Webutuck Board of
Education held the
The following
Board members were present:
Dale Culver,
President
Joseph Herald left
at 11:15 pm
Susan Lounsbury
Andrew Jablonsky
William McGhee
John Perotti left
at 11:15pm
Also Present:
Dr. Richard N.
Johns, Superintendent
Linda Peters,
School Business Administrator
Absent:
Bernadette
Coniglio
CALL TO ORDER
Mr.
Culver called the business meeting of
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following were
comments from audience members:
-Sean Hosier is not on
the Agenda.ďż˝ Will he be appointed as a modified
track coach?ďż˝ The Superintendent spoke
about the Athletic Committee that was formed and it was looking at improving the
sportsďż˝ teams overall.ďż˝ It is not so much
about Mr. Hosier as looking at where the District is going long-term in regards
to teams and coaches.ďż˝ When that is
answered they will appoint individuals.ďż˝
Discussion ensued.
FFA Presentation Bonnie Finkle
Bonnie Finkle presented
a slideshow from the National FFA Convention in
DISCUSSION
1.ďż˝ Board Goals
The Student Representative had spoken to students about goals.ďż˝ They asked the Board to try not to cut sports
programs.ďż˝ Also, to budget funds for each
sport equally and not to cut the drama and theatre programs.ďż˝ Goals stated from the President of the Board
were:
Strive for Academic Excellence; Maintain Fiscal Balance; Better
Communication between Buildings and Administration; Better Communication
between Board Members and also between the Superintendent and Board. �The Superintendent�s goals are in line with
the Board�s goals. Discussion ensued.
2.ďż˝ Superintendent Goals
The Superintendent stated his goals came from many discussions with the
Board and direction from the Board.ďż˝ His
top priorities are Academic Excellence and Moving Ahead, and Financial
Responsibility.
The forum on Property Taxes has been rescheduled for
An audience member asked what the community can do about property tax
whether it can be send letters, speak with our representatives and
Senators.ďż˝ Pine Plains and Webutuck are
being penalized.ďż˝ It was suggested to
invite Pine Plains to the Forum.ďż˝
Discussion ensued.
3.ďż˝ Board Policies
A Board member asked if any revisions occurred on these.ďż˝ They were revised some time ago.
Third
The Board will review the following policies as a third reading and act
on their approval:
Policy
#103a Computer Philosophy and Policy
Policy #502 Student Conduct and Discipline
CONSENT AGENDA VOTE
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. The amendments offered by Mrs. Lounsbury called for removing item #8 under Personnel to be discussed in Executive Session; Mr. McGhee called for removing item # 3 under Personnel and Mr. Herald called for removing #1 under Business and Operations for further discussion.
The following asterisked items can be consent agenda items. A consent agenda is a single vote, which approves all asterisked items. Board policy (#008a) prohibits discussion of consent agenda items. Asterisked items can be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion by any one Board member. The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
CLERK’S REPORT
*1 Approval of Minutes as amended for November
5, 19, and
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the approval of minutes noted above as submitted.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*2. Acceptance of Financial Reports as Submitted
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the motion to accept the Financial Reports as Submitted.
Treasurer’s Report for the month ending
November and December Comprehensive
Budget Status Report ending November and December
Comprehensive
Revenue Status Report ending November and December
Warrants #31-42
The six Board members present voted. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Delegations
There were none.
4. Non-Staff Communications
There were none.
PERSONNEL
*1. Non-Instructional Substitute Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the
following Non-Instructional
substitute appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools
Denise Lapp Substitute
Teacher Aide
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*2. Non-Instructional Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby approves the following
Non-Instructional Appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Debbie Pinckney Library
Teacher Aide
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Non-Instructional Resignation
This item will be discussed in Executive Session.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the
Non-Instructional Resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Carol Fuller Senior
Typist
Effective:
*4. Instructional
Resignation
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the following
Instructional Resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Audra Berryann AIS Teacher
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*5. Instructional Substitute Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Instructional Substitute Appointment, as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Relseia
Pruner Substitute
Teacher
Effective:
Kerri
Ann Bocker Substitute
Teacher
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*6. Instructional
Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Instructional Appointment, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools:
Kerri
Ann Bocker .5
Special Education Teacher
Effective:
Graduated
in December 2007 New
Position
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*7. Leave
Replacement Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Leave Replacement appointment, as recommended by
the Superintendent of Schools:
Charity
Brady AIS
Teacher
Effective:
Certificate
Pending
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8.
Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2007-2008 School Year
This item will be discussed in Executive Session.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following
Extra-Curricular appointment for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by
the Superintendent of Schools:
Susan Campbell Evelyn
Peters
Brian Geraghty Anthony
Trocino
Joelene
Vanwagenen Kerri
Ann Bocker
*9.
Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2008-2009 School Year
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Extra-Curricular appointments for the 2008-2009
school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Mark
Moren Head
Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Trisha
Casler Girls JV
Soccer Coach
Morgan
Massa Girls
Modified Soccer Coach
Henry
Pollinger Boys Modified Soccer
Coach
Kathleen
Kelly JV Field Hockey Coach
Denise Clapper JV
Volleyball Coach
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*10. Amend Position Authorization
Resolution from
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amend the Position
Authorization resolution adopted on July
9, 2007 appointing Patricia Carmody as 504/ADA Coordinator to now indicate each
building principal as 504/ADA Coordinator in their respective buildings and Dr.
Johns as the 504 Compliance Officer, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*11. Authorization to Execute Memorandum of
Agreement
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the Administrators Association declaring Empire State Supervisors and Administrators Association (ESSAA) their association of representation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
12. Data Manager Appointment
Mr. Jablonsky made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
A Board member asked if this was data point assessments. No, this has to do with recording regents’ statistics and the like; it comes under No Child Left Behind.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following Non- Instructional appointment with a $1,000 annual stipend, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Barbara Riley Data Manager
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
13. Instructional Resignation
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the following
Instructional Resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Peter Stefonowich ACE Teacher
Effective:
Stephen
Perotti Teaching
Assistant
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
14. Instructional Resignation
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the following
Instructional Resignation contingent on Board approval of “90 day extension of
health and dental benefits”, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Erica Dinsmore Secondary Math Teacher
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Dale Culver Yes William McGhee Yes
Joseph Herald No John Perotti Yes
Andrew Jablonsky Yes
Susan Lounsbury Yes
15.
Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2007-2008 School Year
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded
the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Extra-Curricular appointments for the 2007-2008
school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Amy
Schultz Advisor
for Webutuck Rising Stars Club
David
Garvin Volunteer
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Tricia
Casler Co-Advisor
EBMS Year Book
Sherry
Fisher Charity
Brady
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
16. Instructional Substitute Appointments
Mr. Jablonsky made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
A Board member questioned if there was a plan for Mr. DiUglio to address
the Math class situation. Yes, there is
a plan. A Board member asked if Mr. Reid
is still involved. He is helping with
Math labs. Mr. Price is also helping the
teacher get up to speed with the curriculum and where the students should be.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following
Instructional Substitute Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools:
Lisa
Lawrence Permanent
Substitute Teacher
Effective:
Anthony DiUglio Substitute Secondary Math Teacher
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
17. Non-Instructional Substitute Appointment
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following
Non-Instructional Substitute Appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools:
Holly Schrom Substitute Bus Driver
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
18. Instructional Appointment
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Susan Rothvoss Teaching Assistant
Effective:
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
19. Approval of Itinerant Substitute Contract
Template
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Herald seconded the following motion:
The Superintendent explained we have had permanent substitutes in the
past. There is a tremendous need for
substitutes in our District. A permanent
substitute helps in this capacity as always available. The WTA does not cover substitutes. The District needs a standardized contract
for an Itinerant Substitute. A Board
member asked how many we have right now.
There is only one. Discussion
ensued.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the Daily Itinerant
Substitute Teacher contract template, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS AND
OPERATIONS
1. Approve Transfer of Funds to Debt Service
Account
The actual figure to be transferred needs to be inserted into this resolution before approval by the Board. It will be discussed in Executive Session.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the transfer of remaining District-wide reconstruction funds to the Debt Service Account, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
2. Reject Bid for Surplus 2003 Ford F550 Dump
Truck
Mr. McGhee made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
A Board member asked this to be explained again -why we were rejecting this. The School Business Official stated the District would be losing money on the deal. The bid was not a high enough price.
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby rejects all bids for the surplus 2003 Ford F550 Dump Truck, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. American Red Cross Mass Care Shelter Agreement
Mrs. Lounsbury made and
Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:
A Board member noted
this contract’s name has changed to Mass Care Shelter Agreement last year it
was just American Red Cross Care Shelter Agreement. It was suggested to write a letter again for
a generator. A Board member stated
electricity it is not required by the Red Cross at a Mass Care Shelter which he
found ludicrous.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby approves the “Statement of Agreement” concerning the
use of Facilities as Mass Care Shelters by the American National Red Cross, as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4.
Cooperative Bidding Authorization
Mrs. Lounsbury made and
Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:
A Board member asked if
the District can make modifications to this.
He talked about the milk situation he had spoken about previously. The
District would have to specify the type of milk container so the students get
something other than the cardboard carton.
The Superintendent stated the District can ask the consortium to bid
particular items. The Board President
stated we are agreeing to not put out bids for the same items they put out bids
for. The idea is people buy more should get a better price. It also states the Business Official will
periodically report on the efficiency of this.
WHEREAS, the Dover Union Free School District (hereinafter “Dover”) has offered municipalities, including the Webutuck Central School District (hereinafter “School District”), the opportunity to participate in cooperative bids regarding the purchase of certain commodities and services utilized by Dover, in an effort to obtain better prices from bidders for all participants; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education believes that it would be in the best interest of the School District to participate in such cooperative bidding for the particular commodities and services; and
WHEREAS, such municipal cooperative activities are authorized by Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District hereby authorizes the School District's participation in such cooperative bidding to the following conditions: (1) the School District agrees to purchase the specific commodities and services being put out to bid and purchased by Dover and (2) agrees not to submit separate bids or requests for proposals or quotations for the same or similar commodities or services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Business Administrator of the Dover Union Free School District is hereby authorized to communicate the District's interest in participating in such cooperative bidding to Dover, and to review the list of commodities and services to be put out to bid and purchased by Dover in order to determine if it would be in the School District’s best interest to purchase any such commodities and services on a cooperative basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator shall report back to the Board of Education periodically regarding the efficacy of such participation.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
*5. Creation of Extra-Curricular
Student Account
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the creation of the following Extra-Curricular student account and
establishes the stipend for the Club Advisor at $200, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools:
Webutuck Rising Stars
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
A Board member stated in the January 24 Business Administrator’s Update it states under Maintenance that the District mechanic will be in charge of maintaining all District trucks including trucks used for plowing. She stated this has not been discussed at the Board level. The School Business Administrator stated the question arose as to why we are using outside mechanics to maintain our vehicles as opposed to using our own mechanics. Discussion ensued.
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
*1. Committee on Special Education Monthly Reports
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Webutuck Board of Education hereby accepts the
Committee on Special Education report for December 2007, prepared by the Webutuck Central School District Committee
on Pre-School Education and by the Webutuck Central School District Committee
on Special Education, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
*1. Adoption of Board Policies
Mr. Herald made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the following
policy as presented, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Policy
#103a Computer Philosophy and Policy
Policy #502 Student Conduct and Discipline
The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Other
A Board member asked what is the status of the milk machine operated by the FFA Chapter and the one operated by the elementary school. The Dairy Association are under the impression they are not being used and another school district needs them. The high school machine is being used however the elementary is not. There has been a series of problems w/ the elementary machine. Dave Teeter from the Dairy Association should be contacted about the machine not being used. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education in the interest of moving negotiations along shifts authorization of negotiations for the CSEA contract to the Board Negotiating Committee.
A Board member asked who is on the Negotiating Committee. Committee members are Dale Culver, Joe Herald, and Susan Lounsbury. Is it appropriate for Mr. Herald to be a member of the negotiations team if his spouse is a CSEA member? The Board Negotiation’s Committee can only recommend to the Board as a whole any particular action to be taken. Also, the Board member stated she was not comfortable removing Jay Girvin from negotiations entirely. Discussion ensued.
The six Board members present voted. The motion was approved.
Dale Culver Yes Andrew Jablonsky Yes
Joseph Herald Yes William
McGhee Yes
Susan Lounsbury No John
Perotti Yes
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following comments were made by audience members:
-The FFA completely managed the milk machine last year. The Food Service would help the students but
this year things have changed.
-My taxes have more than doubled this year. Thanked Board for getting involved in
negotiations. It will help morale.
-Came to the last Board meeting to speak about two classes that have been
weak in the high school. We have not
heard from anyone. We want to know how
this is being handled. Discussion
ensued.
- Violations of 504 are not being addressed properly.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
Board member clarified her position on the resolution approving Board
members for the negotiation team. She
was not against having Board members involved in negotiations but who the Board
chooses.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded a motion to adjourn to
executive session at 9:25 pm for the purpose of discussing negotiations and
personnel issues. The Board invited
Kathleen Byers into executive session. The six Board members present voted.
The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Perotti seconded a motion
to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public session at 11:29
pm. The four Board members present
voted. The motion carried unanimously.
Non-Instructional
Resignation
Mrs. Lounsbury made the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the
Non-Instructional Resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Carol Fuller Senior
Typist
Effective:
The four Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2007-2008
School Year
Mrs. Lounsbury made the
following motion as amended:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby approves the following Extra-Curricular appointment for
the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Susan
Campbell Evelyn
Peters
Joelene
Vanwagenen Kerri
Ann Bocker
The four
Board members present voted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Approve Transfer of
Funds to Debt Service Account
Mrs. Lounsbury made the following motion as amended:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the transfer of remaining District-wide reconstruction funds in the amount $440,943.57 to the Debt Service Account, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The four Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Lounsbury made a motion to
adjourn the meeting of
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Trotter
District Clerk