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1. Opening of Meeting-6:00 p.m.
A. Open Meeting / Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2. Executive Session
A. Executive Session
B. Return to Regular Session
3. Public Session-7:00 p.m.
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Review Agenda and Facilities Use Calendar
C. Privilege of the Floor
D. Board of Education Report
4. Reports to the Board of Education
A. Superintendent’s Report
ESSA Data Report
Vaping Epidemic
Generation Ready Cultural Proficiency & Equity
Capital Project Update
5. Personnel
A. Personnel – Consent Items
Recommended Action
Move that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Blanchard, the Board of Education approve the following consensus items:
– Sarah Blood, School Business Administrator, Leave of Absence Request for approximately 2.5 weeks, starting on or about 5/7/19, using a combination of paid leave as available and unpaid as necessary
– Jamie Davis, High School Math Teacher, Leave of Absence Request for approximately 6 weeks, starting on or about 5/8/19, using a combination of paid leave as available and unpaid as necessary
– Sandra Cater, Teaching Assistant, Leave of Absence Request for approximately 6 weeks, starting 2/12/19, using a combination of paid leave as available and unpaid as necessary
– Terri Blum, Temporary Kindergarten Teacher Appointment, for the remainder of the 2018-19 School Year or until a replacement is found, at current rate of pay per STA Contract, effective retroactive to 2/6/19
– Additional Period Assignment, Stipend (1.0) $8,000 effective retroactive to 9/5/18 for: Justin Maleszweski, David Russell and Leah Schaefer
– Retirement Resignations:
George Vosburgh, High School Teacher, effective 6/30/19
Barbara Wilson, High School Special Education Teacher, effective 7/1/19
Nancy Stewart, High School Guidance Counselor, effective 6/30/19
Sherry Ann Roy, Elementary School Nurse, effective 6/28/19
-Resolution – Confidential
-Lisette Helmstadt, Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher, at current rate of pay per STA Contract, effective retroactive 2/6/19 for approximately 9 weeks
– Emily Fealey, Elementary Teacher, Advisor for Elementary School Newspaper, for the remainder of the 2018-19 School Year
– Laurie Vanoni-Hilgers, New Bus Driver, Step 5 $18.44/hour per SCEA Contract, effective 2/25/19
– Spring Coaches:
Chip Beninati, Varsity Baseball E5 $3,500
Eric Croote, Mod. Baseball E5 $1,830
Shawn Gathen, Varsity Softball I2 $2,950
Jillian Scofield, JV Softball Co-Coach I2 $1,085
Rick Lehoe, JV Softball Co-Coach I2 $1,085
Jody Marsh, Mod. Softball E5 $1,830
Marjorie Croote, Varsity Boys Track E2 $3,260
Jeremy Karker, Varsity Girls Track E6 $3,580
Gabrielle Wasserzug, Varsity Boys Tennis I2 $1,820
Hailey Modelewski, Mod. Boys/Girls Track I2 $1,550
Volunteers:
Modified Baseball: M. Dady, J. Reinhart
Varsity Boys Tennis: S. France
– Addition to Capital Region BOCES Teacher Substitute Calling Service List, effective 2-28-19:
Dewan, Michael – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
Hisanaga-Probst, Ayaka – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
Lalonde, Audrey – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
Godreau, Jeanette – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
Murray, Calum – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
DiScanio, Allison – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
Polsinello, Frank – Non-Certified w/ Degree $90/day
– Addition to the SCS Certified Substitute List: Frances Kugler – Certified Teacher $100/day
– Addition to the SCS Non-Certified Substitute List: Laurie Vanoni-Hilgers – Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide $11.10/hour, effective retroactive 2/15/19
– Tanya Healy, Teacher Aide, Resignation, effective retroactive 1/30/19
– James Bilik, add to Impartial Hearing Officer List for the 2018-19 School Year
– Vanessa Repicky, Full Time Teacher Aide, Step 1 $13,211 per SCEA Contract, effective retroactive 2/25/19
– Memorandum of Agreement, Schoharie Teachers Association, amending the 7/1/1981 MOA, defining the status and method of payment for Per Diem Substitute Teacher, Per Diem Substitute Teacher (Short Duration), and Long Term Substitute Teachers, effective retroactive to 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2020, dated 7/28/2019
– Memorandum of Agreement, Schoharie Central Employees Association, Substitute Callers stipend increase, effective retroactive to 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2022, dated 2/28/2019
6. Business
A. Treasurer’s Report – January 2019
B. Budget Status Reports: Revenue and Appropriation January 2019
C. Claims Auditor Report – January 2019
D. Cash Flow Status Report/Projection – January 2019
E. CSE, CPSE and/or 504 Recommendations
F. Schoharie Free Library Increase Annual Library Levy Proposition
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the addition of the Schoharie Free Library Levy Increase Proposition be presented to the voters of the District on the May 2019 ballot.
G. Donation
Recommended Action
Motion to accept $100 donation from Clark Construction Group, LLC for the Varsity Basketball Team.
H. Facility Use Request
Recommended Action
Motion to approve:
Use of the School Bus Garage for the 2019 Rabies Clinic on 6/13/19 by Schoharie County Dept. of Health.
Use of the Elementary School Cafeteria on 3/20/19 by the Sheriff’s Office for training.
I. Fixed Assets as Surplus/Obsolete
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the declaring of Fixed Asset items as Surplus/Obsolete.
J. Textbooks as Surplus
Recommended Action
Motion to approve declaring parochial textbooks as surplus.
K. Resolution to Establish Updated Non-resident Tuition Rates
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Resolution to Establish Updated Non-resident Tuition Rates.
K-6 Pupils: $5,283
7-12 Pupils: $10,134
Full Day K-6 Students with Disabilities: $25,484
Full Day 7-12 Students with Disabilities: $30,33
L. Food Service Meal Price Increases
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the meal price increases in order to be compliant with New York State School Nutrition rates.
Adult Breakfast Meal $2.45
Adult Lunch Meal $4.10
Elementary School Student Lunch Meal $2.50
Jr./Sr. High School Student Lunch Meal $2.75
M. Resolution to Award Bid: Air Monitoring Services
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Resolution to Award the Bid for Air Monitoring Services.
Air Monitoring Services for School Buildings during 2019-20 awarded to:
Intertek-PSI
Schenectady, NY 12305
Accepted Bid Price: $40,025
7. Upcoming Meeting(s)
A. Community Budget Forum – Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 7-9 p.m., Elementary School Cafeteria
B. Regular Meeting – Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6 p.m., High School Cafeteria
8. Adjourn
A. Adjourn
9. Other Information for the Board
A. Enrollment Numbers as of 2/1/19
B. Monthly Report – Elementary
C. Monthly Reports – Jr./Sr. High School
D. BOCES Annual Meeting Information Invitation 2019
E. SCSBA Spring Dinner Meeting – Save the Date