Oct. 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes

** Anticipated Executive Session in Central Office conference room following Regular Board meeting with no action anticipated being taken after. **

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 6:35 p.m. by Pres. Camille 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

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
– Principal Conover – Nicole O’Connor & Kerry Upstein came in & presented a Crazy 8 math program for K-2 students with Melinda Stetcher. It was well received, starts this Friday after school, 10/25, has 30 kids & goes for 8 weeks.
– Principal Marvin – There was a big push to enroll in the PTA for both buildings & on the superintendent’s day, enrollment was up 200%. Teachers have bought in to the PTA. In December, the PTA will offer a movie nite, crafts for kids. Currently meeting 1x/month with principals.
– AD Hardenstine – Fall sports are finishing up. Swim team is 3rd in the Colonial Council with Abie O’Donnell going to sectionals, all 13 girls qualify for sectionals. Girls soccer is 12-4, 8th seed, sectional game this Friday at home – game starts at 3. XC is going to sectionals. Football crossover is Friday night. They’re 4th seed in Class D. They play Warrensburg on 11/2 in Schuylerville.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
Superintendent Macri – The transportation dept. gets a shout out – 5 buses were presented to DOT for inspection; all 5 passed; we’re 100% pass on DOT inspections this year.
– There will be a new required policy effective 1/1/20 for student voter registration and pre-registration for kids age 16. It will be reviewed in committee and presented to the board for a first read.
– The Veterans exemption is being addressed. Meeting with April Kellerman, Robert Serrotta, Robert Becker & Jeff on 10/21. (see additional page of notes).
– The census is coming in 2020 – looking for people to do the canvassing. It’s very important for us; affects broadband, funding, assembly people – make sure we’re counted.

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the October 8, 2019 meeting as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Felton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 6
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1
Motion carried

NEW BUSINESS: BOE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT – (2019-20 MEMBERS)
Audit Committee – Dianne Grant (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin – meeting 10/29
Buildings & Grounds Committee –Shayne Mitchell (chair), Jennifer Sexton
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier – meeting 11/12 prior to board meeting
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant – contracts are being reviewed & having discussions – having the BOCES HR services as well as recommendations is good. Our contact is very connected with us.
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell – meeting 10/28
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton

FINANCIAL ITEMS:
1. Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, Revenue Status, ECA (ending 9/30/19) and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
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 7 & 8, 2019 meetings as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Wood-Irvin
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

PERSONNEL ITEMS:
1. Accept Resignation for Retirement.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation for retirement of Carol DeAngelo, bus driver, effective January 4, 2020.
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by:  Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

2. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jacob Armstrong, modified basketball coach, effective October 8, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Grant
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

3. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Heather Livengood, teacher aide, effective October 18, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Grant
Seconded by: Board Member Felton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

4. Accept Resignation.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Mike Russell, evening cleaner, effective October 25, 2019.
Motion by: Board Member Mitchell
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

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.
BOCES Substitute list
Jacob Armstrong Boys JV Basketball Coach
J Adam Cole Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Dorothy Halbohm Full-time food service helper effective 10/23/19
Christie Hennessey Full-time food service helper effective 10/23/19
Richard DuFresne Varsity Wrestling Coach
Patrick O’Hanlon Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Danielle Pantoucou Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

ADDENDUM TO October 22, 2019 BOE Meeting

PERSONNEL ITEM #4:
6. Approve Appointment.
Recommendation that the Duanesburg Board of Education approve the following appointment as recommended by the superintendent and building principals. 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.
Serena Killenberger Full-time JR/SR HS Aide effective 10/28/19
Motion by: VP Grier
Seconded by: Board Member Sexton
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

DISCUSSION:
BOE Community Service Award
Grade 6 location
Schopeg

Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: VP Grier
to enter into executive session to discuss legal issue 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 7:34 p.m.

INTO ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:35 p.m.

OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:51 p.m.
Motion by: Board Member Sexton
Seconded by: Board Member Mitchell
In favor: 7
Opposed: 0
Motion carried

Dates to remember:
November 1 Drama Production, 7 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
2 Drama Production, 7 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
3 Drama Production, 2 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
8 Veterans Assembly, 9 a.m., ES Gym
11 Veterans Day – No School
12 BOE Mtg, 6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Auditorium
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

Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge, District Clerk

FM/JR/JF/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 10/28/19