June 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Roll Call / Visitors
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (individuals will be given five minutes to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
(10 Minutes) |
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Additional Items to be Placed on the Agenda
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* Consent Agenda
(5 Minutes)
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approves the consent agenda as presented. |
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Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2015
Description:
The minutes are included for Board review.
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Approve Closed Session Minutes of May 20, 2015
Description:
The minutes are on file.
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Approve Payment of May Payroll/June Warrants
Description:
The warrant lists are attached for Board review. Gina Scaletta-Nelson and Catherine Chang reviewed the bills.
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Approve Prevailing Wage Resolution
Description:
Business Manager Catherine Chang has submitted the attached prevailing wage information and resolution. State law requires Boards of Education to annually approve this resolution.
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Approve Voluntary Student Insurance
Description:
Business Manager Catherine Chang's memo on the optional insurance for students is attached. This is done on an annual basis.
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Approve Transfer of Interest
Description:
The Board annually approves transferring interest earned in various funds as of June 30 to the Educational Fund. The applicable resolution is attached for Board approval.
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Approve Payment of June 30, 2015 Warrants
Description:
The Board annually pre-approves payment of warrants received up through June 30. Official Board approval will be obtained at its July Board meeting.
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Approve Imprest Fund Custodian
Description:
It is being recommended to appoint Erika Sawosko as Imprest Fund Custodian effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
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Designation of Depositories for School District Funds
Description:
The attached memo from Business Manager Catherine Chang provides background data for the Board's annual approval of depositories for school district funds.
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Approve Hot Lunch/Milk Contract Renewal
Description:
Business Manager Catherine Chang recommends that the Board of Education extend the Food Service Professionals' contract for the 2015-16 school year. Lunch and milk fees charged by the district is a separate item under the Business Manager's report.
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Approve LADSE Articles of Agreement
Description:
Any change in the LADSE Articles of Agreement requires approval of member Boards of Education. The change is a formality necessary for districts to access IDEA funding.
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Approve Special Education Consultant
Description:
Attached is the resume and contract for Laura Frankiewicz, Ed.D. who will fill in for Director of Special Education Debbie Lubeck while she is out on leave.
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Reports and Discussion Items
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Superintendent's Report
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Elementary School Environmental Conditions Investigation
(15 Minutes)
Description:
I have requested that a representative of Carnow, Conibear, Ltd. be in attendance to present a proposal to investigate elementary school environmental concerns. Attached are emails pertaining to this item.
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Approve Carnow, Conibear, Ltd. Proposal
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the proposal from Carnow, Conibear, Ltd. to investigate environmental concerns at the elementary school in the amount of $19,282.00. |
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Spring Testing Report
(15 Minutes)
Description:
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Candy Kramer will present the spring testing report including AIMSweb, STAR, Learning. com, and behavioral data.
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Math Materials Presentation
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Candy Kramer will present a request to purchase math materials. She will also provide background information regarding Engage New York.
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Approve Great Minds, Eureka Math purchase for $10,712.25.
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the Great Minds, Eureka Math purchase for $10,712.25. |
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Summer Work Hours for Teachers
(10 Minutes)
Description:
The teachers union requested that the Board of Education reconsider its denial of summer work hours. The request is attached.
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Approve Summer Work Hours as Presented
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the summer work hours as presented in the amount of $43,737.60. |
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Board of Education Information Requests
(5 Minutes)
Description:
This is a standing Board agenda item that allows the Board to discuss and verify information requests to the Superintendent.
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*Approve Board of Education Information Requests
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the information request consisting of______________________. |
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Business Manager's Report
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Review Hot Lunch Fees
Description:
Business Manager Catherine Chang will provide background information and a recommendation for lunch fees.
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Approve Hot Lunch Fees
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve increasing A/B lunches from $2.50 to $2.60 for the 2015-16 school year. |
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Items for Next Agenda:
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Establish Petty Cash Fund; Summer Academy Update (written); Hiring Status Report (written); Review Parent/Student Handbooks; Declassify Executive Session Minutes; District 2015-16 Goals; Class Size Update; and Review Personnel (section 5) and Student (section 7) Board Policies.
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Open Forum: Board Policy 2:230 (individuals will be given five minutes to address the Board regarding agenda or non-agenda items)
(5 Minutes) |
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Closed Session
(10 Minutes)
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education moves into closed session at _________ to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives; and matters relating to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District. |
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Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives.
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The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District.
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Action Item - *Approve June 2015 Personnel Report
Description:
Recommendation:
That the Board of Education approve the June 2015 Personnel Report as presented. |
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Written Reports
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Professional Development Plan
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Curriculum PD Update
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FOIA
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Adjournment
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