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Board
of Education
Minutes Archive
May 1, 2007
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
May 1, 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
Educations 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 7:32 p.m. by President Hawes.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
Kane, Principal OBrien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: A. Aanensen, A. Hendricks, C. Forslund, M. Rem
{staff}; K. Griffith {architect}
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 special executive session of 4/17/07, the
regular meeting of 4/17/07 and the special meeting of 4/23/07 as
submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Munson. Abstain:
Moreno. Absent: Holmes. 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
5/21 at 3:10 pm/HS Multi 124A this in an informational meeting
for all staff
Audit Committee Ray, Bridget & Carlos
Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim, Dave & Paul
Education Committee Bridget, Carlos & Paul
Public Relations Committee Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Superintendents Status Report/Update
2007-08 School Year Calendar
Socio-Economic Factors as they relate to school achievement
Exit Survey
Graduation Rate Data
Fiscal Accountability Supplement
Financial Status Report
1. Community Budget Hearing Brenda Kane & Mark Villanti
2. Accept Requests to Withdraw Bids.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
requests from L.G. White and Justin Electric to withdraw their
bids as recommended by Superintendent Villanti and Architect
Griffth & Dardanelli.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
3. Award Capital Project Bids.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the
following bids as recommended by Superintendent Villanti and
Architect Griffith & Dardanelli:
General Construction Work Plumbing Work HVAC Work Electrical
Work
Bast Hatfield, Inc. $479,700 Mazone $45,183 Mazone $175,464
Harold Clune $359,400
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Iseman.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
4. Claims Auditors Comments on May 1, 2007 Warrant
5. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following warrants:
General Fund W#24 $152,671.66
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Accept Notice of Retirement.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
notice of retirement after 32 years of service at Duanesburg
Elementary School as submitted by Jean Kwiatkowski, Elementary
Teacher, effective June 30, 2007.
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
2. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
resignation of Beth DeLuke, House Principal, effective August
30, 2007.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
3. Approve Tenure Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Tenure appointment of Beth DeLuke in the area of
Administration effective September 1, 2007.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
4. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent
and deputy treasurer:
Lewis DeFilippo Interim Superintendent effective July 1, 2007
through August 31, 2007
Beth DeLuke Middle School Principal effective September 1, 2007
John Venter Full Time Cleaner at Elementary School effective May
2, 2007
Kelly Bisner Substitute Nurse
Michael Robinson Substitute Paraprofessional
Bryce Caraher Substitute Paraprofessional
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
5. Approve Election Inspectors.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following Election Inspectors for May 15, 2007 Budget
Vote/BOE Election: (any additional inspectors will be approved
on May 8th)
12:30 to 3:00 pm 3:00 to 6:00 pm 6:00 to 9:15 pm
Kate Hyrny Deb Norris Bill Tindale
Cheryl Perog Kelly Holt Kathy Williams
Deb Savoy Dana Mesick
Paul Finnegan
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
Other Items
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Community Superintendent Search Meeting with Dr. Gerald Carozza
and Robert Zordan on
May 8th @ 7:00 to 8:00 pm HS Library prior to Board of Education
Meeting
May 8th Board of Education Meeting will begin at 8:00 pm as the
Superintendent Search Meeting
will be from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Schoharie School Boards Assoc. Spring Dinner Meeting May 24 at
Schoharie Holiday Inn Express/time
to be announced - Guest Speaker is Kathy Wolverton - Role of
Board of Education in Contract
Negotiations this meeting is hosted by Schoharie Central
School District Who plans to attend?
New School Board Member Orientation hosted by Duanesburg June
7 at 6:00 pm/HS Conference Room
One Board of Education Meeting in July on July 10th or July 17th
Grades 3 & 5 new textbook Making Music by Silver Burdett
INFORMATION ITEMS
Health Care Committee Meeting for all staff May 21 at 3:10
pm/HS Multi 124A
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:40 p.m. to discuss CPSE and
CSE minutes and salaries for union exempt employees.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Absent
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:28 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 4/2/07,
4/3/07, 4/4/07, 4/17/07, 4/18/07 and 4/19/07 meetings as
submitted.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
2. Approve CPSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes of the
4/23/07 meeting as submitted.
Page 6 of 6 Minutes Meeting Date 5/1/07
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Iseman, Remling, Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Holmes. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:30 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein. Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen OBrien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 8 Community Superintendent Search Meeting @ 7:00 pm/HS
Library
8 Board of Education Meeting 8:00 pm/HS Library
15 Annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election from 1:00 to
9:00 pm/ES Gym
21 Health Care Committee Meeting for all staff @ 3:10 pm/HS
Multi 124A
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
7 New School Board Member Orientation hosted by DCS @ 6:00
pm/HS Conference Room
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
July 10 or 17 one Board of Education Meeting in July
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