BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZATION MEETING
7/1/08
The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District was held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in the Board Room.
Members Present: Lee Austin, Barbara Funck, Robbie Martin, Randy Moore and Al Tanzer.		ROLL CALL
Others Present: Anthony Albanese (Superintendent), Karen Dietrich (Treasurer), and Teresa Goodchild (Clerk).
At 7:00PM, Clerk Teresa Goodchild called the meeting to order.		CALL TO ORDER
The Oath of Office was administered to newly elected Board Member Randy Moore.		OATH OF OFFICE
The Clerk asked for nominations for Board President.
Mrs. Funck nominated Lee Austin as President. All were in favor.		PRESIDENT
President Austin asked for nominations for Board Vice-President.
Mrs. Martin nominated Barbara Funck as Vice-President. All were in favor.		VICE PRESIDENT
The Oaths of Office were administered to the President and Vice-President.		OATHS OF OFFICE
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Austin to appoint the following officers for the 2008-09 school year:		APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
District Treasurer - Karen Dietrich
Deputy Treasurer - Teresa Goodchild
Clerk of the Board - Teresa Goodchild
Tax Collector - Ruth Storey
Internal Claims Auditor - Carol Norwick
Motion carried unanimously.
The Oaths of Office were administered to the appointed officers.		OATHS OF OFFICE
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin to make the following appointments for the 2008-09 school year:		APPOINTMENTS
School Physician - Dr. Abrahao
School Attorney - Hogan & Sarzynski
Central Treasurer, Activity Account - Milissa Bruno
Deputy Central Treasurer, Activity Account - Karen Dietrich
District Auditors - Raymond Preusser, CPA, PC
Internal Auditors - Cwynar & Company
Records Management Officer - Teresa Goodchild
Board of Registration: Teresa Goodchild & Ruth Storey
Election Inspectors: Pat Connell, Carol Norwick & Denise Williams
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Funck to designate the following:
Official Bank Depository - NBT as Custodial Bank to a maximum of twenty million		BANK DEPOSITORY
dollars		INVESTMENT BANKS
Investment Bank Depositories - As Per the Investment Policy		OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Official Newspaper - Catskill Mountain News		MEETING DATES
Regular Monthly Meeting Date - 3rd Wednesday of every month, with the exception
of the April Meeting, which will be the last Monday in conjunction with BOCES
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to authorize the following for the 2008-09 school year:		AUTHORIZATIONS
Person to Certify Payrolls - Anthony R. Albanese
School Purchasing Agent - Anthony R. Albanese
Attendance at Conferences - Anthony R. Albanese
Petty Cash Funds:
Treasurer - $250
Central Treasurer - $50
Cafeteria - $100
Tax Collector - $100
Signature on Checks, Conduct On-Line Banking & Make Wire Transfers:
Karen Dietrich or Teresa Goodchild
Signature on Activity Fund Checks - Karen Dietrich or Teresa Goodchild
Budget Transfers - Anthony R. Albanese
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mrs. Martin to Bond the following personnel in the amount of $100,000 for the 2008-09 school year:		BONDING OF PERSONNEL
Treasurer
Deputy Treasurer
District Tax Collector
Central Treasurer - Activity Fund
Internal Claims Auditor
Account Clerk
Motion carried unanimously.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin
To Readopt all Policies and Codes of Ethics in effect during the previous school year.		POLICIES & CODES
Readopt the Seneca Falls Tuition Formula.		TUITION POLICY
Establish the mileage reimbursement rate to be the IRS rate, which is presently $0.585/mile (subject to change should the IRS rate change). If first the school vehicle is not available, the employee may use their own vehicle at the IRS rate; however, if they refuse the school vehicle, reimbursement will only be at one-half the IRS rate.		MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
Motion carried unanimously.
In comments from the Board, Mrs. Funck expressed that Graduation went well in spite of weather and went very orderly. She feels MCS sent off a nice class.		COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
In comments from the Superintendent: Mr. Albanese thanked the Board for their support and looks forward to working with everyone. He also thanked John Riedl for his support.		COMMENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
In communications, the Board was notified of a conference in Oneonta with CASSC on July 22, received a thank you note from the Music Department for the purchase of the pianos, and received a report from Art Martello regarding the CSE.		COMMUNICATIONS
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to appoint Joy Holden as a Mentor for the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried unanimously.		MENTOR                      JOY HOLDEN
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the Maternity Leave Request from Amanda Wells through February 2, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.		MATERNITY LEAVE    Amanda Wells
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve the request from Rick Funck for a new Geometry Class to be taught during the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried unanimously.		NEW GEOMETRY CLASS
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Funck to hold a Meeting on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00PM. Motion carried unanimously.		BOE MEETING              July 16, 2008
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Funck to move to Executive Session at 7:25PM to discuss a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.		EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Meeting resumed at 7:45PM.
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Martin to approve the $50 per hour for John Riedl to assist in the transitioning of a new Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.		$50 PER HOUR TRANSITIONING
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Moore to adjourn the meeting at 7:50PM. Motion carried unanimously.		ADJOURNMENT
Approved:____________________      Clerk:____________________________________