April 5, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

April 5, 2022

6:30 p.m.- Special Meeting of the Board of Education

       Livestream / Video Conferencing

      Budget Workshop Immediately Following

 

1.        MEETING CALLED TO ORDER       Time: 6:33                   

2.        MOTION TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC SESSION

Motion: Mrs. Jaskula         Ayes: 5

Second: Mrs. Delancy   Nays: 0 

 

3.        ROLL CALL

  • Mr. Nevins Present
  • Mrs. Delancy Present
  • Mrs. Jaskula Present
  • Mr. Diefenderfer Present
  • Mr. Raman Present

 

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Dr. Long addressed the board regarding an unfortunate accident that occured last night resulting in the loss of a middle school student from  Albany City School district. Dr. Long shared that their thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

Dr. Long discussed with the board some of the details from the Lockdown that took place in the Menands School earlier in the day. Dr. Long thanked the teaches, students, staff and families for their corporation during the situation. 

  5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS

Just a reminder for those members of the public in attendance.  This is one of two opportunities afforded members of the public to comment on or inquire about agenda items. Members of the public also have an opportunity at the end of the evening’s agenda to  comment on matters not formally noted on the agenda.  We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.

5. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  • BOCES Communication Services
    A presentation was given by Adrian Leon the Director of Communication at BOCES in regards to the services that they currently provide the district and other services and support that they have to offer Menands. 

  6. PUBLIC COMMENT

PLEASE NOTE: During the Public Comment Sessions, members of the community may address the Board on agenda and non-agenda items. The Board President may limit remarks of individual speakers to a reasonable time.  Speakers must identify themselves and the topic on which they would like to make remarks.

Vanessa Mercado asked if a digital yearbook could be added to the website.

7. MOTION TO ADJOURN                             Time: 7:24

Motion: Mrs. Jaskula         Ayes: 5

Second: Mrs. Delancy   Nays: 0 

Budget Workshop 

*Immediately Following