Sept. 14, 2021 Agenda

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Pine Bush High School

Consideration of Executive Session 6:00 PM

Recognition/Regular Session 6:45 PM / 7:00 PM

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

Consideration of Executive Session 6:00 PM

RE: Board Communication, Particular Contract, Attorney/Client Information
Anticipate Reconvening to Recognition/Regular Session 6:45 PM/ 7:00 PM

 

II. Student Recognition

  • Students Achieving a 5 on AP Exams (2020-2021)
  • Spring Scholar Athletes (2020-2021)

 

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

1. Consent Agenda

2. CSE/CPSE Recommendations

3. Approval of Participation in The Innovative Districts Empowering All Learners (IDEAL) Cohort

4. Presentation: 2021-2022 Staff Report

5. Presentation: Middle School Summer School Report

6. Presentation: Elementary Summer School Report

7. Approval of Policy 5640 and Policy 8250 for Second Reading and Adoption

8. Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance of Donations

 

***** Public Participation *****

9. Upcoming Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates

 

V. Business & Finance

1. Claims Auditor’s Reports

2. Designation/Disposition of Equipment

 

***** Public Participation *****

 

VI. Consideration of Executive Session

 

VII. Adjournment

 

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

Consideration of Executive Session 6:00 PM

RE: Board Communication, Particular Contract, Attorney/Client Information

Anticipate Reconvening to Recognition/Regular Session 6:45 PM/ 7:00 PM

 

II Student Recognition

The Board of Education will recognize the following students for achieving a score of 5 on their AP Exams during the 2020-2021 school year:  

2020-2021 Grade 10, AP European History

  • Colby Zupetz

2020-2021 Grade 11, AP US History

  • Madeleine Cerone
  • Amanda Eagan
  • Sara Ippolito
  • Samantha Rezza
  • Aryn Simmons

2020-2021 Grade 12 (Graduate) AP US Government and Politics

  • Josiah Cruz

2020-2021 AP English Language and Composition

  • Abraheim Ahmed
  • Madeleine Cerone
  • Linsey Itak
  • Alicia Kretschmer
  • Samantha Rezza

2020-2021 Grade 11 AP Physics 1

  • Julian Lazaro

Spring Scholar Athletes

The Board of Education will be asked to recognize our spring student athletes for their outstanding accomplishment of maintaining a grade point average of 90 and above during spring athletic season.

Superintendent Tim Mains will introduce Michael Gillespie, Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics to read the names of the spring sport athletes being recognized. List attached.

III. Approval of Minutes

The Board of Education will be asked to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2021 board meeting as submitted by the District Clerk.

 

IV. Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools

1. Consent Agenda

  • Recommend the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools: ON WEBSITE

 

2. Approval of CSE & CPSE Placement Recommendations

  • Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education placement recommendations as submitted by the CSE & CPSE Chairpersons, and reviewed by Trustee Robertson.

 

3. Approval of Participation in The Innovative Districts Empowering All Learners (IDEAL) Cohort

The Board of Education is asked to approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Pine Bush Central School District affirms its continued participation for the 2021-2022 school year in the National Cohort of Schools committed to implementing personalized learning, and be it further resolved that the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to affirm our commitment.

 

4. Presentation: 2021-2022 Staffing Report

  • The 2021-2022 Staffing Report, will be presented by Angela Wise-Landman, Executive Director of Human Resources, Data, and School Counseling.

 

5. Presentation: Middle School Summer School Report 2021

Circleville Middle School and Crispell Middle School

  • Seth Seigel and Chris Mummery, Assistant Principals, will present a report on the Middle School Summer Program.

 

6. Presentation: Elementary School Summer School Report – 2021

Circleville Elementary, Pakanasink Elementary, EJ Russell Elementary and Pine Bush Elementary

  • Colleen Delles, Joseph Prestianni, Jennifer Fitzgerald and Anthony Muia will present on the Elementary Summer School Program.

 

7. Approval of Policy 5640 and Policy 8250 for Second Reading and Adoption

  • Recommend the Board of Education approve Policies 5640 and 8250, as amended from first reading, for second reading and adoption.

 

8. Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance of Donations

  • Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of a donation from United Way. The donation includes school supplies, hygiene items, and clothing.
  • Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of a donation from Mountain View United Methodist Church. The donation includes school supplies.
  • Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of a donation from Hannaford
    Supermarket in Pine Bush, New York. The donation includes Hannaford gift cards.

 

 

 

9. Upcoming Board Meetings, Events / Old, New Business / Updates

Our upcoming board meetings and events should be announced Tuesday evening. The start time for the regular sessions of our board meetings – 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Regular Board Meetings:

  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 7:00 PM at Circleville Middle School
  • Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 7:00 PM at Pine Bush High School
  • Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 7:00 PM at Circleville Middle School

 

Other District Meetings:

  • Audit Committee Mtg.
    Monday, October 4, 2021, 5:00 PM at District Office
  • Orange County School Boards Association (OCSBA)
    Delegate Meeting: Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 7:00PM
    Either in person or virtual – more information to follow.
  • NYSSBA Annual Education Convention 2021
    October 24-26, 2021 NYC

 

V. Business & Finance

1. Claims Auditor’s Reports

Recommend the Board of Education acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the following Claims Auditor’s Reports as submitted:

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant # 0012 dated 8/25/2021 payroll authorizing payments in the amount of $ 208,530.50

  • PR Transactions (3 checks (004402-004404)    $ 208,530.50

Total $ 208,530.50

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0013 dated 8/26/21 check run, authorizing payments in the amount of $ 1,107,576.75

  • Cafeteria Fund (7 checks 005678-005684) $ 5,435.57
  • Federal Fund Acct.(9 checks 002605-002613) 133,260.14
  • Capital Fund (2 checks 001895-01896) 351.84
  • General Fund (75 checks 068866-068940) 968,529.20

Total $ 1,107,576.75

 

Claims Auditor’s Report covering Warrant #0014 dated 9/2/21 check run, authorizing payments in the amount of $ 382,762.87

  • Cafeteria Fund (3 checks 005685-005687) $ 186.65
  • Federal Fund Acct.(5 checks 002614-002618) 2,171.13
  • General Fund (80 checks 068941-069020) 379,505.09
  • District Activity AC (1 check 005752) ___ 900.00

Total $ 382,762.87

 

2. Designation / Disposition of Equipment

  • Recommend the Board of Education designate and approve the disposition of the following equipment:

Equipment for disposition as submitted at the request of of Lyn Prestia, Director of School Nutrition Services, as outdated and/or in poor condition beyond repair, therefore, unusable in accordance with Policy #5250 SUBJECT: Disposition of Surplus Property, and authorizes the disposition of the following
equipment as submitted under the direction of Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business.

***** Public Participation *****

 

VI. Consideration of Executive Session

 

VII. Adjournment

Pine Bush Central School District
State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Phone: (845) 744-2031
Fax: (845) 744-6189
Amy Brockner
Interim Superintendent of Schools
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