GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

April 11, 2017

High School - LGI Room

6:00 PM

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CALL TO ORDER

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Catherine Barber Board Member Present

Barbara Fraterrigo Board Member Present

Christine Hayes President Present

Christopher McManus Vice President Present

Teresa Gitto Board Member Present 6:03 AM

Seema Rivera Board Member Present

Allan Simpson Board Member Present

Judy Slack Board Member Present

Gloria Towle-Hilt Board Member Remote

PUBLIC COMMENT #1

Persons wishing to speak under the “Public Comment” section of the meeting should either contact the District Clerk (456-6200

X 3125) before the meeting OR fill out one of the Public Comment Forms, available on tables at both entrances to the meeting

room, and return to the District Clerk.

James Gaughan asked the Board to put the motion back on the floor to fund the repairs to the Cobblestone School

House and vote to keep it in.

Assemblywomen Patricia Fahy gave a brief update on the State budget. She then urged the Board to spend the

money to stabilize the Cobblestone School House. She said she feels it is an important investment and she thinks of

it as a gem. She also said she would be willing to help the District with grants.

Jerry Houser spoke in support of repairing the Cobblestone School House. He gave examples of other lost historical

artifacts. He feels the school district is being neglectful to children's education by not using the building as a

education learning tool.

Ann Wemple-Person, Town of Guilderland town historian, spoke of the history of the Cobblestone School building.

She said the building, like the school system, was built to last. She recommended the Board make a small

investment to help stabilize the building then have a group of stakeholders decide what to do with it.

Kim Blasiak asked the Board to reinstate the occupational therapist assistant position for at least one more year. She

then invited the Board to a PTA meeting for special education parents on April 25 at 7:00 pm at Farnsworth Middle

School.

Kerry Dineen, building president at Pine Bush Elementary, asked the Board to reinstate the occupational therapist

assistant position and to lower class sizes at the Pine Bush Elementary School. She feels after two years of

expanding inclusion services the district has not moved any closer to the ideas.

Carol Rothenberg spoke in support for Cobblestone School House funding. She asked the Board to look into

obtaining grants but preserve the building for now. She feels that it should be included in the curriculum for

elementary students.

Kristin Casey spoke in support for Cobblestone School House funding. She said as stewards of the community and

educators we need to preserve our history. She said there are all sorts of possibilities for the building. The

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community will come together to help. She asked the Board to do what is necessary to preserve the building and

vote yes to the funding.

Mary Giordano also spoke in support for the Cobblestone School House funding. She stated it is a great educational

opportunity. She asked board to look at it again and vote yes to the funding.

Donald Csaposs spoke in support of the Cobblestone School House. He said the District needs to be good stewards

for the community and maintain the building. He gave the Board information on two available grants.

Kathy Trestick asked the Board to reinstate the occupational therapist assistant position. She said she is worried the

workload will be very heavy and may result in her child missing out on services.

CONSENT ITEMS

Allan Simpson abstained from voting on the April 6, 2017 minutes.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Barbara Fraterrigo, Board Member

SECONDER: Christopher McManus, Vice President

AYES: Barber, Fraterrigo, Hayes, McManus, Gitto, Rivera, Simpson, Slack, Towle-Hilt

I. Minutes

A. Board of Education - Regular Meeting - Mar 21, 2017 7:00 PM

B. Board of Education - Workshop- Budget Questions and Answers - Apr 6, 2017 7:00 PM

II. CPSE & CSE Recommendations

III. Personnel Action

A. Personnel Action April 11, 2017

A. Resignations - Instructional

1. Amanda Bassett, a special education teacher at Westmere Elementary School, has

resigned effective March 22, 2017. Ms. Bassett has been employed by the District since

September 1, 2010.

B. Appointments - Instructional - Not Probationary

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School District hereby

accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the following instructional

employees:

1. Farnsworth Middle School Spring Friendship League Sports, Stipended:

Coach(es) , Co-ed Track/Field Chris Labattaglia & Brian O’Connor

2. Farnsworth Middle School Butterfly Station , Stipended:

Coordinator Carol Ann Kelly

3. Substitute Teachers, Substitute Nurses, Substitute Teaching Assistants:

Danya Benson non-cert., MS English

Brianna Bhola non-cert., BA Early Childhood

Brittany Bodmer non-cert., BS English

Jacquelyn Boyea Math

Bradford Campion non-cert., BS History

Judith Carnavos Mathematics 7-12

Seamus Cunningham Students with Disabilities 1-12, Childhood Education 1-6

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Samantha Darwak non-cert., BS Marketing

Daniella Dodway non-cert., BS Math

Colleen McGuire Childhood Education 1-6

Davis Parker non-cert., MS History

C. Resignations - Non-Instructional

1. Diane Hurtt, as a floater school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective

March 30, 2017. Ms. Hurtt has been employed by the District since March 27, 2017.

2. Barbara Jager, a secretary in the District Office, is resigning for the purpose of

retirement, effective July 22, 2017. Ms. Jager has been employed by the District since

September 1, 1987.

3. Jennifer Malatino, as a sr. keyboard specialist at Farnworth Middle School effective April

7, 2017. Ms. Malatino has been employed by the District since June 27, 2016.

4. Joseph Neil, a 19-A Trainer in the Transportation Department, is resigning for the

purpose of retirement, effective March 31, 2017. Mr. Neil has been employed by the

District since September 6, 2005.

5. Stephen Trimboli, a food service worker at Guilderland High School, is resigning for the

purpose of retirement, effective June 24, 2017. Mr. Trimboli has been employed by the

District since September 4, 2001.

6. Lisa Turk, as a school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective April 13,

2017. Ms. Turk has been employed by the District since March 14, 2016.

7. Krystal Varrenti, as a school L.P.N.at Pine Bush Elementary School, effective April 21,

2017. Ms. Varrenti has been employed by the District since December 7, 2015.

D. Appointments - Non-Instructional

1. Denielle Hunter, as a part-time cafeteria monitor at Pine Bush Elementary School,

effective March 20, 2017. The probationary period for this appointment shall be from

eight (8) to twenty-six (26) weeks.

2. Yvonne Smith, as a floater school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective

April 10, 2017. The probationary period for this appointment shall be fifty-two (52)

weeks.

3. Matthew Yankowski, as a temporary groundsperson, effective April 3, 2017 through June

30, 2017.

E. Requests for Leave of Absence

1. Mary Sandoval, an ESL teacher at Westmere Elementary School, is requesting a parental

leave of absence following her period of disability, through January 2, 2018.

F. Emergency Fingerprint Clearance

Erin Rappaport sub aide/monitor

Donald Johnson sub custodial worker

Margaret Evon-Laier sub clerical, aide monitor

G. Substitute Aides, Monitors, Bus Attendants, Bus Drivers, Food Service Workers, Cooks, Clerical

Workers, Custodial Workers, Messengers, Auto or Maintenance Mechanics or Accountants:

Erin Rappaport sub aide/monitor

Linda McConchie sub clerical worker

Donald Johnson sub custodial worker


IV. Financials

A. Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2017

INFORMATION ITEMS

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I. Curriculum & Instruction Information

A. Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair

Congratulations to Guilderland High School tenth grader, Ved Kumar. Ved participated in The Greater

Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF) on March 18th

at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

His project titled, Vision Based Robot Intelligence came in 2nd

place in the senior division of the

competition, and he will be moving on to the nationals to be held in California from May 14-19.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

B. Guilderland High School Teacher Selected as WNYT Top Teacher

Congratulations to Guilderland High School social studies teacher, James Corona who has been selected as

a WNYT Channel 13 Top Teacher. You can view the segment that was aired on March 22nd by visiting

the following link <http://wnyt.com/news/top-teacher-james-corona-guilderland-high-

school/4433088/?cat=10126>.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

C. Elementary Art Exhibit

Dr. Singleton invited everyone to visit the Guilderland School District elementary art exhibit at the

Guilderland Public Library. The exhibit will run through April 26th

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RESULT: DISCUSSED

D. 18th Annual Capital Region Juried High School Art Exhibition

This year’s exhibit will be held at the Opalka Gallery SAGE Colleges of Art and Design in Albany from

March 21 through April 23, 2017. The exhibit includes a variety of works selected by a panel of judges

from 20 Capital Region high schools. There were a total of 484 pieces submitted and 130 pieces selected.

In selecting student artwork for the annual Regional Exhibit, mastery of technical skill is a factor, as is

students’ ability to go beyond both technical competence and the apparent classroom assignments to

present original or unique visual solutions that reveal something of the artist. It is quite an honor to be

included in this annual regional exhibition.

Congratulations to the following Guilderland High School students for having their work selected into this

exhibition. A copy of the presentation of their work is attached.

Helen Yang, Gr. 11, The Encounter

Julia Liu, Gr. 11, Illuminate

Kamana Devkota, Gr. 12, The Assistants

Sierra Guzzo, Gr. 11, Ate a.m.

Haemin Hwang, Gr. 11, Weave

Julia Scipione, Gr. 12, Self Portrait

Haemin Hwang, Gr. 11, Vertigo

Julia Crooks, Gr. 12, Irradiated, Submerged, Incendiary

Kayla Byerly, Gr. 11, Chuck And The Girls

RESULT: DISCUSSED

E. Guilderland Music Ensembles Attend NYSSMA Evaluation Festival

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Each year choral and instrumental ensembles from the Guilderland School District attend the NYSSMA

(NYS School Music Association) Major Ensemble Evaluations. In these events, large ensembles received

written and recorded comments, suggestions and critiques from two adjudicators. The music performed is

specifically selected from graded literature approved by NYSSMA and groups from across the state strive

for a perfect performance.

On April 10th-11th the following musical groups attended the instrumental evaluation at Shaker High

School:

7th

Grade Orchestra (Mrs. Kristy Dame)- Received Gold

7th

Grade Band (Mrs. Alexis Ziomek)- Received Gold

FMS Select Band (Mrs. Alexis Ziomek)- Received Gold

HS Wind Ensemble (Mrs. Kathleen Ehlinger)- Received Gold

Attending the choral evaluation at Niskayuna High School on Wednesday, April 12th is the:

7th

Grade Chorus (Mrs. Terri Mewhorter) - 1:00 p.m.

FMS Select Choir (Mrs. Terri Mewhorter) - 2:05 p.m.

These events are free and open to the public. Good luck to our young musicians and their teachers at this

evaluation festival.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

F. Students Selected for Suburban Council Music Festival

The Suburban Scholastic Council Music Festival will be held at Schenectady High School on Saturday,

April 29, 2017. Over three hundred talented music students were selected from the fifteen Suburban

Council schools. The groups performing this year include a Middle School Band, Chorus and Orchestra as

well as a High School Jazz Band.

The Guilderland music department is pleased to announce that 26 students were selected by audition to

participate. Performing in the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Michael Lee will be: Maia

Regan and Katelyn Waltz -Violin, Grace Wei - Viola, and Ivan Nieto - Cello.

The Concert Band includes Farnsworth Middle School students: Meghana Uppala - Flute,

John Giordano and Melody Yu - Clarinet, Elizabeth Novak - Bassoon, William Angus - Tenor Sax,

Bohdan Kinal- Bari Sax, Aidan Fusco and Alex Jambunathan- Trumpet, Anna Berezansky -

Trombone, Alexander Evans - Tuba. They will perform under the direction of Michael Christy.

Vocalists selected to sing with the Concert Choir include: Lacey Allen, Alejandro Castillo, Joanna Chen,

Aria Grisham, Emma Harbeck, Colin Dane Ingraham, Camille Lajoie, Jaimee Lowe, Jack Parsons,

Glenn Trechel, and Gregory Trechel. These students will perform under the direction of Anthony

Alvaro (West Genesee CSD).

Avery Heaney was selected to play the Bari Sax in the High School Jazz Ensemble, led by jazz educator

Mark Beaubriand.

Congratulations to all these fine young musicians and their teachers: Nancy Casellini, Susan Curro, Kristy

Dame, Shannon deFrancqueville, Kathleen Ehlinger, Claudia Feeney, Terri Meworter, Lee Russo, Jason

Utter, and Alexis Ziomek.

The concert on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Schenectady High School East begins at 2:00 p.m. and is free

and open to the public.

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RESULT: DISCUSSED

II. School Business Information

A. District Health Insurance Committee Recommendation for the 2017-18 School Year

The District Health Insurance Committee consisting of representatives of the ten bargaining units along

with Lin Severance and Neil Sanders met four times during the 2016-17 school year to attend informational

sessions, review health insurance plan benefit designs and identify opportunities for cost savings. In

addition, representatives will attend a Spring Conference hosted by Amsure Associates, the plan

administrator for the Capital Area Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC), on topics of interest for

CASHIC members intending to bridge the gap between labor and management to promote a shared

responsibility for employee health benefits.

Key Issues for 2017-18

At the federal level, the proposed repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) failed to

garner legislative approval. The current provisions of the ACA remain in place but there is still a

possibility that the entire Act, or certain portions, could be repealed and replaced According to Amsure

Associates, the third part administrator for the health insurance consortium, any changes would not affect

our 2017-18 renewal.

The district’s medical premiums continue to trend below the national average, which is currently of 7.5%,

except for the MVP HMO plan. That consistent low level of volatility experienced with medical claims has

not carried through to prescription drugs. The increased availability of and utilization of high cost specialty

drugs with a projected 18.7% trend rate nationally, following an 18.9% increase last year, is causing

another large spike in the district’s premium rate. National surveys show that while typically less than one

percent of all medications are specialty drugs, those drugs account for 35% of the overall drug costs.

Finally, the Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC) continues to grow. Next year

East Greenbush, Averill Park, and Troy will join the consortium.

The District Health Insurance Committee presents to the Board of Education for comment and discussion

the following recommendations for employee health insurance benefits for the 2016-17 school year:

Continuation of the following medical plans with no change in plan benefits:

a. Blue Shield PPO - $20 office copay with vision and dental coverage

Rate Renewal Increase: 5.9%

b. Blue Shield POS - $20 office copay with dental coverage


c. MVP HMO - $25 office copay with dental coverage


d. CDPHP EPO - $25 office copay with dental coverage


e. Medicare Advantage Plans Rate Renewal Increases

Blue Shield PPO: 5.0% (with BS Rx)

Blue Shield OOA: 4.8% (with BS Rx)

CDPHP PPO: 36.8% (with ESI Rx)

CDPHP HMO: 37.6% (with ESI Rx)

Continuation of the following prescription drug plans with no change in plan benefits:

Express Scripts Self-Insured Prescription Drug Coverage

$5 generic/$25 brand name/$40 brand name non-preferred copay

CanaRx mail order prescription drug plan option for brand name maintenance

medications with $0 copay

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RESULT: DISCUSSED

III. Superintendent Information

A. Annual Meeting with the Guilderland Library Trustees

The annual meeting with the Guilderland Public Library Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25 at

5:00 p.m. at the public library.

The agenda will be an opportunity to review and discuss current collaborative efforts between the library

and the school district.

Catherine Barber, Judy Slack, Barbara Fraterrigo, Gloria Towle-Hilt and Teresa Gitto will attend.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

B. Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled - April 25, 2017

As a reminder, the Board of Education established a special meeting date of Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at

8:00 a.m., in the district office for the purpose of voting on the 2017-18 Board of Cooperative Educational

Services budget and election.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

C. School in Session - May 26, 2017

Dr. Wiles reminded everyone that an SNN was recently sent announcing schools will be in session on

Friday, May 26, 2017 due to the number of used snow/emergency days during the 2016-17 school year. All

district and school offices will be open on that day.

Monday, May 29, 2017 is still a school recess day district-wide, in observance of the Memorial Day

holiday.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

D. National Junior Honor Society Induction

On April 3, 2017, 161eighth-grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at

Farnsworth Middle School. Dr. Wiles congratulated the students for all their hard work to be inducted in

the NJHS and the teachers and parents for the support given to the students. Mr. Laster, his administrative

team, and the two faculty advisors, Mr. Rausch and Ms. Abbasi, do an excellent job putting together a

highly professional induction ceremony.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

IV. Board President Information

A. Upcoming Board of Education Election - May 16, 2017

At this time, petitions are available through the district clerk for any district resident who might be

considering running for the Board of Education (42 signatures of eligible district voters are required based

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on 2% of those voting in last year’s election). There are three seats on the Board that expire June 30, 2017.

Each of the three seats is for a three-year term of office.

General Information

In order to be eligible to run for the Board of Education, nominating petitions with 42 or more signatures

from qualified voters in the district, must be submitted to the district clerk on or before Monday, April 17,

2017, 5:00 p.m. Anyone who has questions about the duties and responsibilities of a Board member may

contact the Superintendent, Board President, or any current member of the Board.

A candidate must be able to read and write, be at least 18 years of age, a qualified voter and a

district resident for at least one year prior to the date of the vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Candidates do not run for a specific seat on the Board; if there are more than three candidates running, the

individuals with the three highest vote totals are elected.

Further qualifications and information is in the packet available through the district clerk.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

B. Voter Registration Required for May 16, 2017 Budget Vote and Election

The public vote on the school budget and Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Voter registration is required in the Guilderland School District. To vote, you must be 18 years old, a U.S.

citizen and a resident of the Guilderland School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote. If you are not

registered with the school district or the Albany County Board of Elections, you must do so prior to the

vote.

The district has established three registration dates for residents to vote at the May 16, 2017 Budget Vote

and Election. You may register any time between 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at one of the elementary schools or

from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the district office on the following dates:

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Monday, May 8, 2017

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

You may also register with the Albany County Board of Elections during their normal business hours,

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you are not sure at which elementary school to vote, please refer to our webpage link - School Budget

News and use the quick link on the right, “Voter/absentee ballot info.” You can see if you’re registered and

where you vote in school elections.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

C. Industrial Development Agency Proposed Tax Exemption - Crossgates Hotel

The board discussed the proposed construction of the Crossgates Hotel and its request for a $1,385,000

property tax exemption. The Board had many unanswered questions and concerns:

-What the impact will be on the community; more housing? restaurants? etc.

-What is the amount of tax we are receiving now and would like to see the calculation of the

numbers that the district will be missing out on?

-If it isn't granted will they still build?

-A PILOT agreement will affect the tax levy limit

-Feels like the additional employment numbers will not generate more income to the community.

The Board indicated that they need additional information before they can give an opinion. Mr. Sanders

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indicated that he has sent a letter to Don Csaposs requesting additional information.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

ACTION ITEMS

I. School Business Management Action

A. Contract for Driver Education Services

Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the services agreement with Bell’s Auto Driving School to

provide behind-the-wheel driver education services for the 2017-18 school year at a cost of $357.00 per

student and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the agreement.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Judy Slack, Board Member

SECONDER: Teresa Gitto, Board Member


B. Service Agreement- Benetech, Inc.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approve the agreement with Benetech, Inc. to provide Self-

Insured Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administration Services for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-

20 school years.

RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 0]

MOVER: Catherine Barber, Board Member

SECONDER: Judy Slack, Board Member

AYES: Barber, Fraterrigo, Hayes, McManus, Gitto, Rivera, Slack, Towle-Hilt

RECUSED: Simpson

C. Service Agreement- DeGroot Management Services, Inc.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approve the agreement with DeGroot Management Services,

Inc. to provide Third Party Unemployment Administrator Services for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20

school years.


MOVER: Seema Rivera, Board Member

SECONDER: Catherine Barber, Board Member


D. Donation

Resolved, that the Board of Education accept the donation of a trumpet, extra case, sheet music and music

stand from Marilyn Prendergast.

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E. Supplement - Fireworks Display Request

Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the use of fireworks on Guilderland Central School District

property for the boy's lacrosse senior night game, currently scheduled to be held on May 11, 2017, subject

to approval from New York State Education Department.




AYES: Fraterrigo, Hayes, McManus, Gitto, Simpson

NAYS: Barber, Rivera, Slack, Towle-Hilt

F. Supplement- Donation

Resolved, that the Board of Education accept a $15,000 monetary donation from Albany Medical Center

for the replacement of the High School football field scoreboard.

Christine Hayes thanked Albany Medical Center and stated she is very proud to be part of their team.



SECONDER: Seema Rivera, Board Member


II. Superintendent Action

A. Adoption of the 2017-2018 Budget- Revised

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt a proposed budget in the amount of $98,484,110

for the school year 2017-2018 and submit same to the voters of the district and to be voted upon at the

Annual District Vote and Election on May 16, 2017.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [8 TO 1]


SECONDER: Allan Simpson, Board Member

AYES: Barber, Fraterrigo, Hayes, McManus, Gitto, Rivera, Slack, Towle-Hilt

NAYS: Simpson

B. Reinstate occupational therapist assitant position

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RESULT: DEFEATED [1 TO 7]



AYES: McManus

NAYS: Barber, Fraterrigo, Hayes, Gitto, Rivera, Simpson, Slack

AWAY: Towle-Hilt

C. Increase the unassigned FTE's to a total of five

RESULT: DEFEATED [1 TO 8]



AYES: Fraterrigo

NAYS: Barber, Hayes, McManus, Gitto, Rivera, Simpson, Slack, Towle-Hilt

D. Reinstate $35,000 for repairs to the Cobblestone School House


MOVER: Catherine Barber, Board Member


AYES: Barber, Hayes, Rivera, Simpson, Slack, Towle-Hilt

NAYS: Fraterrigo, McManus, Gitto

E. Property Tax Report Card - 2017-18

Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Property Tax Report Card for submission to the

N.Y.S. Education Department based on the 2017-2018 adopted budget.





III. Board President Action

A. Adoption of the Proposed 2017-18 School Calendar

The adoption of the 2017-18 school calendar was tabled.

RESULT: WITHDRAWN

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

Audit Committee

The Committee has not met since the last Board meeting. The next meeting has been scheduled for May 3, 2017 at

8:15 a.m.

Business Practices Committee

The Committee has not met since the last Board meeting. The next meeting has been scheduled for April 26, 2017

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at 8:15 a.m.

Communications Committee

At the April 6 meeting, the Committee met with representatives from BOCES to discuss the redesign of website.

The process is going to take a while and the Committee encourages the Board to make suggestions. They decided to

put the strategic planning initiative with Robert Hendriks, Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation, Inc.

on hold. The How to….pamphlet for Board members is being developed, the input from the other board

committees is due back by July 1. They also discussed the board meeting survey. They feel the Board is not

meeting their responsibilities by completing the survey after each meeting. Mrs. Towle-Hilt asked the Board to

take a few minutes to complete the few questions.

The next meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2017 at 5:45 pm and May 18, 2017 at 5:45 p.m.

Policy Committee

The Committee has not met since the last Board meeting. The next meeting has been scheduled for April 25, 2017

at 5:45 p.m. at the Guilderland Public Library.

BOARD ISSUES, IDEAS, AND SHARING

Judy Slack invited the Board to stop by Lynnwood Elementary and see the Women in History display.

Seema Rivera said she hopes the community can take the energy that they have shown for the Cobblestone School

House and create a committee to develop a plan for the building.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Proposed executive session, subject to Board approval.

The Board approved the motion to enter into executive session to discuss the following matters:

1. The employment history of a particular person and matters leading to potential discipline or dismissal

2. Issues pertaining to negotiations with the Guilderland Teachers’ Association

3. The employment history of a particular person and matters leading to a possible retirement





B. Close Executive Session


MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Exec Session Roll Call

Executive Session Roll Call

Catherine Barber – Present

Barbara Fraterrigo – Present

Christine Hayes – Present

Christopher McManus – Absent

Teresa Gitto – Present

Seema Rivera – Present

Allan Simpson – Present

Judy Slack – Present

Gloria Towle-Hilt - Present

The Board entered Executive Session at 6:02 p.m.


MOVER: Seema Rivera, Board Member


AYES: Barber, Fraterrigo, Hayes, Gitto, Rivera, Simpson, Slack, Towle-Hilt

ABSENT: McManus

B. Close Executive Session

The Board closed Executive Session at 6:57 p.m.




AYES: Barber, Fraterrigo, Hayes, Gitto, Rivera, Simpson, Slack, Towle-Hilt

ABSENT: McManus

CALL TO ORDER






Teresa Gitto Board Member Present


Allan Simpson Board Member Present


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PUBLIC COMMENT #1




Mark Grimm thanked the Board and recognized that they have a hard job. He said he wanted to help relieve the tax

burden on Guilderland residents. He told the Board they need to make hard choices and cut taxes; enrollment is

down but spending is up. He suggested every year programs be evaluated. He asked why there is a need for so

many subs. He said he doesn't like the idea that instructional money is being spent on a scoreboard, the Board

should find a sponsor to fund the cost of a new scoreboard. Mr. Grimm also said he would be willing to help the

Board find a sponsor.

2017-18- BUDGET DEVELOPMENT

A. 2017-18 Superintendent's Budget Discussion

Board members and community members had the opportunity to ask the administration questions regarding the

budget. The main topics of discussion were the following:

The cost of repairing the Cobblestone school house vs. the cost of getting a clear title and trying to

sell the property,

The cost of the scoreboard should first be put to the community. Mark Grimm offered to help find a

sponsor,

Request for more unassigned teaching assistant hours,

A parent requested more students be allowed to attend Tech Valley High School, and

A parent asked the Board to reconsider the occupational therapist assistant reduction for at least a

year. She said parents are afraid their children will not get the services needed.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

CONSENT ITEMS

Gloria Towle-Hilt abstained from voting on the minutes.



SECONDER: Teresa Gitto, Board Member


I. Minutes

A. Board of Education - Executive Session Action - Mar 7, 2017 6:00 PM

B. Board of Education - Regular Meeting - Mar 7, 2017 7:00 PM

II. CPSE & CSE Recommendations

III. Personnel Action

A. PERSONNEL ACTION March 21, 2017

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March 21, 2017

A. Resignations - Instructional

1. BriAnna Williams, as a teaching assistant at Lynnwood Elementary School, effective

March 16, 2017. Ms. Williams has been employed by the District since February 8,

2016.

B. Appointments - Instructional - Not Probationary

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School District hereby

accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the following instructional

employees:

1. Tenure Appointments

a. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School

District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby appoints

Katelynn Carroll to tenure in the speech – remedial tenure area effective October 12,

2017.

b. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Rachel Ehatt to tenure in the special education tenure area and the reading-remedial

tenure area effective September 1, 2017.

c. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Ashley Girard to tenure in the mathematics tenure area effective September 1, 2017.

d. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Lisa Knowles to tenure in the Director of Pupil Personnel Services area effective July 21,

2017.

e. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Matthew Maes to tenure in the special education tenure area effective September 1,

2017.

f. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Ann-Marie McManus to tenure in the assistant principal tenure area effective

September 2, 2017.

g. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Katie Meckem to tenure in the reading -remedial tenure area effective September

24, 2017.

h. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Alaina Peterson to tenure in the reading -remedial tenure area effective September 1,

2017.

i. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School


Sheila Sarrafizadeh to tenure in the mathematics tenure area effective September 1,

2017.

2. Substitute Teachers, Substitute Nurses, Substitute Teaching Assistants:

Joanne Ryan PreK,K,Gr.1-6,Spanish 7-12

Meredith Schoenblum School Psychologist

C. Resignations - Non-Instructional

1. Tania Spadaro, as a sr. account clerk at the District Office effective March 16, 2017. Ms.

Spadaro has been employed by the District since January 30, 2017.

D. Appointments - Non-Instructional

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1. Diane Hurtt, as a floater school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective

March 27, 2017. The probationary period for this appointment is fifty-two (52) weeks.

2. Steven Schanz, as a Lead Groundsperson, effective March 1, 2017 through October 31,

2017.

E. Requests for Leave of Absence

1. Cynthia Oliver, a teacher at Farnsworth Middle School is requesting a parental leave

following her period of disability, through January 1, 2018.

F. Substitute Aides, Monitors, Bus Attendants, Bus Drivers, Food Service Workers, Cooks, Clerical

Workers, Custodial Workers, Messengers, Auto or Maintenance Mechanics or Accountants:

Linda Russo clerical substitute

Christopher McManus abstained from voting on item B 1f

IV. Text Books

A. Textbooks

The following textbooks which were submitted for action:

Exploring the Hospitality Industry by John Walker for use in 11th-12th Grade/ Explore,

Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

I Am Malala (How one girl stood up for education and changed the world) - Young Readers

Edition by Malala Yousafzai for use in Grade 6 Language Arts and Social Studies.

Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer for use in Grade 8 - Language Arts.

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip Hoose for use in Grade 8 - Language Arts

V. Financials

A. Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending January 31, 2017

B. Revenue Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2017

C. Expense Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2017

D. School Lunch Financial Reports for the Period Ending February 28, 2017

E. Fund Balance Estimate Report for the period ending February 28, 2017

F. Capital Project Financial Status Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2017

INFORMATION ITEMS

I. Curriculum & Instruction Information

A. 2016-17 Winter Scholar/Athlete Award

The following teams have qualified for the 2016-17 Winter Scholar/Athlete Award:

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Boy's Basketball

Girl's Basketball

Cheerleading

Gymnastics

Ice Hockey

Boy's & Girl's XC Ski

Boy's Swimming

Boy's & Girl's Indoor Track

RESULT: DISCUSSED

II. Superintendent Information

A. Review of the Proposed 2017-18 School Calendar

The proposed 2017-18 school calendar was reviewed and discussed. Christopher McManus reiterated the

need for more school days. He said there should be 183 instructional days a year. He suggested school

start on the Tuesday after Labor Day and then one additional day added during the year. Barbara

Fraterrigo asked why kindergarten starts with a half day of school every year. She feels that it is not

necessary; kindergartners are prepared to start school with a full day.

Dr. Wiles explained that due to Altamont Elementary closing on December 16, because of a power outage,

and the additional snow days used, we will need to make up the days. The following changes will occur:

o April 4 will be a half day for all K-2 students

o April 12 will be a full day for all Altamont Elementary students (K-5) and a half day for

K-2 students in Guilderland Elementary, Lynnwood, Pine Bush and Westmere

Elementary

o April 14 will be a half day for all Altamont Elementary students.

The May 26 contingent holiday has been taken away; it will be a school day.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

B. Annual Meeting with the Guilderland Library Trustees

The annual meeting with the Guilderland Public Library Trustees will be scheduled; several dates have

been provided to the Library for consideration. Dr. Wiles will follow up with the Board at the April 11

Board of Education meeting.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

C. State of the Town Forum - March 16, 2017

The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce sponsored its annual State of the Town Forum at Crossgates Mall

on March 16, 2017. The focus was to provide an update on current conditions and what is on the horizon

that will potentially affect our localities in the next year. The format was a panel discussion with four

different community leaders.

Panel members included Supervisor Peter Barber, Patricia Fahy, NYS Assemblymember; Mark Grimm,

Albany County Legislature; and Dr. Wiles representing the Guilderland School District.

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D. March 17, 2017 Superintendent’s Conference Day

Dr. Wiles provided an update on the professional development opportunities presented for staff on March

17.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

III. Board President Information


At this time, petitions are available through the district clerk for any district resident who might be

considering running for the Board of Education (42 signatures of eligible district voters are required based

on 2% of those voting in last year’s election). There are three seats on the Board that expire June 30, 2017.

Each of the three seats is for a three-year term of office.

General Information

In order to be eligible to run for the Board of Education, nominating petitions with 42 or more signatures

from qualified voters in the district, must be submitted to the district clerk on or before Monday, April 17,

2017, 5:00 p.m. Anyone who has questions about the duties and responsibilities of a Board member may

contact the Superintendent, Board President, or any current member of the Board.

A candidate must be able to read and write, be at least 18 years of age, a qualified voter and a district

resident for at least one year prior to the date of the vote on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Candidates do not run for a specific seat on the Board; if there are more than three candidates running, the

individuals with the three highest vote totals are elected.


RESULT: DISCUSSED

ACTION ITEMS

I. School Business Management Action

A. National Joint Powers Alliance Participation Agreement

Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes membership with and participation in the National Joint

Powers Alliance, an Educational Cooperative Service Unit authorized by Minnesota state law, established

as a purchasing cooperative for all education and government entities as well as nonpublic schools and

nonprofit organizations.


MOVER: Christopher McManus, Vice President



B. Fireworks Display Request

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RESULT: WITHDRAWN

II. Board President Action

A. Nomination to Serve on Capital Region BOCES Board

RESOLVED, that pursuant to §1950 of Education Law, the Guilderland Central School District is

nominating John T. Phelan as a candidate to serve for a three-year term (July 1, 2017 through June 30,

2020) on the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES Board as an Albany County representative,

if elected.





BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

Audit Committee

The next committee meeting has been scheduled for May 3, 2017 at 8:15 a.m.

Business Practices Committee

The next committee meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Communications Committee

The next committee meeting has been scheduled for April 6 at 5:45 p.m.

Policy Committee

The March 22 committee meeting has been canceled. A new date will be scheduled.

BOARD ISSUES, IDEAS, AND SHARING

Judy Slack congratulated the students and staff on the high school play How to Succeed in Business. She said they

did a wonderful job.

Chris McManus asked that policy committee review the kindergarten cutoff date for entry.

Barbara Fraterrigo said the Farnsworth Middle School play was also wonderful. The choreography, acting and

singing were fabulous.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

I. Return to Executive Session

The Board returned to Executive Session at 9:36 p.m.


MOVER: Allan Simpson, Board Member



II. Close Executive Session

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

April 6, 2017


7:00 PM

Page 1 of 1

April 6, 2017

CALL TO ORDER






Teresa Gitto Board Member Present


Allan Simpson Board Member Absent


Gloria Towle-Hilt Board Member Present

PUBLIC COMMENT




Donald Csaposs complemented the Board on the proposed budget. He asked the Board to maintain the Cobblestone

School House property, stating it was the schools responsibility to keep the building from deteriorating. He then

asked the Board to increase the additional .5 English as a New Language (ENL) teaching position to a 1.0 FTE. He

feels .5 is simply not enough. Westmere Elementary in particular needs the increase. He also said he was pleased

to see the enrichment program back and using in-house staff, rather than BOCES.

BUDGET WORKSHOP

Board members discussed various items that they would like to see added or deleted from the proposed 2017-18

budget. The attached spreadsheet shows the results of the discussion.

1. 2017-18 Budget Development Worksheet

RESULT: DISCUSSED

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HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION

April 11, 2017

A. Personnel Action April 11, 2017

*A. Resignations - Instructional 1. Amanda Bassett, a special education teacher at Westmere Elementary School, has resigned effective March 22, 2017. Ms. Bassett has been employed by the District since September 1, 2010. *B. Appointments - Instructional - Not Probationary BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Guilderland Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint the following instructional employees: 1. Farnsworth Middle School Spring Friendship League Sports, Stipended: Coach(es) , Co-ed Track/Field Chris Labattaglia & Brian O’Connor 2. Farnsworth Middle School Butterfly Station , Stipended:

Coordinator Carol Ann Kelly 3. Substitute Teachers, Substitute Nurses, Substitute Teaching Assistants: Danya Benson non-cert., MS Eng. Brianna Bhola non-cert., BA Early Ch Brittany Bodmer non-cert., BS Eng. Jacquelyn Boyea Math Bradford Campion non-cert., BS History Judith Carnavos Mathematics 7-12 Seamus Cunningham St.w/Dis 1-12, ChEd1-6 Samantha Darwak non-cert., BS Marketing Daniella Dodway non-cert., BS Math Colleen McGuire Ch.Ed. 1-6 Davis Parker non-cert., MS History *C. Resignations - Non-Instructional 1. Diane Hurtt, as a floater school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective March 30, 2017. Ms. Hurtt has been employed by the District since March 27, 2017.

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2. Barbara Jager, a secretary in the District Office, is resigning for the purpose of retirement, effective July 22, 2017. Ms. Jager has been employed by the District since September 1, 1987. 3. Jennifer Malatino, as a sr. keyboard specialist at Farnworth Middle School effective April 7, 2017. Ms. Malatino has been employed by the District since June 27, 2016. 4. Joseph Neil, a 19-A Trainer in the Transportation Department, is resigning for the purpose of retirement, effective March 31, 2017. Mr. Neil has been employed by the District since September 6, 2005. 5. Stephen Trimboli, a food service worker at Guilderland High School, is resigning for the purpose of retirement, effective June 24, 2017. Mr. Trimboli has been employed by the District since September 4, 2001. 6. Lisa Turk, as a school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective April 13, 2017. Ms. Turk has been employed by the District since March 14, 2016. 7. Krystal Varrenti, as a school L.P.N.at Pine Bush Elementary School, effective April 21, 2017. Ms. Varrenti has been employed by the District since December 7, 2015. *D. Appointments - Non-Instructional 1. Denielle Hunter, as a part-time cafeteria monitor at Pine Bush Elementary School, effective March 20, 2017. The probationary period for this appointment shall be from eight (8) to twenty-six (26) weeks. 2. Yvonne Smith, as a floater school bus driver in the Transportation Department, effective April 10, 2017. The probationary period for this appointment shall be fifty-two (52) weeks. 3. Matthew Yankowski, as a temporary groundsperson, effective April 3, 2017 through June 30, 2017. *E. Requests for Leave of Absence 1. Mary Sandoval, an ESL teacher at Westmere Elementary School, is requesting a parental leave of absence following her period of disability, through January 2, 2018. *F. Emergency Fingerprint Clearance Erin Rappaport sub aide/monitor Donald Johnson sub custodial worker

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*G. Substitute Aides, Monitors, Bus Attendants, Bus Drivers, Food Service Workers, Cooks, Clerical Workers, Custodial Workers, Messengers, Auto or Maintenance Mechanics or Accountants:

Erin Rappaport sub aide/monitor Linda McConchie sub clerical worker Donald Johnson sub custodial worker Margaret Evon-Laier sub clerical, aide monitor

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BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

A. Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2017

Attachment: Treasurer's Report for the period ending February 28, 2017

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GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTOPERATING FUNDS

SUMMARY OF TREASURER’S REPORTSFOR THE PERIOD ENDING: Fcbruary 28, 2017

CAPITAL/ SCHOOL TRUST & FEDERAL SPECIALGENERAL DEBT SERVICE LUNCH AGENCY AID PAYROLL

FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND

CASH ACCOUNTBalance, Beginning of Month $820,909.75 $1,331,742.30 $273,243.78 $2,540,159.26 $104,925.75 $0.00Plus: Receipts 5,960,994.36 87.28 116,473.13 5,827,196.04 487,066.64 2,685,419.63Less: Disbursements 5,423,480.65 13,832.39 118,433.26 5,831,652.88 385,191.48 2,685,419.63Balance, End ofMonth $l.358,423.46 $1,317,997.19 $271,283.65 $2.535.702.42 $206,800.9!

Reconciliation of Rank BalanceBalance, Beginning of Month $2,590,788.68 $1,347,398.55 $270,884.03 $2,537,143.25 $217,427.67 $24,370.11Less: Outstanding Checks 1,232,365.22 29,401.36 2.80 1,440.83 10,626.76 25,397.98Plus: Receipts in Transit 0.00 0,00 402.42 0.00 0.00 1,027.87

Adjusted Bank Balance $l.358.423.46 $1,317,997.19 $271,283.65 $2.535,702.42 $206,800.91

INVESTMENT ACCOUNTMoney Market Accounts $32.392.878.53 $919,990.67

UNEMPLOYMENT MEMORIAL EMPLOYEE WORKERS’ REPAIR RETIREMENT TAXRESERVE FUND BENEFIT COMP RESERVE CONTRIBUTION CERTIORIARI

RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVEPUBLIC FUNDS MONEY MKTBalance, Beginning of Month $6.56 $387,180.63 $63.6! $55.55 $3.85 $221.58 $24.33Plus: Receipts 0.00 0.09 $0.01 $0.00 $0.00 $0.02 $0.00Less: Disbursements (See Note) 0.00 238.21 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Balance Per Register

End of Month $386,942.51 $63.62 $55.55 $185 $221.60 $24.33

John L.Rizzo ‘1) ‘

Note: An amount of $5,407,646.88 was invested in US Treasury Bills Treasurerwith yield of .569% that are to mature on 6/08/17

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Attachment: Attachment: Treasurer's Report for the period ending February 28, 2017 (1986 : Treasurer's Report)

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION INFORMATION

April 11, 2017

A. Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair

Congratulations to Guilderland High School tenth grader, Ved Kumar. Ved participated

in The Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF) on March 18th

at

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . His project titled, Vision Based Robot Intelligence

came in 2nd

place in the senior division of the competition, and he will be moving on to

the nationals to be held in California from May 14-19.

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B. Guilderland High School Teacher Selected as WNYT Top Teacher

Congratulations to Guilderland High School social studies teacher, James Corona who

has been selected as a WNYT Channel 13 Top Teacher. You can view the segment that

was aired on March 22nd by visiting the following link http://wnyt.com/news/top-

teacher-james-corona-guilderland-high-school/4433088/?cat=10126.

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http://wnyt.com/news/top-teacher-james-corona-guilderland-high-school/4433088/?cat=10126

http://wnyt.com/news/top-teacher-james-corona-guilderland-high-school/4433088/?cat=10126


April 11, 2017

C. Elementary Art Exhibit

I would like to invite you to visit the Guilderland School District elementary art exhibit at

the Guilderland Public Library. The exhibit will run through April 26th

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April 11, 2017

D. 18th Annual Capital Region Juried High School Art Exhibition

This year’s exhibit will be held at the Opalka Gallery SAGE Colleges of Art and Design

in Albany from March 21 through April 23, 2017. The exhibit includes a variety of

works selected by a panel of judges from 20 Capital Region high schools. There were a

total of 484 pieces submitted and 130 pieces selected.

In selecting student artwork for the annual Regional Exhibit, mastery of technical skill is

a factor, as is students’ ability to go beyond both technical competence and the apparent

classroom assignments to present original or unique visual solutions that reveal

something of the artist. It is quite an honor to be included in this annual regional

exhibition.

Congratulations to the following Guilderland High School students for having their work

selected into this exhibition. Attached is a PDF presentation of their work

Helen Yang, Gr. 11, The Encounter

Julia Liu, Gr. 11, Illuminate

Kamana Devkota, Gr. 12, The Assistants

Sierra Guzzo, Gr. 11, Ate a.m.

Haemin Hwang, Gr. 11, Weave

Julia Scipione, Gr. 12, Self Portrait

Haemin Hwang, Gr. 11, Vertigo

Julia Crooks, Gr. 12, Irradiated, Submerged, Incendiary

Kayla Byerly, Gr. 11, Chuck And The Girls

Attachment: 2017 Regional Presentation

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Guilderland High School Art Department is pleased to announce the

18th annual Capital Region

Juried High School Exhibition Opalka Gallery

SAGE Colleges of Art and Design

Albany, NY

March 21- April 23, 2017

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This panel of judges were impressed by the large number of very strong art works in a range of media produced by area high school students

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March 24, 2017

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Awards ceremony starting at 6:30pm

All are welcomed to attend

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E. Guilderland Music Ensembles Attend NYSSMA Evaluation Festival

Each year choral and instrumental ensembles from the Guilderland School District attend

the NYSSMA (NYS School Music Association) Major Ensemble Evaluations. In these

events, large ensembles received written and recorded comments, suggestions and

critiques from two adjudicators. The music performed is specifically selected from

graded literature approved by NYSSMA and groups from across the state strive for a

perfect performance.

On April 10th-11th the following musical groups attended the instrumental evaluation at

Shaker High School:

7th

Grade Orchestra (Mrs. Kristy Dame)

7th

Grade Band (Mrs. Alexis Ziomek)

FMS Select Band (Mrs. Alexis Ziomek)

HS Wind Ensemble (Mrs. Kathleen Ehlinger)

Attending the choral evaluation at Niskayuna High School on Wednesday, April 12th is

the:

7th

Grade Chorus (Mrs. Terri Mewhorter) – 1:00 p.m.

FMS Select Choir (Mrs. Terri Mewhorter) – 2:05 p.m.

These events are free and open to the public. Good luck to our young musicians and their

teachers at this evaluation festival.

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F. Students Selected for Suburban Council Music Festival

The Suburban Scholastic Council Music Festival will be held at Schenectady High

School on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Over three hundred talented music students were

selected from the fifteen Suburban Council schools. The groups performing this year

include a Middle School Band, Chorus and Orchestra as well as a High School Jazz

Band.

The Guilderland music department is pleased to announce that 26 students were selected

by audition to participate. Performing in the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of

Michael Lee will be: Maia Regan and Katelyn Waltz –Violin, Grace Wei – Viola, and

Ivan Nieto – Cello.

The Concert Band includes Farnsworth Middle School students: Meghana Uppala –

Flute,

John Giordano and Melody Yu – Clarinet, Elizabeth Novak - Bassoon, William

Angus – Tenor Sax, Bohdan Kinal– Bari Sax, Aidan Fusco and Alex Jambunathan–

Trumpet, Anna Berezansky – Trombone, Alexander Evans – Tuba. They will perform

under the direction of Michael Christy.

Vocalists selected to sing with the Concert Choir include: Lacey Allen, Alejandro

Castillo, Joanna Chen, Aria Grisham, Emma Harbeck, Colin Dane Ingraham,

Camille Lajoie, Jaimee Lowe, Jack Parsons, Glenn Trechel, and Gregory Trechel. These students will perform under the direction of Anthony Alvaro (West Genesee CSD).

Avery Heaney was selected to play the Bari Sax in the High School Jazz Ensemble, led

by jazz educator Mark Beaubriand.

Congratulations to all these fine young musicians and their teachers: Nancy Casellini,

Susan Curro, Kristy Dame, Shannon deFrancqueville, Kathleen Ehlinger, Claudia

Feeney, Terri Meworter, Lee Russo, Jason Utter, and Alexis Ziomek.

The concert on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Schenectady High School East begins at 2:00

p.m. and is free and open to the public.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION

April 11, 2017

A. District Health Insurance Committee Recommendation for the 2017-18 School Year

The District Health Insurance Committee consisting of representatives of the ten

bargaining units along with Lin Severance and Neil Sanders met four times during the

2016-17 school year to attend informational sessions, review health insurance plan

benefit designs and identify opportunities for cost savings. In addition, representatives

will attend a Spring Conference hosted by Amsure Associates, the plan administrator for

the Capital Area Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC), on topics of interest for

CASHIC members intending to bridge the gap between labor and management to

promote a shared responsibility for employee health benefits.

Key Issues for 2017-18

At the federal level, the proposed repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act

(ACA) failed to garner legislative approval. The current provisions of the ACA remain

in place but there is still a possibility that the entire Act, or certain portions, could be

repealed and replaced According to Amsure Associates, the third part administrator for

the health insurance consortium, any changes would not affect our 2017-18 renewal.

The district’s medical premiums continue to trend below the national average, which is

currently of 7.5%, except for the MVP HMO plan. That consistent low level of

volatility experienced with medical claims has not carried through to prescription drugs.

The increased availability of and utilization of high cost specialty drugs with a projected

18.7% trend rate nationally, following an 18.9% increase last year, is causing another

large spike in the district’s premium rate. National surveys show that while typically less

than one percent of all medications are specialty drugs, those drugs account for 35% of

the overall drug costs.

Finally, the Capital Area Schools Health Insurance Consortium (CASHIC) continues to

grow. Next year East Greenbush, Averill Park, and Troy will join the consortium.

The District Health Insurance Committee presents to the Board of Education for

comment and discussion the following recommendations for employee health insurance

benefits for the 2016-17 school year:

Continuation of the following medical plans with no change in plan benefits:

a. Blue Shield PPO - $20 office copay with vision and dental coverage


b. Blue Shield POS - $20 office copay with dental coverage


c. MVP HMO - $25 office copay with dental coverage


d. CDPHP EPO - $25 office copay with dental coverage

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e. Medicare Advantage Plans Rate Renewal Increases

Blue Shield PPO: 5.0% (with BS Rx)

Blue Shield OOA: 4.8% (with BS Rx)

CDPHP PPO: 36.8% (with ESI Rx)

CDPHP HMO: 37.6% (with ESI Rx)

Continuation of the following prescription drug plans with no change in plan

benefits:

Express Scripts Self-Insured Prescription Drug Coverage

$5 generic/$25 brand name/$40 brand name non-preferred

copay

CanaRx mail order prescription drug plan option for brand name

maintenance medications with $0 copay


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SUPERINTENDENT INFORMATION

April 11, 2017

A. Annual Meeting with the Guilderland Library Trustees

Our annual meeting with the Guilderland Public Library Trustees is scheduled for

Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the public library. We will discuss which board

members are available to attend.

The agenda will be an opportunity to review and discuss current collaborative efforts

between the library and the school district.

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B. Special Board of Education Meeting Scheduled - April 25, 2017

As a reminder, the Board of Education established a special meeting date of Tuesday,

April 25, 2017 at 8:00 a.m., in the district office for the purpose of voting on the 2017-18

Board of Cooperative Educational Services budget and election.

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C. School in Session - May 26, 2017

An SNN was recently sent announcing schools will be in session on Friday, May 26,

2017 due to the number of used snow/emergency days during the 2016-17 school year.

All district and school offices will be open on that day.

Monday, May 29, 2017 is still a school recess day district-wide, in observance of the

Memorial Day holiday.

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D. National Junior Honor Society Induction

On April 3, 2017, 161eighth-grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor

Society at Farnsworth Middle School. I would like to congratulate the students for all

their hard work to be inducted in the NJHS and the teachers and parents for the support

given to the students. Mr. Laster, his administrative team, and the two faculty advisors,

Mr. Rausch and Ms. Abbasi, do an excellent job putting together a highly professional

induction ceremony.

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BOARD PRESIDENT INFORMATION

April 11, 2017


At this time, petitions are available through the district clerk for any district resident who

might be considering running for the Board of Education (42 signatures of eligible

district voters are required based on 2% of those voting in last year’s election). There are

three seats on the Board that expire June 30, 2017. Each of the three seats is for a three-

year term of office.

General Information

In order to be eligible to run for the Board of Education, nominating petitions with 42 or

more signatures from qualified voters in the district, must be submitted to the district

clerk on or before Monday, April 17, 2017, 5:00 p.m. Anyone who has questions about

the duties and responsibilities of a Board member may contact the Superintendent, Board

President, or any current member of the Board.

A candidate must be able to read and write, be at least 18 years of age, a qualified voter

and a district resident for at least one year prior to the date of the vote on Tuesday,

May 16, 2017.

Candidates do not run for a specific seat on the Board; if there are more than three

candidates running, the individuals with the three highest vote totals are elected.


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B. Voter Registration Required for May 16, 2017 Budget Vote and Election

The public vote on the school budget and Board of Education will be held on Tuesday,

May 16, 2017. Voter registration is required in the Guilderland School District. To vote,

you must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Guilderland School District

for at least 30 days prior to the vote. If you are not registered with the school district or

the Albany County Board of Elections, you must do so prior to the vote.

The district has established three registration dates for residents to vote at the May 16,

2017 Budget Vote and Election. You may register any time between 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

at one of the elementary schools or from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the district office on the

following dates:

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Monday, May 8, 2017

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

You may also register with the Albany County Board of Elections during their normal

business hours, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you are not sure at which elementary school to vote, please refer to our webpage link -

School Budget News and use the quick link on the right, “Voter/absentee ballot info.”

You can see if you’re registered and where you vote in school elections.

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C. Industrial Development Agency Proposed Tax Exemption - Crossgates Hotel

The board will discuss the proposed construction of the Crossgates Hotel and its request

for a $1,385,000 property tax exemption.

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BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

A. Contract for Driver Education Services

Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the services agreement with Bell’s Auto Driving

School to provide behind-the-wheel driver education services for the 2017-18 school year at a

cost of $357.00 per student and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the

agreement.

Attachment: Bell's Auto Driving School Inc. Agreement

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AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT made this of April 2017, by and between GUILDERLANDCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, registered under the laws of the State of New York, having aplace ofbusiness at 8 School Road, Guilderland Center, New York, [2085 thereinafter refeffed to asthe SCHOOL; and BELL’S AUTO DRIVNG SCHOOL, INC. with a place of business at 632 PlankRoad, Suite 110, Clifton Park, New York, 12065, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR.

WITNESSETH;

WHEREAS, the SCI-IQOL intends to operate a program consisting of a “driver educationprogram” commencing at about June 26, 2017 through approximatelyJune 30, 2018, at its premisesin Guilderl and, New York; and

WHEREAS, the SCHOOL is desirous of entering into an agreement with theCONTRACTOR to perform all duties in connection with said NYSED approved driver educationprogram.

NOW, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants exchanged herein and other goodand valuable considerations, the parties agree as Ibllows:

1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide at all times while he is performing the obligations ofthe agreement the following;

A. Department of Motor Vehicles licensed and approved instructors in drivertraining as necessary for in-car instruction.

B. Dual controlled automobiles equipped with automatic transmissions, powersteering and all required safety equipment.

C. Proof of valid insurance for the purpose of conducting in-ear instruction.

2. The CONTRACTOR agrees, without charge, to supply the necessary gasoline, repairs andinsurance in connection with the operation of the automobiles hereinbefore mentioned.

3. The CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall provide, per enrolled student, the following:

A. Six hours of behind the wheel training.

B. Eighteen hours of student observation.

C. A written log detailing the instructional hours provided for each student.

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These items the CONTRACTOR agrees will be supplied and available to each studentenrolled in the course held by the SCHOOL herein. The exact times and dates ofperfonnance shallbe agreed upon between the parties hereto by preparing a written schedule which will be annexed tothis agreement

4. The SCHOOL shall pay to the CONTRACTOR the sum ofTHREE HUNDRED FWTYSEVEN DOLLARS (S357.OO)* per student for the twenty-four hours of student instructionto be performed by the CONTRACTOR herein.

5. The SCHOOL agrees to provide the CONTRACTOR with a copy of their NYSEDapproval letter for the current Driver Education Program.

6. The SCHOOL agrees that a minimum of 16 students must be enrolled for the programto be held.

7. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times hold and save harmless the SCHOOL, it’s agents,servants, and/or employees, against any and all claims, charges, suits and damages of any kind innature whatsoever, including but not restricted to death of or injury to persons, loss of or damage toproperty, as well as judgements, payments, costs or expenses resulting therefrom by whomsoeverbrought, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this contract, or any actions oractivities incidental thereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the dayand year first written above.

BELVS AUTO DRIWNG SCHOOL. INC. GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOLS

By:___________ By:_____________LBERTJ. IL

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BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

B. Service Agreement- Benetech, Inc.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approve the agreement with Benetech, Inc. to

provide Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administration Services for the

2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.

Attachment: Service Agreement- Benetech, Inc.

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FORSELF-INSURED WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONTHIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

AGREEMENT, made this

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day of , 2017 between the Guilderland Central SchoolDistrict. (hereinafter referred to as “Plan”) and Benetech, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as“Administrator”) with its principal place of business located at P.O. BOX 348, One Dodge Street,Wynantskill, NY 12198.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Plan and Administrator wish to enter into an agreement for the provision of SelfInsured Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrative Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY COVENANT AND AGREEAS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE I — SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

For consideration set forth below, Administrator shall perform the Self-Insured Workers’Compensation Third Party Administration Services hereinafter set forth under Article III of thisAGREEMENT.

ARTICLE II- DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply to terms which appear in this Agreement.

2.1 “Record Only Claim” shall mean the creation and maintenance ofa data file in thoseinstances in which an accident (first or third party) involving only actual or alleged minorinjury or property damage requiring minimal or no medical treatment or remedy had come tothe Plan’s attention and, even though no injury or property damage had been formallyreported. claimed or as anticipated, the Plan requests the maintenance of a record of theincident and associated data for informational tracking purpose (to determine frequency ofincident, safety awareness, possible repeat occurrences, etc.).

2.2 “Medical Only Claim” shall mean any reported Workers’ Compensation accident or claiminvolving an injured worker who is, will, or may be entitled to medical benefits but has not

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lost and does not appear likely to lose time from work or submit a claim for indemnitybenefits.

2.3 “Indemnity Claims” shall mean:

(i) any reported Workers’ Compensation accident or claim with respect to which theinjured worker would be entitled to medical benefits but in addition has lost orappears Likely to lose time from work or submit or has submitted a claim forindemnity benefits, including any claim originally classified as a Medical Only Claimwhich becomes an Indemnity Claim if and when the injured worker becomes eligiblefor indemnity benefits;

(ii) any claim in litigation;

(iii) claims which would otherwise be classified as Medical Only Claims involving aninjured worker who has returned to work on alternative or “light “ duty due torestrictions from the work-related injury, but follow-up by a claim representative willbe needed to facilitate a return to fill duty; and

(iv) claims which merit investigation by a claim representative or private investigator dueto a question regarding compensability.

2.4 “Qualified Claim or Loss” shall mean any claim, loss, monetary demand, occurrence or suitoccurring within the Term of this Agreement, provided the type of claim or loss is one whichis to be administered hereunder.

2.5 “Late Reported Claims” shall mean claims which are within the definitions of Claims andwhich are reported after the cancellation or expiration of this Agreement and any renewalshereof.

2.6 “Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses” shall mean any cost or expense incurred byAdministrator in connection with administration, investigation, adjustment, settlement ordefense of claims on behalf of the Plan, including but not limited to any of the following:

a. subrogation;b. automobile or other physical damage appraisal;c. all court cost, fees and expenses;d. fees for service of process;e. fees and expenses to attorneys for legal services;f. the cost of services of undercover operations and detectives;g. fees to obtain medical cost containment services, including but not limited to

bill review services;h. the cost of employing experts for the purpose of preparing maps,

photographs, diagrams, and chemicaL or physical analysis, or for experts’advice or opinion;

i. the cost of obtaining copies of any public records, and the cost of depositionsand court reporters or recorded statements;

j. And any other similar cost, fee or expense reasonable or chargeable for theinvestigation, negotiation, settlement or defense ofa Qualified Claim orindemnification and/or salvage rights of the Plan.

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2.6.1 Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses shaLl not include any fee, cost or expense whichthis Agreement specifically provides. Such expenses shall be included in the services tobe provided by Administrator hereunder at no additional or separate cost to the Plan.

ARTICLE III - SCOPE OF WORK

During the term of this AGREEMENT, Administrator shall provide the following services:

3.1 All customary and appropriate Workers’ Compensation Claim handling functions for allQualified Claims or Losses.

Such claim handling ffinctions generally include but are not limited to the investigation of eachQualified Claim or Loss to the extent deemed necessary by Administrator, or as otherwisedirected in writing by the Plan; adjusting, settling or litigating all Qualified Claims within thestated discretionary settlement authority limit or with specific approval of the Plan if outside thestated authority limit; investigation and pursuit of subrogation activities on behalf of the Plan;determination of appropriate claim reserve; and the performance of necessary and customaryadministrative and clerical work in connection with each Qualified Claim or Loss. In addition,the following services will apply to the type of claims listed:

3.1.1 Record Only Claims. With respect to Record-Only Claims, no services will be providedwith the exception of recording and maintaining the relevant data, and no medical billswill be paid.

3.1.2 Medical Only Claims. With respect to Medical-Only Claims, services will be limited tothe recording of the claim and associated data, contact with the Plan to verifS’ Medical-Only claim status, and the payment of medical bills and expenses in accordance with theterms of this agreement.

3.1.3 Lost-Time Claims. With respect to Lost-Time Claims, a Claims Professional will providewhatever services may reasonably be required to make a determination regardingcompensability, pay the appropriate leveL of indemnity benefits, and attempt to achieve areturn to frill active duty.

3.1.4 Late Reported Claims. In no event shall Administrator have any obligation or liabilitywith respect to any Late Reported Claims resulting from the Plan’s untimely handling ofsaid claim. However, Administrator shall have frill responsibility for any fines, penalties,or cost, including legal fees imposed by any regulatory body, agency, or third party orwhich occur in any manner as a result of errors, omissions, or non-compliance by theAdministrator.

3.2 Administrator shall prepare and issue indemnity payments to the Plan’s injured employees.

3.3 Administrator shall provide the Plan with an explanation of services, claim reportinginformation and forms, and location coding schemes.

3.4 Administrator shall complete all forms required to be used in the adjustment of Workers’Compensation Claims by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (the “Board”)and the New York State Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”) with the exception of theEmployers First Report of Injury, which shall be prepared by the Plan.

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3.5 Administrator shall be entitled to engage outside vendors when deemed necessary and bymutual consent with the Plan to handle or defend a claim.

3.6 Administrator shall communicate to the Plan in a manner mutually agreed to by the partiesand make reconmwndations regarding proposals to resolve any Workers’ CompensationClaims.

3.7 Should Administrator determine that a particular claim meets any of the Plan’s excessinsurance reporting requirements about which requirements it has been specifically informedby the Plan in writing, then Administrator shall notify the Plan’s excess insurance carrieraccordingly.

3.8 The Plan shall promptly report all claims to Administrator.

3.9 At the Plan’s request, Administrator shall meet with the Plan on a quarterly basis to reviewopen claims and other matters related to the Plan.

3.10 Administrator shall provide weekly or bi-weekly statements of finds drawn from all findingaccounts. The finding will be in the manner presently in use by the Plan.

3.11 Administrator shall make necessary paid claims and reserve reports available to the Plan,provide monthly loss-runs by year, delineated by departmenUdivisionlftrnd, type of injury, andcause of injury or such other delineations as may be reasonably requested by the Plan. Inaddition, Administrator will provide quarterly claim review reports.

ARTICLE IV—FEES

Inconsideration of the terms and obligations of this AGREEMENT, the Plan agrees to pay, andAdministrator agrees to accept, as fill compensation for all services rendered under thisAGREEMENT the following annual amounts:

PLAN ONLYYear

7/l/17-6/30/18 525,8007/Ill 8-6/30/19 525,800

7/1/19-6/30/20 S25,800

The following services arranged for by Administrator only as needed and on a claim-by-claimbasis to aid in the reduction of claims expenses, are not included in the fees set forth above.Administrator specifically agrees that the fees for these services to the Plan shall be provided attheir cost to the Plan and that Administrator shall not receive any income or benefit from theseservice fees.

A. Hearing RepresentationB. Private investigationC. Consultant Medical ExamsD. Vocational RehabilitationE. Managed Care ProgramF. Medical Rehabilitation

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Administrator shall notify the Plan for prior authorization of Private Investigation services andVocational rehabilitation.

Before any payments can be made Administrator shall submit invoices, in a form and manner tobe mutually agreed to by the parties, to the Plan Treasurer, or other appointee, for review andapproval. Each invoice and Claim Form shall itemize and detail the services rendered and anynecessary disbursements, if applicable. The approval of invoices and payment of fees shall not beunreasonably delayed or withheld.

ARTICLE V - TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT shall commence on 07-01-2017 and will continue in effect through 06-30-2020.

ARTICLE %TJ- REPRESENTATLONS

In order to induce the Plan to enter into this AGREEMENT, Administrator has made thefollowing representations:

6.1 Administrator is familiar with the nature and extent of this AGREEMENT, the servicescontemplated by this AGREEMENT, the locality and all local conditions, and all federal, stateand local laws, ordinance, rules, regulations, and orders of public authorities that in any manneraffect cost, progress, or performance of the services contemplated by this AGREEMENT;

6.2 Administrator shall give notice and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations,and orders of public authorities bearing on the performance of the services contemplated by thisAGREEMENT;

6.3 Administrator will meet with the Plan to formulate a specific return-to-work program foreach Plan department;

6.4 Administrator will train Plan employees charged with processing Workers’ compensationclaims;

6.5 Administrator shall provide the required notification to the Plan excess insurance andexcess employer’s liability insurance carriers;

ARTICLE VII- AVAILABLE DATA

All technical or other data relative to the work in the possession of the Plan or in the possessionof Administrator shall be made available to the other party to this AGREEMENT withoutexpenses to the other party.

ARTICLE VIII - COOPERATION

Administrator shall cooperate with representatives, agents and employees of the Plan and the Planshall cooperate with representatives, agents, and employees of Administrator to the end that workmay proceed expeditiously and economically.

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ARTICLE IX - EXTRA WORK

If Administrator is of the opinion that any work it has been directed to perform is beyond thescope of this AGREEMENT and constitutes EXTRA WORK, Administrator shall promptlynotify the Plan of that fact and before engaging in any said EXTRA WORK. The Plan shall bethe sole judge as to whether or not it constitutes Extra Work. In the event that the Plandetermines that such work does constitute Extra Work, it shall provide extra compensation toAdministrator on a negotiated basis.

ARTICLE X - RIGHT TO AUT

10.1 Whenever it is deemed appropriate, the Plan reserves the right to audit the claim recordsand other records of the selected carder, as they pertain to the Workers’ Compensation Program.The Plan also reserves the right to assign outside auditors and to conduct on-site audits ofAdministrator’s records and files.

10.2 Administrator may not charge extra fees for providing data tape(s) or for space andequipment utilized by outside auditors. Upon completion of the audits, the Administrator’srepresentatives shall make themselves available to the Plan and its representatives in order toresolve any deficiencies and shortcomings of the Administrator services.

ARTICLE XI - ACCOUNTING RECORDS

Proper and fill accounting records shall be maintained by administrator. The records shallclearly identify the cost of the work performed under this AGREEMENT, and shall be subject toperiodic and final audit by the Plan upon request. The records shall be accessible to the Plan for aperiod of two (2) years following the date of final payment by the Plan to Administrator for theperformance of the services contemplated herein.

ARTICLE XII - ASSIGNMENTS

Administrator specifically agrees as required by Section 109 New York General Municipal Lawthat it is prohibited from assigning, transferring, conveying, subcontracting, or otherwisedisposing of this AGREEMENT, or of its right, title or interest therein without the previousconsent in writing of the Plan.

ARTICLE XIII - MODIFICATION

This AGREEMENT may only be modified by a formal written amendment executed by both thePlan and Administrator.

ARTICLE XIV - MATERIALS

All rights, title and ownership in and to all materials, including open and closed claims files andhistorical data whether saved in paper or computerized format, prepared under the provisions ofthis AGREEMENT shall be in the Plan, including the right of republication. The Plan reservesthe right to take custody of the claims files an&or make copies of any information deemedappropriate. The Plan reserves the right to monitor and audit claims files.

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ARTICLE XV - RELATIONShIP

Administrator is, and will function as, an independent contractor under this AGREEMENT forany purpose. The employees of Administrator shall not in any manner be, or be held out to be,agents or employees of the Plan.

ARTICLE XVI- INDEMNIFICATION

Administrator shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the Plan, its employee and agents, fromand against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonableattorney’s fees) arising out of, or in consequence of, any negligent or intentional act or omissionof Administrator, its employees, or its agents, to the extent of their responsibility for such claims,damage, losses and expenses.

ARTICLE XVII - INSURANCE

Administrator agrees to procure and maintain for the entire term of this AGREEMENT, withoutthe additional expense to the Plan, insurance policies of the kinds and in the amounts that wouldnormally be required as an administrator.

ARTICLE XVIII- TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

The Plan and Administrator shall have the right at any time to terminate the services required ofAdministrator upon ninety (90) days advance notice in writing to the other party.

In the event of a termination of this Agreement under this Article, Administrator shall be entitledto compensation for all work theretofore authorized and performed pursuant to thisAGREEMENT in accordance with Article IV of this AGREEMENT. Additionally, in the eventof the termination of this AGREEMENT under this Article, all historical data and records,including claim files, pertaining to this AGREEMENT shall be delivered within twenty (20) daysto the Plan or its duly authorized representative. In case of failure to Administrator to make suchdelivery on demand, Administrator shall be liable to the Plan for any damages that the Plan maysustain by reason thereof.

ARTICLE XIX - DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution of Administrator as a partnership or corporation during the term of thisAGREEMENT. Administrator shall give thirty (30) days advance notice in writing to the Plan ofany such dissolution.

ARTICLE XX - LICENSES

Administrator shall at all times obtain and maintain all licenses required by the State of NewYork to perfonn the services required under this AGREEMENT.

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ARTICLE XXI - NON-DISCRIMINATION REOUIREMENTS

In accordance with Article 15 of the Executive Law and all other State and Federal statutory andconstitutional non-discrimination provisions, Administrator agrees that it shall not, by reason ofrace, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability: (a) discriminate in hiring against anyperson who is qualified and available to perform the work; or (b) discriminate against orintimidate any employee hired for the work contemplated by this AGREEMENT.

ARTICLE XXII - NON-APPOPRIATIONS CLAUSE

Notwithstanding anything conlained herein to the contrary, no default shall be deemed to occur inthe event that no ftinds or insufficient funds are appropriated and budgeted or are otherwiseunavailable to the Plan for payment. In that event, the Plan will immediately notifyAdministrator of such occurrences and this AGREEMENT shall terminate, without penalty orexpenses to the Plan of any kind whatsoever, on the last day of the fiscal period in whichappropriations were received except as to those portions herein agreed for which funds shall havebeen appropriated and budgeted.

ARTICLE XXIII - INVALID PROVISIONS

If any term, part, provision, section, subdivision, or paragraph of this AGREEMENT shall beheld to be unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective, in whole or in part, such determination shallnot invalidate the remaining terms, pans, provisions, sections, subdivisions, or paragraphsthereof.

ARTICLE XXIV - NOTICE

All notices and documents required to be given or made by Administrator pursuant to thisAGREEMENT shall be given or made to:

Guilderland Central School DistrictC/U John RizzoP.O. Box 188 School RoadGuilderland Ctr., NY 12085

All notices and documents required to be given to the Administrator by the client pursuant to thisAGREEMENT shall be given or made to:

Benetech, Inc.C/U Tina PanichiOne Dodge StreetWynantskill, NY 12198

ARTICLE XXV - APPLICABLE LAW

This AGREEMENT shall be construed for all purposes under the law of the State of New York.

ARTICLE XXVI GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

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This Agreement shall be governed and constructed in accordance with the laws of the State ofNew York without reference to conflict of laws and principles. No provision of this Agreementshall be applied or constructed in any manner inconsistent with applicable federaL or state lawsand regulations. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the parties hereby agree that allstandards with respect to the license and conduct of Benelech, Inc. as a professional Worker’sCompensation Third Party Administrator will be strictly governed by the law of the State of NewYork. Any actions concerning this Agreement shall be brought in the Supreme Court of NewYork in Rensselaer County.

ARTICLE XXVII - ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This agreement sets forth all promises, covenants, agreements, conditions and understandingsbetween the parties hereto and supersedes all prior to contemporaneous agreements, oraL orwritten, except as herein contained. This Agreement may not be modified other than by anagreement in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE XXVIII - TITLES NOT TO AFFECT INTERPRETATION

Titles of paragraphs contained in this Agreement are inserted for the convenience of referenceonly. They neither form a part of this Agreement, nor are they used in construction ofinterpretation thereof.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE CAUSED THIS Agreement to beexecuted as follows:

Benetech, Inc.

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Guilderland Central SchoolDistrict

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BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

C. Service Agreement- DeGroot Management Services, Inc.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Education approve the agreement with DeGroot

Management Services, Inc. to provide Third Party Unemployment Administrator

Services for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.

Attachment: DeGroot Management Services, Inc. Agreement

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DeGROOT

MANAGEMENTSERVICES, INC.

SERVICE AGREEMENT

as part of its standard program of Unemployment Insurance Cost Control andHuman Resources Management Program. It should be noted that the Client hasthe obligation of calling or sending to DM5 all necessary forms, claims and othernotices received from the state.

The employer accounts to be covered under this agreement are:

COMPANY NAME EMPLOYER REGISTRATION NUMBER

GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL 04-62763DISTRICT

DeGroot Management Services, Inc. will:

1. Consult with and assist Client in processing Unemployment Claims as theClient deems necessary.

2. Communicate with the NY State Dept. of Labor on behalf of the Client toadminister, resolve, protest, or appeal; claims, determinations, and charges,as necessary.

3. Represent Client at Administrative Hearings and audits resulting from claimdeterminations and/or state agency rulings and decisions.

4. Each quarter, DeGroot Management Services will audit Client’sUnemployment Insurance Benefits Statement, and seek adjustments whenand where necessary.

5. DeGroot Management Services will each year, calculate and determine theadvisability of the Client remaining on the Reimbursable System to achievethe greatest net cost savings for state Unemployment Insurance Costs.

6. DeGroot Management Services will consult with the Client relative to policiesand procedures necessary to achieve the greatest cost savings to the ClientsUnemployment Insurance expense.

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Attachment: Attachment: DeGroot Management Services, Inc. Agreement (2020 : Service Agreement-

7. When requested, DeGroot Management Services will review an existingHandbook to ensure it is in agreement with current NY State Dept. of Labor,Unemployment-Insurance-statutes.

8. DeGroot Management Services will conduct Corrective Discipline seminarsfor Client’s department heads and managers, on an annual basis, to acquaintthem with the practices and procedures necessary to reduce the company’s

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REPORT FREQUENCY

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Semi-Annual X Quarterly

Final decisions on actions, for all issues, remain solely with the Client. Clientunderstands that the state has final jurisdiction on all such matters, and at thisAdministrative level, their rulings are final and binding. Client understands that DM5 canonly assist Client’s attorneys, should any matter proceed beyond this Administrativelevel. In the course of providing services under this agreement, DMS may provideinformation regarding the existence of certain laws or regulations and the potential ofsuch laws or regulations to impact the business of the Client. However, the Client ishereby put on notice that DM5 is not a law firm or a substitute for an attomey or law firm,it does not engage in the practice of law, and It does not and cannot render any legaladvice or provide any kind of opinion or recommendation about possible legal rights,remedies, defenses, options or strategies. We cannot offer legal advice and are notauthorized to practice law. lithe client should need legal counsel, they must obtain legalservices at their own expense

COST OF SERVICE: $3000.00 per year! $750.00 per quarter

SERVICE DATE: July 1, 2017

This will be a 3 year agreement. After the initial time period, the agreementshall automatically renew on a yearly basis, with either party able to cancel upongiving a minimum of 60 days written notice before the service anniversary date.

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Attachment: Attachment: DeGroot Management Services, Inc. Agreement (2020 : Service Agreement-

BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

D. Donation

Resolved, that the Board of Education accept the donation of a trumpet, extra case, sheet

music and music stand from Marilyn Prendergast.

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BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

E. Supplement - Fireworks Display Request

Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the use of fireworks on Guilderland

Central School District property for the boy's lacrosse senior night game, currently

scheduled to be held on May 11, 2017, subject to approval from New York State

Education Department.

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BUSINESS ACTION

April 11, 2017

F. Supplement- Donation

Resolved, that the Board of Education accept a $15,000 monetary donation from Albany

Medical Center for the replacement of the High School football field scoreboard.

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SUPERINTENDENT ACTION

April 11, 2017

A. Adoption of the 2017-2018 Budget- Revised

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education adopt a proposed budget in the amount

of $98,449,110for the school year 2017-2018 and submit same to the voters of the

district and to be voted upon at the Annual District Vote and Election on May 16, 2017.

Explanation: The Board of Education will first review and discuss the revised budget

plan which lists changes in the expenditures and revenues for 2017-18 before adopting

the final plan which will be presented to voters on May 16, 2017.

Attachment: BOE Budget Adoption Worksheet

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ROE BUDGET ADOPTION WORKSHEET2017-18 BUDGET

Superintendents Budget In formation 2016-17 Guilderland Tax Rate: 522.26982016-17 Adopted Budget: $96,590,045 2017-18 Guilderland Tax Rate: 522.56632017-18 Superintendent’s Budget: $98,190,625 Dollar Increase $0.30Dollar Increase $1,600,580 Percentage Increase 1.33%Percentage Increase 1.66% 1% on Tax Levy $709,000

Appropriated Fund Balance $300,000 Appropriated Reserves $170,000

2016-17 Tax Levy $69,561,435 Tax Levy Limit (NYS Formula) $69,044,9632017-18 Tax Levy $70,928,647 Tax Levy Limit + Exclusions $71,613,164Dollar Increase $1,367,212 Max. Allowable Levy Increase $1,951,729Percentage Increase 1.97% Max. Allowable Levy Pct. Inc. 2.81%Proposed Tax Levy vs. Allowable Levy Limit ($584,517) *

Budget Tax Levy Tax LevyBudget Impact Impact Change

Superintendent’s Budget $98.1 90,625 1.66% 1.97% $70,928,647

Revenue Adjustments1 School Store Revenue $39,500 -0.06%2 State Aid - Foundation Aid $151,235 -0.22%3

Adjusted Revenue $190,735 -0.27% ($190,735)

Expenditure Adjustments4 BOCES Services (software & bandwidth) $11,985 0.01% 0.02%5 Building Equipment Repair ($30,000) -0.03% -0.04%6 Title II Grant Funding (proposed federal budget elimination) $125,000 0.13% 0.18%7 GHS Football Field Scoreboard ($15,000) -0.02% -0.02%

New items8 Cobblestone School Quiet Title Action $1 2,000 0.01% 0.02%9 Cobblestone Eliminate Funding for Repairs ($35,000) -0.04% -0.05%

10 Elementary English as a New Language Teacher +0.5 FTE $39,500 0.04% 0.06%11 FMS Elevator Replacement $150,000 0.16% 0.22%12131415

Adjusted Expense $258,485 $98,449,110 1.92% 0.37% $258,485

Revised Budget $98,449,110 1.92% 2.06% $70,996,397 I

Maximum Allowable Tax Levy Limit Threshhold: $71,513,164Proposed Tax Levy vs. Allowable Levy Limit: ($516,767)

Since proposed levy is less than the maximum allowable levy,a simple 50% majority vote is needed to pass the budget.

BgtAdoptionWorksheetl 8BCE BgtAdoptl8 4/11/2017

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Attachment: Attachment: BOE Budget Adoption Worksheet (2013 : Adoption of the 2017-2018 Budget-

SUPERINTENDENT ACTION

April 11, 2017

E. Property Tax Report Card - 2017-18

Resolved, that the Board of Education approve the 2017-18 Property Tax Report Card for

submission to the N.Y.S. Education Department based on the 2017-2018 adopted budget.

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Attachment: 2017-18 Property Tax Report Card

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20 16-17AdoptedBudget

20 17-18ProposedBudget

PercentChange

Total Budgeted Amount, not including separate propsitions $96,590,045 $98,449,110 1.92%

A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount $69,561,435 $70,996,397Levy to Support Library Debt, if applicable $0B.

C. Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if applicable $0$0$0

D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy $0E.

$0Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A+B+C-D) $69,561,435 $70,996,397 2.06%

F. Permissible Exclusions fo the School Tax Levy LimitG. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions

$2,245,131$67,325,409

$2,468,201$69,044,963

H. Total Proposed Tax Levy for School Purposes (E-B-F+D) $67,316,304 $68,528,196I. Difference G-H; (negative value requires 60% voter approval) $9,105 $516,767

Public School Enrollment 4,901 4,893 -0.16%Consumer Price Index 1.26%

Actual20 16-17

Estimated20 17-18

Adjusted Restricted Fund Balance $5,616,816 $7,267,610Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance $300,000 $300,000Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance $3,862,932 $3,926,937Adjusted Unrestricted Fund Balance as a Percentage of the Total Budget 4.00% 3.99%

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Attachment: Attachment: 2017-18 Property Tax Report Card (2000 : Property Tax Report Card - 2017-18)

BOARD PRESIDENT ACTION

April 11, 2017

A. Adoption of the Proposed 2017-18 School Calendar

Attached is a copy of the proposed 2017-18 school calendar for adoption.

2017-18 School Calendar (DRAFT for adoption)

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Adopted by the Board of Education: GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2017-2018

JULY 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 MARCH 2018M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F

1 2 3 1 23 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 3031 (17) (20)

AUGUST 2017 DECEMBER 2017 APRIL 2018M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30

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SEPTEMBER 2017 JANUARY 2018 MAY 2018M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F

1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 44 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11

11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 1818 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25*25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 28 29 30 31

(17) (21) (22)

OCTOBER 2017 FEBRUARY 2018 JUNE 2018M T W T F M T W T F M T W T F

2 3 4 5 6 1 2 19 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8

16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 1523 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21 2230 31 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29

(21) (15) (16)

July 4 Holiday (11 & 12 Mo. Staff)August 31 Superintendent’s Conf. DaySeptember 4 Labor DaySeptember 5 Superintendent’s Conf. DaySeptember 6 First day of School K-12September 21 Rosh HashanahOctober 9 Columbus DayNovember 1 Superintendent’s Conf. DayNovember 10 Veteran’s DayNov. 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Recess Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 Holiday Recess January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayFebruary 19 - 23 Presidents’ RecessMarch 21 Superintendent’s Conf. DayMarch 30 Good FridayApril 2-6 Spring RecessMay 25 Contingent School RecessMay 28 Memorial DayJune 22 Last Day of School

KEY:

Holiday

School Recess

Regents Testing Days

Superintendent's Conference Day

* Contingent Holiday

. # of Pupil Attendance DaysSept. -17 daysOct- 21 daysNov - 17 daysDec - 16 daysJan - 21 daysFeb - 15 daysMar - 20 daysApr - 16 daysMay - 22 daysJune - 16 days

181 days Aug 31 & 5 Conf. 4 days Nov 1 & Mar 21

TOTAL 185 days

Attendance Period Ends Sept 29 = 17 days Oct 27 = 19 days Nov 24 = 15 days Dec 29 = 20 days Jan 26 = 18 days Feb 23 = 15 days Mar 30 = 23 days Apr 27 = 15 days May 25 = 20 days Jun 22 = 19 days 181 days

Aug 31 & 5 Conf. 4 daysNov 1 & Mar 21 TOTAL 185 days

NOTE: If schools are closed not more than two days for snow or emergency, then May 25, 2018 is a school holiday. If three snow or emergency days areused, NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY MAY 25, 2018 - SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENT

April 11, 2017

A. Proposed executive session, subject to Board approval.

Motion to enter into executive session to discuss the following matters:

1. To discuss the employment history of a particular person and matters leading to potential

discipline or dismissal.

2. To discuss issues pertaining to negotiations with the Guilderland Teachers’ Association.

3. To discuss the employment history of a particular person and matters leading to a

possible retirement.

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