Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019
President Emily Hall called the April 24, 2019 meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:33 PM in the District Conference Room.

Board members in attendance were Tina Ammon, Shelly Bartow, Emily Hall, Keith Hanvey, Jeanne Shields and Rebecca Sullivan. Kay Striegler arrived at 7:23 PM.

Administrator in attendance was Tim Ryan.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:34 PM to discuss,the employment history of a particular person. Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:03 PM. Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

On motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to approve the evening’s revised agenda as presented. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

No guest comments this evening.

Mrs. Burnett and Mrs. Scherhaufer took the BOE and guests on a tour of the Bobcat Boutique. They described the program and how it works for students. Students are very receptive and the boutique has become a popular place to “shop”!

Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
 The budget for the 2019-20 school year was presented to the staff this afternoon. No questions or objections were raised during the presentation.
 Bids on Phase 2 work for the Capital project were opened on April 23, 2019. They look reasonable and the contractors are known to be reliable by the construction management firm. Bid award resolutions will be presented to the BOE on the May 2nd agenda.
 Administrative Professionals (Secretaries) Day and Bus driver appreciation week were celebrated today.
 Media will be contacted regarding the Safety Forum on May 14, 2019.

Call to Order

Board Members in Attendance

Administrator in Attendance

Executive Session

Open Session

Order of the Agenda Established & Approved

Guest Comments

Reports and Presentations

Business Office

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to approve the following financial reports:
 Request approval of Treasurer’s Report for March 2019.
 Request approval of the Internal Claims Auditors Report dated 3/17/19 and 3/31/19.  Request approval of the Student Activities Report for March 2019.
 Request approval of Financial Reports for March 2019.
 Request approval of the School Lunch Profit & Loss for March 2019 Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the extension of the “Agreement For Joint Financing of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Under General Municipal Law Article 5-G through June 30, 2024”. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

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Shane Butler has contacted district administrators and a board member regarding analyzing electricity usage under NYSERDA.

Second Read of the following policies:
1007 – Public Solicitations or Advertising in the Schools 6001 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of Personnel 6002 – Complaints and Grievances by Empoloyees
6101 – Certification and Incidental Teaching
6102 – Probation and Tenure (Educational Positions) 6200 – Professional Staff Development
6201 – Personnel Records
6203 – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 6300 – Leaves of Absence for Serious Health Conditions or Family Care 6301 – Leave for Cancer Screening
6302 – Jury Duty
6400 – Fingerprinting and Criminal History Record Checks for Prospective Employees 6500 – Appointment of Athletic Coaches

Communications

Old Business

The Board discussed providing donuts to prom goers again this year. The same amount will be ordered, however, we will not provide hot chocolate. The order will be picked up and delivered to the Jr-Sr High School at 11:00 PM by Rebecca Sullivan and Emily Hall.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education
voted to approve the following resolution:	New Business RESOLVED, that the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education does hereby approve the proposed
Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Administrative Budget for the 2019-20 school year in the amount of $2,379,500.
Yes-6, No-1 (Striegler). Carried

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education does hereby cast one vote for candidates David Cruikshank, John Klockowski and Jeanne Shields.
Yes-7, No-0. Carried

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the following certified personnel appointments:

 The appointment of Vanessa Ziegler to the position of Social Studies Teacher: Name: Vanessa Ziegler
Tenure Area: Social Studies Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2019 Expiration of Appointment: 6/30/2023 Certificate: Initial – Social Studies 7-12 Salary: Step 3 + Masters + 90 Credit Hours Vice: V. Anderson

 The appointment of Colleen Davis to the position of Art Teacher: Name: Colleen Davis
Tenure Area: Art
Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2019 Expiration of Appointment: 6/30/2023
Certificate: Initial – Visual Arts K-12; Childhood Ed Gr 1-6 Salary: Step 3 + Masters + 45 Credit Hours
Vice: J. Paoletti

 The appointment of Colleen Davis retroactive to 4/6/19 as a chaperone at district events. Yes-7, No-0. Carried

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On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the following non-certified personnel appointments:
 The appointment of Emily Gregory to the position of Typist PT (SUB) retroactive to April 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

The following Planning items were discussed: Board Events
April 30 – Chenango County School Board Association Dinner meeting May 6 – LINKS
May 8 – Health and Safety

Planning

School Events
April 25 – Sr High Honor Society Inductions 7 PM April 26 – Jr High Honor Society Inductions 2 PM May 4 – Jr Prom

It was reported that during a Counselor Committee meeting, the satellite Mental Health Clinic has all spots in their schedule filled.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to adjourn at 7:39 PM. Yes –7, No – 0. Carried.

Miscellaneous

Adjournment

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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