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, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mrs. Maureen Peterson, Director of Personnel and Staff Development I. Pledge of Allegiance BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING WASHINGTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM MONDAY, MAY 15, 2017 7:00 p.m. AGENDA II. III. Chamber Singers - Star Spangled Banner Mr. Jeffrey Wurster, Choral Instructor Awards and Recognitions: A. BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARDS FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Washingtonville Central School District recognizes and honors the following recipients of the Board of Education Award for Accomplishment FY 2016-2017: Ashley Clemente, 7 th Grade Student, Washingtonville Middle School Jodi Davis, Guidance Counselor, Washingtonville High School Edward DeGroodt, Jr., Custodial Worker, Round Hill Elementary John DelGardo, Security Guard, Washingtonville High School Claire Evans, Teaching Assistant, Little Britain Elementary Robert Gellman, Food Services Director, Washingtonville Central School District Laura Giorgio, Music Teacher, Washingtonville Middle School John Kosowicz, Athletic Trainer, Washingtonville Central School District Melissa Lynch, Guidance Counselor, Washingtonville High School Ingrid Narken, Music Teacher, Washingtonville Middle School Patricia O Hara, Special Education Teacher, Taft Elementary Peter Sfraga, Head Custodian, Washingtonville Middle School Rachel Skopin, Teacher, Washingtonville Middle School Anne Turski, Teaching Assistant, Washingtonville Middle School Andrea Yager, 1 st Grade Teacher, Taft Elementary MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
B. UTICA NATIONAL S SCHOOL SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR 2017 - Mr. Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Operations & Maintenance C. Musician Awards and Recognition Mrs. Ingrid Narken, Music Department Coordinator 1. NAMM Foundation 2017 "Best Communities for Music Education 2. Music Student Honors Recognition RECEPTION Cafeteria IV. Treasurers and Claims Auditor Reports: 1. Approval of Minutes - April 20, 2017 Regular Meeting* Teresa Silverman, District Clerk 2. Acceptance of Treasurer s Financial Statements April 2017 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer 3. Acceptance of Treasurer s Requested Bank Statements March 2017 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer 4. Acceptance of Treasurer s Report March 2017, Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer 5. Acceptance of the Central Treasurer s Three Month Reports January March 2017 Susan Mazza, Central Treasurer 6. Acceptance of the Claims Auditor Report April 2017* Joan McCue, Internal Claims Auditor MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: V. 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. VI. Superintendent s Recommendation: A. Personnel- Consent Agenda 1. Tenure 2. Resignations for Retirement 3. Resignations 4. Appointments a. Custodian b. Regular Substitutes 5. Change Increase/Decrease in Hours 6. Leaves of Absence 7. Updated Mentor-Mentee Assignments for 2016-17 8. Student Teacher Placements 9. Medical Examination 10. Contract Clubs Advisors Updated for 2016-2017 11. WTA Retirement Incentive Extension B. CPSE and CSE Documents C. WAA Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement D. 2017-18 Universal Pre-K Providers Page 2 of 9
E. Fundraisers F. JROTC Team Building Event G. Policies for a First Reading H. Policies for a Second Reading I. Tax Refunds* J. Additions to the Reorganization Meeting K. Reorganization Meeting Date L. Adoption of a Contingency Budget in the Event of a Budget Defeat VII. Committee Reports 1. Advocacy Committee 2. Audit Committee 3. Facilities Committee 4. OCSBA 5. Policy Committee VIII. IX. Summary of Action Items Requested Superintendent s Report X. New Board of Education Business XI. Future Board of Education Meeting Dates: Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 6:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. - Budget, Board Election and Bond Proposition Votes High School ONLY Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:00 p.m. Special Meeting High School Library Monday, June 5, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Work Session High School Library Monday, June 12, 2017, 7:00 p.m. High School Auditorium XII. Opportunity for the public to be heard on general topics (comments limited to three minutes each). 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.) XIV. Adjournment Page 3 of 9
A. PERSONNEL Consent Agenda Items: 1. Tenure: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following Guidance Counselors for tenure with effective date noted: Molly Iafrate Guidance Counselor Middle School Permanent Certification Issued 7/30/2016 Effective June 30, 2017 Kimberly Pietris Guidance Counselor Middle School Permanent Certification Issued 9/13/2016 Effective June 30, 2017 2. Resignations for Retirement: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve/ratify the following irrevocable resignations for retirement, with regrets: Phyllis Bookstein Health Office Assistant June 30, 2017 Kelly Connors English Teacher June 30, 2018 Nancy Duddy Teaching Assistant July 1, 2017 William Dudman Technology Teacher June 30, 2018 Lorraine Hartman Typist June 23, 2017 Tracy Hui Monitor June 23, 2017 Karen Molinaro Bus Driver June 30, 2017 3. Resignations: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve/ratify the following irrevocable resignations: Mark Allen JROTC Major July 1, 2017 Debra-Anne O Keefe Special Education Teacher June 23, 2017 4. Appointments: a. Custodian: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following appointment of Lindita Popaj, Custodial Worker effective May 16, 2017. Her salary will be $32,412.00, prorated salary $4,238.49, based on Step 1, Grade 5 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule. Her probationary period will be 52 weeks. Page 4 of 9
b. Regular Substitutes: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following substitute appointments: (1) Elena Wakeham, Special Education at the Middle School, effective May 16, 2017 through June 23, 2017. Her salary will be $52,573.00, prorated salary $8,411.68 based on Step B1 of the 2013-2017 salary schedule. Ms. Wakeham has pending initial certification to teach Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12, in the State of New York. (2) Brittany Noble, Elementary at the Taft Elementary, effective May 15, 2017 through June 23, 2017. Her salary will be $46,758.00, prorated salary $7,715.07 based on Step A1 of the 2013-2017 salary schedule. Ms. Noble has initial certification to teach Childhood Education Grades 1-6 in the State of New York. 5. Change-Increase/Decrease in Hours: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve an Increase/Decrease in hours for the following Bus Drivers/Bus Monitors: (1) Diane Flores, Bus Driver, effective March 8, 2017, increase in hours to 39.25 hours per week from 36.75 hours per week, 190 days per year. Her salary will be $36,049.56, prorated salary $12,711.91 based on Step 16, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule. (2) Erica Gellman, Bus Monitor, effective May 15, 2017, increase in hours to 38.75 hours per week from 35 hours per week, 190 days per year. Her salary will be $23,692.52, prorated salary $3,616.30 based on Step 16, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule. (3) Lydia Torres-Jeter, Bus Driver, effective May 15, 2017, decrease in hours to 31 hours per week from 38.5 hours per week, 190 days per year. Her salary will be $27,152.90, prorated salary $4,144.39 based on Step 12, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule. 6. Leaves of Absence: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the leave of absence for the following employees with effective dates noted: Cheryl Delfino Typist 4/18/17 & 4/19/17 (1.5 days) Lorilynn Dellera Food Service Helper 5/08/17 Kristi Dino Teaching Assistant 6/15/17&6/16/17 (1.5 days) Sandra Gross Food Service Helper 4/24/17 through 6/23/17 Christine Hasiak Monitor 4/21/17 & 5/3/17 (2 days) Diane LaVolpe Food Service Helper 4/21/17 through 9/17/17 Bernel Oreste Bus Driver 4/24/17 through 5/30/17 Nelson Seibert Bus Driver 5/08/17 (1 day) Page 5 of 9
7. Updated Mentor - Mentee Assignments: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following teachers as mentors to the noted mentee for the 2016-2017 school year, as attached* 8. Student Teacher Placements: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the student teacher placements for Fall semester of the 2017-2018 school year, as attached* MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: 9. Medical Examination: BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to direct a comprehensive medical examination and evaluation, including psychiatric and/or psychological examination evaluation, if necessary, of Employee No. 332, in accordance with the provisions of Section 913 of the Education Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs Employee No. 332 submit their medical records, if any, to the extent for the time as determined by the examining physician(s) to the Board designated examining physician(s) at or before such examination/evaluation. 10. Contract Clubs Advisors Update: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Contract Clubs Advisor Positions Updated for 2016-2017, as attached* 11. WTA Retirement Incentive Extension: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the extension of the retirement incentive for the purpose of WTA negotiations until June 6, 2017. Page 6 of 9
B. CPSE AND CSE DOCUMENTS: CPSE: March 7, 2017 March 28, 2017 April 17, 2017 March 9, 2017 March 30, 2017 March 23, 2017 April 4, 2017 CSE: March 2, 2017 March 8, 2017 March 20, 2017 March 29, 2017 April 7, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 13, 2017 March 23, 2017 March 28, 2017 April 20, 2017 March 6, 2017 March 16, 2017 March 27, 2017 March 29, 2017 March 7, 2017 March 17, 2017 March 28, 2017 March 30, 2017 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. C. WAA SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approve a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with the Washingtonville Administrators Association dated May 8, 2017, as presented to the Board at this meeting. A copy of said agreement shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting. D. 2017-2018 UNIVERSAL PRE-K PROVIDERS: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the proposals from both Little Harvard and English Rose Day School to be our outside providers for 2017-2018 Universal Pre-K services, as attached* E. FUNDRAISERS: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the fundraisers for the following schools/programs, as attached* Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving Team Fundraisers: 1. Car washes: Sunday, June 25, 2017 and Saturday, August 19, 2017 2. Annual Candy Bar Fundraiser during September and October Little Britain PTO Fundraisers for the 2017-18 School Year MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: F. JROTC TEAM BUILDING EVENT: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the request for the JROTC cadets of The Magic Battalion attend JROTC Rappel Training June 23-28, 2017, as attached* Page 7 of 9
G. POLICIES FOR A FIRST READING: a. By-Laws (New or Revised Second Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of the following Board of Education Members: Nomination and Election Policy #1220, as attached* b. By-Laws (New or Revised Second Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of the following Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedure) Policy #1510, as attached* c. Community Relations (New or Revised Second Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of the following Website Accessibility Policy #3170, as attached* d. Personnel (New or Revised Second Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of the following Position Descriptions and Qualifications Policy #6625, as attached* H. POLICIES FOR A SECOND READING: a. Non-Instructional/Business Operations (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent revised Budget Planning and Development Policy #5110. b. Non-Instructional/Business Operations (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent revised Budget Adoption Policy #5130. c. Non-Instructional/Business Operations (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent revised Reserve Funds Policy # 5512. d. Non-Instructional/Business Operations (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent revised Financial Accountability Policy # 5570. e. Non-Instructional/Business Operations (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent revised Audit Committee Policy # 5572. f. Students (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following new or revised Diploma or Credential Options for Students with Disabilities Policy # 7222. g. Students (New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following new or revised Child Abuse and Maltreatment Policy # 7530. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: Page 8 of 9
I. TAX REFUND: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following tax refund: Cronin & Cronin Law Firm PLLC, $8,024.60, for Section/Block/Lot 2-1-21 MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: J. 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 MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: K. REORGANIZATION MEETING DATE: The Board of Education approves the annual Washingtonville Central School District Reorganization Meeting to be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 in the Washingtonville High School Library at 7:00 PM. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: L. ADOPTION OF A CONTINGENCY BUDGET IN THE EVENT OF A BUDGET DEFEAT: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education has considered its options in the event that the Washingtonville Central School District budget is defeated on May 16, 2017, which include placing the same or a revised budget before the voters for a budget re-vote on June 20, 2017 or adopting a contingency budget, and hereby declares that in the event of a budget defeat, it will adopt a contingency budget for the 2017-2018 school year. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: Page 9 of 9