REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 9, 2016

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1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 9, 2016 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Johnson City Central School District, held in the Board Room of the Johnson City High School, 666 Reynolds Road, Johnson City, Broome County, New York was called to order by President Martinez at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, President Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Upon roll call, Board Members present: Member absent: Richard G. Martinez, President Shannon M. Edmondson, Vice President Nicholas J. Matyas, District Clerk Jeannette Farr, Trustee Matthew Jablonowski, Trustee Ronald Zarzycki, Trustee Debra Welsh Clarke, Trustee Also present were: Mary Kay Roland, Superintendent of Schools; Eric Race, Assistant Superintendent for Administration, and Jalynn Doig, Board Clerk. ROUTINE MATTERS MIN. 1/25/16 MINUTES: January 25, 2016 Regular Meeting approved as REGULAR presented. MEETING MOTION: Trustee Edmondson SECOND: Trustee Matyas CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMMUNI- CATIONS There were no financial statements. There were no direct communications. REPORT - SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS A. INSTRUC- Superintendent Roland reviewed the schedule for Instructional Reports for TIONAL the remainder of the school year. REPORT B. BOARD Legislative Committee Trustee Farr attended the Legislative Breakfast COMMITTEE along with several other board members and administrators. Topics covered REPORTS by the Legislators included mandate relief, GEA and foundation aid legislation, and future initiatives.

2 Regular Board Meeting February 9, 2016 C. LEGAL MOTION: Trustee Edmondson SECOND: Trustee Jablonowski ISSUES Mr. Race explained the resolution. -Tax Change RESOLVED, that upon a decision by the Supreme Court of Broome County, property owned by Kashou Enterprises, Inc., at 1500 County Airport Rd., Binghamton, NY, Tax ID # , the assessment was decreased as per the spreadsheet made part of this resolution. The refund of $11, should be sent to the attention of Paul Sheppard at Hinman, Howard and Kattell as attorney for Kashou Enterprises, Inc. and it is further, RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Administration and the Superintendent are hereby authorized to execute any documents which may be required to effect the result of this settlement. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Ayes: (5) Trustees Martinez, Edmondson. Matyas, Farr, Jablonowski, Noes: (1) Trustee Zarzycki Absent: (1) Trustee Welsh Clarke Abstain: (0) None President Martinez declared the resolution adopted. Copy - Support Folder February 9, 2016 C. LEGAL MOTION: Trustee Edmondson SECOND: Trustee Jablonowski ISSUES Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Assistant - Budget Superintendent for Administration, the Board approved the budget Transfers transfers. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: Ayes: (6) Trustees Martinez, Edmondson, Matyas, Farr, Jablonowski, Zarzycki Noes: (0) None Absent: (1) Trustee Welsh Clarke Abstain: (0) None President Martinez declared the motion approved. Copy Support Folder February 9, 2016 D. DISTRICT Superintendent Roland presented the following policy for a first reading: POLICIES - # Drug and Alcohol Abuse 1 st Reading - #6900 Disposal of District Property - #9320 Drug-Free Workplace - #9610 Staff Substance Abuse - #9610-R Staff Health and Safety

3 Regular Board Meeting February 9, 2016 E. DISTRICT MOTION: Trustee Matyas SECOND: Trustee Jablonowski POLICIES CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2nd Reading Superintendent Roland presented the following policies for a second reading and approval: - # School Board Elections - # Board Organizational Meeting - #3200 Administration - #5152-E.1 Nonresident Student Tuition Agreement/District Employee - #5152-E.2 Sr. Nonresident Student Enrolled Under Sr. Privilege - #5152-R Regulations for Nonresident Students/Children of Employees - #5210-R Student Organization Regulation - #5660 Gifts and Solicitations - #6110 Budget Planning - #6220 Revenues from State Sources - #6600 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting - #6670 Petty Cash Accounts - #6690 Audit Committee - #6710 Purchasing Authority - #6760 Payment Procedures - #6830 Expense Reimbursements - # Disposal of District Property - # Facilities Renovations - # Safety Program - #8211 Access to Buildings - #8420 Business and Personnel Transportation Services F. PERSONNEL - MOTION: Trustee Edmondson SECOND: Trustee Jablonowski INSTRUC- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIONAL Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS Name Building Tenure Area Tenure Date Michelle Feyerabend Central Office Director 5/1/16 Colleen Harlan Elem./Middle (K-2) Elementary 4/22/16 APPOINTMENT Name Position / Location Effective Date Kathleen Moschak Interim Special Education Head Teacher Elem./Middle (3-5) 2/10/16 SPRING COACHING APPOINTMENTS Name Position Patrick Hayes Assistant Boys Lacrosse Amanda Mauro Assistant Girls Lacrosse

4 Regular Board Meeting February 9, 2016 G. PERSONNEL- MOTION: Trustee Matyas SECOND: Trustee Jablonowski NONINSTRUC- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TIONAL Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION Name From / To Effective Date Jeannette Moody Bus Driver, PT Substitute Bus Driver 1/31/2016 H. CONFERENCE MOTION: Trustee Jablonowski SECOND: Trustee Edmondson REQUESTS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board Date(s) Conference Attendee(s) 2/10/16 Diabetes Update for School Nurses; P. Robins, R. Ryan (K-8) Lourdes Hospital; Binghamton, NY 3/9/16 AASA Women s Leadership Conf. FEA Conf. Center; Monroe, NJ M. Roland, M. Feyerabend (CO) I. FIELD TRIPS MOTION: Trustee Edmondson SECOND: Trustee Zarzycki REQUESTS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board Date of Trip 2/20/16 2/22/16 2/25/16 Destination Destiny USA Wonderworks Museum Syracuse, NY BU Events Center Vestal, NY SUNY Broome Binghamton, NY Requesting Org./Individual & Bldg. Group T. Roberto HS 9-12 Hello Club N. Kleinsmith 8 th Gr. Girls PE Classes K. Eiklor MS Students Purpose Hands-on Exhibits Celebrating Women Athletics Luncheon P-Tech Program Visit

5 Regular Board Meeting February 9, 2016 J. BUILDINGS & MOTION: Trustee Edmondson SECOND: Trustee Jablonowski GROUNDS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY REQUESTS Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board Organization Facility Requested Timeframe JC Lacrosse HS South Lobby 2/18, 2/23, 2/25/16 Association 6:00 8:00 PM STEP Program HS Rm /10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, (Science Tech. 3/16, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, Entry Program) 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, Binghamton Univ. 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/16 2:30 4:00 PM JC Little League HS Sm. Café 2/22/16 7:00 9:00 PM STPS Ponies Softball Field 5/1, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, Softball 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, So. Tier Rage & Pinnacle Hoops MS & Elem. Gyms 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/16 5/7/16 7:30 AM 9:30 PM Purpose Registrations STEP Program Activities Board Meeting Practice Youth Basketball Tournament K. BOARD The Board was pleased to acknowledge a donation from Anthony Cleary OPEN of several items to be used in the athletic training room. DISCUSSION The art department has expressed interest in creating a permanent district art collection consisting of student artwork. More details will be provided to the Board at a future date. The Board of Education will conduct a Work Session on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00 PM in the BOE Conference Room (Rm. 163) at Johnson City High School. L. VISITORS James Fuentes, 60 Sherman Street, Johnson City, NY Mr. Fuentes, a senior at Johnson City Schools, inquired regarding beginning the practice of using high school students to mentor younger students. Superintendent Roland offered to meet to discuss this and asked Mr. Fuentes to provide a list of students committed to this type of program.

6 Regular Board Meeting February 9, 2016 POLLING OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION: Trustee Zarzycki SECOND: Trustee Edmondson CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Upon the polling of the Board, a motion was made to leave open session at 7:52 p.m. to enter into executive session to discuss CSE and CPSE recommendations that are attached to and made part of the official minutes filed in the permanent record and personnel issues. The following attended Executive Session: Board Members: Trustees Martinez, Edmondson, Matyas, Farr, Jablonowski, Zarzycki Also attending: Mary Kay Roland, Eric Race, Jalynn Doig MOTION to Adjourn Executive Session: Trustee Matyas SECOND: Trustee Zarzycki CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. M. REGULAR MOTION: Trustee Jablonowski SECOND: Trustee Zarzycki MEETING CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNED The Regular Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Jalynn Doig Jalynn Doig Board Clerk