BOARD OF EDUCATION

MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK

REORGANIZATION MEETING

JULY 5, 2007

The annual reorganization meeting of the Board of Education of the Enlarged City School District of Middletown, New York was held Thursday, July 5, 2007, at the Board of Education Office, 223 Wisner Avenue, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This meeting was called to select Board officers, administer oaths, designate bank depositiories, and for such other business as may come before the meeting.

Present:         Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul,

                        Ms. Perkins (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9.

Absent:          None.

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

Mr. Crescenzo called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag.

Mr. Crescenzo announced that he will not be seeking a fourth term as President of the Board.

The Oath of Office to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New York was administered to Linda Knapp and Nicholas Mauro by the James Drohan, Esq.

Mr. Crescenzo declared nominations in order for the position of President of the Board of Education for the 2007-2008 school year.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, nominating Rose Tobiassen as President of the Board of Education for the 2007/2008 school year.

Mr. Crescenzo declared there being no other nominations, he would take a vote for Rose Tobiassen for President.

Mr. Paul asked that a roll call be used to determine the vote.

A roll call vote was taken for Ms. Tobiassen.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Mr. Perrino,
Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 7. Noes: Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins – 2.

Ms. Tobiassen was declared President.

Mr. Crescenzo declared nominations in order for the position for Vice-President.

Mr. Perrino made a motion, seconded by Ms. Perkins, to nominate Linda Knapp for Vice-President.

Mr. Crescenzo called for any other nominations.

Dr. Mauro made a motion, seconded by Mr. Paul, to nominate William Geiger for Vice-President.

Mr. Paul moved to take a vote at this time for the position of Vice-President, seconded by Dr. Mauro. By a show hands, Ayes: 5 - motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul asked that a roll call be used to determine the vote.

A roll call vote was taken for Mrs. Knapp.

Ayes: Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Mr. Crescenzo – 4. Noes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Tobiassen – 5.

A roll call vote was taken for Mr. Geiger.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Tobiassen – 5. Noes: Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Mr. Crescenzo – 4. Mr. Geiger was declared Vice-President.

James Drohan, Esq. administered the Oath of Office to the Board President, Ms. Tobiassen and to the Board Vice-President, Mr. Geiger.

Ms. Tobiassen introduced Mr. James Drohan.

James Drohan, Esq. presented information on Open Meetings Law and discussed the following: (complete handout is available upon request)

• Definitions: Meeting/Public Body
• Executive Session
• Open Meetings and Executive Sessions
• Enforcement
• Conduct of Executive Sessions
• Exemptions
• Confidentiality

Mr. Drohan continued by presenting information concerning Child Abuse and discussed the following: (complete handout is available upon request)

• Reporting Requirements Regarding Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
• What Must be Reported – Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
• Definitions
• Who Must Report
• Obligations of Reporter
• Obligations of Administrators or Superintendents
• Definition of Educational Setting
• Immunity from Civil Liability
• Penalties for Failure to Comply with Article 23-B of the Education Law
• Silent Resignations

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Estrada, to approve the following resolution:

Resolved, that the reading of the Annual Board Appointments for the period July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008, be waived and the appointments on the attached list be approved.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

James Drohan, Esq. administered the Oath of Office to Michelle Towle, District Clerk.

Ms. Tobiassen announced that Shelli Colo, District Treasurer, was absent from the meeting and would be administered the Oath of Office within 30 days.

Dr. Eastwood requested to move the Board meeting workshop date of August 23 to August 30, 2007 and to make August 9, 2007 as a permanent business meeting date.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Estrada, to approve the Designation of Board Meeting Dates and the dates requested to be changed by Dr. Eastwood for the 2007-2008 school year, as per the attached.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Estrada made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to delegate to the Superintendent of Schools the authorization to approve attendance at a conference as funded in the current year budget by any employee, officer or board member of the District for the school year beginning July 1 2007.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Geiger, to approve the election workers for the 2007/2008 school year as per the attached list.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Estrada, to grant the Superintendent authorization to make budget transfers up to the amount of $5,000.

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Estrada, authorizing the Superintendent to Apply for Grants-in-Aid (State and Federal).

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Perrino, to approve Financial Memorandum #1.

Ayes: Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 8. Noes: None. Abstain: Mr. Estrada (Mr. Estrada noted that it would be inappropriate for him to vote due matters dealing with his employment). Motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul made a motion, seconded by Mr. Geiger to approve the following resolution:

Resolved, that the Board of Education hereby approves the participation in the three Association Board memberships as designated on the agenda for the 2007/2008 school year and as follows:

Orange County School Boards Association                              $1,710
New York State Association of Small City School District       $4,186
New York State School Boards Association                              $9,270

Ayes: Mr. Estrada, Mr. Geiger, Mrs. Knapp, Dr. Mauro, Mr. Paul, Ms. Perkins, Mr. Perrino, Ms. Tobiassen, Mr. Crescenzo – 9. Noes: None. Motion was unanimously approved.

The Board discussed Board Assignments for the 2007/2008 school year and Ms. Tobiassen requested that the interested Board members submit their committee requests to her for consideration, and to be approved at the next board meeting.

At 9:00 p.m., Mr. Estrada made a motion, seconded by Mr. Geiger, to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting. Motion was unanimously approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,
Michelle K. Towle
District Clerk

 

ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OF MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK

FINANCIAL MEMORANDUM #1

TO: Board of Education
FROM: Elizabeth McKean
DATE: July 5, 2007
RE: Financial Memorandum #1

1. Designation of Depositories
2. Designation of Authorized Signature on Checks
3. Approval to Enter into Contract for Faithful Performance Bond
4. Approval of Petty Cash Funds and Change Funds
5. Approval of Mileage Rate for the 2007-2008 School Year