Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes June 6, 2019
President Emily Hall called the June 6, 2019, meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:28 PM in the District Conference Room.

Board members in attendance were Tina Ammon, Shelly Bartow, Emily Hall, Keith Hanvey and Jeanne Shields. Kay Striegler was excused. Rebecca Sullivan arrived at 6:34 PM.

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

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:29 PM to discuss CSE recommendations, the employment history of a particular person, the potential District service contract and the Superintendent evaluation (if time permits). Yes-5, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:12 PM. Yes-6, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the revised evening’s agenda and amended the appointment of Kelly O’Rourke to commence on 7-1-2019. Yes-6, No – 0. Carried.

BGTA member, Paul Davis, presented the Board with the following questions:
Does the board of education have the authority to authorize a resolution to a bad faith bargaining charge filed and not dismissed at a pre-hearing? Is that under consideration? Are you aware that your legal counsel had established a meeting date to settle the charge with the statement ‘they want to settle’? Are you aware that said meeting was canceled 48 hours prior to when it was supposed to occur? How does this happen? Legal counsel will be consulted for the answers.

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: 4/30/19; 5/7/19;5/16/19; 5/24/19; 5/29/19  CPSE minutes of: 5/24/19; 5/29/19
 Subcommittee minutes of: 04/26/19; 5/7/19; 5/20/19;  504 Minutes: 5/6/19; 5/14/19; 5/16/19; 5/23/19
On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

Shelly Bartow reported on the Health and Safety Committee meeting held on May 22, 2019. The Safety Forum, feedback on the SRO, Student reps for next year and the timeline for the capital project construction this summer were discussed.

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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

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Buildings Principals reported on the events in their buildings including: End of the year activities and celebrations; Schedules for next school year; Curriculum meetings, and testing.

Mr. Ryan reported on the following items:
 The TC3 reception was held this evening. This was the largest group since we have been celebrating this accomplishment. Twenty-five seniors have earned 24 or more credits with TC3.
 The staff held a casual for a cause day and donated $100 to the ASPCA in Sidney. We will continue reading to the animals next year. The kids and staff love it!
 The District might have more information on the Jennison Plant dispute at the next Board Meeting due to new legal counsel on their side.
 We have had a suggestion from a community member that either the Pledge to the Flag or the National Anthem be performed at the beginning of events/receptions. The Board was asked for their thoughts and we can discuss this suggestion at the next meeting.
 A solar farm in Sidney will be partially in the school district. There is a PILOT agreement already in place. Since this has a potentially large financial impact on the District, it was recommended by our legal counsel to hire an energy consultant.
 The two-drop off rule will stay as it is for now. Violators will be addressed on a case by case basis.

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education	Business Office voted to accept the results of the budget vote and board member election held on
May 21, 2019.
Total Voter turnout - 261 Budget: 198 Yes; 60 No
Bus Proposition: 222 Yes; 35 No BOE Candidates
Tim Suda – 220 votes Shelly Bartow – 220 votes
Emily Hall – 13 Write in votes
(Other write-ins with more than one vote: Grace Benkovitz – 4; Charles Blincoe – 3; Kay Striegler – 2) Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to accept the donation of picture frames from Daria Shishkin for the Fine Arts Department valued at approximately $221. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to approve the 2019-2020 Transportation Contracts with DCMO BOCES as presented. Yes-6, No-0. Carried. (See attachment #1)

Janice Rideout reported that due to an IRS audit of the propane fuel and an error that was discovered in the IRS’s favor, the district will be expected to payback the difference plus any interest. Total amount is pending further investigation.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the 2019-2020 Cooperative Bidding, Generic Bidding and Food & Cafeteria Supplies Bidding Resolutions through DCMO BOCES. Yes-6, No-0. Carried. (See attachment #2)

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On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to adopt the following resolution to extend the District financial year for the purpose of potentially funding reserves:
Resolution to extend District Financial Year for the Purpose of Potentially Funding Reserves RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District hereby authorizes the funding of the District approved reserves with the excess of 4% from unassigned fund balance at June 30, 2019. The allocation of such fund balance will be determined subsequent to June 30, 2019 and prior to setting the tax levy.
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to accept the Audit Engagement Letter for the 2018-19 audit Communications. Yes-6, No-0. Carried. (See attachment #3)

A letter from Sarah Taggart regarding a donation toward one of the new Dogwood trees in front of the High School in memory of Louise Whitehead III was read. Board members had no objection to this proposal.

Communications

Thank-you notes from 4th graders who went on a field trip to the Farmer’s Museum; from the Mason family; from Vanessa Ziegler regarding her appointment and from the Junior Class regarding Dunkin Donuts for After Prom were shared with the Board.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the Code of Conduct for 2019-20. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.
(See attachment #4)

New Business

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve Alura Fleming as an Election Worker retroactive to May 21, 2019. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the BOE meeting schedule for 2019-20. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education	Personnel voted to approve the following certified personnel appointments:
 The Tenure appointment of Heather Pain: Name: Heather Pain
Tenure Area: Elementary
Certificate: Permanent – Pre-K, K, Gr1-6 Commencement of Service on Tenure: September 1, 2019
 The Tenure appointment of Colleen Head: Name: Colleen Head
Tenure Area: Instructional Support
Certificate: Professional – Students with Disabilities (Gr1-6), Severe or Multiple Disabilities, Childhood Ed Gr1-6
Commencement of Service on Tenure: September 1, 2019
 The appointment of Patricia Yaddow retroactive to 5/3/19 as a chaperone at district events. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Kelly O’Rourke to the position of Elementary Teacher: Name: Kelly O’Rourke
Tenure Area: Elementary
Commencement of Appointment: 7/1/2019
Expiration of Appointment: 6/30/2022 (credit for one year of service as LT Sub) Certificate: Initial Early Childhood Ed B-Gr2; Childhood Ed Gr1-6
Salary: Step 2 Vice: S. Scholpp

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 The appointment of Mackenzie Henry to the position of Elementary Teacher: Name: Mackenzie Henry
Tenure Area: Elementary
Commencement of Appointment: 9/1/2019 Expiration of Appointment: 6/30/2023 Certificate: Initial Childhood Ed Gr1-6 Salary: Step 2
Vice: E. Bianchi
 The appointment of Skylar Clark to the position of Substitute Teacher PT effective retroactive to May 8, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Lorraine Keckeisen to the position of Substitute Teacher PT effective retroactive to June 7, 2019. Background check is complete.
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to approve the following non-certified personnel appointments:
 Approval for Michele Sherwood to return from leave of absence as a Teacher’s Aide effective June 6, 2019.
 Acknowledgement of the resignation of Michele Sherwood from her Teacher’s Aide position effective June 6, 2019
 Approval of the permanent appointment of Michele Sherwood as Typist at a rate of $13.10 per hour effective June 7, 2019
 The appointment of Kristine Pratt to the positions of Food Service Worker (Summer), 6 hours per day at a rate of $15.00 per hour for the time period of 7/1/2019 through 8/9/2019 for the summer feeding program.
 The appointment of Rebecca Binelli to the positions of Food Service Worker (Summer), 7 hours per day at a rate of $15.00 per hour for the time period of 7/1/2019 through 8/9/2019 for the summer feeding program.
 The appointment of Richard Paul to the position of Teacher Aide PT (Sub) retroactive to May 10, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Brandi Donnelly to the position of Teacher Aide PT (Sub) retroactive to 5/22/2019. Background check is complete.
 The appointment of Lorraine Keckeisen to the position of Teacher Aide PT (Sub) effective to June 7, 2019. Background check is complete.
 The resignation of Michael Wilcox, Bus Driver, effective June 30, 2019.
 The unpaid leave of absence for Tina Lutz from May 1 through May 31, 2019.  The unpaid leave of absence for Tina Lutz from June 1 through June 30, 2019.
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Shelly Bartow, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the following Sports personnel appointments:
 The Fall Coaches as presented. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.
Planning The following Planning items were discussed:
Board Events
June 29 – Graduation Prep @ 6:30 PM School Events
June 3 – Athletic Awards, HS @ 6:00 PM
June 5 – Sr Recognition & Awards Concert @ 6:30 PM June 14 – Jr HS Awards @ 8:30 AM
June 14 – Flag Day Parade, Guilford @ 9:00 AM June 17 – M.U.D. Jr-Sr High School
June 19 – Greenlawn Summer Olympics June 20 – Guilford Play Day
June 24 – First Grade Graduation, Guilford @1:00 PM
June 25 – Last Day of School; 6th Grade Graduation @ 9 AM June 26 – Retirement Celebration @ Silo @ Noon
June 28 – Sr HS Awards @ 6:30 PM June 29 – Graduation @ 7:00 PM

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NYSSBA awards were given to Emily Hall (Board Master Award) and Rebecca Sullivan (Board Achievement Award).

Presentations were made to the following Board Members for their service: Jared Pruskowski, Student member; Jeanne Shields, twenty years of service; and
Emily Hall for her 6 years of service and for serving as Board President for 4 years.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Shelly Bartow, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 8:13 PM to discuss the Superintendent evaluation (no discussion in earlier executive session).Yes-6, No – 0. Carried

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education voted to go back to open session at 11:14 PM.Yes-6, No – 0. Carried

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to adjourn at 11:14 PM. Yes– 6, No – 0. Carried.

Executive Session

Open Session

Adjournment

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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