BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION MEETING
7/7/09
The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in the High School Library.
Members Present: Barbara Funck, Robbie Martin, Randy Moore, Joe Moskowitz and Al Tanzer. ROLL CALL
Others Present: Anthony Albanese (Superintendent), Karen Dietrich (Treasurer), and Teresa Goodchild (Clerk).
At 7:00PM, Clerk Teresa Goodchild called the meeting to order. CALL TO ORDER
The Oath of Office was administered to newly elected Board Member Joe Moskowitz. OATH OF OFFICE
The Clerk asked for nominations for Board President.
Mr. Moore nominated Barbara Funck as President. No other nominations were made. A vote was called for and all were in favor. PRESIDENT
President Funck asked for nominations for Board Vice-President. Mrs. Martin nominated Al Tanzer. No other nominations were made. A vote was called for and all were in favor. VICE-PRESIDENT
The Oaths of Office were administered to the President and Vice-President. OATHS OF OFFICE
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mr. Moskowitz to appoint the following officers for the 2009-10 school year: APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
District Treasurer - Karen Dietrich
Deputy Treasurer - Teresa Goodchild
Clerk of the Board - Teresa Goodchild
Tax Collector - Ruth Storey
Internal Claims Auditor - Carol Norwick
Motion carried unanimously.
The Oaths of Office were administered to the appointed officers. OATHS OF OFFICE
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moskowitz, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to make the following appointments for the 2009-10 school year: APPOINTMENTS
School Physician - Dr. Humberto Abrahao
School Attorney - Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, Surowka & DeWind
Central Treasurer, Activity Account - Milissa Bruno
Deputy Central Treasurer, Activity Account - Karen Dietrich
District Auditors - Raymond Preusser, CPA, PC
Internal Auditors - Cwynar & Company
Records Management Officer - Teresa Goodchild
Board of Registration: Teresa Goodchild & Ruth Storey
Election Inspectors: Pat Connell, Carol Norwick & Denise Williams
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin to designate the following:
Official Bank Depository - NBT as Custodial Bank to a maximum of twenty million BANK DEPOSITORY
dollars INVESTMENT BANKS
Investment Bank Depositories - As Per the Investment Policy OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Official Newspaper - Catskill Mountain News MEETING DATES
Regular Monthly Meeting Date - 3rd Wednesday of every month, with the exception
of the April Meeting, which will be the last Monday in conjunction with BOCES
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to authorize the following for the 2009-10 school year: AUTHORIZATIONS
Person to Certify Payrolls - Anthony R. Albanese
School Purchasing Agent - Anthony R. Albanese
Attendance at Conferences - Anthony R. Albanese
CASEBP Designee - Anthony R. Albanese
Petty Cash Funds:
Treasurer - $250 Central Treasurer - $50
Cafeteria - $100 Tax Collector - $100
Signature on Checks, Conduct On-Line Banking & Make Wire Transfers:
Karen Dietrich or Teresa Goodchild
Signature on Activity Fund Checks - Karen Dietrich or Teresa Goodchild
Budget Transfers - Anthony R. Albanese
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moskowitz, seconded by Mr. Moore to Bond the following personnel in the amount of $100,000 for the 2009-10 school year: BONDING OF PERSONNEL
Treasurer
Deputy Treasurer
District Tax Collector
Central Treasurer - Activity Fund
Internal Claims Auditor
Account Clerk
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moskowitz, seconded by Mr. Tanzer
To Readopt all Policies and Codes of Ethics in effect during the previous school year. POLICIES & CODES
Readopt the Seneca Falls Tuition Formula. TUITION POLICY
Establish the mileage reimbursement rate to be the IRS rate, which is presently $0.55/mile (subject to change should the IRS rate change). If first the school vehicle is not available, the employee may use their own vehicle at the IRS rate; however, if they refuse the school vehicle, reimbursement will only be at one-half the IRS rate. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
Motion carried unanimously.
In comments from the Board, Mr. Moore asked if plantings were being considered between the soccer field and Dollar General Store currently under construction. Mr. Boice recommended that the district wait until all excavation work was completed.. Mr. Tanzer and Mr. Moskowitz recommended asking the store owners what their plans were, as they may be putting in a fence or planning on planting trees/shrubs. Mr. Moskowitz recommended possibly inviting Pat Davis, Code Enforcement Officer, to the next meeting. Mr. Moore also questioned the level and number of classes for seniors (AP level and on-line college courses). Mr. Albanese explained that the district is looking to utilize the distance learning more; however, there are time/scheduling conflicts with some of the course offerings. He is also looking for the strategic plan to include higher academic plans, and are looking into internships with the hospital. Mr. Albanese agreed with Mr. Moore in that the trend is leaning toward college credit courses in high school. In other comments, Mrs. Funck commented that graduation had went well and was a very nice ceremony. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
In comments from the Superintendent: Mr. Albanese commented that graduation was a beautiful event and went very well; he thanked Marjorie Miller for her upbeat and positive message to the graduates; the policy manual has been sent to Erie I BOCES and we are awaiting a response. COMMENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Moskowitz to accept the Minutes of June 17, 2009 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. tanzer, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the Treasurer's Report and Activity Fund Report for June 2009 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT
The Board audited the Warrants and the Internal Claims Auditor Reports for Warrant #39, #40 and #41. WARRANTS
In communications, the Board received information regarding the Summer Workshop by CASSC on Monday, August 17 in Oneonta, received RFP information from BOCES regarding Cwynar & Company as Internal Auditors; and received a copy of Mr. Albanese's letter to Social Services in regards to the case worker assigned to MCS for 2009-10. The service was free for 2008-09, but will cost $2500 for 2009-10 for 4 days per week. COMMUNICATIONS
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin to appoint Julia Green as the Modified Girls Soccer Coach for the 2009-10 school year. Motion carried unanimously. MOD GIRLS SOCCER COACH - Julia Green
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moskowitz, seconded by Mr. Moore to appoint Larry Hull as the Summer Teacher Aide for the 2009 summer. Motion carried unanimously. SUMMER TEACHER AIDE Larry Hull
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to appoint Mary Bourke as the Summer Bus Driver for the 2009 summer. Motion carried unanimously. SUMMER BUS DRIVER Mary Bourke
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to adopt the Speech Language Pathologist Job Description. Motion carried unanimously. JOB DESCRIPTIONS Speech
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Moore to adopt the CPSE/CSE/Psychologist Job Description. Motion carried unanimously. CPSE/CSE/Psychologist
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mr. Moskowitz to increase the hourly rate for Election Officials to $10.00 per hour. Motion carried unanimously. HOURLY RATE ELECTION OFFICIALS
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to increase the returned check charge fee to $30. Motion carried unanimously. RETURNED CHECK CHARGE FEE - $30
The Board discussed holding a Workshop to update goals, discuss projected goals for next year, and plan for 2009-10 Strategic Plan. NYSSMA has a costly program where they will come in and work with the Board. The Rural Schools has a much more reasonably priced program. The Board also discussed a one day seminar (possibly out of Cornell) but stated it should probably be after they work on their goals. Mr. Albanese is going to check on the Rural Schools attending the next Board Meeting to give a presentation. DISCUSSION BOARD WORKSHOP
The Board discussed the Solar Project and Potential Costs associated with such a project. Mr. Albanese wondered if the Board wanted to set a dollar amount for the project. Mr. Moore commented that it was quite clear that the District's current Architect, Charlie Sacco, is not that familiar with solar projects, as he was recommending bringing someone else on to work on it. Mr. Albanese will speak with Charlie about it and see if he is interested in staying on at no cost. Mr. Moskowitz recommended someone that is NYSERDA certified. SOLAR PROJECT
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to move to Executive Session at 8:00PM to discuss a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Meeting resumed at 8:47PM.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moskowitz, seconded by Mrs. Martin to adjourn the meeting at 8:47PM. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT
Approved:____________________ Clerk:____________________________________