Dr. Mark Villanti
Superintendent of Schools
133 School Drive
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2279
Board of Education Minutes Archive Board Minutes (September 5, 2006)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 5, 2006
7:30 p.m. – HS Library


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 O’Brien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal DeLuke

Visitors: M. Cornaire, S. Summers, J. Coppolo, C. Nicolella {parents/community members};
C. Forslund, K. Caulfield, M. Rem, G. Gifford {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 8/15/06 as submitted.

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

WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:

NEW BUSINESS

BOE Standing Committee Reports
• Employee Relations Committee – Ray, Jim & Dave – Health Committee Meeting on September 26 @ 3:30 pm/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

Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
Protection of School Employees Who Report Information Regarding Illegal or
Inappropriate Financial Practices
Interview Plans Update for Buildings & Grounds & Business Administrator positions

Principal Updates
Enrollment Updates


Financial Status Report

1. Adopt Administrative Conditions of Employment.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the Administrative Conditions of Employment as submitted.

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

2. Adopt Administrative Support Personnel Conditions of Employment.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the Administrative Support Personnel Conditions of Employment as submitted.

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

3. Internal Auditor’s Comments.

4. Approve Warrants.

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

General Fund W#6 $185,694.67
Capital Fund W#2 $16,932.27

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

5. Approve Financial Reports.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Budget Status Report and Revenue Status Report as submitted.

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

6. Award Sale of Used Tractor.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the John Deere Tractor Bid to Bruce Jarvis {* highest bidder} at a bid of $317.27.

Bidder Bid Amount
Buffalo Bilz Harbor $226.00
*Bruce Jarvis $317.27
Roland Hart $239.51
B. Shaver $256.27
Walter Smith $172.50
Leigh Barker $287.59

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

Personnel Items.

1. Accept Resignations.

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

Tonya Snyder, Bus Monitor, effective 6/30/06
Mike Houghton, Jr. Varsity Volleyball
Diane Houghton, Modified Volleyball

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

2. Approve Appointments.

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

Sondra Carson, Physical Education Teacher, effective 9/5/06, probationary tenure track
Tonya Snyder, Dishwasher, effective 9/5/06
Joe Billetdoux, Bus Monitor, effective 9/5/06
Tom Onorato, Substitute Bus Driver
Donna Rost, Substitute Bus Driver
Carol Binotto, ES Paraprofessional, effective 9/5/06
BOCES Substitute Teacher List

Extra-Curricular Activity Appointments
Mike Houghton, Varsity Volleyball
Diane Houghton, Jr. Varsity Volleyball
Roberta Colby, Modified Volleyball
Paul Swift, Jr. Varsity Boys’ Soccer
Sondra Carson, Modified Boys’ Soccer
Tonya Greene, ES Service Club

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

Other Items

1. Re-Adopt Board of Education Goals & Objectives.

Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education re-adopt the above Goals & Objectives as shown on Page 1.

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Professional Development Plan – Katie O’Brien & Beth DeLuke – Mrs. DeLuke will bring to mtg.
NYSSBA Proposed Resolutions and Voting Delegates’ Guide
Capital Project Update
Yearbook Photo – Sept. 19 at 7:15 pm at tiles near MS/HS Main Office - $28.57 due as soon as
possible – please give your check made out to Dusquanox to Lew as soon as possible

INFORMATION ITEMS
Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Position Search – advertise 9/1; interviews 9/15;
Recommendation to BOE 10/3; start date 11/1
Business Administrator Position Search – advertise 10/1; interviews 11/1, 11/2 & 11/3;
Recommendation to BOE 11/21; start date 1/2/07
New Staff Reception – Sept. 15 at 3:00 pm/HS Multi-Purpose Room

INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:55 p.m. to discuss coaching salaries for 2006-07.
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 Present

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:35 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

Motions generated by Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT at 9:36 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.

Respectfully Submitted,

Lewis M. DeFilippo
Clerk for the Board of Education

DATES TO REMEMBER
5 & 6 – Staff Development Days
7 – First Day of Classes
11 – Sports Booster Club Meeting – 7:00 pm/HS conference room
13 – Parent-Teacher-Student Organization Meeting – 7:00 pm/ES
15 – New Staff Reception @ 3:00 pm/HS Multi-Purpose Room
19 – Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
20 – K-2 Open House @ 6:30 pm
23 – K-5 Fitness Challenge Day from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm & MS/HS
27 – Grades 3-5 Open House @ 6:30 pm
28 – MS/HS Open House @ 6:30 pm
Oct. 3 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
6 – ES/MS/HS Picture Day
9 – Columbus Day – no school
17 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:30 pm/HS Library
 


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