MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION January 10, 2011 Executive Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Meeting: 6:30 p.m.

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1 MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION January 10, 2011 Executive Session: 5:15 p.m. Open Meeting: 6:30 p.m. I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER II. MOTION TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC SESSION Time: 5:15 p.m. III. MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Personnel 2. Collective Bargaining IV. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION Time: 6:36 p.m. V. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION Time: 6:36 p.m. VI. ROLL CALL Mr. Testo X Mr. Nicoll absent Mr. Masline X Mr. O'Connell X Ms. Harris X VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2 -2- VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Just a reminder for those members of the public in attendance. This is one of two opportunities afforded members of the public to comment on or inquire about agenda items. Members of the public also have an opportunity at the end of the evening's agenda to ask questions or voice concerns or comments on matters not formally noted on the agenda. We appreciate everyone's cooperation. IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the minutes of the December 13, 2010 meeting. X. BUSINESS MATTERS Business Office for Information Enclosed for the information of the Board is a copy of the warrant, the appropriation status report, the revenue status report, and the budget transfer report. Business Office for Approval Enclosed is the revised Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2010 to include all corrected postings to the Trust and Agency Fund. the revised Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2010 as submitted. Enclosed is the Treasurer's Report for the month of November the Treasurer's Report for the month of November Motion: Ms. Harris Ayes: 4 Second: Mr. Masline Nays: 0

3 Proposed Budget Enclosed for the Board's review is a memo from Ms. Moran explaining draft #1 of the proposed budget (also enclosed). Ms. Moran presented the general support portion of the budget. Total expenditures in the general support portion are up $27,993 from last year or 3.49%. The largest increase was realized in the operations and maintenance department. The budget to budget increase in that department was up $18,618 or 6.07%. One of the district's bond payments will be paid in full in , resulting in a decrease in the debt service portion of the budget of 13.31%. There was also a budget to budget decrease in inter-fund transfers of $32,525 or 39.41%. This was due to a decrease in the amount appropriated to the cafeteria fund. Ms. Moran stated that the instructional portion of the budget will be presented at the next Board of Education Meeting. XI. PERSONNEL MATTERS Appointments Substitute Homework Club Tutor - Catherine Mattice BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands UFSD appoint Catherine Mattice as a substitute tutor for Homework Club at $25.00 per hour. Substitute Teachers - Fully Cleared BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint the following as substitute teachers for the school year. Lisa Allore Jason Arnold Lisa Brennan Daniel Deitz Shana Feinberg Danielle Gaudio Harriet Katz Christopher Hartnett Melinda Kennedy Jonathan Kiniry Lindsay Mang Erin McMahon Gina Norton William Powers Douglas Racette Thomas Richards Kathryn Rowan Daniel Vollweiler Matthew Saccocio Allison Bowden Cassidy Dennis Rachel Fishbein Heather Harpine Melissa Inzero James Kennedy Becky Nowack Kristina Russo Jessica Shagalski Carol Sherrin Andrew White Andrew Witkofsky Christine Anderson Susan Bierman Joanna Butterfield Lisa Clayton John Draiss Matthew Friedson Megan Henry Christopher McCoy Amy Messersmith Kelsey Norberg Kubrat Ogunleye Monica Swann Dominic Bondi Liz Salerni

4 -4- XII. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS CSE/CPSE Recommendations the CSE/CPSE recommendations as submitted. Motion: Ms. Harris Ayes: 4 Second: Mr. Masline Nays: 0 Annual Fire Inspection Approval The annual fire inspection of the Menands School was conducted on October 20, There were no non-compliance items. The report is filed in the office of the business official. the Annual Fire Inspection report dated October 20, Disposal of District Property Enclosed is a memo from Ms. Moran requesting approval to dispose of district property that is no longer salvageable or sellable. disposal of district property as listed. XIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Proposed Tax Cap: In response to Mrs. MacFarland's question regarding the proposed 2% property tax cap, Ms. Meany stated educators and administrators across the state are aware of the impact a tax cap would have. At this point it is a wait-and-see issue for the next couple of months. Ms. Meany explained that the New York State School Boards Association and other statewide groups are advocating for very different approaches to managing the current economic crisis.

5 School Parking/Field Access: Mrs. Price complimented Ms. Meany and Mrs. Schroeder on a wonderful winter concert. Mrs. Price was concerned with both parking and the ability to access the lower field during school events. Ms. Meany stated that the staff has been very cooperative in using the lower parking lot during school events and that Mr. Losee is in the process of securing additional, more permanent lighting for the lower level. It was suggested that there be some designated visitor spots in the upper parking lot. Ms. Meany also stated that when the gate is purposely locked for some events, visitors may access the lower lot by entering the cafeteria entrance and using the elevator or by walking through the gym to the outside stairway. NYSTI: Mrs. Volo stated that grades 6, 7 and 8 attended NYSTI's performance of A Christmas Carol on December 15, 2010 and enjoyed it very much. Mr. O'Connell expressed a thank you to substitute custodian Doug Taylor for all of his help clearing the snow and readying the building for Saturday's basketball games. -5- XIV. XV. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS/UPDATES INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL Next Board of Education Meeting: February 14, 2011 XVII. MOTION TO ADJOURN Time: 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia M. Miller District Clerk