Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 8:00 p.m.
High School Library
Agenda
I. Call to Order – Mark Cohen, President
A. Designation of Emergency Exits
B. All cell phones silenced
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Acceptance of Minutes – March 26, 2008
IV. Public Budget Hearing
V. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)
VI. Report of the Superintendent – None at this meeting
VII. Report of the Board President – None at this meeting
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Ardsley Education Foundation – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold
IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A. 2008-2009 Budget - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education sets the 2008-2009 budget for public hearing on May 7, 2008, and for public vote on May 20, 2008, in the amount of $56,243,810.
B. 2007-2008 Annual Appointment – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following annual appointment:
Committee on Pre-School Special Education
Susan Lau, Additional Parent Member of the CPSE
C. Future Agenda Items
D. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting - Agenda Item - Due Date
1/09/08 - Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up - 5/07/08
2/06/08 - CAP follow-up - 6/11/08
2/06/08 - Board Policy Manual - Ongoing
2/06/08 - Tri-States Report
3/12/08 - Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up - August 2008
3/12/08 - Improvements to the food services operation - 4/29/08
X. Board Analysis & Discussion Items
XI. Superintendent’s Recommendations
A. Resignation - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the following resignation for the purpose of retirement: Arlene Jacobson - School Nurse (HS) - effective 7/1/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Daniel DeBeer – Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 Teacher (MS) – LOA Replacement Teacher – Step 3 MA – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Emilia Zujko - Initially Certified Students with Disabilities (Social Studies 7-12) Teacher - Permanent Substitute Teacher (MS) - effective 4/2/08
Susan Gretczko - N.Y.S. Registered Professional Nurse - .5 Registered Nurse (CR) – Step 12 prorated – effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
Bonnie Gutwirth-Walsh – School Psychologist - .5 School Psychologist (CR) – Step 11 PhD - prorated - effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Christina Murray – Permanently Certified English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (CR) - .6 ESOL Teacher – Step 6 MA+45 – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Hank Roth - .75 Athletic Director – salary per contract – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Teresa Alvia - Part-time Lunchtime Assistant Substitute (CR) – effective 4/2/08
Marleen Kassel – Student Teacher (HS) – 3/26/08 – 6/13/08
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following emergency conditional employees’ appointments be renewed and extended:
Arnold Bostick – Bus Driver (DW) – effective 5/1/08
Daniel Cohen – Modified Boys’ Lacrosse Coach – effective 4/10/08
Vasiliki Cunha – Teacher Aide (HS) – effective 4/10/08
Ralph Dieterle – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) – effective 4/17/08
Sukhwant Kaur – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 4/30/08
Mariannina Miller – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 4/30/08
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Joseph Urbanowicz - Adjust annual 2007-08 salary by $12,000 prorated to 4/1/08
Dawn Handler – Temporary Teaching Assistant – end appointment effective 4/4/08
Marisa Galloway – From Step 4 MA to Step 4 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leave of Absence - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the following Leave of Absence:
Marian Friedrichs – Secondary English Teacher (MS) – Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care – effective 2008-09 School Year
E. Board Policy
1. Policy 4212–Ardsley Union Free School District Organization Chart (Revised) First Reading
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report, February, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Rescission of Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointment of an independent contractor for the Winter After School Program be rescinded:
Ashley Auchmoody- Student Instructor
C. Appointment of Independent Contractors – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the Winter After School Program:
Ashley Auchmoody- Instructor
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of following independent contractors for the 2008 Spring After School Program:
Anthony Rich – Instructor
Joseph Manuele- Instructor
D. Rescission of Continuing Education Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointment of the independent contractor for the 2008 Spring Inter-Village Continuing Education Program be rescinded:
Greenberg, Martin - Insurance - Pay Code: 2I
E. 2008-2009 Tuition Rates – Resolution
Resolved: That the following non-resident tuition rates be set for the 2008-09 school year:
Regular Education - 2008-09 Tuition Rates
Full-Day K-6 - $15,881
Grades 7-12 - $19,725
Resolved: That the following base tuition rates for Special Education programs for placements by other public school districts be set for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
Expanded PASS (I, II or III) - $47,490
Expanded Collaborative, Life Skills Programs
Emotional Support Program - $56,140
and further, that the cost for related services be set at $100 per 30-minute 1:1 session, $50 per 30-minute group session and $3,180 per each additional Collaborative/Regents Extended, PASS, and Learning Resource Center class. Additionally, the full-time support services rate be set at $45,030.
F. Awarding of Bond Refinancing – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the award of the Bond Re-Financing to RBC Capital Markets, as underwriter, and as the lowest responsible bidder (*as attached).
G. 2007-2008 Budget Transfers – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following 2007-2008 budget transfers:
TO: FROM:
A1621421060000
Building Services
$ 15,000.00
A5540435070000
In District Contracts
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,000.00
H. Adoption of Property Tax Report Card – Resolution
Resolved: That the Property Tax Report Card for the Ardsley Union Free School District is adopted as prescribed by Education Law 2601a(3), Sections 1608 & 1716 (7):
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Budgeted |
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Budgeted |
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Percent |
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2007-08 |
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2008-09 |
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Change |
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Total Spending |
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$ 53,416,610 |
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$ 56,243,810 |
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5.29% |
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Total Estimated |
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School Tax Levy |
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$ 40,723,290 |
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$ 43,202,320 |
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6.09% |
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Public School |
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Enrollment |
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2,270 |
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2,218 |
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-2.29% |
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Consumer Price Index |
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2.8% |
$ 1,442,600 |
Estimated |
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2007-08 |
2008-09 |
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Reserved Fund Balance |
$ 493,170 |
$ 493,170 |
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Appropriated Fund Balance |
$ 500,000 |
$ 500,000 |
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Unreserved, Unappropriated Fund Balance |
$ 1,601,827 |
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Unreserved, Unappropriated Fund Balance as a percent of
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Total Budget |
3.00% |
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2.56% |
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XIII.Future Board of Education Meetings
April 29, 2008 (Tues.) Concord Road School
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
BOCES Budget Vote
May 7, 2008 Middle School Library
7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Required Public Budget Hearing
May 20, 2008 Administration Building
8:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
9:15 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Trustee and Budget Vote
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
*RESOLUTION OF THE ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 9, 2008, DECLARING THE FINDINGS
OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSALS
FOR THE REFUNDING OF BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Recitals
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2008, the Ardsley Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (herein called "District"), adopted a resolution announcing the intention of the District to accept proposals for the refunding of certain serial bonds of the District which have heretofore been issued and remain outstanding and unmatured (the "Outstanding Bonds");
NOW THEREFOR,
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by a majority vote of all the members of said Board) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The District has received proposals for the refunding of the District's Outstanding Bonds referred to in the Recital hereto and such proposals have been discussed at the meeting of the Board of Education held this 9th day of April, 2008, such date being more than fourteen (14) days after February 27, 2008, the date the Board declared its intention to accept proposals for such refunding.
Section 2. Following such discussion, and based upon the advice received from the District's Financial Advisor, New York Municipal Advisors Corp., it is hereby determined that the proposal of RBC Capital Markets, New York, New York is hereby accepted.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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