MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 14, 2006
6:00 p.m.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. MOTION
TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC SESSION
Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0
Time: 6:00 p.m.
III. ROLL CALL
Mr. Dunsker X
Mr. Dignum X
Mrs. Ognan X
Mr. LaFleur X
Mr.
Testo X
IV. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
V. MOTION
TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. CSE Recommendations
2.
Legal Issue
Motion: Mr. Dignum Ayes: 5
Second: Mrs. Ognan
Nays: 0
Time: 6:01 p.m.
VI. MOTION
TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0 Time: 6:50 p.m.
VII. INTRODUCTION
/APPOINTMENT OF NEW STAFF MEMBER
Miss Kostik introduced Rebecca Woodard, our new Library Media Specialist/Computer Literacy teacher.
Library
Media Specialist/Computer Literacy - Rebecca Woodard
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District hereby appoints Rebecca Woodard to a three-year probationary term in the tenure area of Library Media Specialist/Computer Literacy effective
September 1, 2006 and expiring August 30, 2009 to be placed on step 1 of the Masters salary schedule.
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Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the minutes of the July 10, 2006 and July 27, 2006 meetings.
Motion: Mr. Dignum Ayes: 5
Second: Mrs. Ognan Nays: 0
IX. BUSINESS
MATTERS
Treasurer's
Report
The Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2006, General Fund, Cafeteria and Federal
warrants are submitted for approval.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2006, the General Fund warrant in the amount of $11,107.4, the Federal warrant in the amount of $328.00 and the Cafeteria Fund warrant
for $34.96.
Motion: Mr. LaFleur Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0
X. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS
Superintendent
Search
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Education authorizes District Superintendent Barbara
Nagler to be the Search Consultant for the purpose of recruiting a Superintendent
of schools, and furthermore, reimburse the Capital Region BOCES
for expenses related to the process.
The Menands Union Free School District
agrees to defend and indemnify Barbara Nagler (and her designee) with
respect to any claim and/or civil action arising out of the performance of such
duties to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Motion: Mr. LaFleur Ayes: 5
Second: Mrs. Ognan Nays: 0
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Local Wellness Policy
Enclosed is a draft of the proposed Wellness Policy drafted by a committee consisting of teachers, administration, the school nurse, community members, a parent, kitchen staff and two students for review and discussion by the Board of Education. The second reading will be at the September meeting and be ready for adoption in October. This policy will help foster healthy eating habits, physical activity and
general well-being for both students and staff.
May 2007 Board Meeting
Due to the Annual Budget Vote & Elections date of May 15, 2007 (always the third Tuesday in May), it is necessary to move our Budget Information Meeting and regular
Board of Education meeting to Tuesday, May 8, 2007 (Monday, May 7, is a regularly-
scheduled Village Board meeting).
CAPSBA
The Menands UFSD is a member of the Capital District School Boards Association. Mr. Dignum volunteered to be the Board representative to CAPSBA.
Board of Education/Superintendent Contact Policy
The Board of Education/Superintendent Contact Policy was discussed. Mr. Testo
suggested and the Board agreed to include information discussed by Board
members and the Superintendent shall be disclosed to all Board members.
XI. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Abolishment - .2 Web Site Position
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free
School District abolish the .2 web site position.
Motion: Mr. Dignum Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0
Appointments
Special Education Teaching Assistant - Rebekah Locke
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free
School District hereby appoints Rebekah Locke to a three- year probationary term in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant effective September 1, 2006 and expiring August 30, 2009 to be placed on step 1 of the Masters salary schedule.
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Motion: Mr. LaFleur Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0
Emergency Conditional Appointments - Substitute Teachers
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint the following as substitute teachers for the 2004-2005 school year:
Cora Hamm Allison Stitzinger
Justin McDonald Jillian VanAllen
Christine Saxe Mary Schreck
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these appointments are made on an emergency conditional basis and subject to a statement from them regarding criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. Their continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District's receipt of notice from the Commissioner of Education that they are fully cleared for employment.
Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0
Re-Appointments
Committee on Special Education - Donna Graham
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District add Donna Graham as an appointed member of the Committee on Special Education for the 2006-2007 school year.
Motion: Mr. LaFleur Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. Dignum Nays: 0
Cafeteria Worker - Patricia Ravida
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve Patricia Ravida as a cafeteria worker fully cleared for employment.
Motion: Mr. Dignum Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0
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Lunch Aides - Barbara Lane, Karen Ruiz
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District re-appoint Barbara Lane and Karen Ruiz as cafeteria aides for the 2006-2007 school year.
Motion: Mrs. Ognan Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0
Cafeteria Cashier - Janet Ramsay
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District re-appoint Janet Ramsay to the position of Cafeteria Cashier for the 2006- 2007 school year.
Motion: Mr. LaFleur Ayes: 5
Second: Mrs. Ognan Nays: 0
Custodial Workers - Louis Case, John Rafter, Douglas Taylor
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District re-appoint Louis Case, John Rafter and Douglas Taylor as substitute custodial workers for the 2006-2007 school year.
Motion: Mr. Dignum Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0
XII. UPDATES/REPORTS
Code of Conduct
A revised draft of the Code of Conduct was submitted for the Board's review. The
Board thanked Miss Kostik and all teachers and parents who contributed input for
the revised Code of Conduct. This will be adopted at the September Board meeting.
Gifted and Talented Education Program
Shana Lewis gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Menands School Gifted and
Talented Program. This program recognizes the need of enrichment programs for
gifted and talented students at the Menands School. Ms. Lewis explained the
who/what/why/where/hows of the program. Students targeted for this program
will be challenged educationally in many areas. The program includes:
* differentiated instruction in the classroom
* tracking folders for each student
* ALPHA (one day a week)
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* John Hopkins CTY for grades 2-8 (three days a week for 45 minutes)
* professional development opportunities for staff
Class Size (as of 8/9/06)
K 33* 6 21
1 23 7 20
2 30* 8 29*
3 36*
4 19
5 29*
6 21
7 20
8 29
Total 240
(* split class)
XIiI. MISCELLANEOUS
Superintendent Search Mrs. Ognan volunteered to be the Board's liaison for the
conduct of the Superintendent search.
Emergency Contact Program Mr. Testo requested further information regarding
the company that handles dispatching emergency closings/notice of meetings, etc.
to households. Miss Kostik stated she will ask the representative to give a
presentation to the Board of Education at the September meeting.
Superintendent Search Mr. Testo expressed his interest in tapping outside sources
in addition to BOCES in order to increase the candidate pool for a new Superintendent This will be discussed with Dr. Nagler at the first meeting of the Board in the Superintendent search process.
XIV. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA/NON-AGENDA ITEMS
XV. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
1. Letter from Liz DelTorto, Town of Colonie, requesting use of Menands School
as voting place.
2. NYSSBA Proposed Resolutions and Voting Delegates Guide for Annual
Business Meeting 2006 in New York City on 10/28/06.
3. Updated Menands UFSD Policy Handbook (provided Monday night)
4. Code of Conduct revisions submitted by Mr. Rozmierski
5. BOE Groupwise e-mail help sheet
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XVI. NEXT BOARD MEETING
September 11, 2006 - 6:30 p.m.
XVII. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion: Mr. Dignum Ayes: 5
Second: Mr. LaFleur Nays: 0 Time: 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia M. Miller
District Clerk