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Central Valley School District Board of Education – Regular Meeting December 17, 2014 6:00 p.m. APPROVED

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The Board of Education’s Regular Meeting was called to order by President Stephen Coupe, at 6:00 p.m. in the LGI room at Central Valley Academy. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present. Members Present Members Absent Stephen Coupe, Pres. None William Lennox, Vice Pres. Vicki Judd Daniel LaLonde Walt Roginski Fred Schell Matt Shedd

Staff Present Guests Present Gary A. Tutty, Interim Donna Thompson Cindy Stocker Amy Brien Ken Long Tim Brien Lisa Hoffman Dr. Rick Timbs Renee Rudd Gina Ciaccia Jeremy Rich Melissa Hoskey Fran LaPaglia Mary Thorp

EXECUTIVE SESSION On a motion made by Mr. Roginski, seconded by Mr. Shedd, the Board entered into an Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation, and legal matters regarding personnel. Also present for the Board’s Executive Session were Charles Bastian of Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. and Timothy McGill, Bond Counsel. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was called out of their Executive Session by President Coupe at 7:05 p.m. at which time the public portion of the meeting was reconvened.

AGENDA CHANGES

Consent Agenda

Item C – Addition to Acceptance of Resignations Donald Hoaglander, Teacher Aide, Effective 12/18/14 Lesley Lynch, Teacher Assistant, Effective 12/18/14

Item D (b) – Change in Effective Date Change Effective Date for Holly White, Teacher Aide (5.75 hrs/day), to 1/5/15

Item D (c) – Revisions to Extra-Curricular Appointments Jade Hassett – Power Hour – Jarvis (resignation) Lydia Walker – Power Hour – Jarvis

Addition of Item D (f) Instructional Appt. – 3 Year Probationary: Donald Hoaglander, Teacher Asst., Eff. 12/18/14

PRESENTATIONS Capital Project / Grade Reconfigurations Mary Thorp, representative of the Elementary Program Committee, provided input from the committee on the proposed grade reconfigurations. A formal report was read by Mrs. Thorp on behalf of the committee. Mrs. Thorp explained that the committee believes the Capital Project monies will provide the opportunity to create functional buildings that foster learning and support the already established project-based model

Central Valley School District Board of Education – Regular Meeting December 17, 2014 6:00 p.m. APPROVED

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Capital Project / Grade Reconfigurations (cont’d) at the Middle School while still giving the flexibility to transition to a Princeton model in the future. Mrs. Thorp noted that while some of the committee philosophically supports the Princeton Plan, they have reached a consensus that the timing does not feel right for it now. The committee feels it is essential to move forward immediately in order for the architects to meet state deadlines and begin construction. (Copy of full report on file in District Clerk’s files.) Long-Range Financial Analysis Dr. Rick Timbs, Executive Director of the Statewide School Finance Consortium, presented the Board with copies of a long-range financial analysis report as prepared by Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. Dr. Timbs reviewed areas of the report including existing debt service for the buildings and buses, analysis of fund balance and reserves, estimated state aid projections, and five-year financial projections. A summary of appropriations was also discussed. (Copy of information on file in District Clerk’s files.) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Interim Superintendent’s Report

NanoTechnology – Mr. Tutty noted that presentations on NanoTechnology will be coming in the near future and will be open to the public.

Herkimer County HealthNet – Creating Health Schools and Communities (CHSC) – Mr. Tutty reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between Central Valley CSD and Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc. The goal of the project is to increase opportunities for physical activity and establish school environments that support and promote healthful eating for all students in grades K-12. (Copy of information on file in District Clerk’s files.) Grade 6 STREAM - Mr. Tutty extended congratulations to the Grade 6 STREAM team for their accomplishments and thanked them for their hard work. Business Official’s Report

Budget 2015-2016 – The Board received projected salary information for the 2015-2016 budget process. NYS Comptroller’s Audit – Mr. Long reported that the Comptroller’s Office will be auditing the district for the period of 7/1/13 until possibly 6/30/15 or beyond.

(Copy of information on file in District Clerk’s files.)

PUBLIC OPEN FORUM

There was no public comment this evening. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Gary A. Tutty, on a motion made by Mr. Lennox, seconded by Mr. Schell, the Board approved the minutes of the following meetings. Motion carried 7-0. Regular Meeting November 19, 2014

Central Valley School District Board of Education – Regular Meeting December 17, 2014 6:00 p.m. APPROVED

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CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d)

Approval of Arrangement of Services – CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings

Upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Gary A. Tutty, on a motion made by Mr. Lennox, seconded by Mr. Schell, the Board approved the arrangement of services of the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings. Motion carried 7-0.

November 12, 2014 November 19, 2014 November 24, 2014 November 13, 2014 November 20, 2014 November 25, 2014 November 14, 2014 November 21, 2014 December 2, 2014

(Copy of minutes on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Acceptance of Resignations

Jennifer Brewer Teacher Aide Effective 12/5/14 Donald Hoaglander Teacher Aide Effective Immediately

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS

Upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Gary A. Tutty, on a motion made by Mr. Lennox, seconded by Mr. Schell, the Board approved the following personnel appointments. Motion carried 7-0.

Permanent Non-Instructional Appointments: Dorina Healy Byard Teacher Aide Effective 1/5/15 Steven Reed School Bus Driver Effective 1/8/15

Non-Instructional Appointments – Six-Month Probationary:

Holly White Teacher Aide (5.75 hrs/day) Effective 1/5/15

Extra-Curricular Appointments/Revisions – 2014-2015:

Cathleen Gardner Traffic Monitor - Fisher Emilie Huxley Technology/Journalism Club – Fisher Angela Rorick Book/Reading Club – Fisher Mary Thorp / Molly Ciallelo Drama Club – Fisher Jade Hassett (resignation) Power Hour - Jarvis Lydia Walker Power Hour - Jarvis

Substitute Appointments:

Meagan Simonds Substitute Building Cleaner Effective 12/5/14

Volunteer Coaching Appointment – Winter 2014-2015:

Michael Dihrberg Volunteer Asst. Modified Wrestling Coach

Instructional Appointment – 3 Year Probationary:

Donald Hoaglander Teacher Assistant Effective 1/18/15

Substitute Appointments through BOCES Sub Service: Lisa Gorman Dillon Knapik Amie Mergenthaler-Crane Wayne Hartman Martin Luppino Nancy Saunders

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Approval of Financial Reports Upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Gary A. Tutty, on a motion made by Mr. Lennox, seconded by Mr. Schell, the Board approved the following financial reports. Motion carried 7-0.

Financial Reports – November 2014 Internal Claims Auditor’s Log Summary – November 2014 Extracurricular Financial Summary Report – November 2014 (Copy of reports on file in District Clerk’s files.) NEW BUSINESS

Approval to Combine with Frankfort-Schuyler CSD for Boys JV/Varsity Boys Volleyball

Upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Gary A. Tutty, on a motion made by Mr. LaLonde, seconded by Mr. Shedd, the Board approved Central Valley CSD to join with Frankfort-Schuyler CSD for JV/Varsity Boys Volleyball for the 2014-2015 winter season. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Humphrey noted that the district will incur no additional expense for this arrangement. Recognition of Gary A. Tutty, Interim Superintendent The Board thanked Mr. Tutty for his dedicated service to the Central Valley CSD during his time here as the Interim Superintendent. On behalf of the Board, Mr. Coupe thanked Mr. Tutty for being more than just an interim for the district. Mr. Tutty stated that it has been his honor. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Mr. Shedd, seconded by Mr. Roginski, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.

Marsha Griffith District Clerk, Board of Education