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Board of Education Regular Meeting February 10, 2022

Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
February 10, 2022
6 P.M.
Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School

A G E N D A

I. Call to Order

President Amanda Cavanaugh

II. Attendance

President Amanda Cavanaugh
Vice President Sheri Senecal
Heather Soroka
Mary Beth Whited
Timothy Delisle

Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens, Jr.
Student Council Rep. Gwendolyn Pair

III. Pledge of Allegiance

V. 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/Updates/Presentations

  1. Superintendent’s Report
  2. Student Council Report
  3. Committee Reports
    • Policy Committee
      • Second Reading of New / Revised Policies:
        Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure)
        Professional Growth/Staff Development

    VI. Board of Education Discussion

    Budget Calendar:

    • March 10, 6:00 p.m. – Regular BOE Meeting and Budget Presentation with Assemblyman McDonald
    • March 24, 6:00 p.m. – Budget Workshop
    • April 5, 6:30 p.m. – Budget Workshop at WES PTA Meeting
    • April 12, 6:00 p.m. – Regular BOE Meeting, Final Budget Presentation and Board Adoption
    • May 10, 6:00 p.m. – Regular BOE Meeting and Public Budget Hearing
    • May 17, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. – School Budget Vote & Election; 8:30 p.m. Special BOE Meeting to receive and accept the results

    VII. Personnel Items

    1. Resolved that the Board approve the termination of Sofia Babar, from the position of Cafeteria Worker at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective January 31, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    2. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Donna Palmer, from the position of Administrative Aide at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective February 11, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    3. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Briana Haluska, from the position of English Teacher at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective February 27, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    4. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Kelly McCall, from the position of Elementary Teacher at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective June 30, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    5. Resolved that the Board approve the leave request for Kelly Bariteau, effective April 1, 2022 through June 24, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    6. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Nicholas Leone to the position of Full-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective January 18, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    7. Resolved that the Board approve the following emergency teaching overages for the remainder of the 2021 – 2022 academic school year at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, effective January 31, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent:

    • L. Moore (+.2) Home & Careers
    • K. Logan (+.2) Health
    • N. LaBoissiere (+.2) Home & Careers

    8. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Matthew Saucier to the position of ESports Gaming Coach for the 2021–2022 school year, at a stipend of $2,521.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    9. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #5).

    VIII. Business Items

    10. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of January 2022, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    11. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the month of December 2021, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:

    • Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
    • Revenue Status Report
    • Cash & Investments
    • Appropriation Status Report

    12. 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

    • Atlantic Testing Lab.
      Invoice #237165
      $1,825.00
    • DLC Electric, LLC
      Payment App # 009
      $53,065.57
    • Gallo Construction
      Payment App # 009
      $11,668.13
    • General Roofing Contractors
      Payment App # 008
      $84,912.29
    • R.F. Gordon Mechanical LLC
      Payment App # 008
      $41,404.27

    13. Resolved that the Board approve the attached amendment to the Employee Benefit Document for Non-Aligned Cleaners and Bus Drivers submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    14. Resolved that the Board approve an adjusted rate of pay for Chris Kowalewski, Full-Time Bus Driver, from $24.20 to $27.50 an hour, effective March 1, 2022, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    15. Resolved that the Board abolish the following inactive extracurricular clubs, close their respective accounts, and move any remaining funds into the Students in Need Fund, as recommended by the Superintendent:

    • Chess
    • FHA
    • French
    • Photography
    • SHOW/SADD
    • Spanish

    16. Resolved that the Board approve the creation of a grant-funded eSports Coach position, at a stipend of $2,521.00, effective January 31, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    17. Resolved that the Board approve the Cooperative Agreement with Hudson Valley Community College, to provide college in the high school courses, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    IX. Other Items

    18. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held January 13, 2022, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    19. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held January 5, January 12, January 13, January 14, January 20 and January 21, 2022, submitted by Veronica Bedard and Danielle Tetrault, CSE Chairs, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    20. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held January 12 and January 19, 2022, submitted by Sarah Horaczek, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    21. Resolved that the Board adopt the following policies, as recommended by the Superintendent:

    • Professional Growth/Staff Development
    • Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure)

    22. Resolved that the Board approve the attached 2022 – 2023 School District Calendar, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    23. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of Outdated Technology and Equipment, as outlined in the attached, submitted Kirsten DeMento, as recommended by the Superintendent.

    X. Board Discussion

    XI. Adjournment

    NOTE: All district appointments are subject to fingerprint clearance by the NYS Education Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by NYS.