EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Columbia High School MINUTES

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1 EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Columbia High School MINUTES 1. Call to Order Dr. Harrison 7:32 p.m. MEETING BEGINS 2. Attendance ATTENDANCE Present Absent Ms. Blostein x Ms. Curran x Ms. Curtin x Mr. Dunn x Ms. Garrigan-Piela x (arrived at 8:25 p.m.) Dr. Harrison x Ms. Maciol x Mr. Mann x Ms. Taylor x Also Attending Dr. Nagle Ms. Bowman Mr. Edson Mr. Lyons x x x x Student Council Representatives Angela DeRubertis AJ Maney x x 3. Ex Officio Student Council Comments EX OFFICIO None at this time. COMMENTS CHS Recognition Dr. Nagle recognized Columbia students Coral Coons and Lucas Ceresia who were selected to have their artwork displayed at the 14 th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition. Their artwork was selected from over 424 pieces submitted from area high school students and rated by a panel of prestigious artists. Dr. Nagle recognized Coral and Lucas for their exceptional artwork and congratulated them for being part of this selective art event. Art teachers Ms. Neiman and Ms. Lyons also congratulated the students. Volunteer Recognition The Superintendent spoke about the District annually recognizing community members that volunteer in our schools and making a significant impact on our students, programs, and school culture. She said 13 individuals would be honored for assistance with the CHS RECOGNITION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

2 exceptional programs at East Greenbush Schools. Dr. Nagle first recognized and thanked members of the Board of Education. She acknowledged the many hours of time that Board members spend to assure that students have the best educational opportunities. The Superintendent introduced each principal and administrator, who then spoke on behalf of the volunteers. Bell Top Elementary, Nominated by: James McHugh Ms. Barbara Harris is the President of the PTO and Dwight Manning is the Vice President of the PTO for Bell Top Elementary. These individuals are highly involved and supportive members of this school and the community. They have generously contributed their time, efforts, and talents to numerous initiatives. Some of these activities include field day, yearbook, family nights, numerous sales events, and afterschool enrichment opportunities. Donald P. Sutherland Elementary, Nominated by: Jack Alvey Ms. Melissa Bulan has been an active member of the PTO at the Donald P. Sutherland Elementary for numerous years. Ms. Bulan has taken a leadership role in many events for the children that have had a positive impact on their academic and social development. Some of the work Ms. Bulan has devoted herself to are: purchase and installation of school playground equipment, organization of the craft fair, children s fair and brown bag auction, ordering books and scheduling the Reading is Fundamental Program and blanketmaking student enrichment. Principal Jack Alvey said, It is a privilege to recognize Ms. Bulan for her years of service and that he is proud and appreciative of the work she has done to create a positive climate at our school. Genet Elementary, Nominated by: Ana Yeomans Ms. Katherine Betters Johnson has been an active volunteer at Genet Elementary School. She devotes a tremendous amount of time assisting in the classrooms, offering time in the Library, and coordinating author visits to the school to benefit all children. Katie has served as PTO Officer and is the mother to two students. The Genet community appreciates Ms. Johnson s commitment to Genet and the hundreds of hours she has freely given over the last three school years. Red Mill Elementary, Nominated by: John Caporta Ms. Kimberly Ingoldsby is not a person who seeks the spotlight for her many contributions volunteering to chair PTO committees over the years. Ms. Ingoldsby is the mother of a 4 th grade student at Red Mill and an 11 th grade student at Columbia High School. Several days prior to the start of this school year, Red Mill desperately needed a PTO President. The Red Mill PTO Executive Board met and quickly chose Ms. Ingoldsby to move into the important role. Ms. Ingoldsby didn t hesitate to jump in and she has proven to be

3 extremely organized for the many events at Red Mill. She has done a wonderful job facilitating our monthly PTO meetings. Her background in business and finance combines well with her people skills as she leads the decision making efforts of our PTO and is welcoming to all parents. For these and many other reasons, we are pleased to nominate Ms. Ingoldsby for this award. Green Meadow Elementary, Nominated by: Dr. Richard McDonald Ms. Victoria Kobilca has been an active PTO member for a numbers of years. She most recently was responsible for the planning, lay out, development, and distribution of the Green Meadow Elementary Yearbooks. She coordinated hundreds of photos, class Information, and numerous deadlines with ease. The proof of her wonderful work lies in the exceptional quality of the Green Meadow Yearbook. Her eldest son is an Alumni of Green Meadow, and she has a daughter who is preparing for Goff Middle School in the fall. The PTO and staff unanimously agreed to recognize Ms. Kobilca for this award. Goff Middle School, Nominated by Matt Sloane Ms. Natalie Wagner has worked closely with the administrative team and hundreds of parents to coordinate all the fundraising efforts for the trips to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Ms. Wagner has been a regular member of the PTO where she served as co-president last year. She is a familiar face at all community events and supports the initiatives of others with the same enthusiasm and vigor. These grade level trips and the social and emotional well-being of our students would not be made possible without the strong support of our parents like Ms. Wagner. Columbia High School, Nominated by: John Sawchuk Ms. Nichole Krisanda is a former teacher at Columbia High School who retired to raise her two daughters. Ms. Krisanda comes to Columbia two days a week and helps within the English Department. She misses being a teacher but through her volunteer work is able to keep in touch with kids and the field of education. Athletics, Nominated by Mike Leonard Jeff and Holly Rose have been volunteering for the Columbia baseball program for more than 20 years. They have been a tremendous help and support in fundraising, equipment, banquets, trips, projects, and field clean-up to name a few. Both individuals have been positive members of our school and community and have been of great support to our athletic programs. Special Education, Nominated by: Helen Squillace Mr. Geoff Dunn is the Chairperson of the EGCSD Special Needs Parent Support Group. This was Geoff s first year facilitating the group, and he has brought enthusiasm to the role. He has increased

4 participant attendance and secured excellent speakers. Geoff has given much of his time and talents organizing informational sessions for parents on relevant and timely topics in special education, and has assisted many new parents in understanding the special education process. He also began distributing meeting minutes to all parents, insuring equal opportunity to the excellent information provided at the meetings, as well as increasing interest for future meetings. Administration Center, Nominated by: Ralph Lyons Mr. Ronald Bellisario has volunteered to serve as a community member on the Committee for Curriculum Study since Mr. Bellisario has served on the Science Department program review committee where he has made a contribution to that department and the district science program. He consistently attends regular monthly meetings and adds a personal approach to any discussion. Being a long standing member allows him the opportunity to give historical perspective to committee discussions and decisions. Mr. Arthur Sanderson is the longest, continuous community member on the Technology Committee. He regularly attends the meetings and adds a personal approach to any discussion. As a long standing member, this allows him the opportunity to give historical perspective to our Committee. In addition, Mr. Sanderson has been a Civil Engineer with the NYS Department of Transportation since May 1973 and graduated from Berwick Academy and RPI. Recess declared at 8:05 p.m. Meeting resumed at 8:30 p.m. RECESS DECLARED MEETING RESUMED 4. Public Forum PUBLIC FORUM Ms. Schweigert asked the Board for support and assistance in finding an advisor to supervise the Goff Garden Club. Ms. Lettrick spoke about the opportunities that the Goff Garden Club provides to students and the larger community. Mr. Gorman, a Columbia student and part of SEA, offered support to the District for the acquisition of solar panels. 5. Board Forum BOARD FORUM Ms. Curran thanked everyone for attending the meeting and expressed appreciation for the outstanding work of the great volunteers.

5 Ms. Taylor said she worked with many of the volunteers and thanked all of them for making our schools better places. She thanked Ms. Schweigert, Ms. Lettrick, and Mr. Gorman for speaking at the meeting and supporting District programs. Ms. Taylor encouraged everyone to attend the community basketball game on April 12. Ms. Curtin congratulated and recognized all the volunteers for their outstanding service. She thanked the staff at Goff Middle School for sponsoring a Spirit Week for the students. Mr. Mann thanked the volunteers for their contributions to the schools. He thanked students in the Columbia Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra for their performances at the meeting. Mr. Mann supported attempts to restart the garden club. Ms. Garrigan-Piela thanked all the volunteers for their service. She attended the Questar annual meeting prior to the Board session and noted that students from East Greenbush participated in the event. Ms. Garrigan-Piela felt strongly about the garden club continuing and said it was a great learning experience for students. She reminded everyone that the budget was approved by the Board on April 8, and she encouraged residents to exercise their right to vote on May Minutes MINUTES Be it Resolved, that upon the recommendation of the District Clerk, the Board of Education approves the minutes of March 13, 2013 and March 20, 2013, Budget Meeting. Moved by: Ms. Curran Seconded by: Ms. Curtin Vote: Ayes 8, Nays 0 Motion carried. 7. Regular Business REGULAR Approval of Programs for Resident Children with Disabilities BUSINESS Be it Resolved, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the programs for resident children with disabilities as presented. Moved by: Ms. Blostein Seconded by: Ms. Taylor Vote: Ayes 8, Nays 0 Motion carried.

6 8. Reports and Presentations Superintendent of Schools REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Bond Refunding Resolution BOND REFUNDING A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the East Greenbush RESOLUTION Central School District, in the Counties of Rensselaer and Columbia, New York, was held within said School District on April 10, 2013, at 7:32 o clock P.M. (Prevailing Time). There were present: Dr. Shay Harrison, President of the Board of Education, Ms. Blostein, Ms. Curran, Ms. Curtin, Mr. Dunn, Ms. Garrigan-Piela, Mr. Mann, and Ms. Taylor, There were absent: Also present: Ms. Maciol Deborah L. Mead, District Clerk Board Member Ms. Garrigan-Piela offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION OF THE EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 10, 2013, AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT, STATING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 REFUNDING SERIAL BONDS OF THE DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS ALL RELATIVE THERETO. Recitals WHEREAS, the East Greenbush Central School District, in the Counties of Rensselaer and Columbia, New York (herein called the District ), has heretofore issued on June 7, 2002, $26,470,000 School District Serial Bonds-2003 Series C, the 2014 and 2015 maturities of which are currently outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $4,885,000 (the Outstanding Bonds ), pursuant to the bond resolution entitled: Refunding bond resolution of the East Greenbush Central School District, New York, adopted May 8, 2002, authorizing the refunding of all or a portion of certain outstanding serial bonds of said District, stating the plan of refunding, appropriating an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 therefor, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $32,000,000 refunding serial bonds of the District to finance said appropriation, and certain other determinations all relative thereto,

7 duly adopted by the Board of Education on the date therein referred to; and WHEREAS, the Outstanding Bonds mature on June 15 in the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest payable on June 15 and December 15 in each year, as follows: Year of Principal Interest Maturity Amount Rate 2014 $2,390, % ,495, WHEREAS, the Outstanding Bonds are subject to redemption prior to maturity as a whole or in part (and by lot if less than all of a maturity is to be redeemed) at the option of the District on any interest payment date hereafter at redemption prices, at par, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption; and WHEREAS, Sections and of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called Law ), permit the District to refund all or a portion of the Outstanding Bonds by the issuance of new bonds, the issuance of which will result in present value debt service savings for the District; and WHEREAS, in order effectuate the refunding, it is now necessary to adopt a refunding bond resolution; THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of two-thirds of all the members of said Board of Education), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. In this resolution, the following definitions apply, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (a) Bond To Be Refunded or Bonds To Be Refunded means all or a portion of the Outstanding Bonds, as shall be determined in accordance with Section 8 hereof. (b) Escrow Contract means the contract to be entered into by and between the District and the Escrow Holder pursuant to Section 10 hereof. (c) Escrow Holder means the bank or trust company designated as such pursuant to Section 10 hereof. (d) Financial Advisor means New York Municipal Advisors Corp. (e) Present Value Savings means the dollar savings which result from the issuance of the Refunding Bonds computed by discounting the principal and interest payments on both the Refunding Bonds and the Bonds To Be Refunded from the respective maturities thereof to the date of issue of the Refunding Bonds at a rate equal to the

8 effective interest cost of the Refunding Bonds. The effective interest cost of the Refunding Bonds shall be that rate which is arrived at by doubling the semi-annual interest rate (compounded semi-annually), necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Refunding Bonds from the maturity dates thereof to the date of issue of the Refunding Bonds and to the bona fide initial public offering price including estimated accrued interest, or, if there is no public offering, to the price bid, including estimated accrued interest. (f) Redemption Date or Redemption Dates means any interest payment date hereafter with respect to the Outstanding Bonds, as determined by the President of the Board of Education pursuant to Section 8 hereof. (g) Refunding Bond or Refunding Bonds means all or a portion of the $5,000,000 Refunding Serial Bonds of the East Greenbush Central School District, authorized pursuant to Section 2 hereof. (h) Refunding Bond Amount Limitation means an amount of Refunding Bonds which does not exceed the principal amount of Bonds To Be Refunded plus the aggregate amount of unmatured interest payable on such Bonds To Be Refunded, to and including the Redemption Date, plus any redemption premiums payable on such Bonds To Be Refunded as of such Redemption Date, plus costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, including the development of the Refunding Financial Plan, and of executing and performing the terms and conditions of the Escrow Contract and all fees and charges of the Escrow Holder as referred to in Section 10 hereof. (i) Refunding Financial Plan means the proposed plan for the refunding of all or a portion of the Outstanding Bonds, prepared for the District by the Financial Advisor, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2. The Board of Education of the District (herein called the Board of Education ), hereby authorizes the refunding of the Bonds To Be Refunded and appropriates an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 therefor to accomplish such refunding. The plan of financing said appropriation includes the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 Refunding Bonds and the levy and collection of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the District to pay the principal of and interest on said Refunding Bonds as the same shall become due and payable. Serial Bonds of the District in the maximum principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Law. The proposed Refunding Financial Plan for the refunding in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A prepared for the District, and hereby accepted and approved, includes the deposit of all the proceeds of said Refunding Bonds with an Escrow Holder pursuant to an Escrow Contract as

9 authorized in Section 10 hereof, the payment of all costs incurred by the District in connection with said refunding from such proceeds, and the investment of a portion of such proceeds by the Escrow Holder in certain obligations, the principal of and interest thereon, together with the balance of such proceeds to be held uninvested, shall be sufficient to pay (a) the principal of and interest on the Bonds To Be Refunded becoming due and payable on and prior to the Redemption Date and (b) the principal of and interest on and premium, if any, on the Bonds To Be Refunded to be called for redemption prior to maturity on the Redemption Date. Section 3. The Bonds To Be Refunded referred to in Section 1 hereof are all or a portion of the Outstanding Bonds, as referred to in the Recitals hereof. In accordance with the Refunding Financial Plan, the Refunding Bonds authorized in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 shall mature in amounts and at dates to be determined. The President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of the District, is hereby authorized to approve all details of the Refunding Financial Plan not contained herein. Section 4. The issuance of the Refunding Bonds will not exceed the Refunding Bond Amount Limitation. The maximum periods of probable usefulness ( PPU ) of the Outstanding Bonds, as measured from the original date of issuance of the bonds which were refinanced with the Outstanding Bonds or the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, are (a) fifteen (15) years with respect to the partial reconstruction of the Bell Top School, and (b) twenty (20) years with respect to the partial reconstruction of various other school buildings. Section 5. The aggregate amount of estimated Present Value Savings is set forth in the proposed Refunding Financial Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A, computed in accordance with subdivision two of paragraph b of Sections and of the Law. Said Refunding Financial Plan has been prepared based upon the assumption that the Refunding Bonds will be issued in the aggregate principal amount and will mature, be of such terms, and bear such interest as set forth therein. The Board of Education recognizes that the principal amount of the Refunding Bonds, the provisions, if any, for the redemption thereof prior to maturity, and whether or not all of the Refunding Bonds will be insured, and the resulting present value savings, may vary from such assumptions and that the Refunding Financial Plan may vary from that attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 6. (a) Following discussions with respect to the appointment of an underwriter for the refunding of the

10 Outstanding Bonds, and based upon the recommendation of the Financial Advisor, it is hereby determined that Roosevelt & Cross, Inc. is hereby appointed as underwriter for the refunding of the Outstanding Bonds. (b) Prior to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds the President of the Board of Education shall file with the Board of Education all requisite certifications, including a certificate approved by the State Comptroller setting forth the Present Value Savings to the District resulting from the issuance of the Refunding Bonds. In connection with the sale of Refunding Bonds, the District authorizes the preparation of an Official Statement and approves its use in connection with such sale, and further consents to the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement prior to the date said Official Statement is distributed. The President of the Board of Education and his designees are hereby further authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to accomplish said refunding, and to execute any contracts and agreements for the purchase of and payment for services rendered or to be rendered to the District in connection with said refunding, including the preparation of the Refunding Financial Plan. Section 7. Each of the Refunding Bonds authorized by this resolution shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section of the Law and said Refunding Bonds shall be general obligations of the District payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said Refunding Bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the District for (a) the amortization and redemption of the Refunding Bonds to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 8. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Section of the Law with respect to the issuance of bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service, and Sections 50.00, to 60.00, and of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Education relative to determining the amount of Bonds To Be Refunded, the Redemption Dates, prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the Refunding Bonds, and executing any arbitrage certification relative thereto, as well as executing any agreements for credit enhancements and executing the Escrow Contract described in Section 10 and the Official Statement referred to in Section 6, are hereby

11 delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of the District. Section 9. The validity of the Refunding Bonds authorized by this resolution may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 10. Prior to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the District shall contract with a bank or trust company located and authorized to do business in this state, for the purpose of having such bank or trust company act as the Escrow Holder of the proceeds, if required by law, inclusive of any premium from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, together with all income derived from the investment of such proceeds. Such Escrow Contract shall contain such terms and conditions as shall be necessary in order to accomplish the Refunding Financial Plan, including provisions authorizing the Escrow Holder, without further authorization or direction from the District, except as otherwise provided therein, (a) to make all required payments of principal, interest and redemption premiums to the appropriate paying agent with respect to the Bonds To Be Refunded, (b) to pay costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, including the development of the Refunding Financial Plan, and of executing and performing the terms and conditions of the Escrow Contract and all of its fees and charges as the Escrow Holder, (c) at the appropriate time or times to cause to be given on behalf of the District the notice of redemption authorized to be given pursuant to Section 13 hereof, and (d) to invest the monies held by it consistent with the provisions of the Refunding Financial Plan. The Escrow Contract shall be irrevocable and shall constitute a covenant with the holders of the Refunding Bonds. Section 11. The proceeds, inclusive of any premium, from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, immediately upon receipt, shall be placed in escrow by the District with the Escrow Holder in accordance with the Escrow Contract. All moneys held by the Escrow Holder, if invested, shall be invested only in direct obligations of the United States of America or in obligations the

12 principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America, which obligations shall mature or be subject to redemption at the option of the holder thereof not later than the respective dates when such moneys will be required to make payments in accordance with the Refunding Financial Plan. Any such moneys remaining in the custody of the Escrow Holder after the full execution of the provisions of the Escrow Contract shall be returned to the District and shall be applied by the District only to the payment of the principal of or interest on the Refunding Bonds then outstanding. Section 12. That portion of such proceeds from the sale of the Refunding Bonds, together with interest earned thereon, which shall be required for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds To Be Refunded, including any redemption premiums, in accordance with the Refunding Financial Plan, shall be irrevocably committed and pledged to such purpose and the holders of the Bonds To Be Refunded shall have a lien upon such moneys and the investments thereof held by the Escrow Holder. All interest earned from the investment of such moneys not required for such payments on the Bonds To Be Refunded shall be irrevocably committed and pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds, or such portion thereof as shall be required by the Refunding Financial Plan, and the holders of such Refunding Bonds shall have a lien upon such moneys held by the Escrow Holder. The pledges and liens provided for herein shall become valid and binding upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds and the moneys and investments held by the Escrow Holder shall immediately be subject thereto without any further act. Such pledges and liens shall be valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the District irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither this resolution, the Escrow Contract, nor any other instrument relating to such pledges and liens, need be filed or recorded. Section 13. In accordance with the provisions of Section and of paragraph h of Section of the Law, the Board of Education hereby elects to call in and redeem all the Bonds To Be Refunded which are subject to prior redemption according to their terms on the Redemption Date, as such date is determined by the President of the Board of Education. The sums to be paid therefor on such Redemption Date shall be the par value thereof, the accrued interest to the Redemption Date and the redemption premiums, if any. The Escrow Holder is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice(s) of such call for redemption to be given in the name of the District by mailing such notice(s) to the registered holders of the Bonds To Be Refunded which are

13 subject to prior redemption at least thirty days prior to such Redemption Date. Upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the election to call in and redeem the Bonds To Be Refunded subject to prior redemption on the Redemption Date and the direction to the Escrow Holder to cause notice thereof to be given as provided in this Section shall become irrevocable and the provisions of this Section shall constitute a covenant with the holders, from time to time, of the Refunding Bonds, provided that this Section may be amended from time to time as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of paragraph a of Section of the Law, as the same may be amended from time to time. Section 14. This bond resolution shall take effect immediately, and the District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the foregoing resolution, in summary, together with a Notice attached in substantially the form prescribed by Section of the Law in an official newspaper of the District, such newspaper having general circulation in the District and hereby designated the official newspaper of said District for such publication. The adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Board Member Ms. Blostein and duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: AYES: 8 NOES: 0 The resolution was declared adopted. EXHIBIT A PROPOSED REFUNDING FINANCIAL PLAN (on the following pages)

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29 9. Tabled Motions TABLED None at this time. MOTIONS 10. Old Business OLD BUSINESS None at this time. 11. Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA A. Financial Reports FINANCIAL 1. Warrants - #62, 63, 64 REPORTS 2. Activity Reports Goff School and Columbia High School, February 2013 B. Personnel PERSONNEL 1. Instructional/Instructional Support Personnel #605 as Recommended by Superintendent 2. Non-Instructional Support Personnel #605 as Recommended by Superintendent C. Approval for Howard L. Goff Middle School Students to Attend SCIENCE Science Olympiad State Competition, Syracuse University, OLYMPIAD April 12-13, 2013 STATE COMPETITION D. Acceptance of Gifts and Authorization to Increase ACCEPTANCE OF Budget GIFTS, INCREASE BUDGET E. Sale of Brush Chipper SALE OF BRUSH CHIPPER F. Health Service Contracts HEALTH SERVICE CONTRACTS G. District Technology Plan TECHNOLOGY PLAN Moved by: Ms. Blostein Seconded by: Ms. Taylor Vote: Ayes 8, Nays 0 Motion carried. 12. New Business NEW BUSINESS None at this time. 13. Committee Reports COMMITTEE Ms. Garrigan-Piela said that the Education Foundation is looking for REPORTS volunteers to serve on its board and be part of the Hall of Fame celebration.

30 Ms. Taylor said the CCS committee met and discussed the Common Core Standards, the five-year art program review, health textbooks, and summer reading program. She encouraged everyone to participate in the Athletic Hall of Fame celebration on May 4 and the Art and Music Festival on May 6. Ms. Taylor asked for donations for the Terrance Brewer Award to promote diversity. 14. Public Forum PUBLIC FORUM None at this time 15. Board Forum BOARD FORUM Dr. Harrison announced the community basketball game will be held on April 12 which benefits the purchase of Goff physical education equipment. He said that administration is in the process of preparing a Request for Proposal for the solar panels for the transportation center and Columbia. 16. Executive Session EXECUTIVE Motion by Mr. Mann and seconded by Ms. Blostein to go into SESSION executive session to discuss the employment history of certain persons and collective bargaining. Vote: Ayes 8, Nays 0 Motion carried. Time: 8:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted Deborah L. Mead District Clerk 16. Executive Session EXECUTIVE The executive session began at 9:00 p.m. and ended at 10:17 p.m. SESSION 17. Adjournment ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ms. Blostein and seconded by Ms. Taylor to adjourn the meeting. Vote: Ayes 8, Nays 0 Motion carried. Time: 10:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen J. Curran Assistant Clerk