Indian Lake Central School gets organized

 ILCS BOE July 14 2020

Indian Lake Central School gets organized

By PETE KLEIN

INDIAN LAKE—On July 14, the Indian Lake Central School Board of Education held a regular meeting and its yearly reorganization meeting, during which it approved the following resolutions.

The meeting began with David Snide, Superintendent/ Principal, reporting that the Senior graduation went well and the school plans for opening guidelines-planning are making progress.

APPROVALS REGULAR MEETING

Jon Voorhees moved, seconded by Jodi Seymour to approve treasurer to pay costs as they occur. Carried.

Voorhees moved, seconded by Robert Lewin to approve extra-curricular and co-curricular activity advisors for 2020-2021.

Voorhees moved, seconded by Corey Hutchins to approve claims audit for June 1-30, 2020, Carried.

The student transportation cooperative agreement was approved.

The board approved the contract between Long Lake CSD and Indian Lake CSD for school psychologist, Olivia Lee.

The board approved the District wide safety plan for 2020-2021 school year.

The board approved to have the school pickup and bus #63 to be sold on auctions international.

The board approved Kristina Eldridge as a teachers assistant, salary per ILFA contract.

The board approved Elsa Schisler as a substitute teacher.

The board approved the Student/Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct for 2020-2021 school year

The board approved a resolution to authorize purchase of buses from the bus purchase reserve fund.

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

The District Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board of Education for the year 2020- 2021. Mr. Lewin moved, seconded by Mr. Hutchins to nominate Mr. David Harrington for president. No other nominations were placed. Mr. David Harrington was declared president. Motion Carried.

The District Clerk called for nominations for Vice-President of the Board of Education for the year 2020-2021 Mr. Harrington moved, seconded by Mr. Hutchins, to nominate Mr. Robert Lewin for vice­ president. No other nominations were placed; Mr. Robe1i Lewin was declared vice-president. Motion Carried.

The Oaths of Office for president and vice-president and other Board Members were sworn in for the year 2020-2021.

Mr. Harrington moved, seconded by Mr. Lewin, to approve the following appointments for the year July 1, 2020 to June 30 2021. Motion Carried.

District Clerk - Dianna Wilder, Assistant Clerk - David Snide, District Treasurer - Elizabeth Federspiel Census Enumerator - Dianna Wilder, Tax Collector - Alice Fish, LEA Designee - Jay Griffin, Central Treasurer (Class Funds) - Cynthia Burgess, School Physician - Dr. John Rugge, School Attorney - Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC, School Auditor - Scott Preusser, CPA, Purchasing Agent - David Snide, Payroll Officer - David Snide, Record Management Officer - Elizabeth Federspiel, 

Records Access Officer - Dianna Wilder 

Seymour, seconded by Voorhees to appoint CSE/CPSE members as recommended. Motion Carried.

Appointed District Clerk was sworn in for the year 2020-202 l by the Board President.

Hutchins moved, seconded by Lewin, to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED that the bonds shall be posted in ample form and sufficiently for the District. Treasurer­

$1,000,000; Tax Collector- $1,000,00 and all other employees $100,000. Motion carried.

Other resolutions approved as follows.

RESOLVED that Community Bank NA, Indian Lake Branch, be the official bank for 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried.

RESOLVED that the Hamilton County Express be designated as the official newspaper of the Indian Lake Central School District. Motion carried.

The board approved the following Board meeting dates: August 18, 2020,

September 15, 2020, October 20, 2020, November 17, 2020, December 15, 2020, January 19, 2021, February 9, 2021, March 16, 2021, April 20, 2021, May 11, 2021 (Annual District Meeting and Regular Board Meeting), May 18, 2021 (Budget Vote), June 15, 2021, July 13, 2021 (Re-Organizational meeting followed by Regular Board Mtg).

The following resolutions were approved.

RESOLVED that Mrs. Elizabeth Federspiel, District Treasurer be authorized to sign checks and in the absence of the treasurer, Ms. Dianna Wilder, District Clerk be authorized to sign checks.

RESOLVED that the sum of$100 be established for petty cash fund for General Fund and School Lunch Fund $25.

RESOLVED that all current Board of Education Policies and Code of Ethics be readopted by the Board of Education.

RESOLVED that the mileage reimbursement rate for the 2020-2021 school year for all District personnel and Board of Education members, shall be authorized at the mileage reimbursement of $0.50 car and truck mileage.

Motion carried.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education grant approval for attendance at workshops, conferences and conventions for Board members, administrators, teachers and staff with expenses to be paid as follows: I) Attendance of each teacher to be approved by the Superintendent; 2) Expenses are to be reimbursed as costs are incurred and 3) Expenses may be paid in advance, if necessary, with valid approval of claims. The school van/car should be used for conferences if available.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education will provide caps and gowns for senior graduation and 25 announcements for each senior.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorize the sum of $450 for the Senior Prom.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District Board of Education resolve to comply with all regulations and rules of the Commissioner of Education and the Board of Regents.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District Board of Education resolve to comply with all special rules and regulations for management of extra-classroom activities as per State Education guidelines.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District set tuition for out of District students is $2,000 per year.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District set tuition for international students for the 2020-21 school year is $9,100.

RESOLVED that all certified coaches will be able to cover coaching emergencies. Motion carried.

This article is based on the minutes of Dianna M. Wilder, District Clerk.