Minutes – Regular Workshop – Board of Education – New Paltz Central High School – March 12, 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 6:03 PM by Roderick Dressel Jr., Board President.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
Roderick Dressel Jr.
David Dukler
Don Kerr
Patrick Rausch (arrived 6:07 PM)
Michael Swigart
Laura Walls
ABSENT: Edgar Rodriguez
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools
Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent for Business (left 6:35 PM)
Stephen Callahan, Director of Facilities & Operations (left 6:35 PM)
Roy Herford, President, Greenwood Corporation (left 6:35 PM)
Deborah Banner, Assistant Superintendent (arrived 6:40 PM)
Stephanie Giammatteo, Principal, Lenape School (arrived 6:40 PM)
ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.
EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion made by Michael Swigart and seconded by Laura Walls that the Board of
Education move into Executive Session at 6:03 PM for the purpose of discussing contract
negotiations and the employment history of particular individuals.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
Maria Rice was appointed by President Dressel as Clerk Pro Tempore for this portion of the meeting.
Out of Executive Session - Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by
David Dukler that the Board return to Public Session at 7:06PM.
Motion carried 6 - 0 with 6 members voting.
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
The Public Meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM by Roderick Dressel Jr., Board President.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
Roderick Dressel Jr.
David Dukler (left 7:50 PM)
Don Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Michael Swigart
Laura Walls
ABSENT: Edgar Rodriguez
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools
Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Connie Hayes, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Richard Wiesenthal, Principal, New Paltz Middle School
Debra Clinton, Assistant Principal, Middle School
Bill Richers, Technology Coordinator
Maureen Ryan, Supervisor of Transportation
Beverly Sickler, District Clerk
Members of the Public and Press
ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA CHANGES AGENDA
CHANGES
No changes were made to the agenda.
Motion made by David Dukler and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board of
Education accept the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 member voting.
SPOTLIGHT ON PROGRAM – Students from the middle school, after introducing themselves, took turns answering questions about a new group called “Morning Movers”. Approximately 40 students meet before school to engage in activities such as tennis, pickle ball, ultimate Frisbee and walking the track. Principal Dr. Wiesenthal introduced staff members Joanne Metzger and Michael Vance who have worked with the students to create the concept and provide guidance to the program. Students reported on the health as well as educational benefits of the program
RECOGNITION - NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENT
Pastor Gregory Ortiz, Pastor Christ the King Church – Lenape Parking Lot
Steve Greenfield, New Paltz - Budget
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Ø SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS: 2008-2009 PROPOSED BUDGET UPDATE – Superintendent Rice announced that a revised budget will be provided to the board in Friday’s packet. Additional comparative information is being provided such as actuals. Mrs. Rice indicated that with the changes in the Governor’s Office in Albany it is possible that the district may have $600,000 of aid restored. The revised budget will reflect this possibility. Mrs. Rice is waiting for additional information regarding sign ups for courses and completed schedules before establishing some of the budget amounts which are designed to meet the needs of students.
Ø HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HAC) & SUBCOMMITTEES PROGRESS REPORT – Connie Hayes announced that the HAC presented a revised Code of Conduct to the Superintendent today. It has been forwarded to council for legal review. The committee voted 14 to 1 with 1 abstention in favor of the Revised Code of Conduct. Verbal reports were provided by each of the sub-committees. Maureen Ryan reported on the progress of the Safety Committee, Jim O’Dowd on the Wellness Committee and Lenora Koffman on the Prevention Committee. Ms. Koffman reported that parenting workshops are being set up and the Social Norming Campaign will begin in the summer with information going out to the community.
Ø PUBLIC ACCESS UPDATE – Bill Richers, Director of Information and Communications Technology provided the board with a written report. In the absence of Mr. Richers, Don Kerr who is Co-Chair of the New Paltz Public Access Committee, reported big changes coming. A “television station in a box” will allow programming 24/7 from New Paltz. Specific time slots will be established for producers. With this comes the need for rules. Saugerties has provided their policy to assist New Paltz in creating their own. A “gate keeper” will be hired to film, do public outreach, train producers and manage the television station in a box. The franchise agreement is in deadlock at present. Time Warner is still negotiating with the Town and Village of New Paltz. One of the time slots will be for New Paltz Central School District. Channel 23 is currently the only public access channel which is shared by government, education.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Ø PROPOSED 100.11 PLAN – Superintendent Rice reported that the 100.11 Committee is resubmitting the plan with some changes, incorporating the suggestions made by the board at the February Board meeting. Joanne Secky, parent, Deb Clinton, Middle School Assistant Principal, and Connie Hayes, Director of Pupil Personnel Services were present to answer questions. Mrs. Rice pointed out the specific changes which includes presenting the plan for adoption on March 26, 2008. Discussion followed with additional revisions to the document. The new changes will be incorporated into the document and returned to the committee for final review and presentation once again to the board.
Ø BOCES VACANCY – Patrick Rausch expressed his desire to run for the Ulster BOCES Board. There is an “At Large” slot for which the board may nominate a candidate.
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Laura Walls to nominate Patrick Rausch as a candidate to run for the “At Large” slot on the Ulster County BOCES Board.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Ø POLICY COMMITTEE – Patrick Rausch announced that the committee is submitting a completed draft #2 of the new Policy Manual to Erie 1 BOCES. He is requesting that Erie 1 highlight any additional changes that are made to the draft as submitted and that any new policies that are required by law be printed on colored paper for ease of review once the final draft #3 is returned to the district.
Ø AUDIT COMMITTEE – Michael Swigart had nothing to report.
Ø HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Don Kerr reported that the full committee gave input for the Revised Code of Conduct. It was most gratifying that student input was received.
MINUTES OF MEETING
Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by Michael Swigart
that the Board of Education approve the following recommendation: MINUTES
2/27/08
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education accept the minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of February 27, 2008.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
PERSONNEL (CONSENT AGENDA) PERSONNEL
Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board of
Education approve the following personnel (consent agenda) resolutions:
12.1 Instructional Probationary 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 employee for the 2007/2008 school year, with remuneration as per NPUT contract.
Joe Dolan English Teacher Effective 3/31/08-3/3010 MA, Step 4 $60,130 (pro-rated)
12.2 Instructional Substitute Appointments
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following at a per diem rate for the 2007/2008 school year:
Siobhan Solberg Uncertified $75.00
Tammy M. Greiner Uncertified $75.00
Sarah Merli Certified $95.00
Matthew Cantello Certified $95.00
Nelly Morales Certified $95.00
12.3 Saturday Suspension Supervisors
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent does hereby approve the appointment of the following Saturday Suspension Supervisors for the 2007/2008 school year @ $40.00/hour:
Jennifer Denman
Nicole Sullivan
Kristen Conrad
Kim Sturgis
12.4 Spring 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 2007-2008 school year:
Sport Name Stipend
Modified Track Boys Erin O’Sullivan $2,384
12.5 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:
Susan Bleekman
12.6 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/Rate Other
John Falck Sub. Teacher Aide 2/25/08 $9.30/hr as needed
Lynn Robinson Sub. Teacher Aide 2/25/08 $9.30/hr as needed
Laura Kelly Sub. Typist 2/20/08 $12.50/hr as needed
Pearl Morse School Monitor 3/13/08 $9.10/hr 2 hrs/day
Angela Avila-Flores Sub. School Bus Driver 3/3/08 $18.00/hr as needed
Thelma Gill Administrative Assistant 4/7/08 $47,100 (pro-rated)
to the Superintendent
12.7 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
Jeanne Joseph School Monitor 3/13/08 3 hrs to 4 hrs
Jenny Peters School Monitor 3/13/08 2 hrs to 3 hrs
Patricia Sorrentino Teacher Aide 3/13/08 4.75 hrs to 6 hrs
12.8 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.
Ann Berardinelli Hilda Figueroa Jocelyn Swift
Kevin Lawrence Angela Keller Angela Avila-Flores Fern Woolsey
Lia Stropoli Amity Dippel Elani Ackhart Chirstine Bender
Virginina DiFazio Laura Eckert
12.9 Rescind Non-Instructional Appointment
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby rescind the following non-instructional appointment which was acted upon by the Board of Education at the February 27, 2008 Regular Business Meeting:
Carly R. Jacobsen Administrative Asst. to the Superintendent Effective 4/10/08 $47,100 (pro-rated)
MOTION carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Laura Walls that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
Patrick Rausch suggested that members review the recommendations from time to time. Officers should decide when and send the IEP’s to various board members to review. Laura Walls and Mike Swigart volunteered to do the task.
CSE & CPSE PLACEMENTS
14.1 Request for Approval of Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements
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: 9020, 9837, 444, 10610, 10828, 6804, 1677, 1694, 6977, 2618, 597, 424, 8975, 1848, 8565, 2042, 8870, 2496, 1326, 8884, 1798, 2500, 1619, 6939, 82, 1213, 10901, 10115, 9292, 9127, 9317, 9437, 9135, 9302, 10316, 9319, 10804, 9623, 9854, 9537, 10630, 10872, 1028B, 9541, 9565, 10050, 9128, 9856, 9610, 10013, 10895, 10652.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
HEALTH & WELFARE
ARLINGTON 07/08
14.2 Request for Approval of Health & Welfare Contract – Arlington Central School District 2007-2008
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the Health and Welfare Contract, forwarded under separate cover, for Arlington Central School District for a total amount of $14,618.60 for the 2007-2008 school year for 38 children who are residents in the New Paltz Central School District attending a school in the Arlington Central School District.
Motion carried 5– 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by Mike Swigart that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
DISPOSE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
14.3 Request for Approval to Dispose of Surplus Equipment
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education declare the following item as excess, unneeded property and authorize the sale/disposition of the equipment:
1996 Ford 20 Passenger School Bus VIN#1FDJE37F7THA20295
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Mike Swigart that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
BUS CONTRACT WITH TOWN OF NEW PALTZ
14.4 Requests for Approval of Contract with the Town of New Paltz for School Bus Usage for 2008-2009
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 Summer Recreation Transportation Agreement, which shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting, with the Town of New Paltz for the use of district buses at a rate of $2.42 per mile.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
FINANCIAL REPORTS FINANCIAL REPORTS
FEBRUARY 2008
Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by Mike Swigart that the Treasurer’s Report for
February 2008 and Budget Transfer Schedule #8 February 2008 be approved.
Laura Walls asked for bottom line of the previous year’s totals for comparison purposes. She asked just for the General Fund for same month prior year, total only. Mr. Linden agreed to provide this information in the future.
Motion carried 5 – 0 with 5 members voting.
OTHER DISCUSSION OTHER DISCUSSION
Don Kerr spoke about a resolution to have board meetings held in locations in the north and south of the school district.
He suggested a motion to convene one (1) regular meeting in the north and one (1 ) regular meeting in south during the current school year. He would like to discuss this and take action at next meeting. The question of whether or not it has to be within the boundaries of the school district will need to be addressed by legal council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENTS
None
ADJOURN ADJOURN
Motion made by Laura Walls and seconded by Michael Swigart that the Board
adjourn at 9:11 PM.
Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beverly J. Sickler
District Clerk