ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT: BERNHARDT, BURTON, FLORUSSEN, GELL, JAQUEWAY, KUEHNLE
EXCUSED: GUASP
APPOINTED MEMBERS PRESENT: DAVID BLANCHARD, SUPERINTENDENT
SARAH BLOOD, SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
DEBRA CARDELLA, DISTRICT CLERK
ALSO PRESENT: MATTHEW WRIGHT, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND PUPIL SERVICES
2 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE; 1 DISTRICT RESIDENT; 4 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS; 0 STUDENTS
President Jaqueway called the Regular Board of Education Meeting of September 20, 2018, to order at 6:01 p.m.
President Jaqueway led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Gell to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, matters pertaining to specific individuals, and contractual items.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Absent – 1 (Bernhardt)
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the meeting to be in recess at 6:02 p.m.
The Executive Session came to order at 6:05 p.m. with Mr. Burton, Mr. Florussen, Mrs. Gell, Mrs. Jaqueway, Mr. Kuehnle, Ms. Blood and Superintendent Blanchard in attendance. Mrs. Bernhardt arrived at 6:09 p.m. and joined Executive Session.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell to end the Executive Session at 7:06 p.m.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen to return to the Regular Meeting Session.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 23, 2018.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway reviewed the Agenda and the September/October calendar of events and facilities use.
The following were additions/changes to the agenda:
Personnel – Add Item i. – Approve T. Healy, LPN/Teacher Aide
Personnel – Add Item j. – Approve B. Griffin Substitute Registered Nurse
Personnel – Add Item k. – Appoint BOCES Substitutes
Personnel – Add Item l. – Approve J. Bouck Change of hours
Business – Add to Item l. – Approval Additional Transportation Request
Business – Add to Item m. – Approval Additional Surplus/Obsolete Items
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
President Jaqueway offered the privilege of the floor. Mrs. Rogers, High School Teacher, reported on the STA Good News articles. Ms. Donzelli, Elementary School Teacher, reported regarding the PBIS Committee.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Mr. Burton reported that the Schoharie County School Boards Association Dinner would be on November 8, with a topic of discussion to be Resource Officers in schools.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Marvin & Company, CPAs Independent Audit Report for 2017-18
Superintendent Blanchard introduced Ms. Heather Lewis and Mr. Christopher Healy from Marvin & Company, CPA’s. Mr. Healy presented the Independent Audit Report for 2017-18. He stated that their report was a “clean audit.” Ms. Lewis reported on the Financial Statement.
Opening Day Student Enrollment Report
Superintendent Blanchard stated that the enrollment numbers for down slightly from last year.
Grades 3-8 ELA/Math Data: 3 Year Trend Report
Superintendent Blanchard reported on the three-year trends for ELA and Math Scores using data spreadsheets. Definite improvements were seen in the majority of the scores but there is still room for improvement.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to appoint Jeremiah A. Spicer as Interim Jr./Sr. High School Assistant Principal, effective 10/5/18 through 1/31/19, per written Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement with the Administrators Association relating to such position.
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 the recommendations of Superintendent Blanchard to take action on Personnel Items b. through l. as follows:
THAT the Board of Education approve Jennifer (McClure) Chavez, Jr./Sr. High School Teacher, leave of absence request for approximately 12 weeks, starting on or about 1/7/19 using a combination paid leave as available and unpaid as necessary.
THAT the Board of Education approve Alisha Richardson, Elementary School Teacher, leave of absence request for approximately 12 weeks, starting on or about 1/10/19 using a combination of paid leave as available and unpaid as necessary.
THAT the Board of Education approve Rachel Lenart, Elementary School Teacher, leave of absence request for approximately 12 weeks, starting on or about 12/2219 using a combination paid leave as available and unpaid as necessary.
THAT the Board of Education approve Pamela Guest, Teacher Aide, unpaid leave of absence request for 10 days, April 4-5, 8-12, 15-17, 2019.
THAT the Board of Education approve the change of effective hire date from 9/5/18 to 8/28/18 for the following Food Service Helpers:
1. Jane Reynolds
2. Vanessa Reed
3. Jaime Bouck
THAT the Board of Education approve the addition of Jaime L. Bouck to the SCS Non-Certified Substitute List, effective 9/21/18.THAT the Board of Education approve the addition of Norman Gathen to the SCS Non-Certified Substitute List as a Bus Driver, effective retroactive to 9/13/1
THAT the Board of Education approve Tanya Healy as LPN/Teacher Aide, per SCEA MOA for the 2018-19 school year, according to the school calendar
THAT the Board of Education approve Brooklyn Griffin as Substitute Registered Nurse, per SCEA MOA, for the 2018-19 school year, 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 9/21/18:
1. Davidson, James – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
2. Moore, Delmarie – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
3. Umina, Anthony – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $90/day
THAT the Board of Education approve Jaime L. Bouck, Food Service Helper, change of hours from 3.5 hours/day to 4.5 hours/day, 5 days/week, effective 9/21/18, according to school calendar.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer’s Report for August 2018. (Original attached to Official Minutes
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
The Board received the report of the Claims Auditor for the August 2018 Warrant in the amount of $2,824,891.78 for their review.
The Board received the Cash Flow Status Reports/Projections for 8/31/18, 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 9/20/18.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp)
Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education adopt the District School Safety Plan, Project SAVE (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education) for the 2018-19 school year.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the 2018-19 Budget Transfer of $15,235 for Bond Atic Notes.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Award Bid: Heating Oil for Buildings to Buell Fuel, LLC, d/b/a Buell Fuel, 676 State Route 12B, Deansboro, NY 13328 at $.0529 for the 2018-19 school year. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Award Bid: Fuel for School Buses to Buell Fuel, LLC, d/b/a Buell Fuel, 2676 State Route 12B, Deansboro, NY 13328: for Diesel Fuel at $.0619/gallon plus actual cost paid per gallon on day of commodity pick up; for Unleaded Gasoline at $.0619/gallon plus actual cost paid per gallon on day of commodity pick up, for the 2018-19 school year. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Seniors field trip to New York City on 11/8/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer’s Report for August 2018. (Original attached to Official Minutes
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
The Board received the report of the Claims Auditor for the August 2018 Warrant in the amount of $2,824,891.78 for their review.
The Board received the Cash Flow Status Reports/Projections for 8/31/18, 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 9/20/18.
Yes – 5
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp)
Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education adopt the District School Safety Plan, Project SAVE (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education) for the 2018-19 school year.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the 2018-19 Budget Transfer of $15,235 for Bond Atic Notes.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Award Bid: Heating Oil for Buildings to Buell Fuel, LLC, d/b/a Buell Fuel, 676 State Route 12B, Deansboro, NY 13328 at $.0529 for the 2018-19 school year. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Award Bid: Fuel for School Buses to Buell Fuel, LLC, d/b/a Buell Fuel, 2676 State Route 12B, Deansboro, NY 13328: for Diesel Fuel at $.0619/gallon plus actual cost paid per gallon on day of commodity pick up; for Unleaded Gasoline at $.0619/gallon plus actual cost paid per gallon on day of commodity pick up, for the 2018-19 school year. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Seniors field trip to New York City on 11/8/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the Schoharie Valley FFA field trip to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from 10/21/18 through 10/28/18.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Burton that the Board of Education accept, with thanks, from Terry Kenyon a clarinet and trumpet for the high school music department.
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 transportation request for two families, two students to Cornerstone Christian Academy for the 2018-19 school year.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education approve declaring the following fixed assets as surplus/obsolete:
Projectors – 24
John Deere Roll Bar for Tractor – 1
Armstrong Circulator Pumps – 1
SmartBoard – 1
30’ Extension Ladder – 1
York Rake – 1
Sheets of Steel Siding/Roofing – 9
Chain Link Fence – 1
Vinyl Fencing – 1
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Gell, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve declaring the following textbooks as surplus:
Calculus 7th Edition – 15
Algebra 2 – 40
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 Revised School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast) Policy #5660.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
The following items were distributed to Board Members for review
– STA “Good News” Report
– PBIS Committee Report
– Marvin & Company, CPA’s Summary of 2017/18 Audited Financial Statements and draft copies of anticipated final reports
President Jaqueway stated that the next Board of Education Meetings are as follows:
– Special District Vote on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 9am – 9pm, High School Library Lobby and Classroom
– Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 8:00 p.m., Elementary School Cafeteria
– Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Classroom.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen 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 7:46 p.m.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell to end the Executive Session at 7:48 p.m.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Florussen to return to the Regular Meeting Session.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Accept the 2017-18 Independent Audit Report. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
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 7:52 p.m.
The Executive Session came to order at 7:55 p.m. with Mrs. Bernhardt, Mr. Burton, Mr. Florussen, Mrs. Gell, Mrs. Jaqueway, and Mr. Kuehnle in attendance.
Motion was made by Mr. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Gell to end the Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to return to the Regular Meeting Session.
Yes – 6
No – 0
Excused – 1 (Guasp) Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Regular Meeting to be reconvened at 8:42 p.m.
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Burton 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 September 20, 2018 to be adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Cardella
District Clerk