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DATE: September 4, 2012 KIND OF MEETING: Regular<br />
WHERE HELD: High School PRESIDING OFFICER: Elizabeth Herkenham<br />
MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:<br />
John Blowers Patre Kuziak<br />
Will Farmer James Maughan<br />
Elizabeth Herkenham<br />
Lee-Ann Mertzlufft<br />
Joe Pericone<br />
Board President Elizabeth Herkenham called the regular Board meeting to order at 7:30 PM.<br />
OTHERS PRESENT:<br />
Patrick McGrath, Christopher Abdoo, Rick Evans, Jackie Martini and Christy Multer.<br />
Reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance<br />
Mr. Pericone moved and Mr. Blowers seconded the approval of the consent agenda which included the <strong>minutes</strong> of the August 21,<br />
2012 regular meeting, the <strong>minutes</strong> of the August 27, 2012 Board Special Meeting and the Internal Claims Audit Report.<br />
Motion carried 4-0<br />
Privilege of the Floor - None<br />
ACTION ITEMS<br />
Ms. Mertzlufft moved and Mr. Pericone seconded the approval of the probationary appointment of Kristi Fish, 1.0 Special<br />
Education teacher at Stevens, effective 9/1/12; the approval of the temporary appointments of Jennifer Summersell, .6 English<br />
teacher at the Middle School; Katherine Staulters, 1.0 Special Education teacher at Stevens; Carley Digeser, .2 Special Education<br />
teacher at Charlton Heights; and Taylor Stringer, .5 Speech/Language Pathologist at Stevens, all effective 9/1/12-6/30/13; the<br />
acceptance of the resignation of Catherine Sowa, .4 RTI Specialist at Stevens, effective 9/28/12 and Patricia Wood, .4 RTI<br />
Specialist at the Middle School; the approval of the following substitute teacher appointments: Kelsey Boyce, Shea Carr, Amanda<br />
Carroll, Jessica Coles, Samuel Detweiler, Sarah Dowden, Heather Higgins, Sarah Dowden, Heather Higgins, Christina Leggieri,<br />
Danielle Litz, Eric Mazzone, Debra Passino, Sharon Pulliam, Julie Rogers, Jennifer Tambasco; and the approval of the<br />
appointment of Jacqueline St. Onge, Consultant at a rate of $589.13 per day, effective 9/4/12.<br />
Motion carried 4-0<br />
Ms. Mertzlufft moved and Mr. Pericone seconded the approval of the civil service personnel action as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent of Schools.<br />
Motion carried 4-0<br />
Ms. Mertzlufft moved and Mr. Pericone seconded the approval of the Special Athletic Competition Request for:<br />
a. Boys Cross Country Team<br />
b. Girls Cross Country Team<br />
Motion carried 4-0<br />
Mr. Blowers moved and Mr. Pericone seconded the approval of the Board Goals for 2012-2013.<br />
Motion carried 4-0<br />
Ms. Mertzlufft moved and Mr. Pericone seconded the approval of the recommendations from the Committee on Special<br />
Education.<br />
Motion carried 4-0<br />
DISCUSSION ITEMS<br />
Will Farmer arrived at 7:50 PM<br />
Bond Referendum Charge<br />
Patrick reviewed the draft charges for Committee #1 & Committee #2. The first committee will be comprised of internal staff<br />
members. Elizabeth felt a big part of the committee work should be instructionally motivated while still looking at structural<br />
needs. Experts will be invited to the meetings when needed to advise on what is possible as the committee develops their list of<br />
projects. Elizabeth also felt it important to have the architect report out on part of the visionary piece (which she felt wasn’t done<br />
the last time). Board members agreed that it was important for the 1 st committee meet the December 15 th deadline in reporting<br />
their prioritized list to the Board. The 2 nd committee will include community members as well as staff and will run from January<br />
to June, with their report to the Board at a June Board meeting. We will do a call out to the community in October for people<br />
interested in serving on the committee. A few changes were made to the make-up of the 2 nd committee – dropped number of
community members to 5, removed custodial supervisor (position abolished) and added Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum<br />
& Instruction. Patrick asked about architects – should we interview? Lee-Ann felt we should hear from at least 2 firms and also<br />
felt it was important to see some of their work.<br />
Reports & Communications<br />
� Joe Pericone attended the Health & Safety meeting. They toured some of the buildings to see the work that had been<br />
done over the summer. He also mentioned he enjoyed Opening Day.<br />
� John Blowers gave an update on the State School Board Conference he & Chuck Dedrick will be presenting at on How<br />
to Hire a Superintendent. They’ve been invited to present at the National School Board Conference in April.<br />
� Lee-Ann Mertzlufft attended the Tech Smart orientation at the Malta location. She said it was very impressive and an<br />
incredible opportunity for kids.<br />
� Rick Evans reported that Opening Day was a big success and he thanked Christy for pulling everything together.<br />
� Will Farmer also commented on a great Opening Day and also thought the blog was and excellent idea and a great<br />
communication tool. Will also mentioned Southern Saratoga Chamber of Commerce & asked whether we should think<br />
about joining. He will gather more information and report back to the Board.<br />
� Patrick McGrath said he was glad Opening Day was behind him and he too felt it went well.<br />
Mr. Blowers moved and Ms. Mertzlufft seconded a motion to adjourn.<br />
The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Jacqueline Martini<br />
Superintendent’s Secretary
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