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Minutes of July 18, 2013 – Dryden Central School Board of Education Meeting
The second meeting of the month of the Dryden Central School Board of Education was
held on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Room C-13 of the Middle School/High School located on
Route 38 in the Town of Dryden.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
C. Gibbons, J. Humphrey, K. LaMotte, P. Lutwak, L. Lyon,
K. Pastorello, M. Scott
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
B. Harding, A. Young
ALSO PRESENT:
Mrs. Sherwood, E. Shipe, and 1 community member.
CALL TO ORDER
QUORUM CHECK
The meeting was called to order by President LaMotte at 6:45 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education enter into Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. for the
purpose of discussion of proposed and current litigations; the employment history of one
particular person leading to retirement; the employment history of one particular person
leading to a counseling memo; and matters leading to the hiring of six particular people.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education return to regular session at 7:18 p.m.
Motion by: Scott
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Regular session began at 7:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS AND STAFF
Recognition shared during Superintendent’s Highlights.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes of July 2, 2013, Reorganizational
Meeting; CSE Recommendations, CPSE Recommendations and 504 Recommendations.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 6; nays: 0; abstain: 1
(ayes: Gibbons, Humphrey, LaMotte, Lutwak, Pastorello, Scott)
(nays: none)
(abstain: Lyon)
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ADDITIONS/REVISIONS TO AGENDA
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the agenda as revised.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Scott
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
SUPERINTENDENT'S HIGHLIGHTS
Mrs. Sherwood commended the many teachers who are actively participating on interview
teams for staff new hires and who are doing the summer curriculum work; commented on an
administrative workshop at TST BOCES with David Abrams regarding testing and data within SED
constraints; announced that the new website will be active soon; noted that the building
cleaning/painting teams are going great; offices are wrapping up 2012-13 school year and rolling
out information for 2013-14; and shared an update on the construction project.
The Board discussed construction concerns regarding the current project; asked about having the
architect and construction manager report to the Board at the August 5th meeting; and inquired
about bringing in an engineer.
STUDENT UPDATE
No student update scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public addressed the Board.
REPORTS
No reports scheduled for this meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM UPDATES (Administrators)
No administrative program updates scheduled for this meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Personnel
Resignation
N.1.a 1. Judy Portzline, Teacher Aide (retirement)
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
accept the resignation, for the purpose of retirement, of Judy Portzline, Teacher Aide,
effective no later than December 31, 2014.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Scott
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Leave
N.1.b.1. Terry Smith, Cleaner
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, in
accordance with Civil Service Law, Sections 71-73, approve a leave of absence for Terry
Smith from her position of cleaner, effective July 10, 2013, through August 5, 2013, or until
such earlier time that she is medically released to return to work and be able to perform the
essential functions of her position.
Motion by: Scott
Second: Lutwak
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
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Creations
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the creation of positions as identified in N.1.c. 1-3.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.c.1. One (1) Three-hour/day School Monitor Position
WHEREAS, it has been determined that for reasons of safety and efficiency it is necessary
to create one (1) three-hour/day School Monitor position; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective September 3, 2013, one (1) threehour/day School Monitor position be and hereby is identified to be created.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.c.2. One (1) 1.0 FTE Elementary Education Teacher Position
WHEREAS, it has been determined that for reasons of economy and efficiency it is
necessary to create one (1) FTE Elementary Education Teacher position; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective July 19, 2013, one (1) FTE
Elementary Education Teacher position be and hereby is identified to be created due to
increased kindergarten enrollment.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.c.3. One (1) 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide Position
WHEREAS, it has been determined that for reasons of economy and efficiency it is
necessary to create one (1) FTE Teacher Aide position; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective July 19, 2013, one (1) FTE Teacher
Aide position be and hereby is identified to be created due to increased kindergarten
enrollment. This is a Civil Service Non-competitive 10-month school year position. 6.5 paid
hours/day (7 hour work day includes one 30-minute unpaid meal break.)
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Rescind Appointment
N.1.d.1. Tara Jenne, High School Honor Society Co-Curricular Advisor
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
hereby rescinds the appointment of Tara Jenne as High School Honor Society Co-Curricular
Advisor for the 2013-2014 school year that was approved at the July 2nd 2013, Board of
Education meeting, effective July 19, 2013.
Motion by: Lyon
Second: Humphrey
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Appointments
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve appointments N.1.e.1-7.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
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N.1.e.1. Adam Bauchner, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, K-12
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointment of provisionally/initially and permanently/professionally certified
Adam Bauchner as Director of Curriculum and Instruction, K-12. This is a three-year
probationary appointment in the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 tenure area,
effective August 19, 2013, or sooner if released from his current job. Salary and benefits
will be as per the DAA contract, prorated to the start date.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.e.2. Lisa Keaney, 1.0 FTE Long-Term Regular Substitute Social Studies Teacher
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointment of provisionally/initially certified Lisa Keaney as 1.0 FTE LongTerm Regular Substitute Social Studies Teacher, effective September 3, 2013, until the
return, resignation, or retirement of Bryan Ford, or sooner termination by the Board of
Education but no later than June 26, 2014. Salary and benefits will be as per the DFA
contract.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.e.3. Karyn Little, Transportation Assistant
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointment of Karyn Little as Transportation Assistant, effective July 23, 2013.
This is a provisional appointment pending the next Tompkins County Civil Service exam for
this title and successful placement (being reachable) on the list of eligibles. Salary and
benefits will be as per the DESPA contract.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.e.4. William Armitage, Substitute Bus Driver
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointment of William Armitage as Substitute Bus Driver, effective July 25,
2013.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.e.5. Joseph Woloszyn, 1.0 FTE Music Teacher
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointment of provisionally/initially certified Joseph Woloszyn as 1.0 FTE
Music Teacher. This is a three-year probationary appointment in the Music tenure area,
effective September 1, 2013, through August 31, 2016. Salary and benefits will be as per
the DFA contract.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
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N.1.e.6. Angelique Curtis, 1.0 FTE Elementary Education Teacher
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the appointment of provisionally/initially certified Angelique Curtis as 1.0 FTE
Elementary Education Teacher. This is a three-year probationary appointment in the
Elementary Education tenure area, effective January 23, 2013 (per Jarema credit), through
January 22, 2016. Salary and benefits will be as per the DFA contract.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
N.1.e.7. 2013-2014 Fall Coaches
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve additions to the list of 2013-2014 fall coaches as per the attached sheet. Salary
will be as per the DFA contract.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Dryden School Age Child Care Program
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Dryden School
Age Child Care Program Board of Directors, approve appointments N.1.f.1 & 2.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Scott
Motion carried: ayes: 6; nays: 0; abstain: 1
(ayes: Gibbons, Humphrey, LaMotte, Lutwak, Pastorello, Scott)
(nays: none)
(abstain: Lyon)
N.1.f.1 Diane Hill, Dryden School Age Child Care Program Director
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Dryden School
Age Child Care Program Board of Directors, approve the appointment of Diane Hill as
Dryden School Age Child Care Program Director for the 2013-2014 school year. Salary
will be at the same rate as the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Scott
Motion carried: ayes: 6; nays: 0; abstain: 1
(ayes: Gibbons, Humphrey, LaMotte, Lutwak, Pastorello, Scott)
(nays: none)
(abstain: Lyon)
N.1.f.2 Joyce Chamberlain, Dryden School Age Child Care Program Assistant Director
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Dryden School
Age Child Care Program Board of Directors, approve the appointment of Joyce
Chamberlain as Dryden School Age Child Care Program Assistant Director for the 20132014 school year. Salary will be at the same rate as the end of the 2012-2013 school
year.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Scott
Motion carried: ayes: 6; nays: 0; abstain: 1
(ayes: Gibbons, Humphrey, LaMotte, Lutwak, Pastorello, Scott)
(nays: none)
(abstain: Lyon)
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Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Price Meals
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
approve the policy statement for free and reduced price meals for 2013-2014.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Pastorello
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Bread Bid / GST BOCES Bid Service
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
award the bread bid to Bimbo Foods Bakeries, the lowest bidder as conducted by the GST
BOCES Food Bid Service for the 2013-2014 school year.
Motion by: Lyon
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Ice Cream Bid / DCMO BOCES Bid Service
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
award the ice cream bid to Perry’s Ice Cream, the lowest bidder as conducted by the DCMO
Food Bid Service for the 2013-2014 school year.
Motion by: Lyon
Second: Scott
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Milk Bid / DCMO BOCES Bid Service
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
award the milk bid to Byrne Dairy, the lowest bidder as conducted by the DCMO Food Bid
Service for the 2013-2014 school year.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Lyon
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Acceptance of Gift
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
accept the gift of $50.00 from Judy Murawski designated for the HANDS Fund.
Motion by: Pastorello
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Declare Textbooks Obsolete
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Superintendent,
declare textbooks, as listed, obsolete and authorize administration to dispose of them.
Motion by: Scott
Second: Gibbons
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
 New York State School Boards – Convention & Education Expo – Rochester Riverside
Convention Center, October 24-26, 2013
 Future community survey – include students
 Board Retreat in early fall to set Superintendent’s Goals and Board Goals
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public addressed the Board.
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ADJOURNMENT
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education adjourn their July 18, 2013, meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Motion by: Gibbons
Second: Humphrey
Motion carried: ayes: 7; nays: 0; abstain: 0
Respectfully submitted,
Shelly L. Walker, District Clerk