October 13, 2020 Agenda

MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

October 13, 2020

5:30 p.m. – Executive Session 

6:30 p.m. – Public Session

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.

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

2. MOTION TO ENTER INTO 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: 

Ο  Matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed.

Ο  Any matter that may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer.

Ο  Information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense that would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed.

Ο  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. 

Ο  The preparation, grading, or administration of exams.

Ο  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 INTO 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 September 14, 2020 meeting.   

10. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Communication from Capital Region BOCES

11. BUSINESS MATTERS

Discussion Items

  • Reopening Updates
  • Building Project

Business Office for Information

Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of warrant #’s for the month of September 2020, 5,6 and 7 Fund H and 12 and 14 Fund A.

Business Office for Approval

Agreement Between the Board of Education of the Menands School District and The Menands Association of Teachers’

Resolution    BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District ratify the collective bargaining agreement by and between the Menands Union Free School District and the Menands Teachers’ Association, commencing on July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023.

Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR)

Resolution  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the provisions of the revised APPR which was developed in coordination with the  Menands Association of Teachers and pursuant to the requirements of Education Law  3012-d and the regulations of the state education department.

               

Change Orders

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent, hereby approve the following change orders. 

C/O#

Contractor

Original Amount

Approved Changes

Adjusted Contracts

C004-046

DLC Electric LLC

775,000.00

399.42

Increase

C004-047

DLC Electric LLC

775,000.00

494.18

Increase

C004-048

DLC Electric LLC

775,000.00

1,320.38

Increase

C002-063

Bunkoff General Contractors

4,780,000.00

249.50

Increase

COO5-021

BPI Piping INC

294,600.00

822.85

Increase

               

 Donation of Various School  Supplies for the 2020-2021 School Year

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the following donation of various school supplies:

Mrs. Christine Clark- miscellaneous school supplies.
Fidelis- 100 reusable water bottles.
School Systems Federal Credit Union- 8 Bookbags with school supplies and 300 water bottles.
CapCom- 84 Bookbags with school supplies along with face masks and hand sanitizers.
Mr. Nevins- 300 face masks

Trustee to Schoharie Area Workers’ Comp. Trust – Kathleen Cietek, Dr. Maureen Long (Alternate)

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District upon the recommendation of the Superintendent appoint Kathleen Cietek and Dr. Maureen Long (Alternate) to serve as Trustee to the Schoharie Area Workers’ Comp.Trust for the 2020-2021 school year.

            Contracts for Approval

Special Education Support Program – The Research Foundation for the State of New York (SUNY RF)

Enclosed for review and approval of the Board is a contract from The Research Foundation for the State of New York (SUNY RF) for the Special Education Internship Program for the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $11,500.

 Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the contract from The Research Foundation for the State of New York (SUNY RF) for the Special Education Internship Program for the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $11,500.

         

12. PERSONNEL MATTERS

Resignations

Christina Amato- Food Service Worker

 Enclosed for the Board is a letter from Christina Amato, dated October 5, 2020 resigning  from her position as a Food Service Worker from the Menands Union Free School District effective October 15, 2020.

 Resolution     BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the letter of resignation from Christina Amato,  resigning from her position as a Food Service Worker from the Menands Union Free School District effective October 15, 2020.

           Termination  

Employee # 1036 

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the termination of employee #1036 from the Menands Union Free School District effective September 25, 2020.

Appointments

1 FTE Probationary Special Education Teacher – Caitlin Devine

 

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District does hereby appoint Caitlin Devine to a 4-year probationary appointment in the Special Education tenure area on MS Step 3 of the current Menands Association of Teachers’ Salary Schedule. Ms.Devine holds a NYS teaching certificate in Special Education Birth – 2nd grade, Early Childhood Education, Birth – 2nd grade, Literacy, Birth – 6th Grade, Childhood Special Education Grade 1-6. Ms. Devine’s probationary period will begin on October 13, 2020 and will end on or about October 12, 2024. A copy of Ms. Devine’s resume has been included for the Board.

Tenure RecommendationShirah Bettinger-Physical Education Teacher

It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District grant tenure to Shirah Bettinger in the Physical Education tenure area effective October 2, 2020.

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District grant tenure to Shirah Bettinger in the Physical Education tenure area effective October 2, 2020.

Tenure RecommendationLauren Hayes-Music Teacher

It is the Superintendent’s recommendation that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District grant tenure to Lauren Hayes in the Music tenure area effective October 1, 2020.

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District grant tenure to Lauren Hayes in the Music tenure area effective October 1, 2020.

Substitute  Nurse – Marie Ostoyich

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint Marie Ostoyich as a Long Term Substitute Nurse for the 2020-2021 school year at the per diem rate of $180. 

Substitute  Nurse – 

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint the following as a substitute nurse for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Ileane O’Connell

 

Teacher Aide- 

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint Kanika Pompey as a Teacher Aide for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Substitute  Food Service Worker- 

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint the following as a substitute Food Service Worker for the 2020-2021 school year.

Chrinsina Amato  

Increase Existing Compensation Time

Increase the compensation time from the existing 40 hours per year to “Not to exceed” 250 hours per year for the Maintenance Mechanic and Custodial positions. 

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the increased amount of  compensation from 40 hours per year to “Not to exceed” 250 hours per year for the Maintenance Mechanic and Custodial positions.

           

13. 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 appoint the following substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year.

           Stephanie Bernard                              Adam Kiefer

           Thomas Hyde                                       William McDaniel

14. STUDENT MATTERS 

Class Size Update as of 10/2/2020:

Kdg. – 38           Gr. 5 – 19 (split)

Gr. 1 – 45           Gr. 6 – 38 (split) 

Gr. 2 – 41           Gr. 7 – 30 (split)

Gr. 3 – 33         Gr. 8 – 31 

Gr. 4 – 37         Total – 312

15. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

  • BOE Retreat
  • Long Range Fiscal Planning
  • Board Appreciation

16. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS

  • Social Emotional Learning and Supports
  • Assessments

17. MISCELLANEOUS

18. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL

  • Red Ribbon Week- October 23rd -29th
  • Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th – No School.
  • Next Board Meeting is on Monday, November 9th at 6:30.

19. 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 if individual speakers to a reasonable time.  Speakers must identify themselves and the topic on which they would like to make remarks.

20MOTION TO ADJOURN

*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.