MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 20, 2007
6:30 p.m.

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

II. MOTION TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC SESSION

Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5

Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0 Time: 6:30 p.m.

III. ROLL CALL

Mr. Dunsker X
Mr. Dignum X
Mrs. Ognan X
Mr. Testo X
Mr. Nicoll X

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Rozmierski expressed his concern about the school district's potential liability
related to hiring decisions.

VI. MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Workshop on BOE Priorities
2. Briefing by Attorney on BOE Governance

Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5

Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0 Time: 6:40 p.m.

VII. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5

Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0 Time: 8:15 p.m.

VIII. MOTION TO RE-ENTER OPEN MEETING

Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5 Time: 8:17 p.m.

Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0

IX. PERSONNEL

Resume tabled motion on appointment of lunch aide.

Appointment

Lunch Aide - Catherine Mattice

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands UFSD appoint
Catherine Mattice as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2007-2008 school year.

Mrs. Ognan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Dignum to approve the appointment of
Catherine Mattice as a Cafeteria Aide for the 2007-2008 school year. Mr. Testo voted
no and a roll vote of the Board was taken:

Mr. Dunsker Aye
Mr. Dignum Aye
Mrs. Ognan Aye
Mr. Testo No
Mr. Nicoll Abstained

Motion carried.

Next meeting of the Board

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education is Monday, September 10,
2007, which meeting will begin with an Executive Session to discuss BOE priorities and
staffing.

X. MOTION TO ADJOURN

Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5

Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0 Time: 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia M. Miller
District Clerk