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South Colonie Central School District Board of Education SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION M I N U T E S April 17, 2019 District Office 7:00 pm CORE VALUES We Believe: That all children can learn. In educating the whole child so he/she can meet the District’s Standards. In focusing on student achievement. In providing a comprehensive and enriched curriculum for all students reflecting the needs and available resources of the community. That the combined commitment of the Board of Education, staff, families, students, and community is the key to educational success. MISSION STATEMENT Preparing successful contributing citizens of the world through school, family and community partnerships, while addressing the diverse needs of all students. MINUTES Board of Education Meeting – April 17, 2019 2 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the South Colonie Board of Education was called to order by Board President, Mr. Sim at 7:00 pm. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jamie Blot Colleen Gizzi James T. Ryan Stephanie Cogan Neil Johanning Edward Sim Rose Gigliello David Kiehle Members Excused: Brian Casey Also Present: Jonathan Buhner, Superintendent of Schools Tim Backus, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Sherri Fisher, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services & Strategic Planning David Perry, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Safe Schools & IT 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Board President, Mr. Sim led the pledge to the flag. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Ms. Gigliello and seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 3, 2019 be approved. 8 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Vote Carried: 8 – 0 – 0 4. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Kiehle reported that the Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee met on April 4. Several suggestions for consideration were made. The next meeting is scheduled for May 8. Mr. Kiehle also reported that he attended the High School Choral and Chamber Singer concerts, the Sand Creek production of “Willy Wonka”, and the Multicultural Festival at the High School. MINUTES Board of Education Meeting – April 17, 2019 3 5. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Ryan asked about the status of the NYSSBA music presentation. Mr. Backus reported that the application has been sent to NYSSBA but we have not yet received a response whether our student group has been selected to participate. 6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Graduation/Hall of Fame Committee In the Committee Chair’s absence, Mr. Buhner provided a report on the Graduation/ Hall of Fame Committee meeting that was held on April 9, 2019. 7. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION AND STUDY A. District Video Camera Project Mr. Buhner, Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Perry, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Safe Schools & IT provided an update on the installation of video cameras District-wide. B. 2019-2020 Budget Development Sherri Fisher, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services & Strategic Planning provided a report on the final draft of the 2019-2020 budget. The Board took action to adopt the budget on Item #18 of this agenda. 8. COMMUNICATIONS A. Requests to Speak Laura Mandel, Parent, addressed the Board regarding the District’s participation in Tech Valley High School. She stated that two students had gone through the application process with hopes of attending. She asked the Board if there was any way they could review the budget to reconsider funding for this program. Mr. Sim and Mr. Buhner responded with rationale for the decision to remove the TVHS program from the budget. Ms. Mandel asked the Board to look at discretionary spending. 9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION The Superintendent recommends approval of the following: A. Committee on Special Education Placements as indicated on the attached sheets. MINUTES Board of Education Meeting – April 17, 2019 4 B. In-Service Courses (Pages 16-18) Approval of in-service courses as per attached list. Interested staff may register for courses on PD Express. C. Agreements 1. Approval of an agreement with Building Better Futures, LLC, 26 Fairway Court, Voorheesville, NY 12186 and South Colonie Central School District for the purpose of increasing the 2018-2019 service hours from 26 hours to 33 hours for in-classroom coaching and behavioral support for the self-contained classroom and other classrooms as needed. The additional seven (7) hours of service will be at the rate of $145.00 for a total amount of $1,015.00. 2. Approval of a revised agreement with North Greenbush Common School District, 48 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY 12180 and South Colonie Central School District to provide Academic Intervention Services (AIS) for Title I, Part A Programs to qualified students at eligible private schools in the South Colonie School District attendance area. The term of the agreement shall be from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. The North Greenbush Common School District agrees to employ tutors as third party contractors to deliver the AIS services. The per pupil expense is increased from $231.29 per pupil to $264.19 per pupil due to unforeseen staffing changes. D. Transportation Contracts 1. Approval of a 31-day emergency contract with Star & Strand Transportation, Inc., 360 5th Avenue, Troy, New York 12182, for Route 2018-3 to Hillcrest Educational Center, 400 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201. Transportation is to begin April 1, 2019 and end May 1, 2019. The daily rate is $249.00. The total anticipated cost is $4,482.00. 2. Approval of a transportation contract with Star & Strand Transportation, Inc., 360 5th Avenue, Troy, New York 12182, for Route 2018-3 to Hillcrest Educational Center, 400 Columbus Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201. Transportation is to begin April 18, 2019 and end June 21, 2019. The daily rate is $249.00. The total anticipated cost is $11,205.00. E. Proposal Acceptance of a proposal from CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC, 1009 Lenox Drive, Suite 105, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, in the amount of $2,020.00 for annual Capital Asset Reporting and Property Insurance Updating Services for the District fixed assets. F. Health Insurance Premium Rates 1. Approval of the premium rates for the Blue Shield of Northeastern New York (BSNENY) Health Insurance Plans for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 based on the attached sheet. MINUTES Board of Education Meeting – April 17, 2019 5 2. Approval of the premium rates for the Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP) health insurance plans for the period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 based on the attached sheet. G. Initial Service Request Approval of the 2019-2020 Capital Region BOCES initial service request form in the amount of $3,053,618.93. H. Certified Election Inspector Rates Approval of compensation rates for Certified Election Inspectors for the Annual District Meeting to be held on May 21, 2019 per Board of Education Policy 9291. Each Certified Election Inspector shall be selected from the list provided by the Albany County Board of Elections and/or the District Substitute List and shall be provided a required training session prior to the day of the vote. Compensation shall be at the rate of $150.00 for services rendered on the day of the vote and $25.00 for the required training. I. Declare As Surplus 1. One (1) 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Utility Truck with 8 foot Meyers Diamond Plow, VIN# 3b6kf26z9xm590185, Asset# M991, Mileage 101,178. Item is in poor physical condition; runs and moves with some mechanical issues. 2. One (1) 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Utility truck with 8 foot Meyers Diamond Plow, VIN# 3b6mf36521m284237, Asset# M012, Mileage 85,111. Item is in poor physical condition; runs and moves. 3. One (1) 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Utility Truck with 8 foot Meyers Diamond Plow, VIN# 3b6mf36561m575131, Asset# M013, Mileage 61,452. Item is in poor physical condition; runs and moves, plow needs to be welded due to a cracked frame. 4. One (1) 2005 7-passenger Chrysler Minivan, VIN# 1C4GP45R25B232975, Asset# IT052, Mileage 137,896. Item is in poor physical condition; runs and moves. 5. One (1) 2005 7-passenger Dodge Minivan, VIN# 1D8GP25R87B228552, Asset# T071, Mileage 130,216. Item is in poor physical condition; runs and moves. J. Budget Transfers Approval of budget transfers as per attached sheet. MINUTES Board of Education Meeting – April 17, 2019 6 K. Donations 1. Donation from Latham Community Baptist Church, 109 Forts Ferry Road, Latham, NY 12110, of (80) hygiene kits, valued at $640.00. 2. Donation from Colonie Track & Field Booster Club, 100 Hackett Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 to Colonie Central High School Athletic Department in the amount of $32.26 to be used for Girls Track awards. 3. Donation from Colonie Boys Lacrosse Booster Club, 26 Culver Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 to Colonie Central High School Athletic Department in the amount of $600.00 to be used for the Boys Lacrosse program. L. Re-Appropriation of the 2018-2019 Budget Re-appropriation of the 2018-2019 budget in the amount of $632.00. The total re- appropriated budget is $102,544,258. M. Claims Auditor Report – January, 2019 to March, 2019 A motion was made by Mr. Johanning and seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the above stated Reports and Recommendations be approved. 8 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Vote Carried: 8 – 0 – 0 10. PERSONNEL – INSTRUCTION (Pages 19-21) A motion was made by Ms. Gigliello and seconded by Ms. Gizzi, that the Instructional Personnel changes listed on the attached sheets dated April 17, 2019 be approved. 8 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Vote Carried: 8 – 0 – 0 11. PERSONNEL – SUPPORT (Pages 22-24) The Board recognized the following staff member (Item #11-A-1), who plans to retire in September, for her years of service to the District.
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