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Board
of Education
Minutes Archive
June 5, 2007
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 5, 2007
7:30 p.m.–ES 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 Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
Kane, Principal O’Brien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: M. Rem, A. Hendricks, J. O’Neill, M. Ordon, L. Berbach,
T. Reiter, J. Beach, L. Armour {staff};
C. Tkaczyk, L. DeFilippo {parent/community member}; J. Halbohm,
B. Rowley, A. Schaible, N. Aragona, S. Frederick, C. Rybicki, M.
Brosnan, A. Onorati, M. Hebert, M. Bohunicky, K. Bowles,
S. Cornaire, A. Iwaniuk, C. Coxon, A. Jackman, D. Tomeck
{students}
AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
SPECIAL GUEST – Linda Armour – 2007 Better Beginnings
Award winner
SPECIAL GUESTS – Senior Honors Project Presentations –
Advisor Marie Rem
Jessica Halbohm – Genealogy
Brook Rowley – Safety at the Elementary School Level
Amanda Schaible – Reading Club at the Elementary School Level
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 5/8/07 and the special
meeting of 5/15/07 as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
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 for DESA negotiations
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul - June 21 @
2:00 pm/CO conference room
Project work will begin on June 25th.
• Education Committee – Bridget, Carlos & Paul
• Public Relations Committee – Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Principal Report/Update
New Mathematics and Social Studies Textbooks – Bill LeForestier
Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
ELA Results
DCS recognized by NYS Education Department for meeting the
criteria as a NYS 272
Title I “high performing/gap closing district
Exit Survey – BOCES is compiling the data
Financial Status Report
1. Claims Auditor’s Comments on June 5, 2007 Warrant
2. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following warrants:
General Fund W#26 $254,539.81
Capital Fund W#15 $2,208.79
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
3. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Budget Status Report
as recommended by the business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
4. Approve Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Budget Transfers dated May 30, 2007 as recommended by the
business administrator.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Accept Notice of Retirement.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
Notice of Retirement as requested by Donna Dunn, Elementary
School Reading Teacher, after 25 years of service effective July
1, 2007.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the
resignation of Harley Thayer, Bus Driver, effective July 1,
2007.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve New Graduation Award.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Gary M. Tyndell Memorial Award as recommended by the
business administrator and building principal.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Code of Conduct Revisions
New Graduation Award – The Eagle Athlete Award
New School Board Member Orientation hosted by Duanesburg – June
7 at 6:00 pm/HS Conference Room
Superintendent Search Interviews – Board of Education will
interview 6 to 7 candidates on June 20 & 21
from 5:00 to 8:45 pm – Committees will interview finalists on
July 25 & 26 – Committees will make their
recommendations to the Board at a Special Executive Session on
July 31
One Board Meeting in August on August 7
Schoharie County School Districts – their support of Capital
Region BOCES – see enclosure
from Schoharie CSD
INFORMATION ITEMS
Baccalaureate – June 17th at Florida Baptist Church – 7:30 pm
Class of 2007 Graduation – June 22 at 7:00 pm/HS Gymnasium
One Board of Education Meeting in July on July 10th
New Board Member Finance Training – June 12 & 13 – Cecilia
Tkaczyk will attend
Letter from the Office of the State Comptroller regarding
Duanesburg CSD audit
Advanced Placement Audit Document
Duanesburg Central School District New Staff Orientation –
August 27th
Schoharie Education Council New Teacher Orientation – August 28
@ Best Western in Cobleskill
Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Care Services request
for transportation
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:32 p.m. to discuss contract
negotiations, union exempt salaries, personnel matter and
Committee on Special Education minutes.
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 10:37 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Motions generated by Executive Session.
Personnel Items.
1. Accept Request for Leave of Absence.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
two year Leave of Absence as requested by Denise Greene,
Elementary School Teacher, effective September 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2009.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
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 building
principals.
Denise Greene Reading Teacher
Ana Lizeth Valladares-Weiser .6 FTE Spanish Teacher
Cinda O’Brien Summer School Reading Teacher
Kelly San Filippo Summer School Special Education Teacher
Melissa Millington Summer School Special Education Teacher
Anne Loret Summer School Reading Paraprofessional
Donna Brand Summer School Special Education Paraprofessional
Dorothy Kline Summer School Special Education Paraprofessional
Bridget Minute Summer School Special Education Paraprofessional
Maxine Borom Substitute French Teacher
Michael Beaudoin Substitute Teacher
Kenneth Jones Substitute Bus Driver
Carl Breitenstein Summer Cleaner (Grounds Maintenance)
Wesley Coppolo Summer Cleaner (Grounds Maintenance)
Greg Cashdollar Summer Cleaner (Grounds Maintenance)
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Department Chairs
Mira Ordon Fine Arts
Marie Rem Foreign Language
Susan Clark Social Studies
Karen Bruhn Mathematics
Donna Prescott English
Laurel Berbach Technology
Extra-Curricular Activities
John Conway Athletic Director
Tina Prewitt Yearbook
Maureen Rynish National Honor Society
Bridget Minute ES Student Council
Rebecca Meyer MS Student Council
Jean Ceniviva HS Student Council
Polly Benjamin ES Musical Director
Mary-Clare Waltz ES Musical Assistant Director
Mira Ordon HS Drama
Kevin DiTondo Multi-Cultural Club/Café Abstract
Neal Silverman Leo Club
Donna Prescott Nimbus
Melissa Walsh Elementary School Store
Melissa Gregory Grade 6 Class Advisor
Rebecca Meyer/Kathleen Caulfield Grade 7 Class Advisor
Mark Kepner Grade 10 Class Advisor
Toni Amorosi Grade 11 Class Advisor
Karen Bruhn MS/HS Building Mentor Coordinator
Maureen Rynish Master Minds
Tina Prewitt Moot Court
Marie Rem Senior Project Coordinator
Lisa Isabella Grades 6-8 Odyssey of the Mind
Deb Johnson/Jessie DeLuke K-5 Odyssey of the Mind
Theresa McCabe ES Chess Club
Traci Fortin ES Extended Art
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
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 for the 5/2/07,
5/3/07, 5/8/07, 5/9/07, 5/14/07, 5/15/07, 5/17/07 and 5/18/07
meetings as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Remling, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:38 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen O’Brien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
June 7 – New School Board Member Orientation hosted by DCS @
6:00 pm/HS Conference Room
12 & 13 – New School Board Member Finance Training from 6:00 to
9:00 pm @ Capital Region
BOCES
14-22 – Regents Examinations
17 – Baccalaureate @ 7:30 pm – Florida Baptist Church
19 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
21 – Building Project Meeting – 2:00 pm/Central Office
conference room
22 – Class of 2007 Graduation @ 7:00 pm/HS Gym
25–August 24th – DACC Summer Camp
July 10 – Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
23-28 – Missoula Children’s Theatre/HS Gym
Aug. 7 – one Board of Education Meeting in August
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