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 Hawes.

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL
President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present (arrived 7:45 p.m.)
Carlos Moreno Absent
Paul Munson Present (arrived 7:45 p.m.)
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present

Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator Kane, Principal O’Brien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal DeLuke

Visitors: D. DeGiule, C. Johnson {parents}; M. Rem {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 12/19/06 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:

NEW BUSINESS

BOE Standing Committee Reports
• Employee Relations Committee – Ray, Jim & Dave – report on Dec. 19th meeting
Health Care Committee will meet on Jan. 23rd at 3:15 pm/Central Office
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul
• Education Committee – Bridget, Carlos & Paul – report on Dec. 19th meeting
Education Committee will meet on Jan. 18th @ 4:30 pm/Central Office
• Public Relations Committee – Bridget, Paul & Carlos

Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
Capital Project
Organizational Chart
Model Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
Model Notice For Directory Information (FERPA)
Intersection of Rt. 7 & Chadwick Road Traffic Signal

Principal Reports
Grades 3-5 ELA Assessments
“Educator of the Week” Donna Dunn
The Family Room featured on Channel 9 and in the Times Union
Grades 2 & 4 last week of January – James Bruchac
Tanya Schnable will be working with K-5 staff of January 24th

Financial Status Report

1. Budget Discussion & Establish Parameters.

2. Claims Auditor’s Comments on January 3, 2007 Warrant – January 17, 2007 Warrant (General Fund W#17) will be checked when Claims Auditor returns from vacation.

3. Approve Warrants.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following warrants:

General Fund W#16 $73,033.46 (warrant dated 1/3/07)
Capital Fund W#10 $7,483.47 (warrant dated 1/3/07)
General Fund W#17 $344,379.90 (warrant dated 1/17/07)

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

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

5. Approve Budget Transfers.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Transfers dated December 20, 2006 as recommended by the business administrator.

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

6. Approve Cooperative Bid.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Cooperative Bid for computers, software, technology engineering equipment and supplies with Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES as recommended by the business administrator.

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

Personnel Items.

1. Accept Resignation.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following resignation:

Catherine Powers – FT Paraprofessional

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

2. Approve Appointments.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the building principals:

Catherine Powers PT Paraprofessional (3 days/week) effective 1/2/07
Rebecca Baum PT Paraprofessional (2 days/week) effective 1/2/07
Tina Prewitt Moot Court Advisor
Donna Beebe Substitute Paraprofessional/Substitute Kitchen Helper
Amber Lape Substitute Paraprofessional
Fran Fusco Substitute Paraprofessional
Capital Region BOCES Substitute Teacher List

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

Other Items

1. Adopt Budget Calendar.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the 2007-08 Budget Calendar as submitted as recommended by the business administrator.

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

2. Accept Child Nutrition Program Coordinated Review Effort.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Coordinated Review Effort of the Child Nutrition Program. The review found the program in compliance with federal and state regulations.

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

3. Accept Donation.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the donation of $500.00 from the Dean M. Graham Foundation. These funds are to be utilized to enhance science related resources.

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Field Trip – April 26, 2007 to Medieval Times – Brian McGarry, Maria Molyneaux, Deb Tarmey & Melissa Millington

INFORMATION ITEMS
Tenure List
Tech Valley High School

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:28 p.m. to discuss Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Remling.

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

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:40 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 12/13/06 and 12/14/06 meetings as submitted.

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

2. Approve CPSE Minutes.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes of the 1/8/07 meeting as submitted.

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

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathleen O’Brien
Recording Secretary for the Board of Education

DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no school
18 – Education Committee Meeting – 4:30 pm/Central Office
23-26 – Regents Examinations
23 – Health Care Committee Meeting – 3:15 pm/Central Office
24 – Early Dismissal – ES @ 10:55 am & MS/HS @ 11:10 am – PM Kindergartners attend
25 – Annual Spelling Bee – 7:00 pm/ES
Feb. 2 – ES/MS/HS Report Cards home
5 – Sports Booster Club Meeting – 7:00 pm/HS Conference Room
6 – Board of Education Meeting & Budget Work Session @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
19-23 – Winter Recess
27 – Board of Education Meeting & Budget Work Session @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
March 6 – Board of Education Meeting & Budget Work Session @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
10 – K-5 Odyssey of the Mind Competition
14 & 15 – ES Musical
17 – Duanesburg Day
20 – Community Budget Forum & BOE Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Multi 124A
23 – Staff Development Day – no students
31 – Science Fair from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon @ ES

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