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July 9,2002

Re-organizational Meeting

The Re-organizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District was held on Tuesday. July 9, 2002.

Joseph Lavorando, Schoo] Attorney, administered the Oath of Office to Joyce E. Sellars,District Clerk.

The meeting was called to order by Joyce E, Sellars, District Clerk, at 6: J 7 PM at theWest Chazy School.

Roll Call:Present:

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Absent:

Also Present:

Visitors:

Lawrence Todd

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp. Assistant Superintendent for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School AttorneyJoyce E. Sellars, District ClerkDonald Strong, Superintendent of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSE DirectorKaren Murdock. CH PrincipalGarth Frechette, Interim HS Principal

Evelyn LushiaLorna MarxJames LattrelieLoriann BoisLelitia Taylor

July 9, 2002

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS

yesyesyesyesyesyesyesabsentyes

Abstained: _0_1

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence ToddKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Seconded byElton Jodoin

Ayes: _8_ Noes: ~O_ Absent:

Roll Call:

That the Board nominate Kathleen Grinberg-Funes as President of the Board ofEducalion.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Joseph Lavorando, School Attorney administered the Oath of Office to GregoryStan Kou/'Ofsky.

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MOlion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board nominate Lawrence Todd as Vice-President of the Board of Education.


Abstained: _0_


July 9.2002

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence ToddKathleen Grinberg-Funes

MotiO/l Carried.

Ayes. _8~~ Noes: _0 __ Ab.~enl:

Roll Call.'

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EXECUTIVE SESSION-IN

Seconded byShannon Manor


_O~ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0 __ 8_ Noes:

_8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Joyce E. Sellars - District Clerk - $4,866

That the Board approve the following appointment:

That the Board go into Executive Session at 6:25 PM

/Wolioll byElton Jodoin:

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

Motion byHolly Sims:

Aycs.

Ayes'

Motion byHolly Sims."

EXECUTIVE SESSION-OUT

That the Board resume the meeting at 6:55 PM

Seconded byFrank Hay

Ayes: _8_ Noes; _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

MOlion Carried.

Alation by APPOINTMENTSGregory Bell:


Carol Lyon - Treasurer - $32.989. ••Seconded byJane Donahue

Roll Call:Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton Jodoin

yesyesyesyes

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Linda Garrant - Tax Collector - $4,360,



yesyesyesabsentyes

1 Abstained: _0_

Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence ToddKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Stan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence ToddKathleen Grinberg-Funes


Roll Call:

Motion byJane Donahue:

Motion Carried

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent:

APPOiNTMENTS: continued

I_ 8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: Abstained: _0 _

Motion Carried

Motion byFrank Hay:


Joseph Lavorando - School Attorney - $12,734,


IRoll Call:

Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KO/ir~f~kyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence ToddKathleen Grinberg-Funes


Motion Carried


Abstained: _0_

July 9,2002

Seconded byStan Kourofsky

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o Absent: _1_ Abstained:Noes:

Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayEllon JodoinSian KourofskyShannon ManorHol/ySimsLawrence ToddKalhleen Grinberg·Funes

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Dr. Richard Adams - School Physician - $12.663.

That rhe Board approve the following appointment.'

Motion bySian Kourofsky:

Motion Carried.

Roll Call:

Motion byEllon Jodoin:

APPOINTMENTS: continued

That the Board approve the following appointments:

,'v/tltion Carried.

Board of Registration - $II. 76/hr.

July 9, 2002


Gregory Bell.lane DonahueFrank HayEllon JodoinStan Koura/skyShannon ManorHo//ySimsLawrence ToddKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Mary FogartyFrances FordMarie JolicoeurEleanore lnhelder


Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Roll Call:

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Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

Seconded byJane Donahue

Seconded byGregory Bell

Seconded byKathleen Grinberg-Funes


Abstained: _0_

Abstained: _0_o Absent:

~8~ Noes: ~O_ Absent:

Officer authorized /0 sign checks - Carol Lyon. Treasw-er, with Randolph 8. Sapp to actinlhe Trea.wrer's absence.

Officer to CertifY Payroll - Sandra L. Urbach with Randolph B. Sapp to act in Ms.Urbach's absence.

Motion byKathleen Grinberg-Funes:

Ayes: _8_ Noes: 0 Absell/: _1_ Abstained: _0_


Molion byGregmy Bell:

Malian Carried.


Joanne l'vfenard -Internal Auditor

July 9. 2002

Thatlhe Board approve the/allowing appointment:



Ayes:

Purchasing Agent - Randolph B. Sapp with Sandra Lo Urbach to act in Mr. Sapp'sabsence.

Malian byHolly Sims:

Molion Carried.

Ayes.' ~8_ Noes:

Morion byElton Jodoin:


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APPOINTMENTS' continued

}"f(HionbyJane Donahue:


Attendance Teachers and Register Keepers - School Nurse -Teacher, School Nurses, andSecretary in the School Health Office to supervise and keep District attendance registers.


Ayes. _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried

Motion byFrank Hay:


Sandra L. Ul'bach to act as a member of the CEWW Health Consortium Board ofDirectors and Trustee and Randolph B. Sapp to the Executive Committee.


Ayes: _8_ Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Abstained: _0_

Malian Carried

DESIGNATIONSMotion byEEIO/lJodoin:



Abstained: _0_f

July 9.2002

_0_ Absent; _1._ Abstained: _0_

,HOlian Carried


AIotion by/-lolly Sims;

MOlion Car'ried

Ayes: _8_ Noes;

That the Chase Manhattan Bank, Evergreen Bank, NA .. Glens Falls National. Key Banka/New York. /-lSBC Bank. Charter f. National Bank and Trust Company, and BeekmantownCredil Union be named as the official depositoriesfor the 2002-2003 dlstrictfunds.

That the Plattsburgh Press-Republican be designated as the official District Newspaperfor Ihe 2002-2003 school year,

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DESIGNATIONS: continued



Seconded byHolly Sims

Abstained: _0_

EXTRA- CLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND

Thai the Extra-Classroom Activity Fund be regulated by the Procedures outlined inFinance Pamphlet #2.

Motion byShannon Manor:

Motion Carried.

Ayes>'_8_ Noes: _0_ Absent:

That during the 2002-2003 Fiscal Year that the regular Board of Education Meetings beheld on the second Tuesday of each month at 6: 15 PM Recommend also that the time between6: 15 PM - 6:30 PM until approximately 7:30 PM be reservedfor executive session items andthat the regular open session begin at approximately 7:30 PM.

Motion ByStan K01I/'~f~ky:

IMotion Carried.

r:wt the Board appoint the following:

Motion byGregory Bell:


Abstained: _0_

Chief Faculty Counselors - Interim Principal Garth Frechette and Dr. Douglas Rogers -No salary

Motion Carried.


Motion Carried.

July 9,2002

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: __ 0_

Seconded byFrO/lk Hay

Thai the Board appoint the following:

Auditor - Mr. Peler Villa - No salary

Motion byJane DO/whue:I

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_1_ Abstained: _0__ 8_ Noes: _0_ Absent:

_8_ Noes: _0_ Absenl:

Ayes:

That the Board appoint Ihe/ollowing:

Central Treasurer - Julie Mil/rons

Recommend Ihal the Central Treasurer wilh the approval of the Assistant SuperintendentqfBusiness be authori~ed to invest idlefimds of the Extra-Classroom Activity Fund in approvedinterest bearing accounts.

1\10tion Cal-ried

That the Board appoint Ihe/ollowing:

Investmenl of Idle Funds

Motion Carried


Ayes:

EXTRA-CLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND: CONTINUED

Afolion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried

July 9. 2002

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _O~_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_


Seconded by.lane Donahue

POSTAGE METER& BULK MAILlNG

TITLE I & OTHER FEDERAL FUNDS & GRANTS

_1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion lIyElton Jodoin:

Motion Carried.

That the SlIpcrillfendellf be alllhorized to apply for and sign/or all Federalprq;ects andother grants.


Motion byGregOlY Bell:

That the School System be authorized to purchase metered postage up to a $1,000 limit,as needed, and to utili~e the bulk mailing system during the 2002-2003 fiscal year.


Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_. Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

TRANSFER LIMIT


PREPAYMENT LIMITS

ADVANCES FROMFUND TO FEDERAL

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Motion hyFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.


That authorizatior. be given to prepay materials and supplies expenses up to a $250 limitwhenever vendors require such a prepayment.

Motion by£llOn Jodoin:

,Hotion Carried

That authorization be given to make cash advances from the General Fund to FederalFunds up to the approved spending level of the Federal Fund


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That the District Treasurer be authorized to make budget appropriation Transfers up to52,500 upon approval of the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Superintendent and toprovide the Board of Education with a listing of such transfers for its approval as soon aspossible after the transfer is made.



Motion Carried.

,Holioll byElton .Jodoin:

CONTRACT WITH DODGE LIBRARY

Motion Carried.

July 9,2002

Thai/he District enter into a contract with the Dodge Library, West Chazy, NY in theamount of$6, 350for services to be rendered to students at the West Chazy Elementary Schoolfor the 2002·2003 school year.

Seconded byStan Kaura/sky

_8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_Ayes:

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Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _i_ Abstained: _0_



STAFF CONFERENCES

Abstained: _0_

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SUPERINTENDENT'S ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE

o Absent:--

Motion Carried.

That the Superintendent be authorized to attend appropriate conferences including theannual conference of the New York State Council of School Superintendents and the AmericanAssociation of School Administrators and one National conference with expenses paid by theDistrict.

Malion byHolly Sims:

A10lion Carried.

Ayes: _8_ Noes:

That Ihe Superinlendent be authorized to approve all staff conferences during the 2002-2003 school year.

iv/otion byFrank Hay:

July 9.2002

That the Superintendent be authorized to approve all buildings and bus use requests andto provide the Board with a listing of such approvals as soon as possible.

ThaI the Board of Education approve the appointments of the Committee on SpecialEducation. Sub-Commitlee on Special Education. Committee on Pre-school Special Education,approval (?f Parr!flt Members of the CSE/CPSE. approval of Surrogale Parent and ClintonCounty Impartial Hearing Officers:


BUILDING AND BUS USE APPROVALS

__ Abstained: _0_

COMMiTTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION ANDPRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

Absent:oNoes:8

Motion byHolfy Sims.'

Malian Carried.

Ayes:


CSE and CPSE MembershipFor 2002 - 2003 School Year

July 9.2002

July 1,2002

Lorna Marx

Dr. Richard Adams

Don LevineJerry RossKaren GlushkoJulie Jock

Parent or Legal Guardian

Dr. Richard Adams

Don LevineJerry RossKaren GlushkoJuHeJock

LomaMarx

Sue CoonrodDon LevineJerry RossKaren GlushkoJulie Jock

Parent OrLegal Guardian

Sue CoonrodDon LevineJerry RossKaren GlushkoJulie Jock

As assigned from District Roster


As assigned from District or BOCES Roster



As assigned from District or BOCES Roster

Special Education Teacher

Guidance Representative (Grades 6-12)

Regular Education Teacher

Parent of Child

Parent Member

Psychologists

School Physician (when requested)

Parent Member

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Sub-Committee on Special Education:ChairpersonAlternate Chairpersons

Parent of Child

School Physician (when requested)



Guidance Representative (Grades 6-12)

Psychologists

Committee on Snectal Education (CSE):ChairpersonAlternate Chairpersons

COMMITEE ON SP. ED.: CONTINUED

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July 1,2002

Joanne Fessetle 563-8208(avail. Mon. and Tues.)

Cheryl Fisher 566-0183 workLynn J3ubbins 562:2564(mornings okay;;unavail. past 2 p.m.)Lisa LaPorte563-4881 .(any day by phone)Terry Savage 562-0105Tana Shepler 561-3367Kathy Garrow 563-5852Cathleen Downs 563-5841

Parent of Student #172

As appropriate

Parent or Legal Guardian

Karen GlushkoJulie JockDon LevineJerry Ross

Kathy O'ConnorValerie Butler

Sue CoonrodKaren Glushko


As assigned from roster of service providers

July 9,2002

Mother of Student #l72

Mother of Student #874

Mother of Student #744Mother of Student #498Mother of Student #188Mother of Student #754

Mother of Student #945Mother of Student #425

Surrogate Parent:

APPROVAL OF PARENT MEMBERS OF THE CSE/CPSE

APPROVAL OF SURROGATE PARENT

CSE/CPSE Parent Members: Parent of Student

Parent Member

Parent of Child



County R~presentative

Psycholo gistAlternate Psychologists

Committee on Preshcool Special Education (CPSE):ChairpersonAlternate Chairperson

COA1Jl!lTTEE ON SF.ED.: continued

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518-452-8000

716-637-5900Fax: 716-637-2319

914·764-4153Fax: 914·764·4\99

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Seconded byJane'Donahue

Eric Zaidins23 Peck RoadMount Kisco, NY 10549

Aaron TurelskyAttorney at Law556 Shunpike RoadKeeseville, NY 12944

James WalshAttorney and Counselor at Law90 State StreetAlbany, NY 12207

Kenneth RittenbergAttorney at Law215 Caroline StreetSaratoga Springs. NY 12866

Edward Luban, Esq.317 Montgomery StreelSyracuse. NY 13202

Seth Krauss, CSW·R65 Hawley AvenuePort Chester. NY 10573

Paul KellyAttorney at Law412 South Salina Street, Suite 300Syracuse. NY 13202

July 9,2002

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CLINTON COUNTY IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERSSCHOOL YEAR 2002·2063

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Martin Kehoe, III2009 Western AvenueAlbany. NY 12203

Sharon KehoeAttorney at Law86 Main StreetBrockport. NY 14420

Steven Goldsmith24 Pine DrivePound Ridge, NY 10516

Motion Carried.

Ayes: _8_ Noes.' _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

COMM1TIEE ON SP. ED.: continued

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That the bid for the purchase of a utility vehicle, with trade, be awarded to MA. Jerry &Co.. Inc. in the amount of$26.600. This was the only bid received.

band.

TRIP REQUEST

AWARD OF BID

yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesabsent

Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

_8~ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.

Roll Call:

Ayes:

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: I Abstained: _0_


Molion Carried.

ThaI the Board appr0l1e the trip request/rom Michael & Susan Nystoriakfor the school


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July 9.2002


;\folion Carried.



Be it resolved that the Beekmantown Central School District Board of Education agrees/0 participate in the St. Lawrence/Lewis BOCES Cooperative Purchasing Programs inaccordance with the guidelines set forth in the "Cooperative Purchasing Agreement "for the2002-2003 school year. . .

Alation byFrank Hay:


TENURE APPOINTMENT

MINUTES

Abstained: _0_1

Tha//he Board appoinl Frank Hay to the New York State School Boards AssociationLegislative Liaison.

Mo/ion byGregory Bell:

Motion Carried.

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That the Board approve the tenure appoinlment (0 Kimberly Cramp effective 9/1102.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried

kIa/ion byJane Donahue:

,v9' '~a//he Board approve /he June 11, 2002 minutes as amended"4'pc Seconded by

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..... E1/on Jodoin

Ayes' _8_ Noes: _0_ Absen/: _1_ Abslained: _0_

• Seconded byElton Jodoin

Molion Carried.

July 9,2002

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: 1 Abstained: _0_

TEXTBOOKS


AuthorSteven M. StanleyPaul W. Zitzewitz, Ph.D.Dan Blaustein, Louise Butler,Wanda Matthias & Bryce HixsonLeonard Bernstein, Martin Schachter.Alan Winkler & Stanley WolfeChin, Wolfe et al.Rosemary Haigh & Carol PulverFran Averett Tanner, Ph.D.

4) Concepts & Challengesin Earth Science

5) British Literature(i) C' cst ton tour!7) Basic Drama Projects

Textbook1) Earth System History2) Physics. Principles & Problems3) Introduction to Science

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent' _1_ AbSlained: _0_

MOlion byElton Jodoin:

That the Board adopt the following textbooks:

Molion Carried.

Motion Carried


RE-ELECTION TO THE NYSSBA


CSE RECOMMENDATIONS



That the Board re-elect Marion Elliott to allother two year term as Area 6 Director.

Morion Carried

,\40tiOIlbyJane Donahue.

The Board was asked to give a list of their committee preferences to the Board Presidentfor assignment to various committees.

Ayes.'

That the Board approve the CSE Recommendations.

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Motion byElton Jodoin:

COACHING APPOINTMENTS

That the Board approve the follOWing fall coaches for the 2002-2003 school year:

Cheerleading- Varsity Lorianll Bois

Cross Country-Varsity HeadCross Country-Varsity Assistant

Andy HastingsTracy Corey

Gymnastics-AssistantGymnastics-Parent Volullteer

Soccer (Girls) JVSoccer (Girls) Modified

Soccer (Boys) Varsity HeadSoccer (Boys) Varsity AssistantSoccer- (Boys) JVSoccer (Boys) Modified

Melissa Rock-McCaslandSue Trombley

Ryan ConverseJay Magiera

Jon ChapmanRon MossMark Fragassi.Jay CameI'Dn

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July 9.2002

BE IT RESOL VED THA T the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Paul O'Connell - Football -Varsity Assistant effective 7-9-02 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE 1T RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDis/l'ict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Tom Fortunatus· Soccer (Girls)Varsity - Head effective 719/02 on an emergency conditional basis.

Jamie Lozier

Joni Cummings

Football Varsity Assistant

Soccer Varsity (Girls) Assistant

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BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. Paul O'Connell regardingcriminal convicrion(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. 0 'Connell's continued employment is.~pecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education.that he isjiJlly clearedfor employment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis. and subject to receipt of both a statement/rom Mr. Tom Fortunatus regardingcriminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Fortunantus's continued employment isspecjfically contingent upon the District's receipt ofnoticeJrom the Commissioner of Education,that he isfillly cleared for employment.

Soccer (Girls) Varsity

COACIflNG APPOINTMENTS: continued

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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central fichoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Mike Labarre· Football - JVHead effective 7/9/02 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencycombt ional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement/rom Mr. Mike Labarre regardingcriminal conviction (s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance fi'om the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Labarre's continued employment is.\pecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education,that he is(ully cleared/or employment.

I BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDiS!f'icl herl!by makes an emergency conditional appointment of Dave Betms • Football - JVAssistant effective 7/9102on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. Dave Betrus regardingcriminal conviction(s) 01' pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclem'ance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Betl'us's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education.that he isfully clearedfor employment.

July 9,2002

Motion Carried.

CAPITAL PROJECT ACTIONS

Seconded byHoUySims

Shannon ManorPJ PolhemusChris Rowell

Parent VoIunteel's


Thai the Board approve the request for payments related to Phase 11 of the CapitalProject. The total amount requested is $1. 000, 780,04 and has been verified by our architect .

.July 9. 2002

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. Shawn McLean regardingcriminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. McLean's continued employment is.\pecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education,Ihat he istillIy cleared for employment.

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MOlion byFrank Hay:

BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Shawn McLean - Football-Modified Assistant effective 7/9/02 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Cel1lral SchoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Stewart Tulip - Football-Mod!fied Hcad effective 7/9/02 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencycO/lditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Stewart Tulip regardingcriminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgr(nmdclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Tulip's continued employment isspecificaily contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education,Ihat he is fully cleared for employment.

COACHING APPOINTMENTS: continued

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Total $ 1,000,780.04


$ 28,500.00

$ 62,622.10

$ 409,734.00

$ 160.075.00

$ 339,848.94



Recommendation of Payment No. 5.02-9 & L ElectricContract No.5 - Electrical

Recommendation of Payment No. 3-02 - Brockway Mechanical SystemsContract NO.3 - Mechanical

Recommendation of F'ayment No. 4-02- Welsburgl'\ Meci'\enlcal ElectricContract NO.4 - Plumbing

Recommendation of Payment No. 2-02 -Monahan & LaughlinContract No, 2 - Roofing

Recommendation of Payment No. 1-02 - Murnane Building ContractorsContract NO.1 - General Construction

Roll Call:

CAPITAL PROJECT ACTIONS: continued

IMotion Carried.


That thr;!Board approve the request for payment to Bernier Carr & Associates. P.C. Thetotal amount requestr;!dis $22.339.55 rdated to the Capital Project.


Motion Carried.

July 9,2002

Ayes: _8_ NOr;!s:_0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

yesyesyesyesyesyr;!syesyesabsent

Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinSian Kouro/skyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:

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That the Board approve the Change order credit $20.000 for Monahan & Loughlin.

Mari Cecil, Bernier Carr & Associates. handed out and discussed the Monthly StatusReport No. 12.

$7,714.90

CHANGE ORDER

yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesahsent

yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes C\o.jIf$~ ,r




Recommendation of Payment No. 4-9Contract No.4 - Electrical - NTS Services, Inc.

Roll Call:



July 9,2002

,\Jotion Carried.


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Motion Carried

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent; _1_ Abstained: _0_._

Roll Call:

That the Board approve the request for payment related to Phase J of the Capital Pr~;ect.·The total alllount requested is $7, i14.90 and has been verified by our architect.

iv/otion byGregory Bell:

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Thai the Board approve the Extra-Curricular Activities Account - May

FINANCIAL REPORTS

GRANT A WARD


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Gregory BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


Seconded byStan Kouroftky

hlolion byHolly Sims .

Motion Carried.

Roll Call:

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board accept the Local Government Records Management Improvement FundGrant in the amount of$29.406.for inventorying school records.I

•Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Alation Carried.

Molion byGregory Bell:

NYS RETIREMENT INCENTIVE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS. the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central School District("Board'') desires to offer the benefits of the New York State Early Retirement Incentive programof 2002 (Chapter 69 ofFhe Laws of 2002) ("ER!'') to certain selected and targeted positions:and.

WHEREAS, the Board desires to offer the benefits of the ERI program to targetedpositions in both the NYS Teachers Retirement System ("TRS'') and NYS Employees' RetirementSystem ("ERS'').

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

The Board hereby elects to provide the benefits of ERIto its employee who is a memberof the ERS and is employed in the title of "typist" with the most years a/service within theBeekmantown Central School Dislrict.

2. The Board hereby elects to provide the benefits 0/ ERI to its employee who is a memberof the TRS and is employed in the title of "Secondary Principal", in the position of HighSchool Principal, with the most years a/service within the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict.

July 9,2002

AIation Carried.

Motion Car-ried.

.luly 9. 2002

SecondedhyHolly Sims

RESIGNATIONS

.__ 8~. Noe.~: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_Ayes:

That the Board accept the following resignation:

AIotion byFrank Hay:

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leller of resignation from Michael Retherforddatrtd July 9. 2002, with an effective date of Augu.\'t 16. 2002, is hereby accepted

Ayes: 8 Noes: _0_ Absent: 1 Abstained: a


BE IT RESOL VED, that the Agreement dated July 9, 2002 between the BeekmantownCentral School District and Michael Retherford is hereby approved and the Superintendent ofSchools and President of the Board of Education are hereby authorized to execute saidAgreement on behalfofthe School District and carry out its terms.

lv/otion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.

Lorraine L. Regan - Elementmy Teacher - effective 8/07/02.

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4. Tl1rtBoardfurther exempts employees retiring under the ERI program from theprohihition against also receiving incentive pursuant to a collective bargainingagreement ("local retirement incentive'~ pursuant to Part A, Section 4, p(1ragraph "hI! ofChapter 69 of the Laws qf 2002. Thus, an employee retiring pursuant to the ERIprogram may also collect a local retirement incentive, if applicable.

;VYS RETiREMENT INCENTIVE RESOLUTION: continued

3. The Board designates the window period/or retirement purposes to begin on July 9,2002 and to end on August 16, 2002. In order to be eligible, an employee must retirewith an effective date during this open window period.

That the Board accept the following resignation:

An/hony Tetreault - Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - effective 7/30/02.

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BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made Onan emergencyconditional basis. and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. Paul Ewasko regardingcriminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Ewaskso's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice. from the Commissioner of Education,/hal he isfidly clearedfor employment.

BE 1T RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDis/rict hel'eby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Paul J. Ewasko - SubstituteCustodial Worker effective July 10. 2002 on an emergency conditional basis.

Mo/ion byFrank Hay:

MOlion Carried.

Ayes: _8__.Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motioll byElton Jodoin:

RESIGNATIONS: continued

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Ayes: _8_ Noes: ~._0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

MOlion hyShannon Manor:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central Schoo/District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of George W. Vogt - SubstituteC1/.I'todialWorker rffCctive July 10, 2002 on an emergency conditional.

IBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency

cOJrdilional hasis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. George Vogt regardingc}'iminal conl'ictionM or pel1ding criminal charges and the receip~ of criminal backgroundcfearance from the Commissioner of Education Mr. Vogt's continued employment isspecifically colllingent upon the District:~ receipt of notice. from the Commissioner of Education,rhat he is(ully cleared for employment.


Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: I Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

July 9.2002

APPOIl\'D4ENTS: continued

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Abstained: _0_I


Ayes,' _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent:

Motion Carried

BElT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Dean M Laundrie - SubstituteCustodial Worker effective July 10, 2002 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education q(the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Jean Stone· Substitute,VIechanic effective July 10, 2002 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and suNect to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Jean'Stone regardingcriminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Stone's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education,that he isfully clearedfor employment.

A!otionhyFmnk H{~V:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THA T this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementjrom Ms. Dean Laundrie regardingcriminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance/rom the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Laundrie's continued employment isspec!fically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education,that she isfully clearedfor employment,

Ayes: 8 Noes: _0_ Absent: J


Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Motion b,vI-lolly 5,'ims:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education q(the Beckmantown Central SchoolDistrict herehy makes an emergency conditional appointment q( Renee Julian - as a part-time(1/2 time) Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher effective September J, 2002 on an emergencyconditional hasis, Ms. Renee Julian holds a provisional certification in the area of Pre-Kindergarten. Kindergarten and Grades 1-6,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appoil1lment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject /0 receipt q( both a statement from Ms. Renee Julian regardingcriminal conviction(.v) or pending criminal charges and the receipt o( criminal background

July 9,2002

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M~. Renee Julian will be assigned to the position of Universal Pre-Kindergarten - 1/2time at West Chazy. Salary to be determined


ADJOURNMENT


COMMUNICATION

Abstained: _0_

Motioll byFraflkHay:

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:36 PM

The Superintendent askedfor a Board Member to be on the Education by Design panel.Stall Koul'Ofsky offered to be on the panel.

The Superintendent received correspondence from NYSSBA - 2002 Academy for PublicSchool Governance.

Motion Carried.


dearancefi'om the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Julian's continuedspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt ofnoticeJi'om the Commissionerthat she is fully cleared for employment.

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Date:

Allest.'


7/1 (p IclOD OJI J

July 9.2002

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July 18, 2002. - - " . -~". ,.- '," -,. '.- " ..-.- , . ,,-',;. ,,-,"';:'.~. '.- .. -.-"-.,.,-,-'.

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Special Board Meeting

The Special Meeting of the Board ~rEducation of the BeekmantownCentral School District was held on Thursday, July 18, 2002,

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresident at 5:00 PM

71Je Pledge ~( Allegiance was said

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Motion by.Jane Donahue:

APPOINTMENT OF CLERK PRO-TEM

That the Board appoint Randolph B. Sapp as Clerk Pro-Temfor theSpecial Meeting.



j\.fotion Carried

Roll Call:Present:

Absent:

Also Present:

Visitors

Gregory Bell.Jane DonahueStan KourofsfcyKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Frank HayElton JodoinShannon ManorHolly Sims

Sandra L. Urbach, Supt. of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, AssM. Supt. for BusinessDebbie Drumm, MB Elem. Principal

Vickie Belrose

July 18, 2002

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Ayes: _5~ _Noes: _0_ Absent: _4_ Abstained: _0_




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Motion Carried.

That the Board go into Executive Session.

Motion byLawrence Todd:

Motion Carried.

That the Board accept the resignation/or purposes a/retirement/romJudith J. Murray - MS English - effective 1/0//03.


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That the Board resume the Special Meeting.

Motion Carried.


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EXECUTWESESSION-OUT

July /8. 2002

o Absent: _4_ Abstained:_5_ Noes:Ayes:

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Mr. Davison will be assigned to the position of Director of PhysicalEducation and Athletics at a yearly salary 0/$62,000.

That the Board approve the appointment of Christopher Savage - as apart-time (1/2 time) Universal Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - effectiveSeptember I, 2002.

APPOINTMENTS

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_0_ Absent: _4_ Abstained: _0_

MolionbyJane Donahue:

Motion Carried.


Ayes: _5_ Noes:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. KennethDavison regarding criminal conviclion(s) or pending criminal charges and thereceipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education.Mr. Kenneth Davison's continued employment is specifically contingent upon theDistl'ict's receipt ofnotice,from the Commissioner of Education, that he is/ullyclearedfor employment.

BE IT RESOLVED THATthe Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointmenlofKenneth P. Davison - Director of PE & Athletics - to a three year·probationary appointment ellective as SOO/1 as possible, but not later than August16.2002.

That the Board approve the conditional three year appointment of LoriChristopherson - Elementary Teacher - Step 1oIthe appropriate columnv{llle .mlmy schedule pending review o.ltranscript effective 9/1102.

Motion Carried.

Mvlion Carried

o--


Absent: __ 4_ Abstained: _0_


July 18,2002

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_0_ Absent: ..._4~ Abstained:5 Noes:_ ... -Ayes:


Ayes: 5 Noes:

Motion Carried.


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Seconded byLawrence Todd



_4_ Abstained:

Absent: _4_ Abstained:

July 11'>, 2002

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o Absent:

Motion Carried

Ayes: ~5_ Noes:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Ms.Jennifer Dr!!JY regarding criminal conviction(.<;)or pending criminal charges andthe receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. M<;.Jennifer Duffy's continued employment is specifically contingentIIpon Ihe District's rece ipt of notice, fi'om the Commi,<;.~ionel·of Education, thatshe is fully cleared/or employment.

Motion Carried

Motion byGrego/}' Bell:

Ayes: _5_ Noes:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditiO/wi appointment ofJennifer DuffY - Head Varsity Gymnastic Coach - effective 7/19/02.

That the Board approve the one year appointment of Jamie Lozier-MB Elementary Teacher Class Reduction - Step I of the appropriatecolumn of the salary schedule pendil1g review of transcript effective 9/1/02.


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BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and sulHect to receipt of both a statement from Ms.Karen Breyette regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges andthe receipt of aiminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Ms. Karen Breyette's continued employment is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt of nofice. from the Commissioner of Education, thatshe isfully clearedfor employment.

HE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekJ1lantown ...Central School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofKaren Breyette - Middle School English Teacher - to a three yearprobationary appointment at Step 3 of the current salary schedule effective9/1/02.


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That the Board at.ijoum the Special Meeting at 5:45 PM

Kevin Martin - Head Custodian - effective 8/2/02.

That the Board accept, with enorlllous regret, the following resignation:

Abstained; _0_



Abstained: ~O~

RESIGNATION

ADJOURNMENT

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5 Noes: 0 Absent: 4~~ ~~ --

Ayes: ~5~ Noes: ~O~ Absel1l:

Alotion Carried

Ayes:

Motion byGregOlY Bell:

Motion Carried


Date: 1fa '1/0>01')-;), I .

Attest: ?i~ C .,J~/VQ.

July 18,2002

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes. BoardPresident at 6: 15 PM in the West Chazy School. .

Sandra L. Urbach. Supt. of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. of SchoolsJoseph Lavorando, School AttorneyJoyce E. Sellars. District ClerkSue Coonrod. Director qfCSEKen Davison. Director of PE & AthleticsDouglas Rogers, Principal MSKaren Murdock, Principal Elem, CHDeborah Drumm. Principal Elem. MBGarth Frechette. Interim HS Prine.

R. SteeleL. MarxAI. CecilR, IngersonS. TraversC Gamhfc

August 13, ]OD]

AI/gusl 13. 2002

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Regular Board Meeting

Visilor,\':

Also Present:

Roll Call:

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresident.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education qf the BeekmantownCentral School District was held on Tuesday, August 13. 2002,

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Policy.

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Executive Session-out

Executive Session-in

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_9_ /lioes: _0_ Absent: 0 Abstained:

Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President. discussed the Volunteer

Lawrence Todd. Board Vice-President, discussed the High SchoolPrincipal Job Description.

Mari Cecil, Bernier Carr & Assoc. handed out the Monthly Status ReportNo. 13and discussed with the Board Phase 1& Phase 11.

Report to the Board

Deborah Drumm, Principal EJem. MB, gave her report on the SchoolRepol'l Cards.

That the Board resume the Regular Meeting at 7:47 PM


Douglas Rogers, Principal MS, gave his report on the School Repol'lCards.

Motion Carried

August /3.2002

Karen J\4urdock. Principal EJem. CH and her administrative in/ern SherylAI'nigo, gave a repon on the Schoof Report Card~.

That the Board go inlo Execwive Session al 6: 17 PM

Garth Frechette, lmerim HS Principal, gave his report to the Board on theSchool Report Card

Motion byFrank Hay:


Ayes:_9_ llloes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Sandra Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, discussed the new mandatesfrom the State.

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Thai the Board accept the following resignations:

Resignations & Retirements

Action on CSE Recommendations

A/olion byHolly Sims:


Motion Carried.

Ayes:_9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: ~O_ Abstained: _0_

MOlion byFrank Hay:

Greg Bell, Finance Committee, discussed reducing the Tax Levy with theBoard.

That the Board accept the CSE recommendations with the addition of apl'eschool student #12"23.

Sue Coonrod, Director ofCSE, gave her Annual Special Education Reportto Ihe Board.

Reports to the Board: continued

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August J 3. 2002

6. Lori Smith - Teacher Aide - effective 7/18/02.


Valerie Thompson - Typist Departmenl Chair Office - retirement effective7/2ri//02

<>n,

Aye.\': 9 Noes: _0_ Ab.\'ent: 0 Abstained: _0 _

!. acknowledge receipt and acceptance of leiter dated July 29, 2002 fromMichael Retherford clar~fying his last day as an employee ofBeekmantown Cenlral School District is August 15. 2002.

7. .Jennifer LeCuyer - Teacher Aide - et!extive 8/6/02,

3. AmyDonohue. Spanish MS - effective 8/27/02 .

2. Julie Millrons Moschelle - Extra-Curricular Accounts Treasurer -effective 8/1/02.

j, David BetJ·us - JV A,~sistanl Football Coach - effective 8/9/02.

.J. Stewart Tulip· Modified Football Coach - effective 8/5/02.

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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makl!s an emergency conditional appointment ofJennifer Breml as a substitute teacher effective 9//1//02.

That the Board approve rhe emergency condWonal appointmenrs oirhefbllmvlng individuals: (Because of the 20 day rule rhe Board must reappointthese individuals.)

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Reappointments

Seconded byGreg Bell


Appointments

Abstained:o

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AugU.I'1 13. 2002

_0_ Ahsent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

o Absent:~~

Noes: () Absel1l: () Abstain: ()~~~

9 Noes:

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Motion Carried

Alation byJane Donahue:

Ayes.·~9~ Noes:

iv/orion byGreg Bell:

,'lIfo/ionCarried.

Alation byFrank Hay:

Ayes:

Motion CUI Tied

Ayes.

BE iT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemagency conditional basis, and subiect to receipt of both a statement from M~.Jenllifer Brean regarding criminal convietion(.\) or pending criminal charges andthe receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner q(Education. Ms. Jennirer B/'ean's continued employment is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt of notice. from the Commissioner of Education, thatshe is fully clearedfor employment.

1. Jean Stone - Substitute Mechanic2. Tom Fortunatus - Soccer - Girls Varsiry3. Paul O'Connell - Football - Varsity Assistant-I. Mike Labarre - Football -.IV Head

That the Board approve the condWonalthree-year appointmen! orKirstenLaMontagne - Eleme1ltary Teacher - Step 1of the appropriate column of thesalary schedule pending review of transcript effective 9/1/02.


Seconded by.Jane Donahue

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Appointment.\': conlinued


BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCenl/'al School District hereby makes an emergency condWana/ appointment ofTerry Burdo as a substitute teaclter effective 911102.

BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and suqjectto receipt of both a statement .from Mr.Terry Burdo regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges andthe receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Mr. Terry Burdo's continued employment is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education. that heisfif!!y clearedfol" employment.

Aye.\': _9_ Noes: _0_ Absen/: _0_ Abstained: _0_

,Hotioll Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

BE 1T RESOLVED THAT the Board QfEducation arrhe BeekmantownCent/'ai School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofMegan Bell as a substitute teacher effective 911102.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemerj<ency conditional basis, and su~;ect to receipt of both a statement from Ms.Megan Bell regarding criminal convic/ionM or pending criminal charges and thereceipt of criminal hackground clearance .from the Commissioner of Education.lvls. Megan Bell's continued employment is specifically contingent upon theDistrict '.I' receipt Qf /JOtice./i"Oll1 the Commissioner of Education. that she is fullyclearedlor employment.

Ayes: 9 Noes:--o Absent: 0 Abstained: o--

.\lotiO/1 Carried.

August /3,2002

,\efationCarried.


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_0_ Abstained:

August l3. 2002

(i Absent:

Motion Carried.

Ayes: ~9_ Noes:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made <!rzpn ...emergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a stateirlentfrom Ms.Karen 0 'Brian regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges andthe receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of.Education. Ms. Karen O'Brian's continued employment is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt of notice. from the Commissioner Qf Education, thatshe isfUlly clearedfor employment.

BE IT RESOL VED THA T the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofKaren O'Brian as a substitute teacher effective 9/1/02.

Motion byGreg Bell:

Appointments: continued

Motion byElron Jodoin:


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BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on imemagency conditional basis, and suhiect to both a statement from Ms. KathrynRyan regarding criminal conviclion(s) or pending criminal charges and thereceipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education.Ms. Kathryn Ryan's continued employment is specifically contingent upon theDistrict's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education, thatsheisfullyclearedfor employment.

BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board Qf Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment qfKathryn Ryall as a substitute teacller effective 9/1/02.

Motion Carried.

Ayes: ~9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _U_ Abstained: _0_

,\,folion byElton.!odoin:

Seconded by

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Motion byGreg Bell.'

That the Board approve the appointment ofEditll Reed ~1/2 time TeacherAidefor Universal Pre-Kindergarten ot Cumberland Head effective 9/1/02.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and sub;ect to receipt of both a statement from Ms.Brenda LaMay regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges andthe ,'eceipt ~f criminal backgrOlmd clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Ms. Brenda LaMay's continued employment is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt of notice, .from the Commissioner of Education, thatshe isfully clearedfor employment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education ~fthe BeekmantownCentral Schoul District hereby makes an emergency cunditional appointment ofBrelUla LaMay as a Teacller Aide effective 9//1102.

AppuilllmenlS: cuntinued

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Motion Carried.


Absent: _()_ Abstained: _()_

Augu.\'t 13.2()()]

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MotiOlI Can·ied.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and suhject to receipt of both a statement.from Ms.Dawn Cross regarding criminal convictionM or pending criminal charges andthe receipt ~fcr/ofmtal background clearance/rom the Commissioner ofEduC(/liml. Ms. Dawn Cross's eominued employment i.~specifically contingentUpollt/!: District's receipt olnoticeJrom the Commissioner of Education. that.I'ile isfidly cleared/or employment.

Ayes: _9_ Noes: _U_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofDawn Cross ~Spanish Teacller - to a three-year probationary appointment atStep 2 of the current salmy schedule effective 9/1102.


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Appointments: continued

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Abstained: 0o

Coaching Appointments

Absent: ~()~ Abstained:

August J 3. 2002

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o Absent:

lillol ion Carried

Ayes. __ 9~ Noes:


Motion Carried.

Ayes: ~9~ Noes:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofStephen Taylor as a modifiedfootba/J coach effective 8/13/02.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr.Steven Taylor regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges andthe ,'eceipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Mr. Stephen Taylor's continued employment is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education, that hei~fully cleared for employment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofStewart Tulip as a JV Assistant Football Coacll effective 8/13/02.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anf;!l1lagency conditional basis, and suhject to ,·eceipt of both a statement from Mr.Stewart Tulip regarding criminal canvictian(s) or pending criminal charges andthe receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation MI".Stewart Tulip's continued employment is specifically contingentIIpon the District's receipt of noticeJi'om the Commissioner of Education, that heisfully cleared for employment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfi'om Ms,Heather Pellerin-Brault regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissionerof Education. Ms. Heather Pellerin-Brault's continued employment is specificallycontingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner ofEducation, that she isfully clearedfor employment.


BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofHeather Pellerin-Brault as a substitute teacher effective 9/1/02,

Motion byFrank Hay:

ADVISOR(S)

Ms, Stacy Goddeau

Mr. James AmorelliMr. Jeffery Jo]icoeur

Mr. Ron MossMrs, Julie King

Mrs. Lorna Marx

Mrs, Carolyn SlickMs. Tracy Corey

Ms. Ruth Brown

Mrs. Rachelle Armstrong

Mrs. Julie KingMs. Stacy Goddeau

TBA

Ms. Kerry Fo]ey

Advisors Appointments

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}ldotian byJane Donahue:

That the Board approve the following Middle School Advisorsfor the2002·2003 school year:

MS/HS Chorus

Drama Club

Yorker Club

Nationa] Junior Honor Society

Talon (newspaper)

posmON

Future Educators (Gr. 6-]2)

Grade 7

Student Council

Grade 8

Grade 6

ILiterary Magazine (Gr. 6-12) Mrs. Kristen Delisle

August 13, 2002

Technology Student Association

Math Counts

Mr. Michael Nystoriak

Mr, Gregg Oberlander

TBA

Mr. Robert Harris

Mr. Michael Nystoriak

Mr. Jay MagieraMrs. Kathy Magiera

Mr. Jeffery JolicoeurMr. Jon Chapman

Ms. Marlene Raffel

Mrs. Rene Gangwer

Mrs. Michelle Frechette


Absent:_0_ Abstained:_0_o9 Noes:--

Malian Carried.

Ayes:

Foreign Language Club

BOSC (Adventure Club)

Library Club (Or. 6-12)

Model UN

MSIHS Band

Jazz Band

Chess Club (Or. 6-]2}

Yearbook

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Afotion Carried.

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Afinutes


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Absent: () Abstained: _0_

&condedbyGreg Bell

Augusl i3. 2002

o Absent: _0_ Abstained:

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9 Noes:

MOlion byFrank Hay:

June 26. 2002July 9,2002July 18,2002

Preliminary Budge! Control - June

That the Board approve the following minutes: (after amending theminutes of 7/9/02 Page 21 to show Lawrence Todd veing absent)

Extra-Curricular Activities Account - 7/1/01 to 6/30/02

That the Board approve the following:


ThaI the Board approve Ihe.fiJIlol1'ing:



Extra-Curricular Activities Account - June


Financial ReportsJ'vfotionbyJane Donahue:


Ayes: _9_ Noes: a Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Ayes: _~9_ Noes:

/odotionCarried.

Ayes:

l'vlmion Carried.


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Financial Reports: continued

.'O'10liml byShannon MGl1Or:

That the Board approve thefollowing:

Preliminary Supplementary Report ofTl'easurer - June


Ayes: ~9_ Noes,· _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

JfOI ion Carried.

,Holian hyFrank Hay:

Thai the Board approve the following:

Preliminary Checks Payable Regisler - JuneSeconded byStan Kourofsky


.'violion Carried.

;\1olion byEllOn Jodoin:

Bidding/Purchasing Actions

A/OfiOl]Carried.

MoNon Carried.

August 13. 2002

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S'econded byHolly Sims


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Fuel. Church Oil •. 8209 per gal. firm(2001-2002 bid. .8922)(20I)O-2(}()1 hid' .8897)

Trash - Gowell Sanitation & Wasle Inc. - $19,869.60(2001-2002bid: $19.480)(2000-2001 bid: $19.981.14)

_9_ Noes: _0_ Absent:Ayes:

Ayes. _9_ NaeE· __ 0_ Absenl: 0 Abstained: _0_

ivlotiOJl byGreg Bell:

Thai the Board award the fOllowing low bid relaled to standard operationof the Districi pending review by the School Altorney:

Thai the Board award the/nl/owing low bid ,'elated to standard operationof/he District pending review by the School Altorney:

That the Board approve the request/or payments related to PhaseIoftheCapital Project. The total amount requested is $94,514.53 and has beenverifledby our architect:


$ 18,19653

$ 5,509.00

$ 64,535.50

$ 6,273.50

$ 94,514.53

SWimming Merger

Capital Projects

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Motion Carried

Motion byLaw/"ence Todd:


That the Board approve of the Section VI! Merger. Girls VarsitySwimming - with A uSable Valley Schoolfor the 2002-2003 school year.

Recommendation of Payment No. 4-10Contract NO.4 - Electrical - NTS Services

Recommendation of Payment No. 1·14 .Contract NO.1 - General Construction - Murnane Building Contractors

Recommendation of Payment No. Env.-09Asbestos Abatement Monitoring & Control - Envirologic of New York

Recommendation of Payment No. Env.-10Asbestos Abatement Monitoring & Control - Envirologic of New York

_9~ Noes: 0 Absent: _0_ Abstained:

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Ayes:

Motion Carried.

Augusl 13, 2002


yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes

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Total $ 2,263,346.55

That the Board approve the requesljor payments related to Phase II (~ltheCapital Project. The total amount requested is $2.263,346.55 and has beenverified by our architect:

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Capital Projects: continued

Motion byElton Jodoin.

Recommendation of Payment No. 1-03 - Murnane Building ContractorsContract No.1 - General Construction

Recommendation of Payment No. 2-03 - Monahan & LoughlinContract NO.2 - Roofing

Recommendation of Payment No. 3-03 - Brockway Mechanical SystemContract No.3 - Mechanical

Recommendation of Payment No. 4-03 - Weisburgh Mechanical ElectricContract NO.4 - Plumbing

Recommendation of Payment No. 5-03 - S & L ElectricContract No.5 - Electrical

Recommendation of Payment No. Atl-01-Allantic Testing LaboratoriesConstruction Materials Testing & Quality Control

Recommendation of Payment No. Env-01 - Envirologic of New YorkAsbestos Abatement Monitoring & Control

Recommendation of Payment No. Erw-02 - Envirologic of New YorkAsbestos Abatement Monitoring & Control

$ 1,548,876.33

$ 161.177.00

$

$ 99,180.00

$ 55,100.00

$ 6,332.58

$ 12.211.00

$ 6.175.15

Motion Carried.

August 13. 200]

Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: ~_O_ Abstained: _0_



Roll Call Vote:Greg Bell.lane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kourof~kyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

K & L Plumbing & Healing - Contract #2 -$13,232.76

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Change Order





o Abstained:

August 13,2002

() A(),sent:--.9 Noes:

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kaura/skyShannon ManarHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the Change Order for thefollowing:

Capital Projects: continued

That the Board approve the request for payment to BernierAssociates, p,e The total amount requested is $20,549,59 related toProject,

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Koun4skyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Motion byGreg Bell:


Molion Carried.

Ayes,'


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That the Board approve thejiJllowfng list of Impartial Hearing OfficersAn- Clinton County effective May 2002.

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Motion byGr(!g Bell:

Joall Alexander196 Crestwood LaneWilliamsville, NY 14221Phone: (716) 688-6115FAX: (716) 688-6254E-mail: [email protected]

Rivona Ehrenreich66 Woodbury DriveSnyder, NY 14226Phone: (716) 835-1435FAX: (716) 835.1435E-mail: riudon@aol com

Steven Goldsmith24 Pine DrivePound Ridge. NY 10576Phone: (914) 764-4153FAX: (914) 764-4199E-mail: [email protected]

Craig Hill144 Shirewaod DriveRochester, NY ]4625Phone: (716) 248-3301FAX: (716)381-2884E-mail: [email protected]

Martin Kehoe III2009 Western AvenueAlbany, NY 12203Phone: (518) 452-8000FAX: (518) 452-1116E-mail: [email protected] COM

Edw~rd Lublln3 17 Montgomery StreetSyracuse, NY 13202Phone: (315) 472-1935FAX: (315) 472-2909E-mail: eluba@dreamscaoJ:.,£Qill

Impartial Hearing Officers

Kenneth Rit'ZenbergYoung, Sommer LLCExecutive WoodsFive Palisades DriveAlbany, NY 12205Phone: (518) 438-9907, ext. 230FAX: (518)438-9914E-mail: krilzenberg:@yollngsommer.com

Jerome SchadHodgson Russ LLPOne M&T Plaza, Suite 2000Buffalo. NY 14203Phone: (716) 848-1461; (716) 634-8906FAX: (716) 634-8384; (716) 849-0349E-mail: jschad l@adelphin net

Aaron TuretskyP.O. Box 3671682 Front Street Suite 1Keeseville. NY 12944Phone: (518) 834·5240FAX: (518) 834-5240

Aaron Tyk1651 47th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11204Phone: (718)435-2088FAX: (425) 977-0975E-mail: \ykaaron@hotm~il.com

James Walsh381 Delaware Ave.Delmar, NY 12054Phone: (518) 475-7727FAX: (518) 439-4261E-mail: jpw@capitalnet

Eric Zaidins23 Peck RoadMonnt Kisco, NY 10549Phone: (914) 241-8714FAX: (914)666-0919

August J], 2002

Motion Carried.

Ayes: 9 Noes._0._ Ab.l'en/:


_0_ Abstained:_0_

Motion Carried.

A IIgll.l'l 13. 2002

That the Board accept the High School Principal job description.

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School Policy


American Red Cross

() Abstained:

Acceptance of Grants

High School Principal Job Description

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Ahsent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Absent: _0_ Abstained:

Ilhsent:

o

()

()9 Noes:--

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElcon JodoinStan Kourof~kyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinhel'g-FlinesLawrence Tudd

Alation Carried.

Motion byGreg Bell:

That the Board accept a Community Health Award of$2,500from BlueCross/Blue Shield o(Utir:f.J-Watertuwn.

Ayes: 9 Noes: _0_ Ahsent: ._0_ Abstained: _0_

Ayes: _9_ llloes:

That the Board approve the 1" reading of policies #2000-#3310.


Motion Carried.

+fotiol1Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Ayes: _9_ ,'loes:


Ayes:

That the Board approve the Statement of Agreement concerning the UseFacilities as Mass Care She/tel'S by the American Red Cross, .

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$55,732.76$3,042,226.98$560, 799.19

$6.650,827.62


Tax Levy


_0_ Abstained: _0_

Absi!llt:.~()._ Abstained: _0_

Augusl /3.2002

I)Noes:9

Morion Carried

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrunkHayEllon JodoinStan KOUl'olskyShannon MallO,.Holly SimsKathleen Grinherg-FllI1esLawrence lluld

Tax Levy

Town of AltonaTown (if"BeekmantownTown a.fChazyTown (~fPlatlsburgh

Thai the Board approve the 2002-2003 lax levy in the amount of510,309,586.55. A significant portion of the levy is collected through the StarPmgram and this figure is inclusive qf"Roll Section 9 Parcels, This aClion servesas the basis for tax warrants to be issued to Beekmantown Central School DistrictTax Collectors.

,.\fotion Carried.

Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absenl:

"'fotion byGreg Bel/:

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kourof~kyShan/IOn ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

ThaI the Bow'd (/(:(:eplan award (!lSJ 2,500 ji-am the Lewis J Robinson

Motion byGreg Bell:

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That the Board nominate Kathleen Grinberg-Funes voting delegate andJane Donahue an alternate to the State Convention.

That the Board nominate Marion Elliott of Sa/man River to the Board q{Directors a/the New York State School Boards ASSOCiation/or a two-year term.

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Borrowing


Abstained: _0_


SecandedbyFrank Hay


Abstained:

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o Abstained:

()

Delegates to State Convention

NYSSBA Board q[Director's Election

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Augusl 13. 2002

() Absent .

_9_ Noes: _0_ Absent.·

Roll Call Vote:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kouro./.rkyShannon ManorHolly SimsKath/een Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Motion ByGreg Bell'

Motion Carried.



Thai the Board approve (he issuance ala Band Anticipation Note in theamount 0/$211,988.80. 171isis payment one offive. This is in direCt support tothe voter approved buses (md (he !Jormwing will be made at the lowest awdlab/einterest rate.

Ayes.'

!Vlolion Carried.

il,fotion byGreg Belr'

,Holion Carried

.·[yes: I) /I;'oes,'

Malian Carried.

A(ijournment

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Date: -) I~)).f/:-:)00 :~I I


That the Regular Meeting be (jJiourned a/1O:34 PM

Ayes. 9 Noes: () Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Motion byfi'unkHay:

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Motion byFrank Hay:

The Special ,Heeting ofthe Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentra! School District lVas held on September 3, 2002.


_2_ Abstained: _0_Absent:

Lo/'/1O Marx

Sandra L. Urbach. Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. of SchoolsKen Davison, Director o/PE & Athletics

Shannon ManorHolly Sims

Special Meeting

September 3, 2{)02

Greg Bel!.lane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

September ], 20{)2

()

Visitors:

Absent.

Present:

7 Noes:

Also Present:

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.

Roll Call:

Motion Carried.

Ayl.!s:

That thl.!Board appoinl Randolph B. Sapp as Clerk Pro-temp for theSpecial Meeting.

2

Derek Bodelte _part-time J-/eallh Teacher and PE Teacher'· effective 8//3//02

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Not!fication of Retiremenl


Resignations

2

_2~ ...Abstained:

Noes.- _0_ Absen/.-

Noes: _0_ Abseil!:

Molion Carried

That the Board approve Ihe fiJIlOll'ing resignations'

Thallhe Board approve thejollowing:

Ayes: 7

S)dney Sue Gw'rall! - Direclor olGlIidam:e - effective end of school day on1/31/03


Motion Carried.

Ayes'

Heather 5.J}ink- MS' Title / Writing Teacher - efjective 8/31/02

AJoJion hyFrank Hay:

•That the Board approve the following appoinlmenls:

I. 8E IT RESOLVED 11-{ATIhe Board oj"Education o/the BeekmonlOwnCentral School District hel'ehy makes an emergency ,'onditional appointment ofEmily Fenner· Title I Writing Teacher - 10 a one-year appointment effectiveSeptember I, 2002 on un emergency conditional basis.

,Holion byElton Jodoin:

Appointments

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THATlhi.~ appointment is made on anemergency condilional basis. ar1dsllllject 10 receipl of both a statement.from Mrs.Emily Felmer regarding criminal cOfll'iction(s) or pending criminal charges andthe receipt ofC/'imilllll background clearance.fi"0111the Commissioner ofEducathm. Ak.\'. Fermer's cunlinued employment is specifically contingent uponIhe District's receipt oj"notice, frolllihe Cumllri.l·sioner olEdlicalion, that she i.l'.Iully dectredjilr employmenl.

Mrs. EmirI' Fenner will he (fssigned 10 the pusilion ufTUle / WritlrJgTeacher at Step I oflhe appropriate column o(the wlwy schedule pendingreFlew oftrallscripl.

September J 2002

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Appointments: conrinued

2. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Educatioll q{the Beekmantown ..Central School District hel eby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofAmanda Latremore as a reacllel' Aide effective 9/1102.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appuintment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Ms.Amanda La/remore regarding criminal cOllviction(.~)0/' pending criminal chargesand the receipt of criminal buckground clearuncejrom the Commissioner ofEducation. Ms. La/remore's continued employment is .Ipecifically contingentupon rhe District's rec'eipl of notice, from the Commissioner of Education, thatshe isfiflly clearedfor employment.

3. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board q{Education of/he BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofPierre (PJ) A. Polhemus If •Assistmlt Modified Football Coae" effectiveSeptember 3, 2002 on an emergency conditional basis.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr.Pierre (PJ) A. Polhemus II regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalchurges and the I'eceipt of criminal background cleurance from the Commissioner(JfEducation. Mr, Pierre (PJ) A. Polhemus II's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District '.I' receipt of notice, from the('ommissioner ofEduculion. Ihat he isfu[{y clearedfor employment.

4. Recommend the appointment olGilla Cieri as a permanent substitute forolle year for Peter Villa, teacher on !>pecialassignment.

5. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School Distr'ict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofKimberly J. Sadowski as a substitute teacller effective 9//3/2002,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, und subject to receipt of both a statement from Ms.Kimberly Sadowski regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal chargesand the receipt of aiminal buckground cleurance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Ms. Kimberly Sadowski's co:1!;nued employment is specificallycontingent upon the District's receipl of /lotice, from Ihe Commissioner ofEducalion, that she isfiflly cleared.for employment.

6. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the BO(.lrd~{Educufion of the BeekmantownCenrral School District hereby makes an emergency conditiO/wI appointment ~rScarlett Slack as II substitflte teacllel' etlective 9//3/2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis. and subjecr to /'eceipt of both a statement from M~,Scarlen Slack /'egarding criminal cOllvictionM or pending c/'im/nal charges andthe /'eceipt u{crimimd hackgrmmd cleararlce.fi'um the Commissioner ofEdUWI/U!1. All'. Scarl(!tl Slack's comilltled empluymerJI is specifically contingentupon the District '.1' receipt o{nllrice . .from the Commissioner of Education, thatshe is.fidly clearedfi}r employmelll.

September 3. 20U2

Ms. Janice Trudeau will teach 3 periods of Health at 50% ofSrep 1 of theappropriate column of the salwy schedule pending review of transcript.

That rhe tax levy for Ihe Beekmantown Central School District beamended /() include Roll Section 9 Parcels in the Town of Plattsburgh which werepreviously overlooked. This action has no impact on tax rates previouslycalculated and reflected in this year's school tax bills.


Absrained: _O~

Amended School Tax Levy

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Motion byS'lan Kourof~ky:

Alolion Carried.

Ayes: ~7~ Noes: ~O_~ Absent:

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT rhis appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis. and subject/a receipt a/both a statemel1lFom Ms.Janice Trudeau regarding criminal conviclionM or pending criminal charges(md rhe receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducarion 1'1/.1'. Janice Trudeau's COn/limed employment is specifically cOn/ingentupon Ihe Dis/riel's rece ipt of notice. ji'om Ihe Commissioner of Education, thaishe isfully clearedfor employmem.

-; BE IT RES(JLVED THAT the Board (~lEducation oj'the BeekmantolvnCentral School District hereby makes WI emergency conditional appointment ofJIll/ice Trudeau - part-time Health Teacher - /0 a one-year appointmemefFective Sep/embe/' 1,2002 on an el!lergency conditional basis,

Appoimmems: cominued

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Revised levy as a result of this motion:

2002-03 Tax Levy

Town of AltonaTown of BeekmantownTown of ChazyTown of Plattsburgh

$10,341,673.85

$55,732.7653,0-12,226.985560.799.19$6,682,914.92


Roll Call:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank liayEl/on JodoinStan KUllmf~'kyShannon /v/wlOrHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FrmesLawrence Todd

hlatioll Carried.

yesyesyesyesyesabsentahsen/yesyes

Ahsent: __ 2_ Abstained: .~O~

September 3. 2002

()Noes:7Ayes:

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That the Board go into Executive Session at 6:50 PM.

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AcJjournmenl

Execulive Session-Out


Executive Session-In


_2_ Abstained: _0_

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Record\' k!mwgemel1l Invel1lOlYProject Ag,.eement .

~_o_ Absent:

,\ioes' _.._0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _()_7

Septemher 3, 2002

q j,) 4- / .c9 0,-,' L~';~Q.L---_I /

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_7_ Noes: _0_ Absent.' _2__Abstained:

Allest:

Dale

il/Oliun Curried

Ayes.'

That Ihe meeting be adjourned at 7: f 0 PM

MUlion byGreg Bell.

Motio11Carried.

,Holion byElton Jodoin:

Jfo/ion Carried.


Ayes.

Ayes: _ ~7_ ,Vaes: _0_ Absenl: _2 __ Abstained: _0_

Thai the Board re.mnw the meeling at 7:05 PM.

MUlion Carried.

.\lolion by

.Jane Donahue:

Ayes:

That the Superintendelll be given the autho,.ilY to sign the Leue,. of Intentwith AC Production.I'. This will potentially provide us with professional(lssis/ance on aliI' already approwd Records Grant which was highlighted al ap,-el'ious meding.

Motion byFrank Hay:

The Pledge alAliegiance was led by Kalhleen Grinberg-Funes. BoardPresident.

The Regular fvfeeting oflhe Board ofEducalion oflhe Beekman/ownCellIral School Districll1'as held on Tuesday, September la, 2002,

Sandra L. Urbach. SUpl. of SchoolsRandolph B, .'lapp, Assl. Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando. School AllorneyJoyce E. Sellars, Districl ClerkDonald Strong, Supt. of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. PrincipalGarth Frechette, Interim HS PrincipalPeler Villa. 1I1IeI'imVice-PrincipalKen Davison. D/reCfar of PE & Athletics

Gail GirouxPeggy DeCelleCalhy SponableMari CecilRobert IngersonCarl GambleRobert Bo{!verVickie BelroseSue TrombleyGuy Falcon

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HcIYEllon JodoinStan Kourofi'kyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

September 10, 2002

Regular Bom'ri Meeting

Seplember 10, 2002

Presenl.·

Visilor.\':

Also Preselll:

Rnl! Call:

The meeting was called to order by Kalhleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPres/delli, (1/ 6:20 PM in Ihe High School Library.

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Reports to tile Board

Reappoilltmellts

Public Comment


Action on CSE

~()~ Abseil!: ~O_ Abstained: _0_

Septemher J O. 2002

8//3/02- Suhstitllle Teacher- Suhstitute Teacher- Suhstitute Teacher- Spanish Teacher- lv/odijled Foolba{[ Coach- .IV .,Issistunl FOOlhafl Coach

!J Noes:

BOlll'd ,-\Ice/in!!Jennij"er BreanKat IUTn RyanKoren () 'BriallDawil CrossSrephen [ayror,',r('11'al'{lTulip

Dr. Rogers, Middle School Principal, askedfor a Board Member to serveon the Attendance Committee. SWn Kourof~ky volunteered to serve.

Board Meetilll! 7/18/()2Karen Breyelle - MS English Teacher

discussed the Yew'bouk - the Board agreed to put an ad in the Yearbookdiscussed with the Buard the Extended Daydiscussed lunch time changes

That the Board approve Ihe emergency condition appointments of theji)lloIVing individuals: (Becal/se oj"the 20 day rule Ihe Board mIlst reappointthese individuals.)

:vlolion byElton.lodoin:

stated that Ihe annual audil 2001-2()()2 was coming to a closestated Ihal Capilal Project - Bondfees have increasedactively looking/or an Insurance Consullanl


,'vlulion Carried.

Ayes.

,\;fulion byLawrence Todd:

Randolph B. Sapp, Assistallt Superintenden/for Business discussed thefollowing with the Board:

Sandra L. Urbach. Superimendelll a/Schools, discussed thefolloll!ing withthe Board:

iv/ari Cecil, Bernier Carl' & Associates .\poke to the Board 0/1 Phase /and Phase 1l and handed out the klan/hi)' SWtllS Report #14.

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Reappointments - continued

Creation of POSitiOflS


Seconded byStan Kouroj~ky

Absent: 0 Abs/ained.- ()--()

Noes: _0_ Absent,' _0_ Abstained: _0_

Noes,9

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Motion Carried.

,Hulion byFrank Hay:

,Hollon Carried.

Ayes:

Thatlhe Board approve the creation ofa hall monitor position effective9/111/02

:1yes:

Board llleetini! 9!3!O]Emily FI.!fmer - Title I Wri/ing TeacherAmanda La/remol"C! - Teacher AidePierre Polhemus II - A8sis/alll Modified Football CoachKimberly S'adowski • Subs/itu/e TeacherScarlett Slack - Subs/itU/e TeacherJanice 7/'udeau - I-/eal/h Teacher

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Thatlhe Board approve the creation of Assistant Modified GirlsSoccerCoach effective 9//11102 at SI,S/3 prorated.

September 10, ]002


Abslained: 0()

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayEllon JodoinSian Kouroj~'kyShannon lvlanorHolly SimsKatlllee// Grinberg-FunesLml'rence Todd

9 Noes, _0 ~_ Al1sent:

,Hollon Carried

Roll Call:

..lye.\'.'

That the Board approve thej(Jl!owing appointments:

Creation olPosilions: cOl1lil1l1cd

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Appoilltmellts



o Abstained:--

_0_ Abstained: _0_

() Absent:

Absent:()

Noes:9

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment olKim Walalltus as a cafeteria monitor, effective 9/11/02.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appoimment is made an anemergen()' conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement}rom Ms. Kim I-Valantus I'egarding criminal convietion(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance fromIhe Commissioner of Education. Ms. Kim Walantus's continuedemployment is .\pecifically contingent lIpon the District's receipt of notice,ji-om {he Commissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared foremployment.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Ayes:

A/otion (',rrried

Ihe appointment of Julie Millrofls-Moschelle, Mat" DepartmentCllairperson effective 9/4/02

.\1olion Carried.

,Hotion byHol(vSims:

MOIioll byFhll1k Hay'

That the Board approve the creal ion olDistrict ActivityCoordinator/School Council AssislwlI eflective 9//11/02 al Sl, 700 prorated.

That the Board approve thej(J/lo11'ing appointmems:

Geurge U~ Vogt, Custodial Worker iv/IJ effectivc 9/11/02

Deew Jl"I.Lawulrie, Cusfoe/i(el Worker CHES efFective 9//11/02

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of"Eductttioll olthe BeekmantownCelllral School Dislrict hereby makes an emergency conditionalappoimment of MallO" Bradley as a substitute teacller effective 9/5/02.BE 11'FURTHER RESOLVED THAT [his appointmem is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of botIIa statementfi'OIll AI.\'. Manon Bradley regarding criminal conviction(s) Ol' pendingcriminal charges and the receipt olcriminal backgl'ound clearance from

September 10. 2002

That the Board approve the following list of Elementary School Advisorsfor the 2002-2003 school year:

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Abstained: 1E.Jodoin



Advisor Appointments

()

(j Abs/ained:

Carolyn WilsonSue NystoriakRenee Wooster & Marie GelwichCory SwinwoodVal Jodoin & Melissa LaPier

Absent:o

Noes: 0 Absenf:9

Elementary Chorus:Elementary Band:Elementaty Yearbook:Elementary Student Council MB:Elementary Student Council we:

the Commissioner of Educarion. Ms, Manon Bradley~~ continuedemployment is specifically contingent upon the District's receipt ofnot/ce,Fom the Commissioner olEducatir!l1, that she isfiilly clearedforemployment.

Appointments.· continued

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Ayes: ~8~ Noes:

Mution Carried

Ayes:

1\10/ionbyFrank Hay:

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That the Board approve the following list of Middle School Advisors forthe 2002-2003 school year,·

"'Irs. Emi(v La/ourM/'s. Carolyn Mapes-WhiteMrs. ('(//Tie Redmond &,\41'.1',Dawn Finley

Motion Carried


Aycs:

Mo/io/l Carried

Grade 6 AdvisorTalon (newspaper 6-12) Advisor

Future Homemakers o.fAmerica-FHA


Noes. ~IJ~ Absent: ~O~ Abstained: 0

September 1U,200]

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/ldvisurs Appointments - continued

Michele Dltfrain

Carol Lyons

Ken Fuller


Linda DiStej(moKeith LaPier

Steve Rosinski

Michelle Dufrain

Mary Williams

Renee Matzke

Judie Fallon

KenyFoley

Jim MastonMyles Frechelle

SCOllDanvilleDiana Danville

Mark HaleyScoll Cutaiar

Carlos MadanScott TullerJon ChapmanJeff Jolicoeur

25%25%25%25%

S'eplember 10. 200]

Noes: _0_ /lhsent: _0_ Alwained: _0_9

IIlh Grade

A/of hill ('(wried.

12/" Grade

ECA Treasurer

Thai the Board appruve thetollowing list a/High School Advisors/or the2002-2003 school year:

Yearbook

9th Grade

Model UN

SADD

Varsity Club

Photography/Art Club

FT.4

Senior Play

1011i Grade

('hes.\" Club

.\'a/ional Honor Society

Mo/ion byJane Donahue>'

Tha/ subs/ilute leacher pay jar 2002-2003 be:

565.00 regular per diem subs/iWlesS70.00 permanenl pel' diem substitutes

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Minutes

Seconded byHoUyS/ms

Substitute Teacher Pay


School Day (Tabled)

o Abstained:o Absent:

Noes: () Absel1l: 0 Abstained: 0-- --9

Motion bySian Kuurofsky.

.\JotiO/1Carried.

Ayes. _9_ lv'oes:

lv/olion Carried.

Motion byShal1/1o/1Manor'

Thai/he recommelldat;o/1/o ex/end Ihe school day from 7:30 AM 103: /5PM jil!' all s/Udents ill the Beekmal7lOlvnCel1lral School Dis/riet be lab/ed until/he /1ex/ Board Meeting.

,Ho/iO/1byFrank Hay:

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Tha/the/ollowing minutes be approved:

AugliSI 13, 2002

Ayes: _9_ Noes:

MoIhm Carried.

Seconded byHoUySims

__ 0_ Abselll: _U_ Abstained: _0_

A/o/;on byHolly Sims:

Fillallcial Reports

That Ihe Board approve thej()llol1'inK:

/Judge/ ('ow/'Ol- July/Augus/Seconded byShan/1on Manor

A/o/ioll Carried.

September /0.2002

Ayes: 9 Noes. () A"sent. __ ()~_ Ahstaint!d: o--

Financial Reporls - conlillued

Thai the Board (Ippro"e Ihe/o//owing'

Transfers



AhSlained: _~U~u

Noes: __ I)~ Absen!: O~ Abstained: ~O_

Noes. U Absenr'9

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MOliunbyElton Jodoin.'

J!o/ion Carried

S'upplementary Repor/ of the 7i-easurer - JulyIA.ugus/

Thm the Board approve /hejollowing'

Checks Pc/"yable Register - July/ilugust

iv/at iOIl byLawrence Todd:

MOlion byJane Donahue:

Mulion Carried

Aye.l""

Ayes.

Thai p'lymen/ he mwlefiJr the jill/owing Cap/lal bills rela/ed /0

cons/ruetion whieh have been reviewed cmd approved by our an:hitec'/:

That rhe Board approve /hejollowing transfers:

September ]1), ]UUJ

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Capital Project Actions

5<';5.675.75524, /J8.07 * (nullO exceed)$9JJ49.IJ4S?SM. 53

Absent. () AbSlained:()Noes:9

}'for ion Carried

.\lolion hyFrank Hal'."

Ayes:

Phase 1MUrnalle Btdg. CUnrr(KtorsK & L Plwnbir1g & Healing.Inc:VI'S ServicesEnl'irologic of New York

From Aeeoun,A9131-eOO-oO.QOAG020.aOo-22-OOA,9C'<:0-.800-V-oOA143[)-4.S0-00-o0

Finol reconciliation with Architect and our Treasurer not finalized.

..lyes c 9 Nues: _0_ Ab.I'e/ll: _0_ Abstained: _0_

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* (not to exceed)


$/,391,100,105143,869,005316,595.67$103,550.00590,250.00$8,175.42$43,659.95

5jep/ember 10,2002

Greg Bell yes.lane Donahue yesFrank Hay yesElton Jodoin yesStan Kourot"ky yesShannon Manor yesHully .','ims ye,~KoIhleen Grinherg-Funes yesLawrence Todd yes

Greg BellJane DO/whueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kouroj~kyShannon lv/anorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

9 Noes: () Ahsenl: 0 Abstained:- ..-- ---~

MOlion Carried

Phase 11Murnane Building ContractorsAfonahan & Loughlin, Inc.Brockway Mechanical Systems. Inc.Weisbw'gh Mechanical Electric Corp.S & L Electric, In.Atlantic Testing LaboratoriesEnvirologic ufNew News

Rull Call:


* Final reconcilialiun wilh Archilect and our Treasurer no/finalized.


A1urion byHully Sims,'

Thai payment be made for IhefiJllowing Capital bills refated toeonstmction which have heen reviewed and approved by our architecl:

MOlion Ca/Tied.

Roll Call:

Capilal Project Actions - continued

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o Abstained:

5J,956.7753,375.00

SJ5.038.40

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinSIan KOUN~f~kyShannon Mano,.HoflySimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

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Premier Printing, fnc.Fiscal Advisors &: Ala,.keting. 1/1e.Trcspasz & lv/arquardl. LLP

Thai payment be made for $20.5-195910 Bemier Carr & Associates, P.Cfur sen'ices related /0 the Capitaf Project.

MOlion Carried.

Atotion byGreg Bel!'

That payment be made for the following financing bills relaled 10 Ihe June](){)2 Issue of Bond Anticipatio/1 NOles relaled 10 Ilu: Capital p,.ojecl:

Ro{{ Call:

Alotion byShanno/1 !v!a/10r:

Capilal Project Aclions ~continued


Roll Call:G,"eg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kouro.fskyShannon ManorHolIySimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrenL'C Todd


Ayes: _9~~ lv'oes' ° Absent: _0_ AbSlained: _0_

JlOIif)/} Carried

A/Olion flyFronk Hay

Award of Bill (Tabled) InUlllhe {(ward ull/ll.' snow bid be lahledji)r Ihe !lexl Board .Meeling .

.)'econded byHolly Sims

Aye.\': 9 h'oes' u Abseil!: o Abslained: _0__

MOlion Carried.

Seplemher IU. 2002

j/

.4bSlOined·

Seconded byJ,me Donahue

Executive Session-aut

Abstained' (j

Seconded byt-Iolly Sims

E.~eclltive Session-ill

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Communi(:atiollS

Tha/rhe Buard resume the Regular Mee!ing al 8:50 PM.

Thai/he Buard go in/U Execuliw: Session al 830 Pivl

.\fu!!<J}7 Curried

.4yes 9 Noes'

.'vlulion byFrank Hay

.H()/iun Curn~d

.Ifotion bySUm Kourojsky

Gail GiruliX Iilj(Jl'm~d /h~ Board t/wl.froll1lh~ Clul".\ oj2UUllhei'e w" I\I'U

published poer,,'.

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IJful iU II byFi'unk Hay

Adjollrnmenf

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Thm rhe Meelii1g be adjourned at 8.55 PM

Seconded byE!i(JJ] Jodoin

.!v!olitJYI C(Jl'ried.

5;epiember j D, 2DU2

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes,Board President.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2002.

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresident, at 6: 15 PM in the High School Cafeteria.

October 8, 2002

Sandra L. Urbach, Supt. of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School AttorneyJoyce E. Sellars, District ClerkSUe Coonrod, CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MSPrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. PrincipalGarth Frechette, Interim HS PrincipalPeter Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalKen Davison, Director of P.E. & Athletics

Mari CecilRobert IngersonCarl GambleRobert BoliverGail GirouxVickie Be/roseJackie Luff

October 8, 2002



Also Present:

Visitors:

Present:Roll Call:

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REPORTS TO THE BOARD


CHANGE ORDERS


That the Board approve the following change orders:


Murnane Contractors - # 1-6 $42,997.00Mumane Contractors - # 1-7 $ 1,487. 00


Roll Call:

Motion byFrank Hay:

.'\JariCecil, Bernier Carr & Associates, handed out and discussed theMonthly Status Report No. 15.

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Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the following change orders:

Murnane Contractors - 1-2 $14,839.451-3 $16,301.001-4 $11,025.001-5 $34,036.941-6 $ 2,290.20


()cwher 8. 2002

Motion Carried.


Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KaurofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


Roll Call:

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That the Board approve the CSE recommendations.

ACTION OF CSE RECOMMENDATIONSMotion byElton Jodoin:

Ayes: ~9 __ Noes: ~O~ Absent: _0_ Abstained: ~O_


Randolph B. Sapp, Assistant Superintendent for Business,discussed the two late items on the Agenda.

Lawrence Todd, Board Vice-President, attended a School BoardLeadership Conference and handed out packets with notes and discussedthe meeting with the Board.

Sandra also wanted to commend Nancy Coty for her efforts ingetting this meeting together to get a flashing light.

She also told the Board that she had a meeting with several areapeople concerning making Rt. 22 near the school and also at West Chazy, . .a school zone. She was told that if the District was able to incur the cost of .a flashing light ($2,550. per sign) that in Septem.ber we would qualify for cispeed zone.

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, informed the Bqarcl···that Lorna Marx, Guidance Counselor, would be out for a short time.ari.dthat Gary Butler would be filling in on a tem.porary basis.

Motion Carried.

Oc/ober 8. 2002

That the Board approve the following resignations:

RESIGNATIONS

Motion Carried.


Kim Branham - School Nurse MB/WC Elem. - effective October 7, 2002.

Gregg Oberlander - Chess Club - effective September 27,2002.


Ayes: _9_ Noes: _O~ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carned.


MATERNITY LEA VE


REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSElVQE



That the Board approve the request for a maternity leave fromMichele Dufrain, School Counselor, effective with the birth of her child(approximately January 20, 2003) for six weeks.

Motion Carned.


Margaret Holland H School Nurse CH - one-year unpaid leave of absencedue to medical disability.

Ayes: ~9~ Noes: ~O_ Absent: ~O_ Abstained: _0_

Motion byFrank Hay:

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Holly Sims, Board Member, left the meeting at 7:47 PM.

REAPPOINTMENTS


That the Board approve the emergency conditional appointments ofthe following individuals: (Because of the 20 day rule the Board mustreappoint these individuals.)

October 8. 2002

Holly Sims, Board Member, returned at 7:49 PM.

1. Karen Breyette - MS English Teacher2. Karen O'BI1an - Substitute TeacherJ. Dawn Cross - Spanish Teacher-1. Amanda Latremore - Teacher Aide5. Pierre Polhemus II H Assistant Modified Football6 Kimberly Sadowski - Substitute Teacher- Janice Trudeau - Health Teacher8. Manon Bradley - Substitute Teacherf) Kim Walantus - Cafeteria Monitor


Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_

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APPOINTMENTS

Motion byFrank Hay:

1. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Sherry Jubert as a substitute teacher aide, effectiveOctober 9,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Sheny Jubert regarding criminal convictions(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Sherry Jubert's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theComm issioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

2. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board ojEducation of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment ofChristele Clarin as a substitute teacher, effectiveSeptember 26, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Christele Clarin regarding criminal conviction(s) orpendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Christele Clarin's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

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3. BEIT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Kim Walantus as a bus monitor, effective October 1,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Kim Walantus regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Kim Walantus's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

4. Recommend the appointment of Marlene A. Roilier· bus monitoreffective October 3, 2002.

5. Recommend the appointment of Betty Heywood -full-time busdriver effective October 9, 2002.

6. BEIT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Joanna Dowd, substitute teacher, effective September16,2002.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Joanna Dowd regarding criminal conviction(s} or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Joanna Dowd's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

7. BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Michael Korth, substitute teacher, effective October 9,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Michael Korth regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Mr. Michael Korth's continued employmenUsspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that he is fully cleared for employment.

8. BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Susan Peary, cafeteria monitor and substituteteacher aide, effective October 7, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. SUsan Peary regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. SUsan Peary's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

9. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Connie Ouimette, substitute cafeteria monitor andsubstitute teacher aide, effective October 7, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Connie OUimette regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Connie Ouimette's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

10. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Jaclyn GUlete, substitute teacher, effective October 9,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Jaclyn Gillete regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal

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charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Jaclyn Oil/ete's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

11. BEIT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Janice Colvin, substitute teacher, effective October 9,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Janice Colvin regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Janice Colvin's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

12. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Leora Drew, School Nurse MB/WCElementary, effectiveOctober 10, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Leora Drew regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Leora Drew's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice from theCommissioner of Education. that she is fully cleared for employment.

13. BEIT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Jonathan White, substitute teacher, effective October 9,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Jonathan White regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Mr. Jonathan White's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that he is fully cleared for employment.

14. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Angela Burke, substitute teacher, effective October 9,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Angela Burke regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Angela Burke's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that he is fully cleared for employment.

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That the Board appoint Gary Butler· substitute GuidanceCounselor - effective October 10, 2002.

19.


Motion Carried.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Linda York regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Linda York's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

16. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Mchale Burnell. substitute teacher aide andsubstitute cafeteria monitor, effective October 9,2002.


18. That the Board appoint Kim Branham· substitute nurse-effective October 7, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Nichole Burnell regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Nichole Burnell's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from the

lommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

17. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment ofLinda York· School Nurse· WCICHto a one-year appointment to fill theone-year leave of absence of Margaret Holland effective November 5, 2002.

15. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Amy LaBart, substitute teacher, effective October 9,

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I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Amy LaHart regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Amy LaHart's continued employment isspedfkally contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theComm issioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

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COACHINGAPPOINTMENTS

ADVISOR APPOINTMENTS.


10th Grade AdvisorDistrict Activities CoordinatorHS Student CouncilHS Student Council Assistant

Middle School YearbookForeign Language ClubMS/ HS Drama Club

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Motion byStan Kourafsky:

Motion Carried.


Scott TullerSamantha SouthworthKeith LaPierSamantha Southworth

Emily Fenner - Assistant Girl's Modified Soccer Coach effective Sept. 11,2002 at $1,813 prorated.


Motion Carried.

Oclober 8. 2002



That the Board approve the following High School Advisors for the2002-2003 school year:


Jacqueline Luff & Patience LandryDawn Cross (.5)Kendi Leavine (50%)


That the Board approve the following Middle School Advisors for the2002-2003 school year:


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That the Board approve thefollowing appointments:

Motion Camed.

Ayes: _9_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_


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• ~Basketball .k!l!:Y.Head Varsity -Matt Berry $4204HeadJV -Ryan Converse 3028Modified A -Mark. Fragassi 2266Modified B -Mark. Fragassl 1833Modified B - to be filled 1833

Bovs' Hockev BoYS' WrestflnaHead Varsity -Bill Bechard $4204 Head Varsity -Len Gildw;wAssistant -Todd Bone 2.n13 Assistant -ErIc PellerinVolunteer -Roger James Modified . to be filled

Girts' Volleyball Indoor TrackHead Varsity -Dena O'Connell $2965 Head varSity -TraCy CoreyHead JV -Laura Cmuse 2i5() Assistant -caroline SlickModified -IntervIewing 1444Volunteer -Eileen Fessette

~ Basketball CheerleadinaHead Varsity ..chal1le Stone $2326 Varsity -l.orlciimeBoisAssistant -Jim Gammt 904- JV - to be filled

Motion Carried,

October 8, 20U2

That the Board approve the following Minutes:

Minutes

September 3,2002September 10, 2002




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Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

yesyesyesyes

AWARDOFGRANT


FINANCIALREPORTS

OClober 8. 2002

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton Jodoin

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Budget Control - September

Motion byFrank Hay:

Roll Call:

Motion Carried.




That the Board accept a 2002 ExxonMobil Educational grant in theamount of $500 to purchase microscopes for our advanced biology classes.


Supplementary Report of Treasurer - September



Checks Payable Register - September

Seconded byGregBell





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AWARDOFGRANT - continued

Seconded byGr-egBell


BUS BAN RENEWALS

Gmg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:


Motion Carried.

That the Boar-dappr-ovethe r-enewal of the BAN for buses (3 of 5payments) in the amount of $172,384.20 due October 21, 2002.

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Stan Kourofsky yesShannon Manor yesHolly Sims yesKathleen Grinberg-Funes yesLawrence Todd yes

I\yes: ~9 Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Ayes: ~9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Motion byGr-egBell:

That the Board approve the renewal of the BANfor buses (4 of 5payments) in the amount of $111,024.00 due October 29, 2002.


Motion Carried.

October 8. 2002



Greg BellJane DonahueFmnk HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:

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Motion Canied.



CAPITALPROJECTACTIONS


GregBellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Ayes: ~ 9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

request for payments related to Phase 1of the Capital Project:- totalamount requested is $124,025.53 and has been verified by ourarchitect.request for payments related to Phase 11 of the Capital Project - totalamount requested is $2,139,064.20 and has been verified by ourarchitect.request for payment to Marty's CUlpet related to Phase 11 of theCapital Project - total amount requested is $1,628.53.request for payments to Vireorelated to Phase 1 of the Capital Project -total amount requested is $7,842.25.request for payments to Twinstate related to Phase 1 of the CapitalProject - total amount requested is $3,392.23.request for payment of $27,372.48 to Bernier Carr & Associates P.e. forservices related to the Capital Project.


Roll Call:



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Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Ayes: ~9~ Noes:_O_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Roll Call:

Motion byGregBell:

That the Board approve the renewal of the BAN for buses (5 of 5payments) in the amount of $50,951.20 due October 25,2002.

BUS BAN RENEWALS - continued

That the Board approve the following tax corrections:

Con-ections due to STAR exemption errors.


$479.99$448.00$479.99$479.99$480.00$480.00

Amountof Reduction


TAX CORRECTIONS


Leon & Pauline TrombleyLoretta LovecchioDennis CrepeauPatrick McCabeScott & Judy DefayetteFavaro & Samesc/o Earl Burnell

Property Owner

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180.-4-18192.4-2-22163.-5-7178.-3-4191.-3-10.5206.3-1-8.2

Tax Map #

Roll Call:

PlattsburghPlattsburghBeekmantownBeekmantownPlattsburghPlattsburgh

Town


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Con-ections due to being wholly exempt.

Town Tax Map # Property OwnerAmount ofReduction

Seconded byLawrence ToddI

PlattsburghPlattsburgh

205.-2-7.8207.-2-2.2.1

The Development Corp.Clinton County IDAc/o North Country GasPipeline

$16,799.93$26,410.34

Roll Ca!/:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly Sims

Octoher 8. 2002

yesyesyesyesyesyesyes

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Motion Carried.

$195.20

$ 48.00

Amountof Reduction


yesyes

Clayton Stone

John Nunn $352.00clo Flying Nunn Aviation

Eli & Cathy Beshaw

Property Owner

180.-1-3

220.-1-3.1-6

Tax Map #


Kathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Plattsburgh

Corrections due to errors.

Town

Beekmantown

Parcel transferred to new owner with different identificationnumber, but originalparcel never deleted.

Plattsburgh 206.3-1-30.1 Leonard King $433.68The residential percentage on the parcel should have been75% instead of 36%.

Roll Call:

Assessment erroneously includes a hanger which was noton the property prior to taxable status date.


October 8. ]00]

Plattsburgh 220.4-1-6Incorrect value.



Motion Camed.

TAX CORRECTIONS:continued



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TAX CORRECTIONS: continued


Ayes: _9_ Noes:_0_ Absent; __ 0_ Abstained: _0_

Seconded byStan Kaurofsky


Leon & Paul Trombley $477.43

Property Owner RefUnd Amt.

180.-4-18

Tax Map #-

GregBellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Plattsburgh

Roll Call;

Town

Refund due to STAR exemptions error on 2001-2002 school taxes.

Motion byGreg Bell:

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Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

AWARDOFBlD

That the Snow Removal Bid be awarded to Todd Deyo & Sonpending review of the School Attorney. This recommendation is based onfurther analysis of bids presented which revealed that actual costpertaining to snow removal would be minimized using this vendor


Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: __ 0_

IMotion Carried.

711e Board was asked to review the new teacher evaluation programand instruments.

The Board was asked to review the Professional Development Planfor the 2002-2003 school year.

Octo her 8. 2002

Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT

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DlSTRICT-WIDESCHOOL SAFETY PLAN

Octuber 8. 2002

/0/ ! (.<-' r)(j() ,S(,Date:

That the Board meeting be adjourned at 8:25 PM.


Attest:


COMMUNICATIONS

The Superintendent received and distributed the State LegislativeNetwork News.

Motion Carried.

Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _O~ Abstained: ~O_



Ayes: _9~ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: ~O_

That the Board accept the revised District-Wide School Safety Plan.(Revisions based on State audit)

January 14, 2003


Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Elton Jodoin

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B.Sapp, Assist. Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School AttorneyJoyce E. Sellars, .District ClerkDonald Strong, Supt. of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalGarth Frechette, Interim HS PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE & Athletics

Present:

Absent:

Also Present:

Roll Call:


The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Tuesday, January 14,2003.

rThe meeting~s called to order at 6:15 PM by Kathleen Grinberg-

Funes, Board President, in the High School Cafeteria.I

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Visitors: Marlene RaffelCarrie RedmondLynn BubbinsGreg MyersAlysson RubbinsSophie WhalenEmily FesetteAnthony GirouxGail GirouxKarl McCormickCharlie McCormickMari CecilCarl GambleBob IngersonThan Harrington

January /4. 2003

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Motion Camed.



FOCUS ON STUDENTS


That the Board resume the Regular Meeting at 8:45 PM..



Marlene Raffel, Technology teacher, along with students Sophietvhalen, Emily Fesette and Allyson Bubbins discussed and showed avideo on their trip to the 1812 Homestead.

Seconded byStan Kourafsky


Motion Carried.

Ayes: _B_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_


Bob Ingerson, Bernier Carr & Associates, gave a report on Phase Iand Phase II and handed out the Monthly Status Report No. lB.



CHANGE ORDERPhase I

That the Board approve the following change order:

#3-2 closeout change order for K & L Plumbing - Contract #3Plumbing - add $2,892.17 - revised contract price $125,123.17


Roll Call: Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KaurofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

yesyesyesabsentyesyesyesyesyes

Ayes: 8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

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CHANGE ORDERPhase I


CHANGE ORDERPhase!I

Roll Call: Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Reports to the Board continued:



Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the following change orders (a total of$48,425.00):


#4-3 closeout for NTS Services - Contract #4 Electrical- add$1,135.52 - revised contract price $299,648.52I

IPhase II - Change Order 5-2 - S & L Electrical - Contract # 5Electrical - add $11,400.00 for revised contract price $1,395,800.00

Phase II - Change Order 5-3 - S & L Electrical - Contract # 5Electrical - add $20,880.00 for revised contract price $1,416,680.00

Plase II - Change Order 5-4 - S & L Electrical - Contract # 5Electrical - add $16,145.00 for revise contract price $1,432,825.00


January 14. 2003

Motion Carried.

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent:_l_ Abstained: _0_




Substitute TeacherSubstitute TeacherSubstitute TeacherSub. Custodial WorkerMod.Wrestling CoachSub. Custodial Worker


ACTION ON CSE

Abstained: _0_

REAPPOINTMENTS

Kimberly SadowskiJanice ColvinAlicia JessmerBonnie MaryKevin GregoryRobin Burl

1.2.3.4.5.6.

That the Board approve the emergency conditional appointments ofthe following individuals: (Because of the 20 day rule the Board mustreappoint these indiv~duals.)


Motion Carried.


Motion byFrank Hay:

Randolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. for Business, reminded the Boardthat the budget sessions are about to start.

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, informed the Boardthat the Governor will have Budget Proposals in afew weeks.


Motion Carried



CHANGE OFRETIREMENT

That the Board approve the retirement date change from June 2003to June 2004 for Barbara Pelkey.



Motion Carried.

January /4, 2003

Motion Carried.


LEAVE OFABSENCE

RESIGNATION

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Motion Carried.

Motion byGreg Bell:

Kimberly Cromp - Teacher Assistant - Special Education effectiveJanuary 1,2003 - June 30,2003

That the Board approve the leave of absence from the following:






That the Board accept the resignation from Brenda LaMay·Aide effective January 15, 2003.

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IThat the Board approve the leave of absence from the following:

january /4, 2003

Motion Carried.


MATERNIITY LEAVE



Gayle Roy-Co11in- Teacher Aide - Special Education effectiveJanuary 1, 2003 - June 30,2003

Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the request for a maternity leave from CarrieBeattie, Special Education Teacher CH effective with the birth of her child(approximately April 23, 2003) and continuing for six weeks.


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That the Board approve the three year probationary appointment ofGarth Frechette - High School Principal effective January 15, 2003 at$71,000.

yesabstainednoabsentyesyesyesyesyes


MATERNl7Y LEA VE


Garth FrechetteHigh School Principal

APPOINTMENTS

_1_ Abstained: _0_

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Motion Carried.



That the Board approve the request for a maternity leave from JulieKing, Math Teacher MS effective with the birth of her child (approximatelyMay 17, 2003) until June 25, 2003.

Motion byFrank Hay:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Tammy Brown as a substitute teacher, effective January15,2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THATthis appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Tammy Brown regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Tammy Brown's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Tammy BrownSubstitute Teacher

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Motion Carried.

January /4, 2003


Colleen Fair-childSchool halll gr-ounds monitor

Donna LynchSubstitute Teacher

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Motion byGr-egBell:

Motion byLawrence Todd

Motion Carried.


BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Boar-d of Education of theCentml School District her-eby makes an emer-gency conditionalappointment of Colleen Fair-child as a school hall! grounds monitor-,effective January 2, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemer-gency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Colleen Fair-child regarding criminal conviction(s) orpendingcriminal charges and the r-eceipt of criminal background clearancefrom theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Colleen Fairchild's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's r-eceipt of notice, fr-om theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

That the Board appmve the appointment of Donna Lynch as aSubstitute Teacher effective January 6, 2003.

Seconded iJyGreg Bell

IAyes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

That the Boar-d approve the three year pr-obationary appointment ofRebecca Ketcham· Elementary Teacher. Ms. Ketcham was hir-ed at Step1, presently at Step 2, BA 18 of the appr-opriate column of the salaryschedule effective September 1,2002.

Motion Carried.

Motion byFmnkHay:

Rebecca KetchamElem. Teacher

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Motion Carried.

January /4, 200)

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January 14, 2003

Motion Carried.


Minnick RobertsSubstitute Teacher

Gayle Roy-CollinInterim Teacher Assistant


Kim CrampInterim Class Size Reduction Teacher ..


Motion Carried.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Minnick Roberts as a substitute teacher, effective January15,2003. .



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Minnick Roberts regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Minnick Roberts's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is .fully cleared for employment.


That the Board approve the appointment of Gayle Roy-Collin -Interim Teacher Assistant at CH effective January 2, 2003 until June 30,2003.


Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the appointment of Kim Cramp - InterimClass Size Reduction Teacher at CH effective January 2, 2003 until June30,2003


Appointments continued:


Casey GilliganSubstitute Teacher

Beverly TaftHigh School Counselor

Motion Carried.


Motion byGreg Bell:


BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of theCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditional yearprobationary appointment of Beverly Taft - High School Counselor effectiveno later than February 13, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Beverly Taft regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Beverly Taft's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.


Ms. Beverly Taft will be assigned to the position of High SchoolCounselor at a base salary of$31, 034., plus differential of 1.1 percontract, plus masters. Credit hours will be detennined pending review oftranscript.

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BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditipna;l. .... ..appointment of Casey Gilligan as a substitute teacher, effective January15,2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Casey Gilligan regarding criminal conlJiction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Mr. Casey Gilligan's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that he is fully cleared for employment.



Motion Carried.

January /4, 2003

January /4, 2003

Motion Carried.


Stacey MaggySubstitute Teacher

Robin MitchellSubstitute Teacher Aide


Motion Carried.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Stacey Maggy as a substitute teacher, effective January15,2003.



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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Stacey Maggy regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Stacey Maggy's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Robin Mitchel! as a Substitute Teacher Aide, effectiveJanuary 15, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on an ..emergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Robin Mitchel! regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Robin Mitchell's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.


Appointments contz;

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Ayes: ._8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_



COACHING APPOINTMENTS

Stacey MaggySub. School Counselor


That the Board approve the appointment of Peter Villa - VolunteerAssistant Girls Basketball Coach effective January 14, 2003.


Motion Camed.

Motion Camed.

That the Board amend the above motion from Sub. Teacher to Sub.School Counselor.



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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Peter Bursick - Modified B Boys Basketball Coach, effectiveJanuary 6, 2003 at $1,833.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Peter Bursick regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Mr. Peter Bursick's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that he is fully cleared for employment.

Seconded byFrankH'J.Y

Ayes: ~8_ Noes; _0 __ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

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That the Board approve the following minutes:

Abstained: _0_

MINUTES

Charlie McCormickHead Varsity Football Coach

December 5, 2002December 10, 2002December 16, 2002

Motion byFrank Hay:

Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _1_(J.Donahue)


Motion Carried



That the Board approve the appointment of Charlie McCormick -Head Varsity Football Coach effective July 1, 2003 at $4,515.


Coaching Appointments:

Motion Carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Motion byGreg Bell:


Budget Control - DecemberSeconded byStan Kourofsky


Motion Carrie't.

Frank Hay, Board Member, left the meeting at 9:32 PM.

January 14, 2003

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Supplementary Report of Treasurer - December



Motion Camed,

Motion byGreg Bell:


Checks Payable Register. December



Motion Camed.

Frank Hay, Board Member, returned to the meeting at 9:34 PM.

Holly Sims, Board Member, left the meeting at 9:35 PM.

January 14. 2003

Motion Carried.


yesyesyesabsentyesyesabsentyesyes


CAPITAL PROJECT ACTIONSMotion byGreg Bell:


That the Board approve the request for payments related to Phase IIof the Capital Project. The total amount requested is $663,632.94 and hasbeen verified by our architect. ($3.00 discrepancy on payment no. 4-08from Weisburgh Mechanical Electric Corp. pending final review.)

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Capital Project Actions continued:


That the Board accept the energy project grant in the amount of$750.00 from NYSEG.


yesyesyesabsentyesyesabsentyesyes

GRANT AWARD


Motion byGreg Bell:


Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board approve the request for payments of $20,549.59 toBernier Carr & Associates. P.C. for seroices related to the Capital Project.

USED BUS BID AWARD

Ayes; _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Holly Sims, Board Member, entered the meeting at 9:36 PM.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board award to the highest bidder on the following busesand station wagon. If the highest bidder doesn't pick up the vehicle within30 days, then the award will go to the second highest bidder:

Bus #15916'165169

170172155

Description1990 International wffhomas body1991 International w/Carpenter body1991 International w/Carpenter body1993 International wffhomas Body1993 International wlThomas body1994 International w/Carpenter body1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic

Station Wagon

HI2hest BidderRandy LaMereMathies & SonsMathies & SonsBrian HerizaCheryl & SonsCheryl & SonsGary Phillips

Amount$1,697.00$2,190.00$2,290.00$4,506.00$4,608.00$4,851.00$ 205.00

Ja/luary /4, 2003

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Used Bus Bid Awards continued:

January /4, 2003





EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACCRUEDLIABILITY RESERVE FUND

COURSE REPEATING POLICY


Motion byGreg Bell:

Motion Carried.


That the Board amend the Course Repeating Policy.


That the Board establish an Employee Benefit Accrued LiabilityReserve Fund in the amount of $525,000. This fund will be fundedthrough a budgetary appropriation as funds become available. This actionwas endorsed at the last Finance Committee Meeting.

Roll Call: Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


Motion Carried.



Motion Camed.

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Adjournment

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January /4. 2003

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:46 PM.

Seconded byHolly Sirr.s

Date:



The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresident.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District was held en Thesday, November 12, 2002.

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresident, at 6: 15 PM in the High School Cafeteria. .

November 11, 2002

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assistant Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School AttorneyJoyce E. Sellars, District ClerkDonald Strong, Supt. of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, eH PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. PrincipalGarth Frechette, Interim HS PrincipalPete Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE & Athletics

Brian TousignantGreg MyersMyles FrechetteJim MastonRachel SteeleMari CecilCarl GambleRobert IngersonThan HarringtonEvelyn Lushia

Holly Sims

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

NOVEMBER 12,2002

Visitors:

Absent:

Present:

Also Present:

Roll Call:

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November /2. 2002

yesyesyesyesyesyesabsentyesyes

Abstained: _0_


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Roll Call:



Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, presented each Boal"dMember with a plaque to recognize them for their hard work for thethe community.

Motion byFrank Hay:

PRESENTATION & ADOPTIONAUDITOR'S REPORT

Brian Tousignant, auditor for Martindale, Keysor & Co. discussed theaudit for the fiscal year 2001-2002 with the Board.


That the Board accept the auditor's report for all funds for the fiscal year2001-2002 as prepared by Martindale, Keysor & Co.


Motion Carried.


Ayes: ~8~ Noes: ~O_ Absent: _1_

Motion Carried.

The Senior Advisors, Jim Maston and Myles Frechette, discussedfinancial needs of the senior class.

That the Board resume the meeting at 8: 10 PM.

REPORTS TOTHE BOARD

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Randolph B. Sapp, Assistant Supt. for Business, informed the Boardthat Beekmantown Central School was selected to receive 300 beaks fr:Jm theNYSUT- School-Related Professionals.

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, handedMiddle/ Senior High School Library Newsletter to the Boarddiscussed the letter from Ken Davison, Director of PE &reasons why he needs a modified wrestling coaching position.


Motion Carried.

Mari Cecil, Bernier Carr & Associates, discussed Phase 1& II of theBuilding Project and handed out the Monthly Status Report No.16.


Motion byFrank Hay:

He also discussed the request from JCEO to expand the shed and put up afence at no cost to the District.

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Kathleen Grinberg-Funes and Jane Donahue, BoardMernbersc1isPJs§~qtheir attendance at the State School Boards' Conference. KatN.eenGrinberg~,Funes talked about several topics. Jane Donahue will give her reportatth€1textBoard Meeting. " "

CSE RECOMMENDATIONSMotion byJane Donahue:



Ayes:~8_ Noes:~O_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

November /2. 2002

November 12, 2002

Motion Camed.

REAPPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

SUbstitute TeacherAssistant Modified FootballSubstitute TeacherSUbstitute TeacherCafeteria Monitor & Bus MonitorSUbstitute TeacherSUb.Cafe. Mon. & SUb.Teacher AideSUbstitute TeacherSUbstitute TeacherSchool NurseSUbstitute Teacher .Sub. Teacher Aide & SUb. Cafe. Mon.


1. Karen O'Brian2. Pierre Polhemus II3. Kimberly Sadowski4. Manon Bradley5. Kim Walantus6. Christele Clarin7. Connie Ouimette8. Jadyn Gillette9. Janice Colvin10. Leora Drew11. Jonathan White12. Nichole Burnell

Motion byGreg Bell:

Motion Camed.



} . Jaime O'Neil as a Substitute Teacher effective November 13, 2002.

2. BEIT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Alicia Jessmer as a SUbstitute Teacher, effectiveNovember 13, 2002.

Lawrence Todd, Board Member, left the meeting at 8:55 PM

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That the Board approve the request from Virginia Mary to rescindof intent to retire. .


A.yes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion byGreg Bell:

That the Board approve the emergency conditional appointments of thefollowing individuals: (Because of the 20 day rule the Board must reappoir.tthese individuals.)

3. BE IT RESaL VED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Bonnie Mary as a Substitute Custodial Worker, effectiveNovember 13,2002.

4. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Bee/cmautownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Connie Ouimette as a Substitute Custodial Worker,effective November 13,2002.


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of bothastaterrt~n.t.from Ms. Bonnie Mary regarding criminal conviction(s) Or pending prim in.a1charges and the receipt of criminal background clearanceJromthe .... ..Commissioner of Education. Ms. Bonnie Mary's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment isemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both afrom Ms. Alicia Jessmer regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background dearancefromthe Commissioner of Education, Ms. Alicia Jessmer's continued ... ..employment is specifically contingent upon the District's receiptofnotice,from the Commissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for .employment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VEDTHAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Connie Ouimette regarding criminal conviction(s) orpendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Connie Ouimette's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

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APPOINTMENTS; continued

Ayes:_7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: ~2_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

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ADVISOR APPOINTMENTS


1. That the Board approve the following High School Advisors for the2002·2003 school year:

November /2. 2U02


Literary Magazine (Gr. 6-12)Literary Magazine (Gr. 6-12)

(50%)(50%)

Kristen DelisleKeri McAuliffe

Motion Carried

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ADVISOR APPOINTMENTS:continued

That the Board approve the following Elementary Advisors for the 2002~2003 school year:


Jeanette McKinneyJoLee MarshallJudy DilleyJeanette McKinneyJohn McCartyKathy Miller

Elementary ChorusElementary BandYearbookYearbookElementary Student CouncilElementary Student Council


Ayes:_7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Lawrence Todd, Board Member, returned at 8:58 PM.


Motion byGreg Bell:

COACHINGAPPOINTMENTS

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1. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District hereby makes an emergencyconditional appointment of Dena O'Connell as a Girls' Head VarsityVolleyball Coach, effective November 11,2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Dena O'Connell regarding criminal conviction(s) orpendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Dena O'Connell's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment. (Atthe last meeting, this was not done as an emergency conditionalappointment which should have been.)

2. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Holly Rabideau as a JV Basketball Cheerleader Coach,effective November 13, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Holly Rabideau regarding criminal conviction(s) or pendingcriminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Ms. Holly Rabideau's continued employmentis specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

Ayes; _8_ Noes; _0_ Absent; _1_ Abstained; _0_


MINUTES

5. Recommend the appointment of Pete Burstck as a Volunteer(Modified A. JV & Varsity) Boys Basketball Assistant Coach effectiveNovember 13,2002.

4. Recommend the appointment of Chris Savage as a Modified Girls110lleyball Coach effective November 25, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment isemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both afrom Mr. Kevin Gregory regarding criminal conviction(s) .charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundCommissioner of Education. Mr. Kevin Gregory's continuedspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, fromCommissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.

3. BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Board of EducationCentral School District hereby makes an emergency cOinditicJn(zlappointment of Kevin Gregory as a Modified Wrestling Coach,November 13,2002.

COACHING APPOINTMENTS; continued

Motion byStan Kourafsky;

Motion Carried.I

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October 8, 2002

Budget Control - October



Abstained; _0_

FINANCIAL REPORTS


That the Board approve the following minutes;


Motion byStan Kourofsky:

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

November 12, 21102


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November /2. 2002

Motion Carried.


A WARD OF GRANT

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Motion Carried.

Roll Call:


Motion Carried.

Ayes: _8_ Noes: __ 0_ Absent:_1_ Abstained: _0_


Seconded byShannon M<2nor

Checks Payable Register - October





FINANCIAL REPORTS - continued


Supplementary Report of Treasurer - October


That the Board accept the grant in the amount of $958.50 from UpperHudson Prenatal Services Network (UHPSN)for the purchase of videos related to ..the topic of parenting. . .


$3,00000

1,612,60

14,250.00

90,250.00'

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BIOLOGICAL

CAPITALPROJECTACTIONS

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Recommendation of Payment No. 1.17Contract No. 1 - General ConstructionMurnane Building Contractors. Inc.

Recommendation of Payment No. 5.10Contract No.5 - General ConstructionMurnane Building Contractors, Inc.

November /2. 2002

Re:ommendation of Payment No. 3-06Contract No. 3 - MechanicalBrOl;kway Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Recommendation of Payment No. 4-06Contract No. 4 - PlumbingWeisburgh Mechanical Electric Corp.

Recommendation of Payment No. 5-06Contract No, 5- Electrical5 & l Electric, Inc.

Recommendation of Payment No.4Construction Materials Testing/Quality Control ServicesAtlantic Testing laboratories, ltd,

1. Recommend approval of the request for paymentsof the Capital Project. The total amount requested ishas been verified by our architect.

2. Recommend approval of the request for payments related to Phase IIof the Capital Project. The total amount requested is $236,02?, 77and has been verified by our architect. .. . . . ..

Seconded byFrank Hay .


Motion byLawrence Todd;

Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the Memorandum ofUse of Facilities as Mass Public Health Vaccination andSites by the Clinton County Health Department.

Motion byGreg Bell:

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81,741.00

587,947.95$

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Recommendation of Payment No. 1-06COntract No. 1 - General ConstructionMurnane Building COntractors, Inc.

Rl!OOIT1mendation of Payment No. 2-05Contl'8ct No. 2 - ROOfingMonahan &. Loughlin, Inc.


8. Recommend approval of the request for payment related to Phase IIof the Capital Project. The total amount requested is $669,688.95and has been verified by our architect.

November /2. 2002

7. Recommend approval of the request to Twinstate related to Phaseof the Capital Project. The total amount re}uested is $7,645.18. .

S Recommend approval of the request for furniture payment to GroupeLacasse related to Phase 1of the Capital Project. The total amount .requested is $1,815.84.

6. Recommend approvalrelated to Phase 1is $9,831.50.

4. Recommend approval of the request for payment torelated to Phase II of the Capital Project. The totalis $142.57.

3. Recommend approval of the request for payment of $45,Bernier Can- & Associates, P.C. services related to theProject.

Motion Carried.


Roll Call:

CAPITALPROJECTACTIONS: continued

That the Board approve the following tax refund due to be





RESIGNATIONS

Prooertu Owner

BT-NEWYOLLC205.-2-7.7

Tax Mao #

GregBellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Plattsburgh

Ro/i Call:

Motion Carried.

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That the Board accept the resignation from Anne Blake, AlS Teacher atCH, effective January 2, 2003.

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Motion Carried.

Ayes: ~_S_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

MATERNITYLEAVE



Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the request for maternity leave from HeatherCo ryeI', Special Education Teacher MBE, effective with the birth of her child(November 2, 2002) for six weeks.

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Motion Carried,



DUES


Abstained: _0__1_

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-F'..mesLawrence Todd

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FUnesLawrence Tod::1

Roll Call:

Roll Call:

Motion Carried.


That the Board make the payment of $6,124 to the New YorkState School Boards Association for membership dues for the calendar year

2003.


That the Board approve the purchase of 6 automatic external defibrillatorsin the amount of $11,970 to meet the unfunded mandate. In order for us tomake this purchase the Board must approve the expenditure and rnakeatransfer because the amount is greater than the Superintendent can transfer.

Motion byFrank Hay:

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Ayes: __ 8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

That the Board approve the 5th annual Christmas tree scileDecember 8, 2002 from 9:00 AM' to 3:00 PM by the BCS Adventure


Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.

Motion byGreg Bell:


Motion Carried.

That the Board resume the meeting at 10:28 PM.

Adjournment


That the Board adjourn the meeting at 10:29 PM.


Motion Carried.


Seconded byShannon Martar


Motion byFrank Hay:



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Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_I

IAyes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Nowmher /2. 2002

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Greg BellFrank HayElton JodoinShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinl..'erg-FUnesLawrence Todd

November 19, 2002

Jane DonahueStan Kourafsky

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. for Business

Jon ChapmanKathy PullerKathie JohnstonJulie MoschelleEmily LatourJudy Murray

Present:

Absent:

Visitors:

Also Present:


The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes,Board President, at 6:45PM in the High School Library.

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education oftne .Beekmantown Central School District was held on 'fuesday, November 19,2002.


Motion byKathleen Grinberg-FUnes:

That the Board appoint Holly Sims as Cle"k Pro-temfor this SpecialMeeting.

Motion Carried.


Roll Call:

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVESESSION-OUT

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That the Board resume the Special Meeting at ]0:24 PM.

Frank Hay, Board Member, left the meeting at 9:45PM.





Stan Kourofsky, Board Member, entered the meeting at 6:48 PM.


The Board looked at some school board self-evaluation mode~ ~There was some discussion. No aetian tttJOCrt.~ ~~~~ 0

~~~.-~/OldOO (..,)Motion by ADJOURNMENT (~Pf)Stan Kourafsky:

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IMotion Carried.

Date: Jd./3/JOOQI I

Attest:

November 19, 2M2

That the Board appoint Randolph B. Sapp as Clerk Pro-tem for thisSpecial Meeting.

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for BusinessGary Lambert, Technology CoordinatorDouglas Rogers, Middle School PrincipalPete Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. Principal

December 5. loal

Elton JodoinKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence Todd

Present:

Absent:

Also Present:

Roll Call:

Motion Camed.


December 5, 2002


Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_._ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_

Motion byFrank Hay:

The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:31 PM in the HighSchool Library.

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Thursday, December5~2002. . .

Motion Carried.

Executive Session-Out

Executive

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December 5. 2002

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Motion byGreg Bell:

Motion Carried.

Motion Carned.

Seconded byStan Kaurafsky


That the Meeting be adjourned at 6:41 PM.


That the Board go out of Executive Session at 6:40 PM.



Attest:



Motion by AdjournmentFrank Hay:


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The meetinp was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes in theHigh Schooi Cafeteria at 6: 15 PM.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Tuesday, .2002.


Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Sc;hqolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for Business··Joseph Lavorando, School Attorney . .Joyce E. Sellars, District ClerkSue Coonrod, CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, CH Elem. PrincipalGarth Frechette, Interim HS PrincipalPete Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE & Athletics

December 10, 2002

December 10, 2002

Jacqueline LuffVickie Belrose


Present:

Visitors:

Also Present:

Roll Call:

Motion Carried.


That the Board go out of Executive Session at 7:45 PM.


EXECUTNE SESSION-OUT


Dr. Douglas Rogers, MS Principal and Garth Frechette, Interim HS ..Principal, gave the Board an update on AIS.



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Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.



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IREPORTS TO THE BOARD

Man Cecil, Bernier, Carr & Associates, handed out the MonthlyStatus Report No.1? and discussed Phase 1& Phase II with the Board.

Murnane Bldg. Contr. - No. 1-008 - $5,314.92 -Asbestos airlocksin crawlspace as required by NYS DOL.

That the Board accept the following change orders:

Murnane Bldg. Contr. - No. 1-007 - $14,130 - Soil remediation,additional footings and foundation

CHANGE ORDERSMotion byFrank Hay:

Murnane Bldg. Contr. - No. 1-009 - $1,441.00 - Wall & cabinetry inArea K.

December 10, 2002

'IRoll Call:

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kourofsky

Se('onded byStan Kaurafsky

yesyesyesyesyes

That the Board accept the CSE recommendations.

Ayes: _9_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _0_ Noes: _0_

yesyesyesyes

ACTION ON CSE RECOMMENDATIONS

Shannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

CHANGE ORDERS - continued

Motion Camed.


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Jane Donahue, Board Member, discussed the State School BoardsConference that she attended.

Randolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for Business requested that theFinance Committee and the Cafeteria Committee set dates to meet.

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, discussed ''NoChildLeft Behind" and the new federal mandates.

Motion Camed.


That the Board approve the emergency conditional appointments ofthe following individuals: (Because of the 20 day rule the Board mustreappoin.t these individuals.)


Karen O'BrianKimberly SadowskiJanice ColvinAlicia JessmerBonnie MaryVena O'ConnellHolly RabideauKevin Gregory

REAPPOINTMENTS

Substitute TeacherSUbstitute TeacherSUbstitute TeacherSubstitute TeacherSUbstitute Custodial WorkerGirl's Head Varsity Volleyball CoachJV Basketball Cheerleader CoachModified Wrestling Coach



Motion Camed.

December 10, 2002


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RESIGNATIONS

Motion Carried.



MA.TERNITY LEA VE

Motion Carried.



That the Board approve the request from Nicole Knowles, SpecialEducation Teacher MS for a maternity leave effective with the birth of herchild (approximately February 1, 2003) and continuing for eight weeks.


That the Board accept the resignation from Judith Murray, EnglishDepartment Chairperson, effective January 1, 2003.

That the Board approve the request from Dawn Finley, Family &Consumer Science Teacher MS for a maternity leave effective with the birthof her child (approximately March 1, 2002} for eight weeks.

Motion byFrank Hay:

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Motion Carried.


APPOINTMENTS

IBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown

Central School District hereby makes an emergency conditionalappointment of Robin Burl asa substitute custodial worker, effectiveDecember 11, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on anemergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Robin Burl regarding criminal convictions(s) or pending criminalcharges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from theCommissioner of Education. Mr. Robin Burl's continued employment is

December 10, 2002

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specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, fromth,eCommissioner of Education, that he is fully cleared for employment.



Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:


D. Andrew Hastings - MS Boys Intramural Advisor, Weight Trainingeffective December 11,2002 at $1,251.Sara Vagi & Emily Fenner -MS Girls Intramural Advisor, DanceGroup effective January 6, 2003 at $625.50 each.Matt Crucetti - Elementary Boys Intramural Advisor, Basketballeffective December 11, 2002 at $1,507.Patty Gallagher· Elementary Girls Intramural Advisor, Sport/GameActivities effective December 11,2002 at $1,507.Joni Moschelle - Sr. High Girls Intramural Advisor, Weight Trainingeffective December 11, 2002 at $1,205.Kenneth Fuller - Sr. High Boys/ Girls/ Intramural Advisor,Skateboarding effective March 24,2003 at $1,205.



Motion Carried.

December 10, 2002

November 12,2002

MINUTES

Motion Carried.





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November 19, 2002 - with an amendment to page 2 - take off Noaction taken and put in All members were asked to review thesamples provided and to prepare comments/ suggestions for the nextmeeting.



Motion Carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTSMotion byHolly Sims:


Budget Control - NovemberSeconded byGreg Bell


Motion Carried.


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Supplementary Report of Treasurer - November



Motion Carried.



Checks Payable Register - November



Motion Camed.

December 10, 2002

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528,021.52

$ 183,161.90

$ 75,085.00

$ 60,800,00

~,843.19




Roll Call:

Recommendaijon of Payment No. 3-07Contract No. 3 - MechanicalEIlOckwayMechanical Systems

Recommendaijon of Payment No. +07Contract No. ~ - PlumblngBrockway Mechanical Systems

Reoommenda~on of Payment No. 5·07Contract No. 5 - Elew!calS&L Electrlc

Recommendaijon of Payment NO.5Construcl1on 14ate'lals Tesling Quality & ControlAtlantic Testing LaboratOOes

That the Board approve the request for payments related to Phase IIof the Capital Project. The total amount requested is $851,911.61 and hasbeen verified by our architect.



Motion Carried.



Recommendaijon of Payment No. 1-07O:mtrart No. 1 - General ConstroctionMurnane Building Contractors, fnc.

Roll Call:



That the Board approve the request for payments related to Phaseof the Capital Project. The total amount requested is $42,533.27 and hasbeen verified by our architect.


Motion Carried.

December 10, 2002




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December 10, 2002


That the Board approval the request for paymentsBernier Carr & Associates, P.C. for services related to the Capiltal

Roll Call:


Motion Carried.

Roll Call:

That the Board approve the request for payment for $13,431. 00 fromEnvirological of NY - asbestos project/ air monitoring and analysis - relatedto the Capital Project.



Motion Carried.

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$'1,255.18


RETURNED TAX LISTING

TAX CORRECTIONS


Rowden, William & Sara

Properl;JJ Owner

195.3+1

Tax Map #



Roll Call:

Motion Carried.

Plattsburgh


That the Board approve the following tax refund due to starexemption omissions for the years 2000-2002:

That the Board approve the tax collector's reports from the Town ofPlattsburgh and from the Town of Altona, Beekmantown & Chazy andalso the certification of unpaid tax lists in the amount of$558,611.34. Acomparison to previous amounts is listed below.


That the Board approve the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note inthe amount of $276,896. This is in direct support to the voter approvedbuses and the borrowing will be made at the lowest available interest rate ..

December 10, 2002

yesyesyes



BUS BORROWING

$580,320.41$673,643.43$749,978.90$848,593.32

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank Hay

2001200019991998

Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Roll Call:

BUS BORROWING - continued




yesyesyesyesyesyes

REQUEST FOR REGENTS DAYS

HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT

Elton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Motion byGreg Bell:

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the January Regents Schedule as submittedby Garth Frechette, Interim High School Principal.


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December 10, 2002

Ayes; _9_ Noes: _0._ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_


Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KaurofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:


That the Board approve the payment for health services to thePlattsburgh City School District for the 2002-2003 school year in theamount of$45,881.22forservices to 154 students@$297,93perpupiL(2001-2002 school year - $49,400.26for 182 students @$271.43perpupil)

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GRANT AWARD

JJ

Motion Carried.



That the Board approve the 2003-2004 Budget Calendar assubmitted by Randolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for Business .

Motion byGreg Bell:

Motion Carried.


That the Board accept a grant in the amount of $650.00 from theNorth Country Teacher Resource Center for "Girl'sNight Out".


nate .Jltnt... f.!.lW!llII.. ••••••• orBud.e. 'rmnlOdon Aed.11YJOlllllll}'-Aprll MalR llulldlRi eBf.lOna ~Rml Budiot Buildlni SCliion.

Aprl18,2003 6: IS -10:30 p.1l\. Libl1t)' Board Mocllnl It SOIliRSOvnml Fund Total Budge!

May6,2003 7;00 p.m. Auditorium Budget Hollling (Presentation) Board ofEduC81iOll

May 20.2003 12;00-9;00 p.m. AudilOnum Annual Meeting, Election &. BudS" Vote Board of Education


POLICY ADOPTION

That the Board adopt the Policy on Providing Teachers and ServiceProviders copies of a Student's Individual Education Program. The Statewill send the guidelines of this policy at a later date.


Ayes: _9_ Noes;_0_ Absent; _0_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

That the Board make payment of $400 for the annual dues for theRural Schools Program.

Motion byGreg Bell:

PAYMENT OFDUES FOR THERURAL SCHOOLS PROGRAM

1\:. '~...... :j~.


Ayes: _9_ Noes; _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained; _0_

Motion Carried.

December 10, 2002

Motion Carried.


Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0 __ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

STUDENT TRANSPORTATIONCOOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

ADJOURNMENT

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That the Board remove indefinitely the previously tabled motion toextend the school day. This motion was initially made in the September10, 2002 minutes (page 7).


Motion Carried.



That the Board approve the Student Transportation Cooper'qtiveAgreement. The Agreement was reviewed by the school attorney.··

ISeconded byShannon Manor

Motion Carried.

December 10, 2002

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Date:

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Motion byFrank Hay:

Greg BellFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

December 16, 2002

Jane Donahue

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for BusinessDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. PrincipalPete Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalGary Lambert, Technology Coordinator

Absent:

Also Present:

Present:

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Monday, December 16,2002.

December 16, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School Library.

That the Board appoint Randolph B. Sapp as Clerk Pro-Tem for thisSpecial Meeting.


Roll Call:




ADJOURNMENT


Motion Carried.



That the Board resume the Special Meeting at 10:29 PM.

Motion byFrank Hay:


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That the Special Meeting be adjourned at 10:30 PM

Motion Carried.



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Motion Carried.

December 16, 2002

Date:


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January 9, 2003



Clerk Pro-tem

Jane DonahueElton Jodoin

Greg BellF'rn .•.•rr u~..

~.'~' - ---::/Stan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Absent:

Roll Call: Present:

Motion Carried.

That the Board appoint Lawrence Todd, Board Member, as ClerkPro-tem for this Special Meeting.

Motion byFrank Hay:

The meeting was called to order at 6: 15 PM by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School Library.

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Thursday, January 9,2003.I

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Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent:: _2_ Abstained: _0_

That the Board go into Executive Session at 6:25 PM to discusspersonnel histories.

Motion Carried.

Greg Bell, Board Member left the meeting at 7:28 PM.

January 9, 2003

Adjournment

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Date: J / a '8 /a.oo 3,1 I

Motion Carried.

That the Board adjourn the Special Meeting at 7:53 PM.

January 9, 2003


Seconded.byHolly Sims

Ayes: _6_ Noes; _0_ Absent; _3_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion byFrank Hay:


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Motion Carried.

January 16, 2003


Clerk Pro-tem


That the Board appoint Lawrence Todd, Board Member, as Clerk .Pro-tem for this Special Meeting.

Motion byFrank Hay:

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Thursday, January 16,2003.



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Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd



IThat the Board go into Executive Session at 5:50 PM to discuss

personnel histories.Seconded byHolly Sims


Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.



Adjournment

1/;),2/02003,• r

Date:



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Motion Carried.



Motion byFrank Hay:

Attest: ~i c..e.. !!xf j) jJpc:>../l/.;)

Motion Carried.

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Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg.FunesLawrence Todd

Motion byFrank Hay:

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes,' Board President,at 6:00 PM in the High School Cafeteria. .

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the Beekman/ownCentral School District was held on Wednesday, January 29, 2003.


Januar)l29, 2003


That the Board appoint Randolph B. Sapp as Clerk Pro-tem for this SpecialMeeting.


Present:Roll Call:

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Sandra 1. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for BusinessGarth Frechette, High School PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE & AthleticsSue Coonrod, Director oieSEDebbie Drumm, Principal MB Elem.

Also Present:

Visitors Ann VaughnSteve TrombleyEarl BurnellMr. & Mrs. RiversMr. & Mrs. RabideauMr. & Mrs. ManorSandra Defayette

Lee BrownMr. & Mrs. FessetteLoriann BoisCheryl TurnerMr. & Mrs. MoodyGreg MyersCarolyn LaValley

Motion Carried.

_9_ Noes: _0_ Absent _0_ Abstained: _0_

Seconded byHol/ySims

Executive Session-in

That the Board go into Executive Session at 6:04 PM to discuss the employmenthistOlY of specific personnel.

Motion byFrank Hay:I

That the Board resume the Special Meeting at 6:28 PM


Executive Session-out


Hearing Officer

Resignation of Supt.

noyesyesyesyesyesyesyesno


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_0_ Abstained: _0 _

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KaurafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


_ 7_ Noes: _2_ Absent:


Motion Carried.


Ayes:


Roll Call:

That the Board accept the resignation from Sandra 1. Urbach, Superintendent ofSchools effective December 31, 2003.

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried

That the Board accept the resolution to appoint Mr. Mark Pettitt, 6678 CollntyRoad 32. Norwich New York J381 j as a Hearing OjJ1cer in reference to charges filedpursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Service Law. .


Ayes:

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That the Board adopt the following Carl Perkins Act:

WHEREAS, the VATEA funds benefit students by helping them acquire the skills andknowledge they need to meet the chat/enging Stare academic standards and Industry requiredskilts; and

WHEREAS, in New York Slate alone, 65 school districts, BOCES and colteges received $63million in Perkinsfundingfor vocol/onal and career programs 5e/"lling 475.000 students duringthe 2002.03 schoo/'year; and

Carl Perkins ActMotion byFrank Hay:

WHEREAS, the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act provides $1.2 biliionin funding for career and vocational education programs at both the secondary and postsecondary levels; and

WHEREAS. the Bush administration has drafted a proposal ~ eliminate the Carl D. PerkinsVocational and Technicat Education Act (referred to as VATEA) fUnding emlrely In the 2004budget to help fimd the $3 bilUon shortfall in the Pel! Grant program; and

THEREFORE. we will inform Legislators and the BWlh administration of our desire to hovethem maintain appropriate fUnding levels for the Perkins Act in the fiscal year 2004 budget andthereafter. (Although we believe the Pell Grant program should be fUlly fUnded, it should nolcome at the expense of students enrolled in vocational and technical programs.) We will alsoinform them that we oppose (11)l effort to restructure federal higher education funding that wouldshortchange vocarional and career training programs atlhe secondary and post secondary levels.

WHEREAS. the VATEA funds are ulillzed to ensure that vocational and technical education.isaligned with Slate standards and thalth, srud,nts are prepared to successfully complele the hI,hschool graduation requirements in conjunction with obtaining career and technical educationtroining: and

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Ayes: _. 9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_


AdjournmentMotion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried

That the Board adjourn the Special Meeting at 6:S8 PM


IDate.>

Attest:

Motion Carried

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Adjournment

CLERK PRO-TEM

Randolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for Business

Greg Myers

Greg BellKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourojskyShannon ManorHolly SimsLawrence Todd

Visitors:

Absent:

Present:

Also Present:

Motion byFrank Hay:


Craig King, District Superintendent CVES, presented the BOCES Superintendentsearch process to the Board.

That the Board adjourn the Special Meeting at 7:08 PM



Date: ..3/3/0.3, J

February 10, 2003

Attest: ~{'.f)~l~

February 10,2003

Rol! Call:

The Special Meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by Lawrence Todd, Board.Vice-President, in the High School Library.

Motion Carried

That the Board appoint Randolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for Business. as Clerk Pro-tem for this Special Meeting

Motion byFrank Hay:


The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District was held on Monday, February 10,2003 ...

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lawrence Todd, Board Vice-President.

The meeting was called to order at 6;J S PM by Lawrence Todd, Board Vice-hesidenr, in the High School Cafil'l'la.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District was held on Tuesday, February J J, 2003.

Greg BellKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon AlaliorHolly SimsLawrence Todd


February J J, 2003

Absent:

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Visitors:

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School Attorney . . .Joyce E. Sellars, District ClerkDonald Strong, Supt. of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE & Athletics

Gail GirouxEarl BurnellSue LaBierJudy BurnellRon FrennierArlene DefayetteAnne WinterbottomMary FogartyFran FordSara RowdenGuy FalconIlene FessefteVickie Belrose

February / J, 2003

That the Board go into Executive Session at 6: 17 PM

That the Board resume the Regular Meeting at 6:44 PM




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Malian byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.

Second,d byStan Kourofsky

Mari Ceci, Bernier Carr & Associates, handed out the Monthly Status Report No.19 to the Board and discussed Phase I and Phase II




Architect's Report - Mari Cecil

. Motion Carried.


CHANGE ORDERS

Motion Carried.

February 11, 2003

# 1-011 Murnane Building Contractors - discovered unstable salls at Area H &structural steel modification in Area K boiler room - $17,364.82

Seconded byHo/lySims

absentyesyesyesyesyesyesabsentyes

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHo/lySimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

_7_ Noes:_0_ Absent:_2_ Abstained:_0_

That the Board approve the follOWing:

# 1-010 Murnane Building Contractors - asbestos abatement & cleanup of Area K crawlspace - $102,199.52

Roll Call:

Ayes:

Motion Carried.

REAPPOINTMENTS

ACTiON ON CSE RECOMMENDATiONS

Substitute TeacherModified Wrestling CoachSubstitute TeacherSchool Hall/Grounds Mvni/OrSubstitute TeacherSchool CounselorSubstitute TeacherSubstifute Teacher Aide

February II, 2003

Alicia JessmerKevin GregoryTammy BrownColleen FairchildMinnick RobertsBeverly TaftCasey GilliganRobin Mitchell

He also announced that the 1st Budgetary session would be Feb. 26. 200J.from 6 _

Motion byStan Kouro[.sky:

That the Board approve the emergency conditional appointments of the followingindividuals: (Because of the 20 day rule the Board must reappoint these individuals.)

Earl spoke 10 the Board. He would like to have Sandra rescind her resignationand would like the Board to reconsider their decision.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Guy Falcon expressed his .feelings and asked the Board "Where do we go fromhere?U

Fran Ford spoke to the Board concerning her thoughts on Ihe Supt. and theschool. She also asked (he Supt. and the Board to reconsider.



She also discussed another article in the paper concerning BCS hosting the AllCounty Musical Event.

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Superintendent's Report. Sandra Urbach

The Superintendent discussed with the Board the notice that was in the paperconcerning the improvement of the Cumberland Head School ELA performance.

Reports to the Board - continued

Asst. Superintendent for Business's Report - Randolph Sapp

The Asst. Supt. for Business reminded the Board that they need to appointCommittee members.

Earl Burnell spoke to the Board on behalf of Ron Frennier. Ron would like to seethe term of a Board Member reducedfrom 5years to 3years.

8PM


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February 1I. 2003


APPOINTMENTS

SUB .. TEACHERJOELLE BLAIR


SUB. TEACHERSTAMMY MYERSBRIAN CONNERYROBIN WEST LARCHE

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Modified B Basketball CoachSubstitute School Counselor

Peter BursickStacey Maggy


Reappointments - continued


Malion Canied

Motion byFrank Hay:

That Ihe Board appoint the/allowing:

Tammy Myers as a substitute teacher effective February 12, 2003Brian Connery as a substitute teacher effective February 12. 2003Robin West Larche as a substitute teacher effective February 12, 2003

Seconded byStan Kouro/sky'

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Joel/e Blair as asubstitute teacher effective February 12, 2003. . .



Malian Carried

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Ms. Joelle Blairregarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminalbackground clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Jo.elle Blair's continuedemployment is specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, from theCommissioner 0/ Education, that she isfully clearedfor employment.

Ayes: 7_ Noes: __ ()_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_

Ayes:

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SUB. TEACHER AIDE/CAFE.MON.JACQUELYN BARBER

INTERIM SUB. TEACHER AiDESHERRYJUBERT

Appointments - continued:

That the Board approve thelollowing;


Motion byFrank Hay:

Mot ion Carried.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Ms. Jacquelyn Barberregarding criminal conviction(.!J~or pending criminal charges and the receipt ofcriminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. JacquelynBarber's continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District's receipt ofnotice, from the Commissioner of Education, that she isfully clearedfor employment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District makes an emergency conditional appointment of Jacquelyn Barber as asubstitute teacher aide!cafeteria monitor effective February 12, 2003.

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Recommend the appointment of Sherry Jubert, interim substitute teacher aide atCH, effective January 17. 2003 until June 30, 2003.



Motion Carried.


TEACHER AIDE PT 2 HRSCRYSTAL RODARTE

That the Board appoint Crystal Rodarte as a teacher aide, part-time? two-hoursper day, effectiV(! February 12, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subje?ctto receipt of both a statement from Ms. Crystal Rodarte?regarding criminal conviclion(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt qf criminalhackground clearance from (he Commissioner of Education. Ms. Crystal Rodarte'sCOl1tinued employment is specifically contingent upon (he receipt of notice. from theCommissioner of Education. that she isfully clearedfor employment.


Ayes. _J_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

February i J, 2003

Motion Carried

February J /, 2003

SUB. TEACHERLYN.¥ BAKER

$3,297$2,528$2,0$}


$2,121

$3,297$2,528$2,051

$2,426

$3,297


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SPRING 2003

VarsityJVModifiedVolunteer Assistant

Head

Girls Head

VarsityJVMor/(!lud

Girls Head

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Gary ButlerJeffery JolicoeurMark FragassiLee Brown

Baseball

QQjfScott Cutaiar

Greg MyersDanelle PelkeyKate Munson

Rosalind Kelley

Tracy Corey


Seconded byHolly Sim.l·

That the Board appoint the following Spring 2003 coaches:

Roll Call:


Motion CO/Tied

Motion byHolly Sims: .

That the Board appoint Lynn Baker as a substitute teacher effectiveFebruary 12, 2003.


lv/otion Carried

MINUTES


FiNANCIAL REPORTS


Abstained: _0_2

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That the Board approve the/allowing minutes:

January 9, 2003January 14, 2003January /6. 2003January 29, 2003


Malian byStan Kourofsky:


Motion Carried

Budget Control. January



Ayes:


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Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.

Tha//he Board approve the following:



February / /. 2003

Checks Payable Register - January


Supplementary Report of Treasurer • January


Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _._0_

Motion byStan Kourqfsky:

Ayes:

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Financial Reports - continued:

That the Board approve the follOWing:

The Extra·Curricular Activities Accounts - Sept, 2002-Jan. 2003 was tabled untilthe next meet/hi;. '. .

- the request for payments related to Phase II of the Capital Project. The total amountrequested is $655,162.31 and has been verified by our architect,

TRANSFERS(over $2,500)


l!m9nIlIlmiJWi,",.rald CodeBtimlDltiQn arald each:


!!211ll-4S~.oo ToodIi Ii••Cumberlllld lleod211ll-4SD-Ol.14 T<><lII"S"P\>Il •• K&.Soct,IStudieo



Motion byFrank Hay:

AyeJ':_7_ Noes;_0_ Absent: _2_ Ab~Ir1(Hed; _0_

Motion Carried.

That the Board table the /"equestfor payment to K & L Plumbing & Heatingrelated to Phase I of the Capital Project. The total amou1lt requested is $10, 793.38 andhas been verified by our architect.

f!!m [COIIIU

21 JO~300.02·00 Teacllin Sid Cu:mberlUld Head.2.11-0.300-03_1' Te.chiIlg Bid H.S. Social Studies

- the request for payments of $20,549,59 to Bernier, Carr & Associates, P.C. for servicesrelated to the Capital Project.

-the requestfor payment of$I,614.02 to New York State Electric & Gasfor servicesrelated to the Capital Project,

• the request for payment to Booth Insurance Agency up to $43,959,00 for builders riskassociated with insurance costs related to the Capital Project.

Roll Call:Greg Bell.Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg.FunesLawrence Todd



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Marion Carried.

February J J, 2003



Abstained: _0_


MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

REQUEST FOR

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~7_ Noes: _0_ Absent:


Ayes:

Motion Carried


Roll Call:

That the Board accept the Memorandum of Agreement, dated January 17. 2003.between the Beekmantown Central School District and the Beekmantown Support StaffSupervisors' Association. dated 2001 -2002, 2002-2003 and 2003-2004.

That the Board approve Applegarth Chapter of the National Honor Soci(!ty andthe Cora Mi,'chler Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society hold their annual '.induction ceremony an Sunday, April 6, 2003.I

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February 1J, 2003


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ACCEPTANCE OF DONAT10N

absentyesyesyesyesyes'yesabsentyes

Greg Bel!Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


That the Board accept a $6,495 danarionfrom the CHES pro to purchase aRISO Digital Duplicator #85 J 302 J 7.

Roll Call:

Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried

Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained,'

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That the Board approve the request from the Beekmantown Youth Commission toUSeone or two buses and/or a van for a ski trip to Titus Mountain on February 19, 2003which is during the winter break.

MofionbyHolly Sims:

Motion Carried


REQUEST FOR USE OF BUS

SCHOOL POLICIES

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SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

That the Board approve the following (as amended):

- the 2nd reading of policies #0000-#0320- the 2nd'reading of policies #1000-#1925- the 2"d reading afpolicies #2000-#33/0

Seconded byEltonJodain

Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained; _0_

Motion Carried.

Malian byHolly Sims:


- the 1'1 reading afpolicies #4000-#5800Seconded byJane Donahue


Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board approve the use of the Superintendent Search Service provided byROCES. The estimated cost of this search service is $4,500 and includes extensiveadvenisements, travel reimbursements for site visits, and dinner for finalists,


Roll Call.

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~IGreg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyShannon Manor

absentyesyesyesyesyes

FebrualY //, 2003

Motion Carried.

COMMUNICATIONS


ADJOURNMENT

yesabsentyes


Holly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

7 Noes:

Superintelldent Search - continued:


Stan KouroJsky, Board Member. went to Willsboro for a presentation on the StateBudget. Jane Donahue and Frank Hay (BOard Members) a/so attended the meeting. ..

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That the Board Meeting be adjourned at 8:30 PM

Motion Carried

The Board President received a letter from the Clinton County School ,BOQrt:lsconcerning the upconllngjoll1t dinner at the lnn ttl Smithfleld Blvd on Ma,.~h1P,'1001

Ayes:I

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Date: 3/3 /03I ~

February 11, 2003

That the Board appoint Holly Sims as Clerk Pro-tem for this Special Meeting.


CLERK PRO.TEM.

February 25, 2003

Craig KingLouise JackstadtJohn DuvalGreg Myers

Greg BellShannon Manor


February 25, 2003

Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


Present:

Visitors:

Absent:

Roll Call:

Motion Carried.


The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School Library.

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education oft he BeekmantownCentral School District was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2003.

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Agenda:

Superintendent Search

Review of advertisements1. Cannyad2. NYSSBA adJ. NYS Council gram4. Marketplace ad5. Press Rep.

Select contact person (s)• School· Randy Sapp• BOE - Kathleen Grinberg-Funes

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VI Search format:• screen applicants to include reference checking• interview }'I round• involve committees (2nd)

• BOE interview only (3rd)• site visits• selectfinal candidates• contract

IV. Length of contract - agreed to J years

V. Attributes/qualities of new Superintendent.List from previous search reviewed and discussed. Some modifications made.Copy of revisions to be made by L. Jackstadt, eVESfor next meeting.

I Select timeline ·hire date - Sept. 1, 2003 or Jan. 1, 2004 - startTimt'line dates will be adjusted by CVESfor next meeting.

III Salary - parameters to be voted on March 11, 2003

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/rems I through VII were accepted by all members present.

VIII. Homework for March 6a. Review Screening Device and Interview Evaluationformfor content q.nd

clarity. BOE members to develop suggestions prior to the next meeting.b. Review brochure with consideration to verbiage, layout, additional

information to send candidates, e.g. program discs.

That the Board adjourn the Special Meeting at 8: 16 PM

ADJOURNMENT


February 25. 2003

~o~ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_7 Noes:

IX Next meeting March 6,2003 at 5:00 PM in the HS Library.


Motion Carried.

Aye.\':

Date:

Attest:

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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kath/een Grinberg-Funes, Board Presidenl.

The Regl1lar Board Meeting of the Board of Education of Ihe BeekmantownCel1lral School District was held on Tuesday, March / /. 2003.

Earl BurnellGary BullerGai/GirouxBrian RabideauDiana NortonJerry DeyoCheryl RiversSusan Trombleyflene FesselleValerie Larriel/eTom RoberlJohn LandryStewal'l TulipAnna Jol/yMarl CecilThan HarringtonSara RowdenAIm" Wint"rbotlomRichard Bois./ohn Averj[{Jeri Reid

March J I, 2003

Darryl MenardLeroy BrownDeborah BrownCarolyn LaVal/eyMary RabideauFrances FordHeidi HillElston RacelleSieve TrombleyDavid DanielsMar/eo ChallandJean WelchLoriann BoisLynn TulipVickie Be/roseCarl GambleArlene DefoyerteHe/en ToddElisa WlnterbollomSleven RascoCharlie McCormick

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendel1l ofSchoo/sRandolph B, Sapp, Assisl. Supl. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School Af/orneyJoyce E. Sellars, Dislricl ClerkDonald Sirong, Supl. of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSE DireclorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalGarrh Frechette. HS PrincipalPerer Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalKen Davisoll, Direcrar of PE & Athletics

Jane DonahueGreg BellFrankHoyEllon JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHol/y8imsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

March II, 2003


PresenJ:

Visirors.'

Also Present:

Ro/l Call:

The meeling was called 10 order al 6: / j PM by Kalhleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresldenl, inlhe High Schoo/ Cafererla.

yesyesabsent (left at 7:10 PM)yesyesyesyesyesyes

VOLLEYBALL SLEEVES



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Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayEllon JodoinStan KauraftkyShannon ManorHally SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Frank Hay, Board Member. returned at 7:12 PM.

March II, 2003

Sandra L. UrbaclJ, Superimendem afSchools, handed OJ/tmaterial to the Boardon the followillg.c

Roll Call.

Motion Carried

all invilarion fi'om the sludenlsJaclIlty and staff'of the I'lallsbllrgh C V- TecDivi .•ion of eVES IOlhe annual Open House an Tuesday, March 2Sd'from6:00· 8:00 PM.rhe AIl/IUal Meeting of eVES wil/lake place on Thursday. April 10, 2003 at7:30 PM, althe Yandon-Dj/{an Center in Mineville.~'he also discussed with the Board a conference she wenllo in Verona. NY,wilh I'etel' Villa. Secret Service was there and discussed how to evalualethreats

Thai th~ Board go in/a £wculive Session at 6: 17 PM.

Motion by£/Ion Jodoin:


Thallhe Board resume Ihe Regular Meeling at 6:45 PM


Motion Carried.

S~cond~dbyFrank Hay


Thallhe Board accept Ihe change order in the amou/1/ of$4.859 to purchase andins loll volleyball sleeves

Malian byStan KourojSky:

Motion Carried.

Mari Cecil. Bernier Carr & Associates. handed out the Monthly Status Report No.20 to the Board and discussed Phase I and Phase /J.

Motion byHolly Sims"c

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Seconded byStan Koumfsky

ACTION ON CSE

Thar the Board approve the CSE Recommendations,

Motion Carried.

Frances Ford also requested that the Board reconsider the Superintendent beingreinstated.

Steve Trombley presemed Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board Presidem. with aperition wilh 561 signalures askingfor the reinstatemefll of Sandra L, Urbach. Slept. ofSchools. He also made some personal observations to include that this number exceedsthose regularly vOling on the annual budget.

PUBLIC COMMENT(5 min. wli 5 min. exrension)

rhar Phase II is now in rheSrure Aid duta baseBudget prepamrion.\· sessions continue on March /3, 2003forworn - large increasesjilel oil & diesel

Karhleen Grinberg-Funes. Board President, clarified to the public that rhere weretwo separare issues here. She urged the visitors to carefully consider each issue. She alsourged the public to allend the Budget Session Meetings to understand Ihe impact of the cutsin state aid upon the children & staff of the District.

Joseph Lavorando, School A/torney, clarified rhe NY SLaw reiterating thatpersonnel issues must be discussed in Executive Session.

Lawrence Todd, Board Vice-Presidem, spoke to the Board urging (the Board) toaddress the perition.

Another visiror asked why raxpayers were not informed of the specific reasons whyrhe Board accepted Ms. Urbach's resignalion.

Motion byHolly Sims;

Ken Davison, Direcror of PE & Arhlerics reporred 10 the Board rhat BCS has 6defibriliarors.

FranK Hay, Bourd Member, discussed his attendance at Ihe NYSSBA Confer'enceand handed oUl material to the Board,

Reporrs to rhe Board - cofllinued

Randolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supr. for Business, reported rhefollowing;

Lee Brown discussed with the Board his feelings aboC/lthe resignation of SandraL. Urbach, and asked the Board to reconsider her resignation.

Darryl Menard discussed the resignatioll and asked the Board to reconsider.

Sam Rowden discussed witl, rhe Board her personal experiences with BCS andsupporred rhe Superilltendent.

Jert Reid dtscussed wltll rllilHOQrdrhe proctJlulor dealdlng 10 QccfJplQrfJIlgnQt/onfrom the SlIperlnumdeni and asked Ihe Board (0 recollsidcr.

March II, 2003

Thallhe Board give fUrlher cLmsideralionlo reins/aling Sandra L. Urbach.

RESIGNATIONSTimol/.y OsMer

REAPPOINTMENTS

Malian Carried

Mo/iollbyJane Donahue:

Mo/ion Carried

Malian byShannon Manor:

Sli!condedbyElton Jodoin

Colleen Fairchiid - Schaal Hall/Grounds MonilorMinnick Roberls • Subsli/u/e TeacherCasey Gilligan • Subslitute TeacherRobin Mitr.:helf - Sub.Wute Tear.:herAidl;!Peter Bursick - Modifil;!dB Baske/balf CoachStar.:eyMaggy - Substilu/e School Counselor

Tho/ the Board approve Ihefollowing appointments: (Because of Ihe 20 day ruleBoard mus/ reappoint these individuals.)

SI;!r.:ondedbyLawrence Todd

Tho. the Board accept the resignation from Timo/hy Oshier • Cus/odiall efficlh:eJune 6, 2003,

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MolionbyLawrence Todd'


Discussion: Kalhleen Grinberg-Funes, Presidenl, clarified Ihal voling infavor oflhismOlion ~ meanlhal a vole will be held 10 consider I'einslaling Ihe Superinlendem,

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Motion Carried.

Beverly Taft

Rulh Brown

Malian Carried.

Second(!dbySian Kvurofi'ky

March //,1003

Motion Carried

That lile Board accept the resignalionfrom Beverly Tajl- HS Guidemr.:eCounseloreffective Februmy 12, 2003,

Seconded hyShanllon Manor

Mo/ion byGreg BeJ/:

Malian byFrank flay.-

Thai the Board accepl/he resignmion from Ruth BrowlI • Vocal Music Teachereffic/ive JrJ/lr! 30, 200J (Kathleen Grinberg-Funes commented that ~'hehas recr!ivedonlypasilive remarks abolll Ms, Brown)

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Sub.Custodial Worker

SUB. TEACHERS

APPOINTMENTS

Dlul/t Laundrie


Motion byEllOnJodoin:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditiollal basis. and subject to receipl of both a statement from Mr. GregoryYelle regarding criminal cQnvl(:tion(s)or pending (:riminal charges and Ih(!receiptof criminal background clearance from the Commtsstrmllr qf Sduca/lon. Mr.Grego!')' Yellli'S COlllinUlid emp/aymel'll is specifically contingent upan IheDislrlcl's receipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Educalion, ihat he isfullyclearedfor employm(!11I.

3. Recommend the appointment of Patricia Robitlsml as a substitute teaclwreffe(:liveMarch 12, 2003.

S(!cundedbyShannon Manor

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencyconditional basis, and subjeci to receipt of bolh a statement from Ms. JaneWellman regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and thereceipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education.Ms. Jane Wellman's continued employment is specifically (:ontingent upon theDis/I'ict's receipt of nolice. from the Commissioner of Education, that she isfullycleared for employment.

4. BE IT RESOLVED THATthe Board of Education of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District h(!reby makes an emergen(:y conditional appointm(!nt of Gregory J.Yelle as II sub~·titute custodial worker, (!ffectiveMarch 12. 2003.

Mot/on Carried.

/. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ihe Board of Education of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of JodiMllTvill as a substitute teacller, effective March 12, 2003.

March I I, 2003

2. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Educallon of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of JaneWell".all as a substitute teaclter, effictive March 12, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergencycondUional basis, and subject to receipt ofboth a statement from Ms. Jodi Marvinregarding criminal convictian(s) or pending criminal charges and the re(:eipt ofcriminal background clearancefrom the Commissioner of Education. Ms. JodiMarvin's continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District'sreceipt of nolice, from the Commissioner of Education. that she isfully clearedforemployment.




Motion Carried.

Motion byElton Jodoin-

That the Board accept the resignalionji-om Dean Laundrie - Custodian effectiveMarch} 4, 2003.

RESIGNATIONS -colltinued

MINUTES

ENGLISH DEPTCHAIRPERSON

Tha//he Board approve the following minutes:

February 10. 2003

Seconded byFronk flay


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February 25, 2003

February 11,2003 Motion that WaStabled on the High School extra- curricular acct.(cumulative) has been removed.

Motion byStan Kouroftky:

Mo/ion Carried

5. Tha//he Board appoinr Linda DiS/efimo t,S English Departmell/ CIUlirpersolleffective March J 2. 2003.


APPOINTMENTS - cOnlinued

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Motion Carried.(to include table of above motion from 2/1 1/03 minutes)

IFINANCIAL REPORTS

Molion byflolly Sims:


Budget Control - February Seconded byLawrence Todd


Seconded byGreg Bel/

March I I, 2003

Checks Payable Register - February

Supplementary Repon of Treasurer - February


Thai the Board approve the following.'

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried

Motion byHol/ySims'


Motion Carried.

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$ 566,732.78

$ 159,605.04


$ 57,950.35

$ 14,926.00

Seconded byGregBelJ

$ 46.514.85

$ 1,240.25

Motion Carried

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayEllonJodoinStan Kouroj~/cyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawNl1ce Todd

Ro/i Call:

That the Board approve the requeslfor payments relaIed to Phase 1IaftheCapital Project. The tatal amount requesIed is $866.969.27 and has been verified by ourarchitect.

Malian byFrank Hay:


The Board reviewed Ihe Transfers that were under $2.500.00.

Motiun Carried.

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SecandedbyStan Kauroftlcy

March! I. 2003

Feb. Extra-Curricular Acct. - cumulative

That the Board approve the fo/iowing;

Molion byFrank Hay:

FINANCIAL REPORTS-continued

Recommendation of PS)'lTlent No. 1-10Contract No. - 1 General COnstructionMumane Building Contractors. Inc.

Recommendation of Pa)'lTlent No. 2-06Contract No. - 2 RoofingMonahan & loughlin, Inc.

Recommendation of Pa)'lTlent No. 3-10Contract No. - 3 MechanicalBrockway Mechanical Systems, Inc.

Recommendation of Payment No. 4-10Contraci No. - 4 PlumbingWeisburgh Mechanical Electric Corp.

Recommendation of Pa)'lTlent No. ATL-7Construction Materials Testing Quality & ControlAtIantiq Testing Laboratories

Recommendation of Payment No. ENV-7Asbestos Project Moniloring & ControlEnvirologic of New York

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CAPITAL PROJECT ACTiONS-CONTINUED

Marion byShannon Manor:


Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayEllOn JodoinSian KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKalhleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Motion Carried.

RollCall.'

Thar Ihe Board approve Ihe requeslfor paymenl (0 S &: L Eleelric, Inc. relaled 10

Phase II of Ihe Capilal Pro}e"I, The lolal amount requesled is $49,400.00 and has beenverified by our archileci.

Recommendation of Payment No. 5-10Contract No. - 5 ElectricalS& L Electric. Inc.


Motion bySian Kaurafsky:

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IThallhe Board approve rhe request for paymenl of $20,549.6010 Bernier Carr &:

Associales, P.e. for services relared ro rhe Capital Project.

RollCall:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElron JodoinSran KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKalhleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd



Motion Carried.

ICOMMUNICATION

The Board receh'ed a thank you card from Kathleen Grinber'g-Funes for adOllallollrhal wa.\·made 111 her morher's name.

Tile Board received a leller and a 2002-2003 Middle S,;hool Yearbook from IheMiddle School Yearbook Club.

March II. 2003


Seconded bySian Kourofsky

RESOLUTIONS

ITEMS TO DISCUSS

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Thai the Board go incoExecutive Session at 8:40 PM

Motion Carried

Frank Hay, Sian KOI/l"ofskyand Kathleen Grinberg-Funes will h(Jlda meeting at5: 15 PM on March 13, 2003 10 discuss sample lellers 10 send 10 represenlalives tvreinstate aid. This group will discuss courdinatlon of a Gross Roots lobby &legislature to include community residenls and staff.


Motion Carried

Malian byJane Donahue:

Thallhe Board approve 01/ resolutions (attached) beforwarded to Ihe legislature.The Gross Roots Campaign will be initiated

Molion byFrank Hay:

2. Kathleen Grinberg-Funes. President. direcled the Board 10 review al/resolulions.

I. Kalhleen Grinberg-Funes, Boord President, receivr,!dsample lellers tosend I(J(Jilrpoliticalrepresenzalives (lobbying lellers) and handed samples Olltto the Boardmembers.

GRASS ROOTS CAMPAIGN

Mvlirm Carded.

ADJOURNMENT


March I I. 2003

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Alles/.'

Motion byHol/y8ims:

Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That Ihe Boord acijourn Ihe Regular Meeting 019:58 PM.


AYi!s: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

Thallhe Board reSUmi!thi! Regular Meeting 019:56 PM.


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Clerk Pro-tem

April 2, 2003

Special Meeting

Motion Camed.

That the Board appoint Randolph B. Sapp, as Clerk Pro-tem for thisSpecial Meeting.

Ayes: _6_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _3_ Abstained; _0_

Motion byFrank Hay:


The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2003.I

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Roll Call:Present:

Absent:

Also Present:

Visitors:

Frank HayElton JodoinShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Jane DonahueGreg BellStan Kourafsky

Sandra L. Urbach, Supt. of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt. for BusinessSue Coonrod, CSE Director

Gail Giroux

April 2, 2003

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Motion byFrank Hay:

That the following proposition be placed before the voters at theAnnual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict to be held May 20, 2003:

That the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $284,000.00 topurchase three (3) 65 passenger school buses and one (1) 32 passengerhandicapped school bus with two (2) wheelchair stations. The total sum of$284,000.00 as needed shall be raised by a tax on the taxable property ofthe school district to be collected in annual installments and to issueobligations therefore in accordance with the Education Law and LocalFinance Law.


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Roll Call:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton Jodoinstan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

absentabsentyesyesabsentyesyesyesyes


Motion Carried.

Stan Kourofsky, Board Member, entered the meeting at 6:05 PM.



That the Board purchases the land improvement at the former TownGarage adjacent to the District's High School! Middle School. Theproposition includes paving a portion of the surface for additional parking,including any grading, site improvement, original furnishing, fixtures,equipment, machinery and apparatus required for such purposes,architectural fees and all other necessary costs incidental to such work(11le "Project'] and to expend therefore a total sum not to exceed

April 2, 2003

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Ayes: _0_ Noes; _7_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _0_


absentabsentnonononononono


Discussion followed.

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Motion Not Carried.

$108,000.00 which is estimated to be the total maximumto pay for the costs of the project by the levy of a tax which isin the amount of$108,OOO.00 subject to the application of anymoney or other available funds of the District which shall be lelJiedcollected in annual installments in such years and in such amountsmay be determined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of thecollection of such tax, bonds and notes of the District are herebyauthorized to be issued at one time, or from time to time, in the principalamount not to exceed $108,000.00 and a tax is hereby voted to pay theinterest on said obligation when due.

Motion - continued

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TImt the Board purchase the land at the former Town Garageadjacent to the District's High School! Middle School. The proposition is forthe land in an "as is condition'~ architectural fees and legalfees associatedwith said purchase, and to expenc.i.u total sum not to exceed $36,200.00which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and to pay for thecost of the land by the levy of a tax which is hereby voted in the amount of$36,200.00 subject to the application of any State Aid money or otheravailable funds of the District, which shall be levied and collected inannual installments in such years and in such amounts as may bedetemtined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of the collectionof such tax, bonds and notes of the District are hereby authorized to beissued at one time, or from time to time, in the principal amount not toexceed $36,200.00 and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on saidobligation when due.


April2,2003

That the Board adjourn the meeting at 6:25 PM.

Motion - continued

Adjournment

absentabsentyesyesyesyesyesyesyes


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Motion Carried:


Motion Carried.



Roll Call:

Date:

Attest: lid.. 4/e).OD.3.

April 2, 2003


The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistr;ct was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2003.

The meeting was called to order at 6: I5 PM by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President,in the High School Cafeteria.

April 8, 2003


Sandra L. Urbach. Superintendent of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt.for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School AI/omeyJoyce E. Sellars, District ClerkDonald Strong, Supt. of Bldgs.& GroundsSue Coonrod. CSE DirectorDouglas Rogers, MS PrincipalGarth Freche/le. HS PrincipalPeter Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE & AthleticsDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. Principal

Present:

Also Present:

RollCall:

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Visitors: Kel/yMoodySteve TrombleyMelinda DrollelleEric BellGall GirauxRachel SteeleVickie BelraseErin LopezAdam BrownSCali TullerCar/os MadanJon ChapmanSara Drollelle,'.foriCecilRobert IngersonCarl GambleThan HarringtonJean WelchGuy Falcon

April 8, 2003



EXECUTIVE SESSJON-OUT

EXECUTiVE SESSlON-IN

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Marl Cecil. Bernier Carr & Associates. handed out the Monthly Status Report No. 21 andgave a report on the Capital Project.


SPOTL/GHTON EDUCATION

EltOn Jodoin. Board Member, left the meeting at 8: 13 PM.

That the Board go Into Executive Session at 6: 35 PM

Motion Carried.

That the Board resume the Regular Meeting at 8: 12 PM.

Motion Carried.

MolionbyHolly Sims:

Carlos Madan, teacher. gave his presentation on the BCS Harvard UNProgrpmta the:Board Teachers Jon Chapman and Searl Tuller were also present. Also ;;i;;dents, Sara Drolle:Ue,Adam Brown and Erin Lopez gave presentations to the Board . . .

MotiMbyHolly Sims:


CHANGE ORDERS

That the Board approve the Change Orders OJ: setforth In thefollowing Change OrderSummaries: (except Change Order 4 Plumbing - Welshurgh Mechantcal ElectriC #4-003 -58.285.19)

Cost of CONTRAq'f ..Contract/Contractor C.O.# DESCRIPTION Chanoe Order ··<AMOUNT

General...

1 Construction Contract Amount throuah Chanlle Order No. 1"()12 $12.417 343.55Murnane Building 1..()13 Prollide labor and material for abatement of $ 7,579.58 $12,424,923.13Contractors tl'lll1site Ilanels Ill!r RFP No. 1..()039.

I-- r..uvlde labor and material to wrap 239 If of1..()14 pipe In accordance with NYS Code Rule 56 $ 17,085.87 $12,442,009.00

Iner RFP No. 1-0033.Provide labor and mltariel to remove :>.

1·015 unsuitable soils and replace with #2 slone a $ 14,756.30 $12,456,765,30Area H.Provide labor and material for abatement InAreas K & B crawJspaces.including

1-016 additional cleaning, remollal of damaged $ 163,632.46 $12,620,397.76 •pipe insulation, and wrapping damaged pipeinsulation with laa cloth.

April 8. 2003

CON,TRACTAMOUNT

$ 1,278,500.00


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Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HaygJton JodoinSIan KourofskyShannon ManorHollyStmsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:

Motion Carried.

CHANGE ORDERS - continued

'C:l:JSt9'; ,Contract/Contractor C.O. #Chim BOrder'

3 Mechanical Contract Amou~tUlrOu hChan e Order NCI.M~1Brockway Provide labor and material to relocateMechanical M-02 HVAC #1 due to COnfllclwilh l;!xisling $

structure. Provide modificatins inaccordance with JC-29B.Provide labor and material to reroute and

M-03 reverse a temporary hol waler return line $from VHR-3 er Drawln JC-3B.

M-04 Provide labor and malerial to relocate $existin heatlnmalns InStalrweli G-30.Provide labor and material to install areinforced opening in the bearing wall

M-05 behind the steel sliding door in the boiler $room.Provide labor and material for new feed

M-05 piping to K-32 radiator. The K-32 radiator $was tied into the old cafeteria loop tht wasdemolished.Provide a combination magnetic starter In

M-07 lieu of a variable speed controller at HVAC $#3.Provide credit for the deletion of two PRE'sand modify the PRE's as indicated on JC-4

M-QB as well as modifying the related controls. $

Cost ofContrllctfContralrtor C.O.# Chan e Order

4 Plumbing Contract Amount throu h Chan e Order No. 4-001Weisburgh Provide all labor, materials, and equipmentMechanical for new hose bib at back ofElectric Provide all labor, rnaterlals, and equipmenl

4-002R for custom 'rease Ira. 'Provide all labor, materials, and llquipment $for relocation 9f water lines under kilchenfor heat line installation. 'Provide all labor, materiels, iilnd equipmentfor Installation of tempered water line inboiler room.

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ACTION ON CSE

said she would not be going over the Report Cards.Secondary Committee Meeting' April 24, 2003Tenure Committee Meeting· April 28, 2003because of questions at the last Budget Meeting - handed out clarification of the budgetpresentation

Colleen Fairchild - School Hall/Grounds MonitorMinnick Roberts - Substitute TeacherCasey Gilligan - Subslilute TeacherRobin Mitchell - Substilute Teacher AideStacey Maggy - Substitute School CounselorJane Wellman - Substilute Teacher


Sandra L Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, discussed the following:

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Motion Carried.

Seconded bySharman Manor



Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay

That the Board approve thefollawing appointments: (Because of the 20 day rule the Board mustreappoint these individuals.)

RESIGNATIONSMotion byJane Donahue'

That the Board accept the resignation of Kat/tryn M. Sanger. Elementary Teachereffective June 3D, 2003.


Motion Carried

Holly Sims. Board Member, left the meeting al 9:10 PM

APPOINTMENTS



I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekman/oWlI Central School Dislriclhereby makes an emergency conditional appoilllmem ofS(1/1ford Coakfey as a Boys VarsilyHead Track Coach effective March 18, 2003 01 $3,297.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT rhis appointment is made on an emergency conditionalbasis, and subject /0 receipl of bolh a statement from Mr. Sanford Coakley regarding criminalconviction(s) or pending criminal charges and Ihe receipt of criminal background clearancefrom Ihe Commissioner of Education. Mr. Sanford Coakley's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt 0/ notice, from the Commissioner ofEducation, that he is fully cleared/or employment.

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Seconded byJalle Donahue

Motion Carried

Molion byShannon Manor:

2. Thallhe Board of EduCQlio/Jappoilll Cilro/yn Slick - Ass/slant Boys & Girls Track Coach·effective March 18. 2003 01 $2.323.


Motion Carried


3. BE IT RESOLVED THATthe Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central School Districthereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Jeff Dell'q as a Boys Head Varsity .Tennis Coach effect/ve March 18, 2003 at $2.426.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT this appoinlmelll is made on an emergency conditionalbasis. and subject to receipt of both a statementfrom Mr. Jeff Dewey regarding criminalconviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearancefrom the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Jeff Dewq's cOlllinued employment is specificallycontingent upon the District's receipt of notice. from the Commissioner of Education, that he isfully cleared for employment .


Motio/1 Carried

Motio/1 byFra/1kHay:

4. That rhe Board appoint Leroy Brown· Volunteer Assistant Boys Varsity Baseball Coacheffective April 9. 2003.

5. That the Board appoinr Estller Brooks· Volunteer Assistant Boys & Girls Track Coacheffective April 9. 2003.

6. That the Board appoint Gary Phillips. Volunteer Assistant Boys & Girls Track Coach effectiveApril 9. 2003.

7. That the Board appoinr Andy Hastfngs • Volunteer Assistant Boys & Girls Track Coacheffective April 9. 2003.

Seconded byGreg 8el/

Motion Carried.

April8. 2003

MOlion Carried.

Bonnie L. Mary

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Holly Sims, Board Member, relurned 019: 15 PM.

BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THA T this appointment is made on an emergency condWonalbasis, and subject to receipt of both a stalement from Ms. Christine Tedford regarding crtminalconviclion(s} or pending criminal charges and Ihe receipt of criminal background clearancefi'om Ihe Commissioner of Educatiall. Ms. Christine Tedford's continued employment isspecifically canlingent upanlhe District's receipl of nor ice, from the Commissioner ofEducation. that she is fulfy cleared for employment.

MOIio/1 Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

9. Thallhe Board appoint Bonnie L. Mary - Custodial Worker at CH effeclive April 9, 2003.


Ayes: _7_ Noes: _0_ Absent: 2 Abstained: 0

8. BE IT RESOLVED THA T the Board of Education oflhe Beekmanlown Central School Districthereby makes an emergency condilional appointment ofCl/rlstJne Tellforu as a SubstiluteCounselore.ffective March 31,2003.

Marion byLawrence Todd:

Appointmenrs - conlinued


10. Thallhe Board appoint Kellnetll J. Boyd - Substilule Bus Driver effective April 9, 2003.

I I. That the Board appoint Daniel Drowlle - Substilule Bus Driver effective April 9, 2003.

12. BE IT RESOLVED THATthe Board of Education aflhe Beekmantown Central School Districthereby make3 an emergency canditi,mal "Ppointm_nl of Nikl Timmons as a Substitute Food ServiceHelper efJeCtlVt1April 9, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency conditionalbasis, and subject 10 receipt of bath a statement from Ms. Nikl Timmons regarding criminalconviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearanCTi!fromCommissioner of Education. Ms. Niki Timmons's continued employment is specifically contingentUpO/Ithe District's rec~;p' of notice, from the Commissioner of Education, that she is fulfy clearedfor employment.

13. BE IT RESOL VED THAT Ihe Board of Educalion of the Beekmantown Central School Dislricthereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of David Guay as a Substitute Teachereffective Apri/9, 2003.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency conditionalbasis, arId subject 10 receipt of both a statement Mr. David GuO}' regarding criminal conviction(s)," pllndlng "rimlnal "harg.6 and /h. r.""pi afcr/mtnal bacllground cl,aran",6fram /h,Crm/missioner of Edt/cation. Mr. David Guay's continued cmploymem is specifically contingentupon the District's receipt olnotice, from lhe Commissioner of Educalloll, that he I~'/ufly clearedforemployment.

14. BE IT RESOLVED THA T the Board of Educalioll of the Beekmanlown Cell/ral School Districthereby makes art emergency conditional appointment ofSllana Fesselte as a substilute teachereffective April 9, 2003.

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Appointments - "ominued


Motion Carried.


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is mode on an emergencyconditional basis, and subject to receipt of both a statement from Mr. Hilbert LaPierregarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminalbackground clearance from the CommisSioner of Education. Mr. Hilbert LaPier'scontinued employment is specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of norice. fromrhe Commissioner of Education, Ihat he is fully clearedfor employment.

]5. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict hereby makes an emergency conditional appointment of Hilbert LaPier as a headcustodian effective April )0, 200) at $24,000.


Motion Carried

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency conditionalbasis, and subject to receipt ofbo/h a statement from Ms. Shona Fessel/e regarding crllninol 'conviction(s) Drpending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance fromthe Commissioner of Education. Ms. Shana Fesselte's con{[nued employment is specificallyconfingel1l upon the District's receipt of no{[ceJrom rhe Commissioner of Educallon, that she isfully clearedfor employment.

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That the Board approve rhe March J I, 200) minI/res.

Motion byStan Kourojsky:

FINANCIAL REPORTSMotion byFrank Hay

Motion Carried


Thatrhe Board approve the following:

IBudger Con/rol - March

Motion Carried

April 8. 2003


CAPiTAL PROJECT ACTION

$ 177,861.54

$ 26,552.50

$ 37,525.00

$ 1,056.00

$ 12,200,00

Total $ 255,195.04



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Motion Carried.

Roll Call:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElion JodoinSian KouroftkyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd


That the Board approve lhe requesl for payments relaled 10 Phose 1/ of the Capital PrOjecl.The total amount requested is $2SS, 19S. 04 and has been Yertjied by our architeCI.


Motion byHo{{ySims:

Motion Carried

Checks Payable Register - March

Financial Reports· continued


Motion byLawrence Todd'

Supplementary Report of Treasurer - March


Recommendation of Payment No. 3·11Contract No.3 - MechanicalBrockWay Mechanical Systems

Recommendation of Payment No. 4-11Contract No.4 - PlumbingWeisburgh Mechanical Electric Corp.

Reccmmendation of Payment No. 5-11Contract NO.5 - ElectricalS & L Electric

Recommendation of Payment No. ATL-8Con.truction Materials TestingAtlantic Testing Labaratones

Recommendation of Payment No. ENV-8Asbestos Project Monitoring and ControlEnvirologic of New York

Molion Carried

April 8.2003

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Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyShannon ManorHoJlySimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKalhleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:


Motion Carried


Motion byStan Kouroftky:

Motion byFrank Hay:

Marion Carried


Roll Call:


Capilal Project Actions· continued

That the Board approve the request for payment to KeyL/NE Distributors, Inc. related toPhase I of the Capital Project. Tire IOtaI amount requested is $5. 785.20 and has been verified by ourarchilect.

That the Board approve tire request for payment of$20,549.59 to Bernier Carr &Associates, P. C. for services related to the Capilal Project.

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That the Board approve rhe request for payment of $I .207. 16 to NYSEG related 10 theCapital Project.


IRofl Call:

Greg BellJane Donahu(,!Frank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyShannon ManorHolly SimsKatMee" Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _O~ Absent:

Motion Carried

April 8, 2003



Seconded byHolfySims

&condedbyGreg BItU



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$43,879.88


Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolfySimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan Kaura/skyShannon ManorHolfySimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Roll Call:

Motion Carried

Roll Call:


Motion Carried

That the Board approve the request for payment related to Phase I of the Capital Project.The total amount is SIO, 793.38 and has been verified by our architect.

MolionbyLawrence Todd:

Recommendation of Payment No. 12Contract No. I - General ConstructionMumane Building Contractors, Inc.

Capital Project Actions - continued


Roll Call:

That the Board approve the requestfor payment related to Phase I of the Capllal Project.The total amount requested is $43,879,88 and has been verified by our architect.

Recommendation of Payment No, 12Contract No.2 - MechanicalK & L Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

That the Board approve Ihe request for payment related to Phase II of thl! Capital Project.The total amount requested is S-I 34, II? 67 and has been verijied by our architect. . .

Motion Carried

April 8, 2003

SccondedbyShannon Manor

That the Board of Education adoptlhe 2003-2004 school budget in the amount of$2S, 153,572. This amount along with the purchase of school buses and the purchase of/he oldTown Garage land as previously approved and the names of candidates to fi// two five yearvacancies will be placed before the District voters from noon to 9:00 PM on May 20, 2003.



REQUEST FOR USE OF BUSES

ADOPTION OF 2003-2004 BUDGET

Abstained: _0_

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Greg Bel/Jane DonahueFrank HayEltonJod~!nStan KouroftkyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FlInesLawrence Todd

Noes: 0 Absell1: ]

Ro// Call:

Motion Carried


Ayes: S

MotionStan Kourofsky:

Thai the Girl Scouts of the North Country use two buses /0 transport girls to.Tapawiflgo'llmmer camp loca/ed a/ Point Au Roche. One bus is neededfrom July 7 through Allgu,!t 15 and onefor the week of July 7.11 and Augu.\i 4-8. Bo/h buses are needed Monday through Friday of thoseweeks.

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Motion Carried

MOD/FleA TION 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEARMalian byStan Kouroftky:

Malian Carried

AprilS, 2003

Ayes: S Noes: _0_ Absenl:

Motion by SCHOOL CALENDAR 2003.2004Shannon Manor:

Seconded bySian Kourofsky

That the Board makes a modification of the 2002-2003 school calendar as per the teacher'scontracl, On the fol/owing days (April 11'h,April 22"" & May 27th) there will be no school unlesswe have a prior need of a snow day..Jf.additional snow days are used, we wil/ lose days in thefollowing order (April II'h, April 22 & May 21h).


Thai the Board adopltlw 2IJD3·2004school calendar.I

Malian byShannon Manor:

ANNUAL MEETING

COMMUNICATION

John Gibbs


Mary FogartyMarie JolicoeurFran FordEdith ReedEleanore InhelderLinda ChapmanPat Bailey

Carol SangerBeverly Leege

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Inspectors of Eleclions

Permanent Chairperson

Assista/1/ Clerks

MolionbyFrank Hay:

That the Board approve the appointment of thefollowing people to work the annualmeeting on May 20, 2003.

Motion Carried

The Board received a leller from Kristie LaVarnway inviting them to "Operation PromNight Program 2003" which isscheduledfor Thursday, May 15" at 8:00 AM

The school received communication from Christine Sorrell requesting permission for herdaughter, Tiffany Sorrell, to swim With the AuSable Valley swim team this upcomingfall.

That the Board approve the requestlhat Tiffany Sorre// be allowed 10 swim with theAuSabie Valley swim team Ihis upcoming fall. (and also that AuSable accepts her)

The school received communication from the Clinton County Health Department informingJeannine Kerr, School Nutrition Manager, that her application to receive a dairy cart andparlicipate in the calcium promotion had been accepted.


Motion Carried.ITEMS TO DISCUSS

ADJOURNMENT

Lawrence Todd, Board Vice-President, commented on the good work of the Natiot/al Honor

The Board discussed Infernational Field Trips e.g. Montreal. The Board would like a notesent to parents Wilhpermission slip. (To make parenls aware of present world siluation.)

Motion byHa//ySims:

Society.Frank Hay, Board Member, wanted to commend the teachers and students an Ihe Middle

School play.

That the Board adjourn the Regular MeeJing at 9:58 PMSeconded byFrank Hay

Motion Carried.

Date:

Allesl:

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April 8, 2003

Special Meeting

April 24. 2003

The Special Board Meeling of the Board of Education of the BeekmantownCentral School District wa~'held on Thursday, April 24, 2003,

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President,at 7:05 AM in the office of the Superintendent.

Shannon ManorHolly Sims

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent o/SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst. Supt.for BusinessJoyce E. Sellars, District Clerk

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KouroftkyKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Absent:

Also Present:

Present:

Roll Call:

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RESOLUTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET VOTE

That the Board approve the tentative Administrative Budget of the Clinton-Essex-Warren- Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the school year2003-04.


Ayes: ~6~ Noes: _0_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: _1_(8. Kouroftky)

Motion Can'led

Molion byFrank Hay:

That the Board cast one vote/or Larry Barcombfor one oftheflve seats vacanton the Clinton-Essex-Warr'en-Washington Board of Coop era rive Educational Services(Champlain Valley Educational Services) Board.

Motion Carried

IAyes: 7 Noes:



April 24, 2003

Motion Carried.

Motion Carried.



Motion Carried.



That the Board cast one vote for Sue Reaser for one of the five seats vacant onthe Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board afCooperative Educational Services(Champlain Valley Educational Services) Board.


Ayes: .~7_ Noes: _~O_ Absent: _2_ Abstained: 0

That the Board cast one vote for Harold Ormsby for one of the five seats vacanton the Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services(Champlain Valley Educational Services) Board.

That the Board cast one vote for Evan Glading for one of the five seats vacant onthe Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services(Champlain Valley Educational Services) Board.




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That the Board cast one vote for Elizabetlt Davisfor one of the fiveon the Clintan-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational(Champlain Valley Educational Services) Board.



Ayes: _7_~ Noes: _0_ Absent; _2_ Abstained: °--Motion Carried.

April 24, 2003

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Thai the Board adjourn the Special Meeting at 7: /6 AM


Ayes:~7~ Noes:_0_ Absent:_2_ Abstained:_0_

MOlion Carried.

Date: ~6 ('-'.0 j ~ xfl7J1 f?CL /Z..-Q

Attest: 7lr~'-f / D3J' •

April 24. 2003

Roll Call:Present: Greg Bell

Jane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Courtney··ChatlandJean WelchLorna MarxChristine TedfordMarl CecilCarl GambleRobert IngersonThan HarringtonMarlea Chatland

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May 13, 2003

Visitors: Gail GirouxKelly MoodyRachel SteeleLori HannonAmy CoutureJudy PaquetteCraig MathewsGary & Lisa KellySteve Trombley


May 13, 2003

Also Present: Sandra L. Urbach, Supt. of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp, Asst.Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, School AttorneyJoyce E. Sellars, District ClerkDonald Strong, Supt. of Bldgs. & GroundsSue Coonrod, CSEDirector.Douglas Rogers, MS PrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalGarth Frechette, HS PrincipalPeter Villa, Interim Vice-PrincipalKen Dauison, Director of PE & Athletics

The Regular Board Meeting of the Boardthe Beekmantown Central School District wasMay 13, 2003.

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 PM by KathleenGrinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School CafeteriCl.'


That the Board resume the Regular Meeting at 8:25 PM.

That the Board go into Executive Session at 6:25 PM,


EXECUTIVE SESSION


PILOT PROGRAMTEACHER AIDES

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Motion Carried.



Judy Paquette and Amy Couture discussed the pilotprogram for the playground aides and handed out theschedules for the 2003-2004 school year.

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Man Cecil, Bernier Carr & Associates, handed out the MonthlyStatus Report No, 22 and discussed the construction project with theBoard.


I That the Board approve the following change order:

Change Order #2·4 (final closeout) K & L Plumbing & Heatingfor Contract #2 includes additional pipe insulation, additional ballvalves, modifications to existing CUV's, radiation covers toaccommodate existing conditions, miscellaneous pipe modification toaccommodate existing conditions, credit for unused field allowance,deletion of air handling unit rehabilitation - $1. 6,355.27

May 13, 2003

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Motion Carried.


Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools, discussed theNYS School Report Cards with the Board,




Deborah Drumm, MB Elementary Principal, will give her reportat the next Board Meeting.

Karen Murdock, Cumberland Head Elem. School Principal,discussed the Cumberland Head Elementary NYS School ReportCards with the Board.

Garth Frechette, HS Principal, discussed the High School NYSSchool Report Cards with the Board.

Douglas Rogers, MS Principal, discussed the Middle School NYSSchool Report Cards with the Board. He also discussed theAttendance Policy with the Board

Roll Call:

Change Order - continued

Randolph B. Sapp, Assist. Supt. for Business disCussed thefollowing with the Board:

~ BCS Daycare Program and handed out material showing.expenses

- Budget is at the printers- 6 day notice will be mailed out after the Budget Hearing- The tax rate for the 2003-2004 school year is estimated to be$ 16.52per 1,000.

Greg Bell, Board Member, discussed the Finance CommitteeMeeting.

Shannon Manor, Board Member, left the meeting at 10:50 PM.

May 13, 2003

PUBLIC COMMENT

REAPPOINTMENTS

Motion Carried.

ACTION ON CSE

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That the Board approve the emergency conditionalappointments of the following individuals: (Because of the 20 dayrule the Board must reappoint these individuals.)

Laurie Hannon spoke to the Board about the Gra,cluationceremony and her concerns on handicapped accessibility andparking.

That the Board approve the CSE recommendations



Motion bystan Kourofsky:

Ayes: _8_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained:

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May 13, 2003

Motion Carried.

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: __ 1_ Abstained:

RESIGNATIONCONNIE OUIMETTE


Motion Carried.


That the Board accept the verbal resignation to Deborah Drummfrom Connie Ouimette - Sub, School Monitor - Cafe. effective May 9t2003



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CHANGE IN RETIREMEN7'~4'l'EValerie Jodoin./C~t~~si~~ll~fi".

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1. That the Board accept the cha.nge ofretireme1ttdatelo.,.i:Jld,l~'ri;~,,"",',..,Jodoin from August 23, 2003 to July 1, 2003. . .. .. . . '.' .

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2. That the Board accept the change of retirement dateforc:tll:.lrl~§ .""'1'Sellars from July 2005 to June 30, 2003. . .'., ····{.i

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Motion byGreg Bell:


Ayes; _8_ Noes;_0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained; _0_.

Motion Carried.

Shannon Manor, Board Member, returned at 10:55PM.··

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APPOINTMl&N7'$GREGORY CI.AUS.GREG TRAWlNSKI


1. BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District hereby makes an emergencyconditional appointment of Gregory Claus as a Substitute Tea.cher,effective May 14, 2003.

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BE IT FURTHERRESOLVEDTHATthis appointrn,ent isrn4cieqlf .an emergency conditional basis, and subject to receiptofpQtha .statement from Mr. Gregory Claus regarding crimincllconviction(s)ar<pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background ..clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Gregory Claus'scontinued employment is speclfica.lly contingent upon·the District'sreceipt of notice, from the Commissioner of Education, that he is jilllycleared for employment.

Ayes; _9_ Noes; _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained; _0 __

Motion Camed.

May 13,2003

Ayes; _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained:



CRYSTAL RODARTEMotion byJane Donahue:

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the appointment of Crystal Rodarte asa Cafeteria Monitor effective May 14, 2003.

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Ms. Tedford will be assigned to the position of MiddleCounselor at a base salary of$31, 034. plus differential of 1contract. Credit hours will be determined pending review oftranscript.

That the Board approve theappointment of Christine Tedford -Mi,ddi!eSchooleffective May 27, 2003. Ms. Tedford holds ain the area of School Counselor.


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That the Board approve the following people for tenureappointments effectiue September 1,2003:

May 13,2003

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Agnew, PaulBarcomb, KathyChapman, SaraGoddeau, StacyJohnston-Cook, StacyKorth, MeganLandry, PatienceLyons, CarolMatzke, ReneeRosinski, StephenSwinwood, Corey

TENURE APPOINTMENTS

ScienceScienceElementaryMathSpecial EducationElementaryMathMathArtEnglishElementary

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Tenure Appointments - continued

That the Board approve the following Minutes:



SocialBtuciie.$Special Education

MINUTES

Tuller, ScottWork, Christina

Ap1i.l2, 2003April 8, 2003April 24, 2003

Motion byElton Jodoin;

Motion earned.


Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _._0_.-.

Motion Carried,

May 13,2003

Motion Carried.


FINANCIAL REPO~TS

Budget Control -AprilSupplementary Report of Treasurer -AprilChecks Payable Register -April

Holly Sims, Board Member, left the Meeting at 11:03 PM.


Motion byFrank Hay:

Ayes; _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

I Recommendation of Payment No. 3-12 $ 121,489.93Contract No.3 - MechanicalBrockway Mechanical Systems

Recommendatlon of Payment No. 4-12 $ 32,706.50Contract No.4 - PlumbingWei$burgh Mechanical Electric Corp.

Recommendation of Payment No. 5-12 $ 17,100.00Contract No. 5 - ElectricalS&L.Sectric

Recommendation of Payment No. ENV-9 $ 3,737.00. ·Asbestos Project Monitoring and Control

Envirologlc of New York

$17,860.27


Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd

May 73, 2003

Recommendation of Payment No. 13Contract No. 2 - MechanicalK & L Plumbing & Healing, Inc.

Total $ 175,035.43


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Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the request for payment to K& LPlumbing & Heating, Inc. related to Phase I of the Capital Project.The total amount requested is $17,880.27 and has been verified byour architect.



Roll Call:

That the Board approve the requestPhase II of the Capital Project. The total amOU1tt$175,035.43 and has been verified by our architect.


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May 13, 2003

Motion Carried.


GregBellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -L~wrence Todd

Greg Bell yesJane Donahue yesFrank Hay yesElton Jodoin yesStan Kourofsky yesShannon Manor yesHolly Sims yesKathleen Grinberg-Funes - yesLawrence Todd yes


Holly Sims, Board Member, returned at 11:06 PM.


That the Board approve the request for payment of $20, 549. 59to Bernier Carr& Associates, P.C.jor services related to the CapitalProject.

Roll Call:

Roll Call:


Ayes: _8_ l'loes:_0_ Absent; ._1_ Abstained:

Motion Carried.

CAPITALPROJECTACTIONS· continued


Roll Call:


REVISED BUDGET

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SecondedbyGregBell

GregBell yesJane Donahue yesFrank Hay yesElton Jodoin yesStan Kourofsky yesShannon Manor yesHolly Sims yesKathleen Grinberg-Funes - yesLawrence Todd yes

Motion byGregBell:

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve theBuilding Contractors, Inc. related to PhaseThe total amount requested is $707,611.51 and hasour architect.

Capital ProjectActions - continued

Motion byFrank Hay:

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Motion Carried.

yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyeE:

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KaurofskyShannonManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd

Roll Call:


Ayes: _9_ Noes:_0 __ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_

That the Board of Education adopt the Revised2003~2D04-school budget in the amount of$28,286,565. ..

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Motion byFrank Hay:

AMEND DATE

That the Board approve the amended date for the Annual.·.· · .Meeting to be June 3, 2003, >;,

Seconded by ' ':,;Stan Kourafsky ,

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Ayes; _9_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained: _0_. _"..

Motion Carried.


R e l u t i o n~ele9atingto the b-esi~ent 0'11' the Boa"d OIlP <,::,»/so IU' T'-' IU ..' ..:' .. , .' '.' ....••.•., •.•,......:, .. '.. .. ,.. •• ',

Education of the Beekmantown CentraZ.sl~h(t(tI,~P;'i~t,t,>· ."."'WiCounty of Clinton, the power to authorize the~:J~~~*f()f(%r.lt!"·".i\to sell not exceeding $3,000,000 Revenue Anticiptzti~n.N(t~$/!2003 of said District in anticipation of the recif!.ptpfi.sl#:t.,~.A.~4.....·';i'during the fiscal yea.r of sa.id District commencing July 1,..' ...2002.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District, County of Clinton, New Yorkas follows:

Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution wasputto a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: .

yesyesyesyesyesyesyes

May 13,2003

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly Sims

Section 1. Pursuant to Section 30 and 56 of the Local Finance Law,the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell not exceeding$3,000, 000 revenue anticipation notes of the Beekmantown CentralSchool District, County of Clinton, including renewa1sth,ereof, i'[L.....anticipation of the receipt of State Aid becoming due d...un."n.9th.e.fi.s.·..··.ca.1.'.'year of said District commencing July 1, 2002, is herebydelegatf?4to,the President o/the Board afEducation, the chieffiscalofficer'su'9h .'notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be solcitnsuch manner as may be determined by said President of the Board ofEducation, pursuant to the Local Finance Law.

Roll Call:

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

I Ayes: _9_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained:

Motion Carried.

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PAYROLL DATESMotion byElton Jodoin:

Kathleen Grinberg-Funes - yesLawrence Todd yes

Motion Carried.




That the Board approve that the TownDepartment use three buses for the sum1nerthrough August 31> 2003.

Motion byFrank Hay:

IThat the Board approve the list of payroll date~ for the 2003-

2004 school year.

JULY3,2003 • JANU!-RY 2, 2004

JULY 18, 2003 JANUARY 16,2004

AUGUST 1,2003 JANUARY 30,2004

AUGUST 15, 2003 PBBRUARY 13,2004

AUGUST 29, 2003 FEBRUARY 27, 2004

S~ER12,2oo3 MARCH 12, 2004

SE~ER26,2oo3 MARCH 26, 2004

ocroBER 10, 2003 APRU... 8, 2004

I ocroBER 24, 2003 APRIL 23, 2004

NOVEMBER 7,2003 MAY 7. 2004

NOVEMBER 21, 2003 MAY 21. 2004

DECEMBER 5, 2003 1UNE 4. 2004

DECEMBER 19. 2003 •• JUNE 18, 2004

May 13, 2003

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PAYROLLDATES: Continued

HOLIDAYS


TEACHING STAFF WILL RECEIVE TIlE BALANCE OF 1lIEIR ANNUALSALARY IN A SINGLE CHECK ON 1lIE FINAL DAY OF PUPIL ATIENDANCEIN JUNE.

PAYROLL DATES ARE SUBJEcr TO CHANGE IN TIlE EVENT OF ANEMERGENCY.

IN TIlE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SNOW DAY OCCURRING ONASCHEDULED PAYROLL DATE, CHECKS WILL BE DISTRIBtTfEI)ON TIlENEXT SCHOOL DAY.

CHECKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DlSTRIBUIlON ON JANUARY 5,2004-TO AVOID MAILING DELAYS.

(4)

(2)

(1)

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Ayes: _9_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _0_ Abstained:

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the list of holidays for 12monthemployees for the 2003-2004 school year.

Motion byGreg Bell:

A. A TOTAL OF 16 HOLIDAYS FOR SECRETARIES, CUSTODIANS,MAlNIBNANCB, AND MBCHANICS SHALL BB OlVBN EACH YEAR.USTBD BELOW IS THE CALBNDAR FOR nm 2003-2004SCHOOL YEAR: .

JULY4,2003

SEPTEMBER 1,2003

ocroBER 13, 2003

NOVEMBER 11,2003

NOVEMBBR 26, 2003

NOVEMBER 27, 2003

NOVEMBER 28, 2003

DECEMBER 24, 2003

DllCEMBBR 2S, 2003

DECEMBER 26, 2003

May 13,2003

. JANUARY I, 2004

JANUARY 19, 2004

APRIL 9, 2004

APRIL 12, 2004

MAY 28, 2004

MAY 31.2004

Motion Carried.

APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM PROJECTS


IN ANY BVEl'IT AlTENDANCB SHALL BB REQUIlUID ON SUCH DAYS ASSCHOOL IS IN SESSION. HOWEVER, ANY EMPLOYEE REQUIRED TO W9RI<. .ON A HOLIDAY SHALL RECBIVE COMMENSURATE TlMBOFF. .

FOR 1HE SCHOOL YEAR 2004-2005 A NEW CALENDARALLOWJNG FOR 16HOLIDAYS wn.L BB SUBMITl'ED FOR APPROVAL.

c.


B.

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the following curriculumprojects:

MaV 13, 2003


Seconded byStan Kauro/sky


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Reconunend approval of lhe following curriculum projects.I) Sara Gadway &; Colleen Pandolph - "Alignment oflhe 6th Grade Science Curriculum to the

Intermediate Science Core"· $1,250.002) Julie Mosehelle - "Intermediate Algebra Course Scope & Sequence (for 2004-2005 school

year)" - $1,000.003) Julie Mosehelle &; Carol Lyons - "Graphing Calculator Units for grades 6, 1& 8"-$1 ;250.00.4) JuditbFallon-"DramaticElementsActingTechniques"-$I,OOO.OO . .. . .. ....•...5) Kathy Ban:omb. Alison Brown &; Eve Buehm - "Living Environment RegentsExlIJIl Part D

Preparation" - $1,500.00 . . ..6) Steve Rolinlkl, BeclQr Banker &; Renee Gangwer - "The BeS Cross-Curricular Research

Handbook" - $1.500.00 . . . .. ..7) Jon Chapman, Seott TuUllr, Kathy Mageria, Matt Berry & Carlos Madan .,."Resources,

Teclmology &Multi-media for Thematic Global History & Geography" • $4,375.008) Steve Rosinski. Keri McAuliffe, Kristin DeUsle,Rac:heUeArmstrong. Piper Wells, Kendi

Leavine - "Reading &Writing Workshop Curriculum"· $3.105.00 .9) Stacy Johnston, Nic:oleKnowles, Nicole Perry & Gregg Oberlander - "High School12: 1:1

Curriculum" • $2,000.00 .10) Nancy McCormick, MeUssa LaPier & Stephanie Rabideau - "Literature

Response on America's Past" - $1,125.00II) Marlene Raffel- "Increasing Student Learning through Multi·media Projects".

$1,000.00

HOLIDAYS - continued

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Motion by

Frank Hay:

That the Board Meeting be adjourned at 11:1



Motion Carried.

Date: 9t:hfl'P . C ..J<fll~

Attest: ~ /014 /03,

May 13,2003

June 3,2003

Carol SangerBeverly Leege

Mary FogartyMarie JolicoeurFrances FordEdith ReedEleanore lnhelderPat Bailey

Assistant Clerks

Inspectors of Election

Annual District Meeting

The Chairperson then proceeded to conduct the meeting.

At 12:00 Noon the Chairperson called the meeting to order.

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Also, at the April 8, 2003 meeting, the Board approved alist of qualified voters submitted by the District Clerk andauthorized the Clerk to appoint the following Inspectors ofElections, and assistant clerks for the meeting:

At a Regular Board of Education meeting held April 8,2003 the Board approved the appointment of John Gibbs asPermanent Chairperson for the Meeting.

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The Chairperson read the qualification of voters.

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(1) A citizen of the United States(2) Shall be eighteen (18) or more years of age(3) A Resident within the district for a period of 30 days next

preceding the meeting at which he wishes to vote(4) The Board of Education has upon its own motion provtded

for the personal registration of voters at school meetings inthe District. Anyone who has not register prior to thismeeting will not be entitled to vote. If any special meetingsare held during the year, registration days will be heldprior to each of such meetings, and no person will beentitled to vote whose name does not appear on the SchoolDistrict Register or who has not registered with the ClintonCounty Board of Registration to vote at general elections.

PROPOSITION II - BUS PURCHASE

MOTION BYEDITH REED:

SHALL THE BOARD OF EDUCATION PURCHASE THREE (3) 65PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES AND ONE (1) 32 PASSENGERHANDICAPPED SCHOOL BUS WITH 2 WHEELCHA18STATIONS. THE TOTAL SUM OF $284, 000. 00 ASNEEDED,SHALL BE RAISED BY A TAX ON THE TAXABLEPRQP~RTY OFTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE COLLECTED IN ANNUALINSTALLMENTS AND TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS THEREFORE INACCORDANCE WITH EDUCATION LA WAND LOCAL FINANCELAW.

That the proposed Proposition I in the total amount of$28,286,565. be approved and submitted for vote by ballot.

RESOLVED, THAT THE PROPOSED BUDGET OFEXPENDITURES OF THE BEEKMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOLDISTRICT FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL YEAR IN1'IlE .AMOUNT OF $28,286,565. AND FOR THE PURPOSESBHOWN·IN THE STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED EXPENDITURESADOPTEDBY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, BE AND THE SAM~H~8EfJ}(··IS APPROVED AND THE AMOUNT THEREOF SHALL BE R/ilSEDBY A LEVY OF A TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY OF THE .SCHOOL DISTRICT, AFTER FIRST DEDUCTING THE MONIESAVAILABLE FROM STATE AID AND OTHER SOURCES ASPROVIDED BY LAW.

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SECONDED BYFRANCES FORD

MOTIONEYMARIE JOLICOEUR:

PROPOSITION 1- 2003-2004 SCHOOL BUDGET

The Chairperson read Proposition I, II, III and IV andasked for a motion to approve the resolutions and submit forvote by ballot.

That the proposed Proposition II in the total amount of$284, 000,00 be approved and submitted for vote by ballot.

SECONDED BYFRANCES FORD

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PROPOSITION III - LAND PURCHASE

SECONDED BYMARIE JOLICOEUR

MOTION BYELEANORE INHELDER:

That Proposition III to purchase land be approved as readand submitted for vote.

THAT THE BOARD OFTHE FORMER roWN GARAGEHIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL. THETHE LAND IN AN ''AS IS CONDITIONt~AND LEGAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SAIDTO EXPEND A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $36,200.WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE TOTAL MAXIMCJMCO$.T ...THEREOF, AND TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE LANDEYTHELEVY OF A TAX WHICH IS HEREBY VOTED IN THE /iMOUNTOF $36,200.00 SUBJECT TO THE APPLICATION OF ANY STi!TEAID MONEY OR OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDS OF THE DISTRICT,WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED AND COLLECTED IN ANNUALINSTALLMENTS IN SUCH YEARS AND IN SUCH AMOUNTS ASMAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND INANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TA){,~ONpSAND NOTES OF THE DISTRICT ARE HEREBY AUTHOR~EDTOBE ISSUED AT ONE TIME, OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IlyTHE ...PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT 10EXCEED $36,200.00 AND A TAXIS HEREBY VOTED TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAIDOBLIGATION WHEN DUE.

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PROPOSITION IV - BOARD MEMBERS (2)

TO ELECT 2 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR A5 YEAR TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2003 AND EXPIRINGbNJUNE 30, 2008 TO SUCCEED HOLLY DEYO SIMS ANDLA WRENCE TODD WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2003.

CANDIDATES:

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MOTION BYFRANCES FORD:

That the ballot for the election of two (2) Board Members tothe Board of Education be approved as read and submitted forvote.

SECONDED BYMARIE JOLICOEUR

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PROPOSITION 1- 2003·2004 SCHOOL BUDGET

10111011

44o

1055

Number of registered votersNumber of ballots castNumber of absentee ballotsNumber of affidavitsTOTAL BALLOTS

The results of the voting is then announced by theChairperson at 9:30 PM.

Immediately upon the closing of the polls, the Inspectors ofElection proceeded with the canvass of the votes.

After determining that all eligible voters present had voted,the polls were declared closed at 9:00 PM by the Chairperson.

The Chairperson declared the polls open for voting at12:00 PM.

PROPOSITION 11· PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES

AyesNoesBlanksTOTAL


54246647

1055

10111011

44o

1055

AyesNoesBlanksTOTAL

65636237

1055

Number of registered voters 1011Number of ballots cast 2022Number of absentee ballots 88Number of affidavits 0TOTAL BALLOTS 2110

Write - ins 0Blanks 424

I Total ballots cast 1686TOTAL 2110

Holly Deyo Sims IiG3Steven Trombley 590David J. Lucia 493TOTAL 1686

Motion byFrank Hay:

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5434091031055

1011101144o

1055

PROPOSITION IV - ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS· (2)

AyesNoesBlanksTOTAL


PROPOSITION m-PURCHASE OF LAND

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That the proceedings of the meeting and the results of thevoting be approved and accepted as read.


IM"tion byStan Kourofsky:


Seconded byKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Attest:

Date:

Absent: Shannon Manor


June 10, 2003

Present: GregBellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg~FunesLawrence Todd

June 10, 2003

Also Present: Sandra L. Urbach, Supt. of SchoolsRandolph B. Sapp,Asst.Supt. for BusinessJoseph Lavorando, SchoolAttorneyJoyce E. Sellars, District ClerkDonald Strong, Supt~ofBldgs.~ GroundsSue Coonrod, C$EDirector· . .Douglas Rogers,MSPrincipalKaren Murdock, CH PrincipalDeborah Drumm, MB Elem. PrincipalGarth Frechette, HS PrincipalKen Davison, Director of PE&At~letics

Visitors: Shanna Lustenader Rachel RenadetteBeth Bousquet Jessica MartinoRachel Steele Kelly MoodyCarletta Corron Mark NewellDavid James Ashlee RockGail Giroux Steve TrombleyRobby Deforge Vickie BelroseGuy Falcon Marl. CecilRobert Ingerson Carl GambleThan Hanington Courtney ChatlandRichard DeCosta GeorgeVogtHilbert LaPier Richard CorronElaine Vanderstelt

Roll Call:

The meeting was called to order at 6: 15 PM by KathleenGrinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High SchoolCafeteria.

ThePledgeofAllegiance was led by Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Boardthe Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict wasJune 10, 2003.I

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GeorgeVogtHilbert LaPierRichard CorronElaine VandersteltKen FranksJohn MillerGerald SmithBrenda Newell


Carletta Corron, Elem. Teacher, discussed the Spellin.gBeethat was hosted by Beekmantown Central SchoolDistrict on ..May 16, 2003.

Sandra Urbach, Superintendent of Schools,following custodial workers with plaques inhard work during the construction and otheron in the school:

Motion Carried.

That the Board resume the Regular Meeting at 7~50PM.



··········.·1·.···.···.··........ )(


Motion Carried.


June 10, 2003

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Frank Hay, Board Member, left the meeting at 8:17PM.


Change Order #3 -Mechanical - Brockway Mechanical -additional demolition of expansion tanks, piping & heat exchangers,provide additional heat in lobby H01, modify duct work toaccommodate structural steel - total add $14,319.06

yesyesabsentyesyesabsentyesyesyes

CHANGE ORDERS



Roll Call:


Mari Cecil, Bernier Carr & Associates,Status Report No. 23 and discussed theBoard.

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Frank Hay, Board Member, returned to the meeting at 8:21 PM.


That the Board approve the following Change Order:


Contract #4 - Weisburgh Mechanical- additional isolation valves& replacement of drain lines - total add $8,285.19.

IRoll CaU:

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton Jodoin

June 10, 2003

yesyesyesyes

yesyesyesyesyesabsentyesyes

yesabsentyesyesyes

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -

Stan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd

Roll Call:

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That the Board approve Payment #13 to Murnane Contractors inthe amount of$418,824.26 pending final review by District

Motion byFrank Hay:

Motion Carried.

CHANGE ORDER - #4 - continued

Motion Carried.

Sandra L. Urbach, Superintendent of Schools~ turned her reportover to Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President. Ka;thleenpresented outgoing Board Member, Lawrence Todd, with a gift fromthe Board. Larry said a few words to the Board and the attendees.

Randolph B. Sapp, Assistant Superintendent for Business,reported on Day Care and handed out the Monthly Report.

Impro~:~;~~ :t:~~d~~';s~~~f~~~~~~~~~,d:~~handed outl~i,the Elementary Yearbook.

Garth Frechette, High School Principal, handed out the AlSnumbers for the 2001-2002 & 2002-2003 school year and discussedthe Improvement Plan and handed out his report.

June 10, 2003

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That the Board approve the CSE recommendations


RESIGNATION

ACTION ON CSE


Motion byFrank Hay:

Jane Donahue, Board Member, gave the Cafeteria CommitteeReport.

Greg Bell, Board Member, gave the Finance Committeeand discussed tuitionfor non-resident students. This di~;cussionbe continued at next Board Meeting.

Douglas Rogers, Middle School Principal, handed outand discussed the Improvement Plan.

Karen Murdock, Elem. Principal Cumberland Head, handed outpackets on the Improvement Plan & discussed the PlanBoard.

Motion Carried.

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That the Board accept the resignation from Deborah Dmmm -Elementary Principal effective June 30, 2003.


Motion Carried.


IThat the Board accept the resignation from Margaret Holland -

School Nurse at Cumberland Head effective May 28, 2003.


Motion Camed.

June 10, 2003

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June 10, 2003

REAPPOINXMBNrS



That the Board approve the emergency conditionalof Hilbert LaPier - Head CUstodian. (Because of the 20Board must reappoint this individual.)

That the Board accept the resignation fromSchool Nurse from a temporary full-time position2003.


That the Board accept the resignation fromSpecial Education Teacher at Cumberland Head30,2003.

Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _a_

Motion Carried.


Motion Carried.


Motion Carried.



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MATERNITY LEAVE

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That the Board approve the request for maternity leClveforC:a.rrl~ ..Redmond -MS Family & Consumer Science Teacher effectivf:!:withthe birth of her child (approximately August 20th) for six weeks,


Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

CHANGE OF APPOINTMENT DATE

That the appointment date of Christtne Tedfo.rd -SchoolCounselor· be changed from May 27,2003 to May 14, 2003.


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Motion byFrank Hay:

APPOINTMENTS

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1. that Linda Benak be appointed as a substitute nurseeffective -.hlne 14, 2003

2. th4t Kimberly Cramp be appointed as a Class SizeReduction Teacher at a salary of $361383 effectiveSeptember 2, 2003.

3. that Carol Boulrtce be appointed to a two::'yearprobationary appointment as a Title I Math Teacher with acertification in Mathematics and N-6 at a salary of$41,783 effective September 1, 2003.

4. that Melissa LaPier be appointed to a two-yearprobationary appointment - Elementary Teacher - at asalary of $36,383 effective September 1,2003.


Motion Carried.

June 10, 2003

That the Board approve the following list of Fallfor the 2003w2004 school year:


$3130$3130$3285$2590$2319$2004

$1729

$3570$2537$2982$2286


BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District hereby makes an emergencyconditional appointment of Chris Rowell as an Assistant VarsityFootball Coach effective July I, 2003 at $3,130.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this app()intrn~ntisrnad~Q1tan emergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both. astatement from Mr. Chris Rowell regarding criminaIGQnviction(s) orpending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgrouruj· .clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Chris Rowell'scontinued employment is specifically contingent upon the District'sreceipt of notice, from the Commissioner ofEducationt that he is fullycleared for emplo1Jment.

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Lorianne Bois

Jamie LozierChris Rowell ••••••Paul O'ConnellStewart TuliSteve Ta lorPI Polhemeus

Motion Carried.

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Motion byElton Jodo.n:

That the Board approue the following list of VolunteerCoaches, Fall 2003 for the 2003·2004 school year:

Shannon Manor FootballTomSorreU FootballGrell:Fessette FootballJohn Denny Football

Sue Trombley cs

~;lilliJ)S Cross-Countrv

~~Y,lRhue Cbeerlea.dinlz,J'?I.Iielle Provo.'lt CheerleadiIilZ":;:.ethBessev CheerleadinJ;l,,i Gavle Collin Girls' Soccer


Motion Carried.


BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District hereby makes an emergencyconditional appointment of Orville Fifield as a substitute custodialworker effective June 11,2003.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appoint~nt is made onan emergency conditional basis, and subject to receipt of both astatement from Mr. Orval Fifield regarding criminal conuiction(s) orpending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal backgroundclearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Orval Fifield'scontinued employment is specifically contingent upon the District'sreceipt o/notice, from the Commissioner of Education, that he is fullycleared for employment.


Motion Carried.

June 10, 2003

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June 10, 2003

Motion Carried.

JUUL AGREEMENT

MINUTES

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Budget Control - MaySupplementary Report of Treasurer • MayChecks Payable Register - May

That the Board approve the following financial reports:




Motion byStan Kouro/sky:

That the Board approve the May 13, 2003 minutes.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board accept the Juul Agreement withK:ariuntil August 31, 2004.

Motion Carried.


Motion Carried.

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TRANSFERS (OVER $2,500)

CAl'ITAl.I'ROJECTR B .INTllRE8BONOANTIOIP"TION NOTE ·INTBRi T n'·7


That the Board approve the following

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Motion Carned.

June 10, 2003

yesyesyesyesyesabsentyesyesyes

That the Board approve the request for payment rela..teciPhase II of the Capital Project. The total amount requested is$19,000.00 and has been verified by our architect.

$19.000.00



Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd

Recommenda1lcr, of Payment No. 13Contract No. 5 - Electrlcal; S & L Electric. Inc.

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Motion Carried.

Roll Call:


Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board approve the request for payment rela.teci toPhase II of the Capital Project. The total amount requested is$109,831.18 and has been verified by our architect.

RecommendatlQn of Payment No. 3-13 $ 68,066.59Contract No.3 - MechanicalBrockway Mechanical $yetems

Recommendation of Payment No. 4-13 $ 32,289.73Contract No.4 - PlumbingWelsburgh Mechanical Electric Coip.

RKOmmendlUgn gf Plym8nt Ng, ATL4 $ 1,7111.315Con.tructlon MBterIoIl TeallngAtlenlle T"lIng Laboratorl ••

Recommendallon of Payment No. ENV.10 $ 7.681.t:i1Asbotlls Project MonllOrlng and ControlEnvlrologlc of New York

Seconded byStan Kaurafsky

June 10, 2003

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CAPITAL PROJECT ACTIONS: continued


That the Board approve the request for payment of $20,549.59to Bernier Carr & Associates P.C. for services related to the CapitalProject.


G,eg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg·Funes -Lawrence Todd


Motion Carried.

Roll Call:

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Roll Call:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KaurafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd


Motion Carried.

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That the Board adopt the following textbooks:



AuthorRossE. Lowe. Charles A. Malouf &Annette R. Jacobson· ..Mark C. Carnes 8l. John A.GattatyPaul S. Cohen. JeI'l')' ])cutscl1&Anthony V. S01'1'entino . ....Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, TimothyKanold & Lee Stiff ..Norman Levy & Joan Levy .. .James A. Banks. Richard G. Boehm,KevinP. Colleary, Gloria Contreras, A. Lin . .Goodwin, Mary A. McFarland & WalterC. ParkerNeil A. Campbell & Jane B. ReeceVivian BeJDst:einVivian Bemstein

AuthorPaulsenCormierLyssyteCooneyMeyersVoight

TEXTBOOKS

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Textbook16) SbaIpen Up

5) Math Big 8 Review6) OurWorld

4) McDougal Littell Middle School Math

7) Biology Sixth Edition8) World History &: You9~rica's Story

Paperbacks10) Canyons·11) The Chocolate War12) The Contender13) The Face on a Milk Carton14) Fallen Angels15) Homecoming

2) The American Nation3) Reviewing Intennediate-Level Science

Textbooks1) Consumer Education &: Economics

Jun, 10, 2003

That the Board approve the request for the use of buses for theBeekmantown Youth Commission for the 2003 summer program.

Seconded byStan Kaurofsky

Ayes; _8_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

REQUEST FOR USE OF BUSES

Motion Carried.



I Ayes: _8_ Noes: _0_ Absent: _1_ Abstained: _0_

Motion Carried.

That the Board approve the ISl reading of policies #4000.

SUMMER WORK PROGRAM

SCHOOL POLICY

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Joey P. RiceZachary E. TurnerLevi Martinez

Motion Carried.

Motion byFrank Hay:

That the Board approve the following for the summer workprogram at $5.50 per hour with a 35-40 hour week:


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That the Board adjourn the meeting at 10:36 PM

Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, Board President, told the BoardMembers that they can now take the NYS workshops at BOCES.


ADJOURNMENT



I Motion Carried.

Date:

Attest:

GJ/r7/o3,

June 10, 2003

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SPECIALMEETINGJune 18, 2003



CLERK PRO-TEM

That the Board appoint Holly Sims, Board Member, asClerk Pro-Temfor this Special Meeting.


The meeting was called to order at .5:08PM by KathleenGrinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School Library.

The Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the .Beekmantown Central School District was held on Wednesday,June 18, 2003. ....

Motion Carried.

Roll Call:Present: Jane Donahue

Elton JodoinStan KourofskyHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Absent: Greg BellFrank HayShannon Manor

June 18, 2003

Motion Carried.


APPOINTMENTS

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BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED THATthis appointment ismade on an emergency conditional basis, and subject to receiptof both a statement from Ms. Jayne Moore regarding criminalconviction(s} orpending criminal charges and the receipt ofcriminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Ms. Jayne Moore's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, fromthe Commissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared foremployment.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District hereby makes anemergency conditional appointment of Jayne Moore· HighSchool Math Teacher - to a three-year probationaryappointment at base $33,044 of the salary schedule pendingreview of transcript effective September 1, 2003 on anemergency conditional basis.


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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District hereby makes anemergency conditional appointment of Karin Ryan. MiddleSchool Vocal Music Teacher - to a three-year probationaryappointment at base $33,044 of the salary schedule pendingreview of transcript effective September 1,2003 on anemergency conditional basis.

IBE IT FURTHERRESOLVED THAT this appointment is

made on an emergency conditional basis, and subject to receiptof both a statement from Ms. Karin Ryan regarding criminalconviction(s} orpending criminal charges and the receipt ofcriminal background clearance from the Commissioner ofEducation. Ms. Karin Ryan's continued employment isspecifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice, fromthe Commissioner of Education, that she is fu.lly cleared foremployment.

June 18, 2003

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CAPITAL PROJECT ACTIONSMotion byElton Jodoin:

Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the appointment of Susan E.Peary as a substitute custodial worker effective June 19,2003.



Motion Carried.


That the Board approve the request for payment related toPhase I of the Capital Project. The total amount requested is$29,364.61 and has been verified by our architect.

Recommendation of Payment No. 14 - FinalContract No. 2 - Mechanlcat K & L Plwnblng & Healing, Inc.

$29,364.61


Roll Call:Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes .Lawrence Todd

absentyesabsentyesyesabsentyesyesyes

Motion Carried.

June 18, 2003

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That the Board approve the following list of year-endTransfers over $2,500.

TRANSFERS

absentyesabsentyesyesabsentyesyesyes

Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourafskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd

Roll Call:


IMotion Carried.

June 18, 2003

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Special Meeting will bescheduledforJuly 1, 2003 at 5:00 PMat Cumberland HeadSchool for the purpose of holding aRe-organizational .meeting and that the regular July BOE monthly meeting beheld on July 15, 2003 at 6: 15 PMat the West Chazy School.


I Ayes: _6_ Noes:_0_ Absent: _3_ Abstained: _a_

Motion Carried.

RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGMotion byStan Kourafsky:

5

PM.

Motion Carried.



Frank Hay, Board Member, entered the meeting at 5:30


Jane Donahue, Board Member, left the meeting at 6:55


That the Board go into Executive Session at 5: 18 PMtodiscuss the Superintendent Search.

PM.

Motion byFrank Hay:



Motion Carried.

June 18, 2003


ADJOURNMENT

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ACTION FROM EXECiUTJ~.


That the Board adjourn the Special Meeting at 7: 12 PM.


CHESfor all candidate interviewslopen cOlnm,unituSave the Date info. advertising, openforumwith children & all unions week of June 22, 2003.


Motion Carried.


IMotion Carried.

Date:

Attest:

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June 24, 2003

Motion Carried.

Clerk Pro-tern

That the Board appoint Stan Kourofsky, Board Member, asClerk Pro-temfor this Special Meeting.


Motion byFrank Hay:


The meeting was called to order at 4:32 PM by KathleenGrinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School Library.

The Special Meeting of the Board of Education of theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Tuesday,June 24, 2003.

RoI: Call:Present: Greg Bell

Frank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyKathleen Grinberg-FunesLawrence Todd

Absent: Jane DonahueShannon ManorHolly Sims

Also present: Jessica Goldstien

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June 24, 2003

ADDITIONAL WORK DAYS

RESIGNATION

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That the Board approve additional work days for thesummer for the following employees:

Michele Dufrain -HS Counselor ~20 days - $5,000.24Andree Sapp -HS Counselor - 20 days - $5,712.74Lorna Marx - MS Counselor - 20 days - $6,411.24Christine Tedford - MS Counselor - 20 days - $4,150.74Don Levine -HS School Psychologist - 10days - $3,733.60Julie Jock - CH School Psychologist - 5 days - $1,583.55Natalie Ward - Social Worker - 5days - $1,150.45


Motion Gamed.

That the Board accept the resignation from AlisortTeacher Aide in the Day Care effective August 31,2003.

Motion byFrank Hay:

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Discussion: The Superintendent explained rationale for hoursproposed.

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Roll Call: Greg BellJane DonahueFrank HayElton JodoinStan KourofskyShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes -Lawrence Todd

Motion Carried,

June 24, 2003

yesabsentyesyesyesabsentabsentyesyes

Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT

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0;/17/03,Date:

Attest:


That the Special Meeting be adjourned at 4:38 PM·

Motion byFrank Hay:

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June 24, 2003


I Motion Carried.

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June 30, 2003

Clerk Pro·tem

Special Meeting


That the Board appoint Kathleen Grinberg-Funes, BoardPresident, as Clerk Pro-tern for this Special Meeting.


The meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM by KathleenGrinberg-Funes, Board President, in the High School Library.


The Special Meeting of the Board of Education o/theBeekmantown Central School District was held on Monday,June 30, 2003 .

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Roll Call:Present: Jane Donahue

Frank HayElton JodoinShannon ManorHolly SimsKathleen Grinberg-Funes

Absent: Greg BellStan KourafskyLawrence Todd

Visitors: Craig KingLouise Jackstadt

June 30, 2003

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Motion Carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION-OUT'"

Motion Carried.





Stan Kourofsky, Board Member, entered the meeting at5:09PM.

That the Board go into Executive Session at S:04fP4 todiscuss the candidates for the position of Superintendent. .





ADJOVRNMENT

Motion Carried,

Date:• .

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June 30, 2003

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