MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
October 15, 2019
5:00 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. 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:
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 thing
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 9, 2019 meeting.
10. BUSINESS MATTERS
Discussion Items
Building Project Update – CSARCH
Long Range Financial Analysis-Bernard P. Donegan, Inc
NYS Assessment Scores
Board Goals 2019-2020
Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of warrant #’s for the month of September 2019, 7 and 8 Fund H, 16 and 18 Fund A and 1 Fund EC.
Business Office for Approval
Treasurer’s Report
Enclosed for the Board’s approval are copies of the August 2019 and September 2019 Treasurer’s Reports.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the August 2019 and September 2019 Treasurer’s Reports.
District Management Response Letter
Enclosed for the Board’s approval is the district’s response to the Management Letter in the district external audit as completed by West & Co., CPS’s for the year ended 6/30/19 which require no significant corrective actions. The financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Menands UFSD as of 6/30/19 and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the then year ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the USA.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the district’s response to the Management Letter items notes in our audited financial statements as of June, 30, 2019.
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
C004-022
DLC Electric LLC
775,000.00
5411.30
Increase
C004-023
DLC Electric LLC
775,000.00
5225.56
Increase
C004-024
DLC Electric LLC
775,000.00
450.41
Increase
C002-027
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
4763.46
Increase
C002-028
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
7338.75
Increase
CO02-029
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
(737.20)
Decrease
C002-030
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
(584.10)
Decrease
C002-031
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
247.46
Increase
C002-032
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
3447.18
Increase
C002-033
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
815.46
Increase
CO02-034
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
(690.00)
Decrease
C002-035
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
8707.20
Increase
C002-036
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
3581.42
Increase
C002-037
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
239.86
Increase
C002-038
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
1202.90
Increase
C002-039
Bunkoff General Contractors
4,780,000.00
(483.95)
Increase
C003-003
Mazone Plumbing & Heating
1,170,051.00
(4331.00)
Decrease
CO03-004
Mazone Plumbing & Heating
1,170,051.00
(3447.18)
Decrease
9CO03-005
Mazone Plumbing & Heating
1,170,051.00
(975.10)
Decrease
CO03-006
Mazone Plumbing & Heating
1,170,051.00
(5411.30)
Decrease
COO5-009
BPI Piping INC
294,600.00
487.65
Increase
COO5-010
BPI Piping INC
294,600.00
738.46
Increase
COO5-011
BPI Piping INC
294,600.00
818.98
Increase
COO5-012
BPI Piping INC
294,600.00
996.08
Increase
COO5-013
BPI Piping INC
294,600.00
315.43
Increase
COO6-001
RBM Guardian Fire Protection
304,414.00
975.10
Increase
Donation of Various School Supplies for the 2019-2020 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. Vanessa Mercado- Spiral Notebooks, loose leaf paper, pens and 2 pocket folders.
Simmons Machine Tool- Binders, notebooks, pens and other supplies.
The McCarthy Family- $40. $20 for each child’s homeroom use.
Alyssa Blake Class of 2019- 5 soccer balls to the Soccer Club.
Parent Transportation Contract
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the attached Parent transportation contract, for the 2019-2020 school year at the fixed rate per mile allowed by the IRS.
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 Kathy Cietek and Dr. Maureen Long (Alternate) to serve as Trustee to the Schoharie Area Workers’ Comp.Trust for the 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $5,750.
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 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $5,750.
Wildwood School – Agreement for Services 2019-2020
Enclosed for the Board is a copy of the 2019-2020 Agreement for Services contract from the Wildwood School for one student attending the Program at a cost of $53,471.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the 2019-2020 Agreement for Services contract from the Wildwood School for one student attending the Program at a cost of $53,471.
11. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Substitute Custodian – Alberto Cardona
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Alberto Cardona to a substitute custodian position for the 2019-2020 school year as per the attached benefit agreement.
Substitute Teacher Aide, Lunch Monitor and Clerk – Ashley Jewett
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Ashley Jewett as a substitute Teacher Aide, Lunch Monitor and Clerk for the 2019-2020 school year as per the attached benefit agreement pending fingerprint clearance.
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.
Resignations
Deborah Angrisano- Teacher Aide
Enclosed for the Board is an email from Deborah Angrisano, dated October 8, 2019 resigning from her position as a Teacher Aide from the Menands Union Free School District effective October 15,2019.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the letter of resignation from Deborah Angrisano, dated October 8, 2019, resigning from her position as a Teacher Aide From the Menands Union Free School District effective October 15, 2019.
12. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS
Club/Sports/Mentoring/Other Stipends
It is requested that the Board approve the attached revised list of staff member compensation during the 2019-2020 school year for work performed outside of the regular school day as per the MAT contract.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the attached revised list of staff member compensation during 2019-2020 school year for work performed outside of the regular school day as per the MAT contract.
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.
Special Education Services Contract – Crossroads Center for Children
Enclosed for the Board of Education is a revised copy of the Crossroads Center for Children contract for Special Education services for one student for the 2019-2020 school year.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the revised contract between Menands School and Crossroads Center for Children for the 2019-2020 school year.
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.
Katherine Desmond Ashley Jewett Diane Soloman
Richard Dufresne Brandon Keating Reanne Terano
Amanda Furhi Ashley Lee
13. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 10/2/2018:
Kdg. – 46 (split) Gr. 5 – 40 (split)
Gr. 1 – 45 (split) Gr. 6 – 29 (split)
Gr. 2 – 35 (split) Gr. 7 – 37 (split)
Gr. 3 – 41 (split) Gr. 8 – 18
Gr. 4 – 27 Total – 318
14. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
Recent and Upcoming Professional Development
Thank you Village of Menands:
Police Department and Officer Stone
Mike Hagaman
CASDA Friends of Education
15. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
PTA Updates
16. MISCELLANEOUS
17. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
Red Ribbon Week- October 25th -31st
PTA Family Fun Night- Friday, October 25th 6:00 pm
Pumpkin Run Grade k-8 -Thursday, October 31.
Superintendent’s Conference Day- Tuesday, November 5th – No School
Veterans Day Monday, November 11th – No School
Next Board Meeting is on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30. Due to Veterans Day.
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 if individual speakers to a reasonable time. Speakers must identify themselves and the topic on which they would like to make remarks.
19. MOTION TO RE-ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education may re-enter into executive session.
20. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
21. MOTION TO ADJOURN
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.