September 22, 2007 Board meeting minutes

GOSHEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

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A Workshop of the Members of the Board of Education of the Goshen Central School District, Orange County, New York, was held in the Board Room at the Main Street School, on Saturday, September 22, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. for the purpose of discussion of the 2007/08 Board Goals.

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

The workshop was called to order at 8:10 a.m.

Judy Green made a motion seconded by Martha Bogart to appoint Roy Reese, Superintendent of Schools, Clerk Pro Tem for the workshop. AYES 7 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 hereby appoints Orrick, Herrington, Sutcliff, LLP as Bond Counsel for the 2007/08 school year and for the proposed capital project as per attached proposal dated August 13, 2007 and letter dated September 19, 2007. AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

On a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by James Kimiecik upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education agrees to extend the period of time for the payment of taxes, without penalty, through October 9, 2007, for senior citizens 65 years or older who received the Enhanced Star Exemption pursuant to Section 425(4) of the Real Property Tax Law or a partial senior citizen real property tax exemption pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law.
AYES 7 NAYS 0 Motion carried.

The business portion of the meeting was closed at 8:14 a.m. to enter into the Board Workshop on a motion by Michael Stroka and seconded by James Kimiecik for the discussion of the 2007/08 Board Goals.

Mrs. Green closed the workshop at 9:30 a.m

Respectfully submitted,
Roy Reese
Clerk Pro Tem