Saturday, October 19, 2019

ILCS building prop goes to the voters

ILCS BOE Oct 15 2019


ILCS building prop goes to the voters
By PETE KLEIN
INDIAN LAKE—The Indian Lake Central School Board of Education met on October 15 and passed the following resolutions that will send a building proposition to the voters in December.
SEQR RESOLUTION
The board passed the following State Environmental Quality Review Determination.
“WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the "Board") of the Indian Lake Central School District (the "School District") is proposing the to reconstruct the school building, including the resurfacing of roof coating and replacement of roof fascia and exterior windows, reconstruction of soffits and installation of window film (the "Project"); and
“WHEREAS, the proposed Project entails the construction, maintenance, repair, replacement, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation involving no substantial changes or expansion beyond 10,000 square feet of existing structures and/or facilities; and
“WHEREAS, the proposed Project is a routine activity of the School District; and “WHEREAS, the Board has considered the information and documentation, which describes the design and intent of the Project;
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the School District, based upon the record before it and the general, specific and detailed knowledge of the Board of the proposed Project and under the applicable standards of SEQRA and 6 NYCRR Part 617.5, hereby determines that the Project is a Type II Action, and that no further action is required to satisfy the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution takes effect immediately.”
PROJECT RESOLUTION
“WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Indian Lake Central School District ("Board") is considering to undertake a project consisting of replacements, repairs, and renovations to the District's existing school building located at 6345 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake, New York, including roof resurfacing and the replacement of roof fascia, the replacement of all exterior windows, the reconstruction of classroom ceiling window soffits, and the application of window film ("the Project"); and
“WHEREAS, the Board wishes to fully comply with its obligations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and the regulations thereunder with respect to the proposed action; and
“WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the nature and scope of the proposed action; and
“WHEREAS, upon review of the foregoing, the Board makes the following determinations: 1. The proposed action involves replacements, repairs, and renovations to the District's existing school building. 2. The proposed project represents maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing facility or structure within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(l); and/or alternatively the replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility in kind within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(2); and/or alternatively a routine activity of an educational institution, including expansion of existing facilities by less than I 0,000 square feet of gross floor area, within the meaning of 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(10). 3. The proposed action will in no case have a significant adverse impact based on the environment based on the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c) and is not otherwise a Type I action as defined by 6 NYCRR § 617.4. 4. The proposed action is a Type II action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5 and is therefore not subject to review under SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.
“NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board finds and concludes that the proposed action is a Type II action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5 and therefore is not subject to review under SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.”
PROPOSITION RESOLUTION
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE INDIAN LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRJCT that a special meeting of the qualified voters of the School District be and the same is hereby called to be held in the front lobby of the Indian Lake School, 6345 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake, New York on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. prevailing time for the purpose of voting on the following proposition:
“PROPOSITION - Shall the Board of Education be authorized to (1) reconstruct the school building, perform site work, acquire original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such building used and pay costs incidental thereto, at a maximum estimated cost of not to exceed $2,021,250, (2) expend such sum for such purpose, including $500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund, (3) levy the necessary tax therefor, taking into account State aid received and the amount expended from the Capital Reserve Fund, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education, and (4) in anticipation of the collection of such tax, issue bonds and notes at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $1,521,250, and levy a tax to pay the interest on said obligations when due?
“The vote upon such proposition shall be by paper or absentee ballot. The hours during which the polls shall be kept open shall be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. prevailing time or for as long thereafter as necessary to enable qualified voters who are in the polling places at 8:00 p.m. to cast their ballots. Any person shall be entitled to vote who is: (a) a citizen of the United States, (b) eighteen years of age and (c) a resident within the District for a period of thirty days next preceding the December 10, 2019 vote. The School District may require all persons offering to vote to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver's license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
“Absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk, 6345 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake, New York. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on or prior to, December 9, 2019 if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2019. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, 6345 NYS Route 30, Indian Lake, New York during regular office hours until the date of the vote. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the District Clerk or the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of such meeting in two newspapers of general circulation within the School District, four (4) times within the seven (7) weeks next preceding such School District meeting, the first publication to be at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the meeting.
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution takes effect immediately upon its adoption.
SCHOOL AUDIT
Scott Preusser, CPA at Raymond Preusser CPA, Claverack, presented the school audit he recently completed to Indian Lake Central Board of Education at its October 15 meeting.
Preusser said he didn’t find any problems with bookkeeping. He didn’t find any material weaknesses. Overall, the district is in good financial shape, said Preusser.
SUPERINTENDENT'S/PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
HFM Prevention-Patrick Crouse Ransomware Insurance-Yes, it's real.
Premium-$4,000 and deductible-$5,000. I know this sounds expensive, but ransom could cost $100,000.
Athletics
Soccer season is in the last few weeks. It has been a good season with the girls’ varsity heading to sectional play.
Basketball season to start soon. We are still looking for a Modified Boys Coach. Other coaches are: BV-Mike Lamphear BM-? GV-Eric McCauliffe GM-Ashton Hoag.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL
The board approved Courtney Greco certified substitute teacher.
The board approved CSE Recommendations.
The board approved Amanda Flemington-Elementary basketball coach.
The board approved Dr. Michael Small, school psychologist/Neuropsychologist
The board approved claims audit for September 1-30, 2019
The board approved Louann Tetrault as temporary Treasurer effective November 4, 2019-January 6, 2020.

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