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Long Lake Central begins testing for the Wuhan China Virus

LLCS BOE May 12 2020

Long Lake Central begins testing for the Wuhan China Virus
By PETE KLEIN
LONG LAKE—At the Long Lake Central School Board of Education meeting held on May 12, Noelle Short, Principal/Superintendent, began the meeting by reporting the Wuhan China Virus (COVID-19) pop up testing site was at the Town of Long Lake Office Building today. Hamilton County Public Health operated the testing. Twelve Long Lake CSD employees were tested. The County is working hard to increase their testing so that the North Country can enter phase 1 of reopening. Future testing sites have been shared on our Facebook page.
Short reported that the school has received a $5,000 grant from the Adirondack Foundation SUN Funds – Sudden and Urgent Needs Funds. She said, “We are concentrating on hygiene, nutrition, cleaning, and wellness products for families.  We have also purchased products for our meal deliveries. Next week we will deliver meals with instructions for reheating.
Teachers are scheduling time to come into the building to get their rooms ready for summer cleaning. All student supplies are also being gathered to be delivered home.
The custodial crew will increase their work schedule starting next week. They will start their summer cleaning, painting, and outdoor projects.
There is no explicit guidance on when the school year will end. It may be a local decision depending on the required 180 instructional days. If it is a local decision, the last day of school will be Monday, June 15, 2020. The Board agrees that Noelle Short needs to announce this as soon as the guidance is received, even though they may not have adopted a revised 2019- 2020 school calendar yet.
Graduation will still take place on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. The ceremony itself is still unknown. Different virtual platforms are being looked at, as well as planning for a limited in- person audience. End of the year award ceremonies are being discussed as these are special moments for students.
Short said, “We are awaiting guidance on whether summer school will be allowed and what the protocols will be. It is unknown whether the summer Newcomb Youth Program sponsored by the Town of Newcomb will be held. If it is, the Town of Long Lake and Long Lake Central School have decided they will not be providing bus transportation this summer due to social distancing rules on a bus.
“The Town of Long Lake has canceled the annual Quilt Camp held the end of June.
“There have been multiple changes to the upcoming Budget Vote and Board of Education Election. We have been following the lawyer’s guidance as well as the multitude of emails received on the subject. The Governor’s Executive Order gave the option for the CVW Long Lake Library to run their vote and elections with the school’s if they so choose. The Library Board met and voted to run their own budget vote and election.
APPROVALS
Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Trisha Hosley, with all in favor, the resignation of Bridget O’Leary as 7-12 Spanish Teacher effective immediately.
Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Michael Farrell, with all in favor, Carol Turner as Election Inspector at $11.80 per hour and Victoria Snide as Election Inspector, no stipend.
Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, Be It Resolved that the Long Lake Central School Board of Education re-establishes a Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund in the amount of $33,744.12 effective May 12, 2020.
Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, the resignation of Megan Nevins as General Special Education Teacher effective June 30, 2020.
Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Trisha Hosley, with all in favor, Noelle Short as Data Protection Officer.
Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, Be It Resolved that the Board of Education of the Long Lake Central School District hereby accepts the recommendation of the Superintendent to appoint Hannah Klossner for a four (4) year probationary appointment as a teacher of PK-12 Physical Education/Health in the Physical Education and Recreation tenure area, commencing September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2024 contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 30122, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. This offer is pending Initial Certification in Physical Education.
Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Michael Farrell, with all in favor, the resignation of Aimee Harkness as Elementary Teacher effective August 31, 2020.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Brian Penrose and Joan Paula will help review the proposals for our capital project Clerk of the Works.
The bus maintenance contract with Tupper Lake CSD with the Town for review with their lawyers. We hope to make the change for July 1, 2020 however we may need Tupper Lake CSD on a month by month contract until such time as we can switch.
Michael Farrell asked about cuts to State Aid. As of yet, we have not received any information on the amount of the cuts.
POLICY 1ST READINGS: A first reading of Policy #3221 Social Service Dogs, #5676 Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data, #7512 Student Physicals and #7530 Child Abuse and Maltreatment was held. Noelle Short will speak with lawyers regarding Michael Farrell’s questions on Policy #7530.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Brian Penrose, with all in favor, to enter Executive Session at 7:06 p.m. to discuss the employment of two particular persons and to discuss a matter relating to personal and financial issues of a particular person(s) and/or which is made confidential by state or federal law.
Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Michael Farrell, with all in favor, to come out of Executive Session at 7:34 p.m.
No action was taken
The next regular meeting date is Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. The budget vote, proposition vote and board of education election will be Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The Budget Hearing will be Monday, June 1, 2020.

This article is based upon the minutes of Clerk of the Board, Victoria J. Snide.

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