Webutuck Board of
Education held the
The following
Board members were present:
Bernadette
Coniglio, President
Joanne Boyd
Dale Culver
Joseph Herald
Susan Lounsbury
Joseph Matteo
John Perotti left
at 11:10 pm
Also Present:
Dr. Richard N.
Johns, Superintendent
Kevin Geoghan,
School Business Administrator
Tracy Trotter, Superintendent�s Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Coniglio
called the business meeting of
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
An audience member
voiced concern about the list of policies to be approved and that one Board
member was absent and two were going to be off the Board shortly, the Board
should wait until the new Board convenes.
2007-2008 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
The floor was opened up
to the audience to voice any questions or concerns.� An audience member had concerns that the
approved budget had the components broken down and he would like to see the
same break down for the contingency budget.�
The School Business Official stated the contingent budget is the maximum
contingent budget the District is allowed to adopt.� Discussion ensued.
Another audience member
asked what is in the contingent budget line that makes it higher than the
proposed budget.� The School Business
Official stated the actual cost of debt.�
The audience member also voiced concerns about the rising costs
taxpayers will face in the years ahead.�
Discussion ensued.
A Board member wanted to
clarify how the Board approached the Budget.�
The Board looked at the program from last year to this year and the
Board rolled the program over.� Last year
we were close to the contingency budget line. This year we are over taking
money out of reserves to off set the tax cut.�
Discussion ensued.
A Board member stated we
kept the budget low.� It was close to the
state mandated contingency budget line.�
We looked at program.
Another Board member
stated that he wanted to look at the Budget and cut to get it below 5%.� None of the Board wanted to cut program at
this time however, we did not take a close look at every budget line.
What is the cost of
running the Millerton building?� Is it in
the Budget?� It is in the Budget but not
broken out by building, it is a component of a larger number of budget items.� Discussion ensued.
DISCUSSION
1.� BOARD POLICIES �
Second
A Board member stated there were a couple of changes in the policy.� A Board member did not see an appeals process
for students.� It is in the
handbook.� The Superintendent will check
to see if it is in all the student handbooks.
�
The Board will review the following policy as a second reading.
����������� Policy #502����� Student Conduct and Discipline
Third
A Board member questioned Section 4 in Policy #101a and if it is specific
enough in accordance with the State and Federal law. Discussion ensued. It was decided to pull Policy #101a and
Policy #502 to further review the appropriate language for the policy with the
District Attorneys. The Board will
review the following policies as a third reading and act on their approval.
Policy #008 Meetings
Policy #008a Consent Agenda
Policy #009 Annual Meeting, Election and Budget Vote
Policy #010 Legal Duties of Officers
Policy #011 Delegation
Policy #012 Minutes
Policy #013 Internal Board Policy on Self Evaluation
Policy #100 Purpose, Beliefs and Responsibilities
Policy #101a Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco and Other Substances
Policy #101c Dangerous Weapons in School
Policy #102 Nondiscrimination
2.
Used Oil
A Board member stated the process has been saving us money – it is a good
thing for the District. The Board
President asked the SBO to investigate the cost of purchasing a furnance for
the District so we would be able to use the oil.
3.
The items listed on the sheet from Mr. Lounsbury gave us an unsatisfactory rating at the Millerton building. In-house staff has completed several things on the list. Items discussed were the playground and our liability because the public uses the playground, the roof being part of the EXCEL project, the need for rescue windows. The driveway will be expensive to fix. Could we work with the town or village possibly on some of these items. The Superintendent will call and investigate.
CONSENT AGENDA VOTE
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended. The amendment offered by Mr. Perotti called for removing items #5 under Personnel, #1 and #2 under Board of Education 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 seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
CLERK’S REPORT
*1 Approval of Minutes as amended for April 18,
April 24, May 7, and
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perottti seconded the approval of minutes as amended.
The seven Board members present voted. The motion carried unanimously.
*2. Acceptance of Financial Reports as Submitted
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the motion to accept the Financial Reports as Submitted.
Treasurer’s Report for the month ending March (revised) and April.
Comprehensive Budget Status Report ending April.
Comprehensive Revenue Status Report ending April.
Warrants #71-80
The seven 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
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby approves the following Substitute Appointment, as
recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Mary Breyette Substitute Food Service Helper
Effective:
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion was approved
unanimously.
*2. Non-Instructional
Appointment
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby approves the following appointment, as recommended by
the Superintendent of Schools:
Courtney Kendziera Teaching
Assistant
Effective:
Paige Robertson Seasonal
Worker
Effective:
John Cavaliere Seasonal
Worker
Effective:
Gladys Chapman Custodial
Worker
Effective:
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. Instructional Appointment
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Culver seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following
instructional appointments as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Henry Pollinger 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Tenure Area: Secondary English Estoppel Date:
Effective:
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*4. Instructional Substitute Appointment
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti 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:
Patrick Monaco Substitute
Teacher & Substitute Teacher Aide
Effective:
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
5. Instructional Resignation
Mr. Perotti read the motion and acknowledged the appreciation of the District for the many years of time and effort that Mr. Merwin and Mrs. Gamble gave to the District.
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Culver seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the following Instructional resignation for the purpose of retirement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Gail Gamble First Grade Teacher
Effective:
John Merwin Health Teacher
Effective:
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*6.
Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2006-2007 School Year
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Extra-Curricular appointment for the 2006-2007
school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Vonalyn
Malloy Asst. FFA
Advisor
Stipend: $300 from the FFA Advisor Stipend
Cindy
Dietter Smith Maxine
Ifafore
Cindy
Dietter Smith Tabitha
Thomas
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*7.
Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2007-2008 School Year
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti 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:
Vincent
Merendino Advisor
Fishing Club
Scott
Richards Volunteer
Advisor Fishing Club
Robyn
Kendziera Advisor
Scrapbooking Club
Brian
Geraghty Co-Advisor 6th Grade
Class
Margaret
Brizzie Co-Advisor
6th Grade Class
Christine
Mathers Advisor 7th
Grade Class
Julia
Heenan Advisor
8th Grade Class
Denice
Clapper Advisor
Stamping Club
Christine
Mathers Advisor
Safesitter Babysitting Club
Christine
Gillette Advisor
Forensics Club
Christine
Gillette Advisor
EBMS Yearbook
Julia
Heenan Advisor
Cooking Club
Craig
Morton Advisor
Digital Photography Club
Jean Roccanova Advisor Scholastic Bowl
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
8. Extra-Curricular Appointment for
the 2007-2008 School Year
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
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:
John Roccanova Advisor
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS AND
OPERATIONS
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves a reduction in the Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund in the amount of $5,486.95 and authorizes an increase in the 2006-07 Budget in the same amount, code A9050.800, for the purpose of paying New York State for unemployment benefit claims in the 2006-07 school year as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves a reduction in the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund in the amount of $10,827.17 and authorizes an increase in the 2006-07 Budget in the same amount, code A1964.440 00 00 20, for the purpose of paying court ordered tax refunds during the 2006-07 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*2. Authorization to
Increase the 2006-07 Budget
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby recognizes receipt of unrestricted grant funds in the amount of $50,000 from Senator Leibell and directs its receipt to revenue code A3289 and authorizes an increase in the 2006-07 Budget in the amount of $10,507.00, budget code A1621.200 00 00 21 for the purpose of paying for playground equipment purchased for the Millerton Elementary School and further authorizes an increase in the 2006-07 Budget in the amount of $39,493, budget code A9901.960 00 00 20, for the purpose of making debt service payments on current or future voter-approved capital projects.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*3. Authorization to
Release June Medicare Reimbursement Payments
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the payment of Medicare reimbursement payments for retired members of the WTA in the same amounts as paid to CSEA retirees, for the period of January 2007 through June 2007, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*4. Risk Assessment
Report and Selection of Audit Focus
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the
Internal Auditor’s Risk Assessment Report dated
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education directs Nugent and Haeussler to perform additional audit work identified in the Risk Assessment Report as Area #4, Financial Accounting and Reporting, as recommended by the Audit and Finance Committee.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
*1. Committee on Special Education Monthly Reports
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Webutuck Board of Education hereby accepts the
Committee on Special Education report for April and May 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 seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*2. Creation of After-School Clubs
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation
of the following after-school clubs:
EBMS Cooking Club, EBMS Digital Photography Club, EBMS Stamping Club and
Safe Sitter Club, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*3.
Creation of Athletic Club
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation
of the Athletic Club, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*4.
Approval of
Textbooks – Social Studies Curriculum
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the
following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Board of Education hereby approves the following textbook series for Social
Studies Grades 6-8 Curriculum – “Call to Freedom Beginning to 1877 and Call to
Freedom 1865 to Present - Holt, Rinehart, Winston Series” for 7th & 8th
Grades, and “World History -Harcourt” for 6th Grade, as recommended by the
Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
*5. Adoption of Psychological Principals Courses
I & II
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education approves the creation of Psychological Principals I & II
classes at
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
6.
Creation of After-School Club
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation
of the following after-school club:
Holiday Gift Making Club as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1. Adoption of Board Policies
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:
Policy #101a was removed from the list for approval until school
attorneys could be consulted. A Board
member referenced an audience member’s comments at the beginning of the meeting
in regards to all of the policies to be approved. A Board member was absent and two were ending
their terms and should the Board wait until the new members have had time to
review the policies. Discussion ensued.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the following
policies as presented, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Policy #006 Meeting Times
Policy #007 Reorganization Meeting
Policy #412 Family Medical Leave Act
Policy #008 Meetings
Policy #008a Consent Agenda
Policy #009 Annual Meeting, Election and Budget Vote
Policy #010 Legal Duties of Officers
Policy #011 Delegations
Policy #012 Minutes
Policy #013 Internal Board Policy on Self Evaluation
Policy #100 Purpose, Beliefs and Responsibilities
Policy #101c Dangerous Weapons in School
Policy #102 Nondiscrimination
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
2. Approval of the District’s Negotiator for
WTA Impasse Negotiations
Mrs. Boyd made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion:
A Board member questioned if there was any other alternative to
impasse. He stated past history has
shown that collaborative style of negotiating works best. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Culver seconded a motion to table the motion
until after Executive session. The seven
Board members present voted. The motion
carried unanimously.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Mr. Jay Girvin of
Girvin and Ferlazzo, as the District’s negotiator for the WTA Negotiations.
*3.
Donation of Computers
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education authorizes the acceptance of 41 surplus computers which are
available through the CREATE (Computer Recycling for Education and Technology
Enhancement Act) project, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
4.
Appointment of Officials and Election Inspectors for the
Mr. Herald made and Mr. Culver seconded the following motion:
A Board member questioned if the inspectors were the same as the
inspectors that volunteered for the
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the
appointment of the following persons for the
PERMANENT CHAIRPERSON & CHIEF ELECTION
INSPECTOR:
Richard G. Howard
INSPECTORS OF
ELECTION
Patricia Boice
Joan Murphy
J.C. Webb
Gloryann Webb
Diane Price
Dorothy Newvine
Jane Rossman
Jean DeWitt
Barbara VandeBogart
Peg Coon
Arlene Iuliano
Freida Thompson
Lee Howard
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education requires the
Chairperson and each Election Inspector to sign a statement certifying receipt
of the “Responsibilities and the Rules of Conduct for School Board Elections”,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the District
Clerk to appoint additional officials and inspectors if necessary.
The seven Board members
present voted. The motion carried
unanimously.
5.
Adoption of Board Policy
Board members discussed the appropriate wording for State mandated
courses to be incorporated into the Policy.
After the motion was made there was a friendly amendment made by Mrs.
Boyd seconded by Mr. Matteo.
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby adopts the following
policy as amended, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Policy #005 Membership
6.
Other
A Board member spoke about the topic of Fencing found on the Maintenance
and Operations Agenda. He stated he did
not want to see high fencing around the whole complex like an institution.
PUBLIC COMMENT
An audience member spoke about Senator Leibell’s grant. Will he do the right things in the future for
education, for teachers and taxpayers.
We are in a crisis.
A Board member thanked the PTA President for all of her time and effort
throughout this past year. Webutuck is
fortunate to have the PTA and all of the time they give. Thank you.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Boyd seconded a motion to adjourn to executive
session at 9:03 pm for the purpose of discussing negotiations and personnel
issues. The five Board members present voted.
The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Mr. Culver made and Mrs.
Lounsbury seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the
public session at 11:43 pm. The four
Board members present voted. The motion
carried unanimously.
Approval of the District’s Negotiator for WTA Impasse
Negotiations
Mr. Culver made and Mr.
Herald seconded a motion to continue to table the WTA Impasse Negotiator motion
to
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves Mr. Jay Girvin of
Girvin and Ferlazzo, as the District’s negotiator for the WTA Negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Herald seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting of
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Trotter
District Clerk