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 6:40 p.m. by President Siano Enders.
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 – updated health & welfare contract with Scotia Glenville school
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Marvin – Rebecca Pless, AP Capstone Class teacher, attended (students were to attend, however, they will be rescheduled). She proposed AP Capstone last year for 9th grade. She is currently working with AP English as well & next year, will offer the distance learning AP Capstone class next year for grades 9-12. The AP 10 class will be the research class (this year it is the writing portion). Part of the class requirement is that students must do a presentation which they did for their colleagues.
Mrs. Pless – Has hopes the kids earn college credit for the course; not many upstate schools offer a capstone class. Those who pass the class will go into the AP Research class. If students pass 6 AP courses, AP writing, AP research & 4 other AP courses, they will have a capstone insignia on their diploma.
AD Hardenstine – PD day on 3/20 – K-8 ELA & math teachers from surrounding schools coming here. HS will be working on bench marks, K-12 librarians, SPED & UPK teachers will go to MCS & work on their standards, aides will receive training too. GO kits are being designed for kids who may need long term at home schooling.
Sports committee met 3/10-winner of the mural competition was from 8th grade, discussed a new banner system with chevrons. Each team will have one, will go back to when WAC was created; 1 for the basketball players for 1,000 points, wrestlers for 100 wins. Discussed 2 sport athletes-varsity players playing 2 sports in the same season-discussion & process being done & it will be the coach’s decision on events. Boys’ soccer – 2 years ago, we merged with BKW for a year trial. Last year we tried our soccer program & it was unsuccessful. Students are not ready for the varsity program. BKW reached out & offered to merge for modified, JV & varsity. The numbers line up for the merged teams as our numbers are not getting bigger; will bring forth a resolution to merge for boys’ soccer for three years.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
– Jeff Treis – discussed bus pick up, transportation costs re: extra drivers, carbon footprint, expenses for busses. Per Superintendent – comprehensive study currently being done & hope to have done by April.
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
– extensive discussion on coronavirus (COVID-19) – a comprehensive plan is being worked on for staff/students/employees and how it will be handled; facilities committee is to pick 2 times to meet with architect firms & construction mgmt firms; board will be moving to a more user friendly board platform with Board Docs.
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the February 5 and 11, 2020 meetings as submitted.
Motion by Board Member Felton, seconded by Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
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
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier – 3/10 mtg – reviewed timeline for 6th grade move, transportation, staffing, creating office for pupil services director.
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell– policy manual finished, final copy to be printed for review & then submission to board.
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton– met 3/10 mtg – discussed coronavirus updates being used on One Call Now & SNN; opt in/out feature, change will be in the fall to use One Call Now only; calendar update to include athletics on school calendar – cannot do, however, there is now a link on the school calendar for athletics.
BUDGET ITEM:
Work/discussion session/presentation– Community budget presentation on 3/24/2020
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Terminate Contract.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby determines that the agreement by and between the District and Schindler’s Elevator Corp. dated November 14, 2013, is invalid, null and void and directs the Business Official and/or Superintendent take all steps to terminate the relationship between the parties.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with Scotia-Glenville Central School.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the health and welfare services contract between Scotia-Glenville Central School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2019-2020 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
3. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on February 11 report.
General Warrant # 15 $160,421.73
Capital Warrant # 5 $ 26,680.50
Motion by Board Member Mitchell, seconded by Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
4. Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with Middleburgh Central School.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the health and welfare services contract between Middleburgh Central School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2019-2020 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
5. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, Revenue Status, ECA (ending 1/31/2020) and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve Graduation Award.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following graduation scholarship award as recommended by the superintendent:
Rachel Munson Scholarship
Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1 (Siano Enders)
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Henry “Hank” Eckert, Senior Custodian, effective April 18, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by Board Member Felton.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jeff Hannon, Bus Driver, effective retroactive to March 6, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
3. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Joanne Newsome, high school nurse, effective March 13, 2020.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
4. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following substitute 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.
Substitute Teachers through & screened by BOCES Substitute Service –
Cornelius Bradt Nicole Campbell Shane Decanio Hannah Feldman
Tessa Filiberto Patricia Gierer-Vissat Alex Graham Claudia Howes
Katie McCann Nursel Metin
Full-time ES Recess Aide Rachel Spickerman – effective 3/11/2020
P/T hourly weekend cleaner & sub maintenance & cleaner Bailey Murphy – effective 3/11/2020
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm.
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
March 18 ES Musical, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
19 ES Musical, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
20 Staff Development Day – No Students
24 BOE Mtg/budget work session, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
25-27 NYS 3-8 ELA Testing
26 Band Recruiting night & All-District Concert, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
30-31 NYS 3-8 ELA Test Make-ups
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E Junge
District Clerk
JZ/JR/KL/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 3/13/2020