December 5th, 2012 - Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School ...

A Meeting of the Board of Education of Greenburgh-­‐North Castle Union Free School District was
held Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the Dobbs Ferry
campus.
Board Members Present:
Also Present:
Anona Joseph
Robert Maher (part of the meeting)
William Prattella
Anne Crudge
Betsy Biddle
Edward Placke, Superintendent
Jennifer Herrera
Bill Federice
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
REGULAR BUSINESS
Dr. Placke called the Regular Business Meeting to order at 3:11 p.m.
2. Comments from Board
Dr. Prattella suggested hiring an Assistant Superintendent of Business to assist with the
Districts current financial issues and Dr. Placke acknowledged Dr. Prattella’s recommendation.
Ms. Biddle agreed it may be worth looking into a part-­‐time position.
Last month Ms. Joseph participated in a conference call with Dr. Placke, Dr. Maher and the State
Education Department regarding progress being made by the District and further steps to
accomplish by the end of the school year to address the debt.
3. Public Comments
None
4. Superintendent’s Update
Dr. Placke said two bills will be submitted to the Senate and Assembly next week to
address the District’s debt. They will be reviewed at the January meeting. A third bill will
address expanding the District boundaries and provide permission to purchase land
from St. Christopher’s to build a new school on the Jennie Clarkson school.
Dr. Placke presented the recommendation for the retirement incentive be made
available for members of the St. Christopher’s United Teachers Association with at least
15 years of District services. Members must indicate in writing to the Superintendent
no later than December 20, 2012 their intent to retire.
Dr. Placke is hoping to move Greenburgh Academy back to Yonkers (Shonnard Place) in March. There was a
delay in construction due to hurricane Sandy. He will update the Board in January.

5. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
Motion: To accept the Minutes of the November 8, 2012 Meeting.
Dr. Maher moved, seconded by Ms. Biddle.
5 yes 0 no
6. Executive Session 3:28PM-­‐3:45PM
A motion was made by Dr. Maher and seconded by Ms. Biddle that the Board goes into
executive session to review the employment of a particular employee.
5 yes 0 no
A motion was made by Dr. Maher moved, seconded by Ms. Crudge that the Board goes into open
session.
5 yes 0 no
7. Personnel
1. Tenure:
a. BE IT RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
the Board hereby grants Nicholas Federice tenure in the tenure area of Physical
Education Teacher effective November 28, 2012.
2. Termination:
a. Morgan, Matthew terminated as Teacher Aide (Clark Academy) effective
November 9, 2012.
3. Resignations:
1) Ortiz, Felicia resigned as Teacher Aide (REACH Academy) effective November 18, 2012.
4. Appointments:
1) Addison, Eric to a probationary appointment as Teacher Aide (Clark Academy) effective
November 12, 2012 ($12.36 per hour).
2) Davila, Joshua to a probationary appointment as Teacher Aide (REACH Academy)
effective November 26, 2012 ($12.36 per hour).
3) King, Raphael (reinstated) to a probationary appointment as Teaching Assistant (Clark
Academy) in the Teaching Assistant tenure area effective November 19, 2012 through
November 24, 2013 (Step 4 $38,168.00).
4) Ortiz, Felicia to a probationary appointment as School Monitor (Clark Academy)
effective November 19, 2012 (Step 2 $30,161).
5) Pozo, Ligia to a probationary appointment as Teacher Aide (REACH Academy) effective
November 26, 2012 ($12.36 per hour).
5. Other:
1) Abrue, Wendy Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Assistant Coach stipend $1,568.00.
2) Abrue, Wendy Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Driver $200.00.
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3) Best, Gerald, Clark Academy Monitor, pay rate change to Step 5 $32,006 effective September 1,
2012.
4) Cordero, Eddie Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Driver $360.00.
5) Marcellus, Jean request for Short-­‐Term Disability effective November 26, 2012.
6) Marcellus, Jean Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Driver $160.00.
7) Muscat, Barbara Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Head Coach stipend $2,600.00.
8) Shackleford, Parrish Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Driver $120.00.
9) Tucker-­‐Ouedranogo,Tamara Greenburgh Academy Volleyball Score Keeper $90.00.
10) Waltzer, Joseph, Teaching Assistant scheduled to return from Leave of Absence
effective January 28, 2013.
Motion: To accept the recommendations of personnel as presented.
Ms. Crudge moved, seconded by Dr. Prattella.
4 yes 0 no
8. Tenure Recognition:
Dr. Placke will present Nicholas Federice a certificate in recognition of tenure.
9. Approval of Claims Audit Minutes
Motion: To accept the Minutes of the November 8, 2012 Meeting.
Dr. Prattella moved, seconded by Ms. Biddle.
4 yes 0 no
10. District Policies
The following policies were presented to Board for review:
Audit Committee, Budget Deadlines and Schedules, Compensation and Benefits, Disclosure of
Wrongful Conduct, Facilities Development Goals, Facilities Planning, Fiscal Accounting and
Reporting, Health Insurance, Independent/External Audits, Internal Audit Function, Meals and
Refreshments, Payroll Procedures, Personnel Goals, Personnel Records, Recruiting and Hiring,
Retiree Benefits Procedures, Staff Evaluations, Towing Policy.
11. Budget Status Presented by Mr. Bill Federice
Mr. Federice presented the current balance for the General Fund Account along with the
inflows, outflows and closing balance.
12. Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) – Flex Spending
Ms. Biddle suggested looking into another vendor to compare services.
13. Audit Committee Charter & Finance Committee Charter
Motion: To accept the service agreement as presented.
Ms. Biddle moved, seconded by Ms. Crudge.
Ms. Biddle suggested a student join the committee.
4 yes 0 no
14. Adjournment -­‐ 4:09PM
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Jennifer Herrera, District Clerk
Future Meeting Date:
Thursday, January 17, 2013
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