PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES - APPROVED

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: September 11, 2006

Time of Meeting: 7:30 P.M.

Type of Meeting: Business Meeting

Place of Meeting: Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room

Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President

Henrietta Lodge, Vice President

Thomas Clark

Helen Grosso

Dennis Munnelly

Teri Olson

Board Members Absent: Bruce Cunningham

Admin. Staff Present: Joseph Sciortino, Superintendent

Frank Tolan

Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Anthony Saracino

Susan Frank

John Bellucci

Sonya Abbye Taylor

George Newman

Margie Clarke

Evelyn Perrault

Admin. Staff Absent: Robert Hamilton

Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Board Clerk Pledge to the Flag Board President Comments Thanked everyone for coming to the meeting tonight and welcome to all the new staff that are here and I hope you have many happy years at the school district. Also thanks to Peggy and June for setting up the refreshments for us. We toured the Elementary school building tonight before the reception everything looks great nice and clean even after the kids have been here a week. Want to thank Rob’s staff for keeping such an old building looking so nicely. We will be taking tonight about the conservation we started at the last meeting regarding the purchase of land and this will take place under old business. So if you want to discuss this we will do so at that time in the meeting. If the principals would please introduce the new staff members at their schools. Visitors Comments Jeannie Arturi, has worked for the Pawling Schools for the last 17 yrs, teaching at the High School Spanish, French and ESL would like to take this opportunity on behalf of my family to thank everyone at the Board of Education and the Administrator for the kindness they showed me and my family during my recent loss, the passing of my husband. Board Remarks None Presentation None Agenda order: Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the following additions, deletions/changes and order of the agenda as presented. Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve all asterisked items as the consent agenda: 7.1 Leave of Absence A. Cafeteria Worker 7.2 Resignation(s) A. School Playground Monitor B. School Playground Monitor 7.3 Appointments A. Part Time French Teacher B. Permanent Part Time Cleaner C. School (hall) Monitor D. School (Playground) Monitor E. Per Diem Substitute Teacher(s) F. Extra Curricular Appointments G. Substitute Cafeteria Worker H. Approve Mentor Appointments 7.4 Amend 8/28/06 Custodial Worker Effective Date 8.1 Accept Donation 9.1 Accept Individualized Education Plan 9.2 Amend Preschool Special Education Chair Appointment 10.1 Approve Late Transportation Requests 10.2 Appoint Board Member Voting Delegate for NYSSBA Meeting 10.3 Accept Change Order #1 from Switch Electric Contractors Consent Agenda Discussion None Minutes Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson and carried by 5, 1 abstention, Thomas Clark due to being absent from the meeting, that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following meeting, as presented: August 28, 2006 Personnel *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education approve the following leave requests: Deborah Florio, cafeteria worker, for a Family Medical Leave effective September 11, 2006, for approximately six to eight weeks duration. *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education accepts the following resignation Terry Ryan, verbal resignation as school (playground) monitor, effective September 6, 2006. *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Marlon Marmolejo as a part-time (.5) French teacher, effective September 5, 2006, to June 22, 2007 and that he be paid at Step 6B52M (prorated) of the salary schedule as contained in the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association, with continuing employment dependent upon obtaining French Certification and fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Margaret Martin as a permanent part-time cleaner, effective September 12, 2006, at the hourly rate of $11.76, with a probationary period according to contract and continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Debbie Patchey’s part-time hall monitor to increase to a full-time school (hall) monitor effective September 6, 2 at Step 1 Grade F ($9.68hr.) with a probationary period continuing according to the CSEA contract. Eleanor VanKeuren as a school (playground) monitor, effective September 6, 2006, at the hourly rate of $8.65. The following individuals as per diem substitute teachers: **Debbie Hendrie – Certified Rate Sandha Gajjar – 4 yr. degree rate Patricia Musantry – Certified Rate ** continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from SED The following individuals to extra-curricular activities for 2006-2007 with a stipend in accordance with the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association Jeanne Arturi - Foreign Language Department Chair for High School James Agnostinelli – Sophomore Class Advisor Dominick Aquafredda – M.S. Communication Club Advisor Janet LaBarbara, as a substitute cafeteria worker at the hourly rate of $6.75 effective September 7, 2006, with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from SED. Approve the following individuals to be appointed as Mentors for the 2006-2007 school year with compensation at the curriculum writing rate of $40.00 per hour: Elementary Mentor Mentee Subject Area Nancy Kardian John Donegan Special Education Lynn Maloney John Cross 2^nd Grade Jen Pehmoeller Briane Chasanoff Music Daria Fiala Jennifer Gillotti Special Education Peggy Maasz Amanda Schuloff 1^st Grade/Sp. Ed. Karen Falanga Matt Whitehurst Psychologist Karen Nolan Debra Arroyo Social Worker Middle School Mentor Mentee Subject Area Mimi Dickinson Nicole Schmitt Special Education Mary Angelucci Nicole Moore Sp. Ed. /Reading Cathy Senkier Lisa Petta Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Stevens Alicia DeTraglia Music Randy Ross Ascension Williams Spanish High School Mentor Mentee Subject Area Charlotte Flannery Lisa Stafford Science Alison Scanlon Stacy Dumont English/Sp. Ed. Jackie Mayland Mark Marmolejo French Ann Conti Ken Buderman Math The following individuals as co-coaches for the Modified boys soccer team for the 2006-2007 school year, at the stipend as contained in the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association, divided equally and dependent upon completion of all coaching certifications and requirements: Kenneth Buderman Ascension Williams (Note: Mr. Buderman is a H.S. Math teacher and Ms. Williams is a M.S. Spanish teacher) *Approved as part of the consent agenda to amend the 8/28/2006 appointment resolution for Robert Katan to reflect the effective date as August 21, 2006. Financial *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept donation of Metal Templates for M.S. Art Room donated by ROTECH P.M.N., Pawling, NY which have an estimated value of $300.00. Committee on Special Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education accept the following Individualized Education Plans: 9955, 10460, 200284, 02102, 200071, 02049, 10755, 02022, 5030, 200069, 9516, 02093, 10764, 9820, 5055, 10848, 200373, 200816, 02090, 200392, 200596, 10102, 5117. *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education amend the July 5, 2006 Pre-School Special Education Chairperson appointment for 2006-07 to reflect that the Chairperson is Cheryl Basch and the Alternate Chairperson is George Newman. Board of Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education approves the following late transportation requests: C. O’Gorman to St. Lawrence O’Toole N. Emke to Mizzentop Day School before & after school care B. Farrell to daycare AM & PM J. & L. Pecora to Lakeside AM & PM daycare J. Bierce to Lakeside PM S. Algeria to Lakeside PM T. Mitko to St. Lawrence O’Toole E. & J. Smith to Linda Dolce Daycare PM only A. Bradley to Pam Paugh Daycare PM only J. Reilly to Trinity Pawling School *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education appoint Henrietta Lodge, Board Vice President, as Voting Delegate at the NYSSBA Annual Meeting being held in October, 2006, and Pauline Kaplan, Board President, as alternate. *Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of Education accept Change Order #1 from Switch Electrical Contractors for the Elementary School Electrical Upgrade Project and directs KG&D Architects to authorize said change order. Old Business Property Discussion – For those of you at the last meeting you know we opened up the discussion, we have found some property that we thought would meet the needs of the district. We have put an offer in on the land; they have two other offers that were higher than ours. At this point it is a wait and see what is going to happen to those two other offers. Our offer still stands and hopefully for us if the other offers fall apart they will consider ours. As stated at the last meeting this is not written in stone, but we need to keep the conversation open between the community and the district. At this point if the public has any questions, we will write them down and get the answers back to you. The answers from the last meeting are available here tonight and on the website. (See Attachment 1). Community members spoke about their concerns regarding the land purchase and what other options we have besides buying land and building a new school. It was asked if split sessions were considered. As well as if the demographics indicate that the number of the students will be increasing. Split sessions are used by schools when they have no other choice; this really disrupts the families of the students as well as the teachers and staff. It we had land and a building today we could use it. It is not always the number of students if we have to add programs we don’t have any place to put them. It is not always up to us if we add a program, many times the state mandates that we have the programs and they tell us to find the space and money for the programs. Before the school district could purchase land we would have to put the purchase up for a vote. Audit Committee Members - discussion We placed an ad on the web site and had two people interested in being on this committee. We should set up a meeting with each person and discuss what the audit committee does and then move on from there. The communications committee would like to meet on Thursday at 4:00 pm. The committee would also like for Joseph to attend the meeting as well. New Business Tax bills went out and the district office is getting phone calls from people who want to apply for the Star Program, change their name on the tax bill. The district staff can not do this for you. You must go to the town. Administrative Reports Superintendent – School is open. Things are up and running, thanks to all the staff. We had two superintendent’s conference days which went very well. The board will have a retreat sometime in October. Elementary Principal – Open House was last Thursday for the Kindergarten students, it was great and this gave the 1^st time parents a chance to see how things run. This Thursday is Open House for the rest of the grades. Today we had a song fest in honor of 9-11. Middle School Principal – Thanks to the staff for a smooth opening day. Middle School Dean of Students – Opening day was uneventful, wrapping up preparations for the class trips. High School Principal – Open House is Wednesday evening 7-9 pm. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – There are many unfunded mandates given to us by the state. Professional development for the Teachers is a state mandate where over a 5 year period they must have 175 hours of professional development. The school districts are required to provide this as well as monitor this. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – The State is sending everyone in the Star program a rebate check. You should be getting the checks sometime between mid September and October. We need to look at the State Legislature and keep a close eye on the laws they pass which effect school districts. Director of Special Education - None Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Homecoming is Saturday, the game starts at 1:30 pm, and the parade is Friday evening at 6:00 pm in the village. The football team won the 1^st game of the season against Dover 36 – 0. Director of Facilities and Operations - None Supervisor of Transportation – Opening day went without any major problems, missed a few kids, but everyone got to school. We have 17 bus runs for the Middle/High School, 14 for the Elementary, we transport to 19 Special Education locations and 8 private schools. A lot of this is mandated. We have 39 Special Education students and 129 students in private schools. Visitors’ Comments None Executive Session Motion by Thomas Clark, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time: 8:30 PM 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. Time: 9:26 PM Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time: 9:27 PM 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 Family Medical Leave Resignation Appointment(s) French Teacher Permanent part-time cleaner Part-time hall monitor Playground monitor Per diem substitute teachers Extra-curricular activities for 2006-2007 Substitute cafeteria worker Mentors Co-coaches for the Modified boys soccer Amend Appointment Resolution for Custodial Worker FINANCIAL Donation SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept IEP’s Amend Resolution Appointment for Pre-School Sp. Education Chairperson BOARD OF EDUCATION Late Transportation Requests Appoint Board Member as Voting Delegate at the NYSSBA Annual Meeting: Accept Change Order #1 from Switch Electrical Contractors OLD BUSINESS Property Discussion Audit Committee Members NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS Executive Session ADJOURN