RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC WORK MEETING. December 9, Middle School Lecture Hall

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1 RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC WORK MEETING December 9, 2008 Middle School Lecture Hall William Oliva, President KIND OF MEETING DATE LOCATION PRESIDING OFFICER Gail Hutchins (6:08 p.m.) James Ayers Kent Anderson Rebecca Reeder Phoenix Trent Roxanne Robbins (Absent) Eileen Camasso Timothy Wade Michelle Donlon Michael Shore Genny Tesseyman Mary Craig Tom Ticknor Kevin Cotheran Pat Robbins Alan Baker Michael Redmond Christopher Kelder Kristine Schemitsch Pamela Longley (Absent) Wallace Cooke Joyce Hengstenberg MEMBERS PRESENT STUDENT MEMBERS ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR EMPLOYEE(S) AND CONTRACTS 6:00 P.M. MOTION: KRISTINE SCHEMITSCH CARRIED: 7-0 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board meeting convened at 7:37 p.m. by William Oliva at the Middle School Lecture Center. William Oliva then called for the Pledge of Allegiance. MEETING CONVENED President Oliva asked for a moment of silence acknowledging the passing of high school employee Anne Smith. MOMENT OF SILENCE

2 Page 2 A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE AGENDA OF DECEMBER 9, William Silky & Alan Pole of Castallo and Silky - Presented Superintendent Search to the Board of Education. Roy McMaster - Presented state budget and capital project to the Board of Education. Middle School Guidance Department - Presented to the Board of Education. Peter Costello, Nanette Simione and Carol Arnone. Jim Sullivan - Presented the high school visitation program to Spain. Middle School Bumper Sticker received by 40 students and certificate of awards received by 140 students. Congratulations to Ray Palmer and the Middle School. A MOTION WAS MADE TO TABLE THE FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR OCTOBER MOTION: WILLIAM OLIVA SECOND: MICHAEL REDMOND A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 AND THE WORK MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, President Oliva opened the floor to public comment. Kevin Cothern - Spoke regarding Superintendent Search, APPR, Block Scheduling, Curriculum Mapping and Benchmark Assessments. A MOTION WAS MADE TO REMOVE B1 FROM THE PERSONNEL REPORT RECOMMENDED BY EILEEN L. CAMASSO, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS. MOTION: REBECC REEDER FAILS: 3-5 (K. Anderson: yes, J. Ayers: no, C. Kelder: yes, G. Hutchins: no, M. Redmond: yes, R. Reeder: no, K. Schemitsch: no, W. Oliva: no) AGENDA PRESENTATION STUDENT RECOGNITION FINANCIAL REPORTS TABLED MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT PERSONNEL REPORT REMOVE B1 FROM THE PERSONNEL REPORT FAILED

3 Page 3 A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE PERSONNEL REPORT RECOMMENDED BY EILEEN L. CAMASSO, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, AS PRESENTED. MOTION: REBECCA REEDER CARRIED 7-1 (K. Anderson: J. Ayers: yes, C. Kelder: yes, G. Hutchins: yes, M. Redmond: no, R. Reeder: yes, K. Schemitsch: yes, W. Oliva: yes) PERSONNEL REPORT APPOINTMENTS - INSTRUCTIONAL Barbara Wild - Choral Director, 2 year probationary period effective 1/19/09 through 1/18/11 at Step 3M+60 $63,931 pro-rated. LIAISONS APPOINTMENTS SCHOOL YEAR Doreen Sangaline - K-12 Guidance District Wide at $4,380. EXTRA CURRICULAR APPOINTMENTS SCHOOL YEAR Janis Bianco - National Junior Honor Society (split position) up to $526. COACHING APPOINTMENTS WINTER Christie Brodhead - Varsity Gymnastics at $3,753 emergency conditional pro-rated start date 12/10/08. PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS (Civil Service) Susan Coddington - Custodial Worker effective 12/31/08. APPOINTMENTS - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL Michele Ahrens - Food Service Worker 1 year probationary period effective 12/11/08 at Step 1 $8.20 per hour at the Middle School, emergency NOT CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE APPOINTMENTS Deborah Frazzetta - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09. Nicholas Koopman - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency Virginia Pickering - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency Laurel Lea Roosa - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency conditional - re-activate.

4 Page 4 Tracy Shafran - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09. Tiffany Dennin - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency Kristy Mekulik - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency Christine Hajba - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency Alexa Latimore - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency Bonnie Schlosser - Effective 12/10/08 through 8/31/09 emergency LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Eric Johansen - Special Education Teacher effective 1/5/09 through 6/30/09 at Step 1M $48,307 pro-rated. Emergency Conditional Instructional & Non-Instructional Appointments RECOMMENDED MOTION: WHEREAS, the following employee has been fingerprinted, the fingerprints have been submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) for processing and the District has not received clearance for such employee as of the date of this meeting; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, The Board hereby appoints the following instructional and non-instructional employees & volunteers on an emergency conditional basis: DAVID GAGNON; CHRISTIE BROADHEAD; NICHOLAS KOOPMAN; VIRGINIA PICKERING; LAUREL LEA ROOSA; TIFFANY DENNIN; KRISTY MEKULIK; CHRISTINE HAJBA; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such emergency conditional appointments shall be conditional appointments upon receipt of State clearance from SED. ECA NON- INSTRUCTIONAL MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE ECA NON- INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS AS PRESENTED. MOTION: REBECCA REEDER SECOND: GAIL HUTCHINS A CONSENT MOTION WAS MADE TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TO AUTHORIZE THE ARRANGEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE STUDENTS AS PRESENTED. CSE/CPSE RECOMMENDATIONS AUTHORIZED

5 Page 5 A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE SURPLUS OF TEXTBOOKS FROM THE ROSENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS PRESENTED. (LIST ATTACHED IN MINUTES WITH DISTRICT CLERK.) MOTION: GAIL HUTCHINS A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE 403(b) WRITTEN PLAN DOCUMENT REQUIRED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 FOR THE OMNI GROUP WITH ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY COUNSEL. A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED DUTCHESS EDUCATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM TRUST AGREEMENT AS PRESENTED. MOTION: GAIL HUTCHINS SECOND: REBECCA REEDER A MOTION WAS MADE RESOLVED, THAT THE RONDOUT VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION ADOPT THE 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE ULSTER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION. Specifically we support: Phasing out reliance on local property tax to provide a sound basic education state-wide in favor of a broader state-wide taxing system including income tax. To attract and retain regional education leaders, eliminate the salary & benefit cap on District Superintendents. Revision of the Contingency Budget Law to exclude increases in Special Education, energy expenses, and health cost for staff and retirees from the formula. Update and enhance the BOCES aid formula and encourage additional shared services. Wicks Law Reform. Full funding of mandates. Legislation that provides full funding and supports legal reforms (including Triborough Amendment Reform) for the State s public schools to eliminate the need to fund Charter School initiatives. Reduce reporting requirements. MOTION: Kent Anderson SECOND: Gail Hutchins SURPLUS OF BOOKS 403(b) WRITTEN PLAN OMNI GROUP AMENDMENT TO DEHIC TRUST AGREEMENT ULSTER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM 2009

6 Page 6 A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE JENNIFER DEITSCH, CPSE/CSE PARENT MEMBER AND RAY HAUCK, CSE PARENT MEMBER. MOTION: GAIL HUTCHINS A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE THE AFFIDAVIT OF COLLECTOR, RETURN OF UNPAID TAXES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,080, A MOTION WAS MADE TO AUTHORIZE WILLIAM OLIVA, BOARD PRESIDENT, TO SIGN THE CONSULTANT CONTRACT WITH COSTALLO AND SILKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000 (PRIMARY CONSULTING FEE) PLUS $3,000 FOR EXPENSES AS NOTED) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A SEARCH FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS IN 3 INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS. SECOND: GAIL HUTCHINGS A MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS OF $225,385 FROM BUDGET CODE A TO A TO ADJUST THE MEDICARE PORTION OF THE BUDGET. MOTION: REBECCA REEDER SECOND: GAIL HUTCHINS Rebecca Reeder - Rebel Without a Cause being performed at the High School by the Drama Club. Gail Hutchins - High School Band concert Wednesday, December 17, 2008 and the Middle School Band concert Wednesday, December 10, James Ayers - Check with Marty Ruglis regarding item on status report. William Oliva - Gavin Gullickson received Section 9 Sportsmanship Award and the boys Cross Country Team was awarded the Scholar Athletes Award. CSE/CPSE PARENT MEMBER AFFIDAVIT OF UNPAID TAXES CONSULTANT TRANSFER OF FUNDS BUDGET ADJUSTMENT BOARD TIME A MOTION WAS MADE TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR EMPLOYEE(S). EXECUTIVE SESSION

7 Page 7 Public session reconvened at 10:19 P.M. A MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN THE PUBLIC WORK MEETING AT 10:20 P.M. PUBLIC SESSION RECONVENED ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, db Debra Barbiani Clerk, Board of Education