*Revised 10/13/16 WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WASHINGTONVILLE, NEW YORK William Santos, President Jennifer Dellova, Vice President Brian T. Casey, Colleen Doyle, Kathleen Gualtieri, Kevin McIntyre, John O Neill Mr. Roy Reese, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Janet L. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Michael Cogliano, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Mr. Paul Nienstadt, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff Development BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I. Pledge of Allegiance MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 7:00 p.m. AGENDA II. Presentation: Being a Taft Wizard Mrs. Barbara Quinn, Principal III. Treasurers and Claims Auditor Reports: 1. Approval of Minutes September 19, 2016 Regular Meeting* Teresa Silverman, District Clerk 2. Acceptance of Treasurer s Financial Statements September 2016 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer 3. Acceptance of Treasurer s Requested Bank Statements August 2016 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer 4. Acceptance of Treasurer s Report August 2016 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: IV. Opportunity for the public to be heard on Agenda items only. Comments limited to three minutes per person, for a total duration of fifteen (15) minutes. V. Awards and Recognitions: School Board Appreciation NYS Cyber-Bullying Poster Contest Winner Trever Cook VI. Superintendent s Recommendation: A. Personnel - Consent Agenda *1. Resignation 2. Appointments a. Probationary Nurse (Non-APPR Eligible) b. JROTC (Non-APPR Eligible) c. Regular Substitutes d. Probationary Monitors e. Change/Part-Time f. Bus Driver
Action Items Page 2 of 6 October 17, 2016 VII. 3. Change- Decrease/Increase in Hours *4. Leaves of Absence *5. Resolution for Leave of Absence *6. Resolution for an Agreement 7. Proposal Club Advisors 8. Updated Contract Club Advisors 9. Coaching Recommendations 10. Retirement Incentive Extension B. CPSE and CSE Documents C. Lead Evaluator for Teachers D. JROTC Trip *E. Fundraising Proposals F. Donations G. Proposed Budget Increases H. Textbook Adoption I. Health Services Contract J. Policies for a First Reading K. Authorize the Execution of the District APPR Certification Form L. Additions to the Reorganization Meeting Committee Reports - 1. Advocacy Committee 2. Audit Committee 3. Facilities Committee 4. Policy Committee 5. OCSBA VIII. Summary of Action Items Requested IX. Superintendent s Report X. Future Board of Education Meeting Dates: Monday, November 7, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Work Session High School Library Monday, November 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Little Britain Elementary XI. Opportunity for the public to be heard on general topics (comments limited to three minutes each). XII. XIII. Anticipated Executive Session (For the purpose of medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person(s) or corporation.) Adjournment
Action Items Page 3 of 6 October 17, 2016 A. PERSONNEL Consent Agenda Items: 1. Resignation: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve/ratify the following irrevocable resignations, with effective dates noted: *Maureen Carter Kindergarten at Taft October 28, 2016 2. Appointments: a. Probationary Nurse (Non-APPR Eligible): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following probationary appointment for Colleen Davy, Nurse District Wide, effective September 26, 2016. Her salary will be $36,168, prorated salary $33,455.40, based on Step 1 of the 2013-2017 salary schedule. Ms. Davy s probationary period will end September 25, 2017. She is a Registered Professional Nurse. b. JROTC (Non-APPR Eligible): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following appointment for Harold Brickel, JROTC, Chief Warrant Three at the High School, effective September 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. His salary will be $71,926.28 based on 10 months. c. Regular Substitutes: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following Regular Substitute appointments: (1) Cassandra Behre, Mathematics at the Middle School, effective October 13, 2016 through November 2, 2016. Her salary will be $46,758, prorated salary $3,506.85, based on Step A1 of the 2013-2017 salary schedule. Ms. Behre has initial certification to teach Mathematics 7-12 in the State of New York. (2) Christopher Sass, Music at Taft, effective October 6, 2016 through January 3, 2017. His salary will be $52,573, prorated salary $15,246.17, based on Step B1 of the 2013-2017 salary schedule. Mr. Sass has initial certification to teach Music in the State of New York. d. Probationary Monitors: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the probationary monitor appointments (1) Kevin Dugan, Monitor District Wide Assigned to the High School, effective October 18, 2016, 27 ½ hours per week, 190 days per year. His salary will be $12,863.95, prorated salary $10,901.31 based on Step 1, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule with 52 weeks probationary period. (2) Kimberley Vitale, Playground Monitor District Wide Assigned to Little Britain, effective October 18, 2016, 15 hours per week, 190 days per year. Her salary will be $7,016.70, prorated salary $5,908.80 based on Step 1, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule with 52 weeks probationary period. e. Change/Part-Time: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following change of part-time appointment for Karen Smith, from.5 to.7 Part-Time Physical Education at Taft, effective September 27, 2016 through February 27, 2017. Her salary will be $36,801.10, prorated salary $19,136.57, based on Step B1 of the 2013-2017 salary schedule. Ms. Smith has permanent certification to teach Physical Education in the State of New York. f. Bus Driver: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the appointment for Jeffrey Straut, Bus Driver, effective October 17, 2016, 25 hours per week, 190 days per year. Annual salary $16,539.50, prorated salary $14,276.20 based on Step 1, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule.
Action Items Page 4 of 6 October 17, 2016 3. Change-Increase/Decrease in Hours: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve an increase or decrease in hours for the following Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors and/or Security Monitors, as attached* 4. Leaves of Absence: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the leaves of absence for the following employees with effective dates noted: Jessica Edwards Bus Driver 9/29/16 and 9/30/16 (2 days) *Margaret Kates Bus Monitor 10/10/16 (1 day) *Andrew Sanchez Bus Driver 10/17/16 through 10/21/16 (5 days) *5. Resolution for Leave of Absence: BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board hereby grants Melissa Lynch a leave of absence from her English teaching position, effective October 24, 2016 and through June 30, 2017. *6. Resolution for an Agreement: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute an Agreement, dated October 14, 2016, on behalf of the School District with Melissa Lynch, whereby Ms. Lynch shall perform contract services as a Guidance Counselor for the School District for the period commencing October 24, 2016 and terminating on June 30, 2017, a copy of which Agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting. 7. Proposal Club Advisors: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Proposal Club Advisor/Director positions for 2016-2017, as attached * 8. Updated Contract Club Advisors: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the updated Contract Club Advisor positions for 2016-2017, as attached* 9. Coaching Recommendations: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Coaching Recommendations for the winter 2016-17 season, as attached* 10. WAA Contract: Article VIII-Retirement: The Superintendent recommends that due to extenuating circumstances and needs, the Board of Education approve the request, by employee #785, to extend the retirement benefits for the 2016-17 school year, as per Board of Education Policy # 4420 and Article VIII Section C of the Washingtonville Administrator s Contract. B. CPSE AND CSE DOCUMENTS: CPSE: September 6, 2016 September 15, 2016 September 26, 2016 September 28, 2016 CSE: September 1, 2016 September 15, 2016 September 21, 2016 September 26, 2016 September 6, 2016 September 19, 2016 September 22, 2016 September 27, 2016 September 7, 2016 September 20, 2016 September 23, 2016 September 28, 2016 BE IT RESOLVED that the recommendations of the CPSE/CSE for the above dates have been reviewed by the Board of Education, and arrangements will be made for the special education programs and services and parent notification. *copy enclosed
Action Items Page 5 of 6 October 17, 2016 C. LEAD EVALUATOR FOR TEACHERS: BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the requirements of Education Law Section 3012-c, 3012-d and Part 30-2.9 of the Regents Rules, the following person, Chana Markiewicz, is completing all of the required training to be certified by this Board of Education as Lead Evaluator for classroom teachers effective October 24, 2016, as attached* D. JROTC CADET TRIP: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request for the JROTC cadets of The Magic Battalion to travel to Dorney Amusement Park, Allentown, PA for a field trip departing after school on Friday, October 28, 2016, as attached* E. FUNDRAISING PROPOSALS: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Fundraising Projects for the following schools/programs, as attached* 1. Class of 2020 (2) babysitting nights, car wash and Mother s Day carnation sale 2. The Literary Magazine sell Valentine-O-Grams in February and an evening of Spoken Word in May *3. The National Art Honor Society sell Snowman-o-grams in December 4. The National Honor Society Christmas Pie Sale Dec. 5-16, 2016 *5. Junior Community Service Club (JCSC) Bake sale on 11/3/16 during Parent- Teacher Conferences F. DONATIONS: (1) The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education accept the donation of $1,500 from the Lifetouch Photography to the Washingtonville High School Art Department in support of the Media Journalism Class to provide additional equipment for BGTV, as attached* (2) The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education accept the donation from Seamus Geary of $280 to Little Britain Elementary School Aspire Program to purchase supplies and materials, as attached* G. PROPOSED BUDGET INCREASES: (1) BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Washingtonville Central School District hereby increases the 2016-2017 budget appropriation by the amount of $1,500 as a result of the receipt of a monetary gift from Lifetouch Photography and direct that these monies be appropriated specifically for Washingtonville High School Art Department Media Journalism Class to provide additional equipment for BGTV and to be appropriated to the following budget: A1621200000000 *copy enclosed
Action Items Page 6 of 6 October 17, 2016 (2) BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Washingtonville Central School District hereby increases the 2016-2017 budget appropriation by the amount of $280 as a result of the receipt of a monetary gift from Seamus Geary and direct that these monies be appropriated specifically for Little Britain Elementary School Aspire Program and to be appropriated to the following budget: A2110450030000 H. NEW TEXTBOOK ADOPTION: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the use of the new textbook, Bravo, to be used in the French 5 class, as attached* I. HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Health Services Contract between the Washingtonville Central School District and the Wallkill Central School District.* J. POLICIES FOR A FIRST READING: a. Non-Instructional/Business Operations (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following new or revised Non-Instructional/Business Operations Policy #5661 and 5675. b. Students (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following new or revised Students Policy # 7270. c. Instruction (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following new or revised Instruction Policy # 8212. K. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF THE DISTRICT APPR CERTIFICATION FORM: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the execution by the Board President, along with the Superintendent of Schools, of the District Certification Form for submission and resubmission, to the extent necessary, of the District s supplemental form to its approved 3012-d APPR Plan for alternate SLOs that shall be effective during the transition period to the State Education Department. L. ADDITIONS TO THE REORGANIZATION MEETING AGENDA: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the additions to the Reorganization Meeting Agenda, as attached*: 1. Teaching and Non-Teaching Substitutes for 2016-2017 *copy enclosed