BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Owego Apalachin Central School District

Owego, NY

AGENDA

April 7, 2016

OFA LGI

6:30 PM Audit Committee 7:00 PM Regular Session

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations (23) B. Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans (9) C. Committee on PreSchool Special Education Placement Recommendations (0) V. HEARING THE PUBLIC VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. March 31, 2016

B. Consent Business

1. Personnel a) Resignation

(1) Lori Grose – Teacher Aide - AES b) Appointments

(1) Lawrence Marsili – Substitute Teacher (2) John Heath – Volunteer Assistant - Track & Field (3) Heather McCann – Substitute Teacher (4) Karen Schreiber – Substitute Teacher (5) Vincent Skovira – Substitute Teacher

c) Leave of Absence

(1) Heather McCann

2. Financial

a) Budget Transfers b) Health & Welfare Contract – Ithaca City Schools c) Simmons Recovery Consulting Contract Extension

3. Facilities a) Disposal of Copiers

4. Special Needs

a) Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations

b) Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Winter Sports Wrap-Up – A. Buchsbaum B. Bus Replacement – T. Quaranta C. Rebuilding OACSD

IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS A. Technology Installment Purchase Agreement B. Audit RFP C. Proposed 16-17 Budget

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 min. limit per person, with comments limited to business conducted at

current meeting) XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Student Liaison to the Board of Education – Christopher Wieckhorst B. Policy Review XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION XV. ADJOURNMENT

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NEW YORK

April 7, 2016

MOTION IN SUPPORT OF CONSENT AGENDA

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the March 31, 2016 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resignation, Appointments, and Leave of Absence be approved according to Schedule A; that the Budget Transfers be approved according to Schedule B; that the Health & Welfare Service Contract be approved according to Schedule C; that the Simmons Recovery Consulting Contract Extension be approved according to Schedule D; that the Copier Disposal be approved according to Schedule E; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule F; that the Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans be approved according to Schedule G

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY 13827

MINUTES

March 31, 2016

The Owego Apalachin Board of Education held a Regular Meeting at Owego Free Academy, 1 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY, on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

I. CALL TO ORDER

President Barton called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. David Barton Mr. Gene Cvik Mr. Lee Dunham Mr. John Crosby Mrs. Becky Goodrich Mrs. Stacey Riegel Mrs. Buffie Arhbal Others Present: Mr. Randy Pryor Mr. Bob Farrell Mr. Joe DiCosimo Mrs. Laurie McKeveny Mr. Heath Georgia Mr. Tony Quaranta Mr. Tom Beatty Mrs. Jill Bennedum Mr. Ryan Hallenbeck Mr. Tom Comerford Mr. Stephen Jensen Mr. Ken Francisco Mr. Ron Bieber Ms. Brittney Dodge Mr. Rich Ives Mrs. Janelle Schmitt Ms. Tara Schmitt Mrs. Alicia Sherman Ms. Allie Heeman Ms. Savannah Padgett Ms. Anita Chaffee Mr. Jerry Jones Mrs. Andrianna Schwartz Mrs. Tracy Olevano Mrs. Kathleen Quaranta Dr. William Russell and Mrs. Marcy Hill were also present.

III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Lee Dunham and seconded by Mrs. Stacey Riegel that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.

Ayes: 7 Nayes: 0 Carried (Barton- Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye; Arhbal-Aye)

IV. CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEED OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Barton stated that there is a need for an executive session.

V. PUBLIC FORUM

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mrs. Becky Goodrich Board of Education adopts the following consent agenda.

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the March 10, 2016 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appointments, Change in Hours, and Tenure Appointments be approved according to Schedule A; that the February Treasurer’s Report be approved according to Schedule B; that the Health & Welfare Service Contracts be approved according to Schedule C; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule D; that the Committee on Special Education 504 Accommodation Plans be approved according to Schedule E; that the Committee on PreSchool Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule F

Ayes: 7 Nayes: 0 Carried

(Barton- Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye; Arhbal-Aye)

VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Barton gave an update on the Superintendent Search: He reiterated that unfortunately, in the first round there were no “best fits” for the district. The search was reopened and with the assistance of Alan Pole we will selected another five candidates for first round interviews. Also, we will follow same process previously outlined. The finalist interviews will be the first week of May.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Russell complemented all those involved with the choral concert last night. He stated it was a spectacular performance from all 4th to 12th graders involved. Long Range Budget Projections /Tax Levy Limit – Kathy Blackman Mrs. Kathy Blackman, CBO Controller, presented a financial status overview. The report focused on long-range plan assumptions and tax levy limit calculation. The final budget isn’t in from NYS and there is a possibility of full restoration of the Gap Elimination Adjustment and additional foundation aide. Rebuilding OACSD – Dr. Russell Brief report – work continues on OES and they are on track to be finished in April. The building continues to be a delight for the staff and students there. The BoE took a tour of the Administration building tonight. The Maintenance building is coming along and about to show significant progress. The footers/foundations are done and the back filling has begun. The steel will be delivered by mid April. A fall completion date is expected. Finally, we have received approval for the rebuilding the road and will soon going out to bid. The engineers are working on the bus garage parking lot studies. We will go out to bid on this when completed, however, we will hold off until summer for this work.

IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Budget Proposal – Dr. Russell Dr. Russell shared the 2016-2017 budget proposal. The presentation will be added to the district’s website.

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Richard Ives, Owego, NY Mr. Ives stated that he was pleased to hear that the elective courses and AP courses would be brought back to the district in this proposed budget. Mr. Jerry Jones –Apalachin, NY Q. What was the projected savings of the new Medicare supplemental plan for retirees? A. Dr. Russell shared the projected savings was less than originally projected due to the loss of the Medicare Part D reimbursement.

XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Policy Review – Policy: Administration – Continued work is being done on this portion of the policy manual.

XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OAMS - Mr. Beatty stated that Mr. Francisco has worked all week on test prep and training staff for the upcoming testing. The middle-school classes are making mats and donating them to the Owego Mission for the homeless. Students will also compete in a Run/Walk 1K and will be raising money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation during this time. AES – Mr. DiCosimo shared that the “Pint Size” blood drive will take place next week. The science themed Open House last week was another success. The building is collecting old sneakers to keep them out of the land fills and donating them to be recycled. OFA – Mr. Georgia gave kudos to Ms. Kathy Starks and Mrs. Judy Hawkins for their presentation at NYSCATE. OFA students attended “Career Day” on Wednesday at SUNY Binghamton. The Interact Club greenhouse project for the garden is coming along quickly with the help of W & W Nursery. Thank you to W & W Nursery for stepping up to help out with this project. A FRP book drive is being held and the ELA classrooms are competing to raise the most books. The OFA Spain Trip 2016 was a success and their travels can be viewed on their Facebook page. Music last night was great. MTB will be playing at a post prom fundraiser at the Owego Elks Club on Sunday. National Honor Society has received thirty-six junior applications. OES – Mrs. McKeveny has had a busy week with prepping for the 3rd-5th grade testing next week. The students had a poison prevention assembly this week. OES Students will also be able to look over a race car tomorrow.

XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

There is not a need for an executive session.

XV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mrs. Stacey Riegel to adjourn.

Ayes: 7 Nayes: 0 Carried (Barton- Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye; Arhbal-Aye)

President Barton adjourned the meeting at 9:17PM. Respectfully submitted,

Marcy Hill, Clerk Board of Education

OWEGO APALCHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Owego, New York

April 7, 2016

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

RESIGNATION

Teacher Aide – Apalachin Elementary School Lori Grose, 518 East Campville Road, Endicott, New York 13760 Effective Date: April 2, 2016 Processed By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources Recommended By: William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

Personnel Committee – April 7, 2016

APPOINTMENTS Substitute Teacher Lawrence Marsili, 828 Chestnut Ridge Road, Apalachin, New York 13732 Educational Preparation: West Chester State College, West Chester, PA BS Area: Criminal Justice Certification: Uncertified Effective Date: April 8, 2016 Recommended By: Heath Georgia, Principal, Owego Free Academy 2015 – 2016 Spring Sports See Attached Processed By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources Recommended By: William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

ATHLETICS, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION   

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Andy Buchsbaum Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education

1 Sheldon Guile Boulevard Owego, NY 13827 Office (607) 687-7302 ext. 2081 Fax (607) 687-4711 BuchsbaumA@oacsd.org

March 30, 2016 Please accept the following recommendation for the spring 2016 athletics season. Please add to the next BOE Agenda for approval. Thank you for your consideration. Andy Buchsbaum

Spring 2016

Sport Position Coach Track & Field Volunteer Assistant John Heath

OWEGO APALCHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Owego, New York

April 7, 2016

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

ADDENDUM

APPOINTMENTS Substitute Teacher Heather McCann, 8 Sunnyside Drive, Owego, New York 13827 Educational Preparation: State University of New York at Oswego BA Area: Elementary Certification: Uncertified Effective Date: April 14, 2016 Recommended By: Laurie McKeveny, Principal, Owego Elementary School Substitute Teacher Karen Schreiber, 2371 State Route 17C, Owego, New York 13827 Educational Preparation: Marywood University, Scranton, PA BA Area: History Certification: Uncertified Effective Date: April 8, 2016 Recommended By: Laurie McKeveny, Principal, Owego Elementary School Processed By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources Recommended By: William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

Personnel Committee – April 7, 2016

APPOINTMENTS

Substitute Teacher Vincent Skovira, 25 Thorn Hollow Road, Owego, New York 13827 Educational Preparation: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY BS Area: Biology Certification: Uncertified Effective Date: April 8, 2016 Recommended By: Kenneth Francisco, Jr., Assistant Principal, Owego

Apalachin Middle School

Processed By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources Recommended By: William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

Personnel Committee – April 7, 2016

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Teacher Aide – Owego Elementary School Heather McCann, 8 Sunnyside Drive, Owego, New York 13827 Effective Date: April 14, 2016 - TBA It is recommended that this request for unpaid leave of absence from teacher aide duties be approved in coincidence with the negotiated agreement between the Owego Apalachin Central School District and the Owego Apalachin Employees Association. Processed By: Jill Bennedum, Director of Human Resources Recommended By: William C. Russell, Superintendent of Schools

Laura Davis - Fwd: Leave of Absence

>>> Heather McCann 4/5/2016 4:09 PM >>>Hello Jill,I am writing to formally request a “Leave of Absence” from my Special Education Aide position at OES in Jeannette Marinich's room.

This request is for the purpose to allow me to become the Substitute Teacher for Ms. Marinich during her leave. Specifically, I request beginning my leave of absence on April 14, 2016 and holding this position for me until Ms. Marininch’s return to work. Upon her return, I would end my leave of absence and return to my position of Special Education Aide.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Education from Oswego State 1991, received a certificate of qualification to teach in New York (expired) and taught Kindergarten in the state of Colorado. I have held an Aide position at OACSD since 2011. Prior to 2011, I was a substitute teacher for OACSD.

I believe this is in the best interest of the district and the students.

Thank you for consideration in this manner.

Sincerely,

Heather McCann743-5880 Cell223-4407 Home

From: Jill BennedumTo: Laura DavisDate: 4/6/2016 11:50 AMSubject: Fwd: Leave of Absence

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OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWEGO, NEW YORK

April 7, 2016

SUBJECT: School districts are required to provide health and welfare services to students attending private schools.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: Authorization for the President of the Board of Education

to sign the attached contract.

BACKGROUND: A school board is required to provide any or all health and

welfare services and facilities available to students attending the public schools. Health and welfare services are mandatory only for residents of the district (& 912). The district where the private school is located, however, must contract with the district(s) where the nonresident students of such school reside for payment of the agreed-upon amount for health services (& 912).

PREPARED BY: Thomas E. Comerford, III, Director

Pupil Personnel Services

RECOMMENDED BY:

Dr. William C. Russell

Superintendent of Schools

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Memorandum February 10, 2016

Subject: Simmons Recovery Consulting Contract, Extension of Not to Exceed Limit and duration The current contract between the Owego Apalachin Central School District (OACSD) and Simmons Recovery Consulting (SRC) has a not to exceed limit of $1,250,000 and a duration ending in 2016. This memorandum authorizes the revision of that not to exceed limit to a new limit of $2,000,000 and a two-year extension until 10/10/2018. All other aspects of the contract remain unchanged. Approved By: ________________________________ Date: __________ David Barton, President, OACSD BOE

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Winter 2015-16 ReportAndy Buchsbaum

Director of Athletics, Health and Physical Education

2015-16 Goals Online initiative

Implementation of electronic season registrations via Athletics Website & Rank One Sports

Continue to promote the physical, social and academic benefits of

participation in Inter-Scholastic Athletics

And Physical Education…

Continue to promote and effectively communicate the value of Education-

Based Athletics.

Continue to build a culture where success is an expectation, and inter-scholastic athletics

participation is a priority.

NYSPHSAA Recognition

School of Distinction: 100% achievement of Scholar-Teams

Stay in the Game

Sportsmanship

5 Star Leadership (Community Project, NYSAAA Conf, Sportsmanship, Champions of

Character course, Champions of Character school initiative)

Section IV Championships and Beyond…

Continue to improve overall Winning %, participation rate and competitive attitude in all

programs.

Fan(s) of the Month acknowledgement

Academic Athletes acknowledgement

Team AccomplishmentsBoys Basketball Section IV Semi-Finalist

Girls Basketball Section IV Semi-Finalist

B & G Bowling Boys Tied 1st Place in Central Division

1 Boy/1 Girl NY State Qualifier

Indoor Track 21 Athletes Qualified for the NYS Qualifier

1 Section Champion

Boys Swim & Dive 2nd place Overall at Section Champ

Division Champions

Wrestling 2 Class B Champions

8 Qualified for Overall Sectionals

Varsity RecordsOverall Winter 15-16 Record 44-54, .449 Win % (up .030%)

Boys Basketball 8-12

Girls Basketball 11-9

Boys Swimming 8-1

Wrestling *4-17

Indoor Track No Dual Meet Competitions

B & G Bowling 13-15

Individual Accomplishments

Boy’s Basketball

STAC All-Division

Chris Riley

Girl’s BasketballSTAC All-Division

Emily Merrill

Individual Accomplishments

Boys and Girls Bowling

STAC All-Conference

Aaron Taft

STAC All-Division

Qwinten Adams, Zach Krassin, Zezera Reynolds

Wrestling

Overall Sectionals

Devin Horton (145) – Runner Up & Maurice Bell (285) – 4th

Class B Champions

Devin Horton (145) & Maurice Bell (285)

STAC All-Conference

Colton VanDriesen (220)

STAC All-Division

Andrew Laubach (99), Joel Choynowski (106),Jason Kithcart (126), Devin Horton (145), Maurice Bell (285)

Individual Accomplishments

Boys and Girls Indoor TrackNY State Meet Qualifier

Clayton Wolfe (1000m)

Sectional Champion (All Classes)

Clayton Wolfe (1000m)

NY State Qualifier

Vince Duvall, Clayton Wolfe, Matthew Maslin, Cam Neira, Laura Jackson, Angel Keppler, Carolyn Felice, Skylar Pierce, Tanner Hotchkiss, Nate Bowers, Tom Beyer, Dustin Dann, Derek Sunderland, Aaron Johnson, Simon Green, Allie Pado, Makayla Grantham, Mackenzie Wood, Elizabeth Chin, Bridget Watkins, Abigail Higgins

All-Conference

Derek Sunderland, Clayton Wolfe, Boys 3200m Relay (Duvall, Wolfe, Maslin, Neira)

All-Division

Vince Duvall, Tanner Hotchkiss, Simon Green, Laura Jackson, Girls 3200m Relay (Jackson, Keppler, Felice, Pierce)

Individual Accomplishments

Boy’s Swim & DiveNY State Championship MeetMitchell Phelps (100 Butterfly, 200 IM), Liam Elliker (Diving)

Section IV Class B ChampionMitchell Phelps (200 IM, 500 Free, 400 Free Relay)

400 Free Relay (Colin Pritchard, Nate Hodges, Dan Raftis, Mitchell Phelps)

School Records

Mitchell Phelps (200 IM, 100 Fly),

STAC All-ConferenceMitchell Phelps (100 Fly, 200 IM)

All-Central DivisionMitchell Phelps (200 IM, 500 Free), Nate Hodges (200 IM), Liam Elliker (Diving),

Colin Pritchard (100 Free), Dylan Sarrge (100 Back), Tanner Harris (100 Breast),

200 Medley Relay (Hodges, Sarrge, Pritchard, Harris)

400 Free Relay (Pritchard, Hodges, Sarrge, Phelps)

Participation RateTotal Winter Student-Athletes - 228

Boy’s Girl’s

Varsity Sports 77 50

JV Sports 34 12

Modified Sports 41 14

152 76

Scholar-Teams This is a VARSITY team award.

The minimum Team Grade Average to apply is 90.000%.

Athletics Department Goal is 100% Achievement

Team by Team Winter 2015-16 Cumulative GPA’s:

Girls Basketball (96.03)

Boys Basketball (90.45)

Boys Indoor Track (92.01)

Girls Indoor Track (95.92)

Boys Swim & Dive (95.7)

Boys Bowling (86.13)

Girls Bowling (82.10)

Wrestling (89.24)

Overall Winter Teams Cumulative GPA: 90.94(per NYSPHSAA scholar-team requirements)

Academic All-StarsMiddle School

Thank you to Mr. Beatty & Mr. Francisco

Excellence in the classroom and in

athletic competition

49 (55) students were honored

2015-16 season (175 total this school year)

90% or better (Honor Roll)

Participation on a Modified Sports Team

Academic All-StarsMiddle School

Athletics WebsiteDigital Sports is the primary source for all OFA Athletics schedules,

news and highlights.

http://49708.digitalsports.com/

Follow OFA Athletics on Twitter:

@OFAAthletics1

Register on Remind101 for OFA Athletics Updates, Reminders…

Text @OFAA to 607-953-6112

Athletics Website:

http://www.oacsd.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectiondetailid=16197&

April 2016 Re: Vehicle Replacement Schedule Several years prior to my becoming the Transportation Supervisor, OACSD implemented a regular replacement schedule of its school buses. This was done as a proactive step because the fleet is too large to consider purchasing all at once and the burden would be too costly for the taxpayers. The schedule recognizes that the fleet needs to be updated on a regular basis to keep current with safety, technology, and the NYS DOT changes, thus preventing costs from becoming prohibitive to maintaining an older fleet. Our school board has long supported the NYS DOT expectation of ten years being the useful life of a school bus. Currently, this setup should have us buying 4 buses per year plus a small vehicle on occasion. Our replacement cycle is important because today’s buses get better fuel mileage, produce fewer emissions than ever before and the cost per mile is lower which helps to keep our maintenance costs steady. We also purchase extended warranties on the engines and the ‘northeast protection’ to help fight against corrosion. Currently the life cycle of a school bus goes something like this. A new bus is put on a regular route, after about 8 years, it is replaced and goes to the auxiliary duty bus line. After about 2 or 3 years, or more, as an auxiliary duty bus, it will be sold at auction. As of April 1, 2016, our fleet looked liked this: Regular Route Buses Bus # Year Miles Bus # Year Miles

239 2008 150,999 257 2013 72,964 240 2008 146,240 258 2013 58,635 241 2008 149,167 259 2013 57,301 242 2008 129,477 260 2013 69,521 243 2009 111,504 261 2014 61,637 244 2009 99,962 262 2014 39,171 245 2009 115,694 263 2014 36,538 246 2009 144,051 264 2014 53,068 247 2010 153,372 265 2015 30,040 248 2010 105,041 266 2015 33,546 249 2010 112,414 267 2015 43,183 250 2010 115,395 268 2015 31,006 251 2010 104,098 269 2016 13,359 253 2011 106,889 270 2016 13,192 254 2011 104,537 271 2016 12,764 255 2011 87,599 272 2016 11,215 256 2011 128,172

Auxiliary Duty Buses Bus # Year Miles Bus # Year Miles

210 2001 146,048 234 2007 157,751 227 2005 142,109 234 2007 147,850 228 2005 144,363 235 2007 141,090 229 2005 148,947 236 2007 177,535 232 2006 162,515 237 2007 158,126 233 2006 162,210 238 2007 163,329

Auxiliary duty buses are used when the regular route buses are in for service, inspection or have a mechanical defect. They are also used when a regular route bus is on a field trip or sports trip and we have to transport children on their regular route. Consequently, a number of our auxiliary duty buses are running daily transporting children. For these reasons, even the auxiliary duty buses must meet the strict guidelines of NYS DOT and without a regular replacement schedule it won’t be cost effective to meet those guidelines. We also have two minivans and one suburban. They are used for transporting four or fewer students and for staff to use for conferences. V1 2013 Dodge 34,184 miles V3 2016 Dodge 1985 miles 252 2009 Chevy 110,933 miles At this time, the buses we are planning on sending to maintenance or to auction this year are: 242,227, 228, 229. These buses are older generation vehicles that get less miles per gallon and due to age, these vehicles are also experiencing rust issues. With age, the structural integrity of a bus becomes compromised due to road salt and road conditions. Once this starts to happen, NYSDOT pays close attention to see if it becomes a safety issue for the students. It is extremely labor intensive to keep rust at bay. At this time, the buses we are planning on sending to the auxiliary duty are: 239, 241, 243. These buses will be good auxiliary duty buses and should provide several more years of service. There are additional reasons to stay on a regular replacement cycle. Newer buses are engineered to incorporate advanced safety and technology features into them such as anti-lock brakes, computerized traction control and the latest in electronic engines and transmissions. These and many other safety features make the newer buses safer for the driver, the general public, and the children we transport. Newer buses get better fuel mileage and are ‘cleaner burning’ putting less emissions and particulate matter into the air, which have been linked to asthma and other health related issues. Maintenance costs for the transportation department continue to stay at a level pace because of the implementation of newer buses.

Our business requires the highest levels of dependability and safety to maintain tight costs and effective scheduling while we transport our children, ‘our precious cargo’. A regular replacement of vehicles is an integral part of making this happen. Financing: This proposition seeks approval to borrow $510,000 for the purchase of four school buses. Payment for these buses is structured to match state aid payments which are disbursed over a five year period. These buses will be delivered to the district sometime in the 2016-17 school year. However, the payments will not impact the budget until the 2017-18 school year, this is done intentionally. This practice allows the District to match bus payments to State Aid. As a result the spending is offset by State Aid revenue at an expected transportation aid ratio of 82.8% which minimizes any impact to local taxpayers. Another important point to remember is the overall bus payment schedule. As the payments for this group of buses begins, the payments for another group of buses will end, making the impact on the overall budget minimal. As long as we consistently replace a small portion of our fleet annually the result is smoother and more predictable, which is beneficial to our budgeting and ultimately our public.

RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO THE PURCHASE OF

TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLGY AND NSS SERVICES FROM THE BROOME-TIOGA BOCES

WHEREAS the Instructional Technology Service (557) and the Network Support Service (610) require additional technology equipment to the currently available equipment; WHEREAS the Owego Central School District wishes to finance the cost of the additional equipment on a four (4) year installment schedule; the Broome-Tioga BOCES is hereby authorized to expend annually, on behalf of the Owego Central School District and in conjunction with the IT and NSS services, funds to acquire the following equipment:

QTY DESCRIPTIONSTA CONTRACT 660988

21 iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB - Space Gray (10-pack)BID CTR-45-E-16

14 Sharp LC-80LE661UGSA GS-35F-0636T

2 Sony KDL-75W850CNYS Contract PT64525

35 Dell Wyse 5030 Zero Client.BTX35 Acer V226HQL 21.5IN LCD MON 19X10 VGA DVI12 Dell Processor, 6386SE,2.8/2.0, 16MB, OAD,CO2 Cisco 10GBase-LR SFP Mod7 Cisco CTO 10GBASE-LRM SFP Mod

10 Cisco Mode Conditioning Patch Cable LC CNYS Contract PT63907

1 Schneider Symmetra 8K UPSTOTAL PURCHASE PRICE $200,140.00

ESTIMATED FINANCING COSTS 11,068.96 TOTAL COSTS 211,208.96

ESTIMATED INSTALLMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 2016-2017 Year 1 52,802.24$ 2017-2018 Year 2 52,802.24 2018-2019 Year 3 52,802.24 2019-2020 Year 4 52,802.24

TOTAL: 211,208.96$

The payment schedule above is based on the estimated interest rate of 3.5%. The annual payment amount may fluctuate depending on the actual rate assigned 3-7 days prior to the funding date. The interest rate will not exceed 4% and the payment amount will not exceed $53,196. __________________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of Board President Date

Lunsden & RaymondCDLM McCormick Piaker EFPR Group Vieira Wager

Technical Proposal Title page X X X X X XTable of Contents X X X X X XTransmittal letter X X X X X X

Detailed proposalStatement of Independence X X X X X XPrior single audit experience/references X X X X X XAuditor will prepare financial statements X X X X X XProof of peer review X X X X X XFirm quals and experienceIndentified partners X X X X X XIndentified managers X X X X X XIndentified staff No No X No X X

Specific audit approach  Work plan X X X X X X

Segmentation of engagement  No estimates         w/level of staff & est hours  by level X X X X X

Explanation of testing X X X X X XSample sizes for compliance X X X X X XWhat laws & regs are considered X X X X X XAny aniticipated potential audit problems X X X X X XSample report formats included No   X No X X No

Sealed Dollar Cost BidTotal All‐Inclusive Maximum Price 118,700            156,100           92,500           112,500              128,375             121,650          Rates/hours by staff and partners X X X X X XRates for additional services X X X X X XPayment terms X X X X X XProposer guarantees that engagement will    form not be performed as specified in proposal X X X X X returned

Proposer warranties that they have E&O  insurance, no subcontracting w/o prior   permission, all info submitted is true  and form not  form not accurate X X X returned X returned

Rates by year:2015‐2016 23,000              30,000             17,500           21,500                24,675               22,950            2016‐2017 23,000              30,600             18,000           22,000                25,150               23,625            2017‐2018 23,700              31,200             18,500           22,500                25,700               24,300            2018‐2019 24,200              31,800             19,000           23,000                26,150               25,025            2019‐2020 24,800              32,500             19,500           23,500                26,700               25,750            

Total 5 year Cost: 118,700           156,100          92,500           112,500              128,375            121,650         Avg Cost Per Year: 23,740              31,220             18,500           22,500                25,675               24,330            

Owego Apalachin CSDAnalysis of RFP for Auditing Services 2016‐2020