- FINAL NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING March 15, 2017 – 6:00 pm PLACE: KIND OF MEETING: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Conference Room Regular Arlene Rambush, John Sira, John Knapp, Dennis Poulin, Dean Shepard (via skype) None L. Ford, B. Ellsworth, T. Reidell, M. Catalina, K. McFarland, R. Arnold
Mr. Sira called the meeting order at 5:59 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION John Knapp made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 6:00 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. Mr. Robert Habla was invited to stay for Executive Session with the Board. The Board came out of Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. with a motion from John Knapp and seconded by Arlene Rambush. The motion carried 5-0. OPEN SESSION John Knapp made a motion to extend health insurance coverage for Robert Habla, Hillary Habla and Kelsey Habla under Mary Habla’s employee plan until Robert reaches age 65 and both Hillary and Kelsey reach the age of 26. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 3-2 as follows: Dennis Poulin – No; Dean Shepard – No; Arlene Rambush – Yes; John Knapp – Yes; John Sira – Yes Wendy Sweet was present as 11th grade advisor asking if the district would consider providing transportation to prom at Oak Mountain on May 13. Mr. Sira stated that the Board would get back to her with a response.
REGULAR MEETING SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Ford reported to the Board on the following items: Thanked all custodians for all of the snow removal and all of their efforts—fabulous job! Took a recent class regarding data very informative Mr. McFarland reported on the following: As per written report Gearing up for ELA NYS exams next week Math is beginning of May 1
Mrs. Reidell reported on the following: As per written report Staff development today on Project Based Learning Odyssey of the Mind: two teams placing 1st and 2nd place in competition and will go on to compete Reading night this month ES raised almost $1300 for Ronald McDonald House Preparing for Father/Daughter; Mother/Son dance Mike Catalina reported on the following: As per written report Finished installing paper towel holders and toilet paper holders throughout the building Replaced ceiling tiles in Spanish room Recommending Bill Biron as FT custodial helper (see New Business) The Student Council Representative reported on the following: As per written report
MINUTES Arlene Rambush made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting 2/14/17 and the special meeting of 3/6/17 as presented with one change noted. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0.
TREASURER’S ITEMS Treasurer’s Report John Knapp moved to approve the monthly report as presented. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0. Claims/Warrants John Knapp moved to approve Warrant #14 with the check amount totaling $262,022.06 and Warrant #15 with the check amount totaling $57,574.52 for a grand total of $319,596.58. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0. Revenue Status Revenue Status report presented for information. Budget Status Budget Status report presented for information. Extra Classroom Report John Knapp moved to approve the Extra Classroom Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0. Cafe’ Transfer John Knapp moved to approve the transfer of $35,000 to the general fund in order to cover various cafeteria fund shortfalls. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS None
CORRESPONDENCE None 2
NEW BUSINESS Arlene Rambush moved the following items of New Business for approval:
Bus purchase as presented Two new scholarships: Maryelizabeth Habla Award and Kim Frasier Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing Resignation of Michael Ellis as Custodial Worker effective March 18, 2017 Resignation for retirement purposes for Deborah Lowerre effective June 30, 2017 Ashley Wolfhope for the position of LT Substitute for MS ELA effective March 6, 2017 2017-2018 NCSD calendar Bill Biron as FT Custodial Worker effective March 20, 2017 at Step 1 of Support Staff Contract Justin Frederick as LT Substitute for Math for remainder of 2016-2017 school year Coaching recommendations: Mark Ellsworth-Modified Baseball Head Coach; Jon Caraco-Mayfield Varsity Trach and Field Head Coach (paid by Mayfield); Alysha SmithMayfield Varsity Track and Field Assistant Coach (Paid by Mayfield); Jon GoodemoteMayfield Modified Trach and Field Coach (Paid by Mayfield)
The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Various items were included for information only.
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS None
CSE ITEMS John Knapp made a motion to approve the following CPSE/CSE items as presented: #2456, 3155, 3157, 3281, 3245, 2652, 2457, 2596, 2404, 2444, 3291, 2398, 2146, 2064, 2216, 3159, 3179, 2621, 2301, 2619, 2550. The motion was seconded by Dean Shepard and carried 5-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Arlene Rambush made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 7:40 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. with a motion from John Knapp and seconded by Dean Shepard. The motion carried 5-0. John Knapp made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. Respectfully Submitted, Laurie L. Groff, District Clerk 3