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September 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Queensbury School Board of Education was held on September 13, 2021 in the High School Queensbury Room.

Mr. Mannix called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mr. Mannix.

Members Present: Daniel Mannix, Esq., President, Patricia Belden (virtual), Dawn Bleyenburg, Francis Cabana, Stacy Flaherty, Jamey Hardesty, Michael Shea, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Kyle L. Gannon, Clerk of the Board Scott Whittemore

Members Absent: Amy Molloy and Timothy Weaver (absent, virtual at 8:37, in-person at 8:45)

Others Present: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Denise Troelstra, QHS Principal Damian Switzer, QHS Assistant Principal Dan Hamm, QMS Principal Michael Brannigan, QMS Assistant Principal Tiffany Montgomery, WHBI Principal Gwynne Cosh, WHBI Assistant Principal Amanda Denno, QES Principal Jessica Rossetti, QES Assistant Principal Kristin Bergin, Director of Student Support Services Kristine Bennett-Barnes, Director of Technology John Luthringer, Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics Richard Keys, Director of SEL and School Development Raychel Marcil, Makayla Byrne, Ryan Aleva, Chris Baird, Shelly Baird, Yuliana Cummings, and other employees and community members.

Presentations

  • Q-Munity Bus – John Luthringer and Kyle Gannon
  • Safety Plan – Jon Dawes
  • Opening Day Reports – Principals and Administrators

Open Forum

Open Forum is limited to in-person attendees only

  • Chris Baird: Commented on COVID 19

Business Items – Assistant Superintendent for Business:

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mrs. Belden to accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Susan Cullen, Bus Driver, with sincere appreciation and regret, effective 9/3/21.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mr. Hardesty to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has had the opportunity to review the Project regarding the replacement and installation of one (1) hot water heater (hereinafter the “Project”) proposed for the District’s Elementary School Building. This Project includes the replacement and installation of one (1) hot water heater at the Elementary School Building.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has had an opportunity to review the Project with regard to its classification under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (hereinafter referred to as “SEQRA”) and whether it will have any significant adverse environmental impacts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(2) and (8), the Board of Education hereby declares that this Project be classified as a Type II Action under SEQRA because it is a replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities, in kind, and it is therefore exempt from SEQRA.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Roll Call:

  • Patricia Belden
    • Yes
  • Dawn Bleyenburg
    • Yes
  • Francis Cabana
    • Yes
  • Stacy Flaherty
    • Yes
  • Jamey Hardesty
    • Yes
  • Daniel Mannix
    • Yes
  • Michael Shea
    • Yes
  • Amy Molloy
    • Absent
  • Timothy Weaver
    • Absent

Motion by Mrs. Belden, seconded by Mrs. Bleyenburg to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, one (1) hot water heater (the “Project”) in the District’s Elementary School Building was not functioning properly and needed to be replaced and installed; and

WHEREAS, the time to order the hot water heater and complete the Project would take approximately two months; and

WHEREAS, if the hot water heater was not replaced, there would not be sufficient hot water in the District’s Elementary School Building at the commencement of school in September 2021; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the emergency situation, there was insufficient time to call a Special District Meeting for the voters to approve the Project and insufficient time for competitive bidding;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT, as a result of the public emergency situation arising out of unforeseen occurrences affecting the health of the District’s employees and students that requires immediate action that cannot await voter approval or competitive bidding, the District is hereby authorized to engage a contractor or contractors on reasonably commercial terms to replace the one (1) hot water heater at the District’s Elementary Building at a cost not to exceed $40,690, which cost is declared to be ordinary contingent expenses to be paid from the District’s general fund.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Roll Call:

  • Patricia Belden
    • Yes
  • Dawn Bleyenburg
    • Yes
  • Francis Cabana
    • Yes
  • Stacy Flaherty
    • Yes
  • Jamey Hardesty
    • Yes
  • Daniel Mannix
    • Yes
  • Michael Shea
    • Yes
  • Amy Molloy
    • Absent
  • Timothy Weaver
    • Absent

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the contract award of Contract No. 1 – Mechanical Single Prime Contract (MC) of the QES 2021 Emergency Hot Water Heater at QES Project to T. McElligott, Inc. in the amount of $33,190.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mrs. Belden to approve the fee proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Emergency Hot Water Heater Project at QES with CSArch at a cost not to exceed $7,500.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following resolution:

RESOLUTION – INTENT TO DECLARE LEAD AGENCY

Capital Project 2021 – Queensbury Union Free School District 9/13/21

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Queensbury Union Free School District (“Board”) is considering to undertake Capital Project 2021 consisting of replacement of playground, upgrading storage, and septic field replacement at the William H. Barton Intermediate School; construction of a storage building and renovation of a bus lift at the Transportation Building; renovations to the pool at the elementary school; conversion of an existing athletic field area to a multi-sport synthetic turf field complex with lights, replacement of roof systems and exterior materials, and other building renovations and sitework; and

WHEREAS, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the regulations thereunder (6 NYCRR Part 617) require the Board to undertake a review of the potential environmental impacts, if any, associated with the Project before undertaking same.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board makes the following findings:

  1. The proposed project will require review under the SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.
  2. The proposed activities do not meet any of the criteria in 6 NYCRR Part 617.4 that would result in the action being classified as a Type I action.
  3. The proposed activities do not meet any of the criteria in 6 NYCRR Part 617.5 that would result in the action being classified as a Type II action.
  4. The proposed project is an unlisted action under SEQRA.
  5. SEQRA review of the project shall be conducted in accordance with those procedures and requirements applicable to unlisted actions.
  6. The proposed project under consideration is one for which a determination of significance must be made.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent is hereby directed to cause to be prepared, with such assistance from outside engineers and/or consultants as may be deemed necessary, a Short Environmental Assessment Form with respect to the proposed Capital Project 2021 under consideration;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board proposes to declare itself lead agency with respect to the proposed Project under consideration within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.2(v), and directs that a copy of the Environmental Assessment Form, and any other supporting documentation, once completed, be provided to all involved agencies, together with a request that such agencies consent to the lead agency designation as soon as practicable but in no event later than thirty (30) calendar days of said mailing.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Roll Call:

  • Patricia Belden
    • Yes
  • Dawn Bleyenburg
    • Yes
  • Francis Cabana
    • Yes
  • Stacy Flaherty
    • Yes
  • Jamey Hardesty
    • Yes
  • Daniel Mannix
    • Yes
  • Michael Shea
    • Yes
  • Amy Molloy
    • Absent
  • Timothy Weaver
    • Absent

Consent Business Items

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mrs. Belden, to approve Educational Consent Items:

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2021 Board of Education meeting.

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and the Clerk’s Report for the month of July 2021. Motion to approve the Clerk’s Report, the Internal Claims Audit Report, the General Fund Revenue Report, the Federal Fund Revenue Report, and the School Lunch Fund Report for the month of August 2021.

Motion to approve the following Warrants for the month of August 2021:

  • General Fund August Warrant $3,548,106.78
  • Federal Fund August Warrant $ 23,356.00
  • School Lunch Fund August Warrant $ 129,805.24
  • MS Security Project August Warrant $ 171,131.79

Motion to accept the budget transfers for the month of July 2021 and the month of August 2021.

Motion to approve the suburban bid to Websmart Chevrolet, LLC. in accordance with bid specifications for a new Chevrolet Suburban for transportation of students.

Motion to adopt the district wide safety plan and the building level safety plans in accordance with Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17 effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the agreement with the Warren County Board of Elections concerning the proposed district vote and election schedule to be held on December 14, 2021.

Motion to approve the agreement with Washington-Saratoga-Warren- Hamilton-Essex BOCES to provide meals at two sites to include BOCES students attending the Southern Adirondack Center and the Washington Street Teaching and Learning Center effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the Services Agreement Reinstatement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and The Omni Group, effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the agreement between LaSalle School and the Queensbury Union Free School District to provide services to students who reside in the district and attend LaSalle School effective 9/1/21 – 6/30/22.

Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and Vanderheyden Hall #1 to provide educational services for a student who lives in the Queensbury School District and is enrolled at Vanderheyden during the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and Vanderheyden Hall #2 to provide educational services for a student who lives in the Queensbury School District and is enrolled at Vanderheyden during the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Queensbury Union Free School District and Adirondack Community College (SUNY Adirondack) to provide shelter should an emergency evacuation occur.

Motion to approve the extension of the contract to provide meals/snacks between Warren County Head Start and the Queensbury Union Free School District, effective 9/8/21 – 6/25/22.

Motion to approve the agreement between Standard Medical Testing Services, a division of Mountain Medical Services, and Queensbury Union Free School District to provide medical services for employees effective 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022.

Motion to approve the agreement with Utica National Insurance Group effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and Freedom First Psychological Services to provide behavior analysis services effective September 2021 through June 2022.

Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement between the Queensbury School Transportation Association and the Queensbury Union Free School District dated 8/30/21.

Motion to approve the following Board of Education Committee appointments:

  • Audit Committee
    • All Board of Education members
  • Facilities Committee
    • Tim Weaver, Jamey Hardesty, Fran Cabana
  • Finance Committee
    • Tim Weaver, Daniel Mannix
  • Health & Wellness Committees
    • Pat Belden, Amy Molloy, Dawn Bleyenburg
  • Policy Committee
    • Amy Molloy, Michael Shea, Dawn Bleyenburg
  • Safety Committee
    • Stacy Flaherty, Fran Cabana

Motion to accept the gift of $2,000 from the TL Longe Foundation for the snack pack program, with sincere appreciation.

Motion that the school lunch petty cash fund (register cash) be set at $350.00. Of this amount $250 will be given to the High School, $50 to the Middle School, $25 to William H. Barton Intermediate School, and $25 to the Elementary School.

Motion to accept the following support staff resignations:

  • Jay Uline, Sub Bus Driver, effective 8/23/21
  • Jill Field, Driver Aide, effective 8/25/21
  • Frederick Foster, Teacher Aide, effective 8/31/21
  • Michael Davis, Bus Driver, effective 8/31/21
  • Katherine Nicholson, QHS Teacher Aide, effective 9/1/21

Motion to approve the temporary appointment of Ann Chagnon as Interim Director of Transportation, $70,000 annually (prorated), effective 10/4/21 – 10/25/21.

Motion to approve the following probationary support staff appointments:

  • Julie Stockwell, Cleaner, Step 3, effective 8/30/21
  • Walter Rice, Bus Driver, Step 1, effective 9/1/21
  • Cassidy Huber, QMS Teacher Aide, Step 3, effective 9/20/21

Motion to approve the provisional support staff appointment of Jessica Fleming, Information Technology Support Technician, Step 11, effective 8/30/21.

Motion to approve the following part-time support staff appointments effective for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Rebecca Durkee, QMS Monitor, $13.50 per hour
  • Jane Legault, QMS Monitor, $13.50 per hour
  • Marianne Smith, WHBIS Monitor, Step 7 (.571 FTE)
  • Maureen Telesco, WHBIS Monitor, Step 7 (.571 FTE)

End Business Consent

Educational Items

Motion by Mr. Cabana, seconded by Mrs. Belden to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Makayla Byrne
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: QES Special Education Teacher
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/25
    • Rate: L1 BS + MA + 33 graduate credits
    • Tenure Area: Special Education
    • Certifications: Students with Disabilities 1-6, COVID-19

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mr.s Bleyenburg to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Amanda Christman
    • Appointment: Three Year Probationary
    • Assignment: WHBI Special Education Teacher
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/24
    • Rate: L 6 BS + MA + 52 graduate credits
    • Tenure Area: Special Education
    • Certifications: Students with Disabilities, 1-6, Professional

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mrs. Belden to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Christopher Hammond
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: QMS Counselor
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/25
    • Rate: L3 BS + MS + 51 graduate credits
    • Tenure Area: School Counselor
    • Certification: School Counselor, Provisional

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Dr. Shea to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Michael Purtell
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: QES Grade 3 Teacher
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/25
    • Rate: L6+ BS
    • Tenure Area: Elementary Education
    • Certification: Childhood Education 1-6, Initial

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Taylor Tschinkel
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: QMS AIS Reading Teacher
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/25
    • Rate: L1 BA + MA + 46 graduate credits
    • Tenure Area: Childhood Education
    • Certifications: Childhood Education 1-6, Emergency COVID -19

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mr. Hardesty to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Tyler Beecher
    • Appointment: Three Year Probationary
    • Assignment: QMS Special Education Teacher
    • Effective: 9/30/21 – 9/29/24
    • Rate: L5 BS + MS + 43 graduate credits (prorated)
    • Tenure Area: Special Education
    • Certifications: Special Education Childhood Education 1-6, Professional Students with Disabilities 1-6, Professional Students with Disabilities B -2, Initial Students with Disabilities 7 – 8, Pending

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Belden, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following probationary appointment:

  • Frederick Foster
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: Teaching Assistant, District (assigned to QMS)
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/25
    • Rate: Step 6
    • Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
    • Certification: Teaching Assistant Level I, pending

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mr. Hardesty to approve the following revised probationary appointment:

  • Raychel Marcil
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: Director of SEL and School Development
    • Effective: 8/28/21- 8/27/25
    • Rate: $92,000 Annually (prorated)
    • Tenure Area: Director of SEL and School Development
    • Certification: School Social Worker, Permanent School District Leader, Pending

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mrs. Belden to approve the following revised probationary appointment:

  • Christopher Estremera
    • Appointment: Four Year Probationary
    • Assignment: QHS Social Studies Teacher
    • Effective: 9/1/21 – 8/31/25
    • Rate: L1 BA+ 9611 graduate credits
    • Tenure Area: Social Studies
    • Certification: Social Studies 7-12, Initial, Social Studies 5-6, Initial

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mr. Cabana, seconded by Mrs. Flaherty to approve the following long-term substitute teacher appointment:

  • Megan Lambert
    • Appointment: Long-term Substitute Teacher
    • Assignment: QES Special Education Teacher
    • Effective: 9/7/21 – 6/30/22
    • Rate: L1 +BA+ 15 graduate credits
    • Certification: Students with Disabilities 1-6, Internship, pending

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the attached District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Educational Consent Items

Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mrs. Flaherty to approve Educational Consent Items

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Motion to approve the appointment of Kelly Anderson as Nutritionist/Health Education Intern, $18.75 per hour, effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the two administrative mentoring appointments for Rich Keys effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the administrative mentoring appointment of Gwynne Cosh and Mike Brannigan effective for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the appointment of Rich Keys and Andy Snide as COVID-19 Administrators for the district with a stipend of $2,500 effective 9/1/21 – 1/28/22.

Motion to rescind the mentoring appointment of Jackie Bolton as she was previously appointed. Motion to accept the resignation of Jordan Easton, QES Special Education Teacher, effective 8/31/21.

Motion to approve the following additional club/activity appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:

District

  • Q-Munity Bus Coordinator(s)
    • Patrick DiCaprio
      • A-$3,075
    • Ben Grieco
      • A-$3,075
  • Pep Band/Marching Band
    • Jim Cirillo
      • B-$2,090

High School

  • Post Prom Party
    • Jennifer Ramos
      • B-$2,000
    • Emily Mosher
      • B-$2,000
  • Yearbook
    • Matt Gaulin
      • A-$3,075

Middle School

  • Grade Level Advisor – Gr. 6
    • Emily Mosher
      • C-$1,400
  • Best Buddies
    • Lynn Potter
      • D-$700

Elementary School

  • After School Creative Network
    • Debbie Hanson
      • B-$2,000

Motion to approve the following revised clubs/activities for the 2021-2022 school year:

Middle School

  • Best Buddies
    • Fred Foster
      • C-$1,400
    • Amanda Breheny
      • C-$1,400

Intermediate School

  • Lego Robotics Club
    • Wendy Single
      • C-$1,400
    • Karen Balley
      • C-$1,400

Motion to approve the following revised club/activity appointments for the 2020-2021 school year:

High School

  • Live Stream Video Production Club
    • Sally Vartulli
      • A-$3,075

Motion to approve the following mentoring appointments:

  • Lisa Higley
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Lauren Latter
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Michelle Sullivan
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Tim Jones
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Lucy Prostko
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Lynn Potter
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Betsy Judge
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Nicole Diemer
    • 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
  • Laura Cunningham
    • 9/1/21 – 9/23/21
  • Kathy Edwards
    • 9/1/21 – 11/23/21
  • Rory Johnson
    • 9/1/21 – 12/23/21

Motion to approve the following revised Grade Level Leader appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:

Elementary School

  • Barbara Vanderwarker
    • Grade 3 ELA (.5 FTE)
    • $2,000
  • Kathy Edwards
    • Grade 3 Math (.5 FTE)
    • $2,000

Motion to rescind the following club/activity appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Barbara Vanderwarker, as After School Creative Network advisor
  • Jennifer Pike, as QMS Best Buddies club advisor
  • Sarah Barsukoff, as QHS Chemistry club advisor

Motion to approve the Professional Development Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

Motion to approve the following Winter coaching appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:

  • Mike Purtell
    • Head Boys Basketball
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6
  • Chris Estermera
    • Asst. Boys Basketball
    • Group: II
    • Level: 1
  • Bob Hummel
    • Freshman Boys Basketball
    • Group: Ill
    • Level: 6
  • Roscoe Jackson
    • Mod. A Boys Basketball
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 6
  • TBD
    • Mod. B Boys Basketball
      • Group: IV
  • Megan Bethel
    • Head Girls Basketball
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6
  • Lauren Surber
    • Asst. Girls Basketball
    • Group: II
    • Level: 6
  • TBD
    • Mod. A Girls Basketball
    • Group: IV
  • TBD
    • Mod, B Girls Basketball
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 6
  • TBD Head Bowling
    • Group: IV
  • Dean Williams
    • Head Ice Hockey
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6
  • Dan Kenney
    • Vol. Asst. Ice Hockey
  • Greg Porter
    • Vol. Asst. Ice Hockey
  • BobWinchip
    • Head Wrestling
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6
  • Rory Johnson
    • Modified Wrestling
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 6
  • Jan Favata
    • Asst Wrestling
    • Group: II
    • Level: 5
  • Justin Lansley
    • Modified Wrestling
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 6
  • Steve Karandy
    • Vol. Asst. Wrestling
  • Mike Anderson
    • Head Boys Swimming
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6
  • Missy Higley
    • Asst. Swimming/Diving
    • Group: Ill
    • Level: 6
  • Jerry Hicks
    • Modified Boys Swimming
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 6
  • Matt Paszko
    • Modified. Swim
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 4
  • TBD
    • Head Alpine Skiing
    • Group: I
  • TBD
    • Asst. Alpine Skiing
    • Group: II
  • Paul Allison
    • Head Nordic Skiing
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6
  • Matt Flint
    • Asst. Nordic Skiing
    • Group: II
    • Level: 4
  • Chris Frielinghaus
    • Vol. Asst. Nordic Skiing
  • TBD
    • Modified Nordic Skiing
    • Group: IV
    • Level: 6
  • Heather Pietryka
    • Head Cheering
    • Group: Ill
    • Level: 6
  • Cheryl Straut
    • Asst Cheer
    • Group: Ill
    • Level: 1
  • John Martin
    • Strength & Conditioning
    • Group: Ill
    • Level: 3
  • Bob Jones
    • Athletic Training
    • Group: I
    • Level: 6

Motion to approve the first reading of the following policy:

  • 0105 – Equity, lnclusivity, and Diversity in Education

Motion to approve the revised policies, exhibits and regulations:

  • 1500-R – Public Use of School Facilities Regulation
  • 1500-E.1 – Public Use of School Facilities Exhibit – Building Use Fee
  • 4531 – Field Trips and Excursions
  • 4532 – School Volunteers
  • 5100 – Attendance

Motion to approve the following policies and regulations as reviewed:

  • 4750-R – ProMotion and Retention Regulation
  • 5030 – Student Complaints
  • 5200 – Co-curricular and Extracurricular Programs

Motion to rescind the following exhibits:

  • 1500-E.2 – Queensbury Union Free School District Application for Use of Queensbury School Facilities

Motion to approve minutes of the 2021-2022 (6/16, 7/28, 8/3, 8/4, 8/5, 8/6, 8/9, 8/10, 8/11, 8/12, 8/13, 8/16, 8/18, 8/19, 8/25, 8/26, 8/27, 8/30, 8/31, 9/3, 9ll, 9/9) Committee on Special Education meetings (addendum for CSE) and the 2021-2022 (8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 9/3) Committee on Preschool Special Education meetings for the month of August 2021.

Board Committee Reports

  • Safety Committee: Jon Dawes reported on playground inspection
  • Facilities Committee: Fran Cabana reported on field tour and pool tour

Board Member Comments

Mr. Mannix commented on job by everyone to get back to school

Open Forum

  • Jim Coccia: Question on the capital project
  • Ben Dickerson: Question about diving; comment on student COVID tests
  • Chris Baird: Comment on COVID

Informational Items

  • Tues, Sept. 14- Friday, Sept. 17- QHS Underclassmen Picture days
  • Tues, Sept. 14 – QES Virtual PTSA Meeting – 6:00 pm
  • Tues, Sept. 14 – Grades 4 & 5 Open House – 6:30 – 8:00 pm
  • Wed, Sept, 15 – Grades K & 1 Open House – 6:30 pm
  • Thurs, Sept. 16 – Mon., Sept. 20 – QMS PTA Book Fair
  • Thurs, Sept. 16 – Streamlining the College Application Process for Senior Parents/ Students – 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
    • Location: High School Auditorium
  • Thurs, Sept. 16 – Grades 2 & 3 Open House – 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
  • Thurs, Sept. 16 – Financial Aid Night for Senior Parents/Students- 6:30 -9:00 pm
    • Location: High SchoolQueensbury Room
  • Mon, Sept. 20 – WHBI Picture Day
  • Mon, Sept. 20 – WHBI Shared Decision Making meeting – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Tues, Sept. 21 – QMS Open House – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Thurs, Sept. 23 – Freshman Parents/Students Night – 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
  • Thurs, Sept. 23 – QHS Open House – 6:45 pm

Executive Session

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mr. Hardesty to go into Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. pursuant to Section 108.3 of the Open Meetings Law to discuss matters made confidential by federal or state law, involving students pursuant to FERPA and attorney-client privilege pursuant to Section 4503 of the NY Civil Practice Law and Rules

Motion to enter executive session to discuss the potential discipline of a particular person.

7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Molloy and Mr. Weaver)

Adjournment

Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Weaver (Mr. Weaver arrived at 8:37 p.m.) to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.

8 voting in favor, 1 absent (Mrs. Molloy)

View the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes here.