Location: H.S. Learning Commons
5:30 pm – Audit Committee meets with Internal Auditor in the Central Office Conference Room.
Videoconferencing will be used at Spring Hill Suites, 500 High Point Dr., Irving, TX 75038 – lobby, for the board meeting. The public may attend at either location.
Anticipated Executive Session in Library Conference Room following Regular Board meeting with no action anticipated being taken after.
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 6:30 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
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the October 9, 2018 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: VP Grier
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
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
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of James Shannon, bus driver, effective October 12, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
2. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following substitute and ECA appointments as recommended by the superintendent and athletic director. All Appointments are pending fingerprint clearance. ECA appointments are for the applicable 2018-19 school year. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school season/term/year.
Catherine Wilson, Modified Softball Coach
Pat O’Hanlon, Volunteer Girls’ Basketball Coach
Danielle Pantuosco, Volunteer Girls’ Basketball Coach
BOCES Substitute list
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve CSE & CPSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE and CPSE minutes of April 16, June 18, October 2 and 15, 2018 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
DISCUSSION:
2017-18 Reserve Fund report review
ADJOURNMENT of regular meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Dates to remember:
November 2 Drama Production, 7 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
3 Drama Production, 7 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
4 Drama Production, 7 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
Daylight Savings Time Ends
6 Election Day
9 Veterans Day Assembly, 9 am, ES Gym
11 Veterans Day
12 No School – Veterans Day Holiday
13 BOE Meeting, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
15 Half Day K-6 Students / Parent-Teacher Conferences
K-12 Report Cards Posted
K-12 Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6-8:30 pm
16 Staff Development Day – No Students
19 Fall Sports Award Ceremony, 6 pm, HS
20 Half Day K-12 Students
Staff Development
Parent-Teacher Conferences
21-23 Thanksgiving Recess – No School
December 6 ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
8 Duanesburg Duals
11 BOE Meeting, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 10/23/18
INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:02 p.m. to discuss current litigation matters.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION and ADJOURNMENT AT 7:33 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste Junge
District Clerk