6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Auditorium
Anticipated Executive Session in Central Office conference room following Regular Board meeting with no action anticipated being taken after.
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 6:32 p.m. by President Siano Enders.
Also Present: Superintendent Macri, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions
PRESENTATION – Jim Graham – Synthesis Architects, LLP – capital projects for ES/HS 2020-2022.
PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Conover :
– last Thursday, the 4th grade went to GE Research in Niskayuna
Principal Marvin:
– The students performed the play, “Seussical” & did a great job.
– Next Friday there will be a PD day & Michelle Irons, math coach, will work with teachers.
– HS teachers are putting on a Thanksgiving dinner
– Eagles Outlet was painted last week, getting close for a soft opening by Christmas. Many donations have been received.
AD Hardenstine:
– XC teams – girls placed 8th & boys 4th overall
– Andy Drescher was a section champion along with state champion, received the State Sportsmanship award.
– Swim team placed 3rd in section. Abby O’Donnell swam the 100 back & 200 IM at states.
– Girls soccer chose the Wounded Warriors & at the ES Veterans ceremony, presented a $600 check.
– Awards ceremony this Thursday at 5:30. The Booster Club does the dinner.
– Sports committee met-discussed rebranding the gym, where the stage used to be. Idea presented to Student Council.
STUDENT LIAISON – Abby O’Donnell:
– Student Council will work with Sports Committee & put info out to other students for their input on rebranding the gym. There will be a poster competition on what our branding will be.
– There will be a Christmas Giving Tree to a local charity & will collect donations.
– The whole swim team went to sectionals.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
Superintendent Macri – Jeff Ziegler is in the audience
– NYSED & Board of Regents is looking at the graduation process/requirements and will be discussing the Regents exams & Special Education segment
PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the October 22, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
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
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
FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on October 16 & 30, 2019 reports.General Warrant # 8 $ 119,318.04
#9 $425,119.60
Capital Warrant # 3 $ 24,500.00
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Accept External Audit Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the external Audit Reports as provided and recommended by the business official.
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
3. Accept Audit Response Management Letter.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Audit Management Response letter as recommended by the superintendent and business official.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
4. Approve Agreement with Guilderland CSD.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the agreement between Guilderland Central School District and Duanesburg Central School District for September 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 as recommended by the business official. This agreement shall not be binding on the parties until authorized and signed by each party’s respective representatives.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Felton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
OTHER ITEMS:
1. Approve CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the CSE minutes of October 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28 & 31, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Approve Revised Safety Plan.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following revised policy as recommended by the superintendent:
District-Wide School Safety Plan
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: VP Grier
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Michele Reyes, substitute bus monitor, effective October 11, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: VP Grier
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
2. Approve Appointment of Interim Superintendent of Schools.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby appoints Jeffery Ziegler as Interim Superintendent of Schools, commencing November 12, 2019, until such time a full time superintendent is chosen, but no later than June 30, 2020, and approves the agreement dated November 12, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
OATH OF OFFICE TO INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – District Clerk Junge administers the Oath of Office to Jeffery Ziegler
3. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent and athletic director. ECA appointments are for the applicable 2019-20 school year/sport season – beginning with pre-season practice and ending at the conclusion of the season, including sectional play. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school season/term/year.
BOCES Substitute list
J Adam Cole Varsity Softball Coach
Ryan Patrie Modified Wrestling Coach
Mark Burchhardt JV Wrestling Coach
Barbara Aker Full-time evening cleaner effective November 27, 2019
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
4. Approve appointment.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Duanesburg Central School District hereby appoints Karen Lancto to the position of Human Resource/Payroll effective November 18, 2019. Such appointment is a probationary appointment, in effect for 52 weeks, effective November 18, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION:
2020-21 Budget planning calendar
Policy 7440 – Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration – 1st read – should we add “absentee” info to policy?
Motion by VP Grier, seconded by Board Member Sexton, to enter into executive session to discuss contract negotiations with no anticipated action being taken after.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Recess and move of executive meeting to the Central Office Conference room at p.m.
Recess and move of executive meeting to the Central Office Conference room at 7:36 p.m.
INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:42 p.m.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:38 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM
PERSONNEL ITEM:
5. Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent and athletic director. ECA appointments are for the applicable 2019-20 school year/sport season – beginning with pre-season practice and ending at the conclusion of the season, including sectional play. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school season/term/year.
Alexandria Tedeschi Cheerleading Coach
Philip Carducci Modified Boys’ Basketball Coach
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
ADDENDUM #2
PERSONNEL ITEM:
6. Approve Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointment as recommended by the superintendent. The appointment is 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.
Jacob Carlson Part-time Hourly Cleaner including weekends/substitute effective 11/16/19
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: VP Grier
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion Carried
Dates to remember:
November 15 K-12 Report Cards Posted
21 K-12 Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
22 Staff Development Day – No Students
K-6 Parent-Teacher Conferences
27-29 Thanksgiving Recess – No School
December 5 Bus Drill
ES Winter Concert, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
6 Bus Drill rain date
10 BOE meeting, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
17 Jr/Sr HS Winter Concert, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
19 ES Holiday Sing-Along
20 K-12 Interim reports posted
23-1/3 Holiday Recess – No School
January 6 School reopens
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge
District Clerk
FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 11/13/19