8/22/2019

A Regular Meeting Call to Order Enclosures

Pledge to the flag

Agenda Changes

B Public Comments/Guests

C Consent Items

1 Approve the Minutes of 8/8/2019 1

2 Approve Instructional Support Minutes of 8/12/2019 2

D Recommendations of the Superintendent 3

E Items for Board Action

1 Approve 403b plan Ammendment Resolution 4

2 Approve SRO Contract 5

3 Approve Substitute List 19/20 6

4 Approve Transportation Request 7

F Public Comments/Guests

G Communications and Dates

Sept. 3 & 4 - Conference Days

Sept. 5 - First Day for Students - 1st-9th (full day for 1/2 class for UPK)

Sept. 6 - All students attend (full day for 1/2 class for UPK)

Sept,. 12 - Next Board of Education meeting

Middle School Library

Board of Education

AGENDA

Spencer-Van Etten Central School

SPENCER-VAN ETTEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AUGUST 8, 2019

MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY 7:00 PM

Members Present: Sean Vallely, Karen Johnson, Matt Connor, Donna Mistler Members Absent: Rick Rogers, Peter Johanns President: Don Johnson Administration: Diahann Hesler, Susan Gray, Matt Stroup, Rebecca Saggiomo District Clerk: Laurie Cooper

A. Regular Meeting Called to Order at 6:32 PMExecutive SessionMotion made by Matt Connor at 6:33 PM to enter Executive Session for contractual reasons, Secondby Karen Johnson, 5/0Motion made by Matt Connor to exit Executive Session at 7:15PM, Second by Sean Vallely, 5/0Pledge to the flagAgenda Changes – Add as H4 – Approve APPR certification. Pull the LPN from the recommendations.Clerical error correction in G – Should be Teacher on Special Assignment.

B. Special Report/Discussion1. NYSSBA Annual Convention – Donna Mistler, Don Johnson ?, Karen Johnson, Rick Rogers. Th, Fr

night.2. Booster Club – Terry Dhuy – Booster Club president. We will continue to connect with the

Superintendent and the new AD. We would like to purchase portable dugouts for soccer,softball and field hockey. Will be at the Meet the Coaches meeting next week. We want toservice more athletes, but we need more members. Would like to use the football field for moresports again.

3. New Donation Form – Di would like to put this into effect immediately.C. Regular Reports

1. Student Liaison to the Board2. Administrative Reports

Susan Gray – Getting up to speed this month. Working on taxes now.Matt Stroup – Prepping for the school year. Kindergarten class is large. Lost several students tohomeschooling due to new immunization law.Rebecca Saggiomo – Asst Principal side of things, we have met with building team and looking atdata and setting goals. Our summer letters and freshman orientation invites going out thisweek. AD – fall sports schedules and transportation schedules are complete. Revamped ourfamily ID site to make it easier for families. Meet the coach’s night is Aug 15 in Candor. Impacttesting started yesterday and again next week. Organizing equipment and uniforms. Meetingwith Candor AD regularly.

3. Superintendent’s Report – We will complete our new policy book in one year. The plan is tosend to Board for approval for first read through as they are done. Entire book will cometogether for second (and final) read through. Smart Schools Bond project, working with DayAutomation – went out for state approval. Exterior work will start next summer. ESSA data –waiting for 3-8 data. Admin will review once it is in. Working on reducing out of schoolsuspensions. Reviewed process for creating new stipend positions. SRO contract has gone to thecounty for approval. Thank you for the Candor/SVE retreat.

4. President’s ReportThank you to Diahann for pushing us to meet with Candor Board.

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D. Public Comments/Guests E. Consent Items

1. Approve the Minutes of 7/2/2019 Motion made by Matt Connor, Second by Donna Mistler, 5/0

2. Approve the Instructional Support Minutes of 7/24/2019 Motion made by Sean Vallely, Second by Matt Connor, 5/0

F. Financial Reports 1. Receive Budget & Revenue Status

Motion made by Matt Connor, Second by Sean Vallely, 5/0 2. Transfer Report

Motion made by Sean Vallely, Second by Matt Connor, 5/0 3. Treasurers Report

Motion made by Sean Vallely, Second by Donna Mistler, 5/0 4. Student Accounts - June 5. Student Accounts - July

Motion made by Sean Vallely taking 4 & 5 together, Second by Matt Conner, 5/0 G. Recommendations of the Superintendent

Clerical error correction on “Teacher on Special Assignment” (not Assistant) With removal of LPN recommendation.

Motion made by Sean Vallely, Second by Matt Connor, 5/0 H. Items for Board Action

1. Appoint Tax Collector – M. Leach Motion made by Donna Mistler, Second by Matt Connor, 5/0

2. Approve Tax Warrant Resolution (see attached tax rates) Motion made by Matt Connor, Second by Sean Vallely, 5/0

3. Social Media Policy – First Reading Motion made by Sean Vallely, Second by Matt Connor, 5/0

4. Approve APPR Certification Motion made by Donna Mistler, Second by Sean Vallely, 5/0

I. Public Comments/Guests J. Communications and Dates

August 22 – Next Board of Education Meeting Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:23PM made by Matt Connor, Second by Sean Vallely, 5/0

Respectfully submitted,

Laurie Cooper

Laurie Cooper, District Clerk

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SPENCER-VAN ETTEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL TAX RATES

for the 2019-20 School Year

2019-20

Total Taxable 2019-20 Tax Rate 2018-19 Dollar Percent

Assessed Equalization Clergy True Percent School per $1,000 Tax Rate Amount Tax Rate

Town Value Rate(1&2) Exempt Value of Levy Levy of Assessed per $1,000 Increase Increase

Baldwin $129,543 1.50% $0 8,636,200$ 2.223% 153,503.74$ 1,184.963603$ 1,105.725976$ 79.24 7.17%

120

Chemung $1,176,027 100.00% $0 1,176,027$ 0.303% 20,903.24$ 17.774456$ 18.023337$ -0.25 -1.38%

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Erin $31,038,546 74.00% $1,500 41,946,008$ 10.799% 745,567.39$ 24.020693$ 24.355855$ -0.34 -1.38%

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Van Etten $83,695,927 96.00% $3,000 87,186,382$ 22.446% 1,549,690.33$ 18.515720$ 18.774305$ -0.26 -1.38%

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Cayuta $3,681,032 100.00% $0 3,681,032$ 0.948% 65,428.33$ 17.774453$ 18.023332$ -0.25 -1.38%

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Barton $11,628,885 84.00% $0 13,843,911$ 3.564% 246,067.95$ 21.160064$ 21.456349$ -0.30 -1.38%

164

Spencer $161,984,790 90.00% $274,200 180,287,767$ 46.415% 3,204,516.59$ 19.782824$ 18.971929$ 0.81 4.27%

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Tioga $657,006 6.40% $0 10,265,719$ 2.643% 182,467.54$ 277.725835$ 273.080805$ 4.65 1.70%

99

Danby $31,660,439 100.00% $0 31,660,439$ 8.151% 562,747.01$ 17.774454$ 18.023333$ -0.25 -1.38%

310

Newfield $9,744,821 100.00% $0 9,744,821$ 2.509% 173,208.87$ 17.774454$ 18.023333$ -0.25 -1.38%

98 6,904,101.00$

Omitted Taxes -$

Total $335,397,016 $278,700 388,428,306$ 100.000% 6,904,101$ 2019-20 2018-19 inc. (dec.)

4359 True Value Tax Rate 17.774 18.023 -1.38%

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SPENCER-VAN ETTEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LIBRARY TAX RATES

for the 2019-20 School Year

2019-20

Total Taxable 2019-20 Tax Rate 2018-19 Dollar Percent

Assessed Equalization Clergy True Percent School per $1,000 Tax Rate Amount Tax Rate

Town Value Rate(1&2) Exempt Value of Levy Levy of Assessed per $1,000 Increase Increase

Baldwin $129,543 1.50% $0.00 8,636,200$ 2.223% 222.34$ 1.7163413$ 1.630130$ 0.08621 5.29%

120

Chemung $1,176,027 100.00% $0.00 1,176,027$ 0.303% 30.28$ 0.0257477$ 0.026570$ -0.00082 -3.09%

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Erin $31,038,546 74.00% $1,500.00 41,946,008$ 10.799% 1,079.89$ 0.0347919$ 0.035910$ -0.00112 -3.11%

464

Van Etten $83,695,927 96.00% $3,000.00 87,186,382$ 22.446% 2,244.59$ 0.0268184$ 0.027680$ -0.00086 -3.11%

1203

Cayuta $3,681,032 100.00% $0.00 3,681,032$ 0.948% 94.77$ 0.0257455$ 0.026570$ -0.00082 -3.10%

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Barton $11,628,885 84.00% $0.00 13,843,911$ 3.564% 356.41$ 0.0306487$ 0.031630$ -0.00098 -3.10%

164

Spencer $161,984,790 90.00% $274,200 180,287,767$ 46.415% 4,641.47$ 0.0286537$ 0.027970$ 0.00068 2.44%

1809

Tioga $657,006 6.40% $0.00 10,265,719$ 2.643% 264.29$ 0.4022642$ 0.402600$ -0.00034 -0.08%

99

Danby $31,660,439 100.00% $0.00 31,660,439$ 8.151% 815.09$ 0.0257447$ 0.026570$ -0.00083 -3.11%

310

Newfield $9,744,821 100.00% $0.00 9,744,821$ 2.509% 250.88$ 0.0257450$ 0.026570$ -0.00083 -3.11%

98 10,000.00$

Omitted Taxes -$

Total $335,397,016 $278,700 388,428,306$ 100.000% 10,000.00$ 2019-20 2018-19 inc. (dec.)

4359 True Value Tax Rate 0.026 0.027 -3.11%

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Committee Recommendations for Board of Education Review with Details   (August 22, 2019)

Meeting Alt ID# Age Committee Grade Reason Decision Disability Recommended School

08/12/2019 2403483 14:10 CSE 09 Requested Review Classified Emotional Disturbance   GST BOCES/ Phoenix Academy

  Program/Service Start Date End Date Ratio Freq. Period DurationSpecial Class 09/04/2019 04/23/2020 6:1+1 1 Daily 5 hrs 30 minsPsychological Counseling Services 09/04/2019 04/23/2020 Individual 1 Weekly 30 minsPsychological Counseling Services 09/04/2019 04/23/2020 Small Group 5 Weekly 30 mins

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July 19th, 2019

I, Michele Tarr hereby resign from the long term sub position with the Spencer Van Etten School

District.

Thank you,

Michele Tarr

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Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Brandon Foley, Principal

16 Dartts Crossroad Spencer, New York 14883 (607) 589-7140 Fax (607) 589-3011

August 15, 2019 Dear Board of Education: I would like to recommend Michele Tarr as the new full time fifth grade general education teacher. Michele comes to us from Oakton Elementary School (Oakland, VA) where she taught fourth and fifth grade for five years. During this time, Michele instructed across multiple content areas while focusing on building relationships and teaching different communication and critical thinking skills. Michele was a nominee for the 2018 Outstanding Teacher of the Year FCPS Award and received the 2018 FCPS Cares Award. The hiring committee believes Michele will be an incredible asset to the fifth grade team and the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please do not hesitate to ask me. Sincerely, Brandon Foley W: (607) 589-7120 C: (607) 857-1288 E: bfoley@svecsd.org

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Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Brandon Foley, Principal

bfoley@svecsd.org (607) 589-7120 Phone/ 589-3020 Fax

TO: Diahann Hesler

FROM: Brandon Foley

DATE: August 16, 2019

RE: Long-Term Substitute Appointment

I would like to recommend Alysia Lewis as the new long-term substitute sixth grade general education teacher. Alysia comes to us with student teaching experience in Maine-Endwell Central School District and Dryden Central School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in childhood education. Alysia has experience using various forms of technology in the classroom, incorporating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students and prides herself on building relationships with each student leading to positive classroom experiences for every child.

The hiring committee believes Alysia will be an incredible asset to the sixth-grade team and the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District. If you have any questions regarding this recommendation, please do not hesitate to ask me. This appointment is conditional, pending NYS Certification.

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7 Langford Street, Van Etten, New York 14883

Main Office: (607)589-7110

Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School

Matthew Stroup, Principal

To: Diahann Hesler, Superintendent

From: Matthew Stroup

Re: Recommendation for Charlotte Rosvold- Teaching Assistant

Date: July 22, 2019

I am pleased to recommend Charlotte Rosvold for a position as a Teaching Assistant in the Elementary

School.

Charlotte has been a substitute Teacher and Teaching Assistant for the district. She recently was a Long

Term Substitute Teaching Assistant this spring at the Elementary School. She has proven to be reliable,

responsible, adaptable, and a great role model for children. Charlotte has a Bachelor’s Degree in History

from SUNY Cortland as well as experience working in a day care.

I am certain that Charlotte will be a great fit for the district in this role.

Regards,

Matthew Stroup

Matthew Stroup

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7 Langford Street, Van Etten, New York 14883

Main Office: (607)589-7110

Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School

Matthew Stroup, Principal

August 9, 2019

Ms. Hesler:

This letter serves as a recommendation for Lindsay Craven for tenure as an Elementary Teacher

within the district. Lindsay has proven herself to be a reliable professional who effectively

instructs students in her current role as teacher in Kindergarten.

Lindsay is a consummate professional who is dedicated to supporting students. She is also a

respected faculty member. Lindsay makes significant contributions to our school, district, and

community and she is certain to continue to be a positive member of the school team.

Sincerely,

Matthew Stroup

Matthew Stroup

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Substitute List 2019-2020

Teacher/TA/Monitor Facilities

ADAMS, MEGAN COOPER, WILSON T.

BAER, WALTER G. DECKER, DAKOTA L.

BERG, MELANIE A. GRIER, JACOB A.

BORST, DIANE R. KINNEY, JOHN J.

BRUEHWILER, CARLEN R. MILLS, NATHANIEL L.

BUCK, JESSE J. PRICE, FRANCIS J.

CHILDS, MARGARET L. Food ServiceCOOK, KIMBERLY J. CARR, PATRICIA M.

DEATS, WILLIAM E. CUNDY, CINDY

DEGRAW, ELISSA J. NUNN, THOMAS R.

DEKOEYER, AMBER P. SALMELA, DONNA A.

DENNISON, ANGELA-JO L. Nurse

DEPEW, KELLY E. SWAYZE, NANCY L.

DEPPE, ELIOT J. LPNDIETER, MONTANA L. HUBBARD, JENNIFER N.

DOLAWAY, JEANNIE M. Clerical DUTCHER, CHRISTOPHER S. GAISSER, GERALDINE A.

GERMAN, MICHELLE A. RUSSELL, DONNA M.

HALL, KELLY A. SMITH, KATHRYN L.

HICKEY, AMANDA

HOLMES, KYLE

HOLMES, RYAN M.

HOLMES, ZACHARY S.

KAARTINEN, PAULA E.

KOZLOWSKI, THOMAS C.

LONG, STEFAN J.

MAKI, ALEXANDER T.

MALTESE, CAROL S.

MILLER, ASHLEE L.

NEISH, KELLY J.

NEWCOMER, SHARON L.

OLBRYS, STEPHANIE L.

PARK, ADAM R.

PARSEGHIAN, ADRIANNA

POND, KAYLA M.

SALO, ELIZABETH A.

SCHMIDT II, RICHARD C.

SERVICE, ELIZABETH

SILVERNAIL, BRITTANY R.

SOUSA, GABRIELLE A.

STANGLE, RHONDA D.

STONE, NICOLE C.

SWARTOUT III, ROBERT E.

THORNTON, DOUGLAS R.

WEAVER-LILLY, LADALE E.

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