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Board
of Education
Minutes Archive
March 20, 2007
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 20, 2007
7:30 p.m.–HS Multi-Purpose Room 124A
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 Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
Kane, Principal O’Brien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: C. Tkaczyk, J. Schiavone, B. Lown {parents}; D. Beach,
K. Bruhn, D. Dunn, J. Kwiatkowski, A. Hendricks {staff}
AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
SPECIAL GUEST - Assemblyman Paul Tonko - Contract for Excellence
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
K. Bruhn & D. Beach – Retirement Incentive
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of 3/6/07 as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports
• Employee Relations Committee – Ray, Jim & Dave – set meeting
date in April for DESA negotiations Health Care Committee will
meet on 3/21 cancelled, 4/18 & 5/16 at 3:15 pm/Central Office
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos – report on March 15th
meeting with Internal Auditor (Ms. Phyllis Albano) Bridget
reported that Ms. Albano is looking at our risk assessment.
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul – paperwork
is at SED and project timeline is pending
• Education Committee – Bridget, Carlos & Paul
• Public Relations Committee – Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
2007-2008 School Year Calendar – was handed out at meeting
Tech Valley High School
Letter – Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team
Financial Status Report
1. Community Budget Forum - Brenda Kane & Mark Villanti
2. Claims Auditor’s Comments on March 20, 2007 Warrant
3. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following warrants:
General Fund W#21 $216,770.19
Capital Fund W#14 $5,447.77
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
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 Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
5. Approve Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Budget Transfers dated 3/14/07 as recommended by the
business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Approve Tenure Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following Tenure appointments effective September 1, 2007:
Jessie DeLuke Elementary Education
Donna Dunn Reading Education
Karen Kanarkiewicz Social Studies Education
Sarah Karker Special Education
Donna Prescott English Education
Kelly SanFilippo Special Education
Mary-Clare Waltz Vocal Music Education
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve Sponsorship Agreement.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Sponsorship Agreement between Duanesburg Central School
District and Capital Region BOCES as recommended by the
superintendent.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Iseman.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Accept Donations.
Recommendations that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept
the following donations:
13 Titleist 6-Iron Golf Clubs from Stephen Rowley @ Oak Ridge
Golf Clubs, LLC
$2,685 from PTSO for Africa Culture Unit, Creative Poetry Guest
Author, Wildlife Presenter &
Odyssey of the Mind
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
BOCES Annual Meeting – April 4th @ 5:00 pm/Capital Region Career
& Technical School in Albany
Reservations have been made for Ray, John & Mark.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Duanesburg CSD will be recognized as a national school of
character by the National Character Education Partnership at an
awards banquet on March 21st
March 23rd Superintendent’s Conference Day schedule
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 9:19 p.m. to discuss CSE and CPSE
minutes and Superintendent Search.
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 Present
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 10:33 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Motions generated by Executive Session.
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
following resignation of Rhonda Kenfield, Cleaner, effective
3/20/07.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent:
Rhonda Kenfield Cleaner/Kitchen Help effective 3/21/07
Kevin McCarthy Substitute Custodian
Vincent Monini Substitute Bus Driver
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
3. Approve CSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Committee on Special Education minutes of the 2/13/07,
2/26/07, 2/28/07 and 3/1/07 meetings as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
4. Approve CPSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes of the
3/5/07 meeting as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:35 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen O’Brien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
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
4 – BOCES Annual Meeting – 5:15 pm/Capital Region BOCES
6-13 – Spring Recess
16 – Last day to submit Board of Education petitions to District
Clerk by 5:00 pm
17 – Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
18 – Employee Relations Committee meets with Health Care
Committee @ 3:15 pm/CO
19 – Kim & Reggie Harris Concert from 6:30 to 8:30 pm/ES
Cafeteria/Gym
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
25 – K-2 Math Games Night from 6:30 to 7:30 pm/ES Cafeteria/Gym
26 – “Meet the Candidates” Night @ 7:00 pm/HS Library
May 1 – Public Hearing on the Budget – 7:30 pm/HS Multi-Purpose
Room 124A
8 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30- pm/HS Library
15 – Annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election from 1:00 to
9:00 pm/ES Gy
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