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GREATER JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education Business Meeting

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Johnstown High School Small Café

I. Meeting called to order by President Zajicek at 6:32 p.m.

ATTENDEES:

Kathryn Zajicek Evamarie Mraz Ronald Beck

Angela Clizbe Jennifer Sponnoble Greg Truckenmiller

EXCUSED:

Kathy Dougherty Susanne Fitzgerald

OTHERS:

Patricia Kilburn, Superintendent Alice Sise, School Business Manager

Ruthie Cook, District Director of Curriculum & Instruction Larraina Carpenter, District Clerk

II. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA & NON-AGENDA ITEMS

“In accordance with its practice, the Board of Education of the Greater Johnstown School District does

not permit oral comments from the public relating to specific personnel decisions regarding individuals

employed by the District during the portion of its meeting where the Board permits public comment.

Members of the public are welcome to send questions, comments or concerns regarding these or other

matters to the Board in writing.”

None

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Mr. Beck seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller to approve the minutes of the Board of Education

meeting held on April 26, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

IV. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS JTA President Nancy Lisicki introduced additional JTA Mini-grant recipients and noted that tonight’s

presentations have a theme of sensory needs. Sara Lewis, director of special programs, explained that

sensory needs refers to various ways to help students manage sensitivities to sensory input in their

environments. Nadine Paul, 12:1:1 teacher at Warren Street used her mini-grant funds to purchase

supplies and, with the help of her mother, make blankets for students to wrap themselves in after

noticing they were trying to wrap themselves in bean bag chairs in the reading corner. Laura

Schuttenburg, eighth grade English teacher at Knox, used her mini-grant to purchase a Break-out Box,

which is like an “escape room” for the classroom. Students must work together to problem solve and

think critically to figure out how to get into the box. They will be starting tomorrow using Vietnam

war clues from an article she has them reading. If they get into the box, they will get a free 100 quiz

grade. Beth Brower, ELA AIS teacher at Knox, in collaboration with Becky Hart, math AIS teacher at

Knox, used mini-grant funds to purchase chill chairs for a comfort corner for students. Chad Swanson,

psychologist at Knox, reported that the Knox SBIT team used their mini-grant funds to create a calming

corner in the guidance office, with different sensory items to destress kids in fight or flight mode and

support their emotional functioning.

Dr. Truckenmiller reported on the College in the High School program under which students are

concurrently enrolled in college courses during high school and receive both high school and college

credit. There have been many different partnerships in play over the years and many different models,

so not everyone has been playing by the same rules. State Ed has put a panel in place and issued some

revised guidance. Students must be billed for tuition unless they are taking courses as part of P-TECH.

Johnstown currently offers 19 opportunities through FMCC and SUNY Albany. This past year 41 JHS

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students participated in eight FMCC courses. The cost for a three credit course through FMCC works

out to $150 for classes delivered at JHS.

Dr. Kilburn advises that with regard to families who are not paying their lunch charges, but who haven’t

applied for free/reduced meals, the principals have a process to help reluctant families fill out forms.

Mrs. Sise distributed a chart with information about the charge process and alternate lunch offering at

Canajoharie, Oppenheim-Ephratah St. Johnsville, Northville and Fonda-Fultonville. Notes that Fort

Plain, Amsterdam and Gloversville are 100% free and don’t deal with this issue. Previously Johnstown

let three meals be charged, then served students the alternate lunch choice. Every other district serves

peanut butter; Johnstown is the only school that doesn’t. Suggests getting rid of the sun butter we use

as the kids don’t like it. Peanut butter is popular and can be obtained as a government donated food.

If PBJ became a standing alternate, it would not be obvious as many would already be eating it by

choice. Mrs. Sponnoble doesn’t want lunch shaming, feels this is a squabble over change. She would

like the business office to handle collecting lunch charges, not the teachers (it is the principals). Glebe

Principal Abbey North indicates that elementary children “vote” for their lunch in the morning and that

when they go through the lunch line and are handed PBJ instead of the pizza they voted for earlier, it

is obvious. Dr. Kilburn advises that she will take the issue to cabinet on Friday and have the

administrators come up with a procedure. The Board is okay with peanut butter coming back.

Dr. Kilburn announces that the Council of Churches will be providing 30 days of bag lunches for

studtents at the bandshell on Main Street over the summer, Monday through Thursday. They would

like to get Friday covered by someone else. The district will provide portable signage. The backpack

program supported by the JTA will also continue over the summer; food has been ordered from the

Regional Food Bank and will be housed by the local food bank. A letter will be sent out asking faculty,

staff and district families to help support the effort if they can. During the school year kids from high

needs families can also pick up food items on Fridays to tide families over– it is done discreetly.

Dr. Kilburn reports that demo is continuing at the high school with regard to the capital project and

abatement is being done during second shift. Dave Wood is meeting with teachers about packing up.

Special Ed will be moving to Jansen for the summer. There will be additional communication in June

regarding which buildings will be accessible over the summer.

V. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mrs. Mraz reports that the Facilities Committee met on May 4 & May 17. They have been working on

choosing color tiles for exterior areas in the front and back of JHS. Recommending three shades of

purple: Morning Glory, Brave Purple, and Forget-Me-Not, together with a judicious sprinkling of Auric

Gold. The pool area hallways and doorways will be getting a little pop of color – can use tile or paint.

Paint would obviously be cheaper, although a special kind would need to be used due to humidity.

Panel drawings are available for people to take a look at; need approval from Board so architect can

move ahead. The committee also heard a suggestion for a marquee to be placed on the front of JHS.

This is not part of the current plans or project – it is a topic to be discussed. The committee has also

been reviewing our facilities use form and reached out to other schools to see what they do. The

business office will develop a revised form, that includes costs, to be reviewed at the next committee

meeting on June 15 at 5:15 p.m. in the JHS small café. The last item they discussed was that there

should be no parking in Sir Bills Circle – it is a safety hazard. New signage has been ordered and will

be installed and as of May 29 the no parking rule will be enforced.

The Extra-curricular Committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. on June 15 in the JHS small café.

VI. BUSINESS ITEMS

A. PERSONNEL

1. Abolishments

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2. Separations

a. Retirement of Noreen Brownell, Teacher Aide Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, to approve the resignation of Noreen Brownell for the purpose

of retirement, effective June 29, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

b. Retirement of John Shibley, Custodian Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, to approve the resignation of John Shibley for the purpose of

retirement, effective June 30, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

c. Retirement of Leslie Shibley, Teacher Aide Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, to approve the resignation of Leslie Shibley for the purpose of

retirement, effective June 30, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

d. Retirement of Elaine Pedrick, Food Service Helper Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, to approve the resignation of Elaine Pedrick for the purpose

of retirement, effective June 30, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

Discussion: The retirees are wished a happy, healthy retirement and thanks are offered

for their years of service.

3. Leaves of Absence

a. Leave of Absence for Jennifer Malatino, Teacher Aide

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve a child care leave of absence for Jennifer

Malatino, Teacher Aide, from May 1 through June 23, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

4. Creations/Appointments/Adjustments

a. Permanent Appointment of Gregory Forgette, Head Custodian Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve the permanent appointment of Gregory Forgette,

as head custodian, effective April 21, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

b. Creation of Six Temporary Summer Cleaner Positions Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve the creation of six Temporary Summer Cleaners

effective June 12, 2017 through September 5, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

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B. WARRANTS February 2017 Motion by Dr. Truckenmiller seconded by Mrs. Clizbe to accept the recommendation of the District

Auditor, to accept the following warrants for February 2017, as seen in addendum #1:

General (A): # 38, 37,

School Lunch (C): # 16, 15,

Federal (F): # 17, 16,

Capital Fund (H): # 9,

Trust & Agency (TA): # 25, 24, 26,

Expendable Trust(TE) # 6,

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

C. TREASURER’S REPORT February 2017

Motion by Dr. Truckenmiller seconded by Mrs. Clizbe to accept the recommendation of the District

Treasurer, to accept the Treasurer’s Report for February 2017, as seen in addendum #2:

1. Unrestricted Cash Balance

2. Budget Transfers – Fund A, Schedule 6

3. Handwritten Checks

4. Appropriation Status Report

5. Revenue Budget Status

6. School Lunch Profit and Loss

7. Vendor Additions

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

D. WARRANTS March 2017 Motion by Dr. Truckenmiller seconded by Mrs. Clizbe to accept the recommendation of the District

Auditor, to accept the following warrants for March 2017, as seen in addendum #3:

General (A): # 42, 41,

School Lunch (C): # 18, 17,

Federal (F): # 19, 18,

Capital Fund (H): # 10,

Trust & Agency (TA): # 28, 27, 29, 30, 31,

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

E. TREASURER’S REPORT March 2017

Motion by Dr. Truckenmiller seconded by Mrs. Clizbe to accept the recommendation of the District

Treasurer, to accept the Treasurer’s Report for March 2017, as seen in addendum #4:

1. Unrestricted Cash Balance

2. Budget Transfers Fund A, Schedule 8

3. Handwritten Checks

4. Appropriation Status Report

5. Revenue Budget Status

6. School Lunch Profit and Loss

7. Vendor Additions

8. Internal Auditor Report 1/1/17 – 3/31/17

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

VII. EDUCATION ITEMS

A. STUDENT MATTERS

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B. PERSONNEL

1. Abolishments

2. Separations

a. Resignation of Jonathan DiMeo, Special Education Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve the resignation of Jonathan DiMeo, special

education teacher, effective end of day June 26, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

3. Leaves of Absence

a. Extension of Child Care Leave of Absence for Jennifer Claus, Special

Education Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve an extension of the child care leave of absence

for Jennifer Claus, special education teacher, through June 26, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

b. Extension of Leave of Absence for Ninochka DiCaprio, Teaching Assistant

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve an extension of the leave of absence for Nichocka

DiCaprio as teaching assistant through June 26, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

4. Creations/Appointments/Adjustments

a. Tenure Appointment of Emily Cox, Elementary Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Emily Cox, probationary elementary

teacher in the elementary tenure area, having been appointed to such position on

July 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of elementary teacher in the

Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Emily Cox holds a valid NYS

professional certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it further shown

that the probationary period of Emily Cox will expire on June 30, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

b. Tenure Appointment of Julie Rogers, Special Education Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Julie Rogers, probationary special

education teacher in the special education tenure area, having been appointed to

such position on July 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of special

education teacher in the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Julie

Rogers holds a valid NYS supplementary certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure

area. Be it further shown that the probationary period of Julie Rogers will expire

on June 30, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

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c. Tenure Appointment of Sara Lewis, Director of Special Education, Pupil

Services and Special Programs

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Sara Lewis, probationary Director of

Special Education, Special Programs and Pupil Services, having been appointed

to such position on August 4, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of

Director of Special Education, Pupil Services and Special Programs in the

Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Sara Lewis holds a

professional NYS certificate to serve in the area of School District Administrator.

Be it further shown that the probationary period of Sara Lewis will expire on

August 3, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

d. Tenure Appointment of Brittany Bryant, Speech Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Brittany Bryant, probationary speech

teacher in the speech tenure area, having been appointed to such position on

September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of speech teacher in the

Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Brittany Bryant holds a valid

NYS professional certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it further

shown that the probationary period of Brittany Bryant will expire on August 31,

2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

e. Tenure Appointment of Alison Dubray, Special Education Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Alison Dubray, probationary special

education teacher in the special education tenure area, having been appointed to

such position on September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of

special education teacher in the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown

that Alison Dubray holds a valid NYS initial certificate to serve in the aforesaid

tenure area. Be it further shown that the probationary period of Alison Dubray

will expire on August 31, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

f. Tenure Appointment of Rachel Harrington, Elementary Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Rachel Harrington, probationary

elementary teacher in the elementary tenure area, having been appointed to such

position on September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of elementary

teacher in the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Rachel

Harrington holds a valid NYS professional certificate to serve in the aforesaid

tenure area. Be it further shown that the probationary period of Rachel Harrington

will expire on August 31, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

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g. Tenure Appointment of Elif Ipek-Nobles, Mathematics Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Elif Ipek-Nobles, probationary mathematics

teacher in the mathematics tenure area, having been appointed to such position on

September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of mathematics teacher

in the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Elif Ipek-Nobles holds

a valid NYS initial certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it further

shown that the probationary period of Elif Ipek-Nobles will expire on August 31,

2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

h. Tenure Appointment of Jamie Kohout, Mathematics Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Jamie Kohout, probationary mathematics

teacher in the mathematics tenure area, having been appointed to such position on

September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of mathematics teacher

in the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Jamie Kohout holds a

valid NYS professional certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it

further shown that the probationary period of Jamie Kohout will expire on August

31, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

i. Tenure Appointment of Gary Osarczuk, Science Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Gary Osarczuk, probationary science

teacher in the science tenure area, having been appointed to such position on

September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of science teacher in the

Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Gary Osarczuk holds a valid

NYS professional certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it further

shown that the probationary period of Gary Osarczuk will expire on August 31,

2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

j Tenure Appointment of Kimberly Preston, Elementary Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Kimberly Preston, probationary elementary

teacher in the elementary tenure area, having been appointed to such position on

September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of elementary teacher in

the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that Kimberly Preston holds

a valid NYS initial certificate to serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it further

shown that the probationary period of Kimberly Preston will expire on September

1, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

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k. Tenure Appointment of Jannette Chamberlain, Teaching Assistant

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Jannette Chamberlain, probationary

teaching assistant in the teaching assistant tenure area, having been appointed to

such position on September 1, 2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of

teaching assistant in the Greater Johnstown School District. Be it shown that

Jannette Chamberlain holds a valid NYS teaching assistant level III certificate to

serve in the aforesaid tenure area. Be it further shown that the probationary period

of Jannette Chamberlain will expire on September 2, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

l. Tenure Appointment of Nicole Lent, Principal

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. Mraz to accept the recommendation of

the Superintendent, pursuant to Education Law and the provision of Part 30.3 of

the Rules of the Board of Regents, that Nicole Lent, probationary principal in the

principal tenure area, having been appointed to such position on October 14,

2014, be appointed to tenure to the position of principal in the Greater Johnstown

School District. Be it shown that Nicole Lent holds a professional NYS certificate

to serve in the area of school building leader. Be it further shown that the

probationary period of Nicole Lent will expire on October 13, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

Discussion: The tenure candidates are congratulated.

m. Appointment of Summer Special Education Staff

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mr. Beck to accept the recommendation of the

Superintendent, to approve the summer appointment of the following individual

for summer special education from July 3, 2017 through August 11, 2017:

Julie Rogers, Classroom Teacher @ $242.00 per day

Krystina Guisti, 1:1 Teaching Assistant @ $12.50 per hour

Kayla Dutcher, 1:1 Teaching Assistant @ $12.50 per hour

Jennifer Olsen, 1:1 Teaching Assistant @ $12.50 per hour

VOTE: 5 YES 0 NO 1 ABSTAIN (Mrs. Mraz)

n. Summer Recreation Appointments

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe, seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller, to accept the

recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the summer appointments of

the following individuals as temporary unpaid recreation supervisors, for the

summer of 2017:

Tom Horning, Boys’ Soccer

Greg Roth, Boys’ Soccer

Patrick Williams, Girls’ Soccer

Christopher Parillo, Girls’ Soccer

Terry Denney, Girls’ Soccer

Nicole Clarke, Girls’ Tennis

Melissa Kaszuba, Track/Cross Country

Bryan Yager, Track/Cross Country

Ashleigh Scott, Track/Cross Country

Tyler Hall, Football/Weight Room

Ron Savoie, Football/Weight Room

Mike Heberer, Football/Weight Room

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Adam Cox, Football/Weight Room

Mike Beatty, Football/Weight Room

Hanz Litz, Football/Weight Room

Phillip Satterlee, Football/Weight Room

Justin Roehl, Football/Weight Room

Jim Carter, Football/Weight Room

Mark Ralbovsky, Weight Room

Scott Petrie, Boys’ Lacrosse

Denise Benton, Girls’ Lacrosse

Christine Krempa, Field Hockey

Jeannine LoDestro, Field Hockey

Tara Bruce, Field Hockey

Matt Guzielek, Boys’ Basketball

Scott Chamberlain, Boys’ Basketball

Tim Derwin, Girls’ Basketball

James Novotny, Girls’ Basketball

Aaron Mraz, Baseball

Jon Jennings, Baseball

Jamie Kohout, Softball

Julie Rogers, Softball

Heather McGuire, Volleyball

Allison Weber, Volleyball

Kenneth Hoefs, Swimming

Dave Hayward, Bowling

Jeff Krempa, Skiing

Julie Rogers, Skiing

Jim Rodecker, Wrestling

Sherry Walker, Cheerleading

VOTE: 5 YES 0 NO 1 ABSTAIN (Mrs. Mraz)

o. Term Appointments of Co-Curricular Staff

Motion by Mrs. Mraz seconded by Mrs. Sponnoble to accept the recommendation

of the Superintendent, to approve term appointments of the following individuals

as co-curricular advisors for the 2017-2018 school year:

JHS Student Council Advisor Adam Cox $3306.00

JHS Student Council Asst. Heather McGuire $1983.00

JHS International Club Colleen Froschauer $3306.00

JHS International Asst. Kristy Lynch $1983.00

KEY Club Heidi Bolebruch $1323.00

JHS Newspaper Advisor Rebecca Bacon $1983.00

SENIOR Class Advisor (2018) Melissa Blanchard $1983.00

SENIOR Class Advisor (2018) Jamie Kohout $1983.00

JUNIOR Class Advisor (2019) Tracey Hildebrandt $1653.00

JUNIOR Class Advisor (2019) Lisa VanAernam $1653.00

SOPHOMORE Class Advisor (2020) Meredith Fagan $1323.00

SOPHPMORE Class Advisor (2020) Heidi Norris $1323.00

FRESHMAN Class Advisor (2021) Cynthia Wood $992.00

FRESHMAN Class Advisor (2021) Heidi Bolebruch $992.00

MARCHING BAND Director Andrew LaCoppola $3306.00

MARCHING BAND Asst. #1 Jennifer Casey $1983.00

JHS Science Club Advisor Tara Bruce $2976.00

JHS Honor Society Advisor Melissa Miles $ 992.00

JHS Yearbook Advisor Russell Snyder $3968.00

JHS Yearbook Asst. Julianna Popp $1983.00

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WINTERGUARD Director Paul Shaun Edwards $2645.00

JHS Musical Director Michael Burnett $2976.00

JHS Musical Ass’t Director Cynthia Wood $2315.00

JHS Play Director Michael Burnett $2976.00

JHS Play Ass’t Cynthia Wood $2315.00

JHS Post Prom/SADD Teresa Diviyak $1323.00

Women’s Chorale Cynthia Wood $1719.00

JHS Jazz Band Andrew LaCoppola $1983.00

Mastermind Meredith Fagan UNPAID

Book Club Eric Laugen UNPAID

Gaming Club Dylan Thomarie UNPAID

Hiking Club Gary Ozarczuk UNPAID

Johnstown Equality Alliance Julie Rogers UNPAID

Johnstown Equality Alliance Elif Ipek-Nobles UNPAID

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

Discussion: The co-curricular staff are thanked for their time and commitment.

p. Extension of Appointment of Briana Trombly, Long Term Substitute

Teaching Assistant

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller to accept the

recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve an extension of the

appointment of Briana Trombly, as long term substitute teaching assistant at

$11.05 per hour for 7.5 hours per day, through May 26, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

q. Change of Appointment of Ninochka DiCaprio from Long Term Substitute to

Extended Leave Substitute Special Education Teacher

Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller to accept the

recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the change of appointment of

Ninochka DiCaprio from long term substitute special education teacher to

extended leave substitute special education teacher, at Step A1 ($44,035) prorated,

effective May 16, 2017 through June 26, 2017.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – CSE, CPSE, 504 Committee

1. Committee for Pre-School Special Education

Motion by Mrs. Sponnoble seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller to approve the minutes of the

Committee for Pre-School Special Education meetings held on May 4, 2017

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VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

2. Committee for Special Education

Motion by Mrs. Sponnoble seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller to approve the minutes of the

Committee for Special Education meetings held on April 12, 25, 27 and May 2, 4, 5, 8, 9,

and 11, 2017

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VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

3. Section 504 Committee

Motion by Mrs. Sponnoble seconded by Dr. Truckenmiller to approve the minutes of the

Section 504 Committee meetings held on April 24, 26,and May 8, 2017

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VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

VIII BOARD OF EDUCATION ITEMS

A. First Reading of Revised Policy 7240 - Student Records: Access and Challenge

First Reading and resolution for adoption to appear on 6/8/17 Agenda

B. First Reading of Revised Policy 7530: Child Abuse and Neglect/Maltreatment

Second Reading and resolution for adoption to appear on 6/8/17 Agenda

C. First Reading of Revised Policy 7560: Notification of Sex Offenders

Second Reading and resolution for adoption to appear on 6/8/17 Agenda

D. First Reading of Revised Policy 7610: Special Education – District Plan

Second Reading and resolution for adoption to appear on 6/8/17 Agenda

E. First Reading of Revised Policy 7611: Least Restrictive Environment

Second reading and resolution for adoption to appear on 6/8/17 Agenda

F. Acceptance of the May 16, 2017 School District Vote for Board of Education Members and

2017/2018 School Budget Motion by Mrs. Clizbe seconded by Mrs. MRaz to accept the May 16, 2017 voting results for the

2017/2018 School Budget and Board of Education members, as seen in addendum #5.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

Discussion: A thank you is extended to everyone who supported the budget, and to those who

worked to prepare, explain and deliver it to those voters who came out to

participate.

Board-Member Elect Beverly Alves was present in the audience and was

introduced and thanked for taking the time to pursue a seat on the Board. She

indicates she is honored to soon take part and wants to do what is right for the

children.

G. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PLEASANT AVENUE PAVING AND

CURB CUT, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RELATIVE TO DISTRICT

WIDE CAPITAL PROJECT PHASE IV-B

WHEREAS, the Greater Johnstown School District having advertised for proposals relative to

certain paving and curb cutting at Pleasant Avenue School, said work being a portion of PHASE

IV-B of the capital project previously approved by district voters, and

WHEREAS, the Greater Johnstown School District having received and reviewed multiple

proposals for the paving and curb cut at Pleasant Avenue School, as set forth:

DelSignore Blacktop Paving, Inc. $61,008.97

Newkirk Excavating & Trucking Inc. $56,870.00

Empire Paving $50,400.00

Callanan Industries, Inc. $49,400.00

M. Sullivan Construction $31,400.00

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and

WHEREAS, M. Sullivan Construction having submitted the lowest qualified bid to perform such

work,

NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion by Mrs. Sponnoble seconded by Mrs. Clizbe, said proposal

made by M. Sullivan Construction in the amount of Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars

($31,400.00) is hereby awarded to M. SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION, in the amount of Thirty-

One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($31,400.00).

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

IX. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION

President Zajicek notes that the Board received self-evaluation results in their packet. Everyone

participated and thank you for that. Notes that there are some areas that need to be strengthened.

President Zajicek indicates that next month’s agenda will contain a resolution for new public comment

guidelines to become effective July 1, 2017. The blurb to be read will be a little friendlier and a time

limit will be followed to keep things moving along.

President Zajicek distributes invitations to the 2017 School Museum Opening on Saturday, June 3. It

first opened in 2002 and is important to the community. Stop in on Saturday mornings over the summer

to take a look around.

President Zajicek offers kudos to the JTA for another successful Evening for Education on May 16.

Lots of families came out to attend during the vote.

Mr. Beck notes that boys baseball will be playing here tomorrow at 4 p.m. in quarter-finals against

Broadalbin-Perth.

Mrs. Clizbe adds that girls lacrosse will play at Knox tomorrow at 4:15 p.m. against Cohoes.

X. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA & NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Dick Baker refers to the earlier report about other schools being 100% free lunch and wonders how

close Johnstown is. Mrs. Sise notes that it is not based on free/reduced applications, it has to do with

direct certification public assistance being at 51%. Johnstown is not close.

Dick Baker doesn’t think the new board policy on talking is necessary; says the president has a gavel

and can stop conversation at any time.

Dick Baker says the problem with people parking in the circle at JHS has been going on for 52 years

and while the signs are a great idea it will not stop until cars are towed.

Dick Baker said he read an article in the newspaper about the gym roof being expanded. Notes there

used to be acoustical tiles that were taken down and now are being added back. Questions who pays

for the art room courtyard and if it is aidable. Feels the architects love to spend money and makes

reference to oak stairs put in the press box at Knox years ago. Dr. Kilburn advises that safety,

accessibility and maintenance are the themes of this project. No, not all aspects of the project are aided

– we don’t hold classes in the parking lots, but we still have to maintain them. She notes that what was

okay in Knox in 1928 is not okay today – we have to serve the needs of a wide variety of people. The

Board has really looked at the issues and building, maintaining creating safe and accessible spaces in

schools is much different than in a home.

JTA President Nancy Lisicki indicates that during the Evening for Education she was approached by

the family that runs the Fulton County Salvation Army and they offered to help with the summer lunch

program – she will send the information to Dr. Kilburn, perhaps can help to fill in the missing gap on

Fridays.

JTA President Nancy Lisicki notes that tonight is a fantastic night for newly tenured teachers and

teaching assistants. Thanks the Board and Administration for supporting the district’s mentoring

program – it contributes to teacher success – looks forward to more collaboration

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XI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS May 18 (Thursday) JHS Spring Concert 7 p.m., JHS PAC

May 23 (Tuesday) Knox Spring Concert 7 p.m., JHS PAC

May 26 (Friday) Johnstown Memorial Day Parade 6:30 p.m.

May 29 (Monday) Gloversville Memorial Day Parade 9:30 a.m.

May 31 (Wednesday) Elementary Art Show 5 – 7 p.m., Warren Street

June 1 (Thursday) Elementary Track Meet (Rain Date 6/2/17) 10 a.m., Knox Field

June 3 (Saturday) Johnstown School Museum Season Opening 10 a.m. – Noon

June 6 (Tuesday) Spring Sports Awards 7 p.m., JHS PAC

June 7 (Wednesday) JEPTA 6 p.m., Pleasant

Knox PTSA 6:30 p.m., Knox

Warren Spring Concert 7 p.m., JHS PAC

June 8 (Thursday) Board of Ed Business Meeting 6:30 p.m., JHS PAC

*Recognition of Retirees & Scholar Athlete Teams*

June 15 (Thursday) Facilities Committee 5:15 p.m., JHS Small Café

Extra-Curricular Committee 6:15 p.m., JHS Small Café

June 16 (Thursday) Pre-K End of Year Celebration JHS PAC

June 19 (Monday) Johnstown Common Council Meeting 7 p.m., City Hall

June 20 (Tuesday) Happy 50th Birthday Glebe (Rain date 6/22/17) 9:30 a.m., Glebe Street

Kindergarten End of Year Celebration 10 a.m., JHS PAC

Johnstown Library Trustees Meeting 7 p.m., Public Library

June 22 (Thursday) Sixth Grade Promotion 10 a.m., JHS PAC

Eighth Grade Promotion 5:30 p.m., JHS PAC

June 24 (Saturday) Graduation 10 a.m., Knox Field

XII. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF

PARTICULAR PERSONS

Motion by Mrs. Mraz seconded by Mrs. Clizbe to enter executive session to discuss the employment history

of particular persons, at 7:57 p.m.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

XIV. RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION Motion by Mrs. Sponnoble seconded by Mrs. Mraz to reconvene in public session at 9:00 p.m.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mrs. Sponnoble seconded by Mrs. Mraz to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.

VOTE: 6 YES 0 NO

Respectfully submitted,

Larraina Carpenter, District Clerk