BOE Minutes – November 15, 2018 Regular Meeting

TIME & PLACE: 6:00 P.M. – HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY CLASSROOM
ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT: BURTON, FLORUSSEN, GELL, GUASP, JAQUEWAY, KUEHNLE
ELECTED MEMBER(S) EXCUSED: BERNHARDT
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
0 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES; 0 DISTRICT RESIDENTS;4 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS; 0 STUDENTS

Call to Order / Pledge to the Flag
President Jaqueway called the Regular Board of Education Meeting of November 15, 2018, to order at 6:05 p.m.
President Jaqueway led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Proposed Executive Session – Matters Pertaining to Negotiations, Contracts and Specific Individuals
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, matters pertaining to specific individuals, and contractual items.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the meeting to be in recess at 6:07 p.m.
The Executive Session came to order at 6:10 p.m. with Mr. Burton, Mr. Florussen, Mrs. Gell, Mr. Guasp, Mrs. Jaqueway, Mr. Kuehnle, Mrs. Cardella and Superintendent Blanchard in attendance.
Ms. Blood joined the Executive Session at 6:27 p.m.
Mrs. Cardella left the Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. 
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Guasp to end the Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Guasp to return to the Regular Meeting Session.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 7:04 p.m. 

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

Approval of Minutes from the Special Meeting on 11/6/18
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting on November 6, 2018.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Review Agenda and Facilities Use Calendar
President Jaqueway reviewed the Agenda and the November/December calendar of events and facilities use.   
The following were additions/changes to the agenda:       
– Personnel – Add to Item e. – C. Vincent, Advisor Stipend $850
– Personnel – Change Item g. – Effective date to 12/31/18
– Personnel – Add to Item l. – Additional BOCES Sub Names
– Personnel – Add Item o. – Accept F. Parsons Bus Driver Resignation

Privilege of the Floor
President Jaqueway offered the privilege of the floor. 
Mr. Quinn read a statement regarding the safety concerns of allowing cell phones on buses.
Ms. Junge and Mrs. Lenart, Elementary School Teachers, spoke regarding a grant they received for the Second Grade classes to utilize a Reflex Math program for one year.

Board of Education Report
Mr. Burton reported that several members attended the Schoharie County School Boards Association Fall Dinner meeting on November 8, 2018.  The topic of discussion was resource officers in schools.
Mr. Florussen stated that he and Mrs. Gell attended the New York State School Boards Association’s Annual Convention on October 25-27, 2018 in New York City.  They attended several sessions and  met other board members and superintendents.

Superintendent’s Report
• CTLE Plan Report
Superintendent Blanchard introduced Ms. Donzelli, Elementary School Teacher, who reported regarding the Professional Development Plan for the 2018-19 school year.
• Elementary School Goals Report
Superintendent Blanchard introduced Mrs. Polikoski who presented a power point presentation on the Elementary Goals for 2018-19.   
• Financial Position Update
Superintendent Blanchard introduced Ms. Blood who reported on the District’s financial position utilizing a power point presentation.
• Capital Project Update
Superintendent Blanchard stated SED approval for Phase 2 is expected shortly.  Once the anticipated approval arrives, the bidding process can commence.  He also reported that there are only a few small items to complete on Phase 1 and it should be in under budget.

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

THAT the Board of Education approve the following correction from a four-year probationary appointment made on 8/17/17 to a three-year probationary appointment for: 
Name of Appointee: Daniel E. Saddlemire
Title of Position:  Elementary School 3rd Grade Teacher
Tenure Area:  Elementary Education
Effective Date:  9/1/17
New Probation End Date: 8/31/2020*
Certification:  Initial – Childhood Education 1-6
*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 Bonnie Newberry for an Additional Period Stipend of $8,000 for the 2018-19 school year, effective retroactive to 9/5/18.

THAT the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement regarding Christine Quandt’s retirement between the District and the Schoharie Teachers Association, dated 11/15/18.

THAT the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Michael Guntert, Bus Driver, between the District and the Schoharie Central Employees Association regarding  annualized salary, dated 11/16/18, effective 11/19/18.

THAT the Board of Education approve Christina Vincent appointment as club advisor for the Gay-Straight Alliance with a stipend of $850, for the 2018-19 school year.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Bruce Shano, Bus Driver, Salary Step 1 $16.39/hour  per SCEA Contract, small bus run approximately 3.75 hours/day, effective retroactive to 11/13/18, according to the school calendar.

THAT the Board of Education accept, with many thanks and best wishes, Terry Jeffrey, Cleaner, retirement resignation, effective 12/31/18.
 
THAT the Board of Education accept Deborah Harnet, Bus Driver, resignation, effective retroactive to 11/9/18.
 
THAT the Board of Education appoint Frances V. Parsons as Cook/Cleaner, Salary $23.80/hour, 7 hours/day, effective retroactive to 11/6/18, according to the school calendar.
 
THAT the Board of Education approve Heather Palmatier, Bus Driver, Unpaid Leave Request for 6 days, January 22-25, 28, 29, 2019. 

THAT the Board of Education approve the following 2018-19 Winter Coaches, at the stated  Stipends, according to the current STA Contract:
Jody Marsh   Lil’Indians Girls Basketball E-8 $1,010 
Mikey Dady   Lil’Indians Boys Basketball I-2 $780

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 11/16/18:
1.    Bond, Pamela – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
2.    Himmelwright, Laura – Certified Teacher  $100/day
3.    Hammond, Stephanie – Certified Teacher $100/day
4.    Lauterbach, Brett – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
5.    Spear, Ian – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
6.    Booher, Channon – Certified Teacher $100/day
7.    Daniels, John – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
8.    Gaige, Kathleen – 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, at the current substitute pay rate:
Caryn Manz: Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide, effective retroactive 11/5/18
Deborah Harnett: Bus Driver, Bus Nurse, School Nurse, effective retroactive 11/13/18

THAT that the Board of Education approve the following as Odyssey of the Mind Volunteer Coaches for the 2018-19 school year: 
Nichole McBride
Brad Bruno
Angela Haley
Marissa Waters
Jody DeJong
Laura Rosenthal
Lauren Davis
Parent Volunteers:  Heidi Florussen, Bill Haley

THAT the Board of Education accept Frances Parsons resignation as Bus Driver in order to accept the Cook/Cleaner position, effective retroactive to 11/5/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Business
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer’s Report for October 2018.  (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

The Board received the Budget Status Reports; Revenue and Appropriation as of October 31, 2018, for their review.   

The Board received the report of the Claims Auditor for the October 2018 Warrant in the amount of $1,354,043.05 for their review.     
The Board received the Cash Flow Status Report/Projection as of 10/31/18, for their review.

Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Gell 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 11/15/18.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) 
Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the Audit Legal Notice and Corrective Action Plan 2017-18 Independent Audit Report.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education approve the Food Service Adult Meal Price of $4.05, according to SED formulation.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the 2019-2020 Budget Development Calendar for activities during the 2018-19 school year.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the following contracts/agreements for the 2018-19 school year:
1.  Intermunicipal Agreement with Middleburgh CSD for D. Nunamann, Payroll Clerk Services
2.  Whispering Pines PreSchool Contract
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve declaring the following fixed assets as surplus/obsolete:
Cres-Cor Pizza Warmer Model Crown-x – 1
Pitney Bowes Postage Weight Classifier – 1
Success Maker Program – 1
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the Revised Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – Policy #6121.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

Other Business
The following items were distributed to Board Members for review:
– CTLE Professional Development Plan 2018-2019
– Second Grade Reflex Math Student Opinions
– Elementary School Monthly Report – November 2018
– Jr./Sr. High School Monthly Report – November 2018
– Enrollment as of 11/1/18

President Jaqueway stated that the next Board of Education Meeting(s)s are as follows:
– Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Classroom.

Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Guasp to adjourn the Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Bernhardt) Motion Carried

President Jaqueway declared the Regular Board of Education Meeting of November 15, 2018  to be adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Debra Cardella
District Clerk