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DOVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dover Plains, NY 12522REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY – JULY 13, 2010 High School LibraryMINUTESI. OPENING PROCEDURES: President Schibanoff called to order the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Dover Union Free School District at 7:38 p.m., immediately following the Annual Organizational Meeting.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: (See Annual Organizational Meeting)B. ANNOUNCEMENT RE: CAPACITY, EXITS AND EVACUATION: (See Annual Organizational Meeting)C. ATTENDANCE:Board Members: Also Present: Kathleen Schibanoff, President Michael Tierney, Superintendent Russell Infantino, Vice-President Christopher Prill, Asst. Supt. for Brigid Casson Business Affairs Penny Dye Gail Gasparro, District Clerk Gail Rohr Lisa SeiftsBoard Members Absent: Diane Anttila Patricia Hoag Marie SpencerD. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.E. LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Kathleen Schibanoff reported: Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010 The state’s budget is still not passed. It appears that schools should anticipate receiving only the aid stated in the Governor’s proposal. Brigid Casson reported:  The House Education and Labor Committee will be doing a mark-up on the “Improving Nutrition for America’s Children” Act. NYSSBA would like to see more latitude with local decision-making. (continued on page 2) LEGISLATIVE REPORT (continued): Chris Prill reported:  The Federal Govt. will no longer be awarding grants in the areas of “Safe & Drug Free Schools” and “Enhancing Education Through Technology.”F. STUDENTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: None.G. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY: None.II. PRESENTATIONS:1. Farewell to Martha Lee – Mr. Prill, Mr. Tierney and Board members praised Martha for her 44 years of dedicated service to the district, and said that her professionalism and calming demeanor made working with her a pleasure. She was presented with a token of appreciation and wished the very best in her retirement.2. Project Update – With regard to the roof and masonry portion of the EXCEL project, Mr. Prill reported that the exterior wall of the High School gym is more deteriorated than originally anticipated. Also, additional work will be needed on the roof to correct a moisture problem and roof drains that are not working properly. In addition, the actual linear footage of fascia is more than originally projected. As a result, change-orders will be forthcoming and will be presented to the Board at the August Board meeting.ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) WERE APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA.III. ROUTINE MATTERS:*A. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the minutes of the regular Board Meeting of June 22, 2010.*B. ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULES: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the following Cash Disbursement Schedules: SN-180 through SN-185; and SN-187.2 Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010IV. NEW BUSINESS:A. INSTRUCTIONAL:*1. APPOINTMENT OF DONNA BASTING, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR CURRICULUM, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the following Resolution:(continued on page 3) Continued:BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby appoints Donna Basting as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Staff Development and Technology in the Dover Union Free School District and authorizes its President to execute an Agreement with Ms. Basting which sets forth the terms and conditions of her employment as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Staff Development, and Technology for the period of time commencing July 1, 2010 and terminating June 30, 2011, with an annual compensation of $122,048.00 through June 30, 2011. Said Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting (Attachment #071310-01).*2. RESIGNATION OF DONNA BASTING, MIDDLE/HGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of Donna Basting from the position of Dover Middle/High School Principal, effective June 30, 2010.*3. APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN TIMM, HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Brian Timm as Dover High School Principal, effective July 1, 2010.Salary for the 2010/2011 school year will be $108,442.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the Administrators’ Contract. A probationary period of three (3) years will apply.*4. RESIGNATION OF BRIAN TIMM, HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of Brian Timm from the position of Dover High School Assistant Principal, effective June 30, 2010.*5. APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA RIZZO, MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:3 Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Patricia Rizzo as Dover Middle School Principal, effective July 1, 2010.Salary for the 2010/2011 school year will be $106,442.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the Administrators’ Contract. A probationary period of three (3) years will apply.*6. RESIGNATION OF PATRICIA RIZZO, MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of Patricia Rizzo from the position of Dover Middle School Assistant Principal, effective June 30, 2010.*7. CHANGE IN APPOINTMENT FOR DANIEL DOHERTY, HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve a change in the appointment of Daniel Doherty, High School Assistant Principal, from 10.5 months to 12 months, effective July 1, 2010.Salary for the 2010/2011 school year will be $95,086.00. Benefits will be in accordance with the Administrators’ Contract. *8. APPROVAL OF MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPT. SUMMER HOURS: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the following Guidance Dept. personnel to work summer hours at the per diem rate, not to exceed ten (10) days each: Janine Loos, MaryJude Moffat, Mike O’Roark, Laura Williams.*9. APPROVAL OF STIPENDS FOR SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve stipends for the Summer Transition Program, as follows: Melissa Banker – Grades 8-9 (Stipend $2,000)  Rachel Pixley – Grades 6-7 (Stipend $2,000)B. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL:*1. RESIGNATION OF NANCY VIOLA, NURSE:4 Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of Nancy Viola from the position of Middle/High School Nurse, effective August 31, 2010.*1. RESIGNATION OF DAVID PATCHEN, MICRO COMPUTER/WORD PROCESSING SUPPORT ASSISTANT: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the resignation of David Patchen from the position of Micro Computer/Word Processing Support Assistant, effective July 22, 2010.*3. LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR STEPHEN HANEMAN, TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the Letter of Employment for Stephen Haneman, Technology Director, as outlined in Attachment #071310-03. Base salary for the 2010/2011 school year will be $77,061.00, effective July 1, 2010.*4. LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR MARILYN SERINO, FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the Letter of Employment for Marilyn Serino, Food Service Director, as outlined in Attachment #071310-04. Base salaries for the next three years are as follows: $55,683 for 2010/2011; $57,214 for 2011/2012; $57,787 for 2012/2013.*5. APPOINTMENT OF PATTY CENTOFANTI AS SUMMER ACCELERATED READING AIDE: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Patty Centofanti as Accelerated Reading Program Aide for the 2010 summer, at a rate of $14.24 per hour.*6. LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR ROBIN TATE, TYPIST: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the request from Robin Tate for a leave of absence from the position of Typist at the Dover High School, effective July 13, 2010.*7. APPOINTMENT OF ROBIN TATE, CONFIDENTIAL TYPIST AND DISTRICT REGISTRAR: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the appointment of Robin Tate as Confidential Typist and District Registrar, effective July 14, 2010. 5 Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010Salary for the 2010/2011 school year will be $29,500.00, pro-rated. Benefits will be in accordance with the CSEA Non-Instructional Contract. A probationary period of twenty-six (26) weeks will apply.C. OTHER BUSINESS:*1. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the following:Upon the determination after review by the Dover District Committee on Special Education, and with parental notification and consent, the named students shall be placed in Special Education programs, as outlined in Attachment #071310-02.Names of students are on file in Office of Special Education; however, in accordance with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1976, as amended, the Dover Union Free School District maintains the confidentiality of pupil records.*2. APPOINTMENT OF SUBSTITUTE CALLERS FOR THE 2010/2011 SCHOOL YEAR: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the Substitute Callers for the 2010/2011 school year, as follows: Paula Eaton – Elementary (Grades K -5) – Stipend $3,684.00  Mary Quattrochi – Middle/High School – Stipend $3,684.00*3. APPROVAL OF THE SUMMER TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT WITH FIRST STUDENT: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve the 2010 Summer Transportation contract with First Student in the amount of $38,381.89, as outlined in Attachment #071310-05.*4. RESOLUTION TO SET THE STANDARD WORK DAY FOR DISTRICT APPOINTED OFFICIALS: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to approve a Resolution setting the standard work day for District appointed officials, as outlined in Attachment #071310-06.6 Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010*5. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION: Motion by Brigid Casson, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to accept the donation of a diamond plow from the Town of Dover Highway Department, as outlined in Attachment #071310-07.6. NOMINATION OF NYSSBA’S AREA 9 DIRECTOR: Motion by Gail Rohr, second by Lisa Seifts, and carried 6 yes – 0 no, to nominate Dorothy Slattery as NYSSBA’s Area 9 Director.**********Brigid Casson left at 8:05 p.m.**********V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:1. Concussion Baseline Test – Mr. Tierney explained that this is an online-based test which would be administered to seventh and tenth graders to determine a baseline. Having this baseline makes it easier to determine the extent of a head injury in the event that one does occur. The cost to the District is approximately $1,000.2. MSG Varsity – Mr. Tierney met with MSG Varsity regarding their cable sports channel which showcases High School athletes. The District would maintain a website and submit pictures and videos which are then viewed on cable television. Training on production of videos and maintenance of the website would be provided to the District at no cost. MSG Varsity also provides a stipend of $1,000 to cover the cost of a school advisor.3. Retirement Incentive – After reviewing the list of eligible retirees, Mr. Tierney does not recommend offering this incentive.4. Poetry Reading – As part of a writing project, students at Dover Elementary School wrote original poems and participated in a poetry reading. The poems were published into a book which each student received, courtesy of the PTSA.5. Assessment Cuts – With the possibility of January Regents being eliminated by the state, Mr. Tierney would like guidance counselors/administrators to start working now on changes to our block scheduling.6. Board of Education Retreat – Mr. Tierney will research possible dates for this retreat.VI. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS: A. COMMUNICATION: WRITTEN AND VERBAL:1. Members of the Board.7 Minutes – Regular Board Meeting July 13, 2010 Penny Dye mentioned that seventh grade parents were asked to pay $10 each for teachers to purchase color-coded binders for the students.  The Class of 1975 would like to tour the High School on a Saturday in the near future.2. Persons to address the Board of Education.  None.B. SCHOOL CALENDAR:1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, August 17th, 7:00 p.m., H.S. Library.VII. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Gail Rohr, second by Russell Infantino, and carried 5 yes – 0 no, to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m.Respectfully submitted, Gail Gasparro, District Clerk/gg8

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