July 10, 2006 Board meeting minutes

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

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A special meeting of the 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 School on Thursday, July 10, 2006 at 6:45 p.m. for an Executive Session for the purpose of work history of particular employees. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Roy Reese, on a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by Judy Green.

Present: Mr. Steve Esposito
Mrs. Judy Green
Mrs. Martha Bogart
Mr. Robert Kish
Mr. Michael Stroka
Mr. Alvin Watson
Absent: Mr. Marty Knapp

The organizational meeting 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, July 10, 2006.
Present: Mr. Steve Esposito
Mrs. Judy Green
Mrs. Martha Bogart
Mr. Robert Kish
Mr. Michael Stroka
Mr. Alvin Watson
Absent Mr. Marty Knapp

Superintendent of Schools Mr. Roy Reese
Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Joseph Abbondanza
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Mrs. Jane Unhjem
Principals Mr. Kent Maslin, Mrs. Mary Ann Knight
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Patricia Lercara, Mr. John Piscitella, Ms. Colleen Kane
Director of Buildings & Grounds Mr. James Riley
Director of Athletics Mr. Robert Siracuse
Director of Transportation Mrs. Donna Weyant
Members of the Faculty, Press and Citizens of the District

The meeting was reconvened by Mr. Roy Reese, Superintendent, at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Reese led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silent meditation.

Newly elected Board member Mrs. Martha Bogart was given the oath of office and signed the Oath of Office book. Newly elected Board member Mrs. Judy Green was given the oath of office and signed the Oath of Office book. Newly elected Board member Mr. Robert Kish was given the oath of office and signed the Oath of Office book.

The Chair called for nominations for President. The name of Mrs. Judy Green was placed in nomination by Mr. Steve Esposito and seconded by Mr. Al Watson. The Chair called for additional nominations for the office of president. No response.
Nominations for President were closed.
Mr. Watson AYE
Mr. Kish AYE
Mr. Stroka AYE
Mrs. Green AYE
Mrs. Bogart AYE
Mr. Esposito AYE
Mr. Knapp Absent

Mr. Reese called for a roll call vote for the nomination of Mrs. Green for President.

AYES – 6; NAYS – 0. Motion carried.

Mrs. Green signed the Oath of Office book and assumed the office of President at this junction.

Mrs. Green called for nominations for Vice President. The name of Mr. Michael Stroka was placed in nomination by Mrs. Martha Bogart and seconded by Mr. Robert Kish. Mrs. Green called for additional nominations for the office of Vice President. No response. The nominations were closed.

Mrs. Green called for a roll call vote for the nomination of Mr. Stroka as Vice President.

Mr. Watson AYE
Mr. Kish AYE
Mr. Stroka AYE
Mr. Esposito AYE
Mrs. Green AYE
Mrs. Bogart AYE
Mr. Knapp Absent

AYES - 6; NAYS – 0. Motion carried.

Mr. Stroka signed the Oath of Office book and assumed the office of Vice President at this junction.

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 appointment of certain district officials and their stipends for the 2006/2007school year.
AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Office Appointee Stipend
District Clerk Cynthia Curry $7,000
Records Access Officer Cynthia M. Curry None
Records Custodian Cynthia M. Curry None
Acting District Clerk only in the event of the absence or disability of the District Clerk Mary Ellen Nutley None
Assistants to District Clerk (Voter Registration Only) None
Lynn Dise
Rosary Papasidero
Pamela Kramer
Rosemary Pereira
Mary Ellen Nutley
Marie Coluccio
Darlene Ferraro
Nancy Frenette
Norma Murphy
Cynthia Ventura
Joan Pisacane
District Treasurer Ann Desiglioli None
Deputy Treasurer Joseph Abbondanza None
District Tax Collector Andrea McClorey $6,250
Bid Designee to open bids Joseph Abbondanza None
Designee for O/U BOCES Health Insurance Board Joseph Abbondanza None
Designee for O/U BOCES Workers Compensation Board Joseph Abbondanza None
Purchasing Agent Roy Reese None
Joseph Abbondanza None
Jane Unhjem None
Section 504
Compliance Officer Barbara Butler None
Attendance Officer Barbara Butler None
Title VII Officer Barbara Butler None
Title IX Officer Roy Reese None
Homeless Liaison Lynn Dise None
Comptroller, Extra-Classroom Activity Account – H.S. Robert Litz None
Treasurer, Extra-Classroom Activity Account – H.S. Norma Murphy
Loretta Sullivan, Deputy None
Comptroller, Extra-Classroom Activity Account – CJH Kent Maslin
Nancy Frenete, Deputy None
Treasurer, Extra-Classroom Activity Account – CJH Joan Pisacane None
Internal Claims Auditor Christine Cavaliere $2,850
Annual Vote & Election

Election Clerks Jeanne Krish, Chairperson

Geraldine Krzczuk, Margaret Goggin, Patricia Gross, Annie Baldwin, Claire Fewkes, Lee Krish, Flora Terpstra, Eugene Tucker, Sy Visser, Carole Eustance, Margie Carroll, Myra Tooker, Roberta White, Sam E. Fast, Jr., Joanne Muldoon, Margaret
Cristiano and Marie Matta $9.00/hr.

$8.00/hr.

Independent Auditor for the 2006/07 school year will be announced and appointed at a later meeting. Request for Proposal must be completed in compliance with the State’s Five Point Plan. The District’s current auditors have been appointed for more than five years.

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 appointment of Shaw & Perelson, LLP, Attorneys at Law, as the district’s law firm at a fee of $50,000 for the 2006/2007 school year. AYES 6 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 appointment of NYSIR as Broker of Record for the 2006/2007 school year. AYES 6 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 appointment of Dr. James Oxley, District Physician, at a fee of $80/hr. for the 2006/2007 school year. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Mrs. Green opened up the floor for nominations for voting delegate. Martha Bogart nominated Michael Stroka seconded by Robert Kish. Additional nominations were called for. No response. The nominations were closed.

Mrs. Green opened up the floor for nominations for voting delegate for Orange County School Boards Association. 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 Al Watson as the district’s voting delegate for the Orange County School Boards Association for the 2006/2007 school year. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Mrs. Green opened up the floor for nominations for alternate voting delegate. Steve Esposito nominated Martha Bogart. Additional nominations were called for. Martha Bogart nominated Robert Kish, who accepted. The nominations were closed.

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Steve Esposito, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the appointment of Robert Kish as the district’s alternate voting delegate for the Orange County School Boards Association for the 2006/2007 school year. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Board members discussed the 2006/07 calendar of meetings. There is a conflict with the first meeting in April. The Board unanimously agreed to schedule the first meeting for Tuesday, April 10, 2007 and Monday, April 23, 2007.

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 following designations: the 2006/2007 calendar of meeting dates, official newspapers, official depositories, treasurer or deputy treasurer as sole signer of checks, petty cash accounts and approval of current mileage rate. (See official data in minutes) AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Director of Athletics $100.00
Food Service 5 sites @ $62.00
Business Office $100.00
Pupil Personnel Services $100.00
Scotchtown Avenue School Principal $100.00
Intermediate School Principal $100.00
Middle School Principal $100.00
High School $100.00
Superintendent $100.00
Transportation $100.00
Mileage rate Current IRS Rate

On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Martha Bogart, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the Authorization of the Superintendent as presented for the 2006/2007 school year.

a) To certify payroll
b) To approve conferences, within budget allocations
c) To enter into contracts to complete staff for 2006/2007
d) To hire part-time help
e) To advertise for bids where required
f) To participate in BOCES cooperative bidding when to district’s advantage
g) To print and publish financial statement
h) To permit payment of current charges and salaries during summer months
i) To make transfers of funds within Annual School Budget 2006/2007, in accordance with School District Policy and Commissioner’s Regulations

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 re-adoption of policies and Code of Ethics in effect at the close of the previous year.
AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

The Organizational Meeting was closed at 8:04 p.m.

The regular meeting began at 8:05 p.m.

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 minutes of June 5, 2006, June 12, 2006, June 19, 2006, and June 26, 2006. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

The Board acknowledged receipt of the Treasurer’s Report for April 2006, under Financial Update.

The Board received the following correspondence: Letter to Mr. Hopkins of Goshen Historic Track from Mr. Reese, letter from Ellen Nuzzolese, O/U BOCES Newsbrief, Mindscapes 2006 Magazine, Goshen Public Library and Historical Society Newsletter, NYSSBA Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals Workshop, correspondence from Dutchess/Ulster/Sullivan/Orange County School Boards, and various newspaper articles.

Mrs. Green opened Privilege of the Floor.

Mr. Robert Karchawer, GTA President, addressed the Board and on behalf of the faculty thanked Mr. Esposito for his many years as President of the Board. Mr. Karchawer congratulated Mrs. Green and Mr. Stroka on their newly elected positions.

Mr. Esposito thanked the Board of Education for their support during his terms as President, and looks forward to continuing to serve on the Board of Education.

Mr. Reese reported on the Summer Summit conducted with district administrators and directors for two days in June. Russ Davidson attended the meeting to share what the Growth Task Force had worked on during the 2005/06 school year. Mr. Abbondanza presented a breakdown on how educational budgets are formulated. Mrs. Unhjem presented the Professional Development Plan. The meeting will continue on August 7th.

Mr. Abbondanza updated the Board on the demolition of the Main Street Annex and Middle School Roof Projects. Abatement work on the Annex has been completed. The next step is the demolition.

The middle school had a site visit by the contractor. Formal contract will be signed and work will begin on the project.

Mr. Abbondanza also reported that the Business Office is closing out the 2005/06 school year and auditor’s are scheduled for the week of July 31st.

Mrs. Unhjem presented a new “Coffee Hour” Administrative Mentor Program that Mr. Reese, Mr. Abbondanza and she will be providing for the new building administrators in the District.

Mrs. Unhjem discussed the schedule of Professional Development for each building, with their different priorities and programs. District-wide the program includes technology, curriculum mapping and the new Wellness Policy.

PERSONNEL

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 appointment of Colleen Kane as Assistant Principal of the Middle School, at a salary of $78,000, effective August 1, 2006, with a tenure date of August 1, 2009. Ms. Kane has SAS Certification. AYES 6 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 remainder of the consent agenda as presented. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Approve appointment of Colleen Kane as Middle School Assistant Principal at a salary of $78,000 effective August 1, 2006, with a tenure date of August 1, 2009. Ms. Kane has SAS certification. Ms. Kane is replacing Kent Maslin.

Accept resignation of Whitney Clark elementary teacher effective June 30, 2006.

Approve medical leave of absence of Sylvia Diane Petit technical support assistant is requesting a medical leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act effective July 3 – August 1, 2006.

Approve removal from position of Lina Panetta temporary 1:1 special education teacher aide not a match for student #113407 effective June 27, 2006.

Approve appointment of Dana Kaplan as probationary special education teacher at a salary of $44,502 (BA-3) effective August 31, 2006, with a tenure date of August 31, 2009. Ms. Kaplan has Initial 1-6/Special Education 1-6 pending certification. Ms. Kaplan is filling the position of Melissa Barrett.

Approve appointment of Martha Bull as probationary elementary music teacher at a salary of $43,145 (BA-2) effective August 31, 2006, with a tenure date of August 31, 2009. Ms. Bull has Music K-12 Initial certification. Ms. Bull is filling the position created during the 2006/07 budget.

Approve appointment of Amy Farrell .8 Chemistry teacher at a salary of $43,145 (B-2) (will be prorated to .8) effective August 31, 2006. Ms. Farrell has pending Transition B 7-12 Chemistry certification. Ms. Farrell is filling the new position created during the 2006/07 budget process.

Approve appointment of Ian Mahoney as leave replacement special education teacher at a salary of $46,229 (MA-1) effective August 31, 2006 through January 1, 2007. Mr. Mahoney is filling the child care leave of Marlena Mooers. Mr. Mahoney has pending Initial 1-6/Special Education 1-6 certification.

Approve appointment of Maria Pimentel leave replacement Spanish teacher at salary of $45,858 (B-4) effective August 31, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Ms. Pimental has provisional Spanish 7-12 certification. Ms. Pimental is filling the leave replacement for Billie Teixeira.

Approve appointment of Joanne Kich teacher aide and restricted teacher aide at a salary of $9.95/hr. (currently under negotiations) for 5.5 hours per day effective August 31, 2006. Ms. Kich is replacing Suzie Peacock.

Approve appointment of Marian Beyer custodial worker at a salary of $27,109 (Step B – currently under negotiations) effective July 17, 2006. Ms. Beyer is replacing Ronald Majka. Ms. Beyer is currently a substitute with the District.

Approve appointment of Melissa Clark teacher aide at a salary of $9.95/hr. (currently under negotiations) for 5 hours per day, effective August 31, 2006. Ms. Clark is filling the new position created during the 2006/07 budget.

Approve appointment of Candice Cronin as probationary elementary teacher at a salary of $49,279 (M-3) effective August 31, 2006 with a tenure date of August 31, 2009. Ms. Cronin has permanent N-6 certification. Ms. Cronin is filling Pete Paduch’s position transferred from the Middle School.

Approve appointment of Nicole Mitura as leave replacement elementary teacher at a salary of $46,229 (M-1)effective August 31, 2006. Ms. Mitura has pending Initial 1-6/Initial Literacy Birth-6 certification. Ms. Mitura is filling the child care leave replacement of Stacy Marks.

Approve reclassification of title of Typist to Personnel Assistant effective July 1, 2006. This reclassification is being done to reflect additional duties and responsibilities.

Approve reclassification of title of Teacher Aide to Teacher Assistant for Computer Lab effective August 31, 2006. This reclassification is being done to reflect additional duties of the teacher aide due to the special assignment of Sandra Giunta.

Approve change step of Roselle Mackenzie English Teacher change step M-3 ($49,279) to M-2 ($47,755) effective August 31, 2006 with a tenure date of August 31, 2009.

Approve change of assignment of Jennifer Forgione from leave replacement elementary teacher to probationary elementary teacher at a salary of $41,789 (B-1) effective August 31, 2006 with a tenure date of August 31, 2009. Ms. Forgione has pending Initial 1-6/Special Education 1-6 certification. Ms. Forgione is replacing Whitney Clark.

Approve increase in hours of Michelle Gallaway teacher aide increase in hours from 5 to 5.5 hours per day effective August 31, 2006. This increase in hours is coming from a 5.75 position created during the 2006/07 budget that will become a 5 hours per day position.

Approve increase in hours of Sally Sopalsky library aide at Scotchtown Avenue School increase in hours from 5.5 to 5.75 hours per day effective August 31, 2006. This increase in hours is coming from a 5.75 position created during the 2006/07 budget that will become a 5 hour per day position.

Approve appointment of 2006 Fall Coaching Stipends (see official minutes)

Approve appointment of Karen Cole as summer school substitute nurse effective 06/26/06-07/28/06 at a salary of $36.94/hr. and $38.23/hr. after July 1, 2006 (3.5 hours/day). Ms. Cole is a substitute for the District.

Approval of Appointments of CSE, SSE, CPSE Members and Surrogate parents for 2006/07 School Year. (see official minutes).

Approval of BOCES Bids #CP-429-06; Bread Bid Part A; CP-430-06 Bread Bid Part B; CP-431-06, Ice Cream; Bid #CP-432-06; Milk and Dairy (see official minutes).

Approval of Obsolete Equipment (see official minutes)

Approval of Extension of Summer 2005 and Regular School Year 2005/06 with Tri-Star Transport (see official minutes)

Approval of Summer Group Home Contract with Chestnut Ridge for 2006 (see official minutes)

CSE/CPSE
Subcommittee on Special Education 04/04/06;112489/BOCES/ED
04/26/06;107994/BOCES/ED
04/28/06;107139/GHS/OHI
05/04/06;113571/GHS/ED
05/04/06;109821/Center for Discovery/MD
05/05/06;113566/GHS/ED
05/09/06;108972/GHS/LD
05/09/06;111706/GHS/OHI
05/09/06;113074/GHS/LD
05/09/06;109086/GHS/LD
05/09/06;107840/GHS/LD
05/30/06;107755/AHRC/MD
06/05/06;113437/GHS/OHI
04/28/06;109100/GHS/SLI
04/28/06;114573/GHS/LD
0428/06;110576/GHS/LD
04/28/06;110493/GHS/OHI
04/28/06;112363/GHS/LD
04/28/06;109667/GHS/LD
05/09/06;112746/GHS/LD
05/09/06;113517/GHS/HI
05/09/06;108576/GHS/ED
05/09/06;114091/GHS/LD
06/05/06;108916/GHS/A
06/09/06;106437/BOCES/LD
02/28/06;112118/SAS/LD
03/30/06;113221/GIS/OHI
03/30/06;114594/GIS/SLI
05/02/06;107628/GHS/MD
05/02/06;114661/GHS/MR
05/02/06;112995/GHS/MD
05/02/06;110637/GHS/LD
05/31/06;112819/GIS/LD
05/31/06;114578/GIS/LD
06/14/06;111409/CJH/OHI
06/19/06;114409/GIS/LD
06/21/06;113799/BOCES/ED
04/11/06;114405/BOCES/ED
04/26/06;111739/BOCES/LD
04/26/06;114034/BOCES/ED
04/26/06;112422/BOCES/LD
Committee on Preschool Special Ed 06/22/06;113653/Preschool w/disability
Subcommittee on Special Education 04/11/06;114633/BOCES/MR
05/02/06;108531/GHS/LD
05/04/06;108098/GHs/TBI
05/04/06;106224/GHS/LD
05/04/06;108152/GHS/LD
05/08/06;108832/GHS/OHI
05/08/06;114541/GHS/ED/Exited
05/08/06;110940/GHS/LD/Exited
05/08/06;106052/GHS/LD/Exited
05/10/06;113776/GHS/OHI/Exited
Section 504 05/19/06;107702/GHS/LMLA
Committee on Special Education 06/09/06;111172/SAS/Ineligible
06/09/06;112163/SAS/Ineligible
Subcommittee on Special Education 03/30/06;112368/GIS/OHI


On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by Martha Bogart, 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 administrative, instructional and non-instructional employees on an emergency basis:

Melissa Clark

Be it further resolved, that such emergency conditional appointments shall become conditional appointments upon receipt of State clearance from SED. AYES 6 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 appointment of Mrs. Judy Green as the District’s designee to appoint and Impartial Hearing Officer.
AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Michael Stroka, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the increase in school lunch prices as follows: Breakfast from $.75 to $1.00; Lunch at Scotchtown Avenue School and the Intermediate School from $1.50 to $1.65, and at CJ Hooker Middle School and Goshen High School from $1.75 to $1.90 effective the 2006/07 school year. AYES 6 NAYS 0

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by Martha Bogart upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the entry of the names of the 2006 Graduates in the Board of Education Minutes. (see official minutes). AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Al Watson the Board of Education approves the Addendum Agreement for Roy Reese, Superintendent of Schools for compensation to the annual salary of $145,600 effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (see official contract in minutes). AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Steve Esposito and seconded by Robert Kish, the Board of Education approves the Addendum Agreement for Joseph Abbondanza, Assistant Superintendent for Business for compensation to the annual salary of $123,285 effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (See official agreement in minutes) AYES 6 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by Martha Bogart, the Board of Education approves the Addendum Agreement for Jane Unhjem, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction for compensation to the annual salary of $121,140 effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. (See official agreement in minutes)
AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

Discussion of the NYSSBA conference took place among Board members. Mr. Watson and Mr. Kish agreed to attend the conference as a representative for the Goshen Central School District. The convention this year is being held in New York City. Further discussion will resume and the August 7th Board meeting, with the appointment of the voting delegate.

On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Steve Esposito, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the Terms & Agreement for Evening High School Employees as presented. AYES 6 NAYS 0
Motion carried.

On a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Steve Esposito, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education agrees to continue their contract with Capital Region BOCES for a .75 (FTE) Communication Specialist position with the understanding that this position is eligible at the BOCES aid rate. AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Robert Kish and seconded by Michael Stroka, upon the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education agrees to implement a District Wide Telephone Capital Project broken down as follows: Telephone, Voice Mail, Call Accounting totaling $298,100.00; Paging Systems/Public Address (PA) totaling $45,000.00; Security System (four school buildings) totaling $148,000.00 for a grand total of $491,100.00.
AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Al Watson and seconded by Martha Bogart, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education schedules Executive Sessions for 6:30 p.m. prior the approved 2006/07 Regular Board Meeting Calendar.
AYES 6 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

The Board was given copies of the 2005/06 Board Goals and Committees to review. Mr. Reese recommended that the Board consider another Saturday morning workshop to work on 2006/07 Board Goals. The members briefly discussed committees they will continue to serve on or would like to serve on. Michael Stroka asked Mr. Abbondanza current status on the Audit Subcommittee. Mr. Abbondanza is working on the Charter, which will be reviewed by Audit Subcommittee. Mr. Abbondanza is also formulating RFP’s for the appointment of the Internal Auditor. The Audit Subcommittee will again
meet with the District’s independent auditors to review audit and Management Letter.

Mrs. Bogart reported on the recent Call to Action and legislators continued discussion with the Charter School issue. WICKS Law was also a topic in current Call to Action

Mrs. Bogart asked if any member would like to represent the District as the SLN representative. The Board was in agreement that Mrs. Bogart should continue. Mrs. Bogart said she would be glad to represent the District with the State as the SLN for the 2006/07 school year. The Board members thanked her.

Mr. Watson thanked Mr. Esposito for his outstanding job and leadership of the Board for the past three years.

The Board thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication during the 2005/06 school year.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. on a motion by Martha Bogart and seconded by Robert Kish.

Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia M. Curry
District Clerk