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Board of Education Information
April 22, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
The Board approved the following:
- the treasurer’s report for the month of March
- the 2008-09 Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES Administrative Budget and BOCES Board members Delores Ackerman, Thomas Rowe and Linda Milks
- election inspectors for the district referendum to be held May 20, 2008: Elnora Dowd, Patricia Oliver, Leah Babbitt, and Monica Arnold
- William Heaney as chairperson for the district referendum to be held May 20, 2008
- change from conditional appointment status for Michelle Wing, substitute, due to fingerprint clearance
- attendance for Patricia Chamberlain at the Allegany County Area Foundation Education Recognition Banquet to be held May 15, 2008
- CSE recommendations
- bids for materials and supplies
- raising the appropriated fund balance for the 2008-09 school year budget from $45,500 to $72,759 thus reducing the estimated tax levy increase from
1.91% to 0%
- the property tax report card as presented
Superintendent May reminded Board members of the May 20 Budget Vote and various activities taking place that day along with the May meetings and dates of significance.
Board members were invited to attend the Honor Roll breakfast scheduled for April 23, 2008.
Superintendent May stated that tenure recommendations would be forthcoming.
Operation Safe Child was discussed whereby Allegany County Sheriff’s Deputies will create a safe child identification card for each child (pk-4) who has returned the parental consent form. Each card will contain the child’s name, picture, biographical information, and a fingerprint image of both index fingers. This statewide program is paid for and run through the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office.
Specifics on the upcoming Camp Rushford excursion and further information on the senior class trip to New York City was provided.
There was a short discussion on a possible overpayment of state aid. More investigation is necessary.
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
April 8, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Principal Amos reported on recent teacher inservice activities held on April 2, 2008.
Superintendent May provided enrollment numbers for the past month and informed the Board of the upcoming Allegany County National Honor Society banquet to be held on May 5, 2008.
Superintendent May presented the names of candidates that will be considered for tenure.
Building project blueprints of what was submitted to State Ed were available for review.
The Board approved the following as presented:
- the minutes of the March 11, 2008 regular meeting and the minutes of the April 2, 2008 special meeting
- the 2008-09 school budget to be presented at the budget hearing on May 13, 2008
- attendance for Randa Harrington at the May 5th Allegany County National Honor Society banquet
- requests for transportation to and from private schools for the 2008-09 school year
- the proposed basis of service charges of the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES for the 2008-09 fiscal year.
- conditional appointment of Noah Alessi as a non-teaching substitute pending fingerprint clearance
- appointment of Cassaundra Young and Monica Simons as non-certified teaching and non-teaching substitutes
- conditional appointment of Catherine Schuh as a non-certified teaching and non-teaching substitute pending fingerprint clearance
- CSE & CPSE recommendations
- Sandy Miller as modified baseball scorekeeper for the 08 season
- Liz Hamer as a volunteer for modified softball for the 08 season.
- the high bid for the surplus 1999 Ford Taurus
- the Belfast Central School academic calendar for the 2008-2009 school year
- change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Margaret Smith and Tamika Burdett, substitutes
- permanent appointment status for Wade Marsh due to completion of probationary period
- an unpaid leave of absence for Anna Armstrong from her position of Business teacher effective May 9 through June 27, 2008
- Melanie Miller as a long-term substitute Business teacher effective May 9 through June 27, 2008 for Ms. Armstrong’s leave of absence
- conditional appointment of Michelle Wing as a non-certified substitute teacher and tutor for the remainder of the 07-08 school year pending fingerprint clearance
The Board discussed the BOCES calendar with Mr. Gilbert Green, BOCES Board of Education member.
The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
March 11, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
The Board approved the following:
the minutes of the February 12, 2008 and the February 26, 2008 regular meetings
athletic bids for 2008 as presented
the treasurer’s report for the month of February
the discipline report as presented by Principal Amos
the legal notice of budget hearing and annual meeting for the 2008 annual district meeting and election
sports schedules for spring 2008
CSE recommendations
declaring a 1999 Ford Taurus 4-door sedan surplus and to accept bids for its sale
declaring a 1999 International 60 passenger school bus surplus to be traded
attendance at the ACASB spring dinner meeting
appointment of Christopher Dockey as a certified substitute teacher for the remainder of the 07-08 school year
appointment of Mary Beth Arnold as junior varsity softball coach for the spring 2008 season
Tom McElheny from Clark Patterson Associates provided the Board with information on the pending building project, reviewing blueprints page by page for the Board’s information.
The consensus of the Board was to support the concept of the summer breakfast/lunch program for 2008.
Mr. Lingenfelter presented the instructional portion of the budget along with estimated revenues.
Mrs. May provided information on the Allegany County Area Foundation Education Recognition Banquet, the former Educator of the Year Banquet. She informed the Board that the format of this event has changed. Each school is required to do a two-minute video highlighting their school to be shown at the banquet. There is no teacher of the year candidate as in the past. Student scholarship winners will acknowledge a school employee who has impacted their success.
Superintendent May presented enrollment numbers for the past month and distributed a request for support from a BOCES Board of Education candidate.
A potential cheerleading clinic was discussed as well as spring sports teams.
The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
February 26, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Nicky James, the auditor hired through BOCES, addressed her findings and recommendations based upon the audit she completed in October 2007.
The Board approved the following:
- the treasurer’s report for the month of January 2008
- a contract with Energy Enterprises for electric services
- the discipline report for the month of January
- canceling the second Board of Education meeting in March, March 25, 2008
- permanent appointment status for Tammy Lincoln and Heidi Karst in their positions of part-time cafeteria monitors due to completion of probationary period
- attendance at the ACASB legislative breakfast
- volunteers for varsity softball
- Kristina Wilson and Tamika Burdett as non-teaching substitutes pending fingerprint clearance
- Mary Paulsen as modified softball coach
- Lori Wilson as varsity softball scorekeeper
- Eileen Ostrander as modified softball scorekeeper
- Weston Rogers as part-time custodian pending fingerprint clearance
Mr. Lingenfelter presented the transportation, community service and census, and undistributed portion of the 2008-09 budget.
Mrs. Amos and Mrs. May reported on the recent Belfast Central School lock-down.
The Board received a letter from the Allegany County Board of Baseball Umpires.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
February 12, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
Mrs. May presented the Governor's initial state aid proposals for the 2008-09 school year.
Mrs. Amos provided a report on January Regents results.
Superintendent May reminded the Board of an art show and concert scheduled for May 20th.
Enrollment figures were presented as well as an update on the building project.
The Board received the weekly bulletin and were updated on the senior trip.
Mrs. May informed the Board of several areas of concern that will be addressed through the building and grounds budget.
The Board approved the following:
- the minutes of the January 8, 2008 and the January 22, 2008 regular Board of Education meetings
- providing supervision for under the direction of’ speech services per Medicaid requirements
- policy 6212.2, Professional Certification: 175 Hours of Professional Development Requirement
- rescinding Board of Education policy 7590, Parental Delegation of Authority to Caregiver of Minor Child
- change in appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Stacie Arnold, Darlene Cooper, Brian Nickerson, Rebecca Smith, Daniel Holcomb, Gail DeRock, Kristina Willetts, and Laura Truesdell, substitutes
- CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented
- Board attendance at the Allegany/Cattaraugus Association of School Boards delegates’ meeting scheduled for February 28, 2008
- accepting the resignation of Meghann Langelier from her appointment of substitute speech therapist effective April 25, 2008
- an unpaid internship for Christopher Reger through Alfred University with Mrs. Burke in Reading
- 5th grade participation in Camp Rushford and granting authority for the superintendent to execute the agreement for use of the Rushford Environmental Education Center
- supporting the Safe Routes to Schools grant application with the Town of Belfast to repair Belfast sidewalks
- spring coaching and related positions as follows:
Varsity & JV Baseball Coach Richard Sullivan
Varsity & JV Baseball Scorebook Keeper Carolyn Converse
Varsity & JV Baseball Scoreboard Keeper Harvey Butler
Modified Baseball Coach Bruce Harrington
Varsity Softball Coach Mary Beth Arnold
Varsity Tennis Coach Patty Peperato
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
January 22, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
The Board approved the following:
- the treasurer’s report and budget transfers for the month of December 2007
- closing two Community Bank Accounts
- the discipline report as presented by Principal Amos
- CSE and CPSE recommendations
- change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Wade Marsh, part-time auto mechanic helper, Rebecca Webb, substitute, and Kelva Borden, cheerleading advisor
- a revision to policy 7530 – Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment
Mr. Lingenfelter presented the General Support Items of the Belfast Central School budget for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Board was informed of various areas addressed during the recent half-day of inservice held on January 18.
Information regarding the upcoming BOCES annual meeting was distributed.
Superintendent May provided an overview of recent 5th grade social studies testing results, praising teachers for their diligence demonstrated by the outstanding results.
The State of the State Address from Governor Spitzer was distributed.
The Board was informed of upcoming events and received a note of thanks for the Senior citizen’s Christmas dinner.
The first reading of Policy 6212.3 - Professional Certification was read.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
January 8, 2008
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
The Board approved the following as presented:
- the minutes of the December 11, 2007 regular Board of Education meeting
- the minutes of the December 17, 2007 special Board of Education meeting
- the appointment of Christopher Reger as a substitute teacher and a non-teaching substitute
- the appointment of Faith Roeske as a substitute teacher
- the appointment of Margaret Smith as a non-teaching substitute
- Board of Education Goals for the 2007-2008 school year as follows: 1. Promote the development of the whole child –
children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged at Belfast Central School, 2. Steadily increase the number of students meeting proficiency and mastery levels on state assessments over the next four years, 3. Become more fiscally responsible by becoming better informed in the financial aspects of the district for the Board of Education, 4. Promote teamwork and collaboration with all parties in educating our students
- appointment of Tammy Lincoln & Heidi Karst as part-time cleaners
- change from conditional appointment status for Renee Stempert and Sandra Morton, substitutes, due to fingerprint clearance
- CSE & CPSE recommendations
The Board received:
- 2008 Events for the Allegany/Cattaraugus Association of School Boards
- enrollment numbers for the past month.
- the BCS Bulletin
- athletic objectives
- an update on staffing and the upcoming building project
Board of Education Information
December 11, 2007
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
The Board heard a presentation an the audit of the basic financial statements of the Belfast Central School District for the year ended June 30, 2007 and also a concern regarding junior varsity cheerleading.
Mrs. May provided information on the senior citizens’ holiday dinner and also informed the board that students from Houghton College had presented a recital of string instruments to our students recently. She also provided an update on enrollment figures, upcoming events, and the recent honor roll breakfast.
The senior trip scheduled to New York City was discussed. Due to low returns, the deadline to submit deposits has been extended.
Potential Board of Education goals were distributed.
Superintendent May informed the Board of a student council fund-raiser to subsidize the building of a concession stand for the athletic fields. The public could purchase foundation bricks with names etched in honor of families or deceased family members at an approximate cost of $50 to $150.
The Board approved the following:
the minutes of the November 13, 2007 and November 27, 2007 regular Board of Education meetings
the audit of the basic financial statements of the Belfast Central School District for the year ended June 30, 2007
a resolution supporting the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES in borrowing funds to alleviate the impact of delayed BOCES payments from area districts
a budget transfer to cover the cost of the tax collector’s salary
the treasurer’s report for the month of November
the discipline report as presented
change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Carrie Carpenter, substitute teacher aide
CSE recommendations as presented
the 5th and 6th grade basketball program and coaches Mary Paulsen and Deborah Borden
extension of an unpaid leave of absence for Erin Manning, speech therapist
extension of a substitute speech therapist appointment for Meghann Langelier
permanent appointment status for Leigh Atherton, custodian, due to completion of probationary period
Kathryn Shafer as a volunteer for varsity cheerleading
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
November 13, 2007
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
The Board approved the following as presented:
the minutes of the October 9 and October 23, 2007 regular meetings
a sliding scale tax exemption for persons over 65 with limited income
the tax collector’s report for 2007-2008
budget transfers
CSE & CPSE recommendations
Mr. Hull and Mrs. Preston reported on the New York State School Boards Convention they attended recently.
Mrs. May reminded Board members of the upcoming Senior Citizens' Christmas dinner and the fall play.
Enrollment figures were presented for review.
The Board was reminded of Policy 2320 Attendance by Board Members at Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops.
Discussion was had on the numbers of students anticipated to play on sports teams.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for the following: Deborah Borden, Heidi Karst, Dixie Middaugh, and Leigh Atherton.
Brian Nickerson, Gail DeRock and Darlene Cooper were conditionally appointed as non-teaching substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year pending fingerprint clearance.
Patricia Oliver was appointed as a substitute internal claims auditor for bill review.
The Board declared a Solaris Transmitter FM Amplified System as surplus and will accept E-bay bids for its sale.
Co-coaching assignments were approved for the girls’ varsity basketball team as Denae Foster and Mary Beth Arnold and for the girls’ junior varsity basketball team as Carolyn Converse and Mary Beth Arnold.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
October 23, 2007
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Staff members Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Hettinger, Mrs. Person, Ms. Owens and Students Danny Bush, Lacy Alessi and Dezeree Owens recognized Board members for their dedicated service to the Belfast School District.
Mr. Young presented the proposed senior class trip to New York City scheduled for April 23 through April 25, 2008.
The Board approved the following as presented:
treasurer's report for the month of September
the internal audit charter
the closing of certain Public Library bank accounts
the addition of an MBIA CLASS Account for the Belfast Public Library Capital Reserve
the discipline report for the month of September.
Board members received an invitation to attend the Fall Fest gathering of BCS faculty and staff, information on the change in dates of the fall play, and information on the Allegany/Cattaraugus Association of School Boards Fall Meeting.
Superintendent May provided an update on the building project.
The senior class trip to New York City from April 23 through April 25, 2008 was approved as presented.
The Board approved the appointment of the following substitutes:
Ashley LaBoda, Rebecca Smith, Vicki Shelly, Sarah Cook, Kelly Barber, Kristen Loucks, Daniel Holcomb.
The Board approved the addition of a Chief Information Officer Data Entry Clerk stipend to the managerial/confidential employees’ agreement and authorized Kathleen Eddy to serve in this capacity.
The Board approved CSE & CPSE recommendations as presented.
A revision was made to policy #3210 Visitors to the School.
The Board approved an extension of a maternity leave of absence for Mary Anne Majoros from her position of special education teacher until February 4, 2008 and approved the extension of the long-term substitute teacher appointment for Melanie Miller for Mrs. Majoros’ leave.
Melissa Smith was appointed as a long-term substitute teacher for Mrs. Hazelton’s maternity leave of absence through January 2, 2008.
The Board approved establishing the rate of pay for the claims auditor, designating the school psychologist as the official within our school district to make CSE referrals, and approved sports schedules for the 2007-2008 winter season as presented.
Coaching and related appointments for the winter season were approved as follows:
Boys' Varsity Volleyball Coach Derek Briggs
Boys' Varsity Volleyball Scorekeeper Carolyn Converse
Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach Carl Holmes
Boys' JV & Varsity Basketball Scorekeeper Evelyn Alessi
Boys' JV & Varsity Basketball Timer Silas Smith
Boys' JV & Varsity Shot Clock Timer Darleen Person
Boys' JV Basketball Coach David Cox
Ticket Seller for Basketball Bruce Harrington
Boys' Modified Basketball Coach Duane Powers
Boys' Modified Basketball Scorekeeper Jared Gibney
Boys' Modified Basketball Timer Lisa Denning
Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach Denae Foster
Girls' Varsity & JV Basketball Scorekeeper Lori Wilson
Girls' Varsity & JV Basketball Timer Silas Smith
Girls' Varsity & JV Shotclock Timer Lisa Denning
Girls' JV Basketball Coach Mary Beth Arnold
Girls' Modified Basketball Coach Dixie Middaugh
Girls' Modified Basketball Scorekeeper Eileen Ostrander
Girls' Modified Basketball Timer Lisa Denning
Varsity Cheerleading Advisor Kelva Borden
JV Cheerleading Advisor Lori Borden
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
October 9, 2007
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the September 25, 2007 regular meeting as presented.
Kelly McQueen, CSE Chairperson, provided information on stipulations involved in establishing 504 plans for students.
Budget transfers for the month of September 2007 were approved as submitted.
The Board approved the General Fund Treasurer’s Report for August 2007.
The internal audit was briefly discussed. Mr. Lingenfelter stated he will have an official copy of the internal audit charter at the next meeting.
The dates for the fall play Our Town were provided.
Discussion was had on procedures for contacting Board members.
CSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The Board approved policy #5321 Reimbursement for Meals/Refreshments.
The 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C., February 27-March 1, 2008, was approved.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for Matt Wooding due to fingerprint clearance.
A revision to policy #3210 Visitors to the School was tabled until the next meeting.
The Board approved a revision to policy #7211 Provision of Interpreter Services to Parents Who Are Hearing Impaired.
The Board approved conditional appointment of Patricia Padden, Gloria Iacono, and Stacie Arnold as non-teaching substitutes and Rebecca Webb and Laura Truesdell as non-certified teaching substitutes for the 2007-2008 school year pending fingerprint clearance.
Approval was granted for using substitutes interchangeably from either the teaching and non-teaching substitute list in emergency situations only.
Janine Preston was appointed as the alternate voting delegate to the NYS School Boards convention.
Audrey Newman was appointed as parent member to the CSE for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Board accepted the resignation of Yvonne Scott as a long-term substitute teacher.
The Board approved the appointment of Melissa Smith as a certified substitute teacher for the 2007-2008 school year.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
September 25, 2007
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the August 14, 2007 regular meeting and the minutes of the August 28, 2007 regular meeting.
Rob Marsh from the Cattaraugus/Allegany BOCES and Jeff Smith, head custodian, reviewed our recent fire inspection, commenting on nonconformance items that have been corrected as well as items that will be corrected in our upcoming building project.
The fire inspection report for the 2007-2008 school year was accepted as presented.
The Board approved a revision to policy 7440 Musical Instruments, reflecting our current practice.
A lease agreement with the Cattaraugus/Allegany BOCES for distance learning classroom space for the 2007-2008 school year was approved as presented.
The Board approved a request for a maternity leave of absence for Elizabeth Hazelton from her position of elementary teacher from approximately October 23, 2007 until January 2, 2008. Yvonne Scott was appointed as a long-term substitute teacher to fill this leave.
The Board approved Sandra Morton, Carrie Carpenter, and Heather Hoyer as non-teaching substitutes for the 2007-2008 school
Faith Stewart was appointed as substitute CSE/CPSE Chairperson in the event of absence of our CSE/CPSE chair.
The Board approved increasing the substitute rate of pay for bus drivers from $10 per hour to $12 per hour.
Wade Marsh was appointed to the part-time position of auto mechanic helper/substitute bus driver, pending fingerprint clearance and completion of 19A requirements for bus driving
The Board was given the opportunity to discuss the NYS School Boards 2007 proposed bylaw amendments and resolutions.
A reminder of the ACASB fall dinner meeting was made.
Superintendent May and Principal Amos provided information on the Capturing Kids Hearts training staff attended in August.
Opening of school enrollment figures were presented.
The Board received the first reading of Board of Education policy 5321 Reimbursement for Meals/Refreshments.
Superintendent May reminded Board members of the star rebate offered through New York State.
Mrs. May provided an update on the building project.
Mrs. Amos provided information on current discipline practices. Discussion was had on the use of cell phones.
Mrs. May updated the Board on the recent bus accident.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Superintendent May introduced Deborah Borden and Lori Finney as candidates for elementary teaching vacancies.
The Board approved adoption of the administrative handbook for the 2007-2008 school year.
Discussion was had on the opening days’ staff development activities.
Information from the Allegany/Cattaraugus Association of School Boards was distributed.
The Board approved policy 5570 Allegations of Fraud and revisions to the following policies: 7313 Suspension of Students, 5660 School Food Service Program, 7640 Student Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Provision, and policy 5410 Purchasing.
The resignation of Dawn Patanella was accepted from her position of bus driver effective August 14, 2007.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for Tara Drosendahl, Nathan Green, Erin Taylor, and Brandy Ely, substitutes, due to fingerprint clearance.
Deborah Borden and Lori Finney were appointed as elementary teachers.
Tammy Lincoln and Heidi Karst were appointed as part-time cafeteria monitors.
The Board approved the non-teaching substitute list and the teaching substitute list for the 2007-2008 school year.
District goals were discussed and will be further reviewed at an upcoming meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information August 14, 2007
President Richard Hull called the meeting to order at 6:32 and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the July 10, 2007 reorganizational meeting, the tax levy and tax rates for 2007-2008, the treasurer’s report for the month of June, and a revision to the treasurer’s report, Trust & Agency, for the month of May.
Mr. Lingenfelter provided information on the Bond Anticipation Note for the upcoming building project.
All current bank accounts were approved as presented.
The Board approved adoption of the Code of Conduct, the athletic handbooks, and the student handbook for the 2007-2008 school year.
Superintendent May distributed the NYSSBA Proposed Bylaw Amendments and Resolutions for the upcoming New York State School Boards Association’s business meeting to be held in October.
Mr. Schneider, Transportation Supervisor, provided an update on the East River Road repair and reviewed the NYS DOT Bus Inspection System Operator Profile recently received.
Notes of thanks were shared.
Mrs. May informed the Board of the initial building project progress. She also explained anticipated changes for the opening of school and the upcoming school year.
The Board received the First reading of Board of Education policy 5570 Allegations of Fraud.
Mr. Alessi conveyed a community member’s concern regarding parking.
Fall sports schedules were approved as presented.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Alissa Cox and Yvonne Stowell substitutes.
The policy statement for free and reduced price meals or free milk was approved.
Revisions to the following policies were approved: Policy 1330 Appointments & Designations by the Board of Education, Policy 1336 Duties of Extraclassroom Activities Fund Treasurer, Policy 5740 Qualifications of Bus Drivers, Policy 7631 Appointment and Training of CSE/Subcommittee on Special Education Members, Policy 7680 Independent Educational Evaluations, and Policy 7110 Attendance Policy for Grades K-6 and 7-12.
The audit committee was appointed as follows: Janine Preston, Randa Harrington, and Mark Alessi.
The Board approved the following designations: the 5-12 principal to serve as the attendance supervisor, the superintendent as chief financial officer, the CSE Chairperson as Title IX/Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer, the guidance counselor as liaison for Homeless Children & Youth, the principal as the educational official to receive court notification, the district treasurer as the reviewing official and the verification official and the superintendent as the hearing official for participation in the federal child nutrition program.
The petty cash fund was established as $100.
A CPSE recommendation was approved as presented.
Melanie Miller was appointed as a long-term substitute special education teacher.
The Board accepted, with regret, the following resignations: Jean Bentley - teacher aide, Paula Kaus – reading teacher, Brent Hanks and Tracy Knavel Walker elementary teachers.
Elizabeth Hazelton was appointed as an elementary teacher.
Discussion was had on speech services. The Board suggested awarding a Belfast Best to Misty Torrey and Meghan Langelier for their assistance with speech services.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
Reorganizational Meeting – July 10, 2007
At 6:30 p.m., the Clerk of the Board called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Clerk of the Board administered the Oath of Office to new Board member Rose Fleming and to Richard Hull upon his re- election.
Richard Hull, Jr. was appointed President of the Board of Education and Mark Alessi was appointed Vice President. The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Hull and Mr. Alessi.
The minutes of the June 12, 2007 public hearing, the June 12, 2007 regular meeting and the June 26, 2007 regular meeting were approved as presented.
Mrs. May suggested the second meeting in August be used for goal setting.
Discussion was had on the NYS School Boards Convention to be held in New York City.
Superintendent May provided an update on summer school and informed the Board of various activities and groups using the school facilities for the summer.
Annual appointments for 2007-2008 were approved as follows:
School Physician Zahi Kassas, M.D.
Board Clerk Eileen Ostrander
Tax Collector Robin Owens
Auditor Extra Curricular Jennifer Amos
District Treasurer Robert Lingenfelter
Deputy Treasurer Judy May
Treasurer Extra Curricular Robin Owens
Federal Lunch Supervisor Robert Lingenfelter
Investment Funds Robert Lingenfelter
Adopter Free & Fed. Lunch Robert Lingenfelter
Federal Funds Comptroller Robert Lingenfelter
School Attorney Hodgson/Russ
School Auditors Fox & Company
Access Public Records Officer Judy May
Petty Cash Accountant Eileen Ostrander
Purchasing Agent Judy May & R Lingenfelter
Payroll Certification Officer Judy May
Budget Transfers Judy May
Asbestos Designee Jeff Smith
Authorization to Sign Checks Judy May & R. Lingenfelter
Authorized Electronic Check
Signatures Judy May & R. Lingenfelter
Anti-harassment Officer Teresa Heaney
Hearing Officer Pamela Kirkwood
The Board approved election inspectors for school district voting and annual meeting for the 2007-2008 school year as follows: Monica Arnold, Leah Babbitt, Richard Backer, Sr., Annette Curcio, Ceci Curcio, Berniece Foley, Elnora Dowd, Ron Mix, Patricia Oliver, Myrtle Preston, Genevieve Whalen, Tranquil Timpone, Becky Tucker, Betty Weaver, Margo Jennings.
The official banks were designated as Chase and Community Bank NA as the depository banks, to use Steuben Trust and Citizens’ Bank as the need arises.
The Board authorized the Belfast Central School to enter into a Municipal Cooperative Investment Agreement with NYCLASS through MBIA Municipal Investors Service Corp.
The Olean Times Herald and the Wellsville Daily Reporter were designated as the official school newspapers for the 2007-08 school year.
Monica Arnold was appointed as internal auditor for bill review for the 2007-2008 school year.
The following were appointed as members to the building and grounds committee: Mark Alessi and William Tucker.
The Board approved the regular board meeting day(s) and time(s) for the 2007-08 school year as the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. except for the months of July and December when the Board would meet one time, the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The tuition rate for out-of-district students was re-established as $1,000 per student per year.
The Board approved the Committee on Special Education as: Chairperson – Kelly McQueen, members – Teresa Heaney, Margo Kettelkamp, BOCES Substitute for School Psychologist, School Doctor, Kathy Findlay, MaryAnne Majoros, Erin Lord, Joan Maguire, General Education Teacher, Principal, Superintendent, Mary Blocho and Annette Kish (Parent Members). Margo Kettelkamp as CSE Chairperson substitute.
The Committee on Preschool Special Education was approved as: Chairperson – Kelly McQueen and members – Margo Kettelkamp, BOCES Substitute for School Psychologist, Annette Kish, Mary Blocho, County Representative, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, Member of Evaluation Team, Principal, Superintendent. Margo Kettelkamp as CPSE Chairperson substitute.
The superintendent was authorized to approve conferences and workshops for the 2007-08 school year and the Board authorized the school district to apply for all federal and state grants.
Richard Hull, Jr. was appointed as the delegate and Mark Alessi as alternate to the Allegany & Cattaraugus Association of School Boards for the 2007-2008 school year.
Richard Hull, Jr. was appointed as voting delegate and Randa Harrington alternate to the New York State School Boards Association annual convention.
Mark Alessi was appointed as legislative liaison to the NYS School Boards Association.
The Board approved the re-adoption of all present policies.
A resolution was approved delegating power to the President of the Board to authorize the issuance and sale of revenue anticipation notes in anticipation of the collection of revenues to be received as state aid by the school district from the State of New York.
CSE and CPSE recommendations were approved as presented.
A cooperative purchasing agreement with the Cattaraugus/Allegany BOCES was approved.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for Misty Torrey, substitute, due to fingerprint clearance.
ABA Consultant and ABA Instructor contracts were ratified with the Cattaraugus Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (The Children’s Learning Center) for summer 2007 and the Board granted authority for the superintendent to approve contracts with service providers for Applied Behavioral Analysis.
The CSE annual report was accepted as presented.
The Board approved an addendum to the Superintendent's contract reflecting leave time (holidays.)
A bond resolution for the Capital Improvement Project was approved.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
June 26, 2007
At 6:30 p.m., President Hull called the meeting to order and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the treasurer’s report for the month of May and budget transfers as presented.
Mrs. May presented the discipline report for the past month.
Mrs. May expressed appreciation for support of the building project referendum by community members and staff.
The Board approved Diana Geiger as a volunteer for the music department along with a volunteer music program for string instruments.
The advisor listing for the 2007-2008 school year was approved as follows:
SENIOR CLASS Dan Young
JUNIOR CLASS Michele Gilbert and Carolyn Converse
SOPHOMORE CLASS Bruce Harrington
FRESHMAN CLASS Evie Alessi and Josh Hazelton
HS STUDENT COUNCIL Robin Owens
MS STUDENT COUNCIL Mary Paulsen and Carolyn Converse
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Patty Peperato
YEARBOOK ADVISOR Anna Armstrong
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND Judy May
SUPERVISOR OF ATHLETIC EVENTS Rich Sullivan
TEENPACT ADVISOR (SADD) Michele Gilbert
AWARDS ASSEMBLY ADVISOR Robin Owens and Evie Alessi
PLAY DIRECTOR Patty Peperato
MUSICAL: PLAY DIRECTOR Aubri Ordway
MUSIC DIRECTOR Derek Briggs
NEWSPAPER ADVISOR Patty Peperato
The Board approved summer school for 2007 and appointment of summer school teachers for 2007 as follows: Joanne Ross, Paula Kaus, Carolyn Converse, and Patty Peperato.
The Board granted approval for the superintendent to make any necessary budgetary transfers through June 30, 2007.
The vote on the proposed capital improvement project referendum was accepted as follows: 130 yes votes to 53 no votes.
CSE and CPSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The Board approved the following student teacher placements:
August 28, 2007 – October 12, 2007 (St. Bonaventure)
Brigid Hill with Mr. Young – K-12 physical education
Brandace Zimmerman with Mrs. Alessi – 7, 8, 11, 12 English
Dana Berardi with Mrs. Mullen – 3 / 4
Joshua Terranova with Mr. Sullivan – K-12 physical education
October 15, 2007 – December 7, 2007 (St. Bonaventure)
Kirstin Strong with Mr. Young – K-12 physical education
Justin Gould with Mr. Sullivan - K-12 physical education
September 4 – November 21, 2007 (Houghton)
Melissa McFadden with Ms. Knavel – 5 / 6 ELA/Rdg/Math/Special Ed
October 24, 2007 – December 7, 2007 (Houghton)
Kymrie Sisson with Ms. Converse – middle school math
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for Ethan Stowell and Jacqueline Brown, substitutes, due to fingerprint clearance.
Approval was granted to lease a bus to the Town of Belfast for the summer of 2007 recreation program.
A gift of a ping-pong table was accepted from the ladies of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
The Board approved a revision to the administrative guidelines for scheduling of sports.
Fall coaching and related appointments for 2007 were approved as follows:
Boys' Varsity Soccer Coach Rich Sullivan
Boys' Varsity Soccer Scorekeeper Evelyn Alessi
Boys' Varsity Soccer Timer Harvey Butler
Boys' JV Soccer Coach Rich Sullivan
Boys' JV Soccer Scorekeeper Evelyn Alessi
Boys' JV Soccer Timer Harvey Butler
Boys' Modified Soccer Coach Mike Preston
Boys' Modified Soccer Scorekeeper Patty Peperato
Girls' Varsity Soccer Coach Bruce Harrington
Girls' Varsity Soccer Scorekeeper Carolyn Converse
Girls' Varsity Soccer Timer Lisa Denning
Girls' JV Soccer Coach Bruce Harrington
Girls' JV Soccer Scorekeeper Carolyn Converse
Girls' JV Soccer Timer Lisa Denning
Girls' Modified Soccer Coach Jennette Willetts
Girls' Modified Soccer Scorekeeper Eileen Ostrander
Girls' Modified Soccer Timer Lisa Denning
Girls' Varsity Volleyball Coach Derek Briggs
Girls' Varsity Volleyball Scorekeeper Michele Gilbert
Girls' JV Volleyball Coach Derek Briggs
Girls' JV Volleyball Scorekeeper Michele Gilbert
The Board approved a contract with Clark Patterson Associates for architectural services, pending review by the school attorney.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School 1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECT
JUNE 12, 2007
At 6:30 p.m., President Hull declared the hearing open to the public. All rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Administrators and Board members present were introduced.
The scope of the proposed capital project was presented.
Questions and comments were entertained.
At 6:57 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 12, 2007
At 7:01 p.m., following the public hearing, President Hull called the meeting to order.
The Board approved the minutes of the May 8, 2007 budget hearing, the minutes of the May 8, 2007 regular meeting, and the minutes of the May 22, 2007 regular meeting.
A parent addressed the Board with student concerns.
The Board was reminded of upcoming dates of importance.
Mrs. May stated that we had received New York State School Boards Association Convention information. She also referred to the upcoming Fiscal Oversight Training for board members.
CSE/CPSE recommendations were approved as submitted.
Matthew Wooding was conditionally appointed to the part-time position of custodian, pending fingerprint clearance, and Leigh Atherton was conditionally appointed to the full-time position of custodian, pending fingerprint clearance.
Election inspectors for the June 21, 2007 capital project vote were approved as follows: Patricia Oliver, Monica Arnold, Elnora Dowd, and Tranny Timpone. Elnora Dowd, chief inspector.
Richard Backer was appointed as chairperson for the June 21, 2007 capital project referendum.
The Board approved preschool transportation contracts with Allegany County, July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008.
Summer bus drivers for special education transportation were approved as follows: James Ace and Kathleen Malota.
Summer bus attendants for special education transportation were approved as follows: Darleen Person and Lisa Denning.
Jim Perrin was appointed as summer 2007 bus garage helper.
The Board approved contracts with New Horizons ABA Therapy Group for summer 2007 and the 2007-2008 school year and with H.M. Bateman for summer 2007 and the 2007-2008 school year.
The Board accepted, with regret, the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Diane Emmons effective August 31, 2007.
Matthew Wooding was conditionally appointed as a non-teaching substitute pending fingerprint clearance.
The managerial/confidential employees’ agreement for the 2007-2008 school year was approved as presented.
The Board approved an extended contract with Superintendent May through June 30, 2010.
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Eileen Ostrander
Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk
Belfast Central School
1 King Street
Belfast, NY 14711
585-365-9940
Board of Education Information
May 22, 2007
At 6:59 p.m., President Hull called the meeting to order and all rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the treasurer’s report for the month of April.
May budget transfers for negative accounts were approved.
The Board approved the concept of using electronic signatures for check signing.
Mr. Lingenfelter provided information on the internal audit report that had been reviewed prior to the meeting with Nickie James, the BOCES internal auditor. He stated that some of the items have already been fixed and he will work with the audit committee this fall to address more of the concerns.
Budget status reports were provided. These are informational reports to be provided to the Board each month as suggested by the internal auditor.
The Board approved the discipline report as presented.
Discussion was had on the use of cell phones. It was suggested that guidelines on student cell phone usage be put in the September newsletter.
The Board accepted the vote on the school budget as follows: 149 - yes, 61 – no, the vote on the library budget as follows: 171 – yes, 40 – no, the vote on the Board of Education seat presently held by William Heaney: Rose Fleming – 159, the vote on the Board of Education seat presently held by Richard Hull: Richard Hull – 170, the vote on the candidate for the Public Library Board of Trustees: Vicki Chamberlain – 168.
A calendar adjustment for June was approved designating June 18 & 19 as 1/2 days for elementary, K-6 students. Teaching staff will attend through June 21. Non-teaching staff’s last day will be June 20.
Francis Winicki was re-appointed to the position of elementary art teacher and Thomas Larson was re-appointed to the position of part-time technology teacher.
The Board approved holding the Belfast School reorganizational meeting on July 10, 2007.
Various items were declared surplus for disposal as follows:
One box of obsolete brake parts, One box of obsolete engine parts, One box of obsolete bearings, One box of miscellaneous parts (228 CID 1965 water pump, carbon spark plug wires, International ignition parts, etc.)
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Marilyn Lates, substitute.
Justin Thomas was appointed as a non-certified teacher and non-teaching substitute for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.
The Board approved the following tenure appointments: Brent Hanks, Elizabeth Hamer, Brandi Mahon and Amy Smith.
At 8:13 p.m. the meeting adjourned.
Board of Education Information
Special Meeting, May 3, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
The Board approved a revised SEQR (STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
RESOLUTION) designating lead agency status for the Belfast Central School District 2007
Capital Improvement Project to the Belfast Central School District, classifying the proposed
Belfast Central School District as a Type I action, adopting such revised Negative Declaration
with regard to the proposed project and authorizing the Superintendent of the District to sign
related documents and make any related filings or notices.
The Board approved a legal notice establishing a special district meeting and vote on a
proposed capital project for June 21, 2007 including the proposition to be voted upon as
outlined in the legal notice.
The meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m.
Board of Education Information
Budget Hearing, May 8, 2007
At 6:32 p.m., President Hull declared the budget hearing open to the public. Administrators and Board members were introduced.
Monica Arnold spoke on behalf of the Belfast Public Library, providing information on the proposed budget for 2007-08. She introduced the library board members who were present.
Vicki Chamberlain was nominated to appear on the ballot for the Library Board of Trustees at the May 15th vote.
Superintendent May presented two petitions: one submitted by Rose Fleming for the Belfast Central School Board of Education seat presently held by William Heaney and another submitted by Richard Hull, Jr. for the Belfast Central School Board of Education seat presently held by Richard Hull, Jr.
Robert Lingenfelter and Superintendent May presented the proposed budget for the 2007-08 school year.
At 6:58 p.m., the budget hearing was adjourned.
Board of Education Information
Regular Meeting - May 8, 2007
At 6:59 p.m., following the budget presentation, President Hull called the meeting to order.
The Board approved the minutes of the April 10, and the April 24, 2007 regular meetings and the.
May 3, 2007 special meeting.
Along with a concerned parent, the Board discussed bullying and what is being done to address it.
The Board approved May budget transfers for negative accounts.
Mrs. Amos stated she will be presenting the discipline report at the second meeting in May.
Board members received invitations to the sports banquet to be held on May 17, 2007.
Details on the annual Camp Rushford excursion were distributed.
Enrollment numbers were reviewed.
Mrs. May informed the Board that one of our business classes competed recently at St. Bonaventure University and did extremely well.
Mrs. May announced we had four students receive National Honor Society scholarships and two to receive Allegany County Area Foundation scholarships.
Further information on the school report card was distributed.
The proposed capital project was discussed briefly. Mr. Heaney commended Mrs. May and Mr. Lingenfelter for their presentations to the community.
The Board approved out-of-district requests for the 2007-2008 school year.
Bids for materials and supplies for the 2007-2008 school year were approved as submitted.
Ashley Winchip was appointed as a non-certified teaching and non-teaching substitute for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.
Yvonne Russell was appointed as a non-certified teaching substitute for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.
The Board granted permanent appointment status for Kelly Fields, teacher aide, due to completion of probationary period.
A maternity leave of absence was approved for Mary Anne Majoros from her position of special education teacher from September 24 until December 14, 2007.
CSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The Board accepted the resignation of Patricia Bliss from her position of teacher aide effective May 7, 2007.
A public hearing for presentation of a proposed capital project was established for June 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Board of Education Information -
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and all present rose and recited the
Pledge of Allegiance.
William Nichols, Town Highway Superintendent, addressed the Board with concerns regarding
students and parents trespassing on Town property during athletic events. Due to the danger
and liability involved, Mr. Nichols would like signs and fencing erected. He would also like the
transportation supervisors and athletic directors from opposing schools notified regarding
parking policies for buses and spectators for games at BCS.
The Board approved the treasurer's reports for the month of March, 2007.
Superintendent May reminded the Board of our upcoming budget vote and Board member
election. She also reviewed other dates of significance in May.
The Board was invited to the 3rd quarter honor roll breakfast scheduled for April 25.
Mrs. May reminded the Board that she would be making tenure recommendations in the near
future.
Mrs. May stated that we are still awaiting final word from State Ed. on the Excel aid and that
she would be making public presentations in the near future.
The 2007-08 Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES Administrative Budget was approved
as submitted.
The Board voted for Gilbert Green, Robert Keenan, and Maxine Dowler for election
to the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
The Board approved appointment of inspectors of election and designation of a chief inspector
of election for the district referendum to be held on May 15, 2007 as follows: Leah Babbitt,
Berniece Foley, Patty Oliver, and Monica Arnold (chief).
Richard Backer was appointed as chairperson for the district referendum to be held May 15,
2007.
The Board approved the property tax report card as presented.
A CSE recommendation and CPSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The date of resignation for Tonya Blake was changed from May 2, 2007 to June 29, 2007.
The Board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Ron Slack from the position of custodian
effective May 4, 2007.
Discussion was had on the coaching of a junior varsity and varsity team simultaneously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Board of Education Information
April 10, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the March 13, 2007 and March 27, 2007 regular meetings.
The 2007-08 Belfast Central School budget to be presented at the budget hearing on May 8, 2007 was approved as presented.
The Board approved the treasurer's reports for the month of February 2007.
April budget transfers for negative accounts were approved as submitted.
Superintendent May presented the discipline report for the month of March.
The Board received information on an upcoming New York State School Boards Association workshop entitled The Functioning Audit Committee.
The Allegany County Association of School Boards spring meeting was discussed.
The Board received an invitation to attend the National Honor Society banquet scheduled for May 7, 2007.
Board of Education and Administrative goals were received for review.
The Board received a listing of candidates for tenure for 2007.
Tom Swift, Tom McElheny, and Judy May updated the board on the status of the proposed capital project. Mr. McElheny mentioned we are awaiting word from the State Education Department on the status of Excel aid for several items including the conversion of the present bus garage to classrooms. Clarification was made on the capital project lead agency resolution and the resolution classifying the project as a Type I Action.
The Board approved requests for transportation to and from private schools for the 2007-08 school year.
Brandy Ely was conditionally appointed as a non-teaching substitute (teacher aide) pending fingerprint clearance.
Revisions to athletic bids were approved as submitted.
The Board accepted the resignation of Carolyn Converse from the position of modified baseball scoreboard keeper and appointed Bonnie Barber to the position.
The Board accepted the resignation of Lisa Denning from the position of varsity softball scorekeeper and appointed Lori Wilson to the position.
A calendar adjustment extending the Memorial Day weekend was approved granting May 25th as a holiday for all staff, provided snow days remain unused.
A request for out-of-district student attendance was approved as submitted.
The Board adopted resolutions designating lead agency status for the Belfast School District 2007 Capital Improvement Project to the Belfast School District and a resolution classifying the proposed Belfast Central School 2007 Capital Improvement Project as a Type I Action, Determining the Significance of such action and Directing that the Negative Declaration be published in Accordance with SEQR.
Nathan Green was conditionally appointed as a non-teaching substitute (custodian) pending fingerprint clearance.
The Belfast Central School academic calendar for the 2007-2008 school year was approved as submitted.
The Board accepted the resignation of Tonya Blake from her position of part-time custodian effective May 2, 2007.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Board of Education Information
March 27, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Superintendent May asked if there was further input into the 2007-2008 budget and reminded the Board that the budget would be adopted at the April 10, 2007 meeting.
The elementary structure of classes was revisited. Mrs. May provided the Board with enrollment numbers and curriculum-related handouts.
The Board was invited to attend the Educator of the Year banquet scheduled for May 10th at Houghton College.
Superintendent May explained the various phases of the potential building project and updated the Board on what would be covered by the Excel aid.
Sportsmanship ratings for Allegany County winter sports teams were distributed. Belfast did well in all areas.
Mrs. May distributed the newly ratified teachers' contract with the changes noted.
Discussion was had on the athletic program budget and the coaching of varsity and jv sports.
CSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for Carl Holmes, coach.
Amy Preston was appointed as volunteer for modified softball.
Mr. Heaney praised the efforts of the Town Task Force in collaboration with the Belfast Lions Club for organizing the annual Easter Event to be held on April 7th at the school.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Board of Education Information
March 13, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the February 13, and February 27, 2007 meetings as presented.
Several parents addressed the Board concerning the learning styles in elementary, traditional versus multi-age. The issue will be further reviewed.
The Board granted approval to provide the summer breakfast/lunch program during summer recreation.
The Board awarded athletic bids to the following companies: Sport Supply Group, Laux Sporting Goods, and the Sports Locker.
The Board received information on the instructional portion of the 2007-2008 budget. The budget will be reviewed and adopted at the April 10, 2007 meeting.
Mrs. Amos presented the discipline report for the last reporting period.
Mrs. May reminded Board members of the upcoming BOCES annual meeting scheduled for April 2, 2007.
Superintendent May provided information on activities and services provided to our students by the Americorp position held by Mrs. Melanie Miller. Mrs. May recommended we offer this service to students for another year.
Superintendent May stated that we have hopefully resolved our problem with speech services. She also informed the Board there would be no junior varsity softball program this season due to student lack of interest.
The Board approved the legal notice of budget hearing and annual meeting for 2007.
Sports schedules for spring 2007 were approved.
CPSE and CSE recommendation were approved as presented.
Meghann Langelier was appointed to the position of long-term substitute speech therapist.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for the following: Kelly Fields, teacher aide, Duane Powers, coach, and Peter Amos, substitute.
The Board approved the proposed basis of service charges of the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES for the 2007-08 fiscal year.
The Board accepted the resignation of Mary Beth Arnold from the position of varsity softball coach.
The Board accepted the resignation of Jake Hillman from the position of modified softball coach and appointed him to the position of varsity softball coach for the 2006-2007 season.
Paula Kaus was appointed to the position of modified softball coach for the 2006-2007 season.
Mr. Heaney distributed a map depicting the Genesee River and briefly touched upon the concern of the flow of the River as it affects the Town of Belfast.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Board of Education Information
February 27, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the treasurer's report for the month of January 2007 with a revised school lunch report.
Mr. Lingenfelter reviewed the transportation, community service and census, and undistributed portions of the 2007-08 budget.
Budget transfers were approved as presented.
Mr. Lingenfelter provided preliminary figures for what the Governor is proposing for state aid to schools.
Tom Swift and Tom McElheny from Clark Patterson Architects explained the State Environmental Quality Review process needed to determine if a building project would have an effect on the environment. Photographs were available depicting what a proposed project could look like. Upon approval by the State Education Department of the preliminary scope of the project, figures and information will be publicly presented.
The Board received correspondence requesting support for a BOCES Board candidate.
Superintendent May praised the artwork done by Belfast students and displayed at the Wellsville Art Center. She also provided an update on the progress made and curriculum needs for the prevention of bullying at BCS.
The Board approved permanent appointment status for Tonya Blake, part-time custodian, and Stephanie Dowd, teacher aide, due to completion of probationary period.
The Board authorized proceeding with the scope of a proposed building project as outlined.
Misty Torrey was conditionally appointed as a substitute speech therapist, pending successful results of fingerprinting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Board of Education Information
February 13, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the appointment of Jennifer Amos as Clerk Pro Tem in absence of the district clerk.
The minutes of the January 9, and January 23, 2007 regular meetings were approved as presented.
The Board approved revising the budget calendar for 2007 by changing discussion of the instructional portion of the 2007-2008 budget from the March 27, 2007 Board meeting to the March 13, 2007 Board meeting.
Mrs. Amos presented a report on discipline for the month of January and the January Regents report for 2007.
Superintendent May reminded the Board of an art show and concert scheduled for May 15th.
Superintendent May informed the Board that Belfast is the host school for regional scoring of ELA tests with Fillmore, Friendship, Genesee Valley, and Whitesville.
The Board was invited to attend the second honor roll breakfast for the 06-07 school year scheduled for February 16.
Superintendent May shared recent professional development activities offered to staff.
Enrollment figures were distributed.
The Board received a copy of the school report card for review. Mrs. May was pleased that Belfast made Adequate Yearly Progress in all areas.
Superintendent May informed the Board that the scope of the potential building project had been submitted to the State Education Department for review.
The Board received a request for input on school board inservice from the Allegany/Cattaraugus Association of School Boards.
Mrs. May announced that 10 students from BCS will have their art work displayed at the Wellsville Creative Art Center and will attend a reception on February 26 in recognition of their exceptional work. She also announced that the Partners for Prevention in Allegany County will host a middle school lock in at BCS on April 20. She is pleased to have community support of our students. Mrs. May stated that on February 28, students in grades 9-12 will attend a presentation by Michael Lastoria, a successful graduate of Fillmore, presently CSO of Innovation Ads, encouraging future entrepreneurs.
Joseph Mason, Allison Winchip, Michael Taylor, and Roxanne Chamberlain were appointed to our list of substitutes for the remainder of the 06-07 school year.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for David Cox, coach.
Duane Powers was appointed as modified baseball coach for the 06-07 season.
The Board accepted the resignation of Patty Peperato from the position of modified softball coach.
Jake Hillman was appointed to the position of modified softball coach for the 2006-2007 season.
CSE and CPSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The Board granted approval for 5th graders to participate in Camp Rushford in the spring 2007.
The high bids for the sale of surplus buses was approved as follows:
Bus 48 - 1995 International 60-passenger school bus
$2,399.99 InterState Bus Sales
Bus 64 - 1995 Ford E350 mini bus - 19- passenger
$2,795.00 Mr. Lowi
Bus 52 - 1998 International 60-passenger school bus
$4,101.00 Church Used Bus Sales
The Board accepted the resignation of long-term substitute speech therapist Susan Yowell effective February 8, 2007.
The Board approved ratification of a contract with the Belfast Teachers' Association.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Board of Education Information
January 23, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the treasurer's report for the month of December.
Mr. Lingenfelter presented the General Support Items of the Belfast Central School budget for the 2007-2008 school year.
Information on the annual legislative breakfast sponsored by the Allegany/ Cattaraugus Association of School Boards was distributed as well as BOCES annual meeting and annual referendum information.
Mrs. May provided the results of 5th grade social studies testing held in November.
Superintendent May announced that Nicole Dodge had received a Gold Key for her artwork submitted to the Scholastic Art Show at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Mrs. May also announced that Mrs. Alessi has been nominated to be Belfast's candidate for the Educator of the Year competition.
Carolyn Converse was appointed as modified baseball scoreboard keeper for the 2007 season.
Ethan Stowell was conditionally appointed as a non-certified substitute teacher, for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year pending fingerprint clearance.
The Board approved a CSE recommendation as presented.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for Joe Shafer, Caroline Henry and Diana Geiger, substitutes, due to fingerprint clearance.
Tom McElheny, architect from Clark Patterson, presented a preliminary scope and estimate for a potential capital project.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Board of Education Information
January 9, 2007
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board approved the minutes of the December 12, 2006 regular Board of Education meeting.
President Hull briefly addressed the following: how far a person needs to be away from school to be smoking, sex offenders, and the boys' volleyball team uniforms. He also asked Board members to consider where they see the Belfast Central School system in 10 years.
The treasurer's report for the month of November, budget transfers, and the transfer of excess funds from extracurricular class accounts to the student council account to be used in part for the class picture composite project were approved.
The Board approved the discipline report for the month of December as presented by Principal Amos.
Superintendent May reported on steps being taken to put a stop to bullying at BCS.
Mrs. May updated the Board on the BOCES grant for the distance learning room.
A reminder was made on disclosure of confidential information learned during executive sessions and updated enrollment numbers were provided.
Superintendent May informed the Board that we have been selected to participate in a “Road to Success” program designed to promote career awareness to students.
Mrs. May stated that we have filed a grant application with the Liberty Partnership Program with Houghton College and other Allegany County Schools to service students in grades 5-12 who are at risk of underperformance to start them on the path to post-secondary success through education and in employment.
The Board approved the following substitute appointments: Erin Taylor, Diana Geiger, Joseph Shafer, and Alissa Cox.
The Board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Patricia Baker from the position of cafeteria monitor.
CSE recommendations and a CPSE recommendation were approved as presented.
The Board approved a calendar adjustment designating March 16, 2007 as an instructional day instead of a staff development day and March 28, 2007 as a staff development day instead of an instructional day.
The Board approved declaring the following buses surplus and to accept bids for their sale: bus 48 - 1995 International 60 passenger school bus, bus 64 - 1995 Ford E350 mini bus, and bus 52 - 1998 International 60 passenger school bus.
The high bid was accepted for the following surplus items: 2 Turntables, Cassette tape deck, Stereo disco mixer, Amplifier, Lektro tuner, Polaroid type cameras, Old Warm ups, Leaf springs, 3 typewriters, Mercury Vapor Lamp, Old binding machine.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status for Tonya Blake, custodian, due to fingerprint clearance.
Permanent appointment status was granted to Mary Enders, cafeteria cook, due to completion of probationary period.
The Board authorized providing make up speech service sessions as needed through Tonya Scholla and Building Blocks Comprehensive Services, Inc.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
BOARD INFORMATION
DECEMBER 12, 2006
President Hull called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and all present rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
A parental concern was heard regarding speech services and curriculum provided in the combined class structure.
A resolution was adopted supporting the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES in borrowing funds to alleviate the impact of delayed BOCES payments from area school districts.
A BOCES Intermunicipal Agreement was approved to fulfill the internal audit function as presented for the period of December 18, 2006 through and including June 30, 2009.
The Board approved Nichele James to serve as an Internal Auditor for the Belfast Central School hired through BOCES.
Budget transfers for the month of December were approved as submitted.
Mrs. Amos presented the discipline report for the past month.
The annual senior citizens' Christmas dinner was discussed. Mrs. May complimented the cafeteria staff and the students for their efforts in making this event a success.
Mrs. May informed the Board that the honor roll breakfast was well attended and enjoyed by all the honored students.
The Board was reminded of the following upcoming events: the annual Christmas concert to be held on December 21 at 7 p.m. and the building and grounds committee meeting scheduled for December 13 at 6:30 in the pre-k
The following were approved as substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year: Sylvia Putney, Holly Moore, Jacqueline Brown, Tiffany Hainey, Bonnie Spencer and Brian Helms.
The Board approved accepting Joshua Koszuta and Courtney Crabb as student teachers for the spring semester 2007.
The Board approved change from conditional appointment status due to fingerprint clearance for the following: Stephanie Dowd - aide, John Van Wicklin and Jodie Morton - substitutes.
CSE and CPSE recommendations were approved as presented.
The Board approved accepting Dan Williams as a volunteer assisting with boys' varsity basketball.
The 5th and 6th grade basketball program was approved for the 2006-2007 school year as presented.
A gift of a clarinet donated by Ron Warner of Belfast was gratefully accepted.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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