July 16, 2007
Transcribed 7/17/07
Organizational meeting of the Pittsford Area Schools Board of Education was held with Robert Clarke, Mike Fowler, Denese Belson, David Billington, Cindy Fenton and Brian Hoard being present. Pete Wines was absent
Mr. Shaw, Superintendent was present from the administrative staff.
President Robert Clarke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Dave Billington to cast the same slate of officers as in 2006/07. They are: Robert Clarke, President; Mike Fowler, Vice President; Denese Belson, Secretary and Pete Wines, Treasurer. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Cindy Fenton to adopt the district’s legal status as Pittsford Area Schools. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton to hold regular board meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., unless the Board makes other provisions. The February 2008 meeting will be held on the fourth Monday as the result of President’s Day. All meetings will be held in the cafeteria of the district, except when another location is specified in an official notice of the meeting. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton to set compensation for Board of Education members at $35 per meeting for regular and special board meetings. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton to accept the membership to committees as was listed for 2006/07, setting bi-annual meetings for these committees.
Building & Site/Maintenance and Repair – David Billington, Mike Fowler and Cindy Fenton as alternate.
Budget – Full Board
Curriculum – Pete Wines, Brian Hoard and Denese Belson as alternate.
Negotiations – Denese Belson, Robert Clarke and David Billington as alternate.
The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by David Billington to accept County National Bank as cash accounts and sinking fund depository. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Cindy Fenton to accept The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. as school building bonds depository. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Dave Billington to delegate election duties to the superintendent. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Mike Fowler to retain Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as the district’s legal counsel. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Brian Hoard to designate the president of the board for the posting of special board of education meetings. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Dave Billington to appoint Jamie Stratton or Sue Gruber as board-recording secretaries at $35 per meeting. Sue and Jamie will alternate each meeting. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Brian Hoard and seconded by Cindy Fenton to adjourn the organizational meeting at 6:38 p.m. The motion carried (unanimous).
Regular meeting of the Pittsford Area Schools Board of Education was held with Robert Clarke, Mike Fowler, Denese Belson, David Billington, Cindy Fenton and Brian Hoard being present. Pete Wines was absent.
Mr. Shaw, Superintendent was present from the administrative staff.
President Robert Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Shaw asked the Board of Education and audience to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Brian Hoard to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the June 18, 2007, regular meeting minutes. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Brian Hoard and seconded by Cindy Fenton to pay the bills. The motion carried (unanimous).
Rep. Bruce Caswell was in attendance to present Michael Norton, Kyle Schaedler, Jon Hatfield, Chris Smith and the district with a State certificate for winning the State Championship in the one-mile relay.
Mr. Shaw reported that the custodial staff has been working very hard to get the building and grounds ready for the start of the new school year. Mr. Shaw commented that the central office staff has gotten him off to a good start.
Representatives from Willis & Jurasek, auditors for the district, will be in during the week of July 23rd to conduct the 2006/07 audit.
A thank-you note from Mrs. Jean Hart was presented to the Board for the lamp she was given for her retirement.
A motion was made by Brian Hoard and seconded by Dave Billington to accept the Superintendent/Elementary Principal contract as presented. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton to approve a salary increase for the aides at 20¢ per hour for the 2007/08 school year. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Robert Clarke and seconded by Denese Belson to approve the non-certified personnel salaries at a 1-1/2% increase for the 2007/08 school year. This increase was recommended to offset the out-of-pocket cost for the drug card increase ($5/$10 to $10/$20) they accepted along with the teachers. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Brian Hoard and seconded by Denese Belson to approve Mr. Pelham’s contract for the 2007/08 school year at a 1-1/2% increase. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Brian Hoard and seconded by Denese Belson to approve the first reading of a new smoking policy to be put in place on September 1, 2007. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by to Brian Hoard to approve the elementary student handbook as presented. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Denese Belson and seconded by Cindy Fenton to accept the resignation of Betty Spahr as Spanish Club advisor. The motion carried (unanimous).
Mr. Shaw spoke to the Board about renovations/repairs that will be needed for the building. The Board asked Mr. Shaw to research information on Sinking Fund verses QZAB Bond.
A motion was made by Dave Billington and seconded by Mike Fowler go into executive session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss personnel. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded by Dave Billington to come out of executive session at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried (unanimous).
A motion was made by Mike Fowler and seconded Cindy Fenton to adjourn the regular board meeting at 8:02 p.m. The motion carried (unanimous).
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Denese Belson, Secretary
Board of Education