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 – 6:05 PM to 6:55 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2008 Board of Education meeting.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2008 Special Board of Education meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
7. Special Reports
7.1 – Update on Field Trips & Fundraising – Diane Albano & Jeff Sorenson
7.2 – Update from the Middle School – Liz Santa Barbara
7.3 – Proposed 2008 – 2009 Draft Budget – Vicki A. Wright
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 Second reading and review of Policy # 7618 - Therapeutic Physical Restraint Policy
10.2 Review of Policy # 8420, Sample Policy # 4311.1, Sample Policy # 4311.1-R and proposed Policy from Attorney.
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 paid parental leave of Jennifer McGuiness beginning March 31, 2008 to return after receiving medical clearance from doctor as per attached.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cindy Dwyer to the long-term substitute position for Jennifer McGuiness beginning March 31, 2008 until the end of the 2007-08 school year as per attachments.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rosemary Coons to the temporary vacancy for senior keyboard specialist in the middle school from February 15, 2008 through February 22, 2008 to cover the vacation of Linda Friel as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rosemary Coons to the temporary vacancy for Secretary I in the Special Education Office beginning February 11, 2008 until the vacancy is filled provisionally by title as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Patricia Hommel to the temporary vacancy for senior account clerk in the district office to cover the vacation of Mikki Novko from February 19, 2008 through February 22, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ray Starr to the temporary vacancy for groundskeeper at the high school from February 11, 2008 through to February 15, 2008 to cover the vacation of Ronald Phillips as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Taryn Clark as Stamp Club Advisor to replace Mary Fran Krebs while on medical leave effective January 28, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Nicole Jordan for a one-on-one Teaching Assistant position in the middle school effective February 25, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.9 Discussion Item: Board of Education petition for vacancies process – Cindi Elliott
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education
As a result of its meetings on January 10, 23, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 6 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on January 8, 15, 16, 22, 28, 29, 30, February 5, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 20 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Treasurer’s Update – Vicki A. Wright
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk CSD and Carrier Commercial Service to supply annual service and inspection as per attached and authorizes the Board of Education President to sign said contract.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between RCSCSD and the RCSTA Union regarding Club Points for the 2007-2008 school year, effective upon signatures as per attached.
12.3.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve Mike Loomis, Claims Auditor for the District, to attend the Claims Auditor Training on February 28, 2008.
12.3.5 Be it resolved that the Board of Education approve Sarah Hafensteiner to attend the Claims Auditor Training on February 28, 2008.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
March 3, 2008
· Penny Ciaburri- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Strategic Planning
· Middle School Awards Night – 6:45 PM
· Building & Grounds Update
March 17, 2008
· Bullying – Superintendent’s Cabinet
· MOA’s – By Union & By Date
· Instructional Goals – Part 2
April 7, 2008
· Timeline EXCEL
14.*Information Item/Discussion
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
February 26, 2008 – Buildings & Grounds Meeting – 2:45 PM – High School Distance Learning Room
February 26, 2008 – Superintendent’s Community Cabinet Meeting – 6:30 PM – District Office
March 3, 2008 – Next Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – Middle School
March 4, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM – District Office
March 4, 2008 – Grade 6 MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM - High School
March 6, 2008 – Grades 7-8 MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM – High School
March 9, 2008 – Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 10, 2008 – Curriculum & Instruction Meeting – 4:00 PM – High School
March 13, 2008 – High School MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM – High School
March 17, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee to meet with the Board of Education to discuss 2008-2009 Budget
March 17, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School
16.Executive Session
17. Adjournment