BOARD OF EDUCATION
Shenendehowa Central School District
Clifton Park, New York
Study Session
September 23, 2008
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Mrs. Blaauboer, Mr. Casey, Mr. DiLallo, Mrs. Grey, |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
Mrs. Bowles (training in Niagara Falls) |
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OTHERS PRESENT: |
Dr. Dutkowsky, Mrs. Longhurst, Mr. Mayes, Dr. Robinson, Dr. Snyder, Ms. Wetmore |
Mrs. Grey called the study session of the Board of Education to order at 7:02 p.m.
Mrs. Grey led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Grey pointed out the exits from the meeting room.
1. ADOPT AN AGENDA
Mrs. Grey suggested that “Adjournment” be listed on the agenda as Item 3.
MOTION BY Mr. DiLallo, seconded by Mr. Casey, to adopt the agenda with the inclusion of “Adjournment” as Item 3.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
STUDY SESSION
Physical Education Plan
Ms. Rebecca Carman, Academic Administrator for Health and Physical Education, and Ms. Jessica Salmon, 9th Grade Academic Intern, explained the development and the rationale behind the Physical Education Plan. Dr. Robinson pointed out that the document distributed to the Board of Education encompassed only the High School Physical Education Plan – there should also have been a document for both the Elementary and Middle School areas. He asked Ms. Carman and Ms. Salmon to go through the Table of Contents and point out any differences among the plans.
Ms. Carman and Ms. Salmon answered questions from the Board concerning correlation between the Physical Education Plan and Board Policy, alignment with athletic protocol, fundraising, accident reporting, and height and weight statistics. (A copy of the Physical Education Plan is on file in the official minutes folder.)
District Instructional Tech Integration Committee Update
Dr. Teresa Snyder, Mr. John Bullington, Ms. Gail Pietrafesa, and Mr. Dean Mayes presented a document entitled District Instructional Technology Integration Committee (DITIC), 5-Year Plan and Associated Materials. The document highlights the technology program across the District. (A copy of this document is on file in the official minutes folder.)
Summer Curriculum Work Highlights
Dr. Teresa Snyder, Mrs. Pat Stone, and Ms. Anna Sugarman described the purpose and the work related to this project. The District goal is to create learning experiences in many areas identified by the Board of Education as areas of interest. Mrs. Stone reported that MST is a very big accomplishment. Mrs. Sugarman added that the content is all curriculum and has to be systemic across the District.
Overseas School Initiative
Ms. Anna Sugarman provided a slide presentation entitled Overseas Schools Initiative – How does Shenendehowa benefit from the International Schools? The purpose of the presentation was to provide awareness of the United States Department of State Office of Overseas Schools and its activities and identify benefits to the District from Ms. Sugarman’s participation.
2. ACTION ITEMS
1. Second Reading – Policy 5520 (Student Extra Classroom Activities); Policy 5230 (Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests to the School District)
Mrs. Longhurst presented the two policies and reviewed changes suggested by the Board of Education.
MOTION BY Mr. Mincher, seconded by Mrs. Blaauboer, to accept the policies with the changes suggested by the Board of Education.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
b. Personnel
Dr. Dutkowsky presented the staffing recommendation.
MOTION BY Mr. Casey, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, to accept the staffing recommendation as presented.
A. APPOINTMENT – (This appointment is conditioned on the school district’s receipt of a clearance for the employee from the State Education Department following a criminal history records check in accordance with the provisions of Education Law § 3035).
1) Certified Staff
a) Name: Steven Satterfield
Tenure Area: Academic Administrator for Special
Education
Status: Three-year Probationary
Commencing: October 27, 2008
Salary: $84,000/yr. (pro-rated)
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
c. Instruction
1. Approval of Physical Education Plan
MOTION BY Mr. Casey, seconded by Mrs. Blaauboer, to accept the Physical Education Plan as presented to the Board of Education.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
d. Business
1. Acceptance of Grant – Shenedehowa Educational Foundation
MOTION BY Mr. Mincher, seconded by Mr. Casey, that the Board of Education accept the first increment of $1,250 from the Shenendehowa Educational Foundation’s grant from Assemblyman Reilly to support the carillon bell project of the Shenendehowa Central School District.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
2. Approval of Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
Motion by Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mrs. Blaauboer, that the Board of Education approved the attached Resolutions pertaining to tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Both provide the maximum tax exemption currently permitted under Sections 459-c and 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of New York State. (Copies of these resolutions are on file in the official minutes folder.)
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
3. Change Orders
MOTION BY Mrs. Blaauboer, seconded by Mr. Casey, that the Board of Education approve the following two change orders:
a. Change Order No. 05-1, T.P. Monahan, Inc., in the amount of $23,209 for the Arongen Elementary Roof Construction. The purpose of this change order is to add the General Contractor scope associated with the roof work to this contract since no General Contractor bids were received.
b. Change Order No. 05-2, T. P. Monahan, Inc., in the amount of $34,261 for the High School East Roof Construction. The purpose of this change order is to add the General Contractor scope associated with the roof work to this contract since no General Contractor bids were received.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
3. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Mrs. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. DiLallo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Unanimously approved, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda L. Sparks
Board Stenographer
Approved by: _____________________
Kathleen A. Wetmore
Clerk of the Board