Webutuck Board of
Education held the
The following
Board members were present:
Joanne Boyd
Dale Culver
Joseph Herald left
at 9:05 pm
Susan Lounsbury
Joseph Matteo
John Perotti
Also Present:
Dr. Richard N.
Johns, Superintendent
Kevin Geoghan,
School Business Administrator
Kenneth Sauer, WHS Principal
Scott Richards, EBMS Principal
Mike O’Neil, WES/AES Principal
Tracy Trotter, Superintendent’s Secretary
Kristi Fisher, Student Representative
Absent
Bernadette
Coniglio
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Lounsbury
called the business meeting of
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
The President of the
CSEA Union stated the with regards to tenure that teaching assistants have been
doing their job long before they were grandfathered in. The Superintendent explained how tenure
works.
PRESENTATION:
Advisor Program
Mr. Sauer and Mr.
Richards reported on the Advisor/Advisee Program in each of their respective
buildings. The High School’s Program has
been active for seven months while the Middle School implemented the Advisor
Program just this year. Mr. Sauer asked
for feedback from his faculty, unions, etc.
Several stated they liked it while others weren’t as happy. Mr. Richards felt the Program was so new in
his building that there wasn’t a lot of data to present at this point in time. Mr. Richards did report the teachers had
different areas they liked and discussed them.
Both Principals stated that a teacher would get out of it what they put
in to it. It will continue to be
monitored as to the impact it is having on the students.
DISCUSSION
1.
Personnel
No discussion took place.
2.
MOA Advisor/Advisee Program
The District needed a successor agreement as last year’s MOA was sunset
in July 2006.
3.
Surplus Vehicles - Trucks #35 and 35A
The Business Administrator stated the District had a higher bid than the
original bid of $100 that was denied at the previous Board meeting. The other surplus truck went to the second
highest bidder after the first bidder looked at the vehicle and took his bid
off the table. It was established
through discussion with Board members that there need not be a vote.
4.
French Trip
Several Board members had questions regarding the trip. Due to events in
5.
Internal Audit Selection
The Business Administrator briefly discussed the Audit selection at the
Audit/Finance Committee meeting. Nugent
and Haeussler was picked as the Audit firm and a representative from the firm
will be attending the next Audit/Finance Meeting on November 13. A Board member asked for background on the
firm for the next Board meeting.
6.
The Superintendent spoke about eventually walking away from AES and
having the K-2 classes up at the main campus.
The Board needs to revisit the LRFP and discuss it. It was also stated by the Superintendent the
Excel Aid needs to be used as well as money that had been earmarked for a
transportation garage. Discussion
ensued.
7.
Establish Account for Class 2013
No discussion took place.
8.
Receive Audit Report
No comments were made. It will be
accepted at the next Board meeting.
9.
Approval of Textbook - “Music Theory for Non-Music Major”
The Superintendent stated the District did offer this course several
years ago and the Music teacher would like to begin to teach it again. Discussion ensued.
10. Donation of Guitar
No discussion took place.
11. Policies: #507b 3rd
A Board member stated that he did not want property taxes deducted from
the tuition rate. It was suggested to
the Business Administrator to check other local districts and find out what
their policy is on this matter.
#303 1st
It was decided the Policy will read that the principals are the head of
BETs however, any member could be the chairperson. The change was duly noted.
#304 1st
The Superintendent stated he felt strongly that an architect should be on
board for a District whether by relationship or retainer. Any pertinent questions that come up can be
addressed by the architect.
#522 1st
It was stated the Eligibility Coordinator checks student eligibility
thoroughly and it is ongoing.
12.
Work-Study Job Placement List
The jobsites will be added to the District’s insurance policy and any new
sites will be as they come up.
13.
Teacher Assistant Tenure Review
The review will happen in Executive Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
An audience member spoke about the District budget process. He state as a District the presentation that
is given to the public helps sell the budget.
It needs to be done well.
BOARD QUESTIONS
A Board member would like Committee meetings to begin later. It was decided the Facilities Committee will
meet on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. The next Facilities meeting will be held on
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mrs. Boyd made and Mr. Culver seconded a motion to adjourn to executive
session at 9:17 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel issues. The five Board members present voted to
approve the motion. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Mr. Matteo made a motion to adjourn the executive session and reconvene
the public session at 9:40 p.m. The five
Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Matteo motioned to adjourn the
meeting of November 6 at 9:40 pm. The
five Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Trotter
District Clerk