CALL TO ORDER at 7:33 p.m. 
by President Ray Hawes

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL 
Present: President Ray Hawes, Bridget Holmes,
David Remling, John Iseman, Carlos Moreno (arrived 7:50 p.m.)
Absent: Vice Pres. James Breitenstein, Paul Munson

Also Present: Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator Lew DeFilippo, Principal Katie O’Brien, Principal Bill LeForestier, House Principal Beth DeLuke

Visitors: V. Siegel (parent); Z. Siegel (student); M. Rem, C. Forslund, 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 12/6/05 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

NEW BUSINESS

BOE Standing Committee Reports

• Employee Relations Committee – January 4 @ 5:00 pm/Central Office

• Finance Committee 

• Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting – Jan. 4 @ 4:00 pm/Central Office

• Education Committee Meeting – February 1 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm/Central Office

• Public Relations Committee

Superintendent’s Status Report/Update 
Reimbursement for Meal Expenses – see enclosure
Study Circles – see enclosure from Daily Gazette

Principal Updates

Financial Status Report

1. Internal Claims Auditor Comments

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

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

3. Approve Financial Reports
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Treasurer’s Report, Appropriation Status Report, Revenue Budget Status Report and ECA Report as submitted. 

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

Personnel Items

1. Accept Notice of Retirement
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the notice of Retirement as submitted by David Dykeman, Bus Driver, effective December 15, 2005. 

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

Alicia Kirkpatrick 
Guidance Director, effective 1/1/06
Warren Snyder,
FT Cleaner, effective 12/21/05
Margaret Venter 
Transportation Dispatcher, effective 12/21/05
David Dykeman 
Substitute Bus Driver/Substitute Cleaner, effective 1/1/06
BOCES Substitute Teacher List (see enclosure)

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

Other Items

1. Accept Grant
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the special grant given by Senator Hugh Farley in the amount of $10,000 for books for the new Elementary School Library.

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

2. Accept Donation
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept an anonymous donation for the new wrestling mats. 

Motion by Trustee Iseman, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno. Absent: Breitenstein, Munson. Motion Carried. 
Page 4 of 5 Minutes Meeting Date 12/20/05

3. Approve Field Trip 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the field trip to Medieval Times on June 1, 2006 as requested by Brian McGarry, Deb Tarmey and Maria Molyneaux.

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
Elementary School Open House on Sunday, January 22, 2006 @ 2:00 pm
2006-07 Budget Calendar to be approved at the Jan. 3 BOE Meeting

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
Capital District School Boards Association Meetings for 2005-06 School Year. Please call Jeanne @ 895-5350 Ext. 241 to make your reservations.
· Jan. 19 @ 6:00 pm/Century House, Latham – David Little, Dir. of Governmental Relations
· Feb. 7 @ 7:30 am/Legislative Office Building – Legislative Breakfast – Paul will attend
· May 2 @ 6:00 pm/Capital Region BOCES – Regent James Dawson
Board of Education Yearbook Page – $28.57 - John & Carlos – please pay Lew as soon as possible
Paul Tonko has been invited to the March 21st Board of Education Meeting

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:30 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Iseman.

• Committee on Special Education Minutes – 11/29/05 & 11/30/05 

• Committee on Pre-School Special Education Minutes – 12/12/05

• Negotiations Update

• Legal Matter

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Iseman.

Motions generated by Executive Session

1. Approve CSE Minutes
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Special Education minutes 11/29/05 and 11/30/05 meetings as submitted.

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

2. Approve CPSE Minutes
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes 12/12/05 meeting as submitted.

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

ADJOURNMENT at 8:51 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Iseman.

REGULAR MEETING OF 
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

December 6, 2005
7:30 p.m., Elementary School Library (please note change in location)

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 Ray Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

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

Also Present: 
Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator Lew DeFilippo, Principal Katie O’Brien, Principal Bill LeForestier, House Principal Beth DeLuke

Visitors: K. Bohm (Empire News); Z. Siegel (student); C. Forslund, J. Nesbitt, M. Jewell, 
K. Vanderwerker, M. Rem

AGENDA CHANGES ~ 
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

GUEST – 
Mary Jewell – Thanks for a successful Food Service Program!

REPORT TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION – Marty Williams – Clerk of the Works

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 11/15/05 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

NEW BUSINESS

BOE Standing Committee Reports

• Employee Relations Committee

• Finance Committee 

• Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

• Education Committee Meeting 

• Public Relations Committee

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

2. Approve Financial Reports
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Budget Status Report as submitted. 

Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Hawes _, Breitenstein _, Holmes _, Remling _, Iseman _, Moreno _, Munson _. 

3. Approve Budget Transfers
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Transfers dated 11/30/05 as submitted.

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

Personnel Items

1. Accept Resignations 
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following resignations:

Travis Kemmer, temporary Paraprofessional effective 11/15/05

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

Michelle Lane temporary Paraprofessional effective 11/30/05 
Barbara Manell Substitute Paraprofessional
Carolyn Meyer Substitute Bus Driver
Caitlin Kremler Modified Boys’ Basketball Coach
BOCES Substitute Teacher List (see enclosure)

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

Other Items

1. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete musical instruments & parts as recommended by the superintendent.

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
2006-07 Budget Calendar will be included in 12/20/05 BOE packet – to be approved at 
Jan. 3rd BOE Meeting
Elementary School Open House on a Sunday afternoon
Field Trip to Medieval Times in June 2006 – Brian McGarry

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
Verification of Free & Reduced Price Meals
Group Photo @ 3:00 pm & Staff Gathering @ 3:30 pm on Dec. 19th at the Middle/High School 
Capital District School Boards Association Meetings for 2005-06 School Year. Please call Jeanne @ 895-5350 Ext. 241 to make your reservations.
· Jan. 19 @ 6:00 pm/Century House, Latham – David Little, Dir. of Governmental Relations
· Feb. 7 @ 7:30 am/Legislative Office Building – Legislative Breakfast – Paul will attend
· May 2 @ 6:00 pm/Capital Region BOCES – Regent James Dawson
Board of Education Yearbook Page – $28.57 paid Ray, Dave, Jim, Bridget and Paul; please give your
check or cash to Lew as soon as possible

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:37 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Remling.

• Committee on Special Education Minutes – 11/14/05, 11/16/05 & 11/21/05

• Negotiations Update

• Legal Matter

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:17 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 11/14/05, 11/16/05 and 11/21/05 meetings as submitted.

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

ADJOURNMENT at 9:18 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein

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