PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administration
Tim O. Mains, Superintendent of Schools
Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Board of Education
Lloyd Greer, Jr., President
Gretchen Meier, Vice President
Kristin Graessle
Dori Johnson
Kristi Kheiralla
Cara Robertson
Ross Tompkins
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Pine Bush HS
Consideration of Executive Session 6:30 p.m.
Recognition 6:45 p.m.
Regular Session 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order 6:30 p.m.
Consideration of Executive Session 6:30 p.m.
Discussion re: Litigation
Anticipate Reconvening – Recognition 6:45 p.m.
Regular 7:00 p.m.
II. Student Recognition
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
1. Consent Agenda
2. Approval of Town of Crawford SRO Agreement
3. CSE/CPSE Recommendations
4. Approval of Participation in Personalized Learning cohort
5. Presentation: Opening of School 2018-2019
6. Presentation: Pine Bush High School Summer Academy Program
7. Presentation: Secondary Summer School Report (PBHS)
8. Presentation: Human Rights Academy
***** Public Participation *****
9. Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance of Grant
10. Designation / Disposition of Surplus Text and Instructional Materials
11. Upcoming Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates
V. Business & Finance
1. Claims Auditor’s Reports
2. District Treasurer’s Report/Cash Flow
3. Authorize Funding / Capital Reserve Fund
***** Public Participation *****
VI. Consideration of Executive Session
VII. Adjournment
MEMORANDUM Accompanying Board Agenda – September 11, 2018
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
AGENDA
Call to Order 6:30 p.m.
Consideration of Executive Session 6:30 p.m.
Discussion re: Litigation
Anticipate Reconvening – Recognition / Regular Session 6:45 p.m./7:00 p.m.
II. Student Recognition
The Board of Education will recognize the following students for achieving a score of 5 on their AP Exams during the 2017-2018 school year:
2017-2018 Grade 12 (Graduate) AP US Government and Politics
Colleen Baer
2017-2018 Grade 11, AP US History
Connor Boughner
Carly Capote
Abigail Carpenter
Gabrielle Conklin
Christopher Gibson
Nora Hines
Danielle Lovelace
Erika Perkins
Marley Tice
Kristi Zelonis
2017-2018 Grade 10, AP European History
Dylan Cline-Larsen
Trent Cline-Larsen
Collin Dituro
Cedric Raber
John Torpy
2017-2018 Grade 12 (Graduate) AP English Literature and Composition
Colleen Baer
2017-2018 Grade 11 AP English Language and Composition
Aidan Alwang
Tiffany Beckford
Erika Perkins
Patrick White
Kristi Zelonis
2017-2018 AP Biology
Alezandra Saccoccio (Gr.11)
2017-2018 AP Chemistry
Kiyan Hocek(Gr.11)
James Koch(Gr. 12 Graduate)
2017-2018 AP Environmental Science
Colleen Baer (Gr. 12 Graduate)
Finian Brown (Gr.11)
Mya Karinchak (Gr.11)
2017-2018 AP Physics
Kiyan Hocek (Gr. 12)
2017-2018 Grade 12 (Graduate) AP Calculus A
James Koch
III. Approval of Minutes
The Board of Education will be asked to approve the minutes of the August 20, 2018 and August 21, 2018 board meetings as submitted by the District Clerk.
IV. Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
1. Consent Agenda
Recommend the Board of Education approve the following revised consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools (INCLUDED ON WEBSITE)
2. Approval of Town of Crawford SRO Agreement
Recommend the Board of Education approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is authorized to execute an agreement with the Town of Crawford for the purpose of facilitation and implementation of the School Resources Officer program for the 2018-2019 school year, in accordance with the agreement on file with the District Clerk.
Date: September 11, 2018
3. Approval of CSE & CPSE Placement Recommendations
Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education placement recommendations as submitted by the CSE & CPSE Chairpersons, and reviewed by Trustee Graessle.
4. Approval of Participation in Personalized Learning Cohort
The Board of Education is asked to approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Pine Bush Central School District affirms its continued participation in the National Cohort of Schools committed to implementing Personalized Learning, and be it further resolved that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to affirm our commitment.
Date: September 11, 2018
5. Presentation: Opening of School 2018-2019
Superintendent Tim Mains will provide a brief overview of our opening week.
6. Presentation: High School Academy Program
Assistant Principal Brian Lynn (and staff) will present a report on the 2018-2019 Academy Program.
7. Presentation: Secondary Summer School Report (PBHS)
Brian Miros, Summer School Administrator, will present a report on Secondary Summer School A PowerPoint will be provided.
8. Presentation: Human Rights Academy
John Tobin will present on our Human Rights Academy. A PowerPoint will be provided.
***** Public Participation *****
9. Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance of Grant
Recommend the Board of Education accept two grants on behalf of Orange and Rockland Utilities to support STEM in our elementary buildings, awarded as follows:
Suzanne Schwartz $980.00 for Pakanasink Elementary School
Darcy Kocsis $996.00 for Pine Bush Elementary School
10. Designation & Disposition of Surplus Text Books and Instructional Materials
Recommend the Board of Education designate and approve disposition of the following surplus text books and instructional materials.
- Text books and instructional materials as submitted at the request of Eric Winter, Pine Bush Elementary School Principal, as outdated and/or in poor condition, therefore, unusable in accordance with Policy #5250 SUBJECT: Disposition of Surplus Property, and authorizes the disposition of the books submitted under the direction of Michael Pacella , Assistant Superintendent for Business. (List to be attached to the minutes).
- Text books and instructional materials as submitted at the request of Lisa Hankinson, Circleville Middle School Principal, as outdated and/or in poor condition, therefore, unusable in accordance with Policy #5250 SUBJECT: Disposition of Surplus Property, and authorizes the disposition of the books submitted under the direction of Michael Pacella , Assistant Superintendent for Business. (List to be attached to the minutes).
11. Upcoming Board Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates
Our upcoming board meetings and events should be announced Tuesday evening.
The start time for the regular sessions of our board meetings – 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Regular Board Meetings:
- Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 7:00 PM at Circleville Middle School
- Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 7:00 PM at Pine Bush High School
Other District Meetings:
- Monday, September 24, 2018, 5:30 PM at District Office Audit Committee Mtg.
Upcoming Events:
Dictionary Presentations by Wallkill East Rotary at Elementary Schools:
- Tuesday, September 18, 2018: 9:20 a.m. to EJR followed by PBE at approx. 10:00
- Friday, September 21, 2018: CES at 10:00 a.m. followed by PAK beginning by 10:40
V. Business & Finance
1. Claims Auditor’s Reports
Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the following Claims Auditor’s Reports as submitted:
*Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0009 dated 8/9/2018 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $201,257.78
Trust & Agency Acct. (3 checks 003715-003717) $ 201,257.78
Total $ 201,257.78
*Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0010, dated 8/14/2018 check run, authorizing payments in the amount of $ 923,818.78
Cafeteria Fund (8 checks 004636-004643) $ 26,530.29
HS Activity Fund (1 check 003685) 11,080.49
Trust & Agency Acct. (0 checks) 10,080.52
Federal Fund (7 checks 002363-002369) 155,719.25
General Fund (133 checks 054244- 054376) 720,408.23
Total $ 923,818.78
*Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0011 dated 8/23/2018 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $200,832.94
Trust & Agency Acct. (4 checks 003718-003721) $ 200,832.94
Total $ 200,832.94
2. District Treasurer’s Report
Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the following District Treasurer’s Report for the periods of July 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018 .
- 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
3. Authorize Funding / Capital Reserve Fund
Recommend the Board of Education approve the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Pine Bush CSD Board of Education authorize the transfer of $7,500,000 from available Fund Balance to the Capital Reserve Fund (established fund per voter approval on May 15, 2018) effective June 30, 2018, and further authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and/or Board President to sign all applicable documents.
Date: September 11, 2018
***** Public Participation *****
VI. Consideration of Executive Session
VII. Adjournment