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WCS BOE December 18 2019


WCS lower speed limit request under DOT review.
By PETE KLEIN
WELLS—Wells Central School Superintendent Thomas Sincavage gave an update regarding the school zone at its December 18 meeting.
He said the school has been in contact with the New York State Department of Transportation in Indian Lake. They have forwarded the schools request for a 45 MPH school zone to the Regional Traffic Engineer in Utica for an evaluation.
Sincavage gave an update on the Capital Project. He said there is a contractors meeting scheduled at the school on December 23 and some work may start during the holiday break.
Following the Halloween storm, the Board requested information on the cost of a generator large enough to power the entire school. Mosaic Associates said the school would need to upgrade their existing 40kw generator to a 200kw generator. After discussing the cost, the Board agreed that this is something the voters should approve Sincavage also spoke about the Non-resident tuition rate and non-resident early admit students for the 2020/2021 school year, which presently are $7,000 and $2,333 (⅓ for early admit/full time Out of District Placements). Currently, Sincavage is comfortable with keeping the tuition rate as is.
Sincavage noted that about $4.5 million of the tax revenue was received.
The Board reviewed the December Enrollment Report by Jessica Damphier. The current enrollment is 146.
The Board reviewed the Calendar of Events.
Sincavage noted that the One District One Book kickoff will be on January 10. This year the book is “The Life According to Og the Frog.”
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Jeremy Siddon gave the Athletic Director’s Report. The basketball season has started, and several games have been rescheduled due to the winter weather. The practice and game schedule is posted on the school’s website. Anyone looking to get updates and notifications regarding games can contact the school and sign up for the remind app.
APPROVALS
The Wells Central School Board of Education approved the classifications, recommendations and programs for the following students: 982420434 and 982420449 on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The Wells Central School Board of Education approved the District Wide School Safety Plan, as presented on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
The Wells Central School Board of Education approved the date change for the Class of 2020 Senior trip to Florida on April 24-27, 2020 on a motion made by Rachel Lauria, seconded by Dorman Reese, and carried 5-0.
After holding an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing specific personnel matters and negotiations, the Board of the Wells Central School District appointed, at the will of the board, Sandy Stuart as a Teacher Aide effective January 6, 2020 on a motion made by Rachel Lauria, seconded by Dorman Reese, and carried 4-0. William Stuart abstained.
The Board appointed Colleen Fuller as a long-term substitute to fill the position held by Mrs. Enders who has been granted a leave of absence. Colleen Fuller’s appointment will be effective January 6, 2020 and is intended to continue for the term of Mrs. Ender’s leave, but no later than June 30, 2020. No term of employment is conferred by this resolution of appointment and Colleen Fuller’s employment may be terminated at any time on a motion made by Rachel Lauria, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.

This article is based upon minutes provided by Rachelle Dwyer District Clerk

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