BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting. A G E N D A High School LMC

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1 1 I. Opening of Meeting II. III. IV. BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting 5:30 p.m. August 5, 2015 A G E N D A High School LMC A. Call to Order 5:30 p.m. B. Adjourn to Executive Session 1. To discuss an individual personnel issue. C. Reconvene meeting to Open Session 7:00 p.m. D. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes A. Minutes of July 7, 2015, Organizational Meeting. B. Minutes of July 16, 2015, Special Board Meeting. C. Minutes of July 27, 2015, Special Board Meeting. Superintendent s Report A. Superintendent s Report Board of Education Report A. President s Report B. Committee Reports V. Presentation VI. VII. A. Set the Tax Rate Mrs. Judith Kehoe Recognition of Visitors This time is set aside for visitors to address the Board of Education on any agenda items. It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitor s period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the superintendent s office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs, as soon as possible. Finance It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following finance action items A through H: A. Change Orders and Allowance Use Authorizations It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following change orders and allowance use authorizations for the capital construction project: Shaker Flats Landscaping Change order numbers , , Bunkoff General Contractors Change order numbers , , , , , AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY BE CONVENED UPON MAJORITY VOTE OF ITS TOTAL MEMBERSHIP TAKEN IN AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO A MOTION IDENTIFYING THE GENERAL AREA OR AREAS OR THE SUBJECT OR SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED. (BOARD POLICY 2.2.9)

2 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 2 Family Danz Mechanical Change order number Schenectady Hardware & Electrical Co. Change order number B. Treasurer s and Claims Auditor Reports It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Claims Auditor Report for the month of June 2015 and Treasurer s Report for the month of June C. BOCES Service Contracts - It is recommended that the preliminary AS-7 contracts for the services and the final AS-7 contracts for with BOCES be approved, as per attached. D Tax Rates and Warrants It is recommended that the school tax rates and public library rates be set in accordance with the attached tax rate resolution and that the tax warrants be issued to the Town of Bethlehem and Town of New Scotland Tax Collector to commence the collection of taxes for the school year. The Town of Bethlehem tax warrant will be for a total of $62,335,890 and the Town of New Scotland warrant will be for a total of $4,866,784, with both amounts including the Library levy and excluding the amount of STAR reimbursement. E. Mileage Reimbursement It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the reimbursement to employees who are required to use their personal automobile for school district purposes, at the maximum rate per mile allowable by the IRS. F. Accept Grant Funds and Approve Budget Amendment It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the grant funds received from the Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) and amend the budget as per attached. Funds will be used to purchase Legos for the Elementary Schools. G. Accept Donation and Approve Budget Amendment It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the donation made by Slingerlands PTO and amend the budget as per attached. Funds will be used to purchase supplies for Slingerlands Elementary. H. Approve Food Service Department Bids It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the bids for providing Coffee Products to Chris Coffee Service and Fresh Bakery Goods to Formisano Bakery for the school year, as per attached. I. Accept Stipends and Approve Budget Amendment It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the stipends received by the University of Albany for the University in the High School Program and amend the budget as per attached. Funds will be used to purchase supplies for Math and World Language Departments. J. Accept Green Team Revenues and Approve Budget Amendment It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the revenues received for recycling by the Green Team and amend the budget as per attached. Funds will be used to purchase recycling supplies. VIII. Professional Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education rescind the following instructional staff action items A through O, previously approved at the July 7, 2015 Board of Education Meeting: A. Name: Laura J. Naumovitz 1.0 Probationary Library Media Specialist Library Media Specialist District Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018

3 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 3 Salary: $50,952. MA+9 Step 5 MS University at Albany Information Studies/School Library Media Specialist BS SUNY Cortland Speech Pathology and Audiology Certification Status: Library Media Specialist Retirement of Karen Collen B. Name: Gretchen E. Gigante 1.0 Probationary English Teacher English High School Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $50,784. MA+3 Step 5 BA Siena College English/Secondary Education MA SUNY Albany - English Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 Board Approved Increase in FTE for 2015/2016 C. Name: Jill A. Venezia 1.0 Probationary Mathematics Teacher Mathematics Middle School/High School Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $44,400. BA Step 2 BS SUNY Cortland Adolescence Education / Mathematics Certification Status: Mathematics 7-12 Retirement of Claudia White D. Name: Sarah J. Trombadore 1.0 Probationary English Teacher English High School Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018 Salary: $52,836. MA+12 Step 6 BA Lafayette College English and Government & Law JD Vermont Law School Juris Doctor MLS Vermont Law School Magna Cum Laude MAT Empire State College English Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 English Language Arts (Grades 5-9) Retirement of Elizabeth Anderson E. Name: Mackenzie C. Riegel 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Glenmont Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015

4 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 4 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $48,500. MA Step 3 BS University at Albany Business Administration/Education MS The College of Saint Rose Childhood / Special Education Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Reassignment of Ann Brands F. Name: Daniel J. Gildart 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Glenmont Elementary Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $49,684. MA+3 Step 4 BA Western New England University Communications MS Sage Graduate School Childhood Education / Special Education / Literacy Certification Status: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Board Approved New Position for 2015/2016 G. Name: Georgios A. Athanassiadis 1.0 Probationary Science/Physics Teacher Science High School Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $54,580. MA+60 Step 7 MAT Empire State College SUNY Adolescence Education MS University at Albany Atmospheric Science BS National and Capodistrian University of Athens, Greece Physics/Mathematics Certification Status: General Science 7-12, Extension Earth Science 7-12 Mathematics 7-12 Physics 7-12 Resignation of Steve Konas H. Name: Jennifer M. Marra 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Slingerlands Elementary Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018 Salary: $56,800. MA Step 10 BS LeMoyne College Elementary Education BA LeMoyne College English /Communications MS University at Albany Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology Certification Status: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6

5 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 5 Retirement of Jeanne Davies I. Name: Theresa M. Costello 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Slingerlands Elementary Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018 Salary: $56,884. MA+3 Step 10 BS College of Saint Rose Elementary Education/Mathematics MS College of Saint Rose Educational Psychology/Literacy Certification Status: Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 Budget Addition of 1.0 Due to Class Reduction J. Name: Laura K. Hannigan 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Glenmont Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $43,972. BA+24 Step 1 BS The College of Saint Rose Childhood Education/Special Education/English MS University at Albany - Literacy Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Board Approved New Position for 2015/2016 K. Name: Michelle M. Adalian 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018 Salary: $52,900. MA Step 7 MS The College of Saint Rose Reading BS SUNY Cortland Elementary Education Certification Status: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 Reading Teacher Reassignment of Kimberly Montalvo L. Name: Maria E. Qualtere 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Slingerlands Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $46,804. MA+18 Step 1

6 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 6 Certification Status: BS Syracuse University Journalism/ Sociology MEd The College of Saint Rose Childhood Education Bilingual Education Extension Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Retirement of Judith Languish M. Name: Lizabeth M. Hall 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2019 Salary: $44, BA+9 Step 2 BA Nazareth College of Rochester Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Education / Psychology Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Reassignment of Deb Wooster N. Name: Kevin P. Shannon 1.0 Probationary Technology Teacher Technology Middle School/High School Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018 Salary: $47,440. BA+30 Step 4 BS SUNY Oswego Technology Education Certification Status: Technology Education Additional Staffing O. Name: Andrea M. Pigliavento 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: September 1, 2015 Tenure Date: August 31, 2018 Salary: $51,800. MA Step 6 MS Walden University Literacy BS The College of Saint Rose Early Childhood Education AA Fulton Montgomery CC Early Childhood Education Certification Status: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Reassignment of Laurel Jones

7 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 7 It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following revised instructional staff action items A through O: (All appointments and payments for services are subject to out possession of proper certification and transcripts substantiating credits and diplomas and a notice from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.) A. Name: Laura J. Naumovitz 1.0 Probationary Library Media Specialist Library Media Specialist District Probationary Start Date: A three year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $50,952. MA+9 Step 5 MS University at Albany Information Studies/School Library Media Specialist BS SUNY Cortland Speech Pathology and Audiology Certification Status: Library Media Specialist Retirement of Karen Collen B. Name: Gretchen E. Gigante 1.0 Probationary English Teacher English High School Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $50,784. MA+3 Step 5 BA Siena College English/Secondary Education MA SUNY Albany - English Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 Board Approved Increase in FTE for 2015/2016 C. Name: Jill A. Venezia 1.0 Probationary Mathematics Teacher Mathematics Middle School/High School Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in

8 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 8 at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $44,400. BA Step 2 BS SUNY Cortland Adolescence Education / Mathematics Certification Status: Mathematics 7-12 Retirement of Claudia White D. Name: Sarah J. Trombadore 1.0 Probationary English Teacher English High School Probationary Start Date: A three year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $52,836. MA+12 Step 6 BA Lafayette College English and Government & Law JD Vermont Law School Juris Doctor MLS Vermont Law School Magna Cum Laude MAT Empire State College English Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 English Language Arts (Grades 5-9) Retirement of Elizabeth Anderson E. Name: Mackenzie C. Riegel 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Glenmont Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $48,500. MA Step 3 BS University at Albany Business Administration/Education MS The College of Saint Rose Childhood / Special Education Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Reassignment of Ann Brands F. Name: Daniel J. Gildart 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher

9 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 9 Elementary Education Glenmont Elementary Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, he shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if he receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $49,684. MA+3 Step 4 BA Western New England University Communications MS Sage Graduate School Childhood Education / Special Education / Literacy Certification Status: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Board Approved New Position for 2015/2016 G. Name: Georgios A. Athanassiadis 1.0 Probationary Science/Physics Teacher Science High School Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, he shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if he receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $54,580. MA+60 Step 7 MAT Empire State College SUNY Adolescence Education MS University at Albany Atmospheric Science BS National and Capodistrian University of Athens, Greece Physics/Mathematics Certification Status: General Science 7-12, Extension Earth Science 7-12 Mathematics 7-12 Physics 7-12 Resignation of Steve Konas H. Name: Jennifer M. Marra 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Slingerlands Elementary Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.

10 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 10 Salary: $56,800. MA Step 10 BS LeMoyne College Elementary Education BA LeMoyne College English /Communications MS University at Albany Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology Certification Status: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 Retirement of Jeanne Davies I. Name: Theresa M. Costello 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Slingerlands Elementary Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $56,884. MA+3 Step 10 BS College of Saint Rose Elementary Education/Mathematics MS College of Saint Rose Educational Psychology/Literacy Certification Status: Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 Budget Addition of 1.0 Due to Class Reduction J. Name: Laura K. Hannigan 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Glenmont Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $43,972. BA+24 Step 1 BS The College of Saint Rose Childhood Education/Special Education/English MS University at Albany - Literacy Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Board Approved New Position for 2015/2016 K. Name: Michelle M. Adalian 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education

11 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 11 Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: A three year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $52,900. MA Step 7 MS The College of Saint Rose Reading BS SUNY Cortland Elementary Education Certification Status: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 Reading Teacher Reassignment of Kimberly Montalvo L. Name: Maria E. Qualtere 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Slingerlands Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $46,804. MA+18 Step 1 BS Syracuse University Journalism/ Sociology MEd The College of Saint Rose Childhood Education Certification Status: Bilingual Education Extension Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Retirement of Judith Languish M. Name: Lizabeth M. Hall 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: A four year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $44,652. BA+9 Step 2 BA Nazareth College of Rochester Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Education / Psychology Certification Status: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)

12 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 12 Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Reassignment of Deb Wooster N. Name: Kevin P. Shannon 1.0 Probationary Technology Teacher Technology Middle School/High School Probationary Start Date: A three year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, he shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if he receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $47,440. BA+30 Step 4 BS SUNY Oswego Technology Education MEd Grand Canyon University Curriculum and Instruction Certification Status: Technology Education Additional Staffing O. Name: Andrea M. Pigliavento 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Eagle Elementary Probationary Start Date: A three year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $51,800. MA Step 6 MS Walden University Literacy BS The College of Saint Rose Early Childhood Education AA Fulton Montgomery CC Early Childhood Education Certification Status: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Reassignment of Laurel Jones It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following instructional staff action items A through GG: (All appointments and payments for services are subject to out possession of proper certification and transcripts substantiating credits and diplomas and a notice from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.) A. Name: Amy Salmonsen Elementary Teacher Location: Hamagrael Elementary

13 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 13 Effective Date: November 16, 2015 through April 15, 2016 Type of Leave: Maternity Leave B. Name: Jennifer Gonyea 1.0 K-12 Science and Technology Supervisor Location: District Effective Date: November 20, 2015 through February 11, 2016 Type of Leave: Maternity Leave C. Name: Laurel Jones 1.0 Elementary Teacher Location: Eagle Elementary Effective Date: July 8, 2015 Resignation for Personal Reasons Length of Service: 11 Years D. Mentor: Stefanie Doemel New Teacher: Maria E. Qualtere Discipline: 1.0 Elementary Teacher Slingerlands Elementary Total Stipend: $1, E. Advisor: Lester Betor New Teacher: Jennifer M. Marra Discipline: 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Slingerlands Elementary Total Stipend: $ F. Advisor: Joanne Smith New Teacher: Kevin M. Fottrell Discipline: 1.0 Long Term Substitute Business Teacher High School (9/1/15-1/29/16) Total Stipend: $ G. Advisor: Joanne Honeywell New Teacher: Darnell W. Douglas Discipline: 1.0 Probationary School Counselor High School Total Stipend: $ H. Advisor: Eileen Turo New Teacher: Sarah J. Trombadore Discipline: 1.0 English Teacher High School (2015/2016 school year) Total Stipend: $ I. Name: Joel A. DiTata 1.0 Replacement Library Media Specialist High School Replacement Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2016 Salary: $46,804. MA+18 Step 1 BA University at Albany Journalism/English

14 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 14 Certification Status: MS University at Albany Information Science/Library & Information Services Library Media Specialist Personal Leave of Jennifer Brown J. Name: Lindsey M. Murphy 1.0 Probationary Elementary Teacher Elementary Education Elsmere Elementary Probationary Start Date: A three year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Salary: $51,912. MA+4 Step 6 BA The College of Saint Rose Childhood Education MA Teachers College at Columbia University Literacy Specialist MA SUNY Albany Literacy Certification Status: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Reassignment of Lisa Peters K. Name: Beth K. Ferland 1.0 Long Term Substitute - Elementary Teacher Hamagrael Elementary Replacement Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: January 29, 2016 Salary: $ BA Step 1 BA Providence College Elementary Education and Special Education MS Nazareth College Elementary Education Certification Status: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 Special Education Maternity Leave of Dena Henderson L. Name: Matthew S. Bixby Part-Time 0.1 Health Teacher (0.9 previously appointed) High School Part-Time Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2016 Salary: $55,688. MA+21 Step 9 Pro-Rated Salary: $5, BS SUNY Cortland Physical Education / Sports Management MS Springfield College Physical Education / Athletic Administration Certification Status: Health Physical Education 0.1 FTE Available in Health M. Name: Michael S. Charvat

15 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 15 Part-Time 0.1 Physical Education Teacher (0.3 previously appointed) High School Part-time Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2016 Salary: $60,100. MA Step 11.5 Pro-Rated Salary: $6,010. AA Suffolk Community College Business BA SUNY Cortland Physical Education Certification Status: Physical Education Board Approved Increase in FTE for 2015/2016 N. Name: Erin E. Eldeen 1.0 Long Term Substitute - Elementary Teacher Hamagrael Elementary Replacement Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: January 29, 2016 Salary: $ BA Step 1 BS The College of Saint Rose Childhood Education/English MS University at Albany Literacy Specialist B-6 Certification Status: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Maternity Leave of Sarah Sirianni O. Name: Morgan K. Flynn 1.0 Replacement English Teacher High School Replacement Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: June 30, 2016 Salary: $43,468. BA+6 Step 1 BA Siena College English Education (7-12) MA University at Albany Literacy Specialist (5-12) Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 Maternity Leave of Jennifer Tworek P. Mentor: Kristy Eldeen New Teacher: Joel A. DiTata Discipline: 1.0 Library Media Specialist Eagle / Glenmont Elementary Total Stipend: $1, Q. Advisor: Linda Nortz New Teacher: Christine H. Hull Discipline: 1.0 Provisional Occupational Therapist District Total Stipend: $ R. Advisor: Amy Ludik New Teacher: Kevin Shannon Discipline: 1.0 Technology Teacher Middle School / High School Total Stipend: $400.00

16 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 16 S. Name: Alicia L. Sharp 1.0 Probationary English Teacher English Middle School Probationary Start Date: A two year probationary term, commencing on September 1, 2015, provided that, except to the extent required by law, in order to be granted tenure, she shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-c or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least 3 of the 4 preceding years, and if she receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Seniority Date: September 1, 2014 Salary: $47,188. BA+21 Step 4 BA Marist College English/Adolescent Education Certification Status: English Language Arts 7-12 Retirement of Linda Conway T. Name: Amanda L. Oliver 1.0 Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher Elsmere Elementary Replacement Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: January 29, 2016 Salary: $ BA Step 1 BA SUNY Plattsburgh Childhood Education / Special Education MA SUNY Plattsburgh Literacy Certification Status: Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Maternity Leave of Susan Mara U. Name: Danielle Blanchard Girls JV Field Hockey, Head Coach Salary: $2,365 (Year 1, Step 1) Certification Status: Ms. Blanchard is a Certified PE Teacher CPR/FA Expires: 6/12/16 Concussion Expires: 7/24/16 V. Name: Karen Gentile Girls Varsity Softball, Head Coach Salary: $5,591 (Year 15, Step 13) Certification Status: Ms. Gentile is a Certified District Teacher CPR/FA Expires: 6/15/17 Concussion Expires: 6/25/16 W. Name: Daniel Lanchantin Girls Modified Soccer, Head Coach Salary: $1,714 (Year 1, Step 1) Certification Status: Mr. Lanchantin is a Ceritified PE Teacher CPR/FA Expires: 11/2/16 Concussion Expires: 11/13/15 X. Name: Greg Mahar

17 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 17 Certification Status: Boys Varsity Soccer, Unpaid Assistant Mr. Mahar holds a Professional Coaching License CPR/FA Expires: 6/23/16 Concussion Expires: 5/14/16 Y. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following recommendations for Fitness Center Supervision. The following employees currently meet the requirements of PE Certification or a NYS Coaching License. 1. Chris Braga 2. John Carlino 3. Sean Danahy 4. Len Kies 5. Matt Rehbit Z. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Instructional staff revisions for the Extended School Year Program at Eagle Elementary School, effective July 6, 2015, and ending August 14, Jackie Gaffney Program Coordinator, 8 hours/day, $45.00/hr. 5 days/week, plus 10 days prep (8 hours/day) Revised from 1 day of prep 2. Kara St. John Special Ed Teacher; 4 hours/day, 3 days/week, $35.00/hr. plus 1.5 days prep (4 hours/day) Revised from 2 days/week 3. Lauren Barrowman Special Ed Teacher; 4 hours/day, 2 days/week, plus 1.5 days prep (4 hours/day) Revised from 3 days/week $35.00/hr. AA. BB. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following BCTA Co-Curricular changes for the school year: 1. Scott Carlton has resigned from HS Awards Ceremony Level C Step 8 ($974) Effective Friday, July 10, Joanne Honeywell has resigned from HS Awards Ceremony Level C Step 8 ($974) Effective Friday, July 10, Newspaper-Eagle s Eye (The Talon) Level C (Currently vacated) Club stipend eliminated effective the school year. Be it resolved that the Board of Education of Bethlehem Central School District hereby approve the Stock Market Club for the school year for the High School. The Stock Market Club is categorized as a level A club in the BCTA Co-Curricular stipend schedule. CC. Name: Scott Carlton Director of Continuing Education High School Part Time Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: August 31, 2016 Salary: $4,060 DD. Name: Richard Villa Director of Continuing Education

18 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 18 High School Part Time Start Date: September 1, 2015 End Date: August 31, 2016 EE. Name: Louis Jada Driver Education Instructor - Summer High School Start Date: 6/29/15 End Date: 8/12/15 Salary $35.00 hour FF. Name: Kenneth L. Rizzo 1.0 Probationary Hall Principal Hall Principal Middle School Probationary Start Date: August 6, 2015 Tenure Date: August 5, 2019 Seniority Date: August 6, 2015 Salary: $73,000. BA Siena College History Education MS University at Albany Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Leadership Academy Certification Program SBL/SDL certification Certification Status: Social Studies 5-6 Extension Social Studies 7-12 School Building Leader Pending School District Leader Pending Resignation of David Zadoorian GG. Name: Jody Monroe Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs Location: District Effective Date: August 24, 2015 through June 30, 2016 Type of Leave: Personal Leave to accept another position HH. Be it resolved the Board of Education hereby appoints Mrs. Jody Monroe as the Interim Superintendent of the Bethlehem Central School District, effective August 24, 2015 through June 30, IX. Support Personnel It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following support staff action items A through C: (All appointments and payments for services are subject to our possession of proper payroll documentation and a notice, if appropriate, from the Commissioner of Education that (s)he is fully cleared for employment.) A. Name: Ralph Pillot 12 Month Custodian Worker Location: Glenmont/Elsmere Elementary Schools Effective Date: Close of business, July 31, 2015 Resignation for retirement purposes Years of Service: 12 years

19 Board of Education Meeting August 5, 2015 Page 19 B. Name: Carol Iacocca 12 Month Personnel Assistant Location: Business Office Effective Date: Close of business, July 31, 2015 Resignation for personal reasons Years of Service: 2 years C. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Transportation Department employee for the Extended School Year Program, effective July 13, 2015 and ending August 14, 2015: 1. Lindsay Nato Sub Attendant as Attendant 2.25 hrs/daily, Step 1, Salary Grade 3-1, $15.09 hour 2. Kristine Geurtze Attendant Hours increased from 2.25 per day to 4.5 hours per day; due to student needs. X. Correspondence for Action XI. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following correspondence action items A through B: A. Committee on Special Education/Preschool Special Education Recommendations It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Committee on Special Education recommendations and the Committee on Preschool Special Education recommendations for the following meeting dates: , , B. Emergency Appointment Authority It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to hire staff effective August 6, 2015, through September 16, Recognition of Visitors This time is for visitors to address any items not on this agenda. It is the policy of the Board of Education to allow public comment during the visitors period of the meeting, it is not our policy to engage in public debate. Your comments and statements are heard and are greatly appreciated. If there is information we can provide for you after the meeting, feel free to contact the superintendent s office with your request and we will do our best to get information for your needs, as soon as possible. XII. Future Meetings and Events A. Wednesday, September 2 nd 6:00 p.m. Anticipated Board Executive Session Location: High School LMC 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting B. Wednesday, September 16 th 6:00 p.m. Anticipated Board Executive Session Location: Elsmere Elementary 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting XIII. Proposed Executive Session (if necessary) A. Adjourn to Executive Session B. Reconvene to Open Session XIV. Adjourn the Meeting

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43 BUDGET AMENDMENT August 5, 2015 Be it resolved that the budget be amended as follows: A510 ESTIMATED REVENUE: A2705 Gifts and Donations $1,000 A960 APPROPRIATIONS: A Supplies/Eagle/Gen Ed $1,000 Purpose: to reflect a grant from Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. for the purchase of Legos for the Elementary Schools.

44 BUDGET AMENDMENT August 5, 2015 Be it resolved that the budget be amended as follows: A510 ESTIMATED REVENUE: A2705 Gifts and Donations $1, A960 APPROPRIATIONS: A Supplies/Slingerlands/Gen Ed $1, Purpose: to reflect a gift from the Slingerlands PTO for the purchase of supplies.

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51 BUDGET AMENDMENT August 5, 2015 Be it resolved that the budget be amended as follows: A510 ESTIMATED REVENUE: A2770 Other Income $1,025 A960 APPROPRIATIONS: A Other Special/HS/World Languages $ 825 A Other Special/HS/Mathematics $ 200 Purpose: to reflect stipends from University at Albany for the University in the High School Program; to be applied to the teachers departments.

52 BUDGET AMENDMENT August 5, 2015 Be it resolved that the budget be amended as follows: A510 ESTIMATED REVENUE: A2778 Green Team Recycling Revenues $ A960 APPROPRIATIONS: A Green Team Supplies $ Purpose: to reflect Green Team revenues from recycling to be used to purchase recycling supplies.