BOARD OF EDUCATION

Shenendehowa Central School District

Clifton Park, New York

 

Study Session Meeting

October 27, 2009  

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mrs. Janet Grey, Mrs. Sharon Bowles, Mr. Gary DiLallo, Dr. William Acker, Mrs. Mary Wiggins, Mr. Rick Mincher

OTHERS PRESENT:

 

Dr. Oliver Robinson, Dr. Michael Dutkowsky, Mrs. Jill Bush, Ms. Kathy Wetmore, Mrs. Norma Meacham

ABSENT:

Mrs. Mary Blaauboer

 

Motion by Mrs. Sharon Bowles, seconded by Mr. Gary DiLallo to go into Executive Session at 6:00PM.  Mrs. Mary Wiggins arrived at 6:05PM.  The board discussed collective bargaining and contractual matters.  No action taken. At 6:43PM, Attorney David Rowley arrived to discussed tax litigation matters.  No action taken.  Motion by Mary Wiggins, 2nd by Gary to reconvene to public session at 7:15PM.

 

The meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:17 p.m. by Mrs. Janet Grey. 

 

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 Mr. Rick Mincher, seconded by Mrs. Mary Wiggins, to accept the agenda as presented.

 

Unanimously approved.  Motion carried.

 

2.   BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMENTS / REPORT

Several reports from board members were provided.  Dr. Acker noted that he thought the NYSSBA Convention was fascinating and well worth the trip.  He found the sessions to be informative and reinforced many things we are doing as a school district. 

 

Mrs. Mary Wiggins noted that the November 9th meeting of the Saratoga County School Board Association is still tentative, since the speaker has yet to confirm attendance.  She also noted that several members of the public have acknowledged the volunteerism of the board.

 

Mr. Gary DiLallo noted that the various resolutions support by the Shenendehowa board passed.  He expressed that he felt the federal "Race to the Top" initiative appears to be more like a "Race from the bottom," noting that many places are in fact doing great things for children.

 

Mrs. Janet Grey read a statement from Mrs. Mary Blaauboer in her absence, expressing her gratitude to be a part of such a supportive community as demonstrated by the efforts to support ailing student, Ben Mayo.  Mrs. Grey also noted that she felt the NYSSBA Convention was worthwhile and felt that it reinforced Shen's continued focus on progress.  She also again acknowledged the recipients for tenure this year.

 

   3.   STUDY SESSION PRESENTATIONS

 

Mrs. Jill Bush coordinated several presentations to the board of education.  The first was an update of the efforts of the District Instructional Technology Integration Committee (DITIC), involving Mrs. Gail Pietrafesa, Mr. John Bullington, Mr. Adrian Gleason, Mr. Rob Frisbee, and Pat Neiswender.  

 

The second presentation was an update on RtI efforts, involving Mrs. Michelle Mylod, Mrs. Jill Gould, and Mr. Don Flynt.  

 

The final presentation was on the QUEST program by Ms. Erin Madden.  

 

All three presentations were well received by the board of education.

 

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion made by Mrs. Mary Wiggins, seconded by Mrs. Sharon Bowles to adjourn.

 

Motion carried, all in favor. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:02PM.

     

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                                                  Vanessa N. Ford

                                                                  Secretary to Clerk of the Board

 

                                                                  Approved by: _____________________

                                                                  Kathleen A. Wetmore

                                                                  Clerk of the Board