Videoconferencing will be used at Hyatt Place Dallas North Galleria, 5229 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas TX 75254 – lobby, for the board meeting. The public may attend at either location.
Anticipated Executive Session in high school room 123 following Regular Board meeting with no action anticipated being taken after.
Board Meeting and Budget Work Session – 6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Auditorium
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 6:34 p.m. by President Siano Enders.
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine – absent
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – Addition of videoconferencing location
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
– Budget presentation
– March 6th – wellness meeting
– UPK meeting night on 2/11 had 5 parents enroll children for 3/19 UPK start date.
– UPK team met 2/26. There will be another meeting night in April/partnering w/literacy program.
– Smart School money is finally coming – #1 purchase is chrome books & #2 is infrastructure-will replace & upgrade 7 network switches & 7 closets. We have 1100 chrome books now and with the infrastructure upgrade, it will increase WiFi 10xs which is needed due to more technology. We front the money first & then recoup.
– Newsletter arrived, different approach with this issue & superintendent’s photo on front.
– New theater system is in – new screen & podium.
– Viewed the school video – needs to be finalized a bit more & slowdown. The video will be shown during Duanesburg Day, posted on Twitter, FaceBook, town & county websites and local relators.
– There will be 2 Title IX officers effective 7/1/19, male and female.
BUSINESS OFFICIAL RIVENBURG
– Some E-rate money from the federal level has come in.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Conover
– Due to winter wonders, the play has been pushed back to 3/19 & 3/20.
– Zach Lawrence & Charlie Grygas will be coming over to do news show & interviews.
– Science fair end of March.
– The wellness week events were put together by the PTA; vaping presentation for the 5th & 6th graders, some of Cindy Rundblad’s students came over & made smoothies, Dr. Evans also came in.
Principal Marvin
– Scheduling for this coming year is being looked at: AP Bio, CAP Pre AP English for 9th graders, AP Art, computer science course through Siena College. Currently offer 24 college, 7 AP, 11 DL courses. PLTW – offer only 2 courses due to Advanced Woodworking & Robotics courses.
– Robotics competition Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
– The SRO is a tremendous benefit/asset to Jodi, staff, students & parents.
– New Choices will be doing a presentation to students & is working with Jodi & the SRO (Eric).
– March 11, the NYS troopers will do a presentation on If you see something, say something.
– Wellness committee members Cindy Rundblad & Sondra Rondeau did PSA announcements with the high school kids for wellness week.
– Zach Lawrence won the NYS wrestling championship.
– Charlie Grygas came in 3rd place.
AD Hardenstine – out
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
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: met with Frank & Jeff, viewed exterior of middle school & the façade is in need of repair, ES needs point work done – many patches
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier: reviewed new board goals, school charter, data trends, UPK, 6th grade is not moving to high school
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Kent Sanders, Deb Grier
Policy Committee – Joshua Menzies (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Shayne Mitchell: progressing on the policy manual & working on the sexual harassment policy
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton: discussed signage for the school about the highways, a memorial for Coach Demasi, a BOE booth at Duanesburg Day
BOARD ITEM: Budget Work Session
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on January 29 and February 13, 2019 reports.
General Warrant #14 $631,762.83
#15 $149,543.20
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Approve Swim Team Agreement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement to continue the combined Varsity Swim Team between Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD and Duanesburg CSD. This agreement is for the 2019-20, school year. The agreement shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
3. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, ECA (ending 12/31/18 and 1/31/19), Revenue Status and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent and athletic director. 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 term/season/year.
BOCES Substitute List
Lauren Weaver Varsity Softball Coach
Robert Duncan Full-time bus driver effective retroactive to 2/1/19
Dennis Keyser Substitute bus driver effective retroactive to 2/8/19
Mark Gillmeister Varsity Boys’ Track Coach
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Approve Termination.
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Duanesburg Central School District Board of Education hereby terminates the employment of Robert Duncan, effective February 5, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Menzies
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete books as recommended by the superintendent.:
list from Capital Region BOCES
13 – Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Approve CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE minutes of January 18, 30, 31, and February 1, 7, 11 & 13, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION:
Policy 6121 – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with signature form: wording change on 1st page last paragragh, to be updated, reviewed and adopted at 3/12/19 meeting.
SRO
Draft Calendar for 2019-20
ADJOURNMENT of regular meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:20 p.m. to discuss personnel contract and proposed litigation regarding personnel issue.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:57 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:58 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
February
18–22: Presidents’ Day & winter recess – No School
25: Winter Sports Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
26: BOE Meeting & Budget Work Session, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
March
5: Spring Blood Drive, HS
12: BOE Meeting & Budget Work Session, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
13: ES Musical, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
14: ES Musical, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
15: K-12 Interim Reports Posted
21: ES Science Fair, All-County Music Festival
22: Staff Development Day – No Students
23: All-County Music Festival
26: BOE Meeting & Budget Work Session, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge
District Clerk