Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes March 21, 2019
Vice President Keith Hanvey called the March 21, 2019, meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:41 PM in the Guilford Elementary School.

Board members in attendance were Tina Ammon, Shelly Bartow, Keith Hanvey, and Jeanne Shields. Emily Hall and Kay Striegler were absent. Rebecca Sullivan arrived at 6:58 PM.

The administrator in attendance was Tim Ryan.

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:42 PM to discuss CSE recommendations, the employment history of a particular person and a current litigation issue. Yes –4, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:12 PM. Yes –5, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the evening’s revised agenda. Yes –5, No – 0. Carried.

No guest comments this evening.

After reviewing the recommendation and documentation setting forth the recommendation, including a review of the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, and seeing that the appropriate safeguard rights were provided to the parent, the Board of Education took the following action on the following:
 Amendment with no meeting of: 2/4/19  CSE minutes of: 3/4/19
 CPSE minutes of: None
 Subcommittee minutes of: 3/8/19  504 Minutes: None
On motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes – 5, No – 0. Carried.

Mr. Ryan presented the list of retirees and the substantial savings that will be available for the next school year. The final budget number will be available after the final State budget is received sometime the beginning of April.

Call to Order

Board Members in Attendance

Administrators in Attendance

Executive Session

Open Session

Order of the Agenda Established & Approved

Guest Comments

CSE Recommendations

Reports and Presentations

Keith Hanvey, Jeanne Shields, Tim Ryan and Janice Rideout attended the School Board Institute on March 19, 2019. Speaker Mike Shusda presented information on the tax levy and PILOT agreements. A public forum with Mr. Shusda was suggested to inform the community about the ramifications of PILOT agreements specifically with the upcoming Wind Farm proposal in Guilford.

Rebecca Sullivan reported on the latest Health and Safety Committee meeting on March 20, 2019. Asbestos removal in all buildings, the District Safety Plan, Raptor System, Public School Works system, door security issues, and curtain options were discussed.

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Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
 The approved list of hallway names in the Jr-Sr High School was presented to the Board. Signage will be going up to mark these areas.
 NBT Bank, SFCU, Chobani and Page Seed have been contacted requesting additional funding for the Ag Club. Legislators will be contacted next.
 The Ag Club will be planting 30 shrub trees on the Searles Hill Property this Spring. This project has been coordinated with DEC and organized by the club advisor Ms. Sienko.
 The presentation to the Bainbridge Rotary on March 14 included an update on what’s happening at B-G and the MOMO challenge alert.
 The Safety Forum will be on May 1, 2019 at 7 PM in the Jr-Sr High School Auditorium. Advertising has started for this event. Topics will include the introduction of the SRO, building safety initiatives, and an Internet Safety presentation led by State Trooper Shannon Hartz. Advertising will include the news media, website and social media. We hope to have a large crowd.
 Looking ahead to the April BOE meetings, the BOE will visit the welding shop on April 4 and the Bobcat Boutique on April 24.
 As a fund raiser for the PTO, Teddy Bears will be made from the Guilford Stage Curtains. The effort is being spearheaded by Ellen Bosworth. Price of the bears are to be determined, but will probably be $15-$25.

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education	Business Office voted to approve the following financial reports:
 Treasurer’s Report for February 2019.
 Internal Claims Auditors Report dated 2/18/19 and 3/3/19.  Student Activities Report for February 2019.
 Financial Reports for February 2019.
 School Lunch Profit & Loss for February 2019 Yes-5, No-0. Carried. (See Attachments 1-5)

The Board discussed the school lunch fund balance analysis presented by Janice Rideout, Business Manager. Discussion also included the Summer Feeding and Recreation programs and the coordination of these events during Phase 2 of the Capital Project since school buildings will not be available.

The board discussed text message announcements during business hours. A community member has requested that unless it’s an emergency, they would prefer not getting them.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to approve the following certified personnel appointments:
 The appointment of Christina Palmer to the position of Substitute Teacher effective March 22, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Edward Rajner to the position of Substitute Teacher effective March 22, 2019. Background check is complete.
Yes-5, No-0. Carried.

Miscellaneous

Personnel

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to approve the following non-certified personnel appointments:
 The appointment of Daniel Wade to the position of Food Service Worker PT (SUB) effective March 22, 2019. Background check is complete.

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 The appointment of Croce Grigoli to the position of Teacher Aide PT (SUB) retroactive to March 14, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Trudy Peterson to the position of Custodial Worker PT (SUB) effective March 22, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Lizzette Pruskowski to the position of Teacher Aide, full time, 10 Months, 7 hrs/day, $11.10/hr, probationary period 52 weeks, effective April 8, 2019. Background check is pending. Vice: Heather Gonzalez
 The unpaid leave of absence for Lee Pearsall April 12, 2019 and April 22-26, 2019. Yes-5, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan the Board of Education voted to approve the following Sports personnel appointments:
 Spring 2019 Time Keepers, Score Keepers, Volunteer Coaches as presented. Yes-5, No-0. Carried.

The following planning items were discussed: Board Events

 March 26 – DCMO BOCES Educational Forum – RSVP by Mar 11th  April 1 – LINKS @ 4:30 PM – Janice is going – Shelly can’t attend.  April 4 – Policy Committee @ 6 PM
 April 5 – Workers’ Compensation Alliance Dinner Meeting @ 6:30 PM (RSVP by 4/1)
 April 24 – WEDNESDAY – BOE Meeting (BOCES Budget and Member Vote)  April 30 – Chenango County School Board Association Dinner at the Silo.

Planning

School Events
 March 27 – Greenlawn Family Fun Night  April 3 – Sr High Spring Concert
 April 10 – Jr High Spring Concert

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 PM. Yes –5, No – 0. Carried.

Adjournment

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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