Brunswick Central School District
3992 NY 2, Troy, New York 12180
www.brittonkill.k12.ny.us
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
Regular Board Meeting……………………………………………
Location……………………………………………………………
Time………………………………………………………………
May 27, 2009
Brittonkill Meeting Room
6:00 PM Executive Session
7:00 PM Regular Session
REVISED DRAFT AGENDA – RESOLUTIONS
I.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE
II.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
Mark Spitzer – TV Journalism Class & TV Studio
Karen Lederman – RTI
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Attachment A)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following Minutes:
April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting
May 5, 2009 Annual Budget Hearing
May 13, 2009 Workshop/Committee Meeting
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT1
V.
BOARD DISCUSSION/REPORTS
Mini-Retreat
VI.
PROGRAM
1. Summer Curriculum (Attachment B)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the following instructional planning
and curriculum development efforts for the summer of 2009 at a total cost of $16,800:
Grades K-5 Social Studies Curriculum Writing:
Gina Huneck and Alicia Devine - up to 20 hours each
Karen Cordes - up to 40 hours
Cathy Croson - up to 40 hours
Wendy Tarricone and Linda Riley - up to 20 hours each
Mary McNeice - up to 40 hours
Janet Howard - up to 40 hours
Nancy DiMarino - up to 40 hours
Total 280 hours @ $30/hr = $8,400
Psychology Curriculum Writing:
Aimee Bishop and Eric Olson - up to 30 hours each
Total 60 hours @ $30/hr = $1,800
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Please Note: Any person wishing to address the Board must state for the record his or her name and address, or, in
the case of an employee or business representative, his or her affiliation and position. Please take care not to attach any
remarks that might be considered hurtful or defamatory to any particular student or person. This is not the time to register
complaints about individuals or items that have not first been addressed to appropriate staff and administrators. These
types of comments will be declared out of order by the president or the chair of the meeting and may cause the Public
Comment portion of the meeting to cease. All comments will be limited to not more than three minutes. While the Board
does not wish to impinge upon free speech protections, it must be noted that the “Open Forum” is not intended to be an
opportunity for every person to express an opinion on every matter. Decisions of the chair concerning the recognition of
individuals and rules of order are final.
BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 27, 2009
6-12 Special Education Social Studies Writing Process:
Sharon Lewandowski - up to 40 hours
Eric Medved – up to 10 hours
Aimee Bishop and Eric Olson - up to 10 hours each
Total 70 hours @ $30/hr = $2,100
K-8 Grade Level Music Summer Curriculum Writing:
Ann Kolakowski - up to 50 hours
Cailin O’Hara - up to 50 hours
Chris Siegenthaler - up to 50 hours
Total 150 hours @ $30/hr = $4500
VII. POLICY
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy (Attachment C)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Policy
Committee, approves the second reading and adoption of the following policies:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
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Board Operational Goals - #2000
School Board Legal Status - #2100
School Board Elections - #2120
Voting Procedures - #2120.2
Board Member Qualifications - #2121
Filling Board Vacancies - #2150
School District Officer & Employee Code of Ethics - #2160
Board Organizational Meeting - #2210
Board Officers - #2220
Appointed Board Officials - #2230
Board Committees - #2250
Citizens Advisory Committees - #2260
School Attorney - #2270
Regular Meetings - #2310
Special Meetings - #2320
Executive Sessions - #2330
Agenda Preparation & Dissemination - #2342
Board Meeting Procedures - #2350
Minutes - #2360
2. First Reading of Policy Revisions (Attachment D)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Policy
Committee, approves the first reading of revisions to the following policy:
a. Gifts and Private Grants - #1800 (This policy was approved at the 4/21/09 meeting but
needs to be revised to include the donation of computers.)
3. First Reading of Policy (Attachment E)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Policy
Committee, approves the first reading of the following policies:
a. Smoking & Other Tobacco Use on School Premises - #1530
b. Parental Involvement - #1900
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VIII. SPECIAL EDUCATION (Attachment F)
1. Student Placements
a. Committee on Special Education
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the Committee
on Special Education dated 4/21/09, 5/04/09, 5/05/09, 5/06/09, 5/07/09 and 5/19/09:
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b. Sub-Committee on Special Education
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the SubCommittee on Special Education dated 4/20/09, 4/21/09, 4/22/09, 4/23/09, 4/27/09, 4/29/09,
4/30/09, 5/07/09, 5/11/09, 5/12/09, 5/14/09, 5/18/09 and 5/19/09:
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c. Committee on Preschool Special Education
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the recommendations of the Committee
on Preschool Special Education dated 4/29/09, 5/04/09, 5/06/09 and 5/08/09:
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SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Personnel
a. Art Teacher – Probationary Appointment – Jennifer Rausch
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law and in compliance
with part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents Law, approve the probationary appointment of
Jennifer Rausch to the position of Art Teacher in the tenure area of Art, effective September 8,
2009. Ms. Rausch holds initial certification in Visual Arts. It is recommended that Ms. Rausch’s
probationary appointment begin on September 8, 2009 and ends on September 8,
2011. (Shortened probationary period due to Jarema credit.) It is further recommended that she
be remunerated at Schedule BA/BS Level 2: $35,642 plus 27 credits.
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b. Custodian – Promotional Appointment – William Mutch
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the promotional appointment of William Mutch to the position of Custodian effective
June 1, 2009 Mr. Mutch’s probationary period shall extend from June 1, 2009 through
December 1, 2009. His starting salary will be per the current CSEA contract at $14.66 per hour.
c. Elementary Teacher – Child Rearing Leave of Absence – Kami Hodgson
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve a request by Kami Hodgson for child
rearing leave to begin on or about the middle of June 2009 through September 8, 2009.
d. Typist – Resignation – Sara Nitz
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sarah Nitz from her
position as Typist with the Brunswick Central School District effective June 24, 2009.
e. Elementary Teacher – Revised Probationary Period – Kelly O’Leary
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law and in compliance
with part 30 of the Rules of the Board of Regents Law, approve a revised probationary period
for Kelly O’Leary. The probationary originally approved at the April 21, 2009 meeting will be
been changed from April 21, 2009 through April 21, 2012 to October 6, 2008 through October 6,
2011. This change is due to Jarema Credit for serving as a Regular Substitute since October 8,
2008. The April 21, 2009 minutes will be revised to reflect this change.
f.
Summer Employment - Temporary Appointments
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following
summer employees:
Position
Name
Term of Employment
Salary
Technology Intern
Brad Dunkley
June 16, 2009 – June 30, 2010
$10 per hour*
Technology Intern
Christopher Penalver
June 16, 2009 – June 30, 2010
$10 per hour*
Funds remaining from the 2008-09 school year will cover the period of June 16, 2009 – June 30, 2009.
g. Substitute Positions - Appointments
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the appointment of the following individual(s) as Substitute(s) in the area(s) indicated
with the Brunswick Central School District, contingent upon Part 87 Commissioner of Education
Regulations on fingerprint clearance requirements effective May 28, 2009.
Name
Thomas Phibbs
Amanda Smith
Sara Alpy
Dawn Danner
Margaret Faluszczak
Anthony Valente
Area
Non-certified Substitute Teacher @ $65 per day
Non-certified Substitute Teacher @ $65 per day
Non-certified Substitute Teacher @ $65 per day
Non-certified Substitute Teacher @ $65 per day
Substitute Registered Nurse @$15 per hour
Non-certified Substitute Teacher @ $65 per day
2. Business/Finance (Attachment G)
a. Bid Award
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
awards the bid for the rock climbing wall to Everlast Climbing Industries, Inc. in the amount of
$10,238. The cost for the rock wall will be covered by the Carol M. White PEP Grant.
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b. Agreement Approval - Fuel Storage Space – Raymertown Fire District
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
approves the proposed fuel storage space agreement between the District and the Raymertown
Fire District. The Raymertown Fire District will pay the district for such gasoline and diesel fuel
used plus 0$.05 per gallon.
c. Group Study Approval
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, approves district participation in a group study of transportation needs and
possible solutions for the school districts in Rensselaer County, Questar III, the county of
Rensselaer and any other municipal entity serving in Rensselaer County. The cost of the study
shall be shared equally by all participants. Gail Lathrop will serve as district liaison for the study
group.
d. Professional Services – Private Investigator
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to engage
the services of Gary T. O’Connor, DBA/The Inquirer, An Investigative Agency, to research
issues of residency at an hourly rate of $60 (plus expenses).
e. Disposal of Obsolete Equipment
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves the sale/disposal of the following
obsolete/non-functioning equipment, subject to attempts to sell or donate:
35 - Nitsuka Digital 26 Button Phone (92573)
7 - Nitsuka Digital Single Line Phones (92550)
1 - Nitsuka Digital Operator Phone (92555)
7 - Cortelco Analog Desk Phones
91 - Premier Analog Wall Phones
f.
Financial Reports
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, accepts and approves the following financial reports:
i.
Internal Claims Report –4/30/09
ii.
Extra Classroom Activity Fund – 4/30/09
iii.
Budget Transfer – Schedules 17 and 18
iv.
Budget Status Report –4/30/09
v.
District Treasurer’s Report – 4/30/09
g. Donations
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accepts, with appreciation, the following
donations:
$50.00 from Thomas Miller, D.D.S. for the elementary playground
$264.00 from Box Tops for Education for the middle school
$250.00 from Rifenburg Construction for the elementary playground
$500 from Alexis Murphy for the Alex G. Murphy Memorial Scholarship
h. Reserve Fund Establishment
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes administration to establish the
Retirement Contributions Reserve Fund, A827, and to fund as per following resolution.
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i.
May 27, 2009
Budgetary Transfers
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes administration to effectuate the following
transfers:
i.
$330,592.00 from the Reserve for Employee Benefits, A867, to Unappropriated Fund
Balance, A911, to A960 to fund retiring staff incentives as follows;
A2110-159-10-990
A1620-169-12-660
A9030-800-83-990
$248,020.00
$73,347.50
$9,224.50
ii. $400,000 from Unappropriated Fund Balance, A911, to Employee Benefit Reserve, A867, to
cover costs of future retirements.
iii. $250,000 from Unappropriated Fund Balance, A911, to Reserve for Retirement
Contributions, A827, for the anticipated increase in the New York State Employees
Retirement rate.
iv. $183,955 from Liability Reserve, A862, to Unappropriated Fund Balance, A911 to close out
the unspent monies set aside to cover the costs associated with the dismissal of a prior
superintendent.
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X.
PUBLIC COMMENT
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (If Necessary)
XII. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Please Note: Any person wishing to address the Board must state for the record his or her name and address, or, in
the case of an employee or business representative, his or her affiliation and position. Please take care not to attach any
remarks that might be considered hurtful or defamatory to any particular student or person. This is not the time to register
complaints about individuals or items that have not first been addressed to appropriate staff and administrators. These
types of comments will be declared out of order by the president or the chair of the meeting and may cause the Public
Comment portion of the meeting to cease. All comments will be limited to not more than three minutes. While the Board
does not wish to impinge upon free speech protections, it must be noted that the “Open Forum” is not intended to be an
opportunity for every person to express an opinion on every matter. Decisions of the chair concerning the recognition of
individuals and rules of order are final.
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BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 27, 2009
PACKET MATERIALS:
ENCLOSED
Agenda for 5/27/09 Meeting
Highlights from the Superintendent
Departmental Reports from Director of Business Operations
Technology (IT)
Transportation
ATTACHMENTS
A. Minutes from the following Board of Education meetings:
April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting
May 5, 2009 Special Meeting
May 13, 2009 Workshop/Committee Meeting
B. Summer Curriculum Information
C. Policy – 2
nd
Reading & Adoption
st
D. Policy – 1 Reading – REVISIONS
st
E. Policy – 1 Reading
F. Special Education Placement Recommendations
G. Business/Finance
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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