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February 27, 2007

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 27, 2007
7:30 p.m.– HS Library

Vision - Duanesburg Central School District will become a model for smaller school districts in New York State. Instructional excellence will be the bedrock of the district characterized by a strong academic core, technology integration and a challenging and stimulating curriculum. Our educational program will include enrichment, interdisciplinary teaching and active roles for students. All students will be challenged and supported to achieve their highest abilities. The district will value its students and staff.
The community will value and participate in our mission. Our facilities will promote our mission.

Goals - The goals of the Board of Education include:
long range instructional, facilities, staff and financial planning; continue to provide a positive, safe and healthy school and community environment; review and approve Board policies that comply with
SED requirements; recognize the work of outstanding students, faculty, staff, administrators and district volunteers; continued monitoring of the Board of Education’s internal and external communications; encouragement of community and parental involvement to
foster a spirit of openness and togetherness and completion of committee goals.

CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by President Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL
President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Absent
David Remling Present
John Iseman Absent

Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator Kane, Principal O’Brien, House Principal DeLuke

Visitors: S. Rokos, J. Johnson {parents}; M. Gregory, B. Allen, M. McKinley, L. Chiras, C. Forslund, M. Rem {staff}

AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

Science Report – Bob Allen

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
S. Rokos – letter commending elementary school

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 2/6/07 as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:

NEW BUSINESS

BOE Standing Committee Reports
• Employee Relations Committee – Ray, Jim & Dave – DESA Negotiations meeting on March 13 at 7:00 pm/Central Office conference room {DESA can’t meet until April} & Health Care Committee will meet on 2/28, 3/21, 4/18 & 5/16 at 3:15 pm/Central Office
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos – Feb. 27th at 6:30 pm/Central Office conference room
Ray briefed BOE on budgeting process – Audit Committee will meet with Internal Auditor on
March 15th @ 5:00 pm in the Central Office conference room
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul – scheduled March 5 @ 4:00 pm with Karl Griffith
• Education Committee – Bridget, Carlos & Paul – March 8th @ 4:00 pm/Central Office conference room
• Public Relations Committee – Bridget, Paul & Carlos

Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
2007-2008 School Year Calendar

Principal Reports

Financial Status Report

1. Budget Discussion/Report – Brenda Kane

2. Claims Auditor’s Comments on February 27, 2007 Warrant

3. Approve Warrants.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrants:

General Fund W#19 $263,182.71
Capital Fund W#12 $4,896.70
Page 3 of 5 Minutes Meeting Date 2/27/07

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

4. Approve Financial Reports.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Treasurer’s Report, Appropriation Status Report, Revenue Budget Status Report and ECA Report as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

5. Approve Cooperative Bid Resolution.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the 2007-2008 Cooperative Bid as recommended by the superintendent.

Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

Personnel Items.

1. Accept Resignations.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following resignations:

Kathleen Caulfield Assistant Business Administrator effective 2/12/07

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

2. Approve Appointments.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the building principals:

Janette Folckemer Deputy Treasurer effective 2/13/07
Brenda Kane Petty Cash Trustee effective 2/13/07
Brenda Kane Schoharie Area Workers’ Compensation Trustee effective 2/13/07
Janette Folckemer Official Signature effective 2/13/07
Janette Folckemer Deputy Tax Collector effective 2/13/07
Debra Lees Substitute Nurse
Capital Region BOCES Substitute Teacher List

Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

Other Items

1. Approve Field Trip.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the field trip to the Bronx Zoo on April 3, 2007 as requested by Chris Wyansk, Karen Bliss, Doug Beach, Dave Christopher and Sarah Karker.

Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Duanesburg Central School District Annual Meeting Notice to be approved at 3/6/07 BOE Meeting
BOCES Annual Meeting – April 4th @ 5:00 pm/Capital Region Career & Technical School in Albany
If you wish to attend, please call Jeanne.

INFORMATION ITEMS
March 6th Board of Education Meeting will be held in the ES Library
March 20th Community Budget Forum and BOE Meeting will be held in the HS Multi Room 124A
Paul Tonko will be at our March 20th Board of Education Meeting
Grade 8 will be going on a field trip to UP Close Cardiac Surgery Program & Baseball Hall of Fame with teachers Sue Clark and Marcy McKinley on April 24th

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:25 p.m. to discuss personnel item and Committee on Special Education minutes.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Remling.

ROLL CALL
President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Absent

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by V.Pres. Breitenstein.

Motions generated by Executive Session.

1. Approve CSE Minutes.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Special Education minutes of the 2/6/07, 2/8/07 and 2/13/07 meetings as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT at 8:41 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein. Respectfully Submitted,

Kathleen O’Brien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education

DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb. 27 – Audit Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm prior to BOE Meeting in Central Office
27 – Board of Education Meeting & Budget Work Session @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
28 – Employee Relations Committee meets with Health Care Committee @ 3:15 pm/CO
March 6 – Board of Education Meeting & Budget Work Session @ 7:30 pm/ES Library
7 – Kim & Reggie Harris will be here for Grade 8 Underground Railroad Presentation
8 – “A Midnight Cry” – Underground Railroad Presentation
8 – Education Committee Meeting @ 4:00 pm/Central Office conference room
9 – ES/MS/HS Interim Reports home
10 – K-5 Odyssey of the Mind Competition
13 – BOE Employee Relations Committee Meeting @ 7:00 pm/Central Office
14 & 15 – ES Musical – “The Granny Awards”
16 – Duanesburg Days – 7:00 pm @ ES – Kim & Reggie Harris – Families Sing, a collaborative
project of the Mohawk Valley Library System and Schenectady County Public
Library/Quaker Street Duanesburg Branch, is supported by Federal Library Services
and Technology Act Funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services.
17 – Duanesburg Days – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm @ MS/HS
17 – Duanesburg Education Foundation benefit Basketball Game – 7:00 pm/HS Gym
20 – Community Budget Forum & BOE Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Multi 124A
21 – Employee Relations Committee meets with Health Care Committee @ 3:15 pm/CO
23 – Staff Development Day – no students
30 – Talent Show – 7:00 pm/HS Gym
31 – Science Fair from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon @ ES

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