June 11, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes

Meeting time: 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 – absent,  VP Deb Grier, Kent Sanders, Jennifer Sexton, Shayne Mitchell, Teresa Wood-Irvin, Henrietta “Hank” Dunn

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at   6:33 p.m. by VP Grier .

Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – Fonda-Fultonville contract wording amending school from Ft. Plain to DCS, addendum added 

PRESENTATION – Ms. Hardenstine – shot put location 

SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
– Green monster is gone, hydro-fracking tank is gone, will take 2 years for full restoration
– 6th grade meeting had 5 parents, great conversation, Ms. McCane, Jodi & Andrea also attended
– Continuing work on 5-7th grade academy
– There is enough room on the 3rd floor for 1/2 lockers. Will be ready for the 2020-21 incoming 6th graders
– In the Albany Business Review-schools are ranked either 1/80 or 1/100 on placement – DCS –
 District – 24/84 was 25/84
 HS – 18/84 was 15/84
 ES – 53/100 was 109
 Spending – 35/84
 Super’s salary – 75/92
– Kyrgyzstan cultural even scheduled for 6/13 with Alex Torres & Reggie Harris from 4-8 p.m.

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES

Principal Conover:
– Fantastic 5th grade cruise again this year
– Golden ticket bucket – if it’s a full bucket, she’ll be doused with silly string at field day on 6/21 – selected teachers & students will get the honor.
– This year’s graduating class was first class for her when they were in 5th grade.

Principal Marvin:
– Finals & Regents are coming up next week
– 6/16 is the senior trip to Ocean City, NJ
– Class advisors gave a list of pranks & it was decided to have a tailgate party with pizza & wings in the student parking lot last Friday.
– Karen Kanarkiewicz took the lead & did a great job with the Kyrgyzstan cultural event.
– 7th grade orientation is scheduled for 6/24
– The senior English class members picked a teacher/coach who made an impact on them & invited them to graduation. A new idea implemented this year.

Athletic Director Hardenstine:
– Scholar Athlete banquet held at Settle’s Hill, 68 athletes attended who had a 90 or better in sports season. Andy Drescher had 90 or better in all seasons/4 sports.
– Booster Club did a great job with the spring awards ceremony
– Softball had WAC All-Stars
– Girls’ track – Emily Schaeffer competed at states for pole vault
– Zach Lawrence was selected as a member of the high school All-American Honorable Mention team for the Wrestling USA magazine

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the May 7th, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1

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 & did a  walk-through of the ES-found the building is in great shape & sound although some items are  dated
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier – met & discussed goals for 2019/20 & the climate survey
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Kent Sanders, Deb Grier
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin, Shayne Mitchell – met & still working on the 6000 section
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton

BOARD ITEM:
1. Reject Lawn Restoration Project Bid Submission.
WHEREAS, the Duanesburg Central School District issued a request for bids on the Lawn Restoration Project (“Project”), and,
WHEREAS, the bid was opened on May 7, 2019 as only one bid in the sum of $222,250.00 from Carver Construction was received and opened; and, WHEREAS, this bid sum was in excess of the funds available for the Project,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools and District Engineer, the bid opened on May 7, 2019 is rejected. It is further directed that the Superintendent of Schools and District Engineer review the matter and return with a recommendation for future action on the project.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on May 15 & 29, 2019 reports.
General Warrant  # 21  $83,394.41
22  $510,675.36
Capital Warrant 11  $29,861.95
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

2. Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with City School District of Albany.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the health and welfare services contract between the City School District of Albany and Duanesburg CSD for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by  Board Member Sexton
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

3. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, ECA (ending 4/30/19), Revenue Status and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

4. Approve Modified Boys’ Soccer Team Agreement with Berne-Knox-Westerlo.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement to form a joint interscholastic Modified Boys’ Soccer 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 Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

5. Approve Agreement with LearnWell.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement between EI US, LLC dba LearnWell and Duanesburg CSD for the 2019-2020 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

6.  Approve Stipend for Administration of EPK Program.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby approves the stipend for Administration of the EPK program at a full school year rate of $4,434.00. This rate will be pro-rated for the 2018-2019 school year for March through June at a rate of four months totaling $1,478. Funding source is from the EPK grant labeled EPK3-ADDT’l GRANTS in the F Fund.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

7. Approve Varsity and Modified Wrestling Team Agreement with Schoharie Central School.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement to form joint interscholastic Varsity and Modified Wrestling Teams between Schoharie 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 Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

8. Approve Agreement For Services with Fonda-Fultonville Central School District.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement for services between Fonda-Fultonville Central School District and Duanesburg CSD for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

9. Approve Bus Bond Resolution.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BONDS OF THE DUANESBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, SCHENECTADY, ALBANY, MONTGOMERY AND SCHOHARIE COUNTIES, NEW YORK IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $290,000 TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF THREE SCHOOL BUSES AND DELEGATING THE POWER TO ISSUE BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District, Schenectady, Albany, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties, New York (the “School District”) (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of the Board) as follows:
SECTION 1.  The specific purposes (hereinafter referred to as “purposes”) to be financed pursuant to this resolution are the purchase of three gasoline-fueled school buses, a 65-passenger bus, a 71-passenger bus and a 21-passenger wheelchair-compatible bus.  The estimated maximum cost of said purposes is $290,000.
SECTION 2.  The Board of Education plans to finance the total cost of said purposes by the issuance of serial bonds of the School District in an amount not to exceed $290,000, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the Local Finance Law, and, to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, the levying of a tax on the real property within the School District, to be paid in annual installments, as approved by the qualified voters of the School District voting at the Annual School Election, duly held and conducted on May 21, 2019.
SECTION 3.  It is hereby determined that said purposes are a class of objects or purposes described in subdivision 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, and that the period of probable usefulness of said purposes is five (5) years.
SECTION 4.  The proceeds of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, may be applied to reimburse the School District for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the specific purposes set forth herein.  This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department.
SECTION 5.  Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law.  The faith and credit of the School District are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same respectively become due and payable.  An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds becoming due and payable in such year.  There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of the School District a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same become due and payable.
SECTION 6.  Subject to the terms and contents of this resolution and the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 63.00, inclusive, of said Law, the power to authorize bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of the serial bonds authorized by this resolution and the renewals of said notes, and the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of said serial bonds and said bond anticipation notes (including, without limitation, dates, denominations, maturities, interest payment dates, consolidation with other issues, manner of execution and redemption rights), and the power to determine to issue said bonds providing for substantially level or declining debt service, and the power to sell (including, without limitation, receipt of bids submitted in an electronic format) and deliver said serial bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds, are hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the Chief Fiscal Officer of the School District.  The President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized to sign any serial bonds issued pursuant to this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of said serial bonds, and the School District Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal of the School District to any of said serial bonds or any bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal.
SECTION 7.  The President of the Board of Education is hereby further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest on the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, as excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and to designate the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” in accordance with Section 265(b)(3) of the Code.
SECTION 8.  The validity of said bonds or of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if:
(a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the School District is not authorized to expend money, or
(b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution or summary thereof are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or
(c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York.
SECTION 9.  The School District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this resolution, or a summary thereof, together with a notice in substantially the form provided by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law, in The Daily Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the School District and hereby designated as the official newspaper of the School District for such publication.
SECTION 10.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

10. Approve Agreement For Services with Wildwood School.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement for services between Wildwood School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2019-2020 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

11. Approve Bus Bond Results for Bus Debt.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Bond Sale Bid results dated May 30, 2019 for the bond totaling $243,515 from Greene County Commercial Bank at a rate of 2.5022% 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

12. Approve Addendum to Superintendent’s Contract.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby approves the June 11, 2019 addendum to the employment agreement of Frank Macri, Superintendent of Schools, and authorizes payment of the salary provided therein.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

13. Approve Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District previously established, by resolution, and currently maintains a Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund known as the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of financing retirement contributions to the New York State Employees Retirement System (“ERS”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an amendment to the Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law, school districts may now establish a reserve fund for the purpose of financing retirement contributions to the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (“TRS”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined it is appropriate to establish a sub-fund within the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund pursuant to Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law, the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby resolves:
1. The Board hereby establishes a sub-fund within the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund to be known as the Duanesburg Central School District Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund, for the purpose of financing contributions to the New York Teachers Retirement System.
2.  The source of funds for this Reserve Sub-Fund shall be as allowed by law and the moneys contributed to the Reserve Sub-Fund during any particular fiscal year may not exceed 2% of the total compensation or salaries of all teachers employed by the District who are members of TRS paid during the immediately preceding fiscal year.  The total amount of the Reserve Sub-Fund shall not exceed 10% of the total compensation or salaries of all teachers employed by the District who are members of TRS paid during the immediately preceding fiscal year. 
3. By resolution, the Board of Education may authorize expenditures from this Reserve Sub-Fund, as allowed by law.
4.  The moneys in this Reserve Fund shall be deposited and secured in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law.  The Board of Education or its authorized designee may invest the moneys in this Reserve Sub-Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law. Any interest earned or capital gain realized on the money so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of this Reserve Sub-Fund.
5. The chief fiscal officer shall account for this Reserve Sub-Fund separate and apart from all other funds of the District. Such accounting shall show: the source, date and amount of each sum paid into the sub-fund; the interest earned by such sub-fund; capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of this sub-fund; the order, purpose thereof, date and amount of each payment from this sub-fund: the assets of the sub-fund, indicating cash balance and a schedule of investments. The chief fiscal officer, within sixty (60) days of the end of each fiscal year, shall furnish a detailed report of the operation and condition of this sub-fund to the Board of Education.
6.  This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Motion by:
Seconded by:
In favor: 
Opposed:

14. Approve Agreement with Capital District YMCA-Duanesburg Branch.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the Use of Facilities Agreement with the Capital District YMCA-Duanesburg Branch for use of their swimming pool facility for the Duanesburg girls’ varsity swim season. 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 Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

15. Approve Client/Agency Retainer Agreement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the agreement between Honeywell Law Firm,
PLLC. and Duanesburg Central School district for legal services during the 2019-2020 school year.  This agreement shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
Motion by: Board Member Dunn
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Eric Dornbush, JR/SR HS science teacher, effective June 26, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

2. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the resignation of Jaclynn Wild, School Counselor, effective June 30, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

3. Amend Tenure Appointment Effective Date.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby approves the correction of the following May 7, 2019 tenure appointment effective date:
Kristina Goebel Tenure Area -School Counseling & Guidance  Effective September 1, 2019
Motion by:  Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

4. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent. 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/year.
BOCES Substitute List
Michele Reyes    Substitute bus monitor effective 6/12/19
Heather Livengood   Full-time bus driver-in-training effective 6/12/19
Andrea Amorosi    Summer 2019 Clerical/Proctoring
Michele Yager    Summer 2019 Clerical
Karen Wagner    Summer 2019 Clerical
Lisa DellaRocco   Summer 2019 Proctoring
Karen Bliss    Summer 2019 Proctoring
Eileen Payst    Summer 2019 Proctoring
David Schalekamp   Summer 2019 Proctoring
Noreen Egan    Summer 2019 Proctoring
Shannon Gordon   Summer 2019 Proctoring
Declan Edwards   Summer 2018 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
James Forbes    Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Kayleigh Forslund   Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Emily Lane     Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Hannah Lawrence   Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Katelyn Raffan    Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Miranda Schalkham   Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Thomas VanValen   Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Justin Waldron   Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Darren Walter    Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Laura Walter    Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Craig Zoch    Summer 2019 Cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Lisa Snyder    Summer 2019 Painter effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve Policy.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following policy as recommended by the superintendent:
Policy 5410 with 5410R – Purchasing and Purchasing Regulations
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by:  Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 4
Opposed: 1 (Sanders)
Abstain: 1 (Sexton)
Absent: 1
Motion

2. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Equipment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve surplus by auction of the following obsolete equipment as recommended by the business official:
Bus 129-2009 diesel 71 pass. bus with approx. 72,000 miles, approx. trade in/min bid value of $3,000.
Bus 131-2009 diesel 65 pass. bus with approx. 78,000 miles, approx. trade in/min bid value of $3,000.
Bus 143-2012 unleaded 14a/21c/3wc bus with approx. 85,000 miles, approx. trade in/min bid value of $6,000.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

3. Approve Disposal of Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete books:
lists provided by the high school media specialist and business teacher as recommended by the high school principal.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

4. Approve CSE & CPSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE & CPSE minutes of March 27, April 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30, May 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 21, 22, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by; Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

5. Adopt District Plan.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education adopt the following plan as recommended by the superintendent and high school building principal:
K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Plan
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

DISCUSSION:
Policy 7132 – Non-Resident Students – 2nd review – to be approved at 7/2/19 meeting
PILOT

INFORMATIONAL:
May 21, 2019 Budget Vote/BOE election results

Adjournment of meeting at  7:55 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

Dates to remember:
1 – SAT Exams, HS
3 – NYS 4th & 8th Grade Science Written Exams
      Regents Exams
      Spring Sports Awards Ceremony, 6 pm, HS
5 – 95 or Above Club Breakfast, 7:45 am
6 – ES Spring Concert, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
7 – 5th Grade Cruise
10-Banana Splits Ice Cream Social
      Baccalaureate
11-Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
13-3rd Grade trip to Five Rivers
      Jr/Sr HS Locker Cleanout
14-Flag Day ES Assembly, 9:15 am, ES
17-Last Day of Class for Grades 7-12
      Ice Cream Social for Students in grades 7-11
18-21 – Regents Exams
19-4th Grade trip to Schoharie Crossings
21-ES Field Day
      Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony, 6 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
24-ES Field Day Rain Date
24-25 -Regents Exams
25-6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
26-Grades K-6 Last Day of Classes & Early Dismissal, 11:45 am
      K-12 Report cards posted

ADDENDUM #1

PERSONNEL ITEM:

5.  Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following summer appointments as recommended by the superintendent.  All appointments are “employees at will”.
Tammy Bradt   Summer 2018 bus cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Melinda Moran  Summer 2018 bus cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Tonya Snyder   Summer 2018 bus cleaner effective 6/24/19-8/30/19
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

OTHER ITEMS:
6.  Accept Donation.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the following items donated by Doug Hallberg as recommended by the superintendent:
Hero Medicine balls(not to be slammed)
 2 x 8 pounds  $47 each
 3 x 10 pounds $53 each
 2 x 12 pounds $59 each
 2 x 15 pounds $63 each

Aeromat extreme performance dead balls(some need air added) MEANT to be slammed
 3 x 15 pounds $32 each
 3 x 20 pounds $56 each

Aeromat extreme performance ultimate logs (not meant to be slammed)
 3 x 20 pounds $94 each
 2 x 30 pounds $101 each
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Dunn
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried

Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge
District Clerk