MINUTES
BOARD
OF EDUCATION
Date
of Meeting: May 9,
2005
Time
of Meeting: 7:30 P.M.
Type
of Meeting: BUDGET
HEARING
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 (Arr. 8:40 PM)
Dennis Munnelly
Board
Members Absent: Teri
Olson
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
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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 Welcome. Encouraged all to vote on May 17. Visitors
Comments - none Board
Remarks – Mr. Clark spoke about
Mary Guertin who was a long time member of the teaching staff. She is recovering from an illness and the
thoughts of the Board are with her. Presentations M.S. English Textbooks – Diane
O’Brien, Department Chair 2005-2006
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING - Frank DeLuca and Margie Clarke Explained proposed budget and contingent budget. The public was allowed to ask questions and
receive answers during this period. Agenda
order: Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Bruce
Cunningham and carried unanimously to approve the following additions,
deletions/changes and order of the agenda as presented. Add:
8.3 F Leave Replacement for speech
and hearing handicapped
teacher Add
to 9.2 The Items
with a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent
agenda. Motion by
Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously to
approve the following as the consent agenda: 8.1
Resignations A.
Part-time
Cleaner B.
Bus
Driver 8.2 Terminate Bus Driver 8.3 Appointments A. Typist B. Substitute Food Service Worker C. Summer Cleaners for 2005-06 D. Temporary Part-time Typist E Substitute Teacher F. Speech and hearing teacher (leave
replacement) 9.1 Accept Offer for Obsolete GMC Truck 9.2 Approve Health Contracts 10.1 Approve Parent Members to Committee on
Special Education 11.1 Approve Textbooks Middle School English Textbooks 11.2 Accept Donation 11.3 Budget Adjustment 11.4 Approve 2005-06 School Calendar 11.5 Approve Private School/Day Care 2005-06
Transportation Requests 11.6 Deny Private School Over the 15 mile limit 2005- 06 Transportation Requests 11.7 Authorize School Attorneys to Commence Legal Action
Against Contractor 11.8
Amend April 25, 2005 Resolution re: Issuance of Refunding
Bonds Minutes Motion by Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Dennis
Munnelly and carried unanimously to approve that the Board of Education
approves the minutes of the following meeting, as presented:
April 25, 2005 and April 26, 2005 BOCES budget vote Ms. Kaplan and Mr. Clark abstained for the
vote on the 4/25/05. Motion is carried. Mr. Clark abstained on the vote for 4/26/05. Motion is carried. Personnel Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the
following resignation(s): Sharon Lloyd, part-time cleaner,
effective April 28, 2005. Margaret Sweikert, bus driver,
effective April 29, 2005 *
Approved as part of the consent agenda that that the Board of Education
terminate, effective immediately, Judy Carbone’s bus driver appointment, with
an official termination date of May 13, 2005. *
Approved as part of the consent agenda that that the Board of Education
approve the following appointments: Maureen
Christie,
to the position of Typist effective May 10, 2005 on Grade 7A, Step 3,
$27,206.06 (prorated) with a probationary period according to CSEA contract,
with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the
State Education Department. Deborah Patchey, as a substitute Food Service Worker at a
rate of $6.50 per hour, effective May 10th, 2005. The following individuals as Summer Cleaners for the 2005-06
school year, at the hourly rate of $10.70: Susan McGowan
Peter Casale Judy
Pfister *Lindsay Pehmoeller *Seth Thomas Kevin Fulton Catherine Senkier Kristen
Pancio Keith Yungel Josh
Houghton Margaret
Martin *Kevin Stufano * Timothy
Pancio *dependent upon
fingerprint clearance from the State Education Dept. Deborah
Florio,
Part-time Temporary Typist, (up to 2 hrs. per day), Effective May 2, 2005 to
June 24, 2005 at the hourly rate of $13.33. The following
individual(s) as Substitute Teachers: Michael Ferraro,
College Student (dependent upon fingerprint clearance
from the State Education Dept.) Amanda Tully, as a leave replacement speech and hearing
handicapped teacher, effective May 10, 2005 to June 30, 2005, on Step 1B
($41,331 prorated), and continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint
clearance from the State Education Department. Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education accept the offer of $20.00 from Randy Ferris for
the purchase of the 1987 GMC Pick-Up Truck, Vehicle ID #1GTGV24J7HF707216,
and its removal from school property. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
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 Superintendent of Schools to execute said contracts: Committee
on Special Education Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education approve the following individuals to serve as a
parent members for the Committee on Special Education for the remainder of
the 2004-05 school year. Terry
Defabbia Kathy
Jelinek Board
of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education approve purchasing the following textbooks: Recommended Middle
School English textbooks Literature, published by Prentice Hall, ©
2005 Pearson Education, Inc. and Grammar & Writing Handbook,
published by Scott Foresman, © 2005 Pearson Education Inc. as recommended by
the Middle School English Department for the 2005-06 school year. * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that that the Board of Education accepts with thanks the
donation of Wallpaper and Fabric books, rug sample books and sample boards with an estimated value
of $780.00 from Judy Pisano of Pisano Designs. * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that WHEREAS, it was the Board of Education has gratefully
accepted $75,000 from Senator Leibell to be used for technology equipment and
software at the district’s discretion, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Board of Education approve a budget adjustment of $75,000 to increase the
budget for the 2004-2005 school year. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education approve the 2005-2006 School Calendar as
presented. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education approve the 2005-06 transportation requests to
the following private schools and daycare/teen centers:
and will be Central Pick Up Cross
Roads School 1 student Kent
School 3
students (1 of the 3 is over 15 mi.
and will be Central Pick Up Mizzentop
Day School 24 students St.
Columba School 3
students (2 of the 3 are over 15 mi.
and will be Central Pick Up St.
Lawrence O’Toole 14 students Trinity
Pawling School 1 student Day
Care Providers: Bartons
Day Care 1 student Lakeside
Park Daycare 28 students (PM 1 contingent no cost- employee’s
child) Kump’s
Day Care 1 student Mejorado
Day Care 1 student Mizzentop
Day Care 4 students Paugh’s
Day Care 2 students Russells
Day Care 8 students Scavone
Day Care 2 students Spinner
Day Care 2 students Sullivan
Day Care 1 student Sypher
Day Care 1 student V.
Esposito 1 student (AM contingent at no cost –
employee’s child) Teen
Center 1 student * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education deny the following private school 2005-06
transportation requests because the schools are over the fifteen mile limit: Dutchess
Day School 1 request * Approved as part of the consent agenda that WHEREAS,
the Pawling Central School District (“District”) engaged in a capital project
designated as “New Middle School” which commenced in 1999; and WHEREAS, the
District awarded the contract for general construction to U.W. Marx, Inc.
(“Marx”) by contract dated December 22, 1999; and WHEREAS,
Marx, pursuant to his contract obligations provided a Performance Bond from
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
Company (“Surety”) providing for the full and faithful performance of Marx;
and, WHEREAS,
Marx has defaulted on its work in certain areas by its failure to correct
deficiently installed work and to provide reimbursement to the District for
additional expenses incurred by the District as a result of such deficient
work; and WHEREAS,
the Surety has been provided notice of such default by Marx through written
correspondence from the District; and WHEREAS,
the District has been harmed by such default and failure of Marx and the
Surety to resolve these issues, IT
IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the School Counsel, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., is
authorized to commence any and all necessary legal actions against U.W. Marx,
Inc. and the Surety and any other involved parties to protect the interests
of the District concerning the capital project. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
that the Board of Education amend the April 25, 2005 resolution Section 1 (c)
setting public meeting date to May 23, 2005 consider proposals for the
refunding of the Refunded Bonds Entire resolution was attached to the agenda
and is now made part of the official minutes.). Old
Business Discuss
Enrollment Committee Report – The Board will invite Russ Davidson to a future
meeting in order to outline in more detail the two projects that the Board is
considering. The two projects are the
1) Additions to each building, and 2) Construction of new high school. Mr. DeLuca will look into the availability
of land. New
Business –
Administrative
Reports Superintendent – Discussed the Wick’s
law Elementary Principal – Math Assessments
start tomorrow. Middle School Principal – Math 8 assessment
tomorrow. Discussed the NYS Music
Assoc. performance. - Career Day is Friday. – 5th grade students
to be reading buddies. – Band concert
Monday night. High School Principal – Friday is the prom –
Discussed Honor Roll Breakfast, Food Auction, Sr. Citizen Prom and Foreign
Language Induction Ceremony. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and
Personnel
– Sat. May 18th, the 8th
grade band will play at the Kane House flag pole dedication ceremony. Asst. Superintendent for Finance - Discussed the NYS
comptroller’s office 5- point plan which states that all board members would
have a six- hour training session on fiscal responsibility and accounting. Director of Special Education – Nicole Moore, with
the PACE program, is offering a program for family’s with children with
autism May 18th. Dean of Students/Athletic Director –Sports team
updates. 240 student athletes are
participating in spring sports. Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation - none Visitors’
Comments - Helen Grosso presented a comparative graph
and growth analysis to the Board. Executive
Session Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Thomas
Clark and carried unanimously that the Board Motion by, seconded by and
carried unanimously to approve of Education enters Executive Session to
discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time:
9:10 PM The following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge,
Clerk Pro Tem: Motion by Thomas Clark, seconded by Bruce
Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes to
open session for the purpose of recessing this meeting to May 17, 2005 at
noon. Time: 10:00
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 Resignations Terminate
Bus Driver Appointments FINANCIAL Accept
Offer for Obsolete GMC Truck Approve
Health Contracts SPECIAL EDUCATION Approve Parent Members to Committee on Special
Education
BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve
Textbooks
Accept
Gift Donation Budget
Adjustment Approve
School Calendar Approve
Private School/Day Care 2005-06 Transportation Requests Deny
Private School Over the 15 mile limit 2005-06 Transportation Requests Authorize School Attorneys to Commence Legal
Action Against Contractor Amend
April 25, 2005 Resolution Re: Issuance of Refunding Bonds OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION Reconvene
to Open Session Recess
Meeting |
AGENDA
Board
of Education 7
Haight Street
May
17, 2005 Time: Noon to 9:00 pm
Budget
School Multi-Purpose Room
Designated
Chairperson calls meeting to order at 12:00 noon and announces that the purpose
of the
meeting is to vote upon the
propositions contained in the Notice of Special District Meeting.
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 9:00 p.m. prevailing
time and that sample ballot labels were affixed to each voting machine.
Chairperson
will announce at 9:00 p.m. that the polls are closed. All voters in the polling place at or
before 9:00 o’clock will be allowed to
vote.
Inspectors of Election will proceed to canvass
the vote.
Report of the voting: Total Votes Yes