Queensbury Union Free School District Board of Education Meeting September 8, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. Elementary School Cafeteria Agenda I. Pledge to Flag II. Presentations ● Opening Day Remarks III. Open Forum Public participation is encouraged. We ask that all speakers both sign in and identify themselves verbally and, if applicable, the organization they are representing, so that they may be recognized by the Board President. For clarity, we ask that all speakers identify the school related matter/topic to be discussed. In order to conduct District Business in a smooth, orderly manner, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes with 3 minutes allocated to each speaker. The Board of Education appreciates public attendance and participation at our meetings. IV. Business Items - Assistant Superintendent for Business Business Consent Items (A - Q) Motion to approve the Consent Business Items (A - Q) Motion: _______________________________ Ayes: _________________ Seconded: ____________________________ Nays: ________________ A. MOTION to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on August 11, 2014 and the Board of Education Special Meeting Workshop held on August 25, 2014. B. MOTION to accept the Treasurer’s Report, the Clerk’s Report, the Internal Claims Audit Report, the General Fund Revenue Report, the Federal Fund Revenue Report and the School Lunch Fund Revenue Report for the month of August 2014. C. MOTION to accept the following warrants: General Fund General Fund Auto #1 General Fund Auto #2 General Fund Free Retiree Medicare B Federal Fund $1,291,659.92 $12,467.13 $4,365.14 $35,036.60 $54,382.73 D. MOTION to accept the budget transfers as listed on the attached. E. MOTION that Joseph Scriver be appointed as voting delegate for the New York State School Boards Association Conference being held in October 2014. F. MOTION to accept the following resignations: Evelyn St. Claire - Teacher Aide District-wide (assigned to QMS) - effective 8/31/14 Michael Aunchman - Bus Driver - effective 9/1/14 Colleen Geczy, QMS School Nurse, effective 8/31/14 G. MOTION to approve the following probationary appointments: Charlene Burlett - Bus Driver - Step 1 - effective 9/2/14 Cynthia Lussier - Teacher Aide - District-wide (assign to QES) - Step 3 - effective 9/2/14 Lisa Tubbs - QMS School Nurse - Step 12 - effective 9/2/14 H. MOTION to approve the following provisional appointments: Robin Fitzpatrick- Data Specialist - $50,000 annually - effective 9/8/14 Bernard Capron - Data Network & Communications Analyst - $61,460 annually effective 9/8/14 Joseph Babcock - Information Technology Support Technician - Step 19 effective 9/8/14 Daniel Kenney - Information Technology Support Technician - Step 15 - effective 9/8/14 I. MOTION to accept the following gift with sincere appreciation from: Ohiopyle Prints, Inc.- $6.76 - 2110 450 30 00 J. MOTION to accept the following donation from Steven Leonard with sincere appreciation: 1977 Story & Clark Walnut Upright Piano - Serial # 502105 K. MOTION to accept the following grant with sincere appreciation: Walmart Community Grant - $1,000 - 2110 450 40 00 L. MOTION to accept the following gifts from Target with sincere appreciation for a total of $2,336.53: QES QWHBIS QMS QHS $888.33 $224.34 $474.35 $749.51 A2110 450 10 00 A2110 450 40 00 A2110 450 20 00 A2110 450 30 00 M. MOTION to authorize the surplus and sale or disposal of 8 computer desks (no asset tags). N. MOTION to award the Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports Supplies bid to the respective low bidders in the amount of $12,162.78. O. MOTION to enter into a contract with Northeast Career Planning to provide educational services to children residing in the Queensbury Union Free School District for the 2014-2015 school year. P. MOTION to approve the request from the Town of Queensbury to use Queensbury School District campus and facilities, including gymnasium(s), as a designated emergency shelter. This designation will be included in the Town of Queensbury's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Q. Motion to approve the Addendum agreement with CDB Connections for the 2014-15 school year. End Business Consent V. Educational Items - Superintendent of Schools A. MOTION to accept the resignation of Larissa Randall - QWHBIS .4 FTE AIS Teacher - effective 9/1/14. Motion: _____________________________ Ayes: ______________________ Seconded: __________________________ Nays: ______________________ B. MOTION to approve the following Long-Term Substitute appointment: Edward Rodriguez Assignment: QHS Special Education Rate: L1 BA + MS + 56 graduate credits Effective: 9/2/14 - 9/12/14 Certification: Social Studies (7-12), Permanent Students with Disabilities (7-12), Generalist, Initial Motion: ______________________________ Ayes: __________________ Seconded: ___________________________ Nays: __________________ VI. Educational Consent Items (C - I) MOTION to approve the Educational Consent Items (C - I) Motion: ______________________________ Ayes: ______________________ Seconded: ____________________________ Nays: ______________________ C. MOTION to accept the resignation of Benjamin Lane, QMS Teaching Assistant, effective 8/31/14. D. MOTION to approve the proposal for a Cooking Club at QWHBIS/QMS to be funded through the PEP Grant. E. MOTION to approve the following revisions and additions for Club Advisors: Lisa Higley - QHS Musical - Choreographer - Classification C - $1,275 - effective 9/2/14 - replacing Susan Trombley. Susan Zuhlke - QWHBIS/QMS Cooking Club - Classification C - $1,275 effective 9/2/14 F. MOTION to approve the following revisions to the coaching assignments: Position Grou p Level Longevity Kevin Burrall (replaces Ben Lane-resigned) Mod Boys Soccer IV 1 0 Keith Ellement Asst. Football Coach (was Frosh Football Coach) II 6 3 G. MOTION to approve the Queensbury Union Free School District Plan for Students With Disabilities for 2014-2016. H. Motion to approve the adoption of the following policies: 5695 -- Students and Electronic Devices 9180 -- Staff Use of Personal Electronic Devices for Work-Related Duties I. MOTION to approve the minutes of the 2014-15 - 3/5, 04/11, 07/17, 07/28, 08/01, 08/05, 08/06, 08/08, 08/11, 08/12, 08/14, 08/19, 08/20, 08/21, 08/24, 08/27, 08/28, 08/29, 09/03 meetings of the Committee on Special Education and the minutes of the 2013-14 - 06/26 and 09/01 and the 2014-15 - 08/08, 08/15, 08/27, 09/01 meetings of the Committee on Preschool Special Education. VII. Board Member Comments VIII. Open Forum Public participation is encouraged. We ask that all speakers both sign in and identify themselves verbally and, if applicable, the organization they are representing, so that they may be recognized by the Board President. For clarity, we ask that all speakers identify the school related matter/topic to be discussed. In order to conduct District Business in a smooth, orderly manner, Open Forum is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes with 3 minutes allocated to each speaker. The Board of Education appreciates public attendance and participation at our meetings. IX. Informational Items ● Monday - Friday, September 15 - 19 - QMS PTSO Book Fair ● Monday, September 15 - Grade 6 Open House ● Tuesday, September 16- Grade 7-8 Open House ● Wednesday, September 17 - Grade 2-3 Open House ● Thursday, September 18 - Senior Streamlining the College Application Process 6:45 p.m. ● Monday, September 22 - Board Retreat - 5:30 p.m. Location: SUNY Adirondack - Bishop Community Center ● Tuesday, September 23 - Adirondack Area School Board Association Meeting 6:00 p.m.- guest speaker: Commissioner King and Regent Dawson Location: Queensbury Hotel ● Tuesday, September 23 - Grade K-1 Open House ● Monday, September 29 - WHBIS Open House ● Tuesday, October 14 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m. Location: Elementary School Cafeteria ● Wednesday, October 15 - Community Forum - Emergency Preparedness in Warren County - 6:00 p.m. Location: Crandall Public Library, Christina L. McDonald Community Room ● Thursday, November 20 - Adirondack Area School Boards Association Meeting 6:00 p.m. Location: Queensbury Hotel ● Thursday, February 12, 2015 - Adirondack Area School Boards Association Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Location: Queensbury Hotel ● Thursday, March 19, 2015 - Adirondack Area School Boards Association Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Location: Queensbury Hotel ● Thursday, May 7, 2015 - Adirondack Area School Boards Association Meeting Community Service Awards - 6:00 p.m. Location: Queensbury Hotel IX. Executive Session X. Adjournment Respectfully submitted, Douglas W. Huntley, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DWH/JSD:ee BOE Agenda 9-8-14