Minutes – Regular Meeting

Minutes – Regular Meeting – Board of Education – New Paltz Central High School – February 27, 2008 – 7:00 PM

Executive Session – 6:00 PM Career Life Prep Center

CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by Roderick Dressel Jr., Board President.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK

Roderick Dressel Jr.

David Dukler

Don Kerr

Patrick Rausch

Edgar Rodriguez (arrived 6:09 PM)

Michael Swigart

Laura Walls

ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools

Deborah Banner, Assistant Superintendent (left 6:38 PM)

Debra Hogencamp, Principal, Duzine Elementary School (left 6:38 PM)

Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent (arrived 6:55 PM)

Stephen Callahan, Director of Facilities & Operations (arrived 6:55 PM)

ROLL CALL

The roll was called as reflected above.

EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by David Dukler and seconded by Michael Swigart that the Board of

Education move into Executive Session at 6:04 PM for the purpose of discussing the

employment history of several individuals, discussing matters made exempt under

FERPA and negotiations.

Motion carried 6 - 0 with 6 members voting.

Out of Executive Session - Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by

David Dukler that the Board return to Public Session at 7:05 PM.

Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER

The Public Meeting was called to order at 7:16 PM by Roderick Dressel, Board President.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK

Roderick Dressel Jr.

David Dukler

Don Kerr

Patrick Rausch

Edgar Rodriguez

Michael Swigart

Laura Walls

ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools

Debora Banner, Assistant Superintendent

Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Connie Hayes, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Barbara Clinton, Principal, New Paltz Central High School

Richard Wiesenthal, Principal, New Paltz Middle School

Stephanie Giammatteo, Principal, Lenape Elementary School

Debra Hogencamp, Principal, Duzine Elementary School

Debra Clinton, Assistant Principal, Middle School

Antonia Woody, Athletic Director

Bill Richers, Technology Coordinator

Stephen Callahan, Director of Facilities & Operations

Beverly Sickler, District Clerk (left at 9:30 PM)

Michael LaBrosse, Student Representative

Members of the Public and Press

ROLL CALL ROLL CALL

The roll was called as reflected above.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG PLEDGE

AGENDA CHANGES AGENDA

CHANGES

President Dressel announced the following addendum to the agenda:

ADDENDUM

PERSONNEL

Add to Existing Item 12.1 Instructional Resignation:

Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept the resignation of the following instructional employee:

William Zimmer English Teacher Effective March 30, 2008

Add to Existing Item 12.9 Non-Instructional Appointments:

Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central School Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby appoint the following non-instructional employee:

Carly R. Jacobsen Administrative Asst. to the Superintendent Effective 4/10/08 $47,100 (pro-rated)

Add to Existing Item 12.13 Parent Member List:

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 individuals to the CSE/CPSE Parent Member List for the 2007-2008 School Year:

Patricia Perez

Jeanine Donato-Stoddard

12.14 Instructional Appointment - Long Term Substitute

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, long term substitute instructional employee with remuneration as per NPUT contract:

Debra Ricci Social Studies 3/10/08-4/30/08 MA Step D, $50,580 (Pro-rated)

12.15 Non-Instructional Appointment – Substitute

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 non-instructional substitute for Pupil Personnel Services:

Marianne Moline Effective March 4, 2008 $15/hr

NEW BUSINESS:

ADD:

14.8 Request for Approval to Accept Donation of Printers from West Point Military Academy

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, accept a donation of thirty-one (31) HP 8150 printers from West Point Military Academy.

Mr. Dressel announced that the Learning Environment Survey Report will take place prior to Public Comment.

Motion to accept the agenda as amended made by Don Kerr and seconded by Laura Walls.

Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting. (Patrick Rausch was not in the room.)

Principal Stephanie Giammatteo introduced teachers Ms. Lederer and Ms. Urso who work with the children in the Conflict Resolution Program. The children proceeded to take turns explaining how the program works after which they acted out a scenario to demonstrate how they all work together to resolve the various issues that cause conflict among students.

RECOGNITION – Francesca Rizza, volunteer Foster Grandmother, was recognized for her work at the Duzine Elementary School assisting children to achieve their goal of becoming better readers. High School student Daniel Torres was recognized for his service to the 100.11 Committee, working to promote the athletic program through the sale of products at Olympia Sports and serving as a broadcaster for NPHS basketball games on Radio New Paltz. Each was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Board of Education.

Ø LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SURVEY RESULTS/REPORT – Superintendent Rice introduced Assistant Superintendent Deborah Banner who introduced the representatives from CSEE – Center for Social and Emotional Education. Darlene Foster began with a PowerPoint presentation. She explained that the study evaluates school climate which is defined as the quality of school life as it impacts staff, students and community members. The results were positive and impressive. Developing action plans is the next step with a goal to build on the strengths. It is important to prioritize areas in need of actions and to track improvements as well as set benchmarks. Accompanying Ms. Foster was Dina Wallerson and Dan Sheer. Questions and answers followed the presentation.

Father Gregory Ortiz, Pastor Christ the King Episcopal Church & Deacon– Use of Lenape Parking Lot

Steve Greenfield, New Paltz – Middle School Renovation, Committee Meeting Times

Katie Plusser, New Paltz – Thank You Re: Middle School Renovation Vote, Committee Meeting Times

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Mike LaBrosse reported on activities and events at the high school including the upcoming performance of Guys and Dolls along with a variety of sports events. Mike announced that this would be his last meeting as the student representative. Members applauded his service to the board.

Ø SNOW DAYS/FLOOD DAYS – Superintendent Rice explained the need to close school due to recent flooding. The district is working on a plan to develop alternate bus routes to avoid school closings in the future. Six snow days have been used. If another snow day is required, the teachers will be impacted due to contractual obligations, however, the students will not be required to give back a vacation day.

Ø NEW 100.11 COMMITTEE REPORT – Committee members Rachel Busher, Debra Clinton, Connie Hayes, Joanne Secky, Chris Mazzei, and Dan Torres introduced themselves. They proceeded with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the purpose, roles and responsibilities, and membership of both the District Team and the Building Level Teams. Members of the Board of Education provided comments and suggestions to the committee members regarding possible revision to the proposed plan. A number of questions were raised for consideration by the 100.11 Committee which will meet again to continue a dialogue. It is expected that the committee members will come back to the board with either the same plan or an amended plan depending on the results of their discussion.

District Clerk, Beverly Sickler left the meeting at 9:30 PM. Superintendent Maria Rice was appointed District Clerk Pro Tempore at 9:40 PM.

Ø SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS - Superintendent Rice announced that Senator Bonacic has secured $10,000 in Senate Initiative Funding for our Lenape Playground Project.

Ø FACILITIES COMMITTEE – Rod Dressel reported that the recent meeting of the Facilities Committee included topics such as District Office flooding and roof leak, the Duzine roof, RFP for capital project, and air quality tests at Lenape. He commented that this is the first time in three years that the public is attending the meetings and that they are being recorded.

Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education accept the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of January 23, 2008 and the Special Meeting of January 30, 2008.

Education approve the following personnel (consent agenda) resolutions as amended

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:

Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the leave replacement appointment of the following instructional employee for the 2007/2008 school year:

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 part-time instructional employee for the 2007/2008 school year:

Lucas Vandenburgh (.6 ) Technology Effective 2/14/08-6/30/08 (.6) BA, Step D $44,080 prorated

Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following for the 2007/2008 school year at the following stated per day rate:

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 effective for the 2007-2008 school year:

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 2007-2008 school year:

Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central School Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does herby approve the Social Work Internship of Noemi Gonzalez at the Duzine Elementary School beginning February 14, 2008 through May 5, 2008 under the direct supervision of Renee Reynolds.

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:

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:

Carly R. Jacobsen Administrative Asst. to the Superintendent Effective 4/10/08 $47,100 (pro-rated)

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:

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.

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 to the following advisorships for the 2007-2008 school year, with remuneration as per NPUT contract:

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: 8276, 9327, 10968, 1028B, 1029B, 10917, 10946, 10919, 9579, 10316, 10292, 8275, 8199, 9142, 5694, 2074, 9073, 6805, 8406, 2546, 8805, 2083, 1476, 8963, 1933, 1843, 258, 6894, 6896, 8902, 5566, 6812, 614, 10311, 10584, 2517, 2067, 10586, 5678, 1939, 2506, 2510, 2571, 9078, 8140, 5726, 6981, 9446, 388, 1464, 8828, 1789, 1805, 2500, 2573, 8415, 336, 10597, 132, 9355, 9101, 10914, 6807, 10966, 41955, 1028B, 10954, 10013, 9592, 8251, 9998, 9968, 9911.

14.2 Request for Approval to Establish the Mary Louise E. Farley Natural Science Award

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education establish the Mary Louise E. Farley Natural Science Award in the amount of $250.00 for a graduating senior.

14.3 Request for Approval to Establish the Mary Louise E. Farley Social Science Award

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education establish the Mary Louise E. Farley Social Science Award in the amount of $250.00 for a graduating senior.

14.4 Request for Approval of Corrective Plan of Action to the Office of the State Comptroller

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, following review by its Audit Committee, approves the District’s Corrective Action Plan in response to the Comptroller’s Audit dated December 2007; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Education Department.

Motion to approve New Business items 14.2 through 14.4 carried 7 – 0 with 7 members voting.

14.5 Request for Approval to Commence Proceedings in the Matter of Roy C. Bell v. NPCSD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes its attorneys, Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, to commence a proceeding under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law & Rules to vacate and/or modify the Order After Remittal issued by the New York State Division on Human Rights on December 14, 2008, in Matter of Roy C. Bell v. New Paltz Central School District, NYDHR Case. No. 144012, pursuant to the District’s retainer agreement with the law firm.

Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve the following budgetary transfer:

14.7 Request for Approval to Adopt the 2008 Legislative Program of the Ulster County School Boards Association

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District adopt the 2008 Legislative Program of the Ulster County School Boards Association. Specifically, we support:

Ø Phasing out reliance on local property tax to provide a “sound basic education” state-wide in favor of a broader state-wide taxing system including income tax.

Ø To attract and retain regional education leaders, eliminate the salary & benefit cap on District Superintendents.

Ø Revision of the Contingency Budget Law to exclude increases in Special Education, energy expenses, and health costs for staff and retirees from the formula.

Ø Update and enhance the BOCES Aid Formula and encourage additional shared services.

Ø Legislation that provides full funding and supports legal reforms (including Triborough Amendment Reform) for the State’s public schools to eliminate the need to fund Charter School initiatives.

14.8 Request for Approval to Accept Donation of Printers from West Point Military Academy

Motion to approve New Business items 14.6 through 14.8 carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by David Dukler that the Treasurer’s Reports for

November 2007, December 2007, and January 2008 and Budget Transfer Schedules #5 – November 2007,

Don Kerr announced that the Public Access Committee met with four students and one teacher attending. The committee will be asking the district if we want a regular time slot within the next 4 – 6 weeks.

Motion failed 2 YES (Patrick Rausch, Mike Swigart) - 5 NO with 7 members voting.

Position	Coach	Stipend
JV Baseball	William Defino	$ 2,800.00
Modified Baseball	Roger Norcross	$ 2,000.00
Varsity Baseball	Sam Phelps	$ 3,300.00
JV Softball	Carisa Gaylardo	$ 2,800.00
Modified Softball	Jeff Salt	$ 2,167.00
Varsity Softball	Frank Alfonso	$ 3,393.00
Varsity Girls Golf	Tom Tegeler	$ 3,300.00
Varsity Boys Tennis	Kieran Bell	$ 3,300.00
Boys Track Assistant	Mike Vance	$ 3,200.00
Varsity Boys Track	Don Bartlett	$ 4,376.00
Girls Track Assistant	Patrick Barberio	$ 3,200.00
Varsity Girls Track	Ann Gregory	$ 5,043.00