10/21/09
ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELMIRA, NEW YORK
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
EFA Community Room
933 Hoffman Street
Elmira, NY 14905
October 21, 2009
6:00 pm Executive Session
7:00 pm Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
President Larry McGovern, Jr. called the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Education to order at 6:01 p.m. and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Lynn Grottenthaler, Dan Hurley (arr. 6:15 p.m.), Dianna
Jackson, Sara Lattin, Ted Lax, Colleen McCall, Larry McGovern,
Rodney Strange, Mary Tucker
Student Representatives: Alternative High School Student
Representative, Fred Beard; Elmira Free Academy Student
Representative, Abbey Proudfoot
Absent: Chris Mecke, Southside High School Student Representative,
Samantha Potter
Others: Joseph Hochreiter, Greg Kern, Diane Spotts, Attorney
Conrad Wolan
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
Ms. Grottenthaler moved, seconded by Mrs. Lattin that the Board
approve the agenda with the following changes:
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Delete Consent Item J-3, “Approval of Contracts with
Riddell/All American and Stadium System Recondition.
Delete Consent Item J-4, Approval of Change Order No. PCOH-004 for Southside High school I the amount of $22,603.
Add to Consent Item as J-7, Acceptance of External Auditor’s
Report.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Dr. Lax moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board move into
Executive Session for discussions involving proposed, pending, or
current litigation, the medical history of a particular person or
corporation and privileged consultation with legal counsel; also
included for motion Dr. Lax moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the
Board appoint Ms. Grottenthaler as Clerk Pro Tem in the absence of
the Clerk. (6:04 p.m.) Mrs. Spotts and Conrad Wolan were invited
into Executive Session.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Janet M. Mustico
Board Clerk
RETURN TO OPEN
SESSION
Dr. Lax moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board return to
open session. (6:43 p.m.)
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Lynn Grottenthaler
Clerk Pro Tem
RECONVENED
The meeting reconvened at 7:02 p.m.
VISITORS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE BOARD
Andrew Marshall, community member, wanted to know what the
conditions were with regards to Visitors Wishing To Address the
Board.
Ted Hurtel, community member, spoke to the Board with the recent
newspaper articles pertaining to security at Board meetings. He
suggested that perhaps the Board should have security cameras
installed.
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Anthony Cornish, parent, spoke about the issue of racism that has
been the current subject of debate in the newspaper. He stated that
the Board was smug, petulant, unprofessional and arrogant in its
treatment of Mrs. Jackson.
CELEBRATIONS
Vietnam Veteran-Operation
Recognition
Superintendent Hochreiter presented on behalf of the Elmira City
School District, Mr. Joseph Patrick Pronti, Vietnam Veteran, his high
school diploma.
NYSSBA Proclamation
School Board Recognition
Week-October 19-23, 2009
Mr. Hochreiter read the NYSSBA proclamation declaring the week of
October 19th-23, 2009 School Board Recognition Week. He also
invited the Board to a breakfast on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. He
continued by saying that the Board will also be recognized at the Erie
Bell football game on Saturday, October 24th.
Mr. Hochreiter asked the School Board Representatives to lead an art
contest to design a logo for Board members for the rest of this year.
This contest will be opened for all high school art students. This was
one of the subjects discussed at the recent New York State School
Board Association Convention in New York City.
BOARD OF
EDUCATION REPORTS
Associations
Representatives
There was no report from ESSAC.
Michael Lepak, Vice President of ETA, thanked the Board for
recognizing tenured teachers at the last board meeting. He spoke
about EDMS recycling over 30,000 lbs. of paper last year. He
reported that 67 students from EDMS attended a celebration at
Syracuse University dedicating a hall to Ernie Davis. Every school
participated in march out for hunger in which thousands of pounds of
food was collected and delivered.
There was no report from CMCW.
There was no report from ISEA.
There was no report from CWA.
Student Representatives
Elmira Free Academy Student Representative, Abbey Proudfoot,
reported that this week was Spirit Week at EFA with a pep rally on
Friday. Last week, all sophomore and some juniors took the PSAT
tests. She also stated that the construction at EFA is coming along
well; lighting in auditorium; floor in cafeteria and science rooms.
Abbey also thanked the Board members for visiting EFA.
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Alternative High School Student Representative, Fred Beard, reported
that this was Spirit Week at Alternative High and the 5 week reports
were sent out.
Mary Tucker
Mrs. Tucker reported that she attended Parley Coburn’s Open House
where the students were involved in a scavenger hunt which was a
creative way for students to act as tour guides for their parents and
siblings. She attended the Health Advisory Committee meeting on
September 28th. They discussed upcoming events such as Mom’s
Night Out, a breast cancer awareness event to be held on October 26th,
walking club at EFA, and SHS health classes working on bullying
“Hands are not for Hitting”.
Equity Committee
Mrs. Jackson had a meeting on October 6th. The committee wanted to
thank the Board for participating in the diversity training. She stated
that starting in January the committee will set up meetings with other
Equity Committees. The committee also plans to look at statistics for
2006-2009/10. She also spoke about Honeoye, NY and how on the
ball they are with diversity training. The next meeting of the
committee will be on Monday, November 16th from 10:00-12:00 in
the small conference room in the EFA Community Room.
Mrs. Jackson reported that Mrs. McCall, herself and Mrs. Tucker
attended the 90th annual New York State School Board Association
Convention in New York City. She went on to report that at the
annual business meeting the first black president was unanimously
elected. They also passed a resolution in support of cultural diversity.
The overall theme of the workshop was centered on the student as a
global citizen. Our new Commissioner addressed the need for more
relevancies in the curriculum for students of the 21st Century.
Individually, the Board members attended over 18 workshop sessions
dealing with such areas of school budgeting during tough fiscal times,
developing individual learning plans, and diversity helping students
become culturally aware of their role in the 21st Century. After the
conference, the members agreed that our district is among the
trendsetters as these workshops were in alignment with the goals set
by our Board in July.
Arts Subcommittee
(Learning & Teaching
Committee-
Mrs. McCall had no report with regards to the Art Committee. She
reported that she attended the PFO meeting at Riverside and she will
be attending their coffee hour tomorrow.
Building and Grounds
Committee
Mr. Hurley had nothing to report.
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Learning & Teaching
Committee-Special
Education Subcommittee
Ms. Grottenthaler reported that the committee discussed the transition
from 5th grade to 6th grade involving special education groups. She
stated that Ernie Davis Middle School went above and beyond trying
to transition students from elementary to middle school. She also
stated that work needs to be done on the transition from middle school
to high school. The next meeting discussion will be a survey for the
parents on what we can do better to help them. The committee has
suspended the idea of a special education parent group at this time,
they would like to see more involvement within the school with the
special education population and more involvement by the parents.
Audit Committee
Mr. Strange reported that he attended Broadway Middle School’s
Open House where about 1,500 people attended. He stated that he
was very impressed with the turn out and looks forward to attending
more events at that school.
Mr. Strange stated that last year our contract with Lumsden and
McCormick expired and the Board approved the hiring of Buffamante
Whipple and Buttafaro (BWB) as new external auditors for the next
three years. The committee met with them in July and then again on
September 30th for the exit audit. Mr. Strange introduced Mr.Wayne
Richell from the BWB to give a report and power point presentation.
This report is on the agenda this evening for approval by the Board.
(Copy available in Clerk’s Supplemental file)
Mr. Richell presented a slideshow with the following topics:
 Internal Control over financial reporting.
Weaknesses that were found were adjusting journal entries
and purchase order system. The purchase order system was
found not to be in compliance.
 Report on compliance and internal controls in accordance with
OMB Circular A-133 (Singe Audit Act).
Title I compliance was noted as one matter involving
compliance with the requirements that are applicable to the
District’s major federal programs for the year ending June 20,
2009.
 Management Discussion & Analysis
 Statement of Financial Position
 Statement of Activities
 Fiduciary funds
 Reconciliation of District Wide/Governmental Funds
 Statement of Net Assets and Activities
 Charts pertaining to General Fund Balance Sheet, Assets,
Liabilities, Fund Equity, Fund Revenue, Fund Expenditures
and Fund Equity vs. Annual Surplus (Deficit)
 Charts pertaining to Food Service Fund Balance Sheet, Food
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Service Fund Revenue, Food Service Fund Expenditures,
Special Aid Revenue
Mr. Richell concluded with general comments pertaining to financial
plan, receipt of goods, cash receipts, special aid fund, fund balance
reserves, internal revenue service audits, capital project fund
reconciliation and extra classroom activity funds.
Community Relations
Committee
Mrs. Lattin reported that she attended the Empty Bowls Luncheon put
on by Catholic Charities at Elmira College, PFO meeting and Open
House at Broadway Elementary School.
Policy Committee
Dr. Lax reported that the policies have been completed from last year
and the committee is prioritizing the things they have to go through.
Meeting this month will be going through individual regulations.
Dr. Lax attended the Ernie Davis SPFO meeting which was very well
attended. He also has been involved with dental exams in conjunction
with the Health Dept. and BOCES for the entire county. Tomorrow is
the last time they will hold this and the turn out has been very poor.
Larry McGovern
Mr. McGovern reported that he attended the Empty Bowls Luncheon
at Elmira College where 350 people attended. They raised a lot of
money and the guest speaker talked about the homeless and the
hungry in Chemung County.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
Ms. Rhonda Baran, Principal of Pine City Elementary School, and
Kevin Vecellio, Vice Principal, along with Susan DiPetta, Rebekah
Lorden, Cathy Westlake, Kelley Bailey, and Tina Almy presented
their Leadership Week presentation. The presentation pertained to
personal and professional goal settings for students and staff. The
presenters showed examples of writings by 1st and 3rd grade classes
and showed many varieties of strategies that were used in the different
subject areas. The presenters also showed first grade authors and how
they wrote biographies. The group discussed qualities of the voice
trait.
Leadership Week
Presentation-Pine City
Elementary
Update on negotiations
training
Mr. Hocheiter informed the Board that all five of our union contracts
are set to expire on June 30, 2010. He recommended the Board go
through training and work with a consultant through NYSSBA or
BOCES for a day to reaccelerate the process of the role of the board
in negotiations and what goals we would like to achieve. Mr.
Hochreiter stated that this would be a closed meeting and feels it
would be a worthwhile effort. He is looking for a commitment from
the Board to engage in a day long training and maybe additional
training. A straw poll was taken to conduct a training and the results
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were 9-0 in favor of the Board proceeding with the training. Mr.
Hochreiter said he would get back to the board with some proposed
dates for the training.
OLD BUSINESS
Update on EOP contractsConrad Wolan, Esq.
Attorney Conrad Wolan reported to the Board why the EOP contracts
have been put off. The school district has had a large partnership with
EOP. The New Day Program has 5 outstanding relationships currently
with Diven, Parley Coburn, Riverside, Beecher and Fassett. Four out
of the five contracts have written memorandums of understanding.
Attorney Wolan stated that his job is to match the paper work with
what is going on in the district. As of December four out of the five
will end. The Fassett program funds will end in February. The
question is to recreate new contracts. The only way these programs
will go forward if we pick up 100% of the cost. Mr. Hochreiter stated
that last winter when the state cut the STAR Program and the New
Day Program the Board agreed to fund the CRO Officers 100% and
fund $102,000 for the New Day Program. The Board agreed not to
fund the STAR program. When the budget was built in February it
included 100% support of CRO Officers and funds were reserved to
pay the district portion of 35% for the New Day Program as long as
the state picked up the balance. With the Governor’s proposal for next
year, the state will cut off funding to the county and the county will
cut off other agencies which includes us. We have money in the
budget for the CRO Officers for the rest of this year. There are no
funds for the New Day Program. He went on to say that our job is to
determine what will happen with those programs. Mr. McGovern
suggested looking into using grant funds. Mr. Hochreiter stated that
any after school program will need to be serviced by certified
teachers. Stimulus funds will have to be looked into. Dr. Lax said we
need to look at other programs that might be cut by the State. Mrs.
Jackson asked what is the worst case scenario? Mr. Hochreiters’
focus is on EOP to finding alternate funding sources for those 5
schools.
NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lax moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the Board approve the
following resolutions:
Approval of Field TripRochester, NY (SHS Choir)
Approve the SHS Choir student field trip to Rochester, NY from
December, 3-6 2009.
Approval of Field TripCleveland, Ohio (SHS
Senior trip)
Approve the SHS Senior Class field trip to Cleveland, Ohio from June
5-7, 2010.
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Approval of Revisions to
Policies #5660, School Food
Service Program (Lunch
and Breakfast and #7222,
Credential Options for
Students with Disabilities
Discussion of security at
Board meetings
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes
Approve revisions to policies #5660, School Food Service Program
(Lunch and Breakfast ) and #7222, Credential Options for Students
with Disabilities and that the policies are adopted immediately
thereof.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Dr. Lax began the discussion with reference to the newspaper articles
pertaining to security at Board meetings and sign-in sheets at Board
meetings. Mr. Hurley asked how this issue came about and wanted to
know what the security issue is? Has there been an issue of security?
He stated that if this is being done as an improvement he is all for
that. His concern is the safety of individuals leaving the building at
night in the dark. Ms. Grottenthaler stated that her issue is to direct
our dialogue to each other as board members regarding board
business. We welcome the public and the audience. The wider you
spread out the tables the less comfortable it is seeing and hearing each
other. The way the tables are now is more direct. Mr. Strange agreed
with Ms. Grottenthaler and Mr. Hurley. Mrs. McCall thought it was
rude to sit with people to your back. Mr. McGovern stated that he
changed the tables around so that no one would have their backs to
the public. There was an issue whether the presentation screens
would be visible to the Board. The Board continued discussion as to
where tables should be placed. Mr. McGovern asked Mrs. Jackson if
there was a security issue? She stated, “If you want the tables to be
moved, I already said “yes”. Mr. McGovern said that answers the
question.
Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Mrs. McCall that the Board approve
the minutes of the September 24, 2009, Special Meeting and the
October 6, 2009, Special Meeting of the Board of Education.
Mrs. McCall requested that the following sentence be added to the
October 6th meeting under Anne Caruana’s statement under Visitor’s
Wishing to Address the Board.
Mrs. Caruana went on to say they all share the same historical context
except for the movie, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” which is a
work of realistic fiction.”
Mr. Stange moved, seconded by Mrs. McCall to amend the motion to
approve the minutes of the September 24, 2009, Special Meeting and
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the October 6, 2009, Special Meeting of the Board of Education and
add the sentence recommended by Mrs. McCall.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Donations
Mrs. Jackson moved, seconded by Dr. Lax that the Board accepts the
following donations:
The gift of $141.98 to the Take Charge of Education program from
Target.
The gift of $1000.00 to Broadway Elementary School for the teachers
to use toward school supplies from Target.
The gift of a table valued at $50.00 from Barnes and Noble, Inc.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Change Orders
Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Mrs. McCall that the Board approve
the Elmira Free Academy Project Change Order GC-006 in the
amount of $69,324.
Ms. Grottenthaler asked what this change order entitled. Mr. Kern
explained it was for construction around the building, to put a new
angle iron on the building and to demolish a wall and to take the
siding off the building.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Committee on Special
Education (CSE)
Recommendations
Mrs. McCall moved, seconded by Dr. Lax that the Board approve
the placement of students classified by the District Committee on
Special Education (CSE) Teams.
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Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of External
Auditor’s Report
Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Mrs. Lattin that the Board accept the
report of the Financial Statements of the district and the ExtraClassroom Activity Report as presented.
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall, McGovern,
Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
VISITORS WISHING TO
ADDRESS THE BOARD
Rene Dickens, community member, stated that in her opinion she
feels that the Board should couple with non-school agencies and look
at other possibilities with regards to the issue of the New Day
Program. Secondly, she asked the board where the district is on
looking at the options for overcrowding.
PERSONNEL
Mr. Strange moved, seconded by Dr. Lax that the Board approve the
personnel packet.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Non-Instructional
Name:
Assignment:
Reason:
Tentative Date:
Roxane R. Joris
Bus Driver/Bus Garage
Long Term Leave
October 7, 2009 through November 16, 2009
Name:
Assignment:
Reason:
Tentative Date:
Thomas R. Knapp
School Bus Mechanic/Bus Garage
Family Medical Leave
October 1, 2009 through November 11, 2009
Name:
Assignment:
Reason:
Tentative Date:
Cheryl A. LeValley
30 Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide/Hendy Avenue Elementary School
Family Medical Leave
November 9, 2009 through December 14, 2009
Name:
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Assignment:
Reason:
Tentative Date:
Margaret A. Watson
30 Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School
Long Term Leave
October 13, 2009 through December 1, 2009
Name:
Assignment:
Reason:
Tentative Date:
Katherine I. Weaver
25 Hour Teacher Aide/Riverside Elementary School
Short Term Leave
October 13, 2009 through November 4, 2009
* EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments which are marked as *Emergency Appointment are made as
emergency conditional appointments which are valid for twenty (20) business days from date of
effective appointment or until a conditional clearance is obtained from the State Education
Department (SED), whichever occurs first. The following emergency conditional appointments
are made to the positions indicated and the Board hereby determines the following:
1. The District has been unable to fill the vacancy despite good faith efforts which would
have allowed sufficient time for SED clearance or conditional clearance.
2. There is no other qualified person available to fill the vacancy temporarily.
The positions need to be filled to maintain services, which the District is legally required to
provide, or services which are necessary to protect the health, education or safety of students
and staff.
APPOINTMENTS
Instructional
Probationary
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Tenure Date:
Tenure Area:
Certification:
Salary:
Background:
Experience:
Jennifer J. Wixom
Foreign Language/Elmira Free Academy High School
Replacement/Anne Caruana
October 26, 2009
October 26, 2011
Foreign Language
Spanish 7-12, Permanent;
French 7-12, Permanent
$46,691, Step 10 B+45+M prorated
MA, Nazareth College,
Major: Liberal Studies,
BA, Wittenberg University,
Major: French
Teacher, Rush Henrietta (NY) Central School District (9 years);
Teacher, Hilton (NY) Central School District (2 years); Teacher, East
Baton Rouge (LA) Parish School System (4 years)
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Long Term Substitute
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Certification:
Salary:
Background:
Experience:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Certification:
Salary:
Background:
Experience:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Certification:
Salary:
Background:
Experience:
Alissa A. Brady
Elementary/Ernie Davis Middle School
Replacement/Kathryn Smith
October 14, 2009
Childhood Education (Grades 1+6), Initial
$39,940, Step 1 B prorated
BS, SUNY Cortland,
Major: Childhood Education
Substitute Teacher, Elmira (NY) City School District (2 years)
Michelene Joseph
Elementary/Pine City Elementary School
Replacement/Lindsey Nierstedt
October 14, 2009
Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1+6, Permanent
$41,490 Step 1 B+35+M prorated
MS, Elmira College,
Major: Elementary Education;
BS, Elmira College,
Major: Elementary Education
Teacher, Elmira (NY) City School District (14 years)
Lia M. Navone
Elementary/Broadway Middle School
Replacement/Elizabeth Romeo
October 14, 2009
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Initial
$41,490 Step 1 B+35+M prorated
MS, SUNY Buffalo,
Major: Childhood Education;
BA, SUNY Buffalo,
Major: Art History
Substitute Teacher, Elmira (NY) City School District (5 months)
Non-Instructional
Competitive Probationary
Name:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Alison S. Brennan
30 Hour Clerk/Southside High School
Replacement/Margaret Farrell
October 23, 2009
$9,080, Step 1 Prorated
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Name:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Debra L. Knoll
Secretary I/Booth Education Center
Replacement/Maureen D. White
October 23, 2009
$32,000 Prorated
Non-Competitive Probationary
Name:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Haley L. Cherkis
25 Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide/Pine City Elementary School
Newly Created
October 23, 2009
$7,138, Step 1 prorated
Name:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Crystal M. Taylor-Lovejoy
35 Hour 1:1 Teacher Aide/Southside High School
Newly Created
October 23, 2009
$9,913 Step 1, Prorated
Name:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Salary:
LaVonne H. Temple
20 Hour Teacher Aide/Parley Coburn Elementary School
Replacement/Deborah McIlwain
October 23, 2009
$5,700, Step 1, Prorated
Name:
Assignment:
Justification:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Tammi A. Zagury
25 Hour Teacher Aide/Diven M. Elementary School
Replacement/Cassandra Steadman
October 23, 2009
$7,138, Step 1 prorated
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE SUBSTITUTE LIST
Additions
Instructional
Substitute Teacher
Lindsay M. Balmer
Erin M. Doring
Gurvindor S. Gill
Abigail F. Gerard
Lydia K. Harkness
Valerie R. Rosplock
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Alison N. Spaziani
Kimberly A. R. Westcott
Maura A. Wilcox
Deletions
Instructional
Substitute Teacher
Tresha P. Elwell
Jesse J. Rice
Gena M. Rodriguez
Amanda J. VanSkiver
Non-Instructional
Clerk
Sheila Lazenby
Teacher Aide
Sheila Lazenby
Tammi Zagury
STIPENDS
Athletic
Pertinent Information: Payment will be made in accordance with the District/Elmira Teachers
Association Agreement.
SENIOR HIGH SPRING COACHING RESIGNATION
Southside High School
Varsity Baseball
Henry J. Fuchs
SENIOR HIGH WINTER COACHING LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Varsity Indoor Track
Assistant
Gregory A. Grund
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SENIOR HIGH WINTER COACHING APPOINTMENTS
Southside High School
Assignment:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Certification:
Occupation:
Background:
Assignment:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Certification:
Occupation:
Background:
Experience:
Assignment:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Certification:
Occupation:
Background:
Experience:
Assignment:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Certification:
Occupation:
Background:
Experience:
Mary K. Bruner
Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $2,691, Step 1
American Society of Radiologic Technology
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Varsity Fall Cheerleading Coach/Southside High School (1 year);
Arnot Ogden School of Radiologic Technology CPR/AED
certification complete; First aide certification complete; Excellent
knowledge and understanding of the skills and routines necessary for
high school level cheerleading
Jake Dailey
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 2) $3,659, Step 2
Non-Certified
Corning Incorporated
Electrician
JV Girls Basketball/Southside High School (1 year); Varsity Girls
Basketball Non-Paid Coach/Southside High School (1 year)
John W. Fesetch
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 1) $6,047, Step 3
Non-Certified
Full Time Student
2 years, Keuka College
Varsity Boys Basketball/Southside High School (4 years);
Basketball/Elmira City School District at various levels (6 years);
Junior Varsity Basketball/Corning West (1 year)
Ryan L. Johnson
Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 1) $6,047, Step 3
Physical Education
Physical Education/Southside High School
BS, Cortland State University
Varsity Girls Basketball/Southside High School (2 years); Modified
Baseball/Broadway Middle School (2 years); Modified Boys
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Basketball/Broadway Middle School (2 years); Modified Track/Ernie
Davis Middle School (2 years)
Assignment:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Certification:
Occupation:
Background:
Experience:
Assignment:
Effective Date:
Salary:
Certification:
Occupation:
Background:
Experience:
Adam M. Rundell
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 2) $4,099, Step 3
Physical Education
Physical Education/Parley Coburn Elementary School
BS, SUNY Cortland
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball/Southside High School (4 years);
Junior Varsity Boys Soccer/Elmira Free Academy (4 years); Summer
Cohesion Coordinator (Summer 2004)
Kristine M. Webster
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 4) $3,304, Step 3
Childhood Education 1-6
Elementary/Parley Coburn Elementary School
BA, Niagara University
Junior Varsity Fall and Winter Cheerleading Coach/Southside High
School (2 years)
Elmira Free Academy
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Michelle M. Allen
Varsity Cheerleading
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,068, Step 2
Non-Certified
Non Employed
Corning Community College
Varsity Winter Cheerleading/Elmira Free Academy (1 year); Varsity
Fall Cheerleading/Elmira Free Academy (2 years);
Cheerleading/Elmira Small Fry League; Commissioner of
Cheerleading/Elmira Small Fry
Jesse W. Ferris
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 1) $6,047, Step 3
Physical Education
Physical Education/Elmira Free Academy
MS, Elmira College; BA, State University of New York at Cortland
Varsity Boys Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Junior
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Varsity Boys Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Varsity
Football Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (1 year); Assisted with Junior
Varsity Boys Basketball program 2003-04 season
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Brett D. French
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 2) $4,099 Step 3
Elementary Education
ELA Social Studies/Ernie Davis Middle School
BA, Keuka College
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Girls
Gymnastics/Elmira Gymnastics (7 years); Girls
Gymnastics/Corning/Painted Post School District (2 years); Junior
Varsity Boys Assistant Basketball/Horseheads (5 years); Varsity
Baseball Assistant/Horseheads (3 years); Varsity Baseball
Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (1 year)
Michael K. Kessler
Varsity Bowling Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,497, Step 3
Social Studies
Social Studies/Elmira Free Academy
MS, Murray State University; BA, Lafayette College
Varsity Football/Elmira Free Academy (4 years); Varsity
Bowling/Elmira Free Academy (3 years); Junior Varsity
Football/Southside High School (1 year); Assistant Football/Mansfield
University (4 years); Football Assistant/Southside High School (2
years)
Bryan J. Kurcoba
Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,068, Step 2
Physical Education
Physical Education/Elmira Free Academy
MS, Elmira College; BS, SUNY Cortland
Freshman Boys Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (1 year); Previous
coaching experience in basketball at high school level
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Mary Ann LaMont
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 4) $3,304, Step 3
Physical Education
Physical Education/George M. Diven & Riverside Elementary Schools
MS, Elmira College; BS, State University of New York at Cortland
Junior Varsity Winter Cheerleading/Elmira Free Academy (6 years);
Junior Varsity Fall Cheerleading/Elmira Free Academy (4 years);
Intramurals/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary (4 years); Background in
dance and gymnastics
Jason K. Manwaring
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 2) $3,659, Step 2
Elementary Education
Elementary Education/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School
MS, Mansfield University; BA, Mansfield University
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball/Elmira Free Academy (1 year);
Varsity Baseball/Elmira Free Academy (3 years); Assistant/Mansfield
University (1 year); Assistant Varsity Baseball/Horseheads High
School (1 year); Junior Varsity Baseball/Horseheads High School (2
years)
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David A. Buck
Junior Varsity Wrestling
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 2) $3,659, Step 2
Physical Education
Physical Education/Pine City Elementary School
BS, Lock Haven State College; MS, Mansfield University
Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach (1 year); Head Wrestling
Coach/Southside High School
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Benjamin J. Cardamone Jr.
Varsity Winter Track Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 1) $6,147, Step 3 + Longevity
Physical Education
Physical Education/Broadway Middle School
MS, Elmira College; BA, Cortland State University
Varsity Girls Track/Southside High School (6 years); Varsity Girls
Track Assistant/Southside High School (14 years); Varsity and
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Modified Cross-Country/Southside High School (8 years); Varsity
Winter Track/District (5 years); Varsity Winter Track Assistant (5
years); Varsity Winter Track Assistant/Southside High School (1
year); Varsity Boys Spring Track/Southside High School (21 years);
Varsity Winter Track Assistant/District (2 years)
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Sally A. Deane
Varsity Winter Track Assistant Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,497, Step 3
English/Reading
Reading/Ernie Davis Middle School
MS, BA, Elmira College
Varsity Boys Track Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (9 years); Varsity
Cross Country/Elmira Free Academy (3 years); Winter Track
Assistant/District (4 years)
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David C. Guyette
Varsity Wrestling Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 1) $6,047, Step 3
Math
Math/Southside High School
BS, SUNY Oneonta
Varsity Wrestling/District (5 years); Junior Varsity Wrestling/District
(2 years)
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William J. Maloney
Freshman Girls Basketball Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,068, Step 2
Pre-K, K, Grades 1-6
Elementary/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School
MS, Elmira College; BS, St. Bonaventure
Freshman Girls Basketball/District (1 year); Excellent knowledge and
ability to teach the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball
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David J. Perkins
Varsity Winter Track Assistant Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,497, Step 3
Social Studies
Social Studies/Ernie Davis Middle School
MS, BA, Alfred University
Varsity Winter Track Assistant/District (5 years); Junior Varsity
Football Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (3 years); Junior Varsity
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Football Assistant (3 years); Varsity Wrestling/District (2 years);
Varsity Boys Spring Track Assistant/Elmira Free Academy (3 years);
Varsity Girls Spring Track/Elmira Free Academy (7 years); Junior
Varsity Football/Elmira Free Academy (1 year)
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Bobby Roe
Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 2) $4,099, Step 3
Childhood Education 1-6
Grade 4/Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School
BA, Elmira College
Junior Varsity Wrestling/District (2 years); Wrestling experience at
high school and college level; Knowledge and skill of teaching the
fundamental skills of wrestling
Gary G. Sansiveri
Assistant Varsity Indoor Track Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $2,691, Step 1
Social Studies 7-12
Social Studies/Southside High School
MS, Elmira College, BA, SUNY New Plats
Coached pole vault at SHS (5 years); Certified Track Official
John J. Santiago
Varsity Boys Swimming Assistant Coach
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,497, Step 3
Non-certified
Chemung Canal Trust Company
AAS, Corning Community College
Varsity Boys Swimming Assistant/Elmira District (2 years); Varsity
Girls Swimming Assistant/Elmira District (4 years); Modified Girls
and Boys Swimming/Elmira City School District (2 years)
Samantha M. Waldo
Varsity Boys Diving
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 3) $3,068, Step 2
Physical Education
Teaching Assistant/Elmira City School District
BA, SUNY Cortland
Varsity Girls Diving/District (1 year); Varsity Boys Diving/District (1
year)
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Stephen Woodworth
Varsity Boys Swimming
Winter 2009-2010 Sports Season
(Class 1) $6,047, Step 3
Physical Education
Physical Education/Elmira Free Academy
MS, Elmira College; BS, Springfield College
Varsity Boys Swimming/District (4 years); Assistant Varsity
Football/Elmira Free Academy (2 years); Varsity Girls Tennis/Elmira
Free Academy (4 years); Junior Varsity Softball/Elmira Free
Academy (1 year); Varsity Swimming and Diving/Elmira Free
Academy (8 years); Varsity Girls Swimming/District (4 years)
MODIFIED WINTER COACHING APPOINTMENTS
Ernie Davis Middle School
Middle School Boys Basketball – 8th Grade
David M. Stoniest
Class 4
Middle School Boys Basketball – 7th Grade
Edward F. Groff
Class 4
Middle School Girls Basketball – 8th Grade
David Stoniest
Class 4
Middle School Girls Basketball – 7th Grade
Edward F. Groff
Class 4
Wrestling
Troy H. Monks
Class 3
Step 3 $3,304
Step 3 $3,304
Step 3 $3,304
Step 3 $3,304
Step 3 $3,497
Broadway Middle School
Middle School Boys Basketball – 7th Grade
Cory Remained
Class 4
Middle School Boys Basketball – 8th Grade
Eric Kiloton
Class 4
Middle School Girls Basketball – 7th Grade
Elizabeth M. Branham
Class 4
Middle School Girls Basketball – 8th Grade
Kara E. Fletcher
Class 4
Wrestling
Thomas J. Wilson
Class 3
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Step 1 $2,499
Step 3 $3,304
Step 2 $2,873
Step 3 $3,304
Step 3 $3,497
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District
Modified Boys Swimming
Teri L. Maria
Class 4
Modified Boys Assistant Swimming
Jill L. Fuchs
Class 5
Step 3 $3,304
Step 3 $2,368
STIPENDS-NON ATHLETIC
Class 5
Mock Trial
Ian M. Harkins
SHS
Year 1
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Latin, Lax, McCall,
McGovern, Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Lax moved, seconded by Mr. Strange that the meeting be
adjourned. (9:12 p.m.)
Motion Carried:
Yes: Grottenthaler, Hurley, Jackson, Lattin, Lax, McCall,
McGovern, Strange, Tucker
No: None
Absent: None
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