CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Geoffrey Zimmer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. This meeting
was held in the Bridgeport Elementary School Library.
Present:
Phil Austin, Siubhan Bongiovanni, James Boswell, Louis Cianfrocco, Edward
Gratien, Daniel Mayer, Russell Wehner, Geoffrey Zimmer
Absent:
Dan Gibbons
Also Present:
Michael A. Schiedo, Superintendent of Schools
Scott P. Mahardy, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Michael R. Eiffe, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Visitors:
Erma Boswell, Sherry Czarnecki, David Snyder, Michelle Capeling, Erik Ellefson,
Cassandra Fraser, Karina Wells, Amy Himes, Robert Hill, John Spencer, Chris
Shepard, Michael Himes, Kathleen Emerson, Nicole Becker, Roberta Cullen,
Brendon Willey
There was no Addendum to the Agenda.
CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
II.
Public Comments
The Chittenango Central School District Board of Education welcomes and encourages public
input and comments. Board meetings are open meetings held in public, but are not public
meetings in the sense of traditional town meetings. The Board accepts and understands its
obligation to represent and to listen to the community. The time for public comments is offered
at the beginning of every Board meeting. Members of the public are also encouraged to contact
Board members before or after Board meetings to express concerns. The Board reserves the
right to encourage or exclude comment at any other time. Public comments, at Board meetings,
are welcomed within a controlled forum format, as facilitated by the Board President, which
does not permit open discussion of confidential issues, such as, but not limited to, student
discipline and personnel performance. Issues of a confidential nature would be forwarded to the
Superintendent for further review and response.
There were no public comments at this time.
III.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion made by Wehner, seconded by Austin, the following resolutions were offered:
A. Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting from September 30, 2014.
B. Financial
1. It is recommended that the Claims Auditor’s Report for September 2014 be accepted.
2. It is recommended that the Budget Status Report for September 2014 be accepted.
3. It is recommended that the Revenue Status Report for September 2014 be accepted.
4. It is recommended that the Treasurer’s Report for September 30, 2014 for The Middle
School Student Activities Accounts be accepted.
VOTE:
IV.
AYES – 8
NAYS – 0
Educational Presentation/Topics
A. Bridgeport Elementary School iPad Presentation: Mike Eiffe/Mary Farber –
Information/Discussion
Mary Farber and some of her staff gave a presentation on the educational use of iPads in
the classroom.
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
B. Syracuse University Study: Mike Eiffe – Information/Discussion
Mike Eiffe gave an update on a study that the Syracuse University School of Education, in
conjunction with their leadership CAS candidates, would like to conduct at Bolivar Road
Elementary School. The Bolivar students scored among the highest on the grades 3 – 5
Math and ELA tests compared to other schools in the region with similar socio-economic
backgrounds.
C. Dollars for Scholars: Michael Schiedo – Information/Discussion
The Chittenango – Bridgeport Dollars for Scholars committee is working very hard to raise
more scholarship money for our students. They will be holding a special fundraising event
on Saturday, November 15th at the Chittenango Fire Barn.
D. Advanced Placement Scholars Report: Mike Eiffe – Information/Discussion
Chittenango had 26 AP Scholars based on the May 2014 AP Testing!
 16 AP Scholars (average score of 3.0 or higher on three exams)
 5 AP Scholars with Honors (average score of 3.25 on four or more exams)
 5 AP Scholars with Distinction (average score 3.5 on five or more exams)
In 2011 we had 9 AP Scholars
In 2012 we had 14 AP Scholars
In 2013 we had 15 AP Scholars
We have almost tripled our AP scholars in three years!
V.
Old Business
A. Capital Building Project: Michael Schiedo/Scott Mahardy – Information/Discussion
Scott and Mike gave an update regarding the Capital Building Project. There has been a
substantial amount of work done at the new transportation facility site. Work will begin on
the Bolivar Road new addition site in the near future. They are coordinating the work around
the steel delivery date before they begin digging. The fencing will begin to go up next week
at Bolivar Road.
B. Ground Breaking Ceremony: Michael Schiedo – Information/Discussion
A special groundbreaking ceremony at the new transportation facility site was held on
Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
VI.
New Business
Motion by Mayer, seconded by Cianfrocco to approve recommendations A – E.
A. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing
participation in cooperative energy purchasing service (NYSMEC) for electricity.
Discussion/Action
B. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing the
participation in cooperative energy purchasing service (NYSMEC) for natural gas.
Discussion/Action
C. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of technology items
and declare them surplus and permit the disposal of items either by sale or recycling.
Discussion/Action
D. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached thirty-six (36) month
contract with OCM BOCES for copiers in the amount of $59,688 per year. Discussion/Action
E. It is recommended that a Special District Meeting be held on December 9, 2014 from 12:00
noon to 9:00 p.m. at the Chittenango Middle School for the purpose of voting on a
proposition, which would authorize the purchase of two (2) 66-passenger school buses, one
(1) 45-passenger wheelchair bus, and two (2) 7-passenger mini vans and to finance over a
period of five years, and to levy the necessary tax therefore according to the following
resolution:
“Proposition No. 1
Shall the Board of Education purchase and finance two (2) 66-passenger school
buses, one (1) 45-passenger wheelchair bus, and two (2) 7-passenger mini vans at an
estimated cost not to exceed $435,893, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and
equipment and all other costs incidental thereto and to expend a total sum not to exceed
$435,893, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and levy a tax for the
foregoing in the amount of $435,893, which shall be levied and collected in annual
installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of
Education and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds and notes of the District are
hereby authorized to be issued at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to
exceed $435,893, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said obligations when
due.”
Discussion/Action
VOTE:
AYES – 8
NAYS – 0
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Motion by Cianfrocco, seconded by Boswell to approve recommendation F.
F. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve moving the attendance zone for
Bolivar Road Elementary School to Bridgeport Elementary School to include the following
streets: Bender Road, Black Creek Road, Brownell Road, Chestnut Ridge Road, DeVaul
Road, Fyler Road (West of the Thruway bridge), Lamoy Road, Roxbury Road and Taylor
Road. Discussion/Action
VOTE:
AYES – 8
NAYS – 0
G. Hall of Fame/Homecoming Night on October 17, 2014. Information/Discussion
The Hall of Fame / Homecoming Night will be held on Friday, October 17th. The four Hall of
Fame inductees are Jeff Russell, Jill Tirabassi and Allison and Tracy Stankavage. The
induction ceremony will take place during half-time of the varsity football game.
Congratulations to Jeff, Jill, Allison and Tracy!
VII.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Child Abuse Training on October 30, 2014 – Information/Discussion
B. NYSSBA Conference on October 26-28, 2014 – Information/Discussion
C. Board of Education Recognition Week: October 27-31, 2014 - Information/Discussion
D. Next Board of Education Meeting on November 4, 2014 – Information/Discussion
VIII.
Board Members’ Reports
A. Member Reports
1. Audit Committee
2. Budget Committee
3. Facilities/Transportation Committee
4. Policy Committee
B. Board Member Comments
IX.
CSE Recommendation
A. Motion by Wehner, seconded by Boswell to accept the following CSE recommendations:
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
610322662
610350581
610322689
610400480
610412863
610359446
610317946
610318227
610354325
610387286
610324267
610329054
AYES – 8
VOTE:
X.
610322806
610318235
610318177
610364261
610282361
610329268
610415413
610377658
610318416
610329094
NAYS – 0
Personnel
A. Motion by Mayer, seconded by Austin to accept personnel recommendations 1 - 5.
1. It is recommended that Laurie Colin, Head Cleaner II, be granted a permanent
appointment effective October 1, 2014.
2. It is recommended that Karen McMillon, Head Cleaner I, be granted a permanent
appointment effective October 1, 2014.
3. It is recommended that the following 2014-2015 winter coaching appointments be
approved:
Name
Position
John Clancy
Titus Falkenburg
Robert Smith
Paul Zimmerman
Varsity Boys Basketball
JV Boys Basketball
Modified 8th Boys Basketball
Modified 7th Boys Basketball
Christian Rohrer
Jeff Pierce
Julie Baran
Matt Bloom
Varsity Girls Basketball
JV Girls Basketball
Modified 8th Girls Basketball
Modified 7th Girls Basketball
Mike Keville
Varsity Boys/Girls Bowling
Harold Muller
Derek Gott
JV/Varsity Boys Indoor Track
JV/Varsity Girls Indoor Track
Amy Simmons
Brian Ellithorpe
Dave Chizzonite
Matthew Bloom
Varsity Girls Volleyball
JV Girls Volleyball
Modified 8th Girls Volleyball
Modified 7th Girls Volleyball
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 14, 2014
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Mike Dziedzic
Andrew Young
Varsity Boys Volleyball
JV Boys Volleyball
Curt Kielbasa
Todd Cutrie
Jack Hayes
Paul Zimmerman
JV/Varsity Wrestling
Assistant Varsity Wrestling
Modified 7th/8th Wrestling
Assistant Modified Wrestling **
Ginny Marasco
Varsity Cheerleading
** Pending adequate numbers and Booster Club Funding
4. It is recommended that the following name be approved for the Support Staff Substitute
List for the 2014-2015 school year:
Deapo, Zachary
5. It is recommended that the following names be approved for the Teacher/Nurse
Substitute List for the 2014-2015 school year:
Bicknell, Jakob
Hausladen, Stephanie
VOTE:
X.
Byrd, Kathryn
Ricciardiello, Maria
Cziesler, Tanya
AYES – 8
NAYS – 0
Executive Session
Motion by Boswell, seconded by Mayer that the Board adjourn into Executive Session at 7:15
p.m. for the discussion of negotiations and personnel issues.
VOTE:
XII.
AYES – 8
NAYS – 0
Adjournment
Motion by Mayer, seconded by Wehner to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
VOTE:
AYES – 8
NAYS – 0
Respectfully submitted,
Scott P. Mahardy
District Clerk
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