MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Type of Meeting: Business
Meeting
Place of Meeting: Middle
School Cafetorium
Board Members Present:
Henrietta Lodge, Board
President
Pauline
Kaplan, Vice President
Thomas
Clark
Bruce
Cunningham
Robert
Gaglione
Teri
Olson
Board Members Absent: Dennis Munnelly
Admin. Staff Present: Frank
DeLuca, Superintendent
Frank
Tolan
Dr.
Cheryl Thomas
Anthony
Saracino
John
Bellucci
Sonya
Abbye Taylor
Margie
Clarke
Robert
Hamilton
Evelyn
Perrault
There was a
reception in the
to honor the
following individuals:
RETIRING STAFF MEMBERS
Mary Lynne
Oreson, Marian Wheeler, George Miller, Bernice Hay
RETIRING BOARD MEMBER:
Bruce
Cunningham
TOP TEN STUDENTS:
Brittany
Lambertus
Stephanie
Paladini
Lauren
Vinciguerra
Kristen Lates
Cathryn
Johnson
Kenneth
Sterry
Jeremy Apple
Noelle Gerry
Lisa Riley
Edgar Garcia
Debra Ahern
Diane Chambers
Nicole
Moore
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Business Meeting Called
to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken
by the Board President Pledge to the
Flag Motion by Tom Clark, seconded by Pauline
Kaplan and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive
Session to discuss specific personnel issues.
Time: Motion by Bob Gaglione, seconded
by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education leaves
Executive Session to attend the Board reception for retirees, top ten
students and teachers tenured this year.
Time: The following was recorded by the
district clerk: Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded
by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
re-open the scheduled Business Meeting. Time:
Board President Comments – Ms. Lodge read a prepared
statement from the Board regarding its stand on the change in personnel issue
at the elementary school. While the
Board did not agree with the manner in which teachers were informed of the changes,
it was in support of the decision of the administrators. Visitors Comments - Ms. Falanga,
representing the Pawling Teachers Association read a prepared statement with
the results of the a poll taken of the teachers on their willingness to teach
next year. The conclusion was that
all teachers are willing and able to teach at the grade levels in which they
are certified. The following visitors commented
on the controversial issue of the teachers new assignments: B. Duffy, K.
Reed, A. Empke, M. Kemmer, C. Cross, J. Scherlak, T. Hartford, M. Place, C.
Senkier, L. Ellingsworth, J. Kelly and
S. Karate. Board Remarks - none Presentations School Report Card– Sonya Abbye Taylor, Asst. Supt. for
Curriculum & Personnel 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: 11.2 Authorize offer of
settlement Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded
by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously to approve the following as the consent agenda: The Items with a * are items the
Superintendent recommended for the consent agenda. 9.1 Resignations A.
Art Teacher B.
Social Studies Teacher C.
Special Education Teacher D.
Reading Teacher E.
Maintenance Mechanic 9.2
Leave(s) of
Absence A.
Health Teacher (part-time) 9.3
Appointments A.
Elementary Teacher B.
Long Term Regular Substitute Guidance Counselor (H.S.) C.
School Bus Driver D.
Substitute Typists
2005-06 E.
Director of Middle School Jazz Band 2004-05 10.1 Accept Financial Reports 10.2 Approve Participation in
Cooperative Food and
Food Service Supplies Bid 10.3 Approve Health Service Contract 10.4 Designate BOE Lead Agency Under
SEQRA for
11.1 Review/Accept Individualized
Education
Programs 11.2 Authorize
Offer of Settlement 12.1 Approve Contract or Rental of
Classrooms at
H.S. by BOCES 12.2 Approve Transportation Request 12.3 Approve 2005-06 Fire Inspection
Reports 12.4 Approve Request for Use of Elem.
And M.S.
Parking Lots for Inline Roller Hockey Practice Minutes Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Bruce
Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the
minutes of the following meeting: Personnel * Approved as part of the consent
agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignation(s): A. Annemarie Juliano, art teacher,
effective B. Stephen M. Salese, secondary Social
Studies teacher, effective C. Jane Singh, Special Education
teacher, effective D. Janine Babcock, E.
Burton H. Mallen, Maintenance
Mechanic, effective June 30, 2005. * Approved as part of the consent
agenda that the Board of Education approve the following requests for
leave(s) of absence: A.
Julie T. Cepiel, part-time Health
teacher, beginning in September 2005
for the 2005-2006 school year. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the
following appointments: A. Kirsten Gellatly, as an
Elementary Teacher, effective Note: Was a leave replacement in 2004-05. B. Casey Slinn, long term regular
substitute Guidance Counselor for the 2005-2006 school year,
replacing a school counselor at the high school who is on child care leave
and that she be placed on Step 2B39M ($47,310). Note: Replacing guidance counselor for second year C. Joseph Denes, School bus driver, at the
hourly rate of $17.44 (Year 1 – Step 1) with a
probationary period according to CSEA contract, effective June 8, 2005 and
contingent upon passing the “P” endorsement test and finger print clearance
from the NY DMV. D. The
following Substitute Typists, for
the 2005-2006 school year, at the hourly rate of $8.44: Debbie Florio, Cathy Lehman, Diana Greco, Theresa Martín, Tamara
Boettcher Note: Were on last year’s substitute list and are
available to work in July and August. E. Brian Hynes as Director of the Middle
School Jazz Band for 2004-05 at a stipend according to the
Pawling Teacher Association contract. Financial
* Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the
following financial reports: Bank Reconciliations m/e
April, 2005 Revenue/Expenditure Report m/e
April 2005 Summary of Cash Balances m/e
April 2005 Middle School Activity Report
m/e April 2005 High School Activity Report
m/e April 2005 *
Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education of
the * Approved as part of the consent
agenda that the Board of Education approve the Health Contract for the
2004-05 school year as listed below and authorize thePresident of the Board,
the District Clerk, and the Superintendent of Schools to execute said
contract: * Approved as part of the consent
agenda WHEREAS, the Board of Education is planning a project involving the
electrical upgrade at the WHEREAS, the Board of Education
has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the proposed project, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District is hereby
designated lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA) for the proposed project, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby determines that the proposed Electrical Upgrade is
a Type II action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(1)&(8) of the SEQRA
Regulations and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Committee on Special Education * Approved as part of the consent
agenda that the Board of Education review/accept the following Individualized
Programs: 200283, 10844, 100045, 10179,
9580, 02062, 10202, 9318, 100055, 10461, 10232, 200119, 09902, 200291, 100060, 9568, 10030,
10197 Approved as part of the consent
agenda that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District
authorizes its attorneys, Girvin and Ferlazzo, to make an offer of settlement
to pay the outstanding balance ordered by hearing officers under the pendancy
provision of the IDEA in interim decisions issued on May 9, 2004 relating to
student #10840 and April 28, 2005 relating to student #3960 with the parents
agreement that the decisions shall be final and not appealed from. IT IS FURTER RESOLVED that in the
event the Parents initiate an appeal of either of the above mentioned interim
rulings, the Board of Education of the
Pawling Central School District authorizes its attorneys, Girvin and
Ferlazzo, P.C. to commence an appeal of any unappealed pendancy ruling
referred to herein and to file a cross appeal from any appeal of the pendency
rulings referred to above initiated by the parents. Board of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda
that the Board of Education approve the Contract for rental of classroom (1)
at * Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve transportation request for A. Klinger to * Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the Public
School Fire Inspection Reports for all our three Schools and our bus garage. * Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve request by
V. Brown for use of Elem. And M.S. Parking Lots for USA Hockey In-Line Roller
Hockey Practice June 27 through Old Business Motion by
Teri Olson, seconded by Thomas Clark, and carried unanimously that the Board
of Education approve Thursday, July 14, 2005 as the 2005-06 Reorganization
Meeting date. B. Board of Education July Retreat will be on
a date to be announced (not the 18th). Final date will depend upon the
availability of the facilitator. New Business - Discuss
Annual NYSSBA Convention in - Discussed
Administrative Reports Superintendent - none Elementary Principal – The
Kindergarten visitation was wonderful.
The concert was well-attended.
Discussed Field Day and 4th grade Moving Up Day. Middle
School Principal - Discussed the bike
rodeo, PTA honor roll luncheon, 8th grade semi-formal, test
schedule and awards ceremony. High School Principal –
Discussed the annual art show, regents exams and high school commencement. Asst. Superintendent for
Curriculum & Personnel -none Asst.
Superintendent for Finance – Discussed NYS government financial
information Re: State Budget Proposal Director of Special Education – not present Dean of Students/Athletic Director –
Discussed senior awards banquet. Director of
Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor
of Transportation - none Visitors’ Comments - none Executive Session Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded
by Thomas Clark and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enter
executive session to discuss particular persons (specific personnel issues)
and specific legal issues . Time: The
following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, Clerk Pro tem: Reconvene
Meeting: Motion by Bruce
Cunningham, seconded by Bob Gaglione and carried unanimously that the Board
of Education reconvene the meeting for the purpose of adjournment. Time:
Adjourn: Motion by Tom Clark, seconded by Teri
Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourn this
meeting. Time: Respectfully submitted, Virginia Mold District Clerk |
CALL TO
ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Executive
Session Reconvene
to Planned Reception Reconvene
to Open Meeting Board Pres.
Comments Visitor’s
Comments Board
Remarks PRESENTATION AGENDA
ORDER APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVE
MINUTES PERSONNEL Resignations Leave(s) of
Absence Appointments FINANCIAL Accept Financial Reports Approve Participation in Cooperative Food and Food Service
Supplies Bid Approve
Health Service Contract Designate
BOE Lead Agency Under SEQRA for Ele. School Electrical Upgrade SPECIAL EDUCATION Review/Accept
Individualized Education Programs Authorize Attorneys to make an Offer Of Settlement BOARD OF
EDUCATION Approve Amended Contract for Rental of Classroom at H.S. by
BOCES Approve Transportation Request Approve 2005-06 Fire Inspection Reports Approve Request for Use of Ele. And M.S. Parking Lots for Inline
Roller Hockey Practice OLD
BUSINESS Reorganization Meeting NEW
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS VISITORS’
COMMENTS Executive
Session Reconvene
Meeting ADJOURN |