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Minutes (August 1, 2006)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 1, 2006
7:30 p.m. Central Office Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER at 7:35 p.m. by President Hawes.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
John Iseman Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Absent
David Remling Absent
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
DeFilippo, Principal OBrien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: A. Cushing {student}: S. Keating {parents, community
members}; K. Caulfield, M. Rem, C. Forslund {staff}
AGENDA CHANGES/ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
Administer Oath of Office to Board Member Bridget Holmes.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mrs. Keating wants an option for more students to take Art
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of 7/18/06 and the regular
meeting of 7/18/06 as corrected.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Carlos.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports
Employee Relations Committee
Finance Committee Oct. 17 Ray Preusser will be at BOE Meeting to
discuss audit results
Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting
Education Committee Meeting
Public Relations Committee
Superintendents Status Report/Update
Discuss Goals & Objectives for 2006-07 follow up if needed
DCS Transportation Department has 92.6% passing rate
Self Rating of Library by Laurel Berbach {see enclosure}
Principal Updates
Financial Status Report
1. Approve Classroom Rental-Ancillary Service Agreement.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Classroom Rental-Ancillary Service Agreement with Capital Region
BOCES as recommended by the business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Carlos.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Computer, Software, Technology Engineering Equipment &
Supplies Cooperative Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Computer, Software, Technology Engineering Equipment & Supplies
Cooperative Bid with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES as recommended by the
business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
3. Internal Auditors Comments.
4. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following warrants:
General Fund W#4 $229,971.59
Capital Fund W#1 $9,498.18
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
5. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
June ECA Report and Annual ECA Report as submitted.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items Resignations, Leave of Absence and regular
appointments after Executive Session.
1. Approve Extra-Curricular Activity Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following ECA appointment:
Rebecca Meyer/Kathleen Caulfield - Grade 6 Co-Advisors for 2006-07
school year
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve New Grade 4 Music Textbook.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
new Grade 4 Music Textbook, Making Music, by Silver Burdett at a
cost of $2,149 as recommended by the building principal.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Accept Donation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
donation of $840.00 from the Duanesburg Education Foundation for
Missoula Theatre accommodations.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
3. Dispose Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
disposal of obsolete books as recommended by building principals.
{see enclosures}
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
4. Dispose Obsolete Equipment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
disposal of an obsolete 1972 John Deere Lawn Tractor, Model 140,
with 50 mowing deck as recommended by business administrator.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Board of Education Standing Committees
2005-06 SY 2006-07 SY
Employee Relations Ray, Jim, Dave Ray, Jim, Dave
Audit Ray, Bridget, Paul Ray, Bridget, Carlos
B & G Jim, Dave, John Jim, Dave, Paul
Education Bridget, John, Carlos Bridget, John, Carlos
Public Relations Bridget, Paul, Carlos Bridget, Paul, Carlos
Yearbook Photo Sept. 19 - $28.57 due as soon as possible please
give your check made out to Dusquanox to Lew as soon as possible
INFORMATION ITEMS
September Calendar
School Library System Member Plan
5-Year Capital Facilities Plan
Schoharie Education Council New Teacher Orientation August 29th at
Best Western in Cobleskill
DCS New Staff Orientation August 30th
New Staff Reception Sept. 15 at 3:00 pm/HS Multi-Purpose Room
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:37 p.m. to discuss personnel
related issues.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
David Remling Absent
John Iseman Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Absent
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:27 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Motions generated by Executive Session.
1. Accept Resignations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
following resignations:
Cheryl Minerly, Paraprofessional, effective July 28, 2006
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Leave of Absence.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
two year Leave of Absence as requested by Jean Kwiatkowski.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. 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.
Jean Kwiatkowski AIS Math Teacher effective 9/5/06 {2-year
temporary}
Kathleen Caulfield Deputy Tax Collector
Kathleen Caulfield Deputy ECA Treasurer
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Moreno. Absent: Iseman, Remling,
Munson. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:29 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lewis M. DeFilippo
Clerk for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
Aug. 15 Board of Education Meetings @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
29 SEC New Teacher Orientation
30 DCS New Staff Orientation
Sept. 5 Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
5 & 6 Staff Development Days
7 First Day of Classes
15 New Staff Reception @ 3:00 pm/HS Multi-Purpose Room
19 Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
20 K-2 Open House @ 6:30 pm
27 Grades 3-5 Open House @ 6:30 pm
28 MS/HS Open House @ 6:30 pm
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