DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
DOVER PLAINS, NY 12522
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Dover High School Library - 7:00
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
AGENDA
I. OPENING PROCEDURES:
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. ANNOUNCEMENT CAPACITY, EXITS, AND EVACUATION
C. ROLL CALL
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
F. STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Three minutes will be allotted to each speaker.
G. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
Thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for discussion of Agenda items, with three (3) minutes allowed to each speaker.
II. PRESENTATIONS:
· Nugent and Haeussler Audit Presentation
· Budget Calendar
* CONSENT AGENDA VOTE:
The following asterisked items can be consent agenda items. A consent agenda is one vote, which approves all asterisked items. Asterisked items can be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion by any one board member.
III. ROUTINE MATTERS:
*A. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on October 26, 2010.
*B. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the following Cash Disbursement Schedules: SN-43 through SN-57.
*C. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending October 31, 2010.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
RESIGNATIONS: None
APPOINTMENTS:
*1. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to appoint Rachel Pixley to the position of long-term substitute leave replacement for Rebekah Kermani, high school English teacher, Dover High School, effective October 4, 2010.
Certification: New York State
Certification Area: English Language Arts 7-12
Certification Type: Initial
Effective Date of Cert.: 9/1/2009 – 8/31/2014
Tenure Area: N/A
Probationary Period: N/A
Level: B Step: 1
Salary: $44,482.00, pro-rated
Benefits: As per DWTA Contract
OTHER:
*1. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the request by Kelly Pylypshyn for thirty days child-rearing leave. The beginning date will be on or about February 1, 2011 through March 14, 2011.
*2. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the request by Michelle Penik to extend her child-rearing leave until June 30, 2011. She plans to return to work full time for the start of the fall semester.
*3 It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the extension of Nicole Altieri as long-term substitute teacher for Michelle Penik until June 30, 2011.
*4. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the request by Courtney Roe for child rearing leave. The beginning date will be on or about December 17, 2010 through September 1, 2011.
B. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL:
RESIGNATIONS: None
APPOINTMENTS:
*1. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the creation of a new Custodial Worker position. This position is in lieu of a Custodian position that is hereby inactivated. The Dutchess County Personnel Dept. has approved this transaction.
Salary: $26,947.00 per year
Benefits: In accordance with the CSEA Non-Instructional unit contract
Effective: 11/17/2010
OTHER: None
C. OTHER BUSINESS:
*1. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, that the following resolution be adopted:
Upon the determination after review by the Dover District committee on Special Education, and with parental notification and consent, the following students shall be placed in Special Education programs, as outlined in Attachment: #111610-01.
Names of students are on file in Office of Special Education; however, in accordance with Provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1976, as amended, the Dover Union Free School District shall maintain the confidentiality of pupil records.
*2. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the recommendation of CSE/CPSE Committee members for the 2010-2011 school year
(Attachment: #111610-02).
*3. DONATIONS:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the donation of the following items:
a) Donation from Kathy Nace and Kathleen Nace:
To the Dover Elementary School – Selection of 21 books from the Value Tales book series
b) Donation from Dykeman’s Farm:
To Mrs. Elliott’s Culinary Connections class – pumpkins for use in the kitchen
*4. FIELD TRIP REQUESTS:
It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the following field trip requests:
a) Request from Dave Lawson to take AP European History students to NYC on 1/7/2011 to complement the AP Euro curriculum of architecture, religion, impressionism, post impressionism, cubism, and modernism and to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and Museum of Modern Art.
b) Request from Danielle Gelbman to take approximately 120 7th grade students to Boston MA, leaving on 5/19/2011 and returning on 5/20/2011. Students attending the trip will pay $230 for transportation, hotel, tours, food, hotel security, taxes, and gratuities.
c) Request from Dana VanDeBogart to take 5th grade class to see the Lion King on Broadway in New York City on 6/8/2011. Students attending the trip will pay $95. Transportation will be paid for via fundraising and the 5th grade account.
*5. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the Dover Union Free School District 2010/2011 Superintendent’s Evaluation Form.
Computer Club Advisor / Theresa Muccioli / $1,778.00DES Yearbook Advisor / Holly Cestone / $1,142.00
Odyssey of the Mind (2nd DES group) / Kathleen Nace / $1,778.00
*6. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the following extra-curricular assignments for the 2010/2011 school year:
*7. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to make the following changes to the extra-curricular list for the 2010/2011 school year:
Boys JV Basketball / Dan Djonovic (replaces Marc Kutchman) / $3,113.00Modified Softball / Lisa Ostrander (formerly split between Lisa Ostrander and Danielle Gelbman) / $2,447.00
DES Treasurer / Kimberly Knittel/Summar Razvi
(formerly Kim Knittel alone) / $1,142.00 (Shared)
Girls JV Basketball / Ryan McConville (replaces Kim Knittel) / $3,113.00
*8. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the Audit Report and Management Letter for the 2009/2010 school year as prepared by Nugent & Haeussler, P.C. (Attachment #111610-03).
*9. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to accept the Corrective Action Plan in response to the 2009/2010 Audit Report and Management Letter (Attachment 111610-04).
*10. It is recommended by Michael Tierney, Superintendent of Schools, to approve the 2011/2012 Budget calendar (Attachment #111610-05).
V. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
· Quarterly Extra-class Treasurer’s Report for the period ending September 30, 2010.
· First Reading – Conference/Workshop Travel Expense Reimbursement – Attachment # 111610-06
VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS:
A. COMMUNICATION-WRITTEN AND VERBAL:
1. Members of the Board
2. Persons to address the Board of Education
B. SCHOOL CALENDAR:
1. DESIT - November 11th
2. WES/DES Parent/Teacher Conference - November 22nd – 23rd
3. Thanksgiving Recess - November 24th – 28th
4. Offices Closed - November 25th – 28th
5. ICMC - November 30th
6. HSIT – December 1st
7. MSIT – December 2nd
8. Wingdale Elementary Holiday Shop – December 4th
9. MS/HS Winter Concert – December 5th
10. DES Safety Meeting – December 7th
11. Wellness Committee Meeting – December 8th
12. WESIT – December 10th
13. PTSA Meeting – December 14th
14. BOE Meeting – December 14th
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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