MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 11, 2021
6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Livestream / Video Conferencing
Budget Workshop Immediately Following Regular Meeting
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
3. ROLL CALL
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 ask questions or voice concerns or comments on matters not formally noted on the agenda. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the minutes of the December 14, 2020 meeting.
7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Menands School Yearbook Club
8. BUSINESS MATTERS
Discussion Item
- Claims Auditor Annual Presentation- Michael Wolff
Follow up on the BOE Retreat. - Curriculum Report Middle School Social Studies and English Language Arts.
- Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of the following warrants for the month of December 2020:
Fund A Amount
- Warrant #26 $10,751.01
- Warrant #27 $16,334.53
- Warrant #28 $33,037.63
- Warrant #31 $213,121.05
- Warrant #33 $21,126.83
Fund H
- Warrant #13 $16,021.31
Business Office for Approval
Budget Transfer – December 2020
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the attached budget transfers for December 2020.
Treasurer’s Report
Enclosed for the Board’s approval is a copy of the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending December 31, 2020.
Resolution 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, 2020.
Establishment of non-resident tuition rates for McKinney Vento reimbursement Purposes
In circumstances where students protected under the McKinney Vento legislation move to permanent housing outside of the Menands Union Free School District, but choose to remain at Menands School, we are able to directly bill the new district of residence. To do so we must utilize Board approved tuition rates.
Resolution 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 2020-2021 school year.
- K-6 Regular Ed. – $12,424.00
- Gr. 7-8 Regular Ed. – $19,541.00
- Gr. K-6 Special Ed. – $55,754.00
- Gr. 7-8 Special Ed. – $62,871.00
Donation
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accepts the following donations as listed.
- Heim’s AutoCare Inc. – $150 Holiday giving and student needs.
- Simmons Tool Company- $1,630.00 Holiday giving and student needs.
- Pay It Forward Together- Various school supplies.
Contracts For Approval
Parsons Child and Family Center – Agreement for Services 2020-2021
Enclosed for the Board is a copy of the Agreement between the Menands Union Free School District and Parsons Child and Family Center.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the Agreement for Services between the Menands Union Free School District and Parsons Child and Family Center for the 2020-2021 school year as per the attached agreement.
9. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Certified Healthcare Substitute- Ryan Handerhan
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Ryan Handerhan as a Certified Healthcare Substitute for the 2020-2021 school year.
Substitute Custodian – Philip Lipscomb
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Philip Lipscomb as a substitute custodian for the 2020-2021 school year.
Substitute Teacher – Agento Russo
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Agenta Russo as a substitute teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.
10. 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.
11. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 1/6/2020:
In person: Virtual: In person: Virtual:
Kdg. – 21 17 Gr. 5 – 10 9
Gr. 1 – 26 17 Gr. 6 – 18 19
Gr. 2 – 22 16 Gr. 7 – 19 13
Gr. 3 – 21 12 Gr. 8 – 24 8
Gr. 4 – 17 19
Total-178 Total – 130
Total Students: 308
12. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
- COVID updates
- Middle School Change in Instruction Option
- Building Conditions Survey
13. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
- December parent teacher conferences
- Winter Spirit Week
- Update for K-5 Students
14. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
- 1/18/21- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL
- Next Board of Education Meeting: Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:30pm
15. MISCELLANEOUS
16. 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.
17. MOTION TO ADJOURN PUBLIC SESSION
BUDGET WORKSHOP
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.