NEW LEBANON, NY 12125
June 4, 2008
The regular meeting was held at the Walter B. Howard Elementary School. The meeting was called to order by Board President Mattoon at 7:00 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Board Members, Mattoon, Magin, Luhrmann, Sowalski, Gavrity, Superintendent McGraw, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Leslie Whitcomb and Interim Business Official, Dr. Donald Gottlieb.
ABSENT: Board Members, Southard and Wood, WBH Principal, Scott Paterson, Supervisor of Transportation, Ed Davis and CSE/CPSE Chairperson, Patricia Mullen.
ALSO PRESENT: Members of the Public
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Public Comment: Bonnie Lichak asked the board the energy cost to run both schools and if an energy audit had ever been done. She spoke to the Board about obtaining grants from the State with regard to energy conservation. Board Member Mattoon thanked Phyllis Hulbert for running for a Board seat.
Acknowledgments/Administrative Comments Superintendent McGraw gave the Facilities and Grounds update. A pre-construction meeting will be held on June 17 to coordinate the renovation and reconstruction of the Walter B. Howard building. Superintendent McGraw notified the Board that 4th and 5th grade students are attending Nature’s Classroom this week. Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Leslie Whitcomb gave the Jr./Sr. High update. The Sheriff’s department brought their drug-sniffing dogs to campus last week and nothing was found. Social Studies 8 testing was completed today. Seniors leave for their trip to the Jersey Shore on Friday, June 6, 2008. The athletic awards held on June 2 were very nice. The plays held recently at the Theater Barn were wonderful. Approval of Minutes Action Item Board Member Sowalski made a motion to approve the May 21, 2008 minutes. Seconded by Board Member Mattoon. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention Superintendent Non-Action Item Superintendent McGraw
discussed setting July 9, 2008 for the organizational meeting. Superintendent McGraw
reviewed progress that has been made with District goals. She highlighted several areas including,
community outreach, establishing a continuing education program,
communication with legislators, fiscal accountability, safety and student
achievement. Action Items Board Member Gavrity made a motion to approve the use of school district buses at no extra charge except for the cost of fuel and a driver by the New Lebanon Summer Youth Program to the following destinations: 7/16/08, Howe Caverns, 7/25/08, Zoom Flume, 8/8/08, Great Escape, 8/13/08, Skate Factory, 7/31/08, Copake Camp. Seconded by Board Member Mattoon. 5 ayes, 0 nays Curriculum and Instruction Non-Action Item Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Leslie Whitcomb reviewed AP and college level courses and how colleges and universities treat the potential credit. The board reviewed the following revised policies, (first reading):
The following policies were
reviewed and no revisions are recommended:
The
following policies were reviewed and are recommended to be deleted:
The Board discussed possibly merging policies 7513 and 7521. Action Item Board Member Magin made a motion to approve CSE/CPSE recommendations of programs and placements for the following special education students: 33 43 91 411 483 509 510 673 761 866 2060 2075 2208 2298 2349 2373 2411 2417 2418 2421 2452 4049 4077 4145 4033 12296 4079 Seconded by Board Member Mattoon. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Board Member Luhrmann made a motion to approve the following chaperones for the 2008 Senior Class Trip to the New Jersey Shore, June 6-8, 2008: Michelle Lagonia, Dawn Brutsch, Scott Luhrmann, and Michelle Bienes. Seconded by Board Member Mattoon. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention Financial Action Items Board Member Mattoon made a motion upon the
recommendation of Superintendent McGraw, to approve the business function
manual written by Claudia Roberts.
Seconded by Board Member Magin.
5 ayes, 0 nays. Board Member Sowalski made a motion to authorize the
Interim School Business Official to sign a Letter of Engagement with Hiscock
and Barclay for Bond Counsel for the Excel Capital Project. Seconded by Board Member Magin. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Board Member Mattoon made a motion to authorize the Interim School Business Official to open a money market account for $900,000 for the renovation project. Seconded by Board Member Magin. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Personnel
Action Item
Board Member Gavrity made a motion to approve items A – D and and F – H. Seconded by Board Member Mattoon. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention. a.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent McGraw, to appoint Teresa
Darcy, substitute cleaner at a rate of $9.66 per hour as per CSEA contract,
effective June 5, 2008. b.
To approve child
rearing leave for Kathryn Strange, School Psychologist, from September 22,
2008 – January 5, 2008. c.
Upon the
recommendation of Superintendent McGraw, to appoint Sharon Putnam, substitute
clerical worker for times when school is not in session, effective July 1,
2008, at a rate of $13.44 as per CSEA contract. d.
Upon the
recommendation of Superintendent McGraw to appoint Carole Greene, summer bus
cleaner effective July 7, 2008 – July 31, 2008 at a rate of $9.90 per hour as
per CSEA contract. f. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent
McGraw, to appoint Rachel Kohrs, substitute Teaching Assistant at a rate of $12.77
per hour as per CSEA contract and as an uncertified substitute teacher at a
rate of $80.00 per day effective June 5, 2008. g.
Upon the
recommendation of Superintendent McGraw, to appoint Clint Garrigan to the
position of summer cleaner effective July 2, 2008 – August 29, 2008 at a rate
of $9.90 an hour as per CSEA contract.
h.
To accept the
resignation of Lisa Ferrannini, K-12 Physical Education Teacher, effective
August 1, 2008. Board Member Magin made a motion to table item e. Seconded by Board Member Gavrity. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Board Open Discussion The Board would like to
hear a presentation on AIS and look at alternate power for the soccer field
lights. Public Comment Phyllis Hulbert commented on policies regarding Epi pens and regular
medication. She asked the Board when
the last census was conducted. She
thanked Board Members Mattoon and Southard for dedicating many years to the
District. Motion To Go To Executive Session Board Member Mattoon made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss
personnel matters and matters related to collective bargaining negotiations
at 8:23 p.m. Seconded by Board Member
Sowalski. 5 ayes, 0 nays. Adjournment
Board Member Magin made a motion to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. seconded by Board Member Sowalski. 5 ayes, 0 nays. _________________________ Respectfully submitted, Krista Giangrossi, District Clerk _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ |
Public Comment Acknowledgements/ Administrative Comments Minutes Organizational Meeting, July 9, 2008 Reviewed District Goals Approved NL Summer Youth Program to use buses Reviewed Comprehensive High School Programs Reviewed Policies Approved CSE/CPSE Recommendations Approved chaperones for Senior Trip Approved Business Function Manual Authorized Letter of Engagement with Hiscock &
Barclay Authorized Money Market Account for $900,000 Teresa Darcy, Substitute Cleaner Kathryn Strange, Approved Child Rearing Leave Sharon Putnam, Substitute Clerical Worker Carole Greene, Summer Bus Cleaner Rachel Kohrs, Substitute Teaching Assistant Clint Garrigan, Summer Cleaner Lisa Ferrannini, Resignation Board Open Discussion Public Comment Executive Session Adjournment |