Date: August 21, 2018 at District Office
Policy 5660 approval amended on Oct. 9, 2018
Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING – District Office
Members Present:
Lloyd Greer, Jr. President
Gretchen Meier, Vice President
Kristin Graessle (via teleconferencing from 335 Glendale Ave.NE, Atlanta, GA)
Dori Johnson
Kristi Kheiralla
Cara Robertson
Ross Tompkins
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Tim Mains, Superintendent of Schools
Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Deborah June, District Clerk
Approximately 23 residents/students/staff members
The meeting was called to order by President Lloyd Greer, Jr., with the following motion offered:
MOVED by Trustee Johnson , second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education open the regular meeting at approximately 7:01 PM.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla , second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education approve the addition of an Item to the agenda as follows:
Board Approval of Agreement for Special Education Services
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Board Approval of Agreement for Special Education Services
MOVED by Trustee Johnson , second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution :
Board approval the agreement for Special Education Services with Kiryas Joel UFSD for the 2018-2019 school year, and authorize the Board President to sign said agreement on behalf of the District.
Dated: August 21, 2018
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Trustee Johnson , second by Trustee Meier, that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the July 31, 2018 and August 15, 2018 board meetings as submitted by the District Clerk.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
Consent Agenda
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla , second by Trustee Meier, that the Board of Education approve the following revised consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools:
Creation
Board approval authorizing the creation of the following positions:
Non-Instructional
(2) Two 6.0 hours/per day School Monitor positions, effective September 4, 2018, salary as per contract.(Current need at PAK)
(1) One 0.5 hours/per day School Monitor positions, effective September 4, 2018, salary as per contract. (To be combined with an existing 6.0 hours/day position with the current need at CVMS)
Resignations
Instructional
Antonia Loconte, resignation from her position as a 1.0 FTE Secondary Music Teacher, effective at the close of business September 13, 2018.
Lauren Mahoney, resignation from her position as a 6 hours/day Teaching Assistant effective at the close of business August 29, 2018 .
Non-Instructional
Melinda Chopko, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 2.0 hours/day School Monitor effective at the close of business August 1, 2018.
Deborah Howard, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 6.0 hours/day School Monitor effective at the close of business August 1, 2018.
Laura Blachetta, resignation from her position as a 3.0 hours/day School Monitor effective at the close of business August 22, 2018.
Marie Darrell, resignation from her position as a 2.0 hours/day School Monitor effective at the close of business August 1, 2018.
Dennise Johnson, resignation for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 1.0 FTE 12-month typist effective at the close of business September 3, 2019.
Donna Vesely*, resignation of from her position as a 10 Month Typist effective at the close of business On September 07, 2018.
Appointments
Instructional
Megan Collins, who holds an Initial certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the position of 1 FTE Permanent Substitute in the Elementary tenure area for the period of September 4, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Salary at BA, Step 1.
Jennifer Harp, whose initial certificate in Speech & Language Disabilities, be appointed to the probationary position as a 1.00 FTE Speech Teacher in the tenure area of Speech & Hearing Handicapped for a four-year probationary period commencing September 04, 2018 and ending September 03, 2022. Salary MA, Step 1. 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, Jennifer Harp, 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.
Christopher Moll, who holds a Professional certificate in Students with Disabilities Gr. 7-12 English, be appointed to the probationary position as a 1.00 FTE Teacher-Special Education in the tenure area of Special Education (General) for a four-year probationary period commencing September 04, 2018 and ending September 03, 2022. 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, Christopher Moll, 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.
Marc A. Gittleman* who holds a Professional certificate in Math 7-12, be appointed to the position of 1.0 FTE Teacher-Secondary in the Mathematics tenure area, for a three-year probationary period commencing September 14, 2018 and ending September 13, 2021. Salary MA30, Step 9 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, Marc Gittleman, must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in two of the three probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the third year/Receiving Jarema Credit for prior service.
Casie Snow-Hebel, whose initial certificate is pending in Music, be appointed as a part-time, non-tenure bearing position of .5 FTE Teacher in the Music tenure area for the period of September 4, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. Salary for the 2018-2019 school year will be BA, Step 1.
Kayla Gross, who holds an Initial certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the position of 1.0 FTE Permanent Substitute in the Elementary tenure area for the period of September 4, 2018 and ending November 2, 2018. Salary at BA, Step 1.
Non-Instructional
Susan Maggiolo, probationary appointment of to a 3.0 Hours/Day position of Food Service Helper effective September 04, 2018 salary as per contract.
Christopher Gorman probationary appointment of as a full-time 10/month School Security Aide effective September 04, 2018, salary as per contract, noting he is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources.
Susan Healy, change of assignment as a 6 HRS/DAY School Monitor at the EJ Russell Elementary School Health Office effective September 04, 2018 salary as per contract, pending receipt of First Aid and CPR certification and Child Abuse & Maltreatment training course verification.
Paige Fox, who holds a probationary position as a Food Service Helper, be approved for an increase in hours (from 3.0 hrs/day) to a 3.75 hour/day, effective September 4, 2018, salary as per contract.
Lisa Sullivan* probationary appointment as a full-time 12 month/year Typist, effective August 27, 2018 at an annual salary of $29,481 (pro-rated), noting she is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources. *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 August 22, 2018 and shall not exceed twenty (20) business days.
Co-Curricular
Crispell Middle School
Board of Education approval for the appointment of the following instructional staff member teaching half (.5)* of a sixth period/additional assignment for the 2018-2019 school year at half of the annual contractual stipend, (These classes are every other day, therefore, these teachers will receive half of the sixth period annual contract stipend*):
Patricia Hoehmann, Math (CMS)
Marc Gittleman, Math (CMS)
Board of Education approval for the appointment of the following instructional staff member teaching a sixth period/additional assignment for the 2018-2019 school year effective September 4, 2018 through June 30, 2018 at an annual contractual stipend as per contract:
James Wright, Adaptive PE
Melissa Meere, Gr.7 AIS Media Class
Kathryn Green, Gr.8 AIS Media Class
Sixth Period Duty – CMS
Board approval for the appointment of the following instructional staff members assigned cafeteria supervision as an extra sixth period duty for the 2018-2019 school year at the annual contractual stipend as per contract:
Keith Bischof
Terese Chaikin
Kimberly Craft
Valerie George
Nicholas Glielmi
Russell Hennig
Matthew Schomber
Extracurricular
Pine Bush Elementary School
Board approval of the following extra-curricular appointments for the 2018-2019 school year at the appropriate extra-curricular stipends:
Alisa Balestrino, Engineering Adventures Club Advisor@ Level V, Step 1 (2)
E. J. Russell Elementary School
Naomi Bush, Odyssey of the Mind Co-Coach @ Level III, Step 5 (6)
Doreen Sandor, Odyssey of the Mind Co-Coach @ Level III, Step 1 (1)
Crispell Middle School
Board approval to rescind* /approve** the following extra-curricular appointments for the 2018-2019 school year at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:
Linda Bradley, Drama Club Co-Advisor (Rescind*)
Ralph Wagner, Drama Club Co-Advisor, Level V, Step 1 (1) (Approve**)
Per Diem Substitutes
Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective August 22, 2018 (or as noted*) at board approved per diem substitute rates:
Marcia Acevedo
Douglas Babcock
Kim Dodd
Zackary Newman
Ernestine Picone
Cora Emily Ronson* effective 8/1/2018
Nicholas Wise
Board approval to amend the appointment of the following individual as per diem substitute effective August 1, 2018 at board approved per diem substitute rates:
Donna McCarthy
Interscholastic
Board approval of the following interscholastic fall coaching appointment for the 2018-2019 school year:
Girls Soccer
Jen Kirby, Modified Coach@ Level III, Step 5 (6)
Boys Soccer
Marc Gittleman, Modified Coach@ Level III, Step 1 (1)**
Football
David DeGroodt, Volunteer-Unpaid Coach*/**
Volleyball
Megan Collins, Volunteer-Unpaid Coach**
*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 August 22, 2018 and shall not exceed twenty (20) business days.
** Pending completion of coaching requirements/coaching license.
Continuing Education
Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals (including student positions) as instructors, assistants, counselors or lifeguards for continuing education for the 2018-2019 school year. All positions and salaries are contingent upon enrollment.
INSTRUCTOR NAME CLASS/POSITION PAY
Gillian Batchasingh, Body Sculpt/Kettle & Core, $65-$80/student
Paul ‘Rob’ Bisaillon, Soccer skills , $40-$50/student
Michael Brock, Adult Basketball, $16/hr.
Carol Jean Bull-Knuth, Field Hockey, $40-$50/student
Michael Ciarelli, SAT prep, $75/student
Decat Driving School, Driver Education, $415/student
Ellen Dolan-Wesler, Yoga, $75/student
Gayle Fisher, French / Let’s Read, $40-$65/student
Hobby Quest, Magic / Aviation, $108-$120/student
Traci Johnson, Drama Club/Acting Academy, $40-$50/student
David Hurst, SAT prep, $75/student
Melyssa Klempner Amelio, Volley Kids, $40-$50/student
Nicholas Licata, Self-Defense for Kids/Women, $90-$100/student
Yolanda Medrano, Zumba, $60-$75/student
Shane Merone, Basketball (boys & girls), $35-$50/student
James Mullen, Lifeguard certification, $125-$190/student
James Mullen, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, $20-$35/student
James Mullen, WSI Learn to Swim , $15-$25/hr
Clark Najac, Indoor Soccer (boys & girls), $15-$25/student
Jake Najac, Indoor Soccer (boys & girls), $15-$25/student
Richard Nathan, Business Class – Investing / Real Estate, $40/student
Beverly Nathan, Business Class – Finance/Starting Own BN, $40/student
Richard Ormsby, Wrestling, $40-$50/student
Sharon Panaro, Pickleball, Volunteer
James Post, Adult Soccer, Volunteer
Kristin Raucci , Wellness Classes, $25-$35/student
Michael Raucci, Concussion Prevention, $35-$55/student
Michael Reineke, Lifeguard certification, $125-$190/student
Michael Reineke, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, $20-$35/student
Logan Roebuck, Boys lacrosse, $40-$50/student
William Ruggles, Driver Education instructor, $300/semester
William Ruggles, Pre-licensing instructor, $200-$250/class
Shannon Stewart, Indoor Soccer Grades K-3, $30-$50/student
Andrea Urmston, Karate Forms , Volunteer
Maria Vanini-Brown, Adult Volleyball, $30/student
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Designation of 2018-2019 CSE & CPSE Committee Members
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Meier, that the Board of Education approve the designation of the following individuals as members of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for the 2018-2019 school year. (The special education teacher members of the CSE also serve as the special education teacher members of the CSE Subcommittee in their respective buildings. The school psychologists will continue to serve as Subcommittee Chairpersons in their respective buildings).
Committee on Special Education Members:
Chairperson(s):
Terrilyn Cohn
Rosemary Maninno
Katie Viola
Jessica Cirigliano
Teresa Hatfield
Sandra Mullarkey
Paul Hutter
Erica Walentin
School Psychologists/Subcommittee Chairpersons:
Laurie Bush
Jessica Cirigliano
Shannon Hughes
Melissa Bertuccio
Teresa Hatfield
Paul Hutter
Huma Imtiaz
Sandra Mullarkey
Katie Viola
Erica Walentin
Additional Committee on Special Education and Sub-committee members: All relevant district employed Related Service Providers, Special Education Teachers and Regular Education Teachers.
CSE & CPSE Parent Members:
Heidi Camacho
Colleen Hasbrouck
Wendy Landolina
Lisa Nathan
Committee on Preschool Special Education Members:
Chairperson:
Terrilyn Cohn
Rosemary Mannino
Katie Viola
Teresa Hatfield
Co-Chairperson:
Erica Walentin
CPSE Special Education Teachers:
District Employed Elementary School Teachers
CPSE General Education Teacher:
Ernie Martin
Karyn Schoeber
Sue Cartisano
Tutor:
Marjorie Fox (Rate: $50.00 per hour)
Additional CPSE Members:
- a professional who participated in the evaluation of the child;
- a certified or licensed professional designated by the agency charged
with the responsibility of the child in the birth-to-two system, if any; - the county may appoint a certified or licensed professional to be a
member of the Committee on Preschool Special Education.
Special programs will continue to keep the Board of Education informed as to any additions and/or deletions which may alter the above committees.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Approval of CSE & CPSE Placement Recommendations
MOVED by Trustee Trustee Meier , second by Trustee Johnson, that 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 Greer.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
District’s Bi-Annual Special Education Summary / Overview of District’s Two Year Special Education Plan
Terrilyn Cohn, Director of Special Programs, was in attendance Tuesday evening and presented a bi-annual summary report of the CSE & CPSE placements and program numbers, as well as 504 update. Ms. Cohn continued by presenting an overview of the District’s Two Year Special Education Plan for 2018-2019 (available on the district website. At the conclusion of her presentation the Board of the Education was asked for approval of the Special Education Plan for 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 school years. Ms. Cohn was thanked for her presentation.
Approval / Special Education District Plan for 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 School Years
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education approve the
District Plan for the 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 School Years in accordance with Section 200.2© Regulations of the
Commissioner of Education (Part 200–Children with Disabilities) as submitted by Terrilyn Cohn, Director of Special Programs.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Presentation: Potential Capital Project
Superintendent Tim Mains and Assistant Superintendent Michael Pacella, accompanied by Chris Ladanyi, (from the Architecture Firm of Clark Patterson Lee) provided a further update of the on behalf of the District’s Central Design Committee (Superintendent Tim Mains, Mike Pacella, Jim Licardi, Eric Winter, and John Hicks). An informative PowerPoint was provided Tuesday evening. Some of the highlights of the program included a review of the following: a review of priorities 1 & 2 for each building.
A review of the estimated property tax impact highlighted the following: Estimated Property Tax Impact—
Conservative Estimates of Project Cost
Based on assumptions:
- 4.25% interest on bonds
- 15 year bond term
- State stays on a 15 year aid cycle
- State reimbursement rate remains steady (currently 70.3%)
- 10% of total project costs not aided
- Capital Reserve built up to total of $15,000,000
Continued Estimated Property Tax Impact:
Priorities 1 and 2 impact (Estimated)
Total project cost $ 76,700,000
Accumulated interest on Bonds $ 28,582,632
Total Projected costs $105,282,632
LESS state Aid ($ 56,479,890)
Local share after state aid $ 48,802,742
Annual average payment (15 years) $ 3,253,516
LESS: Capital Reserve Fund use ($ 1,000,000)
Net average Local Share per year $ 2,253,516
Continued Estimated Property Tax Impact:
Net average Local Share per year $ 2,253,516
Estimated: Cost to Taxpayers:
Current Tax Bill – Annual Cost– Monthly Cost
S3,000 – $119.00 – $9.92
$4,000 – $158.00 – $13.17
$5,000 – $198.00 – $16.50
$10,000 – $395.00 – $32.92
The presentation continued with a review of State Environment Quality Review Act — Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Part 1 and District to Declare Lead Agency. At the conclusion of the presentation, a brief conversation ensued following a request for the board to approve a resolution to Classify of Proposed Action under SEQRA. All parties who presented were thanked for the presentation.
Board Approval of Resolution to Classify of Proposed Action under SEQRA
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution to Classify of Proposed Action under SEQRA:
PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOLUTION
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
DISTRICT-WIDE RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Pine Bush Central School District (“Board” or “District”) is considering a proposed capital improvement project consisting of the following: site and athletic field renovations, refurbishments and upgrades; building interior and exterior renovations, alterations and upgrades; and improvements to security systems and classroom technology at its District-wide school buildings and sites, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, as described in the July 31, 2018 presentation to the Board by Clark Patterson Lee (the “Proposed Action”); and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Action is subject to review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the Regulations promulgated thereunder (“SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board declares and confirms that:
1. Based upon the information before it and under the applicable standards of SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Proposed Action is classified as an Unlisted Action; and
2. The Board directs its architects Clark Patterson Lee to complete the appropriate forms and documents as required under SEQRA 6 NYCRR Part 617 in relation to the Proposed Action for future and further consideration and action by the Board.
Dated: August 21, 2018
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Roll Call
K. Kheiralla Yes
D. Johnson Yes
R. Tompkins Yes
C. Robertson Yes
G. Meier Yes
K. Graessle Yes
L.Greer, Jr. Yes
Presentation: Elementary Summer School Report
Assistant Elementary Principals Rick Girgenti and Joe Prestiani presented a report on our Elementary Summer School Program. A PowerPoint presentation was included. Some of the highlights of the program included a review of the following: Purpose of Elementary Summer School: Prevent “summer slide” in literacy and math by providing a small group instruction tailored to meet the individual needs of every student. A review of staff for the site at Pakanasink Elementary (CES and PAK Program) and the site at E. J. Russell Elementary (EJR and PBE Program) was provided as well. Photos and summaries of the following were provided: Targeted instruction (Individualized ELA & Math Instruction K-5) and Project Based learning Grade 3-4-5 (Post Grade 3 included Engineering is Elementary, Liftoff: Engineering Rockets and Rovers), (Post Grade 4 included Virtual Field Trip to Texas State Aquarium, Coral Reef Investigation), (Post Grade 5 included Dr. Gary Wall- USGS- US Geological Survey and Britt Westergard- NWS- National Weather Service. The elementary summer program was very successful, students were engaged, focused and enjoyed what they were learning. As a side note, breakfast and lunch were provided for all in attendance. The administrators and all involved were thanked for their presentation.
Presentation: Middle Summer School Report
Assistant Principals Jennifer Lepore and Seth Siegel (summer school administrators) presented a PowerPoint report on Middle Summer School. Some of the highlights of the presentation included the following: A review of staff per grade participating in the program and total enrollments. Also provided was a review as follows:
Students completed one hour each of Math, ELA, and a STEAM Project Based Learning component. A Social Studies “push in” was incorporated across all grade levels.
ELA and Math component: Focused on remedial instruction of core concepts and skills
Project Based Learning component:
6th grade: “Outbreak”- Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
7th grade: “Put a Lid on It”- Designing Safety Helmets
8th Grade: “Don’t Runoff”- Engineering an Urban Landscape
The presentation continued with a review of the technology based program and project based learning, followed by a showcase for each grade 6, 7 and 8. The administrators were thanked for the presentation, as well as Asst. Supt. Donna Geidel for bringing in Engineering is Everywhere.
Presentation: 2018-2019 Staffing Report
The 2018-2019 Staffing Report, was presented by Executive Director of Human Resource, Ryan Reed. The report presented consisted of two (2) components:
- A chart providing a comparison of teacher/administrative staffing counts by tenure areas and buildings for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years; and,
- a narrative report that provided the rationale for each increase and/or decrease within the specific tenure areas.
Mr. Reed presented both components of the report provided and available at the meeting. He also stated that the majority of the vacancies have been filled, noting there are still three openings needed to be filled. The district worked hard to get the positions filled over the summer and, overall, is in good shape for the new school year. Mr. Reed was thanked for his presentation.
Public Participation
President Greer, Jr. opened the first public participation at approx. 9:20 PM requesting no personal references. The following comments/questions/concerns were raised:
- Resident offered several questions specific to the Potential Capital Project presentation, addressed by district administration.
Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance of Donations
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education approve officially acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the following donations:
- Check in the amount of $6,000 on behalf of Hannaford Supermarket (Pine Bush, NY location) for Pine Bush Central School District.
- Check in the amount of $1,500 (anonymous donation) specifically for the implementation of a First Aid Club at Pine Bush High School.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Approval of the 2018-2019 District-wide Safety Plan
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the District-wide School Safety Plan for the 2018-2019 school year, as reviewed and submitted by the District’s Health, Safety, and Wellness Committee.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Designation & Disposition of Surplus Text and Library Books
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education designate and approve the disposition of the following surplus text books:
Text books and Library Books as submitted at the request of Elizabeth Halsey Sproul, E. J. Russell 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).
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Approval of Amended /New Policies for Second Reading /Adoption
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education approve the following amended/new policies for second reading and adoption:
Amended Policy 7222
Board approval of amended Policy 7222 for second reading/adoption:
Amended Policy 7222 – Diploma or Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
Amended Policy 7131
Board approval of amended Policy 7131 for second reading/adoption:
Amended Policy 7131- Education of Students in Temporary Housing (replacing former 7131 Education of Homeless Children & Youth)
New Policy 7221
Board approval of new Policy 7221 for second reading/adoption:
New Policy 7221 – Participation in Graduation Ceremonies and Activities
Amended Policy 5660
Board approval of amended Policy 5660 for first second reading:
Policy 5660 – Meal Charging and Prohibition Against Meal Shaming (replacing former 5660 School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast)
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Upcoming Board Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates
Our 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, September 11, 2018, 7:00 PM at Pine Bush High School
- Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 7:00 PM at Circleville Middle School
Other District Meetings:
- September 24, 2018, 5:30 PM at District Office Audit Committee Mtg.
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, August 20, 2018, 4:00 PM, PBHS Summer Graduation in the Auditorium
- Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 6:00 PM, Freshman Orientation Pine Bush HS
- Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 6th Grade Orientation at Circleville MS
- Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, 6th Grade Orientation at Crispell MS
- Tuesday September 4, 2018, First Day of School for Staff 7:30 AM, Continental Breakfast Cafeteria followed by 8:00 AM, Opening Convocation in Pine Bush HS High School Auditorium Board members are invited to attend, if available to do so
Business & Finance
Claims Auditor’s Reports
MOVED by Trustee Meier, 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 PND2 dated 8/2/2018 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $14,689.30
Trust & Agency Acct. (checks) $ .56
General Fund (1 check 054202) $ 14,688.74
Total $ 14,689.30
*Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0006 dated 7/25/2018 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $223,306.56
Trust & Agency Acct. (4 checks 003711-003714) $ 223,306.56
Total $ 223,306.56
*Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0007, dated 7/26/2018 check run, authorizing payments in the amount of $1,466,096.14
Cafeteria Fund (3 checks 004613-004624) $ 281.30
Trust & Agency Acct. (0 checks) 2,209.00
Academy of Finance (1 check 001611) 32.54
Federal Fund (1 check 002358) 215.03
Capital Fund (7 checks 001712-001718) 472,757.30
General Fund (57 checks 054145-054201) 989,299.55
District Activity AC (3 checks 004425-004427) 1,301.42
Total $ 1,466,096.14
*Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0008, dated 8/2/2018 check run, authorizing payments in the amount of $ 1,638,330.77
Cafeteria Fund (2 checks 004634-004635) $ 873.99
Trust & Agency Acct. (0 check) $ .56
Federal Fund (4 checks 002359-002362) 24,774.20
Capital Fund (3 checks 001719-001721) 36,829.25
General Fund (42 checks 054202-054243) 1,575,852.77
Total $ 1,638,330.77
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
District Treasurer’s Reports / Cash Flow
MOVED by Trustee Johnson , second by Trustee Meier, that the Board of Education acknowledged receipt And acceptance of the following District Treasurer’s Reports / Cash Flow for the periods of June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 .
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General Fund Reports:
Monthly Treasurer’s Reports / Transfers
Budget Status
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Monthly Treasurer’s Reports / Budget Status for:
School Lunch Fund
Capital Fund
Federal Fund
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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 – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Approval of 2018-2019 Tax Warrant
MOVED by Trustee Meier, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education approve the adoption of the following resolution, authorizing the 2018-2019 School Tax Warrant:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education authorize the 2018 2019 School Tax Warrant in the amount of $ 58,265,386 and, further, that the Warrant be attached to the tax list. The 2018-2019 School Tax Warrant shall be issued for the period September 1, 2018 through November 2, 2018.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Roll Call
K. Kheiralla Yes
D. Johnson Yes
R. Tompkins Yes
C. Robertson Yes
G. Meier Yes
K. Graessle Yes
L.Greer, Jr. Yes
Authorization / Withdrawal from Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund
MOVED by Trustee Meier, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education authorize a withdrawal From the Pine Bush Central School District Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund in order to resolve the Stipulation and Order Settlement received for the following property. The settlement is for the school tax years listed below and is based on the lowering of the property assessment for each year.
Town of Wallkill
Name School year S-B-L Old Assessment New Assessment Refund
Blumel-211 Assoc LLC, c/o RiteAid, PO Box 3165, Harrisburg, PA 17105
2016-2017 41-1-18.1 $309,900.00 $295,700.00 $1,546.28
2017-2018 41-1-18.1 $309,900.00 $295,700.00 $1,588.75Total Refund: $3,135.03
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Budget Transfers
MOVED by Trustee Kheiralla, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education, as per policy #5330, Acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the budget transfer report as submitted for the year ending June 30, 2018, as submitted.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Public Participation
President Greer, Jr. opened the second public participation at approx. 9:35 PM requesting no personal references. No comments/questions/concerns were raised.
Consideration of Executive Session
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education adjourn to executive session from regular regarding the following.
Attorney Client Privilege – Litigation
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
MOVED by Trustee Meier, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education adjourn from executive session to regular session noting the time at approximately 10:30 p.m.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Adjournment
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Meier, that the Board of Education adjourn the Board of Education meeting, noting the time at approx. 10:30 PM.
YES – 7 NO – 0 CARRIED
Note: BOARD MEETINGS are video recorded and can be viewed at www.pinebushschools.org
Deborah A. June, District Clerk
Pine Bush CSD