PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: January 9, 2006

Time of Meeting: 7:30 P.M.

Type of Meeting: Business Meeting

Place of Meeting: Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room

Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President

Henrietta Lodge, Vice President

Robert Gaglione (arr. 7:36 PM)

Helen Grosso

Dennis Munnelly

Board Members Absent: Thomas Clark

Teri Olson

Admin. Staff Present: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent

Frank Tolan

Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Anthony Saracino

John Bellucci

Susan Frank

Sonya Abbye Taylor

George Newman

Margie Clarke

Robert Hamilton

Evelyn Perrault

Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Board Clerk Pledge to the Flag Board President’s Comments – Extended the Board’s condolences to the families and friends of Janice Tedesco and David Delena. -Ms. Buckley would like to invite the Board to the Law class to view a mock trial. -Jan. 24^th there will be an assembly at the middle school with Officer McDonald Visitors Comments - none Board Remarks - none Presentation: STAFFING NEEDS FOR 2006-2007 - Frank DeLuca, Superintendent and Margie Clarke, Asst. Supt. for Finance There were no additions, deletions/changes and order of the agenda as presented. The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent agenda. Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent agenda: 8.1 Resignations (Retirements) A. Superintendent of Schools B. Business Education Teacher 8.2 Resignation for Coaching Position 8.3 Appointments A. School Bus Driver B. Substitute Teachers C. Regular Substitute Spanish Teacher D. Regular Part Time Substitute French Teacher E. Teacher Aide F. School Psychologist Intern (M S) 8.4 Increase Hourly Rate for Substitute Cafeteria Workers/School Monitors/ School Aides 8.5 Grant Tenure A. Library Media Specialist B. Elementary Teacher 9. Accept Financial Reports Bank Reconciliations m/e July 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e July 2005 Cash Balances m/e July 2005 10.1 Accept Individualized Education Plans 11.1 Approve Late Transportation Request 11.2 Approve Request for Use of H.S. Gym for Volleyball Camp June 2006 Discussion: The District will miss Lonnie Powers. Mr. DeLuca assured the Board that those being granted with tenure fit all the requirements. Minutes Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves the Minutes of the following meeting: December 12, 2005 Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accepts the following letters of resignation, with regret, for the purpose of retirement: Frank L. DeLuca, Superintendent of Schools, effective June 30, 2006. Lonnie Powers, Business Education Teacher, effective June 30, 2006. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Charles Ackerman as the modified wresting coach for lack of student participation. Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Theresa McCord, school bus driver, effective January 3, 2006 at the hourly rate of $17.44, with a probationary period according to CSEA contract. The following individuals as substitute teachers and dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department: Jennifer Ann Gillotti, 4 yr. degree (certification pending) Kelly Ann Predham, 4 yr. degree Lisa D’Ottavio, 4 yr. degree (was on 04-05 sub list and wishes to be reinstated for 05-06) Ascension Williams, as a regular substitute Spanish Teacher, effective January 23, 2006 to June 23, 2006, and that she be paid on Step 1B prorated ($42,571.00) with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Phyllis Menzi, as a regular part-time substitute French Teacher, effective January 4, 2006 to June 23, 2006, to teach two French classes (replacing Sajdak) bringing her to full time contractual salary at Step 7B43M prorated ($55,236.00). Mary Moran, as a teacher aide, effective January 6, 2006 at the hourly rate of $9.63 with a probationary period in accordance with the CSEA contract, with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Kristen Bailey, as a School Psychologist Intern assigned to work with Meg Stofsky, beginning January 23, 2006 through May 10, 2006, with continuing Internship dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. * Approved as part of the consent agenda WHEREAS, the United States Department of Labor which increased the Minimum Wage effective January 1, 2006 to $6.75, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby increase the hourly rate paid to the following substitute workers to $6.75 per hour effective January 1, 2006: Substitute Cafeteria Workers Substitute School Monitors Substitute Teacher Aides * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby grants tenure to the following individuals: Dylan Howell, Library Media Specialist, effective February 25, 2006; Suzanne Stipak, Elementary Teacher, effective February 1, 2006. Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accepts the following financial reports: Bank Reconciliations m/e July, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e July, 2005 Summary of Cash Balances m/e July, 2005 Committee on Special Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accepts the following Individualized Education plans: For 2005-06 school year: 200142, 200619, 10689, 02010, 200615, 3863, 200445, 9812, 10362, 200120, 10988, 10853, 10834, 10461, 9970, 0001, 5073, 3784, 5081, 10095, 200391, 9516, 10045, 10190, 02060, 5084, 00055 Board of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approves the following late transportation requests: L. & F. Hendorson to Mizzentop School * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the request of Pat and Richard Casey to conduct a Girls Volleyball Skills Camp for girls the last week of June, 2006 open to Pawling students and also students from surrounding schools, depending upon space, held at Pawling High School, with the camp providing insurance for all participants. Second Reading and Adoption of the following Policy: Code of Ethics No. 2160 Motion by Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District adopt the Code of Ethics no. 2160. Old Business – Discussed the diesel fuel problem which affected the busses’ performance. -Bus garage update. Waiting for the lift and fuel tank. A date will be set for the Board members to tour the facility. New Business Request for Proposals for Professional Auditing Services – Ms. Clarke explained. This must be done every five years. -Ms. Grosso spoke about a grant which would pay for a study to look into the feasibility for the town to work with the school district on various issues. Eventually this would call for a formal resolution. Administrative Reports Superintendent – Discussed the two legislative breakfasts: DCSBA on Jan. 28th, and MHSSC on Feb. 11^th. Elementary Principal –ELA tests begin tomorrow. Middle School Principal – Thanked Ms. Frank for arranging the Officer McDonald visit. Band concert tomorrow at 7:30 PM at high school. Middle School Dean of Students - Asked for volunteers to be on the Bullying Committee. High School Principal – Thanked Mrs. Olsen and Mr. Utter for staging the holiday concert. Discussed college panel and peer leader training. Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Discussed the holiday door contest at the high school. 150 wrestlers participated in wrestling tournament. Announced senior sports banquet February 3 at 6:30 PM. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel - Moving forward with more professional development. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – As of Jan. 1^st, mileage reimbursement will go down to $0.445 per mile Discussed Gov. Pataki’s proposed tax rebate to senior citizens. Director of Special Education – Preparing for Annual Reviews Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation – Discussed refresher course for drivers. Visitors’ Comments Donna Pagliaro - Last CDEP meeting was inspiring. Jan. 18^th will be CDEP and PTA meeting at 7:30 PM. Alison Richards - Discussed possible reasons for decline in student participation in after-school activities. Erica Columbo – Discussed yearbook funding. Executive Session Motion by Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Henrietta Lodge, and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time: 8:41 PM. Reconvene to Open Session Motion by Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board reconvene to open session for the purpose of adjournment. Time: 9:15 PM. Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time: 9:16 PM. Respectfully submitted, Virginia Mold District Clerk

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Board Pres. Comments Visitor’s Comments Board Remarks PRESENTATION STAFFING NEEDS FOR 2006-2007 AGENDA ORDER APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES PERSONNEL Resignations Resignation from Interscholastic Position Appointments Increase Hourly Rate for Substitute Cafeteria Workers, School Monitors and School Aides Grant Tenure FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept Individualized Education Plans BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late Transportation Request Approve Request for Use of High School Gym for Volleyball Camp Adopt Code of Ethics No. 2160 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS Executive Session ADJOURN