ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT BERNHARDT, GUASP, JAQUEWAY, KUEHNLE
EXCUSED: BURTON, FLORUSSEN, GELL
APPOINTED MEMBERS PRESENT: DAVID BLANCHARD, SUPERINTENDENT; SARAH BLOOD, SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
DEBRA CARDELLA, DISTRICT CLERK
ALSO PRESENT: KEVIN CALACONE, JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
0 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES; 0 DISTRICT RESIDENTS; 2 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS; 0 STUDENTS
President Jaqueway called the Special Board of Education Meeting of August 9, 2018, to order at 6:10 p.m.
President Jaqueway led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to enter into Executive Session to discuss negotiations, matters pertaining to specific individuals, and contractual items.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the meeting to be in recess at 6:11 p.m.
The Executive Session came to order at 6:15 p.m. with Mrs. Jaqueway, Mr. Kuehnle, Mrs. Bernhard, Mr. Guasp, Dr. Calacone and Superintendent Blanchard in attendance.
Ms. Blood arrived at 6:21 p.m. and proceeded into Executive Session.
Dr. Calacone exited the Executive Session at 6:42 p.m.
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt to end the Executive Session at 7:50 p.m.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle to return to the Special Meeting Session.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Special Meeting to be reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Capital Project Update
Superintendent Blanchard reported that Phase 1 is nearly complete. Minor plumbing in the elementary, valve replacement and testing of the fire alarm system are the final issues. Phase 2 is through NYS SED and is assigned to an architect firm.
Fall Sports
Superintendent Blanchard stated that Fall coaches were meeting Friday, August 10 and Varsity Sports start on Monday, August 13. After a discussion with the Board members, it was decided to separate the High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director position. An Athletic Coordinator is being appointed and the Assistant Principal position is being posted for immediate fulfillment.
PERSONNEL
Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve Michele Weaver’s Interim Curriculum and PPS Director Agreement to 7/13/18.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve the following probationary appointment:
Name of Appointee: Marissa I. Holliday
Title of Position: Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Tenure Area: School Counselor
Effective Date: 9/1/18
Ending Date: 8/31/2022
Certification: Provisional – School Counselor K-12
Salary Status: Step 1 – $43,969 + $3,000 (30 credit hours) + $2,720 (Guidance Stipend), according to STA Contract. Total Salary $49,689
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve the following probationary appointment:
Name of Appointee: Jennifer E. Clemente
Title of Position: Elementary School Music Teacher
Tenure Area: Music
Effective Date: 9/1/18
Ending Date: 8/31/2022*
Certification: Permanent – Music
Salary Status: Step 7 – $50,100 according to STA Contract
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve the following temporary appointment:
Name of Appointee: William E. Harding
Title of Position: Elementary 2nd Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher
Tenure Area: Elementary Education
Effective Date: 9/1/18
Ending Date: 8/31/2022*
Certification: Pending NYS Initial Childhood Education Certification 1-6
Salary Status: Step 3 – $45,927 according to STA Contract
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
*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 or she will not be eligible for tenure at that time.
Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to appoint Kevin Scofield as Athletic Coordinator, 2.5 hours/day, Monday through Friday, Salary $39.15/hour, effective 8/10/18, for the 2018-19 School Year, according to the District School Calendar.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Guasp that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to appoint Amanda Maland, as Elementary Substitute Caller, Stipend $2,736 according to the SCEA Contract, for the 2018-19 school year.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
BUSINESS
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Establish Tax Warrant for 2018-19 School Year. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Reject Submitted Bids, Authorize Amended Specifications, Authorize New Bids: Heating Oil and Fuel for School Buses. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Establish Capital Reserve Fund. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)\
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mrs. Bernhardt that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Establish Reserve for Repairs. (Original attached to Official Minutes
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Fund the Repair Reserve. (Original attached to Official Minutes)
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle that the Board of Education approve the Physics Teacher Shared Service Agreement with Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD, according to terms and conditions set for in the Agreement for the 2018-19 school year.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
Motion was made by Mrs. Bernhardt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle to adjourn the Special Board of Education Meeting.
Yes – 4
No – 0
Excused – 3 (Burton, Florussen, Gell)
Motion Carried
President Jaqueway declared the Special Board of Education Meeting of August 9, 2018, to be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Cardella
District Clerk