6:30 P.M. in 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 Deb Grier – absent, Kent Sanders, Jennifer Sexton, Shayne Mitchell – absent, Joshua Menzies, Teresa Wood-Irvin – absent
PUBLIC 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 – 2 addenda
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 August 14, 2018 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
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 August 14 and 29, 2018 reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Capital Warrant #3: $445.50, #4: 5,762.70
General Warrant #4: $64,160.85, #5: $297,713.98
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
2. Approve Revised Center for Disability Services Contract Wording.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the revised agreement between Center for Disability Services, DBA Langan School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
3. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, ECA (ending 7/31/18), Revenue Status and Treasurer’s Reports as provided by the treasurer.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
4. Approve Transfer of Funds for Bus Debt.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following budget amendments: Transfer of funds as follows for debt payments as recommended by the business official:
$5,000 From A9731.600 To A9711.600
$571,744 From A9731.600 To A9711.700
$44,900 From A9731.700 To A9722.600
$5,554 From A9731.700 To A9722.700
$236,793.01 From A9731.700 To A9711.700
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
5. Approve Revised Tax Rates.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the revised school tax rates for the 2018-19 school year as recommended by the business official:
Municipal Name & 2018-19 School Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value (excluding library levy)
Knox: 33.846666
Charleston: 20.664280
Florida: 19.631066
Duanesburg: 59.850811
Princetown: 59.488079
Schoharie: 20.290507
Wright: 25.168033
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
6. Approve Participation in Cooperative Bidding.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve participating in Cooperative Bidding for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official. Lead agency is Capital Region BOCES.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Jeannette Blohm, ES Main Office Secretary, effective August 31, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
2. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of Barbara Waddell, teacher aide, effective September 1, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
3. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Pat McLaughlin, Modified Boys’ Soccer Coach, effective September 5, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
4. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following full-time, 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.
BOCES sub list
Karen Wagner, Full-time Teacher Aide effective retroactive to 9/5/18
ECA Appointments: 7/1/18 – 6/30/19
Kelly Cooper, Volunteer Volleyball Coach
Catherine Wilson, Girls’ Modified Basketball Coach
Catherine Wilson, Boys’ Modified Soccer Coach
Pat O’Hanlon, Girls’ Modified Soccer Coach
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
5. Approve Revised Date of Hire.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the revised date of hire of Michelle Yager to Monday, September 10, 2018.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve Policy.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following policy as recommended by the superintendent:
Policy 6550 – Leaves of Absence
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed:: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried – approved with change only in Screening for Cancer section D #2
DISCUSSION:
SRO
Board of Education goals – discussion item for 9/25/18 meeting
District Logo – discussion item for 9/25/18 meeting
Into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss the employment history of a particular employee or employees.
Out of Executive Session at 8:22 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT at 8:23 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
September 13 Bus Safety Drill (rain date 9/14)
14 Bus Safety Drill rain date
20 JR/SR HS Open House, 6:00 p.m.
24 ES PBIS Kick Off
25 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
26/27 JR/SR Picture Day
27 Grades K – 6 Open House, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., ES
28 HS PBIS Kick Off
ADDENDUM TO September 11, 2018 BOE Meeting
PERSONNEL ITEM:
6. Approve Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following full-time 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.
Linda Bobar Full-time Bus Driver effective 9/11/18
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Menzies
In Favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM #2 for September 11, 2018 BOE Meeting
PERSONNEL ITEM:
7. Approve Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following ECA appointment as recommended by the superintendent 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.
Donald Mattice – Modified Football Coach (2nd)
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders.
In favor: 4
Opposed: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E Junge
District Clerk
FM/DF/JF/JR: cej 9/12/18