Menands Union Free School District
Board of Education
August 24, 2020
5:30 Executive Session
Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
Live Stream/Video Conferencing
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.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2. MOTION TO ENTER PUBLIC SESSION – Time: 5:30
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nayy: 0
3. MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education may enter into Executive Session for the reason(s) indicated below as specified:
- Matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed.
- Any matter that may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer.
- Information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense that would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed.
- Discussion involving proposed, pending, or current litigation.
- Collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law.
- The medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation.
- The preparation, grading, or administration of exams.
- The proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition, sale or exchange of securities, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value of these things.
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nay: 0
4. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nay: 0
5. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
Motion: Mr. Diefenderfer Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Jaskula Nay: 0
6. ROLL CALL
- Mr. Masline – Present via webex
- Mr. Nevins – Present via webex
- Mrs. Wilson – Present via webex
- Mrs. Jaskula – Present via webex
- Mr. Diefenderfer – Present via webex
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Moment of silence
8. 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 ask questions or voice concerns or comments on matters not formally noted on the agenda. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.
Comments can be made at BOEcomments@menands.org
No comments at this time.
9. BUSINESS MATTERS
Business Office for Approval
Tax Rate for 2020-21
Enclosed is a memo from Mrs. Cietek dated August 20, 2020 outlining the revised 2020-2021 tax rate.
Resolution: WHEREAS the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District has been authorized by the voters at the Annual School District Meeting to raise for the budget of the 2020-2021 school year a sum not to exceed $9,824,370.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education fix the equalized tax rates by towns and confirm the extension of the taxes as they appear on the following, revised tax roll:
Name of Town: Colonie
Assessed Valuation: $249,948,814
Tax Rate: $28.913686
Total: 7,236,094
Motion: Mrs. Jaskula Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nay: 0
2020-2021 Intermunicipal Agreement (ENL Services) North Colonie
Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the intermunicipal agreement between Menands UFSD and North Colonie Central School District for ENL services for the 2020-2021 school year as per the attached agreement.
Motion: Mr. Diefenderfer Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Wilson Nayes: 0
Contracts for Approval
St. Coleman’s Home, Inc – Special Education Services Agreement for 2020-2021
Enclosed for the Board is a copy of the St. Coleman’s Home, Inc., Special Education Services Agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the Agreement for Services between Menands School and the St. Coleman’s Home, Inc. for the 2020-2021 school year as per the attached agreement, and contingent upon final decision of the Committee on Special Education, and student participation.
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Nevins Nay: 0
Center For Disability Services, Inc. – Agreement for Services Contract for 2020-2021
Enclosed for the board if a copy of the Center for Disability Services, Inc. contract for Services Agreement for the 2020-2021 school year.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the contract between Menands School and The Center for Disability for the 2020-2021 school year as per the attached agreement, and contingent upon final decision of the Committee on Special Education, and student participation.
Motion: Mr. Nevins Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Jaskula Nay: 0
10. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Appointments
Teacher Aide – Ashley Jewett
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Ashley Jewett as a teacher aid effective for the 2020-2021 school year.
Motion: Mrs. Jaskula Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nay: 0
Teacher Aide – Dayna Kain
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Dayna Kain as a teacher aid effective for the 2020-2021 school year.
Motion: Mr. Diefenderfer Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Wilson Nay: 0
Staffing
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to appoint employees on a temporary basis with the understanding that the Board of Education will make the final determination at the next subsequent Board of Education meeting.
Resolution Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District hereby grant Superintendent, Dr. Maureen Long the authority to appoint employees on a temporary basis with the understanding that the Board of Education will make the final determination at the next subsequent Board of Education meeting.
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Nevins Nay: 0
11. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS
CSE/CPSE Recommendations
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the CSE/CPSE recommendations as submitted.
Motion: Mr. Nevins Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Jaskula Nay: 0
12. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
Building Project- Dr. Long informed the board that the project going well and should be completed soon
Reopening- Dr. Long stated that the public forums and surveys have been completed and that she was happy with the response. She said that they will continue to look at the information gathered to help finalize the reopening plans.
13. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
Next Board of Education Meeting – September 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
14. MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Diefenderfer thanked Dr. Long and the staff for gathering information and getting it out to the parents.
Mrs. Jaskula congratulated the PTA for securing the grant to help with the census outreach work.
15. 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.
No public comments
*The Board of Education may enter into Executive Session .
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN – Time: 6:47 p.m.
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Jaskula Nay: 0
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.
Respectfully submitted by
Jeanne Mentiply
District Clerk