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.