Webutuck Board of Education held the July 14, 2008 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Webutuck High School Library.

 

The following Board members were present:

Dale Culver, President

Joseph Herald

Andrew Jablonsky left at 11:30 pm

Susan Lounsbury

William McGhee

Mr. Matteo

John Perotti left at 11:10 pm

 

Also Present:

Dr. Richard N. Johns, Superintendent

Linda Peters, School Business Administrator

Therese Trotter District Clerk

 

CALL TO ORDER

President Culver called the business meeting of July 14, 2008 to order at 8:07 p.m.  

 

ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

Mrs. Trotter administered the Oath of Office to Susan Lounsbury.  The Oath of Office is on file.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

The topics were discussed by audience members;
-PTA President is Amy Zimlinghaus 

-School lunch cost increase

-School Calendar

-Schedules for students, no one around to speak with about them.

 

The School Business Official displayed a laptop cart at the meeting for the Board as there is a resolution on this agenda to approve a lease for one laptop cart.  Discussion ensued.

 

DISCUSSION

1.  ECG Energy Performance Discussion

The District had a company come in and do an energy audit for the District a couple of years ago.  The audit looks at the energy consumption of a district and determines if there are things that can be done to save money. At that time the company could not put together a bond project because it could not find enough areas where the District could save money in energy consumption to pay for the bond issue. Again, this year the District had ECG perform an audit and they believe Webutuck could have a performance contract for 1.2 million up to 1.7 million dollars.  The District could borrow that much money upfront to do projects to conserve energy and over time pay for those improvements. The Board would need to put out a bid for various proposals to companies.  ECG would manage the project for us.  The Superintendent explained the benefits of a performance contract and explained the process of an energy project.  The Board will make a decision after a recommendation from ECG.  Discussion ensued.

 

2.  Policy #414 Temporary and Substitute Support Employees 1st Reading

After the recent CSEA Union contract settlement, the Board discussed splitting substitute and temporary employees from an union contract.  This policy establishes rate of pay for those employees.  Board members voiced concern over the background check process.  It takes many weeks to get results back from NYSED on fingerprints.  They discussed another background check process that has a quicker turn around time (72 hours) that costs money ($49.95) however the State does not recognize the process. Several Board members were in agreement with using both processes.  It was decided to revise the Policy before the second reading to incorporate the wording that “hiring is contingent upon a favorable background check”.

 

3.  Board Standing Committees

The President asked for all Board members to turn in their committee requests and he will assign them accordingly.

 

4. Thank Volunteer Webmaster

Gazella Lejeune has been our Webmaster for two years on a volunteer basis.  The Superintendent publicly thanked her for her volunteerism.  Mrs. Lejeune has been an important liaison between the District office and the Webutuck website and the District appreciates all she does.

 

CONSENT AGENDA VOTE

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

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.

 

CLERK’S REPORT

*1   Approval of Minutes for June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, July 1 Reorganization and July 1 Business 2008 Board meetings.

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded a motion to approve the minutes noted as submitted.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried.

 

*2.  Acceptance of Financial Reports as Submitted

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded a motion to accept the Financial Reports as submitted:

           Treasurer’s Report for the month ending May, June (unaudited).

           Comprehensive Budget Status Report ending May.  

           Comprehensive Revenue Status Report ending May.

           Warrants #87 – 98

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried.

 

3.  Delegations

None

4.  Non-Staff Communications

None

 

PERSONNEL

*1. Instructional Resignation

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby approves the following Instructional Resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Tricia Montalto                                   Consumer Science

            Effective:  June 30, 2008

           

            Juan Vasquez Montero                       Secondary Science

            Effective:  June 30, 2008

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.

 

*2.  Instructional Substitute Appointments

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Instructional Substitute Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Courtney Kendziera                            Substitute Teacher

            Effective:  May 28, 2008       

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.

 

*3.  Create New Bus Driver Position

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following creation of a new bus driver position caused by the need to add an additional bus route for student pick-up and delivery, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.

 

4.  Non-Instructional Resignation

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

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby accepts the following Non-Instructional Resignation consistent with the terms and conditions outlined in the settlement agreement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Robert Rosner                                     School Lunch Manager

            Effective:  June 30, 2008

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion the motion carried.

            Dale Culver                 Yes                  William McGhee         No

            Joseph Herald             Yes                  Joseph Matteo             Yes

            Andrew Jablonsky      Yes                  John Perotti                 Yes

            Susan Lounsbury        Yes

 

5.  Extra-Curricular Appointments

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

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Extra-Curricular Appointments for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

           

            Henry Pollinger           Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach

            Charles Harris             Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach

            Jennifer Brandt           Girls’ Varsity Volleyball

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

The Superintendent asked the Board to strike #18 under Personnel from the Agenda and pull #6 off until after executive Session.

 

6.  Extra-Curricular Appointments

This item will be acted on after further discussion in Executive Session.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

            Michael Riddle           Faculty Advisor Athletic Club

            Stipend: $200

 

*7.  Amend June 9, 2008 Non-Instructional Appointments

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby amends the June 9, 2008 Non-Instructional Appointments resolution by approving the appointment of Matthew Kravchuk as a Seasonal Worker and removing Thomas Lounsbury from the list of Seasonal Workers, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

8.  Non-Instructional Substitute Appointments

Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the appointment of the following Non-Instructional Substitute Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

            Christina Ford                                     Substitute Summer Courier

            Effective:  July 14, 2008

 

            Sherri Justry                                        Substitute Monitor

            Effective:  July 14, 2008

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

9.  Non-Instructional Appointment

Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the appointment of the following Non-Instructional Appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

            Sherry Justry                                       Bus Driver

            Effective: September 1, 2008

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

10.  Instructional Resignation

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

A Board member thanked Ms. Moore for the many years of service.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of education accepts the following Instructional Resignation for the purpose of retirement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

            Janet Moore                                        Kindergarten Teacher

            Effective:  August 31, 2008

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

           

11.  Instructional Appointments

This item will be acted on after further discussion in Executive Session.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

            Jean Roccanova                                  Reading Teacher

            Effective:  September 1, 2008                        Tenure Area:  Elementary Reading

            Estoppel Date: August 31, 2011         Replaces Sue Campbell

 

            Damian Whittaker                               Secondary Social Studies Teacher

            Effective:  September 1, 2008                        Tenure Area:  7-12 Social Studies

            Estoppel Date:  August 31, 2011        Replaces Brad Dana

 

            John Lloyd                                          Earth Science 2008 Summer School Teacher

            Effective July 14, 2008 through August 13, 2008

            Rate of Pay: $29.18 per hour

 

12.  Abolishment of Teaching Positions

Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

A Board member questioned the Superintendent regarding Biology curriculum and what will be offered next year.  Discussion ensued.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central District hereby abolishes the following positions in the following tenure areas effective July 14, 2008 as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

                        WHS Biology (HS Science Tenure Area)

                        6th Grade (1-6 Tenure Area)

                        AIS (7-12 Tenure Area)

                        ACE (Middle School Generalist Tenure Area)

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.          

 

*13.  Approval of Juul Agreement

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the agreement dated June 26, 2008, extending the probationary appointment of teacher Dawn Murtaugh to June 30, 2009, in accordance with the terms of said agreement, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

*14.  Approval of Mentor Directors

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District

approves Mentor Director stipends in the amount of $1,750 for the following people for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Denise Conway                                   Mentor Director

            Rosanna Hamm                                   Mentor Director

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

15.  Approval of Individual Contracts

This item was removed until after Executive Session.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District approves the contracts for Treasurer, Assistant to the Superintendent and District Clerk, Deputy Treasurer for the 2008-2009 school year, recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

16.  Approval of Compensation of Officers

This item was removed until after Executive Session.

A Board member discussed why the Maintenance and Operations and Transportation contracts were not included in this resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District approves the contracts for the following officers (approved at July 1, Reorganization Meeting), as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:                                                                                    

                                                                                                                    2008-2009          

            Position                                   Nominee                                    Salary/Stipend   

            District Clerk                          Therese Trotter                                    $         

Treasurer                                 Valerie Burdick                                   $

            Deputy Treasurer                    Mary Clinton                                       $              

            Tax Collector                          Emma Jaromin                                    $ 

            Attendance Officer                 Trisha Casler                                       $ 

              Claims Auditor/

            Property Control Manager      Lorinda Coulthard                              $ 

 

17.  Approval of Summer Camp Coaches

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

Discussion took place about summer camps at Webutuck.  It was decided to wait until after Executive Session for a vote.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District approves the following Summer Camp Coaches at a rate of $200/week, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

            Lauren Williams                      Soccer Coach              July 7 – July 11

            Evelyn Peters                          Softball Coach            July 21 – July 25

            Kathleen Kelly                        Field Hockey Coach   July 21 – July 25

            Mike Riddle                            Basketball Coach        July 14 – July 18

            Mike Riddle                            Baseball Coach           July 21-  July 25

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

18.  Approval of Summer Camp Director

The Superintendent struck this from the Agenda.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District

approves Mike Riddle as the Summer Camp Director from July 7, 2008 through July 25, 2008 at a rate of $200/week, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS

*1.  Authorization to Declare Surplus Vehicles

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes that the following vehicles be declared surplus and authorizes their sale through public bid, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools: 

 

Vehicle #                                             ID#                              Mileage

2000 Bus 93                            1HVBBAAN5YH344448        98,920

2000 Bus 96                            1HVBBAAN5YH344451      135,416

1996 Bus 81                            1FDJE37F9THA20587          117,834

1999 Bus 91                            1GDHG31F3 X1127411        168,343

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

2.  Acceptance of Obsolete Library AV Equipment

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded the following motion:

Board members discussed what “disposing” meant.  It was suggested the District look into if anyone has a need for these or any obsolete items before throwing them away.

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the following Audio/Visual Equipment to be declared obsolete and authorizes the District to dispose of them, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

                        2          3M Overhead Projects

                        6          Kodak Carousel Trays

                        1          Kodak Projector

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

*3.  Ratification of the Terms and Conditions with Sharon Hospital for Speech Pathologist Services

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby ratifies the terms and conditions as outlined in the Agreement between the District and Sharon Hospital for Speech Pathologist Services, and authorizes the expenditure of those monies necessary to fund the Agreement with Sharon Hospital for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

4.  Establishment of School Lunch Rates 

Mr. Jablonsky made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

The Board discussed raising prices, what the District’s loss was in the Food Service Program.  The School Business Administrator explained where the losses stem from.  Discussion ensued.

Mr. Perotti made and Mrs. Lounsbury seconded an amendment to the resolution raising lunch prices $.15.

A Board member requested that the Poughkeepsie School District be contacted to see how they get people to sign up for Free and Reduced Lunch.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following $ .30 increase in school lunch rates (only) effective July 1, 2008:

            Breakfast program:                                     

                        Full price (all schools)                       $ .90                           

                        Reduced Price (all schools)                  .20                           

                        Free                                                       -0-                            

                        Adults                                                 $1.60 plus tax                                                                        

            Lunch                                    

                        Primary - full price                           $2.10 (K-2)                

                        All Other Students - full price          $2.35 (3-12)               

                        Reduced Price (all schools)               $  .25                          

                        Free                                                    -0-                              

                        Adults                                                 $3.37 plus tax

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried.

            Dale Culver                 Yes                  William McGhee         Yes

            Joseph Herald             Yes                  Joseph Matteo             Yes

            Andrew Jablonsky      No                   John Perotti                 No

            Susan Lounsbury        Yes

 

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to increase the adult lunch price to $3.75 for the 2008-2009 school year.

A Board member felt it was not high enough.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

*5.  Approval of Lease Agreement for Laptop Cart

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby allows the District to enter into a lease agreement for $27,741 through BOCES to purchase a laptop cart and peripherals for the High School, as recommended by Superintendent of Schools.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

6.  Acceptance of Obsolete Transportation Equipment

Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

A Board member questioned what the Observer VCR’s were. 

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the following Transportation Equipment to be declared obsolete and authorizes the District to dispose of them, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

            1          Lincoln Welder           Model #AC180T

            14        Johnson Radios          

            11        Observer VCR’s        

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

1.  Acceptance of Obsolete Books

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

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby declares the following listed items obsolete, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

4 Books:          Grade 6 Math, Scott-Foresman-Addison-Wesley, Copyright 1998

1 Books:          Grade 7 Addison-Wesley Mathematics, Addison-Wesley Copyright 1991

3 Books:          World Geography and You, Steck-Vaughn, Copyright 1993

5 Books:          The United States, Jamis Books, Copyright 1988

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

2.  Adoption of Regents Passing Grade for the 2008-2009 School Year

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

A Board member discussed the trouble with supporting this resolution if the District is trying to raise standards.  Discussion ensued.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the passing grade of 55% for Regents exams required for graduation in order to qualify for a local diploma, for the 2008-2009 year only, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. 

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

1.  A Board member spoke about Pine Plains School District charging for use of their facilities because they are on a contingency budget and stated our District should charge them for the use of our tennis courts and track.  Discussion ensued.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

The following topics were discussed by audience members:

-Questioned who scored the Regents tests.

-Questions about classroom supply lists for TBA teachers.

 

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Jablonsky seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes and RFP for ECG to perform and energy audit.

The seven Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. McGhee made and Mr. Herald seconded a motion to adjourn to executive session at      9:37 pm for the purpose of discussing particular personnel issues and legal issues. The seven Board members present voted.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Mr. Matteo made a motion to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the public session at 12:10 pm.  The five Board members present voted.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Extra-Curricular Appointments

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

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Extra-Curricular Appointment for the 2008-2009 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

 

            Michael Riddle           Faculty Advisor Athletic Club

            Stipend: $200

The five Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion failed.

 

            Dale Culver                 No                   William McGhee         No

            Joseph Herald             No                   Joseph Matteo             Yes

            Susan Lounsbury        Yes

 

Instructional Appointments

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

BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

            Jean Roccanova                                  Reading Teacher

            Effective:  September 1, 2008                        Tenure Area:  Elementary Reading

            Estoppel Date: August 31, 2011         Replaces Sue Campbell

 

            Damian Whittaker                               Secondary Social Studies Teacher

            Effective:  September 1, 2008                        Tenure Area:  7-12 Social Studies

            Estoppel Date:  August 31, 2011        Replaces Brad Dana

 

            John Lloyd                                          Earth Science 2008 Summer School Teacher

            Effective July 14, 2008 through August 13, 2008

            Rate of Pay: $29.18 per hour

 

Mr. Herald made and Mr. Matteo seconded an amendment to remove Mr. Whittaker from the motion.  The five Board members voted to approve the motion.  The motion passed.

            Dale Culver                 Yes                  William McGhee         Yes

            Joseph Herald             Yes                  Joseph Matteo             Yes

            Susan Lounsbury        No

BE IT RESOLVED, the Webutuck Board of Education approves the following Instructional Appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

            Jean Roccanova                                  Reading Teacher

            Effective:  September 1, 2008                        Tenure Area:  Elementary Reading

            Estoppel Date: August 31, 2011         Replaces Sue Campbell

 

            John Lloyd                                          Earth Science 2008 Summer School Teacher

            Effective July 14, 2008 through August 13, 2008

            Rate of Pay: $29.18 per hour

The five Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion passed unanimously

 

Mrs. Lounsbury made and Mr. McGhee seconded a motion to approve Damian Whittaker as the Secondary Social Studies Teacher.

            Damian Whittaker                               Secondary Social Studies Teacher

            Effective:  September 1, 2008                        Tenure Area:  7-12 Social Studies

            Estoppel Date:  August 31, 2011        Replaces Brad Dana

The five Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion failed.

            Dale Culver                 Yes                  William McGhee         No

            Joseph Herald             No                   Joseph Matteo             No

            Susan Lounsbury        Yes

 

Approval of Individual Contracts

Mr. Herald made and Mr. McGhee seconded the following motion:

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District approves the contracts for Treasurer, Assistant to the Superintendent and District Clerk, Deputy Treasurer for the 2008-2009 school year, recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

The five Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Approval of Summer Camp Coaches

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

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Webutuck Central School District approves the following Summer Camp Coaches at a rate of $200/week, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:

            Lauren Williams                      Soccer Coach              July 7 – July 11

            Evelyn Peters                          Softball Coach            July 21 – July 25

            Kathleen Kelly                        Field Hockey Coach   July 21 – July 25

            Mike Riddle                            Basketball Coach        July 14 – July 18

            Mike Riddle                            Baseball Coach           July 21-  July 25

The five Board members present voted to approve the motion.  The motion carried.

            Dale Culver                 Yes                  William McGhee         No

            Joseph Herald             Yes                  Joseph Matteo             Yes

            Susan Lounsbury        Yes

 

AJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Matteo made a motion to adjourn the meeting of July 14, 2008 at 12:21 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Therese Trotter

District Clerk