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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Owego Apalachin Central School District

Owego, NY

AGENDA

October 8, 2015

OFA LGI

6:30 PM AUDIT COMMITTEE7:00 PM REGULAR SESSION

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Committee on PreSchool Special Education Placement Recommendations (7) V. HEARING THE PUBLIC VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

1. September 24, 2015 Board Meeting

B. Consent Business

1. Personnel a) Resignation (1) Karen Sloane – Teacher Aide/OAMS b) Appointments (1) Siara Hover – Substitute Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor Aide (2) Dia Molinari – Conditional Substitute Bus Driver (3) Tina Barto – Conditional Substitute Bus Driver (4) Nicole Knapp – Teacher Aide/OFA & Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor Aide/Transp. (5) Geoffrey Greene – Substitute Teacher (6) Sara Kitts – Substitute Teacher (7) Luke McEvoy – Faculty Athletic Manager/Fall Sports

c) Changes in Classification (1) Linda Wilcox – Substitute Bus Driver/Transp. – From Substitute Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor Aide/Conditional Substitute Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver (2) Pauline Sherwood – Substitute Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor Aide/Transp. – From Substitute Bus Driver to Substitute Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor Aide (3) Jason Titus – Automotive Mechanic Helper/Conditional Substitute Bus Driver – From Automotive Mechanic Helper to Automotive Mechanic Helper/Conditional Substitute Bus Driver d) Change in Hours (1) Bridget Gervais – Teacher Aide/OFA – From 6 hrs to 6.5 hrs/day 2. Facilities a) IT Dept. Recycling b) Bus Disposal 3. Special Needs a) Committee on PreSchool Sp. Education Placement Recommendations b) Contract with Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Tioga Co. PILOT Proposal – Crown Cork & Seal USA – LeAnn Tinney B. Integrated PreSchool Programs w/Franzisca Racker Centers – S.Wieckhorst C. Digital Textbooks D. Tax Receipts To-Date

E. Rebuilding OACSD

IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS

A. Biennial Special Education Report – 2nd Reading B. External Audit Report

X. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 min. limit per person & limited to business conducted at current meeting) XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Policy: Administration XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV. ADJOURNMENT

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NEW YORK

October 8, 2015

MOTION IN SUPPORT OF CONSENT AGENDA

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the September 24, 2015 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resignation, Appointments, Change in Classification, and Change in Hours be approved according to Schedule A; that the IT Department Recycling List be approved according to Schedule B; that the Bus Disposal be approved according to Schedule C; that the Committee on Pre School Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule D; that the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference Contract be approved according to Schedule E

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY 13827

MINUTES

September 24, 2015

The Owego Apalachin Board of Education held a Regular Meeting at Owego Free Academy, 1 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY, on Thursday, September 24, 2015.

I. CALL TO ORDER

President Barton called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM.

II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. David Barton Mr. Gene Cvik Mr. Lee Dunham Mr. John Crosby Mrs. Becky Goodrich Mrs. Stacey Riegel Member(s) Absent: Mrs. Buffie Arhbal Others Present: Mr. Randy Pryor Mr. Bob Farrell Mrs. Jill Bennedum Mr. Heath Georgia Mr. Steve McGovern Mrs. Laurie McKeveny Mr. Ron Bieber Mr. Andy Buchsbaum Mr. Jim Miller Mrs. Stefanie Wieckhorst Mr. Tom Comerford Mr. Jim Wieckhorst Mrs. Sandra Ruffo Mrs. Marion Chartrand Mr. Joe Chartrand . Dr. William Russell and Mrs. Marcy Hill were also present.

III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Lee Dunham and seconded by Mrs. Stacey Riegel that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.

Ayes: 6 Nayes: 0 Carried (Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye)

IV. CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEED OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Barton stated that there is a need for an executive session.

V. PUBLIC FORUM

Mr. Chartrand – Owego, NY Mr. Chartrand commented on the hearing of the public discussion.

I. CONSENT AGENDA

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mr. John Crosby that the Board of Education adopts the following consent agenda: RESOLVED, that the minutes of the September 10, 2015 Regular Board meeting be approved as presented; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resignation, Appointments, Change in Classification, Change in Hours, and Change in Probationary Appointment be approved according to Schedule A; that the August Treasurer’s Report be approved according to Schedule B; that the Corrections to the Tax Roll be approved according to Schedule C; that the Disposal of Athletic Equipment be approved according to Schedule D; that the Committee on Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule E; that the Committee on Pre School Special Education Placement Recommendations be approved according to Schedule F; that the UPK Agreement with Abide in the Vine & Franziska Racker Center be approved according to Schedule G; that the UHS Athletic Trainer Service Agreement be approved according to Schedule H; that the Mansfield Nurse Shadowing be approved according to Schedule I


VII. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Mrs. Sandy Ruffo – NYSSBA Regional Representative Mrs. Ruffo gave a detailed presentation of her position as the NYSSBA regional representative. She discussed many items including the territory that is covered by this position to the many offerings that NYSSBA has. Hearing of the Public – Gene Cvik There was continued discussion as the how the “hearing of the public” will be handled. There needs to be focus during this comment section, more productive portion of the meeting – Not a Q/A or debate session, and rules establish and followed. This will continue to be an ongoing discussion.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Annual Special Education Report – Mr. Comerford Mr. Comerford presented his annual special education report. Biennial Special Education Report – Mr. Comerford This report will be brought back to the BoE at the next meeting. Rebuilding OACSD– Dr. Russell Dr. Russell provided his bi-weekly update on the projects. All documents need to proceed with the maintenance building have now been received by the district.

IX. DISTRICT BUSINESS Parents’ Bill Of Rights – Data Privacy This is a second reading of the Parents’ Bill of Rights – there were no questions or concerns noted regarding this document. A motion was made by Mr. Gene Cvik and seconded by Mrs. Becky Goodrich that the Board of

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Education adopts Parent’s Bill of Rights-Data Privacy Document.


Response to Intervention (RTI) - Mr. Farrell Mr. Farrell presented the RTI plan after a brief Q/A and comment session the BoE acted up on this plan. A motion was made by Mr. Lee Dunham and seconded by Mrs. Becky Goodrich that the Board of Education adopts the Response to Intervention Plan(RTI).


Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) Mr. Pryor explained that this is a RAN borrowing for our ongoing construction projects.


X. PUBLIC COMMENTS

XI. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS Student BoE Representative – Mr. Chris Wieckhorst – The pep rally is tomorrow. Homecoming football game is against CV on Friday night and then the homecoming dance on Saturday night. Also, MTB will play at the Hickories on Sunday at 3pm. Jazz Band will play at Lockheed Martin in October. Policy Review – Mr. Crosby – Waiting for next section .

XII. DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Athletics – Mr. Buchsbaum – We have three golfers in the state qualifier. Mr. Chris Wieckhorst shot a 36 in golf recently. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our athletes. OFA – Mr. Georgia – It’s been spirit week and the annual pep rally is tomorrow. Tonight we hosted Open House and it went well – the teachers and parent enjoy the “no bell” schedule. The OA Foundation for Excellence will host a music festival at the Hickories on Sunday, September 27th. OES – Mrs. McKeveny – OES practices fire drills this week. The PTO grandparents breakfast at ELK’s club on Sunday, September 27th is a sell-out. Many positive changes at OES – and welcome to the new staff.

XIII. ACTION ITEM SUMMARY

XIV. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION There is a need for an executive session. A motion was made by Mr. Lee Dunham and seconded by Mr. John Crosby to move into Executive

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Session.


A motion was made to by Mrs. Becky Goodrich and seconded by Mr. Lee Dunham to reconvene into public session.


XV. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Mr. Lee Dunham and seconded by Mr. Gene Cvik that the Board of Education adjourn.

Ayes: 6 Nayes: 0 Carried

(Barton-Aye; Cvik-Aye; Dunham-Aye; Crosby-Aye; Goodrich-Aye; Riegel-Aye)

President Barton adjourned the meeting at 10:30 PM.

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OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OWEGO, NY

October 8, 2015

Topic: Bus Disposal Board Action Requested: That the Board of Education approve of the disposal of the

following: Comment:

Disposal

Vehicle # Year Make Mileage VIN 223 2004 Freightliner 170,139 4UZAAXAK24CL84499225 2004 Freightliner 173,804 4UZAAXAK74CL84501 Due to age, mileage, rust and mechanical issues, we recommend taking these vehicles to auction Prepared By: Tony Quaranta Transportation Supervisor Recommended By: Dr. William C. Russell Superintendent of Schools

OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

OWEGO, NEW YORK

October 8, 2015

SUBJECT: Contract with the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference.

BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: Authorization for the President of the Board of Education

to sign the attached agreement for the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference for the 2015-16 school year.

BACKGROUND: Attached is a contract between the Children’s Home of

Wyoming Conference and the Owego Apalachin Central School District to provide educational services for our students.

PREPARED BY: Thomas E. Comerford, III, Director

Pupil Personnel Services

RECOMMENDED BY:

Dr. William Russell

Superintendent of Schools

Financial Assistance Application Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Cost / Benefit Analysis

The information included herein is taken from the attached Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) “Application for Financial Assistance” made by Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., (Corporation), and various correspondence and conversations between representatives of the Tioga County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Tioga County Industrial Development Agency, County of Tioga, Town of Nichols, Empire State Development and the Corporation.

PROJECT SUMMARY

On or about June 2015, Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. began discussions with Tioga County Economic Development and Planning (ED&P) staff about a potential purchase of the vacant IDA owned property located at the corner of Berry Road and Hunt Creek Road, Nichols NY. The Corporation is a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc. and is headquartered in Pennsylvania at One Crown Way, Philadelphia. The Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. The Corporation’s primary products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures and caps. These products are currently manufactured in the Corporation’s plants both within and outside the U.S. and are sold through the Corporation’s sales organization to the soft drink, food, citrus, brewing, household products, personal care a various other industries. The Tioga County Department of Economic Development and Planning (ED&P) responded to Corporation’s request for economic development assistance for the purchase, construction and equipping of the subject property. This facility will provide Crown with increased production capacity to service the North American market. Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. construction includes plans for the purchase of new machinery and equipment, which will provide a state-of-the-art working environment in New York State yielding employee satisfaction and productivity. The build will include 375,000 square feet of manufacturing area, 150,000 square feet of warehousing for finished products and office space. The 525,000 square foot facility will be located on 40.66 acres currently owned by the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency. The anticipated land purchase, building construction and equipment purchases are estimated at $132,800,000.

Crown Cork & Seal, USA, 9/29/15

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The Tioga County Economic Development Priorities and Policies Plan, developed by Glenn Carter and adopted by the Tioga County Legislature on November 13, 1995 via Resolution 414-95, specifically identifies the need to “put maximum effort info finding and courting businesses”, additionally noting that business attraction is a highly competitive activity …, that there is the necessity for rapid response to company needs on the part of economic development entities, and the need for provision of meaningful incentives such as taxes, building, and infrastructure. The plan states, “Tioga County must be prepared to offer competitive incentives.”

The rural economy of Tioga County, New York has undergone severe disruption over the past few years. This includes a substantial drop in non-agricultural and manufacturing jobs in the early 2000’s. Over 1000 jobs were lost due to job cutbacks by Lockheed Martin and the Department of Defense. The subsequent lack of adequate employment within the County forces 55% of the County’s workforce to commute to work outside the County every day. New York State policy makers who are looking to revive long-lagging upstate regions are relying on a concentrated effort to bring manufacturing back to NY. The long-term goal is to transform upstate New York regions past their manufacturing heydays. In order to accomplish this goal there must be a buy in by both State and local leaders. The State has made an offer to the Company to assist in bringing Crown Cork & Seal USA to Tioga County. Bringing manufacturing back to Tioga County poses unique challenges. As a border County to Pennsylvania, the proximity can often be an obstacle to overcome. Such is the case with the Crown Cork & Seal USA project planned for the Town of Nichols. At the local level one of the principal barriers to development in NY vs. PA is related to real property taxes. In order for NY to be competitive, local officials must be willing to negotiate to degrees that at least level the playing field.

PROJECT DETAIL

Proposed Site: Berry Road, Nichols NY Job Creation: Project creates an anticipated new workforce of 164 with an

estimated new payroll of $7,600,000 by 2018. Project Schedule: Construction is expected to begin in November of 2015 and

is anticipated to be completed by January 2017.


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ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Land Purchase $ 1,000,000

Building Construction $ 42,000,000 Equipment purchase $ 89,800,000 Working Capital $ Legal/Financial Fees $ Financial Application Fee $ 0

Total $132,800,000 Tioga County IDA

Based on taxable items related to the building construction, equipment purchase and working capital expense anticipated at $16,800,000, the IDA will be offering a sales tax savings estimated at $1,344,000; State and local portions are in equal amounts of $672,000. There will be no mortgage taken, therefore no mortgage recording tax abatement offered.

Local portion of estimated sales tax savings for the project: $672,000.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

A) Operations Employment Impact: In determining employment impact to the area, we have utilized the direct-effect employment multiplier provided by the US Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of Economic Analysis (2003). The following estimates employment impact for Tioga County, New York.

Estimated Operations Employment Impact Tioga County, NY

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Job Creation 164

Multiplier 1.68

Total Employment Impact to Tioga County, NY

275

Operations Employment Impact Summary: 1. This project will create approximately 164 new FTE’s by the Corporation. 2. Additional indirect results include creating ~ 111 FTE’s in Tioga County, NY.


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B) Operations Earnings Impact on an annual basis: In determining annual earnings (wages) impact, we have utilized the direct-effect earnings multiplier provided by the US Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of Economic Analysis (2003). The following estimates annual earnings impact for Tioga County, New York.

Estimated Operations Annual Earnings Impact Tioga County, NY

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.

Annual Earnings (164 employees) Est. $7,600,000

Multiplier 1.5856

Total Earnings Impact to Tioga County, NY

$12,050,560

Operations Annual Earnings Impact Summary: 1. This project will create approximately $7,600,000 in annual new employee

earnings by the Corporation. 2. Indirect results include creating ~$4,450,560 in additional annual

employee earnings in Tioga County, NY. 3. Total impact to earnings through term of agreement ~ $488,868,073.

C) Construction Employment Impact: In determining employment impact to the area, we have utilized the direct-effect employment multiplier provided by the US Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of Economic Analysis (2003). The following estimates employment impact for Tioga County, New York.

Estimated Construction Employment Impact Tioga County, NY

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Job Creation 550

Multiplier 1.58

Total Employment Impact to Tioga County, NY

869


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Construction Employment Impact Summary: 1. This project will create approximately 550 construction jobs. 2. Additional indirect results include creating ~ 319 jobs in Tioga County,

NY.

PROPOSED PAYMENT-IN-LIEU-OF-TAX

The following is a deviation from the standard PILOT offered to Crown Cork & Seal USA.

Year Estimated PILOT payment amount

Estimated Real Property Tax*

1 $300,000 $1,340,798 2 $300,000 $1,367,614 3 $300,000 $1,394,966 4 $300,000 $1,422,865 5 $300,000 $1,451,322 6 $300,000 $1,480,3497 $300,000 $1,509,956 8 $300,000 $1,540,155 9 $300,000 $1,570,958

10 $300,000 $1,602,377 11 $300,000 $1,634,425 12 $300,000 $1,677,11313 $300,000 $1,700,45614 $300,000 $1,734,46515 $300,000 $1,769,15416 $300,000 $1,804,53717 $300,000 $1,840,62818 $300,000 $1,877,44019 $300,000 $1,914,98920 $300,000 $1,953,28921 $300,000 $1,992,35522 $300,000 $2,032,20223 $300,000 $2,072,84624 $300,000 $2,114,30325 $300,000 $2,156,58926 $300,000 $2,199,72127 $300,000 $2,243,71528 $300,000 $2,288,58929 $300,000 $2,334,36130 $300,000 $2,381,04831 $2,428,669 $2,428,669

$11,428,669 $56,822,252


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*Note: Real Property Taxes estimated for $9,460,000 total assessment based on a 2014/2015 Town, County, School and Recycle combined tax rate of 141.73336 for first year and increased by 2% each following year. Fire tax is $3.36756/1000 assessed value and at 100% all years.

According to this estimated PILOT financial model, over a period of thirty (30) years, Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. would be afforded an estimated real property tax abatement of $45,393,583. JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATION FROM UNIFORM PILOT POLICY

Company is a long standing Fortune 500 Company Company operates in 40 countries, employing over 23,000 people Company to offer above average manufacturing pay rates for this area, with benefits Company is making private investment of over $133 million in Tioga County Company is bringing 164 jobs to Tioga County Company is stimulating additional 111 indirect jobs to Tioga County Company is bringing $7.6 million in new direct payroll to Tioga County annually and over an estimated $300 million in new direct payroll over the life of the PILOT Company is stimulating additional $4.4 million indirect payroll to Tioga County annually and over $480 million in new and indirect payroll over the life of the PILOT Company is bringing 550 construction jobs to Tioga County Company is stimulating additional 319 indirect jobs related to construction to Tioga County Project brings $11 million in new real property revenue on a previously tax exempt property Company has strong track record of community support New York State has made substantial incentives offer Competitive real property taxes are needed to compete with PA Revenue projections show the need for longer payback

Development addresses 2010 Strategic Plan objectives


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SUMMARY

Crown Cork & Seal USA is contributing an estimated $132,800,000 in private capital investment

Crown Cork & Seal is creating 164 full time jobs with an associated annual payroll of $7,600,000.

The total wage impact is $488,868,073 over 30 years. Crown Cork & Seal is creating 550 construction jobs with an estimated

payroll of $25 million. The Tioga County IDA is offering sales tax savings estimated at $1,344,000

for construction, equipment purchase and working capital. Local portion equals $672,000.

The Tioga County IDA is offering real property tax savings estimated at $45,393,583 over 30 years.

Crown Cork & Seal will be adding over $11 million in new real property tax revenue on a previously tax exempt property.

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OWEGO APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Owego, NY 13827

Topic: District “Biennial” Plan – Special Education In compliance with CR Part 200.2(c)

Background: Each board receiving an aid apportionment for

eligible students must prepare periodic plans providing detailed information regarding the school’s special education plan. The plan must include a description and identify the scope of the special education programs and services, and the age and the number of students served by the budget to support the plan. The plan must be updated every two years.

Prepared by: Thomas E. Comerford, III Director of Pupil Personnel Services Date Prepared: September 24th, 2015 For adoption by: Board of Education Owego Apalachin Central School District

Recommended by:

Dr. William C. Russell Superintendent of Schools

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The following report is required according to Commissioner’s Regulations for the period commencing on September 1, 2015 and ending on September 1, 2017. Each such plan shall include, but need not be limited to, the following: (i) a description of the nature and scope of special education programs and services

currently available to students and preschool students residing in the district, including but not limited to descriptions of the district’s resource room programs and each special class program provided by the district in terms of group size and composition;

(ii) identification of the number and age span of students and preschool students to be served by type of disability and recommended setting;

(iii) the method to be used to evaluate the extent to which the objectives of the program have been achieved;

(iv) a description of the policies and practices of the Board of Education to ensure the continual allocation of appropriate space within the district for special education programs that meet the needs of students and preschool students with disabilities;

(v) a description of the policies and practices of the Board of Education to ensure that appropriate space will be continually available to meet the needs of resident students and preschool students with disabilities who attend special education programs provided by BOCES;

(vi) a description of how the districts intends to ensure that all instructional materials to be used in the schools of the district will be made available in a usable alternative format, as such term is defined in paragraph (b)(10) of this section, for each student with a disability at the same time as such instructional materials are available to non-disabled students. To meet this requirement, the district plan may incorporate by reference the plan established by the board of education pursuant to paragraph (b)(10) of this section.

(vii) the estimated budget to support such plan; (viii) the date on which such plan is adopted by the Board of Education.

(i) A description of the nature and scope of special education programs and services currently available to students and preschool students residing in the district, including but not limited to descriptions of the District’s resource room programs and each special class program provided by the district in terms of group size and composition:

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1. Pupils attending greater than 60% of the school day in special education:

A. Preschool children who require special education services greater than 60% of

their school days are served by private agencies in the area that are approved by the State Education Department. The Franziska Racker Centers (FRC), located in Cortland, Ithaca, Owego, and Spencer, serves our special class preschoolers in full day and half-day 10:1+2 or 10:1+3 special class programs. These classes are fully integrated into “regular education” preschool classes. The CPSE also has the option of placing a preschool child in other area integrated special education programs such as the Handicapped Children’s Association, and Family Enrichment Network, which run programs from 3 to 5 hours per day. Also, preschoolers that have been diagnosed with Autism and/or are emotionally disturbed can be placed in the Children’s Unit for Treatment & Evaluation at Binghamton University, FRC and Able Two in Elmira.

B. District Operated Programs

Elementary Level – (grades K-5). All students receiving special education greater than 60% of their school day are integrated into general education classrooms to the maximum extent possible. They may do so with a combination of 12:1+1 or 15:1 Special Classes, regular class instruction, Direct Consultant Teacher Services, individual or program aide support, and/or related services. Students in the 12:1+1 and 15:1 classes are either taught side by side with their typical peers or are instructed in a separate location for a part of their day. The focus of special instruction in the 12:1+1 and 15:1 Special Classes is to meet the unique special education needs of the students in a small group setting as stated in their IEPs while working to improve student achievement toward meeting the New York State Learning Standards, Common Core and CORE curriculum. Currently, we have a 12:1+2 primary Special Class and 12:1+1 intermediate Special Class at Apalachin Elementary School (AES). Also, we have 15:1 Special Classes at the primary and intermediate level at Owego Elementary School (OES).

Secondary School Level – (grades 6-12). All students receiving special education services greater than 60% of their school day are integrated into general education classrooms to the maximum extent possible. They may do so with a combination of 12:1+1 Special Classes, regular class instruction, Direct Consultant Teacher Services, individual or program aide support, and/or related services. Students in the 12:1+1 Special Classes are either taught side by side with their typical peers or are instructed in a separate location for a part of their day. The focus of special instruction in the 12:1+1 Special Classes is to meet the unique special education needs of the students in a small group setting as stated in their IEPs while working to improve student achievement toward meeting the NYS Learning Standards, Common Core and CORE curriculum. Currently, we have a 12:1+1 Special Class for pupils at Owego Apalachin Middle School (OAMS) and Owego Free Academy

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(OFA) for students who need to learn functional academic skills with an emphasis on daily living skill development and pre-vocational work skills.

C. BOCES Programs - BOCES operates a continuum of services, from alternative

elementary, middle and high-school programs to special classes at the BOCES Area Learning Center, East Learning Center, West Learning Center and district-based classes. Placement is based on identified needs indicated on the IEP, as recommended by the CSE and approved by the Board of Education. Currently, our district has students placed in the 8:1+1 Preparation for Adult Living Success (PALS) program, but not the 12:1+1 setting. Pupils placed in the Area Learning Center typically demonstrate severe to profound disabilities across most areas. Many students receive additional related services, as well.

Additionally, Owego Apalachin pupils attend the 6:1+1 Reclaim program, 12:1+4 Pride program, 12:1+1 Futures program, 8:1+1 Spectrum program, the 8:1+1 Transition program, and the 8:1+1 Crossroads and the 8:1+1 Oak Tree program in district-based classes. Other BOCES programs, such as the 8:1+1 Adolescent Day Treatment Program, 8:1+1 Transition program and12:1+4 MOVE Program, are included in the continuum of placement options, as well.

D. In-state or out-of-state private schools - State assistance for instruction of public

students placed in private schools. Placements that are available in state include the state-supported Rochester School for the Deaf, the Batavia School for the Blind, the Children’s Institute, the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference – Day Treatment Program, and approved residential treatment centers, etc. Currently, our district has pupils placed in the Children’s Home.

2. Pupils attending special education 20 – 60% of the school day:

All pupils receiving services at this level are in district-operated programs or BOCES

Alternative Programs where students have access to the general education curriculum. Supplemental resource room services, consultant teacher services, and/or with a combination or related services are recommended for our pupils in elementary and secondary level, based on their unique individual needs. Elementary Level – Pupils in grades K-5 receive services 20 – 60% in a variety of ways.

We have special education teachers at this level that provide instruction in the 15:1 special classes. Other options include combinations of team-taught classes (with a general education and a special education teacher), direct consultant teacher services in language arts, math, social studies and science, or other related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, itinerant vision and deaf and/or psychological counseling.

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Middle School – Pupils in grades 6th-8th who receive services 20 – 60% in a variety of ways. Special education teachers provide direct consultant teacher services for pupils at each grade level and co-teach with the regular education teachers in reading, English, math, science and social studies. Other options include combinations of consultant teacher services, resource room support or other related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological counseling, etc.

High School – Pupils in grades 9-12 who receive this level of service at the High School

have access to a variety of options. Special education staff at the High School provide direct and indirect consultant teacher support services for English, global studies, science and math. Also, some of our pupils with disabilities attend the BOCES Career Technical Education program for the other half of their school day.

3. Pupils receiving Consultant Teacher Services (less than 20%): Some special education students receive consultant teacher services at a minimum of two hours per week. These services may be direct (small or large group direct instruction with the students) or indirect (consulting with another teacher, modifying tests, monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.). Direct consultant teacher services and teacher collaboration is widely practiced in all four buildings. The consultant teacher works with both the regular education staff and the pupil, allowing for appropriate modification of instructional approaches, testing accommodations, and support of not only disabled students but also to other students in the class. If a pupil receives direct consultant teacher support more than 20% of the day, he/she is included in the 20 – 60% category.

4. Related Services: Students counted in this category receive related services as part of their IEP. Typical related services include speech and language therapy, psychological counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and itinerant services for the hearing or visually impaired. The frequency, duration and location of each service shall be noted in the IEP, based on the individual student’s need for the service. A pupil with a disability may be provided with more than one such service in accordance with the need of the student. Related services may also be provided in conjunction with a regular education program or with other special education programs and services.

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5. Transitional Support Services and Declassification Support Services:

These services include either direct or indirect monitoring of classified students within the regular education program including, but not limited to providing classroom accommodations and testing accommodations. This service also provides assistance to the pupil, regular education teacher or special education teacher when the pupil moves from special education to regular education.

6. Other: Other options are available based on the individual needs of particular disabled students as recommended by the CSE. For example, we have provided home itinerant instruction as an educational program for a student who had an exceptional medical and/or social emotional disorder/diagnosis. Classified students also attending alternative schools at the BOCES Area Learning Center or the BOCES West Learning Center are considered in this category. We also allocate for a few BOCES GED slots if warranted and students may also attend the BOCES Career Technical Education program the other half of their school day. (ii) – Identification of the number and age span of students and preschool students to be served by the type of disability and recommended setting: 1. Recommended setting – Preschool students (using June 2015 End of the Year Verification Report): Age 2 Age 3 Age 4 Age 5 Total Related Services 3 14 17 8 42 Related Services and SEIT Services 1 1 2 1 5 Half-Day Special Class Program 0 0 0 0 0 Full-Day Special Class Program 4 5 2 2 13 Totals 8 20 21 11 60

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2. Type of disability – school age (using the October 1st, 2014 Verification Report): Disability Totals Autistic 22 Visual Impairment 0 Emotional Disturbance 15 Orthopedic Impairment 2 Learning Disabled 168 Other Health Impairment 99 Intellectual Disability 11 Multiple Disabilities 17 Deafness 0 Deaf Blindness 0 Hearing Impairment 3 Traumatic Brain Injury 0 Speech or Lang. Impairment 32 Grand Totals 369

3. Recommended setting – school age students (using October 1st, 2014 Verification Report): Regular School-based programs – time INSIDE regular classrooms 80% or more 250 40%-79% 49 Less than 40% 41 In other settings – home schooled, nonpublic & separate 3 Totals 343

(iii) – The method to be used to evaluate the extent to which the objectives of the program have been achieved: The goals and objectives for our special education program stem from the Districts goals and the School Performance Plan. The Districts Goals are as follow: 1. To be a school community where expectations for excellence in each student’s academic performance and accomplishments are the norm. 2. Maintain our status as a leading district in the application of information and instructional technologies to enhance teaching, learning, management, and communication.

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3. Continue to build connections with all district residents, community organizations, businesses, and employees to heighten their awareness and involvement with the school community. 4. Manage district resources effectively in support of educational excellence. 5. Recover fully from the flood of 2011. School Performance Plan:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, requires the State Education Department (SED) to develop and submit a six-year State Performance Plan (SPP) to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Education Department (USED). The SPP is designed to evaluate the State's efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of IDEA and describe how the State will improve results. OSEP has identified three monitoring priorities and 20 indicators relating to the priority areas that must be reported in the SPP. For each of the indicators, the State must establish measurable and rigorous targets and improvement activities for a six-year period of time.

Having identified our goals and objectives, how do we evaluate our progress toward them?

1. The progress and appropriateness of providing special education services for each pupil shall be reviewed at least annually by the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Committee on Special Education. By these on-going assessments of each pupil’s present levels of performance in academic, social/emotional, physical, and management needs, achievement of program objectives may be gauged. Progress toward the attainment of goals and objectives as listed on the IEP is measured every 10 weeks and is reported to parents on a quarterly basis.

2. The CSE shall provide the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education

with an Annual Report concerning the adequacy of programs and budget for Special Education services available to resident pupils. By review of this document, achievement of program objectives may be gauged.

3. The Director of Pupil Personnel Services is responsible for monitoring and

evaluating teacher performance relative to the objectives of the program and the SPP indicators. The Director of Pupil Personnel Services also evaluates whether a particular school-level program is effectively raising academic achievement, improving the social-emotional growth and development for each student and enhancing the school climate for all.

4. Special education services and compensatory instruction will be evaluated relative

to the success in allowing pupils to participate and achieve in the regular school environment while working toward achieving the NYS Learning Standards,

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Common Core and CORE Curriculum. Local school data (District goals and SPP Indicators) will be compared with state and national data.

(iv) – A description of the policies and practices of the board of education to ensure the continual allocation of appropriate space within the district for special education programs that meet the needs of the students and preschool students with disabilities: The reader is referred to BOE Policies 4321, 4321.1, and 4321.2, which are titled “Programs for Students with Disabilities, Allocation of Space for Special Education Programs and Services, and Preschool Special Education.”

(v) – A description of the policies and practices of the board of education to ensure that appropriate space will be continually available to meet the needs of resident students and preschool students with disabilities who attend special education programs provided by BOCES: The reader is referred to BOE Policies 4321, 4321.1, and 4321.2, which are titled “Programs for Students with Disabilities, Allocation of Space for Special Education Programs and Services, and Preschool Special Education.”

(vi) – A description of how the district intends to ensure that all instructional materials to be used in the schools of the district will be made available in a usable alternative format, as such term is defined in paragraph (10) of subdivision (b) of this section, for each student with a disability at the same time as such instructional materials are available to non-disabled students. To meet this requirement, the district plan may incorporate by reference the plan established by the board of education pursuant to paragraph (10) of subdivision (b) of this section:

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PLAN TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

1. Alternative format shall mean any medium or format for the presentation of instructional materials, other than a traditional print textbook, that is needed as an accommodation for a disabled student enrolled in the school district, including but not limited to Braille, large print, open and closed captioned, audio, or an electronic file in an approved format. Electronic file shall mean a file compatible with at least one alternative format conversion software program that is appropriate to meet the needs of the individual students. 2. The district has amended their procurement policies pertaining to the purchase of instructional materials to provide a preference for vendors agreeing to provide instructional materials to the district in alternative format. Bidding specifications for instructional material will also reflect the preference. 3. In situations where an electronic file is provided to the student, such file shall be provided to the student through the Special Education Department. The Special Education Department will then work in conjunction with District Computer Professionals and the manufacturer of the electronic file to convert the program to an accessible format. Such conversion shall occur within a reasonable amount of time of the electronic file being provided to the student. 4. The Special Education Department shall, upon completion of annual review for a student requiring instructional materials in alternative formats for the upcoming year, take reasonable steps to ensure that such instructional materials are ordered and present in the district prior to the start of the next school year. 5. Ordering timelines for the district shall be concurrent with the timelines reflected by law and regulation for implementation of an IEP or 504 Plan. 6. In cases where a student enrolls during the school year, the district shall apply the timelines under law and regulation for implementing an IEP when ordering alternative format instructional materials.

(vii) – The Estimated Budget: The Estimated Budget to support all programs and services necessary to provide and maintain appropriate educational programming for all resident pupils with disabilities as described in the plan is as follows:

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Special Education Programs And Related Services Funds Budgeted 2015-2016 (estimated) 2250 Programs for SWD’s $4,509,654

2820 Psychologists $217,180 Total $4,726,834 Public Excess Cost Set-Aside Aid $2,264,834 Public & Private Excess Cost Aid $434,996 Chapter Aide $174,542 Medicaid $45,000 Federal Grant Awarded $560,382 Total $3,479,754

(viii) – The date on which such plan is adopted by the Board of Education: Expected October 8th, 2015

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