MINUTES
BOARD
OF EDUCATION
Date
of Meeting:
Time
of Meeting:
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
Dennis Munnelly
Board
Members Absent: Teri
Olson
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
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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: Welcome and Happy Thanksgiving. Visitors
Comments: none Board Remarks – Dec. 13th
will be the only meeting in December. Presentation: High School Honors Program and Advanced Placement Program –
F. Tolan - There was a handout pertaining to the class of 2004. Agenda
order: Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Thomas Clark and carried
unanimously to approve the following changes and order of the agenda as
presented: Change 9.1 as indicated by addendum and as reflected in these
minutes. The Items with
a * are items the Superintendent recommended for the consent
agenda. Motion by
Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried
unanimously that the Board of Education accepts the following as the consent
agenda: 8.1 Resignations A. District Wide Substitute Teacher B. Playground Monitor 8.2 Appointments A. Approve Bus Driver B. Approve Home Tutor C. Approve District Wide Substitute
Teacher D. Approve Substitute Teacher E. Approve Teaching Assistant F. Approve Teacher Aide G. Approve Student Teachers 9.1 Approve
Adjustment to Tax Levy 9.2 Accept
Tax Collectors Report 9.3
Authorize District Treasurer to Issue Tax (Overpayment) Reimbursements 9.4
Authorize District Treasurer to Issue Tax (STAR) Reimbursement 10.1 Accept
Individualized Education Plans 11.1 Accept
Donation A.
Crafts 11.2
Approve Late Transportation Requests Discussion: Janice Tedesco, tax collector was present for
questions on the tax levy adjustments and tax collector’s report. Minutes Motion by Pauline Kaplan,
seconded by Bruce Cunningham and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approve the Minutes of the following meeting: Personnel * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the resignations of the following individuals: A. Josephine
Occhipinti as District-wide substitute teacher (Middle School) effective her appointment as a
Teaching Assistant. B. Yvette
Gerard as playground monitor, effective November 22, 2004 and dependent upon her
appointment as Teacher Aide. * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following
appointments: A. Jeffrey Stevens, as a bus driver for the Pawling Central School, effective 1-step 1) and with a
probationary period according to CSEA contract. This appointment is
contingent upon fingerprint clearance from the Bus Driver Certification
Unit. B. Gerry Godsoe, as a home tutor for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year, at
the hourly rate of $30.00. (Mr. Godsoe has worked in
this capacity in prior years) C. Ann Currie as a district-wide substitute teacher (Middle School) at the daily rate
of $75.00 (no other benefits). D. Elizabeth Soto, substitute teacher, at the 4 year degree rate,
for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year. E. Josephine Occhipinti, as a Teaching Assistant, with a three year probationary period,
effective of $17,606 (prorated).
Note: Ms. Occhipinti holds a NYS Ele.
Certification F. Yvette
Gerard as a Teacher Aide, effective November 22, 2004, at the hourly rate of
$9.63, with a probationary period in accordance with the CSEA
contract. G. Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education approve the following student teachers, effective John Cross to be placed in Grade 1 with Jennifer Woolley William (Tren)
Spence to be placed in Grade 4 with Helen Callan Financial * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Janice Tedesco, Tax
Collector, adjust the tax levy to reflect the following fractional differences
between estimates and actual computer run tax bills: * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education accept the report of the Tax Collector and having
determined that the Collector will have accounted for the full amount of the
tax warrant by the November 15, 2004 deadline, direct that the list of
delinquent tax items, with the addition of the 2% penalty, be certified to
the Office of the County Treasurer and/or other tax enforcement officers, and
that the tax warrant, tax roll and tax collector’s copy of the taxes be
placed in the district business office files. *Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education of the NAME
BILL # PROPERTY #
AMOUNT Getaway LLC
718
7157-00-825534 $
1,488.43 James J. Cooney 1264 6855-02-706546 $ 5,277.51 New Century Mortgage 1650 7155-00-775995 $ 2,442.87 Jennifer Ferraro First American Bank Kenneth Hogan 2069 6856-00-441678 $
4,225.31 Larry Iacovone 2118 6856-00-475721 $
3,291.83 Timothy Barker 836 7057-01-045739 $ 3,946.00 Loretta Pecora 3010 6958-04-804009 $
3,414.21 Anthony Otero 2874 6958-04-793032 $
2,817.73 Richard Wilson 3763 6856-09-203589 $
5,348.07 Margaret Conroy 1249
7056-01-167578 $ 2,641.33 Marie
Carlino 113 7056-05-231956 $
4,274.19 Edwin
Rivera 102 6959-18-436145 $
2,408.27 Lawrence
J. Hatterer 1966
7155-00-405866 $ 30.00 (OVERPAYMENT) TOTAL DUPLICATE PMTS/OVERPMTS $41,605.75 Eugene
Demarta 1471 6755-12-884588 $ 754.51 (STAR
REIMBURSEMENT) TOTAL REFUNDS: $42,360.26 * Approved as part of the consent agenda that
the Board of Education of the Robert & Debra Brill 6957-03-202190 $722.18 Committee
on Special Education * Approved as part of the
consent agenda that the Board of Education accept the following
Individualized Education plans: 200164, 9970, 10373, 11015, 10109, 09911, 02036, 200367, 10880,
02042, 10197 Board of
Education * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education accept, with thanks, the following donation: Crafts for
classroom use from Pamela Cess that have an estimated value of $23.70. * Approved as part of the consent agenda that the Board of
Education approve the following late transportation requests: M.
Laskorski, to after school care at Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Bruce Cunningham and
carried unanimously that the Board of Education amend the Pawling CSD 2004-05
bus routes to include a pick up/drop off on Kings Way at the Discussion: Mr. DeLuca explained. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Robert Gaglione and
carried unanimously WHEREAS, THE Board of Education is planning a project
involving a Roof Replacement at the Pawling Elementary School and WHEREAS,
the Board of Education has reviewed the components, phases and aspects of the
proposed project; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the
Pawling Central School District is hereby designated lead agency under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the proposed project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
determines that the proposed Roof Replacement is a Type II action pursuant to
Section 617.5(c)(1)&(8) of the SEQRA Regulations and will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment. Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Dennis Munnelly and
carried unanimously WHEREAS, THE Board of Education of the Pawling Central
School District authorized the Superintendent of Schools to prefer charges,
pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law Section 75, against Betty Jean
Hawthorne on or about February 27, 2004, and WHEREAS, THE Board further directed that a hearing on said
charges be held before an impartial hearing officer Kevin O’Haire, Esq; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was conducted over several days in accordance with the
standards and procedures set forth in the New York State Civil Service Law;
and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Civil Service Law, the Hearing
Officer issued recommendations to the Board with respect to such charges; and
WHEREAS, the hearing officer has recommended that the charges of
misconduct be dismissed ; and WHEREAS, upon its receipt of the recommendations, the Board of
Education received and fully reviewed the entire record of the hearing; IT IS
HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Board of Education of the Pawling School District
accepts and adopts the findings and recommendations of Hearing Officer Kevin
O’Haire in the matter of New York State Civil Service Law Section 75
proceedings against Betty Jean 2. The Superintendent is hereby directed to reinstate Betty Jean
Hawthorne and take all such necessary and further action to implement the
decision of the Hearing Officer and to effectuate the purpose of this
Resolution. Discussion: The Board President read a press release concerning
this issue. Old Business Discussion – Construction Manager Proposals – Mr. Munnelly asked
that Board members be able to review all eight of the bid proposals. The 3 finalists will be invited to present
a summary for the Board at the next meeting which will begin at - Mr. DeLuca gave an enrollment committee update. A final presentation is anticipated to be
January 10th. -Mr. Cunningham discussed the New Business Discussion - Student Resource Officer Funding Administrative
Reports Superintendent – The Budget process will start again and will be discussed
during upcoming meetings. -The Girl’s Hockey Team played in the State finals. The team will be present at the next Board
meeting to receive certificates of participation. - Discussed the relationship presently being explored with Elementary Principal – Conferences start tomorrow. – Polar Express project was
discussed. Middle School Principal – 5th grade assessments complete. – “Faculty
Follies” was a success with 444 people in the audience. – Discussed the “Living
History” speaker who will come on Nov. 29th. Thanked PTA. High School Principal – Discussed parent-teacher conferences and Peer Leader
overnight training. Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel –“Faculty Follies” was
extraordinary. Asst. Superintendent for Finance – The bond anticipation
note for new busses was at 2.08%. Director of Special Education - none Dean of Students/Athletic Director – Senior Awards Banquet
tomorrow. – Winter Sports in full swing. – Sports update. Director of Facilities and Operations - none Supervisor of Transportation - none Visitors’
Comments - none Motion by Pauline Kaplan, seconded by Thomas Clark 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 Dennis Munnelly, seconded by Pauline Kaplan and carried unanimously that
the Board of Education reconvenes to open session for the purpose of adjournment. Time:
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 Approve
Student Teachers FINANCIAL Approve
Adjustment to Tax Levy Accept
Tax Collector’s Report Authorize
District Treasurer to Issue Tax (Overpayment) Reimbursements Authorize
District Treasurer to Issue Tax (STAR) Reimbursements SPECIAL EDUCATION Accept Individualized Education Plans BOARD OF EDUCATION Accept Donation Approve Late Transportation Requests Amend Pawling CSD 2004-05 Bus Routes Designate Lead Agency for SEQRA Process for
Roof Replacement at Elementary School Reinstatement of Bus Driver OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS VISITORS’ COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN |