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Minutes - November 7, 2006
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
November 7, 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 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 7:32 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 Absent
David Remling Present
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
DeFilippo, Principal O’Brien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: J. Coppolo {parent}; C. Forslund, 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 10/17/06 as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling. Abstain: Moreno. Absent:
Iseman, Munson. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports
• Employee Relations Committee – Ray, Jim & Dave
DCS has private consultant for health insurance – next meeting is
11/28
• Audit Committee – Ray, Bridget & Carlos
• Buildings & Grounds Committee – Jim, Dave & Paul
• Education Committee – Bridget, Carlos & Paul – schedule meeting
• Public Relations Committee – Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
Business Administrator Second Interviews – Nov. 8th from 4:15 to
6:15 pm - Ray, Jim & Bridget
Capital Project Update
Transportation Policy
Internal Audit Function
Financial Status Report
1. Accept Audit Report.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
Independent Audit Report as recommended by the business
administrator.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Internal Auditor’s Comments.
3. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following warrants:
General Fund W#10 $899.94
General Fund W#11 $434,657.35
Capital Fund W#6 $37,744.13
Page 3 of 5 Minutes Meeting Date 11/7/06
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
4. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Appropriation Status Report, Revenue Budget Status Report and the
ECA Report as submitted.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
5. Approve Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Budget Transfers dated 11/1/06 as recommended by the business
administrator.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following appointments as recommended by the building principals:
Robert Butler Bus Driver for new Bus Run – 1 hour Mid-day
Donna Rost Bus Driver for AM Run = 1 ¾ hours
Yvonne Schaeffer ES 1:1 Paraprofessional
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
2. Approve Leave of Absence.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Leave of Absence as requested by Leonard Van Buren, Bus Driver,
effective 12/18/06 through 4/1/07.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
3. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
resignation of Samantha Onorati effective October 27, 2006.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve Cooperative Food Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Capital Region BOCES Cooperative Food Bid as recommended by the
business administrator.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
DCS Staff Breakfast - Nov. 22 @ 6:30 am/HS Multi-Purpose Room –
please note change in location
INFORMATION ITEMS
Business Administrator Position Search – interviews on 11/1, 11/2 &
11/3; recommendation to BOE
11/21; start date 1/2/07
Schoharie Area School Boards Assoc. Fall Dinner Meeting – Nov. 9th @
6:00 pm/Parrott House in Schoharie
Reservations have been made for Ray, Dave, Carlos, Paul & Mark.
Annual Legal Update – Dec. 8 @ Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center –
Mark will attend
Required BOE Training – reservations have been made for Ray, Jim &
Bridget for the November
session – Nov. 29 & 30 @ Capital Region BOCES Central Admin.
Conference Room
A & B from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Traffic Light at the intersection of Rt. 7 & Chadwick Road
Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats
Tech Valley High School Focus Group – DCS hosted meeting on Oct.
30th
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:26 p.m. to discuss Committee on
Special Education minutes.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Absent
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Absent
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:45 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 10/12/06, 10/16/06,
10/17/06, 10/18/06, 10/19/06 and 10/24/06 meetings as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Moreno. Absent: Iseman,
Munson. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:46 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein. Respectfully Submitted,
Lewis M. DeFilippo
Clerk for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
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
9 – Schoharie School Boards Assoc. Fall Dinner Meeting – 6:00
pm/Parrott House
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
29 – Required Board Training Part A – Albany BOCES Central Adm.
Building, Conf.
Room A & B from 6-9 pm – Ray, Jim & Bridget
30 – Required Board Training Part A – Albany BOCES Central Adm.
Building, Conf.
Room A & B from 6-9 pm – Ray, Jim & Bridget
Dec. 5 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
8 – Annual Legal Update – 8:30 am to 2:00 pm/Saratoga Hotel &
Conference Center
18 – DCS Staff Holiday Reception & Photo @ 3:15 pm
19 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
25-Jan. 1 – Holiday Recess
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