Board of Education Meeting October 10, 2019

Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
October 10, 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. 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.

IV. Old Business

V. Administrative Reports/Presentations

  • Building Project Update CSArch
  • 2019 Assessment Data and What We Are Doing With It Presentation Donald Stevens
  • First Reading of Revised Policies:
    • Students with Life-threatening Health Conditions
    • Immunization of Students
    • Education of Students in Temporary Housing

VI. Board Discussion

VII. General

1. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held September 12, 2019, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.

2. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meeting held September 18, 2019, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

3. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held September 20, September 24, and September 26, 2019, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

4. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #2).

5. Resolved that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Watervliet City School District and the Watervliet Police Department, to address children’s exposure to violence and trauma, as recommended by the Superintendent.

6. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for themonths of June, July and August 2019, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:

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

7. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2019 Summer School Special Education Transportation Contract Extension between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $35,768.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

8. Resolved that the Board approve thirty (30) 2019-2020 Regular School Year Special Education Transportation Contract Extensions between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $1,130,720.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

9. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2019-2020 Regular School Transportation Contract Extensions between Durham Transportation and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $253,873.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

10. Resolved that the Board approve the request to revise the appointment of Alex Rivera, Hall Monitor at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, to a part-time, hourly position, at an hourly rate of $11.80, submitted by Ryan Groat, as recommended by the Superintendent.

11. Resolved that the Board approve the following teaching overage for the 2019 – 2020 academic school year at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent:

  • Ralph Carotenuto (+.2) Special Education

12. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Kate Choi from the position of Art Club Advisor, ExTRA Grant, at the Watervliet Elementary School for the 2019 – 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.

13. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Shelly Palkovic from the position of Pivot Program Teacher at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective September 19, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

14. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Christine Miller from the position of Food Service Worker at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective September 6, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

15. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency appointment of Michaeleen Backus to the position of Long-Term Substitute Teacher, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 9, 2019, and ending on October 11, 2019, at a rate of $125.00 per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent.

16. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency appointment of Cayla Ann Pratt to the position of Long-Term Substitute English Teacher, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 9, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, per the WTA contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.

17. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Monique Anastahas to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 9, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 9, 2023, contingent upon positive evaluations from his/her direct supervisor throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Monique Anastahas holds a Teaching Assistant, Level III certification (certificate #1118991171).

18. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Alaina Lange to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 16, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 16, 2023, contingent upon positive evaluations from his/her direct supervisor throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Alaina Lange holds a Teaching Assistant, Level I certification (certificate #1292483191).

19. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Kaylee Maldonado to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning October 1, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on October 1, 2023, contingent upon positive evaluations from his/her direct supervisor throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Kaylee Maldonado holds a Teaching Assistant, Level I certification (certificate #135711391).

20. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Michaeleen Backus to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning October 15, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on October 15, 2023, contingent upon positive evaluations from his/her direct supervisor throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Michaeleen Backus holds a Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Professional Certificate, (certificate #317212091).

21. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Alyssa Palladino to the position of Lunch Monitor, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning September 23, 2019 and ending September 23, 2020, at an hourly rate of $11.10, as recommended by the Superintendent.

22. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Tina Defrain to the position of Food Service Worker, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning September 16, 2019 and ending September 16, 2020, at an hourly rate of $11.10, as recommended by the Superintendent.

23. Resolved that the Board approve the probationary appointment of Misty Meacham to the position of Food Service Worker, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning October 21, 2019 and ending October 15, 2020, at an hourly rate of $11.10, as recommended by the Superintendent.

24. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Robina Hussain to the position of Teaching Assistant, PIVOT Program, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 10, 2019, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.

25. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Briana DelBene to the position of Teacher, PIVOT Program, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.

26. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Rosie Sharpe to the position of Art Club Advisor, ExTRA Grant, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.

27. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Tina Spenard to the position of Student Council/Ambassador Co-Advisor, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 10, 2019, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.

28. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Coaches for the 2019– 2020 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

  • Modified Girls’ Basketball Coach: J’Neil Sharpe
  • Modified Football Assistant Coach: Larry Truscello
  • Modified Girls’ Softball Coach: Elizabeth Jones
  • Girls’ Outdoor Track Coach: Zachary Funk
  • Girls’ Indoor Track Coach: Zachary Funk

29. WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individual as a lead evaluator of classroom teachers:

  • Maria DeNovio

30. Resolved that the Board approve the attached employee benefits document for Cafeteria Workers & Lunchroom Monitors of the Watervliet City School District, effective January 1, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.

31. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher/Observer requests at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Name: Belle Bourke
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Samantha Walsh
Dates: October 11 – December 6, 2019

Name: Vanessa Fulmore
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher: Samantha Walsh
Dates: October 11 – December 6, 2019

Name: Emily Freer
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Pre-K through Grade 2 Classrooms
Dates: October 11 –December 6, 2019

Name: Julianna McCabe
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Pre-K through Grade 2 Classrooms
Dates: October 11 – December 6, 2019

Name: Hannah Brown
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher: Ena Minnick
Dates: October 11 – December 6, 2019

Name: Hope Connors
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher: Marypat Murtagh
Dates: October 11 – December 6, 2019

Name: Jessica Senecal
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher: Rachel Manning
Dates: October 11 – December 6, 2019

32. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher/Intern requests at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Name: Aimee Becker
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher: Scott Emerson
Dates: October 28 – December 20, 2019

Name: Meredith Goldstein
Role: Student Intern
Cooperating Teacher: Louisa Vaughan
Dates: October 1, 2019 – June 2020

33. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of broken/irreparable equipment, as outlined in the attached, from the Watervliet Elementary School, as recommended by the Superintendent.

34. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of 45 outdated textbooks, as outlined in the attached, from the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.

35. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks, a check from the BelleJar Foundation in the amount of $84,040.00, to fund the Pivot Program, as recommended by the Superintendent.

36. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of time and materials from Kelly Shea, to create a sensory path for students at the Watervliet Elementary School, as recommended by the Superintendent.

37. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of vinyl from The Watervliet PTA, to be used to create a sensory path for students at the Watervliet Elementary School, as recommended by the Superintendent.

38. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of books, notebooks and various school supplies from Amanda Cavanaugh, on behalf of Target, to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.

39. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of $1,000.00 from Arsenal City Kids, to be used to support after school programs, as recommended by the Superintendent.

40. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of various school supplies from Diana Gustah, to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.

41. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of September 2019, submitted by Roni O’Brien, as recommended by the Superintendent.

VIII. New Business

IX. Superintendent’s Report

X. Adjournment

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