Clyde-Savannah Central School District

Board of Education

Budget Workshop ~ February 7, 2007

Robert Montemorano David Aldrich

President Anthony Carnevale

Sandi Bastedo Patrick Crowe

1^st Vice President Kathleen Malone

Walt Votra Paul Sharp

2^nd Vice President James Younglove

Marilyn Barr Katherine Hicks

Superintendent of Schools District Clerk

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clyde-Savannah Central School District will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the District Offices, 215 Glasgow Street, Clyde, New York

Robert Montemorano Larry Driscoll

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 7:06 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Montemorano PRESENT: President Montemorano; Sandi Bastedo, 1^st Vice President; Walt Votra, 2^nd Vice President; Kathy Malone; Pat Crowe; Paul Sharp; Jim Younglove; Dave Aldrich; ABSENT: Anthony Carnevale OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Barr; Jack Sloan, Director of Facilities; Betty Robinson, Director of Transportation; Patrice Beadle, District Treasurer; Katherine Hicks, District Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to accept the meeting agenda MOTION: K. Malone SECOND: P. Crowe VOTE: Carried 8-0 (A. Carnevale absent) PUBLIC OPEN FORUM – There were no questions. AGENDA · Budget Review 1) Curriculum Staff Development P. Tyler presented a brief descriptive outline of the breakdown for the appropriation budget report for curriculum and staff development for 07-08. The projection is down due to the fact of more use of grants. 2) Transportation B. Robinson presented request for two new large buses for the district. Ms. Robinson stated pros and cons of small vs. large buses. She discussed mandated regulations that must be adhered to. There was discussion regarding the Driver Education vehicle needs and how best to provide for this requirement. B. Robinson mentioned that a car has to be DOT approved to transport students but does not have to be DOT approved for driver education. There was discussion regarding strobe lighting on the top of buses and Ms. Robinson said she would look into the cost for this. She stated that all buses have cameras. There was discussion regarding the Arcadia transport costs for the year and budgeting for that. 3) Operation & Maintenance J. Sloan presented his budget requests. He stated that due to the 1984 Ford being pulled from the road because of not passing inspection, he would like a ¾ ton truck with a snow plow and that there is a need for a replacement of the carpet shampooer at Savannah Elementary. Due to increased demands over time, increased use of facilities after hours, supervision of staff, maintenance of records, there is district need for an additional mechanic staff person. Mr. Sloan stated the addition of another cleaner Wednesday thru Sunday would eliminate much of the overtime hours and most need for substitutes. The Board asked Mr. Sloan to compile a list of inside and outside needs for the district and present this list to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. · Other Items: - There was discussion on the Reserve Account and how it can be used and how money can be spent from this account. Mr. Driscoll entered the meeting at 7:57 p.m. - There was a question and discussion regarding whether or not retirement incentives are reflected in the budget process. - Debt Service Mr. Driscoll reported on debt service. - EXCEL aid Mr. Driscoll covered the process of borrowing and presented an Excel apportionment worksheet with eligibility criteria. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE There were no questions. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. MOTION: P. Crowe SECOND: W. Votra VOTE: Carried 8-0 (A. Carnevale absent)