Board of Education Meeting – April 10, 2018

Stillwater Central School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

April 10, 2018 – Stillwater, New York

Present: T. Hems, W. Callanan, D. Giso, K. Greene, B. McNeil, M. Toleman, S. Valigorsky

Absent: V. Masterson, J. Mueller

Also Present: Superintendent P. Morris, Clerk M. Sgambati, 6-8 Principal T. Hulihan, Elementary Principal P. Morcone, Director of Pupil Personnel Services R. Collins, employees, T. Gifford of the Express

The Board of Education hosted a reception for Ryan Collins and Katie Carlin, who were to receive tenure appointments.

President Hems called the meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

Board members led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

There was no public input on agenda items.

Tenure Appointment – Ryan Collins, School District Leader
1. On a motion made by S. Valigorsky, seconded by B. McNeil. “RESOLVED, that in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012 of the Education Law and Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon the recommendation of Patricia Morris, the Superintendent of Schools, that Ryan Collins, a probationary administrator having been appointed to such position by resolution of this Board dated 6/1/2015, effective 7/1/2015, be appointed on tenure to the position of School District Leader, it having been shown that Mr. Collins holds a valid New York State Professional Certification in the afore said tenure area and it further having been shown that the probationary period expires on 4/9/2018, the Board of Education of the Stillwater Central School District does hereby grant tenure and appoint to tenure Ryan Collins, effective 4/10/2018 as a School District Leader.”
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Tenure Appointment – Katherine Kilmartin
1. On a motion made by M. Toleman, seconded by S. Valigorsky. “RESOLVED, that in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012 of the Education Law and Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon the recommendation of Patricia Morris, the Superintendent of Schools, that Katherine (Kilmartin) Carlin, a probationary teacher having been appointed to such position by resolution of this Board dated 7/1/2015, effective 8/31/2015, be appointed on tenure to the position of Students with Disabilities, PreK, K, Grades 1-6, it having been shown that Ms. Carlin holds valid New York State Professional Certifications in the afore said tenure areas, and it further having been shown that the probationary period expires on 8/31/2018, the Board of Education of the Stillwater Central School District does hereby grant tenure and appoint to tenure Katherine (Kilmartin) Carlin, effective 9/1/2018 as a teacher in the Students with Disabilities, PreK, K, Grades 1-6 tenure area.”
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Consent Agenda
1. On a motion by S. Valigorsky, seconded by M. Toleman, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda:
  1. The minutes of the 3/27/2018 regular meeting of the Board of Education (see supplemental minutes)
  2. Federal Warrant #6 in the amount of $1,605.00 (see supplemental minutes)
  3. Cafeteria Warrant #11 in the amount of $12,847.16 (see supplemental minutes)
  4. Capital Warrant #10 in the amount of $2,100.00 (see supplemental minutes)
  5. General Warrant #25 in the amount of $371,624.55 (see supplemental minutes)
  6. CSE/CPSE recommendations dated 4/3/2018 (see supplemental minutes)
  7. Designate the following equipment as obsolete: Cisco WAPs, LAN Controller and iPad 2’s. (see supplemental minutes)
    1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
    2. Nays: 0
Superintendent’s Report
1. Ms. Morris shared information with the Board concerning the District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI) conference that she recently attended in Orlando, Florida.
2. She also notified the Board that the NYSED review of the capital project plans is not expected to be completed as expected, and that the District could expect to go out to bid with the project in January, with construction beginning in Spring 2019.
3. Ms. Morris noted that the Audit Committee would meet at 5:30 p.m. on 4/24/2018 prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting to review proposals for external auditors.
2018-19 Budget Proposal
1. Ms. Morris reviewed the 2018-19 proposed budget. She noted that if approved by voters, the budget would increase by $312,387 (1.27%), and the tax levy would increase by $352,661 (3.42%). She also noted that payments from the Global Foundries PILOT continue to decrease, and that $750,000 from the appropriated fund balance is being applied to the 2018-19 budget.
Adoption – 2018-19 Budget Proposal
1. On a motion by B. McNeil, seconded by S. Valigorsky, to adopt the proposed 2018-19 budget in the amount of $24,842,337.16, and the NYSED Property Tax Report Card as presented. (see supplemental minutes)
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Appointment – Board of Elections
1. On a motion by S. Valigorsky, seconded by B. McNeil, to appoint the following to the Board of Elections for the vote on May 15, 2018:
  1. Mary Sgambati – Chief Election Inspector
  2. Renee’ Price
  3. Tracy Mayo
  4. Marla Scarchilli
  5. Alexandrea Scarchilli
  6. Kristen Stewart
  7. Donna Muir
    1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
    2. Nays: 0
Policies – Second Reading and Adoption
1. On a motion by S. Valigorsky, seconded by B. McNeil, to approve the second readings and approve the adoption of the following policies:
  1. #6110 – Code of Ethics for Board Members and All District Personnel
  2. #6111 – Testing Misconduct and Mandatory Reporting Requirements
  3. #6112 – Governance Team Code of Conduct
  4. #6120 – Equal Employment Opportunity
  5. #6121 – Sexual Harassment of District Personnel
  6. #6122 – Employee Grievances
  7. #6130 – Evaluation of Personnel
  8. #6140 – Employee Medical Examinations
  9. #6150 – Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances
  10. #6151 – Drug-Free Workplace
  11. #6060 – Professional Growth/Staff Development
  12. #6161 – Conference/Travel Expense Reimbursement
  13. #6170 – Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires
  14. #6171 – Safe Mentoring Act
  15. #6180 – Staff-Student Relations (Fraternization)
  16. #6211 – Employment of Relatives of Board Members
  17. #6212 – Certification and Qualifications
  18. #6213 – Professional Certification: 175 Hours of Professional Development Requirement
  19. #6214 – Incidental Teaching
  20. #6215 – Probation and Tenure
  21. #6216 – Disciplining of a Tenured Teacher or Certified Personnel
  22. #6217 – Professional Staff: Separation
  23. #6220 – Temporary Personnel
  24. #6310 – Appointment – Support Staff
  25. #6320 – Supplementary School Personnel
  26. #6410 – Staff Acceptable Use Policy
  27. #6411 – Use of Email in the District
  28. #6420 – Employee Personnel Records and Release of Information
  29. #6430 – Employee Political Activities
  30. #6450 – Theft of Services or Property
  31. #6530 – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  32. #6540 – Defense and Indemnification of Board Members and Employees
  33. #6550 – Leaves of Absence
  34. #6551 – Family and Medical Leave Act
  35. #6552 – Military Leaves of Absence
  36. #6560 – Determination of Employment Status: Employee or Independent Contractor
  37. #6562 – Employment of Retired Persons
  38. #7110 – Comprehensive Student Attendance
  39. #7120 – Age of Entrance
  40. #7121 – Diagnostic Screening of Students
  41. #7130 – Entitlement to Attend — Age and Residency
  42. #7131 – Education of Homeless Children and Youth
  43. #7132 – Non-Resident Students
  44. #7140 – School Census
  45. #7210 – Student Evaluation, Promotion and Placement
  46. #7211 – Provision of Interpreter Services to Parents Who Are Hearing Impaired
  47. #7212 – Response to Intervention (RtI) Process
  48. #7220 – Graduation Options/Early Graduation/Accelerated Programs
  49. #7222 – Diploma and/or Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
  50. #7240 – Student Records: Access and Challenge
  51. #7241 – Student Directory Information
  52. #7242 – Military Recruiters’ Access to Students
  53. #7243 – Student Data Breaches
  54. #7250 – Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information, and Administration of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors
  55. #7260 – Designation of Person in Parental Relation
  56. #7311 – Loss or Destruction of District Property or Resources
  57. #7313 – Suspension of Students
  58. #7314 – Students Presumed to Have a Disability for Discipline Purposes
  59. #7315 – Student Acceptable Use Policy
  60. #7316 – Student Use of Personal Technology
  61. #7320 – Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Other Substances
  62. #7330 – Searches and Interrogations of Students
  63. #7340 – Bus Rules
  64. #7350 – Corporal Punishment/Emergency Interventions
  65. #7360 – Weapons in School and the Gun-Free Schools Act
  66. #7410 – Extracurricular Activities
  67. #7420 – Sports and the Athletic Program
  68. #7430 – Contests for Students, Student Awards and Scholarships
  69. #7450 – Fund Raising by Students
  70. #7460 – Constitutionally Protected Prayer in the Public Schools
  71. #7510 – School Health Services
  72. #7511 – Immunization of Students
  73. #7512 – Student Physicals
  74. #7513 – Administration of Medication
  75. #7514 – Student Health Records
  76. #7520 – Accidents and Medical Emergencies
  77. #7521 – Students with Life Threatening Health Conditions
  78. #7522 – Concussion Management
  79. #7530 – Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  80. #7540 – Suicide
  81. #7550 – Dignity for All Students
  82. #7551 – Sexual Harassment of Students
  83. #7552 – Student Gender Identity
  84. #7553 – Hazing of Students
  85. #7560 – Notification of Sex Offenders
  86. #7570 – Supervision of Students
  87. #7580 – Safe Public School Choice Option
  88. #7610 – Special Education: District Plan
  89. #7611 – Children with Disabilities
  90. #7612 – Grouping by Similarity of Needs
  91. #7613 – The Role of the Board in Implementing a Student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  92. #7614 – Preschool Special Education Program
  93. #7615 – Least Restrictive Environment
  94. #7616 – Prereferral Intervention Strategies in General Education
  95. #7617 – Declassification of Students with Disabilities
  96. #7620 – Students with Disabilities Participating in District Programs
  97. #7621 – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  98. #7631 – Appointment and Training of Committee on Special Education (CSE)/Subcommittee on Special Education Members
  99. #7632 – Appointment and Training of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Members
  100. #7640 – Student Individualized Education Program (IEP): Development and Provision
  101. #7641 – Transition Services
  102. #7642 – Extended School Year Services and/or Programs
  103. #7643 – Transfer Students with Disabilities
  104. #7650 – Identification and Register of Children with Disabilities (Child Find)
  105. #7660 – Parent Involvement for Children with Disabilities
  106. #7670 – Due Process Complaints: Selection and Board Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
  107. #7680 – Independent Educational Evaluations
  108. #7690 – Special Education Mediation
    1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
    2. Nays: 0
Policies – First Reading
1. On a motion by S. Valigorsky, seconded by M. Toleman, to accept the following policies for their first reading:
  1. #8110 – Curriculum Development, Resources and Evaluation
  2. #8130 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  3. #8210 – Safety Conditions and Prevention Instruction
  4. #8220 – Career and Technical (Occupational) Education
  5. #8240 – Instructional Programs: Driver Education, Gifted and Talented Education and Physical Education
  6. #8241 – Patriotism, Citizenship and Human Rights Education
  7. #8242 – Civility, Citizenship and Character Education/Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education
  8. #8250 – Animals in the School (Instructional Purposes)
  9. #8260 – Title I Parent Involvement
  10. #8271 – Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering
  11. #8280 – Instruction for English Language Learners
  12. #8320 – Selection of Library and Multimedia Materials
  13. #8330 – Objection to Instructional Materials and Controversial Issues
  14. #8340 – Instructional Materials
  15. #8350 – Use of Copyrighted Materials
  16. #8360 – Religious Expression in the Instructional Program
  17. #8420 – Opening Exercises
  18. #8430 – Independent Study
  19. #8440 – Home Instruction (Home Schooling)
  20. #8450 – Home Tutoring (Homebound Instruction)
  21. #8460 – Field Trips
    1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
    2. Nays: 0
Resignation – D. Anapolis, RN
1. On a motion by S. Valigorsky, seconded by W. Callanan, to accept Darlene Anapolis’ resignation from her position as school nurse. (see supplemental minutes)
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Scholarship Checking Account Authorization
1. On a motion by M. Toleman, seconded by K. Greene, to authorize the District Treasurer to establish a separate checking account specifically designated to dispersing funds for student scholarships.
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Board Items of Interest
1. M. Sgambati reminded Board members that interviews of the finalists for the Business Administrator are 4/16/18 beginning at 5:00 p.m., and that the Audit Committee will be meeting on 4/27/18 at 5:30 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting that evening.
2. T. Gifford of the Express commented on the adoption of the budget that will be presented to the community for a vote on 5/15/18.
Executive Session
1. On a motion by W. Callanan, seconded by D. Giso, to adjourn to executive session at 6:25 p.m.
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Reconvene
1. On a motion by S. Valigorsky, seconded by M. Toleman, to reconvene the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0
Adjournment
1. On a motion by D. Giso, seconded by M. Toleman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
  1. Ayes: 7 – Motion Carried
  2. Nays: 0

Minutes by Mary Sgambati, District Clerk

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