REGULAR MEETING OF THE 
BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 18, 2005
7:30 p.m. - Middle/High School Library

CALL TO ORDER at 7:34 p.m. 
by President Ray Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL 
Present: President Ray Hawes, Vice President James Breitenstein, John Iseman, David Remling,
Alan Krieger
Absent: Bridget Holmes, Debra Schardt

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

Visitors: R. Compton {parent/community member}; B. DeLuke, K. Caulfield, H. Folckemer {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 1/4/05 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Board of Education Committee Report/Updates

• Finance Committee 

• Buildings & Grounds Committee 

• Education Committee 

• Employee Relations Committee - w/DTA on Jan. 19 @ 4:30 pm/CO conf room
  BOE ERC will meet with Andy Nolte on 
  Jan 27th @ 5:00 pm/CO conf room 

• Public Relations Committee

Superintendent's Status Report/Update 
Internal Audit & Policy implications

Principal Updates

Financial Status Report

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

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

Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Extra-Curricular Activity Account Report as recommended by the business administrator.

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

Budget Presentation - Discussion & Parameters - Mark Villanti & Lew DeFilippo

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. 

• Henry Eckert - Full-Time Cleaner

• Louis Scranton - Permanent 
  Full-Time Bus Driver

• Joseph DeMania - Permanent 
  Part-Time Bus Driver

• BOCES Substitute Teacher List 

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

Other Items

1. Adopt Policy Manual
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the updated Policy Manual as recommended by the superintendent.

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

2. Accept Donation
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following donation:

Dell Computer with accessories - Lori Ranze

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
Capital Repair & Renovation Project

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
Elementary School Reconstruction & Addition Bidders - Bid opening may be postponed 
(currently scheduled for Jan. 25 @ 3:00 pm - rescheduled to Feb. 8 @ 2:00 pm/CO)
DCS Group Photo - January 31st @ 3:00 pm/HS Gym {stage side}
Fiscal Fitness - February 11 from 12:30 to 4:30 pm/Albany Marriot
Please let Mark or Jeanne know if you'd like to attend.
Paul Tonko will be at the March 15th Board of Education Meeting
Capital District School Boards Association Meeting Dates:
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 8:38 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

• Tenure Appointments on March 15, 2005
• Negotiations Update

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

Motions generated by Executive Session - none 

ADJOURNMENT at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein

DUANESBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 4, 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, Vice President James Breitenstein, Bridget Holmes, John Iseman, Debra Schardt, David Remling, Alan Krieger

Also Present: Superintendent Mark Villanti, Business Administrator DeFilippo, Principal Kathleen O'Brien, Principal Bill LeForestier, House Principal Steve Drescher

Visitors: C. Gerardi, V. Gerardi, T. Cervera, P. Munson, L. O'Connor {parents/community members}; K. Moore {student}; K. Caulfield, C. Forslund, B. DeLuke {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 12/21/04 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR 
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Board of Education Committee Report/Updates

• Finance Committee 

• Buildings & Grounds Committee 

• Education Committee 

• Employee Relations Committee - Jan. 12 with DESA from 3:30 to 4:30 pm & 
  with DTA from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the Central Office conference room

• Public Relations Committee

Superintendent's Status Report/Update 
Capital Project Update
Accountability Status Report - DCS "District In Good Standing"
Schoharie Area Substitute Teacher rate of pay
Web Usage

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

2. Approve Auditor's Report
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Auditor's Report as submitted as recommended by the business administrator.

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

3. Adopt Budget Calendar
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the 2005-2006 Budget Calendar as recommended by the business administrator.

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

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

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

Personnel Items

1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Donna DeLaMater, Cleaner, effective December 23, 2004.

Motion by Trustee Schardt, seconded by Trustee Krieger.
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. 

Teresa Doriguzzi - Paraprofessional {ES}
Renee Mosier - Substitute Teacher, Substitute Paraprofessional
Caroll Binott - Substitute Paraprofessional
BOCES Substitute Teacher List 

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

Other Items

1. Accept Donation
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following donation:

Dark Room Equipment & Books donated by Art Smith

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS 
Budget Preparation
Compulsory School Age

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
Paul Tonko will be at the March 15th Board of Education Meeting
Capital District School Boards Association Meeting Dates:
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 8:58 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

• Committee on Special Education 
  Meeting Minutes - 12/15/04

• Tenure 

• Negotiations Update

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:53 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 from the 12/15/04 meeting as submitted.

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

ADJOURNMENT at 9:54 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

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