11

Football – Varsity Head Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Anderson, John 6/14/11

Football – Varsity Asst Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Cerra, James 6/14/11

Football – Varsity Asst Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Hardenstine, Ted 6/14/11

Football – JV Head Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Donlin, Brian 6/14/11

Football – Modified Head Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Demetros, Michael 6/14/11

Field Hockey – Varsity Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Harvey, Crystal 6/14/11

Field Hockey – JV Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Collins, Stephanie 6/14/11

Soccer – Varsity Boys Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Murphy, James 6/14/11

Soccer – JV Boys Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Porigow, David 6/14/11

Soccer – Modified Boys Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Barr, David 6/14/11 Soccer – Modified Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Scelsi, Samuel 6/14/11 Swimming – Varsity Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Datoush, Natalie 6/14/11 Swimming – Varsity Asst Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Ketrick, Robert 6/14/11 Swimming – Modified Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Harlan, Colleen 6/14/11 Tennis – Varsity Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Troidl, Alan 6/14/11 Volleyball – Varsity Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Nemecek, Joseph 6/14/11 Volleyball – JV Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Uhrlass, Howard 6/14/11 Volleyball – Modified Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Daglio, Steven

SCHEDULE IP 4C


The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL (OTHER) TEMPORARY

APPOINTMENTS:


Anderson, Susan CPR/First Aid Instructor District 7/1/11-6/30/12

Fitzgerald, Roxanna CPR/First Aid Instructor District 7/1/11-6/30/12

Kurkoski, Anna Marie Administrative District-wide 7/1/11-6/30/12 Per diem work district-wide

Matthews, Heather CPR/First Aid Intructor District 7/1/11-6/30/12

McKenna, Jacqueline Administrative District-wide 6/15/11-6/30/12 Per diem work district-wide

McMullin, Thomas Administrative District-wide 7/1/11-6/30/12 Per diem work district-wide

Olivet, Keith Administrative District-wide 7/1/11-6/30/12 Per diem work district-wide

Zur, Randy Administrative District-wide 7/1/11-6/30/12 Per diem work district-wide

SCHEDULE IP 7




Shank, Lori Elementary Teacher Elementary 9/7/11-6/30/12 Family responsibilities

SCHEDULE IP 9



NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF EFF. DATE SALARY REMARKS

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Elementary Initial 6/1/11-6/30/11 Long term substitute

SCHEDULE IP 10

ABOLITION OF POSITIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following ABOLITION OF INSTRUCTIONAL POSITIONS:

POSITION TENURE AREA EFFECTIVE DATE

1.0 School Psychologist School Psychologist 7/1/11

7.0 Teaching Assistants Teaching Assistant 9/1/11

1.0 Art Teacher Art 9/1/11

1.0 Business Teacher Secondary 9/1/11

1.0 Technology Instructor Teacher Business 9/1/11

1.0 APEX Teacher Elementary 9/1/11

1.0 Teacher Mentor Elementary 9/1/11

0.5 ESL Teacher ESL 9/1/11

6/14/11

1.0 Foreign Language Teacher Foreign Language 9/1/11

1.0 Health Teacher Secondary 9/1/11

0.5 Health Teacher Health 9/1/11

1.0 Home & Careers Teacher Home Economics 9/1/11

1.0 Library Media Specialist Library 9/1/11

1.5 Music Teachers Music 9/1/11

1.5 Physical Education Teachers Physical Education 9/1/11

2.0 School Counselors Guidance 9/1/11

1.0 Science Teacher Science 9/1/11

2.0 Special Education Teachers General Special Education 9/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 10.A

ATTACHMENT FOR SCHEDULE IP 10

NAME and/or POSITION REMARKS PREFERRED ELIGIBLE LIST

Vacant (1.0) School Psychologist Resignation N/A

Babcock, Lorie (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Iacovelli, Valerie (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Knight, Michelle (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Simons, Lynne (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Solinsky, Angela (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Truman, Elizabeth (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Zetzsche, Robert (1.0) Teaching Assistant Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Little, Mallory (1.0) Art Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Vacant (1.0) Business Teacher Retirement N/A

Gilbert, Margaret (1.0) Technology Instructor Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Hawley, Nicole Elementary Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Morgan, Barbara Elementary Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Vacant (1.0) Elementary Teacher Reassignment N/A

Vacant (1.0) Elementary Teacher Resignation N/A

Pilcher, Pamela (0.5) ESL Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Vacant (1.0) Foreign Language Teacher Retirement N/A

Vacant (1.0) Health Teacher Retirement N/A

Vacant (0.5) Health Teacher Retirement N/A

Vacant (1.0) Home & Careers Teacher Retirement N/A

Finch, Lauren (1.0) Library Media Specialist Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Vacant (1.0) Music Teacher Retirement N/A

Vacant (0.5) Music Teacher Retirement N/A

Vacant (0.5) Physical Education Teacher Retirement N/A

Vacant (1.0) Physical Education Teacher Retirement N/A

Alunni, Karen (1.0) School Counselor Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Dean, Patricia (1.0) School Counselor Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Hurlbut, Jaime (1.0) Science Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Horan, Patricia (1.0) Special Education Teacher Excessed Seven years effective 9/1/11

Vacant (1.0) Special Education Teacher Retirement N/A

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Bennett, Dawn Bus Attendant Transportation 5/23/11

Thirumalai, Sowmya Teacher Aide Middle School 6/6/11

SCHEDULE NIP 2

RETIREMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RETIREMENTS:


Hudock, Rosemarie Typist PT Vestal Hills 6/30/11

6/14/11

SCHEDULE NIP 8A





Edwards, Kathleen Teacher Aide PT/S 9/1/11

Hudock, Rosemarie Typist PT/S 7/1/11

*Jacobs, Sharon Bus Attendant PT/S 6/21/11

Repinecz, Gerlinde Temporary Custodian 6/27/11-9/23/11


SCHEDULE NIP 8A.A

RESOLUTON FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT





Jacobs, Sharon Bus Attendant PT/S 6/21/11

SCHEDULE NIP 11




Burke, Maureen Typist PT (12 month) Clayton Avenue Typist PT (10 Month) Administration 9/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 11.A



Termination after the employee was given notice of this meeting and the employee was not present.


Cook, Roger Bus Driver Transportation Termination of employment 6/15/11 In accordance with the

recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools

and Broome County Rules.

SCHEDULE NIP 12

ABOLITION OF POSITIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following ABOLITION OF NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

POSITIONS:


3.0 Typist PT 9/1/11



4.0 Teacher Aide 9/1/11

2.0 Teacher Aide (Monitor) 9/1/11

6.0 Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT 9/1/11

1.0 School Matron 7/1/11

2.0 Typist 7/1/11

SCHEDULE NIP 12.A

ATTACHMENT FOR NIP 12

NAME and/or POSITION REMARKS PREFERRED ELIGIBLE LIST

Vacant (0.5) Typist PT Resignation N/A

Vacant (0.5) Typist PT Resignation N/A Vacant (0.5) Typist PT Retirement N/A Chadwick, Laurie Typist PT Excessed N/A Considine Dwyer, Anne Typist PT Excessed N/A Fish, Carol Typist PT Excessed N/A Vacant (1.0) Typist PT Retirement N/A Vacant (4.0) Teacher Aide Resignation N/A

6/14/11

Vacant (2.0) Teacher Aide (Monitor) Retirement N/A Vacant (6.0) Teacher Aide (Monitor)PT Resignation N/A

Gould, Freda School Matron Excessed N/A Vacant (2.0) Typist Retirement N/A


resolution:



Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Donation for Odyssey of $500.00 Surgical Associates, P.C. Vestal Central


Donation for Odyssey of $100.00 Precision Vestal Central

The Mind Trip Automotive Service School District

#448-11

Acceptance

of Gifts

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges grant awards made by the Vestal School Foundation for

the 2011-12 school year totaling $16,119.20.

#449-11

Acceptance of Grant

On motion by David Hanson, second by Cindy Milkovich, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to one student for a trip to Ithaca, NY to compete in

the New York State Golf Championship competition, June 4 through June 6, 2011. This trip will be funded by

the District at a cost of approximately $700.00.

Joan Miller commented on the expense.

#450-11

Field Trip – Golf

Championship


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education acknowledges the fund balance policy in accordance with the

Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and adopts Statement Number 54, Fund Balance Reporting

and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, as attached.

#451-11

Establishment of Fund

Balance Policy in

Accordance with

GASB54

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to amend this resolution to reflect an

increase in the secondary lunch to $2.00.


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following prices for the 2011-12 year:

Elementary Breakfast $1.00

Secondary Breakfast $1.00

Elementary Lunch $1.80

Secondary Lunch $1.95 $2.00

#452-11

2011-12 Lunch and

Breakfast Prices

On motion by Cindy Milkovich, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the extra-curricular account for the Middle School Ski Club be dissolved and the balance of

that account be transferred to the Middle School Student Council, and also

BE IT RESOLVED, that the accounts for Choruses 6, 7, and 8 be combined into one account, the Chorus 8

account.

#453-11

Extra-Curricular

Account Changes


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to enter into an agreement

with Omni Financial Group, Inc. for the 403(b) third party administration services for the 2011-12 academic year.

#454-11

Agreement with Omni

Financial Group, Inc.

6/14/11


RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign a contract

extension with Mark D. LaRoach, Superintendent of Schools, extending the term of the Superintendent’s contract

through June 30, 2015.

#455-11

Extension of

Superintendent’s

Contract


resolution:


with the Union Endicott Central School District to provide Health and Welfare Services to approximately 35

students residing in the Vestal Central School District attending non-public schools in the Union Endicott Central

School District from 9/8/10 to 6/30/11 at a cost of $274.65 per student.

#456-11

Health and Welfare

Service Charges;

Union Endicott

Central School District


WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to

participate in BOCES Services, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to payment on supplemental

contracts, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education is authorize to sign the

supplemental contract titled Amendment III.

#457-11

BOCES Supplemental

Purchase #3


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement

with Consultants in Exceptional Education LLC to provide in-service training for District staff on July 25, 27

and 28, 2011, for an amount not to exceed $1800.00.

#458-11

Agreement with

Consultants in

Exceptional Education

LLC


RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign the lease for

six classrooms, the gymnasium, and 9 parking spaces with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services

(BOCES) for operation of an alternative educational program in Central Junior High School for a one-year period

beginning July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, subject to the right to renew in accordance with said lease.

#459-11

Lease of Central

Junior for BOCES

Program


WHEREAS, Vestal Shoppes, LLC are the record owners of property located in the Town of Vestal, Broome

County, New York bearing the tax map number 158.14-1-13 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Vestal,

and


years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-10 and 2010-11, and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the attached Order and the Honorable Ferris D.

Lebous, Justice of the Supreme Court, has directed the reduced assessments in accordance with the attached

Order,


statues provided, adjust the payments for Vestal Shoppes LLC as follows:

158.14-1-13 2540 Vestal Parkway E

2007-08 assessment remains at $92,800

2008-09 assessment remains at $92,800



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refunds for 2009-10 and 2010-11 will be taken from account code

59001964.400.

David Hanson voted against the resolution.

#460-11

Refund of Taxes –

Vestal Shoppes LLC


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the construction, funded entirely by Recess Resources, Inc.,

of an outdoor play space located adjacent to Sammon Field.

#461-11

Playground

Construction – Central

Junior High

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution: #462-11

6/14/11

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to sixteen Varsity Track & Field student for a trip to

Caledonia Mumford High School to compete in the NYSPHSAA Track & Field Championship, June 9 through

June 11, 2011. This trip will be funded by the District for approximately $2600.00.

Field Trip – Track &

Field Championship


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to one student for a trip to Delhi, NY to compete in

the NYSPHSAA golf championship, June 10 through June 12, 2011. This trip will be funded by the District for

approximately $189.00.

#463-11

Field Trip –

NYSPHSAA Golf

Championship


WHEREAS, at the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Vestal Central School District, Broome and

Tioga Counties, New York, held on May 17, 2011, a proposition was duly adopted authorizing the Board of

Education of said School District to purchase new school buses, for a maximum estimated cost of $740,000, and

providing for the levy of a tax therefore to be collected in installments, with obligations of said School District to

be issued in anticipation thereof; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for such purchase of new school buses, NOW,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting

strength of the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District, Broome and Tioga Counties, New

York, as follows:

Section 1. The purchase of new school buses for Vestal Central School District, Broome and Tioga Counties,

New York, including incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith is hereby authorized at a

maximum estimated cost of $740,000

Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost shall consist of the issuance of

$740,000 bonds of said School District hereby authorized to be issued therefore pursuant to the provisions of the

Local Finance Law. Such bonds are to be payable from amounts which shall annually be levied on all the taxable

real property in said School District, and the faith and credit of said Vestal Central School District, Broome and

Tioga Counties, New York, are hereby pledged for the payment of said bonds and the interest thereon.

Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or

purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to

sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized,

including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal

officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be

prescribed by said President of the Board of Education, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 5. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the

date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the

manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial

bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the President of the Board

of Education, the chief fiscal officer of such School District. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of

validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and

contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the President of

the Board of Education shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:

a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said School District is not authorized

to expend money, or

b) The provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of publication of this resolution are

not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within

twenty days after the date of such publication, or

c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 7. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations

Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be,

reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the

object or purpose described herein.

Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or summary form in the

Press and Sun Bulletin, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said School District for such

purpose, together with a notice of the School District Clerk substantially in the form provided in Section 81.00 of

the Local Finance Law.

Roll call vote was taken: Michon Stuart – Yes Jerry Etingoff – Yes David Hanson – Yes Joan Miller – Yes

Kim Myers – Yes Cindy Milkovich – Yes Glenna Pitarresi – Yes Phyllis Wiley – Yes

#464-11

Bond Resolution –

School Buses

6/14/11


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Change Order EC-07 for M. Gleason & Sons, Inc. to provide

credit for unused field directive allowance on the Senior High School Additions & Alterations project in the

amount ($1,000).

#465-11

Vestal Facilities

Project – Change

Order EC-07


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to one student for a trip to Plainview, NY to compete

in the NYSPHS Federation golf championship, June 11 through June 12, 2011. This trip will be funded by the

District for approximately $112.00.

#466-11

Field Trip – NYSPHS

Federation Golf

Championship


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the 2009-2012 Amended Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Vestal

Teachers’ Association is hereby implemented and that additional funds are provided in accordance with Civil

Service Law 204A, effective July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.

Michon Stuart abstained from the vote.

#467-11

Amended Agreement

with Vestal Teachers’

Association

Richard Bucci, 204 Leroy Street, Binghamton, spoke to the Board of his years working here and complimented

the staff for their hard work and dedication to students.

Ralph Bottini, 825 E. Circle Drive,Vestal, gave cudos to Michon, review his budget ideas, commented on next

year’s Board president, term limits and the tax cap.

#468-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 – 7:00 PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room – Administration Building

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 – 7:00 PM RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING


#469-11

Future Meetings

On motion by Kim Myers, second by David Hanson, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss negotiations and matters of particular personnel.

#470-11

Executive Session


#471-11

Adjournment



6/14/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller




Executive Session commenced at 6:46PM in the Upper Conference Room of the Administration Building.


Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week


On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual

reviews of the Committee on Special Education for all students considered.

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual

reviews of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for all students considered.

The Board then discussed negotiations and a matter of particular personnel.



6/14/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller



Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 9:05PM in Board Conference Room of Administration Building. The Board discussed

negotiations and matters of particular personnel.



2011 6-14 MIN

T:\Board\Minutes\2011 6-21 Spec Mtg.docx

Vestal Central School District

Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING



Michon Stuart - President Superintendent Mark LaRoach

Kim Myers –Vice President


David Hanson –ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis

Cynthia Milkovich

Joan Miller Jane Hashey

Glenna Pitarresi – ABSENT

Phyllis Wiley

The Board meeting was called to order at 4:01PM by President Michon Stuart in the Board Conference

Room of the Administration Building.

#472-11

Call to Order

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session

to discuss a matter of particular personnel.

#473-11

Executive Session

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 6 to 0 to adjourn immediately. #474-11

Adjournment


______________________________

Kay E. Ellis, District Clerk


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING





Jerry Etingoff Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations & Personnel Lauren Poehlman



Joan Miller

Glenna Pitarresi Student Government Representative - ABSENT

Phyllis Wiley

About 8Visitors

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Board President Michon Stuart in the Board Conference

Room at the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

#475-11

Call to Order and




on Preschool Special Education.

#476-11

Executive Session

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the minutes of the June 14,

2011 and June 21, 2011 meetings as written.

#477-11

Approval of Minutes

None. #478-11

Public Comment on

Agenda Items

Student Government Representative reported: None.


Liaisons: Board members made comments and gave thanks to Michon Stuart as the retiring Board president.

Kim Myers and Mark LaRoach attended the BOCES Valedictorian/Salutorian dinner. The Middle School

promotion ceremony was upbeat and ran smoothly. Anne Tristan and her team were thanked for all their hard

work.

--Dates for the summer Board development were discussed. Members were asked to hold August 10th

. Other

possible dates were August 8th

and the morning of August 12th

. Parking lot items will be reviewed before then.


--The graduation ceremony was superb. The changes that were put into place enhanced the event.

--Annual Board appointments and recommended stipends will be presented to the Board.

--Nomination for Tioga Hills principal is on the agenda for approval.

--The football game scheduled in October will be moved to Monday October 10th

.

--The redistribution of duties associated with the Director of Professional Development will be presented.

--Coaching positions are being completed and interviews are being conducted as needed.

--Information regarding a Boy Scout project to build dugouts was discussed.

#479-11

Reports

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer’s

Report-May), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report-May), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report-May), Schedule C

(Schedule of Bills-May), Schedule D (Fund Balance Report), Schedule H (Bid Awards-African Road Elementary

West Parking Lot Replacement and Senior High Pool Lighting Renovation), Schedule I (Budget Transfers), and

Schedule P (Personnel).

#480-11

Acceptance and

Approval of Schedules

A, B1, B3, C, D, H, I,

and P


6/28/11

SCHEDULE IP 1




Carr, Colleen Substitute Teacher 6/22/11

Townsend, Melissa Math Teacher Math 9/1/11 Relocation

SCHEDULE IP 3

PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL

The Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of the following INSTRUCTIONAL PROBATIONARY

APPOINTMENTS:

NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIF PROBATIONARY

DATE

TENURE DATE SALARY

Hashey, Jane Elementary

Principal

Administrative

Principal

Permanent 7/1/11-6/30/14 7/1/14 $99,600

SCHEDULE IP 4A





Hurlbut, Jaime Science Initial MAT 9/1/11

Joyce, Michael Health Permanent BS 9/1/11

Wood, Gail Social Studies Permanent BS 9/1/11

SCHEDULE IP 4A





REINSTATEMENTS 2011-12

Abbey, Sharon Elementary Permanent

Albrecht, Jerry Social Studies Permanent

Albrecht, Robin Elementary Initial

Alfonsetti, Jr. Louis Music Permanent

Ames, Danielle Art Initial

Angevine, Lindsay Elementary/Literacy Initial

Bagonis, Jessica Art Initial

Baker, Sharon Mathematics None

Baldwin, Nicole Elementary Initial

Baleno, Vincenzo Social Studies Initial

Balles, Noah Elementary Initial

Barney, Dina Elementary/Reading Permanent

Barvainis, Janet Elementary Permanent

Bernhardt, Kathleen Elementary Initial

Bianco, Judith Elementary Permanent

Blume, Sara Social Studies Initial

Boehlert, James Business/Math/Science/SS None

Bowman, Timothy Elementary/Special Ed Initial

Buckley, Katherine English/ESL/French Permanent

Bundga, Edward Math/Science None

Byron, David Elementary Initial

Cady, Janet Art/Elem/Eng/Health/Home

& Careers/PE/Soc Studies

None

Campbell, Lauren Elementary Initial

Campbell, Nancy L. German/Spanish/Soc Studies Permanent

Chmielenski, Thomas Social Studies Permanent

Cihiwsky, Angela English Permanent

Cihiwsky, Timothy Elementary Permanent

Cleary, Mary Guidance Permanent

6/28/11

Coppola, Jennifer Spanish None

Corgel, Nikki Art Permanent

Corse, Marjorie Spanish Permanent

Corwin, Margaret Science Permanent

Cosnett, Emily Art None

Costello, Robert Mathematics Permanent

Courtright, Brenda Music Initial

Crissey, Jenny Art Initial

Danaher, Jean Science Initial

Dean, Kristofer Physical Education Initial

Delany, Christine Elementary/Special Ed Initial

DeMarco, Christopher Physical Education Initial

DeMichele, Eleanore Elem/Fr/Ger/Russian/Spanish None

Deyo, Diana Elementary Initial

Dillon, Joanne Mathematics Permanent

Doetschman, Evelyn Mathematics Permanent

Dornbos, Jill Elementary/Literacy Initial

Driggs, MaryLee Elementary Permanent

Economides, Margaret Registered Nurse RN

Edwards, Sara Library/Reading Prof/Permanent

Eggleston, Alice Registered Nurse RN

Eisenstadt, Martha Social Studies Permanent

Fedorchak, Lynn Elementary None

Feltes, Ashley Science Initial

Fetzko, Mary Lou Business Permanent

Finch, Jr. Jeffery Mathematics Initial

Fitzgerald, Ann Music Permanent

Flagg, Jody Elementary Initial

Flesher, Beth Elementary Initial

Foley, Mary Physical Education Permanent

Foley, Monica Social Studies Initial

Foulk, Joanne Guidance Permanent

Frieser, Joseph Physical Education Initial

George, Amber English None

Gofran, Sandra Elementary Permanent

Golebiewski, Helen Registered Nurse RN

Gollogly, Wendy Elementary Initial

Graveleding, Marcia English Initial

Greenburg, Michael English Permanent

Griffith, Kathryn Elementary/Special Ed Permanent

Guilfoyle, Roseanne Mathematics Permanent

Hallock, Janice Reading Permanent

Hammer, L. Karen Bus/Chem/Gen Sci/Math Permanent

Hammersley, Diane Elementary/Literary Initial

Hanford, Christopher Mathematics Initial

Hanna, Tracy Elementary Initial

Harkavy, Mitchell English/Math/Soc Studies Permanent

Hartley, Jesse Biology Initial

Hawkins, Craig Music Permanent

Hawley, Nicole Elementary/Special Ed Initial

Highfield, Jay Social Studies Exprd

Hoffman, Janet Elementary/Special Ed Permanent

Holder, Kathleen Elementary Permanent

Huntley, Linda Elementary/Special Ed Permanent

Ivan, Lynda Elementary Permanent

Jensen, Mary Kay Art/Elem/Health/PE/Spec Ed Permanent

Johnson, Suzanne Social Studies Permanent

Johnson, Terri Mathematics Permanent

Jordan, Sarah Elementary Initial

6/28/11

Joslin, Jessica Elementary Permanent

Kalny, Jessica English/Special Ed Initial

Kavulich, Linda Social Studies Exprd

Kindig, Robin Music Permanent

Klapprodt, Rhea Elementary Permanent

Klingensmith, Cheryl Music Permanent

Knapp, Thomas Physical Education Permanent

Korba, Nancy English Initial

Korell, Susan Physical Education Initial

Kovac, Denise Elementary Initial

Kozlowski, Erin Elementary/Reading Initial

Krajnyak, Robert Mathematics/Science None

Krawczyk, Dolores English Permanent

Kuzawinski, Linda Mathematics Permanent

Kuzma, Anne Marie Elementary Permanent

Laats, Sandra Elementary Initial

LaMont, Erin Special Education Initial

Lamphere, Joyce School Nurse Teacher/Health Permanent

Langton, Nichole Elementary/Reading Permanent

LaRose, Laurence English Permanent

Leahy, Kathleen Elementary/Reading Permanent

Ligeikis, Evan Physical Education/Health Initial

Ludington, Glen Social Studies Exprd

MacQuarrie, Barbara Elementary None

Malikow, Rachel English Initial

Mandeville, Laurie Elementary Permanent

Mannix, Diane Reading Permanent

Marchuska, Sylvia Elementary Permanent

Maskell, Elizabeth Elementary Initial

McCanelley-Smith,

Renee’

Elementary/Special

Education

Professional

McCoy, Debra Elementary Permanent

McLean, Matthew Art Initial

Meckley, James Music Permanent

Melville, Laura School Counselor Provisional

Mercia, Trent Biology Initial

Mooney, Kalie Elementary Initial

Morgan, Barbara Elementary Initial

Mullally, Mary Elem/Eng/Phys Ed Exprd

Nagarur, Vidya Chemistry Intitial

O’Connell, Patricia Music Permanent

O’Donnell, Colette Chemistry Exprd

Onofre, Stacy Elementary Permanent

Oryhon, Myron Elem/Eng/Phys Ed/Soc St None

Osborne, Donna Elementary Permanent

Parris, Rachel Art Initial

Passionino-Zabadal,

Kristi

Elementary Permanent

Place, Charles Soc St/Guidance Permanent

Place, Mary Elementary Permanent

Planck, Maria French/German/ Spanish Permanent

Pollard, Gordon Physical Education Permanent

Potter, Carolyn Elementary Permanent

Powell, Dennis Music Permanent

Prutisto, Mark Physical Education Exprd

Putney, Pauline Elementary Permanent

Rafferty, Karen Elementary Initial

Redolphy, Lenore Elementary Permanent

Reilly, Madelyn Music Permanent

6/28/11

Reynolds, Joseph Physical Education Permanent

Reynolds, Michelle Physical Education Initial

Reynolds-Williams,

Wendy

English/Spanish Permanent

Robinson, Joseph Elementary Permanent

Rorapaugh, Martin Mathematics Permanent

Rosenthal, Erin Social Studies Conditional Initial

Rossi, Lisa Registered Nurse RN

Rozek, Sandra Speech Permanent

Ruffo, Michael Elementary/Special Ed Initial

Rynick, Carleen Registered Nurse RN

Scales, Catherine Elementary Initial

Scanlon, Kathleen Elementary Initial

Schmidt, Linda Elementary Permanent

Sherman, Alicia Social Studies Permanent

Showalter, Christine Science Permanent

Siegers, Esther Elementary Permanent

Silverstein, David English Permanent

Simek, Mary School Counselor Provisional

Simek, Matthew Health Initial

Simonds, Craig Mathematics Permanent

Simons, Lynne Health/Math/Sci/Soc St Cont Tchr Asst

Slottje, Sharon Physical Education Permanent

Smith, Alfred Music Permanent

Smith, Jill Elem/Music/Soc Studies None

Sostowski, Anne Registered Nurse RN

Spearman, Rawn Jr. Math/Science None

Sprague, Eloise Elementary Permanent

Stein, Amelia Mathematics Initial

Strauss, Linda Registered Nurse RN

Strawn, Catherine Elementary Permanent

Surowitz, Bonita Elementary Permanent

Tarricone, Suzanne Guidance/Reading/Speech Permanent

Tessenholtz, Melissa Elementary Initial

Thayne, Halina Elementary Permanent

Thomas, Maryann Music Permanent

Thompson, Jennifer Elementary Initial

Thorpe, Donald Mathematics Permanent

Tidick, Michele Physical Education Permanent

Titus, Sandra Elementary Permanent

Trivisonno, Katherine Physical Education Initial

Truesdell, Brittany Elementary Initial

Underwood, David Elementary Initial

VanNostrand, Ann

Marie

Spanish Permanent

Vestal, Patricia Mathematics/Elementary Permanent

Vitale, Judith Elementary Permanent

Voorhis, W. Randolph Social Studies None

Weber, Christopher Music Permanent

Weeks, Randy Health Permanent

Welch, Lindsay Art None

Weller, Mary Elementary Permanent

Wells, Courtney Physical Education Initial

Wiggins, Mary Jean Elementary Permanent

Williams, Emily Elementary Permanent

Williams, Michael Elementary/Special Ed Initial

Williams, Paul Elementary None

Yanowiak, Jennifer Elementary Initial

Zelman, Marissa English Initial

6/28/11

Zelter, Barbara Special Education Permanent

Zetzsche, Robert Social Studies Initial

Zur, Randy Physical Education Permanent

SCHEDULE IP 4B

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT Attached, please find page 1 of a master list of above contract positions for the 2011-12 school year. We are asking for approval for the

person, position and stipend that is underlined and in bold print. Board of Education meeting: June 28, 2011



Football: Modified Asst Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Crunden, James 6/28/11

Field Hockey: Modified Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 *Burbige, Kathryn 6/28/11 Golf: Varsity Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Policare, Anthony 6/28/11 Soccer: Varsity Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 *Stepanovsky, William 6/28/11 Soccer: JV Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Reynolds, Debra 6/28/11 *pending fingerprint clearance

SCHEDULE IP 4B.A

RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG SPIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED


Field Hockey: Modified Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Burbige, Kathryn 6/28/11 Soccer: Varsity Girls Fall Season TBD 4/15/11 Stepanovsky, William 6/28/11

SCHEDULE IP 4C





Sever, Joseph Administrative District-wide 7/1/11-6/30/12 Per diem work district-wide

SCHEDULE NIP 1




Fisher, Anthony Bus Driver PT/S Transportation 6/10/11

SCHEDULE NIP 8A



APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUES:


Andrews, Jill Teacher Aide PT/S 9/1/11

Thirumalai, Sowmya Teacher Aide PT/S 9/1/11


resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer of up to $600,000 from the General Fund to the

Retirement Reserve Fund.

#481-11

Transfer of Funds

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the following textbooks for use at a non-public school in the

district, as detailed in the attached memorandum:

New Perspectives on Microsoft Office 2010 First Course; by Shaffer, Carey, Finnegan, Pinard,

Ageloff, Ruffolo, Romer Pedicini, Parsons, Oja, Adamski, Cram, Zimmerman and Zimmerman

List Price: $118.49

Learning With Computers II; by Napier, Rivers and Hoggatt

List Price: $60.99

#482-11

Text book Adoptions-

Ross Corners

Christian Academy

6/28/11



hereby accepts the following gifts:

Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient 1 Nashville Student Violin $225 Mr. Ricardo Rene Vestal Central

Serial # 090901 Laremont School District

Cash Donation for $500.00 Dr. Michael Rouhana Vestal Central

Odyssey of the Mind Fund Southern Tier NY Physical School District

Therapy & Chiropractic

Cash Donation for $2350.00 Andrew Deskur and LeAnn Vestal Central

Odyssey of the Mind Fund Lesperance School District

#483-11

Acceptance of Gifts

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Glenna Pitaressi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following

resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District accepts the proposal for Student

Accident Insurance submitted by Chubb Insurance, to be administered through The Partners.

#484-11


Student Accident

Insurance


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to enter into an amended

agreement with SIEBA, Ltd. for the administration of the Flexible Benefit Plan, beginning October 1, 2011

through September 30, 2012; and also

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into an

amended agreement with SIEBA, Ltd. for the administration of the Dental Plan for the Vestal Teachers’

Association beginning October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012; and also

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into an

amended agreement with SIEBA, Ltd. for the administration of the Dental Plan for all other covered Vestal

employees beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

#485-11

Contracts with SIEBA,

Ltd.

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitaressi, the Board voted 7 to 1 to approve the following

resolution:

WHEREAS, Carrols Corporation #325 are the record owners of property located in the Town of Vestal, Broome

County, New York bearing the tax map number 157.18-2-12 on the Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Vestal,

and


years 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-10 and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed to the terms outlined in the attached Order and the Honorable Ferris D.

Lebous, Justice of the Supreme Court, has directed the reduced assessments in accordance with the attached

Order,


statues provided, adjust the payments for Carrols Corporation #325 as follows:

157.18-2-12 228 Vestal Parkway E

2007-08 assessment reduced from $28,500 to $22,250 for a refund of $316.73

2008-09 assessment reduced from $28,500 to $24,250 for a refund of $219.77

2009-10 assessment remains unchanged at $454,900

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refunds for 2007-08 and 2008-09 will be taken from account code

59001964.400.

David Hanson voted against the resolution.

#486-11

Refund of Taxes –

Carrols Corporation

#325

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Vestal Central School District Board of Education be

authorized to sign an agreement with the Questar III Board of Cooperative Education Services for STAC services

in accordance with the terms of the attached agreement.

#487-11

Cross-Contract with

Questar III BOCES

6/28/11

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amend resolution 5.5-14, Medicare Benefits, to read as follows:

The Vestal Central School District will reimburse the cost of Medicare benefits to qualified retirees at the

following rates:

a. Eligible individuals who have their retirement accepted by the Board of Education of the Vestal Central

School District prior to July 1, 1988 will receive reimbursement for Medicare part B costs not to exceed $96.40

per month, per retiree and per eligible spouse, through and including December 31, 2011.

b. Eligible individuals who have had their retirement accepted by the Board of Education of the Vestal Central

School District after July 1, 1988 will receive reimbursement for Medicare part B costs not to exceed $24.80 per

month, per retiree and per eligible spouse, through and including December 31, 2011.

#488-11

Amendment of

Resolution 5.5-14

Medicare Benefits

On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Jerry Etingoff, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign two (2)

agreements with the Binghamton University Children’s Unit to provide educational services (tuition) for the 2-

month (July-August) portion of the 12-month program of the 2011-12 school year for two students (002020238

and 001000808), as approved by the Committee on Special Education in accordance with terms outlined in the

agreements.

#489-11

Contractual

Agreements with

Binghamton

University’s

Children’s Unit

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a

Memorandum of Understanding with Opportunities for Broome, Inc. (Head Start Grantee) to provide services for

preschool children enrolled in Head Start for the 2011-12 school year.

#490-11

Memorandum of

Understanding with

Opportunities for

Broome/ Head Start

On motion by Kim Myers, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:


with the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. to provide orientation and mobility services

to a student from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 as approved by the Committee on Special Education in

accordance with terms outlined in the attached agreement.

#491-11

Contractual

Agreement with

Association for Vision

Rehabilitation and

Employment, Inc.

On motion by Glenna Pitarresi, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:


with the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. to provide vision rehabilitation services to a

student from September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 as approved by the Committee on Special Education in

accordance with terms outlined in the attached agreement.

#492-11

Contractual Agreement

with Association for

Vision Rehabilitation

and Employment, Inc.

On motion by Joan Miller, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board voted 8 to 0 to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a contract with

Therapeeds Physical Therapy of Upstate New York, PLLC, d.b.a. G & E Therapies, for occupational, physical

and speech therapy services at a cost of $65.00 per hour for therapist services and $45.00 for assistant services,

from July 1, 2011 through August 19, 2011 and September 6, 2011 through June 30, 2012, in accordance with

terms outlined in the attached agreement.

#493-11

Contact with

Therapeeds Physical

Therapy of Upstate

New York, PLLC

d/b/a/ G&E Therapies



with Southern Tier Hearing Services, PLLC to provide educational audiological services beginning July 1, 2011

through June 30, 2012 in accordance with terms outlined in the attached agreement.

#494-11

Contract with Southern

Tier Hearing Services,

PLLC


RESOLVED, that the President or Vice-President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign a

memorandum of understanding with Southern Tier Independence Center to provide interpreting services during

the 2011-12 school year at the rate of $55.00/hour in accordance with the terms outlined in the attached

agreement.

#495-11

Memorandum of

Understanding with

Southern Tier

Independence Center


WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to participate

in BOCES Services, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District agreed to payment on supplemental

contracts, therefore

#496-11

BOCES Supplemental

Purchase #4

6/28/11

BE IT RESOLVED that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education is authorize to sign the

supplemental contract titled Amendment IV.


RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the transfer of up to $100,000 from the General Fund to the

Unemployment Reserve Fund.

#497-11

Transfer of Funds

None. #498-11

Voice of the Public

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 – 7:00 PM Reorganization Meeting


#499-11

Future Meetings

The Board took a short break from 8:05pm to 8:15pm.

On motion by David Hanson, second by Kim Myers, the Board voted 8 to 0 to adjourn into Executive Session to

discuss negotiations and a matter of particular personnel.

#500-11

Executive Session

The Board returned to open session, and on motion by David Hanson, second by Glenna Pitarresi, the Board

voted 8 to 0 to adjourn immediately.

#501-11

Adjournment



6/28/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller


Cynthia Milkovich


Executive Session commenced at 7:02PM in the small conference room at the Administration Building.


Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior

to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual reviews

of the Committee on Special Education for all students considered.

On motion by Jerry Etingoff, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 8 to 0 to accept the recommendations and annual reviews

of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for all students considered.



6/28/11


Vestal, New York

BOARD OF EDUCATION








Joan Miller



Phyllis Wiley

Executive Session commenced at 8:05PM in the small conference room at the Administration Building. The Board discussed

negotiations and a matter of particular personnel.



Documents

Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION ... Jan-June 2011.pdf · Nora Hickey - ABSENT District Clerk Kay Ellis Cynthia Milkovich Joan Miller Student Government