Regular Board of
Education Meeting – November 4, 2019
The regular meeting of the Pavilion Central School District
Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 PM by Board President Marirose
Ethington in the high school conference room.
Board Members present: Marirose Ethington, Jeff Finch, Becky Dziekan (7:01), Kevin
Stefan, Callin Ayers-Tillotson, and Chris Jeffres
Board Members Absent: Margaret Gaston
Others Present: Jon Wilson, Charles Martelle, Donald Childs,
Kenneth Ellison and Mary Jo Pahl
Others Absent: Sheila Eigenbrod and Stacey Tallon
Visitors: Three (3) per sign in log
Jeff Finch led the Pledge of Allegiance
** Moved by Kevin
Stefan; seconded by Chris Jeffres to approve agenda with additions carried
unanimously (6 votes).
** Moved by Jeff
Finch; seconded by Chris Jeffres to approve all items in the consent grouping -
Minutes: Regular BOE minutes of 10/21/19; CSE minutes of 10/22/19; Sub-CSE minutes
of 10/17/19, 10/22/19, and 10/24/19; CPSE minutes of 10/17/19; 504 minutes of
10/22/19; Appropriation and Budget Status Reports for A, C & F funds as of August
and September 2019, Treasurer’s Reports as of August and September 2019; carried
unanimously (6 votes).
Introduction of new staff; Olivia Timothy, the ENL Teacher
who introduced herself to the Board and shared something about themselves. The
Board introduced themselves and welcomed her to the District.
BUSINESS:
1.
Friends
of the FFA update:
** Michele McIlroy from the Friends
of the Pavilion FFA gave an update to the Board regarding what they as a group
have been doing for the FFA. The
scholarships they have given in the past and are plan to continue in the
future, the membership of the group and the professional knowledge they provide
to the FFA and Ag program. She answered questions and the Board thanked her for
the update. No action required.
2. Myrtle Beach Trip:
** Matt Roth requested approval from the
Board to take baseball players to the camp in Myrtle Beach that occurs during
spring break at no cost to the District.
Mr. Roth is willing to go along as a volunteer coach if needed to
chaperone. Moved by Chris Jeffres,
seconded by Cal Ayers-Tillotson to approve the trip; carried unanimously (6
votes).
** Moved by Kevin Stefan, seconded by Cal
Ayers-Tillotson upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to
appoint Matt Roth as a Volunteer Baseball Coach for the 2019-2020 school year;
carried unanimously (6 votes).
3. Appointments:
** Moved by Cal Ayers-Tillotson, seconded by
Kevin Stefan upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to
appoint Doug Cerefin as a volunteer JV Basketball Coach for the 2019-2020
school year; carried unanimously (6 votes).
** Moved by Cal Ayers-Tillotson, seconded
by Chris Jeffres upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to
appoint Ashley McMaster and Laurie Fischer as tutors for the 2019-2020 school
year; carried unanimously (6 votes).
** Moved by Jeff Finch, seconded by Becky
Dziekan upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint
Carly Scott as a substitute teacher; carried unanimously (6 votes).
4. Maternity
Leave - Sanders:
** Moved by Cal Ayers-Tillotson,
seconded by Kevin Stefan to approve the request for maternity leave as
presented for Ashley Sanders beginning on or about January 25, 2020 for the
necessary time frame as required; carried unanimously (6 votes).
5. Accept Bids from Auctions
International:
** Moved by Jeff Finch, seconded by Chris
Jeffres to accept the bids received on Auctions International for bus # 47 in
the amount of $9,600.00, bus # 41 in the amount of $6,800.00 and van # 34 in
the amount of $1,425.00; carried unanimously (6 votes).
6. York
Merged Team Approval:
** Moved by Cal Ayers-Tillotson, seconded by Becky
Dziekan to approve the merging of the Swimming, Wrestling and Cheerleading
teams with York Central School for the 2019-2020 school year; carried
unanimously (6 votes).
7. Substitute Leave Plan:
** Moved by Jeff Finch, seconded by
Becky Dziekan to approve the Substitute plan as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools for Jennifer Lang to substitute for Tim Mapes for the
period of time in which he will be out due to surgery at the non-certified
substitute teacher rate of pay; carried unanimously (6 votes).
8. Resignation:
** Moved by Cal Ayers-Tillotson, seconded
by Chris Jeffres accept the resignation of Kelli Brian from the position of
Teacher Aide effective January 3, 2020; carried unanimously (6 votes).
INFORMATION:
1. Monday, November 18, 2019 BOE meeting date
2. GSL Thank you from Mary Immaculate Parish
** Marirose
Ethington shared information from the GVSBA Board President’s meeting she
attended in which she heard about several informative events they have planned
for Board members to attend. One of which is the LGBTQ legal training update
that is being held soon, asking if anyone was interested in attending to let
the district office know so they can get registered. She also mentioned the Knights Table that
York Central holds monthly that she would like the District to try to obtain
more information on to begin something similar in our District. There is also a Student Services Award that
is going to be occurring soon, she would like the District to review the
nomination form once it’s available to see if there are one or more activities
in District that would be able to be put up for nomination.
Jon Wilson wants to send a thank you out to
the PTO for their hard work at making the recent Halloween Dance they held such
a success. There were more than 300
people in attendance and a good time was had by all with all students
showcasing their costumes and having a good time. He also mentioned how pleased he was at the
number of teachers who volunteered their time to attend this event as well.
Charles Martelle mentioned the success of the
Girls Volleyball team and that the District is hoping to be able to take a
spectator bus to the game that will be held on Wednesday evening.
** Moved by Becky Dziekan; seconded by Jeff
Finch to adjourn at 7:45 PM; carried unanimously (6 votes).
Mary Jo Pahl
Clerk of the Board