The meeting began shortly after 7pm with an effort to "recognize those that have a direct impact on the success of our students." The employees of the district being recognized distinguished themselves by having achieved perfect attendance.

After that there was a one hour and eighteen minute executive session.

After the one hour and eighteen minute executive session items X, Y, Z, AA, and BB were added to the agenda, and the Public were invited to comment on agenda items. There were no public comments, not even on items X, Y, Z, AA, and BB.

Four ESL teaching positions were created.

Three Pre-K Teacher positions and four Pre-K Teaching Assistant positions were abolished. It is my understanding that at least one of the classes slated for elimination (this is at the Washington Street Pre-K) has been restored due to the late enrollment of additional students.

Dr. Douglas J. Bolton was hired as an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at 135k.

Goncalo Pinheiro was hired as a Math, Science and Technology specialist at GAMS.

Roger Ramjug was hired as an Energy Project Facilitator at 92k. In theory, savings on energy costs resulting from the work of Energy Education, Inc. will cover the cost of this position.

During the Public comment on non-agenda items:

1) Ron Hughes asked for a contact and an update on the status of the Old Balmville School Building.

2) Jenny Stevens explained to the Board the importance of the health office aide position at South Junior High School. This position was eliminated in the budget cuts.

3) Joan Goudy-Crosson and Laura Fraher of the Washington Street Pre-K program, supported by many teachers in the program, thanked the Board for its support, and talked about the efforts to increase enrollment and Washington Street.