Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
September 12, 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
IV. Old Business
V. Administrative Reports/Presentations
- Building Project Update CSArch
- Debt Service/Building Project Financial Update Keith Heid
- Special Education Presentation Janelle Yanni
VI. Board Discussion
VII. General
1. Resolved that the Board rescind the August 8, 2019 adoption of the Education of Homeless Children and Youth policy, as recommended by the Superintendent.
2. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held August 8, 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 August 21, 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 #1).
5. Resolved that the Board approve the 2019 – 2020 Tax Warrant, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board approve the Tax Collection Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and the Watervliet Branch of the Pioneer Savings Bank for the collection of school taxes, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
7. Resolved that the Board approve the request to designate Anil Mulchandani, Watervliet Branch of Pioneer Savings Bank, as the Deputy Tax Collector, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
8. Resolved that the Board approve the following as cafeteria suppliers for the 2019 – 2020 school year, submitted by Darryl Whited, Food Service Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Ginsberg’s Food Distributor
- Sycaway Creamery
- Bimbo Bakeries
- Hill & Markes
- Lusco Paper Co.
9. Resolved that the Board approve the request to designate Kirsten DeMento as the Data Protection Officer for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
10. Resolved that the Board approve the request for Donald Stevens to take EDL 715 – Educational Leadership: An Endeavor of Human Interaction and EDL 735: School District Leadership Internship I courses at Sage College beginning September 6, 2019, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
11. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the attached Special Education Plan 2019 – 2020 for the Watervliet City School District, submitted by Janelle Yanni, Director of Programs and Pupil Services, as recommended by the Superintendent.
12. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the attached 2019– 2020 Athletic Handbook, for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
13. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Meghan Van Epps from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective August 30, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.
14. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Chelsea Shufelt from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective August 28, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.
15. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Stacey Clermont from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective September 27, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.
16. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Christina Ortloff from the position of Speech-Language Pathologist at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective September 30, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.
17. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Geraldine Ferris from the position of Student Council/Ambassador Co-Advisor for the 2019–2020 School Year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
18. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Rebecca Sweeney to the position of Foreign Language Department Chair, for the 2019–2020 School Year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
19. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Daniel Ciaramella to the position of Elementary Teacher, in the tenure area of Elementary Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 2023, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Daniel Ciaramella holds a Childhood Education certification (certificate #1166548171).
20. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Meghan Dwyer to the position of Physical Education Teacher, in the tenure area of Physical Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 6 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 2023, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Meghan Dwyer holds a Physical Education certification (certificate #1341746191).
21. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Kaitlin Shannon to the position of Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, in the tenure area of Elementary Special Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 2 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 2023, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d. Kaitlin Shannon holds a Students with Disabilities (1-6) certification (certificate #1182525171).
22. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency contingent probationary appointment of Cameka Williams to the position of Mathematics Teacher, in the tenure area of Mathematics, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 2 salary, as per contract. This appointment is contingent upon receipt of NYS Math 7 – 12 certification. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 2023, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.
23. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Angela Wareing to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 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. Angela Wareing holds a Teaching Assistant, Level III certification (certificate #1334418191).
24. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Sharon Woodsinger to the position of Food Service Worker, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning September 3, 2019 and ending September 3, 2020, at an hourly rate of $11.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
25. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Denise Cusack to the position of Home Tutor, for the Watervliet City School District, effective October 15, 2019, at an hourly rate of $25.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
26. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency appointment of Gina DiCianni to the position of Long-Term Substitute ENL Teacher, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a rate of $125.00 per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent.
27. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Meghan Fronczek to the position of Foreign Language Department Chair, for the 2019 – 2020 School Year, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
28. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Dennis Lane to the position of Health Coordinator, for the 2019 – 2020 School Year, at a rate per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
29. 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 Jr.-Sr. High School
- Volunteer Assistant Cheerleading: Stephanie Middleton
- Boys’ Indoor Track: Melique Garcia
- Boys’ Varsity Outdoor Track: Melique Garcia
30. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Dominic and Jennifer Sunukjian for their children, Sophia G. Sunukjian, Grade 9; Mary Sunukjian, Grade 10; Samuel Sunukjian, Grade 6; and Rebekah Sunukjian, Grade 5, as recommended by the Superintendent.
31. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Nancy Tisko for her child, Andrew Fisher, Grade 9, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
32. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Angel Amsler for her child, Samuel Woods, Grade 6, for the 2019 – 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
33. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher/Observer request at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Name(s): Katherine Zyniecki
Role: Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): TBD, Grades 1-3
Dates: September 3–December 6, 2019
34. 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 July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.
35. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of $1,400.00 from Dave Havnen and the Hudson Shores Rotary Club, to the Watervliet Wrestling Program, 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 New York State Education Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by New York State.