SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Saugerties, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

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1 SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Saugerties, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Meet the Board Tuesday, 6:30 PM Regular Meeting Mt. Marion Elementary School (A) OPENING OF MEETING; DESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY EXITS; ROLL CALL; PLEDGE President Thomann called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Thomann, Board President James Mooney, Board Vice President Krista Barringer Susan Gage Katie Emerson-Hoss Raymond Maclary Paul VanSchaack BOARD MEMBERS ADBSENT: Damion Ferraro Elena Maskell (left 6:00 pm) OTHERS PRESENT: Sherry Francello, District Clerk Lawrence Mautone, Interim Superintendent Darlene Westinghouse, Asst. Superintendent Cheyenne Candlin, Student Representative Second grade students of the Mt. Marion Elementary School led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. A MOTION (Maclary/Mooney) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item B.) (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 28, 2018 (Special); September 11, 2018; September 25, 2018 (Special)

2 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 2 of 11 A MOTION (VanSchaack/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item B.1.) 1. Interim Superintendent Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby appoints Mr. Lawrence Mautone as the Interim Superintendent of Schools and approves the contract as agreed to by the Board and Mr. Mautone. (C) PRESENTATIONS AND HONORINGS Acting Superintendent Mautone updated the Trustees regarding the following: - welcome to the new Mt. Marion employees and tenure recognition - External Audit Results - a representative of the district s auditor Raymond G. Preusser, CPA, P.C. reported that the external audit went well; no issues to report; financially the district remains sound; budgeting process excellent; business staff did a fine job - Principal Carole Kelder shared the many ongoing learning activities and events planned for the school year (D) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (20 MINUTES) - NONE (E) COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD Acting Superintendent Mautone reported that the Ulster County Board of Elections has informed all school districts in the county that they will no longer be participating in the school budget voting process. The school districts will be looking into options for the upcoming May budget vote. (F) INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Acting Superintendent Mautone thanked the board for appointing him to the position. He also congratulated Principal Kelder on her five years here at Mt. Marion. District Safety Plan - Discussion Acting Superintendent Mautone shared the some highlights at District Safety Plan meeting including rapture system ; additional resource offices and the costs; visitor license system should be up and running in near future; social media presentation for parents at high school.

3 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 3 of 11 An interim business official has been appointed (Warren Donohue) while the district continues its search for a Business Manager. Discussions are ongoing to add Mt. Marion Elementary to the Boys and Girls Club contract. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Newly appointed high school senior Cheyenne Candlin reported on the events and activities of the district s students to date, including Mum Bowl festivities; district represented at the area All State Choir; cross country teams took first place at this year s Lombardo competition; 125 Key Club members volunteered at the Garlic Festival. (G) BOARD MEMBERS REMARKS Trustee Barringer, as the Ulster BOCES representative, reported that long distance learning platforms for local districts to access to students. Trustee VanSchaack thanked the Mt. Marion parents, staff and students for hosting this evening s meeting; encouraged the community to attend meetings throughout the year. Trustee Mooney commented on the impressive appearance of the Mt. Marion building and thanked Lissa Jilek for completing the Mt. Marion project before she left the district; he thanked staff members Mr. Latourette, Mr. Ricks, and Mr. Grasso for their work on the project as well. Trustee Hoss thanked the students for welcoming the trustees to their building; she is encouraged by the innovative learning communities; welcomed the Student Representative and shared that she would like to find a way to foster a dialogue with the student body and board through the student board representative; asked for responses from the community regarding the survey that will be going out in the near future. Trustee Gage thanked the students for the tour; thanked staff and parents for welcoming the trustees; encouraged everyone to complete the survey to help the board in their efforts to improve the district throughout the coming years. (H) BOARD PRESIDENT S REMARKS President Thomann thanked the students for welcoming the Board with a tour and thanked the parents and staff for hosting this evening s meeting; shared that the Ashokan Center could be a positive learning tool for the district s students in the field; encouraged all to participate in the community survey.

4 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 4 of 11 (I) (BREAK) President Thomann called for a break at 7:23 p.m. President Thomann called the meeting back to order at 7:45 p.m. (J) EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM Darlene Westinghouse, Deputy Superintendent, spoke briefly sharing the changes made to the Technology Plan and discussed the NYS standards and assessment results. A MOTION Mooney/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item J.1.) 1. District-Wide Technology Plan Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves the District-Wide Technology Plan for Overview of New York State Standards Assessment Results A MOTION (Gage/Mooney) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items K.1.a through K.3.i) (K) PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL 1. Resignation - Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following resignation(s) be approved: a. Miranda Maiuri part-time teaching assistant, effective September 22, b. Heather Dodd part-time teaching assistant, effective October 5, c. Carol Elliott part-time teaching assistant, effective October 13, d. Susan Kivel part-time teaching assistant, for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation effective September 19, Leave of Absence Resolution

5 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 5 of 11 Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the request from the following individual(s) for a leave of absence be approved: a. Patricia Giordano full-time teaching assistant, to use accumulated sick leave due to serious family illness effective September 19, 2018 through November 20, 2018, with this time being considered Family and Medical Leave under the Family Medical Leave Act of b. Jocelyn Cariello full-time teaching assistant, to use accumulated sick leave due to serious family illness effective October 5, 2018 through October 31, 2018, with this time being considered Family and Medical Leave under the Family Medical Leave Act of Appointments Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following appointments be approved, conditioned upon receiving fingerprint clearance: a. Instructional Substitutes Effective Date Dagenais, Polly 10/10/18 German, Kristina 10/10/18 Guillen-Martinez, Karen 10/10/18 Halwick, Danielle 10/10/18 Primo, Daniel 10/10/18 Proietti, Shaina 10/10/18 Suib-Parisio, Elizabeth 10/10/18 Temple, Jamie 10/10/18 Welch, Robyn 10/10/18 Yaple, Joshua 10/10/18 b. Alternate School Program Teachers effective September 18, 2018 Stephanie DaSilva Nicole Gavner Carol Mazurek Nicholas Bernard Edwards Hasbrouck Susan Weber c. Judy Della Chiesa teaching assistant with Level I certification, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $19.44/hr. (prorated per SESA contract) effective October 10, 2018.

6 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 6 of 11 d. Katherine Pessecow, professionally certified Social Studies (Grades 7-12) teacher, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $19.44/hr. (prorated per SESA contract), effective October 10, e Mentor Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves the Side Letter of Agreement with the Saugerties Teachers Association (STA) for nurse mentors and appoints Sherri Danza to serve as a mentor for two (2) employees, receiving two (2) stipends for f. Proctors for PSAT/ASPIRE Exams on October 13, 2018 and November 17, 2018 (salary per STA contract) Kristina Kaisik Lead Proctor (PSAT/ASPIRE) Melissa Greco Proctor (PSAT) Jacqueline Hayes Proctor (PSAT) Nancy Gunn Proctor (ASPIRE) Valerie Raleigh Proctor (ASPIRE) John Breen Special Education Proctor (ASPIRE) Cynthia Kendall Special Education Proctor (PSAT) g. That the title for Lisajane Kappler be changed from Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services to Director of Pupil Personnel Services, with no impact on tenure. h. Appointment resolution of September 11, 2018, H3.d, be adjusted as follows: Jodie Fisher permanently certified Art teacher, be appointed to a three (3) year probationary position in the special subject tenure area of Art at Master s Step 6 ($61,614 - prorated) effective January 28, 2019 through January 31, i. Annual Appointments Resolution Resolved: That he Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Warren Donohue, Interim Business Administrator, effective October 2, 2018 through December 31, Purchasing Agent - Title IX/EEOC Coordinator - Compliance Officer for Americans with Disabilities Act (public accommodations/facilities requirements

7 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 7 of 11 - Emergency Management Coordinator - Safety Coordinator - Section 125 IRC Plan Administrator - School Pesticide Representative - Hearing Official for Child Nutrition Program (L) PERSONNEL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL A MOTION (Gage/Maclary) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items L.1. through M.10.) 1. Resignation Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the resignation of the following individual(s) be accepted: a. Judy Della Chiesa, as part-time monitor, effective October 10, Leave of Absence Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the request from the following individual(s) for a leave of absence be approved: NONE 3. Appointments Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following appointments be approved, conditioned upon receipt of fingerprint clearance: a. Non-Instructional Substitutes Effective Date Dagenais, Polly 10/10/18 German, Kristina 10/10/18 Guillen-Martinez, Karen 10/10/18 Primo, Daniel 10/10/18 Suib-Parisio, Elizabeth 10/10/18 Temple, Jamie 10/10/18 Welch, Robyn 10/10/18 b. Nicole Longo - part-time Food Service Helper at $18.03/hr. (prorated per SESA contract) effective October 10, 2018.

8 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 8 of 11 (M) BUSINESS OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Treasurer s Report July 2018 Resolution RESOLVED: That the Board of Education has acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer s Report for the month of July 2018, with said report being made up of the monthly Cash Balance Statement, Investment Summary, Bank Reconciliation, General Fund Appropriation Status Report and General Fund Revenue Status Report and further, directs the District Clerk to place on file the Treasurer s Report for the month of July Treasurer s Report August 2018 Resolution RESOLVED: That the Board of Education has acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer s Report for the month of August 2018, with said report being made up of the monthly Cash Balance Statement, Investment Summary, Bank Reconciliation, General Fund Appropriation Status Report and General Fund Revenue Status Report and further, directs the District Clerk to place on file the Treasurer s Report for the month of August Claims Auditor Reports Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor Reports of September Budget Calendar Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves the Budget Calendar. 5. Surplus Textbooks Resolution Resolved: That based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education declares the attached list of textbooks as surplus and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to arrange for proper disposal. 6. Surplus Equipment Resolution Resolved: That based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education declares five 60 round and twelve 72 oval cafeteria tables as surplus and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools

9 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 9 of 11 to arrange for proper disposal Year-End External Audit & Corrective Action Plan Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District acknowledges receipt of, and accepts, the Annual Regular Report of the District s Auditors, Raymond G. Preusser, CPA, P.C. for the school year , and the corrective action plan, and gives its authorization to file this resolution with the Commissioner of Education. 8. Amended School Physician s Agreement Resolution Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School District agrees to name William Maliha, School Physician, as an additional insured under the district s liability insurance policy for his administrative duties for the school year. 9. Fund Balance Management Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District hereby authorizes the funding of the voter approved Capital Reserve with the excess of 4% from unassigned fund balance at June 30, 2018, in the amount of $342, Student Transportation Advisory Services Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education accepts the proposal dated October 1, 2018 from Louis Boffardi of Transportation Advisory Services (TAS) as written. (N) BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A MOTION (Mooney/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda item N.1.) 1. CSE and CPSE Recommendations - Resolution Resolved: That the recommendations of the CSE meetings of 8/30/18, 9/1/18, 9/4/18, 9/6/18, 9/7/18, 9/10/18, 9/11/18, 9/13/18, 9/14/18, 9/17/18, 9/18/18, 9/20/18, 9/21/18, 9/21/18, 9/25/18, 9/26/18, 9/28/18 and

10 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 10 of 11 CPSE meetings of 9/418 and 9/18/18 be approved. A MOTION (Mooney/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.2.) 2. Children s Workshop Agreement (Early Pre-K Program) Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Children s Workshop and authorizes the Superintendent to sign such agreement. A MOTION (Mooney/Barringer) to TABLE the following resolution (agenda item N.3.) to the November 13, 2018 Board of Education meeting 3. District Safety Plan Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves the District Safety Plan. (O) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS 1. Audit Committee - no report 2. Visitation Committee Trustee Mooney appointed as chairman; Mt. Marion project complete but for a few items; greenhouse project sent to NYSED last week and should be started in coming summer; Morse project waiting on NYSED; temporary roof on Riccardi completed 3. Policy Committee no report; Dr. Hoss appointed as chairman 4. Board Community Relations/School Climate Committee priority is the continuation of the superintendent search and community survey (P) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (10 Minutes) NONE (Q) PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION A MOTION (Mooney/Hoss) at 8:15 p.m. to APPROVE the following resolution and move into Executive Session Resolved: That the Board hereby recesses into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters possibly leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation and acquisition of real property.

11 Board of Education Regular Mtg MINUTES Page 11 of 11 (R) FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS 1. November 13 Regular Meeting Morse Elementary 6:30 p.m. 2. December 11 Regular Meeting Riccardi Elementary - 6:30 p.m. 3. January 8 Regular Meeting Cahill Elementary- 6:30 p.m. 4. February 12 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. 5. March 12 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. 6. March 19 Special Meeting 6:30 p.m. Board Budget Workshop 7. April 9 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. Board sets budget for vote 8. April 24 Special Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Board Votes on BOCES Annual Budget and Board votes on BOCES Board Members 9. May 14 Regular and Special Meeting for Annual Public Budget Hearing - 6:30 p.m. 10. May 21 Budget Vote-Four Elementary Schools 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 11. May 28 Special Meeting Opening and tallying affidavit ballots, accepting vote results 6:30 p.m. 12. June 11 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. 13. July 9 Annual Organizational/Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. A MOTION (Barringer/Mooney) at 9:43 p.m. to move into open session (S) ADJOURNMENT A MOTION (Gage/Hoss) at 9:43 p.m. to ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Francello District Clerk