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January 10, 2022 Minutes

MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

January 10, 2022

6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting

5:30-6:30 Board of Education Training

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                           Time: 6:33

2. MOTION TO ENTER PUBLIC SESSION

            Motion: Mrs. Jaskula            Ayes: 4

            Second: Mr. Diefenderfer     Nays: 0

3. ROLL CALL 

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

 

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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.

No comments

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the minutes of the December 13, 2021 meeting.

 

  Motion: Mrs. Jaskula            Ayes: 4

  Second: Mr. Diefenderfer     Nays: 0

 

7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

  • Communication from the Menands School Yearbook Club
  • Communication from Mr. Masline

The board will collect money from members for the yearbook donation.

Mr. Masline read his letter to the board.

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  • COVID Information and updates: Dr. Long informed the board about updated COVID recommendations. She also thanked everyone for their patience during these times.
  • BOE vacancy: Dr. Long informed the board of the different avenues that are possible to fill the vacant seat on the board and asked for their input regarding how to move forward. 

9. BUSINESS MATTERS

I. Business Office- Non-Action Items

Warrants

Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of the following warrants and the claims auditor report for the month of December 2021:

 Fund A Amount

  • Warrant #30 $73,375.21
  • Warrant #31 $15,354.10
  • Warrant #33 $214,674.83

II. Business Office- Action Items

  Motion: Mrs. Jaskula            Ayes: 4

  Second: Mr. Diefenderfer     Nays: 0

 Motion to approve consent agenda Item II. A.-G.

A. Budget Transfer – December 2021

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the attached budget transfers for December 2021.

 B. Treasurer’s Report

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending December 31, 2021.

C. 2022-2023 Budget Calendar

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby approves the attached 2022-2023 Budget Calendar for the purpose of developing the school budget.

D. Establishment of non-resident tuition rates for reimbursement  
       

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District establish the following estimated non resident tuition rates for the 2021-2022 school year. 

 K-6 Regular Ed. – $11,614.00

  • Gr. 7-8 Regular Ed. – $13,902.00
  • Gr. K-6 Special Ed. – $67,415.00
  • Gr. 7-8 Special Ed. – $69,703.00

E. Donation 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School   District accepts the following donations as listed.

  • CSARCH-30 winter coats for students
  • Simmons- Holiday/Christmas donation of various items for families in need.
  • Star and Strand-  Holiday/Christmas donation of various items for families in need.

F. Board Member Term Length

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District hereby authorizes the following proposition to be placed on the ballot at the  Annual Budget Vote and Election on May 17, 2022, and for said proposition to be included  in the Annual Notice of said Vote and Election:   

   PROPOSITION

  Commencing July 1, 2023, shall the full term of office of board  members be decreased from five years to four years, provided however that this proposition shall not decrease the term of office of any incumbent board member (i.e., a board member who currently holds a term of office and whose term does not expire as of June 30, 2023)?

G. Contracts For Approval

          East Greenbush School District – Special Education Contract

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the special education contract between the Menands Union Free School District and East Greenbush School District for the 2021-2022 school year as per the attached agreement.

10. POLICY

I. Final Reading of Policies

 Motion: Mrs. Delancy            Ayes: 4

Second: Mr. Nevins          Nays: 0

Motion to approve consent agenda items I. and II.

 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District, upon recommendation of the Policy Committee, approve the final reading of the following policies.

  1. Annual District Meeting 1050
  2. Public Sales on School Property 1510
  3. Smoking and Other Tobacco use on School Premises Prohibited 1530
  4. Home Instruction 1741
  5. Interpreters for Hearing Impaired Parents 1925
  6. Information and Data Privacy, Security and Breach Notification 8635

II. Abolish Policies

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District hereby abolishes the following policies as listed:

a. Relations With Educational Research Agencies 1710

11. PERSONNEL MATTERS

  Motion: Mr. Nevins                   Ayes: 4

  Second: Mrs. Jaskula          Nays: 0

Motion to approve consent agenda items I. A.-D.

I.  Appointments

     A.   Long Term Substitute- Christian Rosario-Marrero

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Christian Rosario-Marrero to a long-term substitute teacher position  commencing on or about February 1, 2022 through on or about May 15, 2022.  Remuneration will be at the per diem rate of $180.

    B.   Building Substitute Teacher – Erica Foley

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Erica Foley as a building substitute teacher for the 2021-2022 school year effective January 11, 2022 at the per Diem rate of $110.

   C. Substitute Custodian- Justin Jones

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Justin Jones as a Substitute Custodian for the 2021-2022 School year. Remuneration as per the approved salary schedule. 

D. Substitute Teachers – Fully Cleared

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the following substitute teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.  

  • Jenna Frank
  • Isabell Fry
  • Shawna LeClair
  • Jake Litwin
  • Theresa McTague
  • Christian Rosario-Marrero
  •  Jessica Stewart-Burns
  • Nicole Sullivan
  • Siobhan Wallace

12. SUPERINTENDENTS RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRAMS

I. CSE/CPSE Recommendations

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the CSE/CPSE recommendations as submitted.  

Motion: Mrs. Jaskula                   Ayes: 4

Second: Mr. Diefenderfer    Nays: 0

 13.   STUDENT MATTERS 

Class Size Update as of 1/5/2022:

Kdg. – 36(split)        Gr. 5 -28 (split)        Pre K- 18

Gr. 1 – 34(split)         Gr. 6 – 24 

Gr. 2 – 46(split)         Gr. 7 – 35 (split)

Gr. 3 – 38 (split)         Gr. 8 – 30 (split)

Gr. 4 – 27                     Total – 299 (317 with pre K)

14. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

  • Committee Updates-Dr. Long updated the board in regards to the progress that has been made so far this year.
  • Concert Update- The district is working on a plan to safely present the concert.
  • Long Range Financial Plan Update Next Meeting- Dr. Long said that B.P Donegan will be at the February meeting. 
  • Dr. Long presented Mr. Masline with a token of appreciation from the school district for all of his time that he has dedicated to the Menands Union Free School district throughout his term on the Board of Education.

  15. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day -Monday January 17, 2022-  NO SCHOOL
  • Next Board of Education Meeting:  Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:30pm
  • NYSSBA’s  2022 Virtual Capital Conference Day Wednesday February 2, 2022-
    Mr, Masline recommended attending the Capital Conference

16.   MISCELLANEOUS

 Mr. Nevins thanked Mr. Masline for all that he has done for the district over the years. 

17. 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 email comments

Mrs. Vandenberg representing the MAT thanked Mr. Masline for his service over the years as a  Member of the Menands Union Free School District Board of Education.  

18. MOTION TO ADJOURN PUBLIC SESSION                                  Time: 7:14

 

  Motion: Mrs. Jaskula                   Ayes: 4

  Second: Mr. Diefenderfer    Nays: 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