6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Auditorium
Anticipated Executive Session in Central Office conference room following Regular Board meeting with no action anticipated being taken after. **
Mission
We will provide students of every ability the support, dedication, quality instruction and experiences they need as they strive to fulfill their dreams and aspirations for the future.
Board Goals
1. To provide opportunities to improve overall student success by developing and recognizing student achievement in all areas.
2. Ensure and secure the district’s fiscal stability while delivering exceptional educational results at a cost appropriate to the community’s economic condition.
3. Continue to nurture, support and improve the school district culture of a safe, welcoming and inclusive climate with a strong emphasis on effective strategies that support all students.
4. 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.
5. Continually explore methods to provide concise, clear and consistent two-way communication among all school and community members.
6. Identify and partner with resources that will assist us in the fulfillment of our mission.
ROLL CALL: Pres. Camille Siano Enders VP Deb Grier-Absent
Jennifer Sexton Shayne Mitchell Teresa Wood-Irvin Dianne Grant Henry “Dirk” Felton
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:32 p.m. by President Siano Enders .
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin-Absent, Athletic Director Hardenstine, Interim Superintendent Ziegler
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – 2 addendums
PRESENTATION – Rick’s Feed & Fuel/Citgo Spirit Pump fundraiser – $1,412.75 check to go to a generalized fund to assist as many kids as possible
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Marvin – report from Principal Conover
elective fair next Friday (12/20)
presentation regarding 6th grade will be in January
Principal Conover
– Next Gen standards-we’re far ahead with ELA & math
– Mr. Duff & Mr. Armstrong went for science training today, 12/10
– The SRO & Schenectady Co. Sheriff’s dept., with the help of school personnel, picked 2 families to go shopping with a $500 budget at Wal-Mart for the holiday.
AD Hardenstine
– Athletics are in full swing this week: basketball on Wednesday, Thursday-alumni wrestling night – last year 25 alumni attended.
– The wrestling merger w/SCS has filled all weight classes, the kids get along well, it’s a good experience.
– 2 bowling matches this week
STUDENT LIAISON – Athletic Director Hardenstine reported:
– Student Council has a “giving tree” for the Ronald McDonald House and Schoharie County Animal Shelter – take an ornament, purchase the item & return back to the high school office.
– Leo Club is working with Lori at the Toys 4 Tots campaign at the boys’ basketball game on Wednesday. Accepting toys & monetary donations in lieu of admission.
– NHS & the boys’ basketball team have adopted families for the holiday season.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
Superintendent Macri –
Posed question: “Per my report to you on October 21, 2019, I am seeking your position on whether you would reconsider the decision of the previous board regarding the veterans’ exemption. Please respond yes or no as to whether you would like me to place this on the agenda at a future board meeting for discussion.”
N-Siano Enders, N-Sexton, N-Mitchell, N-Wood-Irvin, N-Grant, N-Felton, Absent: Grier
Thank you to the board for help & support in this community & past superintendents, administration, staff. This is one of the best facilities he has ever seen. It has been a great experience.
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS: BOE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT – (2019-20 MEMBERS)
Audit Committee – Dianne Grant (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin
Buildings & Grounds Committee –Shayne Mitchell (chair), Jennifer Sexton – met 11/18-discussed Paul Carr Assoc.-engineers to oversee possible capital project; capital project being pushed out
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier – 11/19 meeting postponed due to snow day, rescheduled for 1/14/20 at 5:30
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell – met 11/18 & will meet 12/16 – still working on the 7000 section
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton – delivered poinsettias to the Central Office staff & administrators, will ask Monique to attend next meeting for input on public relations
BOARD ITEMS:
1. Approve amended appointments effective December 15, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year effective: {incumbents are listed in parenthesis} followed by recommended appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education make the following amended appointments:
Grants Administrator {Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
Approving Officer for Attendance
at Conferences, Workshops &
Conventions {Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
Schoharie Area Workers Comp.
Alternate {Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
N/E Health Ins. Alternate {Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
Official Bank Signatures {A. Skiff/J. Folckemer/ Aimee Skiff/Jeanette
F. Macri} Folckemer/Jeffery Ziegler
Certify Payrolls {Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
Designated Educational Official to receive court notification regarding a student’s sentence/adjudication in certain criminal cases and juvenile delinquency proceedings
{Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
Residency Determinator {Frank Macri} Jeffery Ziegler
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve Bank Account Signer.
WHEREAS: On November 12, 2019, the Duanesburg Central School appointed an Interim Superintendent for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and
WHEREAS: Duanesburg Central School by-laws identify the Superintendent be included as signer on all bank accounts for the Duanesburg Central School District;
Now, therefore, be it resolved the Duanesburg Central School Board of Education appoints, Jeffery Ziegler – Interim Superintendent, as an additional signer on all Duanesburg bank accounts effective December 15, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve appointment for the 2019-2020 school year.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education make the following appointment amendments effective January 6, 2020 (incumbent is listed in parenthesis} followed by recommended appointment:
District Treasurer {Janette Folckemer} Karen Lancto
Official Bank Signatures {A. Skiff/J. Folckemer/ Aimee Skiff/Karen Lancto/Jeffery Ziegler
J Ziegler}
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on November 13 & 26th, 2019 reports.
General Warrant # 10 $ 46,356.22
#11 $360,134.92
Capital Warrant #4 $ 8,841.54
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
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, Revenue Status, ECA (ending 10/31/19), Treasurer and External Auditor’s Reserve Fund & Analysis reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve 2020-2021 Budget Planning Calendar.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 Budget Planning Calendar as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
4. Accept 2019-2020 Tax Collector’s Report.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the 2019-2020 Tax Collector’s Reports as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
5. Approve Agreements with Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the agreements between Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District and Duanesburg Central School District for September 4, 2019 – June 26, 2020 as recommended by the business official. These agreements shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Felton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve CSE & CPSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE & CPSE minutes of November 6, 12, 13, 18, 20 & 25, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve Policy.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following policy as recommended by the superintendent:
Policy 7440 – Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
4. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school season/term/year.
BOCES Substitute list
Stephanie Yauchler Substitute Nurse effective December 11, 2019
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
to enter into executive session to discuss the employment of a particular employee of the district with no anticipated action being taken after.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Recess and move of executive meeting to the Central Office Conference room at 7:06 p.m.
INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:10 p.m.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:47 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
December 17 Jr/Sr HS Winter Concert, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
19 ES Holiday Sing-Along
20 K-12 Interim reports posted
23-1/3 Holiday Recess – No School
January 6 School reopens
14 BOE Mtg, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
21-24 Regents Exams
28 BOE Mtg, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
31 K-12 Report Cards Posted
FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 12/11/19
ADDENDUM
PERSONNEL ITEM:
6. Approve Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointment as recommended by the superintendent. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school term/year.
Daniel Boggs part-time ES Aide effective December 11, 2019
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
7. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of Maureen Chico, Speech Pathologist, effective June 26, 2020.
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM #2
FINANCIAL ITEM:
6. Approve Agreement Between the District and the Duanesburg Educational Support Association.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby approves the changes made to the Agreement by and between the District and the Duanesburg Educational Support Association (“Association”), dated December 10, 2019, which creates a successor collective bargaining agreement, in effect from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023, authorizes the Superintendent to execute the agreement and ratifies and approves the payment of money contained therein.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge
District Clerk