Call to Order	The regular meeting of the Dansville Central School Board was called to order on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. by President Mary Ann Holden, at the Dansville Primary School, 284 Main St., Dansville, NY.
Roll Call	Members Present: Phyllis Greene John Leuzzi Peter Bacon Mary Ann Holden David Mapes Absent: Susan DeMuth, Andy Starr Also Present: Superintendent, Matthew McGarrity; Middle School Principal, Amy Schiavi; Elementary School Principal, Jeremy Palotti;; Special Education Director, Dale Johnson; Athletic Director, Michael LeMoyne; District Clerk, Sue Sylor; and 2 guests.
Move to Executive Session	Motion by Bacon, seconded by Mapes, to go into executive session for discussion of specific personnel. Yes – 5 No – 0 Motion Carried
Return to Open Session	Motion by Mapes, seconded by Bacon, to return to regular session at 6:06 p.m. Yes -5 No - 0 Motion Carried
Agenda Changes	Recommended appointments of bus dispatcher (Attachment V-C (4)) and limited term cleaner (Attachment V-C (5)) were removed.
Minutes of Previous Meeting Approved	Moved by Bacon, seconded by Mapes, to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2007 Regular Meeting. Attachment V–A (1) – 8/14/07 Yes – 5 No – 0 Motion Carried
PERSONNEL – INSTRUCTIONAL
Appointment(s):	Motion by Mapes, seconded by Bacon, to approve the following: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Thomas Roote who has completed all requirements for New York State certification permitting him to administer in the School District Administrator tenure area in the public schools of New York State, to the position of Assistant Principal for a probationary period of 3 years, to commence on 8/15/07 and to end on 8/14/10; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT during the first year of this appointment the salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the agreement with the SAANYS/Dansville Administrators’ Association. Salary: $60,000 (to be pro-rated) Attachment V-B (1) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Kyle Button who holds an Initial Certificate permitting him to serve in the Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) tenure area in the public schools of New York State, to the position of Fourth Grade Teacher in the Childhood Education tenure area for a probationary period of 2 years, to commence on 9/1/07 and to end on 8/31/09; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT during the first year of this appointment the salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the agreement with the Dansville Teachers’ Association. Salary: $37,008. Attachment V-B (2) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint David Cranston who holds an Initial Certificate permitting him to serve in the Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) tenure area in the public schools of New York State, to the position of Computer Lab Teaching Assistant in the Childhood Education tenure area for a probationary period of 3 years, to commence on 9/1/07 and to end on 8/31/10; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT during the first year of this appointment the salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the agreement with the Dansville Teachers’ Association. Salary: $21,546.30 Attachment V-B (3) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Jeanne Burns who holds a Permanent Certificate permitting her to serve in the Special Education tenure area in the public schools of New York State, to the position of Special Education Teacher in the Special Education tenure area for a probationary period of 2 years, to commence on 9/1/07 and to end on 8/31/09; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT during the first year of this appointment the salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the agreement with the Dansville Teachers’ Association. Salary: $49,896. Attachment V-B (4) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Tanya Ross who holds an Initial Certificate permitting her to serve in the Science 7-12 tenure area in the public schools of New York State, to the position of Science 7/8 Teacher in the Science 7-12 tenure area for a probationary period of 3 years, to commence on 9/1/07 and to end on 8/31/10; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT during the first year of this appointment the salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the agreement with the Dansville Teachers’ Association. Salary: $39,873.60 Attachment V-B (5) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Teffenie Bovee, who will be initially certified in the English 7-12 tenure area, to work in the non-probationary part-time position of AIS Teacher. Employment shall commence on 9/4/07 and terminate on 6/26/08; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT salary will be paid in the amount of $17,700. This service will not be credited toward acquiring tenure. Attachment V-B (6) - 8/14/07
	Corrected salaries for approved High School Extracurricular Advisors for 2007-2008 as presented. Attachment V-B (7) – 8/14/07
	Additional/Corrected PLC Leadership Appointments: Chris Woods, Group Leader for Math/Science Pre-K – 2; Kim Falzoi, Group Leader for Math/Science 3-5; Marilyn Barge, Team Coordinator for Compensatory Education 3-5 Attachment V-B (8) – 8/14/07
	Replacement teachers for Cari Zaharatos to complete the Summer Program – Kelly Pielow for July 31-August 3 and Carrie Koepf for August 6-August 10, 2007. Attachment V-B (9) – 8/14/07
	Fall Coaches: Girls Modified Soccer – Martin DeMarte; Girls JV Soccer – Jeremy Adams Attachments V-B (10) and (11) – 8/14/07
	Annual re-appointment of School Psychologist; RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Jeanne Gridley who is permanently certified in the School Psychologist tenure area, to work in the non-probationary part-time position of School Psychologist. Employment shall commence on 9/4/07 and terminate on 6/26/07; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT salary will be paid in accordance with the salary schedule as outlined in the agreement with the Dansville Teachers’ Association. This service will not be credited toward acquiring tenure. Attachment V-B (12) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School PURSUANT TO Section 3014 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of Mathew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Teffenie Bovee, who will be initially certified in the English 7-12 tenure area, to work in the non-probationary part-time position of Out of School Suspension Program Teacher. Employment shall commence on 9/4/07 and terminate on 6/26/08; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT salary will be paid in the amount of $16,000. This service will not be credited toward acquiring tenure. Attachment V-B (13) – 8/14/07 Yes – 5 No – 0 Motion Carried
PERSONNEL – SUPPORT
Appointments	Motion by Bacon, seconded by Mapes, to approve the following: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville School District, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Law, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Ashley Decker, who is to serve in the position of Substitute Cleaner for a limited term commencing on August 15, 2007. The rate of pay for the 2007-08 school year will be $7.15 per hour. Attachment V-C (1) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville School District, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Law, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does hereby appoint Daniel LaClair who is to serve in the position of Substitute Laborer for a limited term commencing on August 15, 2007. The rate of pay for the 2007-2008 school year will be $7.15 per hour. Attachment V-C (2) – 8/14/07
	RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville School District, pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Law, upon the recommendation of Matthew McGarrity, Superintendent, does here by appoint Sharon Wolf, who is to serve in the position of Teacher Aide for a probationary period of 90 days commencing on September 4, 2007 and ending January 24, 2008. The rate of pay will be $7.30 per hour. Attachment V-C (3) – 8/14/07
	Annual re-appointment of: Joan Walch, COTA - $33,113.60; Sue Wise, OTR - $52.00 per hour; Liz Jackson, PT - $59,411.40 Attachment V-C (6) – 8/14/07 Yes – 5 No – 0 Motion Carried
BUSINESS Special Education Bus Run	Motion by Mapes, seconded by Bacon, to approve the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the Business Manager to accept the lowest responsible bids for the 2007/2008 school year for the following items: Run #1 Livingston Wyoming ARC $ 175.00/day Run #2 Livingston Wyoming ARC 276.00/day Run #3 Livingston Wyoming ARC 220.00/day Run #4 Livingston Wyoming ARC 184.00/day Attachment V-D – 8/14/07 Yes – 5 No – 0 Motion Carried
Appointment to Audit Committee	Motion by Bacon, seconded by Greene, to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Dansville Central School District hereby appoints Susan DeMuth to serve on the Audit Committee for 2007-2008. Attachment V-E – 8/14/07 Yes – 5 No – 0 Motion Carried
Adjournment	Moved by Mapes, seconded by Bacon, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Yes – 5 No - 0 Motion Carried
	______________________________ Sue Sylor District Clerk