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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Owego Apalachin Central School District

Owego, NY

AGENDA

August 21, 2014

7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION

OFA LGI

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION V. HEARING THE PUBLIC VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings 1. August 7, 2014 Board Meeting

B. Consent Business

1. Personnel

a) Appointments (1) 2014-15 Teacher Aides/Food Service/Bus Monitor Aides/Bus Driver Assignments – see attached (2) 2014-15 Substitute Tachers/Substitute Registered Nurses/Substitute

Teaching Assistants – see attached (3) 2014-15 Classified Substitutes – see attached (4) 2014-15 Extra Duty Assignments – see attached (5) Elaine Hogg – Substitute Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor Aide (6) Kaleb Woolever – Lifeguard (7) 2014-15 Fall & Winter Sports – See Attached (8) Eric Kochis – District Resource (Energy) Conservation Specialist (9) Eric Kochis – Coordinator of IT (10)Candace Booher – Substitute Food Service Helper (11)Melissa O’Flanagan – Long Term Substitute Teacher/Sp. Ed/OFA (12)James Overhiser – Long Term Substitute Teacher/.75 Physics/OFA b) Change in Classification (1) Alec Staples – Long Term Substitute Teacher -.4 Music/OES –

From .4 Music Teacher to Long Term Substitute Teacher - .4 Music (2) Carol Broughton – Food Service Helper/OFA – From Substitute Food Service Helper to Food Service Helper – 3.75 hrs/day c) Change in Hourly Rate (1) Jennifer Chandler – Clerk Typist/OFA d) Contract Extension & Salary Increase 2014-2015

(1) Jill M. Bennedum – Director of Human Resources e) Change in Title, Contract Extension & Salary Increase 2014-2015 (1) Robert Farrell – Chief Information Officer 2. Finance a) July Treasurer’s Reports . 3. Facilities a) Transportation Requests to Private Schools b) School Bus Rental – Tioga Co. Historical Society 4. Special Needs a) Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations b) Committee on Special Education 504 Placement Recommendations c) Committee on PreSchool Special Education Placement Recommendations d) Memorandum of Understanding – Family Enrichment Network e) CSE Sub-Committee Appointments

VII. PRESIDENT'S REPORT VIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS A. 2014-2015 Property Tax Levy & Rates B. Waiver for Disposition of Records Pursuant to 8 NYCRR 185.6(b)

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 min. limit per person, please) XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY A. Policy Review 1. Policy Status – John Crosby

B. Veterans Tax Exemption XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IV. ADJOURNMENT

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NEW YORK

August 21, 2014

MOTION IN SUPPORT OF CONSENT AGENDA

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 7, 2014 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appointments, Change in Classification, Contract Extension & Salary Increase 2014-2015/Jill Bennedum, Change in Title, Contract Extension & Salary Increase 2014-2015/Robert Farrell be approved according to Schedule A; that the July Treasurer’s Report be approved according to Schedule B; that the Transportation Requests to Private Schools be approved according to Schedule C, that the and School Bus Rental/Tioga County Historical Society be approved according to Schedule D; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule E; that the Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans be approved according to Schedule F; that the Committee on Preschool Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule G; that the Memorandum of Understanding/Family Enrichment Network be approved according to Schedule H; and that the CSE Sub-Committee Appointments be approved according to Schedule I

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY 13827

MINUTES

August 7, 2014

The Owego Apalachin Board of Education held a Regular Meeting at Owego Free Academy, 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, NY, on Thursday, August 7, 2014.

I. CALL TO ORDER President Barton called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.

II. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Mr. David Barton Mr. Gene Cvik Mr. Lee Dunham Mr. John Crosby Mrs. Becky Goodrich Mrs. Buffie Arhbal Member(s) Absent: Mrs. Stacey Riegel Others Present: Mr. Bob Farrell Mr. Tom Beatty Mr. Tom Comerford Mr. Stephen Jensen Mrs. Marion Chartrand Ms. Anne Stout Mr. Joe Chartrand Dr. William Russell and Mrs. Marcy Hill were also present.

III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Ms. Becky Goodrich that the Board of Education adopt the agenda of the meeting.

Ayes: 6 Nayes: 0 Carried (Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Arhbal-Aye)

IV. CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEED OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Barton stated that there is a need for an executive session.

V. PUBLIC FORUM

None

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Mr. John Crosby and seconded by Mr. Gene Cvik that the Board of Education adopt the following consent agenda:

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the July 24, 2014, Regular Board Meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Abandonment of Position, Resignations, Appointments, and Change in Probationary Period be approved according to Schedule A; that the Guitar Donation be approved according to Schedule B; that the Transportation Request to Private Schools be approved according to Schedule C; that the Geo-Science Contract be approved according to Schedule D; that the IT Department Equipment Disposal be approved according to Schedule E; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule F; that the Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans be approved according to Schedule G ; that the PreSchool Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule H; that the Corrections to the Tax Roll be approved according to Schedule I

Ayes: 6 Nayes: 0 Carried

(Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Arhbal-Aye)

VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

A confirmation letter from NYSSBA has been received acknowledging our support of Sandra Ruffo. The annual NYSSBA Conference this year is in New York City – Sunday thru Tuesday, October 26 through 28th. We will discuss this over the next few meeting to “firm-up” attendance.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 2014 AP Results –Mr. Bob Farrell Mr. Farrell stated at our AP results are quite good this year. We had seventy –seven students take the AP exams this year; 74 out of 77 passed – for a 96% passing rate. Special Ed Disproportionality – Mr. Tom Comerford Mr. Comerford stated that all NYS schools need to meet/exceed these goals set by NYSED. This is the third consecutive year that the state says we have over-classified students. We previously had to do a self-review. Last year, we had a monitoring review which is similar to a self-review. A more thorough, comprehensive review, is now required. A formal review committee has to be put together no; – this group will include the regional associate, school administrators, and school staff. We also have “requirements” that we need to follow – notifying the board, form letter to website, and the review meetings through October. There will be a “final finding” meeting in November, and the findings will be shared with the BoE and public at that time. Rebuilding OACSD – Dr. Russell There is significant news on regarding OES this week. The complete structure is up, and all steel is in place. It is quite impressive. Exterior wall framing is being done, foundation work for this stage is done, and pouring of slab floor will start soon. It’s a significant milestone – you can now see the structure.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES The geothermal piece is continuing. There are 284 wells that have been drilled. The 2nd and 3rd stage of drilling is being started. There was a significant meeting on July 15th with FEMA, NYS Office of Emergency Management, Simmons Recovery, and Dr. Russell. The district submitted all data and documentation to support the actual awarded bids of the building including soft costs. We asked for a $30 million dollar increase. FEMA official conveyed that our presentation was clear and pending a “thorough” review – it looks fine and we see no problem. Dr. Russell stated that he walked away with a strong feeling that FEMA/SEMO committed to fund to $62.5 million. There will be another conference call in the next week to discuss the Administration and Maintenance Buildings. Dr. Russell encouraged BoE members to take a tour of the bldg.

IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS A motion by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mr. Gene Cvik that the Board of Education adopt the Acceptable Use Policy.


X. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Chartrand – Owego, NY Mr. Chartrand stated that Mr. Farrell’s presentation was interesting and generated a few questions. Q. Where does the State come down on this? Q. How many devices do we have in the district? He believes this is something that the BoE needs to think about. XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS None

XII. COMMITTEE OF TH.E WHOLE

OAMS – July has been busy at OAMS. Summer enrichment classes have taken place, sports teams are working out. Summer school has wrapped up. The summer school staff complimented the IT Department for their support of the summer school program. Curriculum related work is on going with the English and Math Departments. Mr. Comerford stated that there is full enrollment for PreK in Owego, and there are only six openings in Apalachin.

XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY

A. Policy Review - will start working on this very soon. B. Veterans’ tax credit formal presentation in the fall. Public hearing in the fall.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

There is a need for an executive session. A motion was made by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mr. Gene Cvik that the Board of Education move into Executive Session at 8:15.


A motion was made by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mr. Gene Cvik that the Board of Education reconvene into Regular Session at 9:20.


XV. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mrs. Buffie Arhbal that the Board of Education adjourn.


President Barton adjourned the meeting at 9:20 PM. Respectfully submitted,

Marcy Hill, Clerk Board of Education

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTOwego, New York

2014-2015 TEACHER AIDE ASSIGNMENTS

OWEGO FREE ACADEMY - 2014-2015

2014-2015TOTAL HOURS

NAME ASSIGNMENT PER DAY

Atkins, Bernie Security Guard 8.00Ayers, Mary Lou 504 Support Room 6.00Bergmann, Karen Child Assigned 6.00Churchman, Laurie Resource Room 6.50DiLello, Elizabeth Child Assigned 6.00Edwards, Bill Security Guard 8.00Farr, Cynthia Child Assigned 6.00Gervais, Bridget Child Assigned 6.00Miller, James Child Assigned 6.50Patrick, Cindy DCT Program 6.50Pletcher, Vickie DCT Program 6.50Reynolds, Joan Child Assigned 6.50Santorv, Diane Child Assigned 6.00Sickler, Kathleen DCT Program 6.50Ticonchuk, Donna Resource Room 6.50Tucker, Julie Resource Room 6.50Wright, Barb 12-1-1 Program 6.50

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Owego, New York

August 21, 2014

TOPIC: School Bus Rental – Tioga County Historical Society

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: Authorization by the Board of Education to allow

the use of district buses to provide shuttle transportation for the Tioga County Historical Society on September 27, 2014. * Pending receipt of insurance documentation*

COMMENT: There will be no cost to the district, as the Tioga County Historical Society will reimburse the District for the expenses associated with the transportation.

PREPARED BY: Anthony Quaranta Supervisor of Transportation

RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. William Russell Superintendent of Schools


August 21, 2014 TOPIC: Owego Apalachin Central School District Memos of Understanding with Family Enrichment Network (FEN). BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: Authorization for the President of the Board of Education

to sign the attached Memos of Understanding with FEN. COMMENT: The purpose of the agreement is to maintain working

procedure and practices between our School District and FEN in the provision of services to preschool children.

PREPARED BY: Thomas E. Comerford, III Director of Pupil Personnel Services RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. William C. Russell Superintendent of Schools

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY

August 21, 2014

PROPOSAL: Appointment of subcommittee on special education for the 2014-2015 school year.

BACKGROUND: The law requires a school district to establish subcommittee membership. The required members that the board appoints are: the parent the student, student’s regular education teacher, the student’s special education teacher or, if appropriate, a special education provider of the student, school psychologist, chairperson, student (if appropriate), and other appropriate members.

RECOMMENDATION: We would like to recommend the following people for subcommittee on special education Meetings for the 2014-2015 school year.

Owego Free Academy Alternates

Mrs. Amanda Donahue SE Teacher

Owego Apalachin Middle School Alternates

Mrs. Jessica Heidel SE Teacher

Owego Elementary School Alternates

Mrs. Amy Bartlow SE Teacher

Alternates

Apalachin Elementary School

Ms. Kait Weingartner SE Teacher

PREPARED BY: Thomas E. Comerford, III, Director Pupil Personnel Services

RECOMMENDED BY: Dr. William C. Russell Superintendent of Schools


August 21, 2014

TOPIC: Tax Levy for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: That the Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing

the collection of taxes for the 2014-2015 fiscal year and the issuance of a tax warrant for the collection thereof, by authority of Article 13 of the Real Property Tax Law.

PREPARED BY: Randy Pryor Business Official

RECOMMENDEDBY: Dr. William Russell Superintendent of Schools

BOARD OF EDUCATION OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWEGO, NEW YORK

RESOLUTION TO LEVY TAXES

RESOLVED, That the taxes as extended on the assessment roll of the Owego Apalachin Central School District, Towns of Owego, Tioga, Candor, Nichols and Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York, be and the same are hereby accepted and confirmed; and be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That such taxes so extended against such taxable real property as appears on said assessment roll be and the same are hereby levied; and be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Board of Education of said Owego Apalachin Central School District be and they are authorized and directed to execute the proper tax warrant.

Prepared by Randy Pryor

Recommended by Dr. William Russell Superintendent of Schools

Date: August 21, 2014


SUMMARY OF GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS

ESTIMATED REVENUES ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS

2014-15 Appropriated Surplus $ 2,200,000 Administration $ 4,753,019State Aid 18,663,001 Program 29,123,002 Taxes 15,857,542 Pupil Transportation 1,923,725 Other Sources 5,671,392 Capital 6,592,189 Total Estimated Revenues $ 42,391,395 Total Appropriations $ 42,391,395

TAX WARRANT

To the Collector of Owego Apalachin Central School District, Towns of Owego, Tioga, Nichols, Candor and Newark Valley in the County of Tioga, State of New York:

You are hereby commanded:

1. To collect taxes in total sum of $15,857,542 the same manner that collectors are authorized to collect Town & County taxes. 2. To receive notices in accordance with Real Property Tax Law Section 1322, 1338. 3. To receive from each of the taxable corporations and natural persons on the attached roll, the sum listed or so much thereof as is voluntarily paid to you within one month from the date of this warrant. 4. To collect after the expiration of one month the residue of the sums not paid, together with the fees prescribed in Sections Education Law 2130 and Real Property Tax Law 1328. 5. To return this warrant within 95 days and if any taxes in this list shall be unpaid at that time, you shall deliver to us an account thereof.

This warrant is issued by authority of Article 13 of the Real Property Tax Law, and has the same force and effect as a warrant and tax list issued by the Board of Supervisors. It is effective immediately after it is properly signed by the trustees, or a majority of trustees.

Given under our hand this 21th day of August 2014.

Signature of Trustees: ________________________________, President

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Prepared by Randy Pryor Business Official

Recommended by Dr. William Russell Superintendent of Schools

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWEGO, NEW YORK

AUGUST 21, 2014

INFORMATIONAL ITEM

Topic: Tax Rates 2014-2015

Action Requested: Informational Item – No Action Required

Comment: Tioga County Real Property provided the District with final assessments on July 29, 2014. The first sheet shows

the revised tax rates for each town for the 2014-2015 school year based upon the tax levy adopted by the Board of Education on August 21, 2014.

Prepared By: Randy Pryor Business Official

Recommended By: Dr. William Russell Superintendent of Schools

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