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Regular Board of Education
Meeting, May 25, 2010
The Cambridge Central School
Board of Education held their regular Board of Education meeting
at 7:00 p.m. on May 25, 2010 in the High School Library. The
meeting began with an Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss
personnel matters, with the regular meeting beginning at 7:00
p.m. Board of Education members in attendance were President Don
Boyd, Deb Blanchfield, Howard Romack, Dr. Tom Wolski, Jan
Woodcock, newly elected Board member Paul Baker-Porazinski, and
Vincent Canini, Superintendent of Schools. In addition at the
regular meeting also present were Beth Coates, Business Manager;
Scott Rice, Director of Special Education; Christopher Signor,
7-12 Principal; Tammy Silvernell, Assistant Principal; Colleen
Lester, Elementary Principal; Peg McGreevy, District Clerk; Carl
Flint, CFA representative; public, and press. The meeting was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned to Executive Session to
discuss personnel issues. The motion was made to return to
public session at 6:55 p.m. No action from the Executive Session
was taken when the Board returned to public session. After a
short break, President Boyd reconvened the meeting at 7:00
p.m., and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of
Minutes
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Dr. Wolski, to approve the minutes of
the April 20, 2010 Business Meeting, April 13, 2010 Budget
Workshop, May 11, 2010 Annual Budget Hearing, and May 18, 2010
Budget Vote. After discussion, vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried.
Public Comments
There were no public
comments at this time, but later in the meeting Barbara
Kingsley asked if the Board could possibly further accommodate
the public as spectators are unable to hear the Board’s
discussion. She asked if a sound system could be installed, and
use another room that is more accommodating. Mr. Canini
will investigate and get back to the Board at the next month‘s
meeting.
Superintendent/Administrative Reports
Mr. Signor
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Reviewed the 7-12 events
of May, and upcoming for June.
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Discussed a proposal for
summer school which will basically be an AP bootcamp that
several teachers have expressed interest in participating in.
Mrs. Blanchfield asked if they would be paid, with the answer
being yes.
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Discussed shared services
with Greenwich, which we are waiting for the agreement from the
Greenwich district before we can go ahead with these services.
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A lengthy discussion was
held on extended time scheduling, and implementing it within the
district. In-service training would need to happen, however we
are trying this on a trial basis with four teachers this
upcoming year.
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A letter from NYSED was
received stating test scores will not be received until July
this year instead of June as in previous years.
Mr. Rice
Ms. Lester
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Ms. Lester will be meeting
with the Salem elementary principal/Superintendent to discuss
literacy and staff development issues and shared services.
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The Superintendent
Conference Day on May 11 was successful and testing corrections
were completed.
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Kindergarten screening was
done, with 68 incoming students for next year.
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There was a lockdown
(shelter-in-place) of K-12 and areas of concern were identified
for correction.
Mrs. Coates
Mr. Canini
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Mr. Canini had Mr. Durrin,
Superintendent of Building and Grounds, Mr. Butz, Technology
Coordinator, and Mr. Sica, Superintendent of Transportation give
reports.
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Mr. Durrin reported on
the completed construction projects and upcoming proposed
projects. He also spoke about facilities improvements and
maintenance that he has completed. Bids will open on June 17
for the EXCEL project, as the State Education Department has
notified the district the project has been approved.
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Mr. Butz explained the
new School Messenger phone system.
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Mr. Sica along with Mrs.
Coates, reported on the Bus Fleet Conditions for 2009-10,
giving mileage and body condition of the current fleet.
Board
Reports/Discussion
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Mrs. Blanchfield
asked if the district provides text books to students attending
private school. Mr. Canini explained the Policy in
place. She also asked if the faculty/staff pays tuition for
their children to attend Cambridge, and was advised there is a
Board Policy which specifies tuition is waived. The question
was brought up if we charge for parking permits- answer, no.
Mr. Canini will report back to the Board on the number of
student permits issued this year.
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Mrs. Blanchfield
would like to discuss the letter received in the fall from the
home-school parent who would like their child to be able to
participate in after school activities. The Board will discuss
this at the June meeting.
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Mr. Woodcock
requested the District look more aggressively at shared services
with other districts.
New Business
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Romack to approve the consent
agenda with regard to personnel appointments and recommendations,
the consent agenda with regard to new business, and the addendum
for personnel and new business. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Dr. Wolski, to approve the Revision of
Policy 5251, Student Fund Raising Activities after the third
reading. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried. The second reading of
revision to Policy 4526, Computer Network for Education and Policy
4527, Acceptable Use Policy (new Policy), with approval pending
for the June 22nd Board meeting.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Mrs. Blanchfield, to approve the
results of the vote of May 18, 2010 on the 2010-11 Budget; Public
Library Proposition, Bus Purchase Proposition, and election of one
member of the Board of Education. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion
carried.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Dr. Wolski, to approve the following
Resolution: RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Cambridge
Central School District hereby abolishes five (5) positions of
Teacher Aide effective June 30, 2010. It is further resolved the
Superintendent of Schools shall notify the affected Teacher Aides
and offer to them preferred eligibility list rights as required by
law. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Mrs. Blanchfield, to approve the
following Resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the
Cambridge Central School hereby abolishes the following positions
effective June 30, 2010: One full-time position in the Physical
Education tenure area, one full-time position in the
Health/Physical Education tenure area, two full-time positions in
the secondary Science tenure area, one full-time position in the
secondary Mathematics tenure area, two full-time positions in the
Foreign Language tenure area (one Spanish, one Latin), one
full-time position in the Music tenure area, two full-time
positions in the secondary English tenure area, two full-time
positions in the secondary Social Studies tenure area, two
full-time positions in the Reading tenure area, one full-time
position in the Business/Distributive Education area, six
full-time positions in the Elementary tenure area. The
Superintendent is directed to notify the affected staff members of
this action and offer to them preferred eligibility list rights as
required by law. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Dr. Wolski, to approve the following
Resolution: RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Cambridge
Central School hereby reduces one full-time Music tenure area
position to be a part-time .6 position effective September 1,
2010. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion, seconded by Mr. Romack to approve the following
Resolution: RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Cambridge
Central School hereby establishes one full-time Special Education
tenure area position, and one Special Education/Health position
(tenure Special Education area). Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion
carried.
Mr. Boyd made the
motion seconded by Mrs. Blanchfield, to adjourn to
executive session at 9:30 p.m. to continue the discuss personnel
matters. It is not expected that any Board action may be taken
when the Board adjourns from this Executive Session to return to
public session. Vote 5 yes, 0 no; motion carried.
On a motion by Mr. Boyd,
and approved, the Board returned to public session and adjourned
the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be
June 22, 2010, with the Reorganization Meeting July 6, 2010.
Margaret McGreevy
District Clerk
Consent Agenda- Personnel
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Approved the following
appointments for summer school 2010: Rachel Salisbury-Griffen-English;
Jason Sutliff-English; Bruce Sausville-Math; Tim Best-Math;
Chris Feenan-Science; John Heim-Social Studies; Andrew
Salisbury- Social Studies; Amy Zanella (should we need
additional math); Lisa Dowett-Ingber-Special Education; Tim
Ryan-Driver Education; Terese Brennan-Library; Mary Jane
Young-Nurse; Terri Jansen-Administrative Assistant; Colleen
McDonald-Director, and the following substitutes: Minette
Cummings, Diane Jilek, John Jennings, Megan Lozier, Alesa
Wilson, Caroline Goss, Fawn Villafuerte
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Approved the resignation
of Kate Mattison as Teacher Assistant effective June 30, 2010
and contingent upon her appointment as Superintendent Secretary
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Approved the appointment
of Kate Mattison as Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools
effective July 1, 2010
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Approved the resignation
of Lisa Austin-Cuddihy as cashier effective June 30, 2010
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Approved the appointment
of Deb Lauver as Athletic Director effective July 1, 2010 for
the 2010-11 school year
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Approved the appointment
of the following coordinators: Deb Lauver, Physical Education;
AIS Math, Colleen Lemieux; Reading, Kelly Toleman
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Approved the resignation
of Aaron R. Bell from his position as secondary Science teacher
effective June 30, 2010
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Approved the resignation
of Anthony Jancek as Senior Custodian effective May 25, 2010 and
contingent upon appointment to the position of Building
Maintenance Mechanic
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Approved the resignation
of Timothy White as Custodian effective may 25, 2010 and
contingent upon appointment to the position of Building
Maintenance Worker
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Approved the resignation
of Michael Churchill as Custodian effective may 25, 2010 and
contingent upon appointment to the position of Building
maintenance Worker
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Approved the appointment
of Anthony Jancek as Building Maintenance Mechanic effective May
26, 2010
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Approved the appointment
of Timothy White as Building Maintenance Worker effective May
26, 2010
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Approved the appointment
of Michael Churchill as Building Maintenance Worker effective
May 26, 2010
Consent Agenda-New Business
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Approved the Special
Education report dated May 25, 2010
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Accepted the Treasurer’s
Report dated April 30, 2010
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Approved the Student
Activity Report dated April 30, 2010
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Approved the contract
between the Bernier Carr Group and the Cambridge Central School
District re: EXCEL Project
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Accepted the Technology
Plan pursuant to the requirements of the FCC’s E-rate program
under the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support
Mechanism
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Approved the contract for
health students with the Hoosick Falls Central School for the
2009-10 school year
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Approved the bids for the
advertised used equipment as follows: Highway Sander to Raymond
Periard for $51,.00; John Deere 212 lawn mower to Beth Coates
for $150.00; John Deere F710 mower to Lloyd Peters for 4150.01
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Approved the following
electrical supply bids:
Bidder
Amount Award
Askco
Electric $5637.40 -0-
Glens Falls
Electric $6930.00 $6930.00
Warren
Electric $7480.00 -0-
Bidder
Amount Award
RH
Crown $7668.55
$2081.80
Hill & Markes
$14,396.05 $10,820.45
EA Morse Dagwell
$9066.21 -0-
WB
Mason $7306.40
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Pyramid
$1752.36 $215.76
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