A regular meeting of the Roxbury Central School District Board of Education was held on September 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

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1 A regular meeting of the Roxbury Central School District Board of Education was held on September 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Present: Phil Zorda, Ed Fersch, Will Finch, Ed Sanford Superintendent: Thomas J. O Brien Interim Principal: John Jordan Treasurer: Jean M. Menchen Secretary: Marianne Schor Absent: Ed Dalski President Zorda called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Additions to agenda: 1. Executive session after the RCS District Tech Plan Presentation to discuss an employee history and a student issue. 2. Executive session at the end of the meeting to discuss a legal issue and an employee history. 3. Under New Business, (C) Other: There are no CSE Recommendations. Stan Cwyner of Cwynar & Company gave the external audit presentation of Roxbury Central School s 6/30/15 financial statements. Audit Report Will Finch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to approve the audit report for year ending 6/30/15. Jo Hinkley and Jane Ware gave a presentation of the new RCS District Technology Plan. As per state mandates, the plan will be reviewed annually, and will be up for re-approval in three years. The plan needs to be in place for the district to receive its Smart Bond funding, which will amount to approximately $320,000 over the three years. Mrs. Hinkley and Ms. Ware discussed highlights of the plan. RCS Tech Plan Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Ed Fersch, to go into executive session at 7:35 pm. Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Will Finch, to come out of executive session at 8:32 pm. Into Exec. Session Out of Exec. Additions to the agenda: 4. Under Personnel - #1: Resolution to Appoint Principal Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford to approve the treasurer s report for September, Motion approved unanimously. Treas. Report 1

2 Procurement Policy 5410 and Investment Policy 5220 were reviewed. There were no suggested revisions. Jean Menchen gave an update on the status of the State Aid Forms. Final Tax Rates and STAR were reviewed. Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford to approve Budget Transfer Schedules # 3 in the amount of $ Policy Review State Aid Update Tax Rates & STAR Budget Transfers Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to approve the revision to the Adult adult lunch price to $3.84 (including tax) due to the rounding Meal Rev. of sales tax. Will Finch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford to approve the bills for audit as follows: Bills Gen. Fund Cks. Fed. Fund Cks. School Cks. Debt Cks. Lunch Service Aug. $4, Sept. $385, $102, $3, The internal claims auditor report summary was attached to the bills. Will Finch moved, seconded by Ed Fersch to approve the extra-classroom activity fund report for July, Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Will Finch to approve the minutes of the regular meeting from August 13, Motion approved unanimously. Extra- Classroom Act. Fund Minutes Public Comments: None President s Report 1. The date was set for the building walkthrough. Both the inside Building and outside walkthroughs will be done on October 14 th at 6:00, Walkprior to the board meeting. through 2. Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to adopt the Board of BOE Education Goals for as follows: Goals 2

3 The Board of Education establishes the following goals for the school year: Consistent with the District Educational Philosophy, the Board of Education will promote an education system in which all students can develop their talents and expertise in order to be prepared for graduation and for success in life, work and citizenship. The Board of Education will continue to explore ways in which sharing services with other school districts and with local municipalities can be used to increase our students educational opportunities. The Board of Education will evaluate facility health, safety and security issues and identify the most fiscally prudent methods to mitigate those issues. A Capital Project shall be prepared for presentation to voters in May The Board of Education will look for ways to increase community awareness of and involvement in school activities. The Board of Education will support the implementation of initiatives identified in the District Climate Survey needed to improve school climate. 3. Mr. Zorda stated that he attended the School Board Institute s SBI Summer Workshop in at SUNY Oneonta last month. There were Workshop two sessions: one on the new APPR and teacher/principal evaluations, and the other on the new Social Studies standards. There will be less emphasis on memorizing dates in history and more focus on conceptual understanding. Superintendent s Report: 1. Mr. O Brien gave an update on the Emergency Management Plan Emerg. for He stated that there is a new template that needs Mgmt.Plan to be used, and we are adapting our plan to this template. Mr. O Brien added that all our emergency drills are being scheulded. 2. Mr. O Brien stated that we will be advertising for the budget Budget committee. Comm.Ad. 3

4 3. Mr. O Brien shared the results of the solar energy review with Solar the board. The findings showed that going with the solar energy Energy plan with Sun Edison would not save us any money, and would Update in fact cost slightly more. The decision was made to stay with our current energy plan. Principal s Report: 1. Mr. Jordan shared the results of the 3-8 grade ELA and Math tests. 3-8 Grade 2. He stated that there was a high refusal rate, which impacts the Testing validity of our percentage rate when compared with other schools. There were some areas where students tested higher than other schools in our BOCES and some areas that were lower. Mr. Jordan added that they are looking at which students needed AIS services to improve on their results. 2. The opening days went very well. Mr. Jordan stated that the conference Opening days went well and there were a lot of hands-on activities for the Days staff members to take part in, as well as classroom time. He stated that he has been in to see each new teacher in their classroom at least once, and that he and Jo Hinkley have visited every elementary classroom to introduce himself and to give a brief overview of school policies. Mr. Jordan added that the high school assembly went well, and that all the high school students were respectful during it. Mr. Fersch asked what was discussed at the assembly. Mr. Jordan stated that he had introduced himself, and then he and Mrs. Hinkley discussed changes and expectations for the year. Mr. O Brien added that members of the Student Council served as Student Ambassadors for the first day, wearing bright orange T-shirts and welcoming and helping students as they came into the building on the first day. Board Comments and Questions: 1. Mr. Fersch stated that a date needed to set for a special board meeting RTA to start discussions on the Roxbury Teachers Association contract. Contract Dates were discussed. Mr. Fersch asked that board members let Mrs. Menchen know if they need a copy of the current RTA contract. Old Business: None 4

5 New Business: A. Superintendent s Recommendations: 1. Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to approve NYS ERS Res. the resolution for NYS ERS: Appointed employee work day. 2. Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Will Finch, to approve the Payor Compliance Payor Compliance Agreement with Workers Comp. Board. Agreement 3. Will Finch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to approve the GCCS Rev. revised transportation contract with Gilboa-Conesville Central Trans. Contract School. 4. Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Ed Fersch, to approve Thomas O Brien Lead/ O Brien as New York State Teacher Lead Evaluator and a Princ. Eval. New York State Principal Lead Evaluator. Motion approved unanimously. 5. Will Finch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to approve the RCS Tech Plan Roxbury Central School District Technology Plan for Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford to approve the ACA Resolution following ACA Resolution: WHEREAS, the ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL maintains a group health plan for its employees ( health plan ); and WHEREAS, the ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL is required to offer coverage under its health plan to eligible full-time employees pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) effective in 2015; and WHEREAS, the ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL employs persons for variable hours whose full-time status must be determined pursuant to guidance issued under the ACA beginning on July 1, 2015, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL hereby is, authorized and directed to establish and maintain procedures for the purpose of compliance with the ACA, including but not limited to the following: 1. For variable-hour employees, the ROXBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL shall establish a 12-month standard measurement period beginning May 1 and ending the following April 30; 2. The initial measurement period for new variable- 5

6 hour employees shall be the 12-month period beginning on the date of hire and ending on the anniversary date thereof; 3. The administrative period following the standard measurement period is the period beginning May 1 and ending June 30; 4. The administrative period for new variable-hour employees shall be the 60 day period following the anniversary date; and 5. The stability period, during which time a variablehour employee s status as eligible or ineligible for health plan coverage is fixed, is the period beginning July 1 and ending June Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Ed Sanford, to authorize the CSEA Contract Superintendent and the Board of Education President to sign Auth. the CSEA contract. 8. Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Will Finch, to approve the Pre-K Agreement Delaware County Public Health Related Services Pre-K agreement. B. Personnel: 1. Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Ed Fersch, to approve the Ten Eyck Princ. following resolution appointing a new principal: Resolution BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby appoints Constance Ten Eyck as Principal (Pre-K-12), for a probationary period commencing on October 12, 2015 and expiring on October 11, 2019 (unless extended in accordance with the law). This expiration date is tentative and conditional only. Except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Section 3012 of the Education Law, in order to be granted tenure the Principal must receive composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of the Education Law of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years, and if the Principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period the Principal shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Ms. Ten Eyck possesses certification (as a School Building Leader) which is appropriate for this position. 6

7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the employment of Ms. Ten Eyck is at an initial annual base salary of $80,000, with health insurance coverage through CASEBP N with an employee contribution of 14% of the premiums, and dental insurance coverage with no employee contribution toward the premiums, subject to completion of a mutually acceptable contract of employment containing other terms and conditions of employment, which shall be subject to approval by the Board of Education. Resolution adopted by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Will Finch, to approve the following personnel items: Personnel 1. Accept resignation of Daryl Nelsen as Spanish teacher Nelsen Resignation effective September 1, Approve the following substitutes: Substitutes Christine Murphy LTA/TA Ryan Tota, K-12 Roxanne Geller TA, Custodial, Cafeteria pending PPD results Julie Langer TA pending fingerprint clearance Judy Sugar K-12 Seana Haskin K Approve appointment of mentors as follows: Mentors Jo Hinkley Mentor Coordinator $ 900 Greg Funck Level I Mentor $2,700 (mentoring Tania Faulkner) Stephanie Shapiro Level I Mentor $2,700 (mentoring Kevin Byrd) Mary Rouleau Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Cathy Schuman) Tina Peters Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Jennifer Prusinowski) Laurie Andrews Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Julia Manetta) Jessica Boyer Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Laura Gervais and Neil Snedeker) Jo Hinkley Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Maureen Burton) 7

8 Cyndi Lawrence Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Elaine Smith) Lisa Faraci Level II Mentor no stipend (mentoring Beth McLaughlin) 4. Approve Deborah Lalosh as bus monitor from 6:30 to 8:00 Lalosh Bus Mon. AM retroactive to 9/8/ Approve Elizabeth Cowan as substitute bus monitor from 6:30 Cowan Bus Mon. to 8:00 AM and as regular bus monitor from 3:00 to 4: Approve Joan Kemp as CROP tutor and school liaison for four Kemp CROP (4) hours a week at the contractual rate of $40/hr from Monday Liasion through Thursday for the school year, with a portion of that payment coming from the 21 st Century After-School Grant. 7. Approve Homework Help Instructors effective 9/21/15 per Homework Help RTA contract as follows: Advisors Grades 6-12: Tina Peters Greg Funck Rinda Mattice Stephanie Shapiro Amy Kauffmann Tania Faulkner Julia Manetta Jennifer Prusinowski Kevin Byrd Grades 4-5: Karen Bramley Barbara Cella Gregory Muehl Sue Sluiter C. Other: 1. There were no CSE recommendations for August. CSE Recs. 2. Approve Maryellen Schuman as driver for the New Visions Schuman New bus route effective 9/1/15. Visions Bus Rte. Public Comments: A member of the public thanked the board for their Goals, especially regarding community awareness. She asked if the school climate survey will be discussed more at the October 8

9 BOE meeting. Mr. O Brien stated that there is a parent meeting scheduled on October 21 st to discuss the results of the survey and how we will be moving forward. Another member of the public had a question about how students were identified for AIS, and asked that during the time when there will be increased AIS services could there also be something for accelerated students. A discussion followed. Will Finch moved, seconded by Ed Fersch to enter into executive session at 9:31 pm to discuss a legal issue and employee history. Motion approved unanimously. Ed Fersch moved, seconded by Will Finch to come out of executive session at 9:51 pm. Ed Sanford moved, seconded by Ed Fersch to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 pm. Into Exec. Session Out of Exec. Session Adjourn Marianne Schor, Secretary Phil Zorda, BOE President Thomas J. O Brien, Superintendent 9