Meeting time: 6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Auditorium
Anticipated Executive Session in high school room 123 following Regular Board meeting with no action anticipated being taken after.
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 – Absent, Teresa Wood-Irvin
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 6:31 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
PRESENTATION – Librarians book report N/A
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
– Budget presentation
– Regents/Chancellor speaking about SPED – needs equity with students
– Duanesburg Day group met. It will be a packed event with art, music, food, alpacas, FD, legislators, boy & girl scouts, will put out info about board members
– Will meet with grade 5-7 teachers for the new academy/vision/goals in April 2019; will develop & focus on program
– Bus program – principals are reviewing bus tapes weekly, the Peaceful Bus program & PBIS will combine and work together
– Bus drivers met, reviewed the MOU & are ok with it.
– The Wellness fair/substance abuse night had a small turnout. On 3/5/19, NYS mandated someone must be in charge of substance abuse issues…both of our counselors will be involved.
– Penny was out, however, advised the bowling team had WAC all-stars for both boys & girls,wrestling had WAC all-stars, Zach Lawrence place 2nd in sectionals, boys’ basketball had WAC all-stars on the second team, girls’ basketball had all-stars on the 1st & 2nd teams.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Conover
– The 4th grade enrichment group did their egg drop, 5th & 6th grades are coming along.
– Supervised recess is being discussed. Every class would have 30 minutes/day, teachers would work during this time on curriculum. This would be good for kids & they need to have recess.
Principal Marvin
– Safety issues are being discussed. There were table top exercises during the staff meeting with emergency response teams/drills. Safety bus drills to be done in May for faculty as we know what to do for kids, however, staff needs to be addressed.Teachers felt additional training on drug & alcohol abuse is needed. The sheriff’s dept. will come back & do a Narcan training. NYS troopers were here Monday & had a See Something Say Something program. Students have safety/security concerns/questions too. Chrome books – don’t have some sites blocked, parents need to monitor internet use. Some programs will be blocked: Twitter, snapchat, Instagram, Facebook.
STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the February 26, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: VP Grier
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
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
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Kent Sanders, Deb Grier
Policy Committee – Joshua Menzies (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Shayne Mitchell – met on 3/4 to work on the manual – up to 4000 section
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton
BOARD ITEM: Budget Work Session
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on February 27, 2019 reports.
General Warrant #16 $248,725.89
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 Scotia-Glenville.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the contract between Scotia-Glenville Central School and Duanesburg CSD for the 2018-2019 school year as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
3. Approve Solar Energy Project Resolution.
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO RPTL SEC. 487
WHEREAS, the District received notice on behalf of Eden Renewables (Eden) of Eden’s intent to develop solar projects on a property within the District identified as the Oak Hill Solar 1 Project and the Oak Hill Solar 2 Project, both located at 13590 Duanesburg Rd, Delanson, NY, SBL #74.00-2-5.
BE IT RESOLVED that the District will require Eden and/or the owner of the property to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with the District pursuant to the provisions of the New York Real Property Tax Law Section 487 in connection with the construction of a solar project on the property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes Frank Macri, Superintendent of Schools, to advise Eden or its legal representative that the District will require Eden Renewables and/or the owner of the properties to enter into a PILOT agreement with the District pursuant to the provisions of the New York Real Property Tax Law Section 487 in connection with the construction of a solar project on the property and ratifies any action already taken by Superintendent Macri in that regard.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
4. Approve UPK Contracts with Whispering Pine Preschool for School Years 2018-19 and 19-20.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the contracts between Whispering Pines Preschool and Duanesburg CSD for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years as recommended by the superintendent and business official. These contracts shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
5. Approve Contract for Health and Welfare Services with South Colonie CSD.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the contract between South Colonie Central School 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
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. 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
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 5
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Abstain: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve Substitute Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Claire Martuscello as a long-term substitute to cover the maternity leave of absence of teacher, Jaclyn Wild, guidance counselor, effective in March 1, 2019. No term of employment is conferred by this resolution of appointment and Ms. Martuscello’s employment may be terminated at any time.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
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 6121 – Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with signature form
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 5
Opposed: 1
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
2. Approve CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE minutes of November 29, 2018, February 26, March 1 and 4, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION:
Status of athletics-athletic report regarding mergers Rescheduled for 3/26/19
Tuition
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton to enter into executive session to discuss employment and staffing of employees of the district.
Recess of regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ADDENDUM TO March 12, 2019 BOE Meeting
FINANCIAL ITEM
6. Approve Proposal for Lawn Restoration Services.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the proposal made by Paul G. Carr & Associates to serve as project designer and owner’s representative to assist in restoring the lawn at the Jr/Sr High School as recommended by the superintendent and business official.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried pending clarification of item #7
7. Approve Bid for SmartSchools & eRate Project.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education award the bid from Core BTS to complete the SmartSchools and eRate funded project for technology infrastructure purchase and installation for a total of $209,875.62 as recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
March 15: K-12 Interim Reports Posted
19: ES Musical, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 pm
20: ES Musical, Joe Bena Auditorium, 6:30 pm
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.
FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 3/13/19
INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:00 p.m.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sanders
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton.
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sanders
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Carried
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E Junge
District Clerk