Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
October 11, 2022
6 p.m.
Watervliet Elementary School Gymnasium
A G E N D A
I. Call to Order
President Sheri Senecal
II. Attendance
President Sheri Senecal
Vice President Mary Beth Whited
Heather Soroka
Timothy Delisle
Brian White
Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens Jr.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comment
In accordance with Board Policy Number 1510, the privilege of speaking from the floor will be extended to any person in attendance. Persons desiring to speak shall be required to give their name and address and will be limited to three (3) minutes for their presentation. The time allowed each speaker may be adjusted by the chair. The speaker’s privilege may also be terminated by the chair if found to be out of order.
V. Reports/Comments
- Building Project Update Presentation CSArch
- Superintendent’s Report
- Student Council Report
- Committee Reports
- Audit Committee
- Policy Committee
Second Reading of Revised Policies: Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure)
VI. Board of Education Discussion
VII. Personnel Items
1. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of the following Coaches for the 2022 – 2023 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Coaching Fall:
Varsity Football Volunteer: Alexzander Little, John Bolt
2. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the revised probationary appointment of Claudia Bunting Marshall to the position of General Science Teacher, in the tenure area of Science, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 26, 2022, at a Step 9 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 26, 2026, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Claudia Bunting Marshall holds a Generalist in Middle Childhood Education certification, (certificate #16292792211).
3. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Michael Psomas to the position of Full-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective September 12, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Lucas Dunn to the position of Full-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective September 26, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency transfer of Lisa Leone from the position of Part-Time Cafeteria Worker to the position of Full-Cafeteria Worker, effective October 1, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff to the position of After-School APEX Program Teacher, for the 2022 – 2023 school year, at a prorated rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Christa Farruggio
Joanna Beams
Kerry Degnan
Kelsey Logan
7. Resolved that the Board approve the following ExTRA Program appointment for the 2022 – 2023 school year, at a prorated rate as per contract, as recommended by the superintendent:
Middle Scool Homework Help: Kerry Degnan
Samba Drumming: Colin Eletto
8. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Clubs/Class Advisors and Detention Monitors at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School for the 2022 – 2023 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Clubs/Class Advisors:
Best Buddy Program Co-Advisors: Annmarie Gleason, Melissa Kussler
Class of 2024: Dawn Sylvester
Detention Monitor:
Detention Monitor, Middle School: Dana Kowalchyk
9. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Coaches for the 2022– 2023 school year, pending fingerprint clearance and fulfillment of NYSED coaching requirements, at a rate as per contract (unless outlined below), as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Coaching Winter:
Varsity Boys Basketball: Orlando DiBacco
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant: Nick Tambolleo
JV Boys Basketball: Ryan Donlon
Varsity Girls Basketball: Kelsey Logan
Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant: Brian Hoefer
JV Girls Basketball: J’Neal Sharpe
Varsity Wrestling: Dennis Lane
Varsity Wrestling Assistant: Dan Gibson
Modified Wrestling: Peyton White
Boys Indoor Track: Melique Garcia
Varsity Bowling: Paul Travers
Cheerleading: Hannah O’Neill
10. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (2021-22 packet #13 and 2022-23 packets #1and #2).
VIII. Business Items
11. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of September 2022, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.
12. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the months of June, July and August 2022, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
Revenue Status Report
Cash & Investments
Appropriation Status Report
13. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2022 Summer School Special Education Transportation Contract Extension between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $39,788.00 as recommended by the Superintendent.
14. Resolved that the Board approve thirty (30) 2022-2023 Regular School Year Special Education Transportation Contract Extensions between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $1,257,785.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
15. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2022-2023 Regular School Year Transportation Contract Extension between Durham Transportation and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $282,402.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
16. Resolved that the Board approve the following payment requests, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET 2021 CAPITAL PROJECT – ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS
- CSArch – A/E (7/22)
Invoice # 4489
$5,207.24 - CSArch – CM (7/22)
Invoice # 4490
$10,136.76 - CSArch – A/E (8/22)
Invoice # 4585
$2,592.58 - CSArch – CM (8/22)
Invoice # 4586
$5,068.39 - DLC Electric, LLC
Payment App. # 017
$24,410.02 - ESCO Inc. Heating & Cooling
Invoice # 304333
$9,520.00 - Gallo Construction
Payment App. # 016
$107,352.08 - Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
Statement # 22
$21.50
17. Resolved that the Board approve the creation of a grant-funded Samba Drumming Club, at a stipend of $2,584.00, for the 2022 – 2023 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
18. Resolved that the Board approve the reinstatement of the Buddy Program at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, at a stipend of $861.00, for the 2022 – 2023 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
19. Resolved that the Board appoint Andy Ethier, Michael Hartkern, and Shawn Smeltzer to serve on the Audit Committee for the 2022 – 23 school year.
20. Resolved that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Watervliet Teachers’ Association and The Watervliet City School District, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
21. Resolved that the Board approve the Education Law 2-d Opt-In Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and Erie 1 BOCES, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
IX. Other Items
22. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held September 13, 2022, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
23. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held September 14, September 16 and September 30, 2022, submitted by Danielle Tetrault, CSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
24. Resolved that Board approve the following Committee on Pre-School and Special Education (CPSE) appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)
Molly McGrath Chairperson
Albany County Rep. Designated by the County
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
Parents of Student
Related-Services Personnel (If applicable)
Committee on Special Education (CSE)
Molly McGrath CSE Chairperson
Veronica Wilson CSE Chairperson/School Psychologist
Daniele Tetrault CSE Chairperson /School Psychologist
Becca Phillips CSE Chairperson/School Psychologist
Kelly Bariteau School Counselor – (Grades K-5)
Chelsea Clickner School Counselor – (Grades 6-8)
Dave Olszewski School Counselor – (Grades 9-12/A-K)
Katelyn McAvoy School Counselor – (Grades 9-12/M-Z)
Beth Lipson, Louisa Vaughan Social Workers (Grades 6-12)
Alison Santiago, Laura Zasada Social Workers (Grades K-5)
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
Parents of Student
School Physician (If requested)
Related-Service Personnel (If applicable)
Student (If applicable)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Molly McGrath Chairperson
Veronica Wilson Chairperson/ School Psychologist
Daniele Tetrault Chairperson/ School Psychologist
Becca Phillips Chairperson /School Psychologist
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
School Counselor
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex: related services personnel)
Parents of student
Student (If applicable)
Impartial Hearing Officers:
To be selected from a rotational selection list. Pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner, these individuals are certified by New York State. This list, provided by the New York State education Department, is in alphabetical order and the officers are listed by county. An IHO must be selected from the school district’s list of IHO’s beginning with the first name appearing on the list. After an IHO has been selected by the district, the district continues down the list in alphabetical order upon request of any further impartial hearings.
25. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the revised Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure) policy for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
26. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of the parent/guardian of student # 900010573, grade 11, for the 2022 – 2023 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
27. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher request at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Name(s): Tiffany Valentin
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Amanda Ciampi
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester
28. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher request at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Name(s): Camille Faccio
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Christa Farruggio
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester
29. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks, a check from the BelleJar Foundation in the amount of $49,249.00, to fund the Pivot Program, as recommended by the Superintendent.
30. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of one broken/irreparable laminator (district sticker #501217), as outlined in the attached, recommended by the Superintendent.
X. Board Discussion
XI. Executive Session
31. Recommend an executive session to discuss matters leading to the discipline of a particular person