MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 11, 2020
6:30 p.m. Budget Workshop
Livestream / Video Conferencing, Board Meeting Immediately Following
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 April 22, 2020 meeting.
7. BUSINESS MATTERS
Discussion Item
- COVID-19
Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of warrant #51 and 53 Fund A and #21 and # 22 H Fund.
Business Office for Approval
Budget Transfer – April 2020
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the enclosed budget transfer for April 2020.
Treasurer’s Report
Enclosed is the Treasurer’s report for the month of April 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 of April 2020.
2020-2021 Budget Adoption
Based on the information and materials discussed during the budget workshop earlier this evening, the Board will adopt the 2020-2021 budget.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the proposed 2020-2021 budget in the amount of $9,824,370.00.
Property Tax Report Card Adoption
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District adopt the 2020-2021 property tax report card.
Donations
- Stewart’s Shops- Camp Chingachgook $300.00.
- CSARCH – To assist in enhancing the remote learning Process (Hot Spots) $500.00.
- Community Resource Federal Credit Union – Yearbook Club $200.00.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the donations as listed.
8. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Appointments
K – 8 Principal – Jennifer Cannavo
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District does hereby appoint Jennifer Cannavo to a 4-year probationary appointment in the tenure area of Administration, effective July 1, 2020. Salary will be in accordance with the Terms of Employment Agreement. Mrs. Cannavo’s probationary period will begin on July 1, 2020 and will end on June 30, 2024.
9. 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.
Health Services Contract
Enclosed please find copies of the 2019-2020 Health Services Contracts for students attending private or parochial schools in the following districts:
- North Colonie School District- (23) students in the amount of $16,279.40.
- North Greenbush Common School District- (2) student in the amount of $468.88.
- South Colonie School District- (4) student in the amount of $3,086.24.
*The residence of the students has been verified.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the 2019-2020 Health Services Contracts for students attending private or parochial schools as listed.
Employee Compensation During Declared Pandemic Emergency
Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued Executive Orders requiring all schools to be closed through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year to reduce the spread of the COVID-19/Coronavirus. Therefore, the board authorizes salary payments for all hourly Board of Education appointed staff, excluding substitutes, specifically, Teacher Aids, Lunch Aids and the Cashier, through the end of the mandatory closure period pursuant to applicable New York State Executive Order(s).
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approves salary payments for all hourly Board of Education appointed staff, excluding substitutes, specifically, Teacher Aids, Lunch Aids and the Cashier, through the end of the mandatory closure period pursuant to applicable New York State Executive Order(s).
School District Calendar 2019-2020
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approves the authorization of the Superintendent of schools to modify the Menands Union Free School District 2019-2020 calendar, as approved by the Board of Education.
10. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 4/10/19:
Kdg. – 43 (split)
Gr. 1 – 42 (split)
Gr. 2 – 31 (split)
Gr. 3 – 42 (split)
Gr. 4 – 24
Gr. 5 – 37(split)
Gr. 6 – 28
Gr. 7 – 35 (split)
Gr. 8 – 18
Total – 300
11. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
- NYSSBA Recognition Program – Courtney Jaskula, Level 1 Board Achievement Award.
12. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
- June 2, 2020 Budget Hearing-Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
- Next Board of Education Meeting- Monday June 8th at 6:30 p.m.
- June 9, 2020 Budget Vote Absentee Ballot only
13. MISCELLANEOUS
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
17. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
18. MOTION TO ADJOURN
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.