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Board
of Education
Minutes Archive
April 17, 2007
Special Executive Session
with Dr. Gerry Carozza, Chief Operations Officer for Capital
Region BOCES, 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 17, 2007
7:30 p.m.–HS Library
Special Executive Session with Dr. Carozza
5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room prior to BOE
Meeting
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 7:33 p.m. by President Hawes.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Absent
Bridget Holmes Present
Carlos Moreno Absent
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: J. Coppolo {parent}; C. Forslund, M. Rem, A. Hendricks
{staff}
AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of 4/3/07 as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling. Absent: Breitenstein,
Moreno, Munson. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports
• Employee Relations Committee – Ray, Jim & Dave – set meeting
date for DESA negotiations Health Care Committee will meet on
4/18 & 5/16 at 3:15 pm/Central Office
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul
• Education Committee – Bridget, Carlos & Paul
• Public Relations Committee – Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
Principal Reports
Dr. O’Brien - Kim & Reggie Harris Concert, Student Council &
Community Service Club Beautification Fund, Turn Off TV Week
Roller Skating, Jug Stompers, K-2 Math Night
Financial Status Report
1. Claims Auditor’s Comments on April 17, 2007 Warrant
2. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following warrants:
General Fund W#23 $382,306.73
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
3. 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 Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
4. Approve Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Budget Transfers dated April 4, 2007 as recommended the
business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Iseman.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following appointments as recommended by the deputy
treasurer:
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve 2007-2008 School Year Calendar.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the 2007-2008 School Year Calendar as recommended by the
superintendent.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
2. Approve New Textbook.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
new Grade 5 McGraw-Hill Mathematics textbook to be purchased
after July 1, 2007 as recommended by the principal.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Iseman.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
3. Approve Field Trip.
Recommendations that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the field trip request to New York City on April 24, 2007 made
by Kevin DiTondo, Maureen Rynish and Tom Reiter.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Iseman.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
One Board of Education Meeting in July on July 10th or July 17th
April 23rd – Special Meeting to vote on BOCES Administrative
Budget at 7:00 pm/CO conference room
Exit Survey
INFORMATION ITEMS
Board of Education Ballot Position drawn on April 17th – 1)
Cecilia Tkaczyk 2) Carlos Moreno
Schoharie School Boards Association Spring Dinner Meeting – May
24th @ Schoharie Holiday Inn Express
Guest Speaker is Kathy Wolverton – Role of Board of Education in
Contract Negotiations
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:25 p.m. to discuss CSE minutes
and Superintendent Search.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Remling.
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Absent
Bridget Holmes Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present
Carlos Moreno Absent
Paul Munson Present
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:47 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Holmes.
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 3/14/07,
3/27/07, 3/28/07, 3/29/07, 3/30/07 and 4/17/07 meetings as
submitted.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Iseman.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Absent:
Breitenstein, Moreno. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:48 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Holmes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen O’Brien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 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 – 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 – 6:30 to 7:30 pm/ES
26 – “Meet the Candidates” Night @ 7:00 pm/HS Library
29 – Community Auction & Party from 1:00 to 5:00 pm/DACC
May 1 – Public Hearing on the Budget followed by BOE Meeting –
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 Gym
24 – Schoharie School Boards Association Spring Dinner Meeting @
Schoharie Holiday Inn
Express hosted by Schoharie CSD
June 5 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
14-22 – Regents Examinations
17 – Baccalaureate @ 7:30 pm – location to be announced
19 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
22 – Class of 2007 Graduation @ 7:00 pm/HS Gym
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