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 – absent, Kent Sanders, Jennifer Sexton, Shayne Mitchell, Joshua Menzies, Teresa Wood-Irvin
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:31 p.m. by President Siano Enders.
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – none
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
– Duanesburg Day – will be posted on the website in 2 weeks, in the newsletter, no charge this year for vendors/participants, donations to be made to Reflections Memorial Fund for the Schoharie limo crash victims, events include: vendors, presentations, food, capital project plaques, opening the building, scheduled for April 6, if bad weather, will be April 7
– Outside work – curbing, lights, being done now
– Bleachers – new lights will be installed 1/29 & 1/30 on steps with a new bottom step installed
– Mental health clinic is here, Yvonne Lerner will be here Th/F, there are 25 spots open for K-12, when 1 case is closed, another spot will open, referral process used.
– Next Gen standards – We’re leading the way, school year ’19-‘20 we’ll be ready and for ’20-’21, must be implemented, schools – BKW, SCS, SS, MCS, CRCS, DCS-teams meeting , will use computer-based template to build/post/share curriculum.
– All administrators will be trained on Wed, 1/9, at Schoharie CTE.
– School survey – 140 responses received (60 were staff), doesn’t give a good cross-section
– School Climate survey – school year ’19-’20 – every school must do it, covers VADIR/DASA, chronic absenteeism, we will pilot
– UPK – We were awarded the grant, will serve those under the poverty cap first, will be partnering with Whispering Pines (8 students there) and 18 with us in the ES, 26 slots, we have the room in the ES, need to have going for 90 days this year, funding for ’19-’20 is not dependent on ’18-’19. A team is in place with a meeting in Schoharie to talk about logistics. YMCA can offer wrap around services, not offering transportation, daycare in am/pm for UPK. They will offer funding for those that need help, 5 ½ hour day for 4 year olds.
– Will look into bus driver pay.
BUSINESS OFFICIAL RIVENBURG
Transportation – bus driver fair held, 6 people attended, had 3 applicants-1 considering after they retire, 1 backed out due to pay, 1 candidate waiting for results, another person looking at a PM run only, another job fair possible.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Conover:
New bus trial on drop-offs was terrible, with a change & now, drop-offs are between 2 cones & it’s much better.
Principal Marvin:
SRO has met a number students, very helpful, has brought his dog in, would like to have around every day.
SNN sent out about parking on the road. Effective 1/25/19, cars parked on the road will be ticketed. Currently charge $10 for a pass that is refunded at the end of the year. This year, kids who paid $10 for a pass will have it refunded & student parking will be free. There is plenty of space for all the students who drive.
Regents start in a few weeks.
Had an elective fair; lots of interest in AP Bio & pre AP English.
AD Hardenstine:
Just past the ½ way point for winter sports.
A lot of close matches; over the Christmas break, the girls took 1st place at Schenevus tournament, senior night for wrestling is 1/9 at 6 pm.
NWEA in next couple of weeks.
STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
Sophie Loukides:
Leo Club sold over 60 wreaths with 2 or 3 left-profits went to Toys for Tots.
$430 raised through ticket sales for Toys for Tots.
National Honor Society adopted 4 families for the holidays
In February, National Honor Society, Leo Club and honor students will be going to the ES to help.
Student Council sang at nursing homes and did cookie trays.
Mock Trial rules are posted.
Winter concert was very well attended.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the December 11, 2018 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
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 & 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
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on December 19, 2018 reports.
Capital Warrant # 10 $21,010.58
General Warrant 12 $155,208.17
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
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 November 30, 2018), Revenue Status and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve Transfer of Funds for Architect Payment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following budget amendment: Transfer of $96,000 from A2250.470-00-00 to A1620.400-10-00 for architect payment for additional work as recommended by the superintendent and business official.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following substitute 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
Bilal M Shabazz Boys’ Volunteer Basketball Coach
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 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 Mark Gillmeister to a four (4) year probationary appointment as a teacher of Special Education in the Special Ed tenure area, Bachelor’s Step 1, commencing January 9, 2019 and ending January 8, 2023, contingent upon compliance with the requirements of the Education Law. Mr. Gillmeister holds initial certification in Students with Disability 7-12.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete books as recommended by the superintendent and high school principal on the lists submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Accept Donation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following donation as recommended by the superintendent:
5’x9’ American flag, valued at $127, donated by Joseph and Brenda Stahl for the elementary school gym
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve CSE and CPSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE minutes of December 10, 14, 17 and 19, 2018 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION:
6th grade programming – further discussion in February
ADJOURNMENT of meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
January 21: No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
22: BOE meeting, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
22–25: Regents Exams
February 1: K-12 report cards posted
12: BOE meeting/budget work session, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
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, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste Junge
District Clerk
FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 1/9/19