I. Administrative
- Called the meeting to order at 4:30PM
- Attendance: Lorie Ames, Colleen Bowers, Caitlin Collins, Sue Ellen Deion, George Hawver, Barbara Morgan, Helene Murdock, Robyn O’Crowley, Sellinda Spears, Mary Louise Hunt, Shawn Hunt, Teri Ingersol, Katelynn Dolson
- Additions to agenda and approval
Motion: Robyn O’Crowley Second: Colleen Bowers
- Period for public expression – No Comments
II. Reports
- Insurance Report – Mike Hayes (Foy Insurance)
Mike proposes the library go with a new coverage policy. It provides more coverage at a reduced cost. Acadia part of the Berkley Group
For our construction we will need a copy of Capital Constructions Insurance with us listed as an additional insured.
Motion: Colleen Bowers Second: Helene Murdock
- Treasurer’s Report –
Carthage Central School funding will be here sometime in October, most likely at the end of the month. The same goes for the Town of Rutland.
Motion: Sue Ellen Deion Second: Robyn O’Crowley
- Director’s Report–
General Update – Things are going well. All staff back and many people making appointments to visit the building.
New schedule – Going to 39 hours after Columbus Day waiting for CSD to announce their plans will definitely open on Saturdays if school goes back to full time.
Summer Reading – Most successful ever Spent more on postage than usual because of the closure.
Book Loft – New program has been implemented. Teachers have access to free books to give students. K-2 teachers each have a basket of books in there room to distribute as they choose. Grade 3-4 teachers have coupons to give students. Students go online to order their books and the books will be delivered to the teacher from the library.
Star Wars Reading Program – New winter reading program to be sent to started at Black River Elementary. Students will get a membership card and can earn points towards a free book. Will present to teachers in the second week of school.
Energy Audit – Use is back to normal Shawn working with Cornell coop
III. Old Business
- Renovation Project
Proposal – It is proposed that the Board hire Patrick Hunt at a flat rate of $1500 to be the Clerk of the Works for the 2020 Renovation Project, after 2 previous hires backed out.
Motion: robyn Second: George
IV. New Business
Strategic Plan and NY State Standards – These are still due next year. Mary Louise and Shawn presented our plan and standards that they have developed. The board was given a copy and asked to look them over before the next meeting to make any additional comments.
VI. Next Meeting
Tuesday 4:30 3rd
VII. Adjournment
Motion: Motion made to adjourn the meeting at
Motion: George Second: Kristin
