June 1, 2020 Minutes

Board of Education Minutes | Monday, June 1, 2020

Call to Order

The Board meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. Gaglioti, at 6:30 PM. Mrs. Gaglioti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (Meeting was held virtually via Google Meet due to COVID-19 restrictions)

Roll Call

Board Members Present: Deborah Escobar, Lisa Gaglioti, Stacy MacTurk, Deborah Escobar, Wade Abbott, Patrick Ryan and Chad McFarland
Board Members Absent: None
Administrators Present: Shannon Shine, Chris Ruberti, and Laurel Logan-King

Executive Session

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Ms. Young, that an Executive Session be convened for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mrs. Escobar, that the Executive Session be adjourned at 6:28 PM. The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates

A Budget Hearing and Meet the Candidates forum was held at 6:30 PM Prior to Board Meeting

Return to Public Session

The Public Session was called to order by the President, Mrs. Gaglioti, at 7:06 PM. Mrs. Gaglioti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Roll Call

Board Members Present: Deborah Escobar, Lisa Gaglioti, Stacy MacTurk, Pamela Young, Patrick Ryan, Chad McFarland, and Wade Abbott
Board Members Absent: None
Administrators Present: Shannon Shine, Chris Ruberti, and Laurel Logan-King
Others In Attendance: Mr. Vacca and Mr. Chandler and 11 members of the community

Communications-Superintendent

Mr. Shine asked the Board their opinion on the 2020-2021 Board of Education meeting dates and if they would like to make any changes to times and dates on the draft schedule. The consensus of the Board was to keep the regularly scheduled meeting times at 7PM, keep reorganization meeting on July 6, 2021, and to not have the December 21,, 2020 meeting. Mr. Shine then welcomed student representative, Sophia Saccheti to the meeting.

Student Representatives

Sophia updated the Board on end-the-year plans underway to honor the senior class of 2020 including lawn signs announcing that a “Mohonasen Senior Lives Here” were delivered to each member of the senior class, a “Senior Send Off” will take place on June 4 where Seniors will drive through campus and collect their cap and gown and a time capsule, the art department is also planning a mural for 2020.

Communications-Board of Education

Ms. Young said she was very proud of Mohonasen being designated as a “No Place for Hate Gold Star” by the Anti-Defamation League. Mr. Abbott spoke about new traditions being formed during the COVID-19 pandemic and how students will see it as a source of pride.

Old Business

Request for Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policy #5676- Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data

MOTION made by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mrs. Escobar, that the Board of Education approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Board Policy

5676 – Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

New Business-Instructional

Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education

MOTION made by Mr. Ryan, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Pre-School Special Education for meetings held on April 3, 6, 23 and 29, and May 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 18. The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

New Business-Business/Personnel

Request to Approve Monetary Donations from Various Donors

MOTION made by Mrs. Escobar, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve the request to accept donations from various donors.

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Request for Approval of a Health and Welfare Contract with the Schenectady City School District

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mrs. Escobar, that the Board of Education approve the Health and Welfare Contract with the Schenectady City School District for the 2019-2020 school year in the amount of $15, 616.92.

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Request for Approval to Appoint Permanent Chairman, Assistant Clerks, and Voting Machine Inspectors

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk , seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Permanent Chairman, Assistant Clerks, and Voting Machine Inspectors. The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Request for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Mohonasen Teachers’ Association Regarding Clarification of the Family Medical Leave Act

MOTION made by Ms. Young, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Mohonasen Teachers’ Association Regarding Clarification of the Family Medical Leave Act.

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Approved Minutes

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk , seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve the minutes of May 11, 2020.

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Approved Finance Reports

MOTION made by Mrs. Escobar, seconded by Mr. McFarland, that the Board of Education approve the following Financial Reports:

APPROVED the Treasurer’s Report for the months of April
APPROVED the Cafeteria Financial Statements
APPROVED the Budget/Appropriations Status Report for the month March
APPROVED the Revenue Status Report
APPROVED Budget Transfer Report
APPROVED the Payment and Presentation of Claims (Warrants #11 and #10P)
APPROVED the Collateralization Report for the month of March
APPROVED the Cash Flow Analysis/General Fund Report

Finance Report

Warrant #10P – May 1, 2020

General Fund

Warrant Schedule #46: $557,305.27

School Lunch Fund

Warrant Schedule

Federal Fund

Warrant Schedule #20: $471.25

Capital Fund

Warrant Schedule #10: $41,357.42

Trust & Agency

Warrant Schedule #22: $24,731.53

TOTAL: $623,865.47
TOTAL – Warrant #10P $623,865.47

Warrant #11– May 15, 2020

General Fund

Warrant Schedule #52: $132,686.90

School Lunch Fund

Warrant Schedule #18: $31,488.61

Federal Fund

Warrant Schedule #21: $1,411.81

Capital Fund

Warrant Schedule

Trust & Agency

Warrant Schedule #23: $1,875,159.30

TOTAL: $2,040,746.62

TOTAL–Warrant #11: $2,040,746.62

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Approved Personnel Recommendations

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mrs. Escobar, that the Board of Education approve the following personnel recommendations:

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Appointments

Sarah Kransler

Appointment: Probationary
Position: Elementary Librarian
Tenure Area: School Media Specialist (library)
Effective Date: September 1, 2020
Expiration Date: August 31, 2024
Certification: Library Media Specialist Internship Certificate
Step/Salary: Step 4 (plus graduate credits)

Hannah Simms

Appointment: Probationary
Position: Guidance Counselor
Tenure Area: School Counseling and Guidance
Effective Date: September 1, 2020
Expiration Date: August 31, 2024
Certification: School Counselor Provisional Certificate
Step/Salary: Step 1 (plus graduate credits)

Alexandria Blanchard

Appointment: Probationary
Position: Business Teacher
Tenure Area: Business Education-general
Effective Date: September 1, 2020
Expiration Date: August 31, 2024
Certification: Business and Marketing, Internship Certificate
Step/Salary: Step 1 (plus graduate credits)

Emily Gibson

Appointment: Probationary
Position: Elementary Special Education
Tenure Area: Special Education
Effective Date: September 1, 2020
Expiration Date: August 31, 2024
Certification: Special Education 1-6
Step/Salary: Step 2 (plus graduate credits)

Mark Vachon

Appointment: Physical Education
Position: Physical Education
Tenure Area: Physical Education
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
Certification: Physical Education Permanent Certificate
Step/Salary: Step 17 (plus graduate credits)

Alecia Loveland

Appointment: Long Term Substitute
Assignment: Guidance Counselor
Effective Date: May 11, 2020
Expiration: June 30, 2020
Certification: School Counselor Provisional Certificate
Salary: Step 1 (plus graduate credits)

Marion Lotano

Assignment: Food Service Leader-Draper Middle School
Effective Dates: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Salary: Per MSSA Contract

Rebekah Valachovic

Assignment: Food Service Leader – Mohonasen High School
Effective Dates: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Salary: Per MSSA Contract

Laurie Sefcovic

Assignment: Food Service Leader – Pinewood Intermediate School
Effective Dates: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Salary: Per MSSA Contract

Deanna Francisco

Assignment: Food Service Leader – Bradt Elementary School
Dates: July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021
Salary: Per MSSA Contract

Adam Ziobroski

Appointment: Temporary Grounds Person
Effective Date: June 1, 2020
Salary: 15.97 per hour

2019-2020 Intramurals

Bill Mottola: Bradt Elementary School
Kevin Olsen: Bradt Elementary School
Demetrios Huggins: Mohonasen High School

Resignations

David Austin

Appointment: Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics
Effective Date: June 30, 2020

Yolanda Stepnowski

Appointment: Substitute Bus Driver/Bus Aide
Effective Date: May 31, 2020

Executive Session

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Ms. Young, that an Executive Session be convened for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation. The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mrs. Escobar, that the Executive Session be adjourned at 8:20 PM. The motion passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Adjournment

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. MacFarland, that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned at 8:21 PM. The motion passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.