MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 3, 2020
5:30 Executive Session
6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Budget Workshop Immediately Following
The regular Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. for the Public Session and followed by a Budget Workshop. There will be no action or discussion other than a motion to go into Executive Session immediately following the Budget Workshop if necessary.
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
Motion: Mrs.Wilson Ayes: 4 Time: 5:34
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 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: Mr. Nevins Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0 Time: 5:35
4. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Mrs. Jaskula Ayes: 4 Time: 6:34
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
5. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
Motion: Mrs. Jaskula Ayes: 4 Time: 6:36
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
6. ROLL CALL
- Mr. Masline Present
- Mr. Nevins Present
- Mrs. Wilson Present
- Mrs. Jaskula Present
- Mr. Diefenderfer Present
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
No Comment
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the minutes of the January 13, 2020 meeting.
Motion: Mrs. Jaskula Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
10. BUSINESS MATTERS
Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of warrant #’s 35, 36 and 38 Fund A, # 2 EC, # 15 and 16 Fund H for the month of January 2020.
Business Office for Approval
Disposal of Items
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education in accordance with district policy 6900 authorize the disposition of books as per the attached list.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the disposal of books which cease to be of use or of value to the district as per the attached list.
Motion: Mr. Diefenderfer Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Wilson Nays: 0
Donation from Stewart’s Shops
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the donation from Stewart’s Shops in the amount of $200.00.
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Nevins Nays: 0
11. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Resignations
Retirement- Antonietta Schroeder
Enclosed is a letter of Resignation for the purpose of Retirement from Antonietta Schroeder, Principal, effective July 13, 2020.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District upon the recommendation of the Superintendent approves the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Antonietta Schroeder effective July 13, 2020.
Motion: Mr. Nevins Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Jaskula Nays: 0
Mrs. Jaskula thanked Mrs. Schroeder for dedication to Menands School.
Mrs. Schroeder Thanked the Board of Education and said that she has enjoyed her time at Menands.
Appointments
Substitute Teaching Position – Sally Sharkey
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint Sally Sharkey to a substitute teaching position commencing on or about February 10, 2020 through on or about June 10, 2020 at the per diem rate of $180.
Motion: Mrs. Jaskula Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
Substitute Teaching Position – Susan Volo
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint Susan Volo to a substitute teaching position commencing on or about February 10, 2020 through on or about June 10, 2020 at the per diem rate of $180.
Motion: Mr. Diefenderfer Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Wilson Nays: 0
Substitute Teachers – Fully Cleared
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the following substitute teacher for the 2019-2020 school year.
Rachel Haas
Motion: Mrs. Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Nevins Nays: 0
Increase Existing Compensation Time
Increase the existing compensation time to include an additional 200 hours per the remainder of the year for the Maintenance Mechanic position.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the increased amount of compensation to an additional 200 hours for the remainder of the year for the Maintenance Mechanic Position.
Motion: Mr. Nevins Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Jaskula Nays: 0
12. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS
School Calendar 2020-2021
Enclosed is the proposed 2020-2021 school year calendar for the Menands Union Free School District.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District adopt the 2020-2021 school calendar as submitted.
Motion: Mrs.Jaskula Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
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. Diefenderfer Ayes: 4
Second: Mrs. Wilson Nays: 0
13. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 1/27/2020:
Kdg. – 43 (split) Gr. 5 – 39 (split)
Gr. 1 – 42 (split) Gr. 6 – 28
Gr. 2 -31 (split) Gr. 7 – 36 (split)
Gr. 3 – 41 (split) Gr. 8 – 19
Gr. 4 – 24 Total – 303
14. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
CYO trip to U Albany- Dr. Long thanked Mr. Nevins and Ms. Boule for organizing the basketball game at U Albany. She said it was nice to see the kids play and have fun. It was a great event. She really enjoyed it.
Notification System- Dr. Long followed up with the progress that has been made in making a decision about which notification system will work best for the district.
CASDA Meeting- Dr. Long is finalizing the members of the Diversity Committee and plans to meet this month.
Legislative Breakfast- Dr. Long attended the breakfast on Friday and thought it had some good information and was well attended.
15. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
Winter Concert- Mrs. Schroeder thanked Mrs. Hayes and the students for a fantastic performance. It was a lot of fun.
Parent Workshop- Mrs. Schroeder thanked the PTA for organizing the event. She thought that it was very informational and would like to see it expand in the future. Mr. Masline asked if it could possibly be recorded and put on the website.
PTA Update- The next meeting is ⅖ at 6:30 and Family Fun Night will be on 2/28 at 5:30.
16. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
Citizen/Scholar/Honor Roll Assembly – Tuesday February 11th at 8:45.
Winter Recess – February 17th – February 21st
PTA Fun Night- Friday, February 28th 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Next Board of Education Meeting – Monday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m.
17. MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Nevins shared information from a Census meeting that he had attended.
18. 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.
Mr. Blanchet thanked Mrs. Schroeder for her dedication to the Menands School over the years.
He also shared his thoughts in regards to the current MAT contract negotiations. Mr. Masline asked him to please put his questions to the Board of Education in writing.
Mrs. Jaskula mentioned that February is Read for Ronald McDonald House. She asked everyone for their support for a great cause.
Mrs. Wilson said that the Multicultural Fair will be held on 4/3.
Mr. Masline reminded the BOE that the 2020 Capital Conference will be on 2/9-2/10.
19. MOTION TO ADJOURN PUBLIC SESSION
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.
Motion: Mrs.Jaskula Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
20. MOTION TO RE-ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Mrs.Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
21. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
Motion: Mrs.Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
22. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion: Mrs.Wilson Ayes: 4
Second: Mr. Diefenderfer Nays: 0
Budget Workshop Immediately Following Regular Board Meeting
Respectfully submitted by Jeanne Mentiply
District Clerk