WCS BOE May 27 2020
Wells Central budget up slightly by $35,303
By PETE KLEIN
WELLS--Superintendent Thomas Sincavage presented the 2020-2021 budget to the Wells Central School Board of Education at their meeting of May 27.
He said this year's budget is going up $35,303, an increase of 0.85%. The tax cap is 0.82%. This increase will be about $9 for a home with an assessment of $100,000. The district is proposing to offset state aid losses with fund balance. The district is also eliminating one full time FTE teaching position (0.5 FTE in elementary special education and 0.5 FTE in high school social studies.) This reduction was made for 2020-21 school year due to declining enrollment. The district has also been increasing spending in expense-based aid categories for which the state reimburses the district a portion of the cost of the services in the following school year. Expense based aids are exempt from the governor’s proposed state aid cuts.
During his report, Sincavage reviewed the Fund Balance Report which showed the health of the district's finances. He also reviewed the Enrollment report which remains at 144.
Sincavage spoke to the board about the school closure which extended through the end of the school year. The last day of at-home learning will be Wednesday, June 17.
The Capital Project is expected to be completed ahead of schedule. New tile, carpets, and lockers have been installed.
Construction crews are currently working on resurfacing the rubber roof. Finally, Sincavage had a discussion with the board about the high school graduation ceremony. The Board would like to do a live outdoor graduation to honor the class of 2020. They will plan the ceremony within the limits of the current public health and executive order guidelines. The graduation date has been moved up to Friday, June 19 at 7pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church will be hosting this year's Baccalaureate service on Sunday, June 14 at 6 pm. The plan is to hold an outdoor service within the guidelines allowed.
Jeremy J. Siddon, Building Principal, gave the Athletic Director’s Report. He is creating an online sign up for fall sports. He is also going to have a virtual ceremony for the annual sports awards.
APPROVALS
The Board of Education accepted the recommendations of the CSE/CPSE Chair for the classifications, recommendations and programs for the following students: 982420095 , 71920006, 982420120, 982420171, and 202023 on a motion by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the memorandum of understanding and a five-year contract between the Wells Central School District and the Wells Support Staff for the time period July 1, 2020 through June 30,2025 on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ken Hoffman, and carried 5-0.
The board authorized the funding of the District approved reserves with the excess of 4% from unassigned fund balance at June 30, 2020. The allocation of such fund balance will be determined after June 30, 2020 and prior to setting the tax levy on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board accepted the Statement of Values as determined by the District’s Insurance Company on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
The board waived any required readings of policy 7.627 Home Bound Instruction Policy prior to adoption of such policy, and effectively adopts such policy effective May 27, 2020 on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
After holding an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Hazel Mann as Bus Driver effective June 30, 2020 on a motion made by Rachel Lauria, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5- 0.
The board appointed the following Fall Coaches to serve at the will of the Board for the 2020/2021 soccer season pending adequate numbers: Jeremy Bornt as Girls Varsity Soccer Coach and Brian Richards as Boys Varsity Soccer Coach on a motion by Ken Hoffman, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
This article is based upon minutes provided by Rachelle Dwyer, District Clerk.
Wells Central budget up slightly by $35,303
By PETE KLEIN
WELLS--Superintendent Thomas Sincavage presented the 2020-2021 budget to the Wells Central School Board of Education at their meeting of May 27.
He said this year's budget is going up $35,303, an increase of 0.85%. The tax cap is 0.82%. This increase will be about $9 for a home with an assessment of $100,000. The district is proposing to offset state aid losses with fund balance. The district is also eliminating one full time FTE teaching position (0.5 FTE in elementary special education and 0.5 FTE in high school social studies.) This reduction was made for 2020-21 school year due to declining enrollment. The district has also been increasing spending in expense-based aid categories for which the state reimburses the district a portion of the cost of the services in the following school year. Expense based aids are exempt from the governor’s proposed state aid cuts.
During his report, Sincavage reviewed the Fund Balance Report which showed the health of the district's finances. He also reviewed the Enrollment report which remains at 144.
Sincavage spoke to the board about the school closure which extended through the end of the school year. The last day of at-home learning will be Wednesday, June 17.
The Capital Project is expected to be completed ahead of schedule. New tile, carpets, and lockers have been installed.
Construction crews are currently working on resurfacing the rubber roof. Finally, Sincavage had a discussion with the board about the high school graduation ceremony. The Board would like to do a live outdoor graduation to honor the class of 2020. They will plan the ceremony within the limits of the current public health and executive order guidelines. The graduation date has been moved up to Friday, June 19 at 7pm. St. Ann’s Catholic Church will be hosting this year's Baccalaureate service on Sunday, June 14 at 6 pm. The plan is to hold an outdoor service within the guidelines allowed.
Jeremy J. Siddon, Building Principal, gave the Athletic Director’s Report. He is creating an online sign up for fall sports. He is also going to have a virtual ceremony for the annual sports awards.
APPROVALS
The Board of Education accepted the recommendations of the CSE/CPSE Chair for the classifications, recommendations and programs for the following students: 982420095 , 71920006, 982420120, 982420171, and 202023 on a motion by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the memorandum of understanding and a five-year contract between the Wells Central School District and the Wells Support Staff for the time period July 1, 2020 through June 30,2025 on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ken Hoffman, and carried 5-0.
The board authorized the funding of the District approved reserves with the excess of 4% from unassigned fund balance at June 30, 2020. The allocation of such fund balance will be determined after June 30, 2020 and prior to setting the tax levy on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board accepted the Statement of Values as determined by the District’s Insurance Company on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
The board waived any required readings of policy 7.627 Home Bound Instruction Policy prior to adoption of such policy, and effectively adopts such policy effective May 27, 2020 on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
After holding an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Hazel Mann as Bus Driver effective June 30, 2020 on a motion made by Rachel Lauria, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5- 0.
The board appointed the following Fall Coaches to serve at the will of the Board for the 2020/2021 soccer season pending adequate numbers: Jeremy Bornt as Girls Varsity Soccer Coach and Brian Richards as Boys Varsity Soccer Coach on a motion by Ken Hoffman, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
This article is based upon minutes provided by Rachelle Dwyer, District Clerk.
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