Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York
Date: July 6, 2017
Type of meeting: Organizational Meeting
Meeting opened: 6 p.m.
Where: Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School
Board members present: Sheri Senecal; Heather Soroka; Jeffrey Shellenberger; Steven Hoffman
Board members absent: Mary Beth Whited
Superintendent: Dr. Lori S. Caplan
The meeting was opened at 6 p.m., with Sheri Senecal officiating.
Oath of Office
Superintendent Caplan administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman will serve his first three-year term of office.
Election of Board Officers
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board nominated and appointed Sheri Senecal as President of the Board of Education. On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Sheri Senecal and unanimously accepted, the Board nominated and appointed Heather Soroka as Vice President of the Board of Education.
Board, Staff and Student Reports
First Reading of Revised Policies:
- Non-Resident Students (Admission of)
- Social Media Policy
- Student Use of Computerized Information Resources
Items Requiring Board Action
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held June 8, 2017, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held June 5, June 9 and June 13, 2017, and 504 Committee Meetings held March 7, March 9, April 5, April 11, May 8, May 11, May 18 and June 7, 2017, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #24).
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Treasurer’s Reports for the month of May 2017, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent: Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls; Revenue Status Report; Cash & Investments; Appropriation Status Report.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. as the Student Accident insurance carrier for the Watervliet City School District for the 2017-2018 school year submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of the ONEGROUP Schenectady as the property & casualty insurance carrier for the Watervliet City School District for the 2017-2018 school year submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of the following banks as Official Depository of Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Bank of America
- JP Morgan Chase Bank
- Pioneer Savings Bank
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the establishment of mileage reimbursement for district employees authorized to travel in performing official school district business based upon the “IRS Standard Mileage Rates,” as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved a monthly stipend of $20.00 to be paid to David Capitula, Lead Bus Driver, for expenses associated with the use of his personal cellular phone for the purposes of conducting District transportation duties and responsibilities, effective July 1, 2017 through
June 30, 2018, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of the official newspaper as The Troy Record, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the establishment of the following Petty Cash Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Business Office – $100
- Cafeteria WES – $100
- Cafeteria WHS – $100
- WHS Main Office – $40
- WES Main Office – $40
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following appointments, effective July 1, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Substitute District Treasurer, Part-Time – John Heid
- Assistant District Treasurer – Keith Heid
- Assistant Clerk of the Board – Keith Heid
- Financial Consultant – Capital Market Advisors, LLC
- Bond Counsel – Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
- Independent Auditor, CPA – Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte
- Internal Claims Auditor – Michaeleen Backus
- Attorney – Ferrara, Fiorenza, Barrett & Reitz
- School Physician – Dr. O’Bryan
- Purchasing Agent – Dani Jones
- Pesticide Representative – David McFarland
- Asbestos LEA Designee – David McFarland
- FOIL Officer – Bernadette Boardman
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following appointments, effective July 1, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board $2,000.00
- Keith Heid, Tax Collector $1,500.00
- Roni O’Brien, Transportation Coordinator $1,500.00
- Danielle Jones, Activity Treasurer WES $ 750.00
- Danielle Mele, Activity Treasurer WHS $ 750.00
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the bonding of District employees, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- District Treasurer – $1,100,000.00
- Tax Collector – $1,100,000.00
- Internal Claims Auditor – $1,100,000.00
- Assistant District Treasurer – $100,000.00
- Central Treasurer – $100,000.00
- Other Staff – $100,000.00
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board authorized the signature on checks issued against all accounts of the school district to be that of the District Treasurer or, in his/her absence, the Assistant District Treasurer, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board authorized the District Treasurer or his/her designee to invest and/or deposit funds according to the District’s investment policy, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board authorized the Superintendent of Schools to:
- Sign all applications for Federal Grants and Programs;
- Transfer funds within the budget, up to $5,000, upon the recommendation of the Business Manager;
- Certify Payrolls;
- Sign all contracts pertaining to disabled students; and
- Approve attendance at educational meetings, conferences, graduate courses for administrative, instructional and support staff.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of Stephanie Villa, Manager of the Watervliet branch of Pioneer Savings Bank, as the Deputy Tax Collector, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Committee on Pre-School and Special Education (CPSE) appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)
- Janelle Yanni, Chairperson
- Albany County Rep., as designated by the County
- Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
- Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
- Parents of Student
- Related-Services Personnel, if appropriate
Committee on Special Education (CSE)
- Janelle Yanni, Chairperson
- Veronica Bedard, School Psychologist (Watervliet High School)
- Daniele Tetrault, School Psychologist (Watervliet Elementary School)
- Kelly Bariteau, Guidance Counselor – Elementary School
- Kelly Creaser, Guidance Counselor – Jr. High School
- Dave Olszewski, Guidance Counselor – High School
- Katelyn McKenna, Guidance Counselor – High School
- Beth Lipson, Maria Westbrook, Counselors
- Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
- Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
- Parents of Student
- School Physician (If Requested)
- Related-Service Personnel (If appropriate)
- Student (If appropriate)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Veronica Bedard, Chairperson (Watervliet High School)
- Daniele Tetrault, Chairperson (Watervliet Elementary School)
- Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
- Guidance Counselor
- Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex: related-services personnel)
- Student (If appropriate)
- Parents of Student
Sub-Committee on Special Education*
Watervliet Elementary School
- Daniele Tetrault, Chairperson
- Kelly Bariteau, Guidance Counselor
- Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
- Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
- Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex: related-services personnel)
- Student (If appropriate)
- Parents of Student
Sub-Committee on Special Education*
Watervliet High School
- Veronica Bedard, School Psychologist
- Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
- One Regular Ed. Teacher
- Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex: related-services personnel)
- Student (If appropriate)
*Sub-Committee may perform the functions of the Committee on Special Education except when a student is a:
- New referral
- Transfer
- Special Class
- BOCES Placement
- Private School Placement
Impartial Hearing Officers
To be selected from a rotational selection list. Pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner, these individuals are certified by New York State. This list, provided by the New York State Education Department, is in alphabetical order and the officers are listed by county. An IHO must be selected from the school district’s list of IHO’s beginning with the first name appearing on the list. After an IHO has been selected by the district, the district continues down the list in alphabetical order upon request of any further impartial hearings.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Christopher Slate as the surrogate parent for the 2017 – 2018 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the maternity leave request for Meaghan Castle, effective September 18, 2017 through December 21, 2017, to return to work on December 22, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted the resignation of Elizabeth Salisbury from the positions of Teaching Assistant and PIVOT Program Teacher at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective June 30, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted the resignation of Peter Scattareggia from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective June 30, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Peter Strand to the position of Director of Physical Education for the Watervliet City School District for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a stipend as per the Administrator’s contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of the following Coaches for the 2017– 2018 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:
- Varsity Head Football: Brian Hoefer
- Varsity/Junior Varsity Assistant Football: Jeremy Smith
- Varsity/Junior Varsity Assistant Football: Mike Manning
- Varsity/Junior Varsity Assistant Football: Bryan Bruce
- Modified Head Football: Darryl Whited
- Modified Assistant Football: Dennis Robinson
- Volunteer Modified Assistant Football: Maria Westbrook
- Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Kelsey Logan
- Modified Girls’ Soccer: Jeff Roberts
- Varsity Boys’ Soccer: Paul Travers
- Modified Boys’ Soccer: Pat McLaughlin
- Varsity Girls’ Volleyball: Rebecca Young
- Modified Girls’ Volleyball: Peter Strand
- Fall Cheerleading: Danielle Mele and Chelsie Clickner
Coaching Winter:
- Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Orlando DiBacco
- Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Peter Strand
- Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Tim Mitchell
- Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Kelsey Logan
- Varsity Boys’ Wrestling: Dennis Lane
- Varsity Boys’ Wrestling Assistant: Joe Conlan
- Modified Wrestling: Dan Gibson
- Winter Cheerleading: Danielle Mele and Chelsie Clickner
Coaching Spring:
- Varsity Baseball: Nick Tambolleo
- Varsity Girls’ Softball: Megan Matuszek
- Volunteer Varsity Softball Assistant: Rebecca Young
- Volunteer Varsity Softball Assistant: John Jones
- Modified Girls’ Softball: Tim Mitchell
- Varsity Boys’ Outdoor Track & Field: Nick Yatrakis
- Varsity Girls’ Outdoor Track & Field: Tami Karbowski
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of the following staff to the Watervliet Jr. /Sr. High School Department Chairs and Club/Class Advisors for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Department Chairs:
- Business Dept. Chair: Dan Lindemann
- English Dept. Chair: Mark Snyder
- Fine Arts Dept. Chair: Terry Bradway
- Foreign Language: Meghan Fronczek
- Guidance Dept. Chair: Kelly Creaser
- Mathematics Dept. Chair: Camelia Sofrone
- Physical Education Dept. Chair: Peter Strand
- Science/Technology Dept. Chair: Walter Bowden
- Social Studies Dept. Chair: Scott Emerson
- Special Education Dept. Chair: Veronica Bedard
Clubs/Class Advisors:
- Class of 2018: Danielle Mele and Rebecca Smith
- Class of 2019: Theresa Pelton and Hillary Brochu
- Class of 2020: Kate Choi
- Delta Force: Terry Bradway
- Junior High Student Council: Kerry Degnan and Ashleigh Fraley
- Student Council: Scott Emerson and Dan Mueller
- Marching Band: Terry Bradway
- Masterminds: Victoria Eddy-Helenek
- National Junior Honor Society: Ashleigh Fraley
- National Honor Society: Mark Snyder and Scott Emerson
- Ski Club: Ashleigh Fraley and Veronica Bedard
- Yearbook Advisor: Rebecca Hewitt
- Yearbook Business Manager: Rebecca Smith
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of the following staff to the Watervliet Elementary School Clubs for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Art Club: Crystal Preston
- Elementary Band: Jeff Roberts
- Chorus: Mary Collett
- Environmental Club: Rebecca Cioffi
- Student Council/Ambassadors: Rachel Manning and Jennifer McNeff
- Yearbook/Communications: Nikki LaBoissiere
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Dave McFarland to the position of Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District for a period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, at a salary of $11,087.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of John Szkopiec to the position of Night Cleaning Supervisor for the Watervliet City School District for a period beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, at a salary of $11,087.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Shelley Palkovic to the position of Pivot Program Teacher, Grade 9, at the Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School, beginning September 5, 2017 through June 30, 2018, at an hourly rate per the Pivot Program Grant.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Vicky Eddy-Helenek to the position of Chemical Hygiene Officer at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a stipend as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Allison Novotarski to the position of Computer Coordinator (K-12) at the Watervliet Elementary School and Watervliet Jr. /Sr. High School for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a stipend as per contract, as recommended by the
Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Lauren Lloyd to the position of 0.5 Computer Coordinator (K-6) at the Watervliet Elementary School for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a split stipend as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Ashleigh Fraley to the position of 0.5 Computer Coordinator (7-12) at the Watervliet Elementary School for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at a split stipend as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Ashleigh Fraley to the position of Apex Program Science/Health Teacher for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at an hourly rate per contract, for two hours per week, for up to 40 weeks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Joanna Beams to the position of Apex Program Social Studies Teacher for the 2017 – 2018 school year, at an hourly rate per contract, for two hours per week, for up to 40 weeks, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the transfer of Yvonne Dungan from the positions of Reading Specialist (.33) and Teaching Assistant (.67) to the position of full-time Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective September 5, 2017 and continuing her current probationary period ending November 14, 2020, at a Step 2 salary, plus Associate and Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following teaching overages for the 2017 – 2018 academic school year at the Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, effective September 5, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Matthew Saucier – +.2
- Joseph Facin – +.2
- Rebecca Hewitt – +.2
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Stephanie Bundas to the position of Social Studies Teacher, in the tenure area of Social Studies, at the Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School, beginning September 5, 2017, at a Step 2 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per
contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 5, 2021, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Lauren Budniewski to the position of Elementary Teacher, Grade 4, in the tenure area of Childhood Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 5, 2017, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and
credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 5, 2021, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law.
On a motion by Sheri Senecal, seconded by Steven Hoffman and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Sarah Hulslander to the position of Elementary Teacher, Grade 4, in the tenure area of Childhood Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 5, 2017, at a Step 2 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours,
as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 5, 2021, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Courtney Mills to the position of Elementary Teacher, Grade 2, in the tenure area of Childhood Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 5, 2017, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 5, 2021, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Adrienne Todd to the position of Elementary Teacher, Grade 2, in the tenure area of Childhood Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 5, 2017, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 5, 2021, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following 2017 ExTRA Summer Academy appointments at a salary as per contract: Debbie Grimmick ,Teaching Assistant, Grade 3; Annemarie Gleason, Substitute Teaching Assistant.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following appointments for the 2017 Summer Lunch Program, effective June 28, 2017: Christine DeMento; Kristina Gladney; Patricia King Mary Schoonmaker; James Johnston; JenniferDelSignore; Donna Gillespie.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the request for Terry DiMaggio to serve as Student Teacher in Brian Hoefer’s Physical Education class from September 7, 2017 through October 27, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Vacation Buy-Back Agreement Between the Watervliet City School District and John Szkopiec and David McFarland, for the period of July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Watervliet Support Staff Association, effective July 1, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Watervliet Teachers’ Association, effective July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the District-Level Safety Plan 2017 – 2018 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the Wellness Plan 2017 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the approved and adopted the District-Wide Code of Conduct, for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the attached 2017– 2018 Athletic Handbook, for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the attached 2017 – 2018 Watervliet Athletics Coaches’ Handbook, for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the excision of 93 broken/irreparable Calculators from the Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the excision of the remaining Go Math! textbooks from the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted, with thanks the donation of an Incubator and Related Supplies from Michael Hartkern to be used by Ms. Taylor and future kindergarten teachers at the Watervliet Elementary School, as recommended by the Superintendent.
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the attached Revised 2017-18 School Calendar, as recommended by the Superintendent.
New Business
There was no new business to be discussed.
Comments From the Floor
Dr. Caplan shared the following:
- Congratulations and welcome to Ms. Hulslander, who is present this evening.
- An administrative retreat was held today in the WJSHS conference room. It went very well.
- Wednesday through Friday of last week, I was in Cooperstown for the NYSCOSS Executive Committee.
- For the first time, professional development will be offered over the summer.
- Summer school started on Wednesday. It is at South Colonie again this year.
- There are a lot of programs being offered to students this summer.
- WES, the Civic Center and WHA are all sites offering free lunches this summer.
Jeffrey Shellenberger congratulated the class of 2017.
Adjournment
On a motion by Jeffrey Shellenberger, seconded by Steven Hoffman, and unanimously accepted, the Board adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bernadette L. Boardman
Clerk of the Board
Note: All district appointments are subject to fingerprint clearance by the NYS Education Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by NYS.