Board Minutes (September 2004)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 21, 2004
7:30 p.m. - Middle/High School Library

CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL:
Present:
President Ray Hawes
Vice President James Breitenstein
Bridget Holmes
John Iseman (arrived 8:05 p.m.)
Debra Schardt 
David Remling
Absent:
Alan Krieger

Also Present: 
Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator Lew DeFilippo, Principal Katie O'Brien, Principal Bill LeForestier, House Principal Steve Drescher
Visitors: D. Hebert {parent}; H. Folckemer, C. Meyer, C. Forslund, T. Greene {staff} 

AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT REPORT & POLICY DISCUSSION
Harry Folckemer & Carolyn Meyer

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF 
BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 9/7/04 as submitted.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Schardt, Remling. Absent: Iseman, Krieger. 
Motion Carried. 

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR 
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS

Board of Education Committee Report/Updates
Discuss Goals & Objectives:
· Finance Committee Meeting Report
· Education Committee Meeting Report
· Employee Relations Committee Meeting Report 
· Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting Report 
· Public Relations Committee Meeting Report

Superintendent's Status Report/Update 
Capital Project Update
Duanesburg Area Community Center Advantage Grant - $156,398
Enrollment Update
Career Expo
Versi Trans - phone software

Principal Updates

Financial Status Report

Approve Warrant 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrant:

General Fund W#18 $123,753.51
General Fund W#19 $ 214.20
Capital Fund W#4 $ 29,345.98

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

Approve Financial Reports
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Status and Revenue Status Reports as recommended by the business administrator.

Motion by Trustee Schardt, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling. Absent: Krieger. 
Motion Carried. 

Approve Tax Warrant Adjustment. 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve a tax warrant adjustment in the amount of -$536.67 for the Victoria Cleveland parcel. 

Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Schardt.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling. Absent: Krieger. 
Motion Carried. 

Personnel Items

1. Accept Resignations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the resignation of Susan James, Paraprofessional, effective September 17, 2004.

Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling. Absent: Krieger. 
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. 

Doug Beach - English Department Chairperson 
Patricia Graham - Substitute Paraprofessional - MS/HS 
Joe Bena - Varsity Wrestling Coach
Mike Walpole - Jr. Varsity Wrestling Coach
Mike Libertucci - Modified Wrestling Coach
Lisa McHugh - Substitute Nurse
Anthony Tumbarello - Substitute Nurse
Laura Kass - Substitute Bus Driver
Joseph DeMania - Substitute Bus Driver
Teresa Doriguzzi - Substitute Paraprofessional
Michele Holbrook - Substitute Paraprofessional
Dennis Rokos - Substitute Paraprofessional
Gayle Gifford - Substitute Paraprofessional/Substitute Office

BOCES Substitute Teacher List

Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling. Absent: Krieger. 
Motion Carried. 

Other Items

1. Accept Donation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the donation of a stair climber and a treadmill for the Duanesburg Middle/High School weight room made by Kenneth Romanski. 
Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling. Absent: Krieger. Motion Carried. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
Board of Education Goals & Objectives
New Staff Reception - September 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Staff Breakfast - November 24 @ 6:30 am/ES
Field Trip to Bronx Zoo on October 22nd - Chris Wyanski
Policy Manual - review new manual

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
Fraud & Theft Risk Reduction for New York State School Districts
Board Yearbook Photo - October 19th - prior to Board of Education Meeting
Annual Labor Relations Update - Dec. 17 @ Prime Hotel in Saratoga Springs - Please let Mark 
know if you plan to attend.
Capital District School Boards Association Meeting Dates:
Sept. 23 - Charting a Course for Your District - 6:30 pm/NYSSBA
Nov. 9 - Legal Hot Topics - Dinner - 6:00 pm/Century House in Latham
Jan. 13 - Legislative Update - Dinner - 6:00 pm/Century House in Latham
Feb. 8 - Legislative Breakfast - 7:30 pm/Legislative Office Building in Albany
May 19 - Annual Dinner Meeting - 6:00 pm/Questar BOCES
Please let Mark or Jeanne know if you'd like to attend any of these meetings.

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:20 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein. 

· Personnel

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:40 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

Motions generated by Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT at 9:40 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

REGULAR MEETING OF 
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 7, 2004
7:30 p.m. - HS Multi-Purpose Room {124A}

The goals of the Board of Education for this school year 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.

CALL TO ORDER at 7:30 p.m. by President Hawes.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL
Present:         
President Hawes 
Vice President Breitenstein 
Bridget Holmes 
John Iseman (arrived 7:33 p.m.)
Debra Schardt 
David Remling 
Alan Krieger (arrived 7:36 p.m.)

Also Present: Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator Lew DeFilippo, Principal Katie O'Brien, Principal Bill LeForestier, House Principal Steve Drescher
Visitors: J. Coppolo {parent}

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 8/17/04 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS

Board of Education Committee Report/Updates
Discuss Goals & Objectives:

• Finance Committee Meeting Report

• Education Committee Meeting Report

• Employee Relations Committee Meeting     Report

• Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting Report

• Public Relations Committee Meeting Report

Superintendent's Status Report/Update
Capital Project Update
Grades K-12 Enrollment
Policy Manual - Transportation Policies
Duanesburg Area Community Center Information
Sustaining Public Trust

Principal Updates

Financial Status Report

1. Approve Warrant.   
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrant:

General Fund            W#14        $  5,476.45
General Fund            W#17        $72,870.91
Capital Fund             W#3         $  1,360.00

Motion by Trustee Schardt, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. 
Motion Carried.

2. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report, Budget Status and Revenue Status Reports as recommended by the business administrator.

Motion by Trustee Schardt, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. 
Motion Carried.

3. Approve Tax Warrant.  
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Tax Warrant in the amount of $5,393,524 as and that the Tax Collector shall collect taxes in accordance with Real Property Tax Law as recommended by the business administrator.  {see enclosure; BOE signatures will be required on original}

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Krieger.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. 
Motion Carried.

Personnel Items.

1. Accept Resignations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the resignation of Kempton Pierce, Girls' Cross Country Coach effective August 17, 2004.

Motion by Trustee Schardt, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. 
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.

Dr. Donna Prescott - Temporary English Teacher
Kathy Kuhl - Grade 10 Class Advisor
Mark Ferreira - Grade 9 Class Advisor
John Conway - Boys' JV Soccer Coach
Mike Houghton - Girls' Modified Volleyball Coach
Brad Littlefield - Girls' JV Soccer Coach
Mike Libertucci - MS Student Council Advisor
Scott Alvarez - Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach Joe DeGiule - Girls' JV Basketball Coach
Aaron Kemmer - Girls' Modified Soccer
BOCES Substitute Teacher List

Motion by Trustee Krieger, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. Motion Carried.

Other Items

1. Approve Field Trip.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the field trip to Newport, RI as proposed by Maureen Rynish for Grade 8.

Motion by Trustee Krieger, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. 
Motion Carried.

2. Approve Classroom Rental Agreement.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following agreements with the Capital Region BOCES:
Classroom Rental and Ancillary Services = $26,000
Distance Learning Classroom Rental = $1,000

Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Krieger.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Iseman, Schardt, Remling, Krieger. 
Motion Carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Board of Education Goals & Objectives

New Staff Reception - September 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm

Board Yearbook Photo - October 19th

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

New Staff Report

Preparing a World-Class Workforce for Tech Valley conference - Sept. 10th - reservations have been made for Dave and Mark

Capital District School Boards Association Meeting Dates:

      Sept. 23 - Charting a Course for Your District - 6:30 pm/NYSSBA

      Nov. 9 - Legal Hot Topics - Dinner - 6:00 pm/Century House in Latham

      Jan. 13 - Legislative Update - Dinner - 6:00 pm/Century House in Latham

      Feb. 8 - Legislative Breakfast - 7:30 pm/Legislative Office Building in Albany

      May 19 - Annual Dinner Meeting - 6:00 pm/Questar BOCES

Please let Mark or Jeanne know if you'd like to attend any of these meetings.

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:27 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

* Personnel

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:52 p.m.

Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

Motions generated by Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT at 8:52 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 17, 2004
7:30 p.m. - HS Multi-Purpose Room {124A}
The goals of the Board of Education for this school year 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.

CALL TO ORDER at 7:32 p.m. by President Hawes.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
Present:         
President Raymond Hawes
Vice President James Breitenstein
David Remling                 
Alan Krieger
Absent:                      
Bridget Holmes
John Iseman                       
Debra Schardt              

Also Present: Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business AdministratorLew  DeFilippo, Principal Katie O'Brien,  Principal Bill LeForestier, House Principal Steve Drescher
Visitors: Mr. & Mrs. Gentile, J. Coppolo (parents/community members); C. Forslund (staff)

AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. & Mrs. Gentile - Mott Road building permit

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the minutes of the organizational meeting and regular meeting of 8/3/04 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS

Board of Education Committee Report/Updates
Finance Committee Meeting Report
Education Committee Meeting Report
Employee Relations Committee Meeting Report
Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet - August 19 @ 5:00 pm/Central Office
Meeting date was changed to Aug. 25 @ 5:00 pm/Central Office
Public Relations Committee Meeting Report
Superintendent's Status Report/Update
Budget Update
Capital Project Update
Principal Updates
Financial Status Report

1. Approve Warrant.    
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrant:
General Fund            W#11        $    4,000.00
General Fund            W#12        $  80,463.67
Capital Fund             W#2         $153,429.70

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

2. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Appropriation Status Report, Budget Status and Revenue Status Reports as recommended by the business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Krieger, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. 
Motion Carried.

3. Award Bus Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the Bus Bid for two 30 passenger buses to NY Bus Sales in an amount not exceeding $44,750 each = $89,500.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. 
Motion Carried.

4. Award Milk Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the Milk Bid for the 2004-2005 school year to Pound Ridge Dairy at a cost not exceeding $17,986.98.
Motion by Trustee Krieger, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. 
Motion Carried.

5. Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Transfers dated 8/11/04 as recommended by the business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. 
Motion Carried.

6. Reject Bus Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education reject the bids for the wheelchair bus.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. 
Motion Carried.

7. Approve 2004-2005 Tax Rates.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following tax rates for the 2004-2005 school year as recommended by the business administrator.

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

Personnel Items.

1. 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. 
Denise Palatsky - 1/2 Time Kindergarten Teacher, temporary for 2004-05 school year
Brian Kremler - Boys' Modified Soccer
Janette Folckemer - Substitute Office Help

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

Other Items

1. Adopt Policy.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the revised Non-Resident Student Policy as recommended by the superintendent.

Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Krieger.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. Motion Carried.

2. Adopt Policy.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the Evergreen Policy on Computer Hardware as recommended by the superintendent.

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

3. Accept Donation.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the donation of a computer monitor and keyboard made by Norman Lizzul.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Krieger.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. Motion Carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Policy Manual
New Staff Reception - September 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Field Trip to Rhode Island - Maureen Rynish

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS  

New Staff Report

Capital District School Boards Association Meeting Dates:
Sept. 23 - Emerging Issues in Public Education - 7:00 pm/NYSSBA
Nov. 9 - Legal Hot Topics - Dinner
Jan. 13 - Legislative Update - Dinner
Feb. 8 - Legislative Breakfast
May 19 - Annual Dinner Meeting - Questar BOCES
Please let Mark or Jeanne know if you'd like to attend any of these meetings.

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION  at 8:28 p.m.

Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

* Committee on Pre-School Special Education Minutes - 8/6/04 & 8/9/04

* Personnel

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:43 p.m.

Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Motions generated by Executive Session.

1. Approve CPSE Minutes.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Pre-School  Special Education Meeting minutes of 8/6/04 and 8/9/04 as submitted.

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

2. Approve Appointment.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the appointment of Lori Lashmet as temporary Nurse/Health Teacher effective 9/7/04 through 12/31/04.

Motion by Trustee Krieger, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Remling, Krieger. Absent: Holmes, Iseman, Schardt. Motion Carried.

3. Accept Resignation.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Jack Poodiack, Technology Teacher, effective November 1, 2004.

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

ADJOURNMENT at 8:44 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.