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RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education hereby approves the actions taken by the Subcommittee on Special Education reported as follows:

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10/30/14 039000587 11/04/14 500053199 500050566 039000633 039000519 000719124 11/05/14 500054588 500054287 039001437 500051652 026000640 2014-11-G11 APPROVE TERM OF EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION WITH MARION H. MARTINEZ, ED.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, in accordance with the terms of the agreement made the 18th _{day of March 2014 by and between the Board of} Education of the Binghamton City School District and Marion H. Martinez, Ed.D., does and hereby extends the Superintendent’s term of employment for an additional one-year period (to expire on June 30, 2018).

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (Time Limited)

Stephanie Malberg shared that she is a single parent who is also a college student, adjunct instructor and employee at BU. She stated that her children were mugged walking home from school recently and, when she requested bussing, it was denied. She feels they should be bussed, even if just temporary. She was told that her younger son was eligible for a bus pass 10 days ago, but he has not received one yet. She is struggling with this recent experience and is concerned about the safety of her children. Mr. Whalen asked her several questions to which Ms. Malberg responded.

Debbie Dusinberre, an employee, shared that she had requested, and was denied, an unpaid leave of absence to attend training with her husband which is required for their home business because they are considering an extensive purchase of equipment. She implored the Board to overturn the denial. SPECIAL REPORTS Budget Discussion – Dr. Martinez shared the outline of the budget

development process for the 2015-16 SY which mirrors the process used last year and provides transparency via roundtable discussions, online survey and web chat with the Superintendent. She asked for Board direction for the preliminary phase of budget development.

Mr. Whalen asked about the effectiveness of the web chat and the sparse attendance at the roundtables. While new, Dr. Martinez feels they are an important use of time, plus, the online chat gives folks the opportunity to participate from home.

Mr. Hawley wants to continue to support the art. He also talked about lifting higher achieving students while pushing lower achieving students. Dr. Martinez agreed there should be something for every child (i.e., MYP, IB, expanding course offerings and collaboration with the Vestal CSD).

Mr. Whalen wants to make sure board members receive all the information needed to make an informed decision on the budget. He wants to look at actual data. Dr. Martinez asked that he provide a list of what he feels is

needed. Mr. Whalen said the board should receive the list of expenditures, actual revenues, budget codes, etc. He said he would reissue the email he sent previously.

Ms. Garufy hopes we retain the foreign language program. She enjoyed sitting in on several Spanish classes. Students were really engaged. Dr. Martinez agreed and, in fact, hopes to expand it with the availability of technology and potential collaborations.

Mr. Whalen shared an initiative, not related to the Binghamton City School District budget, which could provide training to high school students interested in becoming EMTs or paramedics.

APPR Report – Dr. Thompson shared that the NYSED Office of Teacher Leader Effectiveness provided input and reflection on the number of assessments used by school districts for the purpose of APPR. The Binghamton district’s APPR committee already had conversations about the number of assessments used (i.e., there are 438 district adopted assessments).

Some pre-assessments were eliminated under the implementation of the new APPR plan. Districts can use the Common Core like other assessments and use locally created assessments. Binghamton did not elect to use Common Core assessments in grades 3-8 because it was not fair to teachers and students. We are using more district wide and building wide measures around the use of the Regents. The high school will use ELA and Common Core Algebra for one measure and look at a combination of 5 Regents for the growth score.

The time invested by teaching staff in crafting assessments has not gone to waste as they can be used and embedded in instruction. Teachers are being trained on how to look at assessments and change them to be more performance based.

The district’s APPR plan was approved by SED. Dr. Thompson commended the support of the APPR committee. The report is posted on the district’s website.

REPORTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Martinez reported that, on November 6, the In School Suspension program started at Columbus for students suspended 3 or more days. They will receive instruction in four subject areas. It is a better alternative for students in grades 6-12 as they will continue to be engaged in instruction.

Ms. Archie asked about the suspension rates. Dr. Thompson is working with a committee on suspensions, reasons for suspension, etc. We expect to see a decrease in incidents because people are recording them more accurately. Dr. Martinez talked about the climate at the high school being much calmer than in the past. Teachers should be commended for engaging students. She suggested a special report be done at an upcoming meeting.

data, etc. Dr. Martinez will be looking at the Strategic Plan for the data for each of the goals by school.

Ms. Kirk asked about the suspension program and whether it is in school or out of school suspensions. Dr. Martinez shared that any time out of the classroom is a concern. Principals can now track discipline issues by teacher to identify those who may need additional support in their classrooms.

LEGAL None

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING (12/16/14)

1. Update on MacArthur (monthly) 2. 2015-16 Budget Presentation 3. Dashboard Update (future meeting) EXECUTIVE

SESSION

At 8:47 PM, a motion was made by Mr. Whalen, seconded by Mr. Hawley and unanimously carried that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the specific employment of five particular persons and one pending legal matter. Ms. Blackman, Controller, was invited to attend.

RECONVENE

WORKSESSION The Executive Session concluded at 9:12 PM, upon motion by Mr. Whalen, seconded by Ms. Archie and unanimously carried that the Worksession be reconvened.

ADJOURN Upon motion by Mr. Whalen, seconded by Mr. Hawley, the meeting of the Board of Education was adjourned at 9:12 PM by President Hampton.

Sanya Brown

DISTRICT CLERK

MINUTES WORKSESSION

Board of Education, Binghamton, New York Tuesday, December 16, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. PLACE: Board Conference Room, 164 Hawley Street The Worksession was called to order at 6:03 PM by President Hampton. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Mrs. Valerie Hampton, President Mr. David Hawley, Vice President Ms. Christina Archie-Brown, Member Ms. Sandra Garufy, Member

Ms. Korin Kirk, Member Mr. Thomas Scanlon, Member

Mr. Brian Whalen, Member (joined at 6:11 PM) ABSENT: None

ALSO Dr. Marion H. Martinez, Superintendent of Schools

ATTENDING: Dr. Tonia Thompson,Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability Mrs. Karry Mullins, Assistant Superintendent for Administration

Ms. Mary Surdey, Interim Director of Personnel Mrs. Sanya Brown, District Clerk

EXECUTIVE

SESSION: At 6:03 PM, a motion was made by Mr. Scanlon, seconded by Ms. Garufy and unanimously carried that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss and consider specific matters which included:

 current and proposed employment of 1 particular person  collective bargaining negotiations

 pending litigation

The Executive Session concluded at 6:59 PM.

RECONVENE: Motion by Ms. Garufy, seconded by Mr. Scanlon and unanimously carried that the Worksession be reconvened.

The Worksession was reconvened at 6:59 PM.

Sanya Brown District Clerk

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK Tuesday, December 16, 2014 – 7:00 PM

PLACE: Board Room, 164 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY

CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:05 PM by President Hampton.

PRESENT Mrs. Valerie Hampton, President Mr. David Hawley, Vice President Ms. Christina Archie-Brown, Member Ms. Sandra Garufy, Member

Ms. Korin Kirk, Member Mr. Thomas Scanlon, Member Mr. Brian Whalen, Member

OTHERS PRESENT Dr. Marion H. Martinez, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Tonia Thompson, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability Mrs. Karry Mullins, Assistant Superintendent for Administration

Ms. Mary Surdey, Interim Director of Personnel Mr. Vince Smith, Treasurer

Mrs. Sanya Brown, District Clerk

Approximately 20 visitors and no media

PRESENTATION Students Government Report – Members of the student government talked about the various community volunteering and fundraising efforts they are involved in such as the Wounded Warrior Project, Basic Needs Closet, Thanksgiving dinner, neighborhood cleanups, Adopt-a-Family and others. They also highlighted several educational programs offered to students at BHS including New Visions program which offers exposure in medical, law and government, business, etc., and provides career experience which helps with college decisions and career trajectory. They strive to spread the word to other students about other academic programs such as AP, IB, IBCC, PLTW and Fast Forward.

APPROVAL OF Motion by Mr. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Hawley, that the minutes of the Work MINUTES -session and Regular meeting of November 18, 2014 were approved with all

members presenting voting aye. FINANCIAL

REPORT Noted. There were no questions for Mr. Smith. UNFINISHED 1. Update on MacArthur Elementary BUSINESS

Mrs. Mullins used the computer to show live webcam pictures from the Internet including time lapsed photos in different areas of the project. She shared that two of the classroom wings are enclosed and the main bar is moving forward.

Mr. Whalen asked about the geothermal wells. He read in the newspaper about the cost to move some of the wells and is concerned about change orders. He would like to know if any of the changes are outside the scope and how or if they are impacting the schedule. Mrs. Mullins said once a month there are change events, but nothing in actual change orders. She will keep the board informed of anything significant.

Mr. Scanlon asked about time extension requests. Mrs. Mullins said contractors must identify the reasons they feel the contract needs to be extended.

Mr. Whalen asked if we signed off on the drawing packet. Mrs. Mullins confirmed we had.

2. 2015-16 Budget

Dr. Martinez talked about the budget considerations to (a) have a transparent development process that involves all stakeholders (i.e., surveys and roundtables), (b) increase course offerings and services to provide ample and rigorous programs for all students such as increased collaboration with Vestal as well as the language program, (c) maintaining adequate staff to do the work of a Focus District while (d) maintaining equity across all schools and (e) increasing and maintaining the supports that address the social and emotional health of all students. These are the foundations on which we are trying to engage the community and build the budget.

The money comes from various sources – 55% from state aid, 38% from property taxes and the rest from miscellaneous revenue, appropriated reserves and appropriated fund balance.

Mrs. Mullins reviewed last year’s state aid analysis reminding the Board about the frozen Foundation Aid (since 2009) and the disproportionality of the Gap Elimination Adjustment between low wealth and high wealth districts. The cumulative loss to Binghamton is over $18M since 2010-11. The predictable expenses such as salaries and benefit account for 68% of the current year’s budget. The TRS rate is down (from 17.53%) to 13.5% and the ERS rate is also down (from 20.1%) to 18.2%. The variable expenses include BOCES services, contracted services (transportation, etc.), utilities and maintenance, substitute and health care costs.

The budget survey is on the district website and also available in hard copy. The next budget roundtable is scheduled for January 13 at West Middle. The State aid analysis is anticipated in early February.

Mr. Whalen asked about the debt service. Mr. Smith said we are in good shape and it is declining. The plan is to replace the retiring debt so there is no impact for future projects.

Mrs. Mullins handed out an expense list created by CBO and mentioned that BOCES has changed how they bill and are now spreading it across the

services. Mr. Scanlon asked about classroom supplies. Mrs. Mullins indicated that the budget has not been frozen yet. Mrs. Hampton asked about employee benefits. Mrs. Mullins said those are expected to decrease next year which would be welcome after the 2% increase between 2013-14 and 2014-15.

CORRESPONDENCE Noted. FOR ACTION

Mr. Whalen asked what the assessments look like. Mr. Smith believes it increased a couple percent, but they’ve been holding steady. He’ll bring figures next time. Mr. Whalen asked about the Arena Hotel Corp resolution which is a simple tax correction.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ON G RESOLUTIONS None.

NEW BUSINESS Superintendent’s

Recommendations Mr. Whalen made a motion, seconded by Mr. Scanlon, to hold over Resolution 2014-12-C5 to the next regular meeting so that the board could receive information about the change in appointment. Dr. Martinez commented that she had shared information about this appointment in a previous Worksession, to which other members concurred. The transfer process left an open position, applications were received, interviews were held and her recommendation was before them for consideration.

Upon roll call for voting on Mr. Whalen’s motion to hold over Resolution 2014-12-C5, Ms. Archie, Ms. Garufy, Ms. Kirk, Mr. Hawley and Mrs. Hampton voted no. Mr. Scanlon and Mr. Whalen voted yes. The motion failed.

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following Resolutions were approved.

Motion by Mr. Hawley, seconded by Ms. Garufy

Resolutions 2014-12-C1 through C18, Ms. Archie, Ms. Garufy, Ms. Kirk, Mr. Scanlon, Mr. Whalen, Mr. Hawley and Mrs. Hampton voting aye.

2014-12-C1 RESIGNATION STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TEACHER PAMELA WASHBURN

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the resignation of PAMELA WASHBURN, Students with Disabilities Teacher, be and is hereby accepted, effective at the end of the day on December 26, 2014.

2014-12-C2 RESIGNATION ART TEACHER ALISHA SICKLER

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the resignation of ALISHA SICKLER, Art Teacher, be and is hereby accepted, effective at the end of the day on December 3, 2014. (Removed from Preferred Eligibility List)

2014-12-C3