Regular Board Meeting
January 18, 2016
MINUTES
NOTE:
Finance meeting was held at 6:00 p.m.
Notice from the Board President: All votes will be roll call votes. All roll call votes will be by
acclamation unless requested otherwise by one or more Board members including the Board President. In
the absence of such a request and in the absence of a “nay”, “I object”, or “I abstain” by one or more Board
members, all Board members present will be recorded as voting in the affirmative.
The Board of Directors of the Sayre Area School District began the meeting at 7:08 p.m. with the following in
attendance: D. Agnew, K. Bentley, R. Cole, A. Hickey, K. Husick, R. Jennings, P. Quattrini. D. Skerpon and
J. Osborn. Administrators present were Dr. S. Griggs, D. Handrick, M. Murrelle, and S. Moore.
i.
ii.
Redskin Spotlight Awards -None to report
School Board Recognition - Dr. Griggs spent a few moments recognizing school board members for
their efforts and hard work serving the District. She also distributed cards describing the PSBA
Principles of Governance and Leadership for Board member review.
iii.
Chair to recognize any resident or taxpayer of the school district wishing to address the meeting
a. About Title I or Title II, programming?
b. About any matter of concern or interest properly raised in public session?
I.
Instruction
A. Curriculum/Instructional Programs –no report
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. Presentation by Tricia Francischelli, Special Education Supervisor regarding the results of
the Special Education Audit. Ms. Francishelli reviewed results with members of the Sayre
Area School Board highlighting areas of opportunity for improvement and action plans to
address those areas in her presentation.
B. Personnel
1. Additions/Deletions to the 2015-2016 Substitute Lists
On a motion made by K. Husick, seconded by D. Agnew:
RESOLVE THAT THE ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE 2015-2016 SUBSTITUTE LISTS
BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED IN EXHIBIT ONE – GREEN.
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #1 carried.
C. Students
1. Principals’ Reports - Mrs. Murrelle displayed a quilt made by Barb Twigg for auction at Open
Forest. Mr. Handrick reported that work is underway to transition to a single point of entry
at the Sayre High School for guests and students at the Brock Street entrance which will
enhance security. Seventh and eighth grade English and Language Arts teachers have been
preparing for PSSA tests and plans are underway for the sophomore students to visit the
Northern Tier Career Center.
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a. Government Programs Update - Mrs. Murrelle stated that documentation is in order and
a full audit is not anticipated to be required for the District.
2. Approval of FBLA State Leadership Conference
On a motion made by D. Skerpon, seconded by R. Cole:
RESOLVE THAT THE FBLA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN HERSHEY, PA
APRIL 11 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2016 BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED IN EXHIBIT TWO
– YELLOW IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY #231 – STUDENT TRIPS.
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #2 carried.
2. Approval of the Forensics National Speech and Debate District Tournament
On a motion made by R. Cole, seconded by D. Skerpon:
RESOLVE THAT THE FORENSICS NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE DISTRICT
TOURNAMENT IN ONEONTA, NY FROM MARCH 18, 2016 THROUGH MARCH 19, 2016
BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED IN EXHIBIT THREE – YELLOW IN ACCORDANCE
WITH POLICY #231 – STUDENT TRIPS.
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #3 carried.
3. Other - Mr. Cole requested a presentation from FBLA students as it can be arranged.
II.
Operations
A. Buildings and Grounds -Mr. Bunker updated the Board members on the status of several projects
including review by Keystone Associates for proposed gym renovations and an energy audit being
conducted by Danforth Energy. A Building and Grounds meeting will be scheduled once more
information has been received.
B. Finance
1. Financial Reports
a. Transfers
On a motion made by K. Husick, seconded by K. Bentley:
RESOLVE THAT THE TRANSFERS LISTED IN EXHIBIT FOUR – GRAY BE
APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #4 carried.
b. Bills
On a motion made by K. Husick, seconded by K. Bentley:
RESOLVE THAT THE BILLS PAID/BILLS FOR PAYMENT LISTED IN EXHIBIT FIVE –
GRAY BE RATIFIED/APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #5 carried.
c.
Treasurer’s Reports
NO ACTION NECESSARY. SEE EXHIBIT SIX – GRAY.
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2.
Tax Reports
On a motion made by K. Husick, seconded by K. Bentley:
RESOLVE THAT THE TAX REPORTS PRESENTED IN EXHIBIT SEVEN – GRAY BE
APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD SECRETARY/BOARD TREASURER.
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #6 carried.
3.
Preliminary Budget
On a motion made by K. Husick, seconded by R. Cole:
RESOLVE THAT THE PRELIMINARY GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE SAYRE AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT BE ADOPTED AS DISTRIBUTED
On the motion all voted yea. Motion #7 carried.
C. Community Relations - Mr. Cole stated there will be a Community Relations Committee Meeting on
January 21, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room. Also the 8th Annual Golf
Tournament will be held on May 21, 2016 at Tomasso’s Golf Course in Waverly, NY.
D. Policy Review –no report
E. Athletics and Recreation - Mr. Skerpon announced there will be an Athletics Committee Meeting on
January 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. The recent Sayre Athens “Pink” game
was held raising approximately $3,000 [$13,000 over four years] for the Guthrie Breast Care Fund.
F. Personnel
1. Employment of Coaches –none to report
III. Miscellaneous
A.
Reports
1. NTCC Report - Mr. Hickey stated the next meeting is January 28th.
2. IU #17 Report - Mrs. Agnew stated the next meeting is January 20th.
3. PSBA Report - none
4. Board President’s Report - Mr. Osborn thanked his fellow Board members for their service to
the school district.
5. Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Griggs announced that the Workplace Safety Committee meeting
date has been changed to January 26th at 3:20 p.m. She also distributed her written
Superintendent’s report.
6. Special Reports
B. Transition to Electronic Board Meeting Agendas - Dr. Griggs stated she would like to transition to
the dissemination of meeting materials in an electronic format and utilize laptops at School Board
meetings. School Board members completed a survey and unanimously agreed to transition to the
electronic format beginning with the next meeting scheduled for February 8, 2016.
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IV.
Adjournment
On a motion by D. Skerpon, seconded by R. Cole, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Motion #8
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra J. Luchaco
Secretary, Sayre Area School Board
MOTION
Roll call
1
2
Agnew
Bentley
Cole
Hickey
Husick
Jennings
Osborn
Quattrini
Skerpon
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
X
Y N Y
N
3
Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N
4
Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N
5
Y
X*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6
7
N Y
N Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
*Abstain line item #82
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N
8
Y
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
N