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AGENDA PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, August 2, 2016

Board of Education Room, Pioneer High School

Meeting called to order at __________ with _______________ presiding.

ROLL CALL and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

BOARD MEMBERS: Present Absent Melissa Nocera-Collins, President

Tom Lewis, Vice-President

Mary Lou Merlau

Ed McCarthy

Linda Rule

Tanya Nickerson

Darla Schwab

Angela Wiseman

Denise Urbino

Anna Brouse, Student Representative

ADMINISTRATION: Present Absent Benjamin Halsey, Superintendent

Nicholas Silvaroli, Assistant Superintendent

Mark Schultz, High School Principal

Mark Przybysz, Assistant High School Principal

Amy Leone, Assistant High School Principal

James Graczyk, Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

Melissa Prorok, Middle School Principal

Kerry Slocum, Assistant Middle School Principal

William Weidner, Assistant Middle School Principal

Mellisa Devitt, Arcade Elementary Principal

Tiffany Giannicchi, Delevan Elementary Principal

Jeannene Wagner, Administrator on Special Assignment

Michael Lucow, Special Education Director

Ann Pajak, Associate Director of Special Education

Michael Irizarry, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Rob Morgan, Dir. of Instructional Technology & Computer Operations

Carrie Bartoszek, District Clerk

Vision

Pioneer students consistently demonstrate the skills, knowledge, integrity and understanding needed for success in life. They are motivated, self-confident, collaborative and civic-minded.

Mission

Pioneer schools develop curious, creative, critical thinkers. Our foundation is a learning environment that is safe, caring, inclusive and engaging. Our mission is realized by enabling children to reach their full learning potential in a supportive community.

District Goals

1. Pioneer Schools will provide high quality and effective instruction through a consistent curriculum that engages students and meets their individual needs.

2. Pioneer schools will create an environment that values and promotes respect and

responsibility through positive relationships and collaborative teamwork that relates school to life.

3. Pioneer schools will be structured to support and sustain district initiatives that meet

state mandates in a fiscally responsible manner.

Board of Education Goals

1. Pioneer Schools will provide multiple opportunities and variety of formats (social media) for parents and students to receive support in the implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards.

2. The BOE will continue to collaborate with administrative team on ways to increase

time with students and teachers to enhance relationships and supports.

3. The BOE will inform the school community of district initiatives through a multitude of resources.

Pioneer CSD Board Agenda August 2, 2016

1. PRELIMINARY MATTERS/PUBLIC COMMENT

1.1 Consideration of a motion to accept the agenda

Motion by __________ Seconded by __________

_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accept/Rejected

1.2 Public comment 2. PROGRAMS/PRESENTATIONS 3. REPORTS

3.1 Superintendent report 3.2 Assistant Superintendent report

Motion by________________ Seconded by_________________

_____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected

4. OLD BUSINESS

4.1 Consideration of a motion to amend resolution 8.8 from the June 7, 2016 as follows:

Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Jessica Maiorana (Mueller), who holds initial New York State Teacher Certificates permitting her to teach in the Grades 1-6 certification area in the public schools of New York State, is hereby appointed to the position of teacher in the tenure area of Elementary Education for a probationary period of four (4) three (3) years, to commence on July 1, 2016 and to end on June 30, 2020, 2019. Eligibility for tenure at the end of the probationary period is dependent on Jessica Maiorana (Mueller) receiving APPR ratings of Effective or Highly Effective in three (3) of four (4) preceding years and no Ineffective composite overall rating in the final year. The expiration date of this probationary appointment is tentative and conditional only. In order to be eligible for and considered for tenure, the teacher must meet all requirements of the educational law and corresponding regulations. The salary during the first year of the appointment will be at Step 2 in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the Pioneer Faculty Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.




4.2 Consideration of a motion to amend resolution 15.7 from the July 5, 2016 as follows:

Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Sarah Lawson, who holds initial New York State Teacher Certificates permitting her to teach in the Students with Disabilities Birth-2 and Grades 1-6 certification areas in the public schools of New York State, is hereby appointed to the position of teacher in the tenure area of Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions – General Special Education for a probationary period of four (4) three (3) years, to commence on July 1, 2016 and to end on June 30, 2020 2019. Eligibility for tenure at the end of the probationary period is dependent on Sarah Lawson receiving APPR ratings of Effective or Highly Effective in three (3) of four (4) preceding years and no Ineffective composite overall rating in the final year. The expiration date of this probationary appointment is tentative and conditional only. In order to be eligible for and considered for tenure, the teacher must meet all requirements of the educational law and corresponding regulations. The salary during the first year of the appointment will be at Step 3 in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the Pioneer Faculty Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.



5. NEW BUSINESS

5.1 Consideration of a motion to approve agenda items 5.2-5.15

5.2 Consideration of a motion to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2016 meeting.

5.3 Consideration of a motion to approve the recommendations developed by the CSE/CPSE for special education programs and services from 07/05/2016 - 07/28/2016

5.4 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the agreement between the Pioneer Central School District and Simplex Grinnell LP to provide fire maintenance and inspection services from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. – posted

5.5 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the agreement between the Pioneer Central School District and Security Integrations Technologies, Inc. to provide full blanket maintenance, preventive maintenance and annual software support from August 27, 2016 through August 26, 2017. – posted

5.6 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to abolish one Civil Service position in the tile of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with an FTE of 1.0. The last person to hold this position was Jodi Koch who resigned December 23, 2015.


5.7 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the

agreement between the Pioneer Central School District and Associated Physical and Occupational Therapists, PLLC to provide therapy services July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016. – posted


agreement between the Pioneer Central School District and the County of Cattaraugus to provide approved preschool special education related services and special education itinerant teachers to preschool children with disabilities. - posted


memorandum of agreement between the Pioneer Central School District, the Pioneer Faculty Association, the Pioneer Administrators Association and Christopher Edwards to employ a teacher as Dean of Students. - posted

5.10 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to award the Music bid to three companies based on the lowest price per item as follows: - posted

Washington Music Center

Instrument # Per Item Cost Total

Trumpet 5 $447.00 $2,235.00

Trombone 5 $456.00 $2,280.00

Tuba 1 $2,638.00 $2,638.00

Oboe 1 $1,248.00 $1,248.00

Flute 5 $304.00 1,520.00

Clarinet 5 $321.00 $1,605.00

Total $11,526.00

Monaco’s Violin Shop


Bass 1 $1,838.50 $1,838.50

Bass 1 $1,147.50 $1,147.50

Violin 8 $398.00 $3,184.00

Total $6,170.00

Twin Village Music


Horn 1 $2,249.00 $2,249.00

5.11 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to establish one

Teaching position in the tenure area of Elementary Education with an FTE of 1.0.

5.12 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to increase the teaching position in the tenure area of Physical Education from a FTE of .5 to a FTE of .75 effective August 31, 2016. The individual currently in this position is Reed Mitrowski who will resign effective August 30, 2016.


5.13 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to award the

bid for HVAC Work – Contract 113 at the Delevan Elementary School to the lowest bidder Mollenberg-Betz, Inc. at a contract amount of $191,800. – posted

5.14 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to pay Jennifer

Higgins a rate of $75 per day to provide interim payroll services to the District during the Payroll Clerk’s leave(s) of absence for the 2016-2017 school year.


tax warrant for the 2016-2017 school year in the amount of $12,338,199.00.



6. PERSONNEL - INSTRUCTIONAL

6.1 Consideration of a motion to approve items 6.2 – 6.9 6.2 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Chelsey

Broderick, who holds an initial New York State Teacher Certificate permitting her to teach in the Literacy Birth-Grade 6 certification area is hereby appointed to the position of teacher in the special subject tenure area of Remedial Reading for a probationary period of four (4) years, to commence on August 31, 2016 and to end August 30, 2020. Eligibility for tenure at the end of the probationary period is dependent on Chelsey Broderick receiving APPR ratings of Effective or Highly Effective in three (3) of four (4) preceding years and no Ineffective composite overall rating in the final year. The expiration date of this probationary appointment is tentative and conditional only. In order to be eligible for and considered for tenure, the teacher must meet all requirements of the educational law and corresponding regulations. The salary during the first year of the appointment will be Step 1 in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the Pioneer Faculty Association’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

6.3 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the

resignation of the following individuals:

Name Position Effective Date

Aleah Ford Certified Substitute Teacher July 1, 2016

Katie Augustine Certified Substitute Teacher July 1, 2016

Reed Mitrowski Physical Education Teacher .5 FTE August 30, 2016

Alicia Louttit Music Teacher August 30, 2016


6.4 Consideration of a motion to approve the following individuals as EMT Lab Instructors at a

rate of $15 per hour effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017:

Joseph Gonter

Justin Whitcomb

Abigail Molik


following individuals as advisors in the Middle School After School program at a rate of $20 per hour:

Last Name First Name Assignment

Asquith Frank P.E.

Atkinson Robert Homework Help

Batt Melissa Homework Help

Bockahn Kristi Jo Substitute

Cashmore Lauren P.E.

Colaiacovo Lou Running Club

Daggett Matt Art Club

D'Rozario Kristen Homework Help

Duval Jonathan Recreation

Farrell Ellen Homework Help/ Running Club

Hammann Mike Targeted Learning Lab

Hazen Lynn Recreation

Jordan Stephanie Substitute

Kline Michelle Homework Help Overflow

Knight Barb Sewing

Kramer Eric Lacrosse/Targeted Learning Lab

Landahl Jana Swim for Fun

LoBianco Lindsey Culinary Club

LoBianco Gio Robotics

Maloy Magen Substitute

Marshall Christine Homework Help

Matuszak Jen Homework Help Overflow

McKenzie Brenda Substitute

Mitrowski Reed Swim for Fun

Moore Trish P.E.

Muhlbauer Maria Newspaper/Running/Robotics

Pierce Kim Substitute

Proudman Marie Running/Homework Help Overflow

Pukalo Bill P.E.

Rehrauer Colby Recreation


Richards Dave Homework Help

Setter Duane Homework Help

Silsby Jessica Substitute

Smith Alice Reading Club

Stafford Tim Recreation

Tackett Chris Video

Unghire Rory Substitute

Welker Katelyn Homework Help

Wood Sarah Targeted Learning Lab

Zacaroli Jody Jr. Responders

6.6 Consideration of a motion to approve the following individuals to work as Fall Sports Support

Staff or Substitute Sports Support Staff as assigned by Jim Graczyk at the per home event rates established in the Pioneer Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Name Assignment

Debra Lutz Field Hockey Scorekeeper

William Connelly Varsity Boys Soccer Scorekeeper

Barbara Knight JV Boys Soccer Sorekeeper

Mark Mitrowski Varsity Girls Soccer Scorekeeper

Barbara Knight JV Girls Soccer Scorekeeper

Jennifer Matuszak JV Girls Soccer Scorekeeper

Jennifer Matuszak Soccer Ball Person

Mark Mitrowski Varsity Football Clock

Robert Schooley Varsity Football Announcer

Eric Nagel Varsity Football Line Crew

Dave Wagner Varsity Football Line Crew

Lon Owens Varsity Football Line Crew

William Connelly JV Football Line Crew

Jane Antkowiak Varsity Football Ticket Taker

Joanne Slocum Varsity Football Ticket Taker

Karen Jablonski JV & Varsity Volleyball Scorekeeper

Heather Slomba JV & Varsity Volleyball Scorekeeper

Bonnie Welch JV & Varsity Volleyball Timer

Louise Herrick Swimming Announcer & Clock

Judy Breslin Swimming Scorekeeper

Jennifer Tatko Chaperone

Lisa Byers Chaperone

William Smith Chaperone

Tom Heim Chaperone

Lisa Heim Chaperone

Rob James Chaperone

Scott Bates Chaperone

Bonnie Welch Chaperone


Tom Izydorczak Chaperone

Tim Breen Chaperone

Nancy Bantle Chaperone


following individuals to work as High School Fitness Room Supervisors during the 2016-2017 school year at a rate of $20 per hour:

Christopher Edwards William Pukalo

Jim Duprey Frank Miga

Ian Wienclawski David Buncy


request of Katie Caccamise for a leave of absence from the position of Teacher effective September 22, 2016 through December 6, 2016 in accordance with the FMLA.

6.9 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint

Kimberly Farr as a preferred substitute teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. The salary for the 2016-2017 school year will be $95 per day in accordance with established substitute teacher rates.



7. PERSONNEL – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

7.1 Consideration of a motion to approve items 7.2 – 7.10 7.2 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to approve the

transfer of Jane Antkowiak who serves in the Civil Service title of Data Entry Machine Operator-Accounting from the High School Office to Information Technology Services. Salary for the 2016-2017 school year will be $14.92 per hour.

7.3 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to provisionally

appoint Jonathan Tomaka to the position of Physical Therapy Assistant effective August 31, 2016. Salary for the 2016-2017 school year will be $18.00 per hour in accordance with the Pioneer Auxiliary Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.


Courtney Bromeyer to the position of Teacher Aide for a probationary period of ninety (90) days commencing August 31, 2016 and ending October 29, 2016. Salary for the 2016-2017 school year will be $9.85 per hour in accordance with the Pioneer Auxiliary Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.



Melanie LaScala to the temporary summer position of Food Service Helper at a rate of $9.70 per hour effective July 28, 2016 through August 18, 2016.

7.6 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Carla

Fontaine to the position of Level 1 Lifeguard for the 2016-2017 school year. Salary for the 2016-2017 school year will be $9.00 per hour in accordance with established Lifeguard rates.

7.7 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to the following

individuals as substitute support staff:

Name Position Salary

Marie Schenk Substitute Clerk $29/hr

Heidi Giboo Substitute Teacher Aide $9.00/hr

7.8 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept the

resignation of the following individuals:

Name Position Effective Date

Linda Barrow Food Service Helper June 30, 2016

Kim McCormick Child Care Group Leader (Latchkey) August 1, 2016


leave request of the following individuals:

Name Position Effective Dates Leave Provision

Bonnie Welch Custodian June 25 – July 22, 2016 FMLA and Board Policy 6550 Leaves of Absence

Marcy Sonner Data Control Clerk July 28 – September 26, 2016

Board Policy 6550 Leaves of Absence



reappointment of the following individuals as lifeguards for the 2016-2017 school year:

Name Position Salary Step

Base Pay

Bliss, Stacie Lifeguard 4 $10.50

Eigenbrod, Kyle Lifeguard 3 $10.00

Fitzgerald, Kaitlyn Lifeguard 4 $10.50

Gates-Sandburg, Claire Lifeguard 2 $9.50

Grace, Haley Lifeguard Cert 11.00

Gray, Ashlee Lifeguard 2 $9.50

Harrington, Deborah Lifeguard Cert 11.00

Harrington, Thomas Lifeguard 4 10.50

Hopkins, Marcus Lifeguard 3 $10.00

Jablonski, Karen Lifeguard 2 $9.50

Kleever, Dakota Lifeguard 4 $10.50

Mcafee, Emily Lifeguard 3 $10.00

Mogavero, Hannah Lifeguard 2 $9.50

Mogavero, Sabina Lifeguard 2 $9.50

Palmateer, Joseph Lifeguard 2 $9.50

Pleace, Brittany Lifeguard 4 10.50

Rice, Jacob Lifeguard 4 $10.50

Roblee, Haley Lifeguard 3 $10.00

Sanders, Jennifer Lifeguard 4 10.50

Slomba, Heather Lifeguard Cert 11.00

Slomba, Zachary Lifeguard 3 10.00

Snayczuk, Hannah Lifeguard 3 $10.00

Tatko, Jennifer Lifeguard 3 $10.00

Zielinski, Alyssa Lifeguard 4 10.50



7.11 Consideration of a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent to provisionally

appoint Nick Titus to the position of Director of Facilities effective August 22, 2016. Salary for the 2016-2017 school year will be prorated based on an annual salary of $80,000.




8. WORK SESSION/DISCUSSION

8.1 Student Representative to the Board Report 8.2 Administrators’ report 8.3 Work session

8.3.1 District Goal Development 8.3.2 Activities Calendar

9. INFORMATION

9.1 NYSSBA Convention 9.2 Advance Placement U.S. History Field Trip 9.3 Audit Services RFP

10. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

10.1 For the Board to enter into Executive Session at ________ AM/PM

For the purpose of:

Reviewing personnel records for tenure

Collective Bargaining

Board Retreat Wrap-up



10.2 For the Board to move out of Executive Session at ________ AM/PM and regular meeting resumed.



11. ADJOURNMENT

11.1 Consideration of a motion to adjourn the meeting at _______ AM/PM. Motion by __________ Seconded by __________ _____Aye _____Nay _____Abstain Accepted/Rejected

12. IMPORTANT DATES

August 31st – Opening Day meeting with faculty and staff in the HS Auditorium 7:30AM

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