Jan. 28, 2020 Regular Meeting & Budget Work / Discussion Minutes

Videoconferencing will be used at the Ritz Carlton, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 – lobby, for the board meeting. The public may attend at either location.

6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Auditorium

Mission
We will provide students of every ability the support, dedication, quality instruction and experiences they need as they strive to fulfill their dreams and aspirations for the future.

Board Goals
1. To provide opportunities to improve overall student success by developing and recognizing student achievement in all areas.
2. Ensure and secure the district’s fiscal stability while delivering exceptional educational results at a cost appropriate to the community’s economic condition.
3. Continue to nurture, support and improve the school district culture of a safe, welcoming and inclusive climate with a strong emphasis on effective strategies that support all students.
4. Continually evaluate, maintain and improve facilities that address the current and future needs of our district and provide students, employees and community members with an inviting, safe, efficient and modern infrastructure.
5. Continually explore methods to provide concise, clear and consistent two-way communication among all school and community members.
6. Identify and partner with resources that will assist us in the fulfillment of our mission.

ROLL CALL:   Pres. Camille Siano Enders VP Deb Grier  Jennifer Sexton Shayne Mitchell Teresa Wood-Irvin Dianne Grant Henry “Dirk” Felton

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at  6:34 p.m. by President Siano Enders.

Also Present: Interim Superintendent Ziegler, Business Official Rivenburg, Principal Conover, Principal Marvin, Athletic Director Hardenstine

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

AGENDA CHANGES – additions and/or deletions – none

PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS/UPDATES
Principal Marvin, Principal Conover
ESSA discussion – submitted info at beginning of the summer regarding corrective actions – have a math coach who is working on alignment with math teachers, all students reap benefits, a lot of time spent with 5th, 6th & MS math teachers. Meet 1x/month to get alignment on target. Reviewed RTI plan, meet with SPED teachers for additional supports & RTI team as well. Doing push in & pull out for special needs students. Absentee issues addressed – more codes added as it was skewed. Mental health plan – trying to meet emotional need of students – SRO has spent a lot of time with contacts & parents. Jodi & Andrea have sat w/coordinators & restructured the positions to have more coordinators. Met last week to discuss where we are.
The success – rolled out a 2-year math program-transitional math class – appears this is a success as those who sat for the January regents passed.
The Eagles Outlet – Kevin DiTondo & students painted a mural, Mike Gauthier & students put up shelves, community members have been very generous with their donations. End of January will have a soft opening for the staff & February will be open to the community.

AD Hardenstine
Danielle Schneible – advisor for HS PBIS-leading the team to align more w/ES language. Every day from 1/29-3/6, students will be able to earn Eagle Bucks for showing respectable, responsible & safe behavior. Students will use these bucks to bid on 4 raffle baskets to be given away.
Sports are in the final 2 weeks. Wrestling – Cadan Landauer had his 100th win & Austin Lints (SCS) had 168 wins which broke the SCS record. Wrestling team took WAC title for the 17th/20 year. Next weekend is the Class D Sectionals & we may have 1 or 2 possible qualify for states. The wrestling merger has been positive for the merger & experience; SCS students show up & are welcomed in the school. Monique will be doing an article on this.

STUDENT LIAISON – none

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – Mrs. Joanne Oakes – transportation concern / length of ride / behavior issues

SUPERINTENDENT’S STATUS REPORT/UPDATE
Interim Ziegler
Presentation & handout on ESSA Accountability Data
94% graduation rate for 2018/19, 15% increase from 2015-2019 – will look at what’s preventing kids from graduating.
Transportation – if you passed a bus going to Germantown – our buses will get EZ-Pass now.
Our notification system (1 Call Now & SNN) – will be moving to 1 Call Now for everything.

PRESENTATION/APPROVAL OF BOE MINUTES FOR ACTION:
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020 meeting as submitted.
Motion by Board Member Felton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor:  7
Opposed:  0
Motion Carried

NEW BUSINESS: BOE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT – (2019-20 MEMBERS)
Audit Committee – Dianne Grant (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin – None
Buildings & Grounds Committee –Shayne Mitchell (chair), Jennifer Sexton – met 1/28 – in 2019 there was a building project presentation by Synthesis. This presentation was erroneous & we do not need to jump on a project right away. In the project it stated new roofs & a playground. Jim Graham contacted Fiscal Advisors – was given permission by Central Office. The construction/payment schedule was wrong. Areas have been identified & we need to define our needs & wants. Jim Graham will be notified no project at this time and will pay his bill which may come. Other architects will come in & discuss projects. No RFP needed for an architect. Jeff Z is willing to reach out to a company to talk with the board and what our academic & program needs are. May possibly get a construction mgmt. group on board. Will go to bus garage & ES to look at facilities.
Education Committee – Jennifer Sexton (chair), Teresa Wood-Irvin, Deb Grier – None
Employee Relations Committee – Camille Siano Enders (chair), Deb Grier, Dianne Grant – None
Policy Committee – Teresa Wood-Irvin (chair), Shayne Mitchell – Postponed until 2/12, notice on website
Public Relations Committee – Deb Grier (chair), Jennifer Sexton – – invited Monique to the 2nd administrative cabinet meeting & each month will write about what’s going on in each building.

BUDGET ITEM:
Work/discussion session/presentation

FINANCIAL ITEMS:
Accept Claims Auditor’s Comments on January 9, 2020 report.
General Warrant # 13  $441,422.82Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Wood-Irvin.
In favor:  7
Opposed:  0
Motion Carried

Accept Financial Reports.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the Appropriation Status, Budget Transfer, Revenue Status, ECA (ending 12/31/19) and Treasurer’s reports as provided by the treasurer and recommended by the business official.Motion by Board Member Mitchell, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor:  7
Opposed:  0
Motion Carried

OTHER ITEMS:
Accept CSE minutes.
Recommendation that the Board of Education accept the recommendation of the CSE meetings and their minutes from January 14 & 15 as submitted.
Motion by: Board Member Grant, seconded by Board Member Mitchell
In favor:  6
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 1 (Grier)

Approve Disposal of Obsolete Books.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the disposal of obsolete books (list is from Capital Region BOCES) as recommended by the superintendent.Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by Board Member Mitchell.
In favor:  7
Opposed:  0
Motion Carried

PERSONNEL ITEMS:
Approve Appointments.
Recommendation that the Board of Education approve the following appointments as recommended by the superintendent. All appointments are “employees at will” and the appointment at this time does not guarantee employment for the entire school season/term/year.
Substitute Teacher through & screened by BOCES Substitute Service –      Katharine Martin
Richard Duff  Modified Wrestling Coach
Motion by Board Member Grant, seconded by board member Felton.
In favor:  7
Opposed:  0
Motion Carried

Meeting adjourned at  8:10 p.m.
Motion by Board Member Sexton, seconded by Board Member Grant.
In favor:  7
Opposed:  0
Motion Carried

Respectfully submitted,
Celeste E. Junge
District Clerk

Dates to remember:
January 31 K-12 Report Cards Posted
February 11 BOE Mtg & Budget Work Session, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium
17-21 Presidents’ Day & Winter Recess – No School
25 BOE Mtg & Budget Work Session, 6:30 pm, Joe Bena Auditorium

JZ/JR/KL/AC/JM/PH/KW/RU/CD/SG/LG/WB/cej: 1/29/2020