GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION. MINUTES Monday, June 24, 2013 District Office - 15 Quade Street - 7:00 p.m.

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1 2307 GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Monday, June 24, 2013 District Office - 15 Quade Street - 7:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dr. Poulos President, Mr. Conrick Vice President, Mrs. Berger, Mrs. Burton, Mr. Casertino, Mr. Clark (7:02 p.m), Mrs. Kunst, Mr. McTiernan, Mrs. Spector-Tougas (7:45 p.m., present for executive session) Paul Jenkins Superintendent, Trent Clay, Debbie Hall Skye Heritage, Gene Figler, Anne Sheehan, Kathy Holser COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Kate Mance, Steve Godlewski, Alanna Moran, Ed Bartholomew, Jack Diamond, Scott Watson, Judy Villa White The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. MINUTES: It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mr. Conrick, to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. (7-0) 2. INFORMATION: 2.1 Calendar of Events Monday, August 19 Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None 4. REPORTS: Kensington / Fire Road Presentation: Ed Bartholomew introduced Mayor Jack Diamond. Mayor Diamond introduced Alanna Moran from Creighton Engineering. Alanna gave a presentation on the City of Glens Falls and the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council sponsoring the development of a plan to clarify bicycle and pedestrian related safety improvements in the area of Fire Road, Jerome Avenue, Kensington Road, Crandall Park, and the YMCA in the City of Glens Falls. Substantial pedestrian and bicycle activity is generated in this area between neighborhoods and key destinations such as the park, school, YMCA, Glens Falls Recreational Center, and Cole s Woods trails. Improvements could include improved lighting along Fire Road, completing the pedestrian network adjacent to the Kensington Road School, a sidewalk/multi-use trail connection from Fire Road to the YMCA, and improved crossings and upgrades to make the pedestrian network compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. A copy of the presentation is attached to these minutes. Jim Clark: Instead of enhanced crossing, would you be opposed to putting in a stoplight? Alanna Moran: We are not ruling anything out yet. We will be looking at that during the process. Kathleen Burton: Would woods be on both sides of the path or visible from the street? Alanna Moran: We do not need to have the tress, it can be opened up.

2 2308 Gene Figler: What about the sidewalk at Kensington and the bio plan what happens? Steve Godlewski: Everything is workable. Shirley Berger: Instead of using a crosswalk to the YMCA, can speed bumps be considered? Alanna Moran: Traffic calming is definitely a big piece of this project. Shirley Berger: How big is the path? Steve Godlewski: 15 20, and we will be trying to keep as many trees as possible. Jim Clark: Will this impact parking around the school? Alanna Moran: No it shouldn t. Shirley Berger: Who will be responsible for maintaining the path on our property? Does the City? Paul Jenkins: We could plow the portion on district property. Shirley Berger: I would ask that the City considers keeping as many trees as possible. 5. ITEMS FOR ACTION: 5.1 It was moved by Mrs. Berger, seconded by Mr. Casertino, to arrange for appropriate special education programs and services as recommended by the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) (A copy of the recommendations is included with these minutes). 5.1a It was moved by Mrs. Berger, seconded by Mr. Casertino, to approve additions to the CSE/CPSE Recommendations. The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) (Attached). 5.2 It was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Conrick, to approve the Audit of Claims & the Internal Claims Auditor s Report for the Business Month Ending June 7, The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) (Attached). Shirley Berger: Can we send reminders out to staff about procedures. The same items are being included in Nancy s report month after month. Paul Jenkins: Said he will check with Janice and Margaret about sending a memo to staff about what the district procedures are. Shirley Berger: Staff should be able to look at a sheet of paper and know what they can or cannot submit for reimbursement. 5.3 It was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Casertino, to approve the Merger between the Glens Falls City School District, South Glens Falls Central School District and Hudson Falls Central School District for a Joint Interscholastic Ice Hockey Program for the School Year. The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) (Attached). 5.4 It was moved by Mr. Casertino, seconded by Mr. Conrick, to approve the Food Service Budget. The motion was carried. (7-1) (Jim Clark voted no) (Attached). Jim Clark: Thanked Anne Sheehan for providing him all the information and talking about the program with him. He said he can understand that we have to raise lunch prices, but we have gone up 16% in three years. Anne Sheehan: Explained the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. She explained that it s not just because we want to raise the prices, it s a federal mandate that we have to raise the prices yearly. She said that we are still in compliance, and our district is one of the lowest districts in the area for lunch prices so we are doing well. Jim Clark: I feel bad for the families. Anne Sheehan: I feel bad for the parents and everyone. I would like to keep the prices lower, but we can t. It s a federal mandate. Jim Clark: Where do you go? We have to increase lunch costs to students every year. Anne Sheehan: It s always going to be ten cents it s a part of the law. We could only raise five cents if the Board wants.

3 2309 Jim Clark: We had to raise school taxes, and now we are raising school lunches something has to give. Anne Sheehan: I suggest everyone call their state senators and complain. Jim Clark: Will we be ok with $1.70? Anne Sheehan: We will be ok, but we also need to carry a fund balance from year to year for equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced. Shirley Berger: Commended Anne Sheehan and said she did not have a problem with the $1.75, and that we need to continue to maintain a fund balance. She said Anne was doing a remarkable job, and we need a fund balance for emergencies. She said she does not find $1.75 unreasonable. Pete Casertino: Said he agrees and the new system of paying online is much easier. Kathleen Burton: The only problem is you can t limit how much your kids spend on lunch. Anne Sheehan: Yes you can call me. Anne Sheehan: Thanked the BOE and said she loved working for this District. 5.5 It was moved by Mr. Conrick, seconded by Mrs. Berger, to approve the Contract with Erin C. Lancraft, MT-BC for Music Therapy for the School Year. The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) (Attached). 5.6 It was moved by Mr. Conrick, seconded by Mrs. Berger, to approve the Budget Transfer. The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) (Attached). 6. PERSONNEL: 6.1 It was moved by Mr. Conrick, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the following Professional Resignation: Spado, Sarah, Special Education Teacher, Effective June 30, 2013 The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 6.2 It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mrs. Berger, to accept the following Nonteaching Termination: Garnsey, Richard, Mechanic, Effective June 18, 2013 The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 6.3 It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mr. Conrick, to approve the following Nonteaching Resignations: Fitzgerald, Marcia, 6.50 Hour Teacher Assistant, Effective June 30, 2013 Perry, Kimberly, 5.0 Hour Teacher Aide, Effective June 19, 2013 Callaghan, Colleen, 5.50 Teacher Assistant, Effective June 30, 2013 The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 6.4 It was moved by Mrs. Berger, seconded by Mrs. Burton, to approve Rescinding the following Special Education Resource Leader Appointment for : Ring, Rebecca, Elementary Special Education Resource Leader, Effective June 30, 2013 The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 6.5 It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mr. Conrick, to approve the following Summer 2013 Special Education Job Coach Appointment (Effective 7/1/13 8/9/13): Zurlo, Lisa, 3 work hours/2 times per week The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 6.6 It was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Burton, to approve the following Summer 2013 Special Education Related Service Providers Appointments (Effective 7/1/13 8/9/13):

4 2310 Aleva, Michelle Psychologist Columbus, Sabrina Psychologist The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 6.7 It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the following Coaching Appointment for : Aleva, Michelle JV Alpine Skiing D-4 $3,538 + $245 = $3,783 The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) 7. CORRESPONDENCE: None 8. OLD BUSINESS: None 9. NEW BUSINESS: None 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:45 p.m., it was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Burton, to adjourn to executive session to discuss Contract Negotiations and Personnel. The motion was carried unanimously. (8-0) Executive Session ended at 8:59 p.m. It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mr. Clark, to come out of executive session. The motion was carried unanimously. (9-0) At 9:00 p.m., the public portion of the meeting was reopened and the following actions were taken: It was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Casertino, to approve the Glens Falls Teachers Association Contract. The motion was carried unanimously. (9-0) It was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Kunst, to approve the Glens Falls Administrators Association Contract. The motion was carried unanimously. (9-0) It was moved by Mrs. Burton, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the Individual Contracts. The motion was carried unanimously. (9-0) It was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Casertino, to extend the Superintendent s Contract for one year. The motion was carried unanimously. (9-0) 11. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:05 p.m., there being no further business, it was moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. McTiernan, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. (9-0) Amy Towers Clerk, Board of Education

Kensington Road School Enhanced crossing

5 Replace this: Fire Road Crandall Park Kensington Road Elementary School Bike/Pedestrian Improvements With this: Town of Queensbury City of Glens Falls Ice Rink YMCA Fire Rd Ball fields Glen St Crandall Park Playground Jerome Ave Kensington Road School Enhanced crossing and potential sidewalk Potential mixed use path or sidewalk Kensington Rd Horicon Ave Potential sidewalk The City of Glens Falls and the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council are sponsoring the development of a plan to clarify bicycle and pedestrian related safety improvements in the area of Fire Road, Jerome Avenue, Kensington Road, Crandall Park, and the YMCA in the City of Glens Falls. Substantial pedestrian and bicycle activity is generated in this area between neighborhoods and key destinations such as the park, school, YMCA, Glens Falls Recreational Center, and Cole s Woods trails. Improvements could include improved lighting along Fire Road, completing the pedestrian network adjacent to the Kensington Road school, a sidewalk / multi use trail connection from Fire Road to the YMCA, and improved crossings and upgrades to make the pedestrian network compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

6 Fire Road Bike & Pedestrian Connections Public Meeting June 24, 2013

7 Study Area

8 Study Area Land Uses Kensington Road School

9 Desired Pedestrian Connection Kensington Road School

10 Logical Door to Door Termini Kensington Road School

11 Adjacent to Roadways Attracts Users Kensington Road School

12 Jerome Ave looking north at school

13 Jerome Ave looking south near Fire Rd

14 Jerome Ave looking north at Fire Rd

15 Fire Rd looking west near Jerome Ave

16 Bicyclist on Fire Rd east of Jerome Ave

17 Preliminary Connection Proposal

18 Potential Sidewalk along School Frontage

19 Potential Shared Path along Crandall Park

20 Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing near YMCA

21 Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing near YMCA

22 Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing near YMCA

23 Project Schedule Step 1 Project Initiation May 31, 2013 Step 2 Data Collection and Assessment June 2013 Step 3 Committee Meeting and Public Meeting June 24, 2013 Step 4 Recommendations Summer 2013 Step 5 Draft Report/Public Meeting/Final Report Fall 2013

24 Thank you. Comments and questions?

BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)

BICYCLE PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) Position: BPAC Committee Member Purpose and Duties of BPAC Committee Member: The City of Rolla is in the process of forming a Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee