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April 17, 2008 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
Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Present Mrs. Judy Green, President
Mrs. Bogart, Vice President
Mr. James Kimiecik
Mr. Robert Kish
Mr. Steve Esposito
Mr. Alvin Watson
Mr. Michael Stroka
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Roy Reese
Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Robert
Miller
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Mrs.
Jane Unhjem
Principals: Mr. Kent Maslin, Mrs. Mary Ann
Knight, Mrs. Daria Murhpy
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Patricia Lercara, Mr.
John Piscitella, and Ms. Colleen Kane,
Director of Buildings & Grounds Mr. James Riley
Director of PPS Ms. Barbara Butler
CSE Chairperson Ms. Deirdre Hallinan
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 7:30 p.m. Mrs.
Green led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a
moment of silent meditation.
Michael Stroka entered the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Mrs. Green moved the O/U BOCES vote and board
member election to this portion of the meeting.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the O/U BOCES Administrative
Budget for the 2008/2009 school year in the
amount of $3,520,583.00. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion
carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
James Kimiecik the Goshen Central School
District Board of Education votes for Carl Onken
to fill the existing vacancy on the O/U BOCES
Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
The Goshen Central School District Board of
Education votes for Martha Bogart to fill the
existing vacancy on the O/U BOCES Board of
Cooperative Educational Services. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
Mrs. Green moved the tenure appointments to this
portion of the meeting.
Mrs. Unhjem highlighted the educational
background and extra-curricular programs the
following teachers and administrators have prior
to granting each their tenure.
Mr. Reese described the meaning and importance
of tenure to each candidate.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
James Kimiecik, upon
the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Board of Education approves the
tenure appointment of Melissa Anghelone in the
tenure area of Mathematics effective September
1, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Theresa Baker in the tenure area of English
effective August 31, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion
carried.
On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by
Steve Esposito, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Sarah Barquero in the tenure area of Mathematics
effective September 1, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Rosemary Beach in the tenure area of Mathematics
effective September 1, 2008. 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 approves the tenure appointment of
William Denaxas in the tenure area of
Mathematics effective May 23, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS
0 Motion carried.
On a motion by James Kimiecik and seconded by
Steve Esposito, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Joseph Fedor in the tenure area of Industrial
Arts effective September 1, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
Michael Stroka, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Michael Hanrahan in the tenure area of School
Social Worker effective September 1, 2008. AYES
7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Patricia Lercara in the tenure area of Assistant
Principal effective August 19, 2008. 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 approves the tenure appointment of
Marie Jane Panzer in the tenure area of Social
Studies effective August 31, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
Michal Stroka, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Jacelyn Whiting in the tenure area of Guidance
Counselor effective August 8, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS
0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by
Martha Bogart,, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Elizabeth Kimiecik in the tenure area of
Remedial Reading effective July 1, 2008. AYES 6
NAYS 0 ABSTAIN: 1 (James Kimiecik) 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 approves the tenure appointment of
Allison Plate in the tenure area of Elementary
Education effective September 1, 2008. AYES 7
NAYS 0 Motion carried.
On a motion by James Kimiecik and seconded by
Michael Stroka, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Elizabeth Carlino in the tenure area of
Elementary Education effective September 1,
2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
James Kimiecik, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Justine Diaz in the tenure area of Special
Education effective September 1, 2008. AYES 7
NAYS 0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Teegan Kennedy Ewald in the tenure area of
Elementary Education effective September 1,
2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
Martha Bogart, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Anna Maria Slicker in the tenure area of
Elementary Education effective September 1,
2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Katherine Barry in the tenure area of Music
effective September 1, 2008.
Rosemary Beach
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
James Kimiecik, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Kristin Calohan in the tenure area of Music
effective September 20, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Robert
Kish, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
William Greene in the tenure area of Music
effective September 1, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
James Kimiecik, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Donna Meaney in the tenure area of Teaching
Assistant effective August 22, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS
0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded
Martha Bogart, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the tenure appointment of
Meredith Yatto Molinaro in the tenure area of
Science effective September 1, 2008. 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 approves the tenure appointment of
Barbara Butler in the tenure area of Director of
Pupil Personnel Services effective September 12,
2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.
Mrs. Green called a recess at 7:52 to
congratulate the candidates.
Mrs. Green reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
The Board received the following correspondence:
Correspondence from Shaw, Perelson, May &
Lambert, LLP; District Newsletter; In-service –
Palms in the Classroom; Youth Ending Club Flyer;
and various newspaper articles.
Mrs. Green opened Privilege of the Floor.
Mrs. Green reported on a copy of the NYSSBA
Resolution Kit included in the board members’
packet. This is in response to a request by
James Kimiecik.
Legislative Update – no report
Superintendent’s Report – no report
Assistant Superintendent for Business – no
report
Mrs. Unhjem announced some middle school
teachers will be taking courses over the summer
at Teacher’s College.
Personnel
On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Al
Watson, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the Consent Agenda as
presented. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.
Resignation: Amanda Capelli ESL elementary
teacher effective June 30, 2008.
Resignation: Ann Marie Miller .3 library
specialist effective June 30, 2008.
Medical Leave: Catherine Verbert senior food
service helper is requesting a medical leave of
absence under the Family Medical Leave Act
effective April 14, 2008 through June 30, 2008.
Extend Child Care Leave: Jennifer Schwarzbeck
elementary teacher is requesting to extend her
child care leave under the Family Medical Leave
Act effective September 1, 2008 through June 30,
2009.
Extend Appointment: Margaret Storms long-term
substitute/Family Consumer Science teacher
effective April 4, 2008 through June 26, 2008,
at a salary of $239.47/diem.
Appointment: Adina Disessa-Leon as substitute
teacher at a salary of $75/diem effective April
8, 2008 through June 1, 2008, and long-term
substitute teacher at a salary of $239.47/diem
effective approximately June 1, 2008 through
June 27, 2008.
Ms. Disessa-Leon has N-6 permanent
certification. Ms. Disessa-Leon is filling the
child care leave of Jessica Flagler.
Appointment: Adina Disessa-Leon as Kindergarten
leave replacement teacher at a salary of $49,665
(MA-1) effective September 1, 2008 through June
30, 2009. Ms. Disessa-Leon is filling the child
care leave of Melissa Vaughan.
Appointment: Hassan Brahmi substitute custodial
worker at a salary of $8.50/hr., as needed,
effective April 18, 2008.
Appointment: Carlton Green substitute custodial
worker at a salary of $8.50/hr., as needed,
effective April 18, 2008.
Appointment: Nicole Moleta substitute teacher
aide at a salary of $7.75/hr., as needed,
effective April 18, 2008.
Appointment: Eleanor Knieriemen as tutor for
Evening High School at a salary of $30.06/hr.,
as needed effective April 18, 2008 for the
remainder of the 2007/08 school year. Mrs.
Knieriemen is a social studies teacher with the
District.
CSE/CPSE
Subcommittee on Special Education
03/18/07;110325/BOCES/OHI
Committee on Preschool Special Education
02/21/08;115323/Preschool w/disability
02/21/08;115754/Preschool Itinerant Services
Only/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education
02/28/08;115136/CJH/MD
Committee on Preschool Special Education
03/03/08;115884/Preschool w/disability
03/05/08;114385/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education
03/13/08;109206/BOCES/ED
03/18/08;112898/GIS/A
Committee in Preschool Special Education
03/25/08;115222/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education
03/31/08;115360/BOCES/A
Committee on Preschool Special Education
04/01/08;115382/Preschool Learning/Preschool
w/disability
04/01/08;115381/Preschool Learning/Preschool
w/disability
04/08/08;115563/Preschool w/disability
04/08/08;115477/Preschool Itinerant Services
Only/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education
03/07/08;109769/CJH/OHI
03/07/08;115497/CJH/LD
03/14/08;111182/CJH/LD
03/14/08;109669/GHS/LD
03/14/08;115283/CJH/OHI
03/14/08;114603/CJH/LD
Committee on Special Education 03/14/08;113128/CJH/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education
03/14/08;114691/CJH/LD
03/17/08;113038/CJH/MR
03/17/08;112198/BOCES/MD
03/18/08;112270/CJH/OHI
03/19/08;115177/GHS/LD
On a motion by James Kimiecik and seconded by
Robert Kish, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints,
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 instructional and
non-instructional employees on an emergency
basis:
Hassan Brahmi Carlton Green Nicole Moleta
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.
On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al
Watson WHEREAS, as a result of the deterioration
of the exterior brick wall of the cafeteria of
C. J. Hooker Middle School, a public health
hazard was created requiring the immediate
repair of such wall in order to ensure the
health, safety and welfare of students and
employees at the C. J. Hooker Middle School and
maintain the property of the School District;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is empowered to
determine that the expense of this repair is an
ordinary contingent expense within the meaning
of §2023 of the New York State Education Law and
§170.2(l) of the Regulations of the Commissioner
of Education and that the project constitutes an
emergency repair within the meaning of §103 of
the General Municipal Law;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby
determines that the repair of the exterior brick
wall of the cafeteria at the C. J. Hooker Middle
School (the “School”) will not have a
significant environmental impact and declares
this project a Type II Action pursuant to '617.5
of the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby
determines and declares that the cost of
repairing the exterior brick wall of the
cafeteria at the School, including the
associated expenses, as described in KG&D
Architects’ Observation and Recommendation dated
March 20, 2008 which is incorporated herein by
reference, consisting of opening up of the upper
wall and removal of loose bricks and bricks held
in place by rusted or damaged fasteners,
installation of protective waterproofing and
sealing materials and roof edge support, as well
as the construction of protective (scaffold)
plank covered bridge at the top level of the
windows and emergency exit ladders and
appurtenances, constitutes an ordinary
contingent expense within the meaning of Section
2023 of the Education Law and Section 170.2(l)
of the Regulations of the Commissioner of
Education and an emergency within the meaning of
§103 of the General Municipal Law, and hereby
authorizes the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $16,500 for such repairs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby
authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to make
transfers between and within functional unit
appropriations in order to pay the costs of this
ordinary contingent expense; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the reconstruction
of the exterior brick wall of the cafeteria at
the C. J. Hooker Middle School, which is not an
emergency project, will be addressed as a
capital project in accordance with law. AYES 7
NAYS 0
Motion carried.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
Michael Stroka upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education appoints the following returning
summer student employees to summer
positions/substitute custodial positions for
2007/08: Harris Ahmad, Iman Ahmad, Ryan Begany,
Bryan Champlain, Sean Collins, Christopher
Dorian, Jeremy Falstein, Karl McBride, Daniel
Ribitzki, and Eric VanDeWeert, at a salary of
$8.50/hr.
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education appoints the following as new summer
student employees/substitute custodial workers
for 2007/08, at $8.50/hr. Conor Larkin, Shelby
Champlain, Ryan Kish, Timothy Anderson, Johnny
Artrip, Christina Karklin, Christopher Johnson,
Christopher Cotto, Kerry Maloney, Maureen Smith,
John Xanthis, Dylan Risucci, David Osburn, and
James Smith. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.
On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Al
Watson upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the 12-Month Employee Holiday
Calendar for 2008/2009 school year as presented.
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 acknowledges receipt of the Public
School Fire Safety Reports as presented on April
17, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried. It was noted the report
contained no violations. Mr. Reese commended Jim
Riley and Buildings & Grounds Department
personnel.
Robert Miller, Jane Unhjem, and Roy Reese
presented the final proposed 2008/09 budget
presentation. The breakdown listed the line item
budget reflecting refinements and adjustments; a
budget history breakdown; historical tax levy
information; and projected State Aid of
$13,913,549; total revenue $8,966,935; tax levy
$36,575,259 for a proposed 2008/09 budget amount
of $59,455,743. A Contingency/Austerity figure
of $57,934,630 (difference of $1,521,113) was
presented.
Board members discussed additional options to
decrease the amount of the budget and still keep
an increase of 6.8%. in light of current
economic conditions (Retirement Incentives and
furniture purchases were among two items
discussed). After discussion, the members agreed
on decreasing Fund Balance by making a $130,000
adjustment. The board agreed on the 2008/09
budget total $59,325,743.
Mrs. Green thanked all administrators for their
hard work in compiling the 2008/09 budget.
On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by
Robert Kish upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, the Board of
Education approves the proposed 2008/2009 school
year budget in the amount of $59,325,743. AYES 7
NAYS 0
Motion carried.
Mrs. Green opened the second Privilege of the
Floor.
There were no Board Member issues
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. on a
motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Martha
Bogart to go into Executive Session for the
purpose of medical, financial, credit, or
employment history of a particular person or
corporation, or matters leading to the
appointment, employment, promotion, demotion,
discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of
a particular person(s) or corporation. AYES 7
NAYS 0 Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia B. Brown
District Clerk
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