Brunswick Central Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

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1 Brunswick Central Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes MEETING Date: March 15, 2018 Place: Brittonkill Meeting Room Presiding: Leah Wertz, Vice President ASSEMBLAGE Members Present: A. Casale, M. Fortun (via Google Hangouts), D. Galipeau, A. Grab, S. Maxon, J. Roddy, L. Wertz and J. Wienman Members Absent: Also Present: M. McCarthy Angelina Maloney, Superintendent, Stephanie Steinhart, Assistant Superintendent for Business/District Clerk, Maria Lewis, Board Secretary, Tim Cooper, Student Liaison and Mary Roach, School Attorney (Executive Session only) The Audit/Finance Committee met at 5:30 pm. CALL TO ORDER Vice President Wertz called the public meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 Mr. Casale 2 Mr. Grab The Board of Education entered into Executive Session at 6:15 pm in accordance with the Open Meeting Law, Chapter 5111, Article 7 and Subdivision E&F of the Laws of 1977 and Formal Opinion of Council No.239, Paragraph B to discuss the following checked item(s): Current litigation; Collective negotiations under the Taylor Law; The medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation; Matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; The proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property X Other: CSEA Grievance EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 Mr. Roddy 2 Mr. Grab The Board of Education exited Executive Session at 7:01 pm and returned to Public Session.

2 FLAG SALUTE All rose for a salute to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Mr. Roddy 2 Ms. Wienman The Board of Education hereby approves the following Minutes: February 15, 2018 Regular Meeting SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent updated the board on the following items: Lobbying efforts with state and local leaders regarding budget and safety Rensselaer County Schools Job Fair March 19, 2018, 4-7 pm, Troy MS Update on proactive safety plans and initiatives Chasing the Dragon opioid presentation Dissemination of Athletic Audit findings Changes to school calendar due to weather Congratulations to Odyssey of the Minds teams Budget presentation (available on Board Docs): o Budget review by area: General Support Youth & Community Services Employee Benefits Interfund Transfers o Ms. Wienman asked for a list of mandatory and non-mandatory budget items. o Ms. Wertz said that she felt the Board of Education budget lines could be cut and the money used elsewhere. Capital Projects and Smart Schools Bond Act Update from Building Principals Dr. Maloney read updates provided by both principals BOARD DISCUSSION Ms. Wienman reported that the Odyssey of the Mind program has grown substantially since its inception and therefore needs to be updated including background checks for coaches, stipends and additional space provided. BOARD REPORTS Committee Updates Audit/Finance - Tony Grab Facilities - Jack Roddy Policy - Leah Wertz Athletic - Darren Galipeau Liaison Updates Curriculum & Assessment - Mike Fortun Wellness Sandra Jean Maxon PTSA Sandra Jean Maxon Brittonkill Educational Foundation Judy Wienman CAPSBA - Leah Wertz Student Tim Cooper

3 PUBLIC COMMENT None SPECIAL ACTIONS School Calendar Revision 1 Mr. Roddy 2 Ms. Wienman The Board of Education approves the following revisions to the school calendar. These changes are necessary due to the loss of instruction time as a result of school closings, delays and early dismissals. May 25, 2018 becomes a full day of instruction April 6, 2018 becomes a full day of Professional Development June 8, 2018 becomes a 1/2 day of instruction/1/2 of Professional Development (Elementary School only) June 15, 2018 & June 21, 2018 become full days of instruction (Elementary School only) SPECIAL EDUCATION Student Placement Recommendations Committees on Special Education and Preschool Special Education 1 Ms. Wienman 2 Mr. Casal The Board of Education accepts the following recommendations of the Committees on Special Education and Preschool Special Education dated 02/12/2018, 02/14/2018, 02/16/2018, 02/28/2018, 03/01/2018 and 03/06/2018: SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATIONS Personnel Substitute Appointment(s) BY CONSENT 1 Mr. Grab 2 Mr. Galipeau The Board of Education approves, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the appointment of the following individual(s) as Substitute(s) in the area(s) indicated with the, contingent upon Part 87 of the Commissioner of Education Regulations on fingerprint clearance requirements, effective March 19, 2018 (unless otherwise noted). Carrie Brundige Makayla Miller Emily Fuller Paula O'Donnell Theresa Smith Name Position Substitute $15.50 per hour Non-certified Teaching $70 per day Non-certified Substitute $95 per day Substitute School $22 per hour Substitute Food Service $12 per hour

4 Varsity Softball Coach Resignation Michael Schermerhorn The Board of Education accepts the resignation of Michael Schermerhorn from his position as Varsity Softball Coach with the effective March 12, School Office Aide Probationary Appointment Colleen Manley The Board of Education approves the probationary appointment of Colleen Manley to the position of School Office Aide with an hourly rate per the current CSEA contract with an effective date of March 13, Ms. Manley's probationary appointment shall begin March 13, 2018 and end November 20, END OF CONSENT 8 Yes Motions Carried Coaching Appointments 1 Mr. Grab 2 Mr. Casale The Board of Education approves, the appointment of the following individuals as Coach with the, contingent upon Part 87 Commissioner of Education Regulations on fingerprinting clearance requirements (volunteers subject to a background check). Salary, if a paid position, per the current BTA contract. Business/Finance Softball Patrick Ryan - Varsity Coach Baseball James Mariano III - Varsity Volunteer Assistant Lacrosse Kevin Murphy - Volunteer Assistant 7 Yes 1 Abstain (Mr. Galipeau) Motion Carried Financial Reports 1 Mr. Casale 2 Ms. Wienman The Board of Education approves and accepts the following financial reports: Internal Claims Auditor Report - February 2018 Extra Classroom Activity Report - February 2018 Appropriation Status Report - February 2018 Budget Transfer Report - February 2018 Revenue Budget Status Report - February 2018 District Treasurer's Report (includes School Lunch Fund P&L) - February

5 Clerk of the Works Services Request for Proposals Schoolhouse Construction Services, LLC 1 Mr. Galipeau 2 Ms. Wienman The Board of Education accepts the proposal summary presented by Schoolhouse Construction Services, LLC to provide Clerk of the Works Services for the upcoming Capital Project. The Board authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business to sign on behalf of the district. PUBLIC COMMENT None MOTION TO 1 Mr. Casale 2 Mr. Roddy ADJOURN The Board of Education adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ANGELINA MALONEY, SUPERINTENDENT STEPHANIE STEINHART, DISTRICT CLERK MARIA LEWIS, BOARD SECRETARY