MINUTES - APPROVED
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
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
Robert Gaglione
Dennis Munnelly
Board Members Absent: Thomas Clark
Teri Olson
Admin. Staff Present: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent
Dr. Cheryl Thomas
Anthony Saracino
Susan Frank
John Bellucci
Sonya Abbye Taylor
George Newman
Margie Clarke
Evelyn Perrault
Admin. Staff Absent: Frank Tolan
Robert Hamilton
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Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Board Clerk Pledge to the Flag Board President Comments Board Petitions are available
at all meetings and at the District office for anyone wishing to run for the
two open seats on the board. They are
due to the district office by Visitors Comments Steven Vlamis – Has concerns about the Superintendent search being closed. He feels anyone who would not tell their current District that they are looking for a job would not have the integrity that we would want in our superintendent. Board President did not feel that was a concern, anyone who would be looking for a job would not let their boss know that they were looking. This is the best way to get the most qualified candidates. Board Remarks None Presentation: PRELIMINARY BUDGET DISCUSSION Frank DuLuca, Superintendent Margie Clarke, Asst. Supt. For Finance GRADUATION REQUESTS Student Council Member, Amanda
Jones – Requesting that the Board approve Outdoor Graduation at Agenda order: Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the following deletions/changes to the agenda: 8.3 C. Additional student teacher E. Spring Coaches F. Approval of Agreement The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommends for the consent agenda.
Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Dennis Munnelly, 4 yes, 1 abstaining (Helen Grosso) motion carried that the Board of Education accepts the following consent agenda: 8.1 Resignations A. School (playground) Monitor B. School (playground) Monitor C. School Bus Driver D. School Bus Driver E. Teacher Aide 8.2 Leave of Absence A. Ele. Physical Education Teacher B. Elementary Teacher 8.3 Appointments A. Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher B. H.S. Play Director C. Student Teachers D. Interscholastic (Coach) E. Spring Coaches F. Approval of Agreement 8.4
Amend Appointment Resolution of a Monitor 9.1 Accept Financial Reports Bank Reconciliations m/e December, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e December, 2005 Summary of Cash Balance m/e December, 2005 Pawling Central M.S. Activity Fund Report, December 2005 Pawling H.S. Activity Fund Report, December, 2005 9.2
Approve Pawling Health Contracts 9.3
Approve Budget Adjustment 9.4 Authorize D.C.
Board of Elections to Produce Poll Books for 10.1 Accept Individualized Education Plans 11.1 Approve Late Transportation Request(s) 11.2 Approve Use of
Elementary Fields for Summer Football Camp Consent Agenda Discussion Board President glad to see we are closing out 2005. Helen Grosso wanted an explanation of the Health contracts. Margie explained that this is what we charge other district for health services rendered by PCSD. Helen Grosso was also concerned about accepting the financial reports without have enough time to digest the reports. She felt that if it could be possible to accept these at the next meeting she would have more time to read and digest them. Minutes Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Robert Gaglione and
carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the
Minutes of the following meeting: Meeting Minutes Discussion: Helen Grosso had a question re:
the creation of positions with Dutchess County Personnel Department. It was
explained that we can create the positions, but we do not have to fill the
positions until it is needed. However the
positions must be created prior. Personnel *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignations: Evelyn Sierra, school (playground) monitor, effective Susan Pieratti, school (playground)
monitor, effective Elaine Moore, school bus driver,
effective Kenneth M. Chambers, school bus
driver, effective at the end of the day on Yvette Gerard, teacher aide,
effective *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following request(s) for a leave of absence. Elizabeth Shortsleeve-Riley, physical
education teacher, under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective April 18 to Debra Como, elementary teacher, under
the Family Medical Leave Act, effective *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Long Term Substitute Teacher (Elementary) RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve Jennifer Gillotti as a long term substitute elementary teacher (replacing Debra Como) commencing February 27, 2006 through May 31, 2006, at the daily rate of $130.00 (no other benefits).
Donald Utter, High School Play Director Spring 2006, at a stipend according to the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association. The following Student Teachers:
Francis Salazar, from Manhattanville College, placed with Sharon Pritchard and Barbara Lemberger March 13 through May 5, 2006. Kerianne Lynch, from New Paltz College, placed with Randy Ross, (English) March 20-May 18, 2006. John
Bronzi, from Spring Coaches: Appointment of the following Spring Coaches with compensation as stated in the contract between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association and contingent upon completion of all coaching certifications and requirements: Aaron Weiss, Part Time (.50) Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach, with compensation prorated (.50) Bryan Turner, Part Time (.50) Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach, with compensation prorated (.50) Joe Amuso, Modified Softball Coach Keith Yungel – JV Girls Spring Soccer, contingent upon completion of all coaching certifications and requirements. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District hereby approves the March 1, 2006 Confidential Settlement Agreement between Judyann V. Carbone, Margaret Sweikert, and the Pawling Central School District, which settlement resolves all disputes and legal actions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools and the School District’s legal counsel are authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate said resolution. *Amend M. Chambers Appointment Resolution to Reflect Appointment as a Permanent Teacher Aide: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amend the November 21, 2005 resolution making Maya Chamber a Temporary Monitor effective October 11, 2005 to January 5, 2006 and permit Maya’s position to become a permanent teacher aide, effective January 6, 2006, at $9.63 hr., with a probationary period according to contract. Financial *Approve as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following financial reports: Bank Reconciliations m/e December, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e December, 2005 Summary of Cash Balance m/e December, 2005 Pawling Central M.S. Activity Fund Report, December 2005 Pawling H.S. Activity Fund Report, December, 2005 *Approve as
part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education does hereby approve
the Health Contracts for health services rendered by Pawling Central School
District to non-public students attending a private school within the Pawling
School District and who are residents of said school districts listed below,
and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education directs the President of the Board of Education, the
District Clerk, and the Superintendent of Schools to execute said Health
Contracts and directs the Assistant Superintendent for Finance to bill said
school districts at a cost of $458.93 per student: Arlington Central School
District 15 students $6,883.95 Brewster Central School District
8 students $3,671.44 Carmel Central School District 17 students $7,801.81 Dover Union Free School District 12 students $5,507.16 Millbrook Central School
District 1 student $ 458.93 North Webutuck Central School District 2 students $ 917.86 *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the Budget Adjustment 2005-06 WHEREAS,
the Board of Education in development of the 2005-2006 school budget proposed
and the voters of the district approved the utilization of $200,000 of Debt
Service Funds be used for payment of bonds, and WHEREAS,
for accounting purposes, these funds when transferred to the General Fund to
make payments on bonds, result in an increase to the 2005-2006 school budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve a budget adjustment of $200,000 to increase the 2005-2006 school budget. *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education authorize the D.C. Board of Elections to produce poll books for school district elections at a cost of .10 per page. 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: 10034, 200142,
10678, 10844, 100055, 200358, 10935, 5073, 10828, 5081, 200282, 9516, 10801,
9985, 200672, 10185, 09999, 200584 For 2006-07 School year: 10196, 10195, 10141, 3960, 09896, 09902, 10848, 10674, 10102 Board of Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following late transportation request: Katcher to
*Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education approve request of Carl Ferraro
(H.S. Physical Education Teacher) to conduct a football camp from Motion by Robert Gaglione, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve and adopt Policy #6620 District-Owned Cellular Telephones and the Regulations pertaining thereto. Discussion on District owned
cellular telephones Frank DeLuca wanted to point out that cells phones are given to some Administrators, bus driver and some custodians the phones are used for business only. First Reading(s) Policy 6710 – Use of Credit Cards Policy 6840 – Reimbursement for Meal Expenses Incurred During Staff Meetings Discussion of Use of Credit
Cards & Meal Expenses The District only issues gas credit cards for the use of District vehicles. Both policies are in use at the district. Both Policies are required by the state. Modifications will be made and presented at another meeting. Old
Business Capital
Project Bonds – We have 4 options to consider and the board has to vote on
this. This needs to go onto the annual notice due at the end of March, as
well as on the vote in May. All the
items are Priority 1’s; however we can not them all at once. A decision needs to be made and a vote
will be at the next March meeting. Board
President wanted to know if we have a bus garage. Frank DeLuca explained that we are almost
there. We are waiting on the break
room and the telecommunications. New
Business None Administrative
Reports Superintendent - None Elementary
Principal – Math
assessments were done. Kindergarten orientation
will take place on Thursday, 93 students are pre-registered. Middle
School Principal –
Math assessments start tomorrow. Cake Auction made $3,000.00 so the 6th
grade parents will not have to pay anything more towards the trip. Middle
School Dean of Students
– Working on up coming assembly. High
School Principal – None Asst.
Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Wanted to state that the Cake auction and the Spring
Musical were great events. Also thanks
to the teachers for all there help with the Professional Development. Asst.
Superintendent for Finance
– None. Director
of Special Education –
Wanted to compliment all the principals for coordinating all the assessments
for all the out of district kids. Dean
of Students/Athletic Director
- Thanks to Don Utter for a great spring musical the play was outstanding. There are 150 – 200 students in spring
sports programs which started today. Director
of Facilities and Operations
–None. Supervisor
of Transportation – Can
not wait until they can move into the new bus garage, it will not be soon
enough. Requests are due by April 1st
for out of district transportation. Visitors Comments John
Benson wanted to know if the applicants for the superintendent search are
required to keep it quiet or can they let their districts know. The candidates are free to let their
districts know that they are looking we will not announce any of the
candidates names. We will only
announce the final candidate. Dr.
Frank Rugo lives in the Highlands for about a year. He is very concerned about the school taxes
and that people can not afford the taxes here in Pawling any longer. Executive Session Motion
by Robert Gaglione, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously
that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss
specific personnel issues and legal issues.
Time: 9:20 PM. The
following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, clerk pro tem: Motion
by Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the
Board of Education reconvenes to open session. Time: 10:05 PM Motion by Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time:
Respectfully submitted, Margaret Generoso District Clerk |
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Board Pres.
Comments Visitor’s Comments Board Remarks PRESENTATION AGENDA ORDER APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES PERSONNEL Resignations Leave of Absence Appointments Approve student teachers Approve Spring coaches Approval of Agreement Amend FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports Approve Pawling Health Contracts Approve Budget Adjustment 2005-06 Approve Poll Books SPECIAL EDUCATION Approve IEP’s BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late Transportation Request Approve Use of
Elementary Fields for Summer Football Camp Approve District-owned cellular telephones Use of Credit Cards & Reimbursement for Meals OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS ADJOURN |
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