Minutes September 24, 2013
DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dover Plains, NY 12522
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
High School Library
MINUTES
I. OPENING PROCEDURES:
President Infantino called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
President Infantino led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT RE: CAPACITY, EXITS AND EVACUATION:
President Infantino announced that the capacity of the Dover High School Library is 70 persons and also advised where the exits are located.
C. ATTENDANCE:
Board Members: Also Present:
Russell Infantino, President Christopher Prill, Asst. Supt. for
Gail Rohr, Vice-President Business Affairs
Brigid Casson Gail Gasparro, District Clerk
Susan Conklin 20 Community members
Walter Cropley
Penny Dye
Patricia Hoag
Jane Meunier-Gorman
Dawn O’Neil
Board Members Absent:
None
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Gail Rohr, and carried unanimously, to recess into Executive Session at 7:03 p.m. for the purpose of discussing:
a. Collective bargaining negotiations.
b. Litigation issue.
Motion by Jane Meunier-Gorman, second by Gail Rohr, and unanimously, to return to Regular Session at 7:38 p.m.
E. LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
None
F. STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION:
None
G. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
· Inquiry regarding Middle School Intramurals.
II. PRESENTATIONS:
1. Academic Intervention Services (AIS) – Mrs. Basting explained that we are mandated by the State to offer Academic Intervention Services to students scoring below a certain level. These services are based on the Common Core Learning Standards and are aimed at college and career readiness. The AIS plan, which will be posted on our website, identifies students in need based on certain criteria. These services are especially important at this time due to the change in state testing. A student must meet certain criteria to “test out” of AIS. Parents are notified of the services their child needs and when the services will be offered. A parent may opt out of these services by submitting a written request.
2. Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Scores to Parents – Mrs. Basting said we are regulated by the State regarding what information can be released to parents. An effort is being made to balance the right to know with the right to privacy. Parents are entitled to receive a composite score and rating on teachers that their child currently has. A policy detailing the release of APPR information will be presented to the Board for approval at the next Board meeting.
ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) WERE APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA.
III. ROUTINE MATTERS:
*A. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to accept the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of September 10, 2013.
*B. ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to accept the following Cash Disbursement Schedules: SN-31 through SN-37.
*C. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending August 31, 2013.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. INSTRUCTIONAL:
*1. APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR NICOLLE PINE-MARTO:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve a stipend in the amount of $1,650.00 for Nicolle Pine-Marto to conduct Parental Engagement Activity Nights during the 2013/2014 school year. (This stipend will be paid with Title IA grant funds.)
B. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL:
*1. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR TIMOTHY KRAMER, GROUNDSPERSON:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOVED, that the Board of Education hereby terminates the eimployment of Timothy Kramer, Groundsperson, effective September 25, 2013.
*2. RESIGNATION OF KATHY BUSH, FOOD SERVICE HELPER:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to accept the resignation of Kathy Bush from the position of Food Service Helper at the Dover Middle/High School, effective September 27, 2013.
*3. APPOINTMENT OF RUDY ABRAMS TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES I:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve the appointment of Rudy Abrams as Director of Facilities I, Dover Union Free School District, effective September 24, 2013, for the 2013/2014 school year, as outlined in Attachment #092413-02. This appointment is provisional, pending Civil Service examination.
*4. CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT FOR CHRISTINE GAGLIARDI:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve a change in the appointment of Christine Gagliardi from part-time Teacher Aide/part-time Monitor to full-time Monitor in the Dover Union Free School District, effective September 3, 2013.
Salary for the 2013/2014 school year will be $11.86 per hour. Benefits will be in accordance with the CSEA Paraprofessional Contract. A probationary period of twenty-six (26) weeks will apply.
C. OTHER BUSINESS:
*1. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve the following:
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APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION: (Cont’d.)
Upon the determination after review by the Dover District Committee on Special Education, and with parental notification and consent, the named students shall be placed in Special Education programs, as outlined in Attachment #092413-01.
Names of students are on file in Office of Special Education; however, in accordance with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1976, as amended, the Dover UFSD maintains the confidentiality of pupil records.
*2. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve the following Extra-Curricular Coaching/Advisory assignments for the 2013/2014 school year:
· Boys’ Modified Soccer Coach – Adam Dellaratta – Stipend $2,471.00
· Weight Room Advisors – Rylan Borror & Casey Lorenz - Stipend $1,142.00 (shared)
· Weight Training Advisors – Rylan Borror & Casey Lorenz - Stipend $1,142.00 (shared)
· J.V. Field Hockey Coach – Kara Acken – Stipend $2,696.00
· 6th Grade Advisor – Stephanie Nellis – Stipend $1,142.00
· 8th Grade Advisor – Courtney Roe – Stipend $1,142.00
· 3rd Grade Team Coordinator – Amy Zmyndak – Stipend $2,308.00
· M.S. Intramurals #3 Coach – Bill Mercurio – Stipend $1,142.00
*3. CHANGES IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve the following changes in Extra-Curricular Coaching/Advisory assignments for the 2013/2014 school year:
· Modified Volleyball Coach – Shauna Sutter (formerly L. Odell) – Stipend $2,471.00
*4. APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES PLAN:
Motion by Patricia Hoag, second by Penny Dye, and carried unanimously, to approve the Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Plan for the 2013/2014 school year (Attachment #092413-03).
V. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. WES Sewage Treatment System – Mr. Prill explained that the sewage treatment at Wingdale Elementary School failed in June. After considerable paperwork and SED approval, the project is underway. Fortunately, our insurance will cover most of the cost, which is in excess of $480,000. We will receive building aid on the balance.
2. AESOP – This substitute-calling program is being utilized so that we will be compliant with the new Affordable Care Act which requires the District to offer health insurance to anyone working over 30 hours per week. As with any new program, there are glitches to be fixed, and we are working diligently to resolve them.
VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS:
A. COMMUNICATION: WRITTEN AND VERBAL:
1. Members of the Board
· A reminder that Open House will be held this week.
2. Persons to address the Board of Education
· Inquiry regarding the purpose of Title IA grant funds.
· Parents again expressed concern that AIS services are interfering with sports. One parent stated that her daughter was penalized by the coach for arriving late to practice.
· With regard to AIS Math services, one parent said she feels that not much is being accomplished in the class and that loud music from across the hall interferes with the class.
· Town Supervisor, Ryan Courtien, said the Town formed an Emergency Preparedness Committee to address communications in emergency situations and would like School Board members to be included. Dawn O’Neil volunteered to be part of the committee.
· Discussion took place regarding the recent football merger with Webutuck and the fact that Dover students were cut from the roster. Mr. Prill explained the chronology of the merger; Mr. Esposito, Athletic Director, fielded questions from parents. Suggestions for improvement were made so that similar issues do not occur next year if the merger is approved again.
· Town Councilman, Chris Galayda, suggested that School Board meetings be videotaped so that the public can stay involved when they are unable to attend meetings. A Board member said the District should check if there are any legal restrictions with videotaping.
· Mr. Tyler Davis who is running for a seat on the Town Board, introduced himself.
· Ms. Ann Larsen, WES substitute teacher, mentioned that not all Kindergarten students had cubbies. Mr. Prill asked for the number of additional cubbies needed and said he would look into it.
B. SCHOOL CALENDAR:
1. Next Board of Education Meeting – Oct. 8th – 7:00 p.m., H.S. Library.
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Gail Rohr, and carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Gasparro, District Clerk
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