BOE Minutes – October 18, 2018 Regular Meeting

TIME & PLACE: 6 p.m., High School Library Classroom

ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT: BERNHARDT, BURTON, FLORUSSEN, GELL, GUASP, JAQUEWAY, KUEHNLE
APPOINTED MEMBERS PRESENT: DAVID BLANCHARD, SUPERINTENDENT
SARAH BLOOD, SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
DEBRA CARDELLA, DISTRICT CLERK
ALSO PRESENT: ANDREA POLIKOSKI, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
KEVIN CALACONE, JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
MATTHEW WRIGHT, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND PUPIL SERVICES
2 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES; 1 DISTRICT RESIDENT; 3 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS; 4 STUDENTS

Call to Order / Pledge to the Flag
President Jaqueway called the Regular Board of Education Meeting of October 18, 2018, to order at 6:03 p.m.

Executive Session – Matters Pertaining to Negotiations, Contracts and Specific Individuals
President Jaqueway led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Gell to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, matters pertaining to specific individuals, and contractual items. 
Yes – 6
No – 0
Absent – 1 (Guasp)  Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the meeting to be in recess at 6:04 p.m.

The Executive Session came to order at 6:07 p.m. with Mrs. Bernhardt, Mr. Burton, Mr. Florussen, Mrs. Gell, Mrs. Jaqueway, Mr. Kuehnle, Ms. Blood and Superintendent Blanchard in attendance.  SESSION

Mr. Guasp arrived at 6:08 and joined the Executive Session.

Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Burton to end the Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Burton to return to the Regular Meeting
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 7:13 p.m.

Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting on 9/20/18
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Gell to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 20, 2018. 
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes from the Special Meeting on 10/2/18
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting on October 2, 2018.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Abstain – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Approval of Minutes from the Special District Meeting Propositions Vote on 10/2/18
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen to approve the Minutes of the Special District Meeting Propositions Vote on October 2, 2018.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Abstain – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Review Agenda and Facilities Use Calendar
President Jaqueway reviewed the Agenda and the October/November calendar of events and facilities use. 
The following were additions/changes to the agenda:       
– Personnel – Remove from Item d. – Mikey Dady
– Personnel – Add Item e. – Approve M. Dady
– Personnel – Add to Item h. – C Manz, Part-Time, Step 2 $11.61/hour
– Personnel – Add to Item i. – Additional BOCES Sub Names and 10/19/18 effective date
– Personnel – Add Item m. – Approve R. Bonaker Consultant Agreement
– Personnel – Add Item n. – Appoint J. Langan Treasurer
– Personnel – Add Item o. – Approve J. Langan Facsimile Signature as Treasurer
– Personnel – Add Item p. – Approve S. Schuppel Facsimile Signature as Deputy Treasurer
– Personnel – Add Item q. – Approve K. Fink as Alternate Tax Collector
– Personnel – Add Item r. – Approve K. Fink as Alternate Treasurer Student Activity Fund
– Personnel – Add Item s. – Approve 2018-19 Winter Coaches
– Business – Add Item m. – Approve 2018-19 Budget Transfers
– Business – Add to Item n. – Informational Cash Flow Status Report

Privilege of the Floor
President Jaqueway offered the privilege of the floor.  Ms. Bush, Elementary School Teacher, reported on the STA Good News articles.  Mrs. Richardson, Elementary School Teacher, reported regarding the Elementary School Fund Raiser for Ronald McDonald House.

Board of Education Report
Mr. Florussen and Mrs. Gell will be attending the New York State School Boards Association’s Annual Convention on October 25-27, 2018 in New York City.

Superintendent’s Report
Jr./Sr. High School Building Leadership Team and Goals Report
Superintendent Blanchard introduced Dr. Calacone who presented a power point presentation on the Building Leadership Team and Goals for 2018-19.       

Cultural Proficiency Report
Superintendent Blanchard stated that he anticipates forming a committee of people to work on the issue of cultural proficiency in diversity and understanding differences.  A goal of the committee would be to bring in lessons and course work centered on this topic.

High School BLT and Goals Report

PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of Superintendent Blanchard to take action on Personnel Items a. through s. as follows:

a. THAT the Board of Education approve the following appointment:
Name of Appointee: William E. Harding
Title of Position: Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher
Tenure Area: Elementary Education
Effective Date: Retroactive to 9/12/18
Ending Date: 8/31/2022*
Certification: Initial – Childhood Education 1-6
Salary Status: Step 3 – $45,927 according to STA Contract
*In order to be eligible for tenure, an individual receiving a probationary appointment as a classroom teacher must receive annual composite or overall APPR ratings of H or E in at least three of the four preceding years, and if the individual receives a rating of I in the final year of the probationary period, he/she will not be eligible for tenure at that time.

THAT the Board of Education approve Matthew Wright as Foster Care Liaison for the District for the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education approve Shane Barton as Physical Education Department Chairperson, Stipend $1,550, position as required for the 2018-19 school year. 

THAT the Board of Education approve the Class/Club Advisors for the 2018-19 school year for the following individuals at the stipends listed:
Justin Maleszweski Builder’s Club E-4 $890
Amie Hausmann Sophomore Class Co-Advisor I-2 $780
Nancy Stewart Sophomore Class Co-Advisor E-3 $870
Jennifer Clemente BlueNotes After School Choral $1,550

THAT the Board of Education approve Mikey Dady as Jr./Sr. High School PBIS Coordinator,Stipend $1,550, for the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education approve Crystal Hartmann for After School Student Supervision position in the high school gym lobby from 2:45 to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, at her current rate of pay per STA Contract, effective 10/19/18, for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year on an as needed basis, according to the school calendar.

THAT the Board of Education approve Denise LaBadia for supervision of Elementary School students for one hour a day, 3 days a week, Tuesday through Thursday, as needed, at her current rate of pay per STA Contract, retroactive effective to 9/25/18, for the 2018-19 school year, according to the school calendar.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Caryn Manz as Teacher Aide Part-time in the Elementary School, Salary Step 2 $11.61/hour per SCEA Contract for 3 hours/day, 5 days/week effective 10/22/18, according to the school calendar. 

THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals and add their names to the Substitute Teacher Roster from the Capital Region BOCES Teacher Substitute Service, effective 10/19/18:
1. Gaffney, Jessica – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
2. Gamache, Nicole – Certified Teacher  $100/day
3. Thomas, Monique – Certified Teacher $100/day
4. Bruni, Carolynn – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
5. Farina, Marissa – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
6. Gaddis, Faith – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
7. Gaffney, Shayne – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
8. Lombardi, Nikolas – Certified Teacher $100/day
9. Alchalabi, Mayameen – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
10. Ferreri, Marina – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
11. Key, Joshua – Certified Teacher $100/day
12. Lewis, Karen – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
13. Moreen, Kyle – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day

THAT the Board of Education approve the following individuals be added to the SCS non-Certified Substitute List for the 2018-19 school year, effective 10/19/18, unless otherwise
noted, at the following substitute rates:
Barbara J. Smith; Clerical $11.10/hour, effective 11/5/18
Jane Reynolds; Teacher Aide (Bus) $11.10/hour
Nadia Bermea; Food Service Helper, Teacher Aide, $11.10/hour
Tina Bleau; Teaching Assistant, Secretary $11.10/hour
Rachael Starks; Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide, Food Service Helper $11.10/hour

THAT the Board of Education approve Robert Brown, Bus Driver, unpaid leave request for 6 days from January 7-11, and 14, 2019.

THAT the Board of Education approve Deborah Harnett to be added to the SCS Non-Certified Substitute List as a Registered Nurse, effective 10/19/18.

THAT the Board of Education approve Robert W. Bonaker’s Consultant Agreement, effective 10/19/18.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Julie Langan as Treasurer, Salary $50/hour, on an as needed basis, for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year, effective 11/5/18.

THAT the Board of Education approve Julie Langan’s use of Facsimile of Signature as Treasurer on checks as needed for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education approve Susan Schuppels’s use of Facsimile of Signature as Deputy Treasurer on checks as needed for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education approve Kayla Fink as Alternate Tax Collector for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education approve Kayla Fink as Alternate Treasurer of the Student Activity Fund for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education approve the following 2018-19 Winter Coaches at the stated Stipends according to the current STA Contract:
Shane Barton Varsity Boys Basketball  E-20 $6,900 
Shawn Gathen Varsity Girls Basketball  E-9 $4,740
Kevin Scofield JV Boys Basketball   $5,400
Rick Lehoe JV Girls Basketball  E-2 $3,070
Eric Croote Modified Boys Basketball .5 E-6 $1,000     
Lance Hellstrom Modified Boys Basketball .5 I-2 $   815
Erin Kelly Modified Girls Basketball  E-2 $1,820
Eric Merchant Varsity Wrestling   E-2 $3,920
Robert Merchant Assistant Wrestling   E-2 $3,100
Ed LaBadia Varsity Bowling   E-6 $2,090
Marjorie Adriance Varsity/JV Cheerleading  I-2 $2,170
   
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

BUSINESS

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer’s Report for September 2018.  (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

The Board received the Budget Status Reports; Revenue and Appropriation as of September 30, 2018, for their review.

The Board received the Budget Transfer Report for July 2018 through September 2018 for their  review.     

The Board received the report of the Claims Auditor for the September 2018 Warrant in the amount of $1,677,938.99 for their review.

The Board received the Extra Classroom Activity Report for July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018 for their review.

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the Committees and approve the authorization of funds to implement the special education program services and placements consistent with such recommendations for the 2018-19 school year based upon the report submitted to Board members dated 10/18/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve  the following 2018-19 Budget Transfers:
$10,313 for BOCES Services
$38,307; $24,760; $49,196 for Salary Costs
$13,989 for Custodial Supplies
$100,000; $70,390 for Phone System
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the Capital Reserve Resolution.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept, with thanks, the following donations:
1.  $2,000 from anonymous donor for Schoharie’s Backpack Program
2.  $2,500 partial payment from “Farm to Institution Grant”
3.  $500 from WGY Christmas Wish Campaign for After School Tutoring Program
4.  Four Dell Chromebooks valued at $772.16 from Donorschoose.org for Mr. Saddlemire’s classroom
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Facilities Use Request for the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association on March 22-24, 2019 
for the Antique Show Fundraiser.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education approve declaring the following fixed assets as surplus/obsolete: 
Duplicator – 1
Stool – 1
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried
 

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education table the Revised Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Policy #6121 first reading.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the following 2018-19 Budget Transfers: 
$120,000 Plant Operation – BOCES
$182,163 Student w/ Disabilities – BOCES
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

The Board received the Cash Flow Status Report/Projection as of 9/30/18, for their review.

OTHER BUSINESS

The following items were distributed to Board Members for review:
– STA “Good News” Report
– Jr./Sr. High School BLT and Goals 2018-19
– Jr./Sr. High School Monthly Report – October 2018
– Enrollment as of 10/3/18

President Jaqueway stated that the next Board of Education Meeting(s)s are as follows:
– Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Classroom.

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle to enter into Executive Session
to discuss negotiations, matters pertaining to specific individuals, and contractual items.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

President Jaqueway declared the meeting to be in recess at 7:40 p.m.

The Executive Session came to order at 7:45 p.m. with Mrs. Bernhardt, Mr. Burton, Mr. Florussen, Mrs. Gell, Mr. Guasp, Mrs. Jaqueway, Mr. Kuehnle, and Attorney Erin O’Grady-Parent from
Guercio & Guercio, LLP in attendance.

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Guasp to end the Executive Session at 8:45 p.m.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle to return to the Regular Meeting
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 8:46 p.m.   

Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to adjourn the Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Yes – 7
No – 0 Motion Carried

President Jaqueway declared the Regular Board of Education Meeting of October 18, 2018
to be adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Debra Cardella
District Clerk