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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
... April 15, 1998
CALL TO ORDER Meeting was held in the Social Studies room of the Fishers Island
School and was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Board of Education
President Susan Horn.
MEMBERS PRESENT Jeffrey Edwards, Susan Horn, George Horning, Aaron Lusker and
James Suedmeier
OTHERS PRESENT
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Cornelius O'Connell, Superintendent, approximately fifteen
community members and Dr. Richard Lerer, Educational Consultant
S. Horn led the Pledge of Allegiance
SUPERINTENDENT C. O'Connell reported on school programs and activities.
REPORT
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PRESENTATIONS L. Evans commented about the Bowling Alley roof. J. Well thanked the
Board for funding his recent Technology conference. C. Giles reported
on the white water rafting expedition. S. Borgert submitted copies of a
Dateline article concerning transportation.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
FINANCE
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Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Suedmeier, and carried, the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 1 7, 1998 were approved as
submitted.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the
minutes of the special meeting of March 26, 1998 were approved as
submitted.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Suedmeler, and carried,
(J. Edwards-abstain) the minutes of the special meeting of April 9, 1998
were approved as submitted.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the
reading of the bank reconciliations prepared by the secretary, for the
month ended March 31, 1998 was accepted.
General Fund checking $349,823.22
General Fund savings # 1 6,680.14
General Fund savings #2 1,162.51
Repair Reserve Fund #4 64,443.46
Repair Reserve Fund #4 54,492.40
Faculty Housing checking 29,089.99
Faculty Housing CD 30,000.00
Alumni Scholarship Fund 2,734.85
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FINANCE cont.
Motion by J. Suedmeier, seconded by G. Horning, and carried, March .
1998 General Fund expenditures (checks #22702 . #22833) in the
amount of $ 1 49,61 9.44 were approved.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, April
General Fund warrants/checks #22869-#22901 in the amount of
$10,156.41 and Faculty Housing warrant/check #716 in the
amount of $6.1 3 were approved for payment.
BUDGET CONTROL Board members received copies of the March 1998 budget control
REPORTS reports.
CORRESPONDENCE ---NONE---
OLD BUSINESS:
SCHOOL ROOF
TOWER LEASE
BOWLING ALLEY
ROOF
GYM FLOOR
SUPERINTENDENT'S
SEARCH
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
SURVEY
C. O'Connell reported that Mitchell Contracting is to return with a
representative of the manufacturer to certify that the roof Job was done
correctly.
C. O'Connell reported that he Is waiting for the signed lease from the
Telephone Corporation.
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The Board Instructed the Superintendent to direct an Island contractor to
write specifications so that the project can be put out for bid.
C. O'Connell reported that he had been contacted by three companies
and that the estimates range from forty thousand to sixty thousand dollars
to replace the gymnasium floor depending on the material used.
Motion by J. Suedmeier, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the Board
appointed the New York State School Boards Association to conduct the
superintendent's search.
Dr. Richard Lerer, the educational consultant hired by the Fishers Island
Civic Association to conduct an assessment of the educational program of
the Fishers Island Union Free School District, was introduced to the
audience.
)UNE 1998 MATH Tabled for more Information.
REGENTS
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NEW BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
TENURE
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT
OF ELECTION
DAY
WORKERS
DATE OF MAY
MEETING
MINUTES
REVIEW OF
AGENDA
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
04/16/98
C. O'Connell reported the Magnet Selection Committee had met to
review applications and current students, and the Magnet Program
Committee had met to work on advertising.
Motion by by G. Horning, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, that based
upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board granted
tenure to Linda M. Bean (Business Education) effective
September 1, 1998.
Motion by by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried,
(S. Horn - nay) that based upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, the Board granted tenure to Jennifer Z. Gordon (Special
Education) effective September 1, 1998.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the Board
appointed Susan Horn, permanent chairman; Cornelius O'Connell, Clerk;
Mary Pankiewlcz, acting cierk; Thomas Doherty, Charles Stepanek and
Mary Strunk to serve as Inspectors of election at the Annual Meeting to be
held Tuesday, May 19, 1998.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Sued meier, and carried, the
Board set Wednesday, May 13, 1998, as the date of the regular Board
of Education for the month of May.
The Board discussed the possibility of recording Board of Education
meetings and producing a transcript so that they could have a better
record of the meeting. Superintendent O'Connell stated he would
research this matter and return with a recommendation.
The Board reviewed the agenda.
R. Evans asked if money had been budgeted for a survey recommended
by the Compact for Learning Committee. M. Walters asked for what
grade levels the new Magnet applications were. L. Evans commented on
the meeting transcript and lowering the Math regents passing grade.
J. Imbriglio commented on the Newcomb band visitors.
Motion by G. Horning, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board
adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cornelius O'Connell
School District Clerk