Westport Central School District
Budget & Regular Board of Education Meeting
Place: Teacher Resource Room
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Time: 5:45 PM
OFFICIAL MINUTES
1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
√ Alice LaRock
at: 6:53 PM
√ Jim Carroll
√ Dwayne Stevens
B. Introduction of Attendees
Also Present: Cynthia Ford-Johnston, Superintendent
Jana Atwell, District Clerk
Sharlene Petro-Durgan, District Treasurer
Josh Meyer, Principal
by: President LaRock
√ Tom Kohler
√ Sue Russell
Visitors: Scott Osborne
Karen Kearns
Cathy Brankman
James McCartney
Mark Davey
Michele Friedman
Paul Mudie
C. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Budget Workshop
A baseline was established by sharing preliminary fact-finding information including a budget status
report, revenue status report and cash flow chart July – December 2016. Current information was then
presented consisting of the property tax cap calculation for the 2016-17 budget year, the 2016-17 executive
budget proposal and a draft spreadsheet of capital project needs and their allocated funding source.
Variables to be considered in planning the 2016-17 spending plan are bus replacement, teacher
negotiations, transportation study results, merger feasibility study results, textbook needs and facility
needs. The building condition survey has not been received to date. Members of the Board requested
data on current programs for the next budget workshop scheduled on February 11, 2016.
3. CVES District Superintendent & Board Representative Presentation – Dr. Mark Davey, Mr. Paul
Mudie, Mr. James McCartney & Mrs. Michele Friedman
Dr. Davey, District Superintendent, Mrs. Friedman, Director of CV-TEC, Mr. McCartney, Principal of
CV-TEC Satellite Campus and Mr. Mudie, WCS CVES Board of Education Representative shared their
insight of CV-TEC and CVES support of our students attending the Career Technical Education and
Special Education programs, and itinerant services participation as well as cross-contract participation.
4. Financial
Resolved that the Board of Education accepts and approves the following financial reports:
- Warrant Report 6A Dated 2015
- Warrant Report 6B Dated 12/9/15
- Warrant Report 6C Dated 12/15/15
- Warrant Report 6D Dated 11/21/15
- Treasurer’s Report for Multi-Fund Month of November 2015
- Multi-Fund Bank Account Reconciliation as of 11/30/15
- Payroll Bank Account Reconciliation as of 11/30/15
- Cafeteria Profit & Loss Statement September - November 2015
- Budgetary Transfer Report from 12/1/15 to 12/31/15
- Extra-classroom Activity Fund from 11/1/15 to 11/30/15
- WCSD Cash Flow Chart July – December 2015
Motion: Jim Carroll
Seconded: Tom Kohler
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Accept
5. Public Comment (15 minutes)
Our agenda offers two Public Comment sections, one at the beginning of the meeting and the other at the
end. At this time we have set aside a 15 minute period giving anyone in the audience time to share their
thoughts with us. Please raise your hand and be acknowledged by the Board President. When called
upon, please identify yourself and give your address, limiting your comments to three (3) minutes. Your
opinions, ideas and concerns will be considered and taken under advisement.
Floor was opened for public comment, none voiced.
6. CSE
A. Director of Student Support Services Report
B. Resolved that the Superintendent of Schools recommends to the Board of Education the approval of
the CSE recommendation for the following student ID #003-11-12, P01-15-16, P02-15-16, 003-15-16
and 003-11-12.
Motion: Dwayne Stevens
Seconded: Jim Carroll
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Accept
7. Reports/Presentations
A. Superintendent’s Report
- Website Update – See Principal’s Report
- Evacuation Drill Report – Camp Dudley faculty were very cooperative and their help was
invaluable. The drill has been reviewed and recapped with faculty and staff. General consensus
was that it went very well but continues to be a work in progress.
- JV Basketball Donation – Chris Mazzotte, modified boys’ basketball coach, will be donating his
modified coaching salary to help support the athletic program.
- Merge Spring Sports – There will be a full merge with ELCS for softball and baseball this
spring.
- Interim Status Report for the CVES BOCES Regional Transportation Study Program – We are in
receipt of the preliminary report and can expect additional data to be forthcoming.
- Board Retreat 1/23/16 at DACY Meadow Farm from 9 AM – 2 PM.
B. Principal’s Report – Principal Meyer presented an overview of the new website.
C. Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Report – Work continues on repair of the boiler system.
D. Board Committee Reports
- Joint Study 12/15/15 & 1/14/16 – Dialogue continued on a detention option for after school
next year.
- Technology Committee 12/14/15 & 1/11/16 – Discussion included the new website, professional
development and survey of needs for next year.
- Character Education Committee 12/7/15 – No report at this time.
8. Long Range Planning (none at this time)
 Administrative Structure
o Superintendent/Administrative Positions 1/14/10, 9/9/10, 10/7/10, 11/9/10, 3/13/14,
4/10/14, 6/11/15, 12/10/15
o Meeting with Area Superintendents & Board Presidents 12/16/10, 1/13/11, 9/15/11,
10/13/11, 11/10/11, 12/13/11, 3/1/12, 3/14/13, 9/12/13, 4/10/14, 5/8/14, 11/19/14
 Shared Services
o Funding Assistance 7/6/09, 12/12/13, 5/8/2014 (Crest Solar), 6/12/14
o Sharing Services Between Districts 1/8/13, 2/14/13, 3/14/13, 4/11/13, 5/7/13, 6/13/13,
7/11/13, 8/8/13, 10/10/13, 12/12/13, 6/12/14, 10/9/14, 8/13/15, 9/10/15, 10/1/15
9. Minutes
Resolved that the Board of Education does hereby approve the minutes of the meeting of the Board of
Education held on
- December 10, 2015 (Regular Meeting) as presented
Motion: Dwayne Stevens
Seconded: Sue Russell
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Accept
10. New Business
A. Personnel
1. Appointments – Bledsaw & Perreault
Resolved that the Superintendent of Schools recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of
a) Maria Bledsaw to the position of substitute monitor at an hourly rate of $10.10 effective December
7, 2015 and
b) Erica Perreault who is professionally certified in the certification area of Social Studies 7-12, is
hereby appointed to the position of Social Studies Teacher for the remainder of the 2015-2016
school year for a probationary period commencing on September 2, 2015 and anticipated to end
on June 30, 2019. Erica Perreault had an APPR rating of Highly Effective or Effective in her year
of substitute service and is credited with five (5) months service as a long-term substitute toward
tenure. Salary for the school year continues at $43,055.54 for the remainder of the 2015-2016
school year (Step 1 $41,168 and 18 credit hours $1,887.54).
Motion:
Seconded:
Yes:
No:
Abstain:
Table for Executive Session
2. Extra-curricular Appointment
3. Resignation
4. Child Rearing Leave
5. Intent to Retire
6. Request to End Employment
7. Tenure
8. Leave of Absence Request
9. Termination
10. Elimination of Position
B. Miscellaneous
C. Policies
Hazing of Students (#7553), Dignity For All Students (#7550), Facilities: Inspection, Operation and
Maintenance (#5630), Graduation Requirements/Early Graduation/Accelerated Programs (#7220),
Identification and Register of Children with Disabilities (Child Find) (#7650), Instruction for English
Language Learners (#8280), Sports and the Athletic Program (#7420), Probation and Tenure (#6215) and
Disciplining of a Tenured Teacher or Certified Personnel (#6216) – Revisions
Resolved that the Superintendent of Schools recommends to the Board of Education the revision of policy
#7553, 7550, 5630, 7220, 7650, 8280, 7420, 6215 and 6216 as recommended by Erie I Policy Services.
Motion: Dwayne Stevens
Seconded: Sue Russell
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Accept
11. Additional Items to Discuss
The Board would like to recognize and thank Chris Mazzotte for his donation to the athletic program as
stated previously.
12. Public Comment (15 minutes)
Our agenda offers two Public Comment sections, one at the beginning of the meeting and the other at the
end. At this time we have set aside a 15 minute period giving anyone in the audience time to share their
thoughts with us. Your opinions, ideas and concerns will be considered and taken under advisement.
Questions or concerns needing an explanation or further information will be addressed at our next regular
meeting.
Floor was opened for public comment, none voiced.
13. Executive Session
(#6) The medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters
leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or
removal of a particular person or corporation.
In: 7:52 PM
Accept
Motion: Dwayne Stevens
Seconded: Tom Kohler
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Out: 8:07 PM
Accept
Motion: Dwayne Stevens
Seconded: Jim Carroll
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Appointments – Bledsaw & Perreault
Resolved that the Superintendent of Schools recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of:
a) Maria Bledsaw to the position of substitute monitor at an hourly rate of $10.10 effective December
7, 2015 and
b) Erica Perreault who is professionally certified in the certification area of Social Studies 7-12, is
hereby appointed to the position of Social Studies Teacher for the remainder of the 2015-2016
school year for a probationary period commencing on September 2, 2015 and anticipated to end
on June 30, 2019. Erica Perreault had an APPR rating of Highly Effective or Effective in her year
of substitute service and is credited with five (5) months service as a long-term substitute toward
tenure. Salary for the school year continues at $43,055.54 for the remainder of the 2015-2016
school year (Step 1 $41,168 and 18 credit hours $1,887.54).
Motion: Sue Russell
Seconded: Dwayne Stevens
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Accept
14. Executive Session
(#6) The medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters
leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or
removal of a particular person or corporation, and (#5) collective negotiations pursuant to article 14 of the
Civil Service Law.
Mr. Scott Osborne was invited to enter into Executive Sesssion.
In: 8:09 PM
Accept
Motion: Dwayne Stevens
Seconded: Sue Russell
Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 0
Out: 9:50 PM
Accept
Motion: Jim Carroll
Seconded: Tom Kohler
Yes: 5 No: 0
Abstain: 0
No action taken.
15. Adjournment
Time: 9:51 PM
Motion: Jim Carroll
Seconded: Dwayne Stevens
Next Meeting: Budget & Regular Meeting Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 5:45 PM in the Teacher
Resource Room
Minutes are not official until approved by the Board of Education.
Date approved by the BOE: February 11, 2016
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Jana Atwell, District Clerk