MINUTES
BOARD
OF EDUCATION
Date
of Meeting:
Time
of Meeting:
Type
of Meeting: Business
Meeting (from
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 (arr.
Dennis Munnelly
Teri
Olson
Board
Members Absent: none
Admin.
Staff Present: Frank DeLuca, Superintendent
Dr.
Cheryl Thomas
Anthony
Saracino
John
Bellucci
Sonya
Abbye Taylor
Robert
Hamilton
Evelyn
Perrault
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Business
Meeting Called to Order by Board
President Roll Call was taken by the Board President Pledge to the Flag Executive
Session Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Teri Olson and carried
unanimously that the Board of Education enters executive session to discuss
specific personnel and legal issues (school attorneys, Scott Goodspeed and
Jeff Honeywell were present). Time: The following was recorded by the District Clerk: Motion by Teri Olson, seconded by Pauline Kaplan and carried
unanimously that the Board of Education reconvenes to open session. Time: Board
President Comments: Thanked the District and the PTA for all their gifts to the
Board during Board Recognition Week. Visitors
Comments: none Board
Remarks:
none Presentation: Middle School Program Update – Cheryl Thomas A copy of the handout for this presentation may be found in the
book copy of the board agenda. Discussion: Ms. Olson discussed a mandatory community service
program. Mr. DeLuca said he will look
into the pros and cons of such a program. Agenda
order: Motion by
Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and carried unanimously that
the Board of Education approve the following deletion to
the order of the agenda as presented. Delete
item 12.2 Accept Proposal for Architectural Services – Elementary School
Electrical Power Upgrade. 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 approve the following as the consent
agenda: 9.1 Family Leave Act Request A. Elementary Teacher 9.2 Resignation A. District Wide Substitute Teacher B. Substitute Teacher 9.3 Appointments A. Teaching Assistant B. Long Term Substitute Teacher C. Per Diem Substitute Teachers D. Bus Driver E. Bus
Driver F. Substitute
Playground Monitors G. Mandatory
(Academic) Study Hall Advisor 9.4 Upgrade
Guidance Clerical Position 9.5 Approve
Student Teacher 9.6 Interscholastic
Coaching Appointments 9.7 Acknowledge
Effective Date Approval from D.C. Personnel Dept. of Microcomputer
Technician Title 10.1 Approve
10.2 Declare
Lanier Copier Obsolete and Authorize Disposition 11.1 Accept
Individualized Education Plans 12.1 Approve
Budget Adjustment of $26,000 for Purchase of New
Truck for O&M 12.3 Approve
Late Transportation Request Discussion. Minutes Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Teri Olson that the Board
of Education approves the Minutes of the following meeting: Mr. Clark and Ms. Kaplan abstained. Motion is carried. Personnel * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approves the following leave requests: Mary Lynne Oreson, for a family medical
leave request, effective * Approved as part of the consent agenda, that the Board of
Education accepts the following resignation: A. Erica Guarnieri, as district wide
substitute teacher, effective November 8, 2004, and dependent upon her
appointment as a Teaching Assistant. B. Wanda Oxley, substitute teacher, effective * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approves the following appointments: A. Erica Guarnieri, as a teaching
assistant, effective November 8, 2004, with a three (3) year probation period
ending November 8, 2007, at the annual rate of $17,606 (prorated) in
accordance with the agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers
Association. B. Robert Lieb, as a long term
substitute for Mary Lynne Oreson’s leave, effective C. The following per diem substitute teachers: Carol Ann Lutz, at the certified
rate, dependent upon fingerprint clearance from the State Education
Department. Sharon Brookes, presently a per
diem substitute teacher, to the position of district-wide substitute
teacher, effective D. Rhonda
Woodward, as a bus driver, at the hourly rate of $17.44 (year 1 @ Step 1) effective to CSEA contract and
dependent upon passing of the 19A physical (Ms. Woodward already has fingerprint
clearance from the DMV.) E. Donald Chicarelli, as a bus driver, at the hourly rate of $17.44
(year 1 @ Step 1) effective according to CSEA contract
and dependent upon passing of the 19A physical (Mr. Chicarelli
already has fingerprint clearance from the DMV). F. The following individuals as substitute playground monitors at the hourly rate of $6.50 for the 2004-05 school
year: Margaret
Sweikert Cheryl
Mirra Elizabeth
Ward Note: (above are also employed as school bus
drivers) G. Wendy
DePalma, a mandatory (academic) study hall advisor for the Middle School, effective school year, at a stipend
in accordance with the agreement in the agreement between the district and the
Pawling Teachers Association. * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education approves the upgrade of the High
School Guidance Office clerical position to that of Senior Typist and appoint Deborah Gallagher as a Provisional
Senior Typist at Grade 8A, Step 7 ($34,347.73 –
prorated) on the CSEA contract effective * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education approves the following student teacher: Sharyl Lewis
from SUNY New Paltz for the H.S. Visual Arts Program * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approves the following individuals as coaches for 2004-05 at a
stipend according to agreement between the district and the Pawling Teachers
Association: Barbara Bliven,
J.V. Cross Country coach Melissa Osborn
Modified Volleyball coach * Approved as part of the consent agenda WHEREAS, the Dutchess
County Personnel Department has reviewed the record for Timothy Facchin regarding the provisional title of Microcomputer
Technician, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
acknowledges the effective date of this approval as Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education, which has declared the following school buses to be
obsolete, authorize their sale and removal to Mr. Bill Barrett at the rate of
$100.00 each: 1984 International BlueBird – 47 Passenger, 7.3 L. Diesel, Automatic
Vin #1HVLNHGL43HA60107 Bus
#43; 1984 International BlueBird –
47 Passenger, 7.3L. Diesel, Automatic Vin #1HVLNHGL6EHA60173 Bus
#44 1986 International BlueBird –
66 Passenger, 9L. Diesel, Automatic Vin #1HVLNHGL6EHA13309 Bus
#49 *
Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of Education declares
the Lanier 6625 Copier, Serial #517721 obsolete and authorize the Assistant
Superintendent for Finance to dispose of said copier. Committee on Special
Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education accept the following Individualized Education Plans: 10689, 10026, 10024, 10369, 10755, 09911,
82029, 200373 Board of
Education * Approved as part of the
consent agenda WHEREAS, the 1986 GMC Pickup Truck utilized for snow removal
has been deemed to be unsafe and irreparable, NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to assure the safety of the
District’s students, staff and community members in keeping school property
clear of snow, the Board of Education approves a budget adjustment of $26,000
to increase the Operations equipment line of the 2004-2005 school budget for
the purchase of a new truck and directs the Assistant Superintendent for
Finance to appropriate said $26,000 from the Fund Balance. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approve the late transporation request for A. & J. Krzyzewski
to Mizzentop Old Business - Building Committee Meeting
update from the superintendent: Russ Davidson gave different options concerning how to deal with
the enrollment i.e. new buildings and/or add-on to existing buildings. There are advantages and disadvantages to
both. He will bring cost estimates to
future meetings. The Building
Committee will get all of the information and present their findings and
recommendations to the Board. - Ms. Kaplan discussed visitor-bus parking safety at the Middle
School. New Business - Mr. DeLuca discussed the
Poughkeepsie Journal articles: “Pawling Earns First-ever Sectional Crown” and “ Administrative
Reports Superintendent - none Elementary Principal – Discussed upcoming presentation “Don’t Laugh at Me.” Middle School Principal – “Faculty Follies” Nov. 19th at High School Principal – not present Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel – Thanked Cheryl Basch, Joan
Roberts, Duane Sharrock and Kate Calandro for their work to make
Superintendent’s Conference Day a success. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – not present Director of Special Education – not present Dean of Students/Athletic Director – 11 sports are starting
today. Thanked Ms. Perrault and the
bus drivers for getting the sports players through the first season. - Thanked Mr. Hamilton and his staff for
maintaining the fields so well. Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation - none Visitors’
Comments: none Adjourn Meeting: Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Teri
Olson and carried unanimously that the Board of Education adjourns this
meeting. Time:
Respectfully
submitted, Virginia
Mold District
Clerk |
CALL TO
ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE Executive Session Reconvene to Open Session Board Pres. Comments Visitor’s Comments Board Remarks PRESENT-ATION AGENDA ORDER APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES PERSONNEL Leave
of Absence Resignations Appointments Upgrade
Guidance Clerical Position Approve Student Teacher: Interscholastic
Appointments Acknowledge
Effective Date Approval from D.C. Personnel Department of Microcomputer
Technician Title FINANCIAL Approve
Declare
Lanier Copier Obsolete and Authorize Disposition SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept IEPs BOARD OF EDUCATION Approve Budget Adjustment of $26,000 for
Purchase of a New Truck for O&M Approve
Late Transportation Request OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMIN. REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS ADJOURN |