CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Dan Gibbons called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. This meeting
was held in the Board of Education Conference Room.
Present:
Phil Austin, Siubhan Bongiovanni, James Boswell, Louis Cianfrocco, Dan
Gibbons, Edward Gratien, Daniel Mayer, Russell Wehner, Geoffrey Zimmer
Absent:
Also Present:
Michael A. Schiedo, Superintendent of Schools
Scott P. Mahardy, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Michael R. Eiffe, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Visitors:
Mary Ruthven, Special Education Teacher
Sherry Czarnecki, Instructional Aide
Erma Boswell, Instructional Aide
Cindy Montross-Tipa, Instructional Aide
Millicent Maloney, Instructional Aide
Eileen Taylor, Instructional Aide
Lorraine Butler, Instructional Aide
Joan McDougal, Instructional Aide
Cathy Giacona, Instructional Aide
Laurie Messinger, Instructional Aide
Helen Camardello, Instructional Aide
Colette Leonard, Instructional Aide
Deb Peterson-Smith, Counselor
Carrie Wayne, Special Education Teacher
Tracy DeMario, Speech Teacher
Brian Buyea, District Resident
Chad Putney, Teacher
There was no addendum to the agenda.
CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
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 Zimmer the following resolution was offered:
A. Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting from
September 17, 2013.
VOTE:
IV.
AYES – 9
NAYS – 0
Educational Presentation/Topics
A. Chittenango Central School District Para-Professionals: Mary Farber/Bridgeport Staff –
Information/Discussion
Mary Farber and members of her staff presented on the “life in the day of a teacher’s
aide”. The role and responsibility of a teacher’s aide is to provide support for classroom
teachers, focused on assisting students with disabilities.
B. Enrollment Numbers: Mike Eiffe – Information/Discussion
Mike Eiffe provided information regarding student enrollment. Our overall student
enrollment has increased by 23 students. The students with disabilities population has
increased by 24 students, due to 14 kindergarteners being classified.
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
V.
Old Business
A. NYSCOSS Conference: Michael Schiedo – Information/Discussion
The NYSCOSS conference this past weekend was outstanding. The Commissioner of
Education discussed the hot topics of the year, which are College and Career readiness,
APPR, the Common Core learning standards and PARCC testing. Many of the general
sessions focused on these topics and broke things down into much greater detail.
B. Capital Building Project: Scott Mahardy/Michael Schiedo – Information/Discussion
Scott and Mike gave an update on the progress of the Capital Building Project
Design/Development stage.
VI.
New Business
A. Acceptance of Audit: Scott Mahardy – Discussion/Action
The Audit Committee recommended that the BOE accept the annual external audit
report. We received a very positive audit report. Kudos to Scott and his staff in our
business office!
Motion by Boswell, seconded by Wehner to approve.
VOTE:
AYES – 9
NAYS – 0
B. Open Houses: Michael Schiedo/Mike Eiffe – Information/Discussion
C. Hall of Fame/Homecoming Night: Michael Schiedo – Information/Discussion
The Hall of Fame/Homecoming night will be held on Friday, October 11th at halftime of
the varsity football game. Our own Board member, Geoff Zimmer, along with eight
others, will be inducted into the CCS Hall of Fame on that evening.
D. Future Use of Properties: Michael Schiedo/Scott Mahardy – Information/Discussion
Scott and Mike began the discussion on the future use of the transportation facility and
Lake Street Elementary School, both of which will become vacant in the fall of 2015.
E. Pick-Up Truck Bids: Scott Mahardy – Information/Discussion
Scott Mahardy and Jeff Martin are recommending replacing two maintenance pick-up
trucks.
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
VII.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Board of Education Yearbook Picture: October 1, 2013 at 6:20 p.m.
B. BOCES/21 Meeting October 3, 2013 at West Genesee High School
C. Next Board of Education Meeting, October 15, 2013 in the BOE Room at the
Chittenango Middle School - 6:30 p.m.
D. NYSSBA Conference: October 24-26, 2013 – Information/Discussion
E. Board of Education Recognition Week: October 28-November 1, 2013 –
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 Boswell seconded by Zimmer to accept the following CSE
recommendations:
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610319661
VOTE:
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610385600
610318177
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610407825
610282361
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610319044
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610378355
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610408405
AYES – 9
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610378998
610353765
610375422
610329094
610323777
NAYS – 0
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
IX.
Personnel
A. Motion by Austin, seconded by Wehner to accept personnel recommendations 1 - 7.
1. It is recommended that Toby French be appointed a volunteer modified football
coach for the 2013-2014 school year.
2. It is recommended that Kimberly M. Quartier be granted a long-term substitute
appointment as a Physical Education teacher effective on or about October 26,
2013 through January 31, 2014 at a per diem rate.
3. It is recommended that Alex N. Grihin be granted a long-term substitute
appointment as a Foreign Language teacher effective on or about October 11,
2013 through December 13, 2013 at a per diem rate.
4. It is recommended that the following 2013-2014 winter coaching appointments be
approved:
Name
Position
John Clancy
TBD
Robert Smith
Paul Zimmerman
Varsity Boys Basketball
JV Boys Basketball
Modified 8th Boys Basketball
Modified 7th Boys Basketball
Christian Rohrer
Jeff Pierce
Matthew Bloom
Julie Baran
Varsity Girls Basketball
JV Girls Basketball
Modified 8th Girls Basketball
Modified 7th Girls Basketball
TBD
Varsity Boys/Girls Bowling
Harold Muller
Derek Gott
JV/Varsity Boys Indoor Track
JV/Varsity Girls Indoor Track
Amy Simmons
Brian Mrozcek
Dave Chizzonite
Matthew Bloom
Varsity Girls Volleyball
JV Girls Volleyball
Modified 8th Girls Volleyball
Modified 7th Girls Volleyball
Robert Smith
Mike Dziedzic
Varsity Boys Volleyball
JV Boys Volleyball
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Winter Coaching Appointments (continued)
Curt Kielbasa
TBD
Jack Hayes
JV/Varsity Wrestling
Asst. Varsity Wrestling
Modified 7th/8th Wrestling
Ginny Marasco
Varsity Cheerleading
Rob Preston
Sarah Martin
Ball Handling
Ball Handling
5. It is recommended that Dawn Neddeau be granted a probationary appointment
as a Food Service Helper with an effective date of October 2, 2013 through
December 1, 2013 and that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to
extend the probationary period through April 1, 2014.
6. It is recommended that the following names be approved for the Support Staff
Substitute List for the 2013-2014 school year:
Bishop, Laurie
Koegel, Carrie
Boyd, Audrey
Law, Jordan
Ferguson, Christine
Shaver, Nicholas
7. It is recommended that the following names be approved for the Teacher/Nurse
Substitute List for the 2013-2014 school year:
Boyd, Audrey
VOTE:
X.
Kopnitsky, Joseph
AYES – 9
NAYS – 0
Executive Session
MOTION by Zimmer, seconded by Cianfrocco that the Board adjourn into Executive Session
at 7:10 p.m. for the discussion of negotiations and personnel issues.
VOTE:
XI.
AYES – 9
NAYS – 0
Adjournment
MOTION by Wehner, seconded by Zimmer to adjourn at 7:42 p.m.
VOTE:
AYES – 9
NAYS – 0
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CHITTENANGO BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Bridgeport Elementary School
October 1, 2013
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
Respectfully submitted,
Scott P. Mahardy
District Clerk
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