AGENDA Regular Business Meeting

919 Regular Business Meeting of the Board of Education

Amherst Central School District, Town of Amherst, Erie County Windermere Boulevard School Cafeteria Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 7:00 PM

A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION C. REPORT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEES D. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

1. Updated Revenue & Expenditure Projections ~ Laura Bosinski, School Business Administrator 2. Opening Day Highlights ~ Anthony Panella, Superintendent 3. Fall Sports Update ~ Anthony Panella, Superintendent

E. NEW BUSINESS 1. New Business

a. Approve Minutes of September 8, 2020 Reorganization and Regular Board Meeting. b. Approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the

Subcommittee on Special Education. c. Approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education. d. Approve disposing of 500 textbooks from the Middle School Social Studies Department

(see attached). 2. Personnel: Superintendent's Recommendations

a. Instructional Faculty 1. Appoint Mackenna Daly, who holds a valid initial Students with Disabilities (1-

6) certificate, as a Special Education Teacher long-term substitute at Smallwood Drive School (replacing Anna Hilley) retroactive to September 14, 2020 through November 30, 2020 (tentative dates).

2. Approve maternity/child care leave for Jessica Gaughn, Elementary Teacher at Windermere Boulevard School, effective December 21, 2020 through April 9, 2020 (tentative dates).

b. Instructional – Teaching Assistants 1. None

c. Civil Service 1. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Mari Jo Allen,

provisional Senior Clerk Typist in the Special Education Department, effective September 8, 2020.

2. Rescind the appointment of Anthony Crowley as a Teacher Aide-Special Education at the Middle School (new position) effective September 14, 2020.

3. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Michele Kennedy, Teacher Aide-Special Education at Smallwood Drive School, effective with her last day of work on October 2, 2020.

4. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation for purposes of retirement of Karen Bateman, Teacher Aide-Special Education at Smallwood Drive School effective October 17, 2020.

d. Other 1. Approve the revised Fall 2020-21 Coaching Staff. 2. Approve changes to the 2020-2021 substitute list.

3. Financial Reports a. Budget Amendment: None b. Budget Status Reports

1. Summary: None 2. Detail: None

c. Budget Transfers Report 1. General Fund: August 2020 2. Capital Projects Fund: August 2020

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3. School Lunch Fund: August 2020 4. Special Aid Fund: August 2020 5. Special Miscellaneous Fund: None

d. Budget Transfers Report (over $25,000) 1. General Fund: September 2020 2. Capital Projects Fund: None 3. Debt Service Fund: None 4. School Lunch Fund: None 5. Special Aid Fund: None

e. Cash Flow Statement: July 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020 f. Extra Classroom/Extracurricular Activity Funds

1. Quarterly Reports: None 2. Annual Reports: None

g. Internal Claims Auditor Certificates: None h. Treasurer’s Report: August 2020

1. Investments: None

F. FOLLOW UP ACTION ITEMS G. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None H. ADJOURNMENT

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MINUTES OF THE 918 REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION

AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT September 8, 2020

Windermere Boulevard School Cafeteria Present: Jeanne Ernst, Lynn Errington, Lorry Goldhawk, Jessica McLaughlin, Mark Smith, Paul Steimle, Dominic Vivolo Not Present: None Others Present: Superintendent Anthony Panella; Assistant Superintendent Lynn Shanahan; Assistant Superintendent Michael Belle-Isle; Laura Bosinski, School Business Administrator Meeting called to order by Paul Steimle, President, at 7:01 pm. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None VISITORS WISHING TO SPEAK None REPORT OF BOARD AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES None

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Phase III Construction Update Brittnay Sainz from Turner Construction gave an overview of completed Phase III construction at the High School which included the cafeteria, kitchen, basement corridor, home and career room, and art room. The Superintendent stated this was a significant transformation which proves welcoming and warm. Athletics Update Jeff Wheaton updated the Board on the current status of interscholastic athletics and gave an overview of the New York State Department of Health and New York State Public High School Athletic Association guidance documents. Reopening Update Superintendent Anthony Panella and Assistant Superintendent Lynn Shanahan reviewed the planning considerations for the Superintendent Conference Days. The days consisted of mirroring what hybrid / virtual teaching looks like and various sessions (digital tools) offered for teacher professional development A motion was made by Jeanne Ernst and seconded by Lorry Goldhawk to approve the following New Business Items: E-1-a through f; E-2-a through d; and E-3-a, b, c, d, e, g, and h. The motion unanimously carried (7-0).

NEW BUSINESS a. Approve Minutes of August 11, 2020 Regular Board Meeting.

b. Approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the

Subcommittee on Special Education.

c. Approve the Recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education.

d. Approve certification of Lead Evaluators for teacher and principal evaluations. e. Accept Gifts / Donations on the attached list and increase the District’s 2020-2021 budget

appropriation by $9.70.

f. Approve excess of Surplus Goods for auction as per attached.

PERSONNEL

Instructional – Faculty

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1. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Ryan Friedrich, Special Education

Teacher at the Middle School, effective September 1, 2020.

2. Approve a change of status for Teresa Simmons from part-time (.4 FTE) to full-time (1.0

FTE) Special Education Teacher at Amherst Middle School effective September 1, 2020.

The .6 FTE position will be for a one-year long-term substitute for Ryan Friedrich effective for

the 2020-21 school year.

3. Approve a health leave for Kelly Rupp, Home Economics Teacher at the Middle School,

effective October 7, 2020 through December 4, 2020 (tentative dates).

4. Appoint Kaleigh Creeden, who holds a valid provisional School Counselor certificate, as a

part-time School Counselor (0.5 FTE) at the Middle School (working in conjunction with

Michelle Thomson) effective September 1, 2020 for the 2020-21 school year.

5. Appoint Gabrielle Zafonte, previous Special Education long-term substitute who holds a valid

initial Students with Disabilities (1-6) certificate, as a full-time Special Education Teacher

to teach remote instruction due to Covid-19 at Windermere Boulevard School effective

September 1, 2020 (tentative date). This position is expected to be for the 2020-21 school

year only.

6. Appoint Elizabeth Schake, who holds a valid professional Math 7-12 certificate, as a Math

Teacher long-term substitute at the High School (replacing Stephanie Reddein) effective

September 28, 2020 through January 29, 2020 (tentative dates).

7. Approve child care leave for Amy Heusinger, Remedial Reading Teacher at Smallwood

Drive School, effective September 1, 2020 through November 20, 2020 (tentative dates).

8. Appoint Katelyn Keane, who holds a pending initial Childhood Education (1-6) certificate, as

an AIS/Reading Teacher long-term substitute at Smallwood Drive School (replacing Amy

Heusinger) effective September 9, 2020 through November 20, 2020 (tentative dates).

9. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Sara Monnat, Social Studies Teacher

at the Middle School, effective August 31, 2020.

10. Approve a health leave of absence for Bonny Klein, School Nurse at Christ the King School

from September 8, 2020 through December 1, 2020.

Instructional – Teaching Assistants

1. Appoint Tori Aronica who holds a valid initial Childhood Education (1-6) certificate as a part

time Teaching Assistant (16.25 hours/week) at Smallwood Drive School (replacing

Sandie Reynolds), effective September 9, 2020.

2. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Brooke Starke, Teaching Assistant-

Special Education at Smallwood Drive School, effective August 26, 2020.

3. Approve a change of status for Ann Oehler, current part-time Teaching Assistant (16.5

hours/week), to a probationary four-year appointment as full-time Teaching Assistant

(31.0 hours/week)--subject tenure area section 30.8(d) --replacing Mary Anne Starr

at Smallwood Drive School effective September 9, 2020.

4. Appoint Amber Leistner who holds a professional Students with Disabilities (1-6) certificate

as a part time Teaching Assistant (19.75 hours/week) at Smallwood Drive School

(replacing Ann Oehler) effective September 9, 2020.

5. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Carol Greetham, Teaching Assistant

at Windermere Boulevard School, effective August 27, 2020.

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6. Approve health leave of absence for Michelle Casseri, Teaching Assistant Special

Education at Windermere Boulevard School, effective September 9, 2020 through October

18, 2020.

Civil Service

1. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation for purposes of retirement of Richard

Kraft, Head Custodian at the Middle School effective November 28, 2020 (his last day of work

will be November 27, 2020).

2. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Catherine D’Andrea, Food Service

Helper at Windermere Boulevard School, effective August 17, 2020.

3. Rescind the appointment of Lynn Fleck as a part-time Clerk Typist at the Middle School

(replacing Lisa Naegely) effective August 25, 2020.

4. Appoint Kimberly Phillips to a 26-week probationary period as part-time Clerk Typist

(19.75 hours/week-10 months) at Smallwood Drive School (replacing Donna Rogalski)

effective September 14, 2020 through March 14, 2021 in accordance with civil service rules

and regulations (tentative dates).

5. Appoint Alexander Wilhelm to a 26-week probationary period as a Laborer (40

hours/week-12 months) at the High School (replacing Jason Banach) effective September

5, 2020 through March 5, 2021 in accordance with the ASSA contract.

6. Appoint Matthew Stachowiak as a Laborer long-term substitute at the Middle School

(filling in for Mark Dranger) effective tentatively September 9, 2020 through date to be

determined.

7. Appoint Matthew Coloprisco to a 26-week probationary period as a Teacher Aide-

Special Education (32.5 hours/week) at the Middle School (replacing William Thomson)

effective September 9, 2020 through March 9, 2021.

8. Appoint Lynn Stubbe to a 26-week probationary period as Teacher Aide-Special

Education (32.5 hours/week) at the Middle School (new position) effective tentatively

September 9, 2020 through March 8, 2021.

9. Appoint Anthony Crowley to a 26-week probationary period as a Teacher Aide-Special

Education (32.5 hours/week-10 months) at the Middle School (new position) effective

October 5, 2020.

10. Approve health leave for Patricia Long, Food Service Helper at Smallwood Drive School,

effective September 9, 2020 through tentative date of January 4. 2021.

11. Appoint Matthew Dyrek to a one-year position as full-time Teacher Aide (40

hours/week-10 months) at the High School effective for the 2020-21 school year

commencing on September 9, 2020.

12. Approve leave of absence for Sharon Cefalu, Teacher Aide, Special Education at

Smallwood Drive from September 9, 2020 through December 9, 2020.

Other

1. Appoint/Reappoint part-time Teaching Assistants for the 2020-2021 school year.

2. Appoint/Reappoint Teacher Aides/Monitors/Food Service Staff for 2020-2021 school

year.

3. Approve High School and Middle School Department Chairpersons for the 2020-2021

school year.

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4. Appoint/Reappoint School Nurses for the 2020-2021 school year.

5. Approve the Fall 2020 coaches payment schedule.

6. Accept with regret and appreciation the resignation of Michael Breen, Drama Club Advisor

at the High School, effective August 28, 2020.

7. Approve the 2020-2021 substitute list.

FINANCIAL REPORTS Budget Amendment (August 2020); Budget Status Reports: Summary (June 2020), Detail (June 2020); Budget Transfers Report: General Fund (July 2020), School Lunch Fund (July 2020); Budget Transfers Report [over $25,000]: General Fund (June, July, August 2020); Cash Flow Statement: July 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020; Warrant Reports (#0007, #0009); Treasurer’s Report & Investments (July 2020) Follow Up Action Items

1. None A motion to convene to Executive Session for matters regarding the employment of a particular person was made by Lynn Errington, seconded by Dominic Vivolo. Motion unanimously carried (7-0). The Board convened to Executive Session at 8:06 pm. A motion to convene to Public Session was made by Dominic Vivolo, seconded by Jessica McLaughlin. Motion unanimously carried (7-0). The Board convened to Public Session at 9:00 pm. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jeanne Ernst, seconded by Lorry Goldhawk. Motion unanimously carried (7-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM. The next regular Board of Education meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 7:00 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Deborah Custodi, District Clerk.

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Amherst Central School District

General Fund

Budget Transfers

August 2020

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September 04, 2020

01:52:16 pm

Amherst Central School District

Budgetary Transfer Report

Fiscal Year: 2021

Current Appropriation - Effective From: 08/01/2020 To: 08/31/2020

Transaction Effective Date Trans ID Description Budget Account Description

Amount Transferred

From

Fund: A - GENERAL FUND

08/05/2020 001335

08/05/2020 001337

08/11/2020 001472

08/11/2020 001475

08/14/2020 001769

08/17/2020 001822

08/18/2020 001919

08/19/2020 001967

WinCap Ver. 20.09.02.2221

transfer funds to cover liability insurance premium

A 1950-400-01-0000 R CONTRACT SERVICES

A 1910-400-01-0000 R CONTRACT SERVICES

transfer funds to cover fixed asset reporting costs

A1310-440-01-0000 R OTHER EXPENSE

A1310-400-01-0000 R CONTRACT SERVICES

-1,850.00

-1,940.00

transfer funds to cover covid related contractual expenses for additional cleaning and disinfecting

A1989-440-01-9999 R Fund Bal Control acct. -100,000.00

A1620-400-01-0000 R CONTRACT SERVICES

transfer funds to cover expenses for contract nursing to support reopening plan from covid-19

A9060-802-01-0000 R District Match - 403 (b) -100,000.00

A2815-400-01-0000 R CONTRACT SERVICES

transfer funds for software purchase

A2630-220-01-0000 R

A2630-468-01-0000 R

NEW EQUIPMENT

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

transfer funds to cover G V Soccer uniform purchase

A2855-450-05-4500 R Mall & Sply-Uniforms

A2855-450-04-4500 R Mall & Sply-Uniforms

transfer funds to cover speech license reimbursement for WBS therapist

A2830-440-01-0000 R OTHER EXPENSE

A2830-440-16-0000 R OTHER EXPENSE

transfer funds to cover unallocated insurance premium for vehicles

A1240-150-01-0000 R INSTRUCTIONAL SALARIES

A 1910-400-01-0000 R CONTRACT SERVICES

Total for Fund A - GENERAL FUND

-6,300.00

-2, 100.00

-169.00

-1,045.00

-213,404.00

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Amount Transferred

To

1,850.00

1,940.00

100,000.00

100,000.00

6,300.00

2,100.00

169.00

1,045.00

213,404.00

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