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The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 6:00 P.M. –Board of 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting 6:00 P.M. – Executive Session The Employment History of Particular Persons |
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Mr. Bonafide |
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Ms. Elliott |
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Ms. Hafensteiner |
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Mr. Hughes |
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Mr. Sorensen |
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Mrs. Traver |
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Mr. Vadney |
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Mr. Varney |
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Ms. Puckett |
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AGENDA ITEMS
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ACTION TAKEN |
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1. Call to Order -Pledge of Allegiance |
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2. Moment of Silence |
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3.
Executive Session – 6:00 - 6:50
PM 4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday
mailing |
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5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve
the minutes of the March 3, 2008 Board of Education meeting. 5.2 Approve
the minutes of the March 10, 2008 Special Board of Education meeting. |
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6.
Awards, Honors
& Recognitions |
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7.
Special Reports 7.1
Update from A.W. Becker – Claudia Verga 7.2
Update from Athletics – Ron Racey 7.3
Buildings & Grounds Update – John Vadney & Cindi Elliott 7.4
Budget Advisory Committee Update – Vicki A. Wright 7.5
Instructional Goals – Part 2 – Diane Albano 7.6
Update from Human Resources – Greg Chase
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8. Hearings
& Petitions |
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9. Old
Business 9.1 –
Discussion – Strategic Planning 9.2 –
Review of Central Office, Employee Benefits and Debt Service 9.3 – Proposed
Draft of 2008-2009 Budget – Discussion with the Budget Advisory Committee |
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10.
Policy Adoption/Review 10.1 Second reading and review of Policy # 8420 –
Display and Salute of the Flag 10.2 Third
reading and review of Policy #7618 – Therapeutic Physical Restraint for
Students with Disabilities Policy 10.3 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education adopt Policy # 7618 – Therapeutic Physical Restraint for Students
with Disabilities Policy. |
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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 medical leave for Terry Morehouse beginning March
31, 2008 and through to doctor’s release as per attachment. 11.1.2 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education approve the unpaid leave of absence for Sheila Haight beginning
February 6, 2008 through to March 21, 2008 as per attached. 11.1.3 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education approve an extension of Deborah Schroeder’s unpaid maternity leave
through to June 30, 2009 as per attached. 11.1.4 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of
Education approve a paid six week medical leave for Dawn Sherman to begin on
March 10, 2008 through to April 21, 2008 as per attached. 11.1.5 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of
Education approve the appointment of Erin McKnight as a long-term substitute
for Dawn Sherman, effective March 10, 2008 through April 21, 2008 as per
attached. 11.1.6 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of
Education approve the position of temporary 1:1 aide for a student based upon
the attached documentation. 11.1.7 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of
Education approve the continuation of the medical leave (unpaid leave
beginning March 20, 2008) for MaryFran Krebs through June 6, 2008 per the
attached note. 11.1.8 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of
Education extend the regular substitute appointment of Christina LaFranier as
a middle school counselor through June 1, 2008 per the attached appointment
data sheet. 11.1.9 Be it
resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of
Education approve the additional Co-Curricular position at P.B. Coeymans,
effective March 2008. 11.1.10 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, 11, 12, 26, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends
approval of the IEP’s of 27 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 the revised October Treasurer’s reports. 12.3.2
Be it resolved
that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education approve the January Treasurer’s reports. 12.3.3
Be it resolved
that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education receive the February Treasurer’s reports for review only. (Approval
scheduled for the next BOE meeting.) 12.3.4
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. 12.3.5
Be it resolved
that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education approve the $811.43 per student health and welfare services
contract with Bethlehem Central School district as per attached and authorizes the Board
President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. Bethlehem CSD will provide health services
to RCS residents who attend 12.3.6
Be it resolved
that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of
Education approve the Budget Transfers over $2,500 per Board of Education
policy #5330 as per attached and authorizes the Superintendent to sign
transfer schedule. |
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13. Suggested Topics for
Upcoming Meetings April
7, 2008 ·
Timeline EXCEL ·
Fund Balance
Analysis – Tiffany Morris ·
Response
Procedures for Hearings & Petitions ·
Budget Hearing ·
Budget Adoption May 5, 2008 ·
Field Trip
Procedures |
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14.*Information Item/Discussion |
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15.*Upcoming Activities/Events
of Interest March 18, 2008 – Budget
Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM – District Office March 21, 2008 – Good
Friday – No School March 24, 2008 – Floating March 25, 2008 – P.B.
Coeymans Grade 5 Band/Chorus Concert – 7:00 PM – P.B. Coeymans March 26, 2008 – A.W.
Becker Grade 5 Band/Chorus Concert – 7:00 PM – A.W. Becker March 28, 2008 –
Superintendent’s Conference Day – No School for Students March 31, 2008 – Special
Board Meeting – To finalize draft of the 2008-2009 Budget April 7, 2008 – Board of
Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School April 14 – 18, 2008 –
Spring Break – No School |
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16.Executive Session |
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17.
Adjournment |
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