June 18, 2007 Board meeting minutes

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

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An Executive Session of Members of the Board of Education of the Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York, was held in the Conference Room at the Main Street, on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

Present Mrs. Judy Green, President
Mr. Michael Stroka, Vice President
Mrs. Martha Bogart
Mr. Robert Kish
Mr. Steve Esposito
Mr. Alvin Watson
Mr. James Kimiecik
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Roy Reese
Interim Business Official Mr. Ronald Musson
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Mrs. Jane Unhjem

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, June 18, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

Present Mrs. Judy Green, President
Mr. Michael Stroka, Vice President
Mrs. Martha Bogart
Mr. Robert Kish
Mr. Steve Esposito
Mr. Alvin Watson
Mr. James Kimiecik
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Roy Reese
Interim Business Official Mr. Ronald Musson
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Mrs. Jane Unhjem
Principals:
Mr. Kent Maslin, Mrs. Mary Ann Knight, and Mrs. Daria Murphy
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
Student Senate Representative
Members of the Faculty, Press and Citizens of the District

The regular meeting was called to order by President, Mrs. Judy Green at 7:42 p.m. Mrs. Green led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silent meditation.

The Board received the following correspondence: Goshen High School Yearbook; Invitation to C.J. Hooker Middle School Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony; Invitation to the 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony; 2007 Sports Season Summary; MHSSC Annual School Law Conference; NYSSBA Thirteenth Annual School Law Conference; NYSSBA Veteran School Board Member Academy; and various newspaper articles.

Mrs. Green opened Privilege of the Floor.

Mrs. Green discussed the Board’s responsibility for evaluating the superintendent as well as self-evaluations. She handed out copies for members to complete by July 1st.

Mrs. Green had the opportunity to attend the Quiz Bowl at the Middle School and the High School concert.

Mrs. Bogart reported on the recent Call to Action regarding Bill A.5396 Burden of Proof on Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Paid Family Leave. The Board agreed that Mrs. Bogart should contact our representatives supporting the recommendations made by NYSSBA.

Mr. Reese reported on the 2007 Class Day that he attended. Mr. Reese mentioned the support and enthusiasm the students portrayed. One of the nicest Class Days he attended. Mr. Kish and Mr. Esposito also had an opportunity to attend the ceremony.

Mr. Reese reported that the district has received a draft of the Demographic Study and that Dr. Seversky is waiting for information from the towns in the district and also Code Enforcement Officials with final data. Dr. Seversky or a representative from his office will attend a future Board meeting to discuss the Demographic Study. Dr. Seversky projected a final report to the district by the July 10th meeting.

Mrs. Green asked if the report is considering the possibility of the town changing their Master Plan?

Mr. Watson asked if the Growth Task Force has compiled a final report and recommendation? Mr. Reese mentioned at the June 13th Growth Task Force meeting that the role of the members does not stop, but they become liaisons for the Board and District. Mr. Reese reported the Board would be provided with a recommendation from the Growth Task Force at the July 10th meeting. Mr. Reese recommended that the Board continue with growth work.

Mr. Stroka asked if the timeline was on target? The district still is considering the first or second week in December as a target date for a referendum before the voters.

Mr. Reese mentioned an Addendum added to this evening’s meeting for continued SEQRA studies to be completed by KG & D.

The Referral for Proposals has been sent and advertised for Construction Managers.

Mrs. Green asked for feedback from the Board members. The consensus of members was agreement in the hard work of the Growth Task Force, but would like to see the final projections. After reviewing the projections and determining the scope of the project, the Board was in agreement to proceed with the project. The major concern was the enrollment and the expansion size of the project.

Mr. Reese mentioned that Mrs. Unhjem is working with Dr. Seversky on the Demographic Study and is in contact with him. The preliminary report supports growth in the District. Currently waiting for Code Enforcement Official data from towns in the district. Mrs. Green asked what figures are being considered for growth? Mr. Reese mentioned the committee is looking at the mid-range figures until final report is complete.

Mr. Reese mentioned future Capital Project discussions would be listed under Old Business for future meetings. Mr. Reese mentioned that a representative from KG & D will be attending the July 10th meeting.

Some members of the Growth Task Force were in the audience. Mrs. Green asked members to participate. Mr. Stroka asked what information was looked at for size? Mrs. Koennecke addressed the Board indicating the committee reviewed and study enrollment in the district for the past two years as well as a tour of developments in the school district. The committee looked at many different avenues and recommended additions to three of the buildings in the district.

The Board thanked the members of the Growth Task Force for attending this evening’s meeting.

Mr. Musson thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve as Interim Business Official for the District. Mr. Musson reported that Mr. Miller has been in district to review procedures and feels the transition will go well.

Mrs. Green thanked Mr. Musson on behalf of the Board for his expertise and work with the District during the past few months. The Board wished Mr. Musson well.

Mrs. Unhjem updated the Board on the Community College at the High School program. This program is offered in addition to the Advanced Placement courses to high school students. These courses are offered in the evening with students having the opportunity to earn college credit.

Mrs. Unhjem asked Mary Ann Knight to join her at the table to present a powerpoint on Using Data to Improve Student Performance. Included in the Board packet was an overview of the results of the Grades 3-8 Math and ELA results. Mrs. Knight showed comparisons by Cohort (last year class to this year’s class) and Value Added (comparison of same students from last year to current year). Teachers are also able to look and access individual students and grade level teaching to improve the students level. The data compiled is also useful in teaching techniques. The Board thanked Mrs. Knight for her presentation.

Personnel

On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Robert Kish upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the retirement of Norma Murphy effective August 21, 2007. Mrs. Murphy has been with the District for 25 years.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by Robert Kish, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Melissa Lawson as Assistant principal of the Scotchtown Avenue School at a salary of $81,500 effective July 2, 2007 with a tenure date of July 2, 2010. Ms. Lawson has pending SAS and SDA certification and permanent N-6 certification. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

******On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Michael Stroka 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

Accept retirement of Norma Murphy clerk typist effective August 21, 2007. Ms. Murphy has been with the District for the past 25 years.
Approve appointment of Norma Murphy as substitute clerk typist at a salary of $75/diem effective August 21, 2007.

Approve appointment of Melissa Lawson Assistant Principal at a salary of $81,500 effective July 2, 2007 with a tenure date of July 2, 2010. Ms. Lawson has pending SAS and SDA certification and N-6 permanent certification. Ms. Lawson is filling the new position created during the 2007/08 budget.

Accept resignation of Arlene Curtis food service helper effective June 4, 2007.

Accept resignation of Lenny Mumbauer part-time music teacher effective June 22, 2007.

Accept resignation of Nicole North grade 7 ELA teacher effective June 30, 2007.

Approve medical leave of absence of Karen Lawrence account clerk is requesting a medical leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act effective July 2, 2007 through July 13, 2007.

Approve appointment of Danielle Bray probationary grade 1 teacher at a salary of $44,698 (BA-2) effective July 1, 2007 with a tenure date of January 29, 2010. Ms. Bray has been a leave replacement for the District. Ms. Bray has initial 1-6/special education 1-6 certification. Ms. Bray is filling the new position created during the 2007/08 budget.

Approve appointment of Karen Richards art teacher is being increased from a .7 art teacher to a probationary 1.0 art teacher at a salary of $46,104 (BA-3) effective September 4, 2007 with a tenure date of September 4, 2010. Ms. Richards has provisional art certification and is filling the .3 increase position created during the 2007/08 budget.

Approve appointment of Katharine Gonzalez-Ulan probationary ESL teacher at a salary of $52,634 (MA-4) effective September 4, 2007 with a tenure date of September 4, 2010. Ms. Gonzalez-Ulan has permanent N-6 certification, professional 1-6 special education certification, ESOL pending initial certification and pending mathematics 5-9 initial certification. Ms. Gonzalez-Ulan is replacing Jennifer Clearwaters.

Approve appointment of Ann Marie Miller .3 library media specialist at a salary of $16,738 (MA-6 $55,794 prorated .3) effective September 4, 2007. Ms. Miller has permanent school media specialist/N-6 certification.

Approve appointment of Sylvia Diane Petit technical support assistant at a salary of $41,834 (Step F) effective July 2, 2007. Diane currently is a .4 employee who will be filling the .6 position created during the 2007/08 budget.

Approve appointment of Michelle Rodstrom probationary ELL teaching assistant at a salary of $25,976 (60% of L3/BA-3 ($43,293) effective September 4, 2007 with a tenure date of September 4, 2010. Ms. Rodstrom has pending level 1 teaching assistant certification. Ms. Rodstrom is filling the new position created during the 2007/08 budget.

Approve appointment of Charline Williams teaching assistant/computer lab at a salary of $30,305 (70% of BA Level IV) effective September 4, 2007 with a tenure date of September 4, 2010. Ms. Williams has provisional N-6 certification and pending initial English 7-12 certification.

Approve appointment of Deborah Matyus as temporary teacher aide effective June 18, 2007 at a salary of $10.27/hr. and $10.60/hr. effective July 1, 2007 for 4 hours per day through August 31, 2007.

Approve reassignment of Steve Camposeo special education teacher from C.J. Middle School to Goshen High School effective September 1, 2007.

Approve reassignment of Glenn Clark special education teacher from Goshen High School to Goshen Intermediate School effective September 1, 2007.

Approve appointment of Ian Mahoney probationary special education teacher at a salary of $49,474 (MA-2) effective July 1, 2007 with a tenure date of September 4, 2009. Mr. Mahoney has been a leave replacement teacher for the District. Mr. Mahoney has initial 1-6/special education certification. Mr. Mahoney is replacing Marlena Mooers. This is the new position created at the Intermediate School from the 2007/08 budget.

Approve reassignment of Marlene Mooers special education teacher from Scotchtown Avenue School to C.J. Hooker Middle School effective September 4, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

2007 Summer Employees

Approve appointment of Katherine Adamczyk as summer school pre-K teacher effective 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $38.23/hr. and $40.52/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Adamczyk is an employee of the district.

Approve appointment of Meghan Castellane as summer school substitute teacher effective 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $38.23/hr. and $40.52/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Mrs. Castellane is an employee of the district.

Approve appointment of Kate Loftus as summer school substitute teacher effective 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $38.23/hr. and $40.52/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Loftus is an employee of the district.

Approve appointment of Christine Rudy as summer school substitute nurse 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $38.23/hr. and $40.52/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Rudy is an employee of the district.

Approve appointment of Kathleen Dawson as summer school teacher aide effective 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $10.27/hr. and $10.60/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Dawson is an employee for the district.

Approve appointment of Kathy Valerio as summer school teacher aide effective 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $10.27/hr. and $10.60/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Valerio is an employee for the district.

Approve appointment of Glynnis Jorgensen as summer school substitute teacher aide effective 06/29/07-07/27/07 at a salary of $10.27/hr. and $10.60/hr. effective July 1, 2007 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Jorgensen is an employee for the district.

2007 High School Summer Program

Approve appointment of Lauren Carlson test mods/subs summer school at a salary of $40.52/hr., as needed, effective July 9, 2007 through August 17, 2007.

Approve appointment of Nadina Alarcon Regents Biology summer school at a salary of $40.52/hr., as needed, effective July 9, 2007 through August 17, 2007.

CSE/CPSE
Committee on Special Education 04/23/07;115128/CJH/Ineligible
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 05/09/07;114667/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Committee on Special Education 05/11/07;115412/Home/MR
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 05/14/07;114653/Inspire/Declassified
Committee on Special Education 06/04/07;115342/BOCES/MD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 06/05/07;115397/Preschool w/disability
06/05/07;115422/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
06/05/07;115423/Preschool w/disability
Committee on Special Education 03/14/07;115360/BOCES A
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/01/07;109926/CJH/LD
05/01/07;114509/BOCES/OHI
05/04/07;114843/BOCES/MD
05/09/07;110491/BOCES/MD
05/09/07;108693/AHRC/MR
05/17/07;113843/BOCES/MR
05/17/07;113834/BOCES/MD
06/08/07;109821/Center for Discover/MD
05/07/07;112548/AHRC/A
05/15/07;115181/BOCES/LD
05/17/07;114709/BOCES/MD
Committee on Special Education 06/05/07;115454/BOCES/MD
Subcommittee on Special Education 06/06/07;113572/GIS/OHI
06/06/07;115099/BOCES/ED
06/08/07;115368/BOCES/MD
06/13/07;115358/OCES/MR
06/13/07;115359/BOCED/MD
03/26/07;109806/BOCES/A
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 04/10/07;114316/Preschool w/disability
04/25/07/114483/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/08/07;115093/BOCES/MD
05/10/07;107994/BOCES/ED
06/04/07;115278/BOCES/ED
06/04/07;115232/BOCES/MR
Committee on Special Education 06/13/07;114806/CPSE to CSE
Subcommittee on Special Education 06/13/07;115412/BOCES/MR
03/27/07;109939/GHS/OHI
Committee on Special Education 03/27/07;114145/Preschool Learning
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/07;112938/GHS/LD
04/19/07;108977/GHS/OHI
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 04/23/07;114936/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/08/07;115179/BOCES/MD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 05/14/07;115386/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/15/07;114810/BOCES/MD
05/17/07;112547/BOCES/MD
03/15/07;113877/GHS/LD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 04/23/07;115215/Preschool w/disability
04/30/07;115221/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/01/07;114678/BOCES/MD
05/08/07;113841/BOCES/MD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 05/09/07;115224/Preschool Learning/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/09/07;114991/CJH/LD
05/17/07;115234/BOCES/MD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 03/27/07;113753/Preschool Learning/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/07;110726/GHS/OHI
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 03/27/07;113694/Preschool Learning/Preschool w/disability
04/10/07;115198/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 04/17/07;113993/GHS/LD
04/19/07;108478/GHS/LD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 04/23/07;115158/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/17/07;113850/BOCES/MD
03/15/07;109082/GHS/SLI
Committee on Special Education 04/26/07;115283/CJH/SLI
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 05/30/07;115366/Preschool w/disability
06/04/07;114865/Preschool w/disability
06/05/07;115397/Preschool w/disability
06/15/07;115422/Inspire/Preschool w/disability
06/05/07;115423/Preschool w/disability
06/06/07;114447/Preschool w/disability
06/15/07;115155/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/27/07;110815/GHS/LD
04/24/07;113407/SAS/MD
Committee on Special Education 04/30/07;112358/GIS/A
Subcommittee on Special Education 05/23/07;112413/GIS/A
05/24/07;115183/McQuade/ED
05/29/07;111151/Center for Discovery/A
06/06/07;113097/BOCES/A
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 04/10/07;115166/Preschool w/disability

Approval of Obsolete Equipment/Computer Equipment – See official minutes

On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Al Watson, the Board of Education approves the Award of Bid Package #1 to CBS Technologies for the base purchase price of $226,304.00 with Add Alternate #1-Emergency Evacuation Paging System Additions at $27,999.00; for the District Wide Telephone Capital Project, SED Project #44-06-01-04-7-999-002, as recommended by Mr. Robert DeRosa, Communications Consultant from Bridging the Gap Through Communications, Inc., for a total aggregate amount of $254,303.00. (see official documentation in minutes) AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by James Kimiecik the Board of Education approves the Award of Bid Package #2 to CBS Technologies for the installation and implementation of a District Wide Video/Security Observation System for the total aggregate amount of $139,338.00 for the District Wide Telephone Capital Project, SED Project #44-06-01-04-7-999-002, as recommended by Mr. Robert DeRosa, Communications Consultant from Bridging the Gap Through Communications, Inc. (see official documentation in minutes) AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by James Kimiecik, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF two (2) 66-passenger or larger school buses, at a maximum estimated cost of $100,000 each; one (1) wheelchair conversion school bus, at a maximum estimated cost of $59,500 (each); three (3) 22-passenger van buses at a maximum estimated cost of $43,000 (each); FOR USE BY THE GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE ESTIMATED COST OF $388,500 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.

WHEREAS, at the Annual Election and Vote of the Board of Education of the Goshen Central School District, duly called, held and conducted on May 15, 2007, a majority of the duly qualified voters of said School District voting thereat approved a proposition authorizing the purchase of then purchase two (2) 66-passenger or larger school buses, at a maximum estimated cost of $100,000 each; one (1) wheelchair conversion school bus, at a maximum estimated cost of $59,500 (each); three (3) 22-passenger van buses at a maximum estimated cost of $43,000 (each); for a maximum aggregate cost not to exceed $388,500; and providing for the levy of a tax therefor to be collected in installments, with obligations of said School District to be issued in anticipation thereof; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financing of two (2) school buses and one (1) wheelchair bus, one (3) 22-passenger van bus or larger to provide for other matters in connection therewith;
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York, as follows:

Section l. The purchase of the following vehicles for use by the Goshen Central School District, which are not assessable improvements, is hereby authorized as follows:

Two (2) 66-passenger or larger school buses, at a maximum estimated cost of $100,000 (each);

One (1) wheelchair bus at a maximum estimated cost of $59,500 (each);

Three (3) 22-passenger van bus at a maximum estimated cost of $43,000; (each);

Section 2. The maximum aggregate estimated cost of the aforesaid specific items is $388,500.00 and the plan for financing thereof is by the issuance of serial bonds and bond anticipation notes of said School District, in the amount of $388,500.00, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance law. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. Such obligations shall be payable from amounts which shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property in said School District, and the faith and credit of said Goshen Central School District are hereby pledged for the payment of said obligations and the interest thereon.

Section 3. The specific object or purpose for which said obligations are to be issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of the purchase of said passenger vehicles.

Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness applicable to the aforesaid buses and passenger van is five (5) years, pursuant to subdivision 29 and 28 of paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law. The proposed maturity of the obligations authorized by this resolution will not be in excess of (5) years.

Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of said notes, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, the Chief Fiscal Officer, or the Board Vice-President in the President’s absence. Such notes shall bear interest and shall be of such terms form and contents and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said President of the Board of Education, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance law. There are presently no outstanding bond anticipation notes or any other obligations which have been issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds.

Section 6. All other matters, except as provided herein, relating to such obligations shall be determined by the President of the Board of Education. Such obligations shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the President of the Board of Education shall determine.

Section 7. The validity of such obligations may be contested only if:

Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which such
School District is not authorized to expend money; or

The provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of publication of this resolution or summary thereof are not substantially complied with and action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication; or

Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.

Section 8. This resolution, or a summary thereof, shall be published in a
Newspaper having general circulation in said School District, together with a Legal Notice of the School District Clerk, substantially in the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Mrs. Judy Green VOTING AYE
Mr. Michael Stroka VOTING AYE
Mrs. Martha Bogart VOTING AYE
Mr. Steve Esposito VOTING AYE
Mr. James Kimiecik VOTING AYE
Mr. Robert Kish VOTING AYE
Mr. Alvin Watson VOTING AYE
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 agrees to schedule the Annual Organizational Meeting for Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried. Mrs. Green mentioned she would like to stay on as president and asked for the members support.

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded Martha Bogart, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the Terms & Conditions for the Nurses of the Goshen Central School District effective July 1, 2007.
AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSTENTION 1 (Robert Kish)

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Robert Kish, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Robert Miller, Jr. Assistant Superintendent for Business, as Purchasing Agent, Deputy Treasurer, and Bid Designee to open bids effective July 2, 2007. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Michael Stroka the Goshen Central School District Board of Education votes to nominate Richard Feller as a candidate as Area 9 Director of the New York State School Boards Association. AYES 7 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

Board members briefly discussed the upcoming NYSSBA Annual Convention being held once again in New York City. Mr. Watson mentioned he would attend again this year to represent the district. Mrs. Green asked that members think about attending since it is close to home.

The Middle School has been fortunate to receive a new vibraphone from the Goshen Jazz Band. The Board acknowledged this generous donation and publicly thanked the Goshen Jazz Band.

Mrs. Green opened the second Privilege of the Floor.

A community member asked what the drop out rate for the district was.

During the summer Mr. Litz will be providing a presentation on drop out rates.

As President of the Parents Science Olympiad Organization, Nancy Wiegand asked the Board the status for coaches for Science Olympiad.

An addendum had been added to this evening’s meeting and at this point, Mrs. Green continued with the regular meeting portion of the Agenda.

ADDENDUM

On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Steve Esposito, the Board of Education approves the proposal for additional services to be completed by KG & D for supplemental studies to be included with the SEQRA documentation (EAF) based on recommendation from Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, for the following: Traffic Evaluation, Wetlands Evaluation, Conceptual Storm Drainage Study, Report on visual and noise impacts for proposed playing field at the High School, and a report on the impact of the updated Demographic Study for the proposed 2007/08 capital project for a proposed fee not to exceed $6,350.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

During the vote on the remainder of the Consent Agenda item “n” was to be pulled, and inadvertently was not. The Board agreed to take a re-vote on that portion of the Consent Agenda.

******On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by Robert Kish the Board of Education approves the remainder of the Consent Agenda minus item “n”.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Mrs. Green reconvened Privilege of the Floor.

A community member thanked Mrs. Knight for her explanation on the use of data from State tests. She asked if this information could be provided to parents on their child. Mrs. Unhjem mentioned that the State supplies an individual parent copy of the State ELA and Math tests in a bar graph format.

A community member, who has served on the Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee, mentioned it would be helpful for the community to know who the members of the Growth Task Force are to answer any concerns or questions on the proposed capital project. She suggested putting the names out for the public

Mrs. Bogart had the opportunity to attend another district’s Sport Recognition Dessert Event. She suggested that we should look at one sport (End of Season Recognition) recognition activity instead of individually recognizing the accomplishments, similar to Class Day.

Michael Stroka commended the yearbook committee on their excellent job of the yearbook.

Mr. Stroka mentioned he would like to see a resolution to the Science Olympiad coaching appointments. He would be willing to attend any meeting so the team can proceed.

Mr. Esposito mentioned that a former exchange student, who had stayed with his family, arrived over the weekend for a revisit. Mr. Esposito congratulated the District in sponsoring exchange students.

At this point Mr. Watson asked for the Board to enter into Executive Session.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m. on a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Michael Stroka, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session with no intent to return for personnel issues. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia B. Brown
District Clerk