Mr. Bonafide P
At 6:04 p.m., President Varney called the meeting to order.
At 6:05 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Elliott, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE went into executive session to discuss the employment history of particular individuals, labor relations-grievance, and negotiations.
At 7:04 p.m., the BOE came back into open session.
Others in attendance: V. Wright; Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; D. Geisler, Interim Business Administrator; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, Clerk; J. Jackson, Attorney for the District; D. Shaw, Attorney for the District (9:00 PM)
Ms. Elliott P
Ms. Hafensteiner P
Mr. Hughes P
Mr. Sorensen P
Mrs. Traver P
Mr. Vadney P
Mr. Varney P
Ms. Puckett P (6:25)
AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
-Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Executive Session – 6:00 - 6:50 PM
- Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
Change: Order of 7.1 and 7.2 and incorporate 7.6 into the “new” 7.1
11.1.6 Change the date from March 20, 2008 to April 20, 208
Addition:
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Christopher Reddy in the tenure area of Science April 7, 2008 through April 6, 2011, as per attached.
11.1.12 Be it resolved, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Second Addendum Agreement to the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement as signed by her on March 31, 2008, and authorizes the Board President to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Board; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board hereby exercises its option, as described in said Second Addendum Agreement, to terminate the services of the Superintendent of Schools effective close of business on June 30, 2009 or at such earlier time in accordance with the provisions of said Agreement.
Please add under #15 May 20 add the words “in the High School Gym 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.”
Delete:
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Tina Sisson as a Bus Driver, effective April 7, 2008 as per attached.
Table:
11.1.5
12.3.1
12.3.3
12.3.10
12.3.11
Motion to approve changes noted made by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
Approved
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2008 Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the March 26, 2008 Special Board of Education
meeting.
Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, 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.
5.3 Approve the minutes of the March 31, 2008 Board of Education Budget Workshop.
Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-abstain, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 7-0 with 2 abstentions
Approved
Approved
Approved
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
None
7. Special Reports
7.1 Update from Hakim Jones & Alice Lammly on Family & Consumer Science Project/Overview of FACS project-Cindi Elliott
7.2 Update from Operations & Maintenance – Gene Doane
7.3 Update regarding Claims Auditor Training – Sarah Hafensteiner
7.4 Transportation Discussion – John Bonafide & Janice Prior
7.5 Update on LaFarge – Vicki A. Wright
7.6 Overview of FACS project – Cindi
Elliott
7.7 Presentation of Final Draft of 2008 – 2009 Budget – Vicki A. Wright
8. Hearings & Petitions
None
9. Old Business
None
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 Third reading and review of Policy # 8420 – Display and Salute of the Flag
10.2Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education adopt Policy # 8420 – Display and Salute of the Flag Policy.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-N, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-1.
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 probationary appointment of Tammy Tucker as a floater bus drive effective March 24, 2008 as per attachments.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 9-0.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Rosemary Coons to fill the temporary vacancy for the Senior Keyboard Specialist in the Middle School Guidance office effective from March 31, 2008 through to April 11, 2008 as per attachments.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 9-0.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Linda McGraw to fill the temporary vacancy for the Senior Keyboard Specialist in the Middle School Guidance office effective March 31, 2008 through to April 11, 2008 as per attachments.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 9-0.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the unpaid parental leave extension for Deborah McAllister. Mrs. McAllister’s return date will be January 30, 2009 as per attachment.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 9-0.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the paid parental leave of Nicole Weiss beginning September 3, 2008 through January 30, 2009 as per attached.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Vicki Jones, with regret, High School Science teacher, effective April 20, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 9-0.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Kim Pyle (Seifert), Secretary to the Superintendent, effective May 5, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Matthew Patterson, Student Data Input Specialist, effective April 25, 2008 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 9-0.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Cate Richardson as a regular substitute as a Social Worker for (Eileen Hoffman) effective April 1 – May 1, 2008 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-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 probationary appointment of Christopher Reddy in the tenure area of Science April 7, 2008 through April 6, 2011, as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-N, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-1.
11.1.11 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.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-N, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-1.
11.1.12 Be it resolved, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Second Addendum Agreement to the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement as signed by her on March 31, 2008, and authorizes the Board President to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Board; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board hereby exercises its option, as described in said Second Addendum Agreement, to terminate the services of the Superintendent of Schools effective close of business on June 30, 2009 or at such earlier time in accordance with the provisions of said Agreement.
Motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Traver.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-N, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-1.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on February 5, 14, 25, 27, 28, March 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 108 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
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 Pre-school Special Education.
As a result of its meetings on March 5, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’S of 3 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
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 February Treasurer’s reports.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
12.3.2 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.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-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 service agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and B & L Control Service Inc. to supply chemical treatment for the air conditioning at the high school for the sum of $3,149 and authorizes the Board President to sign service agreement.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
12.3.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $456.72 per student health and welfare services contract with Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central SD as per attached and authorizes the Board President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD will provide health services to RCS residents who attend Helderberg Christian School.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-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 Agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Parsons Child and Family Center to provide certain educational services for handicapped children in the RCS district at $729.73 per week and authorizes the Board President to sign agreement along with transmittal letter to indicated duration of services, maintenance of student confidentiality, and implementation of the IEP.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Puckett (with underlined added).
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-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 approve the Agreement between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Carrier Commercial Service to supply the necessary labor and material to perform the 30HXC Annual Inspection for the sum of $3,354.00 as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign agreement.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the plan from Home Depot relative to the High School Family and Consumer Science room not to exceed $12,000.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), dated April 7, 2008, between the District and the RCSTA regarding use of sick leave bank days and approves the expenditures required in such MOA. Such agreement is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.9 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), dated April 7, 2008, between the District and the CSEA regarding floater drivers and/or hourly drivers and approves the expenditures required in such MOA. Such agreement is incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.10 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 CSEA Union regarding a new shift for Custodians, effective upon signature as per attached.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
12.3.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 2008 – 2009 BOCES calendar.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the donation of $500.00 from the Stewart’s Holiday Match program. The grant proposal is to help with the Fifth Grade Ballroom Dance program.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
12.3.13 RESOLVED that the necessary repairs at the Bus Garage of the fuel island, fuel monitoring system, replacement of the overflow alarm system, etc in order to be in compliance with DEC regulations be declared an ordinary contingent expense for health and safety factors and that the amount of $20,000 be transferred from the Fund Balance to fund said repairs. Funds should be credited to account A5530-465-00-000.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafesnteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
Approved
Approved
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Approved
Tabled
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Tabled
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Approved
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Tabled
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Approved with amendment
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Approved
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
April 21, 2008
· Timeline EXCEL
· Response Procedures for Hearings & Petitions
· Budget Adoption
May 5, 2008
· Field Trip Procedures
14.*Information Item/Discussion
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
April 14 – 18, 2008 – Spring Break – No School
April 21, 2008 – Next Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School – Adoption of the 2008 – 2009 Budget
May 5, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School – Meet the Candidates Night
May 7, 2008 – Middle/High School Ensemble Concert – 7:00 PM – High School
May 12, 2008 – Budget Hearing – 6:00 PM – High School
May 12, 2008 Curriculum & Instruction Meeting – 4:00 – 5:30 PM – High School
May 15 – 17, 2008 – Middle School Drama Production – 7:00 PM – Middle School
May 19, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School
May 20, 2008 – Budget Vote – High School Gymnasium 7:00 AM- 9:00 PM
May 20, 2008 – Middle School Spring Concert – 7:00 PM – High School
May 21, 2008 – High School Spring Concert – 7:30 PM – High School
May 23, 2008 – Contingent Holiday – No School
May 26, 2008 – Memorial Day – No School
16.Executive Session At 8:59 p.m., on a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE went into executive session to discuss: the employment history of particular individuals, a labor relations issue (grievance) and matter of an attorney client privilege
At 9:39 p.m., on a motion by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney, the BOE returned to open session.
Executive Session
17. Adjournment At 9:39 p.m., by unanimous consent, the BOE adjourned.
Adjournment