Mr. Bonafide
Ms. Elliott
Ms. Hafensteiner
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Sorensen
Mrs. Traver
Mr. Vadney
Mr. Varney
AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
-Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Anticipated Executive Session 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the August 6, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the August 20, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
5.3 Approve the minutes of the August 23, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
6.1 Science Olympiad Recognition Scott Holdren, Matt Miller, Clayton Welch, Russell Miller, Dave Dykeman, and Shannon Cavanagh.
7. Special Reports
7.1 Update on Opening of School Vicki A. Wright
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
9.1 Presentation and Discussion on Corrective Action Plan regarding the Comptrollers Audit Report Vicki A. Wright
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 2nd Reading & Review of Policies 1410, 7132, 1330, 1620, and
2330.
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 resignation of Darlene Snyder, Building Aide, effective August 29, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Francis J. Zullo, Bus Driver, effective August 31, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Geraldine Logrillo, Teaching Assistant, effective August 27, 2007 as per attached letter.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Tracy Aldrich as a one on one Teaching Assistant, effective September 5, 2007 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 probationary appointment of Nicole Leonard-Wilber as the Off Campus Suspension Teacher, effective September 5, 2007 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 Laura Lee Daniels as a regular substitute teacher replacing Elaine Griessler, effective September 5, 2007 through June 30, 2008 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 Pietro Lavillotti as a regular substitute teacher replacing Theresa Crawford, effective September 5, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the disability leave of Theresa Crawford, effective September 5, 2007 through December 21, 2007 as per attached letter.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the parental leave of Jennifer Scally Dorrance, effective November 5, 2007 through December 31, 2007 as per attached letter.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the teaching substitute list as per attached.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the non-teaching substitute list as per attached.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on August 15, 28, & 29, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 3 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education.
As a result of its meetings on August 15, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP of 1 student located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 June 2007 Appropriation Status Report for review only.
12.3.2 June 2007 Revenue Status Report for review only.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the June 30, 2007 Budget Transfers over $2,500 per Board of Education policy as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign transfer schedules.
12.3.4 July 2007 Treasurers reports for review only. (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)
12.3.5 July 2007 Appropriation Status Report for review only.
12.3.6 July 2007 Revenue Status Report for review only.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the July 31, 2007 Budget Transfers over $2,500 per Board of Education policy as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign transfer schedules.
12.3.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve a resolution to increase the 2007-2008 appropriated budget by $9,820 to cover the repair of the District Office roof as per attached.
The funding source for the above expenditures will come from the Districts fund balance.
12.3.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and The Center for Disability Services, Inc. for the July 9, 2007 through August 17, 2007 Summer Program for the instruction of children with disabilities as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
12.3.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and JPS Solutions LLC to provide consultation services as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
12.3.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and School Aid Specialists, LLC to provide continued non-resident billing services for foster care students attending the District in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
12.3.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Living Resources for American Sign Language Interpreter Services for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
12.3.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept a grant-in-aid of $50,000 from Assemblyman Tim Gordon.
12.3.14 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education increase the 2007-2008 Budget by $50,000 to cover operation and maintenance needs for 2007-2008.
The fund source for the above expenditure will come from a grant-in aide from Assemblyman Tim Gordon as per attached.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
September
§ Recycling
§ Continued Policy Reviews
§ Update on Audits Corrective Action Plan Progress as needed
§ Instructional Goals
October
§ Facilities Update
§ Corrective Action Plan as needed
§ Continued Policy Review
14.*Information Item/Discussion
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
September 11, 2007 A.W. Becker PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
September 12, 2007 P.B. Coeymans PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
September 13, 2007 No School Rosh Hashanah
September 17, 2007 Audit Committee Meeting High School 6:00 PM
September 18, 2007 P.B. Coeymans Open House - Grades K 2 6:30 PM
September 19, 2007 A.W. Becker Open House Grades K 2 7:00 PM
September 19, 2007 P.B. Coeymans Open House Grades 3-5 6:30 PM
September 20, 2007 Middle School Open House 6:30 PM
September 23, 2007 Fall Begins
September 24, 2007 Next Board of Education Meeting - High School 6:00 PM
16. Executive Session
17. Adjournment