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 Board of Education Minutes Archive
March 6, 2007

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 6, 2007
7:30 p.m.–Elementary School 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 7:31 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 Present {arrived 7:35 p.m.}

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

Visitors: C. Tkaczyk, F. Smith, D. Harris, B. Smith {parents}; J. Conway, C. Forslund, M. Wyanski, L. Feinberg, M. Rem {staff}

AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

Program Report – Special Education – Dr. Kathleen O’Brien, Beth DeLuke, Meg Wyanski & Laura Feinberg

Program Report – Interscholastic Athletics/Bowling – John Conway

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
M. Rem – requested that we add Visual Arts Fair and Art Display on the evening of the Talent Show – March 30th

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 2/27/07 as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno. Absent: 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 3/21, 4/18 & 5/16 at 3:15 pm/Central Office
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos – Meeting with Internal Auditor (Ms. Phyllis Albano) on March 15 @ 5:00 pm in the Central Office conference room
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul – Meeting on March 5th @ 4:00 pm with Karl Griffith in Central Office conference room – Building Project Bid opening will be at the end of April
• 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 – to be approved at the next meeting
Sponsorship Agreement between Duanesburg CSD and Capital Region BOCES

Principal Reports
Katie O’Brien, Bill LeForestier & Beth DeLuke – activities and residencies at the buildings


Financial Status Report

1. Budget Discussion/Report – Brenda Kane – 2007-08 projected expenses, contingency budget, revenue projections and determination of tax rates

2. Claims Auditor’s Comments on March 6, 2007 Warrant

3. Approve Warrants.

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

General Fund W#20 $141,205.42
Capital Fund W#13 $58.43

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

4. Approve Financial Reports.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Budget Status Report as submitted.

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

5. Approve Budget Transfers.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Transfers dated 2/28/07 as recommended by the business administrator.

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

Personnel Items.

1. Approve Appointments.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the deputy treasurer:

Capital Region BOCES Substitute Teacher List

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

Other Items

1. Approve Annual Meeting Notice.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Annual Meeting Notice as recommended by the business administrator.

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS
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 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
April 16th is the last day to submit Board of Education Petitions at the Central Office by 5:00 pm
April 23rd at 7:00 pm – Special BOE Meeting to vote on the BOCES Administrative Budget

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:32 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Moreno.

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

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 10:21 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

Motions generated by Executive Session - none

ADJOURNMENT at 10:21 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 5 – Buildings & Grounds Meeting with Karl Griffith @ 5:00 pm/CO conference room
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”
15 – Audit Committee Meeting with Internal Auditor @ 5:00 pm/Central Office
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
April 3 & 4 – Kindergarten Registration
3 – Community Budget Presentation @ 7:30 pm/HS Multi-Purpose Room 124A
6-13 – Spring Recess
17 – Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
21 – County-wide Science Fair @ SUNY Cobleskill from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
23 – Special BOE Meeting to vote on BOCES Administrative Budget – 7:00 pm/CO conf room
26 – “Meet the Candidates” Night @ 7:00 pm/HS Library

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