BOE Minutes – July 13, 2017

DATE: JULY 13, 2017 TIME & PLACE: 7:00 P.M. – HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY CLASSROOM KIND OF MEETING: REGULAR

ELECTED MEMBERS PRESENT FLORUSSEN, GELL, GUASP, JAQUEWAY, KUEHNLE, QUANDT EXCUSED: BURTON APPOINTED MEMBERS PRESENT: DAVID BLANCHARD, SUPERINTENDENT ROBERT BONAKER, INTERIM BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR DEBRA CARDELLA, DISTRICT CLERK

ALSO PRESENT: DR. KEVIN CALACONE, JR./SR/ HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SARAH BLOOD, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR DESIGNATE 0 MEDIA RESPRESENTATIVES; 2 DISTRICT RESIDENTS; 5 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS; 0 STUDENTS

President Jaqueway called the Regular Board of Education Meeting of July 13, 2017, to order at 7:25 p.m.

Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mr. Florussen to approve the Minutes of the of the Regular Meeting on June 15, 2017. 6/15/17 Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

President Jaqueway reviewed the Agenda and the June/July calendar of events and facilities use.

The following were additions/changes to the agenda:

  • Personnel – Add Item c. – Appoint Erin Kelly High School Spanish Teacher
  • Personnel – Add Item l. – Approve Leslie Roselli change of Musical Assistant Appointment
  • Business – Delete Item d. – Cafeteria Meal Charge Policy
  • Business – Add Item e. – Approve Resolution to Authorize Signing BOCES Agreements
  • Business – Add Item f. – Approve changes to 2017-18 District Calendar

President Jaqueway offered the privilege of the floor. No one wished to speak. 

Board of Education Report

There was nothing to report.

Elementary Library Report

Superintendent Blanchard introduced Wendy Molle, Elementary Librarian, who presented a report on the Elementary Library usage for 2016-17.

Capital Project Update

Superintendent Blanchard stated that the architects were working with the buildings and grounds staff and administrators on building designs that will enhance the district. Final drawings will be submitted to New York Stated Education Department for approval. The actual start of the building project may not be seen until the spring or summer of 2018.

PERSONNEL

Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve the following probationary appointment:

Name of Appointee: Gabrielle N. Wasserzug Title of Position: Secondary Math Teacher Tenure Area: Mathematics Effective Date: 9/1/17 Ending Date: 8/31/2021* Certification: Initial: Mathematics 7-12 Salary Status: Step 2 – $44,376 according to STA Contract Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Quandt that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve the following probationary appointment, pending certification:

Name of Appointee: Daniel J. White Title of Position: Elementary School Music Teacher Tenure Area: Music Effective Date: 9/1/17 Ending Date: 8/31/2021* Certification: Initial: Music Education K-12 (Pending) Salary Status: Step 1 – $43,418 according to STA Contract Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Quandt that the Board of Education accept APPOINT the recommendation of Superintendent Blanchard to approve the following probationary appointment, pending certification:

Name of Appointee: Erin R. Kelly Title of Position: Secondary Spanish TeacherTeacher Tenure Area: Spanish 7-12 Effective Date: 9/1/17 Ending Date: 8/31/2021* Certification: Initial: Spanish 7-12 (Pending) Initial: Childhood Education 1-6 (Pending) Initial: Special Education 1-6 (Pending) Salary Status: Step 1 – $43,418 according to STA Contract Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) 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/she will not be eligible for tenure at that time.

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

THAT the Board of Education approve Terry-Ann Jeffrey as Summer School Teaching Assistant, 4 hours/day, 4 days/week, at current STA rate of pay, retroactive effective 7/5/17 through 8/11/17.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Tanja Peters as Full-Time Teacher Aide for Elementary Pre-K, 6 hours/day, effective retroactive to 6/24/17, Salary effective 7/1/17 Step 5 per Contract.

THAT the Board of Education accept Carissa Miller, Part-time Food Service Helper, resignation, retroactive effective 6/23/17. the Board of Education accept Eric Croote, Modified Volleyball Coach, resignation, effective 7/14/17.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Eric Croote as JV Boys Soccer Coach for the Fall 2017 Sports season, Stipend I-2 $2,290 per STA Contract, effective 7/14/17.

THAT the Board of Education appoint Terrance Bevins as Modified Boys Soccer Coach for the Fall 2017 Sports season, Stipend E-2 $1,770 per STA Contract, effective 7/14/17.

THAT the Board of Education approve Prince Knight, Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Stipend Correction of (I-2) $2,950 per STA Contract, effective 7/14/17.

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 9/1/17:

  • 1. Hicks, Alec – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $85/day
  • 2. Meyer, Laura – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $85/day
  • 3. Novaes, Catherine – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $85/day
  • 4. White, Daniel – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $85/day
  • 5. Wilson, Kirstie – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $85/day
  • 6. Kubacka, Krista – Non-Certified Teacher w/ Degree $85/day
  • 7. Pommer, Aaron – Certified Teacher $95/day
  • 8. Witt, Johanna – Certified Teacher $95/day
  • 9. Kallstrom, Allison – Certified Teacher $95/day

THAT the Board of Education approve Leslie Roselli, Musical Assistant, FTE Correction from 0.5 FTE to 1.0 FTE with stipend correction for the 2016-17 school year. es – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

BUSINESS

Motion was made by Mr. Quandt, seconded by Mr. Guasp that the Board of Education approve the Bond Resolution Authorizing Financing for Purchase of School Buses; $305,000. (Original attached to Official Minutes) Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Guasp, seconded by Mr. Florussen 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 2017-18 school year based upon the report submitted to Board members dated July 13, 2017. Yes – 5 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Abstain – 1 (Kuehnle) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Quandt, seconded by Mr. Kuehnle to table the approval for changes made to the 2017-18 Athletic Code of Conduct.

Motion was made by Mr. Florussen, seconded by Mr. Quandt that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Authorize Signing of Agreements with BOCES for: (Original attached to Official Minutes)

  • 1 – Final AS-7 Contract for 2016-17 Provided Services: $1,622,863.09
  • 2 – Preliminary AS-7 Contract for 2017-18 Anticipated Services: $1,707,839.75
  • 3 – Distance Learning Classroom Rental Agreement for 2017-18: $1,000

Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

Motion was made by Mr. Kuehnle, seconded by Mr. Florussen that the Board of Education approve the change to the 2017-18 School District Calendar; changing 12/22/17 from a Holiday Recess Day to a regular school day with classes in session; change 6/20/18 to a full day of Elementary classes in session. Yes – 6 No – 0 Excused – 1 (Burton) Motion Carried

OTHER BUSINESS

President Jaqueway stated that the next Board of Education Meeting will be as follows:

Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library Classroom.

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

President Jaqueway declared the Regular Board of Education Meeting of July 13, 2017 to be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debra Cardella District Clerk