AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY BE CONVENED UPON MAJORITY VOTE OF ITS TOTAL MEMBERSHIP TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO A MOTION IDENTIFYING THE GENERAL AREA OR AREAS OR THE SUBJECT OR SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED. (BOARD POLICY 2.2 .9)

BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Education Meeting

6:00 p.m. May 6, 2015

A G E N D A

High School LMC

I. Opening of Meeting

A. Call to Order – 6:00 p.m.

B. Adjourn to Executive Session

1. To discuss contractual negotiations with the Bethlehem Principal’s Association.

C. Reconvene meeting to Open Session – 7:00 p.m.

D. Pledge of Allegiance

II. Approval of Minutes

A. Minutes of April 21, 2015, Regular Board Meeting.

III. Student Senate Report

A. Student Senate Report

IV. Superintendent’s Report

A. Superintendent’s Report V. Board of Education Report

A. President’s Report

B. Committee Reports

VI. Presentation

A. 2015-2016 Budget Hearing VII. Recognition of Visitors

This time is set aside for visitors to address the Board of Education on any agenda items.

“It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitor’s period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the superintendent’s office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs, as soon as possible.”

VIII. Finance

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following finance action items A through J:

A. Claims Auditor’s Report – It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Claims Auditor’s Report for the month of March 2015.

B. Treasurer’s Report, Budget Status Reports, Food Service Report and Extra-Classroom Activity Reports – It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2015, Budget Status Reports, the Food Service Report, and Extra-Classroom Activity Reports for period ending March 31, 2015.

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C. Accept Donation – It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the donation made by the

BCMS Garden Club, Delmar Farmers’ Market and BCMS PTO for the purchase of a composting unit for the Middle School cafeteria. The funds will be accounted for within the Special Aid Fund, therefore no budget amendment is needed.

D. Accept Donation – It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the donation made by the Delmar Kiwanis Club. Funds will be used by the BCMS Helping Hands Club to help support a field trip to Plymouth on June 7, 2015. The funds will be accounted for within the Trust and Agency Fund, therefore no budget amendment is needed.

E. Accept Donation and Approve Budget Amendment – It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the donation made by the Special Olympics New York, Inc., to be used to support the Unified Sports Program and amend the 2014-15 budget, as per attached.

F. Appointment of Election Inspectors – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of Election Inspectors for the May 19, 2015, budget and candidate vote, and that the District Clerk be authorized to fill any vacancies which may occur between now and the vote.

G. Appointment of Chief Election Inspector and Election Chairperson – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Judith Kehoe as the Chief Election Inspector and Election Chairperson for the May 19, 2015, budget and candidate vote.

H. Approve Questar III Fund Surplus Resolution – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached Fund Surplus Resolution Agreement and Release and authorize the President of the Board of Education to sign two copies of resolution and return signed resolution to Questar III.

I. Tax Freeze Efficiency Plan – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District Tax Freeze Efficiency Plan for submission to the Department of Budget, as per attached.

J. Authorize Transportation Trip Rates – It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the District Transportation Department to provide transportation services, effective July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. The District will be reimbursed for the cost at the following rates:

School-based groups: Booster paid trips and self-

funded field trips

Non-school-based organizations (Town of Bethlehem, School’s Out,

private-parochial, & misc. use)

Hourly Labor Rate $25 $45

Per Mile Rate $1.50 $2.50

IX. Professional Personnel

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following instructional staff action items A through H: (All appointments and payments for services are subject to out

possession of proper certification and transcripts substantiating credits and diplomas and a notice from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.)

A. Name: Gretchen E. Gigante Position: Part-Time – 0.4 English Teacher (0.3 Previously Appointed) Building: High School Part-time Start Date: April 16, 2015 – Correction to Start Date End Date: June 30, 2015 Salary: $48,584. MA+3 Step 3 Pro-Rated Salary: $5,344.24

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Education: BA – Siena College – English/Secondary Education MA – SUNY Albany – English Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 Reason: Medical Leave of Elizabeth Anderson B. Name: Margaret L. Barrowman Position: 0.5 Tenured Job Share Special Education Teacher Tenure Area: Special Education Building: Glenmont Elementary Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2016 Tenure Date: August 31, 2010 Seniority Date: September 1, 2007 Salary: $55,128. MA+1 Step 9 Pro-Rated Salary: $27,564. Education: MS – Manhattan College – Elementary Education / Special

Education BS – Manhattan College – Elementary Education / Psychology Certification Status: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Reason: Job Share with Kara Saint John C. Name: Kara Saint John Position: 0.5 Tenured Job Share Special Education Teacher Tenure Area: Special Education Building: Glenmont Elementary Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2016 Tenure Date: August 31, 2012 Seniority Date: December 2, 2010 Salary: $55,100. MA Step 9 Pro-Rated Salary: $27,550. Education: BA – Marist College – Elementary/Special Education MA – Marist College – Educational Psychology Certification Status: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Reason: Job Share with Margaret Barrowman D. Name: Jessica A. Casey Position: 1.0 Social Studies Teacher Location: Middle School Effective Date: July 1, 2015 Reason: Resignation for Retirement Reasons Length of Service: 12 Years E. Name: Kerry M. McCabe Position: 1.0 Probationary ESL Teacher Tenure Area: English as a Second Language Building: District Wide Probationary Start Date: June 1, 2015 Tenure Date: May 30, 2018 Seniority Date: June 1, 2015 Salary: $47,568. MA+6 Step 2 Pro-Rated Salary: $4,756.80

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Education: BS – SUNY Oswego – TESOL/Linguistics MS – Touro College – General and Special Education (1-6) Certification Status: English to Speakers of Other Languages Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Reason: Additional FTE due to Increased Enrollment F. Name: Heather L. Reid Position: Elementary Teacher Location: Slingerlands Elementary Effective Date: August 22, 2015 through January 29, 2016 Type of Leave: Maternity Leave G. Name: Kristen A. Buyce Position: English as a Second Language Teacher Location: Eagle Elementary / High School Effective Date: April 15, 2015 through June 12, 2015 Type of Leave: Change of dates to Maternity Leave H. Name: Kate L. Paniccia Position: 1.0 Remedial Speech Teacher Location: Glenmont Elementary School Effective Date: July 31, 2015 through October 23, 2015 Type of Leave: Maternity Leave

X. Support Personnel

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following support staff action items A through C. (All appointments and payments for services are subject to our

possession of proper payroll documentation and a notice, if appropriate, from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.)

A. Name: Patrick Teetsel Position: 12 Month Custodial Worker Location: Middle School Salary: Step 1 of Salary Grade 7, $35,865.00 annual salary, $4965.12 prorated

from effective date Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day Effective Date: May 12, 2015 Reason: Resignation of Mike Bronson B. Name: Michelle Curtis Position: 12 Month Secretary II Location: Bethlehem Central School District, Business Office Effective Date: May 11, 2015 Reason: Promotional appointment from Secretary I to Secretary II. C. Name: Gregg Nolte Position: From Provisional to 12 Month Probationary Director of Facilities III Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day Location: Operations & Management Department Effective Date: May 11, 2015 Reason: Has met the New York State Civil Service requirements. Will begin

to serve the 6 month probationary period.

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XI. Correspondence for Action

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following correspondence action items A through F:

A. Committee on Special Education/Preschool Special Education Recommendations – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Committee on Special Education recommendations and the Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations for the following meeting dates:

5/4/15, 4/24/15, 4/22/15, 4/21/15, 4/20/15, 4/17/15, 4/16/15, 4/15/15, 4/14/15

B. Bethlehem Central Middle School’s Proposed Trip to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg, on Saturday, November 7, through Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

C. Bethlehem Central High School’s Proposed Trip to South Africa – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to South Africa, slated for April 2017.

D. Bethlehem Central High School’s Proposed Trip to England and Scotland – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to England and Scotland, slated for April 2018.

E. Bethlehem Central High School’s Proposed Trip to Costa Rica – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to Costa Rica, slated for April 2019.

F. Bethlehem Central High School’s Proposed Trip to France – It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed trip to France, slated for April 2020.

XII. Recognition of Visitors

This time is for visitors to address any items not on this agenda.

“It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitors’ period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the superintendent’s office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs, as soon as possible.”

XIII. Future Meetings and Events

A. Tuesday, May 19th 7:00 a.m. Annual Budget Vote and Election Location: High School Gymnasium to 9:00 p.m.

B. Wednesday, May 20th 6:00 p.m. Anticipated Board Executive Session Location: Middle School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

C. Wednesday, June 3rd 6:00 p.m. Anticipated Board Executive Session Location: High School LMC 6:30 p.m. Tenure Teacher Reception

7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

XIV. Proposed Executive Session (if necessary)

A. Adjourn to Executive Session B. Reconvene to Open Session

XV. Adjourn the Meeting

2014-2015 BUDGET AMENDMENT

May 6, 2015

Be it resolved that the 2014-2015 budget be amended as follows:

A510 ESTIMATED REVENUE:

A2705 Gifts and Donations $2,000

A960 APPROPRIATIONS:

A2855.150-01-0000 Coaches/Athletics $1,443

A9030.800-01-0000 Social Security/Medicare $ 110 A2855.449-23-0000 Other Prof Svces/Athletics $ 447

Purpose:

to reflect a donation from Special Olympics New York, Inc. in support of the Unified Sports Program.

ELECTION INSPECTORS – MAY 19, 2015

Shifts- (M) 6:45am-2:00pm (1/2 day=$64.43)

(A) 2:00pm-9:15pm (1/2 day=$64.43)

NAME

Pat Attonucci

Rose Barends

Melody Brennan

Neil Brown

Rosemary Brown

Michelle Curtis

Phyllis Drew

Nelan Ferando

James Hendron

Alan Hoffman

Marcia Levin

Myron Levin

Debbie Mazzone

Janet Morris

Ginny O’Malley

Patricia Padula

Maureen Roberts

Kathy Schmanski

Gina Schwind

Kathryn Seeley

Meghan Seeley

Lynn Sherich

Maria Spooner

Warren Stoker

Emily Viscusco

Beth Wensley

Sandy Westfall