PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting:                  September 1 2, 2005

Time of Meeting:                  7:30 P.M. ( 6:30 P.M. Walk-through of High School)

Type of Meeting:                 Business Meeting

Place of Meeting:                 High School Library

Board Members Present:                    Pauline Kaplan, Board President

                                                                Henrietta Lodge, Vice President

                                                                Thomas Clark

                                                                Helen Grosso

Dennis Munnelly

                                                                Teri Olson

Board Members Absent:                    Robert Gaglione

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

7:00 PM New Staff Reception

Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Clerk pro tem. Pledge to the Flag Board President Comments - Welcome Visitors Comments - none Board Remarks - none Presentations School Opening – Frank DeLuca Administrators were asked to comment as well. Agenda order: There were no additions, deletions/changes and order of the agenda as presented. The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent agenda.  Motion by Thomas Clark, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board accept the following as the consent agenda: 8.1 Resignations A. District Wide Substitute Teacher B. District Wide Substitute Teacher C. School Bus Monitor (H.S.) D. School Bus Driver 8.2 Appointments A. Teaching Assistant B. Part-time Cleaner C. School (playground) monitor D. Social Studies Dept. Chair (H.S.) E. Substitute Teachers 10. Board of Education 10.1         Approve Late Transportation Requests                 10.2         Appoint Board Member as Voting Delegate at NYSSBA                 10.3         Approve Agreement with Astor Early Childhood Program Discussion Minutes Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Helen Grosso that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the following meeting, as presented:                      August 15, 2005 August 30, 2005 Ms. Olson and Mr. Clark abstained.   Motion is carried. Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignations Ann Currie, as a district wide substitute teacher at the Middle School, effective September 1, 2005. Joseph Limone, district wide substitute teacher for special education, effective September 2, 2005. Richard Suter, school monitor at the High School, effective  September 2, 2005. Joseph Denes, school bus driver, effective September 7, 2005. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Alexandria Fisher, as a teaching assistant with a three year probationary period commencing September 7, 2005 and ending September 7, 2008, and that she be paid at the rate of $18,222 (prorated) as per agreement with the Pawling Teacher Association and dependent upon receipt of Teacher Assistant Certification and fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Jonathan Place, as a permanent part time cleaner at the hourly rate of $11.03, effective September 13, 2005, with a probationary period in accordance with the CSEA contract, and continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Debbie Patchey, as a school (playground) monitor, effective September 7, 2005, at the hourly rate of $8.31, with a probationary period according to CSEA contract. The following extracurricular positions, with a stipend according to agreement with the Pawling Teachers Association: Barbara Lemberger, Social Studies Department Chair for the High School: The following substitute teachers: Marshall Seddon, 4 year degree Kristen Bates Renaud, 4 year degree Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Helen Grosso that the Pawling Central School District award tenure to Deborah LeDonne, Teaching Assistant, effective October 17, 2005. Motion by Tom Clark, seconded by Henrietta Lodge that the Board of Education amend Rebecca L. Wilt’s August 30, 2005 appointment resolution to change her pay rate to Step 8B30M ($55,925). Financial Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Tom Clark that the Board of Education does hereby award the bid for the purchase of a 2500 gallon Diesel Fuel Tank, opened on August 19, 2005 to the lowest responsible bidder, Ira Conklin & Sons, Inc. of Newburgh, New York in the amount of $18,990.00, as they were the lowest bidder. Board of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approves the following late transportation requests:                                 O. Kononenko, AM Lakeside Daycare S. Quartironi,  AM/PM Lakeside Daycare I. & N. Grillo, AM/PM Lakeside Daycare M. Laskovski,  AM/PM Lakeside Daycare H. &  M Clark, Lakeside Daycare D. Evans, Lakeside Daycare                                 O. Calandro, PM Lakeside Daycare * 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, 2005. and Pauline Kaplan, Board President,, as alternate. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Astor Early Childhood Program and authorize Superintendent to execute same. Old Business Policies discussed during August 30, 2005 Board meeting were reviewed. Discussed that the number of times the recruiters come to campus was less than originally thought.  The military must be given the same access as college and job recruiters.  Discussed opt-out letters.   Ralph Stein shared some of his views and asked to be kept informed when a policy on this issue would come before the Board. New Business Discussed Board Goals to see if there were any revisions from the Board retreat. Mr. Clark suggested that an article be written for the Poughkeepsie Journal and Pawling Chronicle to clarify the levels of income and tax relief. Mr. DeLuca discussed the tentative list of Board Presentations. Ms. Grosso suggested a possible Board presentation of trends in what high school students are looking for in education and their futures. Administrative Reports Superintendent - Mentioned Awards for Excellence dinner. Elementary Principal – Receiving state recognition for Town Meetings. Middle School Principal – Discussed the ten-week enrichment class for the 6^th grade. MS Dean of Students: Discussed the plans for the 6^th and 7^th grade trips and a singing group that would be coming to work with the chorus. High School Principal – Wed. Sept. 21^st Open House. HS Dean of Students: Discussed the grade-level meetings and mandatory study halls supportive for sports. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Discussed Superintendent’s Conference Day, Aussie Group plans and support, and a professional development opportunity with Nancy Schreiber hosting a workshop. Assistant Superintendent for Finance – Discussed the impact of heating and oil prices on the district.  Mileage has gone from $0.405 to $0.485 per mile. Director of Special Education – Discussed role of teaching assistants, new programs and all three schools. Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation – We had a very good opening of school. Visitors’ Comments  - none Motion by Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Tom Clark and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters executive session to specific personnel issues and legal issues.  Time: 9:10 PM. Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Tom Clark that the Board of Education reconvenes this meeting for the purpose of adjournment.                                             Time:  9:50 PM Respectfully submitted, Virginia Mold 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 Resignations Appointments Award Tenure (Teaching Asst.) Amend Rebecca Wilt’s 8/30/05 Appointments Notice FINANCIAL Award  Tank Bid BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late Transportation Requests Appoint Board Member as Voting Delegate at the NYSSBA Annual Meeting Approve Agreement with Astor Early Childhood Program OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN