May 19, 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 Monday, May 19, 2008 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 remembering the Dise and Tether families.

The Board received the following correspondence: Staff Appreciation correspondence; Invitation to English as Second Language International Potluck Dinner; Correspondence from O/U BOCES regarding District Superintendent Search; Youth Ending Hunger flyer; Correspondence from College at Oneonta highlighting Goshen students; Correspondence from The State of New York Assembly; Policies, Procedures, and Regulations for Employees of the Goshen Central School District; and various newspaper articles

Mrs. Green opened Privilege of the Floor.

President’s Report – no report.

Legislative Update – no report.

Mr. Reese updated the board on the “budget tour” and thanked the board members who were able to attend.

Mr. Reese acknowledged Cheryl Winship as the recipient of the Outstanding Science Teacher Award in Elementary Teacher.

Mr. Reese commended the High School Music Department on two very outstanding spring concerts.

Mr. Reese referenced the correspondence included in the board packet from KG & D updating the board on the CJ Hooker Middle School brick wall above the cafeteria.

Mr. Miller updated the board on requests made at the last board meeting. Mr. Miller reported on the current status of the STAC reports for years including 2004/05; 2005/06; 2006/07; and 2007/08. The Business Office has been reconciling reports submitted for Summer School Handicap and St. Dominic’s. To-date 2004/05 Summer St. Dominic’s reconciled 0 corrections, 2005/06 Summer Handicap reconciled with 1 correction and 2005/06 Summer St. Dominic’s with 1 correction. The 2006/07 and 2007/08 STAC reports are still being processed by the State Education Department. The corrections total $8,500.

EXCEL Aid for the telephone project/security camera project has resulted in the receipt of $215,014.00.

EXCEL Aid for the Middle School Roof project has resulted in the receipt of $273,277.81. The Final Cost Report on the Roof was submitted to SED on January 31, 2008 with confirmation that the SED has received report.

Cooper & Niemann, the District’s Internal Auditors, were in District at the end of April and will have a report by June 30.

Mr. Stroka thanked Mr. Miller.

Mrs. Unhjem introduced Kyle Lewis and members of the Middle School French class trip along with Judy Moran, Patricia Cousins and members of the National Honor Society members who presented slides from their trips to Montreal and Paris, Normandy, and Brittany that took place over Spring Recess.

Mrs. Unhjem reported on the Music in the Parks competition at Hershey, Pennsylvania with Middle School band, orchestra, and chorus members. The Middle School and High School Wind Ensemble, Middle School Strings, High School Orchestra all placed first with an excellent rating and two orchestras received overall awards. Ninety students competed.

Personnel

On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al Watson, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the retirement of Susan Rummler, AIS/Reading Recovery teacher effective July 1, 2008. Mrs. Rummler has been with the District for 22 years. AYES NAYS 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 remainder of the Consent Agenda as presented. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Accept retirement of Susan Rummler AIS/Reading Recovery Teacher effective July 1, 2008. Mrs. Rummler has been with the District for 22 years.

Approve appointment of Tara Dlouhy elementary special education leave replacement teacher at a salary of $56,220 (M-5) effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Ms. Dlouhy is filling the leave of Kate Loftus. Ms. Dlouhy is an elementary teacher at Scotchtown Avenue School. Ms. Dlouhy has Initial B-2/Initial 1-6/Initial Special Education 1-6 certification.

Approve extended child care leave of Jessica Flagler Kindergarten teacher is requesting an extension to her child care leave under the Family Medical Leave Act effective June 30, 2008 through December 23, 2008.

Approve appointment of Mary Gamory grade 1 leave replacement teacher at a salary of $54,581 (M-4) effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2008. Ms. Gamory has Birth-Grade 2 Initial Certification and Grade 1-6 Initial Certification. Ms. Gamory is filling the leave of Jennifer Schwarzbeck.

Approve appointment of Lisa Kachmarsky AIS math leave replacement elementary teacher at a salary of $49,665 (M-1) effective September 2, 2008 through January 9, 2009. Ms. Kachmarsky has pending Initial 1-6 Certification. Ms. Kachmarsky is filling the leave of Dana Richner.

Approve appointment of Trina Lynn Blair substitute bus monitor at a salary of $7.75/hr., as needed, effective May 20, 2008.

Approve creation of position of Temporary Special Education 1:1 teacher aide at a salary of $10.98/hr. for a total of 180 hours effective July 7, 2008 through August 15, 2008. This temporary position is being created for student #113407’s IEP.

CSE/CPSE
Committee on Special Education 01/17/08;114533/CJH/Ineligible
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/03/08;113850/BOCES/MD
Committee on Special Education 03/04/08;013954/GHS/LD
Committee on Preschool Special Education 03/06/08;115679/Preschool w/disability
03/06/08;115680/Preschool w/disability
Committee on Special Education 03/11/08;115883/Initial Meeting
Committee on Preschool Special Education 03/24/08;115912/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 04/03/08/112349/GIS/SLI
04/03/08;113274/GIS/SLI
04/03/08;113644/GIS/SLI
Committee on Special Education 04/09/08;11594/GIS/Ineligible
04/16/08;115950/Ineligible
Committee on Preschool Special Education 04/17/08;114225/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/14/08;115360/BOCES/A
03/18/08;112527/CJH/LD
03/18/08;111037/GIS/SLI
03/19/08;112815/CJH/LD
03/19/08;114991/CJH/LD
03/19/08;112899/CJH/OI
03/19/08;115179/BOCES/MD
03/19/08;106755/BOCES/MD
03/19/08;114577/BOCES/MD
03/19/08;114509/BOCES/OHI
Committee on Special Education 03/26/08;113953/CJH/OHI
Committee on Preschool Special Education 03/26/08;115296/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Committee on Preschool Special Education 03/26/08;115296/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
03/26/08;114993/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/08;115059/GIS/LD
03/27/08;114119/GIS/OHI
03/27/08;109173/BOCES/LD
Committee on Special Education 03/28/08;115664/CJH/MD
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/28/08;115430/BOCES/MR
Committee on Preschool Special Education 04/01/08;113753/Preschool w/disability
04/01/08;113694/Preschool Learning Experience-Middletown
Subcommittee on Special Education 04/09/08;114265/GIS/MD
04/09/08;113099/BOCES/A
04/17/08;115147/ GIS/SLI
02/27/08;114489/BOCES/ED
Committee on Preschool Special Education 03/12/08;115545/Preschool Learning Experience-New Windsor
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/14/08;114772/BOCES/A
03/14/08;113866/BOCES/A
03/14/08;114797/BOCES/A
03/14/08;115199/BOCES/A
03/18/08;113518/BOCES/ED
03/18/08;112430/CJH/LD
03/18/08;111433/CJH/OHI
03/18/08;114996/CJH/OHI
03/19/08;112476/CJH/LD
03/19/08;110736/CJH/A
Committee on Preschool Special Education 03/26/08;114992/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
03/26/08;115081/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
03/26/08;114667/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/08;112389/GIS/OHI
Committee on Special Education 03/27/08;111549/GHS/OHI
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/08;113073/GHS/LD
Committee on Special Education 03/27/08;115134/GHS/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/08;110877/CJH/OHI
03/28/08;115136/GHS/MD
Committee on Special Education 03/28/08;115030/GIS/LD
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/31/08;115122/BOCES/MD
03/31/08;111506/BOCES/OHI
03/31/08;112362/BOCES/OHI
03/31/08;115310/BOCES/SLI
04/01/08;112234/CJH/LD
04/01/08;110253/GHS/LD
04/01/08;111359/GHS/LD
04/02/08;111361/CJH/ED
04/08/08;112330/BOCES/MR
04/11/08;109956/GHS/LD
Committee on Preschool Special Education 05/05/08;115737/Inspire/Preschool w/disability

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Steve Esposito, 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:

Trina Lynn Blair

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 Michael Stroka and seconded by Steve Esposito upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education enters into an Agreement with J & D Ultracare Corp. to provide healthcare staffing services for special education students from May 7, 2008 to June 26, 2008 in the amount not to exceed $50 per RN/LPN hr. (see official contract in minutes) 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 approve the High School Class trip to Orlando, Florida from May 30, 2008 through June 2, 2008. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

Mrs. Green opened the second Privilege of the Floor.

Mrs. Bogart had the opportunity to attend the Administrator of the Year luncheon where Daria Murphy was honored. Mrs. Bogart also attended the Mid Hudson School Study Council Annual Meeting where Margo May was the keynote speaker.

Mr. Watson mentioned the Policy Committee plans on meeting Thursday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m.

Mrs. Green reminded the audience of the importance of voting on the budget and wished all candidates running good luck.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Robert Kish 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

Executive Session was called to order at 8:37 p.m. on a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al Watson.

Motion to appoint Martha Bogart as Clerk Pro Tem. Moved by Robert Kish and seconded by Steve Esposito.

On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by Robert Kish, that the Board hereby authorizes its President to issue a letter to employee number 0519 as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said letter shall be incorporate by reference within the minutes of this meeting. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Executive Session was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. on a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Robert Kish. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.