The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, January 28, 2008

6:00 P.M. –Board of Education Workshop –

High School Library

7:00 P.M. – Board of Education Meeting

Anticipated – Executive Session

Matters Relating to Contract Negotiations with CSEA Food Service Workers

Employment History of a Particular Individual

Legal Matters Regarding a Particular Student

Matters Pertaining to Employment History of a Particular Firm

Advice from Counsel re: Pending Litigation

Mr. Bonafide P   

At 5:58 p.m., President Varney called the meeting to order.  A workshop session was held to work on goals for the District.  V. Wright and D. Albano presented.

The Workshop was held until 6:52 p.m., at which time a break was taken until the start of the regular meeting at 7:07 p.m.

Others in attendance: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, Clerk; D. Shaw, School Attorney (6:15 p.m.)

Ms. Elliott P

Ms. Hafensteiner P

Mr. Hughes P

Mr. Sorensen P

Mrs. Traver P

Mr. Vadney P

Mr. Varney P

Ms. Puckett P

AGENDA  ITEMS

ACTION TAKEN

1.    Call to Order

-Pledge of Allegiance

2.   Moment of Silence

3.  No Executive Session – Board of Education Workshop 6:05 P.M.

4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing

Additions:

14.1 07-08 Projected Fund Balance-memo from Nancy Caswell

14.2 Update regarding Business Official position-Jeff Sorensen

5.   Approval of Minutes

5.1 Approve the minutes of the January 7, 2008 Board of Education meeting.

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

5.2 Approve the minutes of the January 14, 2008 Board of Education special meeting.

Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner-Y, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y Varney-Y

Approved

Approved

6.   Awards, Honors & Recognitions- The Board recognized Joe Pizzo for his appointment as District Treasurer.

7.      Special Reports

             7.1 – Update on Human Resources – Greg Chase

             7.2 – Update on Communications – Mike McCagg

             7.3 – Update on CAP  - Vicki A. Wright

·    Central Receiving

·    Treasurer

·    Human Resources

·    Letter to Vendor

8. Hearings & Petitions

1. Parent Kimberly Dwyer spoke about transportation and a student services issue.
2. Faculty member Alice Whalen asked about information that came up at the second town meeting, January 10, 2008; in addition to the cost for the District’s Attorney’s attendance at BOE meetings.             

9.   Old Business

9.1 Response to Hearings & Petitions by the Board of Education – Vicki A. Wright

9.2 Discussion on External Auditor Plan – Vicki A. Wright

9.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the revised contract between RCS and Purinton & Morris CPA’s, LLC as per attached contract. The changes are underlined.

Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y

Motion to table approved 9-0.

Motion tabled

10. Policy Adoption/Review

 10.1 Second reading and review of Policy # 7000 – Additional Procedures for Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities.

Second reading

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 the Superintendent recommends approving the three year probationary appointment of Dixie Almy as a Family and Consumer Science teacher (7-12) in the tenure area of Home and Career Skills, effective January 28, 2008 through January 27, 2011.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

11.1.2                  Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Tiffany Pieruzzi as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant at A.W. Becker per CSE recommendation, effective January 14, 2008 through March 14, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

11.1.3                  Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Richard Pinson as bus driver, effective January 14, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

11.1.4                  Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the  resignation of Caroline Holm, Teaching Assistant, effective January 31, 2008 as per the attached.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

11.1.5                  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 Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

11.1.6                  Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 Teaching Assistant list as per attached.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-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 18, 19, 2007 and January 23, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 7 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

11.2.2   Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

                   As a result of the meetings on December 12, 18, 20, 2007, January 8, 9, and 10, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 16 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.

Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.

Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-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 receive the December Treasurer’s reports for review only. (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)

12.3.2      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $197.98 per student health and welfare services contract with North Greenbush Common School District.  North Greenbush Common School District will provide health services to the five RCS residents who attend LaSalle Institute in Troy as per attached.

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

12.3.3      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Joseph Pizzo, District Treasurer, effective January 15, 2008 through June 30, 2008 as per attached contract.

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

12.3.4      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between Linda Bruno and the RCS School  District as a consultant, effective September 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as per attached contract

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

12.3.5      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between Colleen Walsh and the RCS School District as a consultant, effective September 1, 2007 through October 1, 2008 as per attached contract.

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

12.3.6      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept the filter donation for the Aquarium at P.B. Coeymans from PetSmart.

Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y

Motion approved 9-0.

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings

January/February

§         Continued Policy Review

§         Instructional Goals

§         Board/District Goals – Review, Assess, Recommend

§         Report from Superintendent’s 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

14.*Information Item/Discussion

14.1 07-08 Projected Fund Balance-memo from Nancy Caswell

14.2 Update regarding Business Official position-Jeff Sorensen

15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest

January 28, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 P.M. – District Office

January 30, 2008 – My Space Information Night – 6:30 P.M. – High School

January 31, 2008 – Personnel Committee re: Mid Year Reviews of Non Tenured Personnel

February 4, 2008 – Next Board of Education Meeting– 6:00 P.M. – High School

February 8, 9, 10, 2008 – High School Drama Production – 7:30 P.M.

February 11, 2008 – Special Board of Education meeting – 7:00 P.M. – High School

February 14, 2008 – Valentine’s Day

February 18 – 22, 2008 – Winter Recess

February 25, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 P.M. – High School

16.Executive Session- at 8:38 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Elliott, the BOE moved into Executive Session by unanimous voice to discuss the items listed above.

At 10:23 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner, the BOE returned to open session.

17.   Adjournment- At p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE adjourned at 10:24 p.m.