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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL

SELKIRK, NEW YORK

The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, April 21, 2008

6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting –High School Library

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

6:00-P.M. - Executive Session

RCSTA Grievance

Attorney Client Privilege

Mr. Bonafide A	At 6:06 p.m., BOE President Varney called the meeting to order. At 6:07 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes and agreed by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE went into Executive Session to discuss an RCSTA Grievance and matters of an Attorney Client Privilege. At 7:29 p.m. the BOE returned to open session. Others present: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, Clerk; D. Giesler, Interim Business Administrator; D. Shaw, Attorney for the District
Ms. Elliott P
Ms. Hafensteiner P
Mr. Hughes P
Mr. Sorensen P
Mrs. Traver P
Mr. Vadney P
Mr. Varney P
Ms. Puckett P (6:12)
AGENDA ITEMS		ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order -Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Anticipated Executive Session – 6:00 PM Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing 11.4 Be it resolved that the Board hereby upholds the Superintendent’s grievance determination regarding R.C.S.T.A. Grievance 07-08-08. Motion to approve additions by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0.		Motion to add approved
5. Approval of Minutes Approve the minutes of the April 7, 2008 Board of Education meeting. Motion to approve by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner. Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0.		Motion approved
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions		None
7. Special Reports		None
8. Hearings & Petitions		None
9. Old Business 9.1 Strategic Planning- Update regarding NYSSBA contract and PLC Timeline – Vicki Wright 9.2 Final budget review a. Contingent Budget b. Three Part Budget c. Bus & Radio Proposition d. Library Proposition 9.3 Discussion of Interim Superintendent – Mike Varney
10. Policy Adoption/Review 10.1 First reading and review of Policy #5810 – Payroll & Related Liabilities
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 parental leave of Nichole Biel beginning September 3, 2008 through to and including December 12, 2008 as per attached. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Faith Colliton as a temporary custodian at a salary of $12.65 per hr. beginning April 14, 2008 through to and including April 18, 2008 as per attached. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve 15 days of paid family medical leave for Doreene Valvo from April 21 – May 9, 2008 and be it further resolved that the BOE grants an unpaid Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave for said employee beginning May 10, 2008 through and including August 1, 2008 as per attached. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Addisen Osterhout as a Computer Installer effective July 1, 2008 through to and including August 31, 2008 at a salary of $4,218.00 as per attached. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Derek Betts as a Computer Installer effective July 1, 2008 through to and including August 31, 2008 at a salary of $3,096.00 as per attached. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Chris Pitts as Inventory Control Project Coordinator effective July 1, 2008 through to and including August 31, 2008 with 1 week off at a salary of $3,168.00 as per attached. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 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) with regret, Secretary to the Superintendent, effective May 5, 2008 as per attached letter. Motion to amend 11.1.7 to add “with regret” by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the medical leave extension of Dawn Sherman from April 21, 2008 to May 5, 2008 and be it further resolved that the BOE approve Erin McKnight to remain as long-term substitute for said period. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mr. Hughes. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.2. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. As a result of the meetings on February 14, March 4 , 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, April 1, 2, 8, 2008 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 55 students located in the CSE recommendation binder. Motion to approve by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Elliott. Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.11.3 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-School Special Education. As a result of the meetings on March 26, April 2, 2008 the Committee on Pre-School Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 3 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder. Motion to approve by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Elliott. Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 11.4 Be it resolved that the Board hereby upholds the Superintendent’s grievance determination regarding R.C.S.T.A. Grievance 07-08-08. Motion to approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Elliott. Traver-N, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-N, Puckett-N, Sorensen-N, Varney-Y 4-4, no action. 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 approve by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner. Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-N, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.2 Treasurer’s Reports for March – for review only. 12.3.3 The Superintendent recommends approving the adoption of the 2008-2009 Budget in the amount of $41,898,477 (adding 73,600 in the transportation line) as per attached Motion to amend (underlined) by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-N, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y Motion to amend approved 8-0. Motion to accept by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-N, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.4 The Superintendent recommends approving the following resolution: School District Election of Proposition BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District, Albany and Greene Counties, as follows: Section 1. The proposition hereinafter set forth is hereby authorized to be submitted for the approval of the qualified voters at the annual school district election to be held in said School District, on the 17^th day of June, 2008. Section 2. The School District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to include as a part of the notice of the annual district meeting and election notice with reference to the submission of said proposition in substantially the following form: NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at said annual election to be held on June 17, 2008, the following proposition will be submitted: PROPOSITION NO. 1: (PURCHASE OF BUSES) Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit: RESOLVED, THAT THE Board of Education of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District, Albany and Greene Counties, New York, is hereby authorized to pay the cost of the purchase of 4 school buses at a maximum estimated cost of not exceeding $403,427.00 and that $403,427.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued. Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, Seconded by Mr. Vadney. Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-N, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept the bid from Coxsackie Transportation regarding the O’Rourke Middle School route, continue the services for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year and authorizes the President of the Board and the Superintendent of Schools to sign said transportation contract as per attached. Motion to approve by Ms. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $712.53 per student health and welfare services contract with Bethlehem Central SD as per attached and authorizes the Board President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. Bethlehem Central SD will provide health services to RCS residents who attend St. Thomas the Apostle School and Bethlehem Children’s School. Motion to approve by Ms. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the $559.11 per student health and welfare services contract with South Colonie Central SD as per attached and authorizes the Board President and Board Clerk to sign said contract. South Colonie CSD will provide health services to RCS residents who attend AnNur Islamic School, Christian Brothers Academy and Our Savior’s Lutheran. Motion to approve by Ms. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes the expenditure of $1,250.00 to PB Coeymans School for a portable shed for storage for Habitat supplies and purchase of scrubs. This money will come from funds given to the District from Assemblyman Tim Gordon. Motion to approve by Ms. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education resolves that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties be authorized to expend the sums set forth in the Administrative Budget document in the total amount of $6,846,312 during the school year 2008-2009 and to raise such sum by assessments to component school districts, non-component school districts, other BOCES and other sources as required by law. Motion to approve by Ms. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. 12.3.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education has cast its votes for four (4) candidates to fill the vacancies on the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties. Motion to approve by Ms. Traver, seconded by Ms. Puckett. Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y Motion approved 8-0. Motion to rescind approval of 12.3.10 (individual vote for four (4) BOCES BOE candidates) by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott. An individual vote was taken among the members to elect the 4 candidates for the Capital Region Vo-Tec Board of Education: Yagielski-8 Mauro-7 Snyder-5 Bergeron-5 Phelan-3 Beloncik-2 12.3.11 Motion to approve the individual vote for four (4) BOCES BOE candidates) by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott. Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y Election results approved 8-0. 11.4The Board of Education moves to rescind the previous vote on 11.4 due to a misunderstanding of the motion. Motion by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott. Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y Motion is rescinded by a vote of 8-0. 11.4 Be it resolved that the Board hereby upholds the Superintendent’s grievance determination regarding R.C.S.T.A. Grievance 07-08-08. Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott. Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-N, Puckett-N, Sorensen-N, Traver-Y, VarneyY Motion approved 5-3.		Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved ~~No action~~ Rescinded, Approved below Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved Approved ~~Approved~~ Rescinded Approved Rescinded Approved
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings May 5, 2008 § Field Trip Procedures § Policy #8420 – Procedures and Admin. Regulations § Fund Balance Analysis & Projection May 19 § High School Recognition Awards 14.*Information Item/Discussion
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest May 5, 2008 - Audit Committee Meeting 5:30 P.M. HS Media Center May 5, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 PM – High School – Meet the Candidates Night May 7, 2008 – Middle/High School Ensemble Concert – 7:00 PM – HS May 12, 2008 – Budget Hearing – 7:00 PM – HS May 12, 2008 – Curriculum & Instruction Meeting – 4:00 – 5:30 PM – HS May 15-17, 2008 – Middle School Drama Production – 7:00 PM – MS May 19, 2008 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – HS May 20, 2008 – Budget Vote – High School Gymnasium 7:00 AM-9:00 PM May 20, 2008 – Middle School Spring Concert – 7:00 PM – HS May 21, 2008 High School Spring Concert – 7:30 PM – HS May 23, 2008 – Contingent Holiday – NO SCHOOL May 26, 2008 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
16.Executive Session At 9:15 p.m., on a partial motion by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney, the BOE approved by a unanimous voice vote re-entering Executive Session to discuss matters of an attorney client privilege… At 9:42 p.m., on a motion by Ms. Puckett, seconded by Mr. Vadney, and approved by a voice vote (Mrs. Traver voting no) the BOE re-entered open session. On a motion by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Ms. Elliott, the following motion was offered: 11.5Be it resolved that the Board of Education upon reviewing the April 14, 2008 Hearing Officer’s Report of Hearing Officer Gene Grasso in the Matter of the Name Clearing Hearing involving Employee No. 042108 hereby adopts the Hearing Officer’s findings and conclusions with respect to the name clearing hearing of Employee Number 04218 as contained in the Hearing Officer’s Report dated April 14, 2008 and as presented to the Board at this meeting. A coy of said April 14, 2008 Hearing Officer’s Report shall be incorporated within the minutes of this meeting. Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y Motion is added 8-0. 11.5Be it resolved that the Board of Education upon reviewing the April 14, 2008 Hearing Officer’s Report of Hearing Officer Gene Grasso in the Matter of the Name Clearing Hearing involving Employee No. 042108 hereby adopts the Hearing Officer’s findings and conclusions with respect to the name clearing hearing of Employee Number 04218 as contained in the Hearing Officer’s Report dated April 14, 2008 and as presented to the Board at this meeting. A coy of said April 14, 2008 Hearing Officer’s Report shall be incorporated within the minutes of this meeting. Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-abstain, Vadney-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Abstain, Varney-Y Motion is approved 6-0 with 2 abstentions.		Entered Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. Motion added to the agenda. Approved
17. Adjournment At 9:54 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Ms. Puckett, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.		Meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by_________________________________________

Greg Chase, Clerk R-C-S Board of Education

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ACTION TAKEN