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 Deb Grier, Kent Sanders, Jennifer Sexton, Shayne Mitchell, Joshua Menzies, Teresa Wood-Irvin
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at p.m. by: President Siano Enders
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Athletic Director Hardenstine
Absent: Principal Conover, Principal Marvin
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – 2 addenda
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
STUDENT LIAISON REPORT – n/a
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the September 11, 2018 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS: BOE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT – (2018-19 members)
Audit Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Shayne Mitchell, Teresa Wood-Irvin
Buildings & Ground 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
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on September 12, 2018 reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following warrants:
Capital Warrant #5 $2,275.50
General Warrant #6 $40,730.21
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve ECA Advisor and Stipend.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint Kevin DiTondo to the position of Outing Club Advisor, effective retroactive to September 1, 2017. Mr. DiTondo shall be paid a stipend of $1,170. Stipend per year.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Karen Forslund, teacher aide, effective September 21, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following substitute and ECA appointment as recommended by the superintendent and building principal. 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.
BOCES sub list
Karen Forslund, Clerk, elementary school, effective 9/24/18
ECA Appointments: 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
Noreen Egan, HS Musical Assist. Director
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM
PERSONNEL ITEM:
3. Approve Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following substitute appointment as recommended by the superintendent. 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 year.
Robert Watso Substitute Bus Monitor effective 9/25/18
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In Favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
4. Approve Substitute Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Melissa Daviero as a long-term substitute to cover the leave of absence of teacher, Amanda Chovan, Elementary Art teacher, effective October 1 – November 25, 2018. No term of employment is conferred by this resolution of appointment and Ms. Daviero’s employment may be terminated at any time.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In Favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM #2
PERSONNEL ITEM:
5. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Theresa Johnson, full-time bus driver, effective September 28, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In Favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
6. Accept Resignation. Approve Substitute Position Appointment.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following substitute appointment as recommended by the superintendent:
Theresa Johnson, Substitute Bus Driver effective October 1, 2018
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In Favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
DISCUSSION:
Board of Education goals
District Logo
Construction plaques/ribbon cutting
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss the employment of a particular employee of the district.
Motion made by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
Out of Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. and adjourned.
Motion by Board: Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
Dates to remember:
September
26/27 JR/SR Picture Day
27 Grades K – 6 Open House, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., ES
28 HS PBIS Kick Off
October
3 ES Picture Day
4 Emergency Release/Go Home Early Drill
5 Staff Development Day – No Students
6 SAT exams, HS
8 Columbus Day-observed – No School
HS Food Drive Begins
9 BOE Meeting, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
10 PSAT exam, HS
K-12 Picture Makeup/Retake
12 K-12 Interim Reports Posted
23 Leo Club Fall Blood Drive, HS
BOE Meeting, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste Junge
District Clerk