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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Approve Appointments - Summer Music 2011 Program - Agenda #6K
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the
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
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the
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
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the
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
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the
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.
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Approve Appointments - Elementary Reading Lab Coordinator - Agenda #6R
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the
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
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the appointment of the
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
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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.
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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
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-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
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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
WHEREAS, the Board of Education now desires to transfer the sum of $50,000 from the
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;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the
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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the transfer of an
amount not to exceed $550,000, to be appropriated from the General Fund Balance for the 2010-2011
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
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-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
WHEREAS, the Board of Education now desires to transfer the sum of $250,000 from the
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;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the
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
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the transfer of an
amount not to exceed $500,000, to be appropriated from the General Fund Balance for the 2010-2011
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
The Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following resolution:
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.
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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.
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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