October 1, 2007 Board meeting minutes

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

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A regular meeting of the Members of the Board of Education of the Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York was held in the Board of Education Room at the Main Street School on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

Present Mrs. Judy Green, President
Mrs. Martha Bogart, Vice President
Mr. Steve Esposito
Mr. James Kimiecik
Mr. Alvin Watson
Mr. Michael Stroka
Mr. Robert Kish
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Roy Reese
Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Robert Miller
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Mrs. Jane Unhjem
Principals: Mr. Robert Litz, Mr. Kent Maslin, Mrs. Mary Ann Knight, Mrs. Daria Murphy
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Patricia Lercara, Mr. John Piscitella, Ms. Colleen Kane, Ms. Melissa Lawson
Director of Buildings & Grounds Mr. James Riley
Director of PPS Ms. Barbara Butler
Director of Athletics Mr. Robert Siracuse
CSE Chairperson Ms. Deirdre Hallinan
Director of Athletics Mr. Robert Siracuse
Student Senate Representative Mr. Peter Orlando
Members of the Faculty, Press and Citizens of the District

The regular meeting was called to order by President, Mrs. Judy Green at 7:32 p.m.
Mrs. Green led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silent meditation.
On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Robert Kish the Board of Education accepted the draft of minutes of September 4, 2007; September 10, 2007; September 11, 2007; September 17, 2007, and September 22, 2007. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Michael Stroka entered the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

The Treasurer’s Report for July 2007 was acknowledged under Financial Update.

The Audit Committee reported that the committee will meet tomorrow evening with
members from Nugent & Haeussler to discuss the 2006/07 school audit.

The Board received the following correspondence: High School Student Planner;
Correspondence from Jane Unhjem regarding October 24th Professional Development
Day; Correspondence from Bob Siracuse regarding Modified Soccer; Orange County
\School Boards Association Meeting Notice; NYSSBA Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals
for School Board Members Workshop; Youth Ending Hunger Club Newsletter; Fall 2007
In-Service Catalog; and various newspaper articles.

Mrs. Green opened Privilege of the Floor.

Mrs. Green reported she attended the President’s Roundtable meeting at O/U BOCES. One topic discussed was the Superintendent’s Evaluation process. Mrs. Green will provide board members with a new form other districts are using.

Mrs. Green commented on the recent article in the local papers covering the Scotchtown Avenue School courtyard.

Mr. Reese recognized Mrs. Joan VanDeWeert for her 28 years of service to the district. Mrs. VanDeWeert was presented with a plaque for her many wonderful years of dedicated service to the students of the district.

Mr. Reese reported he is representing Orange County at a P-16 Committee. Originally this was formed as a Joint Management Team with members from four counties, four BOCES Superintendents, and members of local colleges and universities. Mr. Reese is the representative from Orange County. He will be meeting with representatives from SUNY New Paltz on October 15th.

Mr. Reese gave the board members an updated copy of the Homeland Security chart noting changes.

Mr. Reese updated and summarized the two board workshops held for the proposed capital project.

Mr. Reese asked Mr. Russ Davidson, from KG & D Architects, and Mr. David Schunter from Andron Construction to join the board at the table. New drawings and site plans were handed to the board upon their request. Changes included reduction in some square footage and reconfiguration for new and renovated construction at the high school. Total of reductions were $4,393,000. The plans are still conceptual with a new proposed capital project totaling $69,949,000.

Mr. Davidson highlighted the changes of the high school and Scotchtown Avenue School where major reductions occurred.

Mr. Schunter mentioned that this evening’s vote was to approve the project. Mr. Davidson mentioned many site plans and drawings would be presented before final approval. Mr. Davidson and Mr. Schunter both were confident that the project would maintain programs and is fiscally responsible.

The Board thanked Mr. Davidson and Mr. Schunter.

Mr. Miller handed out an organizational chart with job duties of the Business Office that had been requested by members. Mr. Miller reported that job duties are currently being embellished and enhanced. Changes include the addition of a Senior Account Clerk and implementing good business practices. Mr. Miller mentioned the staff ranges in longevity from less than one year to five years.

Mrs. Green thanked Mr. Miller.

Mr. Miller also updated the board on the telephone/security project. Fiber optic has been completed from Main Street to the Middle School and cabling has been completed. Mr. Miller met with Bob DeRosa and completion date is slated for the end of October.

Mrs. Unhjem highlighted the two summer programs that the district ran. Mr. Deirmeier ran the K-8 program at the Intermediate School with 135 students in attendance. This enrollment was a decrease of 30 students from last year.

Mrs. Lercara ran the high school for an academic summer school program for students who failed major assignments during the year or Regents exams. Twelve different courses were offered to students. Ninety-three students participated with 9 students graduating over the summer.

Mrs. Unhjem invited Mr. Michael Issek to the table to highlight summer curriculum work completed by himself, Mr. Karchawer, and Mr. Donachie. Emphasis was on Economics, which is a required high school course. Emphasis was on enhancing the understanding of Economics through practical experience with the real world. With this in mind the group created “The Mini-Economy.” Students submit resumes and receive salaries based on level of responsibility. Highlights of the course included; taxes, inflation, levy fines, create bills and entrepreneurship. Students are empowered with the guidance of the teachers.

The Board thanked Mr. Issek, Mr. Karchawer and Mr. Donachie.

Personnel

On a motion by James Kimiecik and seconded by Steve Esposito upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as presented. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Accept resignationof Diana Romer effective August 24, 2007.
Approve appointment of Diana Romer substitute food service worker at a salary of $7.75/hr., as needed, effective October 2, 2007.

Approve leave of absence of Robert Ennis custodian is requesting a medical leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act effective September 5, 2007 through September 28, 2007.

Approve appointment of Roger Voss .6 part-time music teacher at a salary of $47,893 (60%) (MA-1) effective October 1, 2007. Mr. Voss has pending initial music certification. Mr. Voss is replacing Lenny Mumbauer.

Approve appointment of Laurie Laing bus driver at a salary of $16.63/hr. for 5 hours per day effective November 5, 2007. Ms. Laing is replacing Margaret Bullaro.

Approve appointment of Linda Popowick bus driver at a salary of $16.63/hr. for 5 hours per day effective October 15, 2007. Ms. Popowick is filling the position created during the 2007/08 budget.

Approve change in position and hours of Mary Quarry special education teacher aide at a salary of $10.83/hr. for 5.75 hours per day effective September 18, 2007. Ms. Quarry is replacing Laurie McGovern.(Ms. Quarry is being assigned to special education teacher aide with an increase in hours from 5 to 5.75)

Approve appointment of Jean Spehalski as “restricted teacher aide” to cover a classroom when the teacher is out of the room effective October 2, 2007.

Approve appointment of Kim Kastner as “restricted teacher aide” to cover a classroom when the teacher is out of the room effective October 1, 2007.

Approve appointment of Regina Hartmann as “restricted teacher aide” to cover a classroom when the teacher is out of the room effective October 1, 2007.

Approve appointment of Jeanne Bouchard as teacher aide and “restricted teacher aide” to cover a classroom when the teacher is out of the room effective September 24, 2007, at a salary of $10.61/hr. for 5 hours per day. Ms. Bouchard is replacing Mary Quarry.

Approve appointment of David Block substitute bus driver at a salary of $15.68/hr., as needed, effective October 1, 2007.

Approve appointment of Joseph Norman substitute custodial worker at a salary of $8.50/hr., as needed, effective October 2, 2007.

Approve appointment of Anthony Larli substitute custodial worker at a salary of $8.50/hr., as needed, effective October 2, 2007.

Approve appointment of Jovan Tripoli tutor and substitute teacher at a salary of $30.06/hr. and $70.00/diem respectively, effective October 2, 2007. Ms. Tripoli is not certified.

Approve creation of position of 1:1 teacher aide at a salary of $10.61/hr. for 5.75 hours per day for Student #110736’s IEP.

CSE/CPSE
Committee on Special Education 08/15/07;115557/CJH/ED
09/06/07;111780/GHS/ED
09/11/07;111521/BOCES/ED
09/12/07;115278/Home/ED
09/13/07;107601/GHS/MD
Subcommittee on Special Education 09/13/07;113853/GHS/LD
09/13/07;108965/GHS/OHI
09/13/07;109140/GHS/OHI
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 09/18/07;115623/Ineligible
Committee on Special Education 09/19/07;111477/CJH/Ineligible
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 09/19/07;115381/Preschool/w disability
Committee on Special Education 03/26/07;Burke11/NFA/LD
03/26/07;Burke12/NFA/LD
03/26/07;Burke9/NFA/LD
04/18/07;Burke2/MWHS/OHI
04/20/07;Burke14/GFBHS/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education 04/27/07;Burke17/District of Res./A
04/27/07;Burke16/District of Res./LD
Committee on Special Education 05/17/07;Burke19/MSHS/LD
06/05/07;Burke8/NFA/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education 06/08/07;Burke7/MVCSD/OHI
Committee on Special Education 06/13/07;Burke5/MHS/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education 06/26/06;Burke4/MWHS/OHI
Committee on Special Education 07/30/07;Burke1/EHS/A
08/08/07;Burke27/MSHS/LD
09/18/07;Burke13/HJHS/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education 09/20/07;Burke21/MSHS/LD
09/20/07;Burke20/NFA/VI
09/20/07;Burke22/MHS/LD
09/20/07;Burke15/District of Res./LD

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by Martha Bogart, whereas, the following employees have been fingerprinted, the fingerprints have been submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) for processing and the District has not received clearance for such employees as of the date of this meeting.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board hereby appoints the following administrative, instructional and non-instructional employees on an emergency basis:

David Block Joseph Norman Anthony Larli

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such emergency conditional appointments shall become conditional appointments upon receipt of State clearance from SED.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION OF SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT. Mrs. Green highlighted the resolution noting the full resolution will be incorporated into the minutes.

WHEREAS, the Goshen Central School District Board of Education proposed the expansion, rehabilitation and site improvements at three of the District’s school sites, specifically: the addition of classroom facilities, an auditorium, cafeterias, a new entrance, playing fields, renovation of teaching and office areas, additional parking, and new loading and receiving areas at the Goshen High School located at 222 Scotchtown Avenue; the addition of classroom facilities, expansion of the cafeteria and library, renovation of teaching areas, additional parking, a student drop-off area and a playground at C. J. Hooker Middle School located at 41 Lincoln avenue; the addition of classroom facilities, expansion of the main entrance and office areas, and renovation of teaching areas and the cafeteria at the Scotchtown Avenue School located at 120 Scotchtown Avenue; all located within the Village of Goshen; and

WHEREAS, said properties are shown on the Village of Goshen Tax Map Nos. 2-1-58.11, Goshen High School; 106-1-3, C.J. Hooker Middle School; and 103-3-2, Scotchtown Avenue School; and

WHEREAS, said proposed school facilities expansion, rehabilitation and site improvements taken together are an Unlisted Action under SEQR; and

WHEREAS, on June 8, 2007, the Board of Education adopted a Resolution declaring itself SEQR lead agency and sent a copy of the Resolution, site plan and full environmental assessment form to all involved and interested agencies, specifically, the New York State Education Department, New York Environmental Conservation, the Village of Goshen Hon. Mayor and Board of Trustees, and the Orange County Department of Planning, and none contested the Board’s lead agency status; and

WHEREAS, the Board cause to be prepared a site plan, prepared by KG&D Architects, P.C. in April 2007, a full environmental assessment form, proposed floor plans and building elevations; and

WHEREAS, said site plan was revised to address comments and concerns raised by the School Board and professional consultants; and

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the full environmental assessment form and accompanying documentation submitted for this project, which includes:

A. The Goshen Town-Wide Traffic Study;
B. The storm water drainage plan prepared by the District’s consulting engineer;
C. The letter and report from the District’s consulting wetlands expert; and
June 4, 2007:Discussion of proposed 2007/08 capital project and declaration of School Board as Lead Agency under SEQRA Regulations;

June 18, 2007: Adoption of resolution for additional services related to SEQRA review;

July 18, 2007:Discussion of proposed 2007/08 capital project;

August 13, 2007: Discussion of proposed 2007/08 capital project including the demographic study, architect, and construction manager;

August 20, 2007:Update on proposed 2007/08 capital project;

September 4, 2007: Discussion and update of proposed capital project with architect, construction managers, and demographer;

September 10, 2007: Open workshop held for the purpose of discussing the proposed capital project;

September 11, 2007: Open workshop for held the purpose of discussing the proposed capital project;

September 17, 2007: Update on status of proposed capital project.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Goshen Central School Board has considered the proposed action as described in the site plan, the full environmental assessment form and supplementary reports submitted by the District’s consultants and others in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth in §617.7(c) of the SEQRA Regulations, discussed potential impacts on community resources, and obtained the recommendations of its consultants as follows:

1. Impact on Land.

The combined area of all three school sites where the improvements are proposed is 121.7 acres. Of that total area, 56 acres are already disturbed. The project will result in an additional combined disturbance of 5 acres over all three sites. The project has been designed to disturb as little area as possible and avoid, wherever possible, adverse environmental impacts. The sites do not contain any unique or unusual land forms.

The site is currently used for public education purposes. The project is an expansion of these facilities and is therefore compatible with the existing use of the property.

Based on the above and the information presented in the full environmental assessment form and the analysis of the District’s consultants, the Board finds that there will be no significant adverse impact on the land by construction of the site plan or site plan alternatives.

2. Impact on Public Services.

All existing school buildings are currently serviced by public water and sewer. Sufficient capacity exists to accommodate the proposed project. Therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the expansion of facilities.

A public school system is required to educate all students within its district and to accommodate growth in the various communities it serves. The proposed project is a required to accommodate the existing and the future needs of the public school population. Therefore, the project will not compound any impact to public services not already felt as a result of residential growth.

Based on the above and the information presented in the full environmental assessment form and the analysis of the District’s consultants, the Board finds that there will be no significant adverse impact on public water and sewer by construction of the site plan or site plan alternatives.

3. Impact on Traffic.

The proposed improvements call for relocation of the fifth grade to C.J. Hooker Middle School. This relocation will increase the bus and staff traffic at this site but will decrease traffic at the intermediate school. Goshen High School and the Scotchtown Avenue School will also experience an increase in bus and staff traffic due to an increase in population.

Review of the Goshen Town-Wide Traffic Study prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, dated December, 2006, confirm that population growth and resulting traffic increase is expected. The proposed project will not trigger an increase in overall traffic, rather the project responds to existing demand for public education facilities and increased need as the community grows. Population growth and resulting traffic will occur absent the proposed rehabilitation and expansion of school facilities.

Mitigation Measures - New internal roads, parking and driveway improvements are included in the scope of the project so as to mitigate internal traffic increases at the Goshen High School and the Scotchtown Avenue School as a result of population
growth, and at C. J. Hooker Middle School as a result of the relocation of the fifth grade to this site.

As a result of general population growth, the Town-Wide Traffic Study recommends traffic signal improvements to improve the level of service at the Scotchtown Avenue and Route 207 intersection.

Based on the above and the information presented in the full environmental assessment form and the analysis of the District’s consultants, the Board finds that there will be no significant adverse impact on traffic by construction of the site plan or site plan alternatives.

4. Impact on Wetlands.
There are wetlands on the property which may be connected to federally mapped waterways. A wetland is located in the vicinity of the playing fields planned for Goshen High School. There is a ditch at the Scotchtown Avenue School site that drains water from a wetland area. The wetlands have been identified and delineated by Carpenter Environmental Associates, Inc., and the Army Corps of Engineers has been notified. The project site plan has been modified to remove or mitigate impacts to these wetlands. The project will be further modified to comply with Corps requirements, if any.

Mitigation Measures - The site plan for the High School has been scaled back to address the possible encroachment of the playing fields into the wetland area. The playing fields have been made smaller and a 50-foot buffer has been included between the fields and the wetland. A portion of the drainage ditch at the Scotchtown Avenue School will be relocated to insure continued drainage to the wetland.

Any further mitigation, if required by the Corps, will be incorporated into the plan.

Based on the above and the information presented in the full environmental assessment form and the analysis of the District’s consultants, the Board finds that there will be no significant adverse impact on wetlands by construction of the site plan or site plan alternatives.

5. Impact on Storm Water Drainage.
The contemplated improvements include additions to the existing buildings, associated road re-alignments, parking and infrastructure improvements. The addition of impervious surface in some areas will generate some increase of storm water runoff from the sites.

At Goshen High School, a northerly building addition is proposed to be located over an existing parking area. The existing road connection, currently provided by the parking lot, will be relocated next to the building. At C. J. Hooker Middle School, an existing road will be extended and a parking area with a turnaround is proposed to be built near the new building extension. At the Scotchtown Avenue School, the proposed addition is located over an existing open space area dissected by a drainage ditch.

Mitigation Measures - A conceptual storm water management plan has been developed to eliminate any increase in storm water runoff as a result of the project. Design features have been incorporated into the conceptual plan to attenuate storms up to 100-year return frequency in compliance with all applicable NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) guidelines. The conceptual plan calls for the use of splitter box structures and water quality filtration practices such as bio-retention or sand filters.

The plan will be finalized in compliance with the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) guidelines from the NYS DEC for control of storm water discharges in conformance with the Clean Water Act. Thus, the storm water detention and drainage design will meet the NYS DEC regulations.

Specific mitigation measures will be taken at each site to eliminate specific impacts. For example, the parking area at the Goshen High School will be recreated in an open space lawn area between an existing building and an existing road. Storm water runoff from the new impervious surfaces at C. J. Hooker will be directed through a splitter box structure into a water quality filtration device so as to comply with all NYS DEC regulations. Storm water runoff from the upland areas, carried through the Scotchtown drainage channel will be diverted to a culvert to bypass the proposed addition.

Based on the above and the information presented in the full environmental assessment form and the analysis of the District’s consultants, the Board finds that there will be no significant adverse impact on storm water runoff by construction of the site plan or site plan alternatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based on the rationale and determination set forth above, the Board of Education determines there will be no significant adverse impact resulting from this action that has not been appropriately mitigated by project design.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Notice of Adoption of SEQR Negative Declaration, Determination of Non-Significance is made for the purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and declares as follows:

Title of Action: Goshen Central School District
Expansion and Rehabilitation Project

Description of Action: Expansion, rehabilitation and site improvements at three of the District’s school sites. Specifically: the addition of classroom facilities, an auditorium, cafeterias, a new entrance, playing fields, renovation of teaching and office areas, additional parking, and new loading and receiving areas at the Goshen High School; the addition of classroom facilities, expansion of the cafeteria and library, renovation of teaching areas, additional parking, a student drop-off area and a playground at C. J. Hooker Middle School; and the addition of classroom facilities, expansion of the main entrance and office areas, and renovation of teaching areas and the cafeteria at the Scotchtown Avenue School.

Location: Goshen High School, located at 222 Scotchtown Avenue;
C. J. Hooker Middle School, located at 41 Lincoln Avenue; and Scotchtown Avenue
School, located at 120 Scotchtown Avenue; all located within the Village of Goshen.

Contact person: Mr. Roy Reese, Superintendent, Goshen Central School District, 227
Main Street, Goshen, New York 10924 (845) 294-2410

A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to:

New York State Education Department Hon. Robert. F. Weinberger, Mayor
Attention: Ms. Maureen G. Lavare Village of Goshen
Room 1060 EBA Goshen, New York 10924
Office of Facilities Planning, 276 Main Street
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234 Orange County Department of Planning
124 Main Street
New York State DEC Goshen, New York 10924
Environmental Notice Bulletin
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be deemed Notice of Adoption of SEQR Negative Declaration and Determination of Significance and shall be filed in accordance with Part 617-12 of the SEQR regulations. On a motion by Al Watson, seconded by Steve Esposito, the foregoing resolution was adopted on a vote of 7 Ayes, 0 Nays and 0 Absent.

The following resolution was modified by Mrs. Green noting the full resolution would be incorporated into the minutes.

RESOLUTION CALLING SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING
At a regular meeting of the Board of Education of Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York, held at the Board of Education Meeting Room, 227 Main Street, in Goshen, New York, in said School District, on the 1st day of October, 2007, at 7:30 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Green, and upon roll being called, the following were
PRESENT: Judy Green, Martha Bogart, Steve Esposito, James Kimiecik, Robert Kish, Michael Stroka and Al Watson
ABSENT: 0
The following resolution was offered by Member Al Watson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Member Robert Kish, to-wit:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York, as follows:

Section 1.That a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District shall be held at the Main Street School, 227 Main Street, in Goshen, New York, in said School District, on December 4, 2007, at 6:00 o’clock A.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting by voting machine upon the proposition hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 o’clock A.M. and 9:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time.
Section 2.The School District Clerk is hereby authorized to amend and or supplement the notice of the Special District Meeting hereinafter set forth from time to time as, in his or her discretion such amendment may be required. In particular, any publication of the notice shall omit reference to the public hearing after the date of such hearing.
Section 3.That the notice of said Special District Meeting, including the proposition to be voted upon, shall be in substantially the following form to-wit:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York

The Board of Education of Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District will be held at the Main Street School, 227 Main Street in Goshen, New York, in said School District, on December 4, 2007, at 6:00 o’clock A.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting by voting machine upon the proposition hereinafter set forth. Polls for the purpose of voting will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 o’clock A.M. and 9:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time.
PROPOSITION
Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Goshen Central School District is hereby authorized to construct additions to and reconstruct school district facilities, including athletic fields and other site improvements, as well as original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and other improvements and costs incidental thereto, at a maximum estimated cost of $69,949,000; and that such sum, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued.

NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting whose name does not appear on the register of said School District or who does not register under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law. The Board of Registration has prepared a register at the last annual meeting or election which includes all persons who have presented themselves for registration thereat and also all persons who shall have been previously registered hereunder for any annual or special district meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four years prior to the preparation of said register.
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that, in lieu of the Board of Registration of said School District meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purposes of registering voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walk-in” registration) at such Clerk’s office located at the Main Street Building, 227 Main Street, in Goshen, New York, from 8:00 o’clock A.M. to 4:00 o’clock P.M. on any business day up to and including November 30, 2007, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known or can prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of
the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 4:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing time, except Saturday and Sunday.
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the School District Clerk on weekdays when school is in session between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the date of the aforesaid Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such Special District Meeting, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

A list of all persons to whom absentee voter’s ballots shall have been issued shall be available for public inspection in the office of the School District Clerk not less than five days prior to the date of the Special District Meeting (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) during regular office hours until the date of the aforesaid Special District Meeting. In addition, such list shall also be posted conspicuously at the place(s) of voting during the hours of such Special District Meeting.
This capital improvement program has been determined by Board of Education to constitute an Unlisted Action for purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review Act for which a negative declaration has been made finding no significant adverse environmental effects.
A public Information Hearing regarding the capital program will be held on November 20, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. at the Main Street School.
Dated: Goshen, New York
______________, 2007.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK
By School District Clerk
Section 4.That the School District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be given of said Special District Meeting in substantially the form set forth herein by publishing the same four times within the seven weeks next preceding such district meeting, the first publication to be at least forty-five days before said meeting, in the Times Herald Record and the Goshen Independent, two newspapers having a general circulation in said School District, and by giving such other notice as in his or her discretion may be deemed advisable.
Section 5.This resolution shall take effect immediately.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duty put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Al Watson VOTING AYE
Robert Kish VOTING AYE
James Kimiecik VOTING AYE
Steve Esposito VOTING AYE
Michael Stroka VOTING AYE
Martha Bogart VOTING AYE
Judy Green VOTING AYE
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.
Members asked if all paperwork was filed. The architect firm is handling all filing.
It was discussed that the original SEQRA was a Type I and the infrastructure work at the Intermediate School is a Type II SEQRA Resolution that will be the second step in the process.
Mr. Reese thanked the Board for their support and recognized and thanked the Growth Task Force for their hard work.
On a motion by that the Board of Education does approves the Release and Settlement Agreement in the matter of Student No. 111139 (Impartial Hearing No. 17662) v Goshen Central School District (a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting), and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED FURTHER that the Superintendent of Schools shall be authorized to sign such Agreement on the Board’s behalf. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by James Kimiecik, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education enters into an Agreement with The Family Foundation School to provide Student #108964 tutorial services at $30.06/hr. for 2 hours per day 10 hours a week effective September 5, 2007 through June 27, 2007.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Steve Esposito upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education enters into an Agreement with Dynamic Center, Inc. to provide specialized educational and therapeutic services for special education students for the 2007/2008 school in the amounts specified on Schedule A (attached). (see official contract in minutes) AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Robert Kish, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the correction of assessment errors as specified by the Orange County Director of Real Property Tax as summarized and to direct the Tax collector to take the necessary actions in accordance with Real Property Tax Law for the Goshen Public Library in the amount of $10,533.93 for the 2007/08 tax year. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by Robert Kish, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the correction of assessment errors as specified by the Orange County Director of Real Property Tax as summarized and to direct the Tax collector to take the necessary actions in accordance with Real Property Tax Law for John R. Davis in the amount of $656.04 for the 2007/08 tax year. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Steve Esposito, upon the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education schedules an Executive Session for the purpose of work history of particular employees for 7:00 p.m. on October 15, 2007.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Mr. Reese and Mrs. Unhjem presented a draft of the goals the board worked on during their September 22nd Workshop.

• To work collaboratively with the community to develop a budget process that focuses resources on student achievement
• To support efforts to maintain a safe, positive and effective learning environment
• To support individual student learning through differentiated instruction
• To monitor community growth and plan responsibly for future district needs
• To maintain and monitor operations of the school district in keeping with required mandates and local expectations
• To continue to support and develop the athletic program based on identified areas of need: program, facilities, staffing.

These goals will be highlighted during November, January, March and June. The goals will be adopted during the October 15th meeting.

Mrs. Green opened the second Privilege of the Floor.

Mr. Kish commended the Middle School administration and staff on informing parents of curriculum during Open House.

Mr. Watson commended Jane Unhjem on the In-Service catalogue. Mrs. Unhjem mentioned Sandra Giunta contributed to the catalogue.

Mr. Miller mentioned that during the September 22nd workshop a resolution was adopted for an extension of penalty for taxpayers who have Enhanced Star through October 9th.

Mrs. Green mentioned she and Mr. Kimiecik would be visiting Scotchtown Avenue School during lunchtime.

Mr. Watson quickly reviewed resolutions being recommended and those not being recommended for the upcoming NYSSBA Convention.

Mr. Watson also mentioned there has been an addition of four resolutions by three school districts that did not make the deadline. Mr. Watson mentioned he will be attending an OCSBA meeting and will bring feedback from the group on the new resolutions. At the next board meeting, if the board choices, they can be acted upon.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. on a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Michael Stroka. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia B. Brown
District Clerk