Regular Meeting, Board of Education

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 6-16-11 Page 1

Regular Meeting Board of Education

Wallkill Senior High School

Thursday, June 16, 2011

7:00 p.m.

Walk Through Tour

Wallkill Senior High School @ 6:15 p.m.

1. Commendations - Agenda #1

The Board recognized various individuals for their outstanding achievements.

2. Public Comment - Agenda #2

At 7:07 p.m. the floor was opened for public comment. The Board was addressed regarding a student

incident at the Wallkill Senior High School.

3. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance - Agenda #3

At 7:20 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Tina Williams, in the Wallkill Senior High

School Auditorium.

Members Present Members Absent

Mrs. Anderson

Mrs. Crowley

Mr. Frisbie [arrived at 7:36 p.m.]

Mr. LoCicero

Mr. Daniel Markisello [Student Board Member]

Mr. Tom McCullough

Mr. McCarl

Mr. Petroccelli

Mr. O’Mara

Mrs. Williams

Also present were Superintendent Hecht, Assistant Superintendents Castle and Sanchez, and

Administrators Banks, Becker, Castro, Dart, Herrington, Kelly, Pietrogallo, Robinson and Rydell.

4. Approve Minutes [5/17/11 Special Board Meeting and 5/18/11 Regular Board Meeting] - Agenda #4

Mr. O’Mara moved the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the

minutes of the May 17, 2011, Special Board of Education Meeting and May 18, 2011, Regular Board of

Education Meeting.

Motion seconded by Mr. McCarl and carried 8-0.

5. Board Committee Reports - Agenda #5

Audit Committee:

Mrs. Crowley reported that the Audit Committee will meet on June 27, 2011. The External

Auditor will be present to discuss the upcoming year-end audit and review the report from the

Internal Auditor regarding the testing performed.


Mr. Hecht reminded Board Members that the Resolution regarding the Internal Audit Function

will be submitted to the New York State School Boards Association by the end of the month

and request Board Members review it for any changes.

Budget Committee:

Mrs. Williams had no report. Mr. Castle provided a hand-out and snapshot to Board Members

regarding the use of reserve funds and discussed the 2% STAR Savings Cap.

Buildings & Grounds Committee:

Mr. Castle informed the Board about the Five-Year Building Condition Survey required by law

and Mr. Petroccelli thanked Than Harrington, Director of Operational Services, and the

Administrative Team for all their hard work which resulted in our buildings being maintained

in excellent condition.

CDEP Committee:

Mr. O’Mara reported to the Board that the CDEP Committee met on May 23, 2011. Agenda

items included:

1. Completion of the Guidance Plan [on Agenda for approval]

2. Power Point presentation and review of the Response To Intervention Initiative

[Part 1 on Agenda for approval]

3. Representation from the Student Forum

4. Presentation by Mount Saint Mary College representatives regarding Guided

Reading and a summary of work completed this school year

5. Goals for 2011-2012

Curriculum Committee:

Mrs. Anderson shared with the Board that the Curriculum Committee met on May 19, 2011,

regarding the Wallkill Central School District Guidance Plan.

A meeting was also held on June 1, 2011, which included the following agenda items:

1. A presentation by Multi-Flava Club members

2. A presentation by Library/Media Specialists, Debra Golden and Juliette Reale,

highlighting their programs

3. An update on the Response to Intervention Plan

Mr. Sanchez provided the Board with a summary of Part I of the RTI Plan, which addresses

Reading, Writing and Behavior. Part II is due to be submitted to the New York State Education

Department by 2012 and will address Mathematics. This work will be continued during the

2011-2012 school year.

Legislative Committee:

No report this month.

Policy Committee:

Mr. McCarl provided an explanation of the policies on this evening’s Agenda for first and

second reading.

TAG Committee:

Mrs. Anderson announced that this Committee did not meet and will start up again in the Fall

during the 2011-2012 school year.


Technology Committee:

Mr. O’Mara reported that the Technology Committee met on June 6, 2011. Tom Hein, Technical

School Specialist addressed:

1. An overview of the new telephone system that will be put into place this

Summer

2. An overview of the District’s Equipment and Software Budget

3. A recommendation for each District building to establish a Technology

Committee

Wellness Committee:

Mr. O’Mara informed the Board that the Wellness Committee met on May 31, 2011. A

discussion took place with the ARAMARK Food Service Manager regarding foods served at the

elementary school level and possible requirements the Federal Government could be initiating

that could dictate what food and snacks can be offered in the schools.

Student Representative:

Mr. Markisello shared with the Board concluding activities at the High School:

1. The Relay for Life Activity raised over $16,000

2. The Student Government Association sponsored a very successful barbeque on

June 2nd

3. The Music Department hosted a NYSSMA festival in May and our students

performed very successfully

4. A Student Forum was held on May 19th and the agenda included suggestions to

improve the grounds at the High School with flowers and gardens and a

bulletin board to post activities

Mr. Markisello thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve as the Student Representative

during the 2010-2011 school year and shared what a positive experience this was for him.

Board Members and Administration wished Daniel well as he heads to SUNY Albany in the

Fall.

6. Consent Agenda

The use of the Consent Agenda permits the Board of Education to make more effective use of its time

by adopting a single motion to cover those relatively routine matters which are included. Any member

of the Board who wishes to discuss individually a particular piece of business on the Consent Agenda

may so indicate and that item will be considered and voted on separately, thus preserving the right of

all Board members to be heard on any issue.

Mr. O’Mara moved items 6A through 6JJ and 7A through 7E be taken as consent agenda.

Motion seconded by Mr. Petroccelli and carried 9-0.

Eliminate Position - Non Instructional - Agenda #6A

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the elimination of the

following non-instructional position for the 2011-2012 school year:

1 0.97 FTE Part-Time Supervisory Teacher Aide Position

0.97 FTE


Eliminate Positions - Instructional - Agenda #6B

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the elimination of the

following instructional positions for the 2011-2012 school year:

1 1.0 FTE Social Studies 7-12 Teacher Position

1 1.0 FTE Science 7-12 Teacher Position

1 1.0 FTE Elementary Education Teacher Position

Accept Resignations/Retirements - Non-Instructional - Agenda #6C

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the resignation of Eleanor

Giordano for retirement purposes from a Full-Time Special Education [1.0 FTE] Teaching Assistant

position assigned to the Clare F. Ostrander Elementary School, effective June 30, 2011.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the resignation of Angel

Noriega for retirement purposes from a Full-Time [1.0 FTE] Groundskeeper position assigned to the

Wallkill Senior High School, effective August 1, 2011.

Accept Resignations - Instructional - Agenda #6D

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the resignation of Patrick

Van Amburgh from the position of School Counselor Teacher [In-School Suspension Room], assigned

to the Wallkill Senior High School, effective June 1, 2011.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the resignation of Patrick

Van Amburgh from the position of High School Evening Student Program Counselor, effective June 1,

2011.

Approve Termination - Non-Instructional - Agenda #6E

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the termination of

Christopher Dombrowski as a Full-Time [1.0 FTE] Heating & Ventilating Building Maintenance

Specialist assigned District-Wide, effective June 10, 2011.

Approve Appointment - Non-Instructional - Agenda #6F

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Nelson

Serrano to a 26-Week Probationary Full-Time [1.0 FTE] Night Custodial Worker position, assigned to

the John G. Borden Middle School effective July 1, 2011, at a salary of $26,611 (Step 3, Grade 11, night

differential of the CSEA Contract) [8.0 hours daily]. Mr. Serrano replaces Kevin Keesler, who has been

reassigned.

Approve Appointments - Instructional - Agenda #6G

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Sandra

Usher to a Substitute Leave School Counselor Teacher position, assigned to the John G. Borden Middle

School for the 2010-2011 school year, at a salary of $57,307 pro-rated (1NMA + 30 credits) effective June

11, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Ms. Usher replaces Julie Sinacori, who is on a Child Rearing Leave

effective June 11, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve that Lori Williams continue

to serve in a Full-Time [1.0 FTE] teaching position on special assignment as an Intervention Specialist

[Elementary Education K-6 Certification area] assigned to the Plattekill Elementary School effective

September 1, 2011, in accordance with salary and benefits of the Wallkill Teachers Association contract,

continuing all seniority and tenure rights in Elementary Education Grades K-6.


Approve Child Rearing Leave - Agenda #6H

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the Child Rearing Leave as

requested by Debra Becker effective November 30, 2011 through January 29, 2012.

Approve Appointment - Summer Technology Technician - Agenda #6I

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Julie

Tilly to the position of Summer Technology Technician effective July 1, 2011, at an hourly rate of $13.38

[Step 11] in accordance with the current CSEA Contract.

Approve Appointments - 2011 Secondary Summer School - Agenda #6J

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the

following individuals to instructional positions for the 2011 Secondary Summer School Program at a

salary of $2,324 per course [hourly as noted for non-instructional] effective July 1, 2011, contingent

upon student enrollment to support these positions:

Instructional:

English: Natasha Dudar

Nicole Pluchino

Janet Wood

Library: Debra Golden [shared]

Juliette Reale [shared]

Mathematics: Kevin Falk

Keri Hannon

Rhonda Paul

Melissa Servant

Gary Tuttle

Physical Education: Richard Dauble

Social Studies: Michael Farruggio

Edward Provanzana

Brian Vegliando

Special Education: Carolyn Prendys

Jerome Scully

Non-Instructional:

[*] Teacher Aide: Cindy Delgado $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Erin Garrison $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Cindy Hamilton $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Madeline McGowan $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Rosemary Medina $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Kathleen Ponesse $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Jennifer Taylor $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Teacher Aide: Michele Uhl $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Secretary: Barbara Raymond $ 9.81 per hour

[*] Computer Lab Aide: Lori Todd $11.89 per hour

[*] Remuneration in accordance with the current CSEA Contract


Approve Appointments - Summer Music 2011 Program - Agenda #6K


following individuals as instructors for the Summer Music 2011 Program funded by the Supporters Of

Music Educators (S.O.M.E.):

Adam Kuliszewski Brass Specialist $1,937

Felix Robles Percussion Specialist $1,937

Marianne Jachimiak Woodwind Specialist $1,937

Approve Appointment - Teacher On Assignment - Agenda #6L

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of

Elizabeth Werlau to the position of Teacher On Assignment, assigned to the Office of Educational

Services for the 2011-2012 school year in accordance with salary and benefits of the Wallkill Teachers

Association contract, continuing all seniority and tenure rights in English Grades 7-12.

Approve Appointments - Cabinet Teachers - Agenda #6M


following individuals for the 2011-2012 school year:

Ed Davis Mathematics/Science Cabinet Teacher $7,265

Al Musico English/Social Studies Cabinet Teacher $7,265

Approve Appointments - TAG Liaisons - Agenda #6N


following individuals to TAG Enrichment Liaison positions for the 2011-2012 school year:

Leanne Cerbone John G. Borden Middle School $1,283

Edith Duncan Plattekill Elementary School $1,683

Eileen McQuiston Clare F. Ostrander Elementary School $1,683

Ellen Rubin Wallkill Senior High School $1,683

Joe Zupan Leptondale Elementary School $1,683

Approve Appointments - 2011-2012 GED Program - Agenda #6O


following individuals to instructional positions for the 2011-2012 Evening Alternative High School

Equivalency Preparation Program GED Program at a salary of $6,722 as appropriated for in the 2011-

2012 budget:

Melissa Servant Science, Math Component

Janet Wood English, Social Studies Component

Approve Appointment - Mentor Coordinator - Agenda #6P

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Susan

Gaetano to the position of Mentor Program Coordinator for the 2011-2012 school year at a yearly

stipend of $14,000.

Approve Appointment - District-Wide Music Coordinator - Agenda #6Q

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Adam

Kuliszewski to the position of District-Wide Music Coordinator for the 2011-2012 school year at a

stipend of $4,025.


Approve Appointments - Elementary Reading Lab Coordinator - Agenda #6R


following individuals to the position of Elementary Reading Lab Coordinators for the 2011-2012 school

year:

Jennifer Aviles Plattekill Elementary School $2,014

Mary Malfa Leptondale Elementary School $2,014 Tracey Seal Clare F. Ostrander Elementary School $2,014

Approve Appointments - Elementary Band Directors - Agenda #6S

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointments of

Meredith Rubinstein and Edie Duncan to the position of shared Elementary Band Directors for the

2011-2012 school year at a shared stipend of $1,473 [$737 each].

Approve Appointment - Athletic Director - Agenda #6T

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Eric

McLaud to the position of Athletic Director for the 2011-2012 school year at a stipend of $20,000.

Approve Appointment - Athletic Trainer - Agenda #6U

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of Richard

Daubel to the position of Athletic Trainer for the 2011-2012 school year at a stipend of $4,006.

Approve Appointments - 2011-2012 High School Evening Student Program - Agenda #6V


following individuals as appropriated in the 2011-2012 budget:

Al Musico Supervisor $9,449

Jaime LaPolla English $6,722 per course

Janet Wood English $6,722 per course

Melissa Servant Mathematics $6,722 per course

Gary Tuttle Mathematics $6,722 per course

Gene Gene Regan Science $6,722 per course

Glen LaPolt Social Studies $6,722 per course

Sean Peterson Social Studies $6,722 per course

[*] Sue Rotunda Secretary [shared] $6,280/2 = $3,140

[*] Lori Todd Secretary [shared] $6,280/2 = $3,140

[*] Julie Tilly Computer Lab $3,032 [3 nights per week]

[*] Remuneration in accordance with the current CSEA Contract

Approve Appointments - Coaching - Agenda #6W

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following appointments

for the Fall 2011-2012 school year season:

High School:

Rory Boice Assistant Varsity Football Coach $4,079

Robert Koonz Assistant Varsity Football Coach $3,679

Brian Vegliando Varsity Football Coach $5,473

Victor Todd Andrews Varsity Boys Soccer Coach $4,945

Keri Hannon Varsity Cross Country $2,982

Stephanie Adamshick Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach $3,132

Jennifer Gravelle Varsity Girls Soccer Coach $4,885


Julie McLaud Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach $3,779

Kelly Wright Assistant Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach $2,982

Bill Earl Varsity Golf Coach $3,382

Sheena Jones Varsity/Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach $2,137

Middle School:

Leo Sladewski Modified Cross Country Coach $2,417

LeeAnn Digsby Modified Boys Soccer Coach $2,137

Sue McGowan Modified Girls Soccer Coach $2,417

Natasha Dudar Modified Girls Volleyball Coach $2,277

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following appointments

for the Winter 2011-2012 school year season:

Chris Canosa Varsity Boys Basketball Coach $5,653

Brian Masopust Varsity Girls Basketball Coach $5,203

Approve Response to Intervention Part I (RTI) Implementation Plan - Agenda #6X

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and accept the Wallkill Central School

District Response to Intervention Part I (RTI) Implementation for submission to the New York State

Education Department, as presented.

Approve Guidance Plan - Agenda #6Y

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the Wallkill Central School

District Guidance Plan as presented.

Approve Substitutes Lists - Agenda #6Z

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the lists of individuals for

teaching and non-teaching substitute positions.

Approve First Reading - Policy - Agenda #6AA

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the first reading of the

following policy:

1. Policy #5130 Administration of the Budget

Approve Second Readings - Policy - Agenda # 6BB

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the second readings of the

following policies:

1. Policy #7400.1 High School Code of Conduct

2. Policy #7400.2 Middle School Code of Conduct

3. Policy #7400.3 Elementary Schools Code of Conduct

4. Policy #8461 Animals in the School (Instructional Purposes)

Approve Pre-School Special Education Placements - Agenda #6CC

The Board approve the placement of Pre-School Special Education students as recommended by the

Committee on Special Education in its May minutes.

Approve Special Education Placements - Agenda #6DD

The Board approve the placement of Special Education students as recommended by the Committee on

Special Education in its May minutes.


Approve Summer Transportation Contract - Agenda #6EE

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the contract with First

Student for the 2011 summer transportation of handicapped students at the Consumer Price Index as

established by the New York State Education Department.

Approve Food Service Contract - Agenda #6FF

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and award the Food Service Contract to

ARAMARK Educational Services, LLC, from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at an increase

reflecting the Consumer Price Index as established by the New York State Education Department.

Approve Resolution - Employee Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund - Agenda #6GG

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Wallkill Central School District (“Board of

Education”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law, previously

established an employee retirement contribution reserve fund for the purpose of financing retirement

contributions to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System in an amount up to, but

not to exceed, $1,000,000 (“Employee Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has previously appropriated the sum of $1,000,000 from

prior years’ General Fund Balance and deposited such sums into the Employee Retirement

Contribution Reserve Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education now desires to transfer the sum of $200,000 from the

Employee Contribution Reserve Fund to pay for employee retirement contributions to the New York

State and Local Employees’ Retirement System in the 2011-2012 school year, and to replenish the

Employee Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund from the 2010-2011 General Fund balance up to an

amount not to exceed $1,000,000 subject to confirmation that the 2010-2011 General Fund balance

exceeds the maximum amounts permitted by law;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the

transfer of $200,000 from the Employee Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund to the General Fund for

the purpose of paying the employee retirement contribution due and owing to the New York State and

Local Employees’ Retirement System for the 2011-2012 school year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the transfer of an

amount not to exceed $200,000, to be appropriated from the General Fund Balance for the 2010-2011

school year and deposited into the Employee Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund, subject to

confirmation that the amount in the General Fund Balance for the 2010-2011 school year exceeds the

maximum amount prescribed by law.

. Approve Resolution - Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund - Agenda #6HH


WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Wallkill Central School District(“Board of Education”),

pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-m of the General Municipal Law, previously established an

unemployment insurance reserve fund (“Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund”) for the purpose of

reimbursing the State Unemployment Insurance Fund for amounts equivalent to the benefits paid to

claimants and charged to the account of the Wallkill Central School District in accordance with the

provisions of Section 581(e) of the New York Labor Law, in an amount up to, but not to exceed,

$750,000; and


WHEREAS, the Board of Education has previously appropriated the sum of $250,000 from prior

years’ General Fund Balance and deposited such sums into the Unemployment Insurance Reserve

Fund; and


Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund to reimburse the State Unemployment Insurance Fund for

amounts equivalent to the benefits paid to claimants and charged to the account of the Wallkill Central

School District in the 2011-2012 school year; and to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Reserve

Fund from the 2010-2011 General Fund balance up to an amount not to exceed $750,000 subject to

confirmation that the 2010-2011 General Fund balance exceeds the maximum amounts permitted by

law;


transfer of $50,000 from the Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund to the General Fund for the

purpose of reimbursing the State Unemployment Insurance Fund for amounts equivalent to the

benefits paid to claimants and charged to the account of the Wallkill Central School District in the 2011-

2012 school year; and



school year and deposited into the Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund, subject to confirmation

that the amount in the General Fund Balance for the 2010-2011 school year exceeds the maximum

amount prescribed by law.

Approve Resolution - Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund - Agenda #6II


WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Wallkill Central School District (“Board of

Education”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 6-j of the General Municipal Law, previously

established a workers’ compensation reserve fund (“Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund”) for the

purpose of funding workers’ compensation expenses, related medical expenses and self-insurance

administrative costs for a sum up to, but not to exceed $750,000 with monies to be appropriated from

the General Fund Balance for the 2008-2009 school year; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has previously appropriated the sum of $500,000 from prior

years’ General Fund Balance and deposited such sums into the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund;

and


Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund to fund workers’ compensation expenses, related medical

expenses and self-insurance administrative costs paid to claimants and charged to the account of the

Wallkill Central School District in the 2011-2012 school year; and to replenish the Workers’

Compensation Reserve Fund from the 2010-2011 General Fund balance up to an amount not to exceed

$750,000 subject to confirmation that the 2010-2011 General Fund balance exceeds the maximum

amounts permitted by law;


transfer of $250,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund to the General Fund to pay for

workers’ compensation expenses, related medical expenses and self-insurance administrative costs

charged to the account of the Wallkill Central School District in the 2011-2012 school year; and




school year and deposited into the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund, subject to confirmation that

the amount in the General Fund Balance for the 2010-2011 school year exceeds the maximum amount

prescribed by law.

Approve Resolution - Establish and Authorize Tax Certiorari - Agenda #6JJ


BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Wallkill Central School District (“Board of

Education”) authorizes the establishment of a tax certiorari reserve fund to meet anticipated judgments

or claims on proceedings instituted under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law, which relate to the

2010-2011 tax roll (hereinafter the “2010-2011 Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund”); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education appropriates the sum of an amount not

to exceed $140,000 from the General Fund Balance from the 2009-2010 school year, which the Board of

Education has been permitted to carry into the 2010-2011 school year, and deposits such monies into

the 2010-2011 Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund.

Approve Use of Facilities - Agenda #7A

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the use of the John G.

Borden Middle School Gymnasium by AAU Basketball [for basketball games] on the dates and times

indicated below:

Tuesdays & Thursdays June 7, 2011 through June 23, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the use of the Wallkill Senior

High School Varsity Baseball Field by American Legion Baseball [for baseball games] on the dates and

times indicated below:

Mondays through Sundays June 6, 2011 through June 19, 2011 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday June 29, 2011 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the use of the Plattekill

Elementary School Gymnasium and One Classroom by the Town of Plattekill Recreation [for Summer

Day Camp] on the dates and times indicated below:

Tuesday June 28, 2011

Mondays and Thursdays June 30, 2011 through August 4, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the use of the John G.

Borden Middle School and Clare F. Ostrander Elementary School Gymnasiums by Most Precious

Blood Summer Basketball League [for basketball] on the dates and times indicated below:

Mondays through Fridays June 20, 2011 through July 30, 2011 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the use of the Wallkill Senior

High School Track by the Wallkill Panthers Track Club [for clinics] on the dates and times indicated

below:

Monday through Friday July 25, 2011 through July 29, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday August 1, 2011 through August 5, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the use of the John G. Borden

Middle School Gymnasium by the Wallkill “Over 35” Men’s Basketball [for open basketball] on the

dates and times indicated below:

Mondays September 12, 2011 through June 11, 2012 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Accept Treasurer’s Report - Agenda #7B

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education has reviewed

and accepts the Treasurer's Reports as of May 31, 2011, and Revenues as of May 31, 2011.

Approve Memorandum of Agreement - Agenda #7C

The Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Wallkill Central School District and

the Wallkill Administrators’ Association, dated June 16, 2011.

Award Bid - Crack Filling, Seal Coating & Lining of Parking Lots, Roadways, Walkways & Basketball

Courts - Agenda #7D

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and award the Crack Filling, Seal

Coating & Lining of Parking Lots, Roadways, Walkways & Basketball Courts bid as indicated below

to:

Superior Surfacing Systems

PO Box 4299

Middletown, New York 10941

High School: $61,738

Middle School: $ 6,058

Total Bid Amount: $67,796

Approve Change Order Agenda #7E

The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following Change Order

for Whispering Pines Development Corp.:

SC-08 $90,000

7. Accept Donation - Agenda #7F

Mr. McCarl moved the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and accept the

donation of $5,811.60 from the Wallkill S.O.M.E. (Supporters of Music Education) to be used to fund the

instructors’ salaries for the Summer 2011 Music Program.

Motion seconded by Mr. Petroccelli and carried 9-0. [WITH THANKS]

8. Public Comment - Agenda #8

At 7:50 p.m. the floor was opened for public comment.

Mr. Hecht recognized Mr. José Sanchez, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, and

acknowledged his productive work in the areas of curriculum, technology and committees within his

area and wished him well on his upcoming retirement.


9. Executive Session - Agenda #9

At 7:55 p.m. Mr. O’Mara moved the Board enter Executive Session to discuss litigation.

Motion seconded by Mrs. Anderson and carried 9-0.

The Board reconvened at 9:20 p.m.

10. Close Meeting - Agenda #10

At 9:20 p.m. Mr. O’Mara moved to adjourn the meeting.

Motion seconded by Mr. McCarl and carried 9-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Sherry Palen

District Clerk

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