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Minutes (June 2006)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
June 6, 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 8:35 p.m. by President Hawes after Senior
Project Presentations.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL President Hawes Present
Vice Pres. Breitenstein Present
Bridget Holmes Present
David Remling Present
John Iseman Present
Carlos Moreno Present
Paul Munson Present
Also Present: Superintendent Villanti, Business Administrator
DeFilippo, Principal O’Brien, Principal LeForestier, House Principal
DeLuke
Visitors: B. & L. Littlefield, J. & D. Siegel, J. Berbach, J. & J.
Coppolo, M. Schmaeh {parents/community members}; T. Reiter, J.
Beach, L. Berbach, J. O’Neill, M. Ordon, C. Conley,
C. Forslund, K. Caulfield, M. Rem {staff}; K. Bohm {Empire News}
AGENDA CHANGES ~ ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS
SPECIAL GUESTS – Senior Project Presentations via Power Point
and Portable Smart Board
Hilary Berbach – Photography
Ryan Coppolo – Novel Writing
Chad Furman – Computer Troubleshooting Training
Ryan Littlefield – Sound/Lighting Design Upgrade on High School
Stage
Zach Siegel – Peer Mentoring to Transition from Elementary School to
Middle School
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 5/9/06 and the special meeting of
5/16/06 as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
WRITTEN REPORTS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES:
NEW BUSINESS
BOE Standing Committee Reports – no committee reports
· Employee Relations Committee
· Finance Committee
· Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting
· Education Committee Meeting
· Public Relations Committee
Superintendent’s Status Report/Update
Budget – Voting Tallies since 1995
School District Report Card – comments w/principal notations
Principal Updates
Academic Intervention Services {AIS} – Beth DeLuke
Financial Status Report
1. Internal Auditor’s Comments.
2. Approve Warrants.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following warrants:
General Fund W#62 $421,836.10
Capital Fund W#20 $17,645.00
Page 3 of 7 Minutes Meeting Date 6/6/06
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
3. Award Science Lab Bid.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the
Science Lab Bid {opened 5/31/06} to the following *lowest bidders:
{see enclosure}
General Mechanical Electrical
L.G. White & Sons Mazone Plumbing & Heating Farina Electric
$34,900 $20,094 $14,840
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
4. Award Garbage and Bus Parts Cooperative Bids.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award these
bids to the *lowest bidders as follows as shown in the Cooperative
Bid Agreement and as recommended by the business administrator.
Garbage Bid to Accurate Disposal, Inc. {3 year bid} {see enclosure}
Bus Parts Bid to Schenectady Unit Parts for the 2006-07 School Year
{see enclosure}
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
5. Approve Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Treasurer’s Report, General Fund Revenue & Budget Status Reports,
Federal Fund Revenue & Budget Status Reports, School Lunch Revenue &
Budget Status Reports and Extra-Curricular Activity Report as
submitted.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
6. Approve Budget Transfers.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Budget Transfers dated 4/30/06 as recommended by the business
administrator.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
Personnel Items.
1. Accept Resignations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
following resignations:
Dr. Larry Zeides, CSE Chairperson/Psychologist, effective 6/23/06
Teresa Doriguzzi, Paraprofessional, effective 6/23/06
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
2. Accept Retirement Notice.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
retirement notice of Barbara Mormando, Paraprofessional, effective
6/23/06.
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
3. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
following appointments as recommended by the superintendent. These
appointments are contingent upon fingerprint supported criminal
history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation.
Melissa Gregory Part-Time (.6 FTE) Science Teacher effective
September 1, 2006
Laura Feinberg, PMI Special Education Teacher effective September 1,
2006
Kyle O’Brien, K-5 Special Education Teacher effective September 1,
2006
Paul Longo, Temporary Technology Teacher effective April 25,
2006-June 30, 2006
Barbara Mormando, Substitute Paraprofessional
Gene Gignac, Substitute Cleaner
Michelle Lane, Substitute Cleaner
BOCES Substitute Teacher List
SUMMER SCHOOL & SUMMER CUSTODIAN APPOINTMENTS
Angela Daddario, Summer School ES Special Education Teacher
effective 7/10/06-8/18/06
Mark Ferreira, Summer School MS Special Education Teacher effective
7/10/06-8/18/06
Jessie DeLuke, Summer School Title I AIS Teacher effective
7/10/06-8/4/06
Bridget Ryan, Summer School Title I AIS Paraprofessional effective
7/10/06-8/4/06
Dorothy Kline, Summer School ES Paraprofessional effective
7/10/06-8/18/06
Laura Martinez, Summer School ES Paraprofessional effective
7/10/06-8/18/06
Donna Brand, Summer School MS Paraprofessional effective
7/10/06-8/18/06
Patricia Graham, ES Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
Jo Anne Smeaton, ES Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
Travis Kemmer, ES Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
David Smeaton, ES Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
Page 5 of 7 Minutes Meeting Date 6/6/06
Mary Jewell, HS Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
Mae Krietzer, HS Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
Greg Humphrey, HS Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
Joseph Billetdoux, HS Summer Custodian effective June 26, 2006
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY APPOINTMENTS FOR 2006-07 SCHOOL YEAR
Karen Bliss/Karen Kanarkiewicz – Yearbook
Maureen Rynish – National Honor Society
Bridget Ryan – ES Student Council
Rebecca Meyer – MS Student Council
Jean Ceniviva – HS Student Council
Mary-Clare Waltz-Director/Polly Van Deusen-Assistant – ES Musical
Mira Ordon – HS Drama Director
Donna Prescott – HS Drama Assistant
Kevin DiTondo – Multi-Cultural Club/Café Abstract
Neal Silverman – Leo Club
Donna Prescott – Nimbus
Melissa Walsh – ES School Store
Donna Dunn – ES Mentor Coordinator
Karen Bruhn – MS/HS Mentor Coordinator
Cassandra Tatten/Maureen Rynish – Master Minds
Daina Rossi – Moot Court
Marie Rem – Senior Project Coordinator
Debbie Johnson/Jessie DeLuke – Odyssey of the Mind K-5
Theresa McCabe – ES Chess Club
Joe Vail – HS Chess Club
Kathryn Pearson – Math Club
Traci Fortin – ES Extended Art
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Mira Ordon – Fine Arts
Marie Rem – Foreign Languages
Noreen Egan/Shannon Bennett – PHC/PSEN
Sue Clark – Social Studies
Karen Bruhn – Math
Laurel Berbach – Technology
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
Other Items
1. Approve 2006-07 School Year Calendar.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
2006-07 school year calendar as recommended by the superintendent.
Motion by Trustee Remling, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
2. Approve New Math Textbook.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
new Grade 4 McGraw Hill Math textbook as recommended by the building
principal.
Motion by Trustee Holmes, seconded by Trustee Moreno.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
3. Accept Donations.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the
following donations:
$96.00 from PTSO for Science Fair Food Service
$72.50 from PTSO for ES/MS/HS Back to School Nights
$300.00 from PTSO for Project Lead the Way Survey Equipment
$150.00 from Henry & Margaret Doucet to the Athletic Department
6 station Nautilus Unit, 1650 LE Crossrobics Stairmaster, Barbell
Bench & Dumbell Rack from
Harry Hotaling {see enclosed photo}
Motion by Trustee Munson, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Secondary School Capital Project
June 23rd - Graduation Tickets – If you are attending, how many
tickets do you need? Please let
Mark know at the meeting or call Jeanne {895-5350 Ext. 241} as soon
as possible.
Wellness Policy
INFORMATION ITEMS
Margaret Wyanski will take over Committee on Special Education
Chairperson duties
Class of 2006 Graduation – June 23 @ 7:00 pm/HS Gymnasium
One Board Meeting in July on July 18th
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discussing
negotiations and a personnel matter at 9:50 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein, seconded by Trustee Holmes.
ROLL CALL President Hawes
Vice Pres. Breitenstein
Bridget Holmes
David Remling
John Iseman
Carlos Moreno
Paul Munson
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 10:27 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 4/25/06, 4/26/06, 4/27/06,
5/2/06, 5/4/06, 5/9/06, 5/10/06, 5/16/06, 5/17/06 and 5/24/06
meetings as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
2. Approve CPSE Minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the
Committee on Pre-School Special Education minutes of 5/8/06 meeting
as submitted.
Motion by Trustee Moreno, seconded by Trustee Munson.
Yes: Hawes, Breitenstein, Holmes, Remling, Iseman, Moreno, Munson.
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:28 p.m.
Motion by V. Pres. Breitenstein.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lewis M. DeFilippo,
Clerk for the Board of Education
DATES TO
REMEMBER
June 15-22 – Regents Examinations
20 – Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
23 – Class of 2006 Graduation
July 18 – Board of Education Meeting @ 7:30 pm/HS Library – only one
in July
August 1 & 15 – Board of Education Meetings @ 7:30 pm/HS Library
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