6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Auditorium
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 Jennifer Sexton Shayne Mitchell Teresa Wood-Irvin Dianne Grant Henry “Dirk” Felton
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at p.m. by .
Also Present: Interim Superintendent Ziegler, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
STUDENT LIAISON
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the January 28, 2020 meeting as submitted.
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
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
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton
BUDGET ITEM:
Work/discussion session/presentation.
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on January 28, 2020 report.
General Warrant # 14 $479,739.36
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
2. Approve NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement.
WHEREAS, New York General Municipal Law, Article 5-G, Section 119-o (“Section 119-o”) empowers municipal corporations [defined in Article 5-G, Section 119-n to include school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, counties, cities, town and villages, and districts] to enter into, amend, cancel and terminate agreements for the performance among themselves (or one for the other) of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis;
WHEREAS, the Duanesburg Central School District wishes to invest portions of its available investment funds in cooperation with other corporations and/or districts pursuant to the NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement Amended and Restated as of March 28, 2019;
WHEREAS, the Duanesburg Central School District wishes to assure the safety and liquidity of its funds;
Now, therefore, it is hereby resolved as follows:
That Jeffrey Rivenburg (key contact name) is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Cooperative Investment Agreement in the name of and on behalf of Duanesburg Central School District (entity name).
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
3. Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the health and welfare services contract between Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2019-2020 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Accept CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the CSE meetings and their minutes from January 22 & 24th, 2020 as submitted.
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Daniel Boggs, part-time ES aide, effective February 14, 2020.
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
Meeting adjourned at pm..
Motion by , seconded by .
In favor:
Opposed:
Dates to remember:
February 11 BOE Mtg & Budget Work Session, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
17-21 Presidents’ Day & Winter Recess – No School
25 BOE Mtg & Budget Work Session, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
JZ/JR/KL/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 2/3/2020