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
Also Present:
Dr. Richard N.
Johns, Superintendent
Kevin Geoghan,
School Business Administrator
Tracy Trotter, Superintendent’s Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Coniglio
called the Special Business meeting of
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
An audience member spoke
regarding the purchase of a new truck in the Proposed Budget. He felt it was unnecessary and questioned
whether it was legal to sell it while still paying on the bond. He would like to see Reserves used for tax
relief.
DISCUSSION
1. Superintendent’s Preliminary Budget 2007-2008
The Board of Education discussed the
Superintendent’s Proposed Budget, Debt Service, the Contingent Budget and
Proposed Cuts. There was continued talk
on reducing budget parameters. Discussion
ensued.
PERSONNEL
1. Non-Instructional Appointment
A Board member asked if
the Board was going into Executive Session to discuss the personnel
recommendations. The President stated
there wasn’t one scheduled on the agenda.
Mrs. Lounsbury made and
Mrs. Boyd seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Education hereby approves the following Non-Instructional appointment,
as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Landon Johns Head
Maintenance Worker
Effective:
The seven Board members
voted. The motion carried.
Bernadette Coniglio Yes Susan Lounsbury Yes
Joanne Boyd Yes Joseph Matteo Yes
Dale Culver No Joseph Perotti No
Joseph Herald No
2.
Approval of Tenure
Recommendations for Principals
A Board member questioned if there was going to
be one vote for both Principals’ tenure.
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. Culver seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
does hereby appoint the following Principal to tenure in his tenure area
effective
Scott Richards Middle School
Principal Prov. School Administrator/Supervisor effective
9/03 thru 8/08
Prov. Pre-K, K, Gr. 1-6 effective 9/03 thru 8/08
The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mrs. Boyd seconded the
following motion:
A Board member requested to go into Executive
Session to discuss the recommendation.
It was noted that the motion on the floor had to be acted on before
adjourning to Executive Session. A Board
member asked if after the last meeting the Board was 100% sure there was no
further discussion on this matter. Discussion
ensued.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
does hereby appoint the following Principal to tenure in his tenure area
effective
Kenneth Sauer High School Principal Permanent School District Administrator
Permanent
Math 7-12
Permanent
Biology, General Science 7-12
The seven Board members voted. The
motion carried.
Bernadette Coniglio Yes Susan Lounsbury Yes
Joanne Boyd Yes Joseph Matteo Yes
Dale Culver No Joseph Perotti No
Joseph Herald No
3. Instructional Resignation
Mr. Culver made and
Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following resignation (and terms as provided) for the purpose of retirement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Kathleen Gonzalez Secondary English Teacher
Effective:
The seven Board members voted to approve the
motion. The motion carried.
PUBLIC
COMMENT
An audience member asked about two retirees having salaries over six
figures each and if the District hires two at a lower cost what the breakage
would be. Discussion ensued.
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS
A Board member questioned when the Board decided
not to have any further discussion on the tenure of one of the Principals. At the last meeting it seemed there was
further discussion to be had. A Board
member asked if it was an Executive order to change the agenda. Discussion ensued.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Boyd adjourned the meeting of March
19, 2007 at 9:37 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Trotter
District Clerk