Monday, February 24, 2020

WCS BOE February 12 2020

Wells Central BOE makes appointments
By PETE KLEIN
WELLS—The Wells Central School Board of Education met on February 12 and approved numerous appointments and contracts, including the following.
The Wells Central School Board of Education appointed the following - Adam Clute as Elementary Basketball Coach and Donald Beach, Dorman Reese, and William Stuart as Elementary Basketball Volunteers on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 3-0. Dorman Reese and William Stuart abstained.
The board appointed the following spring coaches, pending adequate numbers of students: Mark Richards as Boys Varsity Baseball Coach, Alan Johnson and Brian Richards as Boys Varsity Basketball Volunteers and Ed Pruden as Girls Varsity Softball Coach, and Elisha Christman as Girls Modified Softball Coach (combined with Lake Pleasant Central School) on a motion by Dorman Reese, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the 2020/2021 salary schedule for employees not covered by a bargaining unit, as presented on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Ken Hoffman, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the contract between Martha Brown, part time District Treasurer and WCS District from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 as presented on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the contract between Karen Strevy, part time Technology Coordinator and WCS District from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, as presented on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the contract between Rachelle Dwyer, Secretary to the Superintendent and WCS District from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as presented on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the contract between Kristy Wright, School Nurse and WCS District from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 as presented on a motion made Rachel Lauria, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the District and the Wells Support Staff and approved payment to eligible unit members thereunder on a motion by Rachel Lauria, seconded by William Stuart, and carried 5-0.
The board approved the Retirement Incentive MOA by and between the District and the Wells Teachers’ Association and approves payment to eligible unit members thereunder on a motion made by Ken Hoffman, seconded by William Stuart and carried 5-0.
The board approved the Bus Repair and Maintenance Agreement with the Town of Wells dated February 12, 2020 on a motion made by Dorman Reese, 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 Teacher’s Association for the time period July 1, 2020 through June 30,2025 on a motion made by Dorman Reese, seconded by Rachel Lauria, and carried 5-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Thomas Sincavage gave the Superintendent’s Report. He reviewed the Consent Agenda format with the Board. The Board agreed to try out the new format which allows the Board to spend more time discussing important matters. Mr. Sincavage gave an update on the Capital Project. Contractors will start installing safety film in the building, along with floor work in the Music room and in the Cafeteria. Mr. Sincavage then reviewed the 2020-21 Budget. He is still waiting on figures from BOCES before the final draft of the budget can be done.
The February Enrollment Report by Jessica Damphier listed the current enrollment at 146 students. The Board reviewed the Annual Transportation/Bus Report by Mindy Morrison.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Jeremy J. Siddon, Building Principal, gave the Athletic Director’s Report. The Boys Varsity Basketball will play their last home game Friday, February 14th at 5pm. They will play in the sectional playoffs. Mr. Siddon is checking on numbers to see if we have enough players for a Girls Varsity Softball team. There will be a Boys Varsity Baseball team and Girls Modified Softball will merge with Lake Pleasant. There currently are not enough players to have a Boys Modified Baseball Team.

Story based upon minutes provided by Rachelle Dwyer, District Clerk

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