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 business meeting of
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
The CSEA Union President
questioned why another Head Maintenance position was necessary. The District already has one and there are
very few employees for that person to manage.
The CSEA President also stated the fact that several employees have been
in the District longer and therefore have more experience than the employee who
has been chosen to fill the position after Board approval. An employee of the District stated he had
more experience than the employee chosen to fill the position. The School Business Administrator explained
the selection criteria of the new Head Maintenance position. Discussion ensued.
DISCUSSION
1. BOARD POLICIES - Second Reading
Questions were asked by Board members on
several policies. Discussion ensued.
The Board will review the following policies as
a second reading:
Policy
#111 Display of Flags
Policy
#201 Students with Disabilities
Policy
#411 Conditional Appointment of
Employees
Policy
#413 Employee Wellness
Policy
#905 Freedom of Information Law
2.
“Social Problems” Course Credit
The Superintendent stated this course has dual enrollment. Students will receive college credit and High
School credit after completion of the course.
The Curriculum Council would be reviewing the course for approval. A Board member suggested sending a letter out
to parents to notify them of new courses that become available.
3.
NYLAF Municipal Service Agreement
The School Business Administrator discussed what New York Liquid Asset Fund
(NYLAF) is, how it came about and the nature of the agreement.
4.
Receive Insurance Proceeds to fix H.S. Parking Lot Light Pole
There was no comment.
5.
Ballot Proposition – Land Purchase and Garage Reserve, Transportation
Vehicles, and Budget (We will not discuss details of the land purchase
in open
session)
The Superintendent spoke about the three propositions that will be before
the Board. A Board member asked about
the Land Purchase Proposition and whether the District would state in the
proposition “not to exceed a certain dollar amount”. The Superintendent answered affirmative. Discussion ensued.
6.
Notice of Annual Meeting Authorization
There was no comment.
7. Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
The Superintendent itemized and discussed various
components of his Proposed Budget.
The vast majority of the 6.87% proposed increase
is the cost of doing business with this year’s expenses next year. The Superintendent discussed the changes in
the Budget such as Teaching Staff, Instructional Costs, Maintenance and
Operations, Transportation, Food Service and Reserves. Budget assumptions were explained by Mr.
Geoghan such as Reserves Assumptions, Revenue Assumptions, Expense Projection
Assumptions and that these assumptions will be updated before the April Board
Budget vote. Discussion ensued.
Additional details about the projected Budget:
Variance (Budget to Budget change)
7.6%
Tax Levy (change from previous year)
6.6%
Fund Balance & Revenues as % of Budget 19.3%
8. NECC Contract Review
The District is considering a fair way to bill
the NECC for utilities used at Millerton Elementary School. A Board member suggested pro rating the total
bill on a square footage basis.
Discussion ensued.
PERSONNEL
No action was taken on any personnel except for
the #5 Instructional Resignation.
1.
Non-Instructional Substitute Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following
Non-Instructional Substitute appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent
of Schools:
Ben Moyer Substitute
Head Bus Mechanic
Effective:
2.
Non-Instructional Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following
Non-Instructional appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Tracy Ferreri Teacher
Aide
Effective:
3. Non-Instructional
Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby approves the following Non-Instructional appointment, as recommended by
the School Business Official:
Landon
Johns Head
Maintenance Worker
Effective:
4. Instructional Substitute Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Instructional Substitute appointment, as recommended by the Superintendent of
Schools:
Roy Burdick Substitute Teacher
Effective:
Jennifer Gdula Long Term Substitute Teacher
Effective:
(leave
replacement for Monica Baker-Bozsik)
5. Instructional
Resignation (Action Scheduled)
The Superintendent stated this discussion will take place in Executive
Session.
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:
Lois Lang AIS Teacher
Effective:
6. Non-Instructional Resignation
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the following resignation, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools:
Mary Breyette Food Service Helper
Effective:
PUBLIC
COMMENT
There was no comment.
BOARD
MEMBER QUESTIONS
A Board member questioned the new changes to the
“Senior Privileges” in the WHS handbook.
The new rules are ambiguous. The Superintendent will speak to the
Principal of WHS to get further details.
Discussion ensued.
A Board member questioned why we were appointing Ms. Gdula to a Long Term Substitute position in ESL when the appointee does not speak Spanish. The Superintendent stated the Principal felt strongly she was the best candidate and also the Teaching Assistant assigned to the classroom is fluent in Spanish.
A Board member stated he would like to discuss in
the future pesticide use in the District.
It will be on the April Worksession meeting.
A Board member wanted more information on the
Rhinebeck boys’ situation that occurred on District property. The Superintendent reported more information
to her.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Mr. Culver made and Mr. Herald seconded a motion
to adjourn to executive session at 9:35 pm for the purpose of discussing a
personnel matter and land acquisition.
The seven Board members voted to approve the motion. The motion carried.
1. Approval
of Tenure Recommendations for Principals
No action was taken
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following principals to tenure in their tenure area effective
Kenneth Sauer High School Principal Permanent School District Administrator
Permanent
Math 7-12
Permanent
Biology, General Science 7-12
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
2.
Approval of Tenure Recommendations
No action was taken.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby
appoints the following teachers to tenure in their respective tenure areas,
effective
NAME |
TENURE AREA |
CERTIFICATION |
ESTOPPLE DATE |
|
Nancy Bayersdorfer |
Social Worker |
Perm. Social
Worker |
|
|
Denise Conway |
Childhood Education
Gr. 1-6 |
Perm.-Pre-K, K &
Gr. 1-6 |
|
|
Heather Farr-Killmer |
Childhood Education
Gr. 1-6 |
Perm. Issued Receipt
Pending |
|
|
Patricia Forbes |
Childhood Education
Gr. 1-6 |
Prov. Pre-K, K.,
& Gr. 1-6 thru 8/08 |
|
|
William Havranek |
Social Studies (7-12) |
Prov. SS 7-12 thru
1/09 |
|
|
Julia Heenan |
Social Studies (7-12) |
Perm. SS 7-12 |
|
|
Shawn Hosier |
Mathematics (7-12) |
Prov. Math 7-12 thru 8/08 |
|
|
Janice McSpiritt |
Social Worker |
Perm. Social Worker |
|
|
Vincent Merendino |
Guidance Counselor |
Perm. School Couns. |
|
|
Stephen Pollak |
English Language Art
(7-12) |
Perm. English 7-12 |
|
|
Robert Reid |
Mathematics (7-12) |
Initial Math 7-12
thru 8/09 |
|
|
Peter Stefonowich |
Generalist in Middle
School Education (Gr.1-6) |
Prov. Pre-K, K, &
Gr. 1-6 thru 8/07 Must obtain Middle Childhood Ed. Gr. 5-9 by 9/07 |
|
|
Mary Tauber |
Language other than
English (Spanish) |
Prov. Pre-K, K. &
Gr. 1-6 thru 1/09 Must obtain Spanish Gr. 7-12 by 9/07 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Instructional
Resignation (Action Scheduled)
Mr. Perotti made following motion and the motion was seconded:
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:
Lois Lang AIS Teacher
Effective:
Six Board members voted with one abstention on
the motion. The motion carried.
Bernadette Coniglio Yes Susan Lounsbury Yes
Joanne Boyd Yes Joseph Matteo Yes
Dale Culver Yes John Perotti Yes
Joseph Herald Abstain
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Perotti adjourned the meeting of
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Trotter
District Clerk