PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: January 24, 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

Helen Grosso

Dennis Munnelly

Teri Olson (arr. 7:35 PM)

Board Members Absent: Thomas Clark

Robert Gaglione

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 Comments - Welcome Visitors Comments - none Board Remarks - none Presentation: OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE BUDGET REPORT FIVE YEAR PLAN UPDATE Frank DeLuca, Superintendent Margie Clarke, Asst. Supt. for Finance Agenda order: 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 Resignation(s) A. Bus Driver 8.2 Appointment A. Substitute Teachers B. School Playground Monitor C. Substitute School Bus Driver D. Substitute Typist 8.3 Rescind Appointment for Psychologist Intern 8.4 FMLA Leave Request 9.1 Financial Accept Financial Reports Bank Reconciliations m/e August, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e August, 2005 Summary of Cash Balances m/e August, 2005 9.2 Declare Typewriters Obsolete 10.1 Accept Individualized Education Plans 11.1 Approve Late Transportation Request 11.2 Accept Donation of Three Trees Minutes Motion by Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Henrietta Lodge that the Board of Education approves the Minutes of the following meeting: January 9, 2006 Business Meeting January 18, 2006 Special Meeting Ms. Olson abstained from voting on the meeting of the 9^th since she was absent. Motion is carried. Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignation(s): Donald J. Chicarelli, school bus driver, effective 2/3/ 2006. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: A. The following individuals as per diem substitute teachers for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year: Seth Thomas, 2 yr. degree rate (college student) with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Dept. Nancy Charabalakis, 2 yr. degree rate (was on last year’s list) B. Annemarie Credendino, as a regular school playground monitor at the hourly rate of $8.65. C. Donald J. Chicarelli, as a substitute school bus driver, effective February 3, 2006, at the hourly rate of $16.00. D. Lisa D’Ottavio, as a substitute typist ($8.44 hr.), substitute teacher aide ($6.75 hr.), and substitute cafeteria worker ($6.75 hr.) Ms. D’Ottavio is also an approved substitute teacher. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education rescinds appointment for Kristin Baisly as she is unable to do her internship in our district. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve Barbara Lemberger’s request for a Family Medical Leave commencing January 31, 2006 to February 9, 2006 and that this leave will be charged to her accumulated sick days. Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following financial reports: Bank Reconciliations m/e August, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e August, 2005 Summary of Cash Balances m/e August, 2005 * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education declares the Canon AP 500 Typewriter, Serial #C32020336 be declared obsolete and authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Finance to dispose of said typewriter and approve the removal of the Canon AP 500 Typewriter, Serial #C32018353 to Dutchess County BOCES for their disposition of said typewriter. Committee on Special Education Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following Individualized Education plans: For 2005-06 school year: 10689, 02078, 02066, 10608, 10734, 10451, 10227, 0001, 10232, 10724, 2417, 10340, 200354, 02081, 10185, 2447 Board of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following late transportation requests: B. Rendich to Mizzentop Day School * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept donation of three trees (one Oak and two Maples) from Pawling Properties. Old Business – Update on bus garage from Mr. DeLuca. New Business – The Governor’s proposed budget was discussed. Administrative Reports Superintendent – Reported on presentations from conferences attended. - Discussed Wellness Policy. Elementary Principal – Discussed new technology and report cards. Middle School Principal – Presently scoring ELA’s. - Social events update. Middle School Dean of Students – Thanked LEAF for sponsorship in “No Name-Calling Week” Feb 27 – March 3. - Non-violence/Forgiveness program was rescheduled. High School Principal – Discussed the training for Peer Leaders. - On Feb. 3^rd there will be a distance learning program including four counties: Lawrence, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess. - Update on recruiter visits to HS, to date: Army twice, Marines once. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Discussed continued professional development. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – Explained State Aid figures. Director of Special Education – Discussed new program which will allow teachers’ access to student IEP electronically. Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Discussed participation in Moot Court. Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation – Complimented the drivers on getting all the children to school safely Wed. during the high wind and heavy rain storm. -Bus drivers have refresher courses twice a year. Visitors’ Comments – Pat Denema – Asked that the heating system problem be revisited in the Middle School. Some rooms are so hot and the windows have to be opened on cold winter days. Some rooms are cold. Asked Board to consider the request for a Social Worker. Asked Board to hire more math people in all three buildings. Executive Session Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time: 8:30 PM. The following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, clerk pro tem: Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes to open session for the purpose of voting on search consultant. Time: 9:32 PM. Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approves Focus Consultants, Vincent Beni and Dudley Hare, as consultants in the search process for a new Superintendent of Schools. Motion by Helen Grosso, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time: 9:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Virginia Mold District Clerk

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Board Pres. Comments Visitor’s Comments Board Remarks PRESENTATIONS AGENDA ORDER APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES PERSONNEL Resignation Appointments Rescind Appointment of Psychologist Internship (for M. Stofsky) Approve Request for FMLA FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports Declare Typewriters Obsolete SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept Individualized Education Plans BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late Transportation Request Accept Donation OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Reconvene to Open Session Approve consultants group ADJOURN