MINUTES - APPROVED
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Type of Meeting: Budget Hearing and Business
Meeting
Place of Meeting: Middle School - Cafetorium
Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President
Henrietta
Lodge, Vice President
Thomas
Clark
Helen
Grosso
Dennis
Munnelly
Teri
Olson
Board Members Absent: None
Admin. Staff Present: Frank
DeLuca, Superintendent
Frank
Tolan
Dr.
Cheryl Thomas
Anthony
Saracino
Susan
Frank
John
Bellucci
Sonya
Abbye Taylor
Robert
Hamilton
Evelyn
Perrault
Admin. Staff Absent: George
Newman
Margie
Clarke
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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 Thanks to the District Clerk
and staff at the district office for getting the board packets to everyone on
time this week, it was a challenge because the copier was not working. Superintendent update, Interviews will
begin next week for the Superintendent, we have received 43
applications. Just wanted to reiterate
that the public can not mention names of Staff, personnel or students at an
open meeting and that the board can not make any comments on these issues
whether it be good news or bad. The Visitor’s Comments None Board Remarks Henrietta Lodge suggested
that the board come up with a tri-fold brochure outlining the protocol for
open meetings. This could then be at
meeting for the public to look at and understand how the meetings are
conducted and what is allowed to be discussed at meetings. The board will
work on this with the communications committee during the summer Presentations
2006-2007 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING - Frank DeLuca SCHOOL
REPORT Agenda order: Motion
by Thomas Clark, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously, that
the Board of Education accepts the following additions, deletions/changes and
order of the agenda as presented. 8.1 D Resignation of school bus driver 14.2 Act on the following resolutions RESOLVED, that
the Board of Education accepts the settlement agreement regarding claims
presented by the parents of student #10574 and does hereby authorize the
Superintendent of Schools and his designees to execute said agreement. RESOLVED, that
the Board of Education accepts the settlement agreement regarding claims
presented by the parents of students #10618 and #10522 and does hereby
authorize the Superintendent of Schools and his designees to execute said
agreement. Approve Consent Agenda Motion
by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously, that the Board of Education accepts the
following as the consent agenda: 8.1
Resignations A. Board Trustee B.
Music Teacher C.
School (Playground) Monitor D.
School Bus Driver 8.2
Leave of
Absence(s) A. Elementary Teacher B. M.S. Science Teacher C. District Wide Substitute Teacher 8.3 Appointment(s) A. Elementary
Principal Internship B. Replacement
for Intermediate Dept. Chair (who is on LOA) C. Extended
Substitute Kindergarten Teacher (FMLA Replacement) D. District
Wide Substitute for remainder of 2005-06 E. 2006
Summer Chairperson for CSE F. Per
Diem Substitute Teacher G. Part-time
Cleaner H. Substitute
Monitor Aide I. Substitute
Cafeteria Workers 9.1 Create Civil Service Position 9.2 Approve Health Contract 2005-2006 10.1
Accept Individualized Education Placements 11.1
Accept Donation 11.2
Additional Election Inspectors 11.3
Approve Private School/Day Care Transportation Requests 2006-2007 11.4
Deny Private School Transportation (Over 15 mile limit) Consent Agenda Discussion: Board
President wanted to thank Bob Gaglione for his service to the Board. Mr.
DeLuca also wanted to thank Bob for his service as well. Minutes Motion
by Teri Olson, seconded by Thomas Clark and carried unanimously, that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following
meeting, as presented: (results also enclosed) Personnel *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the
Board of Education accept the following resignation(s): Robert Gaglione as Board Trustee, effective Brian Hynes, Music Teacher, effective Bernadette Tyson, from her school (playground)
monitor position, effective Arthur DeGaetano, school bus driver, effective * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following leave of
absence (s): A. C. Claudet, Kindergarten
teacher, for a leave under the Family Leave Act effective Scott Rogers, Middle School Science teacher, for a
leave under the Family Medical Leave Act `effective Dana Farrell from her
district wide substitute teacher position, effective * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following appointments: Charles Ackerman, as an
unpaid administrative intern for the Charles Ackerman effective Dana Farrell, as an extended
substitute Kindergarten teacher for a teacher on Family Medical Leave,
effective that she be paid at the daily
rate of $110.00 (no other benefits) Kate Cochran as a district wide substitute teacher
for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year,
effective Cheryl Basch, as summer 2006
Chairperson on the Committee on Special Education with reimbursement at the
rate of 1/200th of her contractual salary. Tracy A. Durkin, per diem
substitute teacher for the 2005-06 school year at the college student two year
rate with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from
State Education Department. Bernadette Tyson, as a
part-time cleaner at the hourly rate of $11.03, effective Bernadette Tyson, as a
substitute monitor/teacher aide, at the hourly rate of $6.75, effective Yvette Gerard and Elaine
DeLavergne as substitute cafeteria workers at the hourly rate of $6.75. Financial *Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education create one Senior
Typist Civil Service Position. *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the
Board of Education approve the Health Contracts for the 2005 – 2006 school
year as listed below and authorize the
President of the Board, the District Clerk, and the Superintendent of Schools
to execute said contracts. Committee on Special Education *Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the
Board of Education approve the following Individualized Education Plans: For 2005-06 school year: 10689,
200508, 200235, 10588, 02093, 10579, 02090, 10585 For 2006-07 School year:
10729, 10049, 10732, 10677, 200508, 10786, 02076, 10750, 02058, 10830,
9993, 9911, 10819, 200453, 10451, 200281, 10693, 02091, 200235, 10724, 10791,
10234, 10828, 02015, 10574, 10588, 200327, 02036, 10113, 10618, 10522, 10579,
02024, 200321, 200212, 02087, 00055 Board of Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept, with
thanks, the following donation(s): 1 – Omega C700 35 mm enlarger in brand new
condition from Ann Conti with a value of $250.95 1 -
Negative carrier and lens for the above enlarger in brand new
condition, with a value of $132.95. *Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education approve the
following individuals as additional election inspectors for the Karen Canale as alternate Chief Election Inspector
in the event the appointed Chief Election Inspector is unable to serve. Election Inspectors Sally McGrath Pat Denema Debbie
Florio * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the 2006-07 transportation
requests to the following private schools and daycare/teen centers: Private Schools: St. Lawrence O’Toole 9 Eligible
Students Trinity Pawling School 2 Eligible
Students Daycare Providers: Town of Mizzentop Day Care 10 Eligible Students V. Esposito Sitter 1
Eligible Student D. Akin 2 Eligible Students K. Barton 3 Eligible Students K. Dulitz 1 Eligible Student Francia Day Care 1
Eligible Student L. Malone 1 Eligible Student P. Paugh 2 Eligible Students M. Russell 3 Eligible Students Sypher Day Care 1
Eligible Student *Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education deny the following private school 2005-06 transportation
requests because the schools are over the fifteen mile limit: Cross Roads School 1 student Our Lady of Lourdes HS 8 students Dutchess Day School 1 student Oakwood Friends School 1 student Wellness Policy #5410 –
First reading – Tabled to the next meeting so that the wording of the policy in
the 3rd paragraph be changed.
The board will vote on this at the next meeting. Motion
by Thomas Clark, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously, that
the Board of Education approves the Appointment of an External Independent
Auditor for 2006-2007. WHEREAS, the Audit Committee
of the Pawling Central School District met with, interviewed and analyzed the
proposals of prospective accounting firms for the position of external,
independent auditor for the school district, and WHEREAS, the Audit Committee
recommends that the Board of Education hereby accept the proposal of Bennett Kielson Storch
DeSantis, the Government Services Division of O’Connor Davies Munns &
Dobbins, LLP, Discussion: Board President wanted to thank the committee
that worked on this and a special thank you to Bob who is here with us
tonight. They worked very hard at
researching the firms that did apply and to make this cost effective for the
community as well. They take over on
July 1st. Helen Grosso
also wanted to thank Bob for all his help. Old Business Discussion:
Condition of Elementary Roof - The Board President received a letter
from a teacher at the elementary school with concerns of the leaking ceiling
in the classroom. Rob Hamilton is
well aware of this problem he has patched this part of the roof many times
and he can not patch it any more. The only viable solution is a new
roof. Rob will look into what
additional things can be done until the time that the roof can be replaced. The time frame for the new roof would be
next summer, provided that the proposition passes. New Business Discussion:
Lacrosse Program – Mr. DeLuca gave the directive to the Athletic
Director is to study the feasible, the reality is that this has just begun in
the community and if everyone recalls Ice Hockey was well established in the
community before the district became involved. It will be at least a few years before we
can add another spring sport. We would
also have to look at the condition of the field, etc before they could
recommend this to the board. We would
have to see if there will be interest and support from the parents after the
sport has been established in the Town.
This would not be something that could be recommended to the board
until possible sometime next spring. Board President reminded members to complete
the survey that was included in their packets from the MHSSC. When completed return to Peggy so that she
can send them to MHSSC. Administrative Reports Superintendent - None Elementary Principal – Wrapping up the
science tests. Middle School Principal - Thanks to the Middle School Dean of Students – Thanks to the High School Principal – On May 12th
the Senior citizen Prom will be held. College
conference on May 11th. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and
Personnel
- None Asst. Superintendent for Finance - None Director of Special Education - None Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Varsity Golf team won
the 2006 league championship. Director of Facilities and Operations - None Supervisor of Transportation - None Visitors’
Comments
None Executive
Session Motion by Thomas Clark, seconded by Henrietta
Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters
Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal
issues. Time: The following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge,
clerk pro tem: Motion by
Thomas Clark, seconded by
Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes
to open session for the purpose to act on the following resolutions: Time: Motion
by Helen Grosso, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously, that the
Board of Education accepts the settlement agreement
regarding claims presented by the parents of student #10574 and does hereby
authorize the Superintendent of Schools and his designees to execute said
agreement. Motion by Helen Grosso,
seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously, that the Board of Education
accepts the settlement agreement regarding claims
presented by the parents of students #10618 and #10522 and does hereby
authorize the Superintendent of Schools and his designees to execute said
agreement. Motion by Thomas Clark,
seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
recesses this meeting to Time: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Type of Meeting: Budget Vote Place of Meeting: Multi-Purpose
Room Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President Board Members Absent: Henrietta
Lodge, Vice President Thomas
Clark Helen
Grosso Dennis
Munnelly Teri
Olson Admin. Staff Present: Frank
DeLuca, Superintendent Margie
Clarke Anthony
Saracino Admin. Staff Absent: Frank
Tolan Dr.
Cheryl Thomas
George Newman Susan
Frank John
Bellucci Sonya
Abbye Taylor Robert
Hamilton Evelyn
Perrault Designated Chairperson calls meeting to order at Read Notice of Special District Meeting Inspectors of Election
report that prior to the opening of the polls each voting machine to be used
at the meeting was examined; all the counters were set at zero; that the
ballot labels were properly placed; and that each machine was, in all
respects, in proper condition for use. Announce the voting would proceed and declare the
polls open to all qualified voters desiring to vote at any time until Chairperson will announced at Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President Henrietta
Lodge, Vice President Thomas
Clark Dennis
Munnelly Teri
Olson Board Members Absent: Helen
Grosso Admin. Staff Present: Frank
DeLuca, Superintendent Margie
Clarke Anthony
Saracino
Dr. Cheryl Thomas
George Newman Sonya
Abbye Taylor Robert
Hamilton Evelyn
Perrault
John Bellucci Admin. Staff Absent: Frank
Tolan Susan
Frank Inspectors of Election will proceed to canvass the
vote. Report of the voting: Total Votes Yes No
Cast Proposition I ___________ 385
412 PROPOSITION 2006-2007 BUDGET PROPOSITION RESOLVED, that the Board of
Education of the Pawling Central School District, Dutchess and Putnam
Counties is hereby authorized to appropriate the estimated expenditures of
$29,312,135.00 for the ensuing
2006-2007 school year in accordance with the statement which has been
presented by the Board of Education
under Education Law, Section 1716, and raise the necessary taxes
thereof. Total Votes Yes No Cast Proposition II ___________ 426 361 PROPOSITION
II
RENOVATION OF
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
INCLUDING
ROOF, FACADE AND ENTRANCES
RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education of the District, is
hereby authorized to (1) renovate the Elementary School, including Roof Replacement, Repointing
of Facade, and Exterior Entrance Repairs at a cost not to exceed $2,600,000,
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
$2,600,000, and to levy a tax to pay the interest on such obligations when due. Total Votes Yes No
Cast Proposition III ___________ 372 397 PROPOSITION III 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 $273,157, 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 $273,157, and to levy a
tax to pay the interest on such obligations when due. Votes for Trustees: (Vote for Two) Votes Received Bruce Cunningham 426 Teri Olson 504 Results of Write-in Votes (if any) for Board of Education are as follows: ______Butch Anderson_________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Motion by Thomas Clark,
seconded by Henrietta Lodge to accept the vote as cast and carried
unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the vote as cast. Administer Oath of Office
to Newly Elected Board Trustee: Due to the vacant Board Seat
the Board President administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Board
Member Bruce Cunningham Oath
of Office: I do solemnly swear (or
affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America
and the Constitution of the State of New York, and that I will faithfully
discharge, according to the best of my abilities, the duties of the office of
School Trustee of the Board of
Education of the School District. Motion by Henrietta Lodge,
seconded by Teri Olson 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 Resignation(s): Board Trustee Music Teacher Playground Monitor School bus driver Leave of Absence (s): Kindergarten teacher Middle School Science teacher Substitute teacher Appointments Administrative intern Intermediate Department
Chair Extended substitute
Kindergarten teacher Substitute teacher Summer chairperson Special
Education Substitute teacher Part-time cleaner Substitute monitor/teacher
aid Substitute cafeteria worker FINANCIAL Senior Typist Civil Service
Position Approve Health Contracts for
2005-2006: SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept IEP’s BOARD OF EDUCATION Accept Donation Approve Additional Election
Inspectors Alternate Chief Election
Inspector Election Inspectors Approve Private School/Day
Care Transportation Requests
Deny Private School Over the
15 mile limit 2006-07 Transportation Requests Wellness Policy Appoint External Independent
Auditor for 2006-2007 < |