PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: September 27, 2004

Time of Meeting: 7:30 P.M.

Type of Meeting: Business Meeting

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

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

George Newman

Margie Clarke

Evelyn Perrault

7:00 p.m. Walk-through of the Elementary School followed by 7:30 p.m. business meeting.

Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Board Clerk Pledge to the Flag Board President Comments – Welcome. The Board has completed the walk-through of the three buildings. Commended Mr. Hamilton and his staff for maintaining the buildings so well. Visitors Comments - none Board Remarks – Ms. Olson thanked the PTA for the hand-print tiles and was pleased that they add color to the room. Presentation: Comprehensive District Education Planning Community Survey – Heather Adams (Senior Research Analyst for NYSSBA) 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: *8.1 Resignation(s): E. Marie Simone, Teacher Aide *8.3 Appointment(s): E. Per diem substitute teacher The Items with a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent agenda. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent agenda: 8. Personnel 8.1 Resignations A. Academic Study Hall Advisor B. J.V. Volleyball Coach C. Full-time Playground Monitor D. Permanent Part-time Cleaner E. Teacher Aide 8.2 Leave of Absence A. Bus Driver B. Bus Driver 8.3 Appointments A. Per Diem Substitute B. Substitute Teacher C. Extracurricular/interscholastic appointments D. Class Advisors E. Per diem substitute teacher 8.4 Approve Position Upgrades from Typist to Senior Typist 9. Financial 9.1 Approve Increase in Bonding Coverage for School Courier 9.4 Approve Real Property Tax Law 925d – “Patriot Plan” 10. Committee on Special Education 10.1 Accept IEP’s 11. Board of Education 11.2 Approve PTA Playground Donation 11.3 Authorize Disposal of Obsolete Text Books 11.4 Approve Sale and Removal of School Bus #55 11.5 Approve Late Transportation Requests Discussion: Mr. DeLuca explained the Patriot Plan. - The PTA was thanked for the playground donation. Minutes Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Thomas Clark that the Board of Education approves the Minutes of the meeting of September 13, 2004 to include the following amendment: Amend: Appeal Decision and order the impartial hearing officer issued on student #3960: (Remove the words "appeal or" and add wording in italics so that the resolution reads as follows.) ... that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District authorizes its attorneys, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. to cross-appeal in the event the parents commence an appeal of the Decision and Order of the Impartial Hearing Officer issued on Student # 3960 to the State Review Officer. Vote: Ms. Kaplan abstained. 5 ayes. Motion is carried Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following resignation(s): A. Karen Strang from her position of Academic Study Hall Advisor. B. Andrea Markoe, as J.V. Volleyball coach contingent upon her appointment as Varsity Volleyball coach. C. Nyrita Sierra from her position as full-time playground monitor effective September 17, 2004. D. Robert A. Forbes as part-time permanent cleaner effective 9/24/04. E. Marie Simone from her position as Teacher Aide effective immediately. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following request(s) for Family Medical Leave (FMLA): A. Cheryl Mirra (bus driver)from Sept. 8, 2004 through Nov. 17, 2004. B. Dolly Busolt (bus driver) from Sept. 8, 2004 until further notice, or until Dec. 1, 2004. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointments: A. Dana Farrell as per diem substitute at the Middle School. B. Claire Butironi as a substitute teacher, substitute monitor and substitute aide C. The following extracurricular/interscholastic appointments: Andrea Markoe as Varsity Volleyball Coach Don Markoe as J.V. Volleyball Coach Catherine Senkier as J.V. Field Hockey Coach D. The following class advisors: Nancy Bernaschina 7^th Grade Class Advisor Stephen Salese 9^th Grade Class Advisor Ann Godesky 10^th Grade Class Advisor E. The following individual(s) as per diem substitute teachers for the 2004-2005 school year: Keith Bischof, Music Substitute, 4 yr. degree (has fingerprint clearance) * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the upgrade of the two Special Education clerical positions to that of Senior Typist and appoint the following effective October 1, 2004: A. Carol Facchiano to Provisional Senior Typist at Grade 8A, Step 6 ($33,364.94- prorated) of the CSEA contract. B. Patricia Ambrose to Provisional Senior Typist at Grade 8A, Step 3 ($30,416.60 prorated) of the CSEA contract. Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda than the Board of Education increase the Bonding coverage for the school Courier to $500,000 effective September 20, 2004. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Thomas Clark and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accept the contract proposal of Kaeyer, Garment and Davidson for architectural services for the District Master Plan at $36,885, the Five-Year Plan at $19,800 and Post-bond fees as indicated in said proposal and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign the agreement. Discussion. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of Education Authorize the Execution and Delivery on an Amended and Restated Municipal Cooperation Agreement and Related Documents (entire resolution was attached to agenda and is made part of the minutes.) Ms. Clarke explained. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education Approve Real Property Tax Law 925d – “Patriot Plan (entire resolution was attached to agenda and is made part of the minutes.) Committee on Special Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following Individualized Education Plans: # 02040 & 10703 Board of Education Motion by Bruce Cunningham, seconded by Thomas Clark and carried unanimously that the Board of Education of the Pawling Central School District authorize Its attorneys, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. to appeal or cross appeal the Decision and Order of the Impartial Hearing Officer issued on Student # 10840 to the State Review Officer. * Approved as part of the consent agenda WHEREAS, the Pawling PTA members have volunteered their time and energy in building and fundraising in order to donate three playgrounds sites to the Pawling Central School District to be located at the Pawling Elementary School, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education and administration of the school district is appreciative of all of the PTA members’ dedication and efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education gratefully accepts the donation of these playgrounds sites, with the following grants: Playground Equipment $29,188 Wood Chips $ 4,263 Cement for Playground $ 750 Liner for Drainage $ 440 * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education declares 123 5^th grade textbooks obsolete, and authorizes the Assistant Superintendent of Finance to dispose of them. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the offer of $50 from Bruce Near for the purchase and removal from school property of school bus #55, 1989 International BlueBird - 71 Passenger, 5.9 L. Diesel, Automatic, Vin # 1BAAGCSA4KF032063. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following late transportation requests: M. and T. Morrison to St. Lawerence O’Toole W. Porter from Holiday Hills (a.m. pick up only) T. Romero YMCA a.m./p.m. care L., C., N. Polidore to Mizzentop after school C. & B. Krawczuk to Nancy Flood (Rte 292, Holmes) N. Rieger to Mizzentop after school Old Business : - Request for proposal procedure was discussed. The Board would like to be involved in the process. - Enrollment Committee updates - Soon there will be a presentation to the Board. New Business It was agreed that the district will have flu shots available. Shots will be administered by an outside vendor for a reasonable fee. Administrative Reports Superintendent – The high school computer lab will be dedicated to Dr. Evalyn Jerkins at the next Board of Education meeting. Dr. Jerkins will be present. Elementary Principal – Dad’s club update: Back-to-school picnic 10/9 And movie night 10/29. Middle School Principal – All principals reported that open houses went well. – 7^th & 8^th grade dance will be Friday night. High School Principal – Reported on Pawling Tigers Athletic Club activities, homecoming parade, homecoming games and cow-chip bingo. There will be senior college planning breakfast 10/1, and senior financial aid meeting 10/12 at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Thanked Mary Souter, Donna Pagliaro, and CDEP members for their assistance with the survey. Asst. Superintendent for Finance - none Director of Special Education - none Dean of Students/Athletic Director - 15 teams are in full swing. Discussed highlights. Director of Facilities and Operations – not present Supervisor of Transportation - none 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: 8:35 P.M. The following was recorded by Henrietta Lodge, clerk pro tem: Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously to reconvene to open session. Time: 9:00 P.M. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Robert Gaglione and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourn this meeting. Time: 9:03 P.M. 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 Leaves of Absence Appointments Upgrade clerical positions FINANCIAL Approve Increase in Bonding Coverage for School Courier Approve Architectural Proposal for Master Plan and Five Year Plan Authorize the Execution and Delivery on an Amended and Restated Municipal Cooperation Agreement and Related Documents Approve Real Property Tax Law 925d – “Patriot Plan” SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept Individualized Education Plans BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve to Appeal or Cross Appeal Decision and Order of the Impartial Hearing Officer Approve PTA Playground Donation Authorize Disposal of Obsolete Text Books Approve Sale and Removal of School Bus #55 Approve Late Transportation Requests OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION ADJOURN