PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: March 21, 2005

Time of Meeting: 7:30 P.M.

Type of Meeting: Business Meeting

Place of Meeting: Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room

Board Members Present: Henrietta Lodge, Board President

Pauline Kaplan, Vice President

Thomas Clark

Bruce Cunningham

Robert Gaglione

Dennis Munnelly

Teri Olson (arr. 7:33 PM)

Board Members Absent: none

Admin. Staff Present: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent

Frank Tolan

Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Anthony Saracino

John Bellucci

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 Motion by Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Pauline Kaplan and carried unanimously that the Board of Education into Executive Session for purpose of discussing a personnel issue. Time: 7:34 PM. Motion by Thomas Clark, seconded by Pauline Kaplan and carried unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes to open session. Time: 7:45 PM. Board President Comments: Welcome Visitors Comments – Vanessa. Muro - Expressed concern regarding the district’s judgment with a personnel issue. -Christine Brown - Asked the Board to be aware of, and to resolve, this issue. Board Remarks – Ms. Lodge reminded visitors that when discussing personnel matters, no names should be mentioned. Presentation: Refining 2005-06 Budget Questions from the audience (Gina Renolds, John Benson, Helen Grosso, Pat Denema and George DeLaVerne) were answered. Motion by Robert Gaglione, seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously to approve the following additions, deletions/changes and order of the agenda as presented. 8.3 Change date from 18^th to 24^th. The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent agenda. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent agenda: 8.1 Resignation – Bus Monitor 8.2 Appointments: A. Per Diem Substitute Teacher B. JV Girls Basketball Coach Winter 2004-05 and Softball Coach for Spring 2005 C. Modified Softball Coach D. District Wide Substitute Teacher E. Food Service Worker F. Cook G. Student Teachers 8.3 Amend Temporary Food Service Worker Appointment Resolution 8.4 Set Rate of Pay for the Position of Substitute Teaching Assistant 9.1 Accept Financial Reports Bank Reconciliations m/e January, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e January, 2005 Summary of Cash Balances m/e January 2005 Pawling CMS Activity Fund Report, Jan. 2005 Pawling HS Activity Fund Report, January 2005 9.2 Approve Health Service Contracts for Health Services Rendered to Pawling Students 9.3 Approve Health Service Contracts for Service Rendered by PCSD 10.2 Approve Sports Merger with Dover UFSD for Ice Hockey 10.3 Accept Dover Student as Independent Runner to Train with Pawling Track & Field Team Discussion. Minutes Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the following meeting: March 7, 2005 Pauline Kaplan and Thomas Clark abstained. 5 ayes. Motion is carried. Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Carol Bauer, a bus monitor, effective August 31, 2004. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Katherine Philips, as a per diem substitute teacher (college student-2 year rate) with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. John Hodge, as the JV Girls Basketball Coach for the Winter 2004-05 season, and JV Softball Coach for Spring 2005 pending completion of all pertinent coaching requirements at the stipend according to the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association. Joseph Amuso, as the Modified Softball Coach for the spring 2005 season, pending completion of all pertinent coaching requirements. Grace McColgan, as District Wide Substitute Teacher effective March 22, 2005 at the daily rate of $75.00 (no other benefits).Note: Fingerprints are on file with SED Loretta Montemarano, as a Food Service Worker, effective March 21, 2005 at Salary Grade A, Step 1, $11.03 per hour, with a probationary period according to CSEA contract. Pamela Rooney, to the position of Cook, effective March 21, 2005 at Salary Grade 4, Step 1, $15,059.22 (prorated) with a probationary period in accordance with the CSEA contract. The following student teachers: Karl Rohde from Mercy College as a Student Teacher at Pawling High School from March 14, 2005 through May 13, 2005. Lisa Marie Servodio with Mrs. Sally McGrath – September 6 through October 21, 2005. Elizabeth Pope with Mrs. Ellen Ramey – October 24 through December 16, 2005. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education amends Kelly Rosselle’s Temporary Food Service Worker appointment resolution to reflect this position ends on March 24, 2005. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District sets the rate of pay for the position of Substitute Teaching Assistant at $45.00 per day. Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following financial reports: -Bank Reconciliations m/e January, 2005 -Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e January, 2005 -Summary of Cash Balances m/e January, 2005 -Pawling Central Middle School Activity Fund Report, January, 2005 -Pawling High School Activity Fund Report, January, 2005 * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the Health Contracts for the 2004 – 2005 school year as listed below and authorize the President of the Board, the District Clerk, and the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contracts. Arlington Central School District for 14 students at a cost of $4,755.38 ($339.67 per student) Bedford Central School District for 2 students at a cost of $1,541.00 ($770.50 per student) Carmel Central School District for 14 students at a cost of $9,175.74 ($655.41 per student) Somers Central School District for 10 students at a cost of $5,290.00 ($529.00 per student) Poughkeepsie City School District for 6 students at a cost of $3,364.20 ($560.70 per student) * Approved as part of the consent agenda that in accordance with Section 912 of the Education Law, 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 $435.37 per student: -Arlington Central School District 15 students $6,530.55 -Brewster Central School District 7 students $3,047.59 -Carmel Central School District 19 students $8,272.03 -Dover Union Free School District 15 students $6,530.55 -Millbrook Central School District 2 students $ 870.74 -North Salem Central School District 2 students $ 870.74 -Wappingers Central School District 1 student $ 435.37 -Webutuck Central School District 2 students $ 870.74 Board of Education Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District, Dutchess and Putnam Counties, New York, hereby authorizes and directs the District Clerk to give notice to the qualified voters of the School District of the Annual Public Hearing on the Budget, Annual Meeting, School District Election and Vote as attached, including the following propositions: HEALTH AND SAFETY REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE PROPOSITION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District is hereby authorized to make repairs to the Elementary and High Schools in part to bring same into compliance with health and safety laws and regulations relating to school district buildings and grounds and other required maintenance, at a maximum estimated cost of $307,500, with such amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the District. BUS PURCHASE PROPOSITION RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District, is hereby authorized to (1) acquire school buses and school vehicles at a cost not to exceed $265,956, which is estimated to be the maximum cost thereof, (2) expend such sums for such purpose, (3) levy the tax necessary therefor, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education, taking into account state aid received, and (4) in anticipation of the collection of such tax, to issue bonds and notes of the District at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $265,956, and to levy a tax to pay the interest on such oblige. Legal Notice is made part of the official minutes. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve a sports merger between the Pawling Central School District and Dover U.F.S.D. for Ice Hockey for the 2005-06 School Year and approve the request of Dover student Anthony Barufo to participate with the Pawling Ice Hockey Team for 2005-06, contingent upon receipt of written agreement from Dover UFSD. This approval may be rescinded at the discretion of the administration and will be reviewed annually. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept Dover Student Nicole Collins as an independent Runner to train with Pawling’s Track & Field Team. Old Business – There is a quiz in the On Board magazine that will be in the next board packet for board members to fill out. New Business – Dr. Pennoyer has rescheduled his BOSES presentation for a meeting in April. Administrative Reports Superintendent - none Elementary Principal – Thanked the High School for inviting the 3^rd and 4^th graders to see excerpts from You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. – April 5^th is Kindergarten registration. Middle School Principal – Thanked Mrs. Denema for chess tournament. –Cake auction raised almost $3000.00. –Book Fair this week. High School Principal – Thanked the Thespians and Mrs. Wagner for their fine play production. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Continues to look for grant programs. Asst. Superintendent for Finance - none Director of Special Education - none Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Presently between seasons. Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation - none Visitors’ Comments – Donna Pagliaro – PTA update. Art auction 4/16. June 27^th golf outing. Book fair raised over $3000.00. Executive Session Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time: 8:55 PM The following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, clerk pro tem: Motion by Pauline Kaplan seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes to open session for the purpose of adjournment. Time: 9:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Virginia Mold District Clerk

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Executive Session Reconvene to Open Session Board Pres. Comments Visitor’s Comments Board Remarks PRESENTATION 2005-06 Budget AGENDA ORDER APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES PERSONNEL Resignation: Appointments: Amend K. Rosselle’s Temporary Food Service Worker Appointment Resolution Set Rate of Pay for the Position of Substitute Teaching Assistant FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports Approve Health Service Contracts for Health Services Rendered to Pawling Students Approve Health Service Contracts for Service Rendered by Pawling CSD BOARD OF EDUCATION Authorize District Clerk to Give Notice of the School District Annual Public Hearing on the Budget, Annual Meeting, Election and Vote Approve Sports Merger with Dover UFSD for Ice Hockey and Approve Request of Dover Student to Participate with Pawling Ice Hockey Team for 2005-06 Accept Dover Student as Independent Runner to Train with Pawling Track & Field Team OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN