RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL
SELKIRK, NEW YORK
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The Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, December 10, 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
**CORRECTED AGENDA ** |
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Mr. Bonafide P |
At 6:01 p.m., President Varney called the meeting to order.
V. Wright, C. Elliott, and J. Vadney presented regarding the physical configuration of the current BOE office. Options for that building and the Warehouse were presented and discussed.
At 6: 53 p.m., the workshop ended and a break was taken. At 7:04 p.m., the meeting resumed.
Others in attendance: V. Wright, Superintendent; G. Chase, Clerk; D. Shaw, Board Attorney (7:04 p.m.). |
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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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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. No Executive Session
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
Additions:
9.4 Brief Executive Session: Taylor Law Grievance from the R.C.S.T.A. 07-07; 2, 3 and 4.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that the Board of Education approve the attendance of Mr. Vadney and Ms. Hafensteiner at the Budget Seminar in Colonie, NY on 12/12/07.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the termination of Barbara Leatham, effective January 16, 2008.
Deletions:
6.1 and 7 will be rescheduled for the meeting of 12/17/07. |
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5. Approval of Minutes 5.1 Approve the minutes of the November 19, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Ms. Puckett.
Bonafide-abstain, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 8-0, with 1 abstention.
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6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
6.1 Perfect Attendance – Jane Travis
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7. Special Reports
7.1 Update on Athletics – Ron Racey 7.2 Update on O&M – Gene Doane 7.3 Buildings/Grounds Committee Update – John Vadney & Cindi Elliott 7.4 C&I Update – Jeff Sorensen 7.5 Update on Transition in Business Office – Vicki A. Wright 7.6 Tax Collector Report – Nancy Caswell 7.7 Audit Committee Update – Sarah Hafensteiner
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8. Hearings & Petitions
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9. Old Business
** 9.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extension of Jeff Clemens’s time as Purchasing Agent retroactive to December 3, 2007 through January 7, 2008 and ratifies his actions during the week of December 3, 2007 through December 8, 2007.
Motion to approve by Ms. Hafensteiner, Seconded by Mr. Bonafide.
Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
9.2 Board of Education Committee Appointment – Mike Varney
President Varney appointed Ms. Puckett to the C&I Committee.
** 9.3 Draft of the Corrective Action Plan for Independent Audit – Vicki A. Wright 9.4 Brief Executive Session: Taylor Law Grievance from the R.C.S.T.A. 07-07; 2, 3 and 4.
Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of 1. Discussion of the R.C.S.T.A. Grievances 07-08, 2, 3, and 4; and 2. 11.1.5, by Ms. Hafensteiner, seconded by Mr. Sorensen.
Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
A motion to add “9.5 Be it resolved that the Board hereby authorizes its President to issue grievance responses denying Grievance Nos. 2007-08/2, 3 and 4 upholding the Superintendent’s decisions as set forth in a letter presented to the Board of this meeting” by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
9.5 Be it resolved that the Board hereby authorizes its President to issue grievance responses denying Grievance Nos. 2007-08/2, 3 and 4 upholding the Superintendent’s decisions as set forth in a letter presented to the Board of this meeting.
Motion to approve by Mr. Sorensen, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
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Appointment
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Motion to add 9.5 approved.
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10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 2nd Reading of Policy #5580- Online Banking
Discussion regarding this policy. Further research will be conducted.
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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 termination of Barbara Leatham, effective January 16, 2008. Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the unpaid parental leave of Kristi Kemmer, effective November 21, 2007 through December 3, 2007 as per attached letter.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Tammy Tucker as substitute bus driver, effective December 4, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Sonya Whittaker as a Teaching Assistant at the Off Campus Suspension program, effective December 4, 2007 as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.5 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby appoints Gene Grasso as the Hearing Officer, with respect to the Stigma Hearing concerning Employee Number 2320-0154 and authorizes the Hearing Officer to hear evidence, make a transcript of proceedings and to issue a written report of his findings of facts and conclusions of law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the District to pay Gene Grasso for his services as a Hearing Officer in the above referenced hearing at the per diem rate of $500.00 for all hearing related days commencing on or after November 27, 2007.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
** 11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the paid parental leave of Jennifer Scally Dorrance be extended from December 18, 2007 to January 21, 2008, as per the attached letters.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
** 11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the regular substitute appointment of James Leonardo, replacing Jennifer Scally Dorrance, be extended from December 18, 2007 to January 21, 2008.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that the Board of Education approve the attendance of Mr. Vadney and Ms. Hafensteiner at the Budget Seminar in Colonie, NY on 12/12/07.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education As a result of its meetings on November 14, 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 Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education. As a result of the meetings on October 24, 25, November 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEP’s of 18 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Hughes.
Traver-Y, Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the July 2007 Treasurer’s reports.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the August 2007 Treasurer’s reports.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the September 2007 Treasurer’s reports. Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the October 2007 Treasurer’s reports.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
12.3.5 WHEREAS, the District has received ten (10) Applications for Corrected Tax Roll for the Year 2007 for property located within the Town of Bethlehem within the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District, as follows:
1) Network Services, Inc.(Att: Wiltel Communications) regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-603-2.11 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $200,923 instead of the taxable assessed value of $217,322; with the taxes reduced from $4,031.24 to $3,726.88.
2) Elantic Telecom, Inc. regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-603-2.12 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $65,146 instead of the taxable assessed value of $71,008; with the taxes reduced from $1,317.11 to $1,217.65.
3) AT&T Communications, Inc. regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-1.2 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $121 instead of the taxable assessed value of $131; with the taxes reduced from $2.43 to $2.25.
4) Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-5 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $73,955 instead of the taxable assessed value of $79,995; with the taxes reduced from $1,483.81 to $1,371.77.
5) Mid-Hudson Cablevision, Inc. regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-17 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $14,650 instead of the taxable assessed value of $15,847; with the taxes reduced from $293.94 to $271.74.
6) Broadwing Communications Services regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-18.11 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $102,166 instead of the taxable assessed value of $110,510; with the taxes reduced from $2,049.83 to $1895.05.
7) Quest Communications Corp. regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-18.22 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $477,037 instead of the taxable assessed value of $515,995; with the taxes reduced from $9,571.07 to $8,848.45.
8) Genuity Solutions, Inc. (formerly Global Networks, Inc.) regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-19.1 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $45,064 instead of the taxable assessed value of $48,745; with the taxes reduced from $904.15 to $835.88.
9) Time Warner Communications (Time Warner Entertainment a/k/a Time Warner of Albany) regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-16.2 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $446,473 instead of the taxable assessed value of $482,394; with the taxes reduced from $8,957.82 to $8,281.50
10) Verizon New York, Inc. regarding property described as I.D. #6.00-606-2.2 on the basis that an unlawful entry was made in that the tax should have been based on the equalized taxable assessed value of $8,439,257 instead of the taxable assessed value of $9,128,456; with the taxes reduced from $169,321.56 to $156,537.77. . WHEREAS, the Director of the Albany County Real Property Tax Service has determined, in all of the above cases, that an unlawful entry was made pursuant to Section 550(7)(e) of the Real Property Tax Law and the taxable assessed values should be changed, as described above, and has recommended that the Applications for Corrected Tax Rolls for the Year 2007 should be approved; and
WHEREAS, we have examined such applications and the County Director's recommendations and determine that unlawful entries have been made pursuant to Section 550(7)(e) of the Real Property Tax Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, the above ten (10) Applications for Corrected Tax Roll for the Year 2007 be approved and that corrected tax bills be issued and mailed to the above applicants as soon as possible.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
** 12.3.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the budget transfer in the amount of $3,000 for Fiscal Advisor fees for BAN Renewals, as per attached.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
** 12.3.7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to correct the 2007-2008 Assessment Rolls and provide refunds of taxes in accordance with the Attachment to this Resolution (Refunds for Tax Assessment Changes - 2007-08), as directed in Small Claims Assessment Review decisions of Hearing Officers filed with the Albany County Supreme Court, as per Letter from Dawn D. Donnelly, Associate Court Clerk, Albany County Supreme and County Courts, dated November 16, 2007.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bonafide, seconded by Mr. Vadney.
Vadney-Y, Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion approved 9-0.
** 12.3.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between RCS and Colleen Walsh for licensed postdoctoral supervision one hour each week at $75.00 per hour, effective September 2007 through November 2008 as per attached.
Motion to table by Mrs. Traver, seconded by Ms. Elliott.
Bonafide-Y, Elliott-Y, Hafensteiner-Y, Hughes-Y, Puckett-Y, Sorensen-Y, Traver-Y, Varney-Y
Motion to table approved 9-0.
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