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Webutuck Board of Education held the January 8, 2007 meeting at 7:34 p.m. in the Webutuck High School Library.

The following Board members were present:

Bernadette Coniglio, President

Joanne Boyd

Dale Culver

Susan Lounsbury

Joseph Matteo

John Perotti

Also Present:

Dr. Richard N. Johns, Superintendent left at 9:40 p.m.

Kevin Geoghan, School Business Administrator

Tracy Trotter, Superintendentï¿½s Secretary

Absent:

Joseph Herald

CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Coniglio called the business meeting of January 8, 2007 to order at 7:34 p.m.ï¿½ï¿½

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

The CSEA President had concerns and asked what #4 Employee Promotional Advancement was about on the agenda.ï¿½ It was explained by the Superintendent and then the School Business Administrator.ï¿½ It was stated that once a position was created it would be posted for anyone who was interested in applying for it.ï¿½ Discussion ensued.

SUPERINTENDENTï¿½S REPORT

The Superintendent stated that he was happy to report the two girls that were missing had been found.ï¿½ He had no further details at the time.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee ï¿½ Chairman Matteo reported the Committee discussed the tax levy, reserves, fund balance, and potential State aid.

Discussion ensued.

DISCUSSION

1.ï¿½ Personnel

A Board member questioned how long Webutuck has had Assistant Coaches in relation to #6ï¿½ Extra Curricular Appointments.ï¿½ The Superintendent replied they have been here since he began working here but that they share a stipend with the coach.ï¿½ They do not have two separate stipends.

ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ A. Fall Sports Coaches

ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Dr. Johns explained the purpose of this form.ï¿½ Discussion ensued.

2.ï¿½ WTA MOA #12

There was no discussion.

3.ï¿½ RFP for Architect

The School Business Official called the Attorney to inquire if the District was required to send out an RFP for an Architect.ï¿½ The Attorney stated the District does not have to hire one at the lowest bid.ï¿½ However, the District should solicit more than one applicant. ï¿½The Business Official will proceed with the RFP process.ï¿½ Discussion ensued.

4.ï¿½ Employee Promotional Advancement

This will be discussed in Executive Session.

5.ï¿½ AP Exam Cost

The Superintendent stated the history of paying for AP exams since his arrival.ï¿½ There was discussion on whether Webutuck knew what colleges/universities accept AP credit.ï¿½ Some Board members commented they would like to see the District continue paying for AP exams.ï¿½ It was decided the District would continue to pay for AP exams.ï¿½

6.ï¿½ Teaching Assistant Course

Dr. Johns will teach a college course to Teaching Assistants through DCC pro bono.ï¿½ The Superintendent stated he would like to offer these courses at no cost to the participant. There will be an on going need for these courses due to certification requirements. The Superintendentï¿½s plan is to offer a course every semester.ï¿½ Discussion ensued.

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PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no comment.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Matteo seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session at 8:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue and land acquisition.ï¿½ The six Board members voted to approve the motion.ï¿½ The motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Boyd seconded a motion to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public session at 9:50 p.m. The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Perotti made a motion to adjourn the meeting of January 8, 2007 at 9:51 p.m. The six Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracy Trotter

District Clerk