SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Saugerties, New York

SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Saugerties, New York 12477
BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
7:00 PM Regular Meeting
High School Media Center
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(A)
OPENING OF MEETING; DESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY EXITS; ROLL
CALL; PLEDGE
Robert Thomann, Board President
James Mooney, Board Vice President
Krista Barringer
Damion Ferraro
George Heidcamp
Florence Hyatt
Raymond Maclary
Angie Minew
Charles Schirmer
Sherry Francello, District Clerk
Seth Turner, Superintendent
Nicholas Perpetua, Student Representative
(B)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 10, 2016; May 24, 2016
(C)
PRESENTATIONS AND HONORINGS
1. Recognition of Service to Board of Education
2. Riccardi Elementary Instructional Model Update – Sue Osterhoudt
(D)
PUBLIC RECOGNITION (20 MINUTES)
(E)
COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
1. Facilities - Summer Use
(F)
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
(G)
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
(H)
BOARD MEMBERS’ REMARKS
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(I)
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
(J)
(BREAK)
(K)
EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM
* 1. Overnight Field Trip (Atlanta, Georgia) – Resolution
Resolved: That the request from Ms. Greco, Key Club Advisor, for an
overnight field trip to the Key Club International Convention in
Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately four (4) students be approved. There
will be six (6) Kiwanis Committee Representatives chaperoning this trip.
The trip will take place from July 3, 2016 through July 10, 2016, at no cost
to the district.
2. Summer Curriculum – Resolution
Resolved: To approve the following Summer Curriculum Development –
Salary as per contract
# of
Teachers
Hours per
Teacher
Total Project
Hours
Algebra Fundamentals Lab
3
12
36
Algebra 2 Common Core
Curriculum
2
1
24
8
48
8
Ceramics 1& 2
1
24
24
3
12
36
12
12
144
2
12
24
2
15
30
9
6
54
Spanish II for Native Speakers
1
20
20
Student Mentor Program
7
6
42
Project
Critical Thinking & Higher Level
Problem Sets (Grades 7-8 Math)
Explicit Direct Instruction Lesson
Planning (Grades 7-8)
Next Generation Science at Cahill
Elem.
Physical Science Curriculum
Modification
Saugerties Community Project for
Social Studies
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* 3. Teachers Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) –
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the
Teachers Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) dated
September 1, 2016.
* 4. Administrators Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) –
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the
Administrators Annual Professional Performance Review Plan (APPR) dated
September 1, 2016.
(L)
PERSONNEL – INSTRUCTIONAL
1. Resignation - Resolution
Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the
following resignation(s) be approved:
* a. Mary-Ann Viskocil – permanently certified (Pre-K, Kindergarten &
Grades 1-6) teacher for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation
effective July 1, 2018.
* b. Susan Rinaldi – permanently certified (Nursery, Kindergarten &
Grades 1-6) teacher for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation
effective July 1, 2019.
* c. Tina VanVoorhis – permanently certified General Science (Grades 7-9)
teacher for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable resignation
effective July 1, 2016.
2. 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. Cynthia Kendall to use accumulated sick leave due to serious family illness,
effective June 20, 2016 through June 23, 2016.
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3. 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
Ciccosanti, John
Montanaro, Lisa
Thompson, John
Verspoor, Roy
Effective Date
6/15/16
6/15/16
6/15/16
6/15/16
* b. Department Chairpersons for the school years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018
Department
Art
Business
English
F&CS
Foreign Language
Guidance
Mathematics
Music
PE
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
Technology
Chairperson
Patricia Mooney
Jacqueline Hayes
Steve Stellavato
Sandra Chrispell
Bernadette Dvorak
Kristina Kaisik
Ginger Vail
Marisa Trees
Patricia Tiano
Andrew van der Poel
Steve Eggink
Kimberlee Cahill
Shawn Christensen
* c. Extra-Curricular Activity Advisor Recommendation - Resolution
High School Baseball Club Volunteer Advisor – Michael Pugliese
* d. Lindsey Lowry – provisionally certified School Psychologist
be appointed to a four (4) year probationary position in the special
subject tenure area of School Psychologist at Master’s Step 1
($53,526) effective September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2020.
* e. Bernadette Dvorak – part-time Mentor Coordinator for the 2016-2017 and
2017-2018 school years, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018
(stipend per STA contract).
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* f. Michael Pugliese – part-time K-12 AIS Coordinator for the 2016-2017
school year, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (stipend per
STA contract).
* g. Donald Yacullo – (for a maximum of 220 hours) is authorized to work
between June 24, 2016 and September 2, 2016 to assist with technology
installations/cleanings at $23.58/hr..
* h. Kimberlee Cahill – for summer IEP and program reviews effective
June 24, 2016 through August 31, 2016, not to exceed twenty (20) hours
(salary per STA contract).
* i. Michelle Hally – permanently certified Pre-K, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6
teacher, be transferred to a (3) three-year probationary position in the
elementary tenure area at Master’s Step 15 ($75,766), effective
September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019.
* j. 2016 Summer School Teachers (salary as per contracts)
Devon Deery
Jennifer Dargan
Tina Steffanatos
Edward Hasbrouck
Susan Carter
Susan Palmgren
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Humanities 7/8
English 9
Living Environment 9
Special Education 7-9
Nurse
Secretary
Math 7/8
Algebra I
Global 9
Teaching Assistant
* k. Brittany Leonard – initially certified Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
teacher, be appointed to a term teaching position at Bachelor’s Step 1,
($50,707-prorated) effective June 6, 2016 through June 23, 2016.
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(M) PERSONNEL – NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
1. Resignation – Resolution
Resolved: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the
resignation of the following individual(s) be accepted:
* a. Thomas Jensen – Cook, for the purpose of retirement, an irrevocable
resignation effective August 30, 2016.
* b. Barbara Renner – as full-time (10 month) Assistant Cook, effective
September 1, 2016 (contingent upon appointment as Cook).
2. 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
Klare, Suzanne
Effective Date
6/15/16
* b. Keith Richards - be appointed to a probationary position as a full-time
Custodial Worker, at an annual salary of $41,168 (prorated) effective
June 15, 2016.
* c. Janet Miron – Teacher’s Aide, to provide copying services effective
July 11, 2016 through August 30, 2016 at $27.38/hr., not to
exceed 80 hours.
* d. Barbara Renner – be appointed to a probationary position as a
full-time (10 month) Cook, at $44,614 per year (prorated) effective
September 1, 2016.
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(N) BUSINESS OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
* 1. Treasurer’s Report – Resolution
RESOLVED: That the Board of Education has acknowledges receipt of the
Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2016, 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 April 2016.
* 2. Claims Auditor Report – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of the Claims
Auditor Report of May 2016.
* 3. Donation – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education accepts with gratitude a $1,200.00
donation from the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley for a field trip
to Hudson Valley Clearwater Hudson River Experience and further that the
2015-2016 budget shall be increased by $1,200.00 (appropriations accounts
A211045013 and revenue account A2705.0 - Gifts and Donations) increased
by $1,200.00.
4. Bishop’s Gate Property Acquisition – State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA) – Resolution
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central School District
(hereinafter “Board” or “District”) is considering the proposed acquisition by
gift of certain real property, which consists of an approximately 50’ by 200’
strip of land (hereinafter the “Property”) located between Lots 9 and 10 in the
Bishops Gate Subdivision in the Town of Saugerties as shown on Map
Number 9428A-1 filed in the Ulster County Clerk’s Office (the “Proposed
Action”); and
WHEREAS, the Board under the applicable standards of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), 6 NYCRR § 617.6, declared
the action to be Unlisted and designated itself as Lead Agency for the
environmental review of the Proposed Action; and
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WHEREAS, the Board has completed a Short Environmental Assessment
Form (“SEAF”), and has reviewed all of the information and documentation
developed for the Proposed Action:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the
Saugerties Central School District acting as Lead Agency, in accordance with
the applicable standards of SEQRA, 6 NYCRR Part 617, and based upon the
record before it, including the general, specific and detailed knowledge
regarding the Proposed Action, hereby determines that the Proposed Action
will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
* 5. Special Education Summer School Lease – Resolution
Resolved: That the lease agreement between the district and Ulster County
BOCES to hold a Special Education Summer School Program at Cahill
Elementary School from June 27, 2016 through August 23, 2016 be approved
and the Superintendent be authorized to sign the agreement.
* 6. Tax Refund – Resolution
WHEREAS, the District has received an Applications for Refunds of Real
Property Taxes for property located within the Saugerties Central School
District,
WHEREAS, the Director of the Ulster County Real Property Tax Service
Agency has determined that Basic Star Exemption was omitted, and has
recommended that the Application for Refunds of Real Property Tax
be approved; and
WHEREAS, the district has examined the application and the Director’s
recommendation and determined that an error was made pursuant to
Section 550 (2) (c) of the Real Property Tax Law;
Temple, James & Wendy
sbl: 29.9-7-5
Town of Saugerties
Refund: $653.23
(Basic STAR savings)
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* 7. Food Service Equipment Bid (#1617-03) – Resolution
Resolved: That Food Service Equipment bid (#1617-03) be awarded as
follows: Shelving be awarded to Dutchess Restaurant Equipment, lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $3,556.00; Ice Cuber be awarded to
B&G Food Service Equipment, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$4,805.00; Walk-In Freezer be awarded to Douglas Equipment, lowest
responsible bidder, in the amount of $11,234.15; Dishwasher be awarded to
Dutchess Restaurant Equipment, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount
of $13,450.00.
* 8. Propane Bid (#1617-02) – Resolution
Resolved: That the Propane bid (#1617-02) be awarded, for the 2016-2017
school year, to Heritage Energy at a pre-pay price of $.957 p/gallon (22,000
gallons for Mt. Marion Elementary; 1,000 gallons for Morse Elementary).
* 9. Fuel Oil Bid (#1617-01) – Resolution
Resolved: That the Fuel Oil bid (#1617-01) be awarded, for the
2016-2017 school year, to Heritage Energy at a pre-pay price of
$1.73 p/gallon (17,000 gallons).
* 10. Surplus Equipment – Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of
Schools, the Saugerties Central School District Board of Education declared
the computer hardware and audio visual equipment recorded on the pages
attached to these minutes to be excess and to authorize the Superintendent of
Schools to arrange for their disposal using the services of an environmentally
friendly company.
* 11. Budget Transfers – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the attached budget
transfer #8 proposed by the Business Manager pertaining to the 2015-2016
school year.
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(O)
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BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
* 1. CSE and CPSE Recommendations - Resolution
Resolved: That the recommendations of the CSE meetings of 4/20/16,
4/21/16, 4/25/16, 4/26/16, 4/27/16, 4/28/16, 5/2/16, 5/3/16, 5/4/16, 5/5/16,
5/6/16, 5/9/16, 5/10/16, 5/12/16, 5/13/16, 5/16/16, 5/19/16, 5/20/16, 5/24/16
and CPSE meetings of 4/28/16, 5/10/16, 5/11/16, 5/12/16, 5/13/16, 5/20/16,
5/23/16 and 5/31/16 be approved.
* 2. Sr. High Remote Control Aircraft Club - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the formation of the
Sr. High School Remote Control Aircraft Club as an extra-curricular
activity effective June 15, 2016 and that Dennis Skalla serve as a volunteer
monitor.
* 3. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Saugerties Central
School District, that the Memorandum of Agreement between the District
and the Administrative & Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA),
covering the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021, a copy of which is
attached to the minutes, is hereby approved.
(P) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Audit Committee
2. Visitation Committee
3. Policy Committee
(Q) PUBLIC RECOGNITION (10 Minutes)
(R) EXECUTIVE SESSION – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board hereby recesses into Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation and the medical history of
a particular person or person(s), or matters possibly leading to the appointment,
employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of
a particular person or corporation.
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(S) FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS
1. July 12 – Annual Organizational/Regular Meeting
(T) ADJOURNMENT
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