AGENDA, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019, 7:00 P.M. KENSINGTON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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1 AGENDA, BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019, 7:00 P.M. KENSINGTON ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1. MINUTES A copy of the minutes from the December 10, 2018 Regular Board of Education Meeting was ed to board members. If there are no additions or corrections, the Superintendent would recommend approval. 2. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (OPEN FORUM) It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitors period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the Superintendent s Office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs as soon as possible. We ask that all speakers identify themselves verbally, and, if applicable, the organization they are representing so they may be recognized by the Board President. Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes with 3 minutes allocated to each speaker. 4. REPORTS PTA/PTSA Student Council Buildings and Grounds Curriculum 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Student Placements CSE/CPSE Recommendations (attached) B. Financial Reports (attached) 1. Warrant 6A, 6B, and the Internal Claims Auditor s Report 2. Treasurer s report for the month ending November 30, 2018 C. Approve the Science Field Trip to the Museum of Natural History in New York City on March 28, 2019 (attached) D. Approve the National Honor Society Field Trip to New York City/Long Island on Friday, May 24, 2019 Saturday, May 25, 2019 E. Approve the Resolution for the Advocacy Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session (attached) F. Approve the Disposal of Computer Equipment (attached) G. Approve the Health Services Rate H. Approve the Budget Calendar I. Approve the Indoor Open Gym Soccer Program from February 24, 2019 April 7, 2019 J. PERSONNEL: 1. Professional Retirements: Bates, Donna, English Teacher, Effective July 1, 2019 Field, Krista, Special Education Teacher, Effective June 30, 2019 Strader, Elizabeth, Social Studies Teacher, Effective June 30, Professional Resignation: Beck-Fragale, Linda, Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Effective January 31, Non-Teaching Resignations: Ackley, Robert, Part-Time Bus Monitor, Effective December 20, 2018 Goff, Christopher, Head Automotive/Bus Mechanic, Effective December 21, 2018 Munger, Jennifer, Teacher Aide, Effective December 28, 2018 Garcia, Christine, Teacher Aide, Effective January 18, 2019

2 4. Non-Teaching Leave of Absence: Tholl, Elizabeth, Teacher Assistant, Effective February 11, 2019 April 8, Non-Teaching Appointments: Hayes, Samantha, 6.50 Hour Teacher Aide, Effective January 2, 2019, Salary; $12, prorated, Probationary Period: January 2, 2019 January 2, Jackson Heights Elementary School Club Advisors ( ): Donohue, Brian Kids on the Run (Shared Position) Gross, Elizabeth Kids on the Run (shared Position) 7. High School Club Advisor ( ): Meunier, Andrew Strategic Games 8. Volunteer Coach ( ): Cavotta, Zoie Girls Lacrosse 9. Volunteer Coaching Appointment for Indoor Open Gym Soccer Program: Shaver, Michael END OF CONSENT AGENDA 6. Approve the Certification of unpaid Queensbury Taxes (attached) (Roll Call) 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 11. ADJOURNMENT

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15 GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET CALENDAR January, 2019: January 30, 2019: February 11, 2019: March 1, 2019: March 11, 2019: March 12, 2019: March 20, 2019: April, 2019: - Present Budget Development Timeline to Board of Education - Bobby Yusko (Assistant Superintendent for Business) and Paul Jenkins (Superintendent) meet with administrators to distribute budget guidelines and requisition sheets, and gather input regarding program staff needs, materials and supplies, cost saving ideas, and potential increases/decreases in building budgets. - Administrators submit program budget composite to Assistant Superintendent for Business (building materials & supplies and contractual purchase requests). Audit & Finance Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Sanford Street Temporary District Office Present preliminary budget forecast and proposed budget assumptions to Board of Education Tax Levy Limit submission due to the Office of the State Comptroller Regular Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at the Middle School; Board adopts the Notice of Registration and Notice of Public Hearing and Annual Meeting resolution School Board Candidate Nominating Petitions available at Sanford Street Temporary DO Audit & Finance Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Sanford Street Temporary District Office - District Office prepares absentee ballot applications, absentee ballots, related envelopes, and directions (The ballot must be mailed not earlier than 30 days or later than 7 days prior to the election day (May 2 May 14, 2019 for GFSD) - Board of Education finalizes educational plan and budget before the April 29, 2019 due date for NYS Property Tax Report Card April 4, 2019: April 8, 2019: April 9, 2019: April 11, 2019: April 18, 2019: April 25, 2019: 1 st Notice of Budget Hearing, Annual Meeting and Election published in the Post Star (at least 45 days before Budget Vote) Regular Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. at the High School; Anticipated Budget adoption Last day to file Taxpayer Report Card with New York State and provide to the Post Star for publication (April 29, 2019 or day following Budget adoption) 2 nd Notice of Budget Hearing, Annual Meeting and Election published in the Post Star 3 rd Notice of Budget Hearing, Annual Meeting and Election published in the Post Star 4 th and Final Notice of Budget Hearing, Annual Meeting and Election published in the Post Star

16 April 30, 2019: May 1, 2019: May 1, 2019: May 2, 2019: May 2, 2019 thru May 15, 2019: GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET CALENDAR Special Board of Education meeting, 6 p.m. in the District Office: anticipated BOCES budget adoption Proposed Budget Statement and attachments made available to the public online, at every school building, and Crandall Public Library - LAST DAY FOR FILING PETITIONS by candidates with Clerk of the Board (20 days before election and signed by at least 100 qualified voters), 5 p.m. deadline - Voter Registration at District Office: 9-11 a.m. & 2-4 p.m. - Drawing for candidates position on ballot - Candidates informed of the legal requirement for all candidates for election to Board of Education to file sworn statements of campaign contributions and distribute informational material - Candidates photos taken and personal statement received for publication in Budget Newsletter - Press notified of candidates for the School Board, date, time and polling places Absentee ballots mailed to any qualified voter who requests one at the District Office May 13, 2019: May 13, 2019: May 14, 2019: May 21, 2019: June 18, 2019: July 1, 2019: Budget Public Hearing, 6 p.m. in the District Office Regular Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. in the District Office Required Proposed Budget Notice and Budget Newsletter mailed to District residents BUDGET VOTE DAY: District Annual Meeting and election of Board of Education - 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sanford Street School - Board of Education meets at 9 p.m. to tabulate votes and declare winners - Clerk of the Board notifies winners within 24 hours of the vote tabulation - Press notified of election results; BOCES District Superintendent notified of budget vote results Statewide budget re-vote day, if required (third Tuesday of June) Implement Budget