Minutes – Workshop Meeting – Board of Education – New Paltz Central High School – September 16, 2009 – 7:00 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Donald Kerr, Board Vice President.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: David Dukler (arrived 9:05 PM) QUORUM CHECK
Kathleen Tobin Flusser
Steven Greenfield (arrived 7:09 PM)
Donald Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Edgar Rodriguez
Daniel Torres
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools
Connie Hayes, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Barbara Clinton, Principal, New Paltz Central High School
Michelle Martoni, Principal, Lenape Elementary School
Debra Hogencamp, Principal, Duzine Elementary School
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
Vice President Kerr announced the following Addendum to the Agenda:
PERSONNEL
ADD the following name to existing Personnel Item 12.4 Coaching Appointments
Donald Bartlett Varsity Boys Track Coach Stipend - $4464.00
OMIT the following name from existing Personnel Item 12.6 Non-Instructional Appointments
Nina Hein Substitute School Monitor 9/8/2009 $9.00/hr as needed
Nina Hein Substitute Teacher Aide 9/8/2009 $10.00/hr as needed
Nina Hein Substitute Clerical 9/8/2009 $12.00/hr as needed
NEW BUSINESS
14.3 Request for Approval to Accept the Full Environmental Assessment from J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates
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 accept as part of the SEQR process the Full Environmental Assessment from J. Kenneth Frazer and Associates for the New Paltz Middle School Renovations and Addition Master Plan.
Addendum (continued)
14.4 Request for Approval to Use School Buses on October 3, 2009 for the Opening of the Walkway
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approve:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve use of one bus each by the Village of New Paltz, Town of New Paltz and Town of Gardiner on October 3, 2009 to transport residents to the opening of the Walkway over the Hudson River, pending approval by each of
the three municipalities.
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Ameresco in accordance with a proposal dated August 20, 2009, which proposal shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting, to conduct the Energy Performance Contract with the Energy Conservation Measure Scope to be determined by the District’s Facilities Committee.
Motion made by Steven Greenfield and seconded by Daniel Torres that the
Board of Education accept the agenda as amended by the addendum.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENT
Bill Weinstein, New Paltz – South Putt Corners Road Repaving
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS & DISCUSSION ITEMS
Superintendent Rice announced that there are some serious issues concerning the boilers at the high school. Since they will need to be fired up by October 15th, an emergency situation exists. She invited Steve Callahan, Director of Facilities, to explain to the members the nature of the problem. Due to failed chambers in some of the boilers, repairs are indicated. Discussion followed with suggestions on how to remedy the situation. Superintendent Rice recommended that board action to approve the following resolution would be appropriate as a start in dealing with the emergency nature of the situation.
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Dan Torres that the Board of
Eduation approve the following resolution:
APPOINT AMERESCO – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
14.5 Request for Approval to Appoint Ameresco – Energy Performance Contract
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Ameresco in accordance with a proposal dated August 20, 2009, which proposal shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting, to conduct the Energy Performance Contract with the Energy Conservation Measure Scope to be determined by the District’s Facilities Committee.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (20 MIN)
Patrick Rausch moved that New Business item 14.3 be moved up to this part of the meeting so that Louis Turpin from Rhinebeck Architect & Planning could answer questions regarding the resolution. Motion was seconded by Dan Torres.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.
Mr. Louis Turpin from Rhinebeck Architect & Planning entertained questions from the board regarding the timetable of events for the Middle School Building Project. Discussion took place regarding the upcoming SEQR Hearing and the need for the board to approve a negative declaration, a legal requirement which is a statement by the board that the environmental impact of the project will be zero or so small that there are no mitigating factors to eliminate them.
14.3 Request for Approval to Accept the Full Environmental Assessment from J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates
Motion made by Daniel Torres and seconded by Patrick Rausch that the Board of
Education approve the following resolution:
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEQR PROCESS -ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMEMT
J. KENNETH FRAZER & ASSOCIATES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept as part of the SEQR process the Full Environmental Assessment from J. Kenneth Frazer and Associates for the New Paltz Middle School Renovations and Addition Master Plan.
Question and answers continued with Mr. Turpin providing input.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Kathleen Tobin Flusser that the board delay this discussion until the next meeting.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Kathleen Tobin Flusser to approve the following resolution:
9.1 Request for Approval to Support the Repaving of South Putt Corners Road
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the New Paltz Central School District supports the efforts of the New Paltz Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee to improve safety on South Putt Corners Road for students, staff and community members by repaving this critical artery to the New Paltz Central High School thus providing safer passage of this thoroughfare for both motorized and non-motorized users; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education encourages Ulster County Department of Public Works to set this project as a priority, ensuring that the work commences as soon as possible by remaining the third item on the list of highway projects in Ulster County.
Motion carried 6 – 0 with 6 members voting.
A letter of support will be sent to the appropriate individuals as requested in a letter from the New Paltz Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee to the Board of Education.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
President Dukler arrived at 9:05 PM and took over leadership of the meeting as discussion continued.
MINUTES OF MEETING
Motion made by Donald Kerr 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 9/2/09
minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of September 2, 2009.
Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.
PERSONNEL (CONSENT AGENDA) PERSONNEL
Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Daniel Torres that the Board of
Education approve the following personnel (consent agenda) resolutions:
12.1 Instructional Appointment - 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 mentors for the 2009/2010 school year:
Mary Fisher
MaryBeth Ferrante
12.2 Instructional Substitute Appointments - Certified
Recommendation that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby appoint the following certified substitute teachers at a per diem rate of $100 for the 2009/2010 school year:
Carrie Amanda Bryant |
Ann Mowry |
Sarah Doyle |
Elizabeth Ryan |
Megan Joslin |
Marcy Thorn |
James Meyers |
Rebecca Wells |
Brenda Mentz |
Christina Valesente |
12.3 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 2009/2010 school year:
Melissa Bernardini |
Sara Davidson |
Luci Miller |
Laura Gertler |
Sharon Moran |
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Jessica Mutter |
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12.4 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 2009-2010 school year:
Name Position Stipend
Jon Stern Cross Country Unpaid Assistant
Christopher Brooker JV Wrestling $3030.00
Harry Cooper Varsity Gymnastics $3570.00
Donald Bartlett Varsity Boys Track Coach $4464.00
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
Rosalia Stropoli School Monitor 9/5/2009
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 Hours
Donna Bishop Substitute Food Service Helper 9/2/2009 $10.00/hr as needed
Evelyn Krusen Substitute Food Service Helper 9/2/2009 $10.00/hr as needed
Eileen Gatto Substitute School Bus Driver 9/21/2009 $20.00/hr as needed
Robert Cusack School Bus Driver 9/17/2009 $22.20/hr 5.5 hrs/day
Donna Harder School Bus Driver 9/17/2009 $22.20/hr 5 hrs/day
Alexis Montalvo Substitute School Bus Driver 9/8/2009 $20.00/hr as needed
Alan Marks Substitute School Bus Driver 9/8/2009 $20.00/hr as needed
Helen Hansen Substitute Food Service Helper 9/2/2009 $10.00/hr as needed
Ellen Sebald Substitute School Nurse 9/8/2009 $100/day as needed
12.7 Non-Instructional Leaves 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 unpaid leaves of absence for the following non-instructional employees:
Name Title Effective
Elaine Purdy School Lunch Cashier 8/26/2009 – 10/5/2009
Clarissa Blue Food Service Helper 9/1/2009 – 9/7/2009
12.8 Home 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 effective for the 2009-2010 school year:
Jill Belgrave
Ron Bonagura
Rebecca Burdett
Janet Chapman
Kristin Conrad
Juliann DeLeo
Michelle Diana
Shawn Doyle
Mary Beth Ferrante
Isabelle Grizolet-Evans
Joe Haas
Denise Hoyt
Souad Kurzban
Erin Paltridge
Jennifer Pizzarello
Allan Podell
Kim Sturgis
Barbara Weiner
Claudia Battaglia
Michael Brady
Ann Paula Friedland
Charleen Gottschalk
Cynthia Listort
John Miller
Sandra Panman
Charnikia Pinsett
Debra Ricci
Sam Slotnick
Elissa Staub
Richard Van den Huevel
Ekaterini Vlamis
Lilah Weiss
Mary Beth Woodburn
12.9 Correcting Resolution: Occupational Therapist – Probationary Instructional Appointment
Recommendation – that the New Paltz Central Schools Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, does hereby approve a correcting resolution to amend the salary of the following Occupational Therapist: (Salary was incorrectly approved on September 2, 2009 as MA, Step B $58,030.)
Paul Scarpati Occupational Therapist Effective 9/1/09 MA, Step A $59,480 annually
MOTION carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.
OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS (Consent Agenda) NEW BUSINESS
Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Patrick Rausch that the Board of
Education approve the following Consent Agenda items 14.1, 14.2 and 14.4 as follows:
14.1 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: 9150, 11332, 11515, 11172, 11546, 9824, 10605, 11319, 11054, 11530, 10874.
14.2 Request for Approval to Appoint Members to the Health Advisory Committee (HAC)
Recommendation - that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint the following members to the Health Advisory Committee in the specified category as follows:
Iris Avishai-Cohen – Parent Member Effective 9/17/09 – 6/30/2010
(filling unfinished term of Mathew Swerdloff)
Angie Skretta – Parent Member Effective 9/17/09 – 6/30/2011
Ramona Kacyvenski – Community Member Effective 9/17/09 – 6/30/2011
Richard Kleiger – Community Safety Personnel Member Effective 9/17/09 – 6/30/2011
Joy Van Vlack – Duzine Teacher Representative Effective 9/17/09 – 6/30/2011
14.3 Request for Approval to Accept the Full Environmental Assessment from J. Kenneth Fraser and Associates
Resolution 14.3 was approved earlier in the meeting.
14.4 Request for Approval to Use School Buses on October 3, 2009 for the Opening of the Walkway
Recommendation – that the following resolution be approve:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of Maria C. Rice, Superintendent of Schools, does hereby approve use of one bus each by the Village of New Paltz, Town of New Paltz and Town of Gardiner on October 3, 2009 to transport residents to the opening of the Walkway over the Hudson River, pending approval by each of
the three municipalities.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items 14.1, 14.2 and 14.4 carried 7 – 0 with 7 members voting.
14.5 Request for Approval to Appoint Ameresco – Energy Performance Contract
Resolution 14.5 was approved earlier in the m meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC
COMMENT
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Daniel Torres to move into
Executive Session at 9:30 PM to discuss the employment history of a particular
individual and contract negotiations.
Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
David Dukler
Kathleen Tobin Flusser
Steven Greenfield
Donald Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Edgar Rodriguez
Daniel Torres
Out of Executive Session
Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Daniel Torres that the Board RETURN
return to Public Session at 10:48 PM. PUBLIC
SESSION
Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7members voting.
ADJOURN ADJOURN
Motion made by Donald Kerr and seconded by Daniel Torres that the Board
adjourn at 10:48 PM.
Motion carried 7 - 0 with 7 members voting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beverly J. Sickler
District Clerk