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

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1 SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Saugerties, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting Tuesday, 7:00 PM Regular Meeting High School Media Center (A) OPENING OF MEETING; DESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY EXITS; ROLL CALL; PLEDGE President Thomann called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Thomann, President James Mooney, Vice Pres. Elena Maskell Krista Barringer (arrived 8:00 p.m.) Paul VanSchaack Dr. Katie Hoss Raymond Maclary Susan Gage BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Damion Ferraro OTHERS PRESENT: Seth Turner, Superintendent Larry Mautone, Deputy Superintendent Sharon Francello, District Clerk Dr. Darlene Westinghouse, Asst. Supt. of Curr.,Assess., Data Lissa Jilek, Business Manager (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 20, 2018 (Special); April 10, 2018; April 18, 2018 (Special) A MOTION (Mooney/Gage) to APPROVE the minutes March 20, 2018 (Special); April 10, 2018; April 18, 2018 (Special) VOTE: Unanimous 7-0

2 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 2 of 15 (C) PRESENTATIONS AND HONORINGS 1. Board of Education Recognition Superintendent Turner presented the following trustees with certificates from the NYSSBA University: Board Achievemnt Award for Leadership Training: Dr. Katie Emerson Hoss James Mooney Paul VanSchaack Board Excellence Award: President Robert Thomann (D) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (20 MINUTES) - None Judy Hart, STA President, shared her concern regarding the elimination of three part time teacher aide positions in the proposed budget. (E) COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD 1. BOCES Budget Update Chuck Khoury In response to the Board s no vote on the Ulster BOCES budget, Dr. Chuck Khoury shared an indepth explanation of the monetary costs and increases. He then responded to questions from the trustees and offered to be available during budget discussions throughout the year. 2. Annual Public Budget Hearing - Lissa Jilek, Business Manager 3. School Safety Update/Strategic Planning Deputy Superintendent Larry Mautone reported on the ongoing school safety actions and planning including: three separate risk assessments have been done by three independent agencies including Ulster County BOCES, Utica Insurance Company and Saugerties Town Police; district safety committee meeting on April 24 th at which discussions involved calling for additional video cameras throughout the buildings, changing vestibules in all schools; security film; one way glass tinted on certain doors, doors that cannot be held open, warning lights outside buildings, lockdown door system, etc. Additional safety meetings will be held over the year.

3 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 3 of 15 An 8-hour training event will take place at the Saugerties Jr.Sr. High School involving first responders, including the Saugerties Town Police, EMS trainers, home security trainers, and some staff and students. The training will involve scenarios of different emergencies including shootings, with training in casualty care, triage training, and in building safety measures. Other school districts have been invited to participate and observe. (F) SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Superintendent Turner reported on the following past and upcoming events, including: - Budget vote on May 15, National Teacher Day thank you to all our wonderful teachers - Changes in the APPR moving through the NYS Assembly - The Raising Your Awareness of Narcotics organization hosting guest speaker Darryl Strawberry on June 8 th - Saugerties Boys and Girls Club auction took place on May 5 th ; Joe Fay, Director for 41 years of service Superintendent Turner stated that his professional recommendation is that the Saugerties Central School District evaluate having a School Resource Officer assigned to each building, and he hopes this matter is given attention in the near future. (G) STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Sumar Hart, Student Representative reported on the following student activities, past and present, including; Senior Prom and Junior Prom; AP Exams and Regents Exams; Senior Art Show; Cabaret a big success; everyone looking forward to senior picnic and trip to Boston; graduation on June 23 rd. (H) BOARD MEMBERS REMARKS Trustee Maskell shared Coach Rafferty s complimentary comments regarding the district s fourth grade students and their teachers. Trustee Mooney thanked all the district s teachers for their hard work and dedication; congratulated Hudson Principal Steve Spicer in his retirement, thanking him for making the world a better place.

4 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 4 of 15 Trustee VanSchaak shared his thoughts on a recent trip to Cuba. Trustee Maclary thanked the district s teachers for their enthusiasm in teaching. (I) BOARD PRESIDENT S REMARKS President Thomann asked that the STA members present share with their members the Board s appreciation for a job well done. (J) (BREAK) No break (K) EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM 1. Curricular Updates Dr. Westinghouse shared her activities to date in an effort to develop curriculum across the district, including researching textbooks; curriculum mapping software; training for parents on how to help their students learn and study; summer robotic camp for grades 3 through 6 (Engineering by Design); working with Principal Averill on dropout rate. A MOTION (Mooney/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item K.2.) VOTE: Unanimous Textbook Adoption - Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education does hereby approve the following textbook adoptions for the school year: Course: Introduction to Careers Title: School to Career, 11 th Edition Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Copyright Date: 2018 Course: Business and Financial Management Title: Foundations of Financial Literacy, 10 th Edition Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Copyright Date: 2018 Course: Broadcast Journalism Title: Television Production and Broadcast Journalism, 3 rd Edition Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Copyright Date: 2018

5 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 5 of 15 Course: Spanish: Grades 9-12 Title: Avancemos 2 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Copyright Date: 2018 Course: AP Government Title: American Democracy Now (AP Edition) Publisher: McGraw- Hill Copyright Date: 2017 Course: Creative Writing Elective Title: Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within Publisher: Shambhala Copyright Date: 2016 Course: Algebra Fund. Lab, Regents Intensive Lab, Credit Recovery Title: Algebra Common Core Regents Course Workbook Publisher: Donny Brusca Copyright Date: 2018 Course: Geometry Regents Intensive Labs Title: Geometry Common Core Regents Course Workbook Publisher: Donny Brusca Copyright Date: 2018 A MOTION (Mooney/VanSchaack) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item K.3.) VOTE: Unanimous Overnight Field Trip Resolution Resolved: That the request from Ms. Greco, Key Club Advisor, for an overnight field trip to the Key Club International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, for approximately three (3) students be approved. There will be six (6) Kiwanis Committee Representatives chaperoning this trip. The trip will take place from July 2, 2018 through July 8, 2018, at no cost to the district. (L) PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL A MOTION (VanSchaack/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items L.1. through M.3.d with the exception of M.3.a and M.3. c)

6 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 6 of 15 A MOTION (Mooney/VanSchaack) to TABLE to Executive Session the following resolutions (M.3.a and M.3.c) 1. Resignation - Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following resignation(s) be approved: NONE 2. 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: a. Lauren Cerulo professionally certified Family & Consumer Sciences teacher, to extend her leave of absence through on or about May 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 Donoghue, Sean 5/9/18 Gray, Anna 5/9/18 Hartrum, Desirée 5/9/18 Mason, Chris 5/9/18 Hicinbothem, Laurie 5/9/18 Delashmit, Ilene 5/9/18 b. Courtney Gambino Teaching Assistant with Level I certification, be appointed to a part-time Teaching Assistant position at $19.06/hr. (prorated per SESA contract) effective May 9, c. Kimberly Smith Teaching Assistant with Level I certification, be appointed to a part-time Teaching Assistant position at $19.06/hr. (prorated per SESA contract) effective May 9, 2018.

7 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 7 of 15 d Summer School Teachers (salary as per contracts) Catherine Davis Teaching Assistant Susan Carter Nurse Lori Frey Secretary Ciara Flannery English 9/10/11 Eric Baulsir Global 9/10 Ashley Werner Math 7/8 Erin Park Humanities 7/8 Alyse Dietrich Living Environment Jessica Armstrong Algebra I/Geometry Edward Hasbrouck Special Education Marylynn Costello Special Education Melissa Greco Physical Education e. Carole Stopczynski be appointed as the CSE/CPSE/504 Chairperson at a stipend of $6,000 (prorated) effective May 14, 2018 through June 22, (M) PERSONNEL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL 1. Resignation Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the resignation of the following individual(s) be accepted: NONE 2. 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: (agenda resolutions M.3. a and M.3.c were previously tabled to Executive Session) a. Non-Instructional Substitutes Effective Date Ducas, William 5/9/18 Every, Danielle 5/9/18

8 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 8 of 15 Hartrum, Desirée 5/9/18 Myer, Alan 5/9/18 O Bryan, Sondra 5/9/18 Ruzzo, Shannon 5/9/18 b. Rosemarie Evans - part-time monitor, at $13.55/hr., effective May 9, c. Elizabeth Loebbaka be provisionally appointed as a Special Education Specialist at $41,716 (prorated per SESA contract) effective April 16, (contingent upon approval of SESA MOA-agenda item O.9) d. Joan Jensen be appointed as Claims Auditor Pro Tem, salary as per stipend (prorated) effective May 21, 2018 through June 1, (N) BUSINESS OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS A MOTION (Maskell/Hoss) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items N.1. through N.4.) 1. Treasurer s Report Resolution RESOLVED: That the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer s Report, with said report being made up of the following: a. March 2018 monthly Cash Balance Statement, Investment Summary, Bank Reconciliation, General Fund Appropriation Status Report and General Fund Revenue Status Report b. March 2018 quarterly Cash Balance Statement, Investment Summary Bank Reconciliation, Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Report for: 1. Food Service Fund 2. Capital Fund 3. Federal Funds c. March 2018 quarterly Summary of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for: 1. Senior High School Extra-Curricular Account 2. Junior High School Extra-Curricular Account 3. Elementary Extra-Curricular Account and further, directs the District Clerk to place on file the Treasurer s Report for the month of March Claims Auditor Report Resolution

9 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 9 of 15 Resolved: That the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor Report of April Mt. Marion Sidewalk Replacement Resolution Resolved: That the bid for Mt. Marion Sidewalk Replacement in the amount of $26,805 be awarded to K.C. and Sons Construction, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder. 4. Riccardi Sidewalk Replacement Resolution Resolved: That the bid for Riccardi Sidewalk Replacement in the amount of $118,999 be awarded to K.C. and Sons Construction, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder. A MOTION (Thomann/Mooney) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.5.) VOTE: No: Maclary, Mooney, Gage, VanSchaack, Thomann Abstain: Barringer, Maskell, Emerson-Hoss MOTION DENIED: NO 5 ABSTAIN East Light Partners Saugerties Solar LLC Pilot Agreement Resolution BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District, as follows: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 487 of the Real Property Tax Law ( RPTL ), real property that has been improved to provide for any solar or wind energy system or farm waste energy system in accordance with such section shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of any increase in the value thereof by reason of such improvement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to subdivision 8 of RPTL 487, school districts may opt out and by adopting a resolution that the tax exemption offered by RPTL 487 shall not apply within its jurisdiction, and by filing a copy of such resolution with the State Board of Equalization and Assessment (also known as the Office of Real Property Services), and with the president of the President of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; and WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Education ( Board ) of the Saugerties Central School District ( District ) desire to opt out of the tax exemptions afforded by RPTL 487, so that said tax exemptions do not apply

10 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 10 of 15 within its jurisdiction for any facilities constructed after the effective date of this resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District as follows: 1. The exemption from real property taxation granted by RPTL 487 shall not be applicable to any solar or wind energy system or farm waste energy system located within the jurisdiction of the Saugerties Central School District where the construction of such system has begun on and after the effective date of this resolution. 2. The District Clerk of the Board shall ensure that a duly certified copy of this resolution is filed with: the New York State Office of Real Property Services; the President of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority ( NYSERDA ); the Assessor in each Town in which the District is located; and Ulster County Office of Real Property Tax Service. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. A MOTION (Hoss/VanSchaack) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items N.6. through N.11.) 6. Transportation Contract School to Home Routes, Field & Sports Trips and Summer School Route Resolution Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School District accepts the proposal submitted by First Student to provide transportation services for year one of a five year proposal for the period July 1, 2018 June 30, (Request for Proposal results attached). 7. Memorandum of Agreement Transportation Services Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School District enters into a Memorandum of Agreement with Coxsackie Transport to provide transportation services for the school year, with the option of renewal for an additional period upon written mutual agreement of the parties. (Copy of the Memorandum of Agreement is attached).

11 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 11 of BOCES Extended School Year Summer School Program Resolution Resolved: That the lease agreement between the district and Ulster County BOCES to hold an Extended School Year Summer School Program at Cahill Elementary School from June 27, 2018 through and including August 21, 2018 for a fee of $20, be approved and the Superintendent be authorized to sign the agreement. (Copy of Agreement attached). 9. Tax Refund Resolution WHEREAS, the District has received an application for a Refund of Real Property Tax for tax years 2016 and 2017 for property located within the Saugerties Central School District; and WHEREAS, the Director of the Ulster County Real Property Tax Service Agency has determined that the Basic Star exemption was omitted, and has recommended that the Application for Refund of Real Property Tax should be approved; and WHEREAS, we have examined such application and the County Director s recommendation and determine that an error has been made pursuant to Section 550 (2) (c) or 550 (3) (c) of the Real Property Tax Law; Charles Braitling 24 Post Street Saugerties, NY Taxable Assessment: $166,335 Refund: $1, Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the above Application for Refund of Real Property Tax be approved, and a refund be issued to application as noted above. 10. Donation Resolution Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education accepts with gratitude a donation of a tree to be planted at the Jr./Sr. High School as a memorial for the Class of Budget Transfer Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the attached budget transfer #7 proposed by the Business Manager pertaining to the school year.

12 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 12 of 15 (O) BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A MOTION (Mooney/Gage) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items O.1. through O.8.) 1. CSE and CPSE Recommendations - Resolution Resolved: That the recommendations of the CSE meetings of 4/2/18, 4/318, 4/4/18, 4/5/18, 4/6/18, 4/9/18, 4/10/18, 4/12/18, 4/17/18, 4/20/18, 4/23/18 and CPSE meetings of 4/2/18, 4/5/18, 4/13/18, 4/17/18, 4/20/18 and 4/23/18 be approved. 2. Policy #5670 Records Management Revision Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts Policy #5670 as its second reading and approves the policy as written. 3. Policy #7313 Suspension of Students Revision Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts Policy #7313 as its second reading and approves the policy as written. 4. Policy #7320 Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Other Substances (Students) Revision Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts Policy #7320 as its second reading and approves the policy as written. 5. Policy #3310 Public Access to Records Revision Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts Policy #3310 as its first reading. 6. Policy #6170 Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires) Revision Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts Policy #6170 as its first reading.

13 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 13 of Policy #7616 Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies in General Education (Prior to a Referral for Special Education) Revision Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts Policy #7616 as its first reading. 8. Summer School Rate Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves out of district students permission to attend the Saugerties Central School District Summer School Program at a cost of $339 for one course or $652 for two or more courses. A MOTION (Maskell/Hoss) to TABLE to Executive Session the following resolution (agenda item O.9.) 9. Special Education Specialist Position & SESA Memorandum of Agreement Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby creates a full-time 12-month position of Special Education Specialist and approves the SESA Memorandum of Agreement regarding this position. (P) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS 1. Audit Committee no report 2. Visitation Committee Chairman VanSchaack reported that he is waiting on the itemized cost schedule from Mosaic for the proposed capital project 3. Policy Committee Chairman Maclary set next meeting for May 30 th, 5:30 pm, Board Conference Room. 4. Board Community Relations/School Climate Committee next meeting May 22, (Q) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (10 Minutes) - None (R) PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION A MOTION (Gage/Mooney) at 8:47 p.m. to move into Executive Session

14 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 14 of 15 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, the Superintendent s evaluation, property acquisition and contract negotiations. A MOTION (VanSchaack/Maskell) at 10:50 p.m. to RETURN to open session (S) FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS 1. May 15 Budget Vote Four Elementary Schools 6:00 a.m. - 9:00p.m. 2. May 22 Special Meeting Opening and tallying affidavit ballots, accepting vote results 7:00 p.m. 3. June 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 4. July 10 Annual Organizational/Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. A MOTION (Maskell/Hoss) to UNTABLE the following resolution (agenda item M.3.a) A MOTION (Mooney/Maskell) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item M.3.a) M. 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 Ducas, William 5/9/18 Every, Danielle 5/9/18 Hartrum, Desirée 5/9/18 Myer, Alan 5/9/18 O Bryan, Sondra 5/9/18 Ruzzo, Shannon 5/9/18

15 Board of Education Reg Mtg MINUTES Page 15 of 15 A MOTION (Mooney/Maskell) to UNTABLE the following resolution (agenda item M.3.c) VOTE; Unanimous 8-0 A MOTION (Mooney/Hoss) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item M.3.c) M. 3. Appointments Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following appointments be approved, conditioned upon receipt of fingerprint clearance: c. Elizabeth Loebbaka be provisionally appointed as a Special Education Specialist at $41,716 (prorated per SESA contract) effective April 16, (contingent upon approval of SESA MOA-agenda item O.9) (T) ADJOURNMENT A MOTION (VanSchaack/Maclary) at 10:53 p.m. to ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Francello District Clerk