MINUTES - FOR BOARD APPROVAL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Type of Meeting: Business Meeting
Place of Meeting: Middle School Cafetorium
Board Members Present: Pauline Kaplan, Board President
Henrietta Lodge, Vice President
Thomas
Clark (arr.
Helen
Grosso
Bruce Cunningham
Board Members Absent: Dennis Munnelly
Teri Olson
Admin. Staff Present: Joseph Sciortino, Superintendent
Frank
Tolan (arr.
Dr. Cheryl Thomas
Anthony Saracino
Susan Frank
John
Bellucci (arr.
Sonya
Abbye Taylor (arr.
George Newman
Margie
Clarke (arr.
Robert Hamilton
Evelyn Perrault
Admin. Staff Absent:
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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 Thanked everyone for coming to tonight’s meeting. It is nice to see we have a little bit of an audience. Land purchase discussion will take place during old business it you have any question or comments about this we asked that you hold them until that time. Also wanted to mention that one of our community members turn 100 years old, Ruth Peale, and the school community wanted to wish her a Happy Birthday and many more. On a sad note one of our teachers, Ruth Rowe, her mother passed away this week, condolences were sent from the board. I would also like to remind everyone that the names of staff or students are not allowed to be mentioned at these meeting. We also asked that if you would like to speak use the microphone and if you can not hear any of us, let us know. Visitor’s
Comments A member of the community who lives in Board Remarks None Presentation None Agenda order: Motion by Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Helen Grosso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the following additions, deletions/changes and order of the agenda as presented. 7.3 Approve Deputy Internal Claims Auditor Discussion Helen Grosso wanted to know if this was someone who was going to approve or just look at the bills. She asked that this be explained as to what this is again? Margie Clarke responded that this position looks at every check that goes out for the district for the paying of bills. They make sure that the amount is correct and that the authorization is correct. We need a Deputy Internal Claims Auditor due to the fact the Internal Claims Auditor who was appointed in June is out on sick leave, thus the reason for a Deputy. Motion by Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve all asterisked (*) items as the consent agenda.
7.1 Resignations A. Teacher Aide B. Co-Coach for Boys Modified Soccer C. District Wide Substitute Teacher for Special Education D. Playground Monitor 7.2 Appointments A. Temporary Typist B. Substitute Monitor/Aide/Teacher Asst/Typist C. Substitute Teacher/Teacher Asst./Teacher Aide/Monitor/Typist D. Extracurricular Appointments E. Bus Driver F. Substitute Monitor G. Substitute Cafeteria worker/teacher aide/monitor H. Interscholastic Coaching Appointments I. Volunteer Coaches J. Substitute Teacher 7.3 Approve Deputy Internal Claims Auditor 8.1 Accept Uniform Bid 9.1 Accept Individualized Education Plan 9.2 Approve Certified Psychologists as Consultants 2006-2007 10.1 Approve Late Transportation Requests 10.2 Accept Gift of an American Flag 10.3 Approve Use of Consent Agenda Discussion Tom Clark wanted to know on 10.3 How many classes do they plan on having? Pauline explained that there would be three classes, Oil painting, a beginning and an intermediate ELS class. These are held in the evening when the students are not in the building. Helen Grosso wanted to know if they rent the use of the rooms. They do not rent the rooms they offer the classes to the community. We give them the use of the facilities. Helen wanted to know if we could ask the college for different classes. Pauline did think that request should not come from a board member, but rather a member of the district or the person who sets up these classes. Pauline will get the name of the person for Helen. Helen also wanted to know what the gift of the American flag was. It was explained the flag is hung on the building and after about six months it needs to be replaced because of wear and Barbara Crandell had a flag to donate. Minutes Motion by Thomas Clark,
seconded by Helen Grosso and carried by carried by 4, 1 abstention, Bruce
Cunningham due to being absent from the meeting,
that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the following
meeting:
Discussion Helen felt that the last line of the 1st paragraph on page 5 was miss leading. It was decided to remove that line from the minutes. Personnel *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignations: Harriet Brogan, teacher aide,
effective Ascension Williams, co-coach of
the Boys Modified Soccer team effective Elizabeth Soto, as a district
wide substitute teacher for the Special Education Department effective Elaine DeLavergne, as a
playground monitor, effective *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: Richard
Milhaven as a 90-day Temporary Typist, effective Karen Canale as a substitute teaching assistant ($45/day), substitute aide/monitor ($6.75 hr.), and substitute typist ($8.44 hr.), with continuing employment dependent on fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Tara Williams Stewart as a substitute teacher (4 yr degree rate), substitute teaching assistant ($45/day), substitute teacher aide/monitor ($6.75 hr.) and substitute typist ($8.44 hr.), with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. The following individuals to extracurricular appointments with a stipend according to the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association: Erika Guarnieri and Amy Maucieri, Co-Advisors ROAR Magazine Club (Middle School) Raymond Robinson, as a school bus driver effective Nina Grover, as a substitute monitor, at the hourly rate of $6.75, with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Rosemarie Smith, as a
substitute cafeteria worker and a substitute teacher aide/monitor, at the
hourly rate of $6.75, effective The following interscholastic coaching assignments, with a stipend according to the Agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association with continuing employment dependent upon completion of all coaching certifications and requirements and receipt of a letter of application, as well as fingerprint clearance from SED: George DeLavergne – Modified Football coach Katherine Phillips 0.5 Asst. Modified Field Hockey coach Katherine Phillips 0.5 Asst. Varsity Field Hockey coach
The following individuals as Volunteer Coaches, with no compensation, to assist our football teams: Gunther Daley Chris Doria Ryan Brogan Sarah Werkman as a substitute teacher at the 4 year degree rate with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from SED.
*Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approve Mary Ann Pedota as Deputy Internal Claims Auditor,
effective Financial *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education accept the following bids for Uniforms submitted on Strongwear: RedKap SK22 Short Sleeves Performance Knit RedKap SK10 Long Sleeves Performance Knit Pique Shirt – Navy 19.50 RedKap SC40 Short Sleeves, Wrinkle Resistant 100% Cotton Shirt – Navy 13.00 RedKap SC30 Long Sleeves Wrinkle Resistant 100% Cotton Shirt – Navy 14. RedKap PD54PW Men’s/Women’s 100% Cotton Work Jean - Navy 14.90 RedKap PC10 Men’s/Women’s 100% Cotton Work Pant – Navy 16.50 M & M Army Navy Men’s/Women’s Lightweight 100% Nylon Jacket w/snap storm flap, elastic cuffs, stow-away hood and embroidery name 47.95 Committee on Special Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following Individualized Education Plans: 9814, 5064, 9609, 200394, 9820, 10580, 10520, 200584 * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as consultant certified psychologists for the 2006-2007 school year to conduct psychological evaluations, counseling and to attend Committee on Special Education meetings as needed with compensation as follows:
$400.00 for each completed psychological evaluation; and $ 40.00 per hour when providing counseling services or attending CSE meetings Frank Falanga and Ellen Fuqua with continuing employment dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education Department. Board of Education *Approved as part of the consent agenda
that the Board of Education approve the following late transportation
requests: J.
and A. Colbert to A.
and A. Carlson Wed/Fri pm drop off at
BaklaJava D.
Evans AM pick up at day care provider V.
and A. Notaro Mon & Fri Lakeside Park after school care A.
*Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept, with
thanks, the gift of an American Flag donated by Barbara Crandell. *Approved
as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education honor request of Oil
Painting Class A
beginning An
intermediate Board
Retreat Discussion: Pauline asked that if any members had the
questionnaire completed she would take it now, if not get it to her as soon as
possible. They need to go to the
consultant who will be running the retreat.
Helen did not think that the time frame was long enough. Joseph told her that this was the
recommendation from the consultant that any longer would not be
productive. Pauline commented that the
consultant is very good and he would not just walk out at Old
Business Pauline
asked that the board get the NYSBA booklets back to Henrietta, we will be
going to the meeting in October and this way the entire board will be
represented when she tallies everything up and votes at the convention. Land
Purchase/Enrollment discussion The
questions since we last met are on the website as well as here tonight. (see
Attachment 1) If you go to the website
to look at the questions and answers a new button has been added so that you
can get the enrollment numbers as well.
Just to reiterate 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 as to 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. The
questions tonight will be placed on the board we will answer them and have
all the questions and answers added to the website as well as here at our
next meeting. If someone does not have
access to the internet they can get a copy of the questions and answers at
the Henrietta
Lodge wanted to mention that the communications committee met last week and
we have developed a Welcome to the Board of Education document which she made
a draft of and would like the board members to read and give her their
comments. They also discussed other
ways to communicate with the public by possible getting a monthly column in
the newspaper and also getting out a newsletter. Also the need for a sign to point to the
direction of the High/Middle Schools from Route 22. New
Business Helen
Grosso requested that we get together some photos of the school to send to
NYSBA for the convention in October.
The photos were requested in one of the School Board newspapers that
the board members receive. Helen
Grosso mentioned that possible we could have a common meeting with the Town
and Village and wonder if we have ever had a meeting with these
organizations. A formal meeting with
these other organizations so that they would know what goes on here, since
decisions they make often effect the schools.
Henrietta mentioned that at one time she had communications with these
organizations; however it was on one particular issue. Helen would think of the specific goal to
discuss with them and then proposed it to this board for further discussion,
before approaching these organizations. Administrative
Reports Superintendent - Attended the meeting of a new
organization Pawling Together who are very concerned with the taxes here in
Pawling. David Spagnoli is here and
thank you running the meeting and doing a great job. We look forward to working with this
group. We have received the NYS scores
for the English Language Arts and this is the 1st time you are
seeing scores for grades 3 – 8 at the same times. Meet with the communications committee to
create at least four newsletters to send out to the community with the 1st
in November, one in January, April and August. Would like to identify a budget committee
to increase the communication with the community, looking to have meetings in
the evenings and possible some Saturdays so that we can get input with the
budget. I attended all the open houses
and I am glad to see the wonderful spirit we have in this community. Elementary
Principal – Door
installation has started and is going very well, it is not interfering with
classes. 1st town meeting
will be next week on Oct 3rd and you are all invited. Middle
School Principal –
Open House was well attended. Thanks
to the National Honors Society for being the guides at Open House. Middle
School Dean of Students –
Finalizing events for some programs for the students. High
School Principal –
Thanks to LEAF foundation for making it possible for the High School Library
to be open for 3 evenings a week until Asst.
Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel - None Asst.
Superintendent for Finance - Not
sure if you know that at Dutchess County BOCES Dan Carland the Asst.
Superintendent of Business is no longer there and Linda Poleski has taken his
place. Director
of Special Education -
None Dean
of Students/Athletic Director
– The kids have gotten off to a good start with sports. We had the homecoming and the cheerleaders
did a great job. Friday evening was
indoors, but the weather was better on Saturday for the game. Director
of Facilities and Operations
– 1st safety meeting was held.
Supervisor
of Transportation -
None Visitors’ Comments – A
member of the Pawling Cheerleading squad asked the question as to why they are
not allowed to do stunts anymore. They
were asked to follow the proper steps with cheerleading 1st would
be to the coach, then you would go to Mr. Bellucci, then to Mr. Tolan, then
to Mr. Sciortino after you have gone to all of these people you would then
take the issue to the board. 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 Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Tom Clark and carried unanimously that the
Board of Education reconvenes to open session. Time:
Motion by Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Tom Clark 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) Teacher aide Co-coach of
the Boys Modified Soccer District wide
substitute teacher Playground
monitor Appointments Temporary
Typist Substitute teaching assistant, aide/monitor, substitute typist Extracurricular
appointments School bus
driver Substitute
monitor Substitute
cafeteria worker, Teacher aide/monitor Interscholastic
coaching assignments Volunteer
Coaches Substitute
teacher Deputy
Internal Claims Auditor FINANCIAL Accept
Uniform Bids SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept IEP’s Approve
Certified Psychologists as Consultants for 2006-2007 BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late
Transportation Requests Accept Gift
of an American Flag Approve Use
of Board Retreat OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS ADJOURN |