Watervliet City School District Watervliet, New York 12189

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1 Watervliet City School District Watervliet, New York BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING *6:15 P.M. Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School A G E N D A I. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT, Mark W. Scully II. BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT, Mark W. Scully VICE PRESIDENT, Sheri Senecal Michael Hartkern Heather Soroka Jeffrey Shellenberger SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Lori S. Caplan III. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Recommend an executive session to discuss information relating to pending litigation. IV. RECONVENE V. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR 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. *At 6:15 p.m. the Board will convene for an Executive Session. The regular, public meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

2 Page Two VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. BOARD, STAFF AND STUDENT REPORTS Special Education Presentation Janelle Yanni Second Reading of Revised Policy: Wellness Policy VIII. GENERAL 1. Resolved that the Board approve the Special Education Plan for the school year, as submitted by Janelle Yanni, Director of Special Education, as recommended by the Superintendent. 2. Resolved that the Board approve the following Policy, as recommended by the Superintendent: Wellness Policy 3. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meetings held August 18 and August 28, 2015, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent. 4. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education s recommendations for the meeting held August 19, 2015, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent. 5. Resolved that the Board approve the attached 2015/16 Tax Warrant, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent. 6. Resolved that the Board approve 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 September 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, as recommended by the Superintendent. 7. Resolved that the Board approve one (1) 2015 Summer School Special Education Transportation Contract Extension between Star & Strand and the Watervliet City School District at a cost of $33,870.00, as recommended by the Superintendent. 8. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packets #1 and #2).

3 Page Three 9. Resolved that the Board approve the creation of one Teaching Assistant position for the Distance Learning Program at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, effective September 1, 2015, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent. 10. Resolved that the Board approve the reinstatement of the following sports teams/coaches, as outlined in the attached, effective September 1, 2015, as recommended by the Superintendent: Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School: Modified Football (Fall) Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach (Winter) Modified Girls Basketball (Winter) 11. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Anthony Schrader from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, effective August 28, 2015, as recommended by the Superintendent. 12. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Theresa Pelton to the position of Reading Teacher, Grades 9-12, in the tenure area of Reading, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 2 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law. 13. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Lauren Jackson to the position of Special Education Teacher, Grades 5/6, in the tenure area of Students with Disabilities, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 2 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law. 14. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Anna Marie Rauch to the position of Elementary Teacher, Grade 6, in the tenure area of Childhood Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law.

4 Page Four 15. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Wendy Ryan to the position of Math Teacher, Grades 7-12, in the tenure area of Math, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 6 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law. 16. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Lisa Suders to the position of Reading AIS Teacher, Grades 7-12, in the tenure area of Literacy, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law. 17. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Hillary Brochu to the position of Earth Science Teacher, Grades 7-12, in the tenure area of Earth Science, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 14, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 14, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law. 18. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Catherine Choi to the position of Part-Time Dean of Students, in the tenure area of School Counselor, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 14, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus master s degree and credit hours, as per WTA contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019, unless extended in accordance with the provisions of Section 2509(2)(b) of the Education Law. 19. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Kathryn Kleiner to the position of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate and Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Laura Giorgio to the position of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate and Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, 2019.

5 Page Five 21. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Shelley Palkovic to the position of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate and Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 7, Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Shelley Palkovic to the position of Pivot Program English Teacher, Grade 9, at the Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School, beginning September 8, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a rate of $30.64 per hour, per the Pivot Program Grant. 23. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Wendy Ryan to the position of Apex Program Math Teacher for the school year, at an hourly rate per contract, for two hours per week, for up to 40 weeks, as recommended by the Superintendent. 24. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Theresa Pelton to the position of Apex Program English Teacher for the school year, at an hourly rate per contract, for two hours per week, for up to 40 weeks, as recommended by the Superintendent. 25. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Joanna Beams to the position of Apex Program Social Studies Teacher for the school year, at an hourly rate per contract, for two hours per week, for up to 40 weeks, as recommended by the Superintendent. 26. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments for the school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent: WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Chemical Hygiene Officer: Victoria Eddy-Helenek Coaching Fall: Varsity Boys Soccer Volunteer Assistant Coach: Paul Travers Modified Football Coach: Joe Hughes Modified Football Volunteer Assistant Coach: Anthony Ferrandino Varsity/Modified Boys and Girls Volunteer Cross Country Assistant Coach: Alex Macbeth

6 Page Six 27. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of John Heid to the position of Substitute Part-Time Treasurer for the Watervliet City School District, for a period beginning August 17, 2015, at an hourly rate of $28.85, as recommended by the Superintendent. 28. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Rita DeChiaro to the position of Cafeteria Monitor, at the Watervliet Elementary School, for a probationary period beginning September 8, 2015 and ending October 8, 2015, at an hourly rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. 29. Resolved that the Board approve the recertification of the following individuals as Qualified Lead Evaluators of Classroom Teachers having successfully completed the following necessary training requirements prescribed in 8 NYCRR (b): Dr. Lori S. Caplan Kirsten DeMento Ryan Groat Loida Lewinter Theresa O Brien David Wareing Janelle Yanni 30. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Michelle Jubic for her son, Matthew Jubic, Jr., Grade 9, as recommended by the Superintendent. 31. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Sarah Brenenstuhl for daughter, Pearl Arata Brenenstuhl, Grade 10, as recommended by the Superintendent. 32. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Matthew and Deborah Tremblay for their son, Jacob M. Tremblay, Grade 12, as recommended by the Superintendent. 33. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Dominic and Jennifer Sunukjian for their children, Sophia G. Sunukjian, Grade 5; Mary R. Sunukjian, Grade 6; Samuel Sunukjian, Grade 2; and Rebekah Sunukjian, Grade 1, as recommended by the Superintendent. 34. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of Heather Manfred for her daughter, Brianna Palmer, Grade 11, as recommended by the Superintendent. 35. Resolved that the Board approve the request for Tyler McFarland to assist with custodial/maintenance tasks for the Watervliet City School District in an effort to complete his Community Service for Eagle Scouts beginning September 18, 2015, as recommended by the Superintendent.

7 Page Seven 36. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks the donation of 100 Notebooks, from Beth Capitula, to the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent. 37. Resolved that the Board approve the excision and destruction of Expired/Outdated Tests, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent. 38. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Reports for the months of July 2015 and August 2015, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent. IX. NEW BUSINESS X. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR 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.