The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008

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

High School Library

6:05 P.M. – Executive Session

Anticipated – Executive Session

Employment History of Particular Individuals

Matters Relating to Negotiations with RCSTA

Mr. Bonafide P

At 6:06 p.m., President Varney called the meeting to order.

At 6:08 p.m., on a motion by Mr.Vadney, seconded by Ms. Elliott, the BOE went into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual and matters relating to negotiations with the R.C.S.T.A.

The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
 

Others present: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, Clerk; Steve Latino, School Attorney 

Ms. Elliott P

Ms. Hafensteiner P

Mr. Hughes P (6:32)

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. Anticipated Executive Session – 6:05 PM to 6:55 PM

The Executive Session ended at 7:00 P.M. by unanimous consent, including a five minute break.

At 7:06 p.m. the open meeting resumed.

4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing

Deletion:

Executive Session:

Delete the a and add s to Individual

7. Special Reports delete first 7.4

Additions:

Add Special Report 7.6 Recycling-Gene Doane

10. Policy Adoption/Review

10.3 Back up – Please add “R” to #7618

Change:

12.3.1 to 14.1

5.   Approval of Minutes

5.1 Approve the minutes of the January 28, 2008 Board of Education meeting.

Motion to approve by Mr. Hughes, 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.

Approved

6.   Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Recognition of the Boy Scout Troop in attendance to support Cody Bagley, and experience a board meeting.

7.      Special Reports

             7.1 – Update on Tech Valley – Cody Bagley - Student

             7.2 – Update from P.B. Coeymans – Betsy Smith

             7.3 – Update from the Finance Committee – Sarah Hafensteiner

             7.4 – Update from C&I – Diane Albano & Jeff Sorensen

             7.5 – Update from Buildings & Grounds – Cindi Elliott

        7.6 – Recycling-Gene Doane

8.    Hearings & Petitions             

 None

9.   Old Business

9.1 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 approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.

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

Motion approved 9-0.

 Approved

10. Policy Adoption/Review

 10.1 Third reading and review of Policy # 5580 – On-line Banking

10.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education adopt Policy # 5580 – On-line Banking.

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

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

Motion approved 9-0.

10.3 First reading and review of Policy # 7618 - Therapeutic Physical Restraint Policy

10.4 Review Policy #8420 – Opening Exercises

Approved

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 appointment of Jennifer Delisle to a Regular Substitute Food Service Worker at A.W. Becker to cover the leave of absence of Shirley Olmsted, effective December 10, 2007 through June 27, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet

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

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

Motion approved 6 yes, 1 no, 2 abstentions.

11.1.2      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board  of Education approve the extension of Shirley Olmsted’s unpaid medical leave  from February 1, 2008 through to June 28, 2008 as per attached.

11.1.3      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent        that the Board of Education approve the paid medical leave for Beverly Sawyer beginning January 28, 2008 as per attached.

 11.1.4        Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent       that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Robert Lammly as Middle School Social Studies Curriculum Content Specialist, effective January 25, 2008.

11.2.1   Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education

             As a result of its meetings on January 23, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP of 1 student located in the CPSE recommendation binder.

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

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

Motion approved 9-0.

11.2.2   Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

                   As a result of the meetings on January 16, 17, and 24, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 5 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.

12.3           BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS

12.3.1      The Board of Education acknowledges the Teacher Mentor Grant for the 2007 – 2008 school year in the amount of $30,000.

12.3.2      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of Education approve the bid of Mauriello Construction, LLC in the amount of $13,900.00 to construct a wash bay wall in the RCS bus garage as attached.

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

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

Motion approved 9-0.

Approved

Approved

 Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings

      Timeline

       February 25, 2008

·         David Shaw – Fund Balance – 6:00 – 7:00 PM

·         Field Trip & Fund Raising – C&I

·         6^th Grade Benchmarks Update – Liz SantaBarbara

March 3, 2008

·         Penny Ciaburri- 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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March 17, 2008

·         Bullying – Superintendent’s Cabinet

·         MOA’s

·         Instructional Goals – Part 2

April 7, 2008

·         Timeline EXCEL

14.*Information Item/Discussion

14.1 The Board of Education acknowledges the Teacher Mentor Grant for the 2007 – 2008 school year in the amount of $30,000. 

15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest

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 13, 2008 – Buildings and Grounds 3:00 p.m.-High School

February 14, 2008 – Valentine’s Day

February 18 – 22, 2008 – Winter Recess

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

16. Executive Session On a motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner, the BOE, on a unanimous voice vote went into Executive Session at 9:12 p.m. to discuss matters of an attorney client privilege, litigation, and employment of a particular individual.

17.   Adjournment  At 9:34 p.m. the Board returned to open session upon a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes, and approved by a unanimous voice vote.

At 9:35 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the meeting was adjourned.

Adjourned