MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 08, 2021
6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Livestream / 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. BOEcomments@menands.org
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 February 8, 2021 meeting.
7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Communication from the YearBook Club
Communication from Mr. Nevins
8. BUSINESS MATTERS
Discussion Items
Introduction: James Lovett- Shared Technology Director
Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of the following warrants and the claims auditor report for the month of February 2021:
Fund A Amount
Warrant #39 $107,292.44
Warrant #41 $181,839.47
Business Office for Approval
Budget Transfers – February 2021
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the attached budget transfers for February 2021.
Treasurer’s Reports
Enclosed is the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2021.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2021.
Standard Work Day Resolution for Employees
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District, Location code 70104 hereby, establishes 7.0 hours as the standard work day for its Civil Service employees in the 2020-2021 school year, and will report days worked to New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System based on the timekeeping system or the record of activities maintained and submitted by these members to the clerk of this body:
- School Nurse
- Food Service Helper
- Cafeteria Cashier
Adoption of Public Employee Health Emergency Plan
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District adopt the Public Employer Health Emergency Plan for the Menands Union Free School District, in accordance with S8617B/A10832 which amends New York State Labor Law section 27-c and New York State Education Law paragraphs k and l of subdivision 2 of section 2801-a (as amended by section 1 of part B of chapter 56 of the laws of 2016), as applicable, to address public health emergency planning requirements.
Star and Strand Transportation, Inc. Approval Contract Extension at CPI for 2021-2022 School Year
Enclosed for the Board is a copy of a letter from Star and Strand proposing the extension.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District hereby authorizes the extension of the current special education transportation contract between the District and Star and Strand Transportation Inc. for the 2021-2022 school year at CPI, subject to the approval of the New York State Education Department.
Resolution BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent, or designee, to execute an extension of the current special education transportation contract with Star and Strand for the 2021-2022 school year.
Erno Enterprises
Enclosed for the Board is a copy of the contract from Erno Enterprises to renew its contract for landscape services through the 2022-2023 school year.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the contract extension from Erno Enterprises for landscape services for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.
Intermunicipal Agreement for Labor Relation with Hudson City School District
Enclosed for the Board is a copy of the Agreement for Services contract from the Hudson City School District for Labor Relations.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the intermunicipal agreement for Labor Relations Services from the Hudson City School District.
9. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Resignation
Custodian- Jaylon Glasgow
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accepts the letter of resignation from Jaylon Glasgow resigning from his position as custodian from the Menands Union Free School District effective February 17, 2021.
Appointments
Long Term Substitute – Rachel Haas
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint Rachel Haas to a long term substitute teaching position commencing on or about March 15, 2021 through June 30, 2021 at the per diem rate of $180.
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.
Substitute Teachers – Fully Cleared
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School
District approve the following substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year.
Molly Bryon Daijah Metcalf
Jessica Leavit Haroon Sarwer
Madeline Mazzotta Daniel Westman
Designations
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the regular monthly meeting of the Menands Union Free School Board of Education will be revised as follows:
September 14 (2nd Monday) March 8 (2nd Monday)
October 13 (2nd Tuesday) *April 21 (3rd Wednesday)
November 9 (2nd Monday) May 10 (2nd Monday)
December 14 (2nd Monday) June 14 (2nd Monday)
January 11 (2nd Monday) July 12 (2nd Monday)
February 8 (2nd Monday) August 9 (2nd Monday)
*Change from April 28
11. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 3/2/2021:
In person: Virtual: In person: Virtual:
Kdg. – 22 17 Gr. 5 – 10 9
Gr. 1 – 28 17 Gr. 6 – 20 16
Gr. 2 – 21 16 Gr. 7 – 21 11
Gr. 3 – 22 13 Gr. 8 – 27 5
Gr. 4 – 18 18
Total-189 Total – 122
Total Students: 311
12. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
- Moody’s Rating Upgraded
- Committee Updates
- As we look to the end of the school year
- Board Member Term Length Survey
- Upcoming Break and Holiday- well deserved
13. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
- Jump and Hoops for Heart
- Virtual PTA Bingo Night
- Kindergarten Information Night
- Elks Essay Contest Winners
14. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
- Spring Break No School- April 2-9, 2021
- Next Board of Education Meeting: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:30p.m. *Pending BOE approval
- Additional Budget Workshops may be scheduled.
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
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.