Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes December 6, 2018
President Emily Hall called the December 6, 2018, meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:36 PM in the District Conference Room.

Board members in attendance were Tina Ammon, Shelly Bartow, Emily Hall, Keith Hanvey, Jeanne Shields and Kay Striegler. Rebecca Sullivan arrived at 6:46 PM.

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

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:37 PM to discuss CSE recommendations, matters related to the employment history of a particular person and contract concerns with a particular provider. Yes–6, No–0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:04 PM. Yes–7, No–0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to establish the order of the revised agenda. Yes –7, No – 0. Carried.

No visitor 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:
 CSE minutes of: 11/27/18, 11/28/18  CPSE minutes of: None
 Subcommittee minutes of: 10/3/18, 11/6/18, 11/9/18  504 Minutes: 11/28/18
On motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes–7, No–0. Carried.

Board members Rebecca Sullivan, Kay Striegler and Emily Hall, who attended the NYSSBA convention in October, reported on the workshops they attended and vendors that they contacted. Concerns about the venue and the space available in the workshops was discussed.

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

Rebecca Sullivan reported on the topics discussed at the Health and Safety Committee meeting held in November including concerns about building odors and updating the accident report form.

Tina Ammon and Tim Ryan reported on topics discussed at the last LINKS meeting held on December 3rd including the joint faculty meeting presentation, curriculum alignment and planning upcoming meetings.

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The principals reported on events in their buildings which included holiday celebrations, curriculum work, sports awards, computer based testing and safety drills.

Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
	The Delaware Valley SPCA has agreed to allow students to come and read to the animals. This program will start in January.
	The Holiday Breakfast will be held at Greenlawn. BOE members were invited to provide serving help at 6:15 AM.
	The contract with Chenango County Mental Health is ready for approval. Once signed this service should start sometime in January.
	The District Incident Management Team met today with Shannon Hartz. She is available to speak to students and parents about Digital Citizenship. It was suggested that this program be offered the same night as the budget hearing in May.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education	Business Office voted to approve the 2019-20 Budget Development Schedule. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.
(See attachment #1)

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to amend the 2018-19 budget to use EBLAR funds for unplanned retirement incentives paid to-date this school year. Yes-7, No-0. Carried. (See attachment #2)

The second reading of the policies currently in audit was completed by the BOE. No comments or concerns were reported.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the Chenango County Mental Health Contract. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

Old Business

New Business

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the revised policy #6401 (Drug and Alcohol Testing (Transportation) as presented. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education	Personnel voted to approve the following resolution:
Resolved, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board approves of a Separation Agreement and General Release with a particular employee, as discussed in executive session.
Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to approve the following resolution:
Resolved, that the Board accepts the resignation of Amy Rhodes, effective the close of business on April 30, 2019.
Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the following non-certified personnel appointments:
 The appointment of Douglas R. Anderson to the position of Bus Driver PT/SUB effective December 6, 2018.
 The unpaid medical leave of absence for Tina Lutz through December 31, 2018. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

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On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the following Sports appointment:
 Winter Sports – Volunteer Coaches and Paid Time/Score Keepers Yes –7, No – 0. Carried

The following Planning items were discussed: Board Events

Dec 14 – Legislative Luncheon – Silo Restaurant – Noon (Ryan, Rideout, Hall, Hanvey) Jan 3 – Policy Committee – 6:00 PM
Jan 7 – LINKS @ 4:30
Jan 9 – Health and Safety @ 6:30 PM
Jan 24 – CASSC School Board Institute (RSVP by Jan 7) Feb 2 – Legislative Breakfast

School Events
Dec 12 – Jr High Winter Concert @ 7 PM
Dec 20 – Greenlawn Holiday Assembly @ 9 AM Dec 20 – Guilford Sing-a-long @ 1:30 PM
Jan 14 – Superintendent Coffee, HS, 6 PM

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to adjourn 8:39 PM. Yes – 7, No – 0. Carried.

Planning

Adjournment

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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