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Minutes – Workshop Meeting – Board of Education – New Paltz Central High School – December 16, 2009 – 7:00 PM

CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM by David Dukler, Board President.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:                                                                                                                              QUORUM CHECK
David Dukler (left at 11:20 PM)
Kathleen Tobin Flusser
Steven Greenfield (arrived at 6:08 PM)
Donald Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Edgar Rodriguez (arrived 7:00 PM)
Daniel Torres

ALSO PRESENT:                 Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools

ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.

EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE
Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Daniel Torres that the Board of SESSION
Education move into Executive Session at 6:05 PM for the purpose of discussing
the employment history of particular individuals, contract negotiations, and litigation
settlement.

Motion carried 5 - 0 with 5 members voting.

Out of Executive Session - Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by
David Dukler that the Board return to Public Session at 6:55 PM.

Motion carried 6 - 0 with 6 members voting.

CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
The Public Meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM by David Dukler, Board President.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:                                                                                                                             QUORUM CHECK
David Dukler
Kathleen Tobin Flusser
Steven Greenfield
Donald Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Edgar Rodriguez
Daniel Torres

ALSO PRESENT:
Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools
Debora Banner, Assistant Superintendent
Richard Linden, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Connie Hayes, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Barbara Clinton, Principal, New Paltz Central High School
Richard Wiesenthal, Principal, New Paltz Middle School
Michelle Martoni, Principal, Lenape Elementary School
Debra Hogencamp, Principal Duzine Elementary School
Mike Robinson, Director of Food Services
Bill Richers, Director of Information & Communications Technology
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

AGENDA CHANGES AGENDA
CHANGES
President Dukler announced the following Addendum to the Agenda:

ADDENDUM

PERSONNEL

ADD the following name to existing Personnel Item 10.1 Instructional Appointments - Substitutes

10.1 Instructional Appointments - Substitutes
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following substitute teachers with remuneration as per rates established at the July 1, 2009 Organizational Meeting:

Gregory Bailey Effective 12/17/09 – 6/30/10

DELETE:

Delete the following Personnel item from the agenda:

10.7 Request for Approval to Appoint Hearing Officer Pursuant to Section 75 of the NYS Civil Service Law

ADD:

10.8 Tenure Recommendations
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby grant tenure to the following instructional employees:

Name                                                     Tenure Area                                         Effective Date
Justin Finnegan                                  Speech                                                   1/2/2010
Karen Heaning                                    Teaching Assistant                              1/17/2010

10.9 Non-Instructional Unpaid Leave of Absence - Extension
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve a extension to the unpaid leave of absence for the following:

Barbara Agor School Monitor Effective 1/1/2010 – 1/31/2010

10.10 Non-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 non-instructional employee:

Jeff Logan LPN/Teacher Aide Effective 12/31/09

ADDENDUM (Continued)

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

REMOVE the following item:

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE – David Dukler

REPLACE with:

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED AND TO BE

DETERMINED – KT Tobin Flusser

Previously scheduled dates are as follows:

January 13           Presentation on the MS Project @ Duzine                                                     7:00 PM
January 27           Presentation on the MS Project @ Lenape                                                    7:00 PM
February 3            BOE Meeting (Abbreviated Agenda) – FOCUS: MS Project @ HS          7:00 PM
February 4            Tours (6:30 PM) and Presentation on the MS Project @ MS                    7:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT ON PROGRAM - LENAPE SCHOOL – A NEW FIFTH GRADE INITIATIVE: LENAPE TIMES

Superintendent Rice introduced Principal Michelle Martoni from the Lenape Elementary School who introduced Grade 5 Teacher Mr. Eric Savelson. Mr. Savelson explained that the Lenape Times newspaper is a student initiated endeavor and is a first for the Lenape School. Three students, Jennifer Cook, Kate Fishman, and Mia DiMaio explained the origins of the newspaper and the process used to prepare for the first edition which will come out in the very near future. Students from Grade 5 submitted articles for the publication after which a group of students produced the layout of the paper using computer software. There will be a link on the Lenape Web Page to access the newspaper after the first edition is completed. Questions and answers followed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENTS

Jackie Swartzburg, New Paltz
Nora Strano, New Paltz
Lionel Hyman, New Paltz
Marian DuBois, New Paltz for Susan Zimet,
Maryann Sennett, New Paltz
Ed Burke, Gardiner
Mario Matterini, New Paltz
Mathew Swerdloff, New York
Bob Gabriella, New Paltz
Nancy Cohn, New Paltz
Jason West, New Paltz
Ed Hill, New Paltz
Susan Shure, New Paltz
Floyd Kniffen, New Paltz
Laura Seitz, New Paltz
Melissa Sullivan, New Paltz
Rick Bontum, New Paltz
Elise Gold, Gardiner
John Johnson, New Paltz
Rachel Lagotta, New Paltz
Ben Miller, New Paltz
Barbara Caroll, New Paltz
David Porter, New Paltz
Wendy Baur, Gardiner
Trich Papagery, Gardiner
Larry Braun, Gardiner
Jonathan Schwartz, New Paltz
Kristina Ginnick, Student
Kevin Barry, New Paltz
Robert LaMark, Gardiner

INTERMISSION/BREAK – 9:35 PM

President Dukler called the meeting back to order at 9:45 PM.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS & DISCUSSION ITEMS

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS – Superintendent Rice commented briefly on a parcel of land adjacent to the high school on S. Putt Corners Road which is owned by Mr. Kevin Barry and Mr. Copeland. She wanted to make it known that she had met with these gentlemen on a previous occasion to discuss the owners intended use for this parcel. Mrs. Rice went on to report on the Governor’s recent announcements regarding State Aid and his proposal to withhold or delay payments to school districts. Mrs. Rice also reported on a number of requests made by the High School PTSA such as having an exit poll on the day of the bond vote to see why is passes or fails. Another concern of the PTSA is that absentee ballot information be made available in the CONNECTIONS publication so that voters who are out of the district on the day of the vote will be able to cast a vote. Transportation to the polling place for seniors was also requested. Mr. Linden advised that while the district cannot provide bussing for voters, service organizations are permitted to organize this effort.

Members agreed to change the agenda and discuss the Code of Conduct at this point in the meeting.

CODE OF CONDUCT REVISION REQUEST – Connie Hayes, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services reported on a test program to use cell phones in the high school. Deb Banner explained that the learning purpose is varied. Cell phones provide ways for students to gather and download information on and off site and share information based on curriculum requirements. Principal Barbara Clinton spoke on preparing students by using modalities used in the 21st century. A teacher offered to do this research project using students. The scope of the pilot program cannot be clearly defined due to the ever changing nature of technology thus making it an open ended plan according to Ms. Clinton. By approval of the principal, students will be given permission to take out a cell phone in the classroom to do a specific task related to the curriculum.

Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Daniel Torres that the Board approve the following resolution:

8.2 Request for Approval to Revise the Code of Conduct
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 approve revisions to the Code of Conduct, Attachment C: Prohibited Conduct, Section A, No. 6 to read
“Misusing computer or electronic devices, including unauthorized use of computers, software, or an internet or intranet account; accessing inappropriate websites; responding to pagers or using cell phones; using MP3 players or other personal entertainment devices unless authorized by a district administrator for use as academic technology; or any other violation of the district’s acceptable use policy. (All)”

Motion carried 7 – 0 with 7 members voting.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT RELOCATION PLAN – Superintendent Rice reported on the relocation plan that was created by a District Level Team. The team consisted of 25 representatives from all of the Building Level Teams. A variety of data was reviewed to arrive at a proposal. Superintendent Rice used a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the plan to the board. The plan is to house the Grade 6 students at Lenape and Grade 7 and Grade 8 in the Tillson Elementary School located in Tillson. The building needs to be brought up to code and is located in the Kingston School District. The estimated cost of the relocation is ½ million dollars. Questions and answered followed. The Board expressed their appreciation to the members of the committee for their hard work and creative thinking.

ALUMNI SURVEY REPORT – This presentation was postponed to a future meeting.

APPROVAL TO CALL SPECIAL MEETING FOR VOTE ON BOND PROPOSITION

Members agreed to move New Business Item 12.2 regarding the Bond Proposition to this portion of the meeting. Discussion followed.

Motion made by Steve Greenfield and seconded by Donald Kerr that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:

Members agreed to allow discussion to continue as long as necessary until all members have opportunity to express their opinions and have their questions answered. After all members spoke, President Dukler Called the Question.

12.2 Request for Approval to call a Special Meeting to Vote upon a Bond Proposition

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopts the following resolution:

RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF ULSTER, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. A Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the New Paltz Central School District, in the County of Ulster, New York (the “District”), shall be held within the District, on February 9, 2010, at 12:00 o’clock Noon (Prevailing Time) at the Gymnasium at the New Paltz High School, in said District, as provided in the Notice calling said Special District Meeting hereinafter substantially prescribed. The voting at such Special District Meeting shall be by voting machine, as provided by the Education Law, and the polls shall remain open from 12:00 o’clock Noon to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on said day and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters, then present, to cast their votes.

Section 2. The business to be acted upon at said Special District Meeting shall be as stated in the Notice thereof, and the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause the Notice of said Special District Meeting to be published in “The Kingston Daily Freeman” and “The New Paltz Times,” two newspapers having general circulation within the District, such publications to be at least made four (4) times within the seven (7) weeks next preceding such Special District Meeting, the first publication to be at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date of said Special District Meeting.

Section 3. Said Notice of Special District Meeting shall be in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING
NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
IN THE COUNTY OF ULSTER, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District, in the County of Ulster, New York, adopted on December 16, 2009, a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held on

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

from 12:00 o’clock Noon to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the Gymnasium at the New Paltz High School, in said District, for the purpose of voting upon the following Bond Proposition:

BOND PROPOSITION
RESOLVED:
(a) That the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District, in the County of Ulster, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct additions, improvements and alterations to the Middle School building and the site thereof and related improvements in the District (the “Project”), such Project to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $49,780,000;
(b) that a tax in the amount of not to exceed $49,780,000 is hereby authorized to pay the cost of the Project, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education, and that in anticipation of such tax bonds of the District may be issued, and a tax is also hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and
(c) that not to exceed $5,000,000 which may be available in the "District-wide Construction and Reconstruction Capital reserve Fund," heretofore established following voter approval on May 17, 2005, and not to exceed $929,000 which may be available in the District’s capital fund, are hereby authorized to be expended for the Project, and any of such amounts so expended shall offset and reduce a like amount of the taxes herein authorized.
Such Bond Proposition shall appear on the ballot label to be inserted in the voting machines used for voting at said Special District Meeting in substantially the following condensed form:

BOND PROPOSITION
YES NO
RESOLVED:
(a) That the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District, in the County of Ulster, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct additions, improvements and alterations to the Middle School building and the site thereof and related improvements in the District (the “Project”); and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $49,780,000; (b) that a tax in the amount of not to exceed $49,780,000 is hereby authorized to pay said cost, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education, and that in anticipation of such tax bonds of the District may be issued, and a tax is also hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and (c) that not to exceed $5,000,000 which may be available in the "District-wide Construction and Reconstruction Capital reserve Fund," heretofore established following voter approval on May 17, 2005, and not to exceed $929,000 which may be available in the District’s capital fund, are hereby authorized to be expended for the Project, and any of such amounts so expended shall offset and reduce a like amount of the taxes herein authorized.

The voting will be conducted by ballot on voting machines as provided in the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 12:00 o’clock Noon to 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the District shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) resident within the District for a period of thirty (30) days immediately preceding said Special District Meeting.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2018-a of the Education Law, applications for absentee ballots for said Special District Meeting may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to said Special District Meeting if the ballot is to mailed to the voter, or the day before the Special District Meeting if the ballot will be delivered personally to the voter. Written requests for absentee ballots must be made at least seven (7) days and no more than thirty (30) days prior to said Special District Meeting. Absentee ballots must be received at the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on February 9, 2010, the date set for said Special District Meeting. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 o’clock A.M. to 3:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), until the date set for said Special District Meeting.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dated: December 16, 2009
BEVERLY J. SICKLER
District Clerk

Section 4. The vote upon the Bond Proposition to be submitted to the qualified voters shall be by ballot on voting machines, and the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot label printed for the said voting machines, in form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law.

Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Motion carried 6 YES – 1NO (Edgar Rodriguez) with 7 members voting.

President David Dukler was excused at 11:20 PM due to illness.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Daniel Torres
that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   MINUTES
BE IT RESOLVED that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education accept the minutes
of the Business Meeting of December 2, 2009.

Motion carried 6 - 0 with 6 members voting.

PERSONNEL (CONSENT AGENDA) PERSONNEL
Motion made by Steven Greenfield and seconded by Patrick Rausch that the Board of
Education approve the following personnel (consent agenda) resolutions:

10.1 Instructional Appointment - Substitutes
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following substitute teachers with remuneration as per rates established at the July 1, 2009 Organizational Meeting:

	Effective
Jennifer Radinsky	12/17/09 – 6/30/10
Laurie Ludemann	12/17/09 – 6/30/10
Ivy Roberts	12/17/09 – 6/30/10
Sarah Rosenwasser	12/17/09 – 6/30/10
Kathelene Canosa	12/17/09 – 6/30/10
Matthew Chick	12/17/09 – 6/30/10
John Marro	12/17/09 – 6/30/10

Gregory Bailey 12/17/09 – 6/30/10

10.2 Instructional Appointment - Mentor
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 employee as a mentor for the 2009/2010 school year with remuneration, as per NPUT contract:

Antoniette Russolello Effective 12/17/09 – 6/25/10

10.3 Advisorship
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 to the following advisorship for the 2009-2010 school year, with remuneration as per NPUT contract with stipends to be paid out of monies budgeted for the Martial Arts Club.

Kathryn Flanagan Co-advisor Youth for Unity Club
Eliezer Espinosa Co-advisor Youth for Unity Club

10.4 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.

Lauren Papot Art Effective 1/4/10 – 1/3/13 BA, Step C $48,310

10.5 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 Hours

Cataldo DePalma Substitute Custodial Worker 12/17/09 $11.00/hr as needed

10.6 Appointment of Timer/Score Clock Operator – Winter Sports Season
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 timer for the 2009-2010 Winter Sports Season:

Suzanne Wirth Timer $30.00 per event
Suzanne Wirth Score Clock Operator $40.00 per event

10.7 Request for Approval to Appoint Hearing Officer Pursuant to Section 75 of the NYS Civil Service Law

This item was removed from the agenda. (See addendum to this agenda.)

10.8 Tenure Recommendations
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby grant tenure to the following instructional employees:

Name                                                     Tenure Area                                         Effective Date
Justin Finnegan                                    Speech                                                   1/2/2010
Karen Heaning                                     Teaching Assistant                             1/17/2010

10.9 Non-Instructional Unpaid Leave of Absence - Extension
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve a extension to the unpaid leave of absence for the following:

Barbara Agor School Monitor Effective 1/1/2010 – 1/31/2010

10.10 Non-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 non-instructional employee:

Jeff Logan LPN/Teacher Aide Effective 12/31/09

MOTION carried 6 - 0 with 6 members voting.

OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

Motion made by Kathleen Tobin Flusser and seconded by Steven Greenfield that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:

12.1 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: 9406, 10157, 9302, 464, 12116, 10933, 12093, 11497, 10088, 11499, 12076, 11517, 11523, 10742, 11301, 9901, 12045, 10755, 10892.

Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

PAYMENT OF TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS – Superintendent Rice briefly explained the concept of installment payment for taxes. Question and answers followed. A resolution to establish payment of taxes in installments will be voted on at the January 20th meeting.

NYSSBA CONVENTION – Edgar Rodriguez will give this report on January 20, 2010 due to the lateness of the hour.

SCHOOL TAX REFORM – Kathleen Tobin Flusser will make this presentation on January 20, 2010 due to the lateness of the hour.

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE – This item was removed from tonight’s meeting by the Addendum. Mr. Kerr pointed out that when it is returned to a future agenda it will be changed to Legislative Action Committee. This matter will be discussed and voted on at the January 20th meeting.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OPERATING GUIDELINES – Members agreed to postpone discussion and action on the Operational Guidelines until the January 20th meeting due to the lateness of the hour.

ULSTER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 2010 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM DISCUSSION & DECISION

Motion made by Kathleen Tobin Flusser and seconded by Patrick Rausch that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:

2010 UC BOCES LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

14.2 Request for Approval to Adopt the 2010 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 following 2010 Legislative Program of the Ulster County School Boards Association:

Specifically, we support:

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;
To attract and retain regional education leaders, eliminate the salary and benefit cap on District Superintendents;
Revision of the Contingency Budget Law to exclude increases in Special Education, energy expenses, and health costs for staff and retirees from the formula;
Update and enhance the BOCES Aid Formula and encourage additional shared services;
Wicks Law Reform;
Full funding of mandates;
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;
Reduce reporting requirements.

Steven Greenfield made a Friendly Amendment to the above resolution to omit the bulleted item that references “Wicks Law Reform”. Patrick Rausch who seconded the resolution would not agree to the Friendly Amendment. Members proceeded with the vote on the original wording of the resolution.

Motion FAILED 3 YES (Don Kerr, Patrick Rausch, Dan Torres) to 3 NO (Steve Greenfield, KT Tobin Flusser, Edgar Rodriguez) with 6 members voting.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED AND TO BE

DETERMINED – KT Tobin Flusser

Previously scheduled dates are as follows:

January 13	Presentation on the MS Project @ Duzine	7:00 PM
January 27	Presentation on the MS Project @ Lenape	7:00 PM
February 3	BOE Meeting (Abbreviated Agenda) – FOCUS: MS Project @ HS	7:00 PM
February 4	Tours (6:30 PM) and Presentation on the MS Project @ Middle School	7:00 PM

Discussion followed regarding the above dates. It was suggested to have a presentation on Saturday, January 30 and another presentation on a weekday. Members will discuss off line and make a suggestion to the board concerning the date for a weekday presentation.

OTHER DISCUSSION OTHER DISCUSSION

Daniel Torres expressed condolences to the family of Thomas Benenati, former administrator
and retiree of the New Paltz Central School District.

ADJOURN ADJOURN
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Daniel Torres that the Board
adjourn at 11:48 PM.

Motion carried 6 - 0 with 6 members voting.

Respectfully submitted,

________________________
Beverly J. Sickler
District Clerk