Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
November 8, 2022
6 p.m.
Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School
A G E N D A
I. Call to Order
President Sheri Senecal
II. Attendance
President Sheri Senecal
Vice President Mary Beth Whited
Heather Soroka
Timothy Delisle
Brian White
Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens Jr.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Executive Session
1. Recommend an executive session to discuss matters leading to the discipline of a particular person and the employment history a particular person.
V. Reconvene
VI. 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.
VII. Reports/Comments
PBIS and Restorative Practices Presentation Catherine Casey
Cannoneer Culture Presentation Michael Foust
A. Superintendent’s Report
B. Student Council Report
C. Committee Reports
- Audit Committee
- Policy Committee
First Reading of Revised Policies:
Appointments and Designations by the Board of Education
Absentee Ballots
Budget Adoption
Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests to the District
Financial Accountability
Records Management
Privacy and Security for Student Data and Teacher and Principal Data
School Safety Plans
Fire and Emergency Drills, Bomb Threats and Bus Emergency Drills
School Bus Safety
Idling School Buses on School Grounds
Qualifications of Bus Drivers
Textbooks, Library Materials, and Other Instructional Materials
Objection to Instructional Materials and Controversial Issues
VIII. Board of Education Discussion
IX. Personnel Items
1. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Ricardo Domena, from the position of Part-Time Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District, effective August 19, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
2. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Brian Brancato, from the position of Band Teacher at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective November 18, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
3. Resolved that the Board approve the retirement request of Marie Schlosser from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective January 3, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Kimberleigh Barkamian from the position of Book Club Co-Advisor at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective October 14, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Jackie Bishop from the position of Junior High Student Council Advisor at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective October 17, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board approve the following emergency teaching overage for the 2022–2023 academic school year at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- C. Bunting Marshall (+.1) Science
7. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Denise Senick-Pirri to the position of Long-Term Substitute Speech Therapist, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a period beginning November 9, 2022 and ending December 23, 2022, at a per diem rate of $250.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
8. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Jim Lindsay to the position of Tutor, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning November 9, 2022, at an AIS rate of pay, per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
9. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Jeffrey Tooker to the position of Tutor, for the Watervliet City School District, beginning November 9, 2022, at an AIS rate of pay, per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
10. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of Tony Albanese to the position of Transition Coordinator, for the Watervliet City School District, beginning November 9, 2022, per the terms outlined in the attached contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
11. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Rahila Adalat to the position of Teacher Aide, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning November 28, 2022, at a Step 1 Teacher Aide salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on November 28, 2023.
12. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of the following staff as Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School Club Advisors for the 2022 – 2023 school year, effective October 17, 2022, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Jackie Bishop Junior High Student Council Co-Advisor
- Claudia Bunting Marshall Junior High Student Council Co-Advisor,
- Kimberleigh Barkamian Detention Monitor (M, W, F)
- Meg Fronczek Detention Monitor (T, Th)
13. Resolved that the Board the appointment of Carrie Huntley to the position of After-School APEX Program General Chemistry Teacher, for the 2022 – 2023 school year, at a prorated rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
14. Resolved that the Board approve the revised appointment of the following Coach for the 2022– 2023 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
Coaching Fall:
Cheerleading: Hannah O’Neill (80% stipend)
15. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Coaches for the 2022– 2023 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
Coaching Fall:
Cheerleading: Chelsie Clickner (20% stipend)
Coaching Winter:
Modified Boys’ Basketball: Rayvion Burt
Modified Girls’ Basketball: Kaylee Maldanado
Indoor Track Assistant: Thomas Hayes, Bridan Sharpe
16. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #4).
X. Business Items
17. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of October 2022, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.
18. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2022, 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 accept the External Auditors’ Annual Audit Report for the period July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, submitted by Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C., as recommended by the Superintendent.
20. Resolved that the Board approve the following payment requests, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET 2021 CAPITAL PROJECT – ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories
Invoice # 240962
$1,768.13 - Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C.
Invoice # 127523
$720.00 - CSArch – A/E (9/22)
Invoice # 4711
$3,888.87 - CSArch – CM (9/22)
Invoice # 4712
$7,602.57 - DLC Electric, LLC
Payment App # 18
$6,482.91 - Facilities Equipment & Service, Inc.
Invoice # 14140-5
$24,868.75 - General Roofing Contractors
Payment App # 9
$38,875.24 - Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC
Statement No. 24
$43.00
21. Resolved that the Board approve the Participation Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the Second Supervisory District of Erie, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties for the use of licensed products, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
22. Resolved that the Board approve the attached Data Privacy Agreement with Savvas Learning Company, LLC, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
23. Resolved that the Board approve the request for Catherine Casey to take Admin 712 (beginning August 31, 2022) and CAGS 806 (beginning June 2023) courses at MCLA, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
XI. Other Items
24. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held October 11, 2022, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
25. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held October 5, October 7, October 11, October 12, October 13, October 17, October 19, and October 20, 2022, submitted by Molly McGrath, Veronica Wilson and Daniele Tetrault, CSE Chairs, as recommended by the Superintendent.
26. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held October 19, 2022, submitted by Molly McGrath, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
27. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling requests of the parents/guardians of the following students, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Student ID 900014290 – grade 4
- Student ID 900013494 – grade 2
- Student ID 90001087 – grade 9
- Student ID 900014420 – grade K
28. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher requests at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Name(s): Aaliyah Lennon
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Fourth Grade Team
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester - Name(s): Hannah Miller
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Kimberly Tallmadge
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester - Name(s):Jessica Senecal
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Amanda Ciampi
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester - Name(s): Jane Place
Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Joelle Bird
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester
29. 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): Ian Brown
Role: Student Teacher/Intern Stephanie Sutton &
Cooperating Teacher(s): James Murphy
Dates: 10/24 – 11/22/22 - Name(s): Nikolette Nesci
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher(s): Samantha Walsh
Dates: Fall 2022 Semester
30. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks, the anonymous donation of 30 winter coats in various adult sizes/colors to the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, to given to students in need, as recommended by the Superintendent.
31. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks, the donation of 44 student desks from the Menands UFSD, as recommended by the Superintendent.
32. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of old/outdated toner, as outlined in the attached, recommended by the Superintendent.
33. Resolved that the Board approve the excision and sale of two portable basketball hoops for $1,000.00 to Catholic Central School, as recommended by the Superintendent.
XII. Board Discussion
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.