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Minutes - December 5, 2006
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
December 5, 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
Carlos Moreno Absent
Paul Munson Present {arrived 7:35 p.m.}
David Remling Present
John Iseman Absent
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
DeFilippo, Principal OBrien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: 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 11/21/06 as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling. Absent: Iseman, Moreno,
Munson. Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports
Employee Relations Committee Ray, Jim & Dave next meeting date
is Dec. 19th @ 4:00 pm/CO
Audit Committee Ray, Bridget & Carlos
Buildings & Grounds Committee Jim, Dave & Paul
Education Committee Bridget, Carlos & Paul next meeting date
is Dec. 19th @
6:00 pm/Central Office prior to BOE Meeting
Public Relations Committee Bridget, Paul & Carlos
Superintendents Status Report/Update
Capital Project Communication Plan
DACC Facility Development Update
Financial Status Report
1. Claims Auditors Comments.
2. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following warrants:
General Fund W#14 $497,604.33
Capital Fund W#8 $5,030.35
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
Moreno. Motion Carried.
3. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
2006-07 Tax Collectors Report, Capital Budget Status Report,
General Fund Budget and Revenue Reports, Federal Funds Budget and
Revenue Reports and School Lunch Budget and Revenue Reports as
submitted.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Remling.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
Moreno. Motion Carried.
4. Tax Warrant Changes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following tax warrant changes for Larry & Beth Kemmer as recommended
by the business administrator:
2004-05 Refund $613.60
2005-06 Refund $616.41
2006-07 Refund $609.81
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
Moreno. Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following appointments as recommended by the building principals:
Jeffrey Rivenburg Technology Teacher effective 1/1/07 probationary
Tenure Track
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
Brenda Kane District Clerk effective 1/1/07
Brenda Kane Records Access Officer effective 1/1/07
Brenda Kane ECA Treasurer effective 1/1/07
Kathleen Caulfield Schoharie Area Workers Comp. Trustee effective
1/1/07
Brenda Kane Purchasing Agent effective 1/1/07
Brenda Kane/Aimee Skiff add to Official Bank Signatures effective
1/1/07
Mark Villanti Certify Payrolls effective 1/1/07
Brenda Kane Authorization for Budget Transfers on Board of Ed.
Approval
effective 1/1/07
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
Moreno. Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve Memorial Award.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Logan Cresap Memorial Technology Awards as recommended by the
building principal.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
Moreno. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Municipal Agreement and Internal Audit Function {see enclosure}
High School Ski Club Kevin DiTondo
INFORMATION ITEMS
Annual Legal Update Dec. 8 @ Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center
Mark will attend
Regional Technology Awareness Day Dec. 8th @ The Desmond from 8:30
am to 2:00 pm
Reservations have been made for Dave R., Jim B., Joe O., Bill L.,
Cinda O. Lori G., Donna W.
Technology Building Project Referendum Dec. 12 from 1:00 to 9:00
pm/ES Gym
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:55 p.m. to discuss Committee on
Special Education minutes, Committee on Pre-School Special Education
minutes, student item and personnel issue.
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 Absent
Paul Munson Present
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:20 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 11/27/06, 11/29/06 and
11/30/06 meetings as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
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 11/22/06
meeting as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Munson. Absent: Iseman,
Moreno. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:20 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lewis M. DeFilippo
Clerk for the Board of Education
DATES TO REMEMBER
Dec. 7 ES Winter Concert @ 7:00 pm
8 Annual Legal Update 8:30 am to 2:00 pm/Saratoga Hotel &
Conference Center
8 Regional Technology Awareness Day @ Desmond 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
12 Building Project Referendum 1:00 to 9:00 pm/ES Gym
13 MS Winter Concert @ 7:00 pm
14 HS Winter Concert @ 7:00 pm
18 DCS Staff Holiday Reception & Photo @ 3:15 pm in HS Gym
19 Employee Relations/Health Committee Meeting @ 4:00 pm/CO
19 Education Committee Meeting @ 6:00 pm in Central Office prior
to BOE Meeting in
19 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 pm/HS Library
25-Jan. 1 Holiday Recess Enjoy a joyful, restful, peaceful
Holiday!
Jan. 2 Board of Education Meeting 7:30 pm/HS Gym
15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day no school
16 Board of Education Meeting & Budget Work Session @ 7:30 pm/HS
Library
23-26 Regents Examinations
24 Early Dismissal ES @ 10:55 am & MS/HS @ 11:10 am PM
Kindergartners attend
Feb. 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
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