RHINEBECK HIGH SCHOOL

BUILDING LEVEL PLANNING TEAM

MINUTES May 25, 2005

Members Present; Stephen Lezon, John Murphy, Patricia Lancto, Gary Sutherland

Members Absent: Susan Volin, Sarah Sutherland, Parul Saxena, Ted Alban, Priscilla Gideon

Acceptance of Minutes: The meeting minutes of April 6, 2005 were accepted.

1. Membership Assessment:

· New student representative needed for RHS BLPT.

· Suggestion of possibly having two student RHS BLPT members.

· The 2005-2006 RHS BLPT membership list includes: John Murphy, Gary Sutherland (1 year extension), Susan Volin, Patricia Lancto, Priscilla Gideon.

· Ted Alban and Dr.Saxena’s membership to be assessed.

· New HS principal to take over as RHS BLPT chairperson.

2. Mr. Murphy will rough draft a modified request and notice of proposal letter to Board of Education, asking for Board support for RHS BLPT proposal as it pertains to Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco free facility. Proposal is in line with District Code of Conduct, which was BOE approved.

3. Cost is approximately $40.00 per sign. Additional costs for sign posts, hardware and installation. Mr. Lezon to contact Dutchess Signs concerning cost estimate.

4. Estimate to be submitted to PTSO for approval.

5. Discussion regarding upcoming construction and background checks of participating construction workers. How are authorized personnel identified? Are they responsible to the District Code of Conduct? (ie: No smoking on school property).

Next meeting: September 2005 on a day to be specified.

Agenda: To be determined.