Pine Bush Board of Education –June 23, 2020
REGULAR MEETING–Meeting televised Live Streamed remotely with attendance via Google Meet Hangouts / Video and Minutes Posted to Website with Closed Caption Due to the Current Emergency/Meeting Closed to Public /No In-Person Attendance Due to State Emergency
Members Present
- Gretchen Meier, President
- Cara Robertson, Vice President
- Kristin Graessle
- Dori Johnson
- Kristi Kheiralla
- Ross Tompkins
Members Absent:
- Matthew Watkins
Others Present
- Tim Mains, Superintendent of Schools
- Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
- Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
- Angela Wise, Executive Director for Personnel, Data, and Counseling
- Linda Smith, District Communications Representative
- John Hicks, Director of Educational Technology
- Terrilyn Cohn, Director of Special Programs
- Approximately 15 additional staff members via google hangouts
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Gretchen Meier with the following motion offered:
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education open the regular meeting at approximately 6:17 PM
YES –6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Consideration of Executive Session
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education adjourn to executive session at approximately 6:18 PM regarding a particular personnel matter.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn Executive Session
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education adjourn from executive session at approximately 6:33 PM.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Regular Session Resumes / Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Johnson , that the Board of Education resume the regular session of the meeting noting the time at approximately 6:54 PM.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
President Gretchen Meier welcomed all to the regular meeting, and requested all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education the minutes from the special meeting of June 9, 2020 and regular meeting of June 10, 2020 as submitted by the District Clerk.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent
Certification of Official Results of the June 9, 2020 Annual District Meeting – Budget Vote & Election of Board Members.
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education acknowledge
receipt and acceptance certifying the following official results of the June 9, 2020 Annual District Meeting
(Budget Proposition 2020-2021 and Election of two (2) members to the Board of Education at large (for
three-year terms), as submitted.
BUDGET PROPOSITION (2020 – 2021 School Year)
RESOLVED, that the proposed Pine Bush Central School District Budget for the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $ 121,587,157 be approved and the Board of Education of said school district
Be authorized to levy the necessary tax therefore.
Pine Bush CSD
Certification
of Official Results
June 9, 2020
2020-2021
Budget Proposition
Election of Board Candidates
YES
NO
Tasha T.
BUTLER
Kristi KHEIRALLA
Cara
ROBERTSON
2,876
1,727
2,180
2,786
2,956
TOTALS
2,876
1,727
2,180
2,786
2,956
Write in votes:
Lloyd Greer (2), Kim Vestea (1), Joseph Zankle (1), Donald Trump (1), Judy Pulver (2), Douglas Pulver (2), Christopher Shea, Jr. (3), Tavish Laidlaw, Esq (1), James Greer (1), George Floyd (1), Shannon Lake-Catello(1), Michael Jacques (2), Libetarian Party (2), Kristi Miller (1), Karen Vespo (1), Joe Acpitano (1), Bucky Huers (1), Ross Tompkins (2), Brian Mills (1), Jon Samuel (1), Rob Deckaj (1), Tom Stacklum (1), Sarah Farot (1), Eric Stokes (1), Craig Johnson (1), Tom Tocco (1), Tim Dolan (1), Yogi (1), Mark Brennan (1), Dominick Blasco (2), Colleen Segarra (1), Greg Jaloszynski (1), Mike Bergen (4), James Mitchel (2), Robert Finan (3), Jeff Berwick (1), James Cobert (1), Anthony Perez (1), Alex Angel (1), Rob Sassi (1), Peter Agro (1), James Smith(1), Robert Deen (1), Christopher Shee, Jr. (1), Warren Benfield (1).
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call:
C.Robertson K. Kheiralla
K. Graessle R. Tompkins
D. Johnson G. Meier
Consent Agenda
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education approve the
following revised Consent Agenda and addition consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of
Schools:
Tonight’s consent agenda included the appointment of the following new personnel: Melissa Karban –Teacher, Lahna Greene – Teacher, Colin Noonan – Teacher, Kaylin Burke – Teacher
Abolishments and Creations
Board authorization for the abolishment and creation of the following positions as
per the 2020-2021 budget/board approved:
Authorize the abolishment of the following positions as per the approved 2020-2021 budget/board approved:
Instructional
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE Elementary Teaching position, effective at the closed of business June 30, 2020. (B.Bergin)
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE Secondary Special Education Teaching position, effective at the closed of business June 30, 2020. (R.Bartlet)
Non-Instructional
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE Sign Language Interpreter position, effective at the closed of business June 30, 2020. (N.Langlois)
Authorize the creation of the following positions as per the approved 2020-2021 budget/board approved:
Instructional
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE Social Worker position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract (district wide).
· (1) One Part-time 0.5 FTE Music Teacher position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract.
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE ENL Teacher position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract.
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE Elementary Special Education Teacher position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract (ABLE class).
· (2) Two 6.5 hrs/day Teaching Assistants position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract.
Non-Instructional
· (1) One Full-time 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract.
· (2) Two 6.5 hrs/day Behavioral Aides position, effective September 1, 2020, salary as per contract.
Resignation
Administrative
Donna Geidel, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as the Assistant Superintendent
for Instruction, effective at the close of business July 24, 2020.
Tim O. Mains, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from his position as the Superintendent of
Schools, effective at the close of business August 6, 2020.
Instructional
Brittany Langlitz, resignation from her position as a 1.0 FTE Science Teacher-Secondary, effective at the
close of business on June 18, 2020.
Daniele Raccio, from her position as a 1.0 FTE Special EducationTeacher-Secondary, effective at the
close of business on July 15, 2020. (addition to consent agd)
Non-Instructional
Jeanette Reiner, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 6.0 hours/day School
Monitor, effective at the close of business June 26, 2020.
Termination
Non-Instructional
Board authorization for the terminations of said individuals with the approval of following resolutions as
part of the Consent Agenda:
☐ BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, that the services of Amy Barber as a 3.5 hours/day Food Service Helper, be terminated effective as of the close of business on June 15, 2020, is hereby accepted.
Date: June 23, 2020
☐ BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, that the services of Sharon Thiers as a 3.0 hours/day Food Service Helper be terminated, effective as of the close of business on June 15, 2020, is hereby accepted.
Date: June 23, 2020
☐ BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, that the services of Nancy Langlois as a 1.0 FTE Sign Language Interpreter be terminated due to the abolishment of the position, effective as of the close of business on June 30, 2020, is hereby accepted.
Date: June 23, 2020
Appointments
Instructional
Melissa Karban, who holds a Pending Initial certificate in Earth Science 7-12 and Pending Emergency
COVID-19 certificate in Earth Science 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher
Secondary in the tenure area of Science for a four year probationary period commencing September 1, 2020
and ending August 31, 2024, however, such appointment is contingent upon Ms. Karban being issued her
initial certifications. Salary level MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, to the extent
applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order
to be considered for tenure, Melissa Karban must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly
effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
Lahna Greene, who holds an Initial certificate in Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 Generalist and an
Initial certificate in Math 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Special
Education in the tenure area of Special Education (General) for a four year probationary period commencing
September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2024. Salary level MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule. Be it further
resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying
Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Lahna Greene must have received an
APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an
ineffective in the fourth year.
Colin Noonan, who holds an Initial certificate in Students with Disabilities 1-6, be appointed to the
probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Special Education in the tenure area of Special Education
(General) for a four year probationary period commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2024.
Salary level MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under
Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered
for tenure, Colin Noonan must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the
four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
.
Kaylin Bourke, who holds an Initial certificate in Childhood Education 1-6 and Early Childhood Education B
2, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Special Education in the tenure area
of Elementary for a four year probationary period commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31,
2024. Salary level MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable
under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be
considered for tenure, Kaylin Bourke must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in
three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
.
Non-Instructional
Cindy Gloster, temporary appointment as a school monitor (up to 16 hours/week), effective for the period
July 1, 2020 through August 27, 2020, salary as per contract.
Per Diem Substitutes
Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective June 24,
2020, (or as noted) at board approved per diem substitute rates:
Donna Geidel (salary T/B/D)
Rose Cummings (Substitute and CSE/CPSE summer meetings)
Appointments:
Special Education – 2020 Summer CSE/CPSE meetings
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individuals as per diem, hourly instructional staff members for the 2020 Summer CSE/CPSE meetings (on an as needed basis), effective for the period July 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020 (Mondays through Thursdays) at contract hourly wages as follows:
Special Education Teachers:
Alisa Balestrino
Janine Brutvan
Kathleen Bisaillon
Maryellen Corin
Rose Cummings
Alexis Darro
Lisa Donohue
Jessica Fobert
Charna Jordan
Eileen Kieck
Tara Klink
Jennifer Manzi
Allison Montaperto
Sara Rodak
Andrea Saylor
Melissa Schueler
Stephanie Singleton
Rebecca Torre
Bobby Walters
General Education Teachers:
Lisa Andryshak
Megan Bradley
Lindsay Brooks
Stacey Brown
Fazilette Cilione
Susan Corcoran
Daniel Edwards
Kimberly Godduhn
Kerry Giuliano
Denise Hansen
Guerita Harlow
Kristen Raucci
Lisa Repke
Diane Trad
Tara Tuttle
Kimberly White
School Psychologists:
Melissa Bertuccio
Terri Hatfield
Shannon Hughes
Karen Lisa
Shannon Renner
Sandy Tice
Speech Therapists:
Emily Beck
Jennifer Harp
Chris Lawla
Nicole Santillo
Occupational Therapists:
Marianne Kissane
Social Worker:
Erin Poole
Behavior Specialist:
Kelly Nober
Co-Curricular Team Leaders Position
Board approval of the appointment of the following co-curricular position for the 2020-2021 school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipend:
District-wide:
Lauren Cummings, School Counseling Team Leader @ Level 1, Step 1(1)
Elementary Grade Level Chairs/ Team Leaders 2020-2021
Board approval of the following staff members to the following co-curricular appointments for the 2020-21
school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:
Pine Bush Elementary:
Susan Johnson, Kindergarten Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 3 (3)
Jacqueline Giebler, First Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 7 (7)
Amy Green, Second Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 10 (11)
Dina DiNoto, Third Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 1 (1)
Bryan Hyland, Fourth Grade Level Chairperson@ Level II, Step 5 (5)
Shani Luccketti, Fifth Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 7 (8)
Eileen Kieck, Special Education Team Leader @ Level II, Step 1 (2)
☐ Pakanasink Elementary:
Lisa Andryshak, Kindergarten Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
Suzanne Newton, First Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 7 (9)
Kimberly White, Second Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 10 (10)
Bernadette, Carnes, Third Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 1 (1)
Lisa Grainger, Fourth Grade Level Chairperson@ Level II, Step 5 (6)
Kerri Dec, Fifth Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
Jennifer Fitzgerald, Special Education Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (19)
☐ E. J. Russell Elementary School:
Laura McGrail. Grade Level Leader (Kindergarten) @ Level II, Step 7 (8)
Stacey Brown, Grade Level Leader (First Grade) @ Level II, Step 10 (12)
Kim Godduhn, Grade Level Leader (Second Grade)@ Level II, Step 7 (8)
Sarah Levato, Grade Level Leader (Third Grade) @ Level II, Step 3 (3)
Patricia VanLeuven, Grade Level Leader (Fourth Grade) @ Level II, Step 10 (11)
Cheryl Riccardi, Grade Level Leader (Fifth Grade) @ Level II, Step 7 (8)
Sheryl Mamenko, Special Education Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (27)
☐ Circleville Elementary School:
Denise Hansen, Kindergarten Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 10 (12)
Beverly Feuerstack, First Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 5 (5)
Karen Negron, Second Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 5 (5)
Rosemarie Lindsay, Third Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 7 (7)
Andrea Urmston, Fourth Grade Level Chairperson@ Level II, Step 7 (9)
Susan Corcoran, Fifth Grade Level Chairperson @ Level II, Step 1 (2)
Heather Walmers, Special Education Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 7 (7)*
Jaclyn Nespoli, Special Education Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 7 (8)
☐ Supervision
Board approval of the following appointment of the following school personnel for supervision
duties in connection with Fall, Winter, and Spring sporting events during the 2020-2021 school year at the rate of $20/hour:
Jaime Adamec
Brooke Armida
Alexa Balkissoon
Kevin Blackwell
Jen Byrne
Caitlin Ciano
Jean Clark
Arlene Cooper
Wendy Crandall
Denise Crisafulli
Chris Curnan
Coleen Duffy
Mark Eckerson
Dan Edwards
Laurie Eller
Julie Facciolla
Brian Fenical
Martha Gillespie
Keri Giuliano (Kiernan)
Cindy Gloster
April Grieco
Corinne Griffin
Ruth Holt
Kimberly Jones
Tina Kerrigan
Jen Kirby
Kevin Kreeger
Robert Lawrence
Jim Licardi
Lanier Lopez
Anthony Mancuso
Gary Manheim
Maryanne Manion
Jonathan Matz
Tammy McCombs
Shannon Meland
Molly Meres
Annette Michelitch
Eric Moller
Donna Monahan
Katrina Morin
Sandra Mullarkey
Kathleen Novins
Patricia Paoli
Judy Parsells
Robert Pawson
Peter Prokopchak
Margie Ramirez
Michael Reineke
Patrick Reiser
Robin Renahan
Holly Shader
Barbara Sherman
Denise Strype
Diane Tjornhorn
Scott Van Pelt
Terry Vetter
Rita Wensley
Linda Westerfield
Allison White
Kim White
Helen Wilson
Margaret Winsper
Maria Wise
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) / Staffing*
☐ Board approval of the Summer Food Service Program, (SFSP), “Summer Feeding Program” effective for the period of June 29, 2020 through August 13, 2020 (Monday – Thursday only) and the temporary appointment of the following individuals as staff:
Name Position Hours Rate of pay
Elizabeth McNamee Cook Manager 8 hr/day $25/hr
Gjyljana Deckaj Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
April Grieco Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
Edna Hough Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
Cimarron Neeld Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
Andrea Lopez Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
Tara Rich Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
Linda Strucker Food Service Worker 7hr/day $18/hr
Cindy Brengard Food Service Worker 5hr/day $18/hr
Lisa Iannella Food Service Worker 5hr/day $18/hr
Kerry Reeves Food Service Worker 5hr/day $18/hr
Jennifer Stroh Food Service Worker 5hr/day $18/hr
Mayra Vento Food Service Worker 5hr/day $18/hr
Eileen Budd per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
Marisol Burgos per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
Dawn Darrel per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
Megan Kelly per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
Sandra Mingione per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
Bridgett Sullivan per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
Gina Vargetto-Ferguson per Diem Substitute as needed $18/hr
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded, state-administered program that reimburses operators who serve free healthy meals to children 18 and under in approved locations. These meals are provided and are prepared by the Pine Bush School Nutrition Department. The Pine Bush Central School District will continue to provide no cost meals through August 13, 2020 at two “Children’s Meal Stops”. Family Church, 510 M & M Road, Middletown NY 10940 and Pine Bush High School, 118 Route 302, Pine Bush NY 12566.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Board Approval of Interim Superintendent Of Schools
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution as submitted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Michael Pacella as Interim Superintendent of Schools during the period of August 7, 2020 through August 9, 2020, and the terms and conditions of Mr. Pacella’s employment shall remain the same.
Date: June 23, 2020
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call:
C.Robertson K. Kheiralla
K. Graessle R. Tompkins
D. Johnson G. Meier
Approval for Appointment of Superintendent of Schools
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution as submitted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Pine Bush Central School District appoints Tim O. Mains as Superintendent of Schools effective August 10, 2020 through June 30, 2024, according to the terms and conditions of a contract, a fully-executed copy of which will be filed with the District Clerk; and further authorizes the School Board President to sign the contract.
Date: June 23, 2020
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call:
C.Robertson K. Kheiralla
K. Graessle R. Tompkins
D. Johnson G. Meier
Approval CSE/CPSE Placement Recommendations
MOVED by Trustee Tompkins, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education all IEPs of the
Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as submitted by the
CSE and CPSE Chairpersons and reviewed by Trustee Meier.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Special Education Two-Year Plan – 2020-2021 to 2021-2022
Terrilyn Cohn, Director of Special Education presented an overview of the district’s two-year plan for 2020
2021 to 2021-2022 school years in accordance with Section 200.2© Regulations of the Commissioner of
Education (Part 200–Children with Disabilities). The plan is available on the district website. Ms. Cohn stated
the district will continue to review on an annual basis to provide the best student placement. It was also
noted we are hoping to expand the Castle Program in its entirety to the middle schools by 2021-2022 for
continued student success. In conclusion, the K-12 teachers were complimented regarding the quality of the
student IEPs. Ms. Cohn was thanked for the presentation of the 2020-2021 to 2021-2022 plan.
Designation / Disposition of Library Books
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education designate and
approve the disposition of the following library books as submitted at the request of Lauren Conklin, Library
Media Specialist and submitted by Elizabeth Sproul, Principal, as outdated and/or in poor condition beyond
repair, therefore, unusable in accordance with Policy #5250 SUBJECT: Disposition of Surplus Property, and
authorizes the disposition of the equipment submitted under the direction of Michael Pacella, Assistant
Superintendent for Business.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Upcoming Board Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates
☐ Scheduled Regular and Summer Board Meetings:
Please see below summer meeting schedule, noting board meetings will be held via live stream beginning at 7 PM, unless posted otherwise.
July:
Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 7 PM, Reorganization & Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 7 PM, Regular Meeting
August: Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Regular Board Meeting
☐ PBHS Graduation Celebrations
June 24-26; 29-30 (tentative) Personal Ceremonies by appointment
June 27, 2020, 10 AM, Parade of Graduates
July 31, 2020, 7:00 PM, Virtual Graduation or in-person, socially distanced without spectators, if allowed.
☐ NYSSBA Law Conference
July 21-22, 2020, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Virtual Two Day Conference.
☐ NYSSBA 2020 – NYC
October 29 – 31, 2020, Annual Education Convention
☐ 2020 Census
Video was provided regarding the importance of the 2020 Census—be counted.
Updates Provided
Superintendent Tim Mains provided an update pertaining the active cases of Covid 19 in the district office. It was initially thought there were three, but then determined four cases were confirmed. Mr. Mains provided an update of how the situation was reported and addressed.
Business & Finance
Claim Auditor’s Reports
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education acknowledged
receipt and acceptance of the following Claims Auditor’s Reports as submitted:
☐ Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0081 dated 6/4/20 check run, authorizing
payments in the amount of $ 816,563.10
HS Activity Fund (1 checks 004077) $ 594.00
Trust & Agency Acct. (0 checks) 16,595.82
CVMS Activity Fund (1 check 001664 385.00
Capital Fund (1 checks 001814) 1,803.46
General Fund (64 checks 063482-063545) 794,034.82
District Activity AC (36 checks 005284-005319) 3,150.00
Total $ 816,563.10
☐ Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0082 scholarships dated 06/4/20, authorizing
payments in the amount of $ 600.00
HS Activity Fund (6 checks 004078-004083) $ 600.00
Total $ 600.00
☐ Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0083 dated 05/11/20, medicare reimbursement,
authorizing payments in the amount of $ 178,209.90
General Fund (360 checks 063553-063912) $ 178,209.90
Total $ 178,209.90
☐ Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0084 dated 06/10/20 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $ 897,978.85
Trust & Agency Acct. (5 checks 004168–004172) $ 897,978.85
Total $ 897,978.85
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
District Treasurer’s Report
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education acknowledge
receipt and acceptance of the following District Treasurer’s Reports for the period May 1, 2020 through May
31, 2020.
■ General Fund Reports:
Monthly Treasurer’s Reports / Transfers
Budget Status
■ Monthly Treasurer’s Reports / Budget Status for:
School Lunch Fund
Capital Fund
Federal Fund
■ Monthly Treasurer’s Reports for:
Trust & Agency Fund
District-wide Activity Fund
Student Activity Funds for: Pine Bush High School, Circleville Middle School and Crispell Middle School
Expendable Trust Fund (Scholarships)
Academy of Finance
Human Services Academy
Debt Service
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Health & Welfare Services Contract
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education approve the
Health & Welfare Services Contract for the 2019-2020 school year with the Somers Central School District at
a per student cost of $ 1,188.11. The contract covers two (2) students who are Pine Bush residents attending
a non-public school within the Somers CSD for a total contract cost of $ 2,376.22
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Approve/Authorize Funding – Terms & Conditions Central Administration (Civil Service)
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education approve and
authorize the terms and funding for the Terms and Conditions of Employment Central Administration – Civil
Service Employees noting the agreement covers a five-year
period, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Return to Old/New Business:
Superintendent stated he would send a doodle poll to the board members to select a date to interview
candidates for the Assistant Superintendent of Schools position;
Board member offered congrats to all graduates;
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction offered congrats and thanks to all for making the best of a difficult
situation;
Superintendent spoke about the plans and process for virtual public participation that includes completing
and submitting a form to be read into the record at the board meeting. Administrators will answer questions
as they are able at the time or will get back to the individual at the later time;
Board member asked for update on year books, noting per the superintendent some are late in coming in.
Consideration of Executive Session
Hearing no matters for executive session, President Meier asked for a motion to adjourn.
Adjournment
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education adjourn the regular meeting, noting the time at approx. 7:55 PM.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Deborah A June (electronically signed/daj)
Note: BOARD MEETINGS are video live recorded and Deborah A. June, District Clerk
can be viewed at www.pinebushschools.org Pine Bush CSD
(Disclosure: Minutes with be printed on numbered minute paper and placed in the district minute books pending return to school).