Mohonasen cent ra l Schoo l Di strict FARNSWORTH TECHNOLOGY CENTER FEBRUARY 23, 2015 2072 CURRY ROAD BOARD/ADMINISTRATIVE WORKSHOP 5:30-7:00 PM SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 BOARD MEETING 7:00PM AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING *The Board will meet prior to the Board meeting for a Board/ Administrative Workshop A Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Communications 1. Superintendent a. Scholar Athlete Award Presentation b. Athletic Participation Survey c. Kindergarten Update d. Science Enrichment e. Budget Update (General Support, Operations & Maintenance, Transportation, Debt Service) 2. Board of Education 3. Public (Privilege of the Floor) E. Old Business F. New Business Instructional 1. Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education 2. Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday, June 20, 2015 3. Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10, 2015 Business/Personnel 1. Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1, 2015- June 30, 2015 2. Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotia-Glenville Central School District G. Consensus Agenda
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Mohonasen cent ra l Schoo l District
FARNSWORTH TECHNOLOGY CENTER FEBRUARY 23 2015 2072 CURRY ROAD BOARDADMINISTRATIVE WORKSHOP 530-700 PM SCHENECTADY NY 12303 BOARD MEETING 700PM
AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board will meet prior to the Board meeting for a BoardAdministrative Workshop
A Call to Order
B Pledge of Allegiance
C Roll Call
D Communications 1 Superintendent
a Scholar Athlete Award Presentation b Athletic Participation Survey c Kindergarten Update d Science Enrichment e Budget Update (General Support Operations amp Maintenance Transportation
Debt Service) 2 Board of Education 3 Public (Privilege of the Floor)
E Old Business
F New Business Instructional 1 Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education
Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education
2 Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
3 Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10 2015
BusinessPersonnel 1 Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015- June 30
2015 2 Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotia-Glenville Central
School District
G Consensus Agenda
Soard igen February 23 2015 Page 12
1 Approval of Minutes (February 9 2015) 2 Financial Reports
a Treasurers Monthly Report b Cafeteria Financial Statement c Budget Status Report d Revenue Status Report e Budget Transfer f Payment of Claims- Warrant 7 and 7P g Extracurricular Activity Report h Collateralization Report i Cash Flow Analysis - General Fund
3 Personnel
H Privilege of the Floor
I Proposed Executive Session 1) Contract Negotiations and Portfolio Reviews
J Adjournment
ROTTERDAM MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION I middotDate 022315
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring Ph D Superintendent
SUBJECT Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Procedures and definitions pertaining to Special Education are embodied under Part 200 of Commissioners Regulations and Article 89 of New York Education Law They mandate that Boards of Education provide appropriate education programs and services for pupils with handicapping conditions upon receipt of recommendations and student placements from the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) on 0128 0130 0204 0206 0210 021115
All students are residents of Mohonasen Central School district all parents are in agreement with the recommendations and all recommendations are for the least restrictive environment based on students educational needs All mandated members were present at the CSE and CPSE meetings
RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education on 0 l28 0 l30 0204 0206 021 0 0211 15
KASCH
Attachment
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 2 JANUARY 23 2015
FROM
TO Board of Education l Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintende~JY
SUBJECT Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort by clubs and advisors to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The high school principal is requesting Board of Education approval for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015 Students will depart from the high school at 630AM and return at approximately 830PM Approximately 40 select choir members 10 parent chaperones and 2 teachers will be participating in this trip Students will participate in a 90-minute theater workshop at a studio in the city During this private session they will work as a group to recreate a songdance number from the Broadway show Wicked which they will be attending The workshop session will be run by professional performers from the show Following the workshop students will break into chaperoned groups and enjoy lunch at Ellens Stardust Diner After lunch students will watch the matinee performance of the revival of Wicked Transportation is through Yankee Trails Cost per student will be $160 which includes the workshop transportation show ticket and lunch
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve the request for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
KASja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 3 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education I 1
0 FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~~ SUBJECT Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The middle school principal is requesting Board approval for an 8th grade field trip to New York City proposed for Wednesday June 10 2015 The trip includes a tour of the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and the World Financial Center After lunch they plan to take in the South Street Seaport The cost of the trip is estimated to be $35 per student Buses would leave Draper Middle School at approximately 645AM and return at approximately 700PM Approximately 195 students and 25 adult chaperones will accompany the students on this trip Transportation will be through Yankee Trails As usual only students who are fully caught up on all of their schoolwork will be able to participate
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve an 8th grade field trip to New York City on Wednesday June 10 2015
KASjja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 1 FEBRUARY 23 2015
Board of Education ~ middot~ FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden( ~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015 shy
June 30 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4402 (2b) of the Education Law authorizes the Board of Education to enter into contracts with institutions within the State of New York for the purpose of providing instruction to certain handicapped children
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Oak Hill School will provide educational services to one district resident student for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 Tuition is $281140 per month for each of the six months January through June of the school year This contract now needs to be approved by the Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a contract with Oak Hill School for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 at a rate of$281140 per month
KASKEja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
Soard igen February 23 2015 Page 12
1 Approval of Minutes (February 9 2015) 2 Financial Reports
a Treasurers Monthly Report b Cafeteria Financial Statement c Budget Status Report d Revenue Status Report e Budget Transfer f Payment of Claims- Warrant 7 and 7P g Extracurricular Activity Report h Collateralization Report i Cash Flow Analysis - General Fund
3 Personnel
H Privilege of the Floor
I Proposed Executive Session 1) Contract Negotiations and Portfolio Reviews
J Adjournment
ROTTERDAM MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION I middotDate 022315
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring Ph D Superintendent
SUBJECT Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Procedures and definitions pertaining to Special Education are embodied under Part 200 of Commissioners Regulations and Article 89 of New York Education Law They mandate that Boards of Education provide appropriate education programs and services for pupils with handicapping conditions upon receipt of recommendations and student placements from the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) on 0128 0130 0204 0206 0210 021115
All students are residents of Mohonasen Central School district all parents are in agreement with the recommendations and all recommendations are for the least restrictive environment based on students educational needs All mandated members were present at the CSE and CPSE meetings
RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education on 0 l28 0 l30 0204 0206 021 0 0211 15
KASCH
Attachment
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 2 JANUARY 23 2015
FROM
TO Board of Education l Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintende~JY
SUBJECT Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort by clubs and advisors to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The high school principal is requesting Board of Education approval for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015 Students will depart from the high school at 630AM and return at approximately 830PM Approximately 40 select choir members 10 parent chaperones and 2 teachers will be participating in this trip Students will participate in a 90-minute theater workshop at a studio in the city During this private session they will work as a group to recreate a songdance number from the Broadway show Wicked which they will be attending The workshop session will be run by professional performers from the show Following the workshop students will break into chaperoned groups and enjoy lunch at Ellens Stardust Diner After lunch students will watch the matinee performance of the revival of Wicked Transportation is through Yankee Trails Cost per student will be $160 which includes the workshop transportation show ticket and lunch
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve the request for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
KASja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 3 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education I 1
0 FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~~ SUBJECT Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The middle school principal is requesting Board approval for an 8th grade field trip to New York City proposed for Wednesday June 10 2015 The trip includes a tour of the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and the World Financial Center After lunch they plan to take in the South Street Seaport The cost of the trip is estimated to be $35 per student Buses would leave Draper Middle School at approximately 645AM and return at approximately 700PM Approximately 195 students and 25 adult chaperones will accompany the students on this trip Transportation will be through Yankee Trails As usual only students who are fully caught up on all of their schoolwork will be able to participate
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve an 8th grade field trip to New York City on Wednesday June 10 2015
KASjja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 1 FEBRUARY 23 2015
Board of Education ~ middot~ FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden( ~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015 shy
June 30 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4402 (2b) of the Education Law authorizes the Board of Education to enter into contracts with institutions within the State of New York for the purpose of providing instruction to certain handicapped children
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Oak Hill School will provide educational services to one district resident student for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 Tuition is $281140 per month for each of the six months January through June of the school year This contract now needs to be approved by the Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a contract with Oak Hill School for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 at a rate of$281140 per month
KASKEja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
ROTTERDAM MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION I middotDate 022315
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring Ph D Superintendent
SUBJECT Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Procedures and definitions pertaining to Special Education are embodied under Part 200 of Commissioners Regulations and Article 89 of New York Education Law They mandate that Boards of Education provide appropriate education programs and services for pupils with handicapping conditions upon receipt of recommendations and student placements from the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) on 0128 0130 0204 0206 0210 021115
All students are residents of Mohonasen Central School district all parents are in agreement with the recommendations and all recommendations are for the least restrictive environment based on students educational needs All mandated members were present at the CSE and CPSE meetings
RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education on 0 l28 0 l30 0204 0206 021 0 0211 15
KASCH
Attachment
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 2 JANUARY 23 2015
FROM
TO Board of Education l Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintende~JY
SUBJECT Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort by clubs and advisors to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The high school principal is requesting Board of Education approval for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015 Students will depart from the high school at 630AM and return at approximately 830PM Approximately 40 select choir members 10 parent chaperones and 2 teachers will be participating in this trip Students will participate in a 90-minute theater workshop at a studio in the city During this private session they will work as a group to recreate a songdance number from the Broadway show Wicked which they will be attending The workshop session will be run by professional performers from the show Following the workshop students will break into chaperoned groups and enjoy lunch at Ellens Stardust Diner After lunch students will watch the matinee performance of the revival of Wicked Transportation is through Yankee Trails Cost per student will be $160 which includes the workshop transportation show ticket and lunch
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve the request for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
KASja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 3 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education I 1
0 FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~~ SUBJECT Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The middle school principal is requesting Board approval for an 8th grade field trip to New York City proposed for Wednesday June 10 2015 The trip includes a tour of the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and the World Financial Center After lunch they plan to take in the South Street Seaport The cost of the trip is estimated to be $35 per student Buses would leave Draper Middle School at approximately 645AM and return at approximately 700PM Approximately 195 students and 25 adult chaperones will accompany the students on this trip Transportation will be through Yankee Trails As usual only students who are fully caught up on all of their schoolwork will be able to participate
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve an 8th grade field trip to New York City on Wednesday June 10 2015
KASjja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 1 FEBRUARY 23 2015
Board of Education ~ middot~ FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden( ~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015 shy
June 30 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4402 (2b) of the Education Law authorizes the Board of Education to enter into contracts with institutions within the State of New York for the purpose of providing instruction to certain handicapped children
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Oak Hill School will provide educational services to one district resident student for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 Tuition is $281140 per month for each of the six months January through June of the school year This contract now needs to be approved by the Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a contract with Oak Hill School for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 at a rate of$281140 per month
KASKEja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 2 JANUARY 23 2015
FROM
TO Board of Education l Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintende~JY
SUBJECT Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort by clubs and advisors to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The high school principal is requesting Board of Education approval for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015 Students will depart from the high school at 630AM and return at approximately 830PM Approximately 40 select choir members 10 parent chaperones and 2 teachers will be participating in this trip Students will participate in a 90-minute theater workshop at a studio in the city During this private session they will work as a group to recreate a songdance number from the Broadway show Wicked which they will be attending The workshop session will be run by professional performers from the show Following the workshop students will break into chaperoned groups and enjoy lunch at Ellens Stardust Diner After lunch students will watch the matinee performance of the revival of Wicked Transportation is through Yankee Trails Cost per student will be $160 which includes the workshop transportation show ticket and lunch
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve the request for the High School Select Choir to participate in a field trip to New York City on Saturday June 20 2015
KASja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 3 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education I 1
0 FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~~ SUBJECT Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The middle school principal is requesting Board approval for an 8th grade field trip to New York City proposed for Wednesday June 10 2015 The trip includes a tour of the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and the World Financial Center After lunch they plan to take in the South Street Seaport The cost of the trip is estimated to be $35 per student Buses would leave Draper Middle School at approximately 645AM and return at approximately 700PM Approximately 195 students and 25 adult chaperones will accompany the students on this trip Transportation will be through Yankee Trails As usual only students who are fully caught up on all of their schoolwork will be able to participate
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve an 8th grade field trip to New York City on Wednesday June 10 2015
KASjja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 1 FEBRUARY 23 2015
Board of Education ~ middot~ FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden( ~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015 shy
June 30 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4402 (2b) of the Education Law authorizes the Board of Education to enter into contracts with institutions within the State of New York for the purpose of providing instruction to certain handicapped children
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Oak Hill School will provide educational services to one district resident student for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 Tuition is $281140 per month for each of the six months January through June of the school year This contract now needs to be approved by the Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a contract with Oak Hill School for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 at a rate of$281140 per month
KASKEja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F INSTRUCTION 3 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education I 1
0 FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~~ SUBJECT Request Approval for 8th Grade Field Trip to New York City on June 10 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The adopted district goals speak to the need to provide students with innovative and effective instructional opportunities as well as a wide array of quality extra-curricular activities and programs To that end there has been a concerted effort to plan and organize trips that will provide students true immersion opportunities that correlate and are consistent with learning standards and curriculum content
ANALYSISEVALUATION
The middle school principal is requesting Board approval for an 8th grade field trip to New York City proposed for Wednesday June 10 2015 The trip includes a tour of the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island and the World Financial Center After lunch they plan to take in the South Street Seaport The cost of the trip is estimated to be $35 per student Buses would leave Draper Middle School at approximately 645AM and return at approximately 700PM Approximately 195 students and 25 adult chaperones will accompany the students on this trip Transportation will be through Yankee Trails As usual only students who are fully caught up on all of their schoolwork will be able to participate
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve an 8th grade field trip to New York City on Wednesday June 10 2015
KASjja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 1 FEBRUARY 23 2015
Board of Education ~ middot~ FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden( ~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015 shy
June 30 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4402 (2b) of the Education Law authorizes the Board of Education to enter into contracts with institutions within the State of New York for the purpose of providing instruction to certain handicapped children
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Oak Hill School will provide educational services to one district resident student for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 Tuition is $281140 per month for each of the six months January through June of the school year This contract now needs to be approved by the Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a contract with Oak Hill School for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 at a rate of$281140 per month
KASKEja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 1 FEBRUARY 23 2015
Board of Education ~ middot~ FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden( ~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Contract with Oak Hill School from January 1 2015 shy
June 30 2015
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 4402 (2b) of the Education Law authorizes the Board of Education to enter into contracts with institutions within the State of New York for the purpose of providing instruction to certain handicapped children
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Oak Hill School will provide educational services to one district resident student for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 Tuition is $281140 per month for each of the six months January through June of the school year This contract now needs to be approved by the Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a contract with Oak Hill School for the period of January 1 2015 through June 30 2015 at a rate of$281140 per month
KASKEja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
F BUSINESSPERSONNEL 2 FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education ~ ~middot FROM Dr Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintenden~ SUBJECT Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotiashy
Glenville Central School District
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Section 912 of the Education Law permits a school district to enter into a contract for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for children residing in a school district and attending non-public schools located in a different school district
EVALUATION ANALYSIS
A review of district records indicates 18 students residing in the Mohonasen Central School District are receiving health and welfare services from the Scotia-Glenville Central School District The cost of these services is $87226 per student for the 2014shy15 school year at a total of $1570068 The district should now enter into a contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the ScotiashyGlenville Central School District in the total amount of $1570068 for the 2014-15 school year
KASCJRja
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
from the 21915 agenda Modified Softball Susan Weinberg Step 1 (5)
B Resignations
Radine La Bar-Thomas Assignment Effective Date
C Removal From Service
Victoria Bouck Assignment Effective Date
Substitute Bus Driver Close of business February 3 2015
Substitute Teaching Assistant January 22 2015
ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
G PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS FEBRUARY 23 2015
TO Board of Education
FROM Kathleen A Spring PhD Superintendent
SUBJECT Personnel Recommendations
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The attached document represents personnel recommendations for the District which have been processed through appropriate departments and brought forward by the Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Education approves the attached personnel recommendations
A Appointments B Resignations C Removal from Service
Personnel Recomme n dat i ons- Febr u ar y 23 20 1 5 Page 12
A Appointments
William Rourke Jr Assignment Substitute Cleaner Effective Date February 17 2015 Salary $995 Hour
Roberta Cipriano Assignment Substitute Food Service Helper Effective Date February 23 2015 Salary $980 Hour
Volunteer Coach- Spring 2014-15 Thomas Bird- Baseball
