SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Saugerties, New York 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 Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Thomann, Board President James Mooney, Board Vice President Krista Barringer (arrived 6:15 p.m.) Charles Schirmer Florence Hyatt Raymond Maclary Damion Ferraro BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Angie Minew George Heidcamp OTHERS PRESENT: Sherry Francello, District Clerk Larry Mautone, Assistant Superintendent Seth Turner, Superintendent Lissa Jilek, Business Manager (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 10, 2016; May 24, 2016 A MOTION (Mooney/Hyatt) to APPROVE the minutes of May 10, 2016 and May 24, 2016 (C) PRESENTATIONS AND HONORINGS 1. Recognition of Service to Board of Education Superintendent Turner presented Florence Hyatt with an Award of Excellence in recognition of her service to the Board of Education

2 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 2 of Riccardi Elementary Instructional Model Update Sue Osterhoudt Principal Osterhoudt and the Riccardi teachers for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 reported to the Board in depth on the positive aspects of the departmentalizing program with looping that was introduced in the elementary school two years ago. The academic results will not be available until at least one more year of testing. The teaching teams responded to questions from the Board members. (D) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (20 MINUTES) JoAnn Longendyke, SESA President, congratulated the district s Cook, Tom Jensen on his retirement, thanking him for his service to the district. Mrs. Longendyke also announced the settlement of the SESA contract. A resident and parent asked if there is a contingency plan in place for those Riccardi students that do not adjust well to the departmentalizing/looping plan. (E) COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD 1. Facilities - Summer Use Assistant Superintendent and Business Manager reported on the following items: - Summer school programs at Cahill and high school buildings - asbestos abatement - summer maintenance - rewiring in high school, junior high school, Morse and Cahill buildings (F) SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Superintendent Turner reported on the following items: - attended UCSBA awards dinner at which Robert Siracusano was recognized for his service to our district - ongoing summer administrative work will include interviewing for vacancies throughout district and development of newly approved positions - appointed to Mid-Hudson Catskill Council of School Superintendents Executive committee - upcoming environmental quality review of district s acquisition of property between Bishop s gate and Riccardi School district

3 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 3 of 13 (G) (H) STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE S REPORT - none BOARD MEMBERS REMARKS Trustee Barringer thanked the community organizations that support the students each year; announced that five Saugerties BOCES students were recognized with Science Honor Society status; Saugerties Band to be marching in the July 4 th parade; Saugerties Public Library has an excellent summer reading program. Trustee Hyatt congratulated this year s retirees, wishing them happiness in the coming years, and recommended that the board hire fulltime replacements. Trustee Maclary thanked local resident Thomas Struzzieri for his donation of ten $10,000 scholarships to graduating students to be awarded each year for the next four years. Mr. Maclary stated that these gifts may very well change the lives of these students. Trustee Mooney announced a new ENL program that is available to train teachers to teach non-english speaking students. Trustee Ferraro thanked Student BOE Representative Nicholas Perpetua for a job well done. He also thanked outgoing trustee Florence Hyatt for her service and professionalism during her service to the district. (I) BOARD PRESIDENT S REMARKS President Thomann thanked Trustee Hyatt for her service to the Board of Education. He also thanked Robert Siracusano and Thomas Struzzieri for their generous donations to the students of the district. (J) (BREAK) President Thomann called for a break at 8:22 p.m. President Thomann called the meeting back to order at 8:42 p.m. (K) EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM A MOTION (Hyatt/Mooney) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item K.1.)

4 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 4 of Overnight Field Trip (Atlanta, Georgia) Resolution Resolved: That the request from Ms. Greco, Key Club Advisor, for an overnight field trip to the Key Club International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately four (4) students be approved. There will be six (6) Kiwanis Committee Representatives chaperoning this trip. The trip will take place from July 3, 2016 through July 10, 2016, at no cost to the district. A MOTION (Mooney/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item K.2.) 2. Summer Curriculum Resolution Resolved: To approve the following Summer Curriculum Development Salary as per contract Project # of Teachers Hours per Teacher Total Project Hours Algebra Fundamentals Lab Algebra 2 Common Core Curriculum Ceramics 1& Critical Thinking & Higher Level Problem Sets (Grades 7-8 Math) Explicit Direct Instruction Lesson Planning (Grades 7-8) Next Generation Science at Cahill Elem. Physical Science Curriculum Modification Saugerties Community Project for Social Studies Spanish II for Native Speakers Student Mentor Program

5 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 5 of 13 A MOTION (Ferraro/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items K.3.,4.) 3. Teachers Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the Teachers Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) dated September 1, Administrators Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the Administrators Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) dated September 1, (L) PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL A MOTION (Mooney/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items L.1.,2.,3.k) 1. Resignation - Resolution the Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that following resignation(s) be approved: a. Mary-Ann Viskocil permanently certified (Pre-K, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6) teacher for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation effective July 1, b. Susan Rinaldi permanently certified (Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6) teacher for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation effective July 1, c. Tina VanVoorhis permanently certified General Science (Grades 7-9) teacher for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation effective July 1, 2016.

6 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 6 of 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. Cynthia Kendall to use accumulated sick leave due to serious family illness, effective June 20, 2016 through June 23, 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 Ciccosanti, John 6/15/16 Montanaro, Lisa 6/15/16 Thompson, John 6/15/16 Verspoor, Roy 6/15/16 b. Department Chairpersons for the school years and Department Art Business English F&CS Foreign Language Guidance Mathematics Music PE Science Social Studies Special Education Technology Chairperson Patricia Mooney Jacqueline Hayes Steve Stellavato Sandra Chrispell Bernadette Dvorak Kristina Kaisik Ginger Vail Marisa Trees Patricia Tiano Andrew van der Poel Steve Eggink Kimberlee Cahill Shawn Christensen c. Extra-Curricular Activity Advisor Recommendation - Resolution High School Baseball Club Volunteer Advisor Michael Pugliese d. Lindsey Lowry provisionally certified School Psychologist be appointed to a four (4) year probationary position in the special subject tenure area of School Psychologist at Master s Step 1

7 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 7 of 13 ($53,526) effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, e. Bernadette Dvorak part-time Mentor Coordinator for the and school years, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 (stipend per STA contract). f. Michael Pugliese part-time K-12 AIS Coordinator for the school year, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (stipend per STA contract). g. Donald Yacullo (for a maximum of 220 hours) is authorized to work between June 24, 2016 and September 2, 2016 to assist with technology installations/cleanings at $23.58/hr.. h. Kimberlee Cahill for summer IEP and program reviews effective June 24, 2016 through August 31, 2016, not to exceed twenty (20) hours (salary per STA contract). i. Michelle Hally permanently certified Pre-K, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 teacher, be transferred to a (3) three-year probationary position in the elementary tenure area at Master s Step 15 ($75,766), effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, j Summer School Teachers (salary as per contracts) Devon Deery Humanities 7/8 Jennifer Dargan English 9 Tina Steffanatos Living Environment 9 Edward Hasbrouck Special Education 7-9 Susan Carter Nurse Susan Palmgren Secretary TBD Math 7/8 TBD Algebra I TBD Global 9 TBD Teaching Assistant k. Brittany Leonard initially certified Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) teacher, be appointed to a term teaching position at Bachelor s Step 1, ($50,707-prorated) effective June 6, 2016 through June 23, 2016.

8 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 8 of 13 (M) PERSONNEL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL A MOTION (Schirmer/Mooney) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items M.1. through M.3.d) 1. Resignation Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the resignation of the following individual(s) be accepted: a. Thomas Jensen Cook, for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation effective August 30, b. Barbara Renner as full-time (10 month) Assistant Cook, effective September 1, 2016 (contingent upon appointment as Cook). 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: a. Non-Instructional Substitutes Effective Date Klare, Suzanne 6/15/16 b. Keith Richards - be appointed to a probationary position as a full-time Custodial Worker, at an annual salary of $41,168 (prorated) effective June 15, c. Janet Miron Teacher s Aide, to provide copying services effective July 11, 2016 through August 30, 2016 at $27.38/hr., not to exceed 80 hours. d. Barbara Renner be appointed to a probationary position as a full-time (10 month) Cook, at $44,614 per year (prorated) effective September 1, 2016.

9 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 9 of 13 (N) BUSINESS OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS A MOTION (Ferraro/Maclary) to AMEND the agenda and add the following resolution (agenda item N.12.) N.12. Floor Abatement & Reconstruction at the Jr./Sr. High School (100 wing) Resolved: That the bid for Floor Abatement and Reconstruction at the Jr./Sr. High School (100 wing) be awarded to D&S Abatement, Inc., in the amount of $120,800.00, including alternates, as the lowest responsible bidder. A MOTION (Hyatt/Ferraro) to APPROVE the following resolutions (amended agenda items N.1. through N Treasurer s Report Resolution RESOLVED: That the Board of Education has acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer s Report for the month of April 2016, 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 April Claims Auditor Report Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor Report of May Donation Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts with gratitude a $1, donation from the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley for a field trip to Hudson Valley Clearwater Hudson River Experience and further that the budget shall be increased by $1, (appropriations accounts A and revenue account A Gifts and Donations) increased by $1, Bishop s Gate Property Acquisition State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Resolution

10 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 10 of 13 WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District (hereinafter Board or District ) is considering the proposed acquisition by gift of certain real property, which consists of an approximately 50 by 200 strip of land (hereinafter the Property ) located between Lots 9 and 10 in the Bishops Gate Subdivision in the Town of Saugerties as shown on Map Number 9428A-1 filed in the Ulster County Clerk s Office (the Proposed Action ); and WHEREAS, the Board under the applicable standards of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA ), 6 NYCRR 617.6, declared the action to be Unlisted and designated itself as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the Proposed Action; and WHEREAS, the Board has completed a Short Environmental Assessment Form ( SEAF ), and has reviewed all of the information and documentation developed for the Proposed Action: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District acting as Lead Agency, in accordance with the applicable standards of SEQRA, 6 NYCRR Part 617, and based upon the record before it, including the general, specific and detailed knowledge regarding the Proposed Action, hereby determines that the Proposed Action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. 5. Special Education Summer School Lease Resolution approved Resolved: That the lease agreement between the district and Ulster County BOCES to hold a Special Education Summer School Program at Cahill Elementary School from June 27, 2016 through August 23, 2016 be and the Superintendent be authorized to sign the agreement. 6. Tax Refund Resolution WHEREAS, the District has received an Applications for Refunds of Real Property Taxes for property located within the Saugerties Central School District, WHEREAS, the Director of the Ulster County Real Property Tax Service Agency has determined that Basic Star Exemption was omitted, and has recommended that the Application for Refunds of Real Property Tax be approved; and

11 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 11 of 13 WHEREAS, the district has examined the application and the Director s recommendation and determined that an error was made pursuant to Section 550 (2) (c) of the Real Property Tax Law; Temple, James & Wendy sbl: Town of Saugerties Refund: $ (Basic STAR savings) 7. Food Service Equipment Bid (# ) Resolution to Resolved: That Food Service Equipment bid (# ) be awarded as follows: Shelving be awarded to Dutchess Restaurant Equipment, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $3,556.00; Ice Cuber be awarded to B&G Food Service Equipment, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,805.00; Walk-In Freezer be awarded to Douglas Equipment, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $11,234.15; Dishwasher be awarded Dutchess Restaurant Equipment, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $13, Propane Bid (# ) Resolution Resolved: That the Propane bid (# ) be awarded, for the school year, to Heritage Energy at a pre-pay price of $.957 p/gallon (22,000 gallons for Mt. Marion Elementary; 1,000 gallons for Morse Elementary). 9. Fuel Oil Bid (# ) Resolution Resolved: That the Fuel Oil bid (# ) be awarded, for the school year, to Heritage Energy at a pre-pay price of $1.73 p/gallon (17,000 gallons). 10. Surplus Equipment Resolution of environmentally BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education declared the computer hardware and audio visual equipment recorded on the pages attached to these minutes to be excess and to authorize the Superintendent Schools to arrange for their disposal using the services of an friendly company.

12 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 12 of Budget Transfers Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the attached budget transfer #8 proposed by the Business Manager pertaining to the school year. 12. Floor Abatement & Reconstruction at the Jr./Sr. High School (100 wing) Resolved: That the bid for Floor Abatement and Reconstruction at the Jr./Sr. High School (100 wing) be awarded to D&S Abatement, Inc., in the amount of $120,800.00, including alternates, as the lowest responsible bidder. (O) BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A MOTION (Mooney/Ferraro) to APPROVE the following resolutions (amended agenda items O.1.,2.,3.) 1. CSE and CPSE Recommendations - Resolution Resolved: That the recommendations of the CSE meetings of 4/20/16, 4/21/16, 4/25/16, 4/26/16, 4/27/16, 4/28/16, 5/2/16, 5/3/16, 5/4/16, 5/5/16, 5/6/16, 5/9/16, 5/10/16, 5/12/16, 5/13/16, 5/16/16, 5/19/16, 5/20/16, 5/24/16 and CPSE meetings of 4/28/16, 5/10/16, 5/11/16, 5/12/16, 5/13/16, 5/20/16, 5/23/16 and 5/31/16 be approved. 2. Sr. High Remote Control Aircraft Club - Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the formation of the Sr. High School Remote Control Aircraft Club as an extra-curricular activity effective June 15, 2016 and that Dennis Skalla serve as a volunteer monitor. is 3. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District, that the Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the Administrative & Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA), covering the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021, a copy of which attached to the minutes, is hereby approved.

13 Board of Education Regular Meeting MINUTES Page 13 of 13 (P) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS 1. Audit Committee - Chairman Ferraro 2. Visitation Committee Chairman Mooney 3. Policy Committee - Chairman Maclary President Thomann announced a Special Board Meeting for June 21 st at 6:30 p.m. with the purpose of completing the superintendent s evaluation. (Q) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (10 Minutes) Thomas Averill, speaking on behalf of the Saugerties Administrators and Supervisory Association, thanked the board for supporting the negotiations of the association. (R) EXECUTIVE SESSION Resolution A MOTION (Hyatt/Ferraro) at 9:12 p.m. to APPROVE the following resolution and move into Executive session. of Resolved: That the Board hereby recesses into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent s evaluation and the medical history of a particular person or person(s), or matters possibly leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal a particular person or corporation. (S) FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS 1. July 12 Annual Organizational/Regular Meeting A MOTION (Maclary/Hyatt) at 10:10 p.m. to return to open session (S) ADJOURNMENT A MOTION (Ferraro/Mooney) at 10:10 p.m. to ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Francello District Clerk