ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT: BERNHARDT, BURTON, FLORUSSEN, GELL, JAQUEWAY, KUEHNLE
EXCUSED: GUASP
APPOINTED MEMBERS PRESENT: DAVID BLANCHARD, SUPERINTENDENT
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, AMY CREWELL, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
1 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE; 2 DISTRICT RESIDENTS;1 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER; 0 STUDENTS
President Jaqueway called the Regular Board of Education Meeting of August 23, 2018, to order at 6:04 p.m.
President Jaqueway led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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 – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the meeting to be in recess at 6:05 p.m.
The Executive Session came to order at 6:08 p.m. with Mrs. Bernhardt, Mr. Burton, Mr. Florussen, Mrs. Gell, Mrs. Jaqueway, Mr. Kuehnle and Superintendent Blanchard in attendance.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen to end the Executive Session at 7:04 p.m.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen to return to the Regular Meeting.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 7:06 p.m.
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to approve the Minutes of the of the Reorganizational Meeting on July 11, 2018.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp)
Abstain – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen to approve the Minutes of the of the Regular Meeting on July 11, 2018.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp)
Abstain – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to approve the Minutes of the of the Special Meeting on August 9, 2018.
Yes – 3
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp)
Abstain – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway reviewed the Agenda and the August/September calendar of events and facilities use.
The following were additions/changes to the agenda:
Personnel – Add to Item p. – Approve Additional BOCES Substitutes
Personnel – Add to Item s. – Approve E. Bogardus as BOCES Substitute
Personnel – Add Item u. – Appoint D. Ebert Bus Driver
Personnel – Add Item v. – Appoint D. Harnett Bus Driver
Personnel – Add Item w. – Appoint J. Bouck Food Service Helper
Personnel – Add Item x. – Appoint V. Reed Food Service Helper
Business – Add to Item f. – Approve Additional CSE Lists
Business – Add to Item k. – Approve Additional Surplus/Obsolete Lists
Business – Add Item m. – Establish new Extra-Curricular Activity Organization
Business – Add Item n. – Resolution to Designate Reserve Account Amounts
Business – Add Item o. – Accept Donation from Stewart’s Shops
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
President Jaqueway offered the privilege of the floor. No one wished to speak.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Mr. Burton reported that the next meeting of the Schoharie County School Boards Association is on September 6 at Berne-Knox-Westerlo school at 7:00 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
High School Handbook
Superintendent Blanchard introduced Dr. Calacone, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, who presented a report regarding the suggested revisions by the Building Leadership Team to the Academic Success Plan.
Capital Project Update
Superintendent Blanchard stated that Phase 1 is nearly complete. A few supplies on back order are the only items waiting to be finished. The contractors and architects did a walk through to inspect the progress.
New School Messenger
Superintendent Blanchard reported that with the new school year the District will be implementing a new telephone messaging system which will be in addition to the SNN email system. Automatic phone calls will be made to families regarding attendance, school lunch balances and other urgent issues.
SCHOOLOGY REPORT
Superintendent Blanchard reported that the District would be utilizing a new student management learning platform which will gradually be phased in throughout the 2018-19 school year. The program will enhance communication between the classroom and home.
NEW SCHOOL BUSES
Superintendent Blanchard thanked Amy Crewell, Director of Transportation, for presenting the Board members with a tour of the new school buses for 2018 before the meeting.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to accept, with regret and much appreciation BARB SMITH
and thanks, the retirement resignation of Barbara Smith, Business Office Secretary, effective 10/31/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to accept, with regret and much appreciation and thanks, the retirement resignation of Julie Langan, Business Office Treasurer and Account Clerk, effective 11/1/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of Superintendent Blanchard to take action on Personnel Items c. through x. as follows:
THAT the Board of Education approve Shane Barton 1.0 Additional Period Assignment, Stipend of $8,000 according to STA MOU, for the 2018-19 school year.
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as K-12 Mentor Coordinators, effective for the 2018-19 School Year, Stipend according to the STA Contract:
1. Cheryl Rogers, Co-Coordinator: $2,000
2. Bridget Krepcio, Co-Coordinator: $2,000
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as Level II Mentors for the 2018-19 School Year, Stipend $550 according to STA Contract:
1. Amy Rudolph mentor to Jenna Marcal
2. Lindsay Peterson mentor to Erin Kelly
3. Jeannie Scofield mentor to Daniel White
4. Jamie Davis mentor to Gabrielle Wasserzug
5. Bonnie Newberry mentor to Mikey Dady
6. Marion Burghart mentor to Timothy Solinger
7. Megan Caruso mentor to Daniel Saddlemire
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as Level I Mentors for the 2018-19
2017-18 School Year, Stipend $1,640 according to STA Contract:
1. Jeannie Scofield mentor to Jennifer Clemente
2. Holly Rutland mentor to William Harding
3. Terri Blum mentor to Rachel Lenart
4. Nancy McGee mentor to Joanne Oakes
5. Adriene Bush mentor to Meghan Watson
6. Natalie McKay mentor to Marissa Holliday
7. Kim Hileman mentor to Hailey Modelewski
THAT the Board of Education appoint Jean Luniewski as Temporary Part-time Teaching Assistant (Bus), Salary at current rate per STA Contract, approximately 5 days/week; 2.25 hours/day, effective
9/5/18 to 6/26/19, according to School Calendar.
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as Temporary Part-time Teacher Aides (Bus), Salary at current pay rate per STA Contract unless otherwise noted, 5 days/week, effective 9/5/18 to 6/26/19, according to School Calendar:
1. Donna Corey – approx. 1.5 hrs/day, AM only
2. Sharon Lamont – Salary Step 7, approx. 5.75 hrs./day; 2.75 hrs. AM/3 hrs. PM
3. Rachel Price – Salary Step 6, approx. 5.75 hrs./day; 2.75 hrs. AM/3 hrs. PM
4. Tina VanAller – Salary Step 6, approx. 2.25 hrs./day; 1 hr AM/1.25 hrs. PM
5. Hope Alescio – Salary Step 3, approx. 6.5 hrs./day; 3 hrs. AM/3.5 hrs. PM
THAT the Board of Education appoint Lauralee Brooks additional duties as Head Cook, Stipend $2,380 per SCEA Contract, for the 2018-19 school year, according to the School Calendar.
THAT the Board of Education appoint Jane Reynold as Food Service Helper, Salary Step 2 – $11.61/hour per SCEA Contract, 5 days/week; 5 hours/day, effective 9/5/18, according to the School Calendar.
THAT the Board of Education approve Thomas M. Heath, Bus Driver, a new assigned regular Bus route, Salary at current rate per SCEA Contract, approximately 3 hours/day, effective 9/5/18, according to School Calendar.
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as Bus Drivers for the After-school Late Bus Runs, approximately 1.25 hours per trip on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for the 2018-19 school year, at their calculated hourly rate per SCEA Contract,
according to the School Calendar:
1. Cheryl Deffer – Late Run #1, Esperance Area
2. Michael Guntert – Late Run #2, Gallupville Area
3. Sharon Tompkins – Late Run #3, Schoharie Area
THAT the Board of Education accept Madison Hunt, Food Service Helper, resignation, effective 7/31/18.
THAT the Board of Education accept Nadia Bermea, Food Service Helper, resignation, effective 8/6/18.
THAT the Board of Education accept Lisa Gathen, Part-time Teacher Aide, resignation, effective 8/6/18.
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 9/1/18:
1. Stark, Sidney – Certified Teacher $100/day
2. Webber, Kali – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
3. Conley, Daniel – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
4. Hay, McKenzie – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
5. Klee, William – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
6. King, Brenda – Certified Teacher $100/day
7. Landers, Kelly – Certified Teacher $100/day
8. Gallaher, Allison – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
9. Grier, Shannon – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
10. Kisseloff, Paul – Certified Teacher $100/day
11. Niedziejko, Sara – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as SCS Certified Substitutes for the 2018-19 school year:
Anna VanDerwerken (Nurse)
Johanna Tordai (Nurse)
Katherine Wahlers (Teacher)
THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as SCS Certified Substitutes for the 2018-19 school year:
Avitable, David, Gathen, Lisa*, Beninati, Joy*
Shano, Bruce*, Alescio, Jennifer, Baakman, Tina
Brooks, Devon, Cole, Sharon, Coluccio, Cecelia
Cooper, Melissa, Croote, Eric, Easley, Stephanie
Ebert, Daniel, Foland, Marilyn, Griffin, William
Haley, Angela, Harnett, Deborah, Knight, Timothy
Lee, William, Marsh, Laurie, Mulbury, Lavina
Park, Charles, Reed, Vanessa, Repicky, Vanessa
Rickard, David, Sanchirico, Cecelia, Schultz, Darlene
Scofield, Jillian, Simone, Angela, Snyder, Pamela
Starr, Katrina, Stinson, Elizabeth, Tremblay, Amber
Wilber, George, Zurek, Darlene, Mercer, Mary
*New for 2018-19
THAT the Board of Education approve the following individuals for the 2018-19 BOCES Active Substitute List:
Abbatiello, Kathryn
Alila, Joseph
Allan, Lauren
Allen, Amy
Allen, Haley
Azeem, Asma
Ballard, Samantha
Bertorelli, Andrew
Bhoge, Arti
Bhola, Brianna
Bickel, Jenna
Bird, George
Bleau, Allison
Burton, Colin
Candida, Victoria
Carnevalla, Rebecca
Chichester, Dillon
Chin, Nathan
Chirignan, Melanie
Cimino, James
Cohen, Zachary
Cole, Sharon
Coluccio, Cecelia
Cooper, Melissa
Corbett, Camlynne
Cowles, Adrian
Crandell, Jane
Crisafulli, Eva
Croote, Eric
Crosby, Timothy
Czebiniak, James
Davies, Katia
Denney, Kayleigh
DeViddio, Emily
Dona, Ashley
Dorey, Ashley
Draiss, Robert
Farr, Lauren
Favata, Michael
Foland, Marilyn
Folger-Beebe, Jeannette
Gonzalez, Patriza
Graber, Eric
Graves, Paul
Griffin, Brooklyn
Haidar, Zeinab (Rose)
Harris Wilcher, Hasson
Hartzel, Kelly
Hesdorfer, Margaret
Hicks, Alec
Jennings, Alexandria
Joyce, Molly
Karakus, Huseyin
Kennedy, Roberta
Kouardaoughli, Anthony
Krewson, Maryanna
Langan, Alexander
Lovejoy, Carolyn
Malone, Jessica
Marois, Stephanie
Marshall, Benjamin
McCue, Christine
McGillycuddy, Megan
McGivern, Chasity
McGuiness, Sadie
McTague, Theresa
Meyer, Laura
Milad, Milad
Minnitti, Christine
Montini, Marco
Mulbury, Lavina
Novaes, Catherine
Noyse, Tayler
O’Connell, Amber
O’Hearn, Michaelyn
Palladino, Alyssa
Palmeri, Charlotte
Pankow, Kayleigh
Reivik, Kimberly
Rexford, Danielle
Rooney, Michael
Rovelli, Paul
Russell, Carol
Sacks, Stacey
Salisbury, Susan
Schrom, Danialle
Schultz, Darlene
Selsley, Adam
Shaver, Courtney
Short, Mary
Sobieski, Emily
Sorbo, Devorah
Starr, Katrina
Stubits, Jeffrey
Taite, Brenda
Tetlak, Elizabeth
Thomas, Griffin
Velinov, Christina
Voelpel, Brian
Warner, Kecia
West, Jeffrey
Wierbinski, Adam
Wilson, Kirstie
Zhao, Jennifer (Yu)
Bogardus, Ellen
THAT the Board of Education approve the Resolution for Certification of Lead Evaluators for Teachers: David Blanchard, Andrea Polikoski, Kevin Calacone, Matthew Wright. Lead Evaluators of Principals: David Blanchard, Capital Region BOCES.
THAT the Board of Education appoint Daniel Ebert as Bus Driver, Salary Step 1 $16.39/hour per SCEA Contract, Bus Run to Niskayuna HS, approximately 4 hours/day, 2 hours/AM, 2 hours/PM, effective 9/4/18, according to School Calendar.
THAT the Board of Education appoint Deborah Harnett as Bus Driver, Salary Step 1 $16.39/hour per SCEA Contract, Bus Run within District, approximately 3 hours/day, 1.5 hours/AM, 1.5 hours/PM, effective 9/4/18, according to School Calendar.
THAT the Board of Education appoint Jamie L. Bouck Food Service Helper, Salary Step 1 $11.35 per hour per SCEA Contract, 3.5 hours/day, 5 days/week, effective 9/5/18, according to School Calendar, pending fingerprint clearance.
THAT the Board of Education appoint Vanessa L. Reed Food Service Helper, Salary Step 1 $11.35 per hour per SCEA Contract, 5 hours/day, 5 days/week, effective 9/5/18, according to School Calendar.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer’s Report for June 2018 and July 2018. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the Budget Transfer Schedule Report for April 1 to June 30, 2018.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
The Board received the report of the Claims Auditor for the June 2018 Warrant in the amount of $1,459,612.08 for their review.
The Board received the report of the Claims Auditor for the July 2018 Warrant in the amount of $1,320,055.94 for their review.
The Board received the Cash Flow Status Reports/Projections for 6/30/18 and 7/31/18, for their review.
The Board received the Extra Classroom Activity Report for 4/1/18 to 6/30/18, for their review.
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, 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 8/23/18.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp)
Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Budget Transfer of $10,244 for Audit services.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Establish Student Meal Prices for the 2018-19 school year:
(Original attached to Official Minutes)
Elementary School Breakfast $1.50
Jr./Sr. High School Breakfast $1.60
Elementary School Lunch $2.25
Jr./Sr. High School Lunch $2.50
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the following Contracts and Agreements for the 2018-19 school year:
1. EasternMed, Amsterdam, NY for Staff Physicals
2. Four Winds, Saratoga, NY for Tutorial Services
3. Expressive Journeys, Schenectady, NY for Music Therapy Services
4. CDB Connections, East Greenbush, NY for Music Therapy Services
5. Parsons Child & Family Center, Albany, NY Tuition Agreement
6. Shared Computer Support Specialist Agreement with Sharon Springs CSD
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept, with thanks, various reading resources valuing approximately $434.34 from DonorsChooose.org for Mr. Saddlemire’s Elementary classroom.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve declaring the following fixed assets as surplus/obsolete:
Speeco Post Hole Auger – 1
Fence Post Covers – 1
11 Degree Elbow for Culvert – 1
Fender Passport P-10W VHF – 1
Personal Wireless Sound System – 1
2014 Dodge Ram Truck – 1
Appollo Horizon 2 Overhead Projector – 1
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education table the First Reading of Revised School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast)
Policy #5660.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve to establish the new Extra-Curricular Activity Organization – Class of 2022.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Designate Reserve Account Amounts. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept, with thanks, $1,000 donation from Stewart’s Shops for Chromebooks for Ms. Styles’Music class.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
The following items were distributed to Board Members for review:
Jr./Sr. High School Building Leadership Team Agenda/Minutes – July 23, 2018
2018-19 Board of Education Meeting Dates
2018-19 Board of Education Confidential Directory
President Jaqueway stated that the next Board of Education Meeting will be as follows:
Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Classroom.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen to adjourn the Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Board of Education Meeting of August 23, 2018 to be adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Cardella
District Clerk