SCHENEVUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes for Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Board President, Tom Snyder, called the Board of Education meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Tom Snyder, Tim Walke, Liz Reed, Cory Spooner, Serenity Beardslee
Also present: Theresa Carlin, Superintendent; Patti Hoyt, Principal; Tom Hunt; Head of Building and Transportation; Jody Carney, District Clerk, Stephanie Lincoln, Deputy Treasurer, Matt Gregory, Teacher; Cheryl and Tom Jory, Community Members
APPROVE MINUTES
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the October 11, 2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes.
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the October 18, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes.
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the October 25, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes.
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the November 2, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes.
Motion: Tim Walke, 2nd: Cory Spooner, vote: 5-0
REPORTS:
Building Administrator Report: Mrs. Hoyt reported that she has been doing teacher observations and has enjoyed going into the classrooms. She has been attending CSE meetings and getting to know parents and students. She commented that the Veteran’s Breakfast was amazing and that Mr. Gregory and the Kitchen staff did a great job.
November 21 and 22 are half days for students and parent conference days. Patti will be presiding over her first Dragon fest which will be held Friday No. 18th at 2:15pm.
Superintendent’s Report: Mrs. Carlin started by stating that the Girls Varsity and JV teams started yesterday. Varsity Boys will be starting this week and possibly a modified boys team. Report Cards are coming this week and hopefully they will not have an effect on eligible players. As for Personnel we still have speech being offered online with an aide that goes into the class with the student during the session. Still actively searching for an ELA candidate to replace Trish when she retires in December. Per the board’s wishes the Principal search has been put on hold until March. Social Worker, Kaylin Thonnesen’s last day is Thursday, we have two applicants and will be holding interviews this week. Justin Thalheimer has started and is doing well. The New Boces Hired Business official will be starting December 12th and will be at Schenevus on a 2 day/3 day rotation.
The newly hired Special Education Director begins the Monday after Thanksgiving break. Mrs. Carlin shared with the board that on the Conference day we had a Speaker John Perricone address the staff. He was very upbeat and encouraged the teachers to always keep going. Veterans’ day was a good experience as always. Brenda Carvin is doing a fantastic job and the food sales are up.
Tom Hunt addressed the board with his findings about the school water and hard vs Soft water and shared pictures.
Soft water is corrosive to pipes. Hard water will clog pipes.
It has been determined that Schenevus water is moderately hard.
Seals are always being replaced; this has much to do with the pumps sitting on the seals. In-line filters can help elevate that problem. Sediment in water causing the issues. Tom is waiting on a quote for in-line filters. Water buildup on Buses is causing visibility issues for drivers. Testing to see what deposits are so can be treated correctly. It has been decided that Tom and his staff will work on adding the door closures. It will be done quicker than making it part of the Building project. Tom also shared pictures that showcased work that was done over the summer.
Building Committee: Tim and Tom reported that they believe the Building project will be ready to go to vote in June. They believe it has been decided on the scope of work to be done.
Finance Committee: We had a situation where our auditor changed and we were not notified. Once that was straightened out the draft report was received. Robyn completed the Opinion statement. The Audit and Boces Financials will be discussed at the Finance meeting.
Negotiations Committee: The contract will be revisited as a full board in executive session before going back to SUT.
Policy Committee: No updates
APPROVE SEPTEMBER 2022 TREASURER’S REPORTS
Cash page & Bank Reconciliations
Budget Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Budget Transfers
As of September 30, 2022
Warrants
General Fund Warrant – 0013, 0016, 0017, 0020, 0024
Federal Fund Warrant – 0014, 0019, 0023
Capital Warrant- 0021
Cafeteria Warrant – 0018, 0022
Motion: Liz Reed; 2nd Tim Walke; vote; 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
Business Items:
On the recommendation of the superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following:
- Special Education program service recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
Motion: Liz Reed; 2nd: Serenity Beardslee; vote: 5-0
Personnel Items:
On the recommendation of the superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following:
- Appoint James Tedesco as Game Club Advisor for 2022-2023 school year at the SUT contract rate of $540.00.
- Appoint Patricia Hoyt as Mentor to Erin Goodlander at the rate of $960.00 per MOA.
- Appoint Jayme Bentley as Mentor to Justin Thalheimer at the rate of $960.00 per MOA.
- Amend the appointment of Daniella Prades as uncertified substitute teacher to include teacher aid at the rate of 16.40/hr.
- Appoint Heather Gockel as Deputy Treasurer until the time that the shared Business Official position is filled.
- Approve Ashley Bevins as an Substitute After School Tutor as the SUT approved rate of $40.00.
- Approve Meghan McCaffrey as an Substitute After School Tutor as the SUT approved rate of $40.00.
Motion: Tim Walke; 2nd: Liz Reed; Vote: 5-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
Matt Gregory took a moment to explain how the extra-curricular clubs operate and how the only cost to the district is the advisor stipend which is determined by the SUT contract.
Cheryl Jory spoke about the roles of schools and how we are educators first and educating every child is important and that a $500 stipend should not stand in the way of possibly reaching children that do not belong to other clubs. She also commented that if the merger was successful there would have been more opportunities for our students.
Liz Reed made a motion to move to executive session to discuss personnel matters and contracts, second by Serenity Beardslee; vote 5-0
A motion was made by Tim Walke at 8:42 pm to return to regular session 2nd by Liz Reed, vote 5-0
Personnel Items:
On the recommendation of the superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following:
- Change the appointment of Stephanie Lincoln as Deputy Treasurer/Account Clerk to District Treasurer effective November 15, 2022 at the Rate of $56,575.00
- Approve the Terms and Conditions of the Interim Principal contract for the period of November 15, 2022 to June 23, 2023 for Patricia Hoyt.
Motion: Tim Walke; 2nd; Cory Spooner; vote 5-0
Having no further business before the Board, Tim Walke made a motion to adjourn at 8:45p.m. second, Serenity Beardslee; vote 5:0
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Carney
District Clerk