Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 12, 2011
DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dover Plains, NY 12522
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY – JULY 12, 2011
High School Library
MINUTES
I. OPENING PROCEDURES:
President Schibanoff called to order the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Dover Union Free School District at 7:19 p.m., immediately following the Annual Organizational Meeting.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
(See Annual Organizational Meeting)
B. ANNOUNCEMENT RE: CAPACITY, EXITS AND EVACUATION:
(See Annual Organizational Meeting)
C. ATTENDANCE:
Board Members: Also Present:
Kathleen Schibanoff, President Michael Tierney, Superintendent
Brigid Casson Christopher Prill, Asst. Supt. for
Penny Dye Business Affairs
Patricia Hoag Gail Gasparro, District Clerk
Gail Rohr
Lisa Seifts
Board Members Absent:
Diane Anttila
Russell Infantino, Vice-President
Marie Spencer
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Gail Rohr, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to recess into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. for the purpose of discussing:
a) Collective negotiations.
b) The employment history of a particular person.
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Gail Rohr, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to return to Regular Session at 7:38 p.m.
E. LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Kathleen Schibanoff reported that we are still trying to assess how the property tax cap will affect the district.
F. STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:
None.
G. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
None.
II. PRESENTATIONS:
1. Cricket Valley Energy – Representatives from Cricket Valley Energy spoke about various issues such as safety, traffic, noise, air quality, etc.
2. Tenure Appointment for Amy Zmyndak – Mr. Tierney congratulated Ms. Zmyndak on being recommended for tenure (See Item IV-A-7) and read two letters from parents praising her for teaching proficiency, professionalism and compassion.
ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) WERE APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA.
III. ROUTINE MATTERS:
*A. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the minutes of the regular Board Meeting of June 28, 2011.
*B. ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULES:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the following Cash Disbursement Schedules: SN-180 through SN-185; and SN-187.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
*1. GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT SUMMER WORK:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the following Guidance Dept. personnel to work summer hours at the per diem rate, not to exceed ten (10) days each: Janine Loos, MaryJude Moffat, Michael O’Roark, Kelly Tozzi.
*2. STIPEND FOR SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve a stipend of $2,000.00 for Melissa Banker for her work with the Summer Transition Program.
*3. RESIGNATION OF RYAN TOWERS, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of Ryan Towers from the position of Social Studies Teacher at the Dover High School, effective June 30, 2011.
*4. APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE WOOL, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Michelle Wool as a Social Studies Teacher at the Dover High School, effective September 1, 2011.
Certification: New York State
Certification Type: Initial
Certification Area: Social Studies 7-12
Tenure Area: Social Studies
Salary for the 2011/2012 school year will be at Level B+6, Step 1: $44,967.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the DWTA Contract. A probationary period of three (3) years will apply.
*5. APPOINTMENT OF CASEY LORENZ, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Casey Lorenz as a Social Studies Teacher at the Dover High School, effective September 1, 2011.
Certification: New York State
Certification Type: Initial
Certification Area: Social Studies 7-12
Eff. Date of Cert.: Sept. 1, 2009
Tenure Area: Social Studies
Salary for the 2011/2012 school year will be at Level M, Step 1: $48,269.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the DWTA Contract. A probationary period of three (3) years will apply.
*6. APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL PIXLEY, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Rachel Pixley as a long-term substitute English Teacher at the Dover High School, covering for Kelli Costello, effective September 1, 2011.
Certification: New York State
Certification Type: Initial
Certification Area: English Language Arts 7-12
Eff. Date of Cert: 9/1/09 – 8/31/14
Tenure Area: Not applicable
Salary for the 2011/2012 school year will be at Level B, Step 1: $44,482.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the DWTA Contract. The probationary period is not applicable.
7. TENURE APPOINTMENT FOR AMY ZMYNDAK, ELEMENTARY TEACHER:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Brigid Casson, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the tenure appointment for Amy Zmyndak in the area of Elementary Education, effective September 1, 2011.
B. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL:
*1. RESIGNATION OF MICHELLE WOOL, PART-TIME TEACHER’S AIDE:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of Michelle Wool from the position of part-time Teacher’s Aide at the Dover Middle/High School, effective July 7, 2011.
*2. LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR STEPHEN HANEMAN, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SERVICES:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the Letter of Employment for Stephen Haneman, Director of Information Services, effective July 1, 2011, as outlined in Attachment #071211-02.
*3 LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR RUDY ABRAMS, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the Letter of Employment for Rudy Abrams, effective July 1, 2011, as outlined in Attachment #071211-03.
*4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DONNA BASTING:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the contract by and between the Dover UFSD and Donna Basting, Asst. Supt. for Curriculum, Staff Development and Technology, effective July 1, 2011, as outlined in Attachment #071211-04.
*5. APPOINTMENT OF PATTY CENTOFANTI, AIDE FOR SUMMER ACCELERATED READING PROGRAM:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Patty Centofanti as an Aide for the Summer Accelerated Reading Program for the 2011 summer, at a rate of $14.24 per hour.
*6. APPOINTMENT OF ANN MATTHEWS, LPN:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Ann Matthews, LPN, effective September 1, 2011.
Salary for the 2011/2012 school year will be $26,500.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the Nurses’ Contract. A probationary period of twenty-six (26) weeks will apply.
C. OTHER BUSINESS:
*1. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the following:
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION: Continued
Upon the determination after review by the Dover District Committee on Special Education, and with parental notification and consent, the named students shall be placed in Special Education programs, as outlined in Attachment #071211-01.
Names of students are on file in Office of Special Education; however, in accordance with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1976, as amended, the Dover Union Free School District maintains the confidentiality of pupil records.
*2. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept a donation of books from Prof. Cindy Holmes to the Middle/High School Library.
*3. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE CALLERS FOR THE 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the Substitute Callers for the 2011/2012 school year, as follows:
· Paula Eaton – Elementary (Grades K -5) – Stipend $3,684.00
· Mary Quattrochi – Middle/High School – Stipend $3,684.00
*4. APPROVAL OF SUMMER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT WITH FIRST STUDENT:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the 2011 Summer Transportation contract with First Student in the amount of $37,469.44.
5. NOMINATION OF NYSSBA’S AREA 9 DIRECTOR:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to nominate Dorothy Slattery as NYSSBA’s Area 9 Director.
*6. RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the following Resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education does hereby approve the terms of a Release and Settlement Agreement involving Student #182579, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be and hereby is authorized to execute such Release and Settlement Agreement on behalf of the District.
*7. ADOPTION OF REVISED POLICY #6121 - SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF DISTRICT PERSONNEL:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to adopt revised Policy #6121 – Sexual Harassment of District Personnel.
*8. ADOPTION OF REVISED POLICY #7551 - SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to adopt revised Policy #7551 – Sexual Harassment of Students.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Board of Education Goals – Mr. Tierney distributed a draft of the revised Board of Education goals and asked for the Board’s input so that the goals can be adopted at the August meeting.
2. SEQR Response – Mr. Tierney drafted a response to DEC regarding the SEQR for the Cricket Valley Energy project. He asked that Board members submit their comments to him by next week so that he can meet the August 1st deadline.
VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS:
A. COMMUNICATION: WRITTEN AND VERBAL:
1. Members of the Board.
· Suggestion to outreach to local real estate agencies so they will have accurate information on our District.
· Suggestion to invite administrators to more meetings throughout the year so the Board can hear more of their input.
· Reminder to all, especially the custodial staff, to take precautions in the extreme heat.
· An appreciative parent sent a letter praising Mrs. Ruppel, Mrs. Stein and Mrs. Brady at the Dover Elementary School.
2. Persons to address the Board of Education.
· None.
B. SCHOOL CALENDAR:
1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, August 23rd, 7:00 p.m., H.S. Library.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Penny Dye, second by Gail Rohr, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Gasparro, District Clerk
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