RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL
SELKIRK, NEW YORK
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The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007 6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting
6:00-8:00 P.M. Anticipated - Executive Session
Matters Relating to Attorney Client Priviledge Employment History of Certain Individuals
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Mr. Bonafide P |
At 6:01 PM, President Varney called the meeting to order with the pledge and a moment of silence. At 6:09 PM, a motion to go into executive session for the purposes of matters relating to attorney client privilege and the employment history of certain individuals was made by Mrs. Traver and seconded by Mr. Bonafide. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote.
The BOE reconvened into open session at 8:00 PM.
Others in attendance: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; G. Chase, Administrator for Human Resources/Clerk; D. Shaw, Attorney (6:11 PM) |
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Ms. Elliott P (6:11) |
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Ms. Hafensteiner P |
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Mr. Hughes A |
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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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Ms. Puckett 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 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
Additions:
Executive Session: Employment History of Particular Individuals
7.5 Report on Office of Treasurer in conjunction with Policy 1332
9.1 Review and Discussion of July and August 2007 Treasurer’s Reports for the General Fund only.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the unpaid parental leave for Krista Fiore until February 1, 2008.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the purchase and installation of a new disposal at the high school.
12.3.8 Be it further resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the District contract with Action Commercial Service for the purchase and installation of said disposal at a cost of $ 3,500, as per attached.
12.3.9 Be it also resolved that the funds for the purchase and installation of the disposal come from the School Lunch Fund.
12.3.10 WHEREAS, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District previously established a Tax Certiorari Reserve in accordance with Educational Law §3651.1-a in accordance with Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law in anticipation of judgments and claims potentially arising out of tax certiorari proceedings, and whereas the Board of Education has determined that it would be prudent at this time to increase this reserve after reviewing the pending tax certiorari proceedings outstanding, so be it resolved, that the District increases the fund balance reserve entitled Tax Certiorari Reserve, effective November 5, 2007, in accordance with Educational Law §3651.1-a by $310,714 for a total of $619,066.
12.3.11 WHEREAS, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District previously established an Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve in accordance with General Municipal Law §6-p in anticipation of payment of accrued employee benefits due employees upon termination of the employee’s service, and whereas the Board of Education has determined that it would be prudent at this time to increase this reserve after reviewing the compensated absences liability outstanding, so be it resolved, that the District increases the fund balance reserve entitled Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve, effective November 5, 2007, in accordance with General Municipal Law §6-p, by $633,540 for a total of $965,263.
14.2 Ban Renewals – Nancy Caswell
15 November 8, 2007 – Audit Committee – 6:00 PM – High School Media Center Deletions:
Remove Grievance Hearings - RCSTA
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5. Approval of Minutes Approve the minutes of the October 29, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0. |
Approved |
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6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
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None |
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7. Special Reports 7.1. Summary of NYSSBA Conference- Jeff and Vicki 7.2. Update on CAMRSA – Health Staff 7.3 Update on Food Service- George Dardani 7.4 Update on Grades 9 & 10 – Frank Barone 7.5 Report on Office of Treasurer in conjunction with Policy 1332
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8. Hearings & Petitions
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None |
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9. Old Business
9.1 Review and Discussion of July and August 2007 Treasurer’s Reports for the General Fund only.
A motion was made by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott to go into executive session after the business portion of the meeting to discuss the employment history of a particular individual.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
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Approved |
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10. Policy Adoption/Review 10.1 Final Reading of Policy #4310.1
10.2 Be it resolved that the Board of Education approves the language and intent of Policy #4310.1 as read and discussed at the October 15, 2007 and October 29, 2007 meetings of the Board of Education.
Motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
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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 creation of a .5 management confidential position for Human Resources.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-N, Vadney-N, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-N, Hafensteiner-N, Varney-Y
Motion not approved 3-4 with 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 .5 clerical position for the Transportation Department.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-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 the appointment of Christa LaFranier for the regular substitute position in the MS guidance department from November 6, 2007 to December 5, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-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 Ray Starr to the temporary head groundsman position beginning November 5, 2007 through to and including November 16, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-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 resignation of Donna Bennett as food service worker effective October 29, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-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 Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the RCSTA regarding the Student Academic Tutorial Program as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-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 appointments for the A. W. Becker Academic Tutorial Program for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-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 coaches change in level for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-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 approve the staff members for the co-curricular positions at the A. W. Becker School for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the additions to the substitute teacher list for the 2007-08 school year as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the addition to the non-teaching substitute list for the 2007-08 school year as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approves the unpaid parental leave for Krista Fiore until February 1, 2008.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
11.2. Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. As a result of the meeting on October 17, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 5 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-abstain, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention
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12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the two contracts with the RCS District and Crossroads Center for Children for the 2007-2008 school year in the amount of $25,362 each and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract as per attached.
Motion to table by Mr. Sorensen, Seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0.
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Cross Contract with Questar III for a suitable program for a RCS Special Education student for the 2007-2008 school year at an estimated cost of $38,732 and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign said contract as per attached. Motion to table by Mr. Sorensen, Seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0.
12.3.3 (to replace original 12.3.3 and 12.3.5):
Whereas the roof of the bus garage is in need of repair and presents an imminent health and safety concern; and
Whereas the Board hereby determines that the repair work is an ordinary contingent expense with the meaning of Education Law 2023; and
Whereas three quotes have been secured from firms stating interest in performing the required repair work; and
Whereas the Board hereby determines that said work is a Type II activity under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Board awards the contract for said repair work to W.B. Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. of Altamont, N.Y. as presented to the Board, in the amount of $12,420.00, with said work to be performed by November 30, 2007, time being of the essence, and
Be it further resolved, that monies shall be transferred to the appropriate functional unit of the budget from other monies available in the general fund.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0.
12.3.4 Be it also resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the proposed emergency replacement of the boiler located in the bus garage.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0.
12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes the cost of the boiler replacement at the bus garage be taken from the unreserved fund balance.
Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0.
12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the purchase and installation of a new disposal at the high school.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 8-0.
12.3.8 Be it further resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the District contract with Action Commercial Service for the purchase and installation of said disposal at a cost of $ 3,500, as per attached.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 8-0.
12.3.9 Be it also resolved that the funds for the purchase and installation of the disposal come from the School Lunch Fund.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to approve 8-0.
12.3.10 WHEREAS, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District previously established a Tax Certiorari Reserve in accordance with Educational Law §3651.1-a in accordance with Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law in anticipation of judgments and claims potentially arising out of tax certiorari proceedings, and whereas the Board of Education has determined that it would be prudent at this time to increase this reserve after reviewing the pending tax certiorari proceedings outstanding, so be it resolved, that the District increases the fund balance reserve entitled Tax Certiorari Reserve, effective November 5, 2007, in accordance with Educational Law §3651.1-a by $310,714 for a total of $619,066.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
After discussion;
Motion to able for legal opinion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0.
12.3.11 WHEREAS, the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District previously established an Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve in accordance with General Municipal Law §6-p in anticipation of payment of accrued employee benefits due employees upon termination of the employee’s service, and whereas the Board of Education has determined that it would be prudent at this time to increase this reserve after reviewing the compensated absences liability outstanding, so be it resolved, that the District increases the fund balance reserve entitled Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve, effective November 5, 2007, in accordance with General Municipal Law §6-p, by $633,540 for a total of $965,263.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
After discussion;
Motion to able for legal opinion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 8-0.
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13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
November § Continued Policy Review § Corrective Action Plan – Independent Audit § Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting § Board/District Goals § Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying § No confidence vote follow-up § Hearings and Petitions update
December § Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions
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14.*Information Item/Discussion 14.1 Salary Approval for Individual Contracts 14.2 BAN Renewals – Nancy Caswell
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15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest November 7, 2007 – Community Night 7 P.M. Coeymans Fire House November 8, 2007 – Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 P.M.- District Office November 19, 2007 – Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m. PBC November 26, 2007 – C&I meeting – 4 P.M., HS Media Center November 26, 2007 – Audit Committee – 6 P.M.-HS Media Center November 27, 2007 – Buildings & Grounds – 6 P.M. - Warehouse December 3, 2007- Board of Education Meeting 6:00-6:45 p.m. – followed by workshop |
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16.Executive Session At 10:46 P.M., on a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Traver, the BOE, on a unanimous voice vote went into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual.
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17. Adjournment At 11:12 P.M., the BOE returned to open session on a motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner.
At 11:13 P.M., on a motion by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott, and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted_____________________________
Greg Chase-BOE Clerk