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Minutes – Regular Workshop Meeting – Board of Education – New Paltz Central High School – April 1, 2009 – 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 6:05 PM by David Dukler, Board President.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
Roderick Dressel Jr. (arrived at 6:07 PM)
David Dukler
Steven Greenfield (arrived at 6:08 PM)
Kate Hymes-Flanagan (arrived at 6:11 PM)
Don Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Edgar Rodriguez

ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools

ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by David Dukler 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, matters made exempt by FERPA and contract
negotiations.

Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

Out of Executive Session - Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by
Steve Greenfield that the Board return to Public Session at 7:03 PM.

Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 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
Roderick Dressel Jr.
David Dukler
Steven Greenfield
Kate Hymes-Flanagan
Don Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Edgar Rodriguez

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
Antonia Woody, Athletic Director
Bill Richers, Director of Information & Communications Technology
Maureen Ryan, Supervisor of Transportation
Mike Robinson, Director of Food Services
Beverly Sickler, District Clerk
Anthony Zraly, Student Representative
Members of the Public and Press

ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.

AGENDA CHANGES AGENDA CHANGE

President Dukler asked that members of the board permit Dr. Michael O’Rourke, BOCES Environmental Science Coordinator, to make his presentation at the beginning of the meeting instead of waiting until Board Communications. Members agreed.

Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Patrick Rausch that the Board of Education accept the agenda as amended.

Motion carried 7 – 0 with 7 members voting.

LENAPE CHIMNEY UPDATE – Dr. Michael O’Rourke reported on the results of the Lenape chimney air quality testing process. While there is a transient irritant odor, there is no current danger to students or staff. He stated that avenues of testing have been exhausted. Since it is an odor problem, he recommended use of a dual filter which uses activated carbon.

SPOTLIGHT ON PROGRAM – THE ENVIRONMENT: AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB – Principal Barbara Clinton introduced Cathy Law, teacher and advisor for the Environmental Studies Program along with students who provided the board with a demonstration of the interactive learning process taking place in the AP Environmental Science class. Other students reported on the Envirothon which is a subset of the Environmental Club. New Paltz students have ranked high in the State competition and hope to rank number one in the future. Students also reported on the various topics of interest which are investigated by the Environment Club as well as upcoming events.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENT
David Porter, Gardiner – Environment Studies Program and Stoneleigh Woods
Jake Lawrence, New Paltz – Stoneleigh Woods
Lyle Nolan, New Paltz – Stoneleigh Woods
Andrew Benedict, New Paltz – Stoneleigh Woods

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Anthony Zraly, Student Representative, reported on events and activities at the high school.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS & DISCUSSION ITEMS

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
QUADRICENTENNIAL FLAGS – ALTERNATIVE REVENUE SOURCE SUGGESTION FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS – Superintendent Rice displayed for the audience a flag that will be hung at the District Office in commemoration of the Quadricentennial. Each of the four buildings have similar flags for display to promote this celebration. Mrs. Rice went on to describe a plan proposed by a local entrepreneur to have businesses volunteer to donate to the school district a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of some products. Members had no objection and expressed thanks for any who might choose to participate. The effort would be initiated completely by businesses and any donation would be gratefully received by the district with thanks.

PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET, DRAFT 3 – Superintendent Rice reviewed the various suggestions made to her by the board for revising the proposed budget. Ms. Rice reported on her research in areas of staffing in districts throughout Ulster County. She explained the rationale used in her budget presentation and provided justification for the staffing level represented by the proposed budget. Discussion followed with board members providing input. A PowerPoint presentation of the budget based on new State Aid runs was presented.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON BUDGET

Joe Storch, New Paltz
Susan McNaughton, New Paltz
KT Tobin-Flusser, New Paltz

Members were asked to email any questions or suggestions regarding the budget to David Dukler. Edgar Rodriguez asked that the entire line by line budget be posted to the website. Each of the members expressed their thoughts and opinions on the merits and disadvantages of making the draft available to the public.

Mr. Dukler took a poll of the board and found that four members (Edgar Rodriguez, Don Kerr, Steve Greenfield, Patrick Rausch) would like the full line by line budget put on the website.

STATUS REPORT ON NUTRITION TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS – Mike Robinson reported on the status of the Nutrition Task Force recommendations.

HAC PROGRESS REPORT – Assistant Superintendent Connie Hayes introduced members of the Health Advisory Committee who provided reports of sub-committee activity. Jim O’Dowd reported on the School Gardens Project of the Wellness Sub-committee. Maureen Ryan and Toni Woody reported on the Safety Sub-committee’s work on the Code of Conduct and Safety Committee.

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

STONELEIGH WOODS – 2007 BOE LETTER OF CONCERNS: President Dukler read an August 8, 2007 letter to the Village Planning Board written by then President of the Board, Rod Dressel. Mr. Dressel had requested on behalf of the board that the Village Planning Board consider a second egress for the Stoneleigh Woods Project. Discussion followed with members noting that this letter was never responded to despite the fact that it was strong and direct. Members agreed that another letter should be sent as a follow up to the lack of response on the part of the Planning Board.

David Dukler will draft another letter for the next meeting for approval and editing using the ideas that were expressed. Members should send feedback to David Dukler or Steve Greenfield. The letter will be finalized at the April 15, 2009 meeting of the Board of Education.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – Chairs of the following committees gave brief reports on recent meetings.

AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE – Patrick Rausch
FACILITIES COMMITTEE – Donald Kerr had no report.
POLICY COMMITTEE – Edgar Rodriguez
HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Donald Kerr

MINUTES OF MEETING

Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Steve Greenfield
that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   MINUTES
                                                                                                                                                                                                3/18/09
BE IT RESOLVED that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education accept the minutes
of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2009.

Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

PERSONNEL (CONSENT AGENDA) PERSONNEL
Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Steve Greenfield that the Board of
Education approve the following personnel (consent agenda) resolutions:

12.1 Instructional Substitute Appointments - Uncertified
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following uncertified substitute teachers at a per diem rate of $80 for the 2008-2009 school year:

Karen Capobianco
Patricia Lankhorst
Nicholas Martin
Christopher Taylor

12.2 Emergency Conditional Substitute Appointment - Uncertified
Recommendation - that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following uncertified instructional substitute on an emergency conditional basis.

Jessica Sylvan Mutter Effective 3/3/09 – 6/25/09 $80/day

12.3 Instructional Substitute Certified Teaching Assistant
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following certified Teaching Assistant at a per diem rate of $60 for the 2008-2009 school year:

Nicholas C. Martin

12.4 Non-Instructional Resignation – Purpose of Retirement
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 for the purpose of retirement:

Name Title Effective Date
Naomi Berchielli Teacher Aide 6/30/09 (for purpose of retirement)

12.5 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:

Name                                      Title                                       Effective Date
Martha Koenig                     Substitute School Bus        3/9/09
                                                Driver

12.6 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.

Sherry Kitay AnnMarie Dixon
Dawn Britton

MOTION carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS

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

                                                                                                                                     ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY 5260
                                                                ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING
                                                                                                                       BY ADMIN, FACULTY AND BOE

13.1 Second Reading and Approval to Adopt New Policy 5260 – Advertising, Sponsorship and Fundraising by Administration, Faculty, and Board of Education

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District, after a second reading, adopts the following new policy:

POLICY 5260 - ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING BY ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND BOARD OF EDUCATION

School-business relationships based on sound principles can contribute to high quality education. However, compulsory student and employee attendance confers on educators an obligation to protect the welfare of their students and employees and the integrity of the learning and professional environments. Positive school-business relationships should be ethical and structured in accordance with the principle that “Selling or providing access to a captive audience during the mandatory school day for commercial purposes is exploitation and a violation of the public trust.”

The sale of advertising or sponsorship tag lines must be directly related to the educational purpose of the district.

For purposes of this policy the following definitions apply:

Advertising is the written or graphic statement made by a seller which calls for the public’s attention to it by emphasizing the desirable qualities of the product or service so as to arouse a desire to buy or patronize the advertiser’s product or service.

Sponsorship provides financial or resource support in exchange for ‘tag line’ recognition spoken by a program announcer or printed in a font comparable to those used in the educational production.

Tag lines are simple statements such as “This [program, segment, publication] is sponsored by [name of sponsor]” and do not include statements made by a seller.

In accordance with this policy, the district will not engage in advertising in its announcements of fundraising and grant awards. Sponsorship tag lines may be employed in both print and visual media as well as in verbal announcements.

Fund raising projects in which students or employees sell merchandise, provide services, or in other ways solicit money for school activities may be sponsored by school organizations. Any such plan shall have a clearly defined purpose and, in general, shall contribute to the educational experience of students and shall not conflict with instructional programs or state mandates. Fund raising activities away from school property shall be held to a minimum and subject to approval by the Superintendent.

The School District will only pursue grants and fundraising from sponsors whose business activities conform to Board of Education standards as outlined in Policy 5410 Section M. All merchandise used in fundraising will conform to Board of Education standards as outlined in Policy 5410 section M.

Motion carried 7 – 0 with 7 members voting.

NEW BUSINESS (Consent Agenda) NEW BUSINESS

Motion made by Don Kerr and seconded by Rod Dressel that the Board of
Education approve the following new business consent agenda:

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: 10109, 10060, 10001, 10030, 9912, 1075B, 1076B, 10947, 9825, 9565, 9541, 10931, 10317, 10774, 9150, 11278, 10468, 10554, 11301, 9890, 10693, 10718, 11190, 10786, 9998, 11222, 9827, 10878, 9579, 10063, 10210, 11318, 6807, 8215, 11336, 1799, 1848, 814, 8884, 444, 809, 10180, 1724, 8141, 2571, 9461, 9981, 9840, 8103, 2517, 8816, 8127, 8972, 8870, 82, 5726, 1933, 139, 2628, 338, 6894, 355, 1939, 8888, 10950, 5817, 387, 505, 8017, 10801, 463, 427, 512, 1752, 1789, 864, 8140, 1792, 11162, 1694, 8412, 869, 10179.

ACCEPT DONATION
COMPUTER

14.2 Request for Approval to Accept Donation of Dell Dimension 4600c Computer
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District accept from David Dukler the donation of a Dell Dimension 4600c Computer.

Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

ADJOURN ADJOURN

Motion made by Kate Hymes-Flanagan and seconded by Don Kerr that the Board
adjourn at 11:20 PM.

Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.

Respectfully submitted,

________________________
Beverly J. Sickler
District Clerk