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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/19/1997 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION . FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT September 16, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Meeting was held in the Social Studies room of the Fishers Island School and was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Board of Education President Susan Horn. MEMBERS PRESENT Jeffrey Edwards, Susan Horn, Aaron Lusker and George Horning (7:35) OTHERS PRESENT Cornelius O'Connell, Superintendent, and eight community members PLEDGE OF S. Horn led the Pledge of Allegiance ALLEGIANCE SUPERINTENDENT C. O'Connell reported on opening school activities. REPORT PRESENTATIONS Kathleen Barrett reported on the courses she had taken over the summer to enable her to teach foreign languages in the elementary. Charles Stepanek reported on the Washington DC field trip. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES FINANCE . Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the minutes or'the regular meeting of August 19, 1997 were approved as submitted. Motion by G. Horning, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of August 26, 1997 were approved as submitted. Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of August 28, 1997 were approved as submitted. George Horning reported that he had researched whether a special meeting needed to be held to administer the oath of office. He reported that his research showed that any newly-elected BOE member could appear at the school office any time during business hours and be administered the oath of office. He stated he wanted this explanation to appear in the record. Motion by G. Horning, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the reading of the bank reconciliations prepared by C. Doherty, for the month ended August 31, 1997 was accepted. General Fund checking $358,063.70 General Fund savings # 1 106,001. 95 General Fund savings #2 1, I 49.22 Repair Reserve Fund #1 88,393.06 Repair Reserve Fund #2 62,730.04 Repair Reserve Fund #3 62,813.79 . . . September t 6, t 997 - page two FINANCE continued Faculty Housing checking Faculty Housing CD Alumni Scholarship Fund 48,697.42 5,000.00 2,666.62 Motion by G. Horning, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, August 1997 General Fund expenditures (checks #21778 - #21879) in the amount of $66,711.30 were approved. Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, September 1997 General Fund warrants/checks #21906 - #21978 in the amount of $36,715.15 and Faculty Housing warrants/checks #692 - #693 in the amount of $640.00 were approved for payment. TAX ANTICIPATION Motion by S. Horn, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, the NOTE following resolution was approved by the Board. "WHEREAS, it is considered desirable that the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Fishers Island Union Free School District, Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York (the "School District") be authorized to issue Tax Anticipation Notes at such times as the need arises: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Fishers Island Union Free School District, Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, that in accordance with the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of, and to sell, tax anticipation notes in anticipation of real estate taxes to be collected during the fiscal year 1997-1998 including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the Chief Fiscal Officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by the President of the Board of Education, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. This resolution shall take effect immediately. CORRESPONDENCE S. Horn reported that she had received a letter from John We ii, FIT A president, requesting use of the school vans for the FIT A golf tournament. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board approved the FIT A request to use the two school vans for the FIT A golf tournament on October 1 9. C. O'Connell reported that he had received a letter of resignation from BOE member William Faulkner effective August 28, 1997. C. O'Connell reported that he had received a letter from the IPP Board of Directors thanking him and the BOE for use of the school facilities for the summer IPP program. September 16, 1997 - page three . OLD BUSINESS: STANDARDS FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS POLICY #453t USE OF SCHOOL SPACE SCHOOL ROOF BOARD VACANCIES LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT . NEW BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Motion by S. Horn, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, the Board approved a second reading of revised Policy #4531 and adopted it as policy. C. O'Connell gave a brief report. C. O'Connell reported that the bid opening is scheduled for 1 :00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 1997. He also reported that a public meeting will be held to discuss the roofrepair. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by G.Horning, and carried, the Board directed the Clerk to begin the process to advertise for a special district election to fill the one BOE vacancy. C. O'Connell reported the committee is waiting for the new furniture. , No meetings/ no reports. BOE Committee assignments for 1997-98 are: G. Horning will remain on Magnet Selection; J. Edwards will join Magnet Program; A. Lusker will join Housing. FACUL TV HOUSING C. O'Connell reported that the painting of Units T-3 and T-4 will be finished by Friday, September19. It was the consensus of the BOE to pay the bill for the unit that is done now and approve payment of the second unit pending completion and Superintendent O'Connell's inspection. G. Horning questioned the efficiency of renting a 4-bedroom house to a single staff member. Converting the empty unit to two apartments was referred to the Housing Committee to study. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, the Board authorized the Superintendent to post a notice of the availability of Housing Unit T.6 for the public. The Board instructed the Superintendent to get estimates for the painting of Unit T-6. . . . . September 16, 1997 - page four WASHINGTON DC K. Barrett and C. Stepanek reported on the Itinerary of the TRIP November 10 - 14 Washington DC field trip for grade 7-12. SAC TOWER lEASE REVIEW OF MONTHLY AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RETURN TO REGUlAR SESSION ADJOURNMENT 09/24/97 K. Barrett explained the purpose of the Social Activities Committee. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, the Board approved the renewal of the lease with the Fishers Island Telephone Company for lease of the Tower on the hill behind the Bowling Alley for another ten-year period beginning February I, 1998. Superintendent O'Connell was Instructed to research the CPI for the last ten years. The Board reviewed the agenda. S. Cashel asked about expanding the Compact Building Committee to . include a member of the Civic Association. C. Stepanek commented on the Annie Burnham Speaks Out article in the latest Issue of the Gazette. A discussion ensued. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, the Board adjdurned to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel at 9:08 p.m. Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, the Board returned to Regular Session at 9:39 p.m. Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cornelius O'Connell School District Clerk