SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING – OCTOBER 25, 2005
Location: RJK Middle School Library – 5:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL A Present: Jacob Billig, Richard Feller, Susan Horton,
(left 6:30 P.M.), Eugene Nesin, John Pavese
(arrived 5:05 P.M.) (left 6:30 P.M.), Robert
Rosengard, Robert Stewart, Alyce VanEtten
Absent: Vivian Liff, Joseph Abbraccio
Also Present: Eileen P. Casey, Superintendent of Schools
Patrick Michel, Assistant Superintendent
Gladys P. Baxter, School Business Official


President Alyce VanEtten called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.

Introduction of Interim High School Principal George Vanderzell

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
B There were the following comments:
Larry Maurer – transportation appeal
David Wells – transportation appeal

OLD BUSINESS C1 There was no old business.


TRANSPORTATION APPEALS

Dr. Lawrence Maurer
C2a
8:0 Upon motion by Robert Stewart, seconded by John Pavese the Board moved to sustain the appeal and establish a stop at 267 East Broadway based on photographic evidence and dialogue that ensued with questions asked and answers provided includ-ing site visits to the location by Board Members.
Roll Call:
Susan Horton – yes Eugene Nesin - yes
John Pavese – yes Jacob Billig - yes
Robert Rosengard – yes Richard Feller - yes
Robert Stewart – yes Alyce VanEtten – yes

Mr. David Wells 7:0:1 Upon motion by Eugene Nesin, seconded by John Pavese, the Board moved to sustain the appeal and establish stops on Leonard Road re-routing buses to accommodate the change contingent upon Town of Thompson making improvements and providing maintenance offered; based on questions asked and answers provided including site visits to the location by Board mem-bers.
Roll Call:
Eugene Nesin – yes Susan Horton - yes
Robert Rosengard – yes John Pavese - yes
Jacob Billig – yes Richard Feller - yes
Robert Stewart – yes Alyce VanEtten - abstained

CORRESPONDENCE D There was no correspondence.

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

Eb Regular Board of Education Meeting, Thursday, November 3, 2005, Chase School, 7:00 P.M.

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
F There were the following questions and comments:
Anthony Durante – transportation department; student referrals – turnaround time guidelines
Jannette Williams– transportation department; referral process regarding BOCES referral
Peggy Johnson – regarding previous bus stop request and Board denial
David Wells – Asst. Highway Superintendent – Ms. Johnson’s request
Martha Johnson - regarding bus stop request and reason for de-nial

ADJOURNMENT G
6:1
Upon motion by Robert Rosengard, seconded by Eugene Nesin, the Board adjourned at 7:45 P.M.
Jacob Billig – yes Robert Rosengard - yes
Richard Feller – yes Robert Stewart - no
Eugene Nesin – yes Alyce Van Etten - yes
John Pavese - yes


Respectfully submitted,

Gladys P. Baxter
Recording Secretary

Christine Rice
District Clerk

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