Source: http://www.brunswickcsd.org/files/boe/2004-05_minutes/09-09-04minutes.htm
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 30', 'art 87', 'art 87', 'art 87', 'art 87', 'art 30', 'art 87']

Brunswick Central Schools
MEETING Date: September 9, 2004
Place: Secondary School Library
Presiding: Debora DuJack, President
ASSEMBLAGE Members Present: Members Not Present:
D. DuJack
K. Jandali
Also Present: Dr. Teresa Thayer Snyder, Superintendent of Schools
Robin L. Samiof, Exec. Asst. to the Superintendent & BOE
Flag Salute President DuJack called the meeting to order at 8:06 P.M. and began the meeting with the salute to the flag.
Approval of 1 – Mr. Abate 2 – Mrs. McGrath
Minutes The Board of Education hereby approved the Minutes from the Regular Board of Education meeting of the Board of Education held on August 24, 2004.
7 – Yes Motion Carried
Public Comments Mr. & Mrs. Coonradt spoke on behalf of the daughter, Amy, requesting that she be given special consideration in receiving a parking permit due to the fact that she plays sports and has a job. Mrs. DuJack and Supt. Snyder explained that Board policy is that senior students get first privilege and told them that Mr. Rockwell would be in touch with them on Friday, September 10, 2004.
Report Opening Day Report
Dr. Snyder reported that opening day for students went very smoothly. The atmosphere was pleasant, students seemed eager and it was an overall enjoyable experience. Dr. Snyder told the Board that teachers are back on lunchroom duty in the high school level cafeteria and this seems to make a significant difference in behavior so far.
Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay
Dr. Snyder reported the financial impact of raising sub teacher rates of pay and suggested that the Board consider the increase. The Board agreed that the pay rate should be increased and a resolution was passed as follows:
Substitute Teacher 1 – Mr. Meehan 2 – Mr. Abate
Pay Rate Increase The following resolution was adopted by the Board:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve an increase in the substitute teacher rate of pay to be effective September 13, 2004 as follows:
Non-Certified Substitute Teachers: Increase from $55 per day to $63 per day
Certified Substitute Teachers: Increase from $70 per day to $77 per day
Federal Funding 1 – Mrs. McGrath 2 – Mr. Meehan
The Board of Education passed the following resolution to be sent to our Senators, Congressman and the President of the US for action:
WHEREAS, student enrollment is increasing in record numbers nationwide and in the Brunswick Central School District; and
WHEREAS, the federal share of special education funding is only 19 percent of the promised 40 percent; and
WHEREAS, the appropriated levels for Title I are far below the cost of the federal mandates; and
WHEREAS, for every dollar not provided by the federal government for Title I and IDEA, both of which have committed funding levels far higher than federal appropriations, are forcing local schools to compensate for this funding shortfall; and
WHEREAS, Congress needs to be aware that local school and property tax levies are being raised to accommodate for this federal funding shortfall – essentially amounting to a federal tax on education; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this school board to ensure the community understands that federal shortfalls are leading to local tax increases; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that Congress provide at least a $4.7 billion increase in public education funding for fiscal year 2005 for both Title I and IDEA; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Senators Clinton and Schumer and Representative Sweeney support this increase.
Disposal of Obsolete 1 – Mrs. McGrath 2 – Mrs. Jandali
Textbooks The Board of Education approved the disposal of the following obsolete textbooks as outlined in the following list:
Warriners’ Advanced Composition
Houghton Mifflin United Mathematics
Resignation 1 – Mr. Abate 2 – Mrs. McGrath
Kevin Sheremeta,
Special Education Teacher The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepted the resignation of Mr. Kevin Sheremeta from his position as a Special Education teacher in the Brunswick Central School District effective August 31, 2004.
Annette Griffin,
Teacher Assistant The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepted the resignation of Ms. Annette Griffin from her position as a Teacher Assistant in the Brunswick Central School District effective August 9, 2004.
Douglas Fraioli, Asst.
Modified Football Coach The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, accepted the resignation of Mr. Douglas Fraioli from his position as Assistant Modified Football Coach for the 2004-05 school year effective immediately.
7 – Yes Motions Carried
1 – Mr. Abate 2 – Mrs. McGrath
Art Teacher The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, and pursuant to Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and contingent upon Part 87 Commissioner of Education Regulations on fingerprinting clearance requirements, approved a probationary appointment to Mr. Mark Spitzer as an Art Teacher in the tenure area of Art effective September 1, 2004. Mr. Spitzer holds a valid NYS Certificate in Art, and shall be hired with a probationary period to begin on September 1, 2004 and extend through August 31, 2007. During his first year of employ, Mr. Spitzer shall be remunerated at Masters, Step 4: $38,343.
Coaching Positions The Board of Education approved the appointment of the following individuals as 2004-05 sports coaches contingent upon Part 87 Commissioner of Education Regulations of fingerprinting clearance requirements:
Modified Football Brian Fox
Asst. Modified Football Kyle Harbinger
Coaches The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and contingent upon Part 87 of the Commissioner of Education Regulations on fingerprinting clearance requirements, approved the appointment of the following individuals as volunteer assistant coaches with the following sports programs:
Andrew Sims Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
Shawn Matazinsky Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
Appointment The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the following individual as a mentor in the Brunswick Central School District as indicated. Remuneration shall be per the contract currently in effect between the District and BTA.
Name Period of Time
Mary Beth Becker Full year
Substitute Position The Board of Education approved the appointment of the following individual as a Substitute in the indicated area with the Brunswick Central School District contingent upon Part 87 Commissioner of Education Regulations on fingerprinting clearance requirements.
Erika Van Zandt Non-Certified Sub Teacher @ $55 per day
Teacher Assistant –
10th Period The Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the appointment of the following individuals as Teacher Assistants for the 10th Period (after school detention) in the Brunswick Central School District. Remuneration shall be per the contract currently in effect between the District and BTA.
Cecelia Thomas Victoria Russell
Teacher Assistant The Board of Education approved Nancy Collins as Teacher Assistant effective September 8, 2004. This position shall have a three-year probationary period to extend from September 8, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Remuneration shall be per the contract currently in effect between the District and the BTA – Level 5.
Teacher Assistant The Board of Education approved Judith Anderson as Teacher Assistant effective September 8, 2004. This position shall have a three-year probationary period to extend from September 8, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Remuneration shall be per the contract currently in effect between the District and the BTA – Level 2.
Nikki A. Cooke,
Special Education 1 – Mrs. McGrath 2 – Mr. Abate
Teacher The Board of Education of the Brunswick Central School District pursuant to Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, Law, approved a probationary appointment to Nikki A. Cooke as a Special Education teacher, effective no later than thirty days from September 9, 2004, contingent upon Part 87 Commissioner of Education Regulations on fingerprinting clearance requirements. Ms. Cooke holds a valid NYS certification in Special Education. Ms. Cooke’s probationary period shall extend from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2007. This position is available due to the resignation of Mr. Kevin Sheremeta. Ms. Cooke shall be remunerated at Masters Step 4: $ 38,343, prorated from the date she begins.
Financial Reports 1 – Mr. Schmidt 2 – Mr. Abate
The Board of Education accepted the Budget Report dated August 31, 2004, the Budget Transfer Report Over $10,000 dated August 30, 2004, the Final 2003/2004 Transfer report Over $10,000 for Board Approval dated August 30, 2004 and the Final 2003/2004 Transfer Report Under $10,000 for Board Information dated August 24, 2004.
7- Yes Motion Carried
Board Discussion President DuJack read a note of “thank you” from the Brittonkill Teachers’ Association for the Opening Day BBQ sponsored by the Board of Education and administration on the opening day of school. The Teachers’ Association presented the Board members with paper pads and pens with the new Association logo.
President DuJack read a letter of solicitation from the Town of Brunswick requesting a liaison from the Board to help plan the Bicentennial celebration for the Town of Brunswick to be held in 2007. Mrs. DuJack asked the Board members to consider serving on this committee and let Robin Samiof know of any interest.
Member James Meehan suggested that the Board pay close attention to the minutes of the Town of Brunswick Planning committee to be aware of upcoming developments and businesses that will affect the District.
Member McGrath mentioned that the Berkshire Bird Paradise is open and a good place for students to go on field trips.
Motion To Adjourn 1 – Mrs. Jandali 2 – Mr. Abate
The Board of Education adjourned at 9:30 PM.
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