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 – 6:00 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the April 7, 2008 Board of Education meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
7. Special Reports
None
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
9.1 Strategic Planning- Update regarding NYSSBA contract and PLC
Timeline – Vicki Wright
9.2 Final budget review
a. Contingent Budget
b. Three Part Budget
c. Bus & Radio Proposition
d. Library Proposition
9.3 Discussion of Interim Superintendent – Mike Varney
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 First reading and review of Policy #5810 – Payroll & Related Liabilities
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 parental leave of Nichole Biel beginning September 3, 2008 through to and including December 12, 2008 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 Faith Colliton as a temporary custodian at a salary of $12.65 per hr. beginning April 14, 2008 through to and including April 18, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve 15 days of paid family medical leave for Doreene Valvo from April 21 – May 9, 2008 and be it further resolved that the BOE grants an unpaid Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave for said employee beginning May 10, 2008 through and including August 1, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Addisen Osterhout as a Computer Installer effective July 1, 2008 through to and including August 31, 2008 at a salary of $4,218.00 as per attached.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Derek Betts as a Computer Installer effective July 1, 2008 through to and including August 31, 2008 at a salary of $3,096.00 as per attached.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Chris Pitts as Inventory Control Project Coordinator effective July 1, 2008 through to and including August 31, 2008 with 1 week off at a salary of $3,168.00 as per attached.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Kim Pyle (Seifert), Secretary to the Superintendent, effective May 5, 2008 as per attached letter.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the medical leave extension of Dawn Sherman from April 21, 2008 to May 5, 2008 and be it further resolved that the BOE approve Erin McKnight remain as long-term substitute for said period.
11.2. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on February 14, March 4 , 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, April 1, 2, 8, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 55 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
11.11.3 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on March 26, April 2, 2008 the Committee on Pre-School Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 3 students located in the CPSE 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 February Treasurer’s reports.
12.3.2 Treasurer’s Reports for March – for review only.
12.3.3 The Superintendent recommends approving the adoption of the 2008-2009 Budget in the amount of $41,824,877.00, as per attached
12.3.4 The Superintendent recommends approving the following resolution:
School District Election of Proposition
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District, Albany and Greene Counties, as follows:
Section 1. The proposition hereinafter set forth is hereby authorized to be submitted for the approval of the qualified voters at the annual school district election to be held in said School District, on the 20th day of May, 2008.
Section 2. The School District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to include as a part of the notice of the annual district meeting and election notice with reference to the submission of said proposition in substantially the following form:
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at said annual election to be held on May 20, 2008, the following proposition will be submitted:
PROPOSITION NO. 1: (PURCHASE OF BUSES)
Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit:
RESOLVED, THAT THE Board of Education of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District, Albany and Greene Counties, New York, is hereby authorized to pay the cost of the purchase of 4 school buses and district wide radio system replacement, at a maximum estimated cost of not exceeding $477,027.00 and that $477,027.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued.
12.3.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept the bid from Coxsackie Transportation regarding the O’Rourke Middle School route, continue the services for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year and authorizes the President of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools to sign said attached transportation contract as per attached.
12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $712.53 per student health and welfare services contract with Bethlehem Central SD as per attached and authorizes the Board President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. Bethlehem Central SD will provide health services to RCS residents who attend St. Thomas the Apostle School and Bethlehem Children’s School.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $559.11 per student health and welfare services contract with South Colonie Central SD as per attached and authorizes the Board President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. South Colonie CSD will provide health services to RCS residents who attend AnNur Islamic School, Christian Brothers Academy and Our Savior’s Lutheran.
12.3.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes the expenditure of $1,250.00 to PB Coeymans School for a portable shed for storage for Habitat supplies and purchase of scrubs. This money will come from funds given to the District from Assemblyman Tim Gordon.
12.3.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that
the Board of Education resolves that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the Administrative Budget document in the total amount of $6,846,312 during the school year 2008-2009 and to raise such sum by assessments to component school districts, non-component school districts, other BOCES and other sources as required by law.
12.3.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that
the Board of Education has cast its votes for four (4)
candidates to fill the vacancies on the Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
May 5, 2008
§ Field Trip Procedures
§ Policy #8420 – Procedures and Admin. Regulations
§ Fund Balance Analysis & Projection
May 19
§ High School Recognition Awards
14.*Information Item/Discussion
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
May 5, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School – Meet the Candidates Night
May 7, 2008 – Middle/High School Ensemble Concert – 7:00 PM – HS
May 12, 2008 – Budget Hearing – 6:00 PM – HS
May 12, 2008 – Curriculum & Instruction Meeting – 4:00 – 5:30 PM – HS
May 15-17, 2008 – Middle School Drama Production – 7:00 PM – MS
May 19, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – HS
May 20, 2008 – Budget Vote – High School Gymnasium 7:00 AM-9:00 PM
May 20, 2008 – Middle School Spring Concert – 7:00 PM – HS
May 21, 2008 High School Spring Concert – 7:30 PM – HS
May 23, 2008 – Contingent Holiday – NO SCHOOL
May 26, 2008 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
16.Executive Session
17. Adjournment