RED HOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2014

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1 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Mosher at 7:00 p.m. in the K-2 Library at the Mill Road Elementary School followed by the Pledge to the Flag. CALL TO ORDER Board members present were: K. Mosher, J. Moore, D. Morrison, R. McCann, and E. Mercier. and J. Rowland, student member. Administration present were: P. Finch, B. Martin, D. Gaynor, J. DeCaro, R. Paisley, E. Hayes, B. Boyd, K. Zahedi, J. Berardi, A. Greene, T. Cassata, D. Seelbach, J. Popp, C. Wittek, P. Sheldon, and E. Maskell, Clerk of the Board Brian Boyd and the Mill Road 3-5 Group gave a presentation and video clip on the Mill Road Garden. Lydia Cordier Catherine Kurlander, Tricia Paffendorf, Trisha Dantzic, and Diana Cowdery, were among those who gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Board. PRESENTATIONS There was a second presentation on Academic Clubs. Bonnie Goad, Eleanor Davis, Emily Shein, Joe Becker, Templeton Kay, Natalie Hayes, and Jonathan Becker spoke about the Model UN Club and the team opportunity the teams bring. Yvonne Pierce, Collin Pierce, Alan Monarchi, and Damon Monarchi, and also spoke about the Robotics Club and the competitions they travel to. Tom O Connor, David Shein, and many students spoke about the Debate Club and how the team competes with other schools and colleges. There were 33 visitors and 1 member of the press present. President Mosher welcomed the visitors and invited them to ask questions or make statements at this time. 1. Tanya Sasvary Question on policy 2. Maggie Rothwell Comment about the ratio of boys to girls in clubs. VISITOR RECOGNITION Issues For Discussion/Comment Jacqueline Davies was introduced as the new Student Representative of the Board of Education. Ms. Davies reported about Spirit Week and the Pep Rally. Student Council has met and the feedback about the Spirit Week was mostly positive. Student Council is working on attending a leadership conference in Albany this year. Ms. Davies stated Students Against Sexual Assault Group is thinking of ways to bring more awareness to this subject. There is a goods drive being held to collect goods for local shelters. Ms. Davies also stated they are working with the Relay for Life to spread awareness and publicize the event. Ms. Davies said the National Honor Society is having a blood drive on Halloween, and they plan on working with the SPCA to help raise money and food for the SPCA. STUDENT REP The following Superintendent communications were received and reviewed by the Board of Education: Dutchess Co BOCES Long Range Strategic Plan Dutchess BOCES Meeting Minutes from July 9, 2014 PTA Appreciation Breakfast Invite Dutchess Co Dept. of Health Memorandum of Understanding RE: Use of School Facilities for Mass Immunization or Medication Distribution SUPT COMM 1

2 The following monthly reports were received and reviewed by the Board of Education: K-2 Principal s Report, Newsletter E. Hayes 3-5 Principal s Report, Newsletter B. Boyd LAMS Principal s Report J. Berardi & M. Kaprinski High School Principal s Report R. Paisley & A. Greene ADMIN REPORTS Motion by E. Mercier, seconded by Mr. McCann to approve the following Business Consent Agenda items 1-8: BUSINESS 1. Approve Board of Education Minutes for meeting held on 9/24/14. BOE MINUTES 2. Acknowledge the Financial Report for the month of August FINANCIALS 3. Approve the following payments for services related to the Technology Capital Project: Dutchess Tel Audio 5 Spackenkill Road Poughkeepsie, NY Invoice # in the amount of: $2, Invoice # in the amount of: $ Total Amount Due: $2, Approve the following payment for services related to the District Wide Technology Capital Project: Vandis 1 Albertson Avenue, Suite 1 Albertson, NY Invoice # IN in the amount of: $ Invoice # IN in the amount of: $17, Total Amount Due: $18, Approve the following payment for services related to the District Wide Technology Project: CSI 1401 Route 52, Suite 100B Fishkill, NY Invoice # in the amount of: $ APPROVE PAYMENTS 4. Approve the following field trip requests: FIELD TRIPS Grade 5 Class Trip to the Amsterdam Theatre in New York City to see Aladdin on May 27, Grade 6 Class Trip to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, New Jersey on May 1, Accept, with grateful appreciation, a donation from Tony Nogales, for a Yamaha Digital Piano to the Middle School Band Room, with an approximate value of $ Accept, with grateful appreciation, a donation from Charlie Wegman, RHCSD Class of 1961, a clarinet for the High School Music Program, with an approximate value of $100. DONATIONS 2

3 6. Award the following bid for the school year: School Year Transportation Service Pine Plains Central School District Route 199 Pine Plains, NY Defile Transportation, Inc. 102 Sandalwood Lane Rhinebeck, NY Total Bid Amount: $ per day 7. Approve the Letter of Agreement between the Red Hook Central School District and Hurley Avenue Family Medicine covering the period from October 1, 2014 through June 30, Approve the following 2010 revised school tax bills: Reinis Fredric & Catherine Grid # Assessment $ 832, Revised Assessment $ 775,000 Present Tax Bill: $ 9, Revised Tax Bill: $ 8, Savings/Reduction/Refund $ 1, refund APPROVE AGREEMENT APPROVE REVISED TAX BILLS UPDATED Katz, Michael & Norma Grid # Assessment $ 887, Revised Assessment $ 760,000 Present Tax Bill: $ 18, Revised Tax Bill: $ 15, Savings/Reduction/Refund $ 2, refund Mocha Enterprises, Inc. Grid # Assessment $ 831, Revised Assessment $ 749,560 Present Tax Bill: $ 17, Revised Tax Bill: $ 15, Savings/Reduction/Refund $ 1, rebill Mocha Enterprises, Inc. Grid # Assessment $ 458, Revised Assessment $ 366,400 Present Tax Bill: $ 9, Revised Tax Bill: $ 7, Savings/Reduction/Refund $ 1, rebill 3

4 The Board Members thanked Tony Nogales and Charlie Wegman for their donations. All were in favor with none opposed. Motion carried. Motion by R. McCann, seconded by Ms. Moore that the following personnel consent agenda items 1 through 6 and item 11 be approved upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools (items 7 through 10 were pulled for discussion for Executive Session): 1. Accept with regret and best wishes the resignation of Janet Hull, Senior Typist, for the purpose of retirement effective December 31, Accept the resignation of Jeanine Smykla, part-time Teacher Aide, effective October 3, 2014 with regret and best wishes. 3. Acknowledge a paid leave of absence for employee #1758 for the period of September 15, 2014 through October 20, 2014, and a non-paid leave of absence for employee #1758 from October 20, 2014 through a date yet to be determined. 4. Acknowledge a paid FMLA leave of absence for employee #1746 for the period of September 29, 2014 through a date yet to be determined including days from RHFA sick bank. 5. Appoint Amanda Eggink to the position of Per Diem Substitute Teacher, to be paid the certified rate of $90.00 per day, effective October 6, 2014 through October 31, Approve the following changes to clubs and advisors that were previously approved at the September 10, 2014 Board of Education Meeting: ACTion Club $ EA TBD x 2 (removed Kristin Povall) UN Club $ EA TBD (removed Eleanor Davis & Jason Toney) Class Advisor G-6 $779 Rebecca Wood (previously split with Donna Jeffress) MS Ski Club $779 EA Sue Kaiser (had wrong monetary amount) MS Ski Club $779 EA Rebecca Wood (had wrong monetary amount) Gaming Club $ Bob Engasser (wrong advisor listed) Gay/Straight Alliance $ Maria Larson (wrong advisor listed) HS Beautification $ Sarah Burrows (previously TBD) HS Beautification Asst. Volunteer Nancy Telesca (previously TBD) HS Beautification Asst. Volunteer Sarah Burrows (previously TBD) HS Mentoring Club $ Sarah Burrows (previously TBD) HS Mentoring Club $ Cindy Fildes (previously TBD) HS SADD $779 EA Sarah Burrows (previously TBD) HS SADD $779 EA Caitlin O Loughlin (previously TBD) MS Exponents Club Volunteer Debby Mosher (does not want stipend) PERSONNEL RETIREMENT RESIGNATION LOA FMLA LOA PER DIEM SUB ADVISOR/CLUB CHANGES 7. PULLED FROM AGENDA OT APPT 4

5 8. PULLED FROM AGENDA OT APPT 9. PULLED FROM AGENDA PT APPT 10. PULLED FROM AGENDA PT APPT 11. Appoint the following substitute employees: APPT SUBS SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Amanda Horvers Certified $90.00 per day Sarah Lobotsky Certified $90.00 per day SUBSTITUTE AIDE Brittnee Klee Cody LiPuma $9.00 per hour $9.00 per hour All were in favor with none opposed. Motion carried. UPDATED BOE REVIEW 9/24/14 1. Alternative funding for education Sports Program/Review Funding/Tuition 2. Grading 3. Academic Audit 4. Open Enrollment Draft Policy 5. Policy for Volunteers 6. Efficiency Plan 7. Veteran s Exemption BOE REVIEW President Mosher invited the visitors again to ask questions or make statements at this time. There were no comments. VISITOR RECOGNITION Motion made by R. McCann and seconded by E. Mercier to approve the following: That the Board of Education move to Executive Session at 8:36 PM for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular individual(s) All were in favor with none opposed. Motion carried. EXEC SESSION Upon return from Executive Session, the Board decided to vote upon Personnel Agenda Items 7-10, which were previously pulled from the agenda earlier in the meeting. Motion made by Mr. Mercier and seconded by Mr. McCann to accept the following: 7. Appoint Stacie Totman to the full time position of Occupational Therapist to be OT APPT paid a salary of $60,000 prorated, effective October 1, This position has a six-month probationary period commencing on October 1, 2014 and ending on April 1, Appoint Christa Holberg to the full time position of Occupational Therapist to be paid a salary of $60,000 prorated, effective October 1, This position has a six-month probationary period commencing on October 1, 2014 and ending on April 1, OT APPT 5

6 9. Appoint Sarah Shea to the full time position of Physical Therapist to be paid a salary of $60,000 prorated, effective October 1, This position has a sixmonth probationary period commencing on October 1, 2014 and ending on April 1, Appoint Margaret Cayea to the part-time (0.5 FTE) position of Physical Therapist to be paid a salary of $34,000 prorated, effective October 1, This position has a six-month probationary period commencing on October 1, 2014 and ending on April 1, PT APPT PT APPT President Mosher declared the Board returned to open session at 9:47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by R. McCann and seconded by Ms. Morrison to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 PM. All were in favor with none opposed. Motion carried. ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, Elena Rae Maskell District Clerk 6