The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, December 17, 2007

6:00 P.M. – Board of Education Workshop – Business Office Functions – High School Library

7:00 P.M. – Regular Board of Education Meeting – High School Library

8:30 P.M. – 9:10 P.M. – Executive Session

CSEA Negotiations

Employment of a Specific Company

Employment of a Specific Individual

Mr. Bonafide  P

At 6:05 p.m. President called the meeting to order.

At 7:05 p.m. the workshop ended, and a five minute break was taken.

At 7:21 p.m. the open session resumed.

Others is attendance: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, Clerk; M. Lambert, Attorney for the School District (7:00 p.m.)

Ms. Elliott P (8:00 p.m.)

Ms. Hafensteiner P

Mr. Hughes P

Mr. Sorensen P

Mrs. Traver P

Mr. Vadney P

Mr. Varney P

Ms. Puckett A

AGENDA  ITEMS

ACTION TAKEN

1.    Call to Order

-Pledge of Allegiance

2.   Moment of Silence

3.  No Executive Session

4.  Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing

Add: 11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education extend the term of Nancy Caswell the Interim Treasurer through January 31, 2008.

Add: 12.3.2 (note change in specifics of new attachment)

Add: Letter regarding canvas for interviewers for Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent.

Unanimous consent (7-0) for these additions to the agenda).

5.   Approval of Minutes

5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2007 Board of Education meeting.

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

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

Motion approved 7-0.

 Approved

6.       Awards, Honors & Recognitions

6.1 – Perfect Attendance – Jane Travis

6.2 – RCSCSD Awarded $5,000 for Renewable Resources Education for the Greenhouse Project from SABIC – Christo Zemering

7.      Special Reports

7.1 – Update from A.W. Becker – Claudia Verga

            7.2 – Update on Athletics – Ron Racey

            7.3 – Update on O&M – Gene Doane

            7.4 – Buildings/Grounds Committee Update – John Vadney & Cindi Elliott

            7.5 – C&I Update – Jeff Sorensen

            7.6 – Update on Transition in Business Office – Vicki A. Wright

            7.7 – Audit Committee Update – Sarah Hafensteiner

            7.8 – Tax Collector Report – Nancy Caswell

             7.9 – Report on The School Budget Seminar Sponsored by NYSSBA – John   Vadney & Sarah Hafensteiner

8.    Hearings & Petitions 

Matt Miller (R.C.S.T.A. President) 1. State of the Business Office, 2. Academic Programs/Class Size            

9.   Old Business

 None

10. Policy Adoption/Review

 None

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 Cheryle Cross to a full time Food Service Helper at A.W. Becker to replace Donna Bennett, effective December 18, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 Jennifer Delisle to a Temporary Food Service Worker at A.W. Becker to cover the leave of absence of Shirley Olmsted, effective December 18, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 the paid medical leave of Cheryl Morenz beginning December 14, 2007 and returning February11, 2008.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 appointment of Matthew Ayscue as a regular substitute in the area of Elementary  Physical Education for the medical leave of Cheryl Morenz beginning December 14, 2007 and returning February 11, 2008, as per the attached appointment data sheet.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 Co-Curricular positions at P.B. Coeymans for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached list.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 additions to the Co-Curricular positions at the High School for the 2007-2008 school year.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 addition to the 2007-2008 non-teaching substitute list as per attached.

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

Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-absent,  Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 addition to the 2007-2008 substitute teaching list as per attached.

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

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

Motion approved 8-0.

11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education extend the term of Nancy Caswell the Interim Treasurer through January 31, 2008 at a per diem rate of $300.

Vote to add amended language to 11.1.9 by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

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

Motion to amend approved 8-0.

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

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

Motion approved 7-1.

11.2.1   Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education

             As a result of its meetings on November 14, December 5, 2007 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. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

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

Motion approved 7-1.

11.2.2   Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

                As a result of the meetings on November 13, 14, 16, 20, 27, 28, and December 4, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 32 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.

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

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

Motion approved 7-1.

12.3           BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS

12.3.1      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education receive the November 2007 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 retainer agreement between RCSCSD and Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as per attached agreement.

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

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

Motion approved 8-0.

12.3.3      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and The Center for Disability Services Langan School for funding to agencies for students placed in approved private schools as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract.

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

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

Motion approved 8-0.

 Approved

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Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Review only

Approved

Approved

13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings

December/January

§         Continued Policy Review

§         Corrective Action Plan – Independent Audit

§         Instructional Goals- 2^nd Meeting

§         Board/District Goals

§         Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying

§         Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions

Added by BOE members:

§         Field Trip-Fund Raising Policy (J. Sorensen)

§         Hearings and Petitions Responses (t. Traver)

§         Update on the status of the EXCEL project (S. Hafensteiner)

§         Update on response to Comptroller’s Report (S. Hughes)

14.*Information Item/Discussion 

14.1 Town Hall Meeting at Selkirk Fire House on January 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM

14.2 BOCES Request for Cross Contract for an On-Line Application System – Greg Chase

14.3 Letter requesting BOE members to volunteer for service interviewing candidates for the  position of District Superintendent for Capital Region BOCES.

15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest

December 18, 2007 –   Grade 6 Holiday Concert – 7 P.M. at the High School

December 19, 2007 –   Holiday Concert – 7:30 P.M. at the High School

December 20, 2007 –   Transportation Committee Meeting – 7:30 A.M. in the Transportation office

December 21, 2007 –   January 2, 2008 – Holiday Recess

January 2, 2008 –        School Resumes

January 7, 2008 –        Next Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 PM – High School

January 10, 2008 –      Town Hall Meeting – 7:00 PM – Selkirk Fire House

16.Executive Session On a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney, the BOE went into Executive Session to discuss:

CSEA Negotiations

Employment of a Specific Company

Employment of a Specific Individual

Unanimous voice vote approved the above.

At 10:50 p.m. to BOE re-entered open session.

At 10:51 p.m. Members Bonafide and Hughes left the meeting.

17.   Adjournment At 10:52 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Vadney and approved by a unanimous voice vote.

 Adjourned