RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL
SELKIRK, NEW YORK
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The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, January 7, 2008
6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting High School Library
6:05 P.M. Executive Session
Employment History of a Particular Individual
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Mr. Bonafide P |
At 6:04 p.m., President Varney called the meeting to order. The Pledge and Moment of Silence were observed.
At 6:06 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mrs. Traver, the BOE entered executive session by unanimous voice vote to discuss: the employment history of particular individuals, and to receive legal advice from counsel.
The BOE reconvened in open session at 7:10 p.m.
Others in attendance: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent; G. Chase, AHR & BOE Clerk; D. Shaw, Attorney (7:48) |
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Ms. Elliott P |
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Ms. Hafensteiner P |
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Mr. Hughes P |
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Mr. Sorensen P |
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Mrs. Traver P |
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Mr. Vadney P
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Mr. Varney P |
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Ms. Puckett P |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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. Anticipated Executive Session 6:05 PM to 6:55 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
Additions:
Executive - To Receive Advice from the School Attorney
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes Nancy Caswell to do budget transfers to salary codes prior to the January 28, 2008 meeting.
14.1 Discussion regarding Internal Auditors areas of responsibility for week of January 22 through January 25, 2008 Sarah Hafensteiner
Deletions:
11.1.4 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the regular substitute appointment of Craig Mueller as school psychologist (replacing Rocky Persico who is going on sabbatical), effective from January 28 through June 20, 2008 as per attached.
10.1 First reading and review of Policy #7618R Therapeautic Physical Restraint Procedure upon recommendation of counsel
10.2 First reading and review of Policy #7617R Response to Intervention upon recommendation of counsel
12.3.3 - 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 RCSTA Union regarding Distance Learning, effective upon signatures as per attached. Upon recommendation of counsel.
Changes:
Employment History of Particular Individuals
12.3.2 Change from 2nd shift to 3rd shift
13 Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
January/February § Continued Policy Review § Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting in January § Board/District Goals Review, Assess, Recommend January 28, 2008 Workshop 6:00 PM § Instructional Goals January 28, 2008 Workshop 6:00 PM § Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying § Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions § Written time line for EXCEL Chalkboard and Board of Education Bulletin § Review/Discussion on Field Trip & Fund Raising Policies § Response to Hearings & Petitions
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Vadney
Mr. Bonafide noted that he left the meeting before the end of the Executive Session and the minutes have been amended to reflect that.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0, with one abstention
5.2 Approve the minutes of the December 26, 2007 Board of Education special meeting. Motion to approve by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Vadney
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
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6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
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None |
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7. Special Reports
7.1 Update from Special Education Elaine Griessler & Elaine Dykeman 7.2 Update from the High School Hakim Jones 7.3 Update from the Transportation Committee John Bonafide 7.4 Special Report Buildings & Grounds Cindi Elliott
Addition to agenda:
12.3.3 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education authorize the District to secure a minimum of three sealed bids related to the boiler and assorted appurtenances at the Bus Garage.
Motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
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Motion to add approved |
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Stephanie Branley and Vicki Jones (H.S. Biology teachers) spoke regarding the Field Trip Policy.
Dan Pickett spoke regarding field trip policy and his meeting with the Board.
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9. Old Business
9.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extension of Jeff Clemens as Purchasing Agent from January 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
9.2 Approval of the Corrective Action Plan for Independent Audit Vicki A. Wright
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-N, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-1.
9.3 Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts the $5,000 donation to the General Fund from Sabic for use in the Greenhouse project; and Be it further resolved that pursuant to section 17.18 of Education Law, the Districts General Fund budget shall be increased $5000 for said earmarked expenditure.
Motion to approve as amended by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-N, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
9.4 Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts the revised comprehensive 2008-2009 Budget Calendar as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-N, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
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10. Policy Adoption/Review
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10.3 First reading and review of Policy # 7000 Additional Procedures for Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities.
10.4 Second reading and review of changed Policy # 5580 On-Line Banking
At 9:45 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Vadney, the BOE took a five minute recess.
At 9:50 p.m. the meeting resumed.
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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 accepting the resignation of Diane Albert secretary in the CSE Office, effective January 11, 2008.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the parental leave of Julie McKown, reading teacher at PBC Elementary School, effective January 2 through April 7, 2008.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the regular substitute appointment of Kim Garrity as a reading teacher (replacing Julie McKown), effective from January 2 through April 7, 2008.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.4
11.1.5 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the appointment of Dixie Almy as Family Consumer Science teacher, effective January 28, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.
Motion to table for clarification of tenure track by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mrs. Traver.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table 9-0.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gustan Hoglund as a substitute Bus driver effective January 7, 2007 as per the attached appointment data sheet.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the medical leave of Valdea Berrings, effective January 17, 2008 through March 3, 2008.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the medical leave for Donna Sousie, effective November 20, 2007 through January 14, 2008 as per attached letters.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Tiffany Pieruzzi as a long term substitute for Donna Sousie, effective November 26, 2007 through January 14, 2008 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extended medical leave for Mary Fran Krebs through February 4, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extended appointment of Christina LaFranier as a long term substitute for Mary Fran Krebs, effective through February 4, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the retirement of Don Gillen with regret, effective June 30, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the retirement of Julia Gaitor with regret, effective July 1, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.14 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 non-teaching substitute list as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.15 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 substitute teaching list as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education As a result of its meetings on December 5, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 2 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. As a result of the meetings on November 13, 16, December 4, 12, 18, 19, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 14 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the November 2007 Treasurers reports.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.2
On a motion to amend and approve 12.3.2, Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney, the wording for 12.3.2 is:
Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes Nancy Caswell to do budget transfers A 1240-474-28-0000 in the amount of $3500 to A 1240-150-28-0000; and A 9030-800-00-0000 in the amount of $120,000 to A 9030-800-00-5510.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliot-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.4 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education authorize the District to secure a minimum of three sealed bids related to the boiler and assorted appurtenances at the Bus Garage.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliot-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
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13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
January/February § Continued Policy Review § Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting in January § Board/District Goals Review, Assess, Recommend January 28, 2008 Workshop 6:00 PM § Instructional Goals January 28, 2008 Workshop 6:00 PM § Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying § Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions § Written time line for EXCEL Chalkboard and Board of Education Bulletin § Review/Discussion on Field Trip & Fund Raising Policies § Response to Hearings & Petitions
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14.*Information Item/Discussion
14.1 Update on area of focus for Internal Auditor 14.2 BOE member to be on interview committee for the new BOCES Superintendent.
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15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
January 2, 2008 School Resumes January 10, 2008 Town Hall Meeting 7:00 PM Selkirk Fire House January 14, 2008 Curriculum & Instruction Meeting 4:00 PM High School January 21, 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School January 28, 2008 Board of Education Workshop 6:00 PM January 28, 2008 Next Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM High School
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16.Executive Session
At 1037 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, and approved by a majority voice vote, the BOE entered Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular individuals and to receive legal counsel.
At 12:11 a.m. the BOE moved back into open session.
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17. Adjournment
At 12:12 a.m., on a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett and approved by a majority voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted by__________________________________
Greg Chase, Clerk, BOE