BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Carolyn Kuhlmann Karen Osterhoudt Iris Friedman Ernest Bollin Robert Oehme Raymond Matthews (absent) Anthony Percoco Santo Rivera Rev. Julius Collins (absent) ADMINISTRATORS: Lisa A. Wiles, Superintendent Scott Shaw, Asst. to the Supt. Ron Chiasson, Asst. Supt. Christine Natoli, Business Admin. BOARD OF EDUCATION ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELLENVILLE, NEW YORK 12428 MEETING OF March 24, 2009 C. Kuhlmann, President, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in attendance were: C. Kuhlmann, S. Rivera, I. Friedman, K. Osterhoudt, A. Percoco, E. Bollin, R. Oehme, L. Wiles. Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. by C. Kuhlmann. Motion by E. Bollin, second by R. Oehme to recess into executive session to discuss, particular personnel matters (2), safety issues, and special education IEP placement. Motion by E. Bollin, second by K. Osterhoudt to adjourn the executive session and return to open session. Executive session adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C. Kuhlmann 1 03/24/09
C. Kuhlmann, President, led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:42 p.m. 02-35 ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Motion by S. Rivera, second by E. Bollin to accept the minutes of the following board meeting: March 10, 2009 02-36 PUBLIC FORUM J. Schneibmar Inquired about the Educational Channel 20 and a program guide. F. Gurqui He clarified a statement he made at the last board meeting. 02-37 PRESENTATIONS M. Rydell and R. Chiasson Spoke about a new math course proposal, college Algebra and Trigonometry, in the high school. 02-38 REPORTS/INFORMATION AND/OR CORRESPONDENCE C. Kuhlmann Stated: the following are upcoming: March 31, 2009 the nominating petitions to run for the Board of Education are available in Central Office; March 31, 2009 is a budget workshop; April 2, 2009 is the BOCES Annual meeting where the dinner is prepared by the Culinary Arts program at 7:00 p.m.; April 14, 2009 is the next regularly scheduled board meeting; and on April 20, 2009 the nominating petitions are due back to the District Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. A. Percoco Stated on March 19, 2009 he attended Career Day at Ulster County Community College and it was informative. G. Martin, Vice President Student Council Rep. Stated on March 27 th and March 28 th, 2009 is the High School Play Once Upon A Mattress at 7:00 p.m. and on March 28 th, 2009 there is an Indoor Soccer Tournament. L. Wiles, Supt. Addressed the concerns of the public forum. Stated there is still no news on state aid. She said on March 25, 2009 the Energy Committee meeting is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. C. Natoli, Business Admin. Stated: the next Budget workshop is March 31, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.; enclosed is the February report from Aramark; and the updated energy reports were in the packet for your review. R. Chiasson, Asst. Superintendent Stated: We are working on curriculum mapping; he meets bi-weekly with the TV and Radio instructors to improve the programs; TV and Radio Guides have been placed throughout the community in an effort to keep the public informed about our TV and Radio presentations. 2 03/24/09
DISCUSSION ITEM None 02-39 TABLED AND/OR NEW RESOLUTIONS Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by S. Rivera that the appointment of Alan Buckler as Radio Operations Manager be permanent following a successful probationary period of six months, effective March 24, 2009. Motion by R. Oehme, second by S. Rivera that the appointment of Christina Moschetta as Clerk Typist be permanent following a successful probationary period of six months, effective March 24, 2009. Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by E. Bollin that the appointment of Raymond Younger Sr. as Student Services Liaison/Supervisor of Attendance be permanent following a successful probationary period of six months, effective April 2, 2009. Motion by K. Osterhoudt to move the list as presented, second by S. Rivera that the following Co-curricular personnel be approved at the contractual rate listed for the 2008-09 school year. CLUBS Another Way Sub -HS $55 per hour Robert Orlando Open Gym -HS $,1073 per year Paul Westbrook Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by A. Percoco that Paula Moya Marcelino be appointed as a long-term substitute leave replacement for (Nemeroff) at a contractual rate of $47,638 (Step 1) pro-rated effective March 25, 2009 through June 30, 2009 or the return of the teacher. Motion by I. Friedman, second by E. Bollin that the resignation of Michael Moore, Special Education Director be accepted effective June 30, 2009, with regret. 3 03/24/09
Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by E. Bollin that Janette Koehler be appointed as a long-term substitute leave replacement for (Decker) at a contractual rate of $47,638 (Step 1) pro-rated effective March 25, 2009 through June 30, 2009. Vote Yes 6 No 1 R. Oehme Motion by E. Bollin, second by I. Friedman resolved that February 2009 Central Treasurer Reports for Extra-Curricular Activities Account including bank reconciliations, cash receipts, cash disbursements and activity account balances be accepted as written. Motion by E. Bollin to move the list as presented, second by I. Friedman resolved that the attached list of student IEP s be acknowledged as appropriate (5). See attached Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by R. Oehme resolved that the following new proposed course (College Algebra & Trigonometry) be acknowledged as 1 st review. Motion by E. Bollin, second by K. Osterhoudt resolved that the Ellenville Central School District Board of Education authorizes BOCES to provide the Summer School Program, grades 9-12 during July and August of 2009 at the Ellenville High School, contingent upon the approval of a lease agreement. Motion by E. Boillin, second by K. Osterhoudt resolved that the Fall Athletic Materials & Supplies/Medical Supply Bid for 2009-2010 school year be accepted as listed. See attached. Motion by S. Rivera, second by R. Oehme that the class of 2010 be approved to travel out of state to Six Flags New England located in New Agawam, MA on May 1, 2009, in lieu of the Junior Prom. Vote Yes 6 No 1 I. Friedman Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by I. Friedman that the Regents Physics class trip date be changed to May 8, 2009. 4 03/24/09
Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by R. Oehme to adjourn meeting and return to executive session at 8:31 p.m. Motion by K. Osterhoudt, second by S. Rivera to adjourn to executive session order at 8:40 p.m. for a specific personnel matter. Motion by S. Rivera, second by R. Oehme to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. No open session followed. Respectfully submitted, Marisol Hembdt District Clerk Recorded and transcribed by: Nafeeza Doria Board Secretary 5 03/24/09