DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
DOVER PLAINS, NY 12522
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010
Dover High School Library - 7:00
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
AGENDA
I. OPENING PROCEDURES:
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. ANNOUNCEMENT CAPACITY, EXITS, AND EVACUATION
C. ROLL CALL
D. OATH OF OFFICE FOR DIANE ANTTILA
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION
F. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
G. STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Three minutes will be allotted to each speaker.
H. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
Thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for discussion of Agenda items, with three (3) minutes allowed to each speaker.
II. PRESENTATIONS:
1. CSEA Non-Instructional Perfect Attendance Awards for the 2009-2010 school year:
No Sick Days Used - $300 Award Recipients:
· Gary Anderson· John Bondi
· Carolyn Bosley
· Michele Bouton
· Diana Brangaitis (6 years in a row)
· Raymond Cowan
· Lynn Cramer
· Kathleen Dascanio
· Angelo DiLaura
· Paula Eaton / · Johanna Esposito
· Tim Freebern
· Gail Gasparro
· Samuel Keenan
· Gertrude Light
· William Madaras
· Mario Socci
· Ronda Vinci
· Jason VonElm
One or less Sick Days Used - $150 Award Recipients:
· Ann Marie Acocella / · Holly Cestone* CONSENT AGENDA VOTE:
The following asterisked items can be consent agenda items. A consent agenda is one vote, which approves all asterisked items. Asterisked items can be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion by any one board member.
III. ROUTINE MATTERS:
*A. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on July 13, 2010.
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the Minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting held on July 13, 2010.
*B. ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULES:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the following Cash Disbursement Schedules: SN-186, SN-188 through SN-193, SN-1 through SN-17.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
*1. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF LAURA WILLIAMS, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the resignation of Laura Williams, Guidance Counselor, Dover High School, effective August 9, 2010, for retirement purposes. Laura has been with the district since 9/1/1994.
*2. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF KELLY TOZZI, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the appointment of Kelly Tozzi, Guidance Counselor, Dover High School, effective September 1, 2010.
Certification: New York State
Certification Area: School Counselor, Provisional
Effective Date of Cert.: 2/1/2007
Tenure Area: School Counselor
Probationary Period: 3 Years
Level: M+30 Step: 1
Salary: $50,547.00
Benefits: As per DWTA Contract
*3. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ANTHONY DIBARTOLO, TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER, DOVER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the resignation of Anthony DiBartolo, Technology Education Teacher, Dover Middle/High School, effective September 1, 2010.
*4. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF JUSTIN STOCKSLAGER, CHORUS TEACHER, DOVER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the appointment of Justin Stockslager, Chorus Teacher, Dover Middle/High School, effective September 1, 2010.
Certification: New York State
Certification Area: Music
Effective Date of Cert.: 2/1/2010
Tenure Area: Music
Probationary Period: 3 Years
Level: B+6 Step: 1
Salary: $44,967.00
Benefits: As per DWTA Contract
*5. APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK STEVENS, LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST, DOVER ELEMENTARY, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the appointment of Patrick Stevens, Library Media Specialist, Dover Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010.
Certification: New York State
Certification Area: Library Media Specialist, Initial Cert.
Effective Date of Cert.: 9/1/2010
Tenure Area: Library Media Specialist
Probationary Period: 3 years
Level: M Step: 1
Salary: $48,269.00
Benefits: As per DWTA Contract
*6. APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF CHILD-REARING LEAVE FOR MICHELLE PENIK, BIOLOGY TEACHER, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL, UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2011:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the request to extend child-rearing leave for Michelle Penik, Biology Teacher, Dover High School, until
January 31, 2011.
*7. APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NICOLE ALTIERI, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE FOR MICHELLE PENIK, HS SCIENCE TEACHER, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2011:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the appointment of Nicole Altieri, Long-Term Substitute for Michelle Penik, High School Science Teacher, Dover High School, effective September 1, 2010 through February 1, 2011:
Certification: New York State
Certification Area: Biology 7-12
Effective Date of Cert.: 9/1/2006
Tenure Area: N/A
Probationary Period: N/A
Level: B Step: 1
Salary: $44,482.00, pro-rated
Benefits: As per DWTA Contract
*8. APPROVE A REQUEST FOR CHILD-REARING LEAVE FROM TESSA SETARO, ELEMENTARY TEACHER, DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve a request for child-rearing leave for Tessa Setaro, Elementary Teacher, Dover Elementary School, effective approximately September 9, 2010 through November 15, 2010. It is her intention to work up until her delivery date. At that time, she will use her accumulated sick time (30 days for normal delivery and 40 days for a c-section). In addition to her 6 or 8 weeks, she is requesting 15 days of unpaid child-rearing leave.
*9. APPROVE A REQUEST FOR CHILD-REARING LEAVE FROM REBEKAH KERMANI, ENGLISH TEACHER, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE APPROXIMATELY OCTOBER 13, 2010 UNTIL SEPTEMBER, 2011.
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve a request for child-rearing leave for Rebekah Kermani, English Teacher, Dover High School, effective approximately October 13, 2010 until September, 2011.
*10 APPROVE A REQUEST FOR CHILD-REARING LEAVE FROM KRISTIE ARNOLD, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER, WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve a request for child-rearing leave from Kristie Arnold, Elementary School Teacher, Wingdale Elementary School, effective September 1, 2010 until October 18, 2010.
*11. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING SIXTH PERIOD ASSIGNMENTS AND LABS AT THE DOVER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the following sixth period assignments, at the Dover Middle/High School for the 2010-2011 school year:
Teacher / Assignment / Fall Semester / Spring SemesterGloria Caviglia / Language/ESL Teacher / 1 / 1
John Dolan / Science Labs / 1 / 1
Joe Kozlowski / Science Labs / 2 / 3
Veronica O’Hearn / Science Labs / 3 / 3
Michelle Penik / Science Labs / 0 / 2
Jennifer Tillotson / Science Labs / 3 / 1
Veronica O’Hearn / Physics Class / 1 full 6th assignment (spring semester)
Paulette Semke / Reading 7 - 1:12:1 / ½ 6th assignment (45 min. every other day all year)
B. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL:
*1. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTINE NUGENT, DOVER HIGH SCHOOL NURSE, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the resignation of Christine Nugent, Dover High School Nurse, effective September 1, 2010.
*2. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF ADELE KRICHEFF, DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the resignation of Adele Kricheff, Dover Union Free School District Speech/Language Pathologist, effective
August 1, 2010, for retirement purposes.
*3. APPROVE CHANGE IN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR ROBIN TATE, CONFIDENTIAL TYPIST AND DISTRICT REGISTRAR, FROM JULY 14, 2010 TO JULY 1, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the change in effective date for Robin Tate, Confidential Typist and District Registrar, from July 14, 2010 to July 1, 2010.
*4. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION OF RHONDA VINCI AS 12-MONTH TYPIST AT DOVER HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 19, 2010:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the recommendation to move Rhonda Vinci from 10-month typist at Dover Elementary School to 12-month typist at Dover High School in the Guidance Department.
Salary: $27,207.00/year pro-rated
Benefits: Remain in effect as per Non-Instructional CSEA Contract
Probation: N/A
C. OTHER BUSINESS:
*1. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, that the following resolution be adopted:
Upon the determination after review by the Dover District committee on Special Education, and with parental notification and consent, the following students shall be placed in Special Education programs, as outlined in Attachment: #081710-01.
Names of students are on file in Office of Special Education, however, in accordance with Provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1976, as amended, the Dover Union Free School District shall maintain the confidentiality of pupil records.
*2. APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE BID AWARDS:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Food Service Bid awards for the 2010-2011 school year, as listed in Attachment No. 081710-02.
*3. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE 2.75% INCREASE TO THE STAFF OF BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAM:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to authorize 2.75% increases to the staff of the Before and After School Child Care Program.
*4. RECOMMENDATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS:
· It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to transfer $3,287.52 from the Unemployment Reserve to the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance effective 6/30/2010.
· It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to transfer $60,000 from the General Fund to the School Lunch Fund effective 6/30/2010.
*5. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE NEW TEXTBOOK SERIES:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the adoption of the following new textbook series (Attachment #081710-03):
· Middle School – Grades 6, 7, 8: “Science Explorer 2009”, Pearson Education
· High School – A/P Class: “Chemistry – Central Science”, Pearson Education
*6. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CHANGE ORDER WITH EVERFOAM INSULATION:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Change Order with Everfoam Insulation in the amount of $48,683.00 for the Middle/High School portion of the Excel Project (Attachment #081710-04).
*7. VOIDING RESOLUTION SETTING THE STANDARD WORK DAY FOR DISTRICT APPOINTED OFFICIALS:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to void the resolution setting the standard work day for District appointed officials (Attachment No. 071310-06).
*8. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE EXTRA-CURRICULAR COACHING/ADVISORY ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the
extra-curricular coaching/advisory assignments for the 2010-2011 school year
(Attachment 081710-05).
*9. APPROVE TAX WARRANT FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Tax Warrant for the 2010-2011 school year, per Attachment #081710-06.
*10. APPROVAL OF TAX RATES FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Tax Rates for the 2010-2011 school year:
Town Tax Rate (per $1000 assessed value)
Amenia 17.349208
Dover 36.913209
Union Vale 17.349208
Washington 17.349208
V. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
1. NYSSBA’s 91st Annual Convention & Trade Show Booklet
2. Board of Education Goals
VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS:
A. COMMUNICATION: WRITTEN AND VERBAL:
1. Members of the Board
2. Persons to address the Board of Education
B. SCHOOL CALENDAR:
1. Regular Board of Education Meetings – Tuesday, September 14, 2010 and September 28, 2010
2. Superintendent’s Conference Days – September 1st and 2nd, 2010
3. Labor Day (Offices Closed) – September 6, 2010
4. First Day of School – September 7, 2010
5. WES Curriculum Night – September 13, 2010
6. MS Open House – September 14, 2010
7. DES Curriculum Night – September 15, 2010
8. HS Open House – September 16, 2010
9. WES Curriculum Night (Reading and 1st Grade) – September 20, 2010
10. WES Curriculum Night (Special Area and KDG) – September 22, 2010
11. WES Curriculum Night (ESL) – September 29, 2010
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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