BOARD OF EDUCATION
Business Meeting
November 10, 2009
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Mrs. Janet Grey, Mrs. |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
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The meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at
7:07 p.m. by Mrs. Janet Grey. It was
noted that the Board of Education met in Executive Session. The executive session was called to order at
6:00PM by Mrs. Janet Grey, motion made by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mrs.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Janet Grey led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Emergency Exits
Mrs. Janet Grey pointed out the emergency exits from the room.
1. ADOPT AGENDA
MOTION BY Mrs.
Unanimously approved. Motion carried.
2. BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS / REPORT
Mrs. Janet Grey opened the board comments, reflecting on the passing of Trevor Lin, Okte student, and Mrs. Tracey Giunta, Shen parent. Mrs. Grey asked for those in attendance to have a moment of silence in honor of those who have passed.
Dr. William Acker attended a presentation on Infinite Campus, and was impressed with the projections and data related to student learning.
Mrs. Mary Blaauboer expressed her appreciation on the opportunity to attend the National Issues class honoring United State Veterans. Mrs. Blaauboer also attended the 21st Century Career presentation. Congratulations were extended to the Acadia Team7-2 class, who collected 100 winter coats for kids in need.
Mr. Rick Mincher attended the induction ceremony of the Shenendehowa National Honor Society. As this was on the same night as the 21st Century Career presentation, Mr. Mincher was proud to see that board members were able to attend one of the two events.
Mrs. Wiggins updated the board members of the upcoming Saratoga County School Board Association meeting to be held on Thursday, November 12th at the Queensbury Hotel. The meeting topic will be on leadership and collaboration.
Mr. Gary DiLallo reflected on his
thoughts concerning the
Mrs.
3.a. STUDENT
SENATE REPORT
Katya Lapina commented on the upcoming handball tournament to be held on
Friday, November 13th. Miss
Lapina also extended her thanks to the board for their attendance at the
National Honor Society Induction.
3.b. PUBLIC
COMMENTS
No public comments.
4. SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
Dr. Robinson
encouraged those in attendance to register for the Veteran’s Day Race. Dr. Robinson commended Donna Lynch and her
students for their Veteran’s Day Recognition Program. Dr. Robinson announced his speaking
engagement at the New York State PTA Conference this upcoming weekend. The first round of interviews for the Arongen
principal position has been completed.
Dr. Robinson presented the highlights of the 2010-2011 budget
development calendar. He also noted the
date for the Board of Education Retreat (December 2nd).
5. TENURE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Dr. Dutkowsky presented two names to receive tenure.
MOTION BY Mrs.
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Unanimously approved, motion carried.
6. INFORMATION
ITEMS
a. SAVE Committee Meeting Update
b. Capital Projects / NYSERDA Grants Update
Mr. August Freeman provided a summary of the current status / completion
of projects on campus. He highlighted
grants and funding made available for upcoming projects: Installation of PV
panels on the High School East roof; Installation of a variable speed motor;
Generator back-up systems; Sewer Pump Stations and security camera
installations.
c. Regulations Review
Mrs. Laraine Longhurst presented the regulations for review and addressed
questions and comments from the board members.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Treasurer’s Reports
MOTION by Mrs.
Edits were presented and noted for updating.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8. ACTION ITEMS
a.1. Special Education Placements
MOTION by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Mr. Rick Mincher, that the Board of Education approve the special education placements and services based upon the recommendation of the District Committee on Special Education, the Committee on Special Education Subcommittee, and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. (These documents are on file in the official minute folder.)
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
b. Personnel
1) Approval of Staffing Recommendations
MOTION by Mr. Gary DiLallo,
seconded by Mrs.
A. RETIREMENT,
with appreciation and regret
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Diane Quinn
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education)
Reason: Retirement after 8 years
Commencing: November 30, 2009 (end of day)
b) Name: Janet Sasko
Position: Typist
Reason: Retirement after 20 years
Commencing: February 26, 2010 (end of day)
c) Name:
Position: Bus Driver
Reason: Retirement after 20 years
Commencing: April 10, 2010 (end of day)
B. MODIFICATION
OF RETIREMENT
1) Certified
Staff
a) Name: Donna Lynch
Tenure Area: Social Studies
Reason: Retirement after 25 years
From Commencing: February 1, 2010 (end of day)
To
Commencing: January 29, 2010 (end
of day)
2) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Madeleine Hahn
Position: School Monitor
(Elementary Classroom)
Reason: Retirement after 20 years
From
Commencing: February 1, 2010 (end of
day)
To Commencing: April 16, 2010 (end of day)
C. RESIGNATION
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Maryann Mahunik
Position: Food Service Helper
(part-time)
Commencing: November 10, 2009 (end of day)
D. AMEND
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Martha Graziano
Position: Registrar
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
From
Commencing: intermittent commencing
November 2, 2009
To
Commencing: intermittent commencing
December 5, 2009
E. LEAVE
OF ABSENCE
1) Certified
Staff
a) Name:
Tenure Area: Music
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 11/20/09 – 01/25/10
b) Name: Michele Brobston
Tenure Area: Elementary
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 11/19/09 – 01/14/10
c) Name: Kristen Faile
Tenure Area: School Psychologist
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 12/04/09 – 12/20/09
d) Name: Lindsay Halse
Tenure Area: Elementary
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 12/05/09 – 01/19/10
e) Name: Laura Tarlo
Tenure Area: Business
Reason: Unpaid FMLA
Commencing: 12/10/09 – 01/20/10
f) Name: Laura Tarlo
Tenure Area: Business
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: 01/21/10 – 04/09/10
F. EXTEND
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Tara Fear
Tenure Area: English
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
b) Name: Albina McKeon
Tenure Area: Social Studies
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
c) Name: Anna Russo
Tenure Area: English to Speakers of Other
Languages
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: 01/04/10 – 02/01/10
d) Name:
Tenure
Area: School Psychologist
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: second
semester 2009-2010 school year
e) Name: Stacie Williams
Tenure Area: Mathematics
Reason: Unpaid Child Rearing
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
G. TERMINATION
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Cynthia DiDomenicantonio
Position: Bus Driver
Reason: Section 47(C)(4) of CSEA
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Effective: November 11, 2009
H. CHANGE
OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Classified
Staff
a) Name: Brian Evans
From
Position: Bus Driver; 2 ½
hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To Position: Bus Driver; 4 ½ hrs./day, 10
mos./yr.
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $19.96/hr. (School Bus
Driver Schedule, Step 2)*
b) Name: Belinda Fant
From
Position: Bus Driver; 2
hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To Position: Bus Driver; 21 hrs./wk., 10
mos./yr.
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus
Driver Schedule, Step 1)*
c) Name: Rick Meed
From
Position: Bus Driver; 2 ½
hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To Position: Bus Driver; 4 ½ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $19.96/hr. (School Bus
Driver Schedule, Step 2)*
d) Name: William Tierney
From
Position: Bus Driver; 2 ½
hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
To Position: Bus Driver; 4 ½ hrs./day, 10
mos./yr.
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $19.96/hr. (School Bus
Driver Schedule, Step 2)*
3) Transportation
Change – see attached
*pending
settlement of CSEA collective bargaining agreement
I. APPOINTMENTS - (These
appointments are conditioned on the school district’s receipt of a clearance
for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal
history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law §
3035).
1) Certified Staff
a) Name: Patrick O’Connell
Tenure Area: Music
Status: 3 year probationary
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $43,851/yr. (Step 1)
pro-rated
b) Name: Elizabeth Fiorillo
Position: 1.0
Status: term
Commencing: second semester 2009-2010 school
year
Salary: $46,611/yr. (Step 3)
pro-rated
c) Name: Vedrana Kalas
Position: 1.0 FTE English to
Speakers of Other Languages
Status: term
Commencing: 11/11/09 – 01/31/10
Salary: $43,851/yr. (Step 1) pro-rated
d) Name:
Position: Acting Principal –
Arongen
Commencing: 11/05/09 – 11/25/09
Salary: $100/day [up to twelve
(12) days]
2) Classified Staff
a) Name: Stephen Brown
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule,
Step 1)*
b) Name: Darlene Buttimer
Position: Typist; 8 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Competitive
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $14.23/hr. (Clerical Schedule, Group B,
Step 1)*
c) Name: Maryann Mahunik
Position: School Monitor
(Secondary) 3 ¾ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $14.43/hr. (Secondary
School Monitor Schedule, Step 1)*
d) Name: Janet Murphy
Position: Teacher Aide (Special
Education); 6 ¼ hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Non-Competitive
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $15.65/hr. (Special
Education Aide Schedule, Step 1)*
e) Name: Eric Rokjer
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day,
10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule,
Step 1)*
f) Name: Michael Shovah
Position: Bus Driver; 2 hrs./day, 10 mos./yr.
Status: Probationary; Labor
Commencing: November 11, 2009
Salary: $18.73/hr. (School Bus Driver Schedule,
Step 1)*
3)
Summer Work – see attached
4)
Coaching Appointments – see attached
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
c. Business
Affairs
1) Bid – Electrical Supplies
2)
Change Orders
3)
Contracts – Special Education Tuition
4) Contracts – Contracted Services – Special
Education & Alternative Education
5) Health Services Contracts
6) Private School Placement Contracts
7) External Audit Corrective Action Plan
It was requested by Mrs. Janet Grey that items 1-7 be bundled for approval.
MOTION made by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
8) Donations
MOTION made by Dr. William Acker, seconded by Mrs.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
9) Lease Extension – Warehouse
MOTION made by Mrs. Mary Blaauboer, seconded by Dr. William Acker, to accept business item 9.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments
Motion by Mrs.
Motion carried, all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:44PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa N. Ford
Secretary to Clerk of the Board
Approved by: _____________________
Kathleen A. Wetmore
Clerk
of the Board