BOE Agenda for June 17, 2020...• West Genesee Sports Boosters - $1,000.00 • West Genesee Class of 2020 -$2,000.00 Note: Net cost to the District is $1,500.00 E. It is recommended

WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020

LIVESTREAM VIA WEBSITE LINK 7:00 P.M.

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

VI. OPEN FORUM

VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of June 10, 2020

VIII. STUDY SESSION TOPIC

School Safety/School Resource Officers

IX. BUSINESS – ACTION AND INFORMATION ITEMS

FINANCIAL ACTION ITEMS

A. It is recommended that the following warrants be approved:

Fund Month Check # Check # General April 2020 67629 to 67814 General May 2020 67815 to 68018 School Lunch April 2020 305431 to 305445 School Lunch May 2020 305446 to 305456 Federal April 2020 403698 to 403699 Federal May 2020 403700 to 403703 Capital April 2020 600721 to 600725 Capital May 2020 600726 to 600726 Trust & Agency April 2020 705574 to 705602 Trust & Agency May 2020 705603 to 705625

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B. It is recommended that the following Treasurer’s and Clerk’s reports be approved:

Fund Month Month General April and May School Lunch April and May Federal April and May Capital April and May Trust & Agency April and May

C. It is recommended that the West Genesee Central School District establish the following billing rates for the use of our school buses for the 2020-21 school year:

$43.75 per hour for Drivers, including benefits $24.55 per hour for Bus Attendants, including benefits $ 1.75 per mile, including maintenance

D. It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following donations to offset the $10,000.00 cost related to Movie Night / Graduation 2020 provided by The Paradise Companies, LLC as follows:

• The Paradise Companies, LLC - $5,000.00 (In-Kind – Credit on Bill) • WGHS PTSA - $500.00 • West Genesee Sports Boosters - $1,000.00 • West Genesee Class of 2020 - $2,000.00

Note: Net cost to the District is $1,500.00

E. It is recommended that the following change order for work related to the District-wide Security Project be approved:

Knapp Electric, Inc., 7012 Potter Road, Auburn, New York

WGMS – Project # 42-01-01-06-0-009-006 – Change Order EC-10Total Original Contract $ 153,000.00 Add Previous Change Orders + $ 16,872.13 Sub-Total $ 169,872.13 Add – CO EC-10 + $ 433.00 Revised Total Contract Amount $ 170,305.13

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F. It is recommended that the following bids for the 2020-21 school year be approved:

Athletics - opened 3/3/20

Items 7, 46-48, 69, 85, 116, Laux $3,036.07 127, 140, 158-159

Items 86 McKie 1,675.00

Items 1, 16, 51-52, 62, 72, 74, Passon’s 3,224.81 88, 91, 95, 118, 122-126, 129, 135, 146, 149-151, 154

Items 2, 44, 60, 68, 155, 171 Pyramid 406.03

Items 13, 23-28, 33, 35-41, Scholastic Sports 8,832.89 56, 58-59, 63-64, 67, 70-71, 73, 79, 97-98, 115, 121, 138, 145, 160, 169, 174

Items 4-6, 10, 54, 57, 61, 75, Sportman’s 840.59 100, 132, 147, 156, 165

G. It is recommended that the West Genesee Central School District bind the following insurance coverages for the 2020-21 school year:

Utica National Insurance – 180 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413 - $237,693.00 Commercial Package Policy Premium $136,338.00

-Property Package -General Liability Package -Commercial Inland Marine -Crime Coverage

Business Auto Coverage Premium $ 70,604.00

Commercial Umbrella Liability Coverage Premium $ 30,751.00

AmWins Program Underwriters – 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 201, Camp Hill, PA 17011 – 8/1/20Renewal – Not to Exceed Storage Tank Liability & Clean Up Policy Premium $ 1,500.00

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H. It is recommended that the following serial bond resolution for the purchase of eleven (11) school buses and maintenance equipment, be approved:

WHEREAS, the West Genesee Central School District (the “District”), as a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”) reviewed the impact of the purchase and finance of student transport vehicles and custodial and maintenance equipment (the “Vehicles”), and determined that such action constitutes a “Type II Action” under the Regulations and is not subject to review under SEQRA; and

WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the District, at the Annual District meeting duly called and held on June 9, 2020 did vote and adopt a proposition authorizing the purchase of eleven (11) school buses, including related furnishings, fixtures, equipment and all other costs incidental thereto, the expenditure therefore of a total sum not to exceed $1,350,500 which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and the purchase of custodial and maintenance equipment for a sum not to exceed $250,000, and pay for such buses and equipment by the levy of a tax which was voted and approved in the amount of $1,600,500, which shall be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, bonds and notes of the District were authorized to be issued at one time, or from time to time, in the principal amount not to exceed $1,600,500, and a tax was approved to pay the interest on said obligations when due; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of all themembers of said Board of Education) AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The District is hereby authorized to purchase the Vehicles together with such furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus as may be required for the purposes for which the Vehicles are to be used and to expend therefor an amount, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to financing thereof, not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of $1,600,500, and said amount is hereby appropriated therefor. The estimated total cost of said specific objects or purposes, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,600,500 and the plan of financing includes the issuance of serial bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,600,500 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the District to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, subject to applicable amounts of state assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source.

Section 2. Bonds and bond anticipation notes (including the renewal of any bond anticipation notes) of the District are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the "Local Finance Law"), in a principal amount not to exceed $1,600,500 to finance said appropriation for the student transport vehicles.



H. School bus serial bond resolution continued:

Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared with regard to the purchase and financing of the student transport vehicles:

(a) Under the Local Finance Law, the period of probable usefulness of the Vehicles is five (5) years;

(b)Current funds are not required by the Local Finance Law to be provided prior to the issuance of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof authorized by this resolution;

(c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will not exceed five (5) years.

Section 4. The temporary use of available funds of the District, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in Section 1 of this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by Section 1 of this resolution shall be from the District’s General Fund. It is intended that the District shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the District’s “official intent” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, received, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein.

Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the District, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the District without limitation of rate or amount. The full faith and credit of the District are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the District of appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. The bonds may be issued such that annua installments of principal and interest are substantially level, as provided by law.



H. School bus serial bond resolution continued:

Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if:

(a)Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the District is not authorized to expend money, or

(b)The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or

(c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Section 7. The power to issue and sell the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof (including any renewal notes), including all powers or duties pertaining or incidental thereto, is hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, as Chief Fiscal Officer, except as herein provided. The obligations shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer, pursuant to the Local Finance Law. The Chief Fiscal Officer is authorized to execute and deliver any documents and to take such other action as may be necessary and proper to carry out the intent and provisions hereof.

Section 8. Trespasz & Marquardt, LLP is appointed bond counsel to the District for the obligations authorized herein.

Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a summary of the foregoing resolution, together with a Notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in the newspapers having general circulation in the District and designated the official newspapers of District for such publication.

PERSONNEL/OPERATIONAL ACTION ITEMS

A. It is recommended that the following resignations be approved:

Emily Meyer, Mathematics Teacher/Regular Substitute, West Genesee Middle School – Effective 6/30/20 – To accept another position within the District

Karen Neuman, Typist II, West Genesee High School/Athletics – Effective 8/4/20 – To accept another position within the District



B. It is recommended that the following instructional positions be abolished effective 6/30/20:

One Full-time Business Teacher HS Amy DeJohn’s position, Resignation approved 6/10/20

One Part-time (.90) Teaching Assistant/Special Ed SR Joseph Pellizzari’s position reassignment approved 6/17/20

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/Special Ed ST-G Kathleen Garcia’s position reassignment approved 6/17/20

One Part-time (.90) Teaching Assistant/Special Education EH Kirsten Woiler’s position, Reassignment approved 6/17/20

C. It is recommended that the following instructional positions be created effective 7/1/20:

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/Special Education SR Increase in Special Ed needs

One Part-time (.90) Teaching Assistant/General Education EH To accommodate student needs

D. It is recommended that the following reassignments be approved effective 7/1/20:

Peter Knowlton From Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at ST-B To Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at OR Replaces Noelle Pudney, Reassignment approved 6/17/20

Noelle Pudney From Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at OR To Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at ST-B Replaces Peter Knowlton, Reassignment approved 6/17/20

Kathleen Garcia From Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at ST-G To Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at ST-B Replaces Ann Henderson, Retirement approved 3/18/20

Joseph Pellizzari From Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at SR To Teaching Assistant/Special Ed at OR Replaces Marie Rivaldo, Appointment approved 6/17/20

Mary Philippone From Special Education Teacher at CMS To Special Education Teacher at HS New position created 5/27/20



E. It is recommended that the following transfers in building assignments be approved effective 7/1/20:

Paul Burtch From Custodian II at ST To Custodian II at Replaces Robert Michaels, Retirement approved 3

OR /4/20

Phillip Picciotti, Jr. From Custodian II at HS To Custodian II at Replaces Paul Burtch, Transfer approved 6/17/20

ST

F. It is recommended that the following resolution regarding the contract of the Superintendent of Schools be approved:

WHEREAS, the Board appointed David C. Bills as Superintendent of Schools for a three (3)-year term, effective September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022, and entered into a contract memorializing the terms and conditions of employment, dated June 19, 2019; and

WHEREAS, having discussed the above, the Parties seek to amend the terms and conditions of the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2024 and to allow the Superintendent to carry over up to nine (9) unused vacation days from 2019-2020 to the 2020-2021 school year due to the Superintendent’s inability to utilize his allotted vacation days to attend to various matters as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the Amendment to Employment Agreement effective June 17, 2020 extending the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2024, amending the notice for the extension of the Agreement and allowing Superintendent Bills to carry over up to nine (9) unused vacation days for the 2019-2020 school year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the President of the Board, or the Vice President in her absence, to execute said Amendment to Employment Agreement on behalf of the District and to file same with the District Clerk.



G. It is recommended that the following appointments be approved:

Margaret Lerner Foreign Language Teacher (A2110-130-11-0026) West Genesee High School Part-time (.40) Appointment Certification: Permanent, French 7-12, Effective 9/1/92; Professional, ESOL,

Effective 5/31/19 Tenure Area: Foreign Language Step 22 M + 12 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $77,608 x .40 Reinstatement with an additional (.20) new position approved 5/27/20

Margaret Lerner ESL Teacher (A2110-130-11-0045) West Genesee High School Part-time (.60) Appointment Certification: Permanent, French 7-12, Effective 9/1/92; Professional, ESOL,

Effective 5/31/19 Tenure Area: ESL Step 22 M + 12 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $77,608 x .60 Partial Reinstatement which makes her full-time

Cassidy Bartlett Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-12-0000) Camillus Middle School Probationary Full-time Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 8/31/24 Salary: $23,529 Replaces Mary Griffin, Retirement approved 3/4/20

Mikki Lawler Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-12-0000) Camillus Middle School Probationary Full-time Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 8/31/24 Salary: $23,529 Replaces Linda Crossett, Retirement approved 3/4/20



G. Appointments continued:

Emily Meyer Mathematics Teacher (A2250-150-12-0000) West Genesee Middle School Probationary Full-Time Appointment Certification: Professional, Mathematics 7-12, Effective 6/29/18 Tenure Area: Mathematics Step 7 M Effective 9/1/20 through 8/31/23 Salary: $62,938 Replaces Karen Sullivan, Retirement approved 4/15/20

Karen Neuman Typist II (A2020-160-10-0000) West Genesee Middle School Full-time 11-month Appointment, subject to a 26-week probationary period Effective 8/4/20 Salary: $32,001 prorated Replaces Eileen Russell, Retirement approved 3/4/20

Hanna Brady Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-05-0000) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $23,529 x .90 Reinstatement

Cindy Blanding Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-05-0000) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $25,626 x .90 Reinstatement

Kirsten Woiler Teaching Assistant (A2110-120-05-0000) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $22,811 x .90 New position created 6/17/20




Pamela Davis Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-06-0022) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $26,755 x .40 Reinstatement, with reduction in FTE

Marybeth Gaffney Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-06-0022) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary $24,086 x .40 Reinstatement, with reduction in FTE

Kristin Hart Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-06-0022) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $33,586 x .28 Reinstatement

Stephanie Neri Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-06-0022) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $22,972 x .28 Reinstatement

Colleen Scherer Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-06-0022) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $31,710 x .28 Reinstatement




Takako Capria Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-06-0000) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $25,318 x .90 Reinstatement

Elise Carrow Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-06-0000) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $23,529 x .90 Reinstatement

Kimberly Prince Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-06-0000) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $23,192 x .90 Reinstatement

Marie Rivaldo Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-06-0000) Onondaga Road Elementary School Full-time Probationary Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 8/31/24 Salary: $23,632 Replaces Imelda Greene, Retirement approved 3/4/20

Patricia Flynn Teacher Aide/Cafeteria (A2110-160-09-0000) Stonehedge Elementary School/Blue Part-time 10-month Appointment, Subject to a 52-week probationary period 1 hour per day Effective 9/1/20 Salary: $2,640 Replaces Michele Baranello, Resignation approved 6/10/20




Anne Briggs Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-09-0000) Stonehedge Elementary School/Gold Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $23,192 x .90 Reinstatement

H. It is recommended that Katherine Otis be placed on a preferred eligible list for the Foreign Language tenure area for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2027.

I. It is recommended that the following 10-month custodial helper be approved as summer help for the District’s Custodial Department:

Nadiya Vadyuk Custodial Helper Effective 7/1/20 through 8/31/20 8 hours per day $14.46 per hour

J. It is recommended that the substitute lists for the 2019-20 school year be approved, as stipulated.

K. It is recommended that the tentative agreements between the West Genesee Central School District and the following bargaining groups to extend the current Collective Bargaining Agreement be approved, as stipulated.

Custodial/Custodian Unit, SEIU Local 200 United Food Service Cafeteria Managers Food Service Workers Division, SEIU Local 200 United Maintenance Division, SEIU Local 200 United Mechanics Division, SEIU Local 200 United Transportation Unit, SEIU Local 200 United

L. It is recommended that the 2020-21 school year monetary compensation for unrepresented employees be approved, as stipulated.



M. It is recommended that compensation for additional responsibilities for the following individuals be approved, as stipulated:

Mary Bily Onondaga Central School District Food Service Program Amy Cardinal Onondaga Central School District Food Service Program Barbara Schmidt Onondaga Central School District Food Service Program Barbara Ritch Student Centered Technology Initiatives Darlene Chapin Crisis Prevention Institute David Cirillo 504 Coordinator Lisa Craig Mentoring Program Lisa Craig Strategic Planning Sean Fahey District Safety Plan Stephen Dunham Director of Secondary Education Stephen Dunham Strategic Planning Scott Bartowski Deputy District Treasurer Lynn Magoulas Director of Adult Education

N. It is recommended that the Board of Education Policy 9550.1 Memorandum III, Non-Affiliated Personnel Fringe Benefits, be amended as stipulated, effective 7/1/20.

CURRICULUM ACTION ITEMS

A. It is recommended that the Board of Education of the West Genesee Central School District accept the recommendations of the CPSE, CSE, and Building Level Review Meeting dates listed below; thereby agreeing to make necessary arrangements for program implementation.

CPSE CSE Building Level May 26, 2020 June 4, 2020

May 29, 2020 June 2, 2020

June 1, 2020

June 5, 2020 June 3, 2020 June 11, 2020 June 4, 2020

June 5, 2020 June 9, 2020 June 10, 2020


X. REPORTS

A. Claims Audit Sub-Committee – Chairperson: Joseph Simon Members: Elizabeth Donaldson, Aaron Ryder

B. Audit Committee – Board of Education Members

C. Policies and Bylaws Committee – Chairperson: Joseph Simon Members: Elizabeth Donaldson, Jennifer James, Neil Widrick

D. Teaching Center – Updates provided by Brian Kesel

E. Parent Curriculum Information Council – Chairperson: Barbara Wells Members: Elizabeth Donaldson, Aaron Ryder

F. Ad Hoc Employee Benefits Committee – Chairperson: Jennifer James

G. SEPTSA – Chairperson: Jennifer James Member: Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli

XI. OPEN FORUM

XII. ADJOURNMENT


WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION


I. PERSONNEL

II. LEGAL ISSUES

III. NEGOTIATIONS

IV.STUDENTS

V. OTHER

WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION


MINUTES of the REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF EDUCATION held JUNE 10, 2020, livestream via website link.

Members present: Kimberly Coyne Elizabeth Donaldson Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli Jennifer James Shawn Mitchell Aaron Ryder Joseph Simon Barbara Wells Neil Widrick

Others present: Paul Pelton Brian Kesel Dave Cirillo

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Shawn Mitchell at 7:01 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Mitchell led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent, David Bills, opened his remarks with updates on graduation plans for the Class of 2020, based on the “Interim Guidance for Graduation Celebrations during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency” from the NYS Department of Health. Mr. Bills then discussed the 2020-21 school year. He talked about the role of the WG COVID-19 Task Force, and the WG Mental Health Team, and guidance from NYS in making plans. Mr. Bills ended his remarks with an update on the NYS “pause”, its stages, and the implications for summer.

OPEN FORUM

Mr. Bills noted that we will recognize our retirees at a later date, but Beth Lozier shared a statement to acknowledge the service of Mary Denise Slade. Beth noted that Mary Denise has served in a number of roles at CMS including math intervention at grades 7 and 8 and most recently as a 6th grade math teacher. She is known for not only her mastery of many instructional approaches but also her deep care and concern for her students. Mary Denise and her service to the students of West Genesee will be missed.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Motion: Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli

It is recommended that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 27, 2020, be approved.

Second: Barbara Wells Approved 9 – 0

STUDY SESSION TOPICS

None


B. Motion: Barbara Wells

It is recommended that the agreement between West Genesee Central School District and Onondaga Central School District regarding the Food Service Program be approved, as stipulated.

Second: Aaron Ryder Approved 9 – 0

C. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that the following meal pattern (Type A Meals), school lunch/breakfast prices, be established for the 2020-21 school year:

Elementary Middle School High School K-12 Breakfast

$2.70 $2.85 $2.85 $1.75

Second: Kimberly Coyne Approved 9 – 0

D. Motion: Neil Widrick

It is recommended that the Class of 1971 Scholarship be renamed The Dr. Richard M. Sturr West Genesee Class of 1971 Scholarship, in memory of one of the Scholarship’s founders.




E. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that the contract for health services between the following school district and the West Genesee Central School District for the 2019-20 school year be approved.

Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District $6,909.00

Second: Elizabeth Donaldson Approved 9 – 0

F. Motion: Kimberly Coyne

It is recommended that the following bids for the 2020-21 school year be approved:

General Art Supplies - opened 3/3/20

Items 4, 16, 41-46, 67, 81, Cascade $1,599.51 117

Items 75, 78, 111-113 Kurtz 543.94

Items 3, 5, 12-14, 18-20, 28, 48, Pyramid 12,144.83 105, 110, 115-116, 118, 121-123, 125-127, 129

Items 1-2, 6, 15, 47, 102-104, Standard Stationary 996.90 109, 114

Items 7-11, 17, 21-23, 25-27, W.B. Mason 11,004.61 29-40, 49-66, 68-74, 79-80, 106-108, 128

Second: Neil Widrick Approved 9 – 0


G. Motion: Barbara Wells

It is recommended that the following retirement be approved:

Mary Denise Slade, Mathematics Teacher, Camillus Middle School – Effective 6/30/20

Note: Mary Denise Slade has been employed with the West Genesee Central School District for eight years.


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H. Motion: Aaron Ryder

It is recommended that the following resignations be approved:

Michele Baranello, Teacher Aide/Cafeteria, Stonehedge Elementary School/Blue – Effective 6/30/20 – Personal Reason

Katherine Otis, Foreign Language Teacher, West Genesee High School – Effective 6/30/20 – Personal Reason

Amy DeJohn, Business Teacher, West Genesee High School – Effective 6/30/20 – Personal Reason

Phillip Hudson, School Bus Dispatcher – Transportation – Effective 8/1/20 – Personal Reason


I. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that the following leaves of absence be rescinded:

Robin Miledonis, Food Service Worker II, West Genesee High School/West Genesee Middle School – Effective 6/22/20 through 6/25/20 – Personal Reason

Brian Timmins, School Bus Driver, Transportation – Effective 5/11/20 through 5/18/20 – Personal Reason


J. Motion: Jennifer James

It is recommended that the following instructional position created on 5/27/20 be rescinded:

One Part-time (.20) ESL Teacher Drop in enrollment

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K. Motion: Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli

It is recommended that the following instructional position be created effective 7/1/20:

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/Special Education CMS Increase in Special Ed needs


L. Motion: Jennifer James

It is recommended that the following instructional position abolished on 5/27/20 be rescinded:

One Part-time (.80) ESL Teacher Margaret Lerner’s old position

WGM


M. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that the following instructional positions be abolished effective 6/30/20:

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/Special Education HS Luke Alberts’ old position

One Full-time Math Teacher Mary Denise Slade’s old position

CMS

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/ITS HS Barbara Headd’s old position, Retirement approved 3/4/20

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/ITS Claire Burke’s old position, Retirement approved 3/18/20

SR

One Full-time Teaching Assistant/ITS Jeannette Lannie’s old position, Retirement approved 4/15/20

CMS




N. Motion: Barbara Wells

It is recommended that the following reassignment approved on 5/27/20, be amended:

Meghan Donahue From IS Teacher at ST-B To Kindergarten Teacher at Replaces Carolyn Erwin, Transfer approved 6/10/20 (AMENDED)

ST-B


O. Motion: Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli

It is recommended that the following reassignments be approved effective 7/1/20:

Molly Hayden From Teaching Assistant/ITS at ST-B To Teaching Assistant/ITS at HS Restructuring

Lindsay Hiserodt From Teaching Assistant/ITS at WGM To Teaching Assistant/ITS at WGM/CMS Restructuring

Mary Cook From Teaching Assistant/ITS at OR To Teaching Assistant/ITS at OR/SR Restructuring

Sharon Penalva From Teaching Assistant/ITS at ST-G To Teaching Assistant/ITS at ST-G/ST-B Restructuring

Tanya Diddle From Teaching Assistant/ITS at EH To Teaching Assistant/ITS at EH/ST-B Restructuring

Carolyn Erwin From Kindergarten Teacher at ST-B To IS Teacher at SR Replaces Andrea Farrow resignation approved 5/6/20

Luke Alberts from Teaching Assistant/Special Education at HS to Teaching Assistant/Special Education at CMS New position created 6/10/20

Second: Joseph Simon Approved 9 – 0



P. Motion: Jennifer James

It is recommended that the following appointments be approved:

Emerald Holzwarth School Librarian (A2610-150-05-0000) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.60) Appointment Certification: Extension, Library Media Specialist, English, Language Arts,

7-12, Effective 12/10/13 Tenure Area: School Library Media Specialist Step 7 M + 6 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $63,866 x .60 Reinstatement

Sarah Moore Speech Pathologist (A2250-150-05-0000) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.50) Appointment Certification: Professional, Speech and Language Disabilities, Effective 9/29/19 Tenure Area: Speech Step 4 M + 24 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $61,064 + $1,500 x .50 Reinstatement

Kyle Prenoveau Physical Education Teacher (A2110-120-07-0035 20%)

(A2110-120-05-0035 20%) East Hill Elementary School/Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Certification: Initial, Physical Education, Effective 5/23/19 Tenure Area: Physical Education Step 2 B Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $48,631 x .40 Reinstatement



P. Appointments continued:

Kathleen Clark Physical Education Teacher (A2110-120-07-0035 10%)

(A2110-120-06-0035 10%) (A2110-120-05-0035 10%) (A2110-120-09-0035 20%)

East Hill Elementary School/Split Rock Elementary School/Onondaga Road Elementary School/Stonehedge Elementary School Part-time (.50) Appointment Certification: Initial, Physical Education, Effective 1/27/18 Tenure Area: Physical Education Step 3 B + 24 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $53,953 x .50 Reinstatement

Kristen Klaben Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-05-0022) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $24,233 x .40 Reinstatement with reduction in FTE

Danielle Kreis Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-05-0022) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $22,811 x .28 Reinstatement

Barbara Kolarz Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-05-0022) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $30,801 x .40 Reinstatement with reduction in FTE

Maria Stark Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-05-0022) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $22,811 x .40 Reinstatement with reduction in FTE




Jennifer O’Hara Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-05-0022) East Hill Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $31,035 x .28 Reinstatement

Sarah Elliott School Librarian (A2610-150-06-0000) Onondaga Road Elementary School Part-time (.60) Appointment Certification: Initial, Library Media Specialist, Effective 2/28/18 Tenure Area: School Library Media Specialist Step 4 M + 6 Effective: 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $58,529 x .60 Reinstatement

Kelly Chambala School Librarian (A2610-150-07-0000) Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.60) Appointment Certification: Professional, Library Media Specialist, Effective 2/1/14 Tenure Area: School Library Media Specialist Step 11 M + 6 Effective: 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $68,776 x .60 Reinstatement

Melissa Dougher Fine Arts Teacher (A2110-120-07-0030) Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.20) Appointment Certification: Professional, Visual Arts, Effective 9/1/09 Tenure Area: Art Step 6 M Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $61,105 x .20 Reinstatement




Heather Valerino Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-07-0022) Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $26,197 x .40 Reinstatement with reduction in FTE

Carolyn Scialdone Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-07-0022) Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $24,086 x .28 Reinstatement

Selena Chavez Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-07-0022) Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.40) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $22,972 x .40 Reinstatement with reduction in FTE

Kathleen Korzeniewski Teaching Assistant/Early Literacy (A2110-120-07-0022) Split Rock Elementary School Part-time (.28) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $24,702 x .28 Reinstatement with reduction in FTE

Caroline Brackett Dance Teacher (A2110-130-11-0038) West Genesee High School Part-time (.80) Appointment Certification: Permanent, Dance, Effective 9/1/98 Tenure Area: Dance Step 27 M + 54 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $89,574 x .80 New position approved 5/27/20




Megan Toumbacaris Speech Pathologist (A2250-150-00-0000 30%)

(A2250-150-09-0000 30%) (A2250-150-11-0000 30%) West Genesee High School/West Genesee Middle School/Bishop Ludden Part-time (.90) Appointment Certification: Permanent, Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Effective 9/1/94 Tenure Area: Speech Step 10 M + 6 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $68,776 + $1,500 x .90 Reinstatement

Nicole Morgan Special Education Teacher (A2250-150-00-0000) Bishop Ludden Part-time (.80) Appointment Certification: SWD, 7-12, Math, Professional; Math 7-12, Professional;

Literacy, B-6, Professional; B-2 Effective 9/1/09; SWD 1-6, Effective 9/1/09; Childhood 1-6, Effective 9/1/09

Tenure Area: Special Education Step 11 M + 18 Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $70,765 x .80 Reinstatement

Nanette Szczesny Teaching Assistant/Special Education (A2250-150-00-0000) Holy Family Part-time (.90) Appointment Effective 9/1/20 through 6/30/21 Salary: $23,632 x .90 Reinstatement


Q. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that the following District-wide Coordinators for the 2020-21 school year be approved:

Sharon Bush Subject Area-Library $2,180 Deborah Balcourt Lead Nurse $4,000




R. Motion: Barbara Wells

It is recommended that the motion to place Margaret Lerner on a preferred eligible list for the ESL tenure area for the period of 7/1/20 through 6/30/27, be rescinded.


S. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that the motion to place Katherine Otis on a preferred eligible list for the Foreign Language tenure area for the period of 7/1/20 through 6/30/27, be rescinded.


T. Motion: Aaron Ryder

It is recommended that the Memorandum of Agreement between the West Genesee Central School District and the West Genesee Paraprofessionals regarding Instructional Technology Support (ITS) employees be approved, as stipulated.


U. Motion: Joseph Simon

It is recommended that authorization be granted for interested Board Members, the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents to attend the NYSSBA Annual Meeting on October 29-31, 2020 in New York, New York.


V. Motion: Neil Widrick

It is recommended that the Board of Education hold its annual Reorganization Meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. livestream via website link.



CURRICULUM ACTION ITEMS

W. Motion: Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli

It is recommended that the Board of Education of the West Genesee Central School District accept the recommendations of the CPSE, CSE, and Building Level Review Meeting dates listed below; thereby agreeing to make necessary arrangements for program implementation.

CPSE CSE Building Level May 26, 2020 January 8, 2020 April 21, 2020 May 28, 2020 April 23, 2020 April 27, 2020 June 2, 2020 April 24, 2020 April 28, 2020

April 27, 2020 May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 May 12, 2020 May 11, 2020 May 20, 2020 May 13, 2020 May 21, 2020 May 19, 2020 May 26, 2020 May 20, 2020 May 27, 2020 May 21, 2020 May 28, 2020 May 27, 2020 May 29, 2020 June 1, 2020


X. Motion: Aaron Ryder

It is recommended that the 2020-2021 Professional Learning Plan be approved, as stipulated.

Second: Joseph Simon Approved 9 – 0

OPEN FORUM

Shawn Mitchell noted that he will be meeting with David Bills on Monday to review the Superintendent’s evaluation. He also said that we will be meeting again on 6/17/20. He announced that there is a special surprise in the works for our seniors.

District Safety Plan Updates

At-a-Glance

2020-2021

Page 2019-2020 2020-2021

2- Introduction Paragraph 4: The contents of the plan were available for public comment on August 21. The School Board will review this plan as a study session topic on September 4.

The School Board will review this plan as a study session topic on June 17. The contents of the plan will be available for public comment on June 18. The plan will be formally adopted prior to September 1.

3- District-wide School Safety Team

● Removed student who graduated

● Maintenance Supervisor

● Updated with current students

● Updated to Director of Facilities

● Added Chief, Fairmount Fire

18- Fire/Explosion Removed Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds

Updated to Director of Facilities

25- Hazardous materials Removed Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds


30- Systems Failures Removed Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds


Draft

West Genesee Central

School District

2020-2021 District

Safety Plan

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DISTRICT SAFETY PLAN

INTRODUCTION

Providing an orderly plan for dealing with emergencies is an important component of the management of the West Genesee Central Schools. Emergencies range from manmade problems such as fires and bomb threats to

nature made, such as blizzards and floods. Moreover, they range from highly dangerous, life threatening situations

to those of mere inconvenience. Through careful planning, the disastrous effects of an emergency can be

minimized.

The guiding principles for emergency management planning are protection of life first, then preservation of

property, and restoration to normal activities. Mandates that influence planning and decision-making are included

in this plan.

This plan shall be accessible in all buildings to the Building Administrator, secretary, school nurse, and alternate

persons who would take charge in their absence.

The School Board will review this plan as a study session topic on June 17. The contents of the plan will be

available for public comment on June 18. The plan will be formally adopted prior to September 1.

STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Safety Plan: To provide for the health, safety, and wellbeing of school students and employees and for the

preservation of district resources and property, the Superintendent shall establish a District wide Safety Plan for

the school district, in accordance with Commissioner's Regulations and law.

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DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOL SAFETY TEAM

The West Genesee Central School District has appointed a District-Wide School Safety Team consisting of, but not limited to, representatives of the School Board, students, teachers, administrators, parent organizations, school

safety personnel, and other school personnel. This team was responsible for developing this plan. The members

of the team and their position or affiliations are as follows:

Ackles, Wayne

Awawda, Sereen

Balcourt, Deb

Bills, David Binns, Dannielle

Bobey, Gene

Cirillo, Dave

Clarke, Scott

Coon, Ken

Coots, Francis

Dark, James

Dunham, Steve

Fahey, Sean

Flaherty, Caroline

Gucciardi, Anthony

Lozier, Beth

Mannion, John

Mawson, Darryl

McGrath, Michael

Mitchell, Shawn

Mosey, Theresa

Murray, Sue

Nightingale, James

O'Connor, Liam

Pelton, Paul

Roberge, Bill

Rohner, John

Russell, Bonnie

Shoff, Matthew

Skibinski, Kevin

Smith, Paul

Troup, Janet

Vaughan, Thomas

Vergamini, Steve

Welch, Kathleen

Executive Principal, West Genesee High School

Student

Nurse, Split Rock Elementary School

Superintendent

Teaching Assistant, Stonehedge Gold

Assistant Director of Facilities III

Director of Staff Relations/District 504 Coordinator

Chief, Fairmount Fire Dept

Director of Facilities

Parent, Director of Safety, Hamilton College

Supervisor of Transportation

Principal, West Genesee Middle School

Director of Accountability, Coordinator of the Safety Plan

Parent, Administrative Assistant

School Resource Officer, Camillus PD Principal, Camillus Middle School

President, WGTA

Operations Supervisor, WAVES Ambulance Service

Assistant Principal, West Genesee Middle School

Board of Education

Teacher, High School

Director of Special Education

Captain, Camillus PD

Student

Assistant Superintendent

Director of Technology

Community Member

School Information Officer

Community Member, Monitor High School

EMT and Police Officer, WAVES Ambulance Service, Camillus Police

BOCES Safety Officer

Transportation Safety Officer

Principal, West Genesee High School

Parent, Retired Military

Teacher, Onondaga Road Elementary School

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ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

A "District Safety Plan" is in place and all personnel have a responsibility to follow its directions. A copy

is available on the West Genesee District website.

The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources is responsible for arranging training for employees who

have specific emergency responsibilities.

The District Safety Plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary at least once each school year.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES A. GENERAL

Specific response plans which identify persons authorized to take immediate action, persons to be notified, sequential response actions, persons responsible for taking action, and resources necessary for response shall be

prepared for various emergencies, e.g., civil disturbances, violent incidents, environmental disruptions, explosion,

fire, medical concerns, and physical system failures. An electronic copy of the plan shall be located in the office

of each building administrator, building nurse, and building head custodian, as well as the office of the

Superintendent, each central office administrator, director, and the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds.

Each staff member who has a responsibility in an emergency shall become familiar with that responsibility so as

to expedite the appropriate response process.

The Assistant Superintendent for Management Services will be responsible to insure that the Command Post and Alternate Command Posts are equipped with a radio(s) to receive messages from the Emergency Broadcast

System and the National Weather Bureau. Each Command Post shall also be equipped with a telephone, bull horn,

emergency lighting, emergency telephone numbers, list of hazardous materials, school district profile, building

plans, local and regional maps.

An emergency portable two way battery operated radio is available for each building. In addition, one is assigned to the Superintendent, Transportation Supervisor, and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. See Appendix

G 2 for additional information.

When the Superintendent declares an emergency or the Superintendent is notified that an emergency/disaster

exists, either by the County Emergency Director or other authority, he/she will begin implementing the emergency

plan by activating the chain of communication as outlined in Appendix N.

Those listed in Appendix N may be alerted to report to the Command Post for communication accessibility. All

administrators and supervisors will remain on alert until the emergency is determined to be over or until notified

by the Superintendent.

The degree of the emergency and subsequent actions will be determined based upon information supplied by the

Building Administrator, County Emergency Coordinator, Civil Defense Officials, and other authorities. One or

more of the following responses may be utilized: EARLY DISMISSAL, SCHOOL CANCELLATION,

SHELTERING AND EVACUATION.

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The decision to close school remains exclusively with the Superintendent. In case of absence or unavailability,

this is the chain of command for emergency decisions: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Management

Services, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Assistant Superintendent for Human

Resources. The Superintendent shall provide these administrators with a list of radio and television station

telephone numbers for use in an emergency.

The Superintendent of Schools, during a local or state emergency, shall act as the chief communication liaison

for all agencies within the district, including parochial schools, and shall address all news media. The

Superintendent will also be responsible for notifying the District Superintendent of the Onondaga Cortland

Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (315-433-2602) as soon as possible whenever the emergency

plan results in the closing of a school building within the district (exception: routine snowdays).

In an emergency, all employees have a responsibility to protect and maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the

district's students. Staff members may be assigned to accompany and supervise students. Ordinary rules of work

hours, work site, job descriptions and anyother contractual provisions are subject to state, county, or school district

directives. Transportation staff members are expected to report to work when alerted to an emergency. Staff

members involved in the response shall continue their response actions until the emergency is ended.

The Superintendent shall provide written information by September 15 of each school year to all students and staff about emergency procedures.

The Superintendent shall provide for at least one sheltering drill and at least one early dismissal during each

school year. Transportation and communication procedures shall be included in the tests. The sheltering drill may

occur at any time during the school day. The early dismissal will begin fifteen minutes prior to the end of the

regular school day. Parents shall be notified from the Superintendent's Office at least one week prior to an early

dismissal drill.

The Superintendent shall review and revise, as necessary, the District Safety Plan at least once each year.

Mental Health Issues in our Schools

The district will provide training/professional development and resources for all staff on a yearly basis to prevent

and respond to such issues as:

● Suicide Prevention ● Depression ● Anxiety ● Substance Use Disorder

B. BUILDINGS

Each building administrator is required to provide internal directions to all staff should any emergency or disaster occur. Since the safety and health of the students and staff are of prime importance, the Safety Plan should be

reviewed with the building staff. The following components should be building specific and supplement the

district Safety Plan:

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1. Identification of key people, meeting points, and assembly areas

2. Review of key people in each emergency and the proper sequence of action 3. Identification of sites of potential emergencies (inside and outside sources)

4. Identification of resources available (equipment, manpower, etc.)

5. Diagrams of all buildings/wings by floor

6. Identification of exit routes and shelter areas

The Building Administrator is responsible for monitoring the conditions of any school facility that may affect the

welfare of students and staff. Each Building Administrator will be familiar with the necessary emergency

procedures. If the safety of students and staff can no longer be ensured within the building, then appropriate

evacuation procedures will begin.

C. TRANSPORTATION

Whenever a decision has been made to evacuate or to dismiss early, the Transportation Supervisor and/or

dispatcher will notify all available drivers needed to report to the Transportation Office. This will usually take

approximately 3/4 of an hour.

Normal bus driver assignments and routes may be suspended. If this is the case, drivers reporting to the Transportation Office will be assigned a route. The Transportation Supervisor will notify the school principals of

the geographic area that should be dismissed first.

Students who are outside the school district under district authorization (i.e., field trips, athletic events, BOCES)

may not be returned to the school. They may be transported home or to a designated reception center as the

emergency dictates.

It may be necessary for all students to be evacuated by district buses only. Under these circumstances, no student will be allowed to drive any vehicle during the emergencyevacuation.

The Transportation Supervisor will maintain a current list of regular and substitute bus drivers, an up to date file

of bus routes, student bus lists, and an updated copy of the emergency evacuation plan. Members of the

transportation staff will be oriented to the emergency evacuation plan by the Transportation Supervisor.

D. TRAINING, DRILLS AND EXERCISES

District Administrators participated in ICS (Incident Command System) training offered by the NYS Police and

the NYS Emergency Management Office. The ICS training included tabletop drills and interactive discussion for

dealing with a variety of emergency situations. Building administrators are responsible for disseminating this

information in their respective schools and will organize annual training for their staff.

All buildings will conduct twelve (12) evacuation drills during the school year eight (8) will be evacuation drills

and four (4) will be lockdown drills. Of these twelve (12) drills, eight will need to be completed by December 31

for each calendar year. In addition, the annual drill schedule will include one early dismissal drill. The Emergency

Management Teams carry out their responsibilities during the drills.

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Instructional staff will participate in annual Violence Prevention Training. Office staff, custodial personnel and

Transportation Department employees participated in the Safe Schools Effective Response Program presented by

the New York State Police.

As there have been cases where ambiguous student messaging during a lockdown drill resulted in confusion as to whether the event was a drill or an actual emergency, the New York State Police have emphasized the following

points within their inter-agency guidance related to a lockdown drill:

1. When initiating a lockdown drill, it needs to be clearly communicated within the announcement that “This is a drill.”

2. The Onondaga County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center needs to be notified before a drill. 3. Signage stating “Emergency Drill in Progress” should be posted at the main entrance (visitor entrance(s) to

clearly alert parents and other visitors who may arrive at the school during a lockdown drill.

The Onondaga County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center would like to receive notifications before

emergency drills including lockdown and fire. When calling 9-1-1, identify the call as a “Non-emergency phone

call.” The caller should be prepared to give your name, call back number, the school and location where the drill will be taking place, when the drill is going to take place, and you will be asked to call back when the drill is

complete.

E. IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL SECURITY

School building doors are locked after students have arrived in school. An electronic visual system is used to gain entrance into all school buildings at West Genesee. Visitors will be required to sign in prior to entering the building

using our visitor management system. Once the visitor’s information is processed they will receive a visitor badge, which will be prominently displayed at all times.

All West Genesee Central School District employees are required to wear picture identification badges. All daily

substitutes and student teachers are required to wear identification badges. All buildings have security devices

monitored by Sonitrol Security Services. Cameras are also strategically positioned both internally and externally

in the various buildings.

The district has 3 School Resource Officers. 1 is assigned to the high school and the 1 at each middle school. Each

of those officers can be available to go to other buildings as needed. Monitors at the high school are responsible

for the halls and parking lots. All visitors are greeted by a staff member to verify the purpose of their visit using

the visitor management system. Visitors are required to show a government issued identification.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

Six steps which are standard responses to any emergency situation in schools are: Summon Expert Help;

Administer First Aid; Follow Instructions of the Expert; Evacuate to a Safe Place; Shelter inside the Building;

and Send Everyone Home (Go Home). Obviously, all six steps will not be utilized in every emergency. Indeed,

some are part of the planned response to a school emergency.

Definitions

Summon Expert Help: Clearly, in most emergency situations, the need for expert help is evident. Fires are

fought by firefighters; acts of violence and intruders are handled by police, and heart attack victims must

be provided proper medical care.

Administer First Aid: First aid is usually defined as treatment that will protect the life of a victim and

provide comfort until more expert help is secured.

Follow Instructions: Once expert help has arrived, those experts are usually "in charge." At that time, the

procedure is to follow instructions of the expert.

Evacuate to a Safe Place: Evacuation may mean only going outside, away from the building and waiting

until the danger has passed. In some circumstances, however, the nature or duration of the emergency may

require transportation and temporary housing of the occupants in some other building.

Shelter Inside the Building: There are circumstances when it is safer to stay inside the building than to go

outside. For example, the sheltering procedure is called for during severe electrical storms, or radioactive

emergencies.

Go Home: Similar to evacuation, early dismissal or "go home" is a procedure for evacuating students from

a building and uniting them with their families or other responsible surrogates designated by the parents.

BOMB THREAT

Bomb threat procedures are outlined in detail in each building’s Safety Plan.

RESOURCES

* Building Floor Plans

* Local emergency responders: Police 911; Fire / Ambulance 911

* Telephone Threat Information Sheet

* Building Level Emergency Response Plans

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SERIOUS VIOLENT INCIDENTS

Serious violent incidents are defined by the Commissioner of Education as incidents of violent criminal conduct

that are, or appear to be, life threatening and warrant the evacuation of students and/or staff because of an

imminent threat to their safety or health, including but not limited to: riot, hostage taking, kidnapping and/or the

use of threatened use of a firearm, explosive, bomb, incendiary device, chemical or biological weapon, knife or

other dangerous instrument capable of causing death or serious injury.

Policies for Responding to Threats of Violence:

1. Every threat will be assessed for its level of risk. (Adopted from FBI Guidelines for Threat Assessment)

Low level of threat poses minimal risk to the victim and public safety

Medium level of threat threat which could be carried out, although may not be entirely

realistic

High level of threat threat that appears to pose an imminent and serious danger to the

safety of others

2. Locate and isolate; involve law enforcement if threat is determined to be medium or high levelthreat

3. Individual(s) with actual knowledge of the person(s) making a threat will be consulted as to intent,

motivation, and/or resources

Procedures for Responding to Acts of Violence:

1. First person on the scene: Identify the situation, call 911 2. Notify Building Administrator, describe situation

3. Building Administrator: Verify that 911 has been called, then proceed with Building Level Emergency

Response Plan

4. Building Administrator: Notify Superintendent 315-487-4562

5. Building Administrator: Direct Head Custodian to designated meeting place

6. Building Administrator/Head Custodian: Upon arrival of police, meet in designated meeting place; advise of

the situation; and follow instructions. Be prepared to evacuate (DO NOT use fire alarm in the event of a bomb

scare).

7. Building Administrator: Keep Superintendent informed

8. Superintendent: Notify parents or spouse of victim(s)

9. Police (Bomb Squad if bomb threat): Termination of emergency

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Zero Tolerance Board Policy:

Dangerous Weapons in School:

No person shall knowingly have in his or her possession upon any school premises any firearm, weapon, or any

dangerous instrument, appliance or substance which is not necessary for school activities, which could be used as

a weapon.

Prevention and Intervention Strategies:

Some of the prevention and intervention strategies being offered in the WGSCD are:

* Conflict resolution training

* Respect and Responsibility programs

* School-based mediation

* Onondaga County ACCESS Team (Children & FamilyServices)

* CODE (Community Oriented Drug Education)

* General guidance counseling services

* Mentoring programs

* Cyber Bullying Program

* Positivity Project

* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

*Violence prevention curriculum, which will include citizenship, civility and character education as designed by

the State Education Department, will be implemented K12.

De-Escalation Training:

Training to de-escalate potentially violent incidents and dissemination of materials regarding early detection will be provided by representatives from the New York State Police for all employees.

Reporting:

Threats and acts of violence will be reported to the State Education Department through the Uniform Violent

Incident Report form.

Information given to the media, community and parents will be the responsibility of the superintendent.

RESOURCES

Building Floor Plans Local Emergency Responders: Police 911; Fire / Ambulance 911

Telephone Threat Information Sheet See Appendix E

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SPECIFIC PROCEDURES Assaults and Fights

1. Assess the situation

● Call 911 to request police assistance immediately when assailant is armed, if assailant is an outsider or if the situation warrants.

● Is there a continued danger to the individuals already involved or to any other potentialvictims? ● Determine the identity, number and location of victims. ● Determine the need for first aid and medical response. ● Determine the need for Hold-In Place procedure.

2. Move others to safety

● If the assailant has not been contained and continues to be a threat to others, initiate Lockdown or Lockout procedures as appropriate, call 911.

Fights ● Intervening and managing physical altercations and/or fights require making a judgment call.

Individual circumstances will determine the priorities of your interventions. Interventions may

include:

▪ Disperse the crowd or bystanders and ensure the safety of the students. ▪ Call for help and assistance in managing the incident. ▪ Focus on defusing the fight. ▪ Use proximity and voice. ▪ Separate the individuals fighting by telling one to go into a nearby room or otherlocation. ▪ Attend to medical needs. ▪ Use common sense when intervening with individuals who are dangerous. ▪ Convene Crisis Response Team.

3. Provide first aid for victim(s) using medically trained staff. Call 911 for medical assistance if warranted.

Direct someone to the main entrance to direct the ambulance staff to the victim.

4. Interview participants and/or bystanders to gather information on the event. The police will need

details/take statement(s) as Assault/Battery are chargeable offenses.

5. The parents, guardian (or spouse/family member of employee) of any participants should be notified as soon

as possible.

6. The Superintendent’s Office should be contacted as soon as possible for events involving serious injuryor criminal acts. The Superintendent, or designee, will handle all media and community inquiries into the

event(s).

7. Convene Crisis Response Plan as needed to inform staff/students and coordinate counseling services as the

situation warrants.

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Biological Agent or Poisonous Substance Threat

If you receive a letter, package or container claiming to be infected with a Biological Agent (e.g. Anthrax) or

Poisonous Substance or phone call saying there is such a threat present at your location, YOUR FIRST ACTION

SHOULD BE TO CONTAIN THE THREAT TO AS FEW PEOPLE AND AS SMALL AN AREA AS

POSSIBLE. This is accomplished by the following:

● Immediately isolate the threat by not moving the letter, package or container from its original location.

● Move people away from the immediate area and do not allow ANYONE to touch or move thethreat.

● Close doors and windows to the area and lock the room if possible to avoid others accidentally contacting the threat. Those individuals originally present when the threat was discovered should

remain nearby and not in contact with uninvolved individuals. They will not receive an additional

exposure if the threat remains undisturbed.

● Notify the Building Principal and Call 911 and advise the operator of your situation. Remain on the line until instructed to hang up.

● Building Principal or designee will notify Superintendent.

● It is not necessary to confine students to classrooms, evacuate the building, or directly send students to a predetermined assembly area within the school unless these actions aid the response efforts of the

emergency service responders or these efforts will eliminate possible exposure to the threat if it is

widely disseminated through the building or its location within the school is unknown. If the potential

exists for a distribution through the building, the air circulation system(s) will be shut down and the

area or building evacuated.

● The heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems within the building will be shut down if the threat was directed at the HVAC system or the package/container was found within the HVAC

system.

● Individuals who came in direct contact with the threat should be advised not to eat, drink, smoke or chew, rub their eyes, ears, nose or mouth or place their hands near their face.

● Law enforcement and health officials will advise if any additional precautions need to beundertaken by any potentially exposed individuals or if specific cleanup procedures should be utilized.

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Dangerous Persons

These procedures are a guide in responding to a situation in which a student, staff member, or outsider is armed,

has assaulted or threatened another person, or is behaving irrationally. The first person to meet the individual

suspected of being a threat should use common sense and remain calm. Remember, if the person is armed, then

he/she is in control, and the staff should do what he/she request.

General procedures for responding to a dangerous person:

Institute Lockdown and then CALL 911, give as much information as possible on the location,

identity and description of the individual. Do not hang up until told to do so. Notify a Building

Principal immediately. Superintendent should be notified as soon as situation allows.

1. Try to remain calm. Speak calmly and reasonably. Encourage the person not to act hastily. Be reassuring

and non-threatening.

2. Reassure others and try to keep people calm.

3. As quickly as possible, move anyone away that is not directly involved with the incident.

4. If the person attempts to leave the building, allow this. Observe whether a car is used and note license

number and description of vehicle.

5. If the person attempts to leave the building with a student or member of the staff, be cautious in tryingto

intervene. Remember that the most important consideration is the safety of all students and staff.

6. Try to gather as much detailed information as possible. As the situation allows and without putting anyone

in danger, try to determine:

● Location, identity and detailed description of individual(s) & weapon(s) ● Identify witnesses ● Determine number and location of victims ● Any pertinent background information on individual, including possible reason for carryingout

actions

7. When police arrive they will take control of the situation. Have master keys, a floor plan and site map of

the school available for the police. Provide all available information.

8. Initiate Crisis Response Plan which includes follow-up district communications, public informationand

crisis counseling.

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Hostage Situation

If there is a hostage situation the procedures for Dangerous Person, above, will be followed. This means all

staff/students/visitors are to take refuge. Follow Lockdown Procedures. If the danger is confined, responding

law enforcement agencies may recommend an orderly evacuation of certain sections/areas away from the

danger.

Response Action:

1. Identify hostage situation – first person on the scene.

2. Building Principal or designee will:

● Announce a Lockdown. ● Call 911 and follow the instructions for handling intruder(s). ● Notify the Building Principal. ● Inform Superintendent.

3. Upon arrival of police officials, implement the following response actions as necessary.

4. The police will determine the termination of the emergency.

Intruder

Response Action:

1. Identify intruder situation – first person on the scene.

2. The Building Principal or designee will take the followingactions;

● Announce a Lockdown. ● Call 911 and follow their instruction for handling intruder(s) and ensuring safety of studentsand

staff.

● Notify the Building Principal. ● Inform Superintendent of situation and actions taken. ● Based on advice of police, confront the intruder – Building Principal, district securitypersonnel,

or police.

● Escort intruder out of the building – Building Principal, district security personnel, orpolice.

3. Police or Building Principal to determine the termination of the contingency.

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Kidnapped Person

Response Action:

1. Identify kidnapping incident – first person on the scene.

2 The Building Principal or designee will take the following actions;

● Announce a Lockdown. ● Call 911 and advise them of the situation. Follow their instructions. ● Notify Building Principal. ● Inform Superintendent of situation and actions taken.

3. In coordination with police, notify parents or spouses of individuals who are or could be kidnapped. Also

prepare official response in the event of media making an inquiry.

4. Police to determine the termination of emergency.

Pre-Plan Action:

Develop attendance procedures to account for pupils and for unscheduled releases during school.

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Student Elopement

Elopement is defined as a student leaving an assigned area without permission from or knowledge of staff, often

to escape and/or avoid a school-related situation or task.

Wandering is defined as meandering which results in a student getting lost, leaving a safe environment or

entering an inappropriate place, often due to the student’s inattention or distractibility.

Goals

1. Prevent the occurrence of wandering and elopements.

Staff should intercede when a student appears to be unsupervised. Take appropriate action so that the child is redirected to the supervised activity or location. Report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior about a student to administration or staff working with

that student.

Ensure that staff members are assigned strategically to areas around the school buildingsduring arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other transitions to minimize chances of elopement.

If a student leaves the classroom, staff must ensure that adequate supervision is provided.

2. Establish a procedure to direct actions to be taken when an elopement does occur.

Notify the main office/administrator. Initiate “Hold in Place” Do an all call for ‘insert student name’ to come the main office. Call the parents of child. Initiate search team. Announce on PA that we are looking for “insert student name” All staff should look outside their windows and in the hallway for the student Any staff member not assigned to students at this time, come to office. Conduct a coordinated search both in the building and on school grounds.

1. Have two people go in opposite directions outside of the school building starting and ending

at the playground

2. Call the police (911) if a student has not been located in 5 minutes. 3. Have a picture of that child to show to law enforcement.

Notify superintendent

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EPIDEMIC/FOOD OR WATER POISONING

1. School Nurse: Identify the problem as possible epidemic/food or water poisoning.

2. School Nurse: Notify Building Administrator and consult district physician, (see Appendix A for list)

coordinate with Superintendent's office 315-487-4562 or 4562. Further define problem.

3. Building Administrator: Notify Superintendent 315-487-4562 or 4562.

4. Building Administrator/Superintendent: Notify County Health Department or Epidemiology, 315-435-

3252.

5. Building Administrator/Superintendent: Follow directives of district health physician and public health

official, recognizing that public health officials have highest authority. Curtail or cease building operation

as appropriate.

6. Building Administrator: Notify parents, staff, and students.

7. Public health officials: Monitor emergency.

RESOURCES

* Emergency Telephone Numbers: Fire/Ambulance 911

* Public Health Department 315-435-3252

* Potable water is mandated for building occupancy. If water is not suitable for

drinking, cease operation of building unless equivalent provisions are made suchas

bottled water and single service disposable cups.

* News media, public address system, Blackboard Communications, WGCSD Website.

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FIRE/EXPLOSION

1. First person on the scene: Upon discovery or detection of smoke or fire, or in the event of an explosion,

sound building fire alarm immediately.

In the Science Lab:

* If there is danger of fire/explosion or toxic fumes:

Lab Teacher: Do the following two things simultaneously:

Evacuate room and get help from neighboring classrooms if needed to

move injured students. Sound Fire Alarm except during gas leak. The

teacher should block corridors adjacent to lab area if necessary.

Notify Building Administrator.

* If there is no immediate danger:

Do not move injured persons. Wait for medical assistance!

Do not sound fire alarm. Notify Building Administrator.

2. First person on the scene: Notify Building Administrator of what prompted fire alarm, location, and source of fire/explosion if known.

3. Head Custodian: Report to principal's office on any fire alarm.

4. All occupants: On sound of any fire alarm, evacuate building in accordance with established emergency

evacuation plans posted in each classroom. After evacuation, close doors behind you.

5. Building Administrator(s) or designee:

a. Summon Fire Department 911 give location of fire if known and entrance number to building.

b. Notify Superintendent 315-487-4562 or 4562

c. Notify Director of Facilities 315-487-4630 or 4630

6. Custodial/Maintenance staff: Investigate source and contain fire, if possible or practical. Keep Building

Administrator informed.

7. Superintendent: Alert Transportation Supervisor 315-487-4576 or 4576 of possible need to evacuate

students and staff to another building.

8. Building Administrator: Upon fire department's arrival, advise of the situation and follow instructions.

9. Fire Department: Termination of emergency.

10. Superintendent/Building Administrator: Resume, curtail, or cease building operations as appropriate.

Notify staff, parents, and students.

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CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

1. All occupants: On sound of any fire alarm, evacuate building in accordance with established emergency

evacuation plans posted in each classroom. After evacuation, close doors behind you.

2. Building administrator(s) or designee:

a. Summon Fire Department by calling 911 and give location of fire/alarm ifknown.

b. Notify Superintendent 315-487-4562.

c. Notify Supervisor of Building & Grounds 315-487-4630.

3. Custodial/Maintenance staff: Investigate source and contain fire, if possible or practical. Keep building

administrator informed of situation.

4. Superintendent: Alert transportation supervisor at 487-4576 of possible need to evacuate students and

staff to another building or alternate location.

5. Building Administrator: Upon fire department’s arrival, advise of the situation and follow instructions. Keep Superintendent informed of the situation.

6. Fire Department: Termination of emergency.

7. Superintendent/Building Administrator: Resume, curtail, or cease building operations as appropriate.

Notify staff, students, and parents.

RESOURCES

* Local Emergency Responders: Police 911; Fire / Ambulance 911

* Chemical Inventory with MSDSs located Building Administrator's Office

* Zoned fire alarm system with enunciator panel.

* Fire extinguishers serviced and charged.

* Staff trained in First Aid, CPR and AED use.

* Carbon monoxide alarms.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER

Snow / Ice Storm / Thunder / Lightning / Wind Storm

1. Transportation Supervisor: Monitor National Weather Service broadcast frequency and road conditions. Notify Superintendent of impending situation.

2. Building Administrator: Curtail or cease all outdoor activities as appropriate. 3. Superintendent: Select appropriate Emergency Response Action and relay instructions to Building

Administrators.

4. Building Administrators and District Office: Implement selected Emergency ResponseAction

5. Termination of emergency will be issued bySuperintendent.

RESOURCES

* Radio tuned to National Weather Service frequency.

* Transportation Supervisor 315-487-4576 or 4576

* Local emergency responders: Police 911; Fire/Ambulance 911

* Highway Department Town of Camillus 315-672-5556, County ofOnondaga:

315-469-1664

* Emergency Two way Radios available in each building and withdistrict

administrator (see Appendix G 2 for details).

* Staff trained in Shelter Management, First Aid, CPR, and AED use.

* American Red Cross – 315-234-2200

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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

1. First person on the scene: Identify the situation. Who? What? Where?

2. First person on the scene: Summon the school nurse (or other responsible person if after hours).

3. Staff Person: Calm and disperse other persons who are present.

4. School Nurse (responsible person): Comfort the person and administer appropriate first aid.

5. School Nurse (responsible person): Summon emergency squad/ambulance (911) if the situation warrants.

Designate someone to meet emergency squad/ambulance outside the building to direct emergency

personnel to the scene.

6. School Nurse (responsible person): Notify Building Administrator.

7. Building Administrator/School Nurse: Notify emergency contact or ICE on cell phone.

8. Building Administrator: Notify Superintendent 315-487-4562 or 4562.

9. Custodial Staff: Clean up body fluids according to district "Procedure For Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills"

see Appendix F.

RESOURCES

* School Nurse or responsible person capable of handling a medical emergency.

* Local emergency responders: Fire/Ambulance 911

* Staff trained in First Aid/CPR/AED.

* Staff person(s) familiar with contingency plans.

* Copy of district "Procedures For Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills" see Appendix F.

* If Narcan is used, complete “Narcan Utilization Reporting Form” and forward to schoolphysician.

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NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS

Hurricanes, Blizzards and Floods

Warnings and instructions may be relayed to the Superintendent of Schools via the National Weather Service,

BOCES District Superintendent: 315-433-2602, the County Emergency Management Office 315-435-2525 or the

State Education Department Bureau of Educational Management Services 518-474-6541.

1. The Superintendent shall:

a. Implement the Emergency Response Action in coordination with above agencies.

b. Communicate selected emergency response action to Building Principals, parents, staff, and

students.

2. Building Administrator: Follow Superintendent's instructions.

3. Termination of emergency will be issued by Superintendent, BOCES District Superintendent, or County

Emergency Management Office, as appropriate.

Earthquake

1. Building Occupants: If you are indoors when an earthquake occurs, do not try to leave the building. Stay

inside against an inside wall or under sturdy furniture. Assume a tuck position with hands over the head. If

you are outside, get away from the building, utility poles, and trees.

2. Building Staff: After an earthquake has occurred, check for injuries and fires or fire hazards and report

status to Building Administrator. Report fallen power lines and gas leaks.

3. Building Administrator:

a. Summon local emergency responders if needed.

b. Inform Superintendent of situation.

c. Instruct custodians to shut down building systems (electricity, gas, and/or water) if damaged or

leaking.

d. Evacuate building if safety of occupants is threatened; use discretion in event ofelectrical

hazards.

e. See also Systems Failure or Medical Emergencies or Restricted Use of Building.

f. Be aware that aftershocks often occur.

g. If a total breakdown of communications occurs, each Building Administrator shall implement the

most appropriate Emergency Response Action to the best of his/her ability using resources

available.

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4. Superintendent:

Coordinate selected emergency response action with local, county and state agencies.

5. Termination of emergency will be issued by Superintendent or County Emergency Management Office.

Tornado Warning

1. Superintendent:

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