Minutes August 10, 2010

Minutes

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chappaqua, New York

 

Date:

August 10, 2010

 

Time:

8:15 p.m.

 

Place:

Horace Greeley Commons

 

Present:

Board of Education
Janet Benton, President
Gregg Bresner, Vice President
Alyson Kiesel
Randall Katchis
Jeffrey Mester

 

Staff Members
Present:

Mr. John Chambers, Interim Superintendent

Dr. Lyn McKay, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. Thomas Cardellichio, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Mr. John Chow, Assistant Superintendent for Business

 

Visitors Present:

Representatives of the Chappaqua PTA, school PTAs, building administrators, faculty, and other interested citizens.

 

Convene meeting at 7:00 p.m. for a JOINT TOWN/SCHOOL Board Work Session at Town Municipal Building. Adjourn Joint Town/School Meeting by Town.

President Janet Benton requested a motion to reconvene the public session at 8:27 p.m. at Horace Greeley. Jeffrey Mester so moved. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

President Benton welcomed everyone. She noted that the agenda has been re-ordered to have the more interesting topics of discussion up front and the routine business of the meeting last. However, there are times when personnel may be introduced and welcomed first. Superintendent Chambers then introduced Sharon Wiggins, the new library media specialist at Bell Middle School beginning September 1. She was welcomed with a round of applause.

Continuing Discussion: Chappaqua Crossing

President Benton continued the ongoing discussion the school board left at the Town board meeting. She gave a brief summary. This process has been evolving since 2005 when the developer began the application for zoning changes and plan for redevelopment. Several alternative plans have been offered. The current plan, Alternative I, includes 199 multi-family units, with no age restrictions. 20 have income restrictions. All units will be 2/3 bedroom units; 139 are flats or apartments. Sixty are townhomes. The town has said the townhomes will be taxed as fee simple. The condos will be taxed another way. The school board has been told by the developer that the expected population will be 425 with 58 school aged children. The financial analysis, such as assessed value of the units and the taxes generated are still not available. The town board also stated they will be revaluating the district or finding another method of assessment.

President Benton continued that the board would like to start the discussion and that there will be time for comments from the audience. President Benton offered several questions, such as: do we want a board position on this new proposal? Do we want to do our own projected enrollments? Do we want to do a separate tax analysis? The Board gave a formal statement on the DEIS last September, but not on Alternative I. We have only personal statements at this time.

More questions arose from the board members such as how does the town tax the units, board members would like to see a financial analysis prepared by Gregg Bresner, and noted the fiduciary responsibility of the board to the tax payers. We also bear the burden to the taxpayer if nothing happens and the property sits there. Suggestions were made to engage an expert in the field of developments to have a board-based risk assessment. The risk is in converting commercial to residential. John Chambers noted, that while it's useful to have enrollment projections and to revisit them, they cannot be guaranteed. Some board members will be contacting experts to develop an analysis.

There was a unanimous consensus goal: Draft a new statement for the FEIS by late September building upon last September's DEIS response.

Public Comment

There were several comments from the public supporting the school board in the quest for more information and as advocates of the taxpayer.

1.

Information Business Affairs

1.1

President's Report

1.1.1

Tax Levy Discussion

President Benton reported that last spring the board had decided to have another discussion on the use of tax funds before issuing our tax warrant and at the end of the fiscal year, June 30. The auditors finished their work last week and the Finance Committee has already gone over the numbers with Assistant Superintendent for Business, John Chow. John presented the year end undesignated balance fund as of June 30, 2010, $6,573,800, an increase of about $2.1 million dollars in available funds. $4,375,650, or 4% is the statutory limit for a year to year carry over. The increase in fund balance resulted from a net release of $1.1 million from the tax certiorari reserve fund, $448,138 from stimulus funds, and approximately $600,000 in savings from operations. A recommendation to set aside funds is in item 7.1 below.

1.1.2

Superintendent Search

President Benton reported that the board has received two proposals from national school executive search firms, J. A. Roy and Hazard, Young, Attea. Chuck Fowler, who performed our superintendent survey last spring, is not interested at this time because of time constraints. We contacted a third firm, not in the business of educational searches, who has not responded. The board feels comfortable with the two firms. Interview meetings will be open to the community. More information will be available on the website under a dedicated Superintendent Search page under Board of Education.

1.1.3

NCCTV

NCCTV leadership would like to meet with school board members about working with them on NCCTV strategic planning. This is part of a continuing discussion of live transmission also, but we are not ready at this time. July was the first meeting with our new digital equipment in place and we thank Gary Lanza and Theresa Markley for working on this. This really enhances the viewing for those people who can't come to the meetings.

1.2

Superintendent's Report

1.2.1

Opening of School:

  1. John Chambers called special attention to the opening of school, Tuesday, September 7. Teachers are returning earlier on September 2 to prepare for their students.
  2. He also reported on some of the summer work, which involved over 200 teachers.

    He asked Deputy Superintendent Lyn McKay to describe in greater detail the Professional Development and Curriculum Development that went on. Dr. McKay reported that all of our administrators were involved in summer work as well. Teachers work covered curriculum mapping, life schools, how to use SMARTboards, document cameras and transitions to ninth grade. It has been exciting, good work.

1.2.2

Interim Entry Process

John Chambers reported on his progress with a series of interviews to find out who the people are and what the issues are within the district as part of his "bridge to the real superintendent". He has completed 56 interviews with another dozen scheduled to discuss what he should be paying attention to and will prepare a report at the end of the summer. He has found that the strategic question for instruction has become a source of pride and an early focus for success in improving instruction and student performance. A second consistent theme in his entry interviews is the concern about high costs in operating our schools and the need to find the right spending balance in this difficult economy.

1.2.3

State News

  1. Interim Superintendent Chambers noted the recently adopted State Budget and discussed some of the implications regarding school budgets. John Chow reported that State Aid included $1.4 billion dollars reduction statewide. We are projecting $6.7 million dollars and were told to use the governor's numbers for tax levy.
  2. State Testing

    State Education has changed what are called the cut scores, which represent the difference between performing at proficiency and below proficiency. They took the same tests that were used and changed the scoring system. Dr. McKay found that we had more students scoring a "2" than ever before and this applied to most of the districts. She then applied last years cut scores to look at this years and found that students have continued to improve. The second piece of research from a PNBOCES research advisory group found that when compared to all the 40 schools in Westchester, Chappaqua ranked second in percentage of students scoring as proficient on the 2010 tests. Another discussion ensued about sending letters to legislators to reconsider the usefulness of the various assessments and to slow down the assessment process until the value can be studied further.

1.2.4

Class Size

Class size numbers have been monitored very closely over the summer, especially for Westorchard Elementary School's second grade.

1.2.5

Zauderer Property

Facility Committee members Jeffrey Mester and Randall Katchis met with John Chow to discuss the steps needed to maximize the value of (Zauderer or Valley Ridge) property of about 20 acres off Rt. 133. They will notify the adjacent property owners that they are looking into disposing of the property. It may be necessary to obtain the services of engineer to discuss issues with property and step district through the appropriate mechanism for maximizing return for the district.

Questions and Comments

2.

Organization

2.1

Jeffrey Mester moved to adopt the Draft Revision Policy 5010 Student Application To and Selection of Colleges after the second reading by President Benton. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

2.2

After lengthy discussion of the second reading of a draft revision of 5095 Web Publishing Policy regarding the reasons needed for the policy change as well as the merits and implications of changing from an "opt-in" to an "opt-out" policy, Janet Benton moved to adopt the revision with an amendment to first bullet under "Publishing of Student Photos, Videos and Work" to say, "Personal information including, but not limited to names of parents, legal guardians and family members, address, personal identifiers such as social security number or other student identification number shall not be published (italics reflects the change). Alyson Kiesel seconded. Alyson Kiesel, Janet Benton and Gregg Bresner voted to adopt the revision as amended. Randall Katchis and Jeffrey Mester voted to oppose the revision as amended. Randall Katchis and Jeffrey Mester prefer the opt-out policy already in place. The motion carried 3-2 to adopt the revision.

3.

Approvals

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the following minutes. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

3.1

Minutes of June 15, 2010

3.2

Minutes of June 28, 2010

3.3

Minutes of July 7, 2010

3.4

Minutes of July 16, 2010

4.

Recommended Action: Personnel

 

4.1

Instructional

Superintendent John Chambers recommended the following as listed on the agenda.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an "as needed" basis":

Daphne Platt-Kastner, and

Kristin Turco.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the attached Agreements for Services for the individuals and agencies listed below effective for the 2010/2011 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education":

Sue Anderson,

Erika Schenker,

Addendum Agreement for Bayada Nurses,

Communication Clinic of Connecticut, LLC, and

HTA of New York, Inc.

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Brinn Salvatore, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective May 4, 2010 through June 30, 2010.

Resignation:

Ms. Melanie Symister, Teaching Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 2, 2010.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Sharon Wiggins, Library Media Specialist, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 1, 2010, Step 5, D(BA+90) with Masters, $91,467.

Appointment: Part Time

Mr. Charles Sehulster, Athletic Coordinator, District wide, effective August 20, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), $4,068.

Appointment: Coaching

Mr. Bennett Romney, Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,539.

Mr. William Woolard, Junior Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,888.

Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,500.

Mr. David Boniello, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,195.

Mr. William Tribou, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $12,429.

Mr. Stan Sotherden, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,195.

Ms. Elizabeth Lops, 9th Grade Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective September 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,581.

Ms. Brittany Paulus, Junior Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $4,707.

Mr. Mike Darland, Junior Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,233.

Mr. Robert Herodes, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,233.

Ms. Jennifer Chemerov, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,888.

Mr. Alfredo Possante, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,888.

Ms. Carolyn Elwood, Junior Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $4,758.

Ms. Rosemary Sotherden, Varsity Girls' Field Hockey Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $4,707.

Ms. Gina Gomes, Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,500.

Mr. Steve Houser, Varsity Boys' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,847.

Mr. Joe Kearns, Junior Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,195.

Mr. Robert Clark, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,233.

Ms. Angela Russo, Varsity Girls' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,888.

Ms. Suzanne Guziec, Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,500.

Mr. Steve McKenney, Varsity Girls' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,847.

Ms. Erin Tracy, Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,500.

Mr. Robert Oddo, Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,500.

Mr. Seth Upson, Junior Varsity Boys' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $4,758.

Ms. Ellen Moskowitz, Varsity Girls' Swimming Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $4,235.

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. Richard Volpe, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. Tim Sullivan, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Mr. James Oliveto, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 20, 2010 November 10, 2010 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

Gregg Bresner moved to accept the instructional personnel recommendations. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

4.2

Non-Instructional

Superintendent John Chambers recommended the following as listed on the agenda.

Resolutions:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of Tara Antalosky, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, to 24 hours per week.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed below as per diem custodial substitutes to be employed on an "as needed" basis, effective July 19, 2010:

John Capalbo, Jr.

Jesse Calcagni

Jhonathan Sanchez

Resignation:

Claire Weber - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective July 15, 2010.

Appointments:

Joann Mastrocola - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 30 hours per week, effective September 1, 2010. Her salary will be $15.32 per hour.

Gregg Bresner moved to accept the non-instructional personnel recommendations. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.

Recommended Action: Other

5.1

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the CSE summaries reported to the Board on August 6, 2010. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.2

Alyson Kiesel moved to appoint CSE-CPSE members for 2010-11, list attached. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.3

Alyson Kiesel moved to approve a "revocable permit" with State University of New York at Purchase College for use of pool facilities from January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011 in the amount of $9,500, plus additional fees for services listed, if required. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.4

Alyson Kiesel moved to approve Cablevision's MSG Varsity Net Contract, which provides a $2,000 grant, two $1,000 scholarships, $1,000 stipend to varsity advisor and online media training for students and personnel, use of camera, technology skills, in exchange for weekly media clips, photos, scores and outreach activities. Gregg Bresner seconded. There were some questions about distribution of scholarships and stipends. The motion was tabled until the September 21, 2010 meeting.

5.5

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the Facilities Inspection Services, LLC (fire inspections) for 2010-11 in the amount of $2,750. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.6

Gregg Bresner moved to approve the Summer Transportation Extension of Transportation Contract with Chappaqua Transportation for July 1 - August 31, 2010 in the amount of $174,589.65. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.7

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve an amendment to paragraph 1 of the previously approved Scope of Services of Educational and Management Services, Inc. Contract to include, G. Homeless student transportation billing services. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.8

Gregg Bresner moved to approve a contract with Summit School at Nyack for educational services for 2010-11. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.9

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve a contract with Rebecca School for educational services for 2010-11. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.10

Gregg Bresner moved to approve contract with Bedford Central School District (SAIL1 program) for 2010-11 at the special education non-resident tuition rate as approved by NY State. Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5.11

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the district's Final 2009-10 Contract of Services with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES in the amount of $3,351,408.52. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

6.

Facilities

6.1

Facilities Committee Report will be ready for the September 21, 2010 agenda.

7.

Financials

7.1

Randall Katchis offered the following Resolutions to approve reserve funds - Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund and Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund, prior to establishing the tax levy per the Commissioner of Education.

"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appropriates the sum of $169,352 from the 2009-2010 unappropriated unexpended fund balance and authorizes the transfer of such monies from the general fund to the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Section 6p of the General Municipal Law."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby appropriates the sum of $2,028,798 for such purpose from 2009-2010 unappropriated unexpended fund balance and authorizes the transfer of such monies from the general fund to the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund."

Jeffrey Mester seconded. After discussion, board members Benton, Kiesel, Mester, and Katchis voted in favor of the resolution. Gregg Bresner opposed. The motion carried 4-1.

7.2

Alyson Kiesel offered the following Resolution to increase the Employee Retirement - NYS ERS(A9010-800-36) budget by the amount of $1,132,778, as an additional budget appropriation to the 2010-11 budget and that such appropriation be funded from the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund. Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

7.3

Gregg Bresner offered the following Resolution to confirm tax rolls and authorize tax levy.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has been authorized by the voters of the School District at the Annual Meeting to raise for the budget for the 2010-2011 school year a sum not to exceed $109,391,348 for School District purposes a sum not to exceed $2,715,799 for Library purposes;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby fix the equalized tax rates by towns and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following described tax roll.

School Tax Levy

Name of Town

Total Taxable Assessed Valuation by Towns

Equalized Tax Rate by Towns

Total Tax Levy by Towns

New Castle

$933,825,033

17.45%

$89,287,742

Mount Pleasant

$6,945,201

1.31%

$8,845,763

TOTALS:

$940,770,234

 

$98,133,505

Library Tax Levy

Name of Town

Total Taxable Assessed Valuation by Towns

Equalized Tax Rate by Towns

Total Tax Levy by Towns

New Castle

$933,825,033

17.45%

$2,409,126

Mount Pleasant

$6,945,201

1.31%

$238,673

TOTALS:

$940,770,234

 

$2,647,799

   

     

 

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the tax warrant of this Board, duly signed, shall be affixed to the above-described tax rolls authorizing the collection of said taxes to give notice that taxes will be collected in two installments, due on September 30, 2010 and January 31, 2011, and collection will end April 30, 2011, at the expiration of which the tax collector shall make an accounting in writing to the Board;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that delinquent tax penalties shall be fixed as follows:

 

1st half

2nd half

During September

none

none

During October

2%

none

During November

5%

none

During December and January

7%

none

During February and March

10%

10%

During April

12%

12%

Thereafter

add'l. 1% per month on delinquent tax

 

 

Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The Date and Time of Adoption were then recorded: August 10, 2010; 10:55 p.m.

7.4

Gregg Bresner then offered the following Resolution issuing a tax warrant.

WHEREAS, Chapter 73 of the Laws of 1977 amended Section 1318, subdivision 1, of the Real Property Tax Law; and

WHEREAS, the unencumbered, unreserved fund balance at the close of the last fiscal year must be applied in determining the amount of the school tax levy, except for an amount not to exceed 4% of the current school year budget; and

WHEREAS, this latter amount may be held as surplus funds during the current school year;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education retain as surplus funds $4,375,650 from the fund balance of $6,805,650, thereby applying $2,430,000 to the reduction of the tax levy.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Chappaqua Central School District hereby commands the Tax Collectors for the Towns of New Castle and Mount Pleasant to collect the amounts of the levy apportioned in Appendix "A" to the Tax Warrant, annexed hereto and made a part of this resolution, as follows:

To the Tax Collector(s) of the Chappaqua Central School District, Towns of New Castle and Mount Pleasant, County of Westchester, State of New York;

You are hereby commanded:

  1. To give notice and start collection on September 30, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1322 of the Real Property Tax Law;
  2. To give notice that taxes will be collected in two installments, due on September 30, 2010 and January 31, 2011, and collection will end on April 30, 2011;
  3. To collect taxes in the total sum of $98,133,505 on behalf of the School District and $ 2,647,799 on behalf of the Chappaqua Library, in the same manner that collectors are authorized to collect town and county taxes in accordance with the provisions of Section 1318 of the Real Property Tax Law;
  4. To make no changes or alterations in the tax warrant or the attached tax rolls but shall return the same to the Board of Education. The Board may recall its warrant and tax roll for correction of errors or omissions in accordance with the provisions of Section 1316 of the Real Property Tax Law;
  5. To receive from each of the taxable corporations and natural persons the sums listed on the attached tax rolls without interest penalties when such sums are paid before the end of the first month of the tax collection period. To add 2% interest penalties to all taxes collected during the second month of the tax collection period; to add 5% interest penalties to all taxes collected during any part of the third month of the tax collection period; to add 7% interest penalties to all taxes collected during any part of the fourth and fifth months of the tax collection period; to add 10% interest penalties to all taxes collected during any part of the sixth and seven months of the tax collection period; and 12% interest penalties to all taxes collected during any part of the fourth and fifth months of the tax collection period; and to account for such sums as income due to the School District;
  6. To issue press-numbered receipts only on forms provided by the School District in acknowledgment of receipt of payments of taxes and to retain, preserve and file exact carbon copies of all such receipts issued as required by Section 987 of the Real Property Tax Law; and
  7. To promptly return the warrant at its expiration and if any taxes on the attached tax rolls shall be unpaid at that time, deliver an accounting thereof on forms showing by town the total assessed valuation, tax rate, the total tax levy, the total amounts remaining uncollected as required by Section 1330 of the Real Property Tax Law.

The warrant is issued pursuant to Sections 910, 912 and 914 of the Real Property Tax Law and is delivered in accordance with Sections 1306 and 1318 of this law. It is effective immediately after it is properly signed by a majority of the Board of Education. The warrant shall expire on the date stated above, unless a renewal or extension has been endorsed on the face of this warrant, in writing, in accordance with Section 1318, subdivision 2 of the Real Property Tax Law.

Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Each board member then signed and indicated a yes vote on the document. It was sealed by the district clerk. (Copies of this document are attached.)

7.5

Internal Auditor Report of Food Services - July 2010 was inadvertently listed again.

Gregg Bresner moved to accept the

7.6

Claim Auditor's Report for June 2010 and

7.7

Claim Auditor's Report for July 2010.

Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

7.8

Alyson Kiesel moved to accept the Treasurer's Report for June 2010. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Jeffrey Mester moved to accept the

7.9

Central Treasurer's Report - Extraclassroom Activity Accounts for June 30, 2010 and

7.10

Central Treasurer's Report - Team Accounts for June 30, 2010.

Gregg Bresner seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Alyson moved to accept the

7.11

Report of Expenditures for July 31, 2010 and

7.12

Report of Revenue for July 31, 2010.

Jeffrey Mester seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

7.13

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve the Proposed School Lunch Budget for 2010-11. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

7.14

Jeffrey Mester moved to approve Bid Award #846 - Athletic Supplies and Equipment - various vendors for a total amount of $12,848.32. Alyson Kiesel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

There were comments on budget, concerns about class size, and support for the web publishing policy from community members.

8.

President Benton gave Notice of Future Meetings:

Tuesday, September 2, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Horace Greeley High School - 8:15 p.m.

Presentation:

School Report Card

9.

Adjournment

At 11:02 p.m. President Benton asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jeffrey Mester moved to adjourn the meeting. Randall Katchis seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted

Theresa M. Markley, District Clerk

Janet Benton, Board President

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