Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
October 15, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Watervliet Jr.–Sr. High School
AGENDA
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. Lori S. Caplan
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
- Superintendent’s Report
- Student Council Report
- Committee Reports
i. Audit Committee
ii. Policy Committee- First Reading of Revised Policy: Extraordinary Circumstances
VI. Board of Education Discussion
VII. Personnel Items
1. Due to her untimely death, resolved that the Board discontinue the employment of Joan Duffey, Food Service Worker, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2020. Ms. Duffey began her employment with the district on September 1, 1984. The district extends its deepest condolences to the family.
2. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Lisa Hoefer, from the position of Lunch Monitor, at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective September 1 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.
3. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Michelle Rosario, from the position of Cafeteria Worker, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective September 3, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Kathy Smith, from the position of Food Service Worker, at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective October 9, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board approve the leave request for Brittney Garhartt, effective September 1, 2020 through the 2020 – 2021 school year, to return to work at the start of the 2021 – 2022 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board approve the leave request for Kelly Bariteau, effective November 9, 2020 through the February 28, 2021, to return to work on March 1, 2021, as recommended by the Superintendent.
7. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Ricardo Domena to the position of Part-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, effective September 8, 2020, at a rate of $11.80 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent.
8. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Racheal Thomas to the position of School Nurse, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 21, 2020, at a prorated salary of $35,109.00, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 21, 2021.
9. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Shawn Lawson to the position of Cafeteria Worker, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, for a probationary period beginning September 21, 2020 and ending September 21, 2021, at an hourly rate of $12.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
10. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Kathy Smith to the position of Lunch Monitor, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning October 13, 2020 and ending October 13, 2021, at an hourly rate of $12.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
11. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Brielle Majewski to the position of Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher, at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective September 14, 2020, at a rate of $125.00 per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent.
12. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff as Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School Department Chairs and Club/Class Advisors for the 2020 – 2021 school year, at a prorated rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Clubs/Class Advisors
- Class of 2021: Roni O’Brien and Emma Eames
- Class of 2022: Tami Karbowski and Lisa Suders
- National Junior Honor Society: Ashleigh Fraley and Lisa Suders
- National Honor Society: Scott Emerson and Lyndsay Moore
- Yearbook Advisor: Rebecca Sweeney
- Yearbook Business Manager: Rebecca Smith
- Health Coordinator: Dennis Lane
13. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff to the position of After-School APEX Program Teacher, for the 2020 – 2021 school year, at a prorated rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Joanna Beams
- Christa Farruggio
14. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff as Watervliet Elementary School Department Club Advisors for the 2020 – 2021 school year, at a prorated rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Student Ambassadors Co-Advisors: Tina Spenard and Brenda Zawistowski
- Yearbook/Communication Club Advisor: Kelly Gilchrist
15. 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 individuals as lead evaluators of classroom teachers:
- Kirsten DeMento
- Michael Foust
- Ryan Groat
- Donald Stevens
- Janelle Yanni
- Kelly Webster
- David Wareing
- Maria DeNovio
16. WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individual named below has completed all the necessary training to be recertified as lead evaluator of building principals;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby recertifies the following individual as lead evaluator of building principals:
- Dr. Lori S. Caplan
17. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #2).
VIII. Business Items
18. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the months of June, July & August 2020, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
- Revenue Status Report
- Cash & Investments
- Appropriation Status Report
19. Resolved that the Board approve the attached resolution authorizing participation in the Capital Region BOCES Cooperative Bidding (Purchasing) Service for the Disposal of Universal Waste for the 2020-21 through 2022-23 school years, as recommended by the Superintendent.
20. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2020 Summer School Special Education Transportation Contract Extension between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $36,269.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
21. Resolved that the Board approve thirty (30) 2020-2021 Regular School Year Special Education Transportation Contract Extensions between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $1,146,555.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
22. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2020-2021 Regular School Year Transportation Contract Extension between Durham Transportation and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $257,427.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
23. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the months of July, August and September 2020, submitted by Roni O’Brien, as recommended by the Superintendent.
24. Resolved that the Board approve the attached Renaissance Learning, Inc. Student Data Privacy Addendum1 with Renaissance Learning, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
IX. OTHER ITEMS
25. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held September 10, 2020, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
26. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held September 29 and September 30, 2020, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent
27. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meeting held September 15, 2020, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
28. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the Watervliet Police Department and the Watervliet City School District, regarding the Handle with Care Program, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
29. Resolved that the Board approve the addition of a new textbook, “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” to the 9th grade English Curriculum at the Watervliet Jr.–Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, submitted by Donald Stevens, Assistant Superintendent, as recommended by the Superintendent.
30. Resolved that the Board approve the following home schooling request for the 2020–2021 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Student: Gage Gibson, Grade: 10, Parent/Guardian: Michele Merwitz
31. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher requests at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Name(s): Madison Albright
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher(s): Christa Farruggio
Dates: 2020 Fall Semester - Name(s): Gary Older
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher(s): Dennis Lane
Dates: 2020 Fall Semester
32. 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): Amber Scattereggia
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher(s): Joelle Bird
Dates: 2020 Fall Semester33. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank the Smeltzer Family for donating 2,000 Brown Paper Bags to be given to students to store and keep their masks clean during lunch and mask breaks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
34. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Steve Jamrosz for donating 3,000 Brown Paper Bags to be given to students to store and keep their masks clean during lunch and mask breaks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
35. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Renee Vincent and Natalie Migliore for donating 2,000 Brown Paper Bags to be given to students to store and keep their masks clean during lunch and mask breaks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
36. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Amanda Boisvert for donating Brown Paper Bags to be given to students to store and keep their masks clean during lunch and mask breaks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
37. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Megan Barry Broomfield for donating Brown Paper Bags to be given to students to store and keep their masks clean during lunch and mask breaks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
38. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Shawn Smeltzer, on behalf of Fidelis Care, for donating the following items, to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- 360 spiral notebooks
- 400 kids masks
- 200 KN95 masks
- 500 small packs of disinfecting wipes
- 300 school kits, consisting of clear pencil cases, 2 pencils, 6-inch ruler and a combo eraser/sharpener
39. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank CDPHP for donating 100 Used Laptops to be given to students in need in grades pre-k through 2, as recommended by the Superintendent.
40. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Joe Wiley, on behalf of FCU, for donating Five Backpacks to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.
41. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank 518 Masks for donating Handmade Masks to be given to students in need at WES, as recommended by the Superintendent.
42. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank CAPCOM for donating Ten Back Packs Full of Supplies to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.
43. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Kerri McCann for donating Several Boys’ and Girls’ Face Masks to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.
44. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Alexa Ruchell, on behalf of The Class of 2008, for donating Individual Bags of School Supplies to the Class of 2028, as recommended by the Superintendent.
45. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Brenda Paul for donating a Large Quantity of School Supplies, to be given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.
46. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank S. M. Gallivan for donating Four Yards of Mulch, to be used on the Watervliet Elementary School grounds, as recommended by the Superintendent.
47. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank the following individuals for donating a total of 101 New Books (Speak, Of Mice and Men, A Long Walk to Water, and the Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian) to the WJSHS English Department, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- The Jamrosz Family
- Fran Decrescenzo
- Lauryn Kowalski
- Renee Vincent
- Katy Tucker
- Tricia Goyette
- The Bisner Family
- Heather and Brian White
- Kathy Martin
- Roni O’Brien
- Ken Dubois
- Wanda Winnie-Evans
- The Boisvert Family
- Kate Quinn Townsend
48. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of Outdated Testing Materials, as outlined in the attached, submitted by Janelle Yanni, as recommended by the Superintendent.
49. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of Outdated/Damaged Equipment, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
50. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of Broken Calculators, as outlined in the attached, submitted by Donald Stevens, as recommended by the Superintendent.
Addendum:
51. Resolved that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Watervliet City School District and the Watervliet Teachers’ Association, as outlined in the attached, effective October 15, 2020, for the period of September 1, 2020–June 30, 2021, as recommended by the Superintendent.
X. Board Discussion
XI. Adjournment