2016-01-12 Regular Meeting Minutes
OYSTERPONDS U.F.S.D. IN ORIENT 23405 MAIN ROAD ORIENT NY 11957 Telephone: 631 323-2410 Website: www.oysterponds.org
Board of Education OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORIENT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Members Present: Dorothy-Dean Thomas, President (Term expires 2016) Janice Caufield, Vice President (Term expires 2017) Jeffrey Demarest (Term expires 2017) Krista de Kerillis (Term expires 2016) Philip Mastrangelo (Term expires 2018) Thomas Stevenson (Term expires 2016)
Others Present: Richard C. Malone, Superintendent of Schools Melissa Palermo, Business Manager Marion Hughes, District Clerk
Members Absent: Linda Goldsmith (Term expires 2018) The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. by Ms. Thomas, Board President. Ms. Thomas called for a motion to move into executive session at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Ms. Caufield so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain No minutes were taken at this session, as no action was taken by the board. The Board moved out of executive session and reconvened the public session at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Mastrangelo led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of the staff and press were in attendance. CONSENT ITEMS Resolved a motion by Mr. Stevenson seconded by Ms. de Kerillis that the Board of Education approves the following items for consent:
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015 Approval of Bill Payments for the period December 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 Warrant #12 (“A” Fund): $303,361.06 Warrant #3 (“C” Fund): $136.00 Approval of Appropriation Status Report for December 2015 -Total Expenditures to date: $2,458,353.92 Approval of Revenue Status Report for December 2015 – Earned to date: $5,573,906.47 Approval of Financial (Treasurer’s) Report for the month of December 2015 - Cash Balance: $742,464.96 Cash Flow Summary – December 2015 CONSENT: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
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INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Correspondence and Communication: -ESBOCES: Invitation to Executive Briefing on February 24, 2016 at HB Ward Culinary Arts Dining Room -NYSSBA request to appoint Advocacy Liaison – will be discussed as new business in February meeting -2016-2017 Budget Schedule to be posted Board Goals Update: -EDUCATION PROGAMMMING AND DISTRICT COLLABORATION: Joint Liaison Committee to be discussed at GUFSD Board meeting. OUFSD will host first meeting. -INVESTMENT IN TEACHERS: Full day of professional development for all staff with Karen Lund (UBD) and Barry Kluger-Bell (STEM) scheduled for January 15, 2016. Personal Learning Plans for each student with intent of full implementation by September 2016. Principal/Superintendent Reports: -Principal Wissemann is working on CBT – Computer Based Field Testing. She will be attending training with Ms. Crosser to ensure OUSFD will be prepared when state testing becomes electronic. -Reach for the Stars Program: Spring theme is “Board Games” to develop critical thinking skills, logic and reason. -The Long Island Violin Shop will present a workshop to all violin players K through 6 entitled “How to Take Care of Your Violin” on Jan. 29. Greenport Board of Education: December meeting - Mr. Mastrangelo reported January 13 meeting – Ms. Goldsmith to attend OLD BUSINESS: Audience & Communications – During this time, the President of the Board will recognize you to speak. Please state your name, residence and agenda topic you wish to address. You will have (3) minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. All speakers are to conduct themselves in a civil and courteous manner. There will be no audience participation once the Board commences with board resolutions until the end of the meeting. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.) BOARD RESOLUTIONS: The Board President called for the following motions: 1.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education adjusts the IRS mileage reimbursement rate to 0.54 cents per mile, effective 1/1/16. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
2.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education adopts the school calendar for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
3.
Resolved a motion by Ms. de Kerillis seconded by Ms. Caufield upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education designates Greenport U.F.S.D. as the receiving district for the education of Oysterponds U.F.S.D. 7 – 12th grade students for the 2016-2017 school year, pursuant to §174.4(b) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
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4.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education approve the following Election Inspectors for the March 1, 2016 Referendum Vote: Ms. Helen Lechmanski Ms. Irene Webb Ms. Frances Ketcham Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
5.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Mr. Stevenson that the Board of Education approves a two year contract extension for Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
6.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education authorizes the mailing of the attached “Fact Sheet” regarding the March 1, 2016 Window Project Phase III Referendum to the Oysterponds community. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
7.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Mr. Stevenson upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education approves the Committee for Pre-School Special Education recommendations as per attached. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
8.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education appoints Ms. Laurie Sanders as Art Club Advisor working 2 hours per week at the contractual rate of $60.00 per hour for the period of February 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Demarest would like to encourage parents of Oysterponds students in grades 7 through 12 to attend the Principal’s Roundtable held on a monthly basis by Mr. Kalish at GUFSD. Roundtable schedule will now appear on OUFSD website home page. Mr. Demarest asked the Joint Liaison Committee to consider making a violin program available to Oysterponds students who attend GUFSD in the future, a priority. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Audience & Communications (other than agenda items) – You will be called upon by the Board President. Once again state your name, residence and topic. You will be allowed (3) three minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. However, the Board will not take action on items not on the agenda. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.)
ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Thomas called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Ms. Caufield so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________________ Marion Hughes, District Clerk
Regular Meeting 01/12/16
Upcoming Events: Monday, January 18, 2016
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – school closed
Friday, January 15, 2016
Superintendent’s Conference Day – school closed for students
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
7:00 PM Public Hearing re: Windows Referendum to be followed by First Budget Workshop
NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting 01/12/16
Board of Education OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ORIENT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Members Present: Dorothy-Dean Thomas, President (Term expires 2016) Janice Caufield, Vice President (Term expires 2017) Jeffrey Demarest (Term expires 2017) Krista de Kerillis (Term expires 2016) Philip Mastrangelo (Term expires 2018) Thomas Stevenson (Term expires 2016)
Others Present: Richard C. Malone, Superintendent of Schools Melissa Palermo, Business Manager Marion Hughes, District Clerk
Members Absent: Linda Goldsmith (Term expires 2018) The meeting was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. by Ms. Thomas, Board President. Ms. Thomas called for a motion to move into executive session at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Ms. Caufield so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain No minutes were taken at this session, as no action was taken by the board. The Board moved out of executive session and reconvened the public session at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Mastrangelo led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of the staff and press were in attendance. CONSENT ITEMS Resolved a motion by Mr. Stevenson seconded by Ms. de Kerillis that the Board of Education approves the following items for consent:
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2015 Approval of Bill Payments for the period December 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 Warrant #12 (“A” Fund): $303,361.06 Warrant #3 (“C” Fund): $136.00 Approval of Appropriation Status Report for December 2015 -Total Expenditures to date: $2,458,353.92 Approval of Revenue Status Report for December 2015 – Earned to date: $5,573,906.47 Approval of Financial (Treasurer’s) Report for the month of December 2015 - Cash Balance: $742,464.96 Cash Flow Summary – December 2015 CONSENT: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
Regular Meeting 01/12/16
INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Correspondence and Communication: -ESBOCES: Invitation to Executive Briefing on February 24, 2016 at HB Ward Culinary Arts Dining Room -NYSSBA request to appoint Advocacy Liaison – will be discussed as new business in February meeting -2016-2017 Budget Schedule to be posted Board Goals Update: -EDUCATION PROGAMMMING AND DISTRICT COLLABORATION: Joint Liaison Committee to be discussed at GUFSD Board meeting. OUFSD will host first meeting. -INVESTMENT IN TEACHERS: Full day of professional development for all staff with Karen Lund (UBD) and Barry Kluger-Bell (STEM) scheduled for January 15, 2016. Personal Learning Plans for each student with intent of full implementation by September 2016. Principal/Superintendent Reports: -Principal Wissemann is working on CBT – Computer Based Field Testing. She will be attending training with Ms. Crosser to ensure OUSFD will be prepared when state testing becomes electronic. -Reach for the Stars Program: Spring theme is “Board Games” to develop critical thinking skills, logic and reason. -The Long Island Violin Shop will present a workshop to all violin players K through 6 entitled “How to Take Care of Your Violin” on Jan. 29. Greenport Board of Education: December meeting - Mr. Mastrangelo reported January 13 meeting – Ms. Goldsmith to attend OLD BUSINESS: Audience & Communications – During this time, the President of the Board will recognize you to speak. Please state your name, residence and agenda topic you wish to address. You will have (3) minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. All speakers are to conduct themselves in a civil and courteous manner. There will be no audience participation once the Board commences with board resolutions until the end of the meeting. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.) BOARD RESOLUTIONS: The Board President called for the following motions: 1.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education adjusts the IRS mileage reimbursement rate to 0.54 cents per mile, effective 1/1/16. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
2.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education adopts the school calendar for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
3.
Resolved a motion by Ms. de Kerillis seconded by Ms. Caufield upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education designates Greenport U.F.S.D. as the receiving district for the education of Oysterponds U.F.S.D. 7 – 12th grade students for the 2016-2017 school year, pursuant to §174.4(b) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
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4.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education approve the following Election Inspectors for the March 1, 2016 Referendum Vote: Ms. Helen Lechmanski Ms. Irene Webb Ms. Frances Ketcham Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
5.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Mr. Stevenson that the Board of Education approves a two year contract extension for Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
6.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education authorizes the mailing of the attached “Fact Sheet” regarding the March 1, 2016 Window Project Phase III Referendum to the Oysterponds community. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
7.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Mr. Stevenson upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone that the Board of Education approves the Committee for Pre-School Special Education recommendations as per attached. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
8.
Resolved a motion by Ms. Caufield seconded by Ms. de Kerillis upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Malone, that the Board of Education appoints Ms. Laurie Sanders as Art Club Advisor working 2 hours per week at the contractual rate of $60.00 per hour for the period of February 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain
NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Demarest would like to encourage parents of Oysterponds students in grades 7 through 12 to attend the Principal’s Roundtable held on a monthly basis by Mr. Kalish at GUFSD. Roundtable schedule will now appear on OUFSD website home page. Mr. Demarest asked the Joint Liaison Committee to consider making a violin program available to Oysterponds students who attend GUFSD in the future, a priority. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Audience & Communications (other than agenda items) – You will be called upon by the Board President. Once again state your name, residence and topic. You will be allowed (3) three minutes to speak. The total time allotted for audience commentary will be 20 minutes. However, the Board will not take action on items not on the agenda. (Please refrain from remarks of a personal nature.)
ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Thomas called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Ms. Caufield so moved, Mr. Stevenson seconded. Motion carried: 6 Yes; 0 No; 0 Abstain Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________________ Marion Hughes, District Clerk
Regular Meeting 01/12/16
Upcoming Events: Monday, January 18, 2016
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – school closed
Friday, January 15, 2016
Superintendent’s Conference Day – school closed for students
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
7:00 PM Public Hearing re: Windows Referendum to be followed by First Budget Workshop
NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 @ 7:30 PM
Regular Meeting 01/12/16
