I. Pledge to Flag Queensbury Union Free School District Queensbury Elementary School Cafeteria May 11, 2015 Budget Hearing 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting immediately following Budget Hearing Agenda II. III. Presentations 2015 Utica National Safety Award English as a Second Language Presentation Open Forum Public participation is encouraged. We ask that all speakers both sign in and identify themselves verbally and, if applicable, the organization they are representing, so that they may be recognized by the Board President. For clarity, we ask that all speakers identify the school related matter/topic to be discussed. In order to conduct District Business in a smooth, orderly manner, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes with 3 minutes allocated to each speaker. The Board of Education appreciates public attendance and participation at our meetings. IV. Business Items Assistant Superintendent for Business A. MOTION to implement emergency pesticide and herbicide application treatments to the District s grounds and playing fields due to exceeded threshold limits outlined in the District s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan. Motion: Ayes: Seconded: Nays: Consent Business Items (B Y) MOTION to approve the Consent Business Items (B Y) Motion: Ayes: Seconded: Nays: B. MOTION to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on April 13, 2015 and the Board of Education Special Meeting/Workshop meeting held on April 21, 2015.
C. MOTION to accept the Treasurer s Report, the Clerk s Report, the Internal Claims Audit Report, the General Fund Revenue Report, the Federal Fund Revenue Report and the School Lunch Fund Revenue Report for the month of April 2015. D. MOTION to accept the following warrants: General Fund April Warrant $1,715,923.94 General Fund Auto #1 April Warrant $ 20,696.39 General Fund Auto #2 April Warrant $ 3,027.78 General Fund Auto #3 April Warrant $ 4,277.29 General Fund Auto #4 April Warrant $ 4,846.36 General Fund Auto #5 April Warrant $ 5,475.45 Federal Fund April Warrant $ 27,101.14 Federal Fund Auto #1 April Warrant $ 11,481.68 School Lunch Fund April Warrant $ 105,112.83 E. MOTION to approve the budget transfers as listed on the attached. F. MOTION to accept the following gifts with sincere thanks: Utica National Insurance Group $500 Safety Excellence Award (1620 450 00 00) Toshiba America Foundation $21,503 for High School Innovation Room (2630 450 00 57) G. MOTION to approve the Fund Surplus Resolution Agreement and Release with Questar III BOCES for the return to Queensbury UFSD of $1,310.98 in program purchase credits in accordance with Questar III s Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) accrual liquidation plan. H. MOTION to authorize a School Staffing Services Agreement for the 2015 16 school year with Supplemental Health Care for Health Care Personnel (OT/PT staff). I. MOTION to authorize the extension of liability and casualty insurance services with Utica National Insurance (Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency) for one year through 6/30/16. J. MOTION to enter into a contract with Devereux Foundation to provide educational services from 7/1/15 6/30/16.
K. MOTION to approve the attached agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and Parsons Child & Family Center to provide educational services effective 10/5/15 through 6/30/16. L. MOTION to approve an extension to the Light Bulb and Ballast Bid, originally bid on 5/13/14 to Green Mountain Electric Supply for an additional 12 months at the same terms and conditions. The contract will run from 6/30/15 7/1/16. M. MOTION to award the Digital Video Recording System Bid to the low bidder, Famtech Surveillance, in the amount of $18,360. N. MOTION to award the Herbicide and Fertilizer Bid to the sole bidder, Turf Management Company, with an estimated cost of $6,734. The bid will begin on 5/12/15 through 5/11/16 with an option for renewal for years 2 and 3 subject to Board of Education approval. O. MOTION to award the IT Equipment Bid to the respective low bidders in the amount of $60,605.85. These items will be purchased with PIC grant funds. P. MOTION to award the Adventure Based Learning Bid to the sole bidder, High 5 Adventure Learning Center, in the amount of $73,542.10. These elements will be purchased with Carol M. White Physical Education (PEP) grant funds. Q. MOTION to enter into a contract with Eileen K. Dashnaw, COMS as a Orientation and Mobility Specialist at a rate of $100.00 per 60 minute session ($50.00 per 30 minute session and $75.00 per 45 minute session) effective 7/6/15 6/24/16. R. MOTION to authorize the surplus and sale or disposal through recycling of the following: Frigidaire Gas Range with Oven (Serial #VF3931822) Hatco Glo Ray Fry Holding Station (Barcode #003723, Serial #9719610342 ) Globe Meat Slicer (Bar code #000897, Serial #710481) S. MOTION to appoint the following election inspectors for the May 19, 2015 Budget Vote/Board of Education Election and to appoint Laurie Anderson as Chief Inspector: June Reamer, Michele Legault, Elsie Stec, Patricia Steves, Shirley Dingman, Pamela Way, Suzanne Nassivera, Linda Sung, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Kathi Frasier, Angela Bryant, Romayne Gilliland, Maria Custer, Loanne Laakso, Gail Connor, and Elizabeth Eisenhardt.
T. MOTION to extend the daily rate increase of $25.00 for the QMS Building Head due to increased responsibility and duties of overseeing the WHBI School effective 5/1/15 6/30/15. U. MOTION to approve the following Support Staff probationary appointments: Larry Lewis Bus Driver $12.21/hour effective 4/21/15 Jarrod Barton Cleaner Step 2 effective 5/11/15 Christopher Duval Cleaner Step 5 effective 5/18/15 V. MOTION to approve the following Support Staff appointments: Pio Solimanto Substitute Bus Driver $16.10/hour effective 4/13/15 Salvatore Mannino Bus Driver Aide Trainee $8.93/hour effective 4/14/15 Patricia Porta Substitute Bus Driver Aide $8.93/hour effective 4/14/15 Carol Sodemann Substitute Bus Driver $16.10/hour effective 4/14/15 W. MOTION to accept the following support staff resignations: Dean Silva Substitute Cleaner effective 4/16/15 Dustin Nicholson Substitute Cleaner effective 4/28/15 Gerald Messier Bus Driver effective 5/6/15 Michelle Trojanek QES Typist effective 6/30/15 X. MOTION to approve the termination of Ross Pistoia, Cleaner, effective 5/1/15. Y. MOTION to approve the following unpaid leave of absences: Lorinda Hughes Bus Driver effective 4/1/15 (1 hour), 4/15/15 (½ day) & 4/23/15 Gerald Messier Bus Driver effective 4/15/15 (½ day) & 4/23/15 (½ day) Kenneth Holmes Cleaner effective 4/20/15, 4/21/15 (2.75 hours), & 4/22/15 Karen Eppedico Teacher Aide effective 5/1/15 End Business Consent
V. Educational Items Superintendent of Schools A. MOTION to accept the resignation for retirement purposes from Debra Collyer, QHS Foreign Language Teacher, with sincere appreciation and regret, effective 6/30/15. Motion: Ayes: Seconded: Nays: B. MOTION to accept the resignation for retirement purposes from Patricia Ferari, QHS Special Education Teacher, with sincere appreciation and regret, effective 6/30/15. Motion: Seconded: Ayes: Nays: C. MOTION to approve the long term substitute appointment of: Emily Shovan Assignment: WHBIS Grade 5 Teacher Effective: 4/21/15 4/24/15 Rate: L1 BS + MS Ed + 33 graduate credits (pro rated) Certification: Childhood Education 1 6, Initial Motion: Ayes: Seconded: Nays: VI. Educational Consent Items (D L) MOTION to approve the Educational Consent Items (D L) Motion: Ayes: Seconded: Nays: D. MOTION to rescind the appointment of Lea Manning, QHS Science Teacher, for the period of 4/14 4/20/15. E. MOTION to approve the appointment of Jessica Eagle, QHS Guidance Counselor, from 10 months to 11 months with corresponding adjustment in salary, effective 7/1/15.
F. MOTION to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District, the Queensbury Faculty Association and two elementary teachers re: Job Sharing for one AIS class for the 2015 2016 school year dated 5/4/15. G. MOTION to approve the unpaid leave of absence of Emily Manfredi, QMS Foreign Language (French) Teacher, effective 10/9/15. H. MOTION to approve the leaves of absence effective 2015 16 school year: (.4 FTE) for Mary Lillge, QHS English Teacher (.5 FTE) Christine Murray, QES AIS Teacher (.5 FTE) Christine LaFrance, QES AIS Teacher I. MOTION to approve the leave of absence (.4 FTE) for Denise Troelstra, QHS English Teacher, to take a temporary appointment as QHS Literacy Support Teacher (.4 FTE) effective 2015 16 school year. J. MOTION to approve the following reviewed (no revisions) policies, regulations, and exhibits: 5300 Code of Conduct 5300.01 Introduction 5300.05 Definitions 5300.10 Student Rights and Responsibilities 5300.15 Essential Partners 5300.20 Student Dress Code 5300.25 Prohibited Student Conduct 5300.26 Queensbury Union Free School District Student Athlete/Parent Guide for Interscholastic Athletics 5300.30 Reporting Violations 5300.35 Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures, and Referrals 5300.35 E.1 Principal's Teacher Removal Log 5300.35 E.2 Teacher Removal Log 5300.35 E.3 Student Incident Report Form 5300.35 E.4 Student Removal Form 5300.35 E.5 Administration Review Form 5300.40 Alternative Instruction 5300.45 Discipline of Students with Disabilities 5300.50 Corporal Punishment 5300.55 Student Searches and Interrogations 5300.55 E.1 QUFSD Student Search Form 5300.60 Visitors to the Schools
5300.65 Public Conduct on School Property 5300.70 Dissemination and Review K. MOTION to approve the minutes of the 2014 15 03/12, 04/02, 04/05, 04/15, 04/23, 04/24, 04/28, 04/29, 04/30, 05/01 and the 2015 16 03/12, 03/20, 03/23, 03/26, 03/27, 03/30, 04/17, 04/23, 04/27, 04/28, 04/29, 04/30, 05/04, 05/11 meetings of the Committee on Special Education and the minutes of the 2014 15 03/05, 03/20, 04/08, 04/17, 04/20, 04/24, 05/01 and the 2015 16 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/17, 04/24 meetings of the Committee on Preschool Special Education. VII. Board Members Comments VIII. Open Forum Public participation is encouraged. We ask that all speakers both sign in and identify themselves verbally and, if applicable, the organization they are representing so that they may be recognized by the Board President. For clarity, we ask that all speakers identify the school related matter/topic to be discussed. In order to conduct District Business in a smooth, orderly manner, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes with 3 minutes allocated to each speaker. The Board of Education appreciates public attendance and participation at our meetings. IX. Informational Items Tuesday, May 19 Budget Vote/Board of Education Election Location: Queensbury Elementary School Gymnasium Tuesday, May 26 Tenure and Curriculum Renewal/Special Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Location: Elementary School Cafeteria Wednesday, June 3 Senior Scholarship Recognition Program 7:00 p.m. Location: QHS Auditorium Monday, June 8 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. Location: Elementary School Cafeteria Tuesday, June 9 Athletic Awards Program 7:00 p.m. Location: QHS LGI Wednesday, June 24 QMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 7:00 p.m. Location: QHS Blue Gym Thursday, June 25 End of Year Recognition Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Location: QHS Auditorium Friday, June 26 Graduation Ceremony 7:00 p.m. Location: Glens Falls Civic Center
X. Executive Session XI. Adjournment Respectfully Submitted, Douglas W. Huntley, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DWH/JSD:ee BOE Agenda 5 11 15