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Minutes (October 3, 2006)
Reminder
BOE Yearbook Photo
will be taken before this meeting
@ 7:15 p.m. near the tiles at the MS/HS Main Office
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
October 3, 2006
7:30 p.m. HS Library
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 Educations 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
John Iseman Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
David Remling Present
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
DeFilippo, Principal OBrien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: A. Kass {parent}; A. Kass {student}; C. Forslund, M. Rem.
K. Caulfield {staff}
AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Mr. Kass complaint about Art Project University in the High
School
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of 9/19/06 as submitted.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling. Abstain: Moreno, Munson.
Absent: Iseman. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports
Employee Relations Committee Ray, Jim & Dave Sept. 26th Health
Committee Meeting Review
next Health Committee Meeting will be on Oct. 24th @ 3:00 pm in the
Central Office
Audit Committee Ray, Bridget & Carlos - Oct. 17 Audit Committee
will meet at 6:00 pm in the Central Office conference room with Ray
Preusser and Mr. Preusser will be at Oct. 17 BOE Meeting to discuss
audit results
Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim, Dave & Paul
Education Committee Bridget, John & Carlos
Public Relations Committee Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Superintendents Status Report/Update
Technology Project
Transportation of Students Policy
Cooperative Agreement Between Hudson Valley Comm. College & DCS
Financial Status Report
1. Approve Tax Warrant Changes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following tax warrant changes:
Richard Shafer - refund $515.99.
Richard Johnson & Terri Jackson refund $545.66
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
2. Internal Auditors Comments.
3. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following warrants:
General Fund W#8 $224,914.02
Capital Fund W#3 $136,316.76
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
4. 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 V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following appointments as recommended by the building principals:
Aanen Aanensen Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds
Gary Blanton AM Bus Run
Lori Koslik Midday Bus Run
Lisa Isabella Grades 6-12 Odyssey of the Mind
Brian McGarry Co-Advisor Ski Club no stipend
Patty McGarry Co-Advisor Ski Club no stipend
Lori Maruso Substitute Paraprofessional
Kathy Kuhl Substitute Bus Monitor & Substitute Cleaner
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Declare Lead Agency for SEQR Process for Technology Project.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education declare
Duanesburg Central School District the Lead Agency for the State
Environmental Quality Review {SEQR} in preparation for the upcoming
Capital Projects. Projects are numbered 53-01-01-04-0-004-001 for HS
Relocatable building and 53-01-01-04-0-004-002 for Technology Room.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Field Trip.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
October 12, 2006 Field Trip to The Bronx Zoo to be chaperoned by
Toni Amorosi, Sue Clark, Rebecca Meyers, Marcy McKinley and Carol
Conley as recommended by the superintendent.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
3. Re-Adopt Mentoring Plan.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education re-adopt the
Mentoring Plan as recommended by Mentor Coordinators and building
principals.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Required BOE Training Ray, Jim & Bridget {see enclosure} please
call Jeanne to make your
Reservations make reservations for Jim & Bridget at the November
session
Field Trip to Salem, MA Oct. 27th K. Pierce, T. Reiter, K.
Kanarkiewicz & S. Clark
DCS Staff Breakfast - Nov. 22 @ 6:30 am/HS Cafeteria
Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent Search
Yearbook Photo $33.33 due as soon as possible please give your
check made out to
Dusquanox to Lew as soon as possible
School Violence
INFORMATION ITEMS
Business Administrator Position Search advertising is done and
applications are coming in; interviews
on 11/1, 11/2 & 11/3; recommendation to BOE 11/21; start date 1/2/07
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:00 p.m. to Committee on Special
Education minutes.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:30 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 8/16/06, 9/14/06 and
9/27/06 meetings and the 9/26/06 Manifestation Hearing meeting as
submitted.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno, Munson. Absent:
Iseman. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 9:31 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lewis M. DeFilippo
Clerk for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 2 Sports Booster Club Meeting 7:00 pm/HS conference room
3 MS/HS Site Based Management Team Meeting 3:15 pm
3 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 pm/HS Library
6 ES/MS/HS Picture Day
9 Columbus Day no school
11 Parent-Teacher-Student Organization Meeting 7:00 pm/ES
13 ES/MS/HS Interim Reports home
16 ES Site Based Management Team Meeting 3:15 pm
17 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 pm/HS Library
30-Nov. 3 ES Book Fair all week
Nov. 3 ES Visitation Day
7 MS/HS Visitation Day
7 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 pm/HS Library
9 ES/MS/HS Emergency Release Drill
10 Veterans Day no school
10 & 11 Fiddler on the Roof Drama Production 7:00 pm/HS Gym
12 Fiddler on the Roof Drama Production 2:00 pm/HS Gym
17 ES/MS/HS Report Cards home
18 Semi-Formal Dance
21 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 pm/HS Gym
22 DCS Staff Breakfast 6:30 am/HS Cafeteria
23 & 24 Thanksgiving Recess Enjoy a restful, peaceful
Thanksgiving!
29 Parent/Teacher Conference Day & Evening 6:00 to 8:30 pm no
students today
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