BOARD OF EDUCATION
03/18/09
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District was held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in the Board Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lee Austin, Barbara Funck, Robbie Martin, Randy Moore and Al Tanzer. ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT: Tony Albanese (Superintendent), Karen Dietrich (Treasurer) and Teresa Goodchild (Clerk).
At 7:00PM, President Austin called the Regular Meeting to order. CALL TO ORDER
From the Superintendent, Mr. Albanese updated the Board on the following: Complimented students and staff on efforts with NYS Assessments in Math and ELA tests; hosting a light "thank you" breakfast for highway workers and bus drivers; monthly newsletter will be mailed out by end of month; during last collaboration time, discussed a co-teaching model and had vendors in to discuss whiteboard technology; he and Mike attended a workshop on building security and id badges; advised all to visit web site for new pod casts and updates. COMMENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
From the Public, Cassie Palen questioned what Co-Teaching was. Mr. Albanese explained that it is general and special education working together, and that MCS is looking to implement it for grades 9-12 for students who previously attended BOCES Career Pathways. Mrs. Palen also asked about the NHS Guidelines and was informed that they are on the MCS website. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mr. Moore to accept the Minutes of 2/25/09 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to approve the Treasurer's Report and the Activity Fund Report for February 2009 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT
The Board audited the Warrants and the Internal Claims Auditor Reports for Warrant #26, 27, and 28. WARRANTS
In communications, the Board received copies of the following: Invitation to BOCES Annual Meeting, 2009 NHS Guidelines, Letter from BOCES in regards to Administrative Services Relocation Project, Copy of Letter to Matthew Gray commending him for his outstanding 4-H work, Information on Bus Transportation Stipend of $125 per round trip for NYC trips, Copy of Letter to Middletown-Hardenburgh Fire District supporting the Communication Tower (bids will be opened 4/13). COMMUNICATIONS
Kory Ancona gave a presentation on "The Effect of Water Electrolyte Levels Used in Proton Exchange Membrane Saturation on the Overall Performance of the Membrane Electrode Assembly in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Systems" as developed for the 8th Annual Eastern Section Junior Science Humanities Sub-Regional Symposium, and her Science Research Project. PRESENTATIONS Science Research Project Kory Ancona
Nancy Noonan gave a presentation on the 2009-10 BOCES Administrative Budget which indicates a 1.27%, or $84,781 increase for the MCS share of the administrative portion of their budget. 2009-10 BOCES ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin, "RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept the retirement resignation of Richard Funck from his position of 7-12 Mathematics Teacher effective July 1, 2009." Motion carried unanimously. RETIREMENT RESIGNATION 7 -12 MATH TEACHER Richard Funck
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tanzer, "RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept the retirement resignation of Marie Palko from her position of Elementary Teacher effective July 1, 2009." Motion carried unanimously. RETIREMENT RESIGNATION ELEMENTARY TEACHER Marie Palko
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mr. Austin to appoint Bill Lonecke as the Varsity Girls Softball Coach for the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried unanimously. VGIRLS SOFTBALL COACH - Lonecke
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Funck to approve the following Volunteer Coaches for the 2009 Spring Season: Kyle Holden, Ryan Funck, and Dante Tarantini. Motion carried unanimously. VOLUNTEER COACHES Holden, Funck, Tarantini
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Funck, "RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby grant an extension to the unpaid leave of absence for Denise Asher through May 1, 2009.” Motion carried unanimously. UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE Denise Asher
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to approve the Rental Agreement with BOCES for the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried unanimously. 2008-09 BOCES RENTAL AGREEMENT
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Austin to authorize the purchase of a bus for a total not to exceed $93,000 pending voter approval of the referendum to be held on May 19. Motion carried unanimously. BUS VOTE AUTHORIZATION
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin to authorize the bidding of Bus #80, a 1999 9-Passenger Chevy 4x4 Suburban. Motion carried unanimously. BUS #80 BID AUTHORIZATION
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to authorize the bidding of Bus #82, a 2001 Girardin 24-Passenger Wheelchair Equipped Bus. Motion carried unanimously. BUS #82 BID AUTHORIZATION
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to authorize the transfer of $2.44 from the Class of 2008 Activity Fund to the Senate Special Fund. Motion carried unanimously. ACTIVITY FUND TRANSFER
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Moore to adopt the 2009-10 School Calendar. Motion carried unanimously. 2009-10 SCHOOL CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to approve the CSE Recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously. CSE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Board reviewed the Breast Cancer and Prostate Screening Procedures that are retroactive to September 2008. BREAST CANCER & PROSTATE SCREENING
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the Class of 2010 Senior Trip, a cruise to Bermuda out of NYC. Motion carried unanimously. CLASS OF 2010 SENIOR TRIP
In comments, Mrs. Funck questioned the changes being recommended by Bob Dwyer in regards to bus routes and buses. Mr. Albanese commented that it is just conversation at this point. Mrs. Funck also informed the Board of an article in NYSIR news that touched on parents/non-employees riding school buses in lieu of using their own vehicles - NYSIR says no. NYSIR does not recommend that school buses be used for non-school trips. Mr. Albanese recommended a Board Policy be established, and the Board requested that it be done before next year. COMMENTS
Mr. Albanese reported to the Board that the District is using the new service of OLAS (an on-line application system for educators) for recruiting new hires for vacant positions. The District has three retirees.
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to move into Executive Session at 8:10PM to discuss personnel matters. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Meeting resumed at 9:30PM.
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mrs. Martin to approve the following Chaperones for the 2009 Senior Trip: Cheryl Roberts, Joe Dabritz, Jeremiah Brophy, and Kathy Taylor (Advisor). Motion carried unanimously. SENIOR TRIP CHAPERONES
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mrs. Martin to adjourn the meeting at 9:33PM. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT
Approved:____________________ Clerk:____________________________________