Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes August 1, 2018
President Emily Hall called the August 1, 2018, meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:33 PM in the Bainbridge Town Hall.

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, William Zakrajsek, Jenn Henderson and Linda Maynard.

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 CSE recommendations, the employment history of a particular person, a student issue and a potential legal issue. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:29 PM. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

The oath of office was given to re-elected Board member Tina Ammon.

On motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the evening’s revised agenda. Yes –7, No – 0. Carried.

There were 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: 8/12/2018
 CPSE minutes of: 7/12/2018
 Subcommittee minutes of: None  504 Minutes: None
On motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes –7, No – 0. Carried.

Buildings Principals reported on the professional development events this summer which included CPI training on August 8 & 9, Principal Leadership Academy, and the first day of LINKS.

Call to Order

Board Members in Attendance

Administrators in Attendance

Executive Session

Open Session

Oath of Office

Order of the Agenda Established & Approved

Guest Comments

CSE Recommendations

Reports and Presentations

Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
 The Strategic Plan was presented again to the BOE for their comments. Goals for Administrators and the BOE will be aligned with this 5 year plan.
 New Staff Orientation is August 21st and 22nd at the High School. We have 14 new hires that will attend. A bus tour of the District will be included.

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 After School Child Care has 27 students signed up. Christine Oliver and Becky Binelli will be the directors. Two helpers will be assigned on alternating days. There is a family with a special needs student that we need to include.
 The Capital Outlay Project ($100K) is underway. Five phases have been identified over the next year. This project will use SAFE Schools and Smartbond funding and will add 139 security cameras and includes the infrastructure necessary to run them. The cost to the District will be minimal.
 The Capital Project is running on-time. Rainy weather may cause slight delays. The playground equipment will not be installed in time for Fall playground use. Drainage work and curbing at the High School were discussed with the Village. The weekly updates from the Project Manager are very informative.
 The BOE retreat will be at the Guilford Golf Course on August 21st at 6 PM. Three BOE members and the Superintendent from Afton will be joining our group. Dinner will be from 6-7 PM followed by a “Hot Topics” presentation by Doug Favalaro and Erin Morris. Tina Ammon has volunteered to bring dessert!
 Mike Gray, Forrester, called to report that the company that purchased the timber from the Searles Hill property has not yet started the harvest. More details on the options for the District will be discussed and reported to the BOE.
 Qualifications for the Student BOE member were reviewed with the BOE. Student Council President Jared Pruskowski will be contacted and invited to fill this position.
 Attempts have been made to fill the position of School Resource officer. The County Sherriff does not have the manpower to provide this service. We might be able to contract an officer through the Village of Bainbridge. Grant funding might be available if the Village cannot supply the officer.
 Ruth Roberts from Chenango County Mental Health has proposed opening a satellite office in the school. These services would be more family oriented than the services provided by Lourdes. Several schools in our BOCES already use this service and the cost might be shared with Afton CSD.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education	Business Office voted to approve the BOCES Classroom Rental Agreement as presented.
Yes – 7, No – 0. Carried. (See Attachment #1).

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to authorize the funding of the following effective June 30, 2018:
 Capital Reserve A878 in the amount of $500,000
 Tax Certiorari Reserve A864 in the amount of $25,000
 Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve (A830) in an amount not to exceed $400,000
Yes – 7, No – 0. Carried. (See Attachment #2)

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education approved the transportation contract with Oxford Academy & Central School. Yes-7, No-0. Carried. (See Attachment #3)

Jeanne Shields reported on her meeting with Mr. Cliff Crouch at the Lobster Fest. He is very interested in the needs of the District. She will email him with the questions that Board members provided.

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Communications

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A parent of a student who has been attending B-G for the past 4 years, but is now a non-resident, contacted the District to clarify the new tuition policy. Since the student is a new non-resident, tuition will be charged.

Shelly Bartow reported that the Cheerleading squad will include 7th and 8th graders since this a non-competitive team for our District.

Janice Rideout reported her conversations with OMNI regarding allowing hardship waivers for 403b account holders.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the creation of the following extracurricular activities/clubs:
 Mock Trial
 Forensics (Speech & Debate)  Academic Challenge
 FFA – Future Farmers of America Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivcan, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to approve the following Certified Personnel appointments:
 The retroactive tenure appointment of Daisy Marsh-Brewer to the position of Licensed Teacher Assistant. Her appointment reads as follows:
Name: Daisy Marsh-Brewer Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
Certificate: Professional - Health Education Commencement of Service on Tenure: February 24, 2018
 The appointment of Catherine Rinella to the position of Special Education Teacher: Name: Catherine Rinella
Tenure Area: Special Education – General Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2018 Expiration of Appointment: 6/30/2022
Certificate: Professional - Childhood Ed Gr 1-6; Early Childhood Ed B-2; Students with Disabilities B-Gr2; Students with Disabilities Gr 1-6
Salary: Step 5 + Masters + 30 Credit Hours Vice: NEW
 The appointment of Sarah Nezelek to the position of Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher pending her NY State Certification as a Social Studies Teacher Gr 7-12:
Name: Sarah Nezelek
Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2018
Term of Appointment: 90 instructional days unless sooner terminated by the Board Certificate: Initial Social Studies 7-12 (PENDING transfer of PA certification) Salary: Step 1
Vice: L. Scott-Treacy
Provided Ms. Nezelek obtains certification in the area of Social Studies Gr 7-12 during this time period, the Board shall reappoint Ms. Nezelek to a probationary position in the Social Studies tenure area. No term of employment is conferred by this appointment until a probationary appointment is subsequently granted by the Board of Education.
 The 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: 11/20/2018
Certificate: Initial - Speech (PENDING transfer from MA) Salary: Step 1
Vice: LOA – Lori Smith
 The corrected appointment for Kelly O-Rourke: Name: Kelly O’Rourke
Tenure Area: Not applicable – Long Term Substitute Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2018 Expiration of Appointment: 6/30/2019
Certification: PENDING Childhood Ed Gr1-6; Early Childhood Ed Birth-Gr2 Salary: Step 1
Vice: S. Scholpp (Leave of Absence 2018-19) Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

New Business

Personnel

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to acknowledge the retirement of Shirley Robertson effective August 31, 2018. Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

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On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the following Sports Personnel appointments:
The change in appointment of Christine Oliver from Modified to Girls Modified A Soccer Coach 2018-19 – Step 7 The change in appointment of Scott Graham from Modified to Boys Modified A Soccer Coach 2018-19 – Step 3 The change in appointment of Daren Terpstra form Modified to Modified A Football Coach 2018-19 – Step 2 The change in appointment of William Zakrajsek from Modified to Modified A Football Coach 2018-19 – Step 7 The change in appointment for 2017-18 of Scott Graham from Modified to Boys Modified A Soccer Coach – Step 2
Yes-7, No-0. Carried.

President Emily Hall requested that BOE members contact her with any “big” topics that should be part of the meeting agenda. Questions about agenda items should be brought to her or to the Superintendent prior to the meeting.

Miscellaneous

Tina Ammon asked if the District could supply Free Breakfast and Lunch to all students.

The following Planning items were discussed:	Planning Board Events
Aug 21 – BOE Retreat – Guilford Golf Course Aug 22 – Wednesday – Bainbridge Town Hall
Sept 18 – CASSC School Board Institute (RSVP Sept 7) Oct 25-27 - NYSSBA Convention

School Events LINKS August 1 & 2

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education	Adjournment voted to adjourn 9:11 PM. Yes – 7, No – 0. Carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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