Indian Lake School Board gets organized

 ILCS BOE July 8 2024

Indian Lake School Board gets organized

By PETE KLEIN

INDIAN LAKE—The Indian Lake Central School Board of Education met on July 8 and began with its yearly Reorganizational Meeting, which was then followed by its regular monthly meeting.

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Laurie Wells and Peter Farrell newly elected Board Member were sworn in.

The District Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board of Education for the year 2024- 2025. Jason Scott moved, seconded by Allison LaPrairie to nominate David Harrington for president. No other nominations were placed. David Harrington was declared president. Motion 3 aye 1 nay Motion Carried.

The District Clerk Dianna Wilder called for nominations for Vice-President of the Board of Education for the year 2024-2025 Ms. LaPrairie moved, seconded by Harrington, to nominate Jason Scott for vice-president. No other nominations were placed; Mr. Jason Scott 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 2024-2025.

Farrell moved, seconded by Laprairie, to approve the following appointments for the year July 1, 2024 to June 30 2025. Motion Carried.

District Clerk - Dianna Wilder, Assistant Clerk - Mellissa Mulvey, District Treasurer - Elizabeth Federspiel, Census Enumerator - Dianna Wilder, Tax Collector - Cynthia Burgess, Central Treasurer - Cynthia Burgess (Class Funds), School Physician - Dr. Thomas Portuese, School Attorney - Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC, School Auditor - Scott Preusser, CPA, Purchasing Agent - Mellissa Mulvey, Payroll Officer - Mellissa Mulvey, Record Management - Elizabeth Federspiel Officer, Records Access - Dianna Wilder Officer.

LaPrairie, seconded by Scott to appoint CSE/CPSE Nikki Wonders & CSE/CPSE Sub-committee members as recommended. Motion, 3 aye, 2 nay Motion Carried.

Appointed District Clerk and District Treasurer were sworn in for the year 2024-2025. Mrs. Wells moved, seconded by Scott, to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the bonds shall be posted in ample form and sufficiently for the District Treasurer - $1,000,000.00; Tax Collector - $1,000,000.00 and all other employees $100,000.00. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that Community Bank NA, Indian Lake Branch, be the official bank for 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Scott to approve the following resolution.

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

Scott moved, seconded by Wells to approve the following Board meeting dates:

August 20, 2024, September 17, 2024, October 15, 2024, November 19, 2024, December 17, 2024, January 21, 2025, February 25, 2025, March 18, 2025, April 22, 2025, May 6, 2025 (Annual District Meeting and Regular Board Meeting), May 13, 2025 (Budget Vote), June 17, 2025, July 8, 2025 (Re-Organizational meeting followed by Regular Board Mtg). Motion carried.

Farrell moved, seconded by Ms. Laprairie to approve the following resolution.

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

Scott moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the sum of $100.00 be established for petty cash fund for General Fund and School Lunch Fund $25.00. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

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

Farrell moved, seconded by Wells to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the mileage reimbursement rate for the 2024-2025 school year for all District personnel and Board of Education members, shall be authorized at the mileage reimbursement of $.65 car and truck mileage. Motion carried. Mileage Reimbursement is the mileage reimbursement rate to coincide with the IRS determined rate for the 2024-2025 school year.

LaPrairie, seconded by Scott to approve the following resolution.

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: 1) 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. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Scott o approve the following resolution.

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

Wells moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the sum of $450 for the Senior Prom. Motion carried.

Wells moved, seconded by Farrell to approve the following resolution.

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. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve the following resolution.

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. Motion carried.

Farrell moved, seconded by Laprairie to approve the following resolution.

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

LaPrairie, seconded by Scott to approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED that the Indian Lake Central School District set tuition for international students for the 2023-24 school year is $9,100. Motion carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Wells to approve the following resolution.

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

With no other business being presented, LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to adjourn the Reorganizational meeting at 6:35 P.M. Carried.

REGULAR MEETING

Harrington called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

APPROVALS

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Farrell to approve June 18, 2024 regular board meeting minutes. Carried.

The Board reviewed the warrants for June 2024.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

Mulvey presented the Superintendent/Principal Report. 4 students graduated this year. Capital project began July 1, The Summer Progam is going well, Drivers Ed has begun with John Rathbun, youth soccer.

APPROVALS

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve treasurer to pay costs as they occur. Carried.

Scott moved, seconded by Farrell to approve claims audit for June 1-30, 2024. Carried.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve the Student Transportation Cooperative Agreement. Carried.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve Carrissa Lance, Christopher Ciembroniewicz, and Greyson Knight for out of district tuition. Carried

Wells moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve disposal of Elementary Jouney’s reading program. Carried. CSE Recommendations tabled to executive session.

Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve confidential/management contracts per non –instructional contracts at 4.5% increases. Carried.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve the school safety specialist contract for 2024-25 school year. Carried. Scott moved, seconded by LaPrairie to approve extra-curricular positions for 2024-25 school year. Carried.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Josh Wells inquired what the stipend was for the Dean of students for the 2024-25 school year McCauliffe will be receiving, the Superintendent answered question.

LaPrairie moved, seconded by Scott to approve extension of superintendent’s contract. 4 aye, 1 nay.

Scott moved, seconded by Wells to approve Catherine Clark summer bus aide at a rate of $20.00 per hour. Carried. Farrell moved, seconded by Scott to adjourn regular session at 7:07 pm. Carried.

LaPriairie off of google meet.

EXECUTIVE SESSION was called to order at 7:08 pm. Regular session reopened at 8:21 pm.

Scott moved, seconded by Harrington to approve CSE recommendations. 2 aye, 2 nay.

Wells moved, seconded by Farrell to adjourn the regular session at 8:23pm.

Minutes provided by Dianna M. Wilder-Clawson, District Clerk.