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Board of Education Regular Meeting February 11, 2021

Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2021
6 P.M.
Livestream

A G E N D A

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

A. Superintendent’s Report

  • Watervliet City School District Building Project Update Presentation CSArch

B. Student Council Report

C. Committee Reports

  • i. Audit Committee
  • ii. Policy Committee
    • First Reading of New Policies:
      • Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment in the District
      • Procurement: Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Awards
  • First Reading of Revised Policies:
    • Administration of the Budget
    • School Safety Plans
    • Registration and Professional Development
    • Employment of Retired Persons
    • Second Reading of Revised Policies:
    • Duties of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor
    • Public Complaints
    • Extraclassroom Activity Fund
    • Information Security Breach and Notification
    • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
    • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Other Substances

VI. Board of Education Discussion

VII. Personnel Items

1. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Lori Winterbourne to the position of Lunch Monitor, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning February 1, 2021 and ending February 1, 2022, at an hourly rate of $12.50, as recommended by the Superintendent.

2. Resolved that Board approve the following Committee on Pre-School (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) appointments, effective March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Committee on Special Education (CSE)

  • Daniele Tetrault Co- Chairperson, WES
  • Kelly Webster Co-Chairperson, WES
  • Veronica Bedard Co-Chairperson, WJSHS
  • Ryan Groat Co-Chairperson, WJSHS
  • Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)
  • Veronica Bedard Co- Chairperson
  • Kirsten DeMento Co-Chairperson

3. Resolved that the Board approve the following to serve as Strength and Conditioning Volunteers for the Watervliet City School District Athletic program, effective February 12, 2021, as recommended by the Superintendent:

  • Pete Porcelli
  • Carm Casale
  • Chuck Dukes
  • Mike O’Brien
  • Paul Travers
  • Dan Lindemann
  • Dan Short
  • Orlando DiBacco
  • Ryan Donlon
  • Kelsey Logan
  • JNeal Sharpe
  • Dennis Lane
  • Dan Gibson
  • Melique Garcia
  • Pete Soroka
  • James Griffin
  • Mark Cady
  • Mike Bendon
  • Beth Jones

4. Resolved that the Board approve the following emergency appointment, effective January 27, 2021 through the remainder of the 2020 – 2021 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:

  • Extra Program Homework Help Substitute, Grades K-12: Stephanie Sutton

5. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #5).

VIII. Business Items

6. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the month of December 2020, 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 accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of January 2021, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.

8. Resolved that the Board approve the attached Revised Corrective Action Plan prepared in response to the Watervliet City School District Independent Audit Report for the period ended June 30, 2020, by Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.

9. Resolved that the Board approve the Addendum to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area, for a half-day, virtual, Universal Pre-Kindergarten classroom, effective January 11, 2021 through June 25, 2021, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.

IX. Other Items

10. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held January 14, 2021, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.

11. Resolved that the Board adopt the following policies, as recommended by the Superintendent:

  • Duties of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor
  • Public Complaints
  • Extraclassroom Activity Fund
  • Information Security Breach and Notification
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Other Substances

12. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held January 13, January 26, January 27 and January 28, 2021, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

13. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meeting held January 20, 2021, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

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

  • Name: Alex Rollo
    Role: Student Teacher
    Cooperating Teacher: Jennifer Williams
    Dates: Spring 2021 Semester
  • Name: Taylor Ryan
    Role: Student Intern
    Cooperating Teacher: Sue Vogel
    Dates: February 1–March 31, 2021
  • Name: Nicholas Rivera
    Role: Student Teacher
    Cooperating Teacher: Amanda Ciampi
    Dates: March 15–May 1, 2021
  • Name: Carly Hillman
    Role: Student Teacher
    Cooperating Teacher: Ena Minnick
    Dates: March 15–May 5, 2021

15. Resolved that the Board approve the excision and disposal of 24 obsolete/damaged textbooks, as outlined in the attached, from the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.

16. Resolved that the Board recognize and thank Rose & Kiernan, Inc., for donating $1,000.00 to the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School Delta Force Program, as recommended by the Superintendent.

17. Resolved that the Board approve the nomination of Lynne Lenhardt to serve on the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie- Schenectady-Saratoga Counties for a three (3) year term beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.

X. Board Discussion

XI. Adjournment

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