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 – 5:45 PM to 6:40 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
6.1 Be it resolved that the Board of Education appoint Rosemary Puckett to fill the 9th seat on the Board of Education.
6.2 Administer the Oath of Office – David Shaw
6.3 A.W. Becker Awards Night
7. Special Reports
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
9.1 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts the Corrective Action Plan in response to the New York State Comptroller’s Audit Report as presented and attached.
9.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Education accepts the Independent Audit Report prepared by West & Co. as presented to the Audit Committee.
9.3 Discussion of NYSSBA Convention.
9.4 Be it resolved that the Board of Education endorses the New York State School Boards Association’s support of the eligibility of BOCES to qualify for EXCEL aid funding following current guidelines for component school districts as per attached.
9.5 Be it resolved that the Board of Education support the New York State Boards Association’s ongoing actions to prevent the reduction of federal funding for Medicaid reimbursements. The proposed federal cuts of over $3 billion to New York State alone would have an enormous negative impact on school property taxpayers, who are already overburdened.
9.6 Be it resolved that the Board of Education agrees to reimburse the expenditures for the printing of the transcripts.
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 3rd Reading & Adoption of Policies 1410, 7132, 1330, 1620, and
2330.
10.2 1st Reading & Discussion of Policies 4310.1 and 5577R.2.
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 addition to P.B. Coeymans Co-Curricular appointments for the 2007 – 2008 school year as per attached.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the creation of a building aide position at the Middle School beginning at 9 a.m. through to 1:30 p.m. 5 days a week to monitor hallway, cafeteria and supervise the boys locker room as per attached.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Rosemary Coons to clerical support at the P. B. Coeymans Elementary beginning September 27, 2007 through to October 1, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of John Olkowski to a Custodial Worker position effective October 15, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Darcy Hunter to Transportation Dispatcher effective October 16, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Rodger Tiberia to Mechanic position effective October 9, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 4 month medical leave of absence for Shirley Olmsted beginning September 24, 2007 through January 2008 as per attached.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve Krista Fiore’s parental leave to be extended to November 14, 2007 as per attached.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for David Burns, Aquatics Director, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 as per attached contract.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Kevin Williams, Head Bus Driver, effective July 11, 2007 through June 30, 2009 as per attached contract.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Eugene Doane, the Director of Operations & Maintenance, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as per attached contract.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Greg Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, effective August 13, 2007 through June 30, 2010 as per attached contract.
11.1.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the additions to the coaching list for the 2007 – 2008 school year as per attached list.
11.1.14 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the RCSTA and the RCS School District regarding Sick Leave Time as per attached and authorizes the Board President and the Superintendent to execute the said Memorandum of Agreement.
11.1.15 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of Education approve the paid leave of MaryFran Krebs from October 5 – December 5, 2007, per attached note.
11.1.16 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of Education approve the establishment of the position of Assistant Business Administrator, information attached.
11.1.17 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the teaching substitute list as per attached.
11.1.18 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 the Committee on June 5, 11, August 29, September 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26, 2007, Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 35 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 a resolution to increase the 2007-2008 appropriated budget by $51.65 donation received from Target.
The funding source is the Board accepted donation from Target for $51.65.
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 School Year Special Education Contract between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Cobb Memorial School as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 School Year Special Education Agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and the Center for Disability Services-Langan School as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract.
12.3.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and the Wildwood Programs Inc. covering the education of children from RCS attending the Wildwood School from September 6, 2007 through June 25, 2008 as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract.
12.3.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and the Albany City School District covering the education of a student residing in the RCS School District to attend the Albany Free School from September 6, 2007 through June 28, 2008 as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract.
12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the State of New York, Executive Department Office of General Services License Agreement No. 1053 made August 24, 2007 between the People of the State of New York and the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School for use of the Convention Hall on Saturday, June 28, 2008 for Graduation as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
12.3.7 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 $900 Mini-grant from Five College Center for East Asian Studies.
The funding source is the Board accepted Mini-grant from Five College Center for East Asian Studies.
12.3.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the second 2007-2008 Off Campus Suspension Room Usage Contract for middle school students with the Village of Ravena.
12.3.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee that the Board of Education accepts the 2006-2007 Independent Audit Report which the Board of Education received on October 1, 2007 at the Audit Committee Meeting.
12.3.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the assignment with Accountemps for a staff accountant, Beatrice Williams, to assist the interim treasurer in fulfilling the duties of the treasurer’s office at $30 per hour per diem beginning October 9, 2007 through to December 31, 2007 as per attached and authorizes the Interim Business Administrator to sign the timesheets and authorizes the Board President to sign the agreement.
12.3.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Personnel Committee that the Board of Education approve the substitute Bus Driver rate at $13.00 per hour.
12.3.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Personnel Committee that the Board of Education approve the substitute Non-Certified Teaching Assistant rate at $8.50 per hour.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
October
§ Facilities Update
§ Corrective Action Plan
§ Continued Policy Review- Field Trip, Fund Raising, Extra Curricular Activities Fund
November
§ Continued Policy Review
§ Corrective Action Plan – Independent Audit
§ Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting
14.*Information Item/Discussion
14.1 Audit Report will be presented by West & Co. at the October 29, 2007 Board of Education meeting as discussed at the Audit Committee meeting on October 1, 2007.
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
October 22, 2007 – Audit Committee – High School – 6:00 – 8:00 PM
October 22, 2007 Curriculum & Instruction Meeting – High School – 4:00 PM
October 25, 2007 – High School Fall Concert – 7:30 PM
October 27, 2007 – P.B. Coeymans Fall Festival – 12:00 – 3:00 PM
October 29, 2007 – Next Board of Education Meeting – 6:45 PM
16. Executive Session
17. Adjournment