WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Webster, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES May 3, 2022 Members Present: Absent: Administrators Present: Others Present:
T. Gurowski, J. Richardson, M. Alt, J. Birdsong-Ng-arrived at 6:10pm, L. Dioguardi, M. Rigillo S. LaDelfa B. Neenan, B. Freeman, D. Swinson, C. Armstrong, E. Land, M. End, J. Saunders, S. Strege, S. Clark, J. Baehr, J. Sullivan, G. Widor N. Flood. D. Klehr, T. DeBacco, E. Phillips, M. Keil, W. Sardella, C. Wojtas, S. Deuschle, D. Wakefield, M. Parry, B. Chase, M. Riddell, M. Riddell, B. Warren, R. Grenier, J. Fonseca, C. Cole, C. Cole, C. Wakefield, T. Parry, C. Warren, L. Levine, C. Cole, D. Ruiz, S. Hooper
The May 3, 2022 Regular Business meeting of the Webster Board of Education was called to order by President T. Gurowski in the Willink Middle School Cafetorium, 900 Publishers Parkway, Webster. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum. J. Richardson motioned, M. Alt seconded to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing proposed, pending or current litigation. Board members moved into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. Vote: 5: Yes; 0: No; 2: absent: J. Birdsong-Ng, S. LaDelfa. Executive Session Attendees: T. Gurowski, J. Richardson, M. Alt, L. Dioguardi, M. Rigillo, B. Neenan, D. Swinson, E. Land, C. Armstrong, B. Freeman The May 3, 2022 Regular Business meeting of the Webster Board of Education was called to order by President T. Gurowski at 6:00 p.m. There was a quorum. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. J. Richardson motioned, L. Dioguardi, seconded to move out of Executive Session. Vote: 5: Yes; 0: No; 2 absent ; J. Birdsong-Ng, S. LaDelfa. The agenda was examined and remained as stated. Liaison Reports Schroeder student liaisons Brooke C. and Michael R. gave an update on Schroeder activities. AP exams started, seniors celebrated decision making day, and both high schools will be joining in an upcoming luminary walk honoring seniors. Still upcoming are the senior ball, senior trip, and senior breakfast. Also, Earth Day was celebrated. The theatre company welcomes audiences back to a production of The Secret Garden. WTA liaison Joan Bardanis shared that WTA is celebrating their 50-year anniversary. She spoke to how teachers are in this together and committed to the success of our children. WTA is still committed to giving out scholarships and thankful for all retirees. WTA is celebrating teacher appreciation week and expressed congratulations to Webster CSD’s Oak Tree recipients. CELEBRATION State Championship Recognition Student athlete Camryn C. was honored by Mr. Strege and Mr. Klehr; Camryn is the state champion in indoor track high jump this season. Camryn is a fine student athlete with a 90 average, an amazing accomplishment as an athlete and student. She is a leader on and off the field. OAK TREE AWARD W. Sardella explained that there is one elementary and one secondary Oak Tree Award winner. Each year there are many amazing nominations. She also shared information about the honored educators. K. Kozlowski spoke about D. Warren from Thomas HS. She is dedicated to her students, a teacher for 22 years committed to helping them succeed, and champion for students. M. Parry from Plank South was nominated by parents, she is spoken highly of by her coworkers, and at Webster schools 35 years. She connects with students, draws people in and is compassionate to all. Congratulations were given.
INSTRUCTIONAL REPORTS Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Neenan reported that this week is Staff Appreciation Week throughout the country. He extended congratulations to Michele and Denise on their Oak Tree Awards. Our entire staff will be celebrated by our PTSAs who always value and appreciate our staff. Superintendent Neenan introduced Martha End, principal of Klem South representing our elementary schools, and Jackie Saunders, Interim Spry principal, representing our secondary schools. Mr. Neenan spoke to the district honoring graduating seniors by holding the second annual senior luminary walk. Also, we will be hearing about our proposed budget and annual board of education election later in the budget hearing. Martha End reported on Klem South and building relationships. They have been using community building circles after hybrid learning which helps build relationships and reconnect staff to one another. They also helped pilot this model to the fifth-grade students with great success. They also had time to celebrate their amazing staff. Jackie Saunders reported on Spry Middle School. This is a time to celebrate our school family. Thank you to all staff and PTSA for recognizing staff. Thomas and Schroeder have been nationally recognized as best high schools. Each school was recognized for upcoming music and play performances. J. Saunders shared information about secondary students holding a charity drive for Ukraine. Spry MS’s focus has been on respect and kindness. FINANCIAL LITERACY REPORT Presenters: Sue Clark, Director of Mathematics and Business with High School Business Teachers; E. Philips, T. DeBacco and M. Keil. April was financial literacy month. These teachers ran a financial literacy trivia contest during April and over 800 students participated. T. DeBacco spoke to the budget challenge and how the program has grown. Webster high schools are one of a few in NYS where financial literacy is a required course. We are a gold standard school in the state and offer 15 courses in business education. M. Rigillo motioned, M. Alt, seconded to accept the Financial Literacy Report. Vote: 6: Yes; 0: No: 1 absent: S. LaDelfa BOARD BUSINESS Public Budget Hearing 2022-23 Assistant Superintendent Freeman reviewed the 2022-23 Budget. The Public Budget Hearing opened at 7:19pm. Mr. Freeman reviewed the budget process and factors, budget accomplishments, three-part budget, revenues, contingent budget, and propositions. The focus has been on academic achievement and programming. The following are included in our proposed budget: elementary RTI expansion, elementary class size reduction, middle school literacy positions, high school course offerings, additional funding for fine art/music, increase in school nurse positions. Slides are available. The three-part budget includes an explanation of administrative, program, and capital budgets. There is a Capital outlay project planned for $100,000 for the 2022-2023 school year for capital improvements. This year's budget vote is May 17, 2022. The proposed budget is $195,813,457, Proposition #1 is for a bus purchase totaling $ 1,687,500. The Public Budget Hearing closed at 7:40pm. J. Richardson motioned, M. Alt seconded to approve the Public Budget Hearing presentation. Vote: 6: Yes; 0: No: 1 absent: S. LaDelfa WCSD Safety Plan Hearing Assistant Superintendent Freeman and Security Director N. Flood presented Webster CSD’s security plan and update. The Safety Plan Hearing opened at 7:41pm and ended at 7:43pm. There were no changes to the plan from last year. J. Richardson motioned, L. Dioguardi seconded to approve the safety plan. Vote: 6: Yes; 0: No: 1 absent: S. LaDelfa Quarterly Capital Project Update Assistant Superintendent Freeman shared capital project updates. The bulk of the district’s work has been finishing the library and bathrooms at Schroeder. We are ahead of schedule at the elementary libraries. The teardown at Transportation headquarters is ahead of schedule. SEQRA Resolution – Capital Outlay Assistant Superintendent Freeman presented the SEQRA resolution for the capital outlay project. J. Richardson motioned, M. Rigillo seconded to approve the SEQRA Type 2 Action resolution for the $100,000 capital outlay project pending voter approval. Vote: 6: Yes; 0: No: 1 absent: S. LaDelfa Maria Rigillo read a statement for teacher appreciation month on behalf of the board
BOARD REPORTS School Liaison Reports J. Birdsong Ng reported that State Rd PTSA meets next week. L. Dioguardi reported that Schroeder has a PTSA meeting next week, No report on Spry at this time, Plank South had a Mother’s Day plant sale and their art fundraiser was just completed. Tammy Gurowski reported on behalf of Thomas PTSA. May 16th will be Thomas’ first job fair; 20 local business and trades are participating. Monroe County School Boards Association Steering Committee: Tammy Gurowski reported that the budget was accepted and goals have been met. Amy Thomas has been appointed the new executive director of MCSBA. Legislative Committee: Meets 5/4/22. Labor Relations: L. Dioguardi stated they met last Tuesday and received a RASHP 2 update. Information Exchange: Tammy Gurowski reported on the systems integration update. Executive Committee: Tammy Gurowski reported on nominations for next year. Standing District Committees Audit – The committee is scheduled to meet 5/24/22. Policy – The committee is meeting and dividing up sections of the policy manual. It will take at least a year to complete and it is significantly larger than the district’s current manual. Strategic planning- Community Engagement Survey results are due next week. School Community Committees WHEN: Next meeting May 11. Drug take back was successful; preliminary results are in excess of 400 lbs. CONSENT AGENDA J. Richardson motioned, L. Dioguardi seconded to approve the consent agenda as recommended by the Superintendent including Minutes from April 5, 2022, Budget Workshop #2, April 14, 2022 Regular Business Meeting/Budget Adoption/BOCES Budget and Election. Personnel Actions: Certified Probationary, Certified Regular Substitute, Classified Appointments, Adjustments, Additional Assignments, Leaves of absence, Resignations, Retirements, Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education Meetings: 2021-2022 Meetings: Annual Review Meetings, Annual Re-eval Meetings, Initial Eligibility Determination Meetings, Program Reviews, Amendment-Agreement No Meeting, Requested Review Transfer Student; 2022-2023 Meetings: Annual Review Meetings, Annual/Re-eval. Meetings, Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education Meetings: December 1, 17, 22, 2021, January 5, 11, 2022, February 2, 8, 16, 2022, March 2, 16, 23, 25, 30, 2022, April 4, 5, 6, 8, 2022. Vote: 6: Yes; 0: No: 1 absent: S. LaDelfa VISITOR’S SPEAKING TIME David Ruiz spoke to the board about the proposed budget, transparency, and board elections. ADJOURNMENT J. Richardson motioned, L. Dioguardi seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Vote: 6: Yes; 0: No;1 absent: S. LaDelfa
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Borrino Lisa Borrino District Clerk Pro Tem All documents that are duly made a part of these minutes are kept in a supplemental file that corresponds to the date of this meeting.