Board of Education Agenda February 12, 2019

MISSION
We endeavor to provide students of every ability with the support, dedication and quality instruction they need as they strive for personal excellence and work to fulfill the dreams and aspirations they have for their future.

BOARD GOALS
1. To provide opportunities to improve overall student success by both recognizing and developing student achievement in all areas.
2. Maintain and improve the district’s fiscal stability, delivering excellent educational results at a cost commensurate with the community’s economic condition.
3. Continually evaluate, maintain and improve facilities that address the current and future needs of our district and provide students, employees and community members with an inviting, safe, efficient and modern infrastructure.
4. Expand methods to improve communication with parents and community members using multiple methods to promote proactive, interactive and meaningful two-way communication, including the use of the 21st century technologies.
5. Foster meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.
6. Continue to support the school district culture of a safe, welcoming and inclusive climate with a strong emphasis on effective strategies that support all students.

ROLL CALL: Pres. Camille Siano Enders, VP Deb Grier, Kent Sanders, Jennifer Sexton, Shayne Mitchell, Joshua Menzies, Teresa Wood-Irvin

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at  p.m. by  .

Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions

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 January 22, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by:
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NEW BUSINESS: BOE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT – (2018-19 MEMBERS)
Audit Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Shayne Mitchell, Teresa Wood-Irvin
Buildings & Grounds Committee – Kent Sanders (chair), Shayne Mitchell, Jennifer Sexton
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Kent Sanders, Deb Grier
Policy Committee – Joshua Menzies (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Shayne Mitchell
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton

BOARD ITEM:  Budget Work Session

FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on January 29, 2019 report.
General Warrant# 14 $631,762.83
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PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent and athletic director. All appointments are pending fingerprint clearance. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school term/year.
BOCES Substitute List
Lauren Weaver Varsity Softball Coach
Robert Duncan Full-time bus driver effective retroactive to 2/1/19
Dennis Keyser Substitute bus driver effective retroactive to 2/8/19
Mark Gillmeister Varsity Boys’ Track Coach
Motion by:
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2. Approve Termination.
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Duanesburg Central School District Board of Education hereby terminates the employment of Robert Duncan, effective February 5, 2019.
Motion by:
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OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete books (list is from Capital Region BOCES) as recommended by the superintendent.
Motion by:
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2. Approve CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE minutes of January 18, 30, 31, and February 1, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by:
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DISCUSSION:
Policy 6121 – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with signature form
SRO

ADJOURNMENT of regular meeting at p.m.
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INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at p.m. to discuss proposed litigation regarding personnel issue.
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OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION and ADJOURNMENT AT  p.m.
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Dates to remember:
February 18 – 22-Presidents’ Day & winter recess – No School
25 – Winter Sports Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
26 – BOE Meeting & Budget Work Session, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
March 5 – Spring Blood Drive, HS
12 – BOE Meeting & Budget Work Session, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
13 – ES Musical, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. 
14 – ES Musical, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. 
15 – K-12 Interim Reports Posted
21 – ES Science Fair
All-County Music Festival
22 – Staff Development Day – No Students
23 – All-County Music Festival
26 – BOE Meeting & Budget Work Session, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 2/6/19