The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, September 10, 2007

6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting

6:00 P.M. Anticipated - Executive Session

Employment History of a Particular Individual

Negotiations Update

Mr. Bonafide P

At 6:00 p.m. President Varney called the meeting to order.  At 6:03 p.m., on a motion by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Ms. Hafensteiner, the BOE entered executive session to discuss the employment history of a specific individual, a negotiations update with Food Service workers, and a wage issue.  This was approved by a unanimous voice vote.

At 7:02 p.m. the BOE returned to open session.

Others present: V. Wright, Superintendent; D. Albano, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, G. Grasso, Interim Business Administrator, G. Chase, Admin for HR, District Clerk, D. Shaw, Attorney (7:22 p.m.).

Ms. Elliott P (6:03)

Ms. Hafensteiner P

Mr. Hughes P

Mr. Sorensen P

Mrs. Traver P

Mr. Vadney P

Mr. Varney P

AGENDA  ITEMS

ACTION TAKEN

1.    Call to Order

-Pledge of Allegiance

2.   Moment of Silence

3.  Anticipated Executive Session – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

4.  Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing

Additions:

8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby reaffirms the practice that during the public speaking parts of the regular and special meetings of the Board of Education, speakers may not comment upon the job performance or other conduct (positive or negative) of any current employee or former employee of the School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any speaker who violates the provision of this resolution shall declared out of order by the Chair of the meeting on his or her initiative or in response to a point of order raised by another Board member, administrator or the District’s legal counsel attending the meeting.

8.2 Presentation of speaker cards to meeting chair by board clerk.

8.3 Public Comments.

12.3.15 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that    the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 Off Campus Suspension room usage contract with the Village of Ravena, as attached.

Deletions:

 12.3.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the July 31, 2007 Budget Transfers over $2,500 per Board of Education policy as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign transfer schedules.

Proposed move of agenda items:  (not approved)

9.1 to 7.2 Presentation and Discussion on Corrective Action Plan regarding the Comptrollers Audit Report – Vicki A. Wright

5.   Approval of Minutes

5.1   Approve the minutes of the August 6, 2007 Board of Education meeting.

An amended motion to table was made by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.

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

Motion to table approved 8-0.

5.2   Approve the minutes of the August 20, 2007 Board of Education meeting.

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

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

Motion approved 7-0, with 1 abstention.

5.3   Approve the minutes of the August 23, 2007 Board of Education meeting.

Motion to approve by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

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

Motion approved 6-0, with 2 abstentions.

A motion was made By Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney, to add 9.3 to the agenda.  This motion was with respect to allowing Daniel Pickett to speak with the Board in executive session.

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

Motion to add approved 8-0.

Tabled.

Approved.

Approved.

Motion to add 9.3 approved.

6.   Awards, Honors & Recognitions

       6.1 Science Olympiad Recognition – Scott Holdren, Matt Miller, Clayton  Welch, Russell Miller, Dave Dykeman, and Shannon Cavanagh.

7.      Special Reports

            7.1 Update on Opening of School – Vicki A. Wright

8. Hearings & Petitions

8.1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby reaffirms the practice that during the public speaking parts of the regular and special meetings of the Board of Education, speakers may not comment upon the job performance or other conduct (positive or negative) of any current employee or former employee of the School District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any speaker who violates the provision of this resolution shall declared out of order by the Chair of the meeting on his or her initiative or in response to a point of order raised by another Board member, administrator or the District’s legal counsel attending the meeting.

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

On a motion by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Sorensen, the BOE moved to executive session to discuss items covered by attorney client privilege by unanimous voice vote at 7:43 p.m.

Meeting returned to open session at 8:05 p.m.

Vote on 8.1:

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

Motion not approved 4-4.

8.2 Presentation of speaker cards to meeting chair by board clerk.

8.3 Public Comments.

 a. Cathy France-spoke about communication and the needs for her unit members upon retirement.

b. Daniel Pickett-presented the BOE with a page from the 3020a transcript and rescinded his earlier letter to the BOE.

c. Cathi Montesano-Ostrander spoke about resolution 8.1 and the first amendment rights of taxpayers.

Motion not approved.

9.   Old Business

9.1 Presentation and Discussion on Corrective Action Plan regarding the Comptrollers Audit Report – Vicki A. Wright  (see attached)

9.3 Be it resolved that Daniel Pickett present in writing his concerns regarding the 3020a proceedings.  That the R-C-S District is to provide the BOE with the transcript of the 3020a hearing to each BOE member.  After the BOE has had adequate time to review his concerns and the transcript we will listen to him in executive session at an agreed upon time.  At the conclusion of this action, all documents the BOE has in its possession pertaining to this review will be returned to the District Clerk.

Amended motion to add to agenda by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Vadney.

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

Motion added 5-3.

On a motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Sorensen and approved by a unanimous voice vote, the BOE entered executive session to discuss legal issues surrounding motion 9.3.  The BOE entered executive session at 10:25 p.m. and reentered open session at 10:49 p.m.

Vote on 9.3

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

Motion not approved 4-4.

Motion added.

Motion 9.3 not approved.

10. Policy Adoption/Review

     10.1 2^nd Reading & Review of Policies 1410, 7132, 1330, 1620, and

2330.

Will be brought back by the Superintendent at the 9/24 meeting.

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 resignation of Darlene Snyder, Building Aide, effective August 29, 2007 as per attached.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.2      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Francis J. Zullo, Bus Driver, effective August 31, 2007 as per attached.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.3      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Geraldine Logrillo, Teaching Assistant, effective August 27, 2007 as per attached letter.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 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 Tracy Aldrich as a one on one Teaching Assistant, effective September 5, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.5      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Nicole Leonard-Wilber as the Off Campus Suspension Teacher, in the tenure area of Social Studies (7-12), effective September 5, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.6      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Laura Lee Daniels as a regular substitute teacher replacing Elaine Griessler, effective September 5, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.7      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Pietro Lavillotti as a regular substitute teacher replacing Theresa Crawford, effective September 5, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.8      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the disability leave of Theresa Crawford, effective September 5, 2007 through December 21, 2007 as per attached letter.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.9      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the parental leave of Jennifer Scally Dorrance, effective November 5, 2007 through December 31, 2007 as per attached letter.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.10   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the teaching substitute list as per attached.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.1.11   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the non-teaching substitute list as per attached.

Amended motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

Motion approved 7-0 with 1 abstention.

11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.

                As a result of the meetings on August 15, 28, & 29, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 3 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.

                Motion by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

                Motion approved 8-0.

11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education.

As a result of its meetings on August 15, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP of 1 student located in the CPSE recommendation binder.            

Motion by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.

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

                Motion approved 8-0.

12.3           BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS

12.3.1      June 2007 Appropriation Status Report for review only.

12.3.2      June 2007 Revenue Status Report for review only.

12.3.3      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the June 30, 2007 Budget Transfers over $2,500 per Board of Education policy as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign transfer schedules.

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.4      July 2007 Treasurer’s reports for review only.  (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)

12.3.5      July 2007 Appropriation Status Report for review only.

12.3.6      July 2007 Revenue Status Report for review only.

12.3.7      Deleted.

12.3.8      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 $9,820 to cover the repair of the District Office roof as per attached.

The funding source for the above expenditures will come from the District’s fund balance.

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.9      Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and The Center for Disability Services, Inc. for the July 9, 2007 through August 17, 2007 Summer Program for the instruction of children with disabilities as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.

Motion by Ms. Traver, seconded by Mr. Bonafide.

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

Motion approved 7-1.

12.3.10   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and JPS Solutions LLC to provide consultation services as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement. 

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.11   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and School Aid Specialists, LLC to provide continued non-resident billing services for foster care students attending the District in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.12   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and Living Resources for American Sign Language Interpreter Services for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said agreement.

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.13   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accept a grant-in-aid of $50,000 from Assemblyman Tim Gordon.

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.14   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education increase the 2007-2008 Budget by $50,000 to cover operation and maintenance needs for 2007-2008.

The fund source for the above expenditure will come from a grant-in aide from Assemblyman Tim Gordon as per attached.

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

Approved by unanimous voice vote.

12.3.15   Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that    the Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 Off Campus Suspension room usage contract with the Village of Ravena, as attached.

Motion to table by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Traver.

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

Motion to table not approved.

Motion to approve by deleting #9 made by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Elliott.

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

Approved.

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Approved.

Motion to table not approved after discussion.

(vote then taken on the resolution)

Motion approved.

13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings

September

§         Recycling

§         Continued Policy Reviews

§         Update on Audits – Corrective Action Plan Progress – as needed

§         Instructional Goals

October

§         Facilities Update

§         Corrective Action Plan – as needed

§         Continued Policy Review

14.*Information Item/Discussion    

15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest

September 11, 2007 – A.W. Becker PTA Meeting – 7:00 PM

September 12, 2007 – P.B. Coeymans PTO Meeting – 6:30 PM

September 13, 2007 – No School – Rosh Hashanah

September 17, 2007 – Audit Committee Meeting – High School – 6:00 PM

September 18, 2007 – P.B. Coeymans Open House - Grades  K – 2 – 6:30 PM

September 19, 2007 – A.W. Becker Open House – Grades K – 2 – 7:00 PM

September 19, 2007 – P.B. Coeymans Open House – Grades 3-5 – 6:30 PM

September 20, 2007 – Middle School Open House – 6:30 PM

September 23, 2007 – Fall Begins

September 24, 2007 – Next Board of Education Meeting - High School – 6:00 PM

16.  Executive Session

None

17.  Adjournment At 11; 25 p.m., on a motion by Ms. Elliott, seconded by Mr. Bonafide, and with unanimous approval by voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.

Motion to adjourn approved.