Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Opening of Meeting - Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM - Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Helft, Board President. - Emergency Exit Review was reviewed by Mr. Helft, Board President. Board Members present were Mr. Beaty, Mrs. Boisvert, Mr. Helft, Ms. Houghton, Mrs. Kinney, Mrs. Marpe and Mr. Patire - Mr. Patire was on a video conference and Mrs. Marpe was on a phone conference for this meeting. Also present was Ms. P. Cottrell, District Clerk, Mr. K. Facin, Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. E. Sanders, School Business Admin, Mr. P. Dailey, High School Principal, Mrs. K. Philpott, Director of Special Education and Mrs. S. Fleming, Assistant UPK-6 Principal. Board Presentations: 1. HFTA: Sue Conety - School Board Appreciation, a thank you gift from the HFTA 2. Student Presentation: dress code - Students Grace Wysocki, Maddie Yeung, Lilly Abbott, Josie Ryan, Hailey Perkins and Jayda Stell-Gulley presented to the board the dress code for females: off the shoulder tops, bralettes and spaghetti strap tops. The students had a petition with 100 student signatures who would like to amend the dress code policy to be acceptable for these three items. - Mrs. Boisvert commended the girls for a great job. - Mr. Helft asked the board to review the three areas and asked the board for 2 volunteers to review policy with the students and come back with acceptable language - Mr. Patire asked if this should go to the policy committee and Mr. Helft stated that since it was in the student handbook it should not go to the policy committee. - Mrs. Kinney and Ms. Houghton volunteered to be the board reps. - Mr. Helft stated that suggested changes would be reviewed and voted on at the November meeting. - Mr. Dailey stated that the girls did the correct actions and went through the proper channels. 3. Athletic Presentation: - Mr. Facin acknowledged Tom Husser, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, for his 250 th win. * The board took a short recess to attend a reception honoring Tom Husser. 4. Ken Fleming, School Lunch Manager, presented to the board some changes to the food preparations and served the board some samples. 5. Chris Farley on Gr. 7 & 8 Gettysburg and Philadelphia overnight trip on March 27-29, 2019. * A motion was made by Mrs. Kinney seconded by Mr. Beaty to approve the 7 & 8 grade overnight trip to Gettysburg and Philadelphia on March 27-29, 2019. Board Forum / Discussion Board President's Report
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 Public Comment Session on agenda items only: Started at 8:00 PM and Ended at 8:12 PM. 1. Mrs. Gormley thanked Mr. Facin for his years of service with the district and happy to see that the board is finally going paperless. Approval Of Minutes 1. A motion was made by Mrs. Boisvert, seconded by Ms. Houghton.to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2018 regular meeting. Vote: 7 ayes 0 noes; Motion Carried Superintendent's Report 1. Mr. Facin read his retirement letter and thanked everyone. Mr. Facin stated that it was a privilege to and commented that HFCS was his first superintendency and it will be his last. - Mr. Helft thanked Mr. Facin for his time at HFCS. School Business Administrator's Report Administrator's Report: Mr. Dailey will report. - High School Principal: Mr. Dailey - 7/12 Assistant Principal Report: Ms. Vadney - Special Education Report: Mrs. Philpott - Elementary Principal's Report: Ms. Netti - Elementary Assistant Principal Report: Mrs. Fleming New Board Actions: Leaves / Resignations 1 A motion was made by Mrs. Boisvert seconded by Mr. Beaty.to accept the resignation for retirement purposes from Kenneth A. Facin, Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2019 with deep regret. 2. A motion was made by Ms. Boisvert seconded by Ms. Houghton to accept the resignation from Patrick Dailey as high school principal effective June 30, 2019. A motion was made by Mrs. Boisvert seconded by Ms. Houghton to approve by Consent Vote, items #3 through # 8. 3. amend the leave of absence for Ashley Herrmann, Teacher of Reading, as follows: paid leave of absence effective May 17, 2018 through October 9, 2018; unpaid leave of absence effective October 10, 2018 through October 31, 2018. 4. amend the leave of absence for Lauren Brown, Teacher of ELA as follows: paid leave of absence effective September 17, 2018 through November 6, 2018; an FMLA unpaid leave of absence effective November 7, 2018 through January 1, 2019. 5. to approve the paid leave of absence for Amanda Corson, Teacher of Elementary Education, on or about March 25, 2019 through on or about May 6, 2019 and an unpaid FMLA leave of absence effective on or about May 7, 2019 through June 30, 2019.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 6. to approve the resignation from Eileen Druckenmiller, Community Information Officer, effective October 16, 2018. 7. to approve the resignation from Andrew Nolan as District Treasurer effective October 5, 2018. 8. to approve the termination of Veronica Sousie as school bus attendant effective October 5, 2018. New Board Actions: Appointments 1. A motion was made by Ms. Houghton seconded by Mr. Beaty to approve the following appointment of Patrick Dailey as Superintendent of Schools: RESOLVE that the Board of Education of the Hoosick Falls Central School District enter into a five (5) year employment agreement with Patrick Dailey commencing July 1, 2018, and that the President of the Board of Education execute the contract setting forth the terms of said employment was negotiated by respective counsel for the parties. (vice: K Facin) ** Mrs. Boisvert left at this time, 8:30 PM. A motion was made by Ms. Houghton seconded by Mr. Beaty to approve by Consent Vote, items #2 through #29. 2. to approve the following Authorizations for the 2018-19 school year: Petty Cash Funds Gabrielle Pruso Signature on Checks Gabrielle Pruso 3. to approve the following Appointments for the 2018-19 school year: Extra-Class Treasurer Gabrielle Pruso Prize Account Treasurer Gabrielle Pruso 4. to approve the appointment of Meaghan Keegan as Communications Information Officer effective October 17, 2018 at a rate of $60,000 pro-rated for 32 hours / week. Ms. Keegan has been cleared by NYSED. (vice: E Druckenmiller) 5. to approve the appointment of Gabrielle Pruso as District Treasurer, effective October 29, 2018 at an annual salary of $80,000. Ms. Pruso has been cleared by NYSED. (vice: A Nolan) 6. to approve the appointment of Eileen Druckenmiller as an Art Therapist Counselor uncertified, effective October 17, 2018 at a salary of $65,000, 10 month position for 6.5 hours / day. (vice: new position) 7. to approve the appointment of Chris Farley as a substitute for high school after school detention for the 2018-19 school year effective September 28, 2018 at a rate of $39 per hour. 8. to approve the appointment of the following to provide ENL (English As A New Language) for the 2018-19 school year: Amy Graziane, John MacDonald, Margaret Sharkey at a rate of $39 per hour.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 9. to approve the appointment of Yunziao Zhang as a non-certified substitute teacher with a BA Degree at a rate of $100 per day effective September 4, 2018 through September 26, 2018 and as a certified substitute teacher at a rate of $125 per day effective September 27, 2018. Ms. Zhang has been cleared by NYSED. 10. to approve the appointment of Kelly O'Connor as a non-certified substitute teacher without a BA degree, effective October 10, 2018 at a rate of $80 per day, as a substitute teacher aide, substitute teaching assistant and substitute school bus attendant at a rate of $11.10 per hour. Ms. O'Connor has been cleared by NYSED. 11. to approve the appointment of Michelle Culver as a long-term certified substitute teacher effective October 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018 at a rate of $225.82 per day. (vice: A Herrmann) 12. to approve the appointment of the following Volunteer for the 2018-19 school year: Andrew Dirga Varsity Football. 13. to approve the change in appointment for Ryan Hand from a non-certified substitute teacher without a BA degree to a non-certified substitute teacher with a BA degree effective September 1, 2018 at a rate of $100 per day. 14. to approve the appointment of Tiffany Stratton as a substitute tutor for SMA students effective September 27, 2018 at a rate of $39 per hour. 15. to approve the appointment of Nancy Haynes as a substitute food service helper effective October 4, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 per hour contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance from NYSED. 16. to approve the appointment of Nancy Haynes as a substitute school bus attendant and teacher aide effective October 9, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 per hour contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance from NYSED. 17. to approve the appointment of Veronica Sousie as a substitute teacher aide effective October 9, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 per hour. 18. to approve the decrease in assignment for Jeffrey Wysocki from 5.5 hours per day bus driver to 4.5 hours per day school bus driver, effective October 9, 2018. 19. to approve the increase in appointment of Aryana Taylor from 6.5 hours per day teacher aide to 6.5 hours per day teacher aide and 1.08 hours per day school bus attendant effective September 1, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 an hour. 20. to approve the increase in appointment of Kristin Harrington from 6.5 hours per day teacher aide to 6.5 hours per day teacher aide and 1 hour per day school bus attendant effective September 1, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 an hour.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 21. to approve the increase in assignment of Penny Dalpe from 3.5 hours per day food service helper and.5 hours per day teacher aide to 3.5 hours per day food service helper and 1.25 hours per day school bus attendant effective September 10, 2018. 22. to approve the increase in appointment of Amy Wilwol from 6.5 hours per day teacher aide to 6.5 hours per day teacher aide and.75 hours per day school bus attendant effective September 1, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 an hour. 23. to approve the appointment of Justine Bounds as a school bus attendant effective September 20, 2018 for.25 hours per day at a rate of $11.10 an hour. Ms. Bounds is currently a substitute food service helper. 24. to approve the change in assignment for Terry Hinchliffe from 6.5 hours per day teaching assistant and 1.5 hours per day school bus attendant to 6 hours per day teaching assistant and 1.5 hours per day school bus attendant effective September 1, 2018. 25. to approve the appointment of Megan Conway as Cheerleading Coach (winter) at Step 1. 26. to approve the appointment of Katlyn Weaver as a substitute food service helper effective October 17, 2018 at a rate of $11.10 per hour contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance from NYSED. 27. to approve the appointment of Erin Czupil as a non-certified substitute teacher with a BA degree at a rate of $100 per day, as a substitute teacher aide, substitute teaching assistant and as a substitute school bus attendant at a rate of $11.10 per hour, effective October 19, 2018, contingent upon background check and fingerprint clearance from NYSED. 28. to approve the appointment of Marla Nowak as a certified substitute teacher at a rate of $125 per day effective October 19, 2018. Ms Nowak has been cleared by NYSED. 29. to approve the following appointments for tutoring services for the 2018-19 school year: Discipline Desirae Collins Holly Emerson Myssi Gardner Gina Harrison Denise Hoag Michelle Kane Deb Mabey Jennifer McDonald Jennifer Mitchell Jessica Nelson Karen Tommasino Medical Holly Emerson Myssi Gardner Amy Graziane Gina Harrison Denise Hoag Michelle Kane Deb Mabey Jennifer McDonald Jennifer Mitchell Jessica Nelson Karen Tommasino
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 New Board Actions: Miscellaneous 1. A motion was made by Ms. Houghton seconded by Mr. Beaty to approve the Separation Agreement with Kenneth A. Facin, School Superintendent, and the Hoosick Falls Board of Education, effective July 1, 2019. 2. A motion was made by Mr. Beaty seconded by Ms. Houghton to approve the following tax refunds as authorized by Rensselaer County Bureau of Tax Services: Property Owner Town Reason Amount of Refund David & Connie Felion Hoosick Missing Exemption $213.12 Gail Danaher Hoosick Incorrect Exemption $583.00 Salvatore Biancardi Hoosick Incorrect Assessment $4,383.83 Mary Whitten & Ian Carrey Hoosick Falls Incorrect Assessment $1,655.68 First Assembly of God Hoosick Missing Exemption $4,501.26 Craig Mann Hoosick Tax Certiorari case $489.27 A motion was made by Mr. Beaty seconded by Ms. Houghton to approve by Consent Vote, items #3 through # 5. 3. to accept the Claims Auditor checklist. Warrant # Fund Check # 29 General 11901 to 11909 29 Cafeteria 1009 31 General 11910 31 Cafeteria 1010 31 Federal 356 31 Trust & Agency 1685 to 1693 32 General 11911 to 11992 32 Cafeteria 1011 to 1021 32 Federal 357 to 360 32 Trust & Agency 1694 to 1696 34 General 11993 34 Cafeteria 1022 34 Federal 361 34 Trust & Agency 1697 to 1705 35 General 11994 to 12057 35 Cafeteria 1023 to 1034 35 Trust & Agency 1706 to 1710 4. to approve to excess equipment.
5. to approve the creation of the trap club and skeet club for the 2018-2019 school year. Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 Committees - Facilities Green: J Helft, Chair; A Beaty, M Kinney - Policy Committee: Patire, Chair; J Houghton, E Marpe - Mr. Patire would like to have a meeting the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 2 - Check to see if Chair should receive policy information from NYSSBA - Audit Committee: A. Beaty, Chair; J Patire, R Boisvert Board Correspondence: None CSE Recommendations A motion was made by Mr. Beaty seconded by Ms. Houghton to approve appropriate special education programs and services to be provided to students with disabilities as recommended by the Committee on Special Education. Subsequent Meeting Dates: - The Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on November 15, 2018 at 7:00 in the high school library. 2nd Public Comment Session: Started at 9:13 PM and Ended at 9:16 PM. - Mrs. Gormley said some agenda information is missing. Mr. Facin stated that this is the first time using BoardDocs and we are working out the kinks. - Mrs. Gormley also stated that we have amazing students here in school Board Forum: None This is an opportunity for Board Members to ask clarifying questions. Executive Session: No Executive Session needed. Adjournment: A motion was made by Ms. Houghton seconded by Mr. Beaty to Adjourn the meeting at 9:16 PM.