ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD CONFIDENTIALLY BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
Public Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Remote broadcast link to view meeting:
Recording of the meeting:
https://youtu.be/-AMZZKLxs08
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
It is anticipated that the Board will immediately go into Executive Session with no anticipated action being taken after.
Motion by , seconded by , to appoint pro-tem recording secretary for special executive meeting.
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Motion made by , seconded by , to enter into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to employment history of specific district employees.
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INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at p.m.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at p.m.
Motion by , seconded by .
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RESUME REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at p.m. by .
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
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
PRINCIPALS REPORTS/UPDATES
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the April 7 and 22, 2020 meetings as submitted.
Motion by , seconded by .
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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
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton
BUDGET ITEM:
Budget presentation/recap
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on April 2, 2020 report.
General Warrant # 18 $ 371,198.06
Capital Warrant # 6 $ 3,568.12
Motion by , seconded by .
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2. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, ECA (ending 3/31/2020), Revenue Status and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by , seconded by .
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3. Approve Agreement Between the District and the Duanesburg Teachers’ Association.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the changes made to the Agreement by and between the District and the Duanesburg Teachers’ Association (“Association”) noted “For board approval 5/5/2020”, which creates a successor collective bargaining agreement in effect from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024, authorizes the Interim Superintendent to execute the agreement and ratifies and approves the payment of money contained therein.
Motion by , seconded by .
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OTHER
1. Approve 2020-2021 School Year Calendar.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 school year calendar as recommended by the superintendent.
Motion by , seconded by .
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PERSONNEL:
1. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation for retirement of Chris Wyanski, high school science teacher, effective June 26, 2020.
Motion by , seconded by .
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2. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation for retirement of Maria Molyneaux, third grade teacher, effective June 30, 2020.
Motion by , seconded by .
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3. Approve Tenure Appointments.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints the following instructional employees to tenure in the following tenure areas, effective on the day noted:
Name, Tenure Area, Effective Date
Jeffrey Rivenburg, Assist. Super. Of Mgmt Svcs, August 5, 2020
Melanie O’Neill, Elementary, September 1, 2020
Jacob Armstrong, Elementary, September 1, 2020
Motion by , seconded by .
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4. Approve Appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints Daniel McConnelee to the position of Transportation Director effective July 1, 2020. Such appointment is a probationary appointment, in effect for 52 weeks, effective July 1, 2020.
Motion by , seconded by .
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DISCUSSION:
Policy 5676 – Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data – 1st read
Meeting adjourned at p.m.
Motion by , seconded by .
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JZ/JR/KL/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 4/30/2020