B.O.E. Work Session MinutesWebutuck Board of
Education held the The following
Board members were present: Bernadette
Coniglio, President Susan Lounsbury,
Vice President Joanne Boyd Dale Culver Joseph Matteo John Perotti Also Present: Dr. Richard N.
Johns, Superintendent Kevin Geoghan,
School Business Administrator Tracy Trotter, Superintendent’s Secretary Kristi Fisher, Student Representative Absent: Joseph Herald CALL TO ORDER Ms. Coniglio called
the business meeting of
September 11, 2006 to order at 7:35 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS There was no public
comment. President Coniglio welcomed
Kristi Fisher, the student representative for the 2006-2007 school year. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Johns reported that
the he visited all schools the first day and the start of school went
smoothly. Dr. Johns stated that the
Board would be looking at four service contracts this night and one in
particular could be affected by the Barker case. DISCUSSION 1.
Personnel A Board member questioned the extra-curricular FFA Advisor position and
how important it is for the Vocational Agriculture teacher to be involved in
FFA. The Superintendent stated that this
year as well as last year there are two advisors for FFA, one Head Advisor and
one Assistant Advisor. 2.
Speech Pathologist This position has been difficult to fill and keep. We have had a service contract with 3.
Passing Grade of 55% for Regents exams required for graduation in order
to qualify for a local diploma The Superintendent stated that there have been eight graduates in the
last two years that received a local diploma.
He will continue to support a local diploma until it is phased out by
the State. Discussion ensued. 4.
Sixth Grade Enrichment Classes, Writing, Health, and Global Issues Sixth grade study halls have been a problem. Principal Richards has been working with his
staff to put more purposeful instruction in the middle school day and have come
up with these classes. Discussion ensued 5.
Surplus Busses Surplussing Busses is required before busses can be sold. The busses in question were previously
discussed during budget discussions in the first quarter of this year. There will be a public sale September 29 at
1:00 by sealed bid. Two trucks
previously surplused are also for sale. 6.
Accept $10,000 Donation The Board will formally accept the donation and vote to increase the
budget for the purpose of spending the money on the Early Childhood
program. It will come in the form of
additional state aid. 7.
AP Chemistry Class & Textbooks This has been discussed previously and the AP questions have been
answered. Textbooks can be ordered after
the Board has approved it at the next Board meeting. Discussion ensued. 8.
Ski Club The Intermunicipal Recreation Committee said they can not be insured if
they host a ski club. There was
discussion as to whether to have a ski club at the school. If one is established it must follow the
guidelines as every other extra-curricular club does, including eligibility
requirements. The Student Representative
will begin the petition process to establish a Ski Club. 9.
Disposal of Surplus Books; Math Books 1993, Disposal of World Atlas
1982, Encyclopedia Britannica 1971 and World of
Languages 1983, Promises to Keep
1989, Awaken to Worlds Unfolding 1977 A Board member asked where surplus books go. The Superintendent suggested advertising that
the books are for sale. Suggestions were
made where they could go. The
Superintendent will go forward with finding someone who needs them. 10. Revision to Board Policy 50 A non-resident, who owns property in the District, would like to tuition
their daughter into our District. They
would also like their child transported by the District. The Board would have to formally accept the
non-resident. This Board policy does not allow for transportation of
non-resident. Language was added to this
Board policy #507b to allow for transportation. Discussion ensued. 11. Contracts The Superintendent recommends continuing all of the contracts
presented. One contract had an increase
because the hourly rate has not changed in ten years. 12. Uniforms The CSEA has a uniform allowance.
The Supervisors of Transportation and Maintenance and Operations have a
uniform allowance that is based on the union contract. The Superintendent recommends changing the
uniform allowance for the Supervisors to a clothing allowance and removing the
reference to the CSEA contact. PUBLIC COMMENT An audience member commented about the local diploma, ski club, used
books, non-resident students. An
audience member asked about jeans being part of the CSEA uniform because the
current pants they wear are cold in the winter. BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS A Board member asked if any other members were going to the EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Matteo seconded a motion to adjourn to executive
session at 9:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues related to
a particular employee and negotiations.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION Mrs. Boyd made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded a motion to adjourn the
executive session and reconvene the public session at 10:42 p.m. The six Board members present voted to
approve the motion. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Lounsbury
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting of Respectfully submitted, Tracy Trotter District Clerk |
