CALL TO ORDER at 6:32 p.m. by the District Clerk Junge.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL: Camille Siano Enders Deborah Grier Jennifer Sexton Shayne Mitchell Teresa Wood-Irvin Henrietta “Hank” Dunn
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg
OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS: District Clerk Junge administers the Oath of Office to Board Member Dianne Grant
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
1. Nomination for President – Camille Siano Enders
Nominated by: Board Member Dunn
Seconded by: Board Member Grier
Dunn Y, Grant Y, Grier Y, Mitchell Y, Sexton Y, Siano Enders N/A, Wood-Irvin Y. Camille accepts
2. Nomination for Vice President – Deborah Grier .
Nominated by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Siano Enders
Dunn Y, Grant , Grier N/A , Mitchell Y, Sexton , Siano Enders N/A, Wood-Irvin Y. Deb accepts.
FOOTNOTE – If there are multiple candidates for office, the Clerk will conduct a roll call for each candidate, in order of nomination, until one candidate has a majority.
Oaths of Office to be read to President Siano Enders and Vice President Grier.
President Siano Enders takes over the chair.
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR: {2018-2019 incumbents are in parenthesis} followed by recommended appointments for 2019-2020.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education make the following appointments:
District Clerk {Celeste Junge} Celeste Junge
Senior District Treasurer {Aimee Skiff} Aimee Skiff
District Treasurer {Janette Folckemer} Janette Folckemer
Tax Collector {Betty Biittig} Betty Biittig
Deputy Tax Collector {Elizabeth Fiorini} Elizabeth Fiorini
Records Access Officer {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
ECA Treasurer {Jeff Rivenburg} Elizabeth Fiorini
Deputy ECA Treasurer {Aimee Skiff} Aimee Skiff
Substitute District Clerk {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
Recording Secretary {Celeste Junge} Celeste Junge
Substitute Recording Secretary {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Oaths of Office read and signed.
ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR:
Internal Claims Auditor {Stephanie Long} Stephanie Long
School Physician {Bassett Healthcare} Bassett Healthcare
School Attorneys {Kristine Lanchantin} Kristine Lanchantin at Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC/} Kristine Lanchantin at Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC & Jeff Honeywell @ Honeywell Jeff Honeywell at Law Firm, LLC} Honeywell Law Firm, LLC
Grants Administrator {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Independent Auditor {Raymond Preusser} Raymond Preusser
Special Education Attorney {Girvin & Ferlazzo} Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
AHERA Asbestos Designee {Aanen Aanensen} Aanen Aanensen
Supervisors of Attendance {A. Conover/Jodi Marvin} Andrea Conover/Jodi Marvin
Chair for Committee on Pre-School Special Ed. {Mary Neitzel} Mary Neitzel
Chair for Committee on Special Ed. {Mary Neitzel} Mary Neitzel
Title IX/Section 504/ADA Compliance {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg, Andrea Conover, Jodi Marvin
Title I Coordinator {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
Section 504 District Coordinator {Mary Neitzel} Mary Neitzel
Insurance Advisor {SEFCU Insurance} SEFCU Insurance
Medicaid Compliance Officer {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
Approving Officer for Attendance at Conferences, Workshops & Conventions {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Chemical Hygiene Officer {Melissa Gregory} Melissa Gregory
Pesticide Officer {James Nesbitt} James Nesbitt
Pesticide Officer Alternate {Aanen Aanensen} Aanen Aanensen
Dignity Act Coordinators {Kristen Mills (HS) & Kristen Mills (HS) & Laurel Hallberg (ES)} Laurel Hallberg (ES)
Education Liaison for Foster Care Students {Penny Hardenstine} Andrea Conover
Property Control Manager {Elizabeth Fiorini} Elizabeth Fiorini
Schoharie Area Workers Comp. Trustee {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
Schoharie Area Workers Comp. Alternate {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Northeast Health Ins. Trustee {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
N/E Health Ins. Alternate {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Liaison for Homeless Children & Youth {Penny Hardenstine} Penny Hardenstine
Substance Abuse Resource Staff Member {N/A} Dave Presson – ES Kristin Mills – HS
Asbestos Mgmt. LEA Designee {Aanen Aanensen} Aanen Aanensen
School Board Associations:
Capital District {Camille Siano Enders} Camille Siano Enders
Schoharie Rep. {Deb Grier} Deb Grier
{Scholarship Loan Fund Representatives} Scholarship Selection Committee:
Two year Term 2019-20 Appointment – Year #2 of 2
{Jodi Marvin} Jodi Marvin
{Lori Kuhl} Lori Kuhl
{K Gabriel & J Wild} Kristina Gabriel/Kelly Houghtaling
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
APPROVE STIPENDS:
Mary Jewell – Kitchen Inventory stipend
Christie Hennessey – Kitchen Manager stipend
Lisa Snyder – Kitchen Manager stipend
INFORMATION ITEM:
Please advise District Clerk Junge if you are an owner of Key Bank National Association stock for future bonding purposes and matters regarding Conflict of Interest.
DESIGNATIONS:
Purchasing Agent {Jeff Rivenburg} Jeff Rivenburg
Official Bank Depository {Key Bank Nat’l Assoc} Key Bank Nat’l Assoc.
Official Bank Signatures {A. Skiff/J. Folckemer/ Aimee Skiff/Janette Folckemer/ F Macri} Frank Macri
Certify Payrolls {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Fiscal Advisors {Fiscal Advisors} Fiscal Advisors
Bond Counsel {Walsh & Walsh, LLP} Walsh & Walsh, LLP
Designated Educational Official to receive court notification regarding a student’s sentence/adjudication In certain criminal cases and juvenile delinquency proceedings {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Residency Determinator {Frank Macri} Frank Macri
Monthly Board of Education Meetings {scheduled as approved by BOE} schedule as approved by BOE
Official Radio Station {WYJB-95.5 FM} WYJB-95.5 FM
Official TV Station {Channel 6} Channel 6
Official Newspaper {Daily Gazette} Daily Gazette
Private/Parochial Trans. Pick-up {DCS ES} DCS Elem. School
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: VP Grier
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ADOPT DISTRICT PLANS:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the following plans as recommended by the superintendent and building principals:
Mentor Program
Professional Development Plan
Response to Intervention Plan (RtI)
District Emergency Plan
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ADOPT PAY SCHEDULES:
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the Substitute pay schedules as recommended by the Business Official.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
AUTHORIZATIONS:
Approve the authorization of the Purchasing Officer to participate in other government agency purchasing agreements, bids and purchasing contracts when it is determined to be in the best interest of the District in 2019-2020.
Approve the authorization of the Superintendent to apply for Federal, State and local grants.
Approve allowance for school business mileage to be paid at the IRS standard mileage rate.
Approve the establishment of the following Petty Cash accounts:
General Fund – $100 Elizabeth Fiorini – authorized signer
JR/SR Cafeteria – $21.50 Mary Jewell – authorized signer
ES Cafeteria – $21.50 Lisa Snyder – authorized signer
Approve the authorization to sign official papers by the President of the Board.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
BONDING OF PERSONNEL:
A blanket bond for employee dishonesty of $900,000 shall cover each employee. The Internal Claims Auditor shall be covered by the $900,000 employee bond. The District Treasurer shall be covered by bond of $1.3M. The position of the Tax Collector shall be covered by bond of $4M.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
RE-ADOPT CODE OF ETHICS AND ALL EXISTING BOARD POLICIES:
Renew all policies, by laws, policy resolutions and regulations from the 2018-2019 school year.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ADOPT PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW 18 & EDUCATION LAW 3811.
RESOLVED that the Duanesburg Central School District shall supplement the protection given all board members, officers and employees of the school district acting within the scope of their employment of duties under Education Law Section 3811 by providing coverage and protection for all board members, officers and employees of the school district acting within the scope of his/her public employment of duties as prescribed by Section 18 of the New York State Public Officers Law.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ANNOUNCE 2020-2021 ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE/BOE ELECTION DATE:
Per Revised Education Law 2022, the Annual Budget Vote/BOE Election will be a Tuesday, May 19, 2020, as determined by the New York State Education Department.
MOVE TO REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING at 6:58 p.m.