GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Wagner, Certified Substitute Teacher, Effective 12/14/2017 4.Glenn Bullock, Probationary Stand-by Bus Driver, Start Rate per CSEA Contract, Effective

GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Richard Mann Elementary School, 1366 Waterford Road, Walworth

December 13, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Gananda Central School District educates all students for success.

VISION STATEMENT: The Gananda Central School District: • offers a personalized, premier educational experience where all reach their potential,• engages students in challenging, dynamic curricula enhanced by innovative technology todevelop lifelong learners who thrive in a global society, and

• partners with staff, students, parents and community to produce students who become responsible,contributing citizens.

Meeting Etiquette Avoid Side Conversations Focus Be Respectful Participate Don’t Dominate Be Prepared

5:30 pm – Meet with Assemblyman Robert Oaks (5:45 pm arrival)

7:00 pm –BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance

1. Agenda (Approval)

2. Presentation1. Day of Giving (K. Farnsworth & A. Strausser)2. Club Review (S. Van Scoy)

3. Committee on Special Education Recommendations (Approval)

4. Personnel (Approval)a. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Nicole Mereness, Leave of Absence through June 30, 20182. Korryn Deichmiller – Approximately 01/18/18–02/28/2018

b. New Hires1. Jeanna Savage, Building Substitute Teacher, $110 per Day, Effective 11/30-

12/22/20172. Bethany Bowe, Certified Substitute Teacher, Effective 11/29/20173. Amanda Wagner, Certified Substitute Teacher, Effective 12/14/20174. Glenn Bullock, Probationary Stand-by Bus Driver, Start Rate per CSEA

Contract, Effective 01/02/2018c. Appointments

1. Lisa Hutchings, .2 ENL Extra Class Assignment, Effective 11/27/2017-6/30/20182. Teresa Alba, Increase FTE from .6 to .8 Effective 11/27/2017-6/30/2018

5. Business (Approval)a. Health Services Contract between Gananda CSD and Rush-Henrietta CSDb. Resolution on Tax Exemption Made Available by Section 487 of the Real

Property Tax Lawc. Resolution - Acting Principal Empowered to Suspend Studentsd. Revise Smart Bond Applicatione. Board of Education Meeting Minutes November 29, 2017

6. Work Sessiona. PBIS Implementation Status – Strategic Initiative SE-4 (K. VanLaeken & PBIS Coaches)b. Go Guardian (B. Lehman)c. Special Education Trends (M. Phelps)

7. Finalize Plans

8. Check Feelings – What will I take away from this meeting? 9. Executive Session – The Board anticipates a motion at the end of the public meeting to go into executive session to discuss GTA contractual negotiations. They will reconvene for the purpose of adjournment.

10. Adjournment 2017-18 Board Goals

1.) By June 30, 2018 each member of the Gananda Board of Education will have the information necessary to answer questions regarding our district’s performance.

2.) By October 30, 2017 the Gananda Board of Education will create an advocacy plan and will act on that plan throughout the year.

3.) Through presentations and discussions, the Gananda Board of Education will develop an understanding of the current state of digital citizenship throughout our schools and identify policies in need of modification by June 30, 2018.

4.) By April 1, 2018, the Gananda Board of Education will complete a review of our Board of Education development plan to identify necessary changes.

Club Name Advisor(s) Name(s)Number of particpants

How many times do you meet?

Will your club do

fundraisingIf you will raise funds, what will the

money be used for? School StipendHS Yearbook Fee 20 Weekly No HS $1035 +

Extra Class Stipend

Drama Club Kelly Witter 30 Every day December-March No HS $3,832

Class of 2018 Chris Potter 80 2 x Month Yes Support class activities - Senior trip, prom, etc. HS $3,832

RACHS Student Congress Elliott Butt 17 Weekly Yes class & student support, school improvement, local cancer research organizations

HS $2,491

Percussion Ensemble Aaron Strausser & Zachary Meredith 13 Weekly No HS $1,424

Zachary Meredith $712

Class of 2019 Kelly Farquhar-Nelson, Mairi Greibus 90 as often as necessary Yes prom, senior trip and activities, etc... HS $1,752

Model United Nations Ben Morgan 11 3 times prior to each conference (2 conference per year)

No HS $1,035

Math Honor Society Lori Nau 17 monthly, but the students are tutoring in the es, ms, hs once per week

No HS $1,035

Math League Regina Swartout 30 3 times a month No Next year we are hoping to do fundraising once we have an account established to purchase gear, drinks, and snacks for our evening meets.

HS $1,035

National Honor Society Martha Flower 16 2 x Month No We do not typically fund raise. If the group were to decide to do that, funds would be used as a public service outreach.

HS $1,035

Varsity Club Karin Meuwissen 100 Quarterly Yes We recently spent $1200 on supplies for weight room. We also fund the hall of fame meals and plaques for inductees.

HS $788

Citizens of the World Club Amy Peterson 20 Weekly Yes To fund whatever volunteer project they choose. HS $788

Science Club Julia VanEtten 13 Weekly No HS $788

Stage Crew Ethan Hansen 5 When needed No HS $788

Art Club D. Schmidt 14 Weekly No HS $788

SEE Club Fee, Seidel 17 Monthly Yes End of year field trip HS $788



Will your club do


money be used for? School StipendRachel's Challenge Lauren Zimmerman 3 2 x Month Yes We are doing a bake sale for the Day of Giving

event and all proceeds will go toward the cause.HS $597

Gaming Club Mairi Greibus 13 Weekly Yes The club would like to purchase more screens (television or computer monitors) so that more members may participate at the same time. Currently, we only have access to the SmartBoard and therefore most students have to wait 10-15 minutes just to play one console match.

HS $597

Ski Club Stephanie Drake 30 6 times per year No MS/HS $1,314

Guitar & Ukulele Club Kate Logan 13 2 x Month No MS TBD

Intramurals Nathan Goodness 25 40+ I Try to do around 10 per quarter. Intramurals are only held on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.... sometimes wemeet every other week and some times we meet every week.

No MS $31.50 per40-60

minute period

Yearbook Aimee Campbell/Nickie Mereness 16 varies according to deadline No MS $3,077

Youth 2 Youth Rachel McDonald, Ariana Nadir 17 About 2x a month, but as we get closer to the lock-in and the talent show more like once a week.

Yes Continuing to fund the lock-in. MS $1,035

7th Grade Class Rachel McDonald 75 Quarterly Yes Funding the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC MS $1,035

Class of 2024 Sue Smith 78 We do not meet Yes Washington DC trip in 8th grade MS $1,035

National Junior Honor Socie Nicole Mereness 12 roughly 2 x month, but more frequently during the 1-2 weeks before an event

Yes Host activity nights - used to purchase pins/certificates for inductees and supply materials for service projects

MS $1,035

YESS Club Rachel McDonald 23 Depends, right now we are meeting 1-2 times a week, but as we slow down we might meeting 3-4 times a month

Yes We only host one fundraising event per year (the Red Ribbon Activity night) with those funds we: just bought club shirts, the kids pay half, the club pays the other half with funds from our activity night.-Actually hosting the activity night (purchasing supplies, food, drinks)-Red Ribbon Week activities

MS $788

Garden Club Christina Ozminkowksi 14 2 x Month Yes Buying materials to maintain the front gardens, as well as treats for an end of the year party.

MS $788

Maker Club Lepkowski & Ozminkowski 19 Monthly No MS $788



Will your club do


money be used for? School StipendStudent Congress Bob Caulkins and Ariana Nadir 16 2 x Month Yes Support Gananda student programs and activities. MS $788

Health Club Lisa Gross 24 2 x week No MS $597

Chess Club Mark Weller 26 2-3 times monthly No MS $597

Anime/Graphic Novel Lepkowski 12 Monthly No MS $597

4th & 5th grade intramurals Jeff Thomson 70 2x a color rotation for both grades No ES $31.50 per40-60

minute period

Safety Patrol Megan Webster, Chelsea Castle 30 Weekly No ES $1,035

Fourth Grade Chorus Cara Strausser 40 Every RED day in the cycle No ES $1,035

To: Gananda Board of Education

From: Melissa Phelps, Director of Student Services

Re: Approval of CSE Recommendations – 12/13/17

Date: December 7, 2017

There are a total of 9 recommendations for you to review

2 CSE Program Review 2 CSE Requested Review 2 CSE Amendment – Agreement No Meeting 1 CSE Reevaluation Review 1 CPSE Program Review 1 CPSE Amendment – Agreement No Meeting

1500 Dayspring Ridge Walworth NY 14568 Phone: 315-986-3521 Fax 315-986-2003 www.gananda.org

Shawn Van Scoy, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Robin Vogt Board of Education President

GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO: Dr. Shawn Van Scoy, Superintendent

FROM: Tracie Douglas

DATE: November 28, 2017

RE: Building Substitute Teacher Recommendation

I would like to recommend:

Name: Jeanna Savage

Position: Building Substitute Teacher

Building: District Wide

Certification Area: Childhood Education Pre-K-6 (Permanent)

Fingerprinted: Yes

Degree Data & MS, Education, Nazareth College Education: RIT, Advanced Public Relations Certificate

Teaching Experience: May 2017 – October 2017: Public Relations Manager, NY Chiropractic College September 2015 – May 2017: Marketing Advisor, Rochester Regional Health April 2011 – September 2015: Women’s Health Marketing, Thompson Health 2005-20011 – Public Information Officer, WFL BOCES

Salary: $110.00 per day

Effective Date: November 29, 2017

Position History: Building Substitute (New/Replacement for)


TO: Dr. Shawn Van Scoy, Superintendent

FROM:

DATE:

RE: Teacher Recommendation

I would like to recommend:

Name:

Position:

Building:

Certification Area:

Fingerprinted:

Degree Data & Education:

Professional Experience:

Salary:

Effective Date:

Position History: (New/Replacement for)

*The expiration date of a teacher probationary period is tentative and conditional only, unless extended in accordance with the law. Except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Section 30123 of the Education Law, in order to be granted tenure the teacher must receive composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of the Education Law of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years, and if the teacher receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period the teacher shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. This pertains to the appointment of all teachers on this list.

John Tichacek

November 28, 2017

Bethany Bowe

Certified Substitute Teacher

District Wide

Physical Education (Professional)

Yes

Certified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay

November 29, 2017

Substitute Teacher

MS - Physical Education - SUNY CortlandBS - Physical Education - SUNY Brockport

Dec. 2016 - Present - Coach, VolleyFX Volleyball Club, Fairport

April -June 2016 - Long Term Substitute Teacher, Secondary Special Ed, Victor CSD

Dec. 2015 - Present - Coach, Penfield Performance Training Group, Penfield

Dec. 2013 - Dec. 2015 - Lead Teacher, Doodlebugs Childcare Center, Victor


TO: Dr. Shawn Van Scoy, Superintendent FROM: Kim Ernstberger DATE: November 30, 2017 RE: Teacher Recommendation

I would like to recommend: Name: Amanda Wagner Position: Certified Substitute Teacher Building: District Wide

Certification Area: Childhood 1-6 (Initial) Students with Disabilities 1-6 (Initial) Early Childhood B-2 (Initial)

Fingerprinted: Yes Degree Data & MS, Education/Literacy Education B-12, SUNY Brockport Education: BS, Health Science, SUNY Brockport Years of Professional 2.5 Years Experience: Professional Experience:

September 2017 - Present: Substitute Teacher, Pal-Mac CSD September 2016 - January 2017: Teaching Assistant, Troy CSD September 2015 - Present: Substitute Teacher @ Brighton, Gates-Chili, Churchville-

Chili

Salary: Certified Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay Effective Date: December 14, 2017 Position History: Substitute Teacher (New/Replacement for)

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO: SHAWN VANSCOY

FROM: MELISSA PHELPS

SUBJECT: (2) .2 APPOINTMENTS

DATE: 12/13/17

I am requesting the following staff for the 2017-2018 school year:

.2 FTE Position Stipend Effective Date

Lisa Hutchings ENL Teacher

.2 extra class assignment . This increase is necessary to accommodate 2 new students and 1 newly identified student, as well as to comply with teacher contract.

per contract

11/27/17

Teresa Alba

From .6 FTE to .8 FTE. This increase is necessary to accommodate 2 new students and 1 newly identified student, as well as to comply with teacher contract. per contract 11/27/17

Now, Therefore, it is resolved that the tax exemption made available by Section 487 of the Real

Property Tax Law shall not be applicable within the boundaries of the Gananda Central School District

with respect to any solar or wind energy system constructed subsequent to the date of this resolution.

ResolutionTax Exemption Made Available by Section 487 of Real Property Tax Law

10/24/2017 Assessor Manual, Exemption Administration: RPTL Section 487

https://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/vol4/pt1/sec4_01/sec487.htm 1/5

Assessor Manual, ExemptionAdministration: RPTL Section 487Exemption Administration Manual—Part 1: Residential—OtherThan Multiple Dwellings

Section 4.01 - RPTL Section 487: Solar, Wind, or Farm waste Energy Systems

Exemption codes

Description Exemption code

Publicly owned property 3030_

Privately owned property 4950_

Year originally enacted: 1977, reenacted 1990, 2014

Related statutes: Publ Serv L §66-j

Summary:

Real property that contains a solar, wind, or farm waste energy system approved by the State EnergyResearch and Development Authority is exempt from taxation for a period of 15 years to the extent ofany increase in assessed value due to the system. Such property is liable for special ad valorem leviesand special assessments. The exemption as reenacted in 1990 is subject to local option (see below).

Eligibility requirements

Ownership requirements:

None.

Property location requirements:

None.

Property use requirements:

Property must contain a solar or wind energy system, an arrangement of solar or wind energyequipment designed to provide heating, cooling, hot water, or mechanical, chemical, or electricalenergy by the collection of solar or wind energy and its conversion, storage, protection, anddistribution. Solar or wind energy equipment qualifying the property for exemption includescollectors, controls, energy storage devices, heat pumps and pumps, heat exchangers, windmills, andother materials, hardware, or equipment necessary to the process by which solar radiation or wind iscollected, converted into another form of energy, stored, protected from unnecessary dissipation,



and distributed. It does not include pipes, controls, insulation, heat pumps, or other equipment that ispart of the normal heating, cooling, or insulation system of a building. It does include insulatedglazing or insulation to the extent that such materials exceed the energy efficiency standardsrequired by law.

Alternatively, the property must contain a farm waste energy system, an arrangement of farm wasteelectrical generating equipment necessary to the process of producing, collecting, storing, cleaning,and converting agricultural waste biogas into forms of energy such as thermal, electrical, mechanicalor chemical and by which the biogas and converted energy are distributed on-site. It does not includepipes, controls, insulation, or other equipment that are part of the normal heating, cooling orinsulation system of a building. Farm waste electric generating equipment includes equipment thatgenerates electrical energy from biogas produced by the anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste,such as livestock manure, farming waste and food processing wastes with a rated capacity of notmore than 1,000 kilowatts that is: 1) manufactured, installed and operated in accordance withapplicable government and industry standards, 2) connected to the electric system and operated inconjunction with an electric corporation's transmission and distribution facilities, 3) operated incompliance with the provisions of Section 66-j of the Public Service Law, 4) fueled at a minimum of90 percent annually by biogas produced from the anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste such aslivestock manure materials, crop residues and food processing wastes, and 5) fueled by biogasgenerated by anaerobic digestion with at least 50 percent by weight of its feedstock being livestockmanure materials annually.

Structures that satisfy the requirements for exemption under RPTL §483-e (Anaerobic DigestionFacilities) cannot receive this exemption.

Certification by state or local government:

None.

Required construction start date or other time requirement:

Solar, wind, or farm waste energy system must be (a) in existence or constructed prior to July 1, 1988,or (b) constructed after January 1, 1991 and before January 1, 2025.

Local option

Solar, wind, or farm waste energy system must be (a) in existence or constructed prior to July 1, 1988,or (b) constructed after January 1, 1991 and before January 1, 2025.

Limitation on exemption

Limitation on exemption by amount, duration, and taxing jurisdiction

Type of limitation General municipaltaxes

Schooldistricttaxes

Special advaloremlevies

Specialassessments

Amount Yes* Yes* No exemptionallowed

Noexemptionallowed



Duration 15 years 15 years No exemptionallowed

Noexemptionallowed

Taxing jurisdiction: county orcounty special district

Exempt** Notapplicable

Taxable Taxable

Taxing jurisdiction: city Exempt** Notapplicable

Taxable Taxable

Taxing jurisdiction: town ortown special district

Exempt** Notapplicable

Taxable Taxable

Taxing jurisdiction: village Exempt** Notapplicable

Not applicable Taxable

Taxing jurisdiction: schooldistrict

Not applicable Exempt** Not applicable Notapplicable

* Amount is limited to any increase in assessed value that is attributable to the solar, wind, or farmwaste energy system. (see Calculation of Exemption).

**If allowed by local option (see also D. Payments In Lieu of Taxes below).

Payments in lieu of taxes

None required.

However, each county, city, town, village and school district (except the school districts of New York,Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers) that has not disallowed the exemption may require theowner to enter into a contract for payments in lieu of taxes. As part of such contract, the propertyowner may be required to make annual payments in an amount not to exceed the amounts whichwould have been payable without the exemption. Such a contract may not operate more than 15years, commencing from the date on which the benefits of this exemption first become effective.

Calculation of exemption

General municipal and school district taxes:

Increase in assessed value attributable to the solar, wind, or farm waste energy system. If a solar,wind, or farm waste energy system or components of it also serve as part of the building structure,the increase in value exempt from taxation is equal to the assessed value attributable to such systemor components multiplied by the ratio of "incremental cost" of the system or components to the totalcost of the system or components. The "incremental cost" is the increased cost of the solar, wind, orfarm waste energy system or component which also serves as part of the building structure, abovethe cost for similar conventional construction, which enables its use as a solar, wind, or farm wasteenergy system or component.

Note: Incremental cost calculations only apply when eligible systems are incorporated into structures.Incremental cost calculations should not be applied when the eligible system is standalone.



Example

Description Exemption amount

a. Total cost of solar energy system $10,000

b. Incremental cost of system: $4,000

c. Ratio of incremental cost to total cost [(b) divided by (a)]: 40%

d. Increase in assessed value of property attributable to addition of solar energy system:

$6,000

e. Assessed value exempt due to addition of system [(d) times (c)]:

$2,400

See also the examples given in the definitions/guidelines booklet following this Exemption Profile.

Note: If a farm waste energy system would otherwise be subject to the provisions of RPTL Article 5,Title 5, concerning oil and gas economic units, those units are exempt from taxation if energyproduced in a farm waste energy system is collected from a landfill or used to power farm wasteenergy systems or farm waste electrical generating equipment (see Property Use Requirementsabove). This exemption applies to property on assessment rolls based on taxable status datesoccurring on or before December 31, 2017.

Special ad valorem levies and special assessments:

No exemption allowed.

Coding of exemption on assessment roll

Exemption codes on assessment roll

Code Description of alternative codes possible

3030_ Publicly owned property

4950_ Privately owned property

Assessment roll section: Taxable (RPS Section 1).

Note: These codes should not be used to identify property that is exempt under any of the statuteslisted under Similar Exemptions below. For coding of such property, see the Exemption Profile for thestatute that applies.

Filing requirements (owner or occupant of property)

RP-487, Application for Tax Exemption of Solar, Wind, or Farm Waste Energy Systems

Reporting requirements (assessor)



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None.

Similar exemptions

Exemptions by subject

Subject Statute

Energy conservation improvements to certain residential premises

RPTL §487-a

Green roof properties in New York City RPTL §499-bbb

Solar electric generating systems in New York City RPTL §499-bbbb

Exemption application forms

Form RP-487, Exemption Application

A booklet on solar, farm waste and wind systems definitions and guidelines for purposes of thisexemption is available at the Renewables Documents Library of the New York State Energy Researchand Development Authority.

Please send general questions or comments to Orpts Solutions Center.

Updated: August 04, 2017

RESOLUTION

ActingPrincipal”EmpoweredtoSuspendStudents

BEITRESOLVEDthatontherecommendationoftheSuperintendenttheBoardofEducationherebyapprovesthatforthedurationofthe2017‐2018schoolyear,intheabsenceofaBuildingPrincipal,theAssistantPrincipalforthebuildingshallbedesignatedas“ActingPrincipal”andshallbeempoweredtosuspendastudentforaperiodoffive(5)schooldaysorless.

GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOLUTIONAPPROVING revised FINAL SMART SCHOOLS INVESTMENT PLAN 12/13/17

WHEREAS, the Board of Education approved a preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan (“SSIP”) on October 26, 2016 pursuant to The Smart Schools Bond Act (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the preliminary SSIP was posted on the District’s website for at least 30 days, and the District included an address to which any written comments on the preliminary SSIP should be sent; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education conducted a public hearing on November 30, 2016 that enabled stakeholders to respond to the preliminary SSIP, for which adequate notice of the public hearing was provided through local media and the District website for at least two weeks prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has considered all public comments, and completed a final SSIP; WHEREAS the SSIP has been in the queue for approval for over one calendar year and device technologies have changed and prices have increased; the Board has reviewed the revised Investment Plan and determined that approval of the final revised SSIP is in the best interest of the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the revised final Smart Schools Investment Plan for School Connectivity ($190,676) and Classroom Technology ($197,800), as more fully described in the District’s Revised Plan dated 12/8/17, is hereby approved.

Gananda Central School District

Final Investment Plan Smart Schools Bond Act

November 30, 2016Revised 12/08/17

BackgroundNovember 2014 state voters approved funding $794,133

August 2015-May 2016 District Technology Committee meets to review current state, goals and needs for technology use at Gananda

Districts can apply to use funds multiple times

Smart Bond ProcessBOE approved Preliminary Plan Oct. 26, 2016Preliminary Plan Posted for 30 DaysPublic hearing on Plan-Nov. 30, 2016BOE approves Final Plan-Nov 30, 2016Plan Submitted to NYS for Approval-12/1/2016Revised plan submitted (pricing changes +$37,866)-12/8/17Smart Bond Review Board Approval - TBDDistrict Purchases Approved ItemsNYS Reimburses the District

Identified NeedsInfrastructure:

Core networking backbone to 10Gb

Wifi access density

Access to Devices:More devices in classrooms

Final Investment Plan-revised 12/8/17

Infrastructure:Network Improvements $ 96,579Wifi Access Points $

94,097

Devices:460 devices/cases (1:1 3-12 & staff) $197,800

Long Term Considerations$37,866 increase due to pricing changes. Replacement schedule for devices 3-4 yearsHeadphones, chargers, repairsManagement softwareProfessional developmentTechnical support staffing

Questions?

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GANANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RICHARD MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ROOM 600

WALWORTH, NEW YORK 14568

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – November 29, 2017 Ms. Robin Vogt, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. PRESENT: Ms. Robin Vogt, Mr. William Buchko, Ms. Lisa Finnegan, Mr. Greg Giles, Mr. Stephen Nims, Mr. Charles Rothfuss, Mr. Greg Whitney ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Ms. Tracie Douglas, Gananda Middle School Principal; Ms. Kimberly Ernstberger, Richard Mann Elementary Principal; Ms. Leslie Ferrante, District Clerk; Mr. Matthew Mahoney, Ruben A. Cirillo High School Principal; Ms. Natalie Melnik, Business Administrator; Ms. Kelly VanLaeken, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development; Dr. Shawn Van Scoy, Superintendent. There were 21 public attendees. The agenda was reviewed and approved with a change to the order of the presentations and the addition of a report on the November 28, 2017 Student Achievement Committee meeting. Motion to approve the agenda with changes made Mr. Stephen Nims and seconded by Mr. Greg Whitney Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried. Ms. Robin Vogt opened the floor for public comment, there were none. Ms. Lisa Finnegan made a motion to approve the October 25, 2017 and November 8, 2017 Gananda Board of Education meeting minutes. Mr. Charles Rothfuss seconded the motion. Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried.

Mrs. Michelle Miller, Gananda Dollars for Scholars President, and Mrs. Lisa Fox, Gananda Dollars for Scholars, were in attendance to give an overview of the organization. The Gananda chapter of Dollars for Scholars (GDFS) has been in existence for 26 years and raises scholarship funds for qualified Gananda graduates. Award recipients must demonstrate a strong work ethic in their studies, and have contributed to their community. Scholarship applicants are required to log 20 hours of volunteer hours with at least 5 of those hours volunteering for Dollars for Scholars. Ms. Fox highlighted the GDFS fundraising efforts that include the annual phone-a-thon, Amazon Smile, United Way and donations from local sponsors. In 2017 approximately $36,000 was donated to 34 students. In the future they hope to offer renewable scholarships to Gananda graduates.

Mr. Michael Chasey, Gananda Sports Boosters President, and Ms. Debra Holmes, Gananda Sports Booster Treasurer, reviewed the mission of the organization and distributed the club’s by-laws. The group raises funds for athletics through various activities such as Monte Carlo Night, Spring Showdown, and various sales. Mr. Chasey stressed that it is their goal to create an organization that adds value for the athletes and to provide something that is sustainable. Mr. Chasey and Ms. Holmes will meet with Ms. Melnik to discuss the school district’s athletic budget to better understand what voids need to be filled.

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Representatives from the Ruben A. Cirillo High School Student Congress presented their mission, procedures and membership. The group acts as a bridge between the student body and school administration, membership is open to all students that want to participate. Student Congress provides financial support to eligible students enrolled in Gemini courses, supports the yearbook by purchasing advertising, assists in the beautification of the high school as well as planning various social activities. Bald for Bucks is planned for their yearend event, the money raised will be donated to 13Thirty Cancer Connect. Dr. Van Scoy reviewed grades 3-8 ELA and math data from 2008-2017 comparing Gananda’s scores to our benchmark districts, similar districts and Wayne County school districts. The data shows similar trends throughout, on average Gananda performs better. Ms. Kelly VanLaeken shared additional data from grades 3-8 ELA and math using Fountas and Pinnell data and iReady results. Teachers from the various grade levels shared what they learned from the data and how they are using the data to target students’ needs to improve fluency and comprehension across the curriculum. Ms. Lisa Finnegan made a motion to accept the following financial items. Mr. Greg Whitney seconded the motion. a. Treasurer’s Report Ending October 2017 b. Revenue Budget Status Report for October 2017 c. Appropriation Status Report for October 2017 d. School Lunch Fund Report for October 2017 e. Budget Transfer Query October 2017 f. Extra Class Report October 2017 g. Claims Audit Report October 2017 h. Warrants for the Month of October 2017 1. Warrant #25, Fund A, Dated 10/06/2017 2. Warrant #27, Fund A, Dated 10/13/2017

3. Warrant #28, Fund A, Dated 10/20/2017 4. Warrant #30, Fund A, Dated 20/27/2017 5. Warrant #11, Fund F, Dated 10/06/2017 6. Warrant #12, Fund F, Dated 10/27/2017 7. Warrant #8, Fund C, Dated 10/06/2017 8. Warrant #9, Fund C, Dated 10/13/2017 9. Warrant #10, Fund C, Dated 10/20/2017 10. Warrant #11, Fund C, Dated 10/27/2017 11. Warrant #9, Fund H, Dated 10/13/2017 12. Warrant #10, Fund H, Dated 10/20/2017 Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried. The Board of Education of the Gananda Central School District does hereby approve the CSE/CPSE recommendations as presented and filed in the minute file. Motion to approve as presented made by Mr. Greg Giles and seconded by Mr. Greg Whitney Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried. Dr. Van Scoy presented the following personnel recommendations:

a. Resignation 1. Crystal Lewandrowski, Account Clerk/Tax Collector, Effective Midnight 12/22/2017

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b. New Hires 1. Susan Holvey, Building Substitute Teacher, $110per Day, Effective 2. Randall Marcaitis, Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, $190/Day, Effective 11/14/2017 – approximately January 5, 2018 3. Mary Lynne Zack, Substitute School Nurse, Start Rate per CSEA Contract, Effective 11/30/2017 4. Lonnie Hohenboken, High School Musical Rehearsal & Pit Band Accompanist, $20.50/Hour, Effective 11/30/2017 – 04/25/2018

Motion to approve the made Mr. Greg Whitney and seconded by Mr. Greg Giles. Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No - Motion carried. Mr. Greg Giles made a motion to approve the following business items. Mr. Stephen Nims seconded the motion. Information on these business items in their entirety can be found in the District Clerk’s file or the on-line information pertaining to this meeting.

a. GTA Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Agreement b. 2018-19 Costa Rica Trip c. Internal Claims Auditor Agreement July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 d. Surplus Elementary School Basketballs and Soccer Balls

Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried. Follow up on grades 3-8 ELA and math progress was requested as a future agenda item.

During Board Reports, Ms. Lisa Finnegan reported that the Finance Committee met on November 3 where they reviewed the placement of residential students, transportation aid and the executive summary of the of GCSD analysis of revenue stream. Ms. Finnegan also reported that the Student Achievement Committee met on November 28 where they agreed on a purpose and will continue development of the dashboard. Mr. William Bucko reported that the Facilities Committee met on November 29 and discussed potential opportunities for investors to help with alternative energy resources. Ms. Robin Vogt opened the floor for public comment, there were none. During Board comments, Mr. Stephen Nims expressed his appreciation for the presentations made by the teachers on ELA and math and the work they are doing to improve student scores. The remainder of the Board reiterated his comments.

At 9:17 p.m. Mr. William Buchko made a motion to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Mr. Stephen Nims seconded the motion. Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried. The Board came out of executive session at 9:37 p.m. at which time Mr. Greg Giles made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Greg Whitney seconded the motion. Vote: 7 Yes - 0 No. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted, Leslie Ferrante District Clerk

Winter 2017 PBIS Implementation Update

Richard Mann Elementary PBIS

Co-Coaches: Cara Strausser & Megan VanHooft

Members: Lynn Boyer, Staci Bufano, Sarah Petrone, Meagan Knapp, Lyndsey Yonker, Sue Thoen, Dacia Quigley, Kim Ernstberger, & John Tichacek

PBIS at Richard Mann● School Wide Challenges

● Bi-Monthly Assemblies

● PBIS Time in classrooms

Meetings

● Coaches Quarterly Meetings

● PBIS Committee meets a minimum of 1 time monthly

Rewards And

Celebrations● PROUD BUCKS● Raffles (Staff and Student)● Staff Bulletin Board

Next Steps...Positives

● Administrative Support● Culture change● Vocabulary/Language centered

around Character Education

Improvements

● Increasing participation

● Next Year...

● Time

● Community Involvement

Middle School PBISPracticeselfcontrol

Respect

OutstandingUnityDriven

Revamped Opening Day

½ day of classes

½ day Gananda MS Orientation:

• Gallery walk of clubs and organizations with scavenger hunt

• PBIS/PROUD overview• Team‐building activities• All grade‐level lunch

Events• PROUD matrix taught in individual classes • Matrix posters put up throughout school• Banners with PROUD LOGO displayed• Monthly Assemblies to teach and celebrate 1:50 to 2:20• Scavenger Hunts, Word Searches, Bingo and Reflections centered on PROUD

Rewards:

• PROUD Panther of the Month*Certificate and Coupon to food and free entry to MS Activity

Night

Rewards:

Pawsitive Panther Postcards

Data:

•Slightly more than 100 PAWSITIVE postcards sent out, reaching 76 different students.

Survey Results:

Can you ID the 5 core values of PROUD?

• 81% responded YES

• 19% Yes with assistance

Moving Forward:

1. Work towards greater staff training to achieve 100% identification of core values.

1. Create Funding for:1. More Banners and Visuals2. Increased recognitions for achievements3. Building Wide Events

Gananda PROUD RACHSPBIS TEAM: MARY CRELLEY, NICK MICKOL, MATT MAHONEY, MICK VANDEMAR, CHRISTINA SEIDEL, AUDRA MARANG, ALEX FEE

Gananda PROUD at RACHS‐ Our PBIS team meets every two weeks after school

- We have committed a portion of every faculty meeting to PBIS information for staff

- Friday, September 8th

- PBIS team met with each grade level separately

- Presentation on what/how/why of Gananda PROUD

- Three pages of feedback from students on rewards/incentives that they would value

Gananda PROUD Rewards and Incentives:STUDENT FEEDBACK (link)

PROUD in HS newsletter: Pizza Coupons: Candy distributed to teachers for quick and easy recognition

Bulletin Boards (2)

Gananda PROUD Rewards and Incentives:(Coming soon…)

Gananda Proud postcards:

Our unique challenge:

Gananda PROUD at the HS requires:

Faculty and staff understanding and promotion, but more importantly:

1. Student buy‐in

2. Student leadership

3. Peer reinforcement

Without our student voice, the Gananda PROUD message will be lost on our teenage population

Gananda PROUD Ambassadors• Identified students as potential PROUD Ambassadors

• Student Volunteers• Identified by faculty/staff during PROUD opening day activity• Identified by faculty/staff as potential leaders

• Identified students received special invitation to attend informational meeting November 30th

• 21 Students indicated an interest in being PROUD Ambassadors• 3 levels of involvement:

• Student meeting representative• Public Relations• PROUD Ambassador

Next steps for Gananda PROUD at RACHS:• Formalize and mobilize our Gananda PROUD ambassadors

• Greatest opportunity: explicit teaching of the Gananda PROUD values and expectations

• Integrate data into our Gananda PROUD implementation• Where are our greatest areas of need (referral data: location, infraction, etc.)

• Continue to use the language of Gananda PROUD • Would like Gananda PROUD to become embedded in the culture of the building

• Try to turn the tide on the idea that, “by this age, they should already know this.”

GoGuardian for Managing

Chromebooks

What is GoGuardian?Chromebook Management Tool

- On and Off Campus FilteringMore detail than current filter

- Inventory ManagementAssigned to, Loaners, Repairs

- Lost Device Recovery with GPS- Teacher Tools for Classroom Management

Screen sharingMonitoringBrowser Management-open, close tabs

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Monitoring & FilteringOn and Off Campus settings available

Based on Google Login

Monitoring - Just tracks & can pull reports

-Detail with terms searched, YouTube

Filtering- Blocks sites based on category/URL

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Smart Alerts Explicit

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Inventory Management

Lost Device Recovery✗ No Camera capability

✓ Message to user on screen “Please return..”

✓ Browsing Activity Tracked

✓ GPS Location reported

✓ Screenshots can be enabled

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Teacher Tools-Dashboard of student activity-Lock screens, disable browsing, allow only specific URLs

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Admin Dashboard

Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) & FCC Regulations:“..to operate a technology protection measure with respect to any of its computers with Internet access that protects against access through such computers to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors". Such a technology protection measure must be employed "during any use of such computers by minors".

Authorization Policy and AUP:

Acceptable Use Policy (4526)

Internet Safety Policy (4526.1)

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