August 20,
2007
The Webutuck Board of Education Meeting held the August 20, 2007 meeting at
7:30 pm in the Webutuck High School Library
The following members were present:
Dale Culver, President
Joseph Herald
Andrew Jablonsky
Susan Lounsbury
William McGhee
Absent:
Bernadette Coniglio
John Perotti
Also Present:
Dr. Richard N. Johns, Superintendent
Kevin Geoghan, School Business Administrator
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Culver called the meeting of August 20 2007 to order.
APPOINT CLERK PRO TEM
Mr. Geoghan was appointed Clerk Pro Tem by order of the
Chair without objection.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Several comments were heard concerning the athletic director
position. Members of the public were thanked for their input.
DISCUSSION
There was no additional discussion
BUSINESS AND
OPERATIONS
1. Motion to
Authorize an Increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves
an increase in the Tax Certiorari reserve fund in the amount of $25,283 as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Made by: Mr. Herald Second: Mr. Jablonsky
Discussion: The Board recognized the increase in the Tax Certiorari
Reserve Fund, as proposed, would bring the fund to 100% of active Certiorari
claims.
Vote: Unanimous
The motion carried.
2. Motion
to Authorize Issuance of Tax Warrant
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
approves the revised tax warrant for the 2007-2008 school year as listed below
and recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Made by: Mr. Herald Second: Ms. Lounsbury
Discussion: The Board
recognized the year end financial performance was better than projected at the
time the budget was presented to voters and an additional transfer of funds to
the to the Debt Service Fund would be necessary to bring the year-end fund balance
to the level necessary to keep the tax levy at the level presented to voters.
Vote: Unanimous
The motion carried.
Town Amount of Levy Tax Rate (per thousand)
Ancram $
222,328 19.17
Amenia 5,625,174 10.80
Dover 31,912 29.20
Northeast 3,934,218 11.68
Stanford 731,721 22.98
Washington 456,338 10.80
Total
Levy $11,001,690
Collection Period: September
5 through October 4 without penalty
October
5 through November 5 with 2% penalty
Installment
Plan - 1st Installment due by September 15 2nd Installment due by March
15. A service charge of 5% will
be
added to installment payments by the Dutchess County Finance
Commissioner
The total tax levy of $11,001,690 includes any
tax reimbursement by New York
State through the State
of New York School Tax Relief (STAR) Program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board received positive comments about having options available to it
as a result of the District’s strong financial condition.
A member of the public mentioned the importance of the District’s
wellness policy and its relationship to both food service and athletic director
positions.
The Board received a recommendation, and acknowledged its intent, to
update financial parameters for next year.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
A member called the Board’s attention to a comment from the public
concerning school supply lists and whether they created a financial burden for
some families.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Motion to convene to executive session for
the purpose of discussing one or more personnel matters.
Made by: Mr.
Jablonsky Second:
Mr. McGhee
Discussion: None Vote:
Unanimous
The motion carried
RECONVENE PUBLIC
SESSION AND ADJOURN
Motion to reconvene public session and
adjourn.
Made by: Mr.
Jablonski
Without objection,
the motion carried
