Mohonasen central School District BRADT PRIMARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA JANUARY 25, 2016 2719 HAMBURG STREET POLICY COMMITTEE 5:30-6:00 PM SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:00-6:30 PM TOUR OF THE BUILDING 6:30-7:00 PM BOARD MEETING 7:00 PM AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Proposed Executive Session at 6:00PM for the purpose ofdiscussing contract negotiations A Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Communications 1. Superintendent a. Update on ISA- Michele Whitley b. Update on APPR and Assessments - Michele Whitley, Lisa Cutting, Kathleen Spring c. Budget Status - Christopher Ruberti 2. Board of Education 3. Public (Privilege of the Floor) E. Old Business F. New Business Instructional 1. Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education 2. Request Approval for AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology Classes to Participate in a Field Trip to the Liberty Science Center and Times Square on Friday, April1, 2016 3. Request Approval for Cheerleaders Field Trip to Ocean City, Maryland from February 25 February 28, 2016 4. Request Approval for Draper MS History Club Field Trip to Washington D.C. on April 20-22, 2016 Business/Personnel 1. Request for Acceptance of Monetary Donations 2. Request for Approval of Agreement with Independent Consultants for Professional Development Services 3. Request for Approval of Smart Schools Investment Plan G. Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes (January 11, 2016)
Boa r d Agenda -September 2014 8' Page 12 2. Financial Reports a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. Cafeteria Financial Statement c. Budget Status Report d. Revenue Status Report e. Budget Transfer Report f. Payment of Claims -Warrant #7 g. Claims Auditor Report h. Extracurricular Activities Report i. Collateralization Report j. Cash Flow Analysis - General Fund 3. Personnel H. Proposed Executive Session 1) Portfolio Reviews I. Adjournment
ROTTERDAM MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT F. INSTRUCTION I Date: 01/25116 TO: FROM: Board of Education Kathleen A Spring, Ph. D.., Superintendent Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education Procedures and definitions pertaining to Special Education are embodied under Part 200 of Commissioners' Regulations and Article 89 ofnew York Education Law. They mandate that Boards of Education provide appropriate education programs and services for pupils with handicapping conditions upon receipt of recommendations and student placements from the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) on 01/07/16, 01/12/16, 01/13, 01/14116, 01/20/16. EVALUATION/ANALYSIS 5580547 5578757 5580972 5582987 5581872 5583149 5583144 5582468 5583163 5582626 5579990 5583134 5579447 005580225 5580523 005579436 5581480 5582586 5582652 5578757 5580972 5582987 5581560 5578686 5582671 5582672 5578056 5578147 5581199 All students are residents of Mohonasen Central School district; all parents are in agreement with the recommendations, and all recommendations are for the least restrictive environment based on students' educational needs. All mandated members were present at the CSE and CPSE meetings. That the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education on 01/07/16, 01112/16, 01113, 01114/16, 01/20/16. KAS:CH Attachment
F. INSTRUCTION #2 JANUARY 25, 2016 Board of Education,{) FROM: Kathleen A Spring, Ph.D., Superintenden~ltJ'. Request Approval for AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology Classes to Participate in a Field Trip to the Liberty Science Center and Times Square on Friday, April 1, 2016 The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities, as well as a wide array of quality extracurricular activities and programs. To that end, there has been a concerted effort to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content. ANALYSIS/EVALUATION The high school principal is requesting Board approval for the AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology class students to participate in a field trip to the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey and Body Worlds in Times Square, New York on Friday, April1, 2016. Students will observe an open heart surgery and human cadavers. Students will depart from the high school at 5:00AM and return at approximately 9:00 PM. The cost of this trip is $82.00 per student including transportation. Transportation will be through chartered bus. There will be approximately 40 students attending and four chaperones. That the Board of Education approve the request for AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology class students to participate in a field trip to the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey and Body Worlds in Times Square, New York on Friday, April1, 2016. KAS/ja
F. INSTRUCTION #3 JANUARY 25, 2016 TO: Board of Education.},/,, ", FROM: Kathleen A. Spring, Ph.D., Superintenden~ Request Approval for Cheerleaders Field Trip to Ocean City, Maryland from February 25 -February 28, 2016 The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities, as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs. To that end, there has been a concerted effort by clubs and advisors to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content. EVALUATION /ANALYSIS The Director of Athletics is requesting Board approval for Mohonasen Cheerleaders to participate in a National Cheer Competition in Ocean City, Maryland. The trip is proposed for Thursday, February 25, 2016 through Sunday, February 28, 2016. Students will only miss one day of school, as they will leave in the evening on February 25th. Approximately 15 students will be participating. There will be ten chaperones attending. The cost will be approximately $177 for each athlete. They will be staying at the Comfort Inn on Boardwalk, 507 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Students will be doing fundraising to help pay for the cost and the difference will be paid with parental contributions. Transportation will be by Yankee Trails. That the Board of Education approve the Mohonasen Cheerleaders trip to Ocean City, Maryland to attend a National Cheer Competition from Thursday, February 25 through Sunday, February 28,2016. KAS/MS/ja
F. INSTRUCTION #4 JANUARY 25, 2016 TO: Board of Education.)j FROM: Kathleen A. Spring, Ph.D., SuperintendentW Request Approval for Draper MS History Club Field Trip to Washington D.C. on April 20-22, 2016 The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities, as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs. To that end, there has been a concerted effort by clubs and advisors to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content. EVALUATION /ANALYSIS The Middle School Principal is requesting Board approval for the Draper Middle School History Club to participate in a field trip to Washington DC. The trip is proposed for Wednesday, April 20 through Friday, April 22, 2016 and approximately 25-30 students will be participating. The itinerary includes visiting the Smithsonian Museum, Holocaust Museum, FDR Memorial, Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial, MLK Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, United States Capital, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, National Archives, Washington Nationals Baseball Game and Arlington Cemetery. All of the sites that will be visited are related to topics covered in the 7th and 8th grade NYS Social Studies Curriculum. The trip is being planned through Brown Bus Company of Amsterdam. The anticipated chaperone ratio will be 10 students to one adult. The approximate cost of the trip will be $385 per student. That the Board of Education approve the Draper Middle School History Club field trip to Washington DC on April 20-22, 2016. KASfja
F. BUSINESS/PERSONNEL #1 JANUARY 25, 2016 TO: Board of Education Aj. FROM: Kathleen A. Spring, Ph.D., SuperintendentGX\llbL- Request for Acceptance of Monetary Donations Board of Education Policy Section 5240 stipulates the Board may accept donations, which will add to the overall welfare of the District. EVALUATION/ANALYSIS The Board of Education is being asked to accept the following donations: A donation in the amount of $500.00 to be used for the Bradt Playground. The donation was made by Red-Kap Sales Incorporated. A donation in the amount of$500.00 to be used to support the District in the area ofmath and/or Science. The donation was made by Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program. A donation in the amount of $249.00 to be used for the Art Department. The donation was made by Mountain Color Incorporated. : That the Board of Education accept the donations of $500.00 from Red-Kap Sales Incorporated to be used for the Bradt Playground, $500.00 from Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program to be used for Math and/or Science programs and $249.00 from Mountain Color Incorporated to be used for the Art department. KAS/CJR:ja
F. BUSINESS/PERSONNEL #2 JANUARY 25, 2016 Board of Education j /. A FROM: Kathleen A. Spring, Ph.D., Superintendentcf\W/ ~ ~ Request for Approval of Agreement with Independent Consultants for Professional Development Services The Mohonasen Central School District often contracts with independent consultants to provide certain services to benefit students and teachers in the district. EVALUATION /ANALYSIS The following independent consultants have agreed to provide professional development services to assist teachers to best educate students in the Mohonasen Central School District. Services provided shall include faculty workshops and presentations, classroom demonstrations, consultations, advice, and reports to the district. The Mohonasen Central School District will compensate the independent consultants at the rates listed below. This contract will be effective for the period of January 2016 through June 2016. That the Board of Education approve this agreement with the independent consultants listed below to provide professional development services to the Mohonasen Central School District. Program(s) lnstructor(s) Rate Interdisciplinary Instruction Practices Patricia Rand Not to exceed $4,500 Interdisciplinary Instruction Practice/Mentoring Workshops Catherine Snyder, Ph.D. Not to exceed $9,000 KAS/LMC/tv
F. BUSINESS/PERSONNEL #3 JANUARY 25, 2016 I TO: Board ofeducation J} V1J FROM: Dr. Kathleen A. Spring, Superintenden~ Request for Approval of Smart Schools Investment Plan The Smart Schools Bond Act of2014 was passed in the 2014-15 Enacted Budget ofnew York State and approved by state voters in a referendum held during the 2014 General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. The Smart Schools Bond Act authorized the issuance of $2 billion of general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunity for students throughout the state. EVALUATION/ANALYSIS Each school district in the state received an allocation as a part of the Smart Schools Bond Act. The allocation for the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District is $1,737,958.00. The process of applying for this allocation of funds included getting input from various stakeholders, developing a preliminary investment plan, posting the preliminary plan for a minimum of 30 days on the District website and allowing for public comment, and finally holding a public hearing for the final version of the investment plan. The District has taken all of these steps, incorporated input from a variety of sources, culminating in the public forum held on January 11,2016. That the Board of Education approve the Smart Schools Investment Plan presented at the public forum on January 11, 2016. KAS/CJR:ja
G3. PERSONNEL S JANUARY 25, 2016 TO: FROM: Board of Education Kathleen A. Spring, Ph.D., Superintendent Personnel Recommendations The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District, which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent. That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations: A. Appointments B. Resignations C. Removal from Service
Personnel Recommendations- January 25, 2016 Page /2 A. Appointments Danielle Gaudio Appointment: Date of Commencement: Expiration Date: Certification Status: Bryttni Walter Appointment: Date of Commencement: Expiration Date: Certification Status: Betty Ann Kaly Synthia Rebidue Stephanie D'Annibale Joseph Neil Suzanne Hile Amy DiPietro Long-Term Substitute School Counselor September 1, 2015 Close of business February 26, 2016 (amended from the 8/24/15 agenda) School Counselor, Provisional Step 3, plus graduate credits Long-Term Substitute Elementary Education January 20, 2016 Close of business June 30, 2016 Early Childhood Education, B-Gr. 2, Initial; Childhood Education, Gr. 1-6, Initial Step 1, pro-rated P/T Bus Driver January 13, 2016 $16.48/hour PjT Bus Driver January 13, 2016 $16.48/hour Substitute Typist January 25,2016 $13.15/hour Substitute Bus Aide January 19, 2016 $10.10/hour Substitute Mechanic January 19, 2016 $15.05/hour Substitute Food Service Helper January 11,2016 $9.90/hour
Personnel Recommendations- January 25, 2016 Page /3 Volunteer Coach- Spring 2016 Verrol Jackson- Outdoor Track B. Resignations Amy DiPietro Betty Ann Kaly Synthia Rebidue Sherri Longton Theodora Mansfield P/T Food Service Helper Close of business January 8, 2016 Substitute Bus Driver Close of business January 12, 2016 Substitute Bus Driver Close of business January 12, 2016 Substitute Food Service Helper January 15, 2016 P/T 19A Trainer and P/T Bus Driver Close of business February 3, 2016 C. Removal from Service Louise Zautner John Ashley Substitute Food Service Helper (Cafe Aide) January 13, 2016 Substitute Teaching Assistant January 25, 2016