RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL
SELKIRK, NEW YORK
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The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 5:45 P.M. Board of Education Meeting At A.W. Becker
5:45 P.M. Anticipated - Executive Session
Matters Relating to Attorney Client Privilege Update on Negotiations with Food Service Individual Contracts of Particular Employees – Attorney Client Privilege Employment History of a Particular Individual
6:45 P.M. Awards at A. W. Becker
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Mr. Bonafide P |
At 5:51 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Vadney, seconded by Mrs. Traver, with an unanimous voice vote the BOE entered executive session to discuss matters relating to attorney client privilege, negotiations with the Food Service unit, individual contracts of particular employees and the employment history of a particular individual.
At 6:50 p.m., President Varney reconvened the meeting in open session.
Others in attendance: G. Grasso, Interim Business Administrator; D. Shaw, Attorney for the BOE. |
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Ms. Elliott P |
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Ms. Hafensteiner P |
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Mr. Hughes P |
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Mr. Sorensen P |
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Mrs. Traver P |
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Mr. Vadney P
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Mr. Varney P |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
ACTION TAKEN |
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1. Call to Order -Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Moment of Silence
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3. Anticipated Executive Session – 5:45 PM to 6:40 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
Addition/Change: Backup Documentation under 10.1 Policy #1330 page 2, 1st (b) on page – delete word Internal.
Backup Documentation under 10.2 Policy #4310.1 add DRAFT – New
Backup Documentation 12.3.6 – Please change name Peter Schultz to Hakim Jones.
12.3.10 – The motion has been changed to read: Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent that the BOE approve the assignment with Account Temps, subject to a final language review and agreement of the school attorney, for a staff accountant, Beatrice Williams, to assist the interim treasurer fulfilling the duties of the treasurer’s office at $30 per hour per diem beginning October 9, 2007 through to December 31, 2007 as per attached and authorizes the Interim Business Administrator to sign the timesheets and authorizes the Board President to sign the agreement.
Change: 11.1.4 Night Differential of $1,512 was added to Appointment Data Sheet.
Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of John Olkowski to a Custodial Worker position effective October 15, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.
Deletions: Table 11.1.5 until October 29, 2007 meeting.
Please table 11.1.12 until October 29, 2007 meeting.
Please table 12.3.5 for review of District’s legal obligation.
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5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the September 24, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Sorensen. Bonafide-abstain, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 7-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
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Approved |
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6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
6.1 Be it resolved that the Board of Education appoint Rosemary Puckett to fill the 9th seat on the Board of Education.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mrs. Traver.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney
Motion approved 8-0.
6.2 Administer the Oath of Office – David Shaw 6.3 A.W. Becker Awards Night
President Varney asked for a recess at 7:10 p.m. to allow the award recipients to enjoy refreshments. The meeting resumed at 7:32 p.m.
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Approved |
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7. Special Reports
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8. Hearings & Petitions
a. Ms. G. Roth asked about her proposal to support our troops. b. Mr. M. Miller, RCSTA President, presented results of a non-confidence vote taken by the union.
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9. Old Business
9.1 Be it resolved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepts the Corrective Action Plan in response to the New York State Comptroller’s Audit Report as presented and attached.
Be it further resolved that by receiving and approving the Corrective Action Plan it is not meant that additional staffing is hereby authorized.
Motion to approve, with amendments, by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-N, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 7-1-1 (including 1 abstention)
9.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Education accepts the Independent Audit Report for fiscal year 2006-2007 prepared by West & Co. as presented to the Audit Committee.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-1 (including abstention)
9.3 Discussion of NYSSBA Convention.
Motion to add 9.3a “Be it resolved that Vicki Wright be approved to attend the NYSSBA leaving October 25 and returning Saturday the 27th.”
Motion to add approved by unanimous voice vote.
9.3a Be it resolved that Vicki Wright be approved to attend the NYSSBA leaving October 25 and returning Saturday the 27th.
Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
9.4 Be it resolved that the Board of Education endorses the New York State School Boards Association’s support of the eligibility of BOCES to qualify for EXCEL aid funding following current guidelines for component school districts as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-abstain, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 7-0-2 (including 2 abstentions)
9.5 Be it resolved that the Board of Education support the New York State Boards Association’s ongoing actions to prevent the reduction of federal funding for Medicaid reimbursements. The proposed federal cuts of over $3 billion to New York State alone would have an enormous negative impact on school property taxpayers, who are already overburdened.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-abstain, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 7-0-2 (including 2 abstentions)
9.6 Be it resolved that the Board of Education agrees to reimburse the expenditures for the printing of the transcripts ($350 to Mr. Varney).
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-N, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-N, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-abstain
Motion approved 5-2-2 (including 2 abstentions)
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Approved
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10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 3rd Reading & Adoption of Policies 1410, 7132, 1330, 1620, and 2330.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
10.2 1st Reading & Discussion of Policies 4310.1 and 5577R.2.
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Approved
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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 addition to P.B. Coeymans Co-Curricular appointments for the 2007 – 2008 school year as per attached.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the creation of a building aide position at the Middle School beginning at 9 a.m. through to 1:30 p.m. 5 days a week to monitor hallway, cafeteria and supervise the boys locker room as per attached.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of Rosemary Coons to clerical support at the P. B. Coeymans Elementary beginning September 27, 2007 through to October 1, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of John Olkowski to a Custodial Worker position effective October 15, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
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11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Rodger Tiberia to Mechanic position effective October 9, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 4 month medical leave of absence for Shirley Olmsted beginning September 24, 2007 through January 2008 as per attached.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve Krista Fiore’s parental leave to be extended to November 14, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for David Burns, Aquatics Director, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009 as per attached contract.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Kevin Williams, Head Bus Driver, effective July 11, 2007 through June 30, 2009 as per attached contract.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Eugene Doane, the Director of Operations & Maintenance, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as per attached contract.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the individual contract for Greg Chase, Administrator for Human Resources, effective August 13, 2007 through June 30, 2010 as per attached contract.
11.1.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the additions to the coaching list for the 2007 – 2008 school year as per attached list.
Motion to approve by Mr. Varney, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention).
11.1.14 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the RCSTA and the RCS School District regarding Sick Leave Time as per attached and authorizes the Board President and the Superintendent to execute the said Memorandum of Agreement.
Motion to table by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.15 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of Education approve the paid leave of MaryFran Krebs from October 5 – December 5, 2007, per attached note.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention)
11.1.16 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Board of Education approve the establishment of the position of Assistant Business Administrator, information attached.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mrs. Traver.
Sorensen-N, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-N, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-N, Puckett-abstain, Varney-N
Motion not approved 4-4-1 (including 1 abstention)
Motion to postpone action on by Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to postpone approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention).
11.1.17 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the teaching substitute list as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.18 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the non-teaching substitute list as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. As a result of the meetings on the Committee on June 5, 11, August 29, September 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26, 2007, Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 35 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention).
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve a resolution to increase the 2007-2008 appropriated budget by $51.65 donation received from Target.
The funding source is the Board accepted donation from Target for $51.65.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Elliott
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention).
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 School Year Special Education Contract between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Cobb Memorial School as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Elliott
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0-1 (including 1 abstention).
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