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June Minutes
Date: June 10, 2008 Kind of Meeting Regular
Where Held: High School Library
Presiding Officer
Naomi O'Reilly
Members Present: Naomi O'Reilly, Gerard Humiston,
Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, James Fuchs, Linda King
Wendy Matthews, Supt Mary Cahill, Sec Prin Francis
Cocozza, Asst Prin Robert Monahan, K-6 Cur Coord Heather
Fair-Sears, Deputy Treas Lyn Derway
Others Present
Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Oath of Office was administered to new Board member Daniel Cracco.
Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 13, 2008 and the Annual Meeting of May 20, 2008, be approved. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. 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 May 2008 be approved. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS
1. Printed Materials
a) Elementary June Newsletter
b) Awards Ceremony Program – Senior High School
c) NYSIR Annual Report
d) Labor Relations Report
2. Ann Moellman, Social Worker, and Andrea Hayes, Teaching Assistant, presented highlights of the Project Assist Program which is in its 17th year at Lake George. The focus of this mental health program is on early screening and intervention for young children who have some problems adjusting to school and providing them with play based support. Approximately 800 children have been helped by the program. Andrea Hayes, who is the “Child Associate”, reviewed examples of how the program works.
3. Mark Bessen, principal of the elementary school, reviewed the many accomplishments made during his tenure as principal at the elementary school. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to accept the new position as Director of Administrative Services.
4. Francis Cocozza, principal of the junior-senior high school, reported on Randy’s Run, the recent Retirement Party, the Junior and Senior High School Awards Nights, and the Senior Athletes’ Banquet. He provided an update on the search for the new assistant principal.
5. Supt. Cahill :
a) Recognized the following retirees and thanked them for their service to the district:
Paula Barclay, Elementary Teacher, 11 ˝ years; Clifford Cooper, Cleaner-Nights, 15 years of service; Heather Fair-Sears, Math Teacher/K-6 Curriculum Coordinator, 23 years of service; Joan Lange, Teacher Aide, 23 years of service; Donna McCane, Account Clerk, 15 years of service; Susan Mellon, Administrative Assistant, 27 years of service; Robert Monahan, Driver Ed Teacher/Health Teacher/Assistant Principal, 29 years of service; Madge O’Connell, Special Education Teacher, 14 years of service; Scott Snyder, Math Teacher/Physical Education Teacher, 31 years of service; and Gretchen Steen, Spanish Teacher, 26 years of service.
b) reported on the upcoming NYSSBA Annual Conference in New York City in October.
c) reported on the upcoming NYSSBA 2008 Annual School Law Conference – July 18, 2008.
Public Comment:
1. Approximately 15 persons attended. There were no public comments.
BUSINESS:
1. Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that the Board accept the resignation of Mark Bessen, Elementary Principal, effective June 30, 2008. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
1a. Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that the Board accept the resignation of Alex Parrott, Teaching Assistant, effective June 30, 2008. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, upon the recommendation of Supt. Mary Cahill, that the Board approve the probationary appointment of Mark Bessen as a Director of Administrative Services effective July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2011. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
2a. Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that approval of the Salary and Benefits for the Director of Administrative Services was tabled until the next scheduled meeting. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, upon the recommendation of Supt. Mary Cahill, that the Board approve the probationary appointment of Alex Parrott as a Biology Teacher at the annual salary of $40,465 ( (Step 2 Masters) effective September 1, 2008 – October 21, 2010. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board accept the resignation of Mary Ellen Fisher, effective June 30, 2008. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, upon the recommendation of Supt. Mary Cahill, that the Board approve the appointment of James Colvett as Cleaner-Nights at the annual salary of $23,670 effective July 1, 2008. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board approve the changes to the Conditional and Emergency Conditional Appointments of Substitutes in the Substitute Teacher Registry. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously. (See supplemental file dated 6/10/08.)
6a. Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that the Board approve the changes to the Conditional and Emergency Conditional Appointments of Substitute Aides, Custodians, Cafeteria Staff, and Bus Drivers. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously. (See supplemental file dated 6/10/08.)
7. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board adopt or amended the following policies:
a) 6.1.4.6 Elementary School Reading Teacher
b) 7.7 Residency Requirement
c) 7.7 Residency Determination Regulation – Appendix
d) 7.7 Residency Determination Procedure – Appendix
e) 7.8 Non-Resident Students
f) 7.9 Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment
g) 7.9 Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment - Appendix
h) 7.22 Home Schooling – New
i) 7.23. Notification of Sex Offenders – New
Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
8. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that approval of the Salary and Benefits for the Superintendent of Schools, Business Official, and High School Principal be tabled until the next scheduled meeting. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that the Board, upon the recommendation of Ms. Cahill, accept the lowest bids by line item for electrical supplies. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
(See supplemental file dated 6/10/08.)
10. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board approve the adoption of a new elementary math textbook series called EnVision. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously. (See supplemental file dated 6/10/08.)
11. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board approve an application for a Section II merger with Hadley-Luzerne Central School District to form a wrestling team. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously. (See supplemental file dated 6/10/08.
12. Motion by Gerard Humiston, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board establish the date of Monday, July 1, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. as the date for the Reorganization Meeting and Regular Board Meeting. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
13. The Board agreed by consensus to use the same process as the previous year to distribute diplomas at Commencement on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Each Board member present will distribute diplomas to the students of their choice.
14. Linda King has volunteered to attend the School Retirement Luncheon to be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008.
15. Motion by Linda King, second by Robert Bolen, that the Board approve the agreement between a student and his/her parents and the Lake George Central School District to waive a 150 hour instructional requirement and allow the student to take the GED exam. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Mrs. O’Reilly requested that all superintendent’s evaluations be sent to her.
2. Mr. Monahan, Assistant Principal, was thanked and told he would be missed.
Motion by Linda King, second by Gerard Humiston, that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular persons. Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed 8:25 p.m.
Motion by Daniel Cracco, second by Wendy Matthews, that the meeting be reconvened. . Ayes – Naomi O’Reilly, Gerard Humiston, Robert Bolen, Daniel Cracco, Linda King, Wendy Matthews. Nays – None. Absent – James Fuchs. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting reconvened 9.25 p.m.
Motion by Robert Bolen, second by Gerard Humiston, that the meeting be adjourned. Ayes – Louis Buck, James Fuchs, Robert Bolen, Gerard Humiston, Linda King, Wendy Matthews, Naomi O’Reilly. Nays – None. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned 9:26 p.m.
Patricia A. Dougall
Clerk
