Minutes Regular Board Meeting – June 8, 2021

Location: Circleville Middle School

Consideration of Executive Session –Superintendent Evaluation & Legal Matter 5:30 PM

Regular Session 7:00 PM

Meeting televised Live Streamed remotely with attendance via Google Meet as well as in person attendance. Video and Minutes to be Posted to Website with Closed Caption.

Members Present

• Gretchen Meier, President
• Cara Robertson, Vice President
• Kristin Graessle (via google meet)
• Dori Johnson
• Kristi Kheiralla
• Ross Tompkins
• Matthew Watkins

Members Absent: none

Others Present

• Tim Mains, Superintendent of Schools
• Amy Brockner, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
• Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
• Angela Wise-Landman, Executive Director of Human Resources, Data and Counseling
• John Hicks, Director of Educational Technology
• Maria Wise, District Clerk
• Approximately 40 residents/students/staff members (in person and virtual)

 

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 5:32 PM

YES –7 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Adjourn Regular Session to Executive Session

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Kheiralla that the Board of Education adjourn regular session to executive session for a discussion regarding Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel Matters at approximately
5:32 PM.

YES –7 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Adjourn Executive Session and Return to Regular Session

MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education adjourn executive session to return to regular session at approximately 7:14 PM.

YES – 7 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

BOE Resumes Regular/Public Session

MOVED by Trustee Tompkins, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education resume the regular meeting/public session at approximately 7:19 PM, noting Trustee Robertson left after executive session.

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

President Meier welcomed all to the regular meeting, and requested all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence, noting the time at approx. 7:20 PM.

Approval to Amend Agenda

MOVED by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education approve to change the flow of the agenda, moving the Student Recognition as first item and adding an MOA with the PBTA after the Consent Agenda.

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Student Recognition

Superintendent Mains spoke about the award being presented and the students receiving the award.
The Mid-Hudson School Study Council offered the opportunity to present the National School Development Council Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning to deserving students in the Pine Bush Central School District.

The award is presented to high school juniors who have consistently pursued a high level of academic effort and who have served as positive role models for the student body. Recipients of this award exemplify admirable character and
accomplishment.

The following students will be receiving the NSDC award:

• Christelle Bernardin
• Jack Gandolfini
• Joseph Rosploch Jr.
• Katherine Sassi

 

Approval of Minutes

MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the May 25, 2021regular board meeting as submitted by the District Clerk.

YES –6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education approve the following amended Consent Agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools:

Tonight’s consent agenda includes the appointment of the following new personnel:

• Shelby Jakaitis – Teacher
• Kathleen O’Malley – Teacher
• Melanie Lesczynski -Teacher
• Emma Giebler – Teacher
• Rachel Beam – Teacher
• Randall Wright  – Teacher
• Marisa Thorbjornsen – Teacher
• Jessica Johnson – School Counselor

 

Creation

Administrative

Recommend the Board of Education authorize the creation of the following position for the 2021-2022 school year:

• (1) 1.0 FTE, 12 month Alternative School Principal, Secondary position, effective August 28, 2021

 

Creations

Instructional

Authorize the creation of the following positions due to the increased funding for Pre-K – Full Day Program:

• (6) Full-time 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher positions, effective August 30, 2021, salary as per contract
• (6) Teaching Assistants at 6.5 hours/day, effective August 30, 2021, salary as per contract.

 

Resignations

Administrative

• Brian Lynn, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from his position as a 1.00 FTE Asst. Principal-12 Month, effective at the close of business on August 27, 2021.

 

Non-Instructional

• Ruth Holt, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 1.0 FTE Adult Education Coordinator, effective at the close of business June 30, 2021.

 

Leave of Absence

Non-Instructional

Dianne Carroll ,request to extend the unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 6.0 hours/day Food Service Helper, effective 6/09/2021 through 6/30/2021.

Appointments

• Shelby Jakaitis, who holds an Internship Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher –ESOL in the tenure area of English as a Second Language for a
  four year probationary period commencing May 18, 2021 and ending May 17, 2025. Salary level BA30, Step 1 of the salary schedule (pro-rated).
  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, Shelby Jakaitis msut 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.
• Nora Callahan, who holds an Initial certificate in Business & Marketing, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher in the tenure area of Business Education for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA, Step 3 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, Nora Callahan 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.
• Kathleen O’Malley, who holds an Initial certificate in English Language Arts 7-12, be appointed to theprobationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Secondary in the tenure area of English for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA30, Step 2 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, Kathleen O’Malley 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
• Melanie Lesczynski, who holds an Initial certificate in English Language Arts 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Secondary in the tenure area of English for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA, Step 4 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, Melanie Lesczynski 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.
• Emma Giebler, who holds an Initial certificate in Students with Disabilities Generalist 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 Teacher -Secondary in the tenure area of Special Education for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025,. Salary MA Step 3 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, Emma Giebler 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.
• Rachel Beam, who holds a Pending certificate in Mathematics 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 Teacher-Secondary in the tenure area of Math for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025, however such appointment is contingent upon Ms. Beam being issued her certification. Salary BA 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, Rachel Beam 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.
• Randall Wright, who holds a Pending certificate in Biology 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 Teacher -Secondary in the tenure area of Science for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021
  and ending August 29, 2025, however such appointment is contingent upon Mr. Wright being issued his certification. Salary MA Step 6 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, Randall Wright 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.
• Marisa Thorbjornsen, who holds a Pending certificate in Mathematics 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 Teacher -Secondary in the tenure area of Mathematics for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025, however such appointment is contingent upon Ms. Thorbjornsen being issued her certification. Salary 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, Marisa Thorbjornsen 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.
• Jessica Johnson, who holds a Permanent certificate in School Counseling, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 School Counselor in the tenure area of School Counseling & Guidance for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025,. Salary MA Step 2 of the salary schedule.

 

Per Diem Substitutes

Recommend the Board of Education approve for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective June 9, 2021 (or as noted) at board approved per diem substitute rates:

• Shani Luccketti
• Sarah Meredith
• Stephanie Miller

 

Instructional/Non-Instructional

Extended School Year Services / Special Education

Recommend the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment of the following individuals as per diem, hourly instructional and non-instructional staff members for the 2021 Extended School Year Services effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 12, 2021 (Monday through Thursday) at contract hourly wages as follows, noting appointments are contingent upon student enrollment:

• Chris Lawla – Speech Therapist – up to 15 hrs/week
• Naomi Bush – Speech Therapist – up to 15 hrs/week
• Patricia Fairchild – Speech Therapist – up to 15 hrs/week
• Julie Salisbury – Special Education Teacher -15 hrs/week
• Kathleen Bisaillon– Special Education Teacher- 15 hrs/week
• Colin Noonan – Special Education Teacher- 15 hrs/week
• April Deyo – Special Education Teacher – 15 hrs/week
• Christa Colon – Special Education Teacher – 15hrs/week
• Alisa Balestrino– Special Education Teacher – 15 hrs/week
• Maris Gamzon – Special Education Teacher- 15 hrs/week
• Alexis Darro– Special Education Teacher- 15 hrs/week
• Victoria Johnson – TVI – up to 3 hrs/week
• Tara Robinson – OT – up to 15hrs/week
• Tammy Denardo – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Debbie McFarland – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Kimberly Doviak – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Robin Laspisa – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Christine Carlino – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Rita Wensley – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Colleen Coyle – Teaching Assistant – up to 15 hrs/week
• Anne Weiler – Teacher Aide 1:1 – up to 15 hrs/week
• Ruth Lora-DeJesus – Teacher Aide 1:1 – up to 15 hrs/week
• Lisa Schiaffo– Teacher Aide 1:1 – up to 15 hrs/week
• Jean Clarke – School Monitor – up to 15 hrs/week

 

Substitute TA:

Beverly Brownsell

• Linda Westerfield

 

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individuals as teachers for the 2021 Summer Leadership & Law Academy, effective for the period June 28, 2021 through July 15, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $36.00/hour:

• Kevin Blackwell up to 105 hours
• Renae Bray up to 105 hours
• Andrew Britto up to 105 hours
• Daniel Conley up to 105 hours
• Neil Lisberg up to 105 hours
• Kara Sprague up to 13 hours
• Bethany Ganley up to 6.5 hours
• Gerald Risco up to 6.5 hours
• Robin Evans up to 6.5 hours
• Kimberly Craft up to 6.5 hours
• Jonathan Lozier up to 105 Hours

 

Board approval for the temporary, hourly appointments of the following students as Instructional Assistants for the 2021 Summer Leadership & Law Academy, effective for the period June 28, 2021 through July 15, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $12.50/ hour:

• Edward Ryan Garmendiz up to 105 hours
• Serina Garmendiz up to 105 hours
• Alexa Reeves up to 105 hours

 

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individual as a teacher for the Aviation Academy, effective for the period effective for the period June 28, 2021 through July 14, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $36.00/hour:

• Mark Gittleman up to 97.5 hours
• Jennifer Vittoria up to 97.5 hours

 

Board approval for the temporary, hourly appointments of the following students as Instructional Assistants for the 2021 Aviation Academy, effective for the period June 28, 2021 through July 14, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $12.50/ hour:

• Madison Tremper up to 97.5 hours

 

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individuals as teachers for the 2021 Summer STEM Academy, effective for the period June 28, 2021 through July 14, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $36.00/hour:

• Ellen Friel up to 97.5 hours
• Daniel Aktas up to 97.5 hours
• Allison White up to 97.5 hours

 

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individuals as teachers for the 2021 Summer Fine Art Academy, effective for the period Jun 28, 2021 through July 14, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $36.00/hour

• Julie Palinkas up to 105 hours

Board approval for the temporary, hourly appointments of the following students as Instructional Assistants for the 2021 Fine Art Academy, effective for the period June 28, 2021 through July 14, 2021 (Monday through Friday) at a rate of $12.50/ hour:

• Georgia Camacho up to 97.5 hours

 

Recommend the Board of Education approve the temporary appointments of the following individuals as instructional and support staff members for the 2021 Secondary Summer School Program effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 11, 2021 at $1,795/session, plus an additional hourly rate of $23.25 for administering and scoring the Regents examinations where applicable, noting appointments are contingent upon student enrollment:

• Mark Eckerson English 10 – 1 session
• Mark Eckerson English 11 – 1 session
• Kelli Roche English 9 – 1 session
• Kelli Roche English 12 – 1 session
• Kristina Antonucci Social Studies 9 – 1 session
• Kristina Antonucci Social Studies 10 – 1 session
• Carl Wilms US History – 1 session
• Carl Wilms Government – 1 session
• Carl Wilms Economics – 1 session
• Daniel Nicosia Algebra 1 – 2 sessions
• Jaelin Mott Physical Education – 2 sessions
• Rebecca Torre Special Education – 2 sessions
• Mark Brennan Special Education – 2 sessions
• Maggy Godingez-Garcia Spanish 1 – 2 sessions
• Colleen Huff Recovery Lab – 2 sessions
• Angela Kruger Recovery Lab – 1 session
• Robin Renahan Librarian – 2 sessions

 

Recommend the Board of Education approve the temporary, per diem appointments of the following individuals as non-instructional employees for the 2021 Secondary Summer School Program effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 11, 2021, as well as preparation meetings and registration, noting appointments are contingent upon student enrollment:

• Katrina Morin Clerk 6 hours/day at Regular Pay (Hourly Rate)
• Colleen Huff Clerk 2 hours/day at Regular Pay (Hourly Rate)

 

Recommend the Board of Education approve the temporary, per diem appointments of the following individual as Security Aide (1516-25) employee for the 2021 Secondary Summer School Program effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 11, 2021:

• Linda Shannon Security Aide 6 hours/day as per contract

 

Secondary/High School Academies and Summer School Tutorial Program – 2021

Board approval for the following temporary appointment of the following instructional staff member as a nurse for the Pine Bush High School Summer School Program, effective for the June 28, 2021 through July 15, 2021, Monday
through Friday, 5 days per week, for a maximum of 7.5 hours per day (7:30 AM – 3:00 PM), salary as per contract, $36/per hour.

July 19, 2021 through August 11, 2021, Monday through Thursday, 4 days per week for a maximum of 4.5 hours per day (7:45 am-12:15 PM) salary as per contract, $36/per hour

• Linda Loennecker

Elementary Summer School Program – 2021 and Extended School Year Services Special Education Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff member as a nurse for the Elementary Summer School Program and Extended School Year Services Special Education (PBE), effective July 6, 2021 through July 29, 2021, Monday through Thursday, 4 day per week, for a maximum of 3 hours per day, salary as per contract, $36/per hour.

• Lisa Mills

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff member as a nurse for the Elementary Summer School Program and Extended School Year Services Special Education (PBE), effective August 2, 2021 through August 12, 2021, Monday through Thursday, 4 day per week, for a maximum of 3 hours per day, salary as per contract, $36/per hour.

• Patricia Fernandez

 

Elementary Summer School Program – 2021

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff members as tutors for the Elementary School Summer Program, effective July 6, 2021- August 5, 2021, Monday through Thursday, at the rate
of $36/hour for a maximum of 3 hours per day, 4 days/week:

• Lindsay Brooks
• Kimberly Godduhn
• Amy Green
• Kim White
• Brenda Stack
• Emily Byrne
• Katie Sternemann
• Kaylin Bourke
• Dave Miele
• Danielle Morton
• Linda Guidi
• Megan Nason
• Shannon Peterson
• Shannon Kennedy
• Mary Kate Paulus
• Jessica Difrenza
• Jillian Lankau
• Ashley Hickey
• Michele Galvin
• Alyssa Rosanelli
• Madison Laspisa
• Jesus Morales
• Laneka Brown
• Donna Brocco
• Jackie Mann
• Isabel Laufer
• Kimolona (Kim) Garcia
• Brendan Mitchell

 

Non Instructional

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following non-instructional staff for the Elementary Summer School Program, effective July 6, 2021 – August 5, 2021, Monday through Thursday, salary as per contract.

• Russhelle Gillespie –Teacher Aide

 

Middle School Summer School Program – 2021

Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff members as tutors for the Middle School Summer Program, effective July 6, 2021- August 5, 2021, Monday through Thursday, at the rate of $36/hour
for a maximum of 3 hours per day, 4 days/week:

• Samantha Mossman 6-8 ELA
• Avery Williams 6-8 ELA
• Rebecca Mills 6-8 ELA
• Kate Blazeski 6-8 Math
• Taylor Fillipone 6-8 Math
• Jack Wilson 6-8 Special Education
• Derek Frost 6-8 Project Based Learning/Social Emotional Learning

 

Non-Instructional

• Cindy Gloster, temporary appointment as a school monitor (up to 16 hours/week), effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 26, 2021, salary as per contract.

 

Co-Curricular

Secondary Academic Department Heads:

Board approval of the appointment of the following individuals as Academic Department Heads for the 2021-2022 school year, salary as per contract:

• Alice Kelly Cooke English
• Eleanor Dana Foreign Language
• Michael Ciarelli Math
• Michael Raucci Science
• Edward Stelmaszyk Social Studies
• Julie Salisbury Special Education

 

Department Chairpersons:

Board approval of the appointment following individuals as Department Chairpersons for the 2021-2022 school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:

• Diane Trad Art @ Level I, Step 3 (4)
• Jill Gribbin School Nurse Co-Chairperson @ Level I, Step 10 (14)
• Marybeth Reinfried School Nurse Co-Chairperson @ Level I, Step 10 (14)

 

Co-Curricular

Recommend the Board of Education approve the temporary appointment following co-curricular position for the 2021-2022 school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipend:

• Gerald Risco, Pine Bush High School Finance Academy Co-Coordinator
• Nora Callahan, Pine Bush High School Finance Academy Co-Coordinator

 

Co-Curricular

Team Leaders Positions

Board approval of the appointment of the following co-curricular position for the 2021-2022 school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipend:

• Katie Carson-Decker Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Team Leader K-12 @ Level I, Step (2)
• Catherine Aller English as a New Language (K-12) Team Leader @ Level 1, Step 5 (5)
• Chris Lawla Speech Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (10)
• Allison Webster Speech Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (10)
• Lisa Metz Library Media Specialist Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
• Lisa Ruyack Library Media Specialist Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 3 (4)

 

Extracurricular:

Board approval to amend the following extracurricular appointments for the 2020-2021 school year at the appropriate extracurricular stipends, effective on September 1, 2020:

Pine Bush High School:

• Renae Bray, Junior Class Co-Advisor@ Level III, Step 10 (15)
• Kathleen Bisaillon, Junior Class Co-Advisor @ Level III, Step 7(7)
• Georgia Serroukas- Smith, Junior Class Co-Advisor @ Level III, Step 7(7)

 

Instructional Extra-Curricular

Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator

Board approval of the appointment of the following extra-curricular position for the 2021-2022 school year, at the appropriate extra-curricular stipend:

• Lorraine Stapleton

YES –6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Pine Bush Teachers Association (PBTA)
(Addition to the agenda)

MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement (associated with amending Article XIX of the collective bargaining agreement) between the District and the Pine Bush Teachers Association (“PBTA”).

YES –6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

CSE and CPSE Placement Recommendation

MOVED by Trustee Tompkins, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education approve all IEPs of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as submitted by the CSE and CPSE Chairperson and reviewed by Trustee Kheiralla

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Designation / Disposition of Library Books

MOVED by Trustee Tompkins, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education designate and approve the disposition of the following books:

Library books as submitted at the request of Heather Mowen, 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 books as submitted under the direction of Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business.

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Public Participation

The first public participation segment was opened at approx. 7:38PM by President Meier. The following are the questions/comments/concerns that were raised and for complete conversation of this public participation refer to the online video at www.pinebushschools.org (Watch Board Meetings).

• Question/ Concern about masks
• Comment thanking Mr. Mains for responding to emails
• Question about critical race theory being taught
• Question/Concern about mask requirements changing

 

Upcoming Board Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates

Upcoming board meetings and events will be announced Tuesday evening:

The start time for the regular sessions of our board meetings – 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Scheduled Regular Board Meetings:

Please see below summer meeting schedule, noting board meetings will be held via live stream at beginning at 7 PM, unless posted otherwise.

• Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 7 PM, Regular Meeting

Tentative Summer Board Meetings:

• July: Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 5 PM, Reorganization & Regular Meeting
  Board Retreat to follow
• August: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Regular Board Meeting Date for Board Reorganizational Meeting

The Reorganizational meeting is currently scheduled for July 13, 2021; board members are requested to confirm their availability.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:

June 25, 2021

• PBHS Personal Graduation Ceremonies by Appointment – (Pickatime.com)
  (https://pickatime.com/PineBushCentralSchoolDistrict/client?event=361928)
• PBHS On the Field Graduation (To Be Announced)
• Parade of Graduates – Saturday, June 26, 2021

Available to all Graduates

9AM Line up at Circleville Middle School Parking Lot

10AM Parade Begins

Discussion that district encourages family members to drive so students get full experience.

• Middle and Elementary Schools Moving Up Celebrations

In person for students and parents/guardians weather permitting
In person for students /live streamed for guests if rain 
Times for these two options will be announced by each school to their parent community

• E.J. Russell Elementary School: June 16, 2021
• Circleville Elementary School: June 17, 2021
• Pakanasink Elementary School: June 18, 2021
• Pine Bush Elementary School: June 21, 2021
• Circleville Middle School: June 22, 2021
• Crispell Middle School: June 24, 2021

If board members would like to attend individual ceremonies please let Maria Wise or Jayna McAteer know by June 11, 2021.

Discussion about times being shared with Board members by Maria Wise.

 

Business & Finance

Claim Auditor’s Reports

MOVED by Trustee Tompkins, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education acknowledged receipt and acceptance of the following Claims Auditor’s Reports as submitted:

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0079 dated 05/25/21 Payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $ 1,053,377.62

• Trust & Agency Acct. (13 checks 004366-004378) $ 1,053,377.62

Total $ 1,053,377.62

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0080 dated 05/26/2021 Check Run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 1,021,534.21

• Cafeteria Fund (4 checks 005609-005612) $ 5,925.19
• HS Activity Fund (7 checks 004345-004351) 6,341.66
• Federal Fund Acct (1 check 002585) 6,300.00
• General Fund (62 checks 067702-067763) 1,002,642.36
• District Activity AC (1 check 005734) 325.00

Total $ 1,021,534.21

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0081 dated 05/26/2021 Scholarship check run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 8,000.00

• District Activity Fund (8 checks 005735-005742) $ 8,000.00

Total $ 8,000.00

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Approval of Bid Award for New Vertical Mill

MOVED by Trustee Tompkins, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education awarded the bid for a new Vertical Mill to Allendale Machinery Systems, Inc. for a price of $61,855.00. No other bids were received.

YES – 5 NO – 0 Abstain – 1 (K. Graessle) MOTION CARRIED

 

Public Participation

The second public participation segment was opened at approx. 7:50PM by President Meier. There were no questions/comments/concerns were raised and for complete conversation of this public participation refer to the
online video at www.pinebushschools.org (watch board meetings).

 

Consideration of Executive Session

Moved by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education adjourn the regular meeting to executive session for legal matter, noting time at 7:52.

YES – 4 NO – 2 MOTION CARRIED

 

Moved by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education open executive session at approximately 7:54PM.

YES – 5 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Adjourn Executive Session

Moved by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education adjourn executive session at approximately 7:59PM.

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Adjournment

Moved by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education adjourn the regular meeting noting the time at approximately 8:00 PM.

YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED

 

Note: BOARD MEETINGS are live streamed and video recorded with closed captioning available and can be viewed at www.pinebushschools.org

 

Maria Wise (electronically signed/mw)

Maria Wise, District Clerk Pine Bush CSD 

(Disclosure: Minutes will be printed on numbered minute paper and placed in the district minute books).