Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
November 7, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School
AGENDA
I. Call to Order President Sheri Senecal
II. Board Members
President Sheri Senecal
Vice President Heather Soroka
Mary Beth Whited
Steven Hoffman
Amanda Cavanaugh
Superintendent Dr. Lori S. Caplan
III. Appointment of District Clerk Pro Tem
1. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Keith Heid as District Clerk Pro-Tem for the purpose of taking the minutes of the meeting.
IV. Public Comment
In accordance with Board Policy Number 2310, 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. Old Business
VI. Administrative Reports/Presentations
- Roundtable Discussions Presentation David Wareing
- Second Reading of Revised Policies:
- Students with Life-threatening Health Conditions
- Immunization of Students
- Education of Students in Temporary Housing
VII. Student Council Report
VIII. Board Discussion
IX. General
1. Resolved that the Board adopt the following policies, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Students with Life-threatening Health Conditions
- Immunization of Students
- Education of Students in Temporary Housing
2. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held October 10, 2019, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
3. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meeting held October 16, 2019, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held September 27, October 9, October 18, October 21, October 24, and October 25, 2019, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board approve the Instruction Contract, 2018 – 2019 School Year and 2019 – 2020 School Year between the Watervliet City School District and the Menands Union Free School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) – Head Start Program, for the New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program, effective September 23, 2019 – June 30, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.
7. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the month of September, 2019, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
- Revenue Status Report
- Cash & Investments
- Appropriation Status Report
8. Resolved that the Board accept the attached External Auditors’ Annual Report for the period July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019, prepared by Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C., and submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
9. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Sydney Slate from the position of Home Tutor for the Watervliet City School District, effective October 4, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.
10. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Tyler Ronan from the position of Modified Head Football Coach, and approve his appointment to the position of Assistant Varsity Football Coach, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
11. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Bryan White from the position of Assistant Modified Football Coach, and approve his appointment to the position of Modified Head Football Coach, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
12. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Paige Jensen to the position of Cafeteria Worker, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning November 4, 2019 and ending November 4, 2020, at an hourly rate of $11.10, as recommended by the Superintendent.
13. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the appointment of Donna Cusack to the position of Long-Term Substitute Teacher, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning December 10, 2019, at a rate of $125.00 per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent.
14. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Ashleigh Fraley to the position of ExTRA Program Study Tables Teacher, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
15. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of William Gallagher to the position of Intramural Supervisor, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, effective October 1, 2019, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
16. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of David Olszewski to the position of Intramural Supervisor, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, effective October 1, 2019, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent
17. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of the following individuals to the position of ExTRA Program Substitutes for the 2019– 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Monique Anastahas
- Kimberleigh Barkamian
- Daniel Ciaramella
- Kate Choi
- Denise Cusack
- Michele DeGuire
- Amanda Gabrione
- Victoria Eddy-Helenek
- Shelly Palkovic
- Janice Sogoian
- Lisa Suders
- Stephanie Sutton
18. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher/Observer request at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Name: Rebecca Jones
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Allison Novotarski
Dates: October 28–December 20, 2019
19. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Joanne Moore for her child, Michael Moore, Grade 10, for the 2019–2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
20. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Kayla Fitzgerald for her child, Emma Bonano, Grade K, for the 2019–2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
21. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Ramel Miller for his/her child, Christopher Miller, Grade K, for the 2019 –2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
22. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of the following broken/irreparable equipment from the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- SmartBoards (75)
- Old Computers (100)
- Old Laptops (90)
- Broken Printers (5)
23. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of damaged or outdated books, as outlined in the attached, from the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
24. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of $2,500.00 from Phillip H. Morse, to be used to support outreach programs in the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
25. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of $500.00 from Arsenal City Kids, to the Watervliet Wrestling Program, as recommended by the Superintendent.
X. NEW BUSINESS
1. The December Board of Education meeting has been moved to Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
XI. Administrators’ Comments
XII. Superintendent’s Report
XIII. Adjournment
NOTE: All district appointments are subject to fingerprint clearance by the NYS Education Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by NYS.