BOARD OF EDUCATION

MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK

JANUARY 17, 2008

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, New York was held Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the Board of Education Office, 223 Wisner Avenue, Board President Rose Tobiassen, presiding. 

Present:         Mr. Crescenzo, Mr.  Estrada, Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Mr. Geiger, Ms. Tobiassen – 7.

Absent:          Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul – 2.     

Others            Kenneth Eastwood, Superintendent of Schools
Attending:      Elizabeth McKean, School Business Administrator  
                        Richard DelMoro, Director of Secondary Education
                        Darlene McDonough, Director of Elementary Education
                        Selena Fischer, Director for Pupil Personnel & Special Services
                        Thomas Scott, Superintendent of Buildings & Ground
                        Michael Tuttle, Chief Technology Officer                     

Ms. Tobiassen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.  Mr. Perrino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Geiger, to have an executive session to discuss the employment and discipline of a particular person.  Motion was unanimously approved.

Public session resumed at 7:15 p.m.

Dr. Eastwood led the pledge to the flag.

Mr. Geiger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve the agenda with the following amendments: 

• Remove under Presentations:   Items C) Elementary Growth, and D) ESL Bilingual Program Update

Ayes:  Mr. Crescenzo, Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 7.  Noes:  None.  Motion was unanimously approved.

Ms. Tobaissen requested to table the Policy First Reading – Regular Board Meetings (Policy #1510), due to Dr. Mauro not being present, motioned by Mr. Perrino, seconded by Mr. Geiger. 

Ayes:  Mr. Crescenzo, Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 7.  Noes:  None.  Motion was unanimously approved.

Mrs. Knapp made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve Occupations, Inc. Agreement (see attached).

Ayes:  Mr. Crescenzo, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen – 6.  Noes:  None.  Abstain:  Mr. Estrada (due to professional relationship with client).  Motion was declared approved.

PRESENTATIONS:

• Capital Update – RSA Architects, Mr. Jim Oliver

 Reviewed repairs and improvement plans for Middletown High  School, Twin Towers Middle School, Monhagen Middle School, Maple Hill Elementary, Truman Moon Elementary, Mechanicstown     Elementary, Chorley Elementary and the Board of Education building (see attached presentation).

• 2008-09 Budget Recommendations – Administrative

Mrs. Elizabeth McKean, School Business Administrator (see attached presentation).

Ms. Tobiassen requested that if the Board has any questions pertaining to the Budget, to email Mrs. McKean and she will respond to all Board members.

Regarding Student #0120920, Ms. Tobiassen stated that the Board unanimously supports the Superintendent’s decision.

Ms. Tobiassen announced that some board meeting dates have changed (see attached revised list).

There being no further business, at 9:10 p.m., Mr. Estrada made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino to adjourn the meeting.  Motion was unanimously approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle K. Towle

District Clerk