Minutes – Organizational Meeting – New Paltz Board of Education – District Office Conference Room
July 7, 2010 – 7:30 PM
Followed immediately by Regular Workshop Meeting
CALL MEETING TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM by Maria C. Rice, Superintendent, and Clerk Pro Tempore.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: QUORUM CHECK
Kathleen Tobin Flusser
Steven Greenfield
Donald Kerr
Patrick Rausch
Robert Rich
Edgar Rodriguez
Daniel Torres
ALSO PRESENT: Maria Rice, Superintendent of Schools/ Clerk Pro Tempore
Connie Hayes, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
Elena Maskell
Members of the Public and Press
ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
The roll was called as reflected above.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
a.) Administration of Oath to New Board Members
The Clerk Pro Tempore administered the oath to the newly elected members of the Board of Education.
Robert Rich
Edgar Rodriguez
b.) Election of President (Ed. Law 1701, 2504, 2563)
The Clerk Pro Tempore called for nominations from the Board members for the office of President of the New Paltz Central School District Board of Education for the fiscal 2010-2011 school year. Voting will be by verbal public vote.
Kathleen Tobin Flusser nominated Donald Kerr, which was seconded by Robert Rich. Members voted 6-1 to appoint Donald Kerr Donald Kerr was voted President of the Board of Education for New Paltz Central Schools for 2010-2011. 6 members voted YES, 1 member, Edgar Rodriguez, voted NO.
c.) Administration of Oath to New Board President (Ed. Law 1701, 2504, 2563)
The Clerk Pro Tempore administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board President.
d.) Election of Vice President (Ed. Law 1701, 2504, 2563)
The newly elected Board President asked for nominations for the office of Vice President of the New Paltz Central School District Board of Education for the fiscal 2010-2011 school year. The voting will be by verbal public vote.
Steven Greenfield nominated KATHLEEN Tobin Flusser. Robert Rich nominated Patrick Rausch. Robert Rich nominated Daniel Torres.
For the first round of voting, members voted as follows:
2 voted in favor of Kathleen Tobin Flusser;
3 voted in favor of Patrick Rausch; and
2 voted in favor of Daniel Torres.
For the second round of voting, members voted as follows:
3 voted in favor of Kathleen Tobin Flusser;
3 voted in favor of Patrick Rausch; and
2 voted in favor of Daniel Torres.
Subsequent to the second round of voting, Daniel Torres withdrew his nomination. Donald Kerr commended his solidarity. Once he withdrew, President Donald Kerr called to vote once more.
Members voted 4-3 to appoint Kathleen Tobin Flusser. Kathleen Tobin Flusser was voted Vice President of the Board of Education for New Paltz Central Schools for 2010-2011. Kathleen Tobin Flusser, Steven Greenfield, Donald Kerr, and Daniel Torres all voted yes; Patrick Rausch, Robert Rich, and Edgar Rodriguez all voted no.
e.) Administration of Oath to New Board Vice President (Ed. Law 1701, 2504, 2563)
The Clerk Pro Tempore administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board Vice President.
f.) District Clerk (Ed. Law 2114, Commissioner’s Regulations 1702)
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Steven Greenfield to accept the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoint Elena Maskell as District Clerk for the 2010-2011 school year from July 7, 2010 through the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education, July 2011.
Motion carried 7-0 with 7 members voting.
g.) Administration of the Oath to Newly Appointed District Clerk
The Board President administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed District Clerk.
h.) Board Appointments
A Motion was made by Daniel Torres and seconded by Kathleen Tobin Flusser to accept the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appoint each of the individuals listed below to the designated Board appointments through the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education, July 2011:
Motion carried 7-0 with 7 members voting.
i.) Board Designations
Official Bank Depositories
A Motion was made by Robert Rich and seconded by Kathleen Tobin Flusser to accept the following consent agenda items i, j, and k:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education designate the following banks as the School District’s
official bank depositories:
Official Newspapers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the newspapers listed below as the official newspapers of the New Paltz Central School District for fiscal year 2010-2011.
New Paltz Timesj.) Indemnification under Section 18 Public Officer’s Law
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby adopts the provisions of Public Officers Law Section 18 for the defense and indemnification of School District officers and employees.
k.) Adoption of Policies and Code of Ethics in Effect during Previous Fiscal Year (Section 806, Municipal Law)
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the adoption of the Board of Education policy manual as currently constituted.
Motion carried 7-0 with 7 members voting.
COMMITTEE DESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PURPOSE
A Motion was made by Robert Rich and seconded by Daniel Torres to accept the following consent agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, and g.
a.) Committee on Special Education
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the following membership:
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
School Psychologists
Assistant Principals
b.) Committee on Pre-School Education
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the following membership:
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
School Psychologists
Coordinator of Special Education, 6-8
c.) Sub-Committee on Special Education
Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
School Psychologists
d.) Parent Member List
Kathy Ambrosini Richard Heyl del Ortiz
Susan Bleekman Alan Kraus
Dell Bleekman Stacy Maddelena
Renee Brenner Diane Magnani
Elizabeth Arielle Curtin Ruth Magnani
Kim Dinelle Ruth Quinn
Rachel Doldorf Karen Scaduto
Louise Donato Roberta Schwarz
Christine Donohue Quentin Dixon
Gina Guarente
e.) Health Advisory Committee (HAC)
RESOLVED that the Board of Education reauthorizes the continuation of the Health Advisory Committee (HAC)
through the Organizational Meeting of July 2011.
f.) Appointment/Confirmation of HAC Members
Central Administrator Connie Hayes, Chair 6/30/12
Student TBA 6/30/11
Student TBA 6/30/11
Teacher (HS) Mary Kay Fiore 6/30/12
Teacher (MS) Mary Beth Ferrante 6/30/11
Teacher (Lenape) Donna Walling 6/30/12
Teacher (Duzine) Joy Van Vlack 6/30/11
Building Administrator Richard Wiesenthal 6/30/11
Building Administrator Michelle Martoni 6/30/12
School Safety Personnel Michael O’Rourke 6/30/11
School Safety Personnel Lenora Koffman 6/30/12
School Safety Personnel Rodrigo Castro 6/30/12
Board of Education Daniel Torres 6/30/11
Parent TBA 6/30/12
Parent TBA 6/30/11
Community Safety Personnel Stephen Weinman 6/30/12
Community Safety Personnel Richard Kleiger 6/30/11
State/County Agency Stuart Robinson 6/30/12
Community James O’Dowd 6/30/12
Community Ramona Kacyvenski 6/30/11
Private School J. Henreich Arnold 6/30/11
District Health Coordinator Antonia Woody Mandatory
Facilities & Operations Stephen Callahan Mandatory
Transportation Maureen Ryan Mandatory
Food Service Michael Robinson Mandatory
Police Department Chief/Designee Mandatory
g.) Impartial Hearing Officers
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education shall adopt the most recent rotational list of impartial hearing officers established by the State Education Department, including any updates made by the Department during the school year. The District shall utilize the most recent rotational list in making all impartial hearing officer appointments. Compensation will be made the maximum hourly rate approved by the State Education Department pursuant to section 4404(1) of the Education Law.
Motion carried 7-0 with 7 members voting.
AUTHORIZATIONS
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Robert Rich to accept the following consent agenda items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, and k.
a.) Certification of Payrolls
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools or the Assistant Superintendent for Business to certify the official payrolls of all certified and classified personnel.
b.) Authorization to Establish Petty Cash Funds
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the establishment of the following petty cash funds:
c.) Designation of Authorized Signatures on Checks
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the facsimile signature of the School District Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer to be the authorized signature to appear on checks drawn on the New Paltz Central School District account.
d.) Mileage Allowance
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize remunerative allowance, as per Internal Revenue Service mileage rates, to staff members who use their personal vehicle for school business with authorization of the Superintendent of Schools or the Assistant Superintendents.
e.) Transfer of Funds
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to make budget transfers during the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Such authorization would include responsibility that the Superintendent of Schools make full disclosure of all transfers at the next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting. All transfers will be made in accordance with Education Law and Board policy. The limit of any such transfers shall be 0.2% of the budget ($97,660).
f.) Signature for National School Food Services Program
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Director of Food Services, Assistant Superintendent for Business, District Treasurer, and the Superintendent of Schools as the official signature for the renewal and monthly reports for participation in the National School Food Services Program, and that they be authorized to sign all forms relevant to any federal funds related to the school food services program.
g.) Bonding of Personnel (Ed. Law 2122, 2124, 2327)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education bond the District Treasurer, District Deputy Treasurer, Claims Auditor, Assistant Superintendent for Business and the Superintendent of Schools each in the amount of $1,000,000.
h.) Request for Approval to Reimburse Fee for Fingerprinting
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the reimbursement for fingerprinting costs to all part-time or substitute employees who earn less than $11.00 per hour, provided they have worked at least 30 days for the New Paltz Central School District.
i.) List of Affiliate Organizations
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the following as affiliate organizations as per Board policy.
j.) Request for Approval to Sell/Dispose of Surplus Property
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Business to declare as surplus and dispose of school district property which is unusable or has a value of less than $500.
k.) Request to Establish the Capitalization and Depreciation Threshold for Fixed Assets
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby establish $5,000 as the threshold for reporting the capitalization and depreciation of fixed assets in accordance with GASB-34 regulations.
Motion carried 7-0 with 7 members voting.
RATES
A Motion was made by Daniel Torres and seconded by Kathleen Tobin Flusser to accept the following consent agenda items a, b, c, and d.
Daniel Torres asked a question about students possibly working in place of some of the paid workers under item (a) in order to satisfy community service hours necessary for the National honor Society. Discussion followed.
Kathleen Tobin Flusser had a question about building use.
a.) Rates of Pay for Substitutes and Other Personnel
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the following rates of pay for the following positions for the 2010-2011 school year:
Substitutes
$100.00 per day for certified substitute teacher
$80.00 per day for uncertified substitute teacher
$100.00 per day for substitute nurse (Registered Nurse – RS) (Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN)
$100.00 per day for substitute LPN/Teacher Aide
Rates of Pay for Substitutes and Other Personnel
$60.00 per day for certified substitute teaching assistant
$50.00 per day for uncertified substitute teaching assistant
$75.00 per day for all summer school substitute teachers
$12.00 per hour for substitute clerical worker
$14.00 per hour for substitute District Officer clerical worker
$11.00 per hour for substitute custodial worker
$15.00 per hour maintenance worker
$10.50 per hour for substitute teacher aide
$10.50 per hour for substitute school bus attendant
$9.00 per hour for substitute school building monitor
$10.50 per hour for substitute food service helper
$11.50 per hour for substitute school lunch cashier
$12.50 per hour for substitute cook manager
$12.00 per hour for substitute library clerk
Rates of Pay for Substitutes and Other Personnel (Continued)
$20.00 per hour for substitute bus driver
$22.70 permanent substitute bus driver
$15.00 substitute mechanic
$11.00 per hour for summer facilities & operations worker
$15.00 per hour for substitute head custodian
$25.00 per hour for substitute snow removal
Election
$11.50 per hour for election inspectors
$300 per election for election custodian
Technology
$20.00 per hour for Technology Assistant, Level III
$12.00 per hour for AV Technician Assistant (high school student)
$25.00 per hour for board meeting AV Technician
Athletics
$54.00 per event for football head downs & chains
$30.00 per event for announcer
$40.00 per event for Head Ticket Taker
$40.00 per event for Scoreboard Operator
$30.00 per event for Assistant Ticket Taker
$30.00 per event for Parking Lot Attendants
$30.00 per event for Chaperones
$30.00 per event for Score Keepers
$30.00 per event for 30 Second Clock Operator
$54.00 per event for Head Down/Chains
$50.00 per event for Emergency Medical Technician
Other
$8,000 per year Substitute Caller
$7.25 per hour for Student Youth Worker
$40.00 per hour for Interpreter
b.) Building Facilities Labor/Use Fees
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt the following building facilities use fees for the 2010-2011 fiscal year as per Board policy. The stated hourly rate will be multiplied by the number of staff required.
Regular Time - $30.00 per hour per staff member
Overtime - $45.00 per hour per staff member
Sundays - $60.00 per hour per staff member
Holidays - $90.00 per hour per staff member
Building Use - $10.00 per hour
Auditorium Lights & Sound - District Rates depending on Title - $15 - $___ per hour
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education excludes charges for facilities use to SUNY New Paltz, Town of New Paltz and Village of New Paltz excluding holidays, weekends, when the district is closed, or unless approved by the Superintendent for special circumstances.
c.) Records Access Copying Fee
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education establish the records access copying fee at $ .25 per copy as per Board policy.
d.) Food Service Prices
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education set the prices for the following:
Elementary school breakfast $1.15
Secondary school breakfast $1.30
Elementary school lunch $2.05
Secondary school lunch $2.30
Milk $.45
Motion carried 7-0 with 7 members voting.
Adjournment ADJOURN
ADJOURN & MOVE INTO REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
Motion made by Patrick Rausch and seconded by Robert Rich that the Board of Education adjourn the Organizational Meeting and move into the Regular Workshop Meeting at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elena Rae Maskell
District Clerk