5:30 p.m. in District Office Conference Room
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 Jennifer Sexton Shayne Mitchell Teresa Wood-Irvin Henrietta “Hank” Dunn Dianne Grant
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 5:37 p.m. by President Siano Enders.
Also Present: Superintendent Macri
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent, building principal and athletic director. ECA appointments are for the applicable 2019-20 school year/ 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.
J. Adam Cole, Jr. Boys’ Modified Soccer Coach
Corey Aspromonte Part-time hourly, including weekends, cleaner 9/1/19
Tina Cieszynski Full-time elementary aide effective 9/1/19
Amanda DeLorenzo Full-time food service worker effective 9/1/19
Heather Livengood Part-time teacher aide effective 9/9/19
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Grant.
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 Kendra Shedina to a three (3) year probationary appointment as a high school English teacher in the English tenure area, Step 5, commencing 30 days following the date of this resolution – anticipated date of October 7, 2019 and ending October 6, 2022, contingent upon compliance with the requirements of the Education Law. Ms. Shedina holds Professional Certification in English Language Arts 7-12.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to appoint Alexandria Tedeschi to a four (4) year probationary appointment as a teacher in the Special Education tenure area, Bachelor step 1, commencing September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2023. Ms. Tedeschi is currently awaiting certification as a Special Education teacher from the State Education Department. Therefore, this appointment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of proof of certification prior to the start of the student instructional year on September 5, 2019. Should she not receive certification by September 5, 2019, Ms. Tedeschi’s appointment shall be reclassified as a long term substitute appointment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Adjournment of meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
September 10 BOE mtg – 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
24 BOE mtg – 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey Rivenburg
Substitute District Clerk
FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 9/4/19