REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – APRIL 14, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Richard Feller, Vivian Liff, Eugene Nesin, John Pavese, Robert Rosengard, Robert Stewart
Absent: Jacob Billig, Susan Horton, Alyce VanEtten
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools; Robert Falcone, Assistant Superintendent

President Feller called the meeting to order at 7:12 P.M.

BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNITION AWARDS
C The following presentations of Board of Education Recognition Awards were made:

Members of the Girls Skiing Team: Brittany Beckmann, Jaclyn Bunce, Laura Ferranti, Joanna Goldfarb, Rachael Huffman, Sarah Klein, Maria Pavese, Katherine Mahan, Janelle Slutsky, Kristen VanHage, Coach Jim Bates, Coach Steven Duarte, Coach Scott Fitchett

Members of the Girls Indoor Track Team: Katie Delgatto, Kayla Gager, Roselyn Gray, Katie Green, Erica Kalber, Gabriella Medina, Emily Zier, Coach Peter Wysochanski

Boys Skiing Team: Jeffrey Brink, Jared Goldstein, Jason Lub-niewski, Ryan Meddaugh, Anthony Poli, Ryan Sonnenschein, William Van Hage, Coach Jim Bates, Coach Steven Duarte, Coach Scott Fitchett

There was a brief break at 7:25 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board went into Executive Session at 7:30 P.M. to discuss personnel items and negotiations.

6:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by John Pavese, the Board returned to regular session at 7:40 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS B There were the following comments: 

• Susan Purcell regarding concerns about safety at the High School and Middle School.
• Joanne Belgiovene had questions about proposed calendar for next year.
• Lisa Glick had questions about High School safety.
• Kathy Bunce had questions about monitors and behavior.
• Jackie Bunce regarding principal meeting with student body meeting with GOP/Student Council.
• Mike Bunce regarding hall monitors.
• Beth Goldstein and Jodi Baluga regarding drop off students by parents at High School/Middle School.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
D Medum Choe, student representative, reported on student activities.
PRESENTATION
DUGGAN SCHOOL REPORT CARD
E1 Patti Sonnenschein, Principal gave the Duggan School Report card.
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TATUS REPORT
E2 Betsie Green, Coordinator of English Language Arts 6-12 was absent.
MINUTES Fa
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the minutes of the March 3, 2005, March 10, 2005, March 17, 2005 and April 7, 2005 meetings.

OLD BUSINESS
G1 There was no old business.
PERSONNEL G2a There were no personnel items.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION G2b
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CSE Services.

CPSE SERVICES G2c
6:0 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by Robert Stewart, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the attached CPSE Services.

APPROVAL OF 2005-2005 SCHOOL CALENDAR
G2d
6:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by Robert Rosengard, the 2005-2006 school calendar was tabled.

PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD G2e
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education approved the attached property tax report card.

SABBATICAL LEAVE FOR SUMMER, 2005
G2f
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board of Education approved the following sabbatical leave for the summer of 2005:
Applicant: Pamela Sussman
Position: Home and Careers Teacher
Years in District: 12

DATE OF REORGANIZATION MEETING
G2g
6:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by Vivian Liff, the Board of Education approved a resolution to change the date of the reorganization meeting to Tuesday, July 12, 2005.
2004-2005 CALENDAR CHANGE
G2h
6:0 Upon motion by Vivian Liff, seconded by John Pavese, the Board of Education approved the change in the 2004-2005 school calendar – if no additional days are used before Friday, April 22, the school will be closed on Monday, April 25.

CORRESPONDENCE H There was no correspondence.

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION Ia Compliance with Section 1708 of New York State Education Law Annual Visit to Schools

Ib Regular Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, April 28, 2005, Emma C. Chase School, 7 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

J There were the following comments from the public:

• Joanne Belgiovene regarding April 25 orientation at Cooke School
• Yvonne Houseman regarding phone system
• Monica Brennan regarding drop off issue of students, safety at the high school, telephone system and Math night.

ADJOURNMENT K
6:0
Upon motion by Vivian Liff , seconded by Robert Rosengard, the Board adjourned at 9:47 P.M.

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