BOARD OF EDUCATION
Public Hearing and Study Session
November 27, 2007
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Mrs. Bowles, Mr. Casey, Mr. DiLallo, Mrs. Grey, Mr. Huff, Mr. Mincher, Mrs. Wiggins |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
Dr. Dutkowsky, Mrs. DeFeciani,
Mrs. Longhurst, |
PUBLIC HEARING – TRACK/FIELD PROJECT
The Public Hearing on the proposed Track/field Capital
Project was called to order at 7 p.m. by Board President, Mr.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Casey led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Emergency Exits
Mr. Casey pointed out the emergency exits from the room.
Dr. Robinson presented the various components of the project to those present. A comment and question period followed the presentation.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 8:17 p.m. and the Board immediately commenced to the Study Session.
1. ADOPT AGENDA
Mr. Casey asked that an amendment be made to the agenda. The item to be added is a personnel item.
MOTION BY Mr. DiLallo, seconded by Mrs. Wiggins, to accept this evening’s agenda with an amendment to include a resolution seeking the suspension of Christopher Culver without pay, effective November 26, 2007, as requested..
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2. PERSONNEL ITEM – Suspension of Christopher
Culver
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mrs. Grey, to approve the resolution
suspending Christopher Culver without pay, effective November 26, 2007. (A copy of this resolution is on file in the
official minutes folder.)
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
3.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMUNCATION
A.
Parent Portal Update
B.
Parent Survey Update
C.
Budget Calendar
Dr. Robinson provided the Board with status reports on the utilization of
the parent portal and the web-based parent survey. Dr. Robinson also asked the Board to review
the budget calendar and provide any feedback as soon as possible.
STUDY SESSION
Enrollment Projections
Leif Engstrom from
the Capital District Regional Planning commission provided the Board with
copies of the enrollment projections from 2008-09 to 2012-13. It was noted that the overall pace of growth
has slowed in comparison to past projections.
Dr. Robinson noted that the projections will be used to help
determine sections and staffing as a part of the budget development and
planning process for the 2008-09 school year.
It was also noted that the data will be used as a basis for reconvening
the Futures Committee.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Mr. DiLallo, seconded by Mrs. Bowles, to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Dr.
L.
Superintendent
of Schools