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 6:33 p.m. by President Siano Enders .
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – 1 addendum
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Marvin
– Met with the Education Committee & discussed the math coach. BOCES has committed for 3 yrs with the coach. They are working with the Schoharie Consortium & the Next Gen standards.
– ELA-K-12- number of ES teachers going & w/b working on assessments this summer.
– Social Studies – good job with training for the teachers. HS & MS teachers have gone, new Global Regents was rolled out last year.
– PDC – next day will be on 3/20 which is a superintendents conference day, will work on assessments, BKW & SSCSD will be here.
– Reunification drill done – next stage will be with the teachers for the drill, looking at doing it the 1/2 day in May.
– Sports – we’re 1/2 way thru the season. Girls basketball – Madison Meyer made the 1,000 club. We took down BKW, the girls are 11th in the state for Class C with 3 8th graders.
– Sports Committee met – discussed plaques & trophies. Mike Gauthier & Penny will be working on wooden strips for plaques to hang in the hall.
– The artwork for the student section has been submitted & next is a meeting with Mrs. Pless.
Principal Conover
– Leadership Team met – discuss the success of 1 School 1 Book – 1 parent said it was nice to discuss with family; will do it again next year. Schenectady County libraries do 1 County 1 Book & may be source of funding for next year.
– Next Gen standards – 10 wk instructional time period is not enough – looking at trimester reporting (45-day instructional period). In the Capital Region, we’re one of the last that are not trimester reporting.
STUDENT LIAISON – none
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – no one
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
Interim Ziegler
– 7000 policy section is done, 8000 section is coming.
– From the Times Union, we’re 85th/100 for the top upstate schools with being in the top 20 in the capital district.
– Attended the meeting for the Schoharie County Consortium.
– We currently have a gap in our building administration regarding staff development days – move from processing to incorporating on how to utilize unified staff development days to be more productive.
– Looking at changes in transportation- last year, kids were on buses at 6:30 a.m., getting home at 4:30-5 p.m. – too long. We’ll maintain the structure, however, need to look at & shrink this time. A comprehensive analysis will be done.
– There is an online version of Transfinder available; we’re using a desktop model & not the online version.
– Will look at the whole position of transportation supervisor.
– NYSED is holding a public hearing on the NYS graduation requirements at 5 p.m. in Saratoga on 1/30. Will be discussing elimination of regents exams.
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1 (Grier)
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 – meeting later in January
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier – 1/14 mtg – invited bldg admin, discussed use of student teachers, bring dept. heads to meeting, next meetings are 2/20 & 4/20
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell – finished the 7000 section
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton
BUDGET ITEM:
Work/discussion session – Per BO Rivenburg – looking at savings through retirements, new TPA for health consortium eff 7/1/2020 – negotiations have already started, continuing to replace equipment (this year a tractor used for yard work & snow removal), foundation aid could be difficult now & down the road, TRS increases over 9.25-10.25% this year – currently 8.86%, Tax cap – PILOT agreements will lower the tax cap, transportation – will address riding concerns, savings in transportation, Tax cap – this year it is 1.81% (growth factor)-last year it was 2%.
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on December 18, 2019 report.
General Warrant # 12 $ 335,287.54
Motion by Board Member Wood Irvin, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Revenue Status, ECA (ending 11/30/19) and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
3. Approve Agreement with Advance Therapy.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement, dated January 14, 2020 between Advanced Therapy PT OT SLP, PLLC. and Duanesburg CSD for the 2019-2020 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
1. Accept CSE & CPSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the recommendation of the CSE & CPSE meetings and their minutes from December 6, 9, 16, 18 & 19th, 2019 as submitted.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Accept Donation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the following donation as recommended by the business official:
Rick’s Feed & Fuel/Citgo Spirit Pump fundraiser – $1412.75
Motion by Board Member Felton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jacob Carlson, part-time hourly cleaner, effective retroactive to November 26, 2019.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of Mark Ferreira, SPED teacher, effective June 30, 2020.
Motion by Board VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
3. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of Mira Ordon, 7-12 vocal music teacher, effective June 30, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Mitchell, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
4. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of Noreen Egan, SPED teacher, effective June 30, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by Board Member Felton.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
5. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of John Johnson, Physical Education teacher, effective June 30, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Mitchell, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
6. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Richard DuFresne, Varsity Wrestling Coach, effective retroactive to January 6, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
7. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Ryan Patrie, Modified Wrestling Coach, effective retroactive to January 6, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Felton, seconded by VP Grier.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
8. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation for retirement of Karen Roennpagel-Weiler, Transportation Director, effective August 3, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
9. 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
Ryan Patrie Varsity Wrestling Coach – effective 1/6/2020
Motion by Board Member Wood-Irvin, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
10. Nominate and Approve Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties BOCES Appointment.
Move that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education nominate Dr. John Bergeron of Schenectady County to serve on the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of the Sole Supervisory District of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Counties for a three (3) year term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
Motion by Board Member Wood-Irvin, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM TO January 14, 2020 BOE Meeting
OTHER ITEMS:
3. Accept CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the recommendation of the CSE meeting and their minutes from January 9, 2020 as submitted.
Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by VP Grier.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by VP Grier 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: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Recess and move of executive meeting to the Central Office Conference room at 7:29 p.m.
INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:37 p.m.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:00 p.m.
Motion by Board Member Wood-Irvin, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge
District Clerk
Dates to remember:
January 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
February 11 BOE Mtg & Budget Work Session, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
17-21 Presidents’ Day & Winter Recess – No School
25 BOE Mtg & Budget Work Session, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
JZ/JR/KL/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 1/15/2020