Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes September 6, 2018
President Emily Hall called the September 6, 2018, meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:38 PM in the Guilford Elementary School.

Board members in attendance were Tina Ammon, Emily Hall, Keith Hanvey, Jeanne Shields and Rebecca Sullivan. Shelly Bartow arrived at 6:43 PM. Kay Striegler was excused.

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

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:38 PM to discuss CSE recommendations and BGSSA negotiations. Yes –5, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:00 PM. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

On motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the evening’s revised agenda. Yes –6, 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: 08/22/18
 CPSE minutes of: None
 Subcommittee minutes of: None  504 Minutes: None
On motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

Buildings Principals reported on the events in their buildings including events on the first day of school, enrollment numbers, capital project progress, LINKS, Tech Plan and school supplies.

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

Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
 Enrollment for the first day of school is 830 students up from 815 last year.
 Welcome Back Opening Day program went very well. Louise Butcher and Cindy Dedrick, veteran bus drivers with a combined years of service of 80 years, were recognized as they are retiring during this school year. Lunch was catered by Rosa’s. Rosa’s was recognized for their donation to the After School Child Care Program.
 The Capital project is ahead of schedule. Playgrounds will hopefully be useable in mid-October.

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 There is interest in the FFA position that was open with the resignation of Daisy Brewer.
 Superintendent Goals will be discussed at the next meeting along with the first part of the evaluation.
 Information on the School Resource Officer was presented to the Board. Discussion included the meeting with the Village and the Town of Bainbridge Boards, discussions with Afton and Windsor school districts, Civil Service requirements and KST Solutions. Board members should send their thoughts to Mr. Ryan to continue discussion at the next meeting.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to accept the cash donation in the amount of $727 from Rosa’s for the After School Care Program. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

A flyer from High Bridge Wind, LLC was shared with Board members. They will be constructing a wind farm in the town of Guilford.

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the following certified personnel appointments:
 The corrected appointment of Mia Gray to the position of Long term Substitute Speech Therapist: Name: Mia Gray
Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2018 Expiration of Appointment: 11/30/2018
Certificate: Initial - Speech (PENDING transfer from MA) Salary: Step 1
Vice: LOA – Lori Smith
 The resignation of Daisy Marsh-Brewer, LTA, effective August 31, 2018.
 The resignation of Daisy Marsh-brewer, FFA Advisor effective August 31, 2018.
 The approval of Aimee Lemay-Hammond to be recalled from the Preferred Eligible List: Name: Aimee Lemay-Hammond
Position: Licensed Teacher Assistant Certification: Licensed Teacher Assistant – Level 3
Date of Commencement of Appointment: September 1, 2018 Expiration of Appointment: June 30, 2021 (one year of prior service) Vice: Senior Person on the preferred eligible list. Not tenured.
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

Business Office

Communications

Personnel

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the following non-certified personnel appointments:
 The resignation of Shelly Gage, Payroll Clerk, effective October 12, 2018.
 The appointment of Kally Haskell to the position of Student Monitor PT (Sub) effective 9/7/2018 at the rate of minimum wage.
 The retirement of Cynthia Dedrick, Bus Driver, effective October 30, 2018
 The appointment of Matthew Kane to the position of Custodial Worker full time, 12 months, effective September 24, 2018 at a rate of $12.25 per hour plus 2nd shift premium. Probationary period is 52 weeks. Background check is complete. Vice: Ronald Palmatier
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to approve the appointment of the Fall Sports Time/Score Keepers as presented. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried

The following Planning items were discussed:	Planning Board Events

 Sept 18 – CASSC School Board Institute (RSVP Sept 7)  Sept 20 – Policy Committee – 6:00 PM
 Oct 18 – New Staff Meet & Greet – 5:30 PM HS Library  Oct 25-27 - NYSSBA Convention

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School Events
 Sept 4 & 5 – Staff Development Days  Sept 6 – First Day of School!

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education	Adjournment voted to adjourn 8:09 PM. Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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