Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Dansville Central School Board was called to order on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. by President Mary Ann Holden, at the Dansville Primary School, 284 Main St., Dansville, NY.

 

 

Roll Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move to Executive Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return to Regular Session

 

Members Present:

Phyllis Greene                        John Leuzzi

Peter Bacon                            Mary Ann Holden

David Mapes                          Andy Starr

Susan DeMuth

 

Also Present:  Superintendent, Matthew McGarrity; High School Principal, Shannon Whitcombe, High School Assistant Principal, Mike Falzoi; Middle School Principal, Amy Schiavi; Middle School Assistant Principal, Tom Roote; Elementary School Principal, Jeremy Palotti; Primary School Principal, Chris Lynch; Athletic Director, Michael LeMoyne; Special Education Director, Dale Johnson; Business Manager, Joanne Greene; Public Relations Coordinator, Melonie Coley; Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Paul Sick; and 30 guests.

 

Motion by Mapes, seconded by Starr to go into executive session for discussion of specific personnel

 

             Yes – 7                 No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Mapes, seconded by Greene, to return to regular session at 7:05 p.m.

 

             Yes – 7               No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting Approved

Moved by Bacon, seconded by Mapes, to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2007 Regular Meeting.

Attachment V–A (1) – 12/11//07

 

          Yes – 6              No – 0         Abstain:  Greene

 

Motion Carried

 

 

PERSONNEL – ADMINISTRATIVE/IN-STRUCTIONAL

 

 

Resignation(s)/Retirement(s):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Appointments:

 

Motion by Bacon, seconded by Green, to accept the following:

 

Resignation from Carly Young as .5 F.T.E. Special Education Teacher to accept full-time position as Special Education Teacher in Elementary School.

Attachment V-B (1) – 12/11/07

 

Notice of the Intent to Retire June 30, 2008 from Kathy Scott, Val Fadziewicz, Evelyn Lewis, and Dan Kewin

Attachments V-B (2), (3), (4), and (5) – 12/11/07

 

              Yes – 7               No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Starr, 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 Carly Young who holds an Initial Certificate permitting her to serve in the Special Education tenure area in the public schools of New York State, to the position of Elementary Special Education Teacher in the Special Education tenure area for a probationary period of 3 years, to commence on 12/12/07 and to end on 12/11/10; 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:  $35,400 (pro-rated)

Attachment V-C (1) – 12/11/07

 

                Yes – 7               No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

Motion by Starr, 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 Arin Belden who is initially certified in the Special Education tenure area, to work in the non-probationary part-time position of Special Education Teacher.  Employment shall commence on 12/12/07 and terminate on 6/30/08; 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.

Salary:  $17,700 (pro-rated)

Attachment V-C (2) – 12/11/07

 

Coaches for 2008 Spring Athletic teams as presented.

Attachment V-C (3) – 12/11/07

 

Additions to the Substitute Teacher/Tutor Lists for 2007-08 Pending Fingerprint Clearance:

Sufyan Shahin – Mathematics 7-12

Mechele Trimble – Students with Disabilities 1-7 and 5-9

Attachment V-C (4) – 12/11/07

 

Eileen McMaster as Mentor for new special education teachers in the Elementary School

Attachment V-C (5) – 12/11/07

 

                 Yes – 7               No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

 

PERSONNEL – SUPPORT

 

 

Motion by Mapes, seconded by Bacon, to approve the following:

Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Resignation of Roberta Dunham, food service helper, effective 11/30/07

Attachment V-D (1) – 12/11/07

 

 

Recommended Appointment(s)

Erika Hart as volunteer in the Primary School.

Attachment V-E (1) – 12/11/07

 

 

 

Additions to List of Substitutes for Support Staff for 2007-08 pending fingerprint clearance:

Deborah L. McAfee – bus driver

Attachment V-D (2) – 12/11/07

 

               Yes – 7            No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

 

EDUCATION

Motion by Bacon, seconded by Mapes, to approve the CSE/CPSE Minutes as presented.

Attachment V-F – 12/11/07

 

           Yes – 7               No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

 

OTHER

 

Request to Dispose of A/V Equipment

Motion by Bacon, seconded by Starr, to approve the disposal of A/V Equipment in the Primary School that is broken or outdated.

Attachment V-G – 12/11/07

 

              Yes – 7           No – 0

 

Motion Carried

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Starr, seconded by Bacon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

 

            Yes – 7            No - 0

 

Motion Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           ______________________________

                                                                                       Sue Sylor   

                                                                                       District Clerk