High School Executive
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PORT JERVIS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 2012
The Special Meeting of the Board of Education was held on April 17, 2012 in the High School Cafeteria.
Members Present: Michael Bello
Steven Doss
Brandy Figueroa
Roger Kalin
Cathy Sadaghiani
Thomas Sexton
William Smith
Earl Walker
Others Present: John Xanthis, Superintendent
John Bell, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Lorelei Case, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Dawn Lasch, Clerk of the Board
Members Absent: William Onofry
Others Absent: Lindsay Buzzelli and Kimberly Bright, Student Representatives
Call to Order - Agenda Item 1
The meeting was called to order by Vice-President, Cathy Sadaghiani because President William Onofry
was unable to attend the meeting.
Motion to Enter into Executive Session Agenda Item 2
Roger Kalin moved, seconded by Steve Doss to enter into Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. Motion
carried with a 8-0-1 absent (Onofry) vote.
Motion to Enter into Regular Session Agenda Item 3
Earl Walker moved, seconded by Roger Kalin to return to regular session at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried
with a 8-0-1 absent (Onofry) vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brandy Figueroa followed by a moment of silence.
Presentations Agenda Item 4
Ms. Lorelei Case did a budget presentation on the district budget that is up for adoption and will be
voted on May 15, 2012. Voting will take place in our schools from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you are not sure
where to vote or have a question or concern, please call, e-mail or visit our website at
**********@*********.***. There are two items on the ballot to be voted on.
1) The Budget for $60,711,255
2) Board Member Elections for four (4) open seats
Ms. Case concluded her presentation by saying if this budget does not pass we will go to
contingency. This will mean a $0 levy increase to tax payers. It will require additional reductions
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of $396,202 which equates to approximately 5 additional teaching positions. The district will have
to charge organizations to use the facilities; there will be no new supplies for students and no
equipment purchases. Ms. Case encourages everyone to come out and vote on May 15th.
Resolution of Proposed Budget for the 2012-13 School Year Agenda Item 5
Resolved, that the Board of Education place on the ballot the 2012-13 proposed budget in the amount
of $60,711,255 for voter approval.
Bill Smith moved, seconded by Roger Kalin to approve the proposed budget for $60,711,255 with a roll
call vote: W alker yes; Smith yes, Bello yes; Figueroa yes; Kalin yes; Doss no; Sexton no, Sadaghiani
yes. Motion carried with a 6-2-1 absent (Onofry) vote.
Resolution Calling for Annual Meeting and Board of Education Election Agenda Item 6
Tom Sexton moved, seconded By Roger Kalin to approve the annual meeting and BOE election.
No discussion. Motion carried with a 8-0-1 absent vote.
Resolution to Adopt School Property Tax Report Card for the 2012-2013 School Year Agenda Item 7
Bill Smith moved, seconded by Mike Bello to approve the adoption of the School Property Tax report
card for the 2012-2013 school year. No discussion. Motion carried with a 8-0-1 absent vote.
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Consent Agenda Items Agenda Item 8
Bill Smith moved, seconded by Mike Bello to approve the consent agenda items as follows
A. Retirements (s)
Name: Elizabeth Corvino (28 years)
Position: AIS/Elementary Teacher
Assignment: ASK
Reason: Retirement
Effective: June 30, 2012
Name: Anne Earley (39 years)
Position: Elementary Teacher
Assignment: HBE
Reason: Retirement
Effective: June 30, 2012
Name: Beverly Giblin (27 years)
Position: Librarian
Assignment: HBE
Reason: Retirement
Effective: June 30, 2012
Name: Anna Osowick (46 years)
Position: Literacy Teacher
Assignment: ASK
Reason: Retirement
Effective: June 30, 2012
Name: Elizabeth Polanis (31 years)
Position: Elementary Teacher
Assignment: HBE
Reason: Retirement
Effective: June 30, 2012
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Name: Robin Walsh (30 years)
Position: Elementary Teacher
Assignment: HBE
Reason: Retirement
Effective: June 30, 2012
Motion carried with a 8-0-1 absent vote.
Mr. Bell read the names and years of service into the record. Mrs. Sadaghiani thanked them for all their
years of service to our students.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for PJTA Employee Agenda Item 9
Mike Bello moved, seconded by Earl Walker to approve the aforementioned MOA.
No discussion. Motion carried with a 8-0-1 absent vote.
Approval of Bid Results for Purchase of Mechanical Equipment Agenda Item 10
Tom Sexton moved, seconded by Steve Doss to approve the aforementioned bid. No discussion.
Motion carried with a 8-0-1 absent vote.
Roger Kalin moved, seconded by Brandy Figueroa to move into executive session at 7:43 p.m. to
discuss a contractual item. Motion carried with a 8-0-1 absent vote.
Bill Smith moved, seconded by Steve Doss to resume regular session at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried with a
8-0-1 absent vote.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Bill Smith moved, seconded by Steve Doss to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried with a
8-0-1 absent vote.
The next regular board meeting/BOCES budget vote will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 6:30 pm
(executive session) and 7:30 pm (open business meeting) in the High School Cafeteria.
Transcribed by
Dawn R. Lasch, Clerk of the Board
Port Jervis Board of Education
4/17/12
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