Mr. Bonafide
Ms. Elliott
Ms. Hafensteiner
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Sorensen
Mrs. Traver
Mr. Vadney
Mr. Varney
Ms. Puckett
AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
-Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Anticipated Executive Session – 6:15 PM to 6:40 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 5, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
6.1 P.B. Coeymans Awards
7. Special Reports
7.1 Update from Transportation – Janice Prior
7.2 Finance Committee Report – Sarah Hafensteiner
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 1st Reading & Discussion of Policy 5580 – Online Banking.
11. New Business
11.1 Personnel Considerations
The following personnel actions are contingent upon each individual
successfully completing fingerprinting unless otherwise stated:
11.1.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Thomas O’Connor as a regular substitute in the area of Secondary English for the sabbatical leave of Anna Marie Bonafide as per the attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the salary adjustment (specifically the rate of pay per hour) for John Olkowski from $13.495 to the correct hourly rate $12.65 effective November 20, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the salary adjustment for Tera Weddell from a Step 1 to Step 2, effective September 5, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the salary adjustment for Hannah Barry from a Step 2 to Step 5, effective September 5, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the salary adjustment for Karen Randio from a Step 4 to Step 6, effective September 5, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education rescind the appointment of Michael Norelli, effective January 2, 2007 through June 27, 2008.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the continuation Dr. Frank Barone as the Interim High School Principal, effective January 2, 2008 through June 27, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the parental leave of Julie McKown beginning January 3, 2008 and to return on April 7, 2008.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Patricia Burns, bus driver, effective October 30, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the attached listing of Teachers/Teaching Assistant for the P.B. Coeymans Elementary Academic Tutorial Program, effective November 7, 2007 through May 8, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve change/addition to Co-Curricular assignments at the middle school effective November 20, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 substitute teaching list as per attached.
11.1.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 non-teaching substitute list as per attached.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education
As a result of its meetings on October 19 & 24, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 3 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on October 10, 17, 22, 23, 24, & 29, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 17 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the July 2007 Treasurer’s reports.
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the August 2007 Treasurer’s reports.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education receive the September 2007 Treasurer’s reports for review only. (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)
12.3.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education receive the October 2007 Treasurer’s reports for review only. (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)
12.3.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Budget Development Calendar as per attached.
12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract for services based on the student needs for the 2007-08 school year between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and TRAC Services, LLP as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the two contracts with the RCS District and Crossroads Center for Children for the 2007-2008 school year in the amount of $25,362 each and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract as per attached.
12.3.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Cross Contract with Questar III for a suitable program for a RCS Special Education student for the 2007-2008 school year at an estimated cost of $38,732 and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign said contract as per attached.
12.3.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes the purchase and installation of a supplemental waste oil heater located in the bus garage.
12.3.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes the cost of the supplemental waste oil heater in the bus garage be taken from the unreserved fund balance.
12.3.11 WHEREAS, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District previously established a Tax Certiorari Reserve in accordance with Educational Law §3651.1-a in accordance with Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law in anticipation of judgments and claims potentially arising out of tax certiorari proceedings, and whereas the Board of Education has determined that it would be prudent at this time to increase this reserve after reviewing the pending tax certiorari proceedings outstanding, so be it resolved, that the District increases the fund balance reserve entitled Tax Certiorari Reserve, effective November 5, 2007, in accordance with Educational Law §3651.1-a by $310,714 for a total of $619,066.
12.3.12 WHEREAS, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District previously established an Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve in accordance with General Municipal Law §6-p in anticipation of payment of accrued employee benefits due employees upon termination of the employee’s service, and whereas the Board of Education has determined that it would be prudent at this time to increase this reserve after reviewing the compensated absences liability outstanding, so be it resolved, that the District increases the fund balance reserve entitled Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve, effective November 5, 2007, in accordance with General Municipal Law §6-p, by $633,540 for a total of $965,263.
12.3.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the annual service agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Peak Technologies for the pressure sealer in the district office and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract as per attached.
12.3.14 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept the bid from Coxsackie Transportation regarding the Wildwood/Curry BOCES route, continue the services for the remainder of the school year and present the contract at the December 3, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
November
§ Continued Policy Review
§ Corrective Action Plan – Independent Audit
§ Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting
§ Board/District Goals
§ Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying
December
§ Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions
14.*Information Item/Discussion
14.1 Process for Student Sign-Out
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
November 19, 2007 – Board of Education Meeting, 6:15 p.m. at PBC
November 26, 2007 – C&I meeting – 4 P.M., HS Media Center
Field Trip & Fundraising Discussion rescheduled from November 19, 2007 – 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
November 26, 2007 – Audit Committee – 6 P.M.-HS Media Center
November 27, 2007 – Buildings & Grounds – 6 P.M. – Warehouse
November 29, 2007 – Superintendent’s Community Cabinet Meeting – 6:30 P.M. – District Office
December 3, 2007 – Board of Education Meeting– 6:00 P.M. followed by the District Office Reconfiguration Discussion – HS Media Center
December 5, 2007 – P.B. Coeymans Holiday Concert – Grades 1 & 3 – 7 P.M. – at the High School
December 6, 2007 – A.W. Becker Holiday Concert – Grades 1 & 3 – 7 P.M. – at the High School
December 7 & 8, 2007 – USA Swim Meet – Aquatics Center
December 11, 2007 – P.B. Coeymans Band/Chorus Holiday Concert – Grade 5 – 7 P.M. at P.B. Coeymans
December 12, 2007 – A.W. Becker Band/Chorus Holiday Concert – Grade 5 – 7 P.M. at A.W. Becker
December 13, 2007 – Grades 7 & 8 Holiday Concert – 7 P.M. at the High School
December 17, 2007 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 P.M. at the High School
December 18, 2007 – Grade 6 Holiday Concert – 7 P.M. at the High School
December 19, 2007 – Holiday Concert – 7:30 P.M. at the High School
16.Executive Session
16.1 Mid Year Evaluation of a Specific Individual
17. Adjournment