Regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
Vision – Duanesburg Central School District will become a model for smaller school districts in New York State. Instructional excellence will be the bedrock of the district characterized by a strong academic core, technology integration and a challenging and stimulating curriculum. Our educational program will include enrichment, interdisciplinary teaching and active roles for students. All students will be challenged and supported to achieve their highest abilities. The district will value its students and staff. The community will value and participate in our mission. Our facilities will promote our mission.
Goals – The goal of the Duanesburg Central School District’s Board of Education is to represent and serve students, district residents, faculty, staff, administrators and district volunteers through policy development, thoughtful planning of academic programming, facilities management and fiscal responsibility to ensure the highest level of achievement and preparation of our student body.
ROLL CALL – Pres. Camille Siano Enders, VP Deborah Grie, Kent Sanders, Jennifer Sexton, Shayne Mitchell, Joshua Menzies, Teresa Wood-Irvin – absent
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:55 p.m. by President Siano Enders.
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover – absent, Principal Marvin – absent, Athletic Director Hardenstine
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – addendum
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the June 12, 2018 meeting as submitted.
Motion by Board Member Menzies, seconded by VP Grier.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS: BOE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT – (2017-18 members)
Audit Committee: Deb Grier (chair), Camille Siano Enders, Joshua Menzies
Buildings & Grounds Committee: Kent Sanders (chair), Dirk Felton, Jennifer Sexton
Education Committee: Dirk Felton (chair), Christina Loukides, Jennifer Sexton
Employee Relations: Jennifer Sexton (chair}, Camille Siano Enders, Kent Sanders
Policy: Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Joshua Menzies
Public Relations: Christine Loukides (chair), Camille Siano Enders, Deb Grier
2018-19 Standing Committee Members: – TBD by Board President, appointments on August 14, 2018
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on June 7, 13 & 29, 2018 reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following warrants:
Capital Warrant# 26 $111,766.69
27 $201,266.46
28 $209,553.77
General Warrant# 25 $374,833.38
26 $295,658.80
Motion by Board Member Sanders, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, ECA (ending 5/31/18), Revenue Status and Treasurer’s Reports as provided by the treasurer.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve Physician Services Agreements.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the Physician Services Agreement with Bassett Medical Center for students and employees for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by Board Member Sanders, seconded by Board Member Menzies.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
4. Approve Client/Agency Retainer Agreement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement between Girvin & Ferlazzo PC, and Duanesburg Central School district for legal services during the 2018-2019 school year. This agreement shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
5. Approve Client/Agency Retainer Agreement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement between Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC. and Duanesburg Central School district for legal services during the 2018-2019 school year. This agreement shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Sanders.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
6. Approve Agreement with Langan School.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement between the Center for Disability Services Langan School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Menzies.
In favor: 5
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Abstain: 1
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following substitute and ECA appointments as recommended by the superintendent, building principals and athletic director. All appointments are pending fingerprint clearance. ECA appointments are for the applicable 2018-19 sport season, beginning with pre-season practice and ending at the conclusion of the season, including sectional play. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school season/term/year.
Melinda Moran Substitute Food Service Worker
Andrea Amorosi Yearbook Co-Advisor
Melanie O’Neill Yearbook Co-Advisor
ECA Appointments: 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
Lisa Dennison Master Minds
Kevin Whitfield Modified Football Coach
Chris Parslow Golf Coach
Deanne & Steve Lynch Girls’ X-Country Co-Coaches
Frank Demasi Boys’ X-Country Coach
Gary Morin Varsity Football Coach
Mark Caufield JV Wrestling Coach
Phil Sexton Modified Track Coach
Chris Parslow JV Baseball Coach
Ryan Larsen Shared Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach
Jacob Armstrong Modified Basketball Coach
Jacob Armstrong JV Volleyball Coach
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 5
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Abstain: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Ben Riehlman to a four (4) year probationary appointment as an Industrial Arts Teacher in the Industrial Arts tenure area, Masters Step 1, commencing on September 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2022, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-d.
Motion by Board Member Menzies, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Isabel Kalin to a four (4) year probationary appointment as a Spanish Teacher in the Foreign Language tenure area, Masters Step 8, commencing on September 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2022, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-d. Ms. Kalin holds certification in Spanish Secondary 7-12.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
4. Approve Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Tonya Russell to a four (4) year probationary appointment as an English teacher in the English tenure area, Masters Step 3, commencing September 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2022, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-d. Ms. Russell holds initial certification in English Language Arts 7-12.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Sanders.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
5. Approve Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Catherine Wilson to a four (4) year probationary appointment as a physical education teacher in the Physical Education tenure area, Bachelors Step 1 , commencing September 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2022, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 2012-c and/or 3012-d. Ms. Wilson holds initial certification in Physical Education.
Motion by Board Member Menzies, seconded by VP Grier.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve CPSE & CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CPSE & CSE minutes of March 26, June 5, 8, 18, 19 & 20, 2018 meetings as submitted.
Motion by Board Member Menzies, seconded by VP Grier.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Discard Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete books as submitted as recommended by the superintendent and high school principal.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by VP Grier.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve Policies and Procedure.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following policies and procedure as recommended by the superintendent and business official:
Policy 5651 – Meal Charging
Policy 7521R – Opioid Overdose Prevention
Bus Rules of Conduct
Motion by Board Member Sanders, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION:
Transportation Evaluation Report – Superintendent Macri
Strategic Plan
BKW Football Agreement
ADJOURNMENT at 7:52 p.m. to adjourn meeting and enter into Executive Session
Motion by Board Member Menzies, seconded by Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
August 14 BOE meeting, 6:30, HS Auditorium
September 11 BOE meeting, 6:30, HS Auditorium
September 25 BOE meeting, 6:30, HS Auditorium
ADDENDUM TO July 12, 2018 BOE Meeting
OTHER ITEM:
4. Accept Donation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the following donation as recommended by the business official:
Duanesburg Cyclones – $630.00 for ES lunch fund
Motion by Board Member Sanders, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Academic Eligibility Policy – grammatical errors to be corrected & then on 8/14/18 agenda for approval
Lunch pricing – will be increased by 5 cents – resolution on 8/14/18 agenda
Scheduling of Board Retreat – July 23 and August 20 at 6 pm in the Central Office.
Motion by Board Member Sanders, seconded by VP Grier to enter Executive Session to discuss legal & personnel issues .
In to Executive Session at 7:56 pm to discuss employment of a particular employee and legal issues.
Motion to adjourn executive session 8:10 pm.
Motion by Board Member Menzies, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E Junge
District Clerk
7/13/18