DUANESBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWN OF DUANESBURG

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

CALL TO ORDER at 7:35 p.m. 
by President Ray Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL 
Present: President Ray Hawes, Vice President James Breitenstein, Bridget Holmes, John Iseman (arrived 8:08 p.m.), David Remling, Alan Krieger
Absent: Debra Schardt

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

Visitors: J. Coppolo, D. Rockwell, D. Norris (parents); J. Reese (former student); B. Massengale (student); B. DeLuke, M. Rem, A. Kirkpatrick, C. Forslund, E. Kline, L. Berbach, M. Ordon, 
K. Caulfield, M. Daley (staff); P. Munson (future BOE member); M. Williams (Clerk of the Works) 

AGENDA CHANGES ~ 
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS

SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATION
Brittany Massengale

SPECIAL REPORT TO THE BOARD - 
EUROPEAN TRIP - Kevin DiTondo
(POSTPONED TO JUNE 21st BOE MEETING)

CONSTRUCTION REPORT - 
Marty Williams, Clerk of the Works

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 5/3/05 and the special meeting of 5/17/05 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: 

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Board of Education Committee Report/Updates

• Employee Relations Committee 
• Finance Committee 
• Buildings & Grounds Committee 
• Education Committee 
• Public Relations Committee

Superintendent's Status Report/Update 
Review New Policies - 5000
2005-06 School Year Calendar - revisions

Principal Updates
Review MacMillan/McGraw/Hill Math Book for Grade 3

Financial Status Report

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

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

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

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

3. Approve Budget Transfers
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Transfers dated 5/31/05 as submitted.

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

Personnel Items

1. Accept Resignation
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Lori Ranze, ES Teacher, effective June 25, 2005.

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

Sarah Karker 
MS/HS Special Education Teacher effective 9/1/05 on Step 10
Cynthia Rundblad 
Family & Consumer Science Teacher effective 9/1/05 on Step 3
Thomas Reiter 
English Teacher on Step 14
Mary-Clare Waltz 
Vocal Music Teacher on Step 10
Polly Van Deusen 
Grade 1 Teacher on Step 2
Erin Kline 
K-5 AIS Teacher on Step 2
Bridget Ryan 
Grade 1 (2 year LOA) on Step 1

Summer School Appointments
Meg Wyanski 
Special Education Teacher for ES
Beth DeLuke 
Special Education Teacher for MS/HS
Cinda O'Brien/Angela Daddario 
Title I Reading Teacher
Dorothy Kline 
Paraprofessional for ES
Donna Brand 
Paraprofessional for 1:1
Gina Tracy 
Paraprofessional for MS/HS
Deb Tarmey 
Paraprofessional for Title I
Laura Martinez 
Paraprofessional for Special Education
April Wood 
Bus Monitor 

ECA Appointments for 2005-06 School Year
Angela Daddario 
Cheerleading Coach
Alicia Kirkpatrick 
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Karen Bliss & Karen Kanarkiewicz 
Yearbook
Maureen Rynish 
National Honor Society
Theresa McCabe 
ES Student Council
Mike Libertucci 
MS Student Council
Jean Ceniviva 
HS Student Council
Mira Ordon 
HS Drama
Kevin DiTondo 
Multi-Cultural Club
Melissa Walsh 
ES School Store
Mark Ferreira 
HS School Store
Jean Kwiatkowski & Angela Brayden 
Grade 7 Class Advisor
Mark Kepner 
Grade 8 Class Advisor
Toni Amorosi 
Grade 9 Class Advisor
Mark Ferreira 
Grade 10 Class Advisor
Maureen Rynish & Cassie Tatten 
(2) Grade 12 Co-Advisors
Donna Dunn 
ES Building Mentor Coordinator
Karen Bruhn 
MS/HS Building Mentor Coordinator
Maureen Rynish & Mike Libertucci 
Master Minds
Marie Rem 
Senior Project Coordinator
Cassie Tatten 
Grades 6-12 Odyssey of the Mind
Nancy Hodder & Debbie Johnson 
K-5 Odyssey of the Mind
Joe Vail 
HS Chess Club
Traci Fortin 
ES Extended Art

Department Chairs
Mira Ordon: Music
Noreen Egan: PHC/PSEN
Karen Bruhn: Math
Laurel Berbach: Technology
Bob Allen: Science

BOCES Substitute Teacher List -
POSTPONED UNTIL 6/21/05 BOE MEETING

3. Approve Leave of Absence
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Leave of Absence as requested by Rosemary Harrigan, effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. She will be employed at the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center.

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

Other Items

1. Accept Donations
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following donations:

Books to Middle/High School Library by Cecilia Tkaczyk 
Mulch for various beautification projects by Jim Breitenstein

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

2. Dispose of Obsolete Books
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education dispose of obsolete books as submitted the enclosed list as recommended by the secondary principal. 

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 
New School Board Member Orientation on June 15 @ 6:00 pm @ Berne-Knox-Westerlo
Baccalaureate - June 19 @ 7:30 pm/Delanson United Methodist Church
Class of 2005 Graduation Ceremony - June 24 @ 7:00 pm/MS/HS Gymnasium
Reorganization Meeting & Board of Education Meeting - one in July on July 12th 

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:10 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

• Committee on Special Education Minutes - (completed annual reviews) 2/17/05, 3/2/05, 3/3/05, 3/4/05, 3/9/05, 3/10/05, 3/17/05, 3/23/05, 4/5/06, 4/8/05, 4/13/05, 4/26/05, 5/4/05, 5/5/05 & 5/10/05
• Committee on Pre-School Special Education Minutes - 5/2/05
• Negotiations Update

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:45 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 2/17/05, 3/2/05, 3/3/05, 3/4/05, 3/9/05, 3/10/05, 3/17/05, 3/23/05, 4/5/06, 4/8/05, 4/13/05,4/26/05, 5/4/05, 5/5/05 and 5/10/05 meetings as submitted.

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

2. Approve CPSE Minutes
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes of the 5/2/05 meeting as submitted.

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

ADJOURNMENT at 9:46 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

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