Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education Meeting Minutes January 17, 2019
President Emily Hall called the January 17, 2019, meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:32 PM in the Guilford Elementary School.

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

Administrators in attendance were Tim Ryan and Jenn Henderson.

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 6:32 PM to discuss CSE recommendations and the employment history of particular persons. Yes –5, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Rebecca Sullivan, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 7:23 PM. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

On motion by Kay Striegler, 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: 01/03/19
 CPSE minutes of: None
 Subcommittee minutes of: None  504 Minutes: 01/09/19
On motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Tina Ammon, the Board of Education reviewed and arranged for the appropriate special education placements.
Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

Kevin Hores, Athletic Coordinator, presented the Athletic budget proposal for the 2019-2020 school year.

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:
 Coffee with the community was attended by five people. The School Resource Officer and the process for deciding emergency closings and delays was discussed. Participants were very appreciative of the information.
 Dan Demer, School Resource Officer, was introduced to all students over the past week. He is doing a great job, is very well trained, approachable and generally good at what he is doing with the students. He does wear a concealed weapon that is in a special holster designed to prevent access to anyone else.
 With the retirement of the Head Mechanic, the District is looking into service contracts with bus companies. The cost of the service will be aidable.

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 The first state aid runs for the budget have arrived and B-G is targeted for a 3.47% increase in aid The tax cap also looks good for this budget. Meetings to discuss department budgets are progressing and are on schedule.
 The date for a February BOE retreat has been discussed. February 28th was agreed upon by BOE members. This retreat will be catered and held in the District Conference Room. Erin Morris will be presenting. Please submit topic ideas for discussion.
 BOCES is starting a capital project for LED lighting on both campuses. Information was presented to the Board.
 Discussed NYSSBA convention attendance.

On a motion by Jeanne Shields, seconded by Kay Striegler, the Board of Education voted to let all sitting members of the Board of Education attend the annual NYSSBA Convention. Yes-5, No-1 (Ammon). Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the following Financial Reports:
 Treasurer’s Report for November and December 2018.
 Internal Claims Auditors Report dated 11/12/18, 11/25/18, 12/9/18 and 12/24/18.  Student Activities Report for November and December 2018.
 Financial Reports for November and December 2018 Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

Second Read of the following audited policies: 4001 Accounting and Reporting
4002 Financial Reports and Statements 4100 Bonding of District Personnel 4101 Authorized Signatures
4200 Budget Planning
4201 Budget Publication and Hearing 4202 Budget Transfers
4203 Contingency Budget 4204 School Taxes
4300 Investments 4301 Borrowing Funds 4302 Deposits
4303 Fund Balance and Reserve Funds

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve Policy #4300 - Investments. Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

Business Office

Old Business

New Business

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education voted to approve the BOCES Unit Cost Methodology for the 2019-20 school year. Yes-6, No-0. Carried

On a motion by Tina Ammon, seconded by Jeanne Shields, the Board of Education	Personnel voted to approve the following certified personnel appointments:
 The acceptance of the resignation for purposes of retirement of Jody L. Paoletti effective June 30, 2019.  The acceptance of the resignation for purposes of retirement of Eileen E. Bianchi effective June 30, 2019.
 The acceptance of the resignation for purposes of retirement of Victoria Anderson effective June 30, 2019.  The acceptance of the resignation for purposes of retirement of Lorraine Porter effective June 30, 2019.
 The acceptance of the resignation for purposes of retirement of Karen Mertz effective June 30, 2019. Yes-6, 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 non-certified personnel appointments:
 The acceptance of the resignation for purposes of retirement of Donald Rivenburg effective June 28, 2019.
 The acceptance of the resignation of Alexis Matthews, Student Aide PT, effective January 11, 2019.
 Appointment of Daniel Bartle to the positon of Student Aide PT effective January 22, 2019 at a rate of minimum wage. Probationary period of 52 weeks. Vice: Alexis Matthews
 Change position of Student Aide PT to Student Aide PT Substitute position.
 The appointment of Zachary Graham to the position of Student Aide PT/SUB effective January 22, 2019.
 The appointment of Samantha Sherman to the position of Student Aide PT/SUB effective January 22, 2019.
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to approve the appointment of the following sports personnel:
 The retroactive appointment of Jennifer Henderson to the position of Basketball Timekeeper/Scorekeeper effective January 16, 2019.
Yes-6, No-0. Carried.

The following Planning items were discussed: Board Events

 Jan 24 – CASSC School Board Institute CANCELLED
 Feb 2 – Legislative Breakfast (Ryan, Hall, Shields, Sullivan, Striegler)  Feb 4 – LINKS
 Feb 28 – BOE Retreat at 6:00 PM in the District Conference Room  BOE terms expiring: Hall, Striegler, Bartow (one year appointment)

School Events
 Feb 13 – Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

On a motion by Kay Striegler, seconded by Keith Hanvey, the Board of Education voted to go into executive session at 8:12 PM to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to return to open session at 8:40 PM. Yes –6, No – 0. Carried.

On a motion by Keith Hanvey, seconded by Rebecca Sullivan, the Board of Education voted to adjourn at 8:41 PM. Yes – 6, No – 0. Carried.

Planning

Executive Session

Open Session

Adjournment

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan L. Weibel District Clerk

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