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. 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.
4. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
5. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
6. ROLL CALL
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.
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 April 17, 2019 meeting.
10. BUSINESS MATTERS
Discussion Item
Building Project Update
Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of warrant #54, 55 and 58 Fund A and #18 and #19 H Fund.
Disposal of Items
Superintendent’s Recommendation: That the Board of Education in accordance with district policy 6900 authorize the disposition of the items on the attached list .
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the disposal of the items on the attached list which cease to be of use or of value to the district.
Business Office for Approval
Treasurer’s Report
Enclosed is the Treasurer’s report for the month of April 2019.
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 2019.
Budget Transfer – April 2019
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the enclosed budget transfer for April 2019 in the amount of $10,000 for legal services.
Change Orders
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby approve the following change orders.
| C/O# | Contractor | Original Amount | Approved Changes | Adjusted Contracts |
| C004-006 | DLC Electric LLC | 775,000.00 | 2,789.82 | Increase |
| C004-007 | DLC Electric LLC | 775,000.00 | 2,527.42 | Increase |
11. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Resignations
Amanda Jasinski- Teacher
Enclosed for the Board is a letter from Amanda Jasinski, dated March 29, 2019, resigning from her Teaching position from the Menands Union Free School District effective June 30, 2019.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the letter of resignation from Amanda Jasinski, dated March 29, 2019, resigning from her positions as a Teacher from the Menands Union Free School District effective June 30, 2019.
Appointments
Substitute Teaching Position – Ryan Nolan
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint Ryan Nolan to a substitute teaching position at the per diem rate of $86.
Substitute Cafeteria/Lunch Monitor, Custodial and Clerical- Johnathon Cappadona
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Johnathon Cappadona as a Non-Instructional Substitute effective 5/7/2019 through 6/30/19.
12. 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 2018-2019 Health Services Contracts for students attending private or parochial schools in the following districts:
North Colonie School District- (16) students in the amount of $10,916.64
Troy City School District- (1) student in the amount of $619.24
Rensselaer City School District- (1) student in the amount of $583.48
*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 2018-2019 Health Services Contracts for students attending private or parochial schools as listed.
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 2019-2020 school year.
- Joaquin Bernal
- Danielle Clements
- Johnathon Cappadona
- Julia Ciaccio
- Margaret Hall
- David Reynolds
- Madelyn Weaver
- Timothy Wheeler
- Katherine Zyniecki
13. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 4/10/19:
Kdg. – 44 (split) Gr. 5 – 28
Gr. 1 – 36 (split) Gr. 6 – 36 (split)
Gr. 2 – 33 (split) Gr. 7 – 18
Gr. 3 – 28 Gr. 8 – 39 (split)
Gr. 4 – 34 (split) Total – 296
* Anticipated Kindergarten 2019-2020 – 39
14. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
Recent PD opportunities
Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Citizen Scholar Dinner
PE Awards
15. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
Third Quarter Citizen/Scholar/Honor Roll
Spring Book Fair
PTA Update
16. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
Evening of the Arts. Art Show- May 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Spring Concert -May 21st at 6:30 p.m.
School Board Vote and Elections-May 21st from Noon-8:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend. No school 5/24 and 5/27.
PTA Meeting- June 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Next Board of Education Meeting- Monday June 10th at 6:30 p.m.
17. MISCELLANEOUS
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.
19. MOTION TO ADJOURN
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.