Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES Return to Regular Session
March 16, 2017
On motion by Applin, seconded by Foster, the executive session was adjourned where specific personnel were discussed. The Board moved to regular session at 6:05 p.m. Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried
Call to Order
Roll Call
The regular meeting of the Dansville Central School Board of Education was called to order on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:05 p.m. by Vice President Clay Harris, in the Primary School Cafeteria, 284 Main St., Dansville, NY. This meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2017 but postponed due to weather. Members Present: Matt Crane Dan Bishop
Margaret Foster Brian Applin
Clay Harris Deborah Betts
Absent: Mary Ann Holden Also Present: Superintendent, Paul Alioto; Primary School Principal, Dan Dixon; HS Principal, Tom Frazier; 10-12 Asst. Principal, Dave Moodie; EBH Principal, Lisa Johnson; Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Computer Technology, Barbara Pamper; Director of Special Programs, Denise Van Heusen and 2 guests. Absent: School Business Official, Rick Riggi; 7-9 Asst. Principal, Tom Hammel Visitors’ Comments Board Members’ Reports
Matt Crane stated the BOCES Board of Education meeting was cancelled last night. Clay Harris attended the Jr. High All-County Chorus and Band Concert. The students did well and it was an enjoyable concert.
Superintendent’s Report
Tom Frazier gave an update on Tech Wars – they took first place! The bridge they built could hold up to 700 lbs. Mike Mistretta, Transportation Supervisor, is looking to purchase propane buses. Diesel buses have emission issues where propane buses are clean burning. Overall, Mike feels the propane buses will be less expensive in the long run. If the proposition passes in May, the propane buses would be delivered in October or November 2017. Tom Frazier presented the 7 Habits plan for the 2017-18 school year. The District will continue the 7 Habits and also incorporate the 4 disciplines and aligning academics. 1
Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES
March 16, 2017
Dr. Alioto apprised the board of a 2017-18 budget increase of $6,000 to provide additional archery coaches for next year. Minutes of Previous Meeting Approved
Motion by Applin, seconded by Foster to approve minutes of the February 28, 2017 Regular Meeting. Attachment V-A(1) – 03/16/17 Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried BUSINESS
Contract with Franklin Covey
Motion by Applin, seconded by Bishop to approve the contract with Franklin Covey for the 2017-18 school year as presented. Attachment VI-A – 03/16/17 Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried Principal APPR Agreement with Dansville Administrators’ Association
Motion by Bishop, seconded by Betts to approve the following: Principal APPR agreement with Dansville Administrators’ Association as presented. Attachment VI-B – 03/16/17
Memorandum of Agreement with the Dansville Teachers’ Association:
Memorandum of Agreement with Dansville Teachers’ Association
WHEREAS, the Dansville Central School District (“District”) and the Dansville Teacher’s Association (“Association”) are parties to a collective bargaining agreement effective from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, Article IV (J) (1) of said collective bargaining agreement identifies the District’s coaching positions and establishes the compensation to be paid to unit members serving in such coaching positions; and WHEREAS, the District has determined that the number of student athletes participating in modified football has substantially increased and the increase warrants an additional modified football coach for the 2017-18 fall athletic season bringing the total number of modified football coaches from 2 to 3; and WHEREAS, the District and the Association have agreed on the compensation to be paid to the Modified Football Coach under the collective bargaining agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED THAT: 2
Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES
March 16, 2017 1. The position of modified football coach is added to Article IV (J) (1) of the collective bargaining agreement at the 50% compensation level. 2. This Memorandum of Agreement is subject to Board of Education approval.
For the District: ____________________________ By: Dr. Paul J. Alioto, Superintendent
For the Association: __________________________ By: Deborah Fenton, President
_______________________, 2017 Attachment VI-C – 03/16/17
____________________, 2017
Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried Motion by Betts, seconded by Bishop to approve the following resolution:
Resolution Regarding State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)
WHEREAS, the Dansville Central School District (the “District”) Board of Education has considered the impacts to the environment of the following Scope of Work to be completed: Renovations, reconstruction and additions to the District’s School Buildings and Bus Garage. WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the scope of the project and has further received and considered the advice of its architects with respect to the potential for environmental impacts resulting from the proposed action; and WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Proposed Action with respect to the Type II criteria set forth in 6 NYCRR part 617.5(c), now therefore; BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education as follows: 1.
The Proposed Action does not exceed thresholds established under 6 NYCRR Part 617, State Environmental Quality Review Act, (SEQRA). 2. The Board hereby determines the Proposed Action as a Type II action in accordance with the SEQRA regulations. 3. No further review of the Proposed Action is required under SEQRA. 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately. Attachment VI-D – 03/16/17 Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried 3
Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES
March 16, 2017
Motion by Applin, seconded by Foster to approve the following: Resolution for Proposition to Purchase School Buses Resolution of Proposition to Purchase School Buses
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS FOLLOWS: 1.
The following notice shall be added to the notice of annual meeting and election:
AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the following proposition will be submitted for voter approval at such time: PROPOSITION Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit: RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION OF 3 SCHOOL BUSES, AT AN ESTIMATED MAXIMUM AGGREGATE COST OF $360,000, LESS TRADEIN VALUE, IF ANY, AND TO APPROPRIATE AND EXPEND FROM THE EXISTING BUS PURCHASE RESERVE FUND $36,000 FOR SUCH COSTS, AND THAT THE BALANCE OF SUCH COSTS, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SHALL BE RAISED BY THE LEVY OF A TAX TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS; AND, IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH TAX, DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS MAY BE NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $324,000 SHALL BE ISSUED, OR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ENTER INTO AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE CONTRACT IF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DETERMINES THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE IN THAT METHOD. 2.
At such meeting taxes to be levied by installments will be proposed for authorized indebtedness providing for payment of the acquisition of school buses at an estimated aggregate maximum cost of not to exceed $360,000. Such taxes shall be levied upon all the taxable property of the District, shall be levied in annual installments and shall be of such amounts and levied in such years as may be determined by the Board of Education.
3.
The District Clerk or the Clerk’s designee is hereby directed to add the above to the notice of the annual meeting of the School District.
4.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Attachment VI-E – 03/16/17
Resolution – Foundation Aid
Whereas, Foundation Aid was established in 2007 in order to help provide a sound basic education to all students; and 4
Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES
March 16, 2017
Whereas, the Foundation Aid formula has not been fully-funded since 2009; and Whereas, New York State is underfunding Foundation Aid by more than $4 billion; and Whereas, Dansville Central School District is owed $3,195,098; and Whereas, school districts have been left without a school funding system that accurately reflects changes in enrollment, student need and district wealth; and Whereas, such a proposal would make permanent the underfunding of Foundation Aid that impacts hundreds of districts statewide; and Whereas, school districts deserve a funding system that provides adequacy, equity, flexibility, predictability and clarity; Therefore, be it resolved, the Dansville Central School District Board of Education calls on the State Assembly and State Senate to reject the proposed repeal of the Foundation Aid formula and instead commit to full-funding of the formula over the next three years. Attachment VI-F – 03/16/17
WHEREAS, pursuant to Education Law 1709 (12), the Board of Education can Resolution to Accept Donation by Dansville All Sports Booster Club
accept a gift and use the proceeds thereof according to the instructions of the donor; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. The Board of Education accepts the gift of five hundred dollars ($500) from the Dansville All Sports Booster Club in accordance with the instructions of the donor as set forth therein: a. For the purchase black adult practice pants w/ pads specifically for the Dansville Football program. 2. To be adopted by the Dansville Board of Education at its regular meeting held on March 14, 2017. Attachment VI-G -03/16/17 Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried
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Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES Transportation Request
March 16, 2017
Motion by Applin, seconded by Crane to approve the transportation request for the remainder of the school year to Genesee Country Christian School by the Brewster family as presented. Attachment VI-H -03/16/17 Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried PERSONNELADMINISTRATIVE / INSTRUCTIONAL Resignations/ Retirements Recommended Appointments Motion by Bishop, seconded by Foster to approve the following substitutes: Recommended Substitute Teachers for Addition to 201617 Approved List
Recommended Substitute Teacher(s) for Addition to 2016-2017 Approved List Name, Address, Phone No.
Cert
Kaitlin MacNaughton 1499 N. Almond Valley Rd. Arkport, NY 14807 Walter Smith 4949 York Rd. Apt. #1 Leicester, NY 14481
Coll HS/ Grad Some
SUNY Geneseo – BA Psychology
Cleared
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SUNY Brockport – Physical Education
Cleared
Genesee Community College – Liberal Arts
Cleared
Attachment VII-B(1) – 03/16/17 No - 0
Motion Carried 6
SED Cleared Yes/In Process
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Michelle Mease √ 2 Jefferson Street Dansville, NY 14437 **pending all mandated clearances.
Yes – 6
Tenure Area/College
Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES
March 16, 2017
PERSONNEL – NONINSTRUCTIONAL Retirements/Resigna tions Motion by Betts, seconded by Bishop to approve the following resignations:
Cleaner
Resignation of Cory Englert, cleaner, effective March 3, 2017. Attachment VIII-A(1) – 03/16/17
Cafeteria Monitor
Resignation of Tanya Warren, cafeteria monitor, effective March 15, 2017. Attachment VIII-A(2) – 03/16/17
Crossing Guard
Resignation of Tanya Warren, crossing guard, effective March 15, 2017. Attachment VIII-A(3) – 03/16/17
Bus Attendant
Resignation of Tanya Warren, bus attendant, effective March 15, 2017. Attachment VIII-A(4) – 03/16/17 Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried Recommended Appointments Motion by Applin, seconded by Crane to approve the following: Recommended Substitute Support Staff for Addition to 2016-17 Approved List
Recommended Substitute Support Staff for Addition to 2016-2017 Approved List Name, Address, Phone No.
Position Food Service
Teacher Aide Clerical
Shania Guyett 26 Cottage Street Dansville, NY 14437
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Cleared
John Veaunt (Substitute teacher for Dansville CSD). Retroactive to 3/6/17
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Kelly Hanks (Substitute teacher for Dansville CSD). Retroactive to 3/6/17
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Monitor
SED Cleared Yes or In Process
Cleared
Cleared
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March 16, 2017
Kaitlin MacNaughton 1499 N. Almond Valley R. Arkport, NY 14807
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Cleared
Michelle Mease 2 Jefferson Street Dansville, NY 14437
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Walter Smith 4949 York Rd. Apt. #1 Leicester, NY 14481
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Cleared
Cleared
Attachment VIII-B(1) – 03/16/17
Paraprofessional
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville School District, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Law, upon the recommendation of Paul Alioto, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Kailey Boor who is to serve in the position of Teacher Aide for a probationary period of 90 work days commencing on March 15, 2017 and ending September 27, 2017. The rate of pay for 2016-2017 will be $9.70 per hour. REGULAR SCHEDULED HOURS PER DAY: 6.25 DAYS PER WEEK: 5 PART-TIME/ON CALL: NEW POSITION: or REPLACEMENT: X FOR: Wendy Marullo WORK LOCATION: Primary School REMARKS: Kailey has been a substitute in the District since January 2017 Attachment VIII-B(2) – 03/16/17
Paraprofessional
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville School District, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Law, upon the recommendation of Paul Alioto, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Jamie Lynn Freas who is to serve in the position of Teacher Aide for a probationary period of 90 work days commencing on March 30, 2017 and ending October 23, 2017. The rate of pay for 2016-2017 will be $9.70 per hour. REGULAR SCHEDULED HOURS PER DAY: 6.25 DAYS PER WEEK: 5 PART-TIME/ON CALL: NEW POSITION: or REPLACEMENT: X WORK LOCATION: EBH REMARKS: 8
FOR: Victoria Holland
Dansville Central School APPROVED MINUTES
March 16, 2017
Attachment VIII-B(3) – 03/16/17
Cafeteria Monitor
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville School District, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Law, upon the recommendation of Paul J. Alioto, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Douglas Fahy to the part-time position of cafeteria monitor for a probationary period of 90 work days commencing on effective March 20, 2017 and ending October 11, 2017. The rate of pay for the 2016-17 academic year is $9.70 per hour. DAYS PER WEEK: 5 PART-TIME/ON CALL: NEW POSITION: or REPLACEMENT: X FOR WHOM: Tanya Warren WORK LOCATION: EBH REMARKS: Cafeteria Monitor = 3 hours per day Attachment VIII-B(4) – 03/16/17 Yes – 6
No – 0
Motion Carried EDUCATION CSE/CPSE Minutes and Recommendations
Motion by Applin, seconded by Bishop to approve the CSE/CPSE Minutes and Recommendations as presented for March 16, 2017. Attachment IX-A – 03/16/17 Yes – 6
No – 0
Motion Carried Other Agenda Items Informational Items Adjournment
Motion by Bishop, seconded by Betts to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Yes – 6
No - 0
Motion Carried
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