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Board
of Education
Minutes Archive
July 10, 2007
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
July 10, 2007
7:30 p.m.–MS/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
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 8:00 p.m. by President Hawes.
ROLL CALL James Breitenstein Present
Raymond Hawes Present
Bridget Holmes Present
John Iseman Present
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
Cecilia Tkaczyk Present
Also Present: Interim Superintendent DeFilippo, Business
Administrator Kane,
Principal O’Brien, Middle School Principal DeLuke
Visitors: J. Coppolo {parent}; M. Rem, R. Bigley {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 6/19/07 as submitted.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Abstain: Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Report - BOE Standing Committees will be
determined in Discussion
• Employee Relations Committee – set meeting date for DESA
negotiations – Aug. 21 and/or Aug. 28
• Audit Committee – meeting with Auditor, Phyllis Albano – June
29th at 8:30 am or 4:30 pm in HS conference room
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – July 5th @ 2:00 pm/Building
Project Meeting in HS Room 113 - Project work will begin on June
25th.
• Education Committee
• Public Relations Committee
Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
Financial Status Report
1. Approve Corrective Action Letter for 2005-06 Extra-Curricular
Activity Account.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the corrective action letter for the 2005-06 Extra-Curricular
Activity Account as recommended by the business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Cooperative Purchasing for Food, Cafeteria and
Custodial Supplies.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Cooperative Purchasing for Food, Cafeteria and Custodial
Supplies as recommended by the business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Tkaczyk.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
3. Award Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the
bid for the Walk-In Cooler/Freezer to the lowest bidder, B & G
Foodservice Equipment & Supply, at a cost not exceeding
$$26,400.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
4. Claims Auditor’s Comments on July 10, 2007 Warrant
5. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following warrants:
General Fund 2006-07 Final W#28 $275,799.68
Capital Fund W#17 $30,492.07
General Fund 2007-08 W#1 $95,532.07
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
6. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the revised May Treasurer’s Report, Appropriation Status Report
and Revenue Budget Status Report as recommended by the business
administrator.
Motion by Trustee Tkaczyk, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
7. Approve Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Budget Transfers dated June 20, 2007 as recommended by the
business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Accept Resignations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
following resignations:
Catherine Powers, PT Paraprofessional, effective June 22, 2007
Margaret Venter, Dispatcher, effective June 30, 2007
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Appointments – Motion to Executive Session.
3. Approve Salary Correction.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the change in salary for Patricia Smith, Summer Custodian, from
$7.15 to $7.50/hour. This is a correction from the 6/19/07 Board
of Education Meeting.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Accept Donations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
donations of $1,260 for Missoula Children’s Theater and $500 for
the Butterfly Project made by the Duanesburg Education
Foundation.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
2. Dispose of Obsolete Equipment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the disposal of obsolete band uniforms as recommended by the
business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Tkaczyk, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Tax Rate
BOCES Rental Agreement
Cooperative Bid with Monroe 2 BOCES for Project Lead the Way
Equipment
Board of Education Standing Committees to be determined
• 2006-2007 BOE Standing Committees - ERC – Ray, Jim, Dave;
Audit – Ray, Bridget, Carlos;
B & G – Jim, Dave, Paul; Education – Bridget, Carlos, Paul;
Public Relations – Bridget, Paul, Carlos
• 2007-2008 BOE Standing Committees – ERC - Ray, Jim, Carlos;
Audit - Ray, Bridget, Cecilia;
B & G - Jim, John Paul ; Education - Bridget, Carlos, Paul;
Public Relations – John, Cecilia.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Superintendent Search Interviews – Committees will have an
orientation on July 20 at 10:00 am in the ES Library and
will interview finalists all day on July 25 & 26 at multiple
sites - Committees will make their recommendations to the Board
at a Special Executive Session on July 31 @ 7:30 pm in the ES
Library
One Board Meeting in August on August 7
Schoharie Education Council New Teacher Orientation – Tuesday,
August 28 @ Best Western in Cobleskill
Duanesburg Central School District New Staff Orientation –
Wednesday, August 29th
Duanesburg Central School District will participate in the
National School Lunch Program
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:52 p.m. to discuss contract
negotiations, superintendent search, Administration and
Administrative Support Personnel Salaries and Committee on
Special Education.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
ROLL CALL James Breitenstein Present
Raymond Hawes Present
Bridget Holmes Present
John Iseman Present
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
Cecilia Tkaczyk Present
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:52 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Motions generated by Executive Session.
1. Approve Administrative and Administrative Support Personnel
Salaries.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Administrative and Administrative Support Personnel salaries
as recommended by the business administrator and superintendent.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the following appointments as recommended by building
principals.
Lewis DeFilippo Interim Superintendent effective 6/25/07
(correction from
6/19/07 BOE agenda)
Kathleen Sprenger .6 FTE Social Studies Teacher
Darlene Anapolis FT Nurse
Margaret Venter Head Bus Driver
Rebecca Baum FT 1:1 Paraprofessional
Tonya Snyder Summer Custodian
Bradley Bowers Summer Custodian
Caleb Garofalo Summer Custodian
Kyle Lynch Summer Custodian
Betsey Alterwisher Distance Learning Summer Paraprofessional
Gina Tracy Distance Learning Summer Paraprofessional
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Page 6 of 6 Minutes Meeting Date 7/10/07
Department Chair
Robert Allen Science
Shannon Bennett PHC/PSEN
Extra-Curricular Activities
Henry Geidel Boys’ Jr. Varsity Soccer
Jeffrey Rivenburg Boys’ Modified Soccer
Frank DeMasi Boys’ Cross Country
Caitlen Kremler Girls’ Varsity Soccer
Amber Lape Girls’ Jr. Varsity Soccer
Melissa Millington Girls’ Modified Soccer
Michael Houghton Girls’ Varsity Volleyball
Diane Houghton Girls’ Jr. Varsity Volleyball
Roberta Colby Girls’ Modified Volleyball
Julie Littlefield Girls’ Cross Country
Denise Greene ES Mentor Coordinator
Joseph Vail HS Chess Club
Erin Kline/Tonya Greene ES Community Service Club
Maria Molyneaux HS Drama Assistant
Melissa Millington HS Store
Jean Kwiatkowski Grade 9 Class Advisor
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Tkaczyk.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
3. Approve CSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve
the Committee on Special Education minutes for the 6/13/07 and
6/20/07 meetings as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Breitenstein, Hawes, Holmes, Iseman, Moreno, Munson,
Tkaczyk. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:53 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein. Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen O’Brien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
July 20 – Superintendent Search Interview Committee Orientation
in HS conference room
23-28 – Missoula Children’s Theatre/HS Gym
25 & 26 – Committees will interview Superintendent finalists all
day in HS conference room
31 – Special Executive Session – Committees will make
Superintendent recommendation to BOE
Aug. 7 – one Board of Education Meeting in August
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