May Minutes

Date:                         May 20, 2008                                     Kind of Meeting        Annual

Where Held:                High School Gymnasium                           Presiding Officer     Irwin Rehm

Members Present:  Irwin Rehm, Naomi O'Reillly, Gerard Humiston,            Members Absent:

Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, James Fuchs, Linda King,

Wendy Matthews, Supt. Mary Cahill, Elem Prin Mark Bessen,

Sec Prin Francis Cocozza, Deputy Treas Lyn Derway  

Date:                         May 9, 2006                                     Kind of Meeting        Regular

Where Held:                High School Library                              Presiding Officer     Louis Buck

Members Present:  Louis Buck, James Fuchs,                            Members Absent:

Robert Bolen, Gerard Humiston, Linda King,

Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly, Supt. Bruce

Levin, Sec Prin David Eagle, Elem Prin Mark Bessen,

Deputy Treas Lyn Derway  

                                         Others Present

K-12 Art Department Members

Meeting called to order 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Linda King, second by Naomi O’Reilly, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2006, the Special Meeting of April 25, 2006, and the Special Meeting of May 2, 2006, be approved.   Ayes - Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O'Reilly.  Nays - None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE:  None

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2006 be approved.   Ayes - Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O'Reilly.  Nays - None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS:

1.       Printed Material

          a)     May Elementary Newsletter

          b)     May Secondary Newsletter

          c)     Third Quarter Jr.-Sr. High School Honor Roll

2.       The K-12 Art Department reviewed their program using a power point presentation and movie created by department members and students.

3.       Supt. Levin introduced the School Report Card for the 2004-05 school year.  He stated the purpose of the School Report Card is  to take a look at the district’s performance through Regents scores, attendance and graduation rates and how Lake George       compares to other similar schools (designated by the State Education Department) and the state.  He reviewed the use of other assessment data to determine areas of strength and those in need of improvement.  Mr. Bessen highlighted the elementary school’s results on math, English Language Arts, science, and social studies.  He reviewed the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) which is well above the set goal, enrollment, average class size and student achievements.  Mr. Bessen highlighted plans for 2006-07.  Mr. Eagle reviewed the results of the junior-senior high testing on the 8^th grade ELA, math and Regents exams.  Many students are passing the regents and many are achieving mastery.  He reviewed student accomplishments.  Special education results are excellent.  He highlighted the emphasis placed on attendance.  Focus groups of students report that the students have positive relationships with staff.  School spirit is high.  Mr. Eagle reviewed future plans.

4.      Mark Bessen, principal of the elementary school, reported on the upcoming Grandparents Breakfast in kindergarten, Open House,  and concert. 

5.      Supt. Levin reported:

1.    on the upcoming budget vote and board election on May 16 and on the candidates for election to the Board.  Two  incumbents and two challengers are running for two seats.              

PUBLIC COMMENT:

1.   Approximately 24 persons attended.  A student commented positively on the number of electives available to students.

BUSINESS:

1.       Motion by Linda King, second by Naomi O’Reilly, that the Board accept the resignation of Heather Fair-Sears, Math Teacher, effective May 3, 2006.  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

2.       Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, upon the recommendation of Supt. Levin, that the Board approve the probationary appointment of Natalie Martineau as a French Teacher at the annual salary of $36,315  (Step 2 Bachelors) effective September 1, 2006 – August 31, 2009.   Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

3.       Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, upon the recommendation of Supt. Levin that the Board approve the appointment of Joseph Culver as a Bus Driver effective May 10, 2006 at the annual salary of $8,621 (prorated to $1499.20).  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

4.      Motion by James Fuchs, second by Linda King, that the Board accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special              Education.   Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See supplemental file dated 5/9/06.)

5.       Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, that the Board approve the changes to the Conditional and Emergency Conditional Appointments of Substitutes in Substitute Teacher Registry.   Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously. (See supplemental file dated 5/9/06.)

6.       Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, that the Board declare weight equipment listed as surplus.  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See supplemental file dated 5/9/06.)

6a.      Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, that the Board accept the bid by Jeffrey Bennett for weight equipment listed above as surplus.  Ayes - Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See supplemental file dated 5/9/06.)

7.       Motion by James Fuchs, second by Linda King, that the Board accept the bids for the new fitness room equipment to Promaxima Manufacturing, Houston, Texas (Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), and G & G Fitness Equipment, Williamsville , New York (Item 6).  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See supplemental file dated 5/9/06.)  

8.       Motion by Naomi O’Reilly, second by Linda King, that the Board approve the elementary student (Intermediate II) school trips to Boston , Massachusetts , and Salem , Massachusetts on June 16, 2006.  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

9.       Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board appoint Irwin Rehm as the permanent chairperson of the Annual Meeting and the following qualified voters to the roster of the Board of Registration for the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2006:  Chief Inspector of Elections – Joyce Nichols: Inspectors of Elections - Madeline Mead, Lynne Jones, Nancy Ludwig; Assistant Clerks – Nancy Ludwig, Natalie Mondella, Helen Truesdale; Margaret Cocca; and the reimbursement for the Board of Elections will be $7.75 per hour.  Ayes - Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays - None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.  (See supplemental file dated 5/9/06).

10.      Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, that the bills paid and listed on the following warrants be approved as audited.   Ayes - Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O'Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

                                General Fund:  #40, 43                                         $1,404,519.79

                                School Lunch Fund:  #40, 43                                      46,313.19

            Trust & Agency Fund:  #40, 42, 43, 44                        696,201.24

                                Special Aid Fund:  #40, 43                                          36,290.00

                                Risk Retention Funds: #43                                         12,340.39

MISCELLANEOUS:

1.       Board member Linda King reported that the WSWHE BOCES budget was passed by 30 schools districts and all five candidates for the WSWHE Board of Education were elected.

Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, to enter into Executive Session to discuss proposed, current, or pending litigation with the Town of Lake George .  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Meeting recessed 8:45 p.m.

Motion by Linda King, second by James Fuchs, that the meeting be reconvened.  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting reconvened 10:15 p.m.

Motion by Wendy Matthews, second by Robert Bolen, that the meeting be adjourned.  Ayes - Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O'Reilly.  Nays - None.  Absent – Gerard Humiston.  Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 10:16 p.m.

                                                                                                                Patricia A. Dougall

                                                                                                                          Clerk

Date:                         May 2, 2006                                     Kind of Meeting        Public Hearing

Where Held:                High School Library                              Presiding Officer     Louis Buck

Members Present:  Louis Buck, James Fuchs,                            Members Absent:

Robert Bolen, Gerard Humiston, Linda King,

Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly, Supt. Bruce

Levin, Sec Prin David Eagle, Elem Prin Mark Bessen,

Deputy Treas Lyn Derway  

Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. in the high school library by President Louis Buck.  

Mr. Buck welcomed everyone to the hearing.  Dr. Fuchs led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Supt. Levin introduced the four candidates running for two vacancies on the Board of Education.  They are Janie Green, Patrick Esmond, Robert Bolen and Wendy Matthews.

Mr. Bolen, Board member, reported on the highlights of the 2005-06 school year.  He reviewed student accomplishments in academics, art, and sports.  The school facilities were surveyed this year and are in good condition.  Lake George participated in an exchange program with Japanese students and chaperones from Saga City , Japan , who visited our district in March. 

Mr. Buck reviewed the process for preparing the 2006-07 budget.  An increase of 5.35% is anticipated over the 2005-06 school year.  He highlighted the costs that the Board and the district cannot control such as fuel, transportation costs, services to special need students, retirement, and health insurance.  Approximately 2% of the 5.35% increase represents the increase to maintain the district’s educational programs.  The district uses cooperative bidding, grants, savings through memberships in consortiums, rerouting of transportation routes, and energy conservation methods to control expenditures.

Mrs. Matthews reported on the revenue portion of the budget.  She reviewed the sources of revenue for the 2006-07 school year including state aid.

Approximately 46 persons attended.  A question was asked on lottery aid.  Mrs. Derway responded.

Motion by Naomi O’Reilly, second by Gerard Humiston, that the meeting be adjourned.  Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Gerard Humiston, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly.  Nays – None.  Absent – Linda King.  Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m.

                                                                                                                Patricia A. Dougall

                                                                                                                          Clerk