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 Tuesday, 7:00 PM Regular Meeting High School Media Center (A) OPENING OF MEETING; DESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY EXITS; ROLL CALL; PLEDGE President Heidcamp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: George Heidcamp, Board President Thomas Ham, Board Vice President Krista Barringer Damion Ferraro Florence Hyatt Angie Minew Richard Petramale Charles Schirmer Donald Tucker OTHERS PRESENT: Larry Mautone, Assistant Superintendent Sherry Francello, District Clerk Seth Turner, Superintendent (B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 25, 2014; September 9, 2014 A MOTION (Ham/Hyatt) to APPROVE the minutes of August 25, 2014 and September 9, 2014 (C) PRESENTATIONS AND HONORINGS - None (D) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (20 MINUTES) - None (E) COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD - None

2 Board of Education MINUTES Page 2 of 15 (F) SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Superintendent Turner shared information from the NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Conference at which NYSE Commissioner King addressed the superintendents regarding some of the following topics: - graduation rates and math grades have increased slightly - push for more advanced course work for students including career and technical education courses - major focus on resource distribution (foundation aid formula) - new regulations regarding English language learners for opting out issue was not addressed by the commissioner as a serious issue - safety and security initiative template - review of New Wave technology software to coordinate data fields and improve instruction - ESL services will be increased to address the new state regulations - Dear Colleague Letter addressing equity of funding and resources On a local level the superintendent spoke of the following topics: - ongoing issue regarding turnover of teaching assistants - Mustang Bowl at Morse Elementary School (fund raiser) - Mum Bowl football game on Saturday (G) BOARD MEMBERS REMARKS Mrs. Hyatt expressed her disappointment that NYSE Department has not seriously addressed the issue of opting out saying that the state s lack of leadership has left parents, students and administrators in a difficult situation. Mrs. Hyatt asked for more information regarding the turnover of teaching assistants in the district. Mrs. Minew, Board BOCES representative, reported the launching of a new partnership with NASA in which students in the Computer Design Manufacturing program will be pared with a NASA mentor to fabricate real-world products that can be used at the International Space Station. Mrs. Minew requested that the monthly elementary building newsletters be mailed or ed to board members to keep them aware of the accomplishments and activities taking place.

3 Board of Education MINUTES Page 3 of 15 Mr. Ferraro, member of the Audit Committee, commented on the high level of expertise and energy with regard to Business Manager Lissa Jilek and the excellent job she and her staff do for the district. (H) BOARD PRESIDENT S REMARKS President Heidcamp thanked Mr. Turner for his report to the board regarding the NYSCOSS Conference. (I) (BREAK) President Heidcamp called for a break at 7:25 p.m. President Heidcamp called the meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m. (J) EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM Assistant Superintendent Mautone gave an in-depth explanation of the following items, which are on this month s agenda for board approval. 1. Shared Decision Making Plan Overview - new plan was drafted by a committee made up of an administrator, a parent, members of the teacher s union, civil services union and the SESA - allows for cooperative planning committee at the district level as well as cooperative planning committees at each building - committees will analyze strengths and weaknesses of the school environment, its structure, organization, student performance, and work to increase communication 2. Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Overview - committee has been working to make the cumbersome state plan more user friendly and comply with the SED requirements Mr. Tucker commented on the lack of response from the SED regarding the complaints from school administrators and teachers across the state. He believes the APPR (teacher rating system) is unfair to the excellent teachers in the district. Mrs. Hyatt agreed with Mr. Tucker, saying that in order to make a change, elected officials need to feel the pressure from their constituents.

4 Board of Education MINUTES Page 4 of 15 (K) PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL A MOTION (Hyatt/Ham) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items K.1.a through K.3.c) 1. Resignation - Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following resignation(s) be approved: a. Theresa Hogan as High School Volleyball Club Volunteer Advisor, effective October 15, b. Sean Collins as High School Softball Club Volunteer Advisor, effective October 15, c. Robin Coppey part-time teaching assistant, effective October 9, d. Nancy Brucker part-time teaching assistant, effective October 15, e. Sierra Wachtel-Burt part-time teaching assistant, effective October 9, f. Bree Zogaria part-time teaching assistant, effective October 24, g. Melissa Dodig part-time teaching assistant, effective October 13, 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. Melissa Colby professionally certified Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) teacher, for a leave of absence effective on or about December 18, 2014 through on or about March 25, 2015, with this time being considered Family and Medical Leave under the Family Medical Leave Act of b. Brandi Foley professionally certified Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) teacher, to extend her leave of absence through November 24, 2014.

5 Board of Education MINUTES Page 5 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 Beach, Ashley 10/15/14 Bucci, Karen 10/15/14 Doney, Wendy Sue 10/15/14 Lamb, Karin 10/15/14 Montano, Anica 10/15/14 Pruden, Alicia 10/15/14 Rice, Amanda 10/15/14 Ruzzo, Elizabeth 10/15/14 Steffantos, Tina 10/15/14 Trapani-Barber, Stacey 10/15/14 b. Paul Bianco High School Volleyball Club Volunteer Advisor, effective October 15, c. Kyle Schermerhorn High School Softball Club Volunteer Advisor, effective October 15, A MOTION (Ham/Minew) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item K.3.d) VOTE: Yes: Ham, Barringer, Minew, Tucker, Schirmer, Petramale, Hyatt, Heidcamp Abstain: Ferraro MOTION CARRIED: YES 8; ABSTAIN - 1 d. Alternate School Program Teachers Nicholas Bernard Alexandra Bernier Jennifer Dargan Adile Jones Meghan Keyser Stephanie Marcello Carol Mazurek James Pedersen Geraldine Popko Aleda Stamboulian Veronica Stinemire Tina VanVoorhis A MOTION (Ham/Tucker) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items K.3.e through K.3.l) e Mentor

6 Board of Education MINUTES Page 6 of 15 Full-Time Mentor - $1,205 Stipend Cynthia Kendall f. Proctors for PSAT/ASPIRE Exams on October 18, 2014 and November 15, 2014 (salary per STA contract) Kristina Kaisik Lead Proctor Melissa Greco Proctor Jennifer Nelson Proctor Amy Michaels Alternate Proctor Amy Frohlich Proctor Jacqueline Hayes Proctor Cyn Kendall Special Education Proctor g. Janet Sullivan - Math Lead Teacher Morse term appointment effective September 1, 2014 through on or about December 11, h. Anica Montano Teaching Assistant with Level III certification, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $17.82/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 15, (replacement) i. Rachel Haberski Teaching Assistant with Level I certification, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $17.82/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 15, (replacement) j. Cailin O Neal initially certified Childhood Education (Birth, Grades 1-6) teacher, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $17.82/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 15, (replacement) k. Jill Michaels Teaching Assistant with Level I certification, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $17.82/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 15, (replacement) l. April Williams Teaching Assistant with Level III certification, be appointed to a part-time teaching assistant position at $17.82/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 20, (replacement) A MOTION (Ham/Petramale) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item K.3.m)

7 Board of Education MINUTES Page 7 of 15 m. Winter Coaching Recommendations Resolution Applicant Dominic Zarrella Scott Wickham Michael Bucci Michael Melville Michael Tiano Jaclyn Tiano Dennis Skalla Rob Elmendorf James Barbato Position Varsity Wrestling Varsity/Jv/Modified Wrestling Volunteer Assistant Varsity/Jv/Modified Wrestling Volunteer Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball Varsity Cheerleading JV Wrestling JV Boys Basketball JV Girls Basketball Larry Skalla TBD Joseph Defino Gregory Vail Modified Wrestling Head Coach Modified Wrestling - Assistant Coach Modified Boys Basketball Modified Girls Basketball * Denotes that this position will exist when the program s numbers remain over 40 participants after the first two weeks of the season. A MOTION (Hyatt/Ham) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items K.3.n,o) n. David Miller permanently certified English To Speakers of Other Languages teacher, be appointed at Master s Step 14 ($74,273 prorated), effective October 20, o. Erika Bergenson initially certified Students with Disabilities teacher (Grades 1-6) to extend her term position through November 24, (replacement) A MOTION (Heidcamp/Ham) to AMEND the agenda and add the following resolution (amended agenda item K.4.a) A MOTION (Ham/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolution (amended agenda item K.4.a)

8 Board of Education MINUTES Page 8 of 15 (K) PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL 4. Other Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the following request to use accumulated sick leave be approved: a. Pursuant to Article 6.6 of the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association contract, Lisa Jane Kappler to use up to 30 days of accumulated sick leave due to serious family illness. (L) PERSONNEL NON-INSTRUCTIONAL A MOTION (Ham/Petramale) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items L.1.a through L.3.a) 1. Resignation Resolution Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the resignation of the following individual(s) be accepted: a. Irene Leaning part-time monitor, effective September 24, 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 Bucci, Karen 10/15/14 Covert, Megan 10/15/14 Finken, Amanda 10/15/14 Haberski, Rachel 10/15/14

9 Board of Education MINUTES Page 9 of 15 Montano, Anica 10/15/14 O Neal, Cailin 10/15/14 Tyler, Constance 10/15/14 Williams, April 10/15/14 A MOTION (Heidcamp/Hyatt) to TABLE to Executive Session the following resolution (agenda item L.3.b) b. Allen Wigginton part-time Food Service Helper (term position), at $16.50/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 15, 2014 through June 25, A MOTION (Tucker/Ham) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items L.3.c,d,e,f) c. Travis Kratochvil - probationally appointed to the position of Custodial Worker at an annual salary of $40,361 (prorated) effective October 15, d. Conchetta Quinlan part-time monitor at $13.15/hr. effective October 15, (replacement) e. Vanessa Loviza part-time monitor at $13.15/hr. effective October 15, (replacement) f. Susan Sachar be appointed to a full-time term teacher s aide position at an annual salary of $29,444 (prorated - per SESA contract), effective October 15, 2014 through January 31, (M) BUSINESS OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS A MOTION (Ham/Petramale) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items M.1.2.) 1. Treasurer s Report Resolution RESOLVED: That the Board of Education has acknowledges receipt of the Treasurer s Report for the month of August 2014, 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 2014.

10 Board of Education MINUTES Page 10 of Claims Auditor Report Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Claims Auditor Report of September A MOTION (Ham/Schirmer) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item M.3.) 3. Emergency Transportation Contract Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts the quote of Coxsackie Transport, Inc., for transportation to be provided for a Saugerties Central School District student to the Ridge School in Salt Point, New York at a cost of $ per day; and the Board authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute the contract documents. A MOTION (Ham/Petramale) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item M.4.) 4. Transportation Contract Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts the bid of Coxsackie Transport, Inc., for transportation to be provided in accordance with bid specifications - Transportation Bid for a Saugerties Central School District student to the Ridge School in Salt Point, New York at a cost of $ per day; and the Board authorizes the Board President and Superintendent to execute the contract documents. A MOTION (Ham/Schirmer) to APPROVE the following resolutions (agenda items M.5,6,7,8,9,10) VOTE: Unanimous 5. Surplus Computer Hardware Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education declare the computer hardware recorded on the seven (7) page report attached to these minutes to be excess and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to arrange for their disposal using the service of an environmentally friendly company.

11 Board of Education MINUTES Page 11 of Surplus Equipment Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the attached list of equipment be declared surplus and the District be authorized to sell this equipment to the highest responsible bidder. Should no bids be forthcoming, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to arrange for its proper disposal Budget Calendar Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves the Budget Calendar Facilities Use Fee Resolution Resolved: The facilities use fee for custodial overtime be $57.72 per hour for Donation Resolution Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education accepts with gratitude a donation from the Saugerties Booster Club of a portable scoreboard, with an approximate value of $1, Budget Transfers Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the attached budget transfer #6 proposed by the Business Manager pertaining to the school year. A MOTION (Ham/Barringer) to TABLE to Executive Session the following resolution (agenda item M.11.) 11. Project Manager (Cahill Boiler Project) Recommendation Resolution Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School Board of Education enters into an agreement with Freemann Management Services for project management services on the 2014 Cahill Boiler Project at an amount not to exceed $24,300. (N) BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A MOTION (Ham/Minew) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.1.)

12 Board of Education MINUTES Page 12 of CSE and CPSE Recommendations - Resolution Resolved: That the recommendations of the CSE meetings of 9/4/14, 9/5/14, 9/8/14, 9/9/14, 9/10/14, 9/11/14, 9/12/14, 9/15/14, 9/16/14, 9/17/14, 9/22/14, 9/23/14, 9/24/14, 9/29/14 and the CPSE meetings of 9/3/14 and 9/12/14 be approved. A MOTION (Ham/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.2.) 2. Shared Decision Making - Resolution Resolved: That the Board adopts the District Plan for implementing Shared Decision Making and hereby authorizes the Board of Education President to certify the 2014 Biennial Review of Shared Decision Making. A MOTION (Ham/Petramale) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.3.) Discussion: Mr. Tucker asked if there is an alternative to the APPR policy. Superintendent Tucker responded that if this plan is not approved the district would revert to the previous plan in order to keep this district legally in compliance with the State s requirements. 3. Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the amended Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) dated. A MOTION (Hyatt/Minew) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.4.) 4. Policy Revision - Resolution Resolved: Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts Policy #8240 as its first reading, waives the second reading and adopts the policy as written. A MOTION (Hyatt/Minew) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item N.5.)

13 Board of Education MINUTES Page 13 of STA Memorandum of Agreement (In-School Suspension/Credit Recovery) Resolution Resolved: That the Board of Education hereby approves the STA Memorandum of Agreement regarding In-School Suspension/Credit Recovery dated. (O) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS 1. Policy Committee no report 2. Audit Committee Chairman Tucker reported that the recent audit indicates that the district overall is very healthy 3. Visitation Committee last meeting included the interview of bidders for the boiler project 4. Transportation Committee no report 5. Government Relations Committee September meeting discussed committee goals/mission statement, which will include keeping the Board informed of new legislation. He also hopes to make a list of the important issues, then drafting letters from the Board applying pressure on our legislators (in particular appeal of the GAP Elimination). President Heidcamp informed those present that all committee meetings are open to the public and posted on the district website and local newspapers. (P) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (10 Minutes) - NONE (Q) EXECUTIVE SESSION Resolution A MOTION (Ham/Hyatt) at 8:45 p.m. to move into Executive Session Resolved: That the Board hereby recesses into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing STA negotiations and the employment history of a particular person or person(s).

14 Board of Education MINUTES Page 14 of 15 (R) FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS 1. November 18 Regular Meeting Riccardi Elementary 6:30 p.m. 2. December 9 Regular Meeting Morse Elementary - 6:30 p.m. 3. January 13 Regular Meeting Mt. Marion Elementary- 6:30 p.m. 4. February 10 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Budget Workshop 5. March 10 Regular Meeting Cahill Elementary - 6:30 p.m. 6. March 24 Special Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Budget Workshop 7. April 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board sets budget for vote 8. April 22 Special Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Board Votes on BOCES Annual Budget and Board votes on BOCES Board Members 9. May 12 Regular and Special Meeting for Annual Public Budget Hearing - 7:00 p.m. 10. May 19 Budget Vote-Four Elementary Schools 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 11. May 26 Special Meeting Opening and tallying affidavit ballots, accepting vote results 7:00 p.m. 12. June 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 13. July 7 Annual Organizational/Regular Meeting A MOTION (Hyatt/Ham) at 9:20 p.m. to return to Regular Session A MOTION (Ham/Schirmer) to UNTABLE the following resolution (agenda item L.3.b) A MOTION (Ham/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item L.3.b) (L) PERSONNEL NON INSTRUCTIONAL 3. b. Allen Wigginton part-time Food Service Helper (term position), at $16.50/hr. (per SESA contract) effective October 15, 2014 through June 25, A MOTION (Ham/Petramale) to UNTABLE the following resolution (agenda item M.11.)

15 Board of Education MINUTES Page 15 of 15 A MOTION (Ham/Hyatt) to APPROVE the following resolution (agenda item M.11.) (M) BUSINESS OFFICE - RECOMMENDATIONS 11. Project Manager (Cahill Boiler Project) Recommendation Resolution Resolved: That the Saugerties Central School Board of Education enters into an agreement with Freeman Management Services for project management services on the 2014 Cahill Boiler Project at an amount not to exceed $24,300. (R) ADJOURNMENT A MOTION (Ham/Tucker) at 9:22 p.m. to ADJOURN Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Francello District Clerk