January 13, 2020 Agenda

MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 13, 2020
6:00 Executive Session
6:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting

Budget Workshop Immediately Following Regular Meeting

Executive Session if Necessary Following the Budget Meeting

The regular Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. for the Public Session and followed by a Budget Workshop. There will be no action or discussion other than a motion to go into Executive Session immediately following the Budget Workshop if necessary.  

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 December 9, 2019 meeting.

10. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Communication from the Law Office of Guercia & Guercia, LLP

11. BUSINESS MATTERS

Discussion Item

Transportation Bid

Business Office for Information

Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of Warrant #29, #30 and #33  Fund A and #13 and #14 Fund H for the month of December 2019.

Business Office for Approval

Budget Transfer – December 2019

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the attached budget transfers for December 2019.

Treasurer’s Report

Enclosed for the Board’s approval is a copy of the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending December 31, 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 ending December 31, 2019.

2020-2021 Amended Budget Calendar

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby approves the attached amended 2020-2021 Budget Calendar for the purpose of developing the school budget.

Establishment of non-resident tuition rates for McKinney Vento reimbursement  Purposes

In circumstances where students protected under the McKinney Vento legislation move to permanent housing outside of the Menands Union Free School District, but choose to remain at Menands School, we are able to directly bill the new District of residence.  To do so we must utilize Board approved tuition rates.  

Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District establish the following tuition rates for the 2019-2020 school year. 

  • K-6 Regular Ed. – $12,890.00
  • Gr. 7-8 Regular Ed. – $14,608.00
  • Gr. K-8 Special Ed. – $42,796.00
  • Gr. 7-8 Special Ed. – $44,514.00

12. PERSONNEL MATTERS

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 as  listed.

  • Deborah Angrisano
  • Matthew Bitzer
  • Mary Cotrona  
  • Ashley Hogan      
  • Michelle Kats
  • Asma Khan
  • Elizabeth Kaufman
  • Aaron Nordolillo  
  •  Lana Torrens   

 13.   STUDENT MATTERS 

Class Size Update as of 1/2/20:

  • Kdg. – 42 (split) Gr. 5 – 38 (split)
  • Gr. 1 – 41 (split) Gr. 6 – 27  
  • Gr. 2 – 31 (split) Gr. 7 – 36 (split)
  • Gr. 3 – 40 (split) Gr. 8 – 18 
  • Gr. 4 – 25   Total – 298

14. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

  • 2020-2021 Calendar Development
  • Upcoming Advocacy January 22nd.
  • Capital Conference February 9th-10th.
  • High School Fair
  • Diversity Work

    15. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS

  • Spelling Bee at Proctors
  • PTA Update

16. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL

  • 1/20/20- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL
  • 1/22/20 (Wednesday) – Lobbying with Senator Breslin and Assemblyman Steck
  • 1/23/20 (Thursday)- Winter Concert – at 6:30pm
  • 2/10-11/19 NYSSBA Capital Conference
  • Next Board of Education Meeting:  Monday, February 3, 2020 at 6:30pm

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 PUBLIC SESSION

BUDGET WORKSHOP

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