Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes February 7, 2019
President Emily Hall called the February 7, 2019 meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:29 PM in the District Conference Room.

Board members in attendance were Tina Ammon, Shelly Bartow, Emily Hall, Keith Hanvey, Jeanne Shields, Kay Striegler and Rebecca Sullivan.

Administrators in attendance were Tim Ryan, Jenn Henderson, Linda Maynard, William Zakrajsek and Scott Graham.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:30 PM to discuss CSE recommendations, the employment history of a three particular persons, negotiations with the Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and Mechanic, and a legal issue with a school vendor. Yes –7, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:11 PM. Yes –7, No – 0. Carried.

On motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to approve the evening’s revised agenda as presented. Yes –7, 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: None  CSE minutes of: None
 CPSE minutes of: None
 Subcommittee minutes of: 12/04/18, 01/10/19, 01/18/19  504 Minutes: None
On motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes – 7, No – 0. Carried.

Music Teachers, Dorian Bunting-Cliffe, Paul Jenkins, Matt Downey and Jennifer White presented information on the Music Program at B-G. They are extremely appreciative of the support from the Board of Education and Administration. Life-long music making is what the program is all about!

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

Colleen Head and Jennifer Henderson presented the proposed 2019-20 budget and enrollment projection for the Special Education program.

Buildings Principals reported on the events in their buildings including upcoming events and celebrations, student program developments, computer based testing and safety team meetings.

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Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
 Commended the staff and administrators for their flexibility during the delays and closing in the past two weeks.
 The agreement with Amphenol regarding funding of the Welding program expires this school year. A meeting is scheduled next week with representatives from Amphenol to discuss extending this agreement.
 LINKS met this past week and discussed student benchmarking tools, social emotional needs of students, and Next Gen standards.
 The Legislative Breakfast on February 2nd was well attended by Legislators and Board representatives. It was a productive and informative discussion.
 The District would like to offer to reimburse half the cost of fingerprinting to Substitutes after they have worked 35 hours. The cost of fingerprinting could be prohibitive for some people and limit the number of substitute applications.
 The first group of student readers visited the Delaware Valley ASPCA last week to read to a room of cats. Both kids and cats loved the visit.
 The BOE Retreat is scheduled for February 28th in the District Conference Room. Dinner from Rosa’s will be provided. Topics for Erin Morris are welcome.
 The next District Advisory luncheon will be on February 26. Ten staff members have been invited.
 The first Superintendent Round Table with Student Council members will be next week with the High School Student Council. Pizza will be served!
 Reported on the informational meeting with Calpine Company regarding the Wind Farm proposal in Guilford.
 A board member inquired about tracking students past graduation. “Life Track” services are a possibility.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to approve the donation of hardware items from Barnard’s Hometown Hardware. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

Business Office

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District, as follows:
Section 1. The proposition hereinafter set forth is hereby authorized to be submitted for the approval of the qualified voters of the District on the 21st day of May, 2019 (the “Vote”).
Section 2. The proposition set forth below shall be submitted at the Vote and the District Clerk shall include notice of the proposition in substantially the following form in the notice of the Vote:

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at the Vote to be held on May 21, 2019, the following proposition will be submitted:
PROPOSITION

Purchase of School Buses

Shall the Board of Education of the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District be authorized to purchase two (2) school buses at a total maximum estimated cost not to exceed $240,000, and to expend funds from the 2018 Transportation Vehicle Capital Reserve Fund for such purpose?

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

Acknowledged the membership thank-you card received from NYSSBA.

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the following policies:
4001 Accounting and Reporting

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Communications

Old Business

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4002 Financial Reports and Statements 4100 Bonding of District Personnel 4101 Authorized Signatures
4200 Budget Planning
4201 Budget Publication and Hearing 4202 Budget Transfers
4203 Contingency Budget 4204 School Taxes
4301 Borrowing Funds 4302 Deposits
4303 Fund Balance and Reserve Funds Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education	New Business voted to approve the MOU regarding CPI trainers. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to change the Instructional Calendar and have March 22, 2019 as a day of instruction. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

Board members discussed the nomination request for BOCES Board. Two B-G members are interested in running for the open seats.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education	Personnel voted to approve the following certified personnel appointments:
 The Tenure appointment of Terri Waters: Name: Terri Waters
Tenure Area: School Psychologist Certificate: Permanent – School Psychologist
Commencement of Service on Tenure: February 20, 2019
 The appointment of Tracy Kutz to the position of Mathematics Teacher. Her appointment is as follows: Name: Tracy Kutz
Tenure Area: Mathematics
Commencement of Appointment: 11/13/2018 Expiration of Appointment: 11/12/2022 Certificate: Professional – Mathematics 7-12
Salary: Step 7 Masters + 48 Credit Hours (effective 2/8/2019) Vice: A. Rhodes
 The appointment of James Lawrence to the position of Substitute Teacher effective February 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Jeffrey Gaias to the position of Substitute Teacher effective February 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Alexis Lanza to the position of Substitute Teacher effective February 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Heather Gonzalez to the position of Licensed Teacher Assistant. Her appointment reads as follows:
Name: Heather Gonzalez
Position: Licensed Teacher Assistant
Certification: Licensed Teacher Assistant – Level 1
Date of Commencement of Appointment: February 8, 2019 Salary: $18,500
Vice: J. Thompson Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to approve the following non-certified personnel appointments:
 The appointment of Rachel Barron to the position of School Monitor PT effective 2/8/2019 at a rate of $13/hr.
 The unpaid Leave of Absence for Tina Lutz from January 31, 2019 to February 28, 2019.
 The appointment of James Lawrence to the position of Teacher Aide PT (Sub) effective February 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Derek Butts to the position of Custodial Worker PT Sub and Food Service Helper PT Sub effective February 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The termination of Luanne Gaudio retroactive to February 5, 2019.
 The leave of absence for Shaney Stevens from Food Service Worker to accept the temporary position of Custodial Worker effective February 8, 2019 until the temporary position is no longer needed or the position becomes permanent.

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 The appointment of Shaney Stevens to the position of Custodial Worker (Temporary Position), full time, 12 Months, 8 hrs/day, $12.25/ hr effective February 8, 2019.
 The resignation of Heather Gonzalez, Teacher Aide, effective February 7, 2019. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

The following Planning items were discussed: Board Events

Feb 21 – Policy Committee
Feb 28 – BOE Retreat – 6:00 PM District Conference Room March 26 – DCMO BOCES Educational Forum – details TBD
BOE terms expiring: Hall, Striegler, Bartow (one year appointment)

School Events
Feb 13 – Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Feb 15 – Greenlawn Winter Olympics March 1-3 – Drama Club Play

The Sidney Airport runway expansion is in the B-G District. The Business Manager is aware.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to adjourn at 9:13 PM. Yes – 7, No – 0. Carried.

Planning

Miscellaneous

Adjournment

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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