Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
February 7, 2023
6 P.M.
Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School
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
- WJSHS Chorus Singing Valentine Ashley Dorn
- Special Education Presentation Molly McGrath
- Superintendent’s Report
New York State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Report - Student Council Report
- Committee Reports
- Audit Committee
- Policy Committee
First Reading of Revised Policies:
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Other Substances (Staff)
Registration and Professional Learning
VI. Board of Education Discussion
VII. Personnel Items
1. Resolved that the Board approve the revised appointment of the following Coaches for the Fall 2022 Season, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Matthew McGrath: transfer from Varsity Football Volunteer Coach to
Varsity Football Assistant Coach, at a stipend of $1,000.00
Gabe Smith: transfer from Varsity Football Assistant Coach to Varsity
Football Volunteer Coach
2. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Michael Psomas, from the position of Full-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, effective January 3, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
3. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Janina Rudzinski, from the position of Math AIS/Building Substitute Teacher, at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective January 18, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Margaret Bell, from the position of Full-Time Cafeteria Worker at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective January 26, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Heather Swinney to the position of Part-Time Night Cafeteria Worker, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, at her current hourly rate, effective January 9, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency transfer of John DeGeorge from the position of Part-Time Night Cleaner to the position of Full-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective January 5, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
7. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency transfer of Kathleen Zito from the position of Math AIS/Building Substitute Teacher to the position of Full-Time Math AIS Teacher at the Watervliet Elementary School, at a rate of $150.00 per diem, effective January 19, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
8. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Jarrod Pierson to the position of Full-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective January 26, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
9. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Chance Fosmire to the position of Substitute Part-Time Night Cleaner, for the Watervliet City School District, beginning January 9, 2023, at rate of $15.00 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent.
10. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Lauryn Lloyd to the position of Substitute Teacher for the ExTRA Program effective January 17, 2023, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
11. 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, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Coaching Spring:
Boys’ Outdoor Track: Melique Garcia
Girls’ Outdoor Track: Thomas Hayes
Varsity Softball: Michael Bendon
Modified Softball: Beth Jones
Volunteer Softball: John Jones, Josh Bagnardi
Varsity Baseball: Pete Soroka
Volunteer Baseball: Mark Cady
12. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packets #8 and #9).
VIII. Business Items
13. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of January 2023, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.
14. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2022, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
Revenue Status Report
Cash & Investments
Appropriation Status Report
15. 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
- Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.
Invoice # 126379
$567.52 - DLC Electric, LLC
Payment App #021
$45,002.08 - Gallo Construction
Payment App #018
$46,162.38 - RF Gordon Mechanical
Payment App #013
$93,382.22
16. Resolved that the Board approve the request to close out the following defunct extracurricular accounts at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Environmental Club
- Class of 2016
- Class of 2018
- Class of 2019
- Class of 2022
IX. Other Items
17. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held January 10, 2023, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
18. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held January 5, January 6, January 11, January 13, January 17, January 18, January 24, January 27, and January 28, 2023, submitted by Veronica Wilson and Daniele Tetrault, CSE Chairs, as recommended by the Superintendent.
19. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meeting held January 11, 2023, submitted by Molly McGrath, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
20. Resolved that the Board approve the Sport Merger between the Watervliet City School District and Heatley School District for the following sports programs, beginning with the Spring 2023 season, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Outdoor Track
21. Resolved that the Board approve the attached 2023–2024 School District Calendar, as recommended by the Superintendent.
22. Resolved that, per Education Law §3012-d the Board approve and adopt the attached Revised APPR Plan, effective September 6, 2022 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
23. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher requests at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Name(s): Gabrielle Lupe
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Samantha Walsh
Dates: Spring 2023 Semester
24. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of old/outdated/damaged books from the Watervliet Elementary School Library, as outlined in the attached, recommended by the Superintendent.
25. Resolved, that pursuant to §1950 of Education Law, the Watervliet City School District is nominating John (Jack) Phelan as a candidate to serve a three-year term as a Capital Region BOCES Board Member for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 representing Albany County.
X. Board Discussion
XI. Executive Session
1. Recommend an executive session to discuss matters leading to the discipline of a particular person.
XII. Adjournment
NOTE: All district appointments are subject to fingerprint clearance by the NYS Education Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by NYS.