Pine Bush Board of Education –February 25, 2020
REGULAR MEETING – Pine Bush HS
Members Present
- Gretchen Meier, President
- Cara Robertson, Vice President
- Kristi Kheiralla
- Kristin Graessle
- Dori Johnson
- Matthew Watkins
Members Absent:
- Ross Tompkins
Others Present
- Tim Mains, Superintendent of Schools
- Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
- Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
- Deborah June, District Clerk
- Approximately 78 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 Johnson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education open the regular meeting at approximately 6:16 PM
YES – 5 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED (C. Robertson arrived at approx.. 6:30 PM)
Consideration of Executive Session
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education adjourn to executive session at approximately 6:17 PM regarding Attorney Client/Privilege, Litigation and Personnel Matter.
YES – 5 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Adjourn Executive Session
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education adjourn from executive session at approximately 6:45 PM.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Public Session Resumes / Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
President Gretchen Meier welcomed those in attendance to the regular meeting, and requested all stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, noting the time at approx. 6:47 PM.
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education resume the regular session of the meeting noting the time at approximately 6:48 PM.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Student Recognition – Cast and Crew from Frozen, Jr. Crispell Middle School Students)
The Board of Education recognized the cast and crew from the following middle school performance. The students performed two selections from the play and received a standing ovation for their exemplary performance.
Crispell Middle School, Performance Frozen, Jr.:
Directors: Robin Evans/Keith Bishof/Ralph Wagner
Cast and Crew:
- Caitlin Acton
- PJ (Peter) Agro
- Marissa Albano
- Anabella Almeida
- Julia Andersen
- Nicholas Andersen
- Aliya Anderson
- Kira Anderson
- Lillian Atria
- Sara Barry
- Isabelle Baumgarte
- Emily Beaulieu
- Tyler Bird
- Karlee Blauvelt
- Alexis Boone
- Brisa Bravo
- Julia Bressler
- Sebastian Brokaw
- Henry Brown
- Natalie Buckridge
- Mia Christie
- Dominick Ciarelli
- Genevieve Ciuro-Mareth
- Jacey Cramer
- Emelia Cruz
- Patrick Curran
- Liliana Deckaj
- Chase Dodson
- Taylor Dooley
- Molly Dowson
- Cadee Eckert
- Kailey Fobert
- Robert Freeman
- Isabella Garcia
- Rayleigh Garcia
- Gavin Gardocki
- Miyeah Gibson
- Gianna Goldberg
- Jenna Golden
- Laura Green
- Brooke Haas
- Tehya Holley
- Shelby Houghtaling
- Victoria Keith
- Hailey Korpai
- Arriana Lynn Kuhn
- Caleb LeRoy
- Conrad Langlitz
- Lauren Langlitz
- Natalie Longobardo
- Alani Lopez
- Matthew Lopez
- Maya Maldonado
- Jenna Miksa
- Isabel Molina
- Serenity Montalvo
- Brian Murtagh
- Cheyenne Neeld
- Kyle O’Brien
- Abigail Oliveras
- Jonna Pantale
- Autumn Parker
- Makenna Peters
- Thomas Pizzulli
- Toni Prokosch
- Arianna Reed
- Emily Rios
- Christopher Rubino
- Maureen Russell
- Grace Salsbury
- Helena Salvato
- Riley Sanicola
- Eryka Squash-Castellanos
- Jordan Spanti
- Emma Sullivan
- Michael Sullivan
- Chloe Sullo
- Viola Thibodeau
- Jake Thompson
- Shea Toback
- Jenna Tracy
- Peyton Tracy
- Timothy Trojahn
- Nevaeh Upshur
- Joely Urena
- Austin Varga
- Anneliese Vitale
- Nathan VonDeben
- Jordyn Wilson
- Liam Winter
- Meaghan Wishinski
- Merideth Wright
- Emma Zerbarini
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the regular board meeting of February 11, 2020 as submitted by the District Clerk.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
Consent Agenda
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education approve the following revised Consent Agenda and addition to the Consent Agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools:
Non-Instructional
Angelina Jadrossich, resignation from her position as a 5.0 hours/day School Monitor effective at the close of business February 28, 2020.
Administrative Leave
(Board approval of the following resolution (as part of the consent agenda – addition):
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Pine Bush Central School District authorize a paid administrative leave of absence for “Employee #2252020” effective February 20, 2020 until further notice.
Dated: February 25, 2020
Leave of Absence
Non-Instructional
- Bridget Sullivan, request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 3.0 hours/day School Monitor effective March 11, 2020 through May 1, 2020.
Appointments
Non-Instructional
Cindy Rivera, increase in hours for to a 6.0 hours/day (from 3.0 hours/day) in her position of School Monitor, effective February 26, 2020, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
Interscholastic
Board approval of the following interscholastic spring coaching appointments for the 2019-2020 school year at the appropriate interscholastic stipend:
Boys Track
- Casey Grey, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 5 (6)
- Alfred Schmidt, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10 (37)
- Richard Ormsby, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10 (13)
Girls Track
- Gerald Risco, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (28)
- John Petrofsky, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1 (2)
- Rebecca Torre, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
Baseball
- Matthew Boffalo, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (19)
- Vincent Roberto** Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
- William Lacovara, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10 (37)
- Michael Erickson** Volunteer /Unpaid Coach
Softball
- Michael Mancuso, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (21)
- Brandon Johanson, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1 (1)
- Scott Van Pelt** JV Coach @ Level II, Step 3(3)
- Anthony Mancuso, Volunteer /Unpaid Coach
Golf (Boys)
- Brian Shaw, Co-Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (34)
- Eric Moller, Co-Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 3 (4)
Golf (Girls)
- Derrick Frost, Varsity Coach @ Level 1, Step 1
Tennis
- James Wright, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (10)
- Daniel Conley, Junior Varsity Coach@ Level II, Step 10 (19)
Boys Lacrosse
- Mark Brennan, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (17)
- Logan Roebuck,** Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
- Greg Jaloszynski,** Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 3 (4)
Girls Lacrosse
- Christopher Curnan, Varsity Coach@ Level I, Step 5 (6)
- Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Varsity Coach@ Level II, Step 1 (1)
- Maria Vanini-Brown,** Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1 (1)
- James Licardi, Volunteer /Unpaid Coach
Spring Unified Basketball
- Michael Terwilliger, Unified Coach@ Group I, Level III, Step 1 (1) (paid at 30% of the established contractual rate)
**Pending Completion of Coaching Requirements
Interscholastic
Board approval to amend the following approved interscholastic winter coaching appointment for the 2019-2020 school, to reflect an effective date of January 6, 2020 at the appropriate interscholastic stipend (pro-rated):
Cheerleading:
- Brianna Sheehy, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1 (1)
Extra curricular
Board approval of the following extra-curricular appointment for the 2019-2020 school year:
E. J. Russell Elementary School
- Heidi DiPonio, Art Club, Level V, Step 1(1)
Continuing Education
Board approval for the appointment of the following instructors, assistants, counselors or lifeguards for continuing education courses for the 2019-2020 school year. All classes and salaries are contingent upon enrollment.
NAME CLASS/POSITION PAY
- Sierra DeGeorge lifeguard / learn to swim $13/hr.
- Maya Barth lifeguard / learn to swim $13/hr.
STUDENT NAME CLASS/POSITION PAY
- Ian Barth assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Samantha McKee assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Melanie Tique assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Katherine Sassi assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Amanda Eagan assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Nicole McCord assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Daniel Mondelli assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
- Brooke Hornbeck assistant/lifeguard learn to swim $11.80-$12.00/hr.
Per Diem Substitutes
Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective February 26, 2020 at board approved per diem substitute rates:
- Meghan Cummings
- Dawn Drumm
- Laura Kenny
- Vincent Roberto
- Susan Spinato*
*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 February 26, 2020 and shall not exceed twenty (20) business days.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
CSE and CPSE Placement Recommendation
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Johnson, 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 CPSEChairperson and reviewed by Trustee Graessle.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Budget Work Session Segment for 2020-2021
Budget Presentations:
PROGRAM – Instruction
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Donna Geidel presented a PowerPoint pertaining to the 2020-2021 Instructional Budget. Mrs. Geidel began by mentioning that a lot of work, research and collaboration went into the presentation. Some of the highlights of the presentation reviewed included the following:
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS:
- Instruction Grades Pre-K to 12
- Special Education Services
- Support Programs
- Library Programs
- Textbooks, Supplies and Materials
- Professional Development
- Summer School at all Levels
- Alternative Education Programs
The presentation proceeded with a review of the actual costs for BOCES Programs for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020; Quality Universal Pre-K Program with estimated District Contribution (2020-2021); Quality Summer School Programs showing summer of 2018 and 2019. The presentation continued with a review of the following:
Summer Enrichment Academies 2020
High School: Manufacturing, Medical, Fine Arts, Leadership and Law, Aviation
Middle School: Grade 8 STEAM, Grades 6-8: Human Rights and Agricultural
The presentation next reviewed Instructional Staff by Building, Class Size Impact, Other Considerations – Federal Funding, Initiatives Funded Through Title I, II, III and Title IV Funds.
The following recommendations for the 2020-2021 school year were presented:
SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Creation of a K able class at CES. Allowing 4-6 students to remain in district instead of attending OU BOCES (-$460,000)
- Add 1.0 Special Education teacher and 2.0 teaching assistants at CES to staff new ABLE class (+$151,730)
- Add 1.0 Special Education teacher at PBHS to support special education needs in math and science 15:1:1 classes (+$94,140)
- Add Special Education Summer Program for PBE Castle Class: 1.0 teacher and 2.0 teaching assistants (+$10,498)
- Add Counseling Services to ABLE Summer Program at CES (+$2,320)
- Add 1.0 Elementary Social Worker so that all 4 elementary buildings have 1.0 Social Workers (+$113,320)
- Add .6 Occupational Therapist to support new ABLE class at CES (+$90,000)
- Add 2.0 Behavioral Teacher Aides to work with BCBA, 1 elementary and 1 secondary (+$89,791)
- Add professional services for Medicaid Billing (+$15,000)
TOTAL: +$106,799
ELEMENTARY RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Add 1.0 Elementary Music teachers to support caseloads at PAK/CES (+$94,140)
Total: +$94,140
MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Bring back grade 7 Spanish full time in both middle schools:
- Add 2.0 Foreign Language Spanish teachers/1 per building (***Already in Rollover Budget)
- Add FFA (Future Farmers of America) Club at Crispell Middle School (+$2,445)
- Add 1.0 ENL teacher at Crispell (+$94,140)
Total Cost: +$96,585
HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Add 1.0 Teacher to support the development of a Career Technical Education Program (+$94,140)
- Add .5 Music Teacher to make current position 1.0 (+$35,270)
- Increase rate of pay to hourly rate of 1.0 TA and 1.0 SM for HS Summer School clerical support (+$2,882)
- Increase budget for HS Summer Academies (+$16,000)
Total Cost: +$148,292
DISTRICT RECCOMENDATIONS:
- Add Single Sign On Software to support technology-this will be an annual cost (+$15,000)
Total Cost: +$15,000
****Additional recommendations that support the Strategic Plan will be shared in the near future
TOTAL POTENTIAL COST OF INSTRUCTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS:
- Special Education: +$ 106,799
- Elementary: +$ 94,140
- Middle School: +$ 96,585
- High School: +$ 148,292
- District: +$ 15,000
Total: +$ 460,816
In conclusion, Mrs. Geidel stated “Our Commitment is to Build a Budget that Educates the Whole Child.”
At that time a brief conversation ensued amongst board members. Some of the following comments/questions discussed were as follows: Questions regarding district positions, specifically coaches, explanation regarding class sizes, certification/content areas of Special Education teachers, medicaid billing, single sign on software, and the after school student program. Mrs. Geidel was thanked for her presentation and hard work.
Legislative Agenda Proposal – Priorities 2020
Superintendent Tim Mains, assisted by Legislative Liaison Dori Johnson, spoke regarding the Legislative Agenda Proposal. Superintendent Mains began by stating that he and Dori Johnson reviewed the recommendations and removed out what was not pertinent to Pine Bush CSD. Review of the Pine Bush priorities that will be presented to Legislators to follow. Some of the highlights reviewed during the presentation included the following:
BASIC INFORMATION REGARDING PINE BUSH CSD: LOCATION
- Location: Mid-Hudson Valley
- Span: K-12
- Students: ~5,000
- FRPL*: 43.1% (Free and Reduced Lunch)
- Grad Rate 93%
- Recognized by US News & World Report
ABOUT THE PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOLS
- Employees: ~800
- Budget 2019-20 $118.7 mill.
- Estimated 2020-21 ~$122.0 mill.
- Governor’s State Aid $58.7 mill.*
- Percent of 20-21 Budget 48.1%
- Before recession State Aid 56.0%. (??)
- Less than last year by -$616,142
- Unfunded Foundation Aid $10.8 mill.
*with all categories, including Building Aid
PINE BUSH SUPPORTS:
- Increasing overall Education Funding (Phase in remaining Foundation Aid)
ECB called for $1.6 billion increase
Governor only proposed $726 million increase - Beginning to revise the 2007 Foundation Aid formula, if you
Take time to consider potential changes (don’t rush it by budget adoption)
Engage stakeholders in the discussion
Give greater weight to FRPL and ENL* learners
PINE BUSH OPPOSES:
- Consolidating Expense-base Aids into Foundation Aid
Erodes revenue predictability
Could damage BOCES programming
- Alterations to Building/Transportation Aids & Residential Spec Ed
Building Aid changes shift greater costs to local taxpayers
Transportation Aid limits fail to recognize this dynamic cost component
Special education costs are already the most unpredictable in our budgets; this increases our responsibility for very high costs
PINE BUSH SUPPORTS:
- Common Sense refinements for Tax Cap calculations
a. We accept the tax cap as essential for taxpayers
b. But we see ways to make it better through:
1. Adjustments to carry over provisions to spread over 3 years, not just 1
2. Excluding pension costs in excess of actual 5% (instead of point based 2%)*
3. Including PILOTS in tax-base growth factors
* NYS Teacher Retirement will increase from 9.5 % this year to 10.25% next year, but the growth facto will be over 11%
PINE BUSH SUPPORTS:
- COMMON Sense refinement for Tax Cap calculations (example provided)
- Increasing Limit on Annual School Capital Outlays
a. A.5341 (Thiele) / S.7372 (Martinez)
b. Increase annual limit from $100,000 to $250,000
1. Raising limit helps state avoid interest costs
2. Helps Districts fix small defects before they become major expenses
3. Allows districts to address security and tech issues quicker
- Exempting Schools from Paid Time Off to Vote
a. A.7837 (Benedetto) / S.5314 (Mayer)
b. Previous provision allowed up to 2 hrs. off for employees who would not have 4 hrs. before or after work to get to the polls.
c. Last year’s budget removed the 4 hr. exemption and extended time to 3 hrs. ; this year some districts had 40% taking advantage of this “privilege”
d. If teachers, bus drivers or cafeteria workers invoke this new “right,” schools will face a major challenge, perhaps failing to make their 180 day requirement
e. Two major primary elections occur before this school year is over
f. With early voting, this should not be an issue
- Funding for Career & Technical Education (CTE)
a. The portion of BOCES CTE teacher salaries that state aid reimburses has been capped at $30,000 since 1990’s, when It was much closer to the actual expense (current estimates for average CTE teacher salary = $65,000)
b. Increasing the cap will increase the ability of component districts to send more students to CTE programs, which have a positive impact on graduation and college attendance statistics
- Restricting Youth Access to E-Cigarettes
a. For the second year in a row, the executive budget includes a ban on the sale of all flavored vaping products, which are clearly designed to attract youth to smoking
b. The executive also proposes restricting vaping advertisements targeted to youth and limiting on-line sales of e-liquids and other products
c. We endorse these common-sense efforts to protect our youth from the potential negative impacts of vaping
- Increasing Access to Health and Mental Health Services
a. We would welcome any additional funding for service provision to students in our schools
b. Mental Heath issues have sky-rocketed in both frequency and severity.
c. These issues have exacerbated behavioral challenges in our schools
PINE BUSH REMINDS:
- While our overall total student population declines
a. We are seeing dramatic increases in the level of poverty in our schools
1. As the nation’s increase in child poverty plays out, it is reflected in our schools; poor children require substantially more instructional resources
b. Similarly, we are all seeing an increase in students for whom English is a new language (ENLs); another resource intensive challenge
c. Mental Health has emerged as a new, significant, and expensive educational issue
d. Special Education costs continue to spiral up, with limited help from the Feds
3. And all of this occurs as we are redesigning our schools for the demands of the 21st century
In conclusion, Mr. Mains expressed thanks for the continued support of our schools. Pending a few brief comments from the board members, Mr. Mains and Trusteed Johnson were thanked for this most informative presentation.
Public Participation
President Meier opened the first public participation at approx. 8:11 PM requesting no personal references. No comments/questions/concerns were raised.
Approval of Overnight Trip Requests
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Robertson, that the Board of Education approve the overnight trip requests:
- Overnight trip request submitted by Brian Flint on behalf of Pine Bush High School’s music students trip to Williamsburg/Virginia Beach, Virginia to compete in a choral competition in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The trip is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2020 through Sunday, April 19, 2020. Approximately 46 students and 6 chaperones plan to attend, providing an approximate 7:1 student/chaperone ratio. The approximate cost per student will be $285 (which will include transportation, lodging, some meals & attraction fees), less individual fund raising efforts.
(Included in your packet is applicable documentation)
- Overnight trip request submitted by wrestling coaches Rich Ormsby and Patrick Sause on behalf of one (1) wrestler athlete (accompanied by one teammate) attending for participation in the NYSPHAA Wrestling Championships held at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. The date of the trip is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020 through Saturday February 29, 2020. One student athlete (one additional student) and two (2) coaches will attend, providing an approx.1:1 student/chaperone ratio. The approximate cost is $475, paid by the district as this is a state championship.
- Overnight trip request submitted by swim/dive coaches, Kevin Blackwell and Chris Blackwell, on behalf of a student swimmer/diver attendance and participation in the 2020 NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming & Diving Championships being held at Nassau County Aquatic Center, East Meadow, NY. The dates of the trip are scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2020 through Saturday, March 7, 2020. One (1) students and two (2) chaperones attending, provided an approx. 1:1 student/chaperone ratio. The approximate cost per student is approx. $493, paid by the district as this is a state championship.
YES – 6 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, March 10, 2020, 7:00 PM at Pine Bush High School
- Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Circleville Middle School / Student Recognition 6:45 PM
- Recognition of Circleville MS Students – Cast and Crew of The Lion King, Jr.
- Recognition of Winter Scholar Athletes
- Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM Pine Bush High School/ Student Recognition 6:45 PM
- Recognition of Pine Bush HS Students – Cast and Crew of Mama Mia
- Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Circleville Middle School, 7:00 PM
Other Events:
Circleville MS Drama – The Lion King, Jr.
Thursday, February 27, 2020, 7 PM at Circleville MS
Friday, February 28, 2020, 7 PM at Circleville MS
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 2 PM & 7 PM at Circleville MS
School Board Member Petition Packets –Available first week in March at District Office.
(See Debbie June, District Clerk)
Senior Citizens Dinner and Play Night at Pine Bush HS
Featuring: Mamma Mia
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Dinner begins at 5:30 PM / Play immediately following
Please advise Debbie June or Jayna McAteer, if you plan to attend.
Pine Bush HS Spring Musical – Mamma Mia
Friday, March 20, 2020, 7 PM at Pine Bush HS
Saturday, March 21, 2020, 1 PM and 7 PM at Pine Bush HS
NYSSBA Members Meet & Mingle Reception – Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Prospective School Board Member Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2020, 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Orange- Ulster BOCES – Administrative Conference Room in the Administrative Building
Register via to email Karyn Meier, OCSBA at karyn.meier@ocsba.com registration forms available on the back table or contact Debbie June.
OCSBA Announcement: Mandated Training for New School Board Members–School District Governance
Part 1 –Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 5: 30 PM, Part 2 –Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM
(Dinner provided) Informational form is on the back table. Debbie June will register any new board members who plans to attend, there will also be options through NYSSBA.
Orange-Ulster BOCES Budget Presentation and Dinner
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 – 6:00 PM, Career & Technical Ed Center – Multipurpose Room
RSVP to Debbie June or Jayna McAteer no later than March 24th, if you would like to attend/
(Note: BOCES Reps will present their budget to Pine Bush CSD at our March 24, 2020 meeting)
Old or New Business/Updates:
- Art Show at Pine Bush Elementary School on 2/27/2020;
- Board member expressed excitement about Lion King, Jr. hearing many positive comments;
- All Night Grad Event on March 6 at PBHS, Games and Prizes, doors open 5:30 PM, donation of $40 per person;
- Census 2020 – Mr. Mains reminded all parents and community of the importance of Census 2020 and indicated that all can help in the process of conducting the Census. A very short video was show. It was also mentioned you can go to 2020census.gov/jobs for more information or visit our district website for the link.
Business & Finance
Claim Auditor’s Reports
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Watkins, that the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the following Claims Auditor’s Reports as submitted:
Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0050 dated 1/31/2020 check run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 228,369.58
- Cafeteria Fund (3 checks 005100-005102) $ 74.58
- Crispell SAF (3 checks 002322-002324) $ 306.17
- HS Activity Fund (4 checks 003987-003990) $ 2,739.01
- CVMS Activity Fund (1 checks 001655) $ 36.49
- Federal Fund (1 check 002502) $ 225.00
- General Fund (75 checks 062039-062113) $ 204,037.89
- District Activity AC (4 checks 004729-004732) $ 20,950.44
Total $ 228,369.58
Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0051 dated 2/7/2020 check run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 230,670.22
- Cafeteria Fund (4 checks 005103-005106) $ 2,800.91
- HS Activity Fund (3 checks 003991-003993) $ 2,137.35
- Trust & Agency Acct. (0 checks) $ 16,204.39
- CVMS Activity Fund (1 check 001656) $ 472.90
- Federal Fund (1 check 002503) $ 641.40
- General Fund (76 checks 062114-062189) $ 202,187.77
- District Activity AC (16 checks 004733-004748) $ 6,225.20
Total $ 230,670.22
Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0052 dated 02/10/2020 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $ 896,695.60
- Trust & Agency Acct. (7 checks 004087-004093) $ 896,695.60
Total $ 896,695.60
Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0053 dated 2/14/2019 (actual 2/14/2020) check run authorizing payments in the amount of $ 1,909,769.88
- Cafeteria Fund (8 checks 005107-005114) $ 22,162.87
- HS Activity Fund (2 checks 003994-003995) $ 1,135.00
- Federal Fund (3 check 002504-002506) $ 2,390.00
- General Fund (52 checks 062190-062241) $ 1,883,681.29
- District Activity AC (1 checks 004749) $ 400.72
Total $ 1,909,769.88
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Construction Management Contract Approval – Capital Improvement Project
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Johnson, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution for adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve The Pike Company for construction Management services for the Capital Improvement Project (voter approved on May 21, 2019) for a total fee of $ 1,440,363, and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to sign all applicable documents.
Date: February 25, 2020
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Roll Call:
K. Graessle Yes M. Watkins Yes
K. Kheiralla Yes C. Robertson Yes
D. Johnson Yes G. Meier Yes
Budget Transfers
MOVED by Trustee Robertson, second by Trustee Graessle, that the Board of Education, as per policy #5330, approve the following budget transfers exceeding $25,000 per budget code:
- From code: A9020-800-08-0011 (Teachers’ Retirement System
($ 155,459.59) - To code: A1420-400-08-0109 (Contractual Expense – Legal costs)
$ 155,459.59
To transfer funds to cover the costs of attorneys for litigation and settlement expenses.
- From code: A9070-800-08-1006 (Union Welfare Benefits) ($ 134,678)
- To code: A9040-800-08-0505 (Workers’ Compensation) $ 134,678
To transfer funds to cover costs of prior and additional workers’ compensation claims.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Public Participation
President Meier opened the second public participation at approx. 8:24 PM requesting no personal references. No comments/questions/concerns were raised.
Consideration of Executive Session
MOVED by Trustee Johnson, second by Trustee Kheiralla, that the Board of Education adjourn public session to executive session for continued discussion of a personnel matter, noting the time at approx. 8:25 p.m.
YES – 6 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 and return to regular session, noting the time at approx. 8:44 PM.
YES – 6 NO – 0 MOTION CARRIED
Adjournment
MOVED by Trustee Graessle, second by Trustee Watkins, that the Board of Education adjourn the regular meeting, noting the time at approx. 8:45 PM.
YES – 6 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