Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York. BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 10, 2006

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1 Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 10, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Steven Robinson arrived at 6:07 PM Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff Director of Special Services and District Clerk Annamary Allen Communications Coordinator Suh Neubauer School Attorney Michael Sherwood Student Government Representative Ted Myers About 17 Visitors The Board meeting was called to order at 6 PM by Board President Kim Myers in the Board Room of the Administration Building. On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss legal matters, recommendations from the Committee on Preschool Special Education, and the Committee on Special Education. # Call to Order # Executive Session The Board returned to open session at 7:02 PM. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9-0, to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2005 meeting as written. # Approval of Minutes None # Public Comments on Agenda Items Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: # Board Liaison reports Reports IB/Honors Committee Code of Ethics for All District Personnel Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco reported on: BOCES Administrative Budget Legislative Breakfast Meeting Trivia Night (2/3/06) and the Vestal Foundation Fashion Show fundraiser in March Building Condition Survey-John Knudson, BCK Student Government Representative Ted Myers reported on: Talent Fest Senior High staff vs students Basketball Game

2 On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9-0 to accept Schedule F (travel/conference) and approve Schedule E (Enrollment) and Schedule P (Personnel Changes). # Acceptance/ Approval of Schedules E, F, and P Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: IP 1 - RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFF. DATE Erbe, Ryan Substitute 1/30/06 Teacher IP 2 - RETIREMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFF. DATE Pollard, Gordon Physical Physical Education 7/16/06 Education Teacher Titus, Sandra Elementary Teacher Elementary 9/1/06 IP 3 - PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFICATE PROB. DATE Gelatt, Teresa Elementary Elementary Init 2/27/06 - Teacher 2/26/09 TENURE DATE SALARY 2/27/09 TBD IP 4 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFF. DATE REMARKS Bartos, Joanna Russian Perm MA 1/1/06-6/30/ Permanent Substitute *Bollinger, David Eng/SS/Spanish None M. Div. 1/11/06 Fellows, Erin Elementary Init BA 2/27/06-6/30/06 Fridrich, Monika Elementary Pend BS 1/11/06 *Hoffman, Peter English Prov BA 1/11/06 Pollard, Gordon Physical Education Perm MS 7/16/06 *Snitchler, Lynne Elementary None BS 1/11/06 Titus, Sandra Elementary Perm MS 9/1/06 VanNostrand, Ann Marie Spanish Prov BA 1/9/06-6/30/06 *Zarr, Debra Speech Perm MA 1/11/06 *pending fingerprint clearance Permanent Substitute 0.5 Permanent Substitute

3 IP 4 A.A RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFF. DATE REMARKS Bollinger, David Eng/SS/Spanish None M. Div. 1/11/06 Hoffman, Peter English Prov BA 1/11/06 Snitchler, Lynne Elementary None BS 1/11/06 Zarr, Debra Speech Perm MA 1/11/06 IP 4B TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED Cafeteria Duty (Sem. MS /21/05 Mackey, Megan 01/10/06 **Resigned** 1/Per. 6) Cafeteria Duty (Sem. MS /21/05 Gray, Patrick 01/10/06 1/Per. 6) Cafeteria Duty (Sem. MS /21/05 Mackey, Megan 01/10/06 **Resigned** 2/Per. 6) Cafeteria Duty (Sem. MS /21/05 Gray, Patrick 01/10/06 2/Per. 6) Odyssey of the Mind ARE /21/05 Nagarur, Vidya 01/10/06 Colorguard (Marching) Middle School /21/05 Bernardo, Julie (co) 01/10/06 Colorguard (Marching) Middle School /21/05 Cuttica, Diana (co) 01/10/06 Colorguard (Winter) Middle School /21/05 Daffinee, Mason (co) 01/10/06 **Change** Colorguard (Winter) Senior High /21/05 Daffinee, Mason (co) 01/10/06 **Change** Colorguard (Winter) Senior High /21/05 Zwart, Allison (co) 01/10/06 IP 7 LEAVES OF ABSENCE: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFF. DATE REASON Lilley, Tricia Elementary Teacher Elementary 1/17/06-2/10/06 Family responsibilities NIP 1 RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SHIFT/ NAME POSITION BUILDING EFF. DATE REMARKS Langdon, Brenda Typist Senior High 12/31/05 Other employment Lavo, Roseann 0.5 Typist PT Tioga Hills 1/11/06 Remains employed as Teacher Aide NIP 4 PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/ BUILDING PROBATIONARY PERIOD SALARY REASON Lavo, Roseann Teacher Aide Tioga Hills 1/11/06-9/26/06 $12, week probationary period

4 NIP 8 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION EFF. DATE REMARKS Andrews, Jill Typist PT/S 1/11/06 NIP 9 B PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/ PROBATIONARY BUILDING PERIOD SALARY REASON Carris, Christine Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT (4 hours/day) Tioga Hills 1/11/06-9/26/06 $5, week probationary period NIP 11 CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME Miller, Lyndell POSITION Food Service Helper PT (3 hours/day) SHIFT/ BUILDING CHANGE EFF. DATE District To Food Service Helper PT, 3.5 1/11/06 hours/day, Tioga Hills On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the following resolution: # Medicare Benefits RESOLUTION RE: Amendment of Resolution , Medicare Benefits RESOLVED, that the Board of Education amend resolution , Medicare Benefits, to read as follows: The Vestal Central School District will reimburse the cost of Medicare benefits to qualified retirees at the following rates: a. Eligible individuals who have their retirement accepted by the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District prior to July 1, 1988 will receive reimbursement for Medicare part B costs not to exceed $88.50 per month, per retiree and per eligible spouse, through and including December 31, b. Eligible individuals who have had their retirement accepted by the Board of Education of the Vestal Central School District after July 1, 1988 will receive reimbursement for Medicare part B costs not to exceed $24.80 per month, per retiree and per eligible spouse, through and including December 31, On motion by Joan Miller, second by Steven Robinson, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the # Grant Funds RESOLUTION RE: Acceptance of Grant Funds RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the sum of $4,000 from YES, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve an increase in the General Fund revenue code A by $4,000.

5 On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the # Release of Reserves RESOLUTION RE: Release of Reserves-Educational Support Paraprofessionals (Teacher Aides) RESOLVED, that the District Educational Support Staff Table or Organization be revised to reflect the following change, effective January 11, FTE Teacher Aides with funding from a release of the reserves of On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the following resolution: # Acceptance of Gift RESOLUTION RE: Acceptance of Gift RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the Education Law hereby accepts the following gift: Approx. Description Value Donor Recipient Yamaha Alto Saxophone $150 Carlton & Diane Vestal Central Conrad School District Music Department Ten (10) Portable Flash $ James R. Cress Vestal Central Drives School District Elementary Schools On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the following resolution: # Field Trip Approval RESOLUTION RE: Field Trip Approval Attachment No. 1 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to the Winterguard (Senior High) to attend the Winterguard Competition in Mexico, New York on February 4, On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the following resolution: # Field Trip Approval RESOLUTION RE: Field Trip Approval Attachment No. 2 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to the Winterguard (Middle School) to attend the Winterguard Competition in Mexico, New York on February 4, On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9-0 to amend the following resolution by changing the word increase to decrease in the last sentence: # Mileage Reimbursement RESOLUTION RE: Decrease in Mileage Reimbursement RESOLVED, that the standard mileage reimbursement rate be decreased from 48.5 cents a mile to

6 44.5 cents a mile to conform with the standard mileage allowance established by the Federal Government for tax purposes. This decrease (increase) will be effective January 1, On motion by Phyllis Wiley and Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the amended resolution. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 approve the # Lease RESOLUTION RE: Lease with the Dance Shoppe Attachment No. 3 RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to enter into a lease agreement for a period of one year with the Dance Shoppe for the rental of two (2) rooms in the former Central Junior High School in accordance with said agreement effective February 1, 2006 through January 31, On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the RESOLUTION RE: Contract Amendment with Excellus Health Plan, Inc. to comply with Medicare D Requirements Attachment No. 4 WHEREAS, at the Board of Education meeting on September 27, 2005 the Board approved a resolution to participate in the Medicare Part D retiree drug reimbursement benefit through the Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield approved prescription drug plan, and # Medicare D WHEREAS, participation requires an amendment to the current contract with Excellus, therefore RESOLVED, that the Board of Education President or Vice-President be authorized to sign the Addendum to the Group Contract with Excellus Health Plan, Inc. beginning January 1, 2006 through December 31, On motion by Steven Robinson, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the # Grant Funds RESOLUTION RE: Acceptance of Grant Funds RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the sum of $2,500 from Steps to a Healthier NY. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the # Grant Funds RESOLUTION RE: Acceptance of Grant Funds Attachment No. 5 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby accepts the funds of $3,500 for the funding of grants for the school year from the Vestal School Foundation. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Steven Robinson, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the # Building Condition Survey RESOLUTION RE: Acceptance of Building Condition Survey WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required to select a licensed professional to complete the building condition survey every five years under current Regulations of the Commissioner of

7 Education, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education entered into a contract with the firm of Bearsch, Compeau, Knudson, A & E for the purpose of meeting the requirements under the regulations, and WHEREAS, the survey results were reviewed by the district-wide safety committee on January 4, 2006, therefore RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the recommendations of the architectural and engineering firm of Bearsch, Compeau, Knudson, A & E. Voice of the Public Peter Charnetsky 1208 Wildwood Lane Vestal, NY # Voice of the Public Commented on student notification and conditions of restrooms at Vestal Middle School Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, January 24, PM - Regular Meeting Spotlight on Vestal Hills Elementary Location - Executive Session in the Vestal Hills Elementary library, Regular Meeting in the Vestal Hills Elementary cafeteria Work Session Consolidation Study Update by Joan Miller Budget Development Guidelines - Budget development timeline - Odyssey of the Mind and related group financing - Driver Education financing - Field trip support - Materials, supplies, equipment # Future Meetings # Board Work Session On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Matters of Particular Personnel, Negotiations, and Legal Matters. On motion by Steven Robinson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn immediately. # Executive Session # Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 PM. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk BOEMIN

8 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1 Tuesday, January 10, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen Special Education Director Anne Tristan School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Executive Session commenced at 6:03 PM. The Board reviewed the Request for Proposals for the audit and recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 32 students. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 9-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for 9 students. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk

9 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #2 Tuesday, January 10, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Executive Session commenced at 9:14 PM and the Board discussed The Board returned to Open Session at 10:13 PM. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk BOEEX#2

10 Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 24, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley 7:14 PM arrival ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff Director of Special Services and District Clerk Annamary Allen Communications Coordinator Suh Neubauer School Attorney Michael Sherwood Treasurer John Harvey About 55 Visitors The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Kim Myers in the Cafeteria of Vestal Hills Elementary School and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education. # Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance # Executive Session The Board returned to open session at 7:17 PM for a spotlight on Vestal Hills third grade music recorders program. On motion by Steve Robinson, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9-0, to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2006 meeting as written. # Approval of Minutes None # Public Comments on Agenda Items Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: # Board liaison reports Reports IB/Honors Committee meeting report Audit request for proposals Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco reported on: Proposed BOCES calendar Employee recognition Budget Vestal Middle School parent notification and restroom doors Legislative breakfast

11 On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer s Report for December), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report for December), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report for December), Schedule C (Schedule of Bills for December), Schedule G (Superintendent s Transfers), and approve Schedule H (Bid Awards ), and Schedule P (Personnel Changes). # Acceptance/ Approval of Schedules A, B1, B3, C, G, H, and P Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: IP 4 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFF. DATE REMARKS *Cochrane, Laura Elementary Prov BA 1/25/06 *Day, Sarah Elementary None BS 1/25/06 *Eash, Kenneth Business Perm BS 1/25/06 *Gregor, Christine Mathematics Pend BA 1/25/06 *Hammons, Catherine Music Perm MM 1/25/06 *Lyons, Catherine Physical Education Pend BS 1/25/06 *O Connor, Patricia Elem/Phys Ed/Sp Ed Perm MS 1/25/06 *pending fingerprint clearance IP 4 A.A RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES NAME INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFF. DATE REMARKS Cochrane, Laura Elementary Prov BA 1/25/06 Day, Sarah Elementary None BS 1/25/06 Eash, Kenneth Business Perm BS 1/25/06 Gregor, Christine Mathematics Pend BA 1/25/06 Hammons, Catherine Music Perm MM 1/25/06 Lyons, Catherine Physical Education Pend BS 1/25/06 O Connor, Patricia Elem/Phys Ed/Sp Ed Perm MS 1/25/06 IP 4 B TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT AREA OF AREA/BLDG STIPEND POSTED NAME APPROVED APPOINTMENT Colorguard Middle School McAllister, Shannon 01/24/06

12 IP 4 C TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL (OTHER) NAME AREA OF SERVICE LEVEL EFF. DATE REMARKS *Guzzi, Albert Administrative District-wide 1/25/06- Per diem work district-wide 6/30/06 *pending fingerprint clearance IP 4 C.A - RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL (OTHER) NAME AREA OF SERVICE LEVEL EFF. DATE REMARKS Guzzi, Albert Administrative District-wide 1/25/06- Per diem work district-wide 6/30/06 IP 8 CHANGES IN STATUS: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CHANGE EFF. DATE REMARKS Gelatt, Teresa Elementary Teacher Elementary Revised probationary period 2/27/06-6/30/08 2/27/06 Jarema credit 9/1/05- Zick, Julie School Library/Media Specialist Special Subject Tenure Area: School Library/Media Specialist Revised probationary period 9/1/05-6/30/07 2/24/06 9/1/05 Previous NYS tenure NIP 1 RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/SCHOOL EFF. DATE REMARKS Carlucci, Debbie Teacher Aide Senior High 2/1/06 Relocation NIP 2 RETIREMENT: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME Pourby, Theodore POSITION Building Maintenance Worker SHIFT/ BUILDING EFF. DATE REMARKS District 2/20/06 NIP 8 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION EFF. DATE REMARKS *Hofmann, Danielle Teacher Aide PT/S 1/25/06 Teaching Assistant PT/S *Monell, Diane Typist PT/S 1/25/06 *pending fingerprint clearance

13 NIP 8 A.A RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION EFF. DATE REMARKS Hofmann, Danielle Teacher Aide PT/S 1/25/06 Teaching Assistant PT/S Monell, Diane Typist PT/S 1/25/06 NIP 9 B PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/ PROBATIONARY BUILDING PERIOD SALARY REASON Walter, Patty Food Service Helper PT (4 hours/day) Senior High 1/25/06-10/17/06 $7.09/hr. 26-week probationary period NIP 11 CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/BUILDING CHANGE EFFECTIVE REASON Gensler, Robert Bus Attendant Transportation To Substitute Bus 1/5/06 Training completed (Driver in Training) Driver The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period: Chase, Richard Substitute Bus Driver Transportation 2/20/06 On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 9-0 to approve the following resolution. # Field Trip RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to the Vestal Middle School Opus and Drama Club seventh and eighth grade students to attend the New York City Broadway Masterclass and Show on June 17, The Board of Education completed a first reading of Policy 6110: Code of Ethics for All District Personnel and Policy 1255: Procedure for Public Referendum # Policy First Readings Voice of the Public Todd Mansfield Ed Dutkowsky Brian Harrington 564 Jones Road 820 Vernon Drive 569 Tracy Creek Road Vestal, NY Vestal, NY Vestal, NY # Voice of the Public Commented on uniforms, lacrosse teams, budget. Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, February 14, PM Board Development Board Conference Room Administration Building # Future Meetings Tuesday, February 28, PM - Regular Meeting Board Conference Room - Administration Building

14 Tuesday, March 14, PM Board Development Board Conference Room - Administration Building Work Session: Capital Project # Work Session On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Matters of Particular Personnel, Negotiations, and Legal Matters. # Executive Session On motion by Steven Robinson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 9-0 to adjourn immediately. # Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 PM. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk BOEMIN

15 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley Absent ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen Special Education Director Anne Tristan School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Executive Session commenced at 7:03 PM. Recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to accept the recommendations of the 504 Committee on Special Education for 4 students. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 8-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 12 students. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 8-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Pre School Special Education for 6 students. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk

16 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #2 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Executive Session commenced at 9:50 PM and the Board discussed Matters of Particular Personnel, Negotiations, and Legal Matters. The Board returned to Open Session at 11:15 PM. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk BOEEX#2

17 Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar - Late Nora Hickey Susan Peterson - Late Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Steven Robinson - Absent Phyllis Wiley Absent ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff Communications Coordinator Suh Neubauer School Attorney Michael Sherwood Student Government Representative Ted Myers District Clerk Pro-tem Elaine Pilotti Director of Special Services and District Clerk Annamary Allen - Absent About 16 Visitors The Board meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by Kim Myers in the Board Room of the Administration Building. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Elaine Pilotti as District Clerk Pro-tem until the return of the District Clerk, Annamary Z. Allen. On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss personnel contracts and recommendations from the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education. # Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance # Appointment Pro-tem # Executive Session The Board returned to open session at 7:00 PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Hearing: Real Property Tax Exemption for Persons over 65 and Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income. Michael Sherwood spoke on Resolutions numbers 2 and 3. On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 7-0, to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2006 meeting as written. # Public Hearing # Approval of Minutes None # Public Comments on Agenda Items Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: # IB/Honors Meeting Reports Audit committee decision on auditor RFP s As liaison with the Senior High reported on the French Exchange Student Dinner Shoba Agneshwar reported on the ARE/VMS Band Concert Paul Stroud reported that meetings with the Town of Vestal continue Michon Stuart reported on the Health Consortium Meeting and Legislative breakfast

18 Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco reported on: Keith Olivet reported on the instructional technology equipment IPA with BOCES and a time line was distributed. Mary Surdey reported on the instructional technology goals being studied by a committee who will make recommendations for the purchase of technology equipment for the IPA. Keith Olivet reported on the budget development, the third administrative update was distributed and discussed. Mark Capobianco discussed Lacrosse uniforms and a 5-year replacement schedule for all varsity uniforms. Tom Hahne spoke on the issue of fundraising for uniforms. Mary Surdey reported on DPG tasks to upgrade and make changes to the shared decision making plan. Ann Loose spoke about a proposed 8 th grade class trip to Dorney Park and the special privileges to be allowed at lunchtime for the 8 th grade students.. Mark Capobianco reported on the Science Olympiad receiving first place and the next competition, which will be held at West Point. Student Government Representative Ted Myers reported on: The Senior High Talent Fest will be held on Friday, February 17, 2006 and the event will not conflict with STAC events. On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 7-0 to accept Schedule E (Enrollment), Schedule F (Travel/Conference), Schedule G (Superintendent s Transfers) and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes). # Acceptance/ Approval of Schedules E, F, G, and P Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: IP 1- RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFF. DATE REMARKS Cosnett, Emily Substitute Teacher 2/3/06 Relocation O Grady, Megan Substitute Teacher 2/3/06 Other employment Passante, Roman Substitute Teacher 2/3/06 Other employment IP 3 - PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA CERTIFICATE PROB. DATE Grygus, Tiffany Chemistry Academic Tenure Initial 2/25/06- Teacher Area: Science 12/4/08 TENURE DATE SALARY REMARKS 12/5/08 TBD Jarema credit 12/05/05-02/14/06

19 IP 4 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES INSTRUCTIONAL NAME LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFF. DATE REMARKS * Derkowski, Amy Elementary Perm MS 2/15/06 * Katz, Nancy Art Initial MFA 2/15/06 * Yoest, Heather Elementary Initial MS 2/15/06 * pending fingerprint clearance IP 4 B TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND NAME APPROVED INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS Baseball: Varsity Volunteer Spring Season Talbut, Michael 2/14/06 INTRAMURALS Senior High Winter Fulgieri, Theresa (co) 2/14/06 Senior High Winter Troidl, Alan (co) 2/14/06 ADVISORS French Club Senior High Clarke, Elizabeth (Sem.1) 2/14/06 **Change** French Club Senior High Daugherty, Mary Ann (Sem. 2) 2/14/06 Russian Club Senior High Traina, Paul (Sem. 1) 2/14/06 **Resigned** Russian Club Senior High Bartos, Joanna (Sem. 2) 2/14/06 MUSIC Colorguard (Winter) Middle School Steele, Tamara (co) 2/14/06 NIP 1 RESIGNATIONS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME Talcott-Nagy, Nancy POSITION Food Service Helper PT/S Teacher Aide PT/S Typist PT/S SHIFT/ BUILDING EFFECTIVE DATE REMARKS District 1/25/06 Other employment NIP 8 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS/SUBSTITUTES: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION EFF. DATE REMARKS Sherwood, Patrick Student Assistant PT 2/15/06

20 NIP 9 B PART TIME NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION SHIFT/ PROBATIONARY BUILDING PERIOD SALARY REASON Kelley, Constance Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT (4 hrs/day) Glenwood 2/15/06-10/31/06 $5, week probationary period Murolo, Diane Typist PT Tioga Hills 2/15/06-10/24/06 $7, week probationary period NIP 11 CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME Hasbrouck, Tanya POSITION Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT (4 hrs/day) SHIFT/ BUILDING CHANGE EFF. DATE Glenwood To Teacher Aide 2/15/06 (7 hrs/day) On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the # Agreement with Town of Vestal RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement with the Town of Vestal to provide the services of a School Resource Officer. On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the # Real Property Tax Exemption RESOLUTION RE: Real Property Tax Exemption for Persons Over 65, Pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt a sliding scale for tax exemption to persons age sixty-five years or older for the fiscal year, including persons who become age sixty-five on or before December 31, 2006, based on the maximum eligible income of $19,500 and decreasing the percentage of exemption of annual income to and including an income of $27,000 as per the following schedule: PROPOSED INCOME LIMITS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 0-19,499 50% 19,500-20,499 45% 20,500-21,499 40% 21,500-22,499 35% 22,500-23,399 30% 23,400-24,299 25% 24,300-25,199 20% 25,200-26,099 15% 26,100-27,000 10% 27,001 & over 0%

21 On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION RE: Real Property Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income, Pursuant to Section 459-c of the Real Property Tax Law # Real Property Tax Exemption RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby elects to adopt a real property tax exemption from school taxes for persons with disabilities and limited income as defined by Section 459-c of the Real Property Tax Law, for the fiscal year, based on the maximum eligible income of $18,499, decreasing the percentage of exemption of annual income as per the following schedule: PROPOSED INCOME LIMITS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 18,499 or lower 50% 18,500-19,499 45% 19,500-20,499 40% 20,500,21,499 35% 21,500-22,399 30% 22,400-23,299 25% 23,300-24,199 20% 24,200-25,099 15% 25,100-25,999 10% 26,000-26,899 5% 26,900 & over 0% On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the following resolution: # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 40 Spanish students and 4 IB students to visit New York City on Thursday, May 18, On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the following resolution: # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 26 French students and 26 American students to visit New York City on February 22, RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 26 French students and 26 American students to visit New York City on February 22, On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the following resolution: # Declaration of Obsolete Materials RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, declare the attached list of materials as obsolete and authorize her to dispose of these materials in accordance with Board Policy No

22 On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the following resolution: # Acceptance of Gift RESOLVED, that the Board of Education pursuant to its authority under Section 1709 (12) of the Education Law hereby accepts the following gifts: Description Approx. Value Donor Recipient Cash Donation $ Knoll-MacDonald Foundation Vestal Central School District Odyssey of the Mind On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 81 students to attend the NYSSMA MI Festival at Transit Middle School in Williamsville, NY on Wednesday, April 5, On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the RESOLVED, that the President or Vice President of the Board of Education be authorized to sign an agreement with Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. to provide financial advisory services. On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the # Financial Advisory Services Agreement # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to 26 French students and 26 American students to participate in the French Exchange in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, February 24, On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Joan Miller, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the following resolution: # Tax Refund WHEREAS, the property owner and Town Assessor have requested credit and refund for real property taxes, the Superintendent of Schools hereby recommends the APPROVAL of such credit and refund for the property owner delineated below for he reasons outlined on the attached application. Town Acct. No. Taxes Billed Actual Taxes Owner Owego 6504 $2, $1, Balotin, Jeffery Policy Second Reading and Approval of Policy 6110: Code of Ethics and Policy 1255: Procedure for Public Referendum A revision to Policy 6110 was moved by Paul Stroud, seconded by Joan Miller, discussion ensued. On a motion by Michon Stuart, second by Nora Hickey, it was proposed to amend the initial motion regarding Policy 6110 to read $25.00 for Board members and $75.00 for all other District Personnel. The Board voted 3-4 on the amendment to the initial motion; the amendment was defeated. The Board then considered the initial motion regarding Policy The Board voted 4-3; the motion was defeated. # Policy Second Reading and Approval On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 7-0 to approve Policy 1255: Procedure for Public Referendum.

23 Voice of the Public None # Voice of the Public Future meetings are as follows: Tuesday, February 28, PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room Administration Building # Future Meetings Tuesday, March 14, PM Board Development Board returns to Open Session at 7 PM Regular Meeting Board Conference Room - Administration Building Tuesday, March 28, PM - Regular Meeting Board Conference Room - Administration Building On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 7-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Negotiations, Matters of Particular Personnel, and Legal Matters On motion by Susan Peterson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 7-0 to adjourn immediately. # Executive Session # Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 PM. Elaine Pilotti Pro-tem District Clerk

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25 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1 Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Steven Robinson -Absent Phyllis Wiley-absent ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff Special Education Director Anne Tristan School District Attorney Michael Sherwood District Clerk Pro-tem Elaine Pilotti District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen - Absent Executive Session commenced at 6:50 PM. Recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 7-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Pre School Special Education for 1 student. On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Michon Stuart, the Board voted 7-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education for 9 students. Elaine Pilotti District Clerk Pro-tem

26 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #2 Tuesday, February 14, 2006 PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Superintendent Mark Capobianco Joan Miller - Vice-President Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Shoba Agneshwar Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Nora Hickey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff Susan Peterson School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Steven Robinson -Absent District Clerk Pro-tem Elaine Pilotti Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley-absent District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen - Absent Executive Session commenced at 8:35 PM and the Board discussed Negotiations, Matters of Particular Personnel, and Legal Matters. The Board returned to Open Session at 10:38 PM. Elaine Pilotti District Clerk Pro-tem BOEEX#2

27 Vestal Central Schools Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 28, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson - Absent Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff Director of Special Services and District Clerk Annamary Allen Communications Coordinator Suh Neubauer School Attorney Michael Sherwood Treasurer John Harvey Student Government Representative Ted Myers - Absent About 15 Visitors The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Kim Myers in the Board Conference Room of the Administration Building and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the Committee on Special Education, including annual reviews, recommendations from the Committee on Preschool Special Education, and a legal matter. # Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance # Executive Session The Board returned to open session at 7:18 PM. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 7-0, to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting as written. 1 Abstain Steven Robinson # Approval of Minutes None # Public Comments on Agenda Items Board President Kim Myers reported on the following: # Employee Recognition Awards Reports April 11, 2006 Employee Recognition Award Dinner Audit Proposals (responses) Board Liaison Reports Wellness Policy Advisory Committee Board of Education Member Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco reported on: Calendar for Maps perimeter advertisement New parent NCLB prototype report

28 Shared Decision Making Plan Odyssey of the Mind schedule Student Government Representative Ted Myers written report: Talent Fest was a huge success Thank you to Catherine Hepler and Staff for their work on the Talent Fest On motion by Joan Miller, second by Shoba Agneshwar, the Board voted 8-0 to accept Schedule A (Treasurer s Report for January), Schedule B1 (General Fund Report for January), Schedule B3 (Federal Fund Report for January), Schedule C (Schedule of Bills for January) and approve Schedule P (Personnel Changes). # Acceptance/ Approval of Schedules A, B1, B3, C, and P Under Schedule P, the following changes in personnel were made: IP 1 RESIGNATIONS: INSTRUCTIONAL NAME POSITION TENURE AREA EFF. DATE REMARKS Finkelstein, Mildred Teaching Assistant Special Subject Tenure Area: Teaching 3/14/06 Assistant IP 4 A TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: INSTRUCTIONAL SUBSTITUTES INSTRUCTIONAL NAME LEVEL CERTIFICATION DEGREE EFF. DATE REMARKS Wettstone, Christina Registered Nurse RN BSN 2/29/06 Reinstatement IP 4 B TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: ABOVE CONTRACT AREA OF APPOINTMENT AREA/BLDG. STIPEND NAME APPROVED INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC POSITIONS Baseball: Modified Volunteer Spring Season Daino, Jeremy 2/28/06 INTRAMURALS Elementary Winter (Session 1) Policare, Anthony 2/28/06 Middle School Winter Herringshaw, Joseph 2/28/06 Senior High Winter (Session 2) Policare, Anthony 2/28/06 Elementary Spring Daglio, Steven 2/28/06 Senior High Spring Policare, Anthony 2/28/06 OTHER Bus Supervision-AM & PM Glenwood Hasbrouck, Tanya (co-60%) 2/28/06 *CHANGE* Bus Supervision-AM & PM Glenwood Wozniak, Mary Alice (co-40%) 2/2806

29 NIP 11 CHANGES IN STATUS: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL NAME Guzzi, Patricia POSITION Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT (4.75 hrs/day) SHIFT/ BUILDING CHANGE EFF. DATE Clayton Ave To Teacher Aide (7 hrs/day) 3/1/06 The following employees have achieved satisfactory completion of district probationary period: Boggs, Tawni Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT Vestal Hills 3/14/06 Coleman, Renita Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT African Road/ Middle School 3/14/06 Conning, Melinda Occupational Therapist District 3/1/06 Franchini, Melody Teacher Aide African Road 3/1/06 Hinds, Diana Cook (5.5 hrs) Vestal Hills 3/1/06 Lewis, Daniel Teacher Aide (Monitor) PT African Road 3/28/06 Mann, Sheryl Teacher Aide African Road 3/1/06 Taney-Fitzpatrick, Gail Food Service Helper PT Senior High 3/15/06 Webster, Edward Food Service Helper PT Senior High 3/7/06 On motion by Joan Miller, second by Phyllis Wiley, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the following resolution: # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to five (5) middle school Math Counts students to attend the Math Counts State Competition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Albany, NY on Saturday, March 18, On motion by Michon Stuart, second by Steven Robinson, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to forty (40) 12 th grade IB Spanish 5 students to attend a play in New York City on May 25, On motion by Paul Stroud, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the following resolution: # Field Trip Approval RESOLVED, that the Board of Education give permission to twenty (20) Science Olympiad students to attend the Science Olympiad State Competition to be held in West Point on March 10 and 11, 2006.

30 On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the following resolution: # Agreement RESOLVED, that the Vestal Central School District shall enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Annamary Z. Allen, Director of Special Services, for the period beginning March 1, 2006 until February 28, 2011 and that the Board President shall be authorized to sign such agreement. On motion by Steven Robinson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the # Agreement RESOLVED, that the Vestal Central School District shall enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Jerold S. Etingoff, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, for the period beginning March 1, 2006 until February 28, 2011 and that the Board President shall be authorized to sign such agreement. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the following resolution: # Agreement RESOLVED, that the Vestal Central School District shall enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Keith J. Olivet, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, for the period beginning March 1, 2006 until February 28, 2011 and that the Board President shall be authorized to sign such agreement. On motion by Phyllis Wiley, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the following resolution: # Agreement RESOLVED, that the Vestal Central School District shall enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Mary M. Surdey, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, for the period beginning March 1, 2006 until February 28, 2011 and that the Board President shall be authorized to sign such agreement. On motion by Nora Hickey, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to approve the following resolution: # Policy 4340 RESOLVED, that Policy 4340 governing Executive Management Conditions of Employment shall no longer apply to the Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and Director of Special Services, since the individuals holding these positions will be entering into personal service contracts with the Vestal Central School District, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Policy 4340 governing Executive Management Conditions of Employment shall not apply to any person hired by the Vestal Central School District in the future to serve at a cabinet level position including, but not limited to, the position of Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and Director of Special Services. Voice of the Public None # Voice of the Public Future meetings are as follows:

31 Tuesday, March 14, PM Executive Session Board returns to Open Session at 7 PM-Regular Meeting Board Conference Room Administration Building # Future Meetings Tuesday, March 28, PM - Regular Meeting Board Conference Room - Administration Building Work Session Presentation of the Preliminary Budget On motion by Shoba Agneshwar, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Matters of Particular Personnel and Legal Matters. On motion by Steven Robinson, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to adjourn immediately. # Work Session # Executive Session # Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 PM. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk BOEMIN

32 VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOLS Vestal, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE SESSION #1 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 PRESENT: Kim Myers - President Joan Miller - Vice-President Shoba Agneshwar Nora Hickey Susan Peterson - Absent Steven Robinson Paul Stroud Michon Stuart Phyllis Wiley ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools Mark Capobianco Deputy Superintendent Keith Olivet Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mary Surdey Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jerold Etingoff District Clerk and Director of Special Services Annamary Allen Special Education Director Anne Tristan School District Attorney Michael Sherwood Executive Session commenced at 7:08 PM. Recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education were on the agenda. Board members had copies of the IEPs for each student made available to them the week prior to the meeting and had reviewed them. Board members gave due consideration to each case before voting. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Nora Hickey, the Board voted 8-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Pre School Special Education for 6 students. On motion by Joan Miller, second by Paul Stroud, the Board voted 8-0 to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education including annual reviews for 29 students. The Board of Education discussed a legal matter. Annamary Z. Allen District Clerk