PAWLING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pawling Central School

Date of Meeting: October 24, 2005

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

Robert Gaglione

Helen Grosso (arr. 7:37 PM)

Dennis Munnelly

Teri Olson

Board Members Absent: Thomas Clark

Admin. Staff Present: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent

Frank Tolan

Dr. Cheryl Thomas

Anthony Saracino

John Bellucci

Susan Frank

Sonya Abbye Taylor

George Newman

Margie Clarke

Robert Hamilton

Evelyn Perrault

Business Meeting Called to Order by Board President Roll Call was taken by the Board Clerk Pledge to the Flag Board President Comments – Commended the students and Ms. Godesky on the success of Family Fun Day. Visitors Comments - none Board Remarks – Mr. DeLuca commented on School Board Recognition Week and presented each Board member with a certificate of appreciation. Presentations: GUIDANCE REPORT - Christine Zoltan and Casey Slinn, High School Debra Ahern and Gail Dow, Middle School 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 Henrietta Lodge, seconded by Teri Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent agenda: 8.1 Resignation A. Fine Arts Department Chair (05-06) 8.2 Appointments A. Fine Arts Department Chair (05-06) B. Substitute Monitor/Aide C. Substitute Cleaner D. Substitute Teacher E. School Bus Driver 8.3 Amend Special Education Teacher Appointment Resolution (effective date) 8.4 Rescind Bus Driver Resignation 8.5 Increase Playground Monitor Hourly Rate of Pay 8.6 Increase Substitute Bus Driver Hourly Rate of Pay 9.1 Approve 2004-05 Budget Amendment 9.2 Amend 8/15/05 Bid Award Resolution for Ford Truck 10.1 Accept Individualized Education Plans 11.1 Second Reading and Adoption of the following policies: 6254 Non Resident Tuition 3230E Organizational Chart 11.2 Approve Late Transportation Request Discussion Minutes Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the following meeting: October 11, 2005 Note: September 27, 2005 meeting was cancelled due to a Village water problem. Personnel Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following resignation(s): Susan Frank as Fine Arts Department Chair (05-06) for the Middle School effective October 1, 2005, as she assumed an administrative position. Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following appointment(s): Elizabeth Stevens as Fine Arts Department Chair (05-06) for the Middle School effective October 1, 2005 at the stipend (prorated) as contained in the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers Association. Maya Chambers, substitute monitor/aide effective October 11, 2005, at the hourly rate of $6.50. Patricia Greges, substitute cleaner, effective October 25, 2005, at the hourly rate of $8.50. The following individual(s) as per diem substitute teachers: Tara (Beckman) Deane, Certified rate Note: Is fingerprinted and has worked for us in the past. Frank Yannaco, school bus driver, effective October 31, 2005, at the hourly rate of $17.44 (year 1-step 1) with a probationary period according to the CSEA contract. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education amends Stacy Dumont’s appointment resolution to reflect that the starting date is October 24, 2005 and the probationary period will end October 24, 2007. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education rescind school bus driver Jerry McIntosh’s resignation and continue his employment. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve increasing the Playground Monitors’ hourly rate to $8.65 retroactively back to September 1, 2005. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approves increasing the substitute bus driver hourly rate of pay to $16.00 effective October 24, 2005. Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda WHEREAS, the State of New York no longer accepts the cash method of accounting for payments made to the NYS Retirement Systems, and WHEREAS, Pawling Central School District was one of many school districts in New York State that had not budgeted for the accrual method of account for Retirement System payments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve a budget adjustment of $322,500 to increase the Teachers’ Retirement System line of the budget for the 2004-2005 school budget and directs the Assistant Superintendent for Finance to appropriate said $322,500 from the Fund Balance. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education amend the resolution of August 15, 2005 to award the 2006 Ford F-350 truck (4x4) to Van Bortel Ford, Inc. at a price of $38,190. Committee on Special Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following Individualized Education Plans: 200629, 10899, 10730, 11123, 10914, 10734, 02077, 200358, 10934, 02029, 200363, 02015, 02080, 9820, 10179, 00001, 10965, 02069. Board of Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda Second Reading and Adoption of the following Policies: 6254 Non-Resident Tuition 3230E Organizational Chart * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following late transportation request(s): A. Annunziata to Lakeside Park Daycare AM only Old Business A. Meeting with Realtors B. High School “Opt Out” Recruitment/College Letter (Sample letter under Informational Items) This will be clarified for parents in the high school newsletter. The timing the letter is sent out will be changed next year. Investigating changing the wording of the letter. Ralph Stein thanked the Board for acting so quickly on this issue. C. New York State School Boards Resolutions New Business A. Discussion: 2005 – 06 State Aid Factors – Ms. Clarke explained. B. Ms. Grosso mentioned the political debate coming up on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Lakeside Park. Administrative Reports Superintendent – Discussed Board training on financial issues. Elementary Principal – Received positive feedback from presentation at Guidance Expo. Middle School Principal – Thanked Ms. Frank for her work on the recent SOP concert. High School Principal – Commended peer leaders on Family Fun Day. Over $7,000.00 was raised. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Discussed professional development opportunities. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – 216 taxpayers took advantage of the installment payment plan. Director of Special Education – Discussed training for special education and regular education teachers. Dean of Students (H.S.)/Athletic Director – Discussed championships and team sports update. Dean of Students (M.S.) – Discussed the successful visit from SOP and workshop. Director of Facilities and Operations – Discussed the roofing/cupola project that is almost complete. Supervisor of Transportation – Resource Officer to conduct bus safety training. Visitors’ Comments -none Executive Session Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Henrietta Lodge and carried unanimously that the Board of Education enters Executive Session to discuss specific personnel issues and legal issues. Time: 9:21 PM. Adjourn Meeting: Motion by Tom Clark, seconded by Robert Gaglione and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this meeting. Time: 9:55 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 Amend Stacy Dumont Appointment Resolution Rescind Bus Driver’s Resignation Increase Playground Monitor Hourly Rate of Pay Increase Substitute Bus Driver Hourly Rate of Pay FINANCIAL Approve 2004-2005 Budget Amendment Amend 8/15/05 Bid Award Resolution for Ford Truck: SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept Individualized Education Plans BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Late Transportation Request OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN