Board of Education
Andrea Robare , President
Craig Jackson, Vice President
Phyllis Klein
Scott Sayward
Bruce Hale

Willsboro Central School                                                                  Regular Meeting
Board of Education                                                                 September 25, 2007

Members Present:    
     Andrea Robare , President
     Craig Jackson, Vice President
     Phyllis Klein
     Scott Sayward
     Bruce Hale

Others Present:         
     Stephen Broadwell, Superintendent of School
     Brandy Sweatt, District Clerk
     Ben Rowe, Student Liaison
     Mac McDevitt
     Darcey Hurlburt
     Robin Blanchard
     Alvin Reiner

Executive Session
Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to enter into executive session at 6:00pm.

Motion by Phyllis Klein, seconded by Bruce Hale, voted and carried (5-0) to end executive session at 6:23pm.

Meeting called to order at 6:24pm, by Andrea Robare .

Board Presentations
The board went to the Pre-K room, where Mrs. Natalie Foster gave a presentation on how she works and educates our Pre-K students.  She showed different techniques she uses to help the students learn and adjust to their first experiences in school.

The board heard a presentation by The Prevention Team, Mac MacDevitt and Darcey Hurlburt.  They gave a short powerpoint presentation on the facts and statistics of teen alcohol use.

Approval of Minutes
Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to approve the minutes from the 9-11-07 regular board meeting.

New Business
Motion by Scott Sayward, seconded by Bruce Hale, voted and carried (5-0) to approve the enrichment activity of a geography study group in preparation for the geography bee – this group will be directed by Laura Bridge .  The budgeted amount of payment is $200.00.

Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to approve the use of Willsboro Central School as a Red Cross Emergency shelter.

Motion by Phyllis Klein, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to accept the donation of $1,000.00 from the Friend’s of the Library.  This money will be used by our drama students to purchase tickets for a play in Albany in January.

Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to accept the Special Education recommendations.

Motion by Scott Sayward, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to approve the disposal of a surplus (old TV) that is no longer working and has no value.

Business & Finance
Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to receive and accept the Internal Auditor report dated 9-25-07.

Motion by Scott Sayward, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to accept the donation of $24.30 from the Essex County Volunteer Fire Police Association for a book donated to our school library in memory of Leman Moran.

Board Policies
Motion by Phyllis Klein, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to accept the first reading of the revised policy 1530 – Smoking on School Premises.

Personnel – Consent Agenda
Motion by Phyllis Klein, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to approve of Gerald Goulet as a substitute teacher for the 2007 – 2008 school year.

Motion by Scott Sayward, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to approve the unpaid leave of Jane Casamento on March 25^th – 28^th, 2008.

Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Scott Sayward, voted and carried (5-0) to approve David Lee as the Bowling Coach, at $1,785.00.

Motion by Scott Sayward, seconded by Bruce Hale, voted and carried (5-0) to approve Rob LePage as Modified Girls Basketball Coach, at $2,677.00.

Motion by Scott Sayward, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to approve the following as election inspectors at the Bond Vote on October 23, 2007:

·  Janice Allen

·  Edna Coonrod

·  Grace Uhlig

·  Fae Bigelow

·  Mary Garvey

·  Dorothy Bliss

Reports from the Superintendent
Mr. Broadwell showed the board writing samples that the elementary classes have been completing.

Reports from Board Committees
Mr. Hale updated the board on the Old School and a potential buyer for the building and property.  The district is currently negotiating a contract with the investor.

Adjournment
Motion by Craig Jackson, seconded by Phyllis Klein, voted and carried (5-0) to adjourn the meeting at 7:30pm.