The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, February 25, 2008

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

High School Library

6:05 P.M. – Executive Session

Upcoming Negotiations with School Related Personnel

To Discuss the Employment History of Particular Individuals

Mr. Bonafide A

At 6:08 p.m. President Pro tem Elliott called the meeting to order.

At 6:09 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett, the BOE entered executive session to discuss matters of attorney/client privilege; upcoming negotiations with School Related Personnel, and the employment history of particular individuals.

The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote (5-0).

At 6:54 p.m., on a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE re-entered open session after a five minute break.

Others in attendance: V. Wright, Superintendent;  D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, Clerk; L. Rusk, Attorney for the District. 

Ms. Elliott P

Ms. Hafensteiner P (6:12)

Mr. Hughes P

Mr. Sorensen A

Mrs. Traver P

Mr. Vadney P

Mr. Varney A

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

4.  Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing

5.   Approval of Minutes

5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 4, 2008 Board of Education meeting.

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

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

5.2 Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2008 Special Board of Education meeting.

Hughes-abstain, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y

Motion approved 5-0 with one abstention.

Approved

Approved

6.   Awards, Honors & Recognitions

None

7.      Special Reports

             7.1 – Update on Field Trips & Fundraising – Diane Albano & Jeff Sorenson

             7.2 – Update from the Middle School – Liz Santa Barbara

             7.3 – Proposed 2008 – 2009 Draft Budget – Vicki A. Wright

8. Hearings & Petitions

1. Christine Pitts, President R-C-S-S-R-P – Therapeutic Physical Restraint Policy concerns

2. Matt Miller, President R-C-S-T-A – Therapeutic Physical Restraint Policy concerns

3. Alice Whalen, Teacher – Concerns with Advanced Placement course offerings           

9.  Old Business

            RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes a settlement in a CPLR Article 78 proceeding pending in Albany County Supreme Court, Index No. 8966-07 upon the terms set forth in a Memorandum from David S. Shaw, Esq., dated February 22, 2008, as presented to the Board.

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

Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

Approved

10. Policy Adoption/Review

 10.1  Second reading and review of Policy # 7618 - Therapeutic Physical Restraint  Policy

10.2 Review of Policy # 8420, Sample Policy # 4311.1, Sample Policy # 4311.1-R and proposed Policy from Attorney.

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 parental leave of Jennifer McGuiness beginning March 31, 2008 to return after receiving medical clearance from doctor as per attached.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.2   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cindy Dwyer to the long-term substitute position for Jennifer McGuiness beginning March 31, 2008 until the end of the 2007-08 school year as per attachments.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rosemary Coons to the temporary vacancy for senior keyboard specialist in the middle school from February 15, 2008 through February 22, 2008 to cover the vacation of Linda Friel as per attached appointment data sheet.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rosemary Coons to the temporary vacancy for Secretary I in the Special Education Office beginning February 11, 2008 until the vacancy is filled provisionally by title as per attached appointment data sheet.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Patricia Hommel to the temporary vacancy for senior account clerk in the district office to cover the vacation of Mikki Novko from February 19, 2008 through February 22, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ray Starr to the temporary vacancy for groundskeeper at the high school from February 11, 2008 through to February 15, 2008 to cover the vacation of Ronald Phillips as per attached appointment data sheet.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.7  Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Taryn Clark as Stamp Club Advisor to replace Mary Fran Krebs while on medical leave  effective January 28, 2008 as per attached.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.8  Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Nicole Jordan for a probationary one-on-one Teaching Assistant position in the middle school effective February 25, 2008 as per attached.

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.9  Discussion Item: Board of Education petition for vacancies process – Cindi Elliott

11.1.10 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the appointment of Dr. Gerald Fishman as a regular substitute school psychologist at R-C-S High School replacing Rocco Persico (one semester sabbatical leave), effective February 26, 2008 through June 20, 2008, as per attached appointment data sheet.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.11 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends the continuation of the medical leave for MaryFran Krebs through March 13, 2008 per the attached note.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.12 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the regular substitute appointment of Christina LaFranier as a middle school counselor through March 18, 2008 per the attached appointment data sheet.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.1.13 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the provisional appointment for Suzanne Starr as a Secretary I for the special education office, as per the attached appointment data sheet.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.2.1   Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education

             As a result of its meetings on January 10, 23, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 6 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

11.2.2   Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

                   As a result of the meetings on January 8, 15, 16, 22, 28, 29, 30, February 5, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 20 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

12.3           BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS

12.3.1      Treasurer’s Update – Vicki A. Wright

12.3.2      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk CSD and Carrier Commercial Service to supply annual service and inspection as per attached and authorizes the Board of Education President to sign said contract.

Motion to table by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett.

Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y

Motion tabled 6-0.

12.3.3      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between RCSCSD and the RCSTA Union regarding Club Points for the 2007-2008 school year, effective upon signatures as per attached.

 Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

12.3.4      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve Mike Loomis, Claims Auditor for the District, to attend the Claims Auditor Training on February 28, 2008.

  Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

12.3.5      Be it resolved that the Board of Education approve Sarah Hafensteiner to attend the Claims Auditor Training on February 28, 2008.

  Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-abstain, Hughes-Y

Motion approved 5-0 with Ms. Hafensteiner abstaining.

12.3.6      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education receive the January Treasurer’s reports for review only. (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)

Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y

Motion approved 6-0.

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Discussion

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Tabled

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings

March 3, 2008

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

·         Middle School Awards Night – 6:45 PM

·         Building & Grounds Update

March 17, 2008

·         Bullying – Superintendent’s Cabinet

·         MOA’s – By Union & By Date

·         Instructional Goals – Part 2

April 7, 2008

·          Timeline EXCEL

14.*Information Item/Discussion

14.1 Discussion of depth and breadth of the School Business Official applicant pool by AHR Greg Chase. 

15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest

February 26, 2008 – Buildings & Grounds Meeting – 2:45 PM – High School Distance Learning Room

February 26, 2008 – Superintendent’s Community Cabinet Meeting – 6:30 PM – District Office

March 3, 2008 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 5:15 PM – Middle School

March 3, 2008 – Next Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – Middle School

March 4, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM – District Office

March 4, 2008 – Grade 6 MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM - High School

March 6, 2008 – Grades 7-8 MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM – High School

March 9, 2008 – Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 10, 2008 – Curriculum & Instruction Meeting – 4:00 PM – High School

March 10, 2008 – Finance Committee Meeting – 7:00 – 8:00 PM – High School

March 13, 2008 – High School MIOSM Concert – 7:00 PM – High School

March 17, 2008 – Budget Advisory Committee to meet with the Board of Education to discuss 2008-2009 Budget

March 17, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School

16.Executive Session

None

17.   Adjournment At 10:02 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.

Adjourned