I. Opening of Meeting II. III. IV. BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. December 3, 2014 A. Call to Order 6:00 p.m. B. Adjourn to Executive Session A G E N D A High School LMC 1. To discuss the District s contractual negotiations for a collective bargaining unit. C. Reconvene meeting to Open Session 7:00 p.m. D. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of November 19, 2014, Regular Board Meeting Student Senate Report A. Student Senate Report Superintendent s Report A. Superintendent s Report B. Athletic Team Recognition V. Board of Education Report VI. A. President s Report B. Committee Reports Presentation A. Town of Bethlehem Conservation Easement Request Mr. Rob Leslie B. Town of Bethlehem Conservation Easement Overview Mrs. Judith Kehoe VII. Recognition of Visitors This time is set aside for visitors to address the Board of Education on any agenda items. It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitor s period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the superintendent s office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs, as soon as possible. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY BE CONVENED UPON MAJORITY VOTE OF ITS TOTAL MEMBERSHIP TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO A MOTION IDENTIFYING THE GENERAL AREA OR AREAS OR THE SUBJECT OR SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED. (BOARD POLICY 2.2.9)
Board of Education Meeting December 3, 2014 Page 2 VIII. Finance It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following finance action items A through C: A. Treasurer s Report, Budget Status Reports and Food Service Report It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer s Reports for the month of October 2014, the Budget Status Report for period ending October 31, 2014, and Food Service Report for period ending October 31, 2014. B. Re-Appoint Benetech for IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan and IRS Section 105 Plan It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the extension of the Contract with Benetech, as the District s Third Party Administrator, for managing IRS Flexible Benefits Plan and IRS Section 105 plan, effective January 1, 2015 and ending on December 31, 2015. This is an extension of the current contract, based on a request for proposal, with the option to renew the appointment for three (3) additional one-year periods, ending on December 31, 2016. C. Acceptance of Test Proctor Rate Change and Payment It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the PSAT/ACT-PLAN test proctor hourly rates for the 2014 15 school year and accepted the payment for the October 18, 2014, Proctoring Roster as per attached. IX. Professional Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following instructional staff action items A through H: (All appointments and payments for services are subject to out possession of proper certification and transcripts substantiating credits and diplomas and a notice from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.) A. Name: Kara S. Herrington School Psychologist Eagle/Elsmere/Hamagrael Elementary s Effective Date: March 6, 2015 through June 30, 2015 Type of Leave: Maternity Leave B. Name: Christopher J. Holoday Type: English Teacher Tenure Area: English Middle School Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2010 Tenure Date: January 31, 2015 Seniority Date: September 1, 2010 Certification: English Language Arts 7-12 Tenure Appointment C. Name: Susan M. Yzquierdo 1.0 Probationary Special Education Teacher Tenure Area: Special Education Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: December 8, 2014 Tenure Date: December 7, 2017 Seniority Date: December 8, 2014 Salary: $48,324. MA+33 Step 2 Pro-Rated Salary: $32,618.70 Education: BA Marist College Communications
Board of Education Meeting December 3, 2014 Page 3 MS College of Saint Rose Special Education / Childhood Education Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Resignation of Peggy Warner D. Name: Timothy S. Connelly 0.1 Technology Teacher Middle School Part-Time Start Date: February 2, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2015 Salary: $6,150.80 MA+11 Step 12 Pro-Rated Salary: $3,075.40 Education: BS SUNY at Oswego Technology Education MS SUNY at Oswego Technology Education Certification Status: Technology Education Addition and reallocation of Staff E. New Teacher: Susan M. Yzquierdo Discipline: 1.0 Special Education Teacher Eagle Elementary School Mentor: Barbara Riegel Total Stipend: $900.00 F. Name: Matt Rehbit Boys Varsity Baseball, Head Coach Salary: $5,591.00 (Year 15, Step 13) Certification Status: District Physical Education Teacher CPR/FA Expires: 6/21/2015 Concussion Expires: 5/23/15 G. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following interscholastic coaching resignations: 1. Corey Clavet Boys Indoor Track & Field Assistant Coach Resignation for personal reasons 2. Matt Rehbit Boys Junior Varsity Baseball Head Coach, to accept another Coaching position in the District H. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following changes in the Fall 2014 Continuing Education appointments: 1. Scott Carlton Resignation of previous appointment as instructor of College Admissions 101 for personal reasons 2. Ryan St. John Appoint as instructor of College Admissions 101 4 classes, at $40.00 per hour
Board of Education Meeting December 3, 2014 Page 4 X. Support Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following support staff action items A through E: (All appointments and payments for services are subject to our possession of proper payroll documentation and a notice, if appropriate, from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.) A. It is recommend that the Board of Education approve the following list of Transportation changes for the 2014-2015 school year effective November 24, 2014. These changes are due to students added to the routes: 1. Leonard Ditton Driver Increased from 5.25 to 5.75 hours a day (28.75 weekly hours) 2. Sue Weingarden Bus attendant Increased from 4 to 4.50 hours a day (22.5 weekly hours) 3. Robert Leonard Driver Increased from 11 hours weekly to 15 hours weekly (Mon-Thurs 3.25 hours, Friday 2 hours) 4. Vicki Yanowsky Driver Increase from 2 to 2.75 hours a day (13.75 weekly hours) 5. Bill Blanchard Driver Increase from 4 to 4.50 hours a day (22.5 weekly hours) B. Name: Lynn Aragona 10 Month School Monitor (Noon Hour Aide) Hamagrael Elementary School Effective Date: December 3, 2014 Resignation for personal reasons Years of Service: 1 year C. Name: Joseph Winne 12 Month Building Maintenance Helper Operations & Maintenance Department Rescind appointment effective November 24, 2014, for personal reasons D. Name: Steven Dooley, Jr. 12 Month Custodial Worker High School Salary: Step 1 of Salary Grade 7, $35,865 annual salary $20,274.24 prorated from effective date Hours Per Date: 8 hours per day Effective Date: December 9, 2014 Retirement of Paul Spagnola E. Name: Donald Buist 10 Month Bus Driver Transportation Department Effective Date: December 1, 2014 Resignation for retirement Years of Service: 10 years
Board of Education Meeting December 3, 2014 Page 5 XI. Correspondence for Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following correspondence action items A through B: A. Committee on Special Education/Preschool Special Education Recommendations It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Committee on Special Education recommendations and the Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations for the following meeting dates: 11-24-14, 11-20-14, 11-18-14, 11-17-14, 11-14-14, 11-13-14, 11-12-14, 11-05-14 B. Managerial/Confidential Agreement It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify and agree to fund the following Bethlehem Central Managerial/Confidential Agreement between the Superintendent of Schools and the Managerial/Confidential Personnel for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. XII. Recognition of Visitors Mr. John K. Hazelton This time is for visitors to address any items not on this agenda. Assistant Transportation Supervisor It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitors period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the superintendent s office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs, as soon as possible. XIII. Future Meetings and Events A. Wednesday, December 17 th 6:00 p.m. Board Executive Session Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Veterans Tax Exemption Hearing High School LMC 7:00 p.m. Conservation Easement Hearing Regular Board Meeting B. Wednesday, January 7 th 6:00 p.m. Board Executive Session Hamagrael Elementary 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting C. Wednesday, January 21 st 6:00 p.m. Board Executive Session Glenmont Elementary 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting XIV. Proposed Executive Session (if necessary) A. Adjourn to Executive Session B. Reconvene to Open Session XV. Adjourn the Meeting
PSAT Administration October 2014 (corrected 12/2/14) Teresita Barcia Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Trisha Beamish Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Peter Berhaupt Roving proctor 4.5hrs = 4.5 Christine Corson Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Michelle Depace Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Melissa DePaoli Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Donna Derrigo-Graves Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Kristen Guba Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Steven Guilfoyle Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Kirsten Hynes Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Kathy Johnson Administrative proctor 4.5 hours 4.5 David Lewis Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Rachel Linehan Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Michelle O Brien SPED proctor 5.5hrs + 1 hour training = 6.5 (SPED) Shana Pellitteri Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Patricia Pinchback SPED proctor 5.5hrs + 1 hour training = 6.5 (SPED) Matthew Rehbit Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Rachel Rehbit Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Marianne Shanley Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Sally Shields Roving Proctor 4.5hrs = 4.5 Stephen Smith Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Andrea Turner Room proctor 4.5hrs + 1 hour training = 5.5 Gayle Moriarity Site Administrator = $500.00