Board Minutes (August 2005)

DUANESBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 2, 2005
7:30 p.m. - Middle/High School Library

CALL TO ORDER at 7:32 p.m. 
by President Ray Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL 
Present: President Ray Hawes, Vice Pres. James Breitenstein, Bridget Holmes, Carlos Moreno, Paul Munson 
Absent: David Remling, John Iseman

Also Present: Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator Lew DeFilippo, Principal Bill LeForestier

Visitors: J. Coppolo (parent); M. Williams, B. DeLuke, K. Caulfield (staff)

AGENDA CHANGES ~ 
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

CLERK OF THE WORKS/ES CONSTRUCTION REPORT 
Marty Williams

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 7/12/05 as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Superintendent's Status Report/Update 
Education Committee will meet on August 18 @ 4:00 p.m./Central Office

Principal Updates

Financial Status Report

1. Approve Warrants 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrants:

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

2. Approve Cooperative Bidding 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve Cooperative Bidding with the Monroe II Orlean BOCES for technology equipment as recommended by the business administrator.

Motion by Trustee Musnon, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

3. Approve Financial Report
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the ECA Activity Report as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

Personnel Items

1. Accept Resignation
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Steven Drescher, House Principal, effective October 31, 2005.

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

2. Accept Resignations
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignations of:

Michael Libertucci, English Teacher, effective August 3, 2005
Beverly Crupi, Business Teacher, effective August 3, 2005

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

3. Approve Appointments
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent. These appointments are contingent upon fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation. 

Kathryn Pearson Math Teacher effective 9/1/05 on Step 10
Betty Santoro Temporary Full Time 1-Year Nurse effective 9/1/05 - 6/30/06
Jack Hill Summer Bus Monitor
Mark Kepner Boys' Jr. Varsity Soccer
Scott Alvarez Boys' Modified Soccer
Jessie Peimere Girls' Jr. Varsity Soccer

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

Other Items

1. Adopt Code of Conduct
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt Elementary School and Middle/High School Code of Conduct as recommended by the superintendent and building principals.

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

2. Dispose of Obsolete Equipment
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete yellow Wrestling mat.

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
Board of Education 2005-06 Goals
Internal Auditor - RFP
Special BOE Meeting for BOCES Board Member Election - August 15th @ 7:00 am/CO
Trip to Essex Junction, Vermont - Sept. 17 - Girls' Varsity Cross Country - Kempton Pierce
Pride Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Board of Education - September 7th
New Staff Reception sponsored by the Board of Education - Sept. 16th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
Special Education Classification Rate
DCS New Staff Orientation - Aug. 29 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Schoharie Education Council New Teacher Orientation - Aug. 30 from 8:15 am to 3:00 pm @ 
Best Western in Cobleskill
Duanesburg Education Foundation 3rd Annual Clay & Turkey Shoot - Sept. 17 - call Jeanne 
@ 895-5350 Ext. 241 for your reservation form

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:45 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

• Committee on Special Education Minutes - 3/9/05, 3/16/05, 3/17/05, 3/23/05, 3/24/05, 3/30/05, 3/31/05, 4/4/05, 4/12/05, 4/13/05, 4/25/05, 4/27/05, 5/4/05, 5/10/05, 5/11/05, 5/18/05, 5/19/05, 6/1/05, 6/9/05, 6/17/05, 7/7/05 & 7/13/05 

• Personnel

• Negotiations Update

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:15 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 3/9/05, 3/16/05, 3/17/05, 3/23/05, 3/24/05, 3/30/05, 3/31/05, 4/4/05, 4/12/05, 4/13/05, 4/25/05, 4/27/05, 5/4/05, 5/10/05, 5/11/05, 5/18/05, 5/19/05, 6/1/05, 6/9/05, 6/17/05, 7/7/05 and 7/13/05 meetings as submitted. 

Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Remling, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

ADJOURNMENT at 9:16 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 16, 2005
7:30 p.m. - Middle/High School Library


CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. 
by President Ray Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL 
Present: President Ray Hawes, Bridget Holmes,
David Remling, John Iseman (arrived 8:05 p.m.)
Carlos Moreno, Paul Munson
Absent: Vice President James Breitenstein 

Also Present: Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator Lew DeFilippo, Principal Katie O'Brien, Principal Bill LeForestier

Visitors: J. Coppolo, D. Norris (parents); B. DeLuke, K. Caulfield (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 8/2/05 and the special meeting of 8/15/05 {will be handed out at the meeting} as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Moreno, Munson. Abstain: Remling. Absent: Breitenstein, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

NEW BUSINESS

BOE Standing Committee Reports
· Employee Relations Committee
· Finance Committee
· Buildings & Grounds Committee
· Education Committee Meeting - August 18th @ 4:00 pm in the HS Conference Room - this meeting was previously scheduled in the Central Office but that is being cleaned on 8/18
· Public Relations Committee - September 16th - New Staff Reception sponsored by BOE

Superintendent's Status Report/Update 

Principal Updates

Financial Status Report

1. Approve Warrants 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrants:

Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

2. Approve Financial Reports
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report, Appropriation Status Report, Revenue Status Report and June Budget Transfer Schedule as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

3. Adopt Tax Rate
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the following Tax Rates for the 2005-06 as recommended by the business administrator.

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein, Iseman. Motion Carried. 

4. Approve Tax Warrant
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the 2005-2006 Tax Warrant as recommended by the business administrator. 

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

Personnel Items.

1. Accept Resignations
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignations:

Beth DeLuke, Special Education Teacher, effective 8/19/05
Sue Ann Summers, Paraprofessional, effective 8/17/05
Shannon Bennett, Girls' Varsity Soccer Coach

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

2. Approve Appointments
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent. These appointments are contingent upon fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation. 

Beth DeLuke House Principal effective 8/22/05
Melissa Millington Special Education Teacher effective 9/1/05 
Daina Rossi Business Teacher effective 9/1/05
Rebecca Meyer English Teacher effective 9/1/05
Ambigay Yudkoff one month Vocal Music Teacher while Mira Ordon is on 
Michelle Lane Paraprofessional {4 hours/day}
Neal Silverman Leo Club Advisor
Raymond Traver Girls' Varsity Soccer
Travis Kemmer Girls' Modified Soccer

Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

Other Items

1. Renew District Goals
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education renew District Goals as listed above for the 2005-2006 school year. {subject to any Board updates}

Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

2. Approve RFP for Internal Auditor
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve RFP for Internal Auditor as recommended by the superintendent.

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
Field Trips

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
2004-05 Extra-Curricular Activity Report
NYSSBA Proposed Bylaw Amendments and Resolutions - 2005
DCS New Staff Orientation - Aug. 29 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Schoharie Education Council New Teacher Orientation - Aug. 30 from 8:15 am to 3:00 pm @ Best Western in Cobleskill
Staff Luncheon sponsored by the Board of Education - September 7th
New Staff Reception sponsored by the Board of Education - Sept. 16th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Duanesburg Education Foundation 3rd Annual Clay & Turkey Shoot - Sept. 17 - call Jeanne 
@ 895-5350 Ext. 241 for your reservation form

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Remling. 

• Committee on Special Education Minutes - 4/27/05, 4/28/05, 5/12/05, 5/24/05, 5/25/05, 6/6/05, 6/8/05, 6/16/05 & 6/22/05

• Committee on Pre-School Special Education Minutes - 8/9/05 

• Personnel

• Negotiations Update

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:55 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Remling.

Motions generated by Executive Session.

1. Approve CSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Special Education minutes of 4/27/05, 4/28/05, 5/12/05, 5/24/05, 5/25/05, 6/6/05, 6/8/05, 6/16/05 and 6/22/05 meetings as submitted.

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

2. Approve CPSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes of the 8/9/05 meeting as submitted. 

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson. Absent: Breitenstein. Motion Carried. 

ADJOURNMENT at 8:57 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Remling.

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