Long Lake Central plans for in person instruction

 LLCS BOE August 13 2020

Long Lake Central plans for in person instruction

By PETE KLEIN

LONG LAKE—When the Long Lake Central School Board of Education met on August 13, Noelle Short, Principal/Superintendent, reported on the following to the board.

The Reopening Plans were submitted by the required due date and are posted on the website.

The bare bones basics of the plan are as follows: The first day of school for faculty will be Tuesday, September 8 and the first day of school for students will be Thursday, September 10.

Instruction Monday-Friday for all students in PK-12, with K-6 following the full-day schedule and PK and 7-12 following a modified schedule. It is our goal to sustain an in-person model for the entirety of the school year, but we have planned for hybrid and full remote learning models in the event that our plan needs to shift to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our keys to sustainability will be clear and consistent communication, keeping health and safety as our number one priority, and supporting one another throughout the process.

Additional new topics that must be addressed are remote learning plans, COVID testing and tracing. Details regarding transportation, health screening, PPE, disinfecting, meal distribution and in-person and remote learning were discussed.

Clerk of the Works proposals were received, and two prospective firms were interviewed for the upcoming capital project.

There is no news on Regents Exams for the 2020-2021 school year.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL

Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Joan Paula, with all in favor, Policy #7511 Immunization of Students.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Michael Farrell, with all in favor, Non- Resident Students Lance Gregson, Ethen Martin and Louis and Franklin Tremblay for the 2020-2021 school year.

Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Trisha Hosley, with all in favor, the Reopening Plan.

Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Trisha Hosley, with all in favor, the 2020-2021 Code of Conduct.

Approved: On Motion by Brian Penrose, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, Noelle Short as COVID Coordinator.

Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Brian Penrose, with all in favor, the 2020-2021 Tax Warrant.

Approved: On Motion by Joan Paula, seconded by Trisha Hosley, with all in favor, the revised 2020-2021 School Calendar.

Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, the Policy Statement for Free and Reduced-Price Meals.

Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Joan Paula, with all in favor, the following appointments for the 2020-2021 school year: Patrick Curtin as 8th Grade Class Advisor; Michelle Billings as Drama Club Advisor; Carey Pooler as Arts in Education Coordinator; Elisha Cohen as 12th Grade Class Advisor; Josh Tremblay as 9th Grade Class Advisor.

Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, Allison Conboy, Tamara Combs, and Elizabeth Noonan as Mentors for the 2020-2021 school year.

Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Brian Penrose, 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 Trevor Sussey for a four (4) year probationary appointment as a teacher of 7-12 Special Education in the General Special Education 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 his probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 30122, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.

Sussey holds an initial certificate as a 7-12 Teacher of Students with Disabilities.

Approved: On Motion by Michael Farrell, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, any certified coach from Indian Lake CSD or Long Lake CSD to substitute coach on an emergency basis.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Brian Penrose, with all in favor, Lynn Zaidan as Deputy Treasurer, Records Access Officer and as a check signer.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, Kelsie Adams as a substitute.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Alexandria Harris, with all in favor, Nicole Curtin as a ½ year Mentor for the 2020-2021 school year.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Brian Penrose, with all in favor, Kelsie Adams as Student Council Advisor.

Approved: On Motion by Alexandria Harris, seconded by Joan Paula, with all in favor, the contract with Schoolhouse Construction as Clerk of the Works for the upcoming capital project.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Michael Farrell asked how we will handle the potential of 20% reduction in state aid payments.

Good question. Answer remains to be seen.

Before the August 13 meeting, the board held a special meeting on August 4 as follows.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Joan Paula, 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 Kathryn Connell for a four (4) year probationary appointment as a teacher of Elementary Education in the Elementary 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. Ms. Connell is pending Initial Certification in Childhood Education Grades 1-6.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Joan Paula, with all in favor, Conditions of Employment for Ethan Burns as Technology Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher effective September 1, 2020.

Approved: On Motion by Trisha Hosley, seconded by Joan Paula, with all in favor, Conditions of Employment for Lynn Zaidan as Secretary to the Superintendent effective August 17, 2020.

The next meeting date is Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6 p.m.

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