PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES - APPROVED

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: February 13, 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 (arr. 7:55 PM)

Helen Grosso

Robert Gaglione

Dennis Munnelly

Teri Olson

Board Members Absent: Thomas Clark

Admin. Staff Present: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent

Frank Tolan

Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Anthony Saracino

John Bellucci

Sonya Abbye Taylor

George Newman

Margie Clarke

Robert Hamilton

Admin. Staff Absent:

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 Thanked Virginia Mold for her 8 years of service to the Board as District Clerk. Also welcome to the new District Clerk Peggy Generoso Visitors Comments Gordon DePalma – Has four students in the district wants to discuss sports programs and coaches. Board President explained the process of resolving a problem. Jeff Dulitz - Last week he had a problem and he wondered if he should go to Mr. DeLuca. Board President explained that he was instructed to go to Mr. Bellucci and that he would hear back from him. Board Remarks Terri Olson – Discussed her position on the instructional counsel Presentation: ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BUDGET TRANSPORTATION BUDGET Frank DeLuca, Superintendent Margie Clarke, Asst. Supt. for Finance FIVE YEAR PLAN KG & D Architects, Russ Davidson, Architect Agenda order: Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Terri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following additions to the agenda: 8.1 Resignation 8.6 Approve District-Wide Substitute Teachers’ Holidays and Pay The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent agenda Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Terri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent agenda: 8.1 Resignation A. Board Clerk B. Bus Driver 8.2 Retirements A. High School Music Teacher B. Ele. Special Education Teacher C. Teaching Assistant 8.3 Appointments: A. Board Clerk B. Mentors C. Part Time District Wide Sub D. Consultant Certified Psychologist E. Per Diem Substitute Teachers F. Extracurricular Positions G. Bus Driver H. Bus Driver 8.4 Approve Field Hockey Intramurals for M.S. Girls and Appoint Advisor 8.5 Approve Student Teachers 8.6 Approve District-Wide Substitute Teachers’ Holidays and Pay 9.1 Accept Financial Reports 10.1 Accept Individualized Education Plans 11.1 Approve Late Transportation Requests 11.2 Establish Wellness Committee 11.3 Approve Agreement with Focus Consultants for Superintendent Search Consent Agenda Discussion Board President recognized the retirements of Donald Utter, Andrea Gaydos and Renee Wagner and wanted to wish them well. Also under 8.5 Board would like to see Heather Piccone’s Paper work. Board Vice President also thanked Virginia Mold for her service as District Clerk. And welcome to the new District Clerk. Also notice that the new bus driver drove in another district. Frank DeLuca stated that the bus drivers receive benefits and that is why we can keep them as long as we do. He also thanked Virginia and the retiring teachers for their service. Minutes Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly that the Board of Education approved the Minutes of the following meetings: January 24, 2006 Business meeting Add to the consent agenda item 11.2 Accept donations of 3 Trees February 6, 2006 Business meeting Meeting Minutes Discussion: Helen Grosso expressed concern about the minutes not being detailed enough. Board President explained that the minutes are recorded, and that they are in compliance with BOE Minute requirements by law. Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignation(s) Virginia Manning-Mold, Board Clerk, effective 02/14/06. Brian Montelbano, Maintenance Mechanic, effective 02/27/06. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following retirement(s) Donald Utter, Music Teacher, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2006. Note: Has 22 years of service with the District (started in 1984) Andrea Gaydos, Special Education Teacher, for the purpose of retirement, effective June 30, 2006. Note: Has 17 years of service with the District (started in 1989). Renee Wagner, Teacher Assistant, effective June 30, 2006. Note: Has worked in 1998-2001 as an aide and from 2001 to present as a teaching assistant. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Margaret MacLeay Generoso to the position of District Clerk for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year, with a stipend of $5,700.00 (prorated) plus the current CSEA typist rate ($13.33 hr.) for additional work with contingent employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance, and BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, THAT the Board of Education continue the hourly appointment for Virginia Mold during the transition at the CSEA typist rate ($14.36) The following individuals as Mentors for the 2005-06 school year with compensation at the curriculum writing rate of $40.00 per hour: Mentor Mentee Ann Conti Kim Krupinsky Ann Godesky Aaron Weiss Nancy Kardian Amanda Tully Barbara Lemberger Jennifer Buckley Lynn Maloney Josephine Occhipinti Amy Maucieri Susan Havelka Elizabeth Pancio Karen Rubin Jen Pehmoeller Keith Yungel Cal Polikoff Nicole Vinci Mary Ellen Purdy John Cross Dottie Rottkamp Dominick Aquafredda Ruth Rowe Colleen Fulton Stacy Scofield Sara Von Burg Carol Philhower, as a as a part-time long term substitute School Guidance Counselor effective January 19, 2006 to June 24, 2006 assigned to the Middle School at the rate of $130.00 per day depending upon receipt of certification from the State Education Department. Frank Falanga, as a consultant certified psychologist for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year, effective February 14, 2006 to conduct psychological evaluations, counseling and to attend Committee on Special Education meetings as needed with compensation as follows: $400.00 for each completed psychological evaluation and $40.00 per hour when providing counseling services or attending CSE meetings, with continuing services dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. The following individuals as per diem substitute teachers: Larissa Goldberg, college student, two year rate, with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Relsiea Pruner, 4 year degree rate, with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Kristin Maurer, 4 year degree rate, (certification pending), dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Susan Pieratti, 2 yr. degree rate (fingerprints are on file) The following extracurricular positions at the stipend as contained in the agreement with the Pawling School Teachers Association: Jonathan Booth – H.S. Technical Director 2005-06 Spring Play Valerie Esposito – 2005-06 Play Director for the Middle School Both have fingerprints on file. Frank Yannaco, as school bus driver, effective February 13, 2006 at the hourly rate of $17.44 (year 1 Step 1) with a probationary period according to the CSEA contract. Dawn Marino, as school bus driver, effective February 21, 2006 at hourly rate of $17.44 (year 1 Step 1) with a probationary period according to the CSEA contract. *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education grant permission for organization of two sessions of field hockey intramurals for middle school girls, each six weeks long, and approve Catherine Senkier as the Advisor with compensation as per the agreement between the District and the Pawling Teachers Association prorated for two (2) six week Sessions. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following student teachers: Heather Piccone, from New Paltz, with Ms. Stipak, January 23, 2006 to March 17, 2006 Sara Kardus, from New Paltz, with Ms. Como, March 30, 2006 to May 18, 2006 Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following financial reports: Bank Reconciliations m/e September, 2005 and October, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e September, 2005 and October, 2005 Summary of Cash Balances m/e September, 2005 and October, 2005 Pawling Central M.S. Activity Fund Reports m/e September 2005 and October 2005 Pawling High School Activity Fund Reports m/e September 2005 and October 2005 Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Terri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education the following refunds of taxes collected and authorize the district treasurer to issue tax reimbursements: A-Pawling Studio, Inc. $7,366.90 Dorothy Baker $ 114.55 Dutchess County Finance $2,863.75 LandAmerica Commonwealth $1,333.17 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: 10899, 10608, 10362, 10567 11013, 200382, 200605, 9936, 02071, 0083, 10295, 5055, 0022, 10397, 10879, 10579 Board of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following late transportation requests: S. Boo, to after school day care provider * Approved as part of the consent agenda WHEREAS, the Child Nutrition and Women, Infants and Children Reauthorization Act of 2004 requires that each local educational agency participating in the National School Lunch Program establish a local school wellness policy for schools no later than the first day of the school year beginning after June 30, 2006, and WHEREAS, parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, the school board, school administrators, and the public must be involved in the development of the school wellness policy, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education for the Pawling Central School District does hereby establish a Wellness Committee and appoint the following individuals to that committee: Sonya Abbye Taylor Shauna Ferris Mary Ellen Purdy Mary Angelucci Daria Fiala Walter Robinson Selena Baaden Sheila Finch Suzanne Stipak Kris Boyle Suzanne Fulton June Stufano Pamela Cess Pauline Kaplan Sara von Burg Margie Clarke Carol King Jennifer Woolley Barbara Crandell Henrietta Lodge Keith Yungel Matthew Crandell George Newman Marjorie Schweizer Gail Dow Jennifer Pehmoeller * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Pawling Board of Education and Dr. Vincent T. Beni, Focus Consulting Associates LLC in the sum of $18,500.00 to conduct the search for a Superintendent of Schools plus $150.00 an hour for additional work beyond the scope of the work agreed to in the agreement. Update on Bus Garage – SED approval received. Nomination for BOCES Board of Education – None Superintendent Search – Update & discussed Qualification of Dr. Beni. Public Meeting – March 2^ndMs. Kaplan explained the selection process. Administrative Reports Superintendent – Discussed Governors school aid proposal. Elementary Principal – Kindergarten Parents night March 2^nd. Middle School Principal – Thanked people involved with Stone Soups community night. A 6^th Grader was chosen for People to People Middle School Dean of Students – Discussed up coming themes High School Principal – Thanks to Trinity Pawling for their generosity in sharing their facilities. Sports Banquet at Trinity Pawling June 12^th. Cheerleaders have a food auction March 23^rd. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel - Discuss textbooks and the support you get these days with cds, websites, etc. That Stone soup was a wonderful event. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – Thanks Sonya Abbye Taylor, PTA and CDEP for finding volunteers for Wellness Committee 1^st meeting 02/2/06. Increase in teacher’s retirement system from 7.97% to 8.6%. Health benefit think will go up about 10%. Director of Special Education – Discussed PACE program and thanked Nicole Moore for training for teachers and parents. Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Sports team update, Sports Banquet and thanked Booster club. Director of Facilities and Operations – No report Supervisor of Transportation – Not present Visitors’ Comments – Gordon DePalma –Would like to see more information in the minutes. Ms. Kaplan explained under the open meeting law it is recommended that you do not put down word for word what happens at a meeting. Also the minutes are in compliance with what BOE minutes should be. He questioned as to how coaches are hired, and who evaluates them. Mr. DeLuca explained that the hiring process, and that all coaches are evaluated on a regular basis by the Athletic Director. Executive Session Motion by Helen Gross, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time: 9:27 PM. The following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, clerk pro tem: Motion by Helen Grosso, seconded by Terri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes to open session. Time: 10:25 PM Motion by Helen Grosso, seconded by Terri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time: 10:27 PM. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Generoso 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 Resignations Retirements Appointments Approve Field Hockey Intramurals for M.S. and Appoint An Advisor Approve Student Teachers FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports School Tax refunds SPECIAL EDUCATION Approve IEP’s BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late Transportation Request Establish Wellness Committee Approve Agreement with Consultant for Superintendent Search OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS Executive Session Reconvenes to open session ADJOURN