Minutes � Regular Business Meeting � Board of Education � New Paltz Central School District Office Conference Room
August 20, 2008 � 7:00 PM
Executive Session � 6:30 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:36 PM by David Dukler, Board President.
Mr. Dukler appointed Maria Rice as Clerk Pro Tempore for this portion of the meeting.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
Roderick Dressel Jr.
David Dukler
Steven Greenfield
Don Kerr
Edgar Rodriguez
ABSENT: Patrick Rausch
Laura Walls
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools
ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Steve Greenfield and seconded by Rod Dressel that the Board of
Education move into Executive Session at 6:37 PM for the purpose of discussing the
employment history of particular individuals and the school history of particular students
in accordance with their FERPA rights.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
Out of Executive Session - Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by
Steve Greenfield that the Board return to Public Session at 7:06 PM.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
The Public Meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by David Dukler, Board President.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
Roderick Dressel Jr.
David Dukler
Steven Greenfield
Don Kerr
Edgar Rodriguez
ABSENT: Patrick Rausch
Laura Walls
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools
Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Connie Hayes, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Bill Richers, Technology Coordinator
Beverly Sickler, District Clerk
Members of the Public and Press
ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.
AGENDA CHANGES AGENDA CHANGES
President Dukler announced the following addendum to the agenda:
ADDENDUM
PERSONNEL
ADD NEW Personnel Item 12.0
12.0 Request for Approval to Create New Position – Guidance Counselor
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby create the following position:
Guidance Counselor
ADD the following names to existing Personnel Item 12.1:
12.1 Instructional Probationary Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional employee with remuneration as per NPUT contract.
Stacey D. Sands Guidance Counselor Effective 8/21/08-8/20/11 MA, Step C $54,170
David R. Rishell Science (Physics) Effective 9/1/08-8/31/11 MA, Step B $55,530
ADD the following name to existing Personnel Item 12.10
12.10 Instructional Substitute Appointment
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional substitute for the 2008-2009 school year at a per diem rate of $80.00:
Christy Kirkpatrick Uncertified
ADD the following name to existing Personnel Item 12.11
12.11 Non-Instructional Resignation
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept the resignation of the following non-instructional employee:
Kelly-Rose Gibbons School Monitor Effective 8/14/08
ADDENDUM (continued)
ADD the following names to existing Personnel Item 12.12
12.12 Non-Instructional Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following:
Name Title Effective Date Salary Other
Melissa Shipe School Monitor 9/2/08 $9.56/hr 5 hours/day
Marianne Moline Account Clerk/Typist 8/21/08 $33,000 (pro-rated) per agreement
Barbara Stephenson Teacher Aide 7/28/08-8/15/08 as per ESS Contract 3.75 hours/day
CHANGE items in existing Personnel Item 12.12 as follows:
Salaries for first four appointments should read “as per ESS Contract”. Omit the per hour salary rate.
ADD the following names to existing Personnel Item 12.13
12.13 Increase Hours for Non- Instructional Positions
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby increase/decrease hours for the following:
Name Position Effective Date Change in Hours
Barbara D’Amore School Monitor 9/2/08 5 hours to 6.5 hours per day
Barbara Agor School Monitor 9/2/08 5.5 hours to 6.5 hours per day
Roberta Schwarz School Monitor 9/2/08 to 6.5 hours per day
OMIT the following appointment from existing Personnel Item 12.13
Jennifer Sutton School Monitor 9/2/08 4.75 hours to 6.5 hours per day
ADD the following names to existing Personnel Item 12.15
12.15 Fall Coaching Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following coaches for the 2008-2009 school year:
Jennifer Pottinger Cheerleading Advisor $500
Alexandra MacKinnon Modified Cross Country Girls $2080
Jason Bonagura Football JV $2910
Jay Behrke Tennis Girls Varsity $3430
David Dones Football Assistant Unpaid
ADD NEW PERSONNEL ITEMS AS FOLLOWS:
12.18 Part-Time Instructional Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the appointments of the following part-time instructional employees with remuneration as per NPUT contract:
Todd L. Martin Art Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.2) BA, Step C $46,230 pro-rated
Judi Esmond Art Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.2) BA, Step A $48,570 pro-rated
Leonard Vaccaro Technology Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.6) MA, Step 7 $67,660 pro-rated
ADDENDUM (continued)
12.19 Instructional Leave of Absence
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve an unpaid leave of absence for the following instructional employee for the 2008-2009 school year:
Meredith Hershbein Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09
12.20 Instructional Leave Replacement
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following instructional employee:
Paul Scarpati Occupational Therapist Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 MA, Step B $55,530
(Replacing Meredith Hershbein)
12.21 Part-Time Instructional Appointment
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the appointment of the following part-time instructional employee, with remuneration as per NPUT contract:
Meredith Herschbein Occupational Therapist Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.6) MA, Step B, $55,530 pro-rated
NEW BUSINESS
ADD the following information to existing New Business Item 14.1 Tax Levy
Tax levy at $30,910,000
Gardiner Library tax levy at $8,000
NOTE: The above amount of $30,910,000 was reduced to $30,610,000 later in the meeting.
CHANGE date of Agreement in existing New Business Item 14.7 OMNI Group to read as follows:
“Plan Adoption Agreement dated August 20, 2008.”
Motion to accept the agenda as amended made by Rod Dressel and seconded by Don Kerr.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENT
None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Ø STATUS OF HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT & MASTER SCHEDULE – Barbara Clinton provided the board with a status report on the Guidance Department, expressing gratitude for the board’s approval of a fourth Guidance Counselor and a Director of Guidance. She commented on the status of the master schedule, stating that there are conflicts that are being resolved and those that have already been resolved. Students and parents have been called and she expressed that the high school is in a good spot regarding student scheduling. There are and will be glitches but things are in good condition and problems will be ironed out by the beginning of the school year.
Ø SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS - Superintendent Rice reported on class size in the different buildings, indicating that we are doing well. Duzine numbers are up a little. The Lenape third grade may need another section in order not to exceed 24 students. Middle school figures were not available.
Ø Dan Torres, former student, had made a dedication request at a previous meeting. Mrs. Rice announced that this matter has been referred to the Policy Committee as a priority. Mr. Torres was in the audience and was assured that the matter of sponsorships will be addressed.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Ø GREENWORKS LIAISON REQUEST – Mr. Dukler referenced a letter from GreenWorks Committee requesting a liaison from the district. Theresa Fall, the chair of the committee, provided the board with some answers to their questions regarding the purpose and mission of GreenWorks. Discussion followed regarding the need for a liaison from the board to this committee. The purpose of the committee is to find ways to reduce the community’s carbon footprint. It is believed that the school district generates a majority of carbon emissions in the community and therefore a collaborative effort involving the school district is seen as a good thing. Mrs. Rice expressed a concern that other organizations could also ask for a board liaison. This committee was formed by the Town and Village as an official entity which receives funding. There is a high level of expertise represented by the members of this committee and it is unlike other groups that have organized for a common purpose. Mrs. Rice pointed out that this year’s calendar theme is “going green” thus putting this effort in line with what the educational process is encouraging. Members expressed support of appointing a liaison to this committee, both a board member and a staff member. The meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at the Gilded Otter. Mr. Rodriguez suggested that any decision be held off until Laura Walls and Patrick Rausch are in attendance. It was agreed that a liaison will be appointed at the next meeting. Mrs. Rice appointed Debora Banner as the staff representative to the GreenWorks Committee.
Ø OPPOSITION TO NYSSBA PROPOSED RESOLUTION DISCUSSION – Patrick Rausch was not present. Mr. Dukler reviewed past action taken by this board to have a resolution presented for action at the NYSSBA Annual Meeting in October 2008. The NYSSBA Resolution Committee that reviewed the proposal found this district’s resolution unworkable in its current form. Mr. Greenfield pointed out that the rebuttal provided circular reasoning and was not rational. The question is whether or not to register disagreement to NYSSBA or accept defeat. Mr. Dukler explained that the voting delegate to the Annual Meeting could stand up and express this district’s objection. Lobbying other districts to support this resolution is another option. Mr. Dressel commented that progress was made in that the resolution was included in the Voting Delegate’s Guide so that other districts are informed of New Paltz’ position. Mr. Rodriguez encouraged that lobbying work should be done. Further discussion took place regarding lobbying through Ulster County School Boards to get further support.
Ø PROPOSED NYSSBA BYLAW AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTIONS – President Dukler reviewed last year’s procedure. Discussion took place for any items that a member disagreed with. He suggested that this year the members review the material and come back with comments at the next meeting. Any items that members disagree with will be noted and discussed.
Ø SELECTION OF NYSSBA VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE – Appointment of delegates will take place at the next meeting.
Ø UPDATE ON DUZINE SEPTIC SYSTEM – Don Kerr reported that the Duzine septic system is complete and in operation. He was gratified that the Facilities Committee double checked their work and did not function as a rubber stamp committee thus coming up with a superior solution to the problem. Sloboda Brothers investigated and found a system that was not operating. They identified the problem, did some work and essentially restored water and septic system. Mr. Sloboda brought amazing backup material to support what they did. The cost was higher due to unexpected work. This is still well below the cost of a new system. The Facilities Committee is addressing the process of payment to cover the cost of the work that was done throughout this project. Mr. Rodriguez asked that in the future, the board look at maintenance procedures to be sure that the best and most cost effective procedures take place.
Ø REVIEW OF FUND BALANCE, DISCUSSION OF UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE AND TAX LEVY Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent, reviewed revenues and expenditures resulting in the fund balance. The BOCES refund is not known at the time the budget is created. Mr. Kerr expressed appreciation that this year the board was provided with actuals in order for the board to make an informed decision regarding the tax levy. Questions and answers followed. Good fiscal management has resulted in funds that need to be allocated by this board. Mr. Kerr asked that this board do just that. Discussion continued. Mr. Linden explained various options that the board may choose. Mr. Kerr would like to reduce the tax levy by $700,000. Mr. Rodriguez supported Mr. Kerr’s sentiments. Mr. Greenfield agreed that a responsible choice needs to take place on behalf of the community that provides funds for the school district. A concern for their needs is crucial given the present economy. There is an amount that allows a reduction in the tax levy according to Mr. Greenfield. Mr. Dressel warned against a big refund this year at the expense of next year. Giving back cannot be sustained each year. Giving away too much this year will result in problems in later years. Mr. Dressel is satisfied with the numbers as they currently exist and is not in support of reducing the tax levy in the amount suggested by Mr. Kerr since he believes it will catch up with us later. Mr. Dukler is pessimistic about the economy vis a vis the housing market and the district’s ability to respond to the issues we can’t control. He doesn’t want to see program impacted. Mr. Greenfield expressed that an agreeable number is in sight and the board can come up with that figure tonight. In summary, the taxpayers voted on a 4.88% tax levy in May. Mr. Dukler asked which members wanted to reduce the tax levy. Mr. Dukler wants to defer until next year. Edgar Rodriguez, Don Kerr, Rod Dressel and Steve Greenfield agreed that a reduction is appropriate but an amount needs to be determined. Mr. Kerr feels that doing the right thing is more important than the number. He is willing to go down to $300,000 from his original suggestion of $700,000 reduction in the tax levy. Mrs. Rice expressed concern over reducing the tax levy because of impact on program. Mr. Linden believes that a reduction will result in program cuts and increased tax levy next year. The majority of the members present agreed to reduce the tax levy. It was agreed to reduce the levy by $300,000. Mr. Linden will recalculate that tax warrant and bring back the figures to the board for approval tonight.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ø AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE – Rod Dressel reported on the process of posting State Aid and the accounting rules that apply. The committee will meet again on August 27 from 6:00 – 7 PM at which time the management letter will be received.
Ø FACILITIES COMMITTEE – Don Kerr reported on the change order process. It was decided that the major capital project threshold should be anything above $10,000. Such items should go to the Facilities Committee for approval. Another matter that was discussed at their meeting was the establishment of the roles of the Facilities & Operations Department and the Business Office regarding projects. The goal of the committee is to setup a process for facilities projects, to get it right, and then to repeat that process for all future projects. Rhinebeck Architects will present a preliminary report in October and a final report in November regarding their evaluation of the middle school. Mr. Kerr reported on the progress of the scoreboard installations. When excavation was done, they ran into a surprise in that when digging for the pillars, the holes filled up with water. Technical support solved the problem and success was achieved in pouring the concrete for the main scoreboard.
Ø POLICY COMMITTEE – Edgar Rodriguez reviewed the draft minutes of the Policy Committee which were presented to the board this evening. There are three pages of policies that require further review by the committee. Mrs. Rice recommended that the board table New Business item 14.8 to contract policy manual service with Erie 1 BOCES until the committee can discuss the Administrative Manual part of the contract. Meetings will be held every second Wednesday of the month from 5:00 – 6:30 PM in the District Office Conference Room.
MINUTES OF MEETING
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Rod Dressel
that the Board of Education approve the following: MINUTES
7/16/08
BE IT RESOLVED that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education accept the minutes
of the Regular Business Meeting of July 16, 2008.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
PERSONNEL (CONSENT AGENDA) PERSONNEL
Motion made by Rod Dressel and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board of
Education approve the following personnel (consent agenda) resolutions:
12.0 Request for Approval to Create New Position – Guidance Counselor
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby create the following position:
Guidance Counselor
12.1 Instructional Probationary Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional employees with remuneration as per NPUT contract.
Jennifer R. Pizzarello Foreign Language Effective 9/1/08-8/31/11 MA, Step 5 $64,400
Lara A. Savelson Speech –Language Pathologist Effective 9/1/08-8/31/11 MA, Step 2 $59,810
Kacie A. Fisher Special Education Effective 9/1/08-8/31/11 MA, Step B $55,530
Stephanie A. Shoemaker Guidance Counselor Effective 9/15/08-9/14/10 MA, Step 6 $66,010
Stacey D. Sands Guidance Counselor Effective 8/21/08-8/20/11 MA, Step C $54,170
David R. Rishell Science (Physics) Effective 9/1/08-8/31/11 MA, Step B $55,530
12.2 Instructional Appointment – Director of Guidance
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional employee with remuneration as per NPUT:
Kathryn M. Pines Director of Guidance Effective 9/1/08 $10,000 Annual Stipend
12.3 Instructional Leave Replacement
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following instructional employee:
Heather F. Lerner Elementary Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 BA, Step C $46,230
(Replacing J. Bruntil)
12.4 Instructional Appointments - Mentors
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional employees as a mentors for the 2008/2009 school year with remuneration as per NPUT Contract:
Joanne Metzger
Robin Taliaferro
Lynda Costello
Bonne Masseo
Ann Gregory
12.5 Instructional Resignation
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the resignation of the following instructional employee:
David A. Scott Guidance Counselor Effective 7/31/08
12.6 Instructional Appointment – Additional Day
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following counselor for one additional day with remuneration as follows:
Mary Grace Renella July 1, 2008 at a per diem rate of $270.85
12.7 Instructional Appointment – Home Tutor: Correcting Resolution
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve a resolution to correct the name of a Home Tutor appointed at the July 2, 2008 Workshop Meeting from Christine Ricci to Debra Ricci.
12.8 Tutors
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional employees, on an as-needed basis with remuneration as per NPUT contract for the 2008-2009 school year:
District Employee Non-District Employee
Abramshe, Teresa Battaglia, Claudia
Belgrave, Jill Black, Arlene
Bonagura, Ron Ford, Steve
Burdett, Rebecca Friedland, Ann Paula
Casey-Vinett, Susan Listort, Cynthia
Chapman, Janet Miller, John
Conrad, Kristin Murphy, Maureen
De Filippi, Christina Panman, Sandra
DeLeo, Juliann Ricci, Debra
Devorkin, Bruce Russell, Loretta
Diana, Michelle Skelton, Karen
Doyle, Shawn Slotnick, Sam
Eckenroth, Kathleen Staub, Elissa
Ferrante, Mary Beth Tenuto, Eva
Goland, Lisa Toohey, Rita
Gottschalk, Charleen Van den Huevel, Richard
Grizolet-Evans, Isabelle Van Houten, Sarah
Haas, Joe Van Voorhis, Kimberly
Hoffer, Janice Weiss, Lilah
Holbrook, Sarah Woodburn, MaryBeth
Hoyt, Denise Morabito, Kathleen
Ibrahim, Ayesha
Kurzban, Souad
Law, Cathy
Ligotino, Heather
Mallory, Alexis
Masseo, Bonnie
Mason, Tom
Paley, Matthew
12.8 (continued)
Patterson, Lara
Podell, Alan
Russolello, Antoinette
Sage, Susan
Sanchez, Denise
Schaefer, Renee
Stewart, Kathryn
Sturgis, Kim
Weiner, Barbara
12.9 Instructional Appointment -CSE Meetings
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following instructional employee to attend CSE Meetings effective 8/1/08- 8/31/08 with remuneration as per NPUT contract.
Elaine Thomas
12.10 Instructional Substitute Appointment
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following instructional substitutes for the 2008-2009 school year:
Virginia Oberholtzer Certified $100/day
Lauren Skutzka Certified $100/day
Christy Kirkpatrick Uncertified $80/day
12.11 Non-Instructional Resignations
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept the resignations of the following non-instructional employees:
Name Title Effective Date
Frank Sackett Custodial Worker 8/28/08
Amity Dippel School Monitor 6/30/08
Kelly-Rose Gibbons School Monitor 8/14/08
12.12 Non-Instructional Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following:
Name Title Effective Date Salary Other
Jennifer Sutton Sub. Typist 7/1/08 $11.00/hr as needed
Jennifer Sutton Sub. Teacher Aide 9/2/08 as per ESS Contract as needed
Angela Keller Sub. Typist 7/1/08 as per ESS Contract as needed
Jocelyn Swift Sub. Typist 7/1/08 as per ESS Contract as needed
Sue Lapp School Bus Driver 9/2/08 as per ESS Contract 5.25 hrs/day
Melissa Shipe School Monitor 9/2/08 $9.56/hr 5 hrs/day
Marianne Moline Account Clerk/Typist 8/21/08 $33,000 (pro-rated) per agreement
Barbara Stephenson Teacher Aide 7/28/08-8/15/08 as per ESS Contract 3.75 hours/day
12.13 Increase Hours for Non- Instructional Positions
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby increase hours for the following:
Name Position Effective Date Change in Hours
Mary Beth Lunati School Monitor 9/2/08 5.5 hours to 6.5 hours per day
Barbara D’Amore School Monitor 9/2/08 5 hours to 6.5 hours per day
Barbara Agor School Monitor 9/2/08 5.5 hours to 6.5 hours per day
Roberta Schwarz School Monitor 9/2/08 to 6.5 hours per day
12.14 Non-Instructional Extended Emergency Conditional Appointments
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby extend the appointment of the following non-instructional employees for an additional 20 days in anticipation of fingerprinting clearance.
Hilda Figueroa Fern Woolsey Jason Woolsey Shawn Long Aaron Fish David Young
12.15 Coaching Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following coaches for the 2008-2009 school year:
|
Glenn Eckert |
Cross Country Boys Varsity |
$ 4,631.00 |
|
Ann Gregory |
Cross Country Girls Varsity |
$ 4,631.00 |
|
Michael Vance |
Cross Country Boys Modified |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Sam Phelps |
Football Varsity Assistant |
$ 3,330.00 |
|
Michael Gulitti |
Football JV |
$ 2,910.00 |
|
Joseph Davis |
Football Varsity Assistant |
$ 3,330.00 |
|
Mark Pizzarello |
Football Modified |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Ron Constable |
Football Modified |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Thomas Tegeler |
Football Varsity |
$ 5,093.00 |
|
Kieran Bell |
Golf Varsity Boys |
$ 3,430.00 |
|
Roger Norcross |
Soccer Boys JV |
$ 2,910.00 |
|
Paul Schwartzberg |
Soccer Boys Modified |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Stuart Robinson |
Soccer Boys Varsity |
$ 3,430.00 |
|
Jeff Salt |
Soccer Girls Modified |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Meridith Ventimiglia |
Soccer Girls Varsity |
$ 3,430.00 |
|
John Orcutt |
Swimming Girls Varsity |
$ 3,430.00 |
|
Heather Ligotino |
Volleyball Girls JV |
$ 2,910.00 |
|
Kristen Conrad |
Volleyball Girls Modified |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Erin O'Sullivan |
Volleyball Girls Varsity |
$ 3,430.00 |
|
Nicole Vitale |
Soccer Girls JV |
$ 2,910.00 |
|
Jennifer Pottinger |
Cheerleading Advisor |
$ 500.00 |
|
Alexandra MacKinnon |
Mod Cross Country Girls |
$ 2,080.00 |
|
Jason Bonagura |
Football JV |
$ 2,910.00 |
|
Jay Behrke |
Tennis Girls Varsity |
$ 3,430.00 |
|
David Dones |
Football Assistant |
Unpaid |
12.16 Unpaid Assistant Coaching Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following unpaid assistant coaches for the 2008-2009 school year:
Jon Stern Soccer Assistant Coach
Jon Stern Cross Country Assistant Coach
Jon Stern Track Assistant Coach
Melissa Gruver Girls Varsity Swim Assistant Coach
12.17 Summer School Instructional Appointment
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria Rice,
Superintendent of Schools does hereby appoint, as needed, the following employee with remuneration as per NPUT Contract.
Vivian Hasbrouck Substitute Nurse Effective 7/30/08 – 08/15/08
12.18 Part-Time Instructional Appointments
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the appointments of the following part-time instructional employees with remuneration as per NPUT contract:
Todd L. Martin Art Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.2) BA, Step C $46,230 pro-rated
Judi Esmond Art Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.2) BA, Step A $48,570 pro-rated
Leonard Vaccaro Technology Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.6) MA, Step 7 $67,660 pro-rated
12.19 Instructional Leave of Absence
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve an unpaid leave of absence for the following instructional employee for the 2008-2009 school year:
Meredith Hershbein Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09
12.20 Instructional Leave Replacement
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following instructional employee:
Paul Scarpati Occupational Therapist Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 MA, Step B $55,530
(Replacing Meredith Hershbein)
12.21 Part-Time Instructional Appointment
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the appointment of the following part-time instructional employee, with remuneration as per NPUT contract:
Meredith Herschbein Occupational Therapist Effective 9/1/08-6/30/09 (.6) MA, Step B, $55,530 pro-rated
MOTION carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Steve Greenfield that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
APPROVE TAX LEVY
VOTE FAILED
14.1 Request for Approval of the Tax Levy, Acknowledgement of the Tax Rates and Issuance of the Tax Warrant
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby establish the 2008/2009 school property tax levy at $30,610.00, the Gardiner Library property tax levy at $8,000, acknowledge the related tax rates, and sign the attached tax warrant to be delivered to the tax collector with an effective date of September 9, 2008.
Motion FAILED with 3 YES (Don Kerr, Edgar Rodriguez, Steve Greenfield) to 2 NO (David Dukler, Rod Dressel) with 5 members voting.
NOTE: Failure of resolution 14.1 to approve the Tax Levy resulted in the calling of a Special Meeting on August 27, 2008 for the sole purpose of voting again on the resolution to approve the Tax Levy, acknowledge the Tax Rates and issue the Tax Warrant. Approval of the resolution requires a YES vote by four (4) members.
Motion made by Rod Dressel and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
CSE & CPSE PLACEMENTS
14.2 Request for Approval of Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements
Recommendation - that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) recommendations and student placements:- 10949, 10958, 10210, 10923, 10595, 10960, 1045B, 9638, 9505, 9123, 1047B, 10596, 10802, 10892, 10880, 10932, 1022B, 8910, 10874, 8221, 8270, 9579, 10938, 9971, 9459, 9151, 9133, 9176, 9129, 10493, 10186, 10864, 10554, 10901, 1038B, 10339, 1039B, 9998, 9327, 9150, 10652, 10957, 2003B, 10947, 1052B, 10946, 1044B, 11161, 1036B, 10927, 10139: CSE placements: 8963, 132, 2565, 2573, 6994, 1688, 1304.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Rod Dressel and seconded by Steve Greenfield that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
ACCEPT DONATION OF TOP SOIL
14.3 Request for Approval to Accept Donation of Top Soil from New Paltz Travel Soccer Club
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept a donation to the New Paltz Central Schools of top soil from the New Paltz Travel Soccer Club.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Rod Dressel and seconded by Steve Greenfield that the Board of
Education approve New Business Items 14.4 and 14.5 to award Food Services Bids.
AWARD BIDS FOR BREAD & SNACKS
14.4 Request for Approval to Award Bread Product Bid for the 2008-2009 School Year
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby award the Food Service Bid for bread products to Rockland Bakery, Inc. in the amount of $79,402.00.
14.5 Request for Approval to Award Snack Product Bid for the 2008-2009 School Year
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby award the Food Service Bids for snack products to Roberts Food in the amount of $27,535.40 and Ginsberg Inc. in the amount of $17,220.89.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Rod Dressel that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
RELEASE & SETTLEMENT STUDENT NO. 1805
14.6 Request for Approval of Release & Settlement Agreement for Student No. 1805
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby approve the terms of a Release and Settlement Agreement involving Student Number 1805; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools
is hereby authorized to execute such Release and Settlement Agreement on behalf
of the District.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Steve Greenfield and seconded by Rod Dressel that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
OMNI GROUP 3RD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
14.7 Request for Approval to Authorize OMNI Group, Inc to Serve as Third Party Administrator
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the OMNI Group, Inc. to serve as the District’s third-party administrator pursuant to the District’s Section 403(b) Internal Revenue Code Retirement Basic Plan document and Adoption Agreement: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to sign or have signed the OMNI Group, Inc. Model Section 403(b) Plan Adoption Agreement dated August 20, 2008.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Members agreed to table the following resolution until the Policy Committee meets to discuss the direction that the district wants to take regarding the creation of an Administrative Manual to go along with the newly approved Policy Manual.
POLICY MANUAL AGREEMENT TABLED
14.8 Request for Approval of Agreement with Erie 1 BOCES for the Maintenance of the Policy Manual
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves a cross-contract for Level 1 policy manual services with the Erie 1 BOCES in the amount of $595/year.
OTHER DISCUSSION OTHER DISCUSSION
Steve Greenfield – Demographic Study for Crossroads Project
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENT
None
ADJOURN ADJOURN
Motion made by Steve Greenfield and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board
adjourn at 10:15 PM.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beverly J. Sickler
District Clerk