FLORIDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 FLORIDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting of the Board of Education THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Redman at 7:30 p.m. in the Golden Hill Cafetorium. Board Members Present: John T. Redman II, President Timothy Beattie, Vice President Robert J. Scheuermann Meg Sgombick (arrived late) Also Present: Superintendent Jehring District Clerk Jagielski Approximately 20 members of the audience II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Superintendent Jehring presented service certificates to each board member as well as beautiful mums in recognition of School Board Recognition Week. Meg Sgombick 2 year certificate John Redman 18 year certificate Tim Beattie 2 year certificate Robert Scheuermann 5 month certificate Howard Cohen 1 year certificate (resigned from Board) III. PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL AUDIT REPORT BY MR. BILL TRAINOR OF NUGENT & HAEUSSLER, P.C. Mr. Trainor reported on the three audits that were done last summer. The three audits were books and records; government standards; extra classroom activity. All three audits were unqualified clean opinions. The district passed with no deficiencies and is in a strong financial position. Mr. Trainor touched upon a few line items such as fund balances; special aid fund; state funds and school lunch fund. Vice President Beattie asked if a negative number is present, will it hurt the district when going for bonds? Mr. Trainor answered that all districts are faced with same situation and there is no impact. Mr. Trainor thanked the Business Office Staff for their cooperation. The audits were very successful. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT REPORT (Enclosure #1) Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to accept the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, including reports on extra classroom activity funds as prepared by Nugent & Haeussler, P.C., Certified Public Accountants. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (Enclosure #2) Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2018.

2 VI. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTS A. TREASURER S REPORTS (Enclosure #3) Motion by Scheuermann seconded by Beattie to approve the Treasurer s Reports for August, as submitted. 1. Sterling Multi-Purpose Fund Combined $876, Trust & Agency Checking/Flex Spending $65, Scholarship Accounts $26, Tax Collection $ General Fund Combined $946, Lunch Fund $21, Capital Project Fund $ Debt Service Combined $467, Reserve Funds Combined $2,832, B. BUDGET TRANSFERS (Enclosure #4) Motion by Beattie seconded by Redman to approve the Budget Transfers in the amount of $63, C. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE FOLLOWING: (Enclosure #5) 1. Approved Budget Transfers 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 387, 384, 385, 386, 388, Warrants A-13, A-15, A Appropriations Status Reports 4. Revenue Status Reports 5. Student Activities Fund Report 6. Claims Auditor Reports 9/25/18, 10/2/18, 10/10/18 VII. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Privilege of the Floor is the time designated for members of the public to address the Board of Education on items listed on the agenda for action. Individuals who wish to take advantage of privilege of the floor should state their name and address and deliver their comments. Individuals must limit their remarks to two minutes. Thank you. None VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter from Village of Florida Family Fun Fest Committee, dated September 24, (Enclosure #6) B. Letter from Florida Public Library dated October 1, 2018 (Enclosure #7) C. A public hearing will be held on November 15, 2018 for additional community input on the Code of Conduct prior to formal adoption. (held in Board Room) D. The annual Board of Education inspection of Golden Hill Elementary was conducted prior to tonight s meeting. The Board will tour S.S. Seward Institute on November 1, 2018.

3 IX. ADMINISTRATIVE/BUILDING PRESENTATIONS A. New York State Assessment Data Presentation Lisa Tiger Lisa Tiger gave a power point presentation on New York State Assessment Data and district breakdown on how our students performed. The district did very well compared to State and County. Ms. Lysack reported on the literacy program at Golden Hill. She explained the Birthday Book Club. Community leaders are being asked to read to the kindergarten students. Ms. Lysack was thanked for the beautiful fall decorations in the Cafetorium. The pumpkins were grown in the school courtyard. Mr. Rheaume reported on literacy. Books are being read to students. Also new data sources and reports are being shared with the teachers to identify the strengths and weaknesses. Vice President Beattie asked Mr. Rheaume to send him an about donating books. He is sure his company can help with donations. Mr. Beattie also asked about the 7th grade numbers being down. The new data will identify the weakness finding instructional balance. Ms. Castine reported on math assessments and new tools for students such as touch screens. Some teachers will be going to other districts to see how they are handling assessments. Also a retired math teacher will be coming in to help students. President Redman thanked everyone for their reports. Always positive to see improvements. Superintendent Jehring said the direction the Administrators are going with the teachers is great. We will continue to see improvements. The students are getting proficient in using the Chrome Books. B. Recognition Hall of Fame Jan Jehring Kathleen Folkl - class of 2008 Joseph Hoyt - class of 2005 Sam Yurchuk - class of 1999 Kenneth Kosior Jr - class of 1999 Jennifer Glowaczewski Zinsley - class of 1988 John Bilancione - class of 1984 Wendy Harter Basile - class of 1984 Jeffrey Glowaczewski - class of 1983 Daniel Harter Sr. - class of 1977 President Redman congratulated the 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees X. BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORTS A. FUFSD Board Vacancy Update Vacancy will not be filled by special election; too expensive. Anyone having an interest in filling position for the remainder of the year, then running in next election, please come forward. XI. XII. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. CSE AND CPSE (Enclosure #8) OMNIBUS MOTION A-B7 Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to accept the recommendation of the CSE and CPSE and acknowledge the placements annexed hereto.

4 B. PERSONNEL 1. Amendment of Appointment Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to amend the appointment of Howard Cohen, School Business Assistant, to a probationary appointment, in accordance with Civil Service Law. Such probation will be effective October 19, 2018 through December 31, Compensation for the 2018/2019 school year will be prorated from an annual salary of $89,196 effective October 19, Resignation Certificated (Enclosure #9) Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to accept the notice of resignation of Annmarie Todd as a.5 FTE Licensed Teaching Assistant, effective close of business on September 21, Appointment Non-Certificated Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and appoint Laurie Catal to the position of Senior Payroll Clerk effective October 19, Appointment is contingent upon Civil Service approval and probation will run through December 31, Salary will be $50,000 to be prorated for the 2018/2019 school year. 4. Substitute Appointments Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to approve the following substitutes for the 2018/2019 school year. Non-instructional appointments are contingent upon civil service approval: Instructional Salvatore Tantillo Kristen Dross Non-Instructional Michelle Frommer nurse 5. Approval of Swim Coaches Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to approve the following Warwick Boys Swim Coaches for the winter 2018/2019 S.S. Seward athletic shadow team: Antoinette Quinn John Quinn 6. Occasional Driver Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to approve Howard Cohen as an occasional driver for the 2018/2019 school year.

5 7. BLT Appointments Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following BLT appointments and stipends for the 2018/2019 school year: Kate Riehle/Kathleen Scheuermann - Career Exploration Day Co- Chairpersons $ (shared) C. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS/RFPs OMNIBUS MOTION C-H Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to authorize the solicitation of bids for general materials, supplies, repair/ maintenance services and professional services for the 2019/2020 school year: 1) DISTRICT SNOW REMOVAL & SANDING 2) DISTRICT BOILER REPAIRS, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & CLEANING/INSPECTION SERVICES 3) S.S. SEWARD INSTITUTE & GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM BLEACHER INSPECTION & REPAIRS 4) S.S. SEWARD INSTITUTE & GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM PARTITION SERVICES & MAINTENANCE 5) DISTRICT AIR CONDITIONER REPAIRS 6) RENTAL OF PORTABLE BATHROOMS FOR GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD 7) DISTRICT CLOCK & PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM REPAIRS & SERVICE 8) S.S. SEWARD INSTITUTE & GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GREASE TRAP PUMPING/TREATMENT SERVICES 9) DISTRICT ELECTRICAL SERVICES 10) S.S. SEWARD INSTITUTE & GOLDEN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KITCHEN HOOD CLEANING SERVICES 11) DISTRICT LOCKSMITH SERVICES 12) DISTRICT ROOF REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 13) REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON DISTRICT SMALL EQUIPMENT 14) REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES ON DISTRICT VEHICLES 15) DISTRICT FIRE ALARM REPAIRS & SERVICE 16) DISTRICT FIRE EXTINGUISHER PURCHASE, SERVICE & INSPECTION 17) DISTRICT GLASS REPLACEMENT & REPAIR SERVICE 18) DISTRICT PEST CONTROL SERVICES 19) DISTRICT KITCHEN APPLIANCE SERVICE & REPAIRS 20) PRINTING SERVICES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL CALENDARS 21) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING & SCREENING SERVICES (RFPs) 22) INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 23) INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 24) DISTRICT ELEVATOR SERVICE & REPAIR D. BUDGET CALENDAR (Enclosure #10) Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to approve the Budget Calendar for the 2019/2020 school year, as presented. E. APPROVAL OF MEDICAL SERVICES (Enclosure #11) Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to approve the continuation of services with Partners in Safety to provide Hepatitis B Immunizations for the 2018/2019 school year and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract for services and any related documents.

6 F. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to appoint BBS Architects and Engineers, P.C. as the Architect of Record and authorize BBS Architects and Engineers to issue RFPs for an energy performance contract and obtain responses from interested energy performance contractors, at no cost to the district and no obligation to proceed. G. RFP APPROVAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to authorize BBS Architects and Engineers to issue RFPs for an energy performance contract and obtain responses from interested energy performance contractors, at no cost to the district and no obligation to proceed. H. POLICY REVISIONS (Enclosure #12) Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to approve the revisions to the following policies: 0110 Sexual Harassment 1400 Public Complaints 2340 Notice of Meetings R Display of the Flag Regulation 5420 & 5420-R Student Health Services I. DISTRICT ADVISORY TEAM Motion by Sgombick seconded by Scheuermann to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and appoint the following to the District Advisory Team for the 2018/2019 school year: Alison Orlando Parent Bradley Vogt Student Dana Castine District Deb Fotiadis Parent Debbi Lisack Building Principal Grace Yeoman Student James McAteer Community Stakeholder Joseph VanDenBurg Student Joyce Willetts Community Stakeholder Kevin Lundell Golden Hill PTA Larry Witte Parent Lisa Tiger District Maria VanDenBurg S.S. Seward PTSA Meg Sgombick Board of Education Melvin Mueller Student Michael Rheaume Building Principal Robert Vogt Parent Rose Conlon Student Sophia Augustyn Student Sue Wheeler Community Stakeholder Susan Moore Building Administrator Tim Beattie Board of Education Tristan Phillips Student

7 President Redman thanked Ms. Sgombick and Mr. Beattie for representing the Board. J. BOCES DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SALARY CAP (Enclosure #13) Motion by Scheuermann seconded by Sgombick that the Florida Union Free School District Board of Education does hereby support legislation S A/A.2112-A which would update the cap on BOCES District Superintendent salaries as described in the annexed letter, and directs the District Clerk to forward same to Governor Cuomo. Note: President Redman explained the cap. K. ACTING SUPERINTENDENT DESIGNATIONS XIII. FUTURE ITEMS 1. Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick that the Board of Education hereby designates and appoints the Assistant Superintendent to serve as Acting Superintendent in the event the Superintendent of Schools is not physically present in the Florida Union Free School District on one or more days (or the remainder of any portions thereof), during the school year. 2. Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick that the Board of Education hereby designates and appoints the Middle/High School Principal to serve as Acting Superintendent in the event the Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent are not physically present in the Florida Union Free School District on one or more days (or the remainder of any portions thereof), during the school year. Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct November 15, 2018 Recognition of Community Partners XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the Board opens the floor for public comment. Individuals who make comment or ask a question are requested to state their name and make only one comment or pose one question until everyone has had an opportunity to be heard. Thank you. Question on Sr. Payroll Clerk - no reduction in force - reorganizing XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss the work history of particular individuals at 8:22 p.m. Action may be taken when returning from Executive Session. XVI. RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Sgombick seconded by Beattie to return from Executive Session at 8:39 p.m.

8 XVII. APPOINTMENT NON-CERTIFICATED Motion by Beattie seconded by Sgombick to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and conditionally appoint Debby Kerimian to the position of School District Treasurer effective on or about November 13, Salary will be $70,000 to be prorated for the 2018/2019 school year. XVIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Beattie seconded by Scheuermann to adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Leta L Jagielski District Clerk