MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 10, 2021
5:30 Budget Hearing
6:00 Executive Session
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
Livestream / Video Conferencing
PLEASE NOTE: During the Public Comment Sessions, members of the community may address the Board on agenda and non-agenda items. The Board President may limit remarks of individual speakers to a reasonable time. Speakers must identify themselves and the topic on which they would like to make remarks.
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2. MOTION TO ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
3. MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Education may enter into Executive Session for the reason(s) indicated below as specified:
⃞ Matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed.
⃞ Any matter that may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or
informer.
⃞ Information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a
criminal offense that would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed.
⃞ Discussion involving proposed, pending, or current litigation.
☑ Collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law.
⃞ The medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person
or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment,
promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a
particular person or corporation.
⃞ The preparation, grading, or administration of exams.
⃞ The proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed
acquisition, sale or exchange of securities, but only when publicity would
substantially affect the value of these things.
4. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
5. MOTION TO RE-ENTER PUBLIC SESSION
6. ROLL CALL
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Just a reminder for those members of the public in attendance. This is one of two opportunities afforded members of the public to comment on or inquire about agenda items. Members of the public also have an opportunity at the end of the evening’s agenda to ask questions or voice concerns or comments on matters not formally noted on the agenda. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Comments can be made at BOEcomments@menands.org.
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the minutes of the April 21, 2021 meeting.
10. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Letter from Yvonne Dungan
11. BUSINESS MATTERS
Business Office for Information
Enclosed for the information of the Board are copies of the following warrants and the claims auditor report for the month of April 2021:
Fund A Amount
Warrant #47 $110,522.18
Warrant #49 $105,921.24
Warrant #51 $2,666.00
Federal Fund Procedural Manual
Enclosed for the information of the Board is a copy of the Federal Fund Procedural Manual Developed by the district in accordance with the ASBO recommendation and template.
Business Office for Approval
Budget Transfers – April 2021
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the enclosed budget transfers for April 2021.
Treasurer’s Report
Enclosed is the Treasurer’s report for the month of April 2021.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2021.
Donations
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District accept the donations as listed.
Daniel O’Keefe- $250 families in need
12. POLICY
Final Reading of Policies
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District, upon recommendation of the Policy Committee, approve the final reading of the following policies.
Capital Assets Accounting #6645
Use of Credit Cards #8334
13. PERSONNEL MATTERS
Termination
Employee # 1009
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the termination of employee #1009 from the Menands Union Free School District effective June 30, 2021.
Appointments
Civil Service Appointment – Kevin McCormick- 1.0 FTE Maintenance Mechanic – Probationary
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the probationary appointment of Kevin McCormick(pending fingerprint clearance) to the Civil Service Labor Class 1.0 position of Maintenance Mechanic effective June 7, 2021 with compensation according to the current non-instructional salary schedule. The probationary appointment period will be 52 weeks from June 7, 2021 through June 7, 2022.
Unpaid Leave
Unpaid Leave of Absence -Caitlin Kennedy Elementary Teacher
Caitlin Kennedy has requested to take an unpaid leave of absence for the remainder of her 12 week FMLA period from May 20, 2021 through June 30, 2021.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School approve the unpaid leave request from Caitlin Kennedy from May 20, 2021 through June, 30, 2021.
Substitute Teachers – Fully Cleared
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School
District approve the following substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Briana Burns
- Marie Heffernan
- Kyle Meoli
- Kenneth Mayfield
- Meghan Moran (Pending fingerprint clearance)
- Antonietta Schroeder
14. BOARD OF EDUCATION MATTERS
CSE/CPSE Recommendations
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the CSE/CPSE recommendations as submitted.
Health Services Contract
Enclosed please find copies of the 2020-2021 Health Services Contracts for students attending private or parochial schools in the following districts:
North Colonie School District- (16) students in the amount of $11,974.56.
South Colonie School District- (3) student in the amount of $2,337.27.
*The residence of the students has been verified.
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District approve the 2020-2021 Health Services Contracts for students attending private or parochial schools as listed.
Menands UFSD/Public Library Vote & Elections – May 18, 2021 – Election Officials
Resolution BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Menands Union Free School District appoint the following as Board of Registration and Election Officials for the May 18, 2021 budget vote and elections.
David LaFleur
15. STUDENT MATTERS
Class Size Update as of 5/5/2021:
In person: Virtual: In person: Virtual:
Kdg. – 30 10 Gr. 5 – 15 5
Gr. 1 – 32 13 Gr. 6 – 22 14
Gr. 2 – 23 14 Gr. 7 – 24 9
Gr. 3 – 23 12 Gr. 8 – 33 0
Gr. 4 – 22 11 Total-224 Total – 88
Total Students: 312
16. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
- Joint Letter from Area Superintendents
- UPK Funding and Planning
- Menands Story Walk
17. PRINCIPAL’S COMMENTS
- Parent – Teacher Conferences
- State Testing
- PTA Events Virtual 5K/Earth Day Bingo
- Teacher Appreciation Week
18. INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL
- Budget Vote May 18, 2021 – 12-8 pm
- Evening of the Arts May 18, 2021 Virtual
- School Closed May 31, 2021- Memorial Day
- Field Day June 11th
- Next Board of Education Meeting- Monday June 14th at 6:30 p.m.
19. MISCELLANEOUS
20. PUBLIC COMMENT
PLEASE NOTE: During the Public Comment Sessions, members of the community may address the Board on agenda and non-agenda items. The Board President may limit remarks of individual speakers to a reasonable time. Speakers must identify themselves and the topic on which they would like to make remarks.
21. MOTION TO ADJOURN
*All minutes of Board of Education meetings are recorded and become public record upon approval by the Board.