Webutuck Board of Education conducted the August 17, 2009 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Webutuck High School Library.

 

 

The following Board members were present:

Dale Culver, President

Susan Lounsbury

William McGhee

John Perotti

 

Also Present:

D. Michael O’Neil, Interim Superintendent

Therese Trotter, District Clerk

Linda Peters, School Business Administrator

 

Absent:

Joseph Herald

Andrew Jablonsky

Joseph Matteo arrived at 8:30 pm

 

CALL TO ORDER

President Culver called the business meeting of August 17, 2009 to order at 7:39 p.m.  

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

The following topics were questioned by audience members:

-Bids for oil separator

-Inventory for Athletic Equipment

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1.  School Names

The Interim Superintendent suggested new school names after discussions with  key individuals at school and towns people.  He suggested that grades 4-6 should be called Eugene Brooks Intermediate School, and grades 7-12 should be Webutuck  Jr./Sr. High School.  It was decided that a call to NYSED should be made to check if the high school is incorporating grades 7 and 8 does it have to be called Jr./Sr. Webutuck High School.  Discussion ensued.

 

2.  Ski Club

Mr. O’Neil explained how the ski club ran in previous years.   It runs six Saturdays in the winter.  The students were charged a bus fee for travel.  It is important that the advisor is someone who knows the students well and knows which students need more supervision.  Past history of the ski club along with the history of the Recreation Committee was discussed.  Discussion ensued. 

 

3.  Clerk of the Works

With the construction work being off hours, a clerk of the works needs to be appointed by the Board.  It was discussed that it does make a long day for a District employee who would be the logical choice for clerk of the works.  It will be possible additional eight hours to the work day, and discussion took place about compensation for the hours.  The School Business Administrator will research information the Board requested and send it in the Board packet this Friday.  The Interim Superintendent suggested a decision should be made rather quickly because decisions already need to be made.  Discussion ensued.

 

4.  Vice-Principal Job Description

The Interim Superintendent explained that Mr. Hopkins gathered the information and he feels it is a pretty thorough description. Mr. Woods is well versed in special education and it will be another extension that will be available to us in the District.  Also, Mr. Woods is certified in Physical Education; as such, he will be Director of Athletics.  Dicussion ensued.

 

5. C.A.P.E.

We will have a counselor in the school September to December at no cost.  After that if the District would like to continue the service there will be a charge.  The District will evaluate the program after a point and see how it has worked within our District.  Discussion ensued.

 

CONSENT AGENDA VOTE

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion to approve the consent agenda (as amended).  The amendment offered by Mrs. Lounsbury pulled the Board minutes of June 9, 2009 off for further discussion.  President Culver called for removing #9 and #10 under Personnel for discussion in Executive Session.

 (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.) 

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

CLERK’S REPORT

*1   Approval of Minutes for June 1, 2009, August 3 and August 10, 2009  Meeting Board meetings.

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to accept the Minutes stated above as submitted:

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

2.  Delegations None

3.  Non-Staff Communications None

 

PERSONNEL

*1. Creation of Instructional Position

Mrs. Lounsbury  made and Mr. McGhee  seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the creation of the position of a one year, non-probationary, full time, Universal Pre-K, Teaching Assistant for Webutuck Central Schools, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools.

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

*2.  Instructional Leave Replacement Appointment

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following instructional leave replacement appointment, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:

           

Michael Ferrara                                               Substitute Leave Replacement

Effective:  September 1, 2009                                    Replaces:  Patricia Hammond

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

           

3.  Instructional Substitute Appointment

(This item was pulled for further discussion in Executive Session.)

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following instructional substitute appointment, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Michael Keupp                                                Substitute Teacher

            Effective: September 1, 2009

           

4.  Non-Instructional Substitute Appointment

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Perotti  seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following non-instructional substitute appointment, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Patti Lynch                                                     Substitute Nurse

            Effective: September 1, 2009

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

*5.  Approval of Leave of Absence

Mrs. Lounsbury  made and Mr. McGhee  seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following Leave of Absence for the purpose of Family Medical Leave Act, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:   

           

Patricia Hammond                                          Elementary Teacher

            Effective:  August 12, 2009

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

6.  Instructional Appointment

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following instructional appointment, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:

President Culver removed the wording “Replaces: Mike Riddle” due to the fact the District never has had a Director of Athletics.  A Board member had questions on the Agriculture Teacher and her past experience.  Discussion ensued.

 

            Anna Duffy                                                    Agriculture Teacher

            Effective: September 1, 2009                         Estoppel Date:  August 31, 2012

Tenure Area:  Agriculture                               Replaces: Stephanie Bechard

 

            Robert Wood                                                  Director of Athletics

            Effective: August 18, 2009                           

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

7.  Approval of Interim Superintendent Appointment

(This was pulled for further discussion in Executive Session.0

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the following conditional appointment, as recommended by Interim Superintendent of Schools O’Neil:

 

            David Paciencia                                              Interim Superintendent

            Effective:  August 20, 2009                           Replaces:  Michael O’Neil

 

8.  Non- Instructional Appointment

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion (as amended):

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following non-instructional appointment, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:    

(A question was asked if the Athletic Director will be paid half of a stipend.  It was discussed that the Athletic Director will be a full time position therefore the .5 was struck from the resolution on the Athletic Director.  Mr. O’Neil gave a brief description of Aaron Kelly’s resume.  Discussion ensued.)

 

Aaron Kelly                                                    Athletic Director and

Effective:  August 18, 2009                           .5 Teacher Aide/Job Coach    

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

9.  Approval of Individual Contracts

(This item was removed from consent for further discussion in Executive Session.)

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the contracts for the School Business Administrator and Director of Facilities and Operations for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools.

 

10.  Approval of Individual Contracts

(This item was removed from consent for further discussion in Executive Session.)

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District approves the contracts for Treasurer, Secretary to the Superintendent and District Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, and Human Resource Clerk for the 2009-2010 school year, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools.

 

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS

*1.  Approval of Bids for Athletic Supplies and Equipment

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee  seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby awards the acceptable low bidder for the athletic supplies and equipment as per attached to be purchased as needed, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools.

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

2.  Approval of Issuance of Tax Warrant

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee  seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the tax warrant for the 2009-10 school year as listed below and recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools:

 

 

 

Collection period: September 4 through October 4 without penalty

October 5 through November 4 with 2% penalty

Installment Plan – 1st Installment dues 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 $11,578,617 includes any tax reimbursement by New York State through the State of New York School Tax Relief Program.

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

3.  Approval of Unemployment Reserve Fund Increase

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the $50,000 increase of the Unemployment Reserve Fund for the year ending June 30, 2009, as recommended by the Interim Superintendent of Schools.

(The School Business Administrator explained that the reason we are increasing the Unemployment Reserve Fund.  We are paying more out in unemployment due to having terminated several employees.)

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

4.  Consultant Appointments

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District agrees to employ the following consultants at the following rates: 

(A Board member questioned if the evaluation piece was new because the agenda never had that part in the resolution previously.  It may not have been stated in the resolution previously but the evaluation rate was always included.)

                       

John Biasotti               Curriculum Coordinator          $500/day

Karen Finnerty            Occupational Therapy             $61/hr +$175 per evaluation

Margaret Runge          Physical Therapy                     $55/hr+ $150 per evaluation

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

1.  Other

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

1.  Mr. O’Neil introduced Mr. Woods as the new Vice Principal.  He explained his previous work experience.  He is enthusiastic about him being aboard and welcomed him to the District.  Mr. Woods not only will be Vice Principal but has experience in special education as well as having a physical education degree.  Discussion ensued.

 

Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded the following motion.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the salary for the 2009-2010 school year for the Vice Principal at $85,000, as recommended by the Board of Education.

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

The following topics were questioned by audience members:

-FFA Club needs to be revived.

-CAPE counselor’s availability during this past summer.

-Cape counselor teaching our substance abuse counselor

-The Athletic Department needs to meet with the Booster Club

-Clerk of the Works designate

-Talk with Ag Advisory to get it going

-Thank BOE for the changes made in the District

-Third meeting Mr. Herald missed.

 

BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS

There were none.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session at 8:50 pm for the purpose of discussing specific personnel issues and employment histories.

Ayes    4          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

Board of Education member, Mr. Matteo entered the meeting at 9:15 pm.

 

RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION

Mr. Perotti  made and Mr. Matteo seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and to reconvene the public session at 9:36 pm. 

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

Approval of Interim Superintendent Appointment

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Perotti seconded the following motion.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the following intent for conditional appointment conditional upon receipt of a SED waiver, as recommended by Interim Superintendent of Schools O’Neil:

(Mr. O’Neil introduced Mr. Paciencia to the public.  Mr. O’Neil discussed Mr. Paciencia’s background and welcomed him to the District.)

 

            David Paciencia                                              Interim Superintendent

            Effective:  August 20, 2009                           Replaces:  Michael O’Neil

            Salary: $600 per diem

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session at 9:43 pm for the purpose of discussing specific personnel issues.

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

RECONVENE PUBLIC SESSION

Mr. Perotti made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and to reconvene the public session at 11:05 pm. 

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Perotti made and Mr. Matteo seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting of August 17, 2009 at 11:08 pm.

Ayes    5          Nays    0          The motion carried.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Therese M. Trotter

District Clerk