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. Executive Session 6:00 - 6:50 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2008 Board of Education meeting.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the March 26, 2008 Special Board of Education meeting.
5.3 Approve the minutes of the March 31, 2008 Board of Education Budget Workshop.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
7. Special Reports
7.1 Update from Operations & Maintenance Gene Doane
7.2 Update from Hakim Jones & Alice Lammly on Family & Consumer Science Project
7.3 Update regarding Claims Auditor Training Sarah Hafensteiner
7.4 Transportation Discussion John Bonafide & Janice Prior
7.5 Update on LaFarge Vicki A. Wright
7.6 Overview of FACS project Cindi Elliott
7.7 Presentation of Final Draft of 2008 2009 Budget Vicki A. Wright
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 Third reading and review of Policy # 8420 Display and Salute of the Flag
10.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education adopt Policy # 8420 Display and Salute of the Flag Policy.
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 probationary appointment of Tammy Tucker as a floater bus drive effective March 24, 2008 as per attachments.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rosemary Coons to fill the temporary vacancy for the Senior Keyboard Specialist in the Middle School Guidance office effective from March 31, 2008 through to April 11, 2008 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 Linda McGraw to fill the temporary vacancy for the Senior Keyboard Specialist in the Middle School Guidance office effective March 31, 2008 through to April 11, 2008 as per attachments.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the unpaid parental leave extension for Deborah McAllister. Mrs. McAllisters return date will be January 30, 2009 as per attachment.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the paid parental leave of Nicole Weiss beginning September 3, 2008 through January 30, 2009 as per attached.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Vicki Jones, High School Science teacher, effective March 20, 2008 as per attached letter.
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 resignation of Matthew Patterson, Student Data Input Specialist, effective April 25, 2008 as per attached letter.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cate Richardson as a regular substitute as a Social Worker for (Eileen Hoffman) effective April 1 May 1, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Tina Sisson as a Bus Driver, effective April 7, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-08 non-teaching substitute list.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on February 5, 14, 25, 27, 28, March 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 108 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 March 5, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPS 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 Treasurers reports.
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the service agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Mohawk Valley Pest Control, Inc. as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign service agreement.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the board of Education approve the service agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and B & L Control Service Inc. to supply chemical treatment for the air conditioning at the high school for the sum of $3,149 and authorizes the Board President to sign service agreement.
12.3.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $456.72 per student health and welfare services contract with Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central SD as per attached and authorizes the Board President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD will provide health services to RCS residents who attend Helderberg Christian School.
12.3.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Parsons Child and Family Center to provide certain educational services for handicapped children in the RCS district at $729.73 per week and authorizes the Board President to sign agreement.
12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Carrier Commercial Service to supply the necessary labor and material to perform the 30HXC Annual Inspection for the sum of $3,354.00 as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign agreement.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the plan from Home Depot relative to the High School Family and Consumer Science room not to exceed $12,000.
12.3.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), dated April 7, 2008, between the District and the RCSTA regarding use of sick leave bank days and approves the expenditures required in such MOA. Such agreement is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
12.3.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), dated April 7, 2008, between the District and the CSEA regarding floater drivers and/or hourly drivers and approves the expenditures required in such MOA. Such agreement is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
12.3.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the RCSCSD and the CSEA Union regarding a new shift for Custodians, effective upon signature as per attached.
12.3.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 2008 2009 BOCES calendar.
12.3.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the donation of $500.00 from the Stewarts Holiday Match program. The grant proposal is to help with the Fifth Grade Ballroom Dance program.
12.3.13 RESOLVED that the necessary repairs at the Bus Garage of the fuel island, fuel monitoring system, replacement of the overflow alarm system, etc in order to be in compliance with DEC regulations be declared an ordinary contingent expense for health and safety factors and that the amount of $20,000 be transferred from the Fund Balance to fund said repairs. Funds should be credited to account A5530-465-00-000.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
April 21, 2008
· Timeline EXCEL
· Response Procedures for Hearings & Petitions
· Budget Adoption
May 5, 2008
· Field Trip Procedures
14.*Information Item/Discussion
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
April 14 18, 2008 Spring Break No School
April 21, 2008 Next Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM High School Adoption of the 2008 2009 Budget
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 High School
May 12, 2008 Budget Hearing 6:00 PM High School
May 12, 2008 Curriculum & Instruction Meeting 4:00 5:30 PM High School
May 15 17, 2008 Middle School Drama Production 7:00 PM Middle School
May 19, 2008 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM High School
May 20, 2008 Budget Vote
May 20, 2008 Middle School Spring Concert 7:00 PM High School
May 21, 2008 High School Spring Concert 7:30 PM High School
May 23, 2008 Contingent Holiday No School
May 26, 2008 Memorial Day No School
16.Executive Session
17. Adjournment