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Nov. 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Pine Bush Board of Education –Tuesday, November 12, 2019

REGULAR MEETING – Pine Bush HS

Members Present:

  • Gretchen Meier, President
  • Cara Robertson, Vice President
  • Kristi Kheiralla                                                                                 
  • Ross Tompkins
  • Matthew Watkins

 

Members Absent:

  • Kristin Graessle
  • Dori Johnson

 

Others Present

  • Tim Mains, Superintendent of Schools 
  • Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction                                                              
  • Deborah June, District Clerk
  • Approximately 17 residents/students/staff members

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Gretchen Meier with the following motion offered:

MOVED by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education open the regular meeting at approximately 5:00 PM

YES – 4           NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Consideration of Executive Session

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Watkins, that the Board of Education adjourn to executive session at approximately 5:01 PM for discussion regarding the Supt’s Contract, Other Contracts, Personnel Matter, Potential Litigation.

YES – 4           NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED  

 

Adjourn Executive Session / Return to Regular (Public) Session

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education adjourn from executive session and return to regular session at approximately 7:17 PM.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED (K.Kheiralla arrived approx. 5:32 PM)

 

Resume Regular Session

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education resume regular session at approximately 7:18 PM.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance

President Gretchen Meier welcomed those in attendance for public session of the regular meeting. She asked those in attendance to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, noting the time at approx. 7:18 PM.

 

Approval of Minutes

MOVED by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the October 22, 2019 regular board meeting as submitted by the District Clerk.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

Consent Agenda

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

The evening’s consent agenda included the appointment of the following new personnel for introductions:

  • Marissa Schellace – Literacy/AIS Teacher
  • Michelle Jollie – Teaching Assistant
  • Shaina Proietti – Science Teacher
  • Cameron Hadden – Food Service Helper
  • Sharon Thiers – Food Service Helper
  • Cindy Brengard – Food Service Helper
  • Amy Barber – Food Service Helper
  • Candice Galvazzi – Food Service Helper
  • Tiaisha Villafane — School Monitor

 

Resignations

Instructional

  • Elizabeth Dingee, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant, effective at the close of business December 2, 2019.
  • Tara Thompson resignation from her position as a 4.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant effective at the close of business October 18, 2019.  
  •  Marissa Schellace, resignation from her position as a 0.5 FTE Teacher-Elementary, effective at the close of business on November 12, 2019. 
  • Beth Ebert, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 1.0 FTE Secondary Teacher (Home Economics), effective at the close of business November 13, 2019.

 

Leave of Absence

Non-Instructional

  • Kim McNamara, request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 5.0 hours/day School Monitor effective October 18, 2019 through November 7, 2019. 
  • Dorota Dziadosz, request for an extension of the unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 4.5 hours/day School Monitor effective November 4, 2019 through November 26, 2019, and amend the initial leave (September 3, 2019 through November 1, 2019) to reflect the position hours of 4.5 not 4.0 as previously listed.

 

Appointment

Instructional

  • Michelle Jollie, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level I certificate, be appointed on probation as a part time, non-tenure bearing, 6.75 hours/day Teaching Assistant, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).     
  • Marissa Schellace, who holds an Initial certificate in Literacy (Birth-6), be appointed to the position of 1.0 FTE Permanent Substitute Teacher in the Remedial Reading tenure area for the period of November 13, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.  Salary Level MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule (pro-rated). 
  • Shaina Proietti, who holds an Initial certificate in Biology 7-12, be appointed to the position of 1.0 FTE Permanent Substitute Teacher in the Science tenure area, for the period of November 18, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020.  Salary Level BA, Step 1of the salary schedule (pro-rated). 

 

Non-Instructional

  • Cameron Hadden, probationary appointment to a 3.25 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019 salary as per contract (pro-rated). 
  • Edna Hough, approval for an increase in hours for (from 3.5 hours/day) to a 5.0 hours/day in her position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
  • Debra Lapinski, increase in hours (from 4.0 hours/day) to a 6.0 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
  • Lisa Iannella, increase in hours (from 3.5 hours/day) to a 5.0 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
  •  Sharon Thiers, probationary appointment to a 3.0 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).        
  • Cindy Brengard, probationary appointment to a 3.0 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).        
  • Amy Barber, probationary appointment to a 3.5 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).        
  • Candice Gavazzi, probationary appointment to a 3.5 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective November 13, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated).        
  • Michael Reineke, temporary appointment as a 7.0 hours/day Lifeguard, effective December 02, 2019 through April 3, 2020, salary at $16/hour, noting he is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources.
  •  Tiaisha Villafane, probationary appointment to a 6.5 hours/day position of School Monitor, effective November 15, 2019, salary as per contract (pro-rated). Such appointment is conditioned upon the District’s receipt of clearance for employment from the N.Y. State Education Department relating to the fingerprinting and criminal history record check of the prospective school employees. The emergency conditional segments of the appointments shall commence as of November 15, 2019 and shall not exceed twenty (20) business days.

 

Co-Curricular Appointments

Sixth-Period Assignment

Pine Bush High School          

Board approval of the following instructional staff member teaching a sixth period/additional assignment for the 2019-2020 school year at an annual contractual stipend of $5,500:  

  • Erin Crispell, Special Education

 

Board approval to amend the following co-curricular appointment for the 2019-2020 school year at the appropriate co-curricular stipend: 

Circleville Middle School:

  • Holly Shader, Grade 7/8 Team Leader @ Level II, Step 7 (9)

 

Pine Bush High School Options Program 2019 – 2020

Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem, hourly instructional staff members for the 2019 – 2020 Options Program, effective November 18, 2019 through June 16, 2019 (Monday through Thursday), 2:30 PM – 5: 15 PM, at contract hourly wage of $40/per hour.

  • Steven Hulle, Science   
  • Jonathan Lozier, Science
  • Michael Terwilliger, Social Studies
  • Jessica Casterlin, English
  • David Hurst, English
  • Andrea Saylor, Special Education
  • Barbara Vitelli, Special Education
  • Kristin Raucci, Foreign Language
  • Sandy Tice, Psychologist
  • Paul Hutter, Psychologist
  • Lauren Cummings, School Counselor
  • Kathy Haller, Physical Education
  • Rob Pawson, Grad Point
  • Dan Aktas, Art
  • Julie Salisbury, Sub
  • Jennifer Vittoria, Sub
  • Katherine Blazeski, Sub
  • Jeffrey Paggi, Sub

 

Extra-curricular – PBHS

Board approval of the following extra-curricular appointment for the 2019-2020 school year at the appropriate extra-curricular stipend:

  • Jessica Grasso, Pine Bush Army Academy Club Advisor (STAR – Students Taking Active Rolls) Level V, Step 1, effective October 28, 2019 pro-rated

 

Interscholastic

Board approval of the following interscholastic winter coaching appointments for the 2019-2020 school year at the appropriate interscholastic stipends:

Girls Basketball

  • Taylor Mann, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 1 (1)

 

Per Diem Substitutes

Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective November 13, 2019 (or as indicated) at board approved per diem substitute rates:

  • Joyce Depew
  • Elizabeth Dingee
  • Jessica Edley
  • Joshua Hatfield
  • Melissa Rose*
  • Therese Quinn

*Such appointment is conditioned upon the District’s receipt of clearance for employment from the N.Y. State Education Department relating to the fingerprinting and criminal history record check of the prospective school employees. The emergency conditional segments of the appointments shall commence as of November 13, 2019, and shall not exceed twenty (20) business days.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

CSE and CPSE Placement Recommendation                                       

MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Watkins, 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 Johnson.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Presentation: Pine Bush CSD – School Nutrition:

Lyn Prestia, Director of Food Service was in attendance to provide an update to the Board of Education on School Food and Nutrition. A PowerPoint was provided that evening. Superintendent Tim Mains introduced Lyn Prestia and offered very positive comments regarding the Food Service program in which she oversees.

Ms. Prestia began her presentation thanking the Board of Education for the opportunity. Some of the highlights of her presentation included the following:

  • Review of School Nutrition Mission– To support learning by providing healthy and appealing food choices where students can build their meals and establish healthy habits for life long wellness;
  • Food for Thought— 30% of Pine Bush students consume 2 meals at school every day,  School meals may be the only food some of our children regularly eat, Good nutrition is more important than ever before for our students, The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act 2010 still rules, Student choices are becoming less traditional, more trendy and portable, The School Nutrition Department is in a constant state of reinvention;
  • The National School Meal Programs—“Pre-Fueling” with school breakfast – Before school breakfast, Breakfast in the classroom, Breakfast carts HS/ CVMS/ EJR, After the bell breakfast (MS/HS); “Re-fueling” with school lunch –  Traditional lunch program, Food court style at High School w/ fresh made to order wrap station, Farm to school salad bars all buildings, Test tasting new items, Monitor production and plate waste, Student customer conversations and collect feedback;
  • Review of number of students served, comparison over last few years (2017, 2018, 2019) for breakfast and lunch, noting the numbers have gone up;
  • Review of afterschool snack program and summer meal program (illustrating numbers of meals provided); also mentioned were the local farmer partners and C-Tech interns;

Additional information in the School Nutrition Department—No price increase

  • Breakfast – $1.00  
  • Lunch $2.00 / $2.25,   

Annually – newly formed school nutrition building teams,  SY 19-20   

New record high numbers of meals are being served –

  • PB High School 623 Breakfasts
  • PB High School 1126 Lunches,
  • Crispell MS        172 Breakfasts,
  • Pakanasink ES 222 Breakfasts,
  • Circleville MS  302 Breakfasts,
  • District total  1641 Breakfasts;

C-Tech Interns (2) – Work based learning program, New “Chipotle style” made to order wrap station in MS level, $3500 breakfast grant for CVMS (9/2019), Professional Cooking  – Madison Oneida BOCES – 5 Attended, Comprehensive 3 year NYSED CN Program Audit 3/14/19, Comprehensive 3 year NYSED CN Program Audit SFSP 10/11/19, 3rd year of online meal application option – myschoolapps.com 55%, 3rd year of digital interactive menu / nutritional program “Nutrislice”, Creating future “Foodies!” The presentation concluded with a review of some new and popular food items now available, as well as the Senior Citizen Dinner provided annually.

Ms. Prestia thanked the Board of Education for their continued support and she was also thanked for her presentation and program.

 

Public Participation

President Meier opened the first public participation at approx. 7:33 PM requesting no personal references.  No comments/questions/concerns were raised.

 

Approval of Overnight Trip Request

MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education officially approve the following overnight trip request: Overnight trip request submitted by Coach John Barth and Coach Kathy Gallagher on behalf of the Girls Varsity Swim/Dive members to travel to Ithaca College, Aquatic Center, Ithaca, NY to compete in the NYSPHAA Girls Swimming & Diving Championships. The trip was scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2019 through Saturday, November 23, 2019. eight (8) student athletes and two (2) chaperones plan to attend, providing an approx. 4:1 student/chaperone ratio, with an approximate cost per student: $165 (District-funded, State Championship).

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Approval of Amended Policy for Second Reading and Adoption Amended Policy 3120

MOVED by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education approve amended Policy 3120 for second reading and adoption:

Amended Policy 3120 – School District Standards and Guideline for Web Page Publishing

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Designation & Disposition of Surplus Library Books

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Watkins that the Board of Education designate and approve the disposition of the following surplus Library Books:

Board designation of Library books as submitted at the request of Robin Ranahan, LMS, and 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).

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

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

Upcoming board meetings and events 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, November 26, 2019, 7:00 PM at Circleville Middle
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 7:00 PM at Pine Bush High School

Other District Meetings/Events:

Upcoming Events

  • Pine Bush High School Fall Production

Featuring a Dramatic Mystery entitled: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”    Friday, November 15, 2019, 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

 Informational Presentation

  • Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00 PM at Circleville MS Library
  • Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00 PM at Pine Bush HS Library

Presentation entitled: Successfully Navigating family Court in New York

Presented by Maria Patrizio, Family Court Attorney & Author – Legal Aid Society of Orange County (RSVP to Jayna McAteer at 744-4018 before November 15, 2019)

Parent Teacher Conferences

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Grades 9 – 12
  • Thursday, November 14, 2019, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Grades 6 – 8
  • Thursday, November 21, 2019, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Grades Pre K – 5
  • Friday, November 22, 2019, Grades Pre K – 5 (Elementary Early Dismissal 11:30 AM P/T Conferences)
  • Monday, November 25, 2019, Grades Pre K – 5 (Elementary Early Dismissal 11:30 AM P/T Conferences)
  • Thanksgiving Day / Recess – School Closed
  • Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019

 

Winter Concerts

  • Circleville Middle School – Thursday, December 5, 2019

Gr. 6 at 6:30 PM; Grades 7 & 8 at 8:00 PM

Snow Date, Friday, December 6, 2019

  • PBE Winter Concert

Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM at PBHS

Snow Date, Tuesday, December 10, 2019

 

  • PAK Winter Concert

Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM at CVMS

Snow Date, Tuesday, December 10, 2019

 

  • PBHS Winter Concert I

 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Snow Date, Friday, December 13, 2019

 

  • PBHS Winter Concert II

Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Snow Date, Friday, December 13, 2019

 

  • EJR Winter Concert

Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM at PBHS

Snow Date, Tuesday, December 17, 2019

 

  • CES Winter Concert

Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 7:00 PM at CVMS

 Snow Date, Wednesday, December 18, 2019

 

  • Crispell MS Winter Concert

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Gr. 6 at 6:30 PM; Grades 7 & 8 at 7:30 PM

Snow Date, Thursday, December 19, 2019

 

Old/New Business:

  • Supt. Mains spoke of the Annual United Way Campaign and encouraged those to support.
  • Supt. Mains spoke of the success of many of our athletics teams this Fall, in particular commenting section IX champions and advancing to playoffs for football, volleyball and swimming.
  • Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Superintendent’s Conference Day – No School Students

 

Continued Board Discussion: Strategic Goals 2019-2020

Superintendent Mains began the conversation by reviewing the selections for Domain 1 and Domain 2 as follows:

The Board of Education had a discussion pertaining Domain 1 and 2 of the Strategic Plan.

After their discussion amongst members and administrators, the board unanimously agreed on the following for 2019-2020:

  • Domain 1: Board Goal 2 (Develop curriculum maps for all content areas P-12; provide multiple pathways for students)
  • Domain 2: Board Goal 1 (Identify and implement a social/emotional learning curriculum).

The superintendent and members of the Board of Education continued their discussion pertaining Domains 3 and 4 of the Strategic Plan. At the conclusion of their discussion the board agreed on the following goals for Domain 3 and 4 2019-2020:

  • Domain 3: Board Goal 2 (Provide frequent opportunities for students to apply their learning in real world settings).
  • Domain 4: Board Goal 4 (Create multi-purpose learning spaces that facilitate collaborative teaching and learning. Additional note, it was mentioned, with the selection of goal 4, it may be necessary to add an action step).

 

Business & Finance

Claim Auditor’s Reports

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

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0025 dated 10/18/2019 authorizing payments in the amount of $858,935.14

  • Cafeteria Fund (2 checks 005014-005015)  $  3,843.85
  • HS Activity Fund (7 checks 003911-003917)  $  1,292.70
  • Capital Fund (1 check 001789)   $   46,046.50
  • General Fund (88 checks 060420 -060507)    $   798,054.94
  • District Activity AC (8 checks 004677-004684)  $   9,697.15

                      Total       $     858,935.14

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0026 dated 10/25/2019 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $1,113,708.53

  • Trust & Agency Acct. (14 checks 004003-004016)     $   1,113,708.53      

                          Total     $    1,113,708.53

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0027 dated 10/25/2019 check run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 2,139,185.44

  • Cafeteria Fund (9 checks 005016-005024)    $     22,365.15
  • HS Activity Fund (8 checks 003918-003925)      $  2,045.16
  • Capital Fund (2 check 001790-001791)   $   16,658.87         
  • General Fund (93 checks 060508-060600)    $  2,087,591.26
  • District Activity AC (2 checks 004685-004686)    $   10,525.00

                     Total    $  2,139,185.44

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0028 dated 10/31/2019 payroll coaches authorizing payments in the amount of $61,870.26

  • Trust & Agency Acct. (0 checks)      $ 61,870.26            

                       Total      $   61,870.26

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0029 dated 11/1/2019 check run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 1,524,876.12

  • Cafeteria Fund (7 checks 005025-005031)     $    48,518.68
  • Crispell SAF (1 check 002313)   $  159.70
  • HS Activity Fund (3 checks 003926-003928)  $  2,050.57
  • Federal Fund Acct (1 check 002483)  $   1,125.00
  • Capital Fund (2 checks 001792-001793)    $    5,063.27         
  • General Fund (116 checks 060601-060716)    $   1,460,026.18
  • District Activity AC (4 checks 004687-004690)      $   7,932.72

                                   Total     $  1,524,876.12

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Approval of SCAR Assessment Reduction Decisions

MOVED by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education approved the following property tax refund based upon Small Claim Assessment Review (SCAR) decision authorizing reduction of the assessment:

 Town of Wallkill

Name School Year S-B-L   Old Assessment   New Assessment     Refund Amt

Thomas Kelly  2019-2020       82-2-2   $59,200        $55,300                 $449.11

Michaela Kelly  4 Long View Ln. Middletown, NY 10941   Total Refund    $449.11

 

Name  School Year  S-B-L  Old Assessment   New Assessment      Refund Amt

Travis Campbell 2019-2020   110-1-3     $69,100      $61,400                 $886.70

11 Hasbrouck Heights Ln, Middletown, NY 10941 Total Refund          $886.70

 

Name   School Year   S-B-L   Old Assessment     New Assessment   Refund Amt

Neal Siena     2019-2020    22-2-2.31   $166,900   $150,100   $1934.61

Margaret Siena 954 Rte. 17M  Middletown, NY 10940 Total Refund   $1934.61   

Name  School Year   S-B-L   Old Assessment      New Assessment   Refund Amt

Wayne Bonner 2019-2020  7-2-45     $81,900      $77,500  $506.68

Mary Bonner 100 Susan Ln.  Circleville, NY 10919 Total Refund   $506.68

 

Name   School Year  S-B-L  Old Assessment  New Assessment  Refund Amt

John Young   2019-2020    1-1-42.3   $78,800   $73,100                 $656.38

Jacqueline Young  30 Stone School House Rd.  Bloomingburg, NY 12721     Total Refund                       $656.38

 

Name   School Year  S-B-L   Old Assessment  New Assessment  Refund Amt

Thomas Snyder 2019-2020  14-2-31.2  $106,400   $97,200         $1059.43

Linda Di Virgilio 2333 Route 302  Circleville, NY 10919 Total Refund $1,059.43

 

Town of Mamakating

Name School Year  S-B-L  Old Assessment New Assessment  Refund Amt

Willliam Cousins 2019-2020   10.-1-55.12  $304,500   $266,700    $1389.91

Paula Cousins 43 Gabby Ln Pine Bush, NY  12566   Total Refund  $1389.91

 

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Correction of Errors / Tax Warrant

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Watkins, that the Board of Education approved the following correction of error submitted on November 12, 2019 as follows:

Correction of Error/Omission
Town of Wallkill
• SBL:   12-1-98.3

Property Address:  321 Lybolt Rd.
Owner:  John Cieslewitz
               207 King Rd.
               Middletown, NY 109306
            
According to documentation received on October 10, 2019 from the Town of Wallkill Assessor’s Office, this parcel owner is approved for a refund. The property was to be sold and built upon, but was not and the rollback should have been pulled from the Agricultural processing.

Owner paid the taxes accordingly. With your approval, we will refund the exemption of $2348.17 as the parcel remains unchanged.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Tax Collector’s Report – 2019

On Tuesday evening, the Board of Education was asked to adopt a resolution relieving the tax collector of the responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax lists now that the tax warrant period has ended, and authorize her to turn the lists of delinquent tax items with three percent penalty over to the offices of the County Treasurers.

The Tax Collector’s Summary Report:  Board members are required to sign all unpaid tax reports in acknowledgment.

MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the 2019 Tax Collector’s Summary Report and approve the following resolution for adoption:

RESOLVED, whereas the Education Law provides that the tax collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of delinquent tax items have been certified to the Board of Education, and, since the collector has affixed her affidavit to such statement and has filed a statement accounting for the handling of the warrant; and,

    WHEREAS, the clerk acknowledges receipt of the signed report of the tax collector to be submitted to the board;

     THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the Report of the Tax Collector and having determined that the collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant, directs that the lists of delinquent tax items with the three percent penalty, be certified to the offices of the County Treasurers and/or  other tax enforcement officers.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

K. Kheiralla          Yes         C. Robertson      Yes

M. Watkins         Yes         G. Meier              Yes

R. Tompkins       Yes

 

Public Participation

President Meier opened the second public participation at approx. 8:27 PM requesting no personal references.  No comments/questions/concerns were raised.

 

Consideration of Executive Session

MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Watkins, that the Board of Education adjourn public session to executive session regarding particular contract, noting the time at approx. 8:28 PM.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Adjourn Executive Session and Return to Regular session

MOVED by Trustee Watkins, second by Trustee Tompkins, that the Board of Education adjourn executive session and return to regular session, noting the time at approx. 9:16 PM.

YES – 5    NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED       

 

Adjournment

MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Watkins, that the Board of Education adjourn the regular meeting, noting the time at approx. 9:17 PM.

YES – 5     NO – 0    MOTION CARRIED

 

Note: BOARD MEETINGS are video recorded and  can be viewed at www.pinebushschools.org             

Deborah A. June, District Clerk

Pine Bush CSD

Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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