Board of Education July 5, 2018 Marlene Tierney Presiding Officer BOARD MEMBERS STAFF MEMBERS VISITORS John Bove Michael J. McCarthy, Supt 7 John Taglione William T. Woods, Bus. Mgr. Kathy Young Kevin Kolakowski, HS Prin PRESS Marlene Tierney Craig Forth, Asst. Jr. Sr. HS Prin. Express John Pugliese Crystal Howe-Jones, Technology Dan O Connor Absent Mike Raucci I. CALL TO ORDER: At the conclusion of the Organizational Meeting, the Board of Education continued on with the Regular Meeting, which began at 6:16 PM. II. III. IV. AGENDA CHANGES: Accept a Resignation VISITORS COMMENTS: NONE BOARD AND STAFF REPORTS: V. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION: A. Next Regular Board of Education Meeting is August 2, 2018 VI. VII. ITEMS FOR BOARD DISCUSSION: ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION: approved the Minutes of the Meeting of June 7, 2018. On a motion by Kathy Young, seconded by Dan O Connor, the Board of Education approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 14, 2018. accepted the Treasurer s Report, Budget Status Report, and Student Activity Reports for May.
July 5, 2018-Page 2 On a motion by Kathy Young, seconded by John Bove, the Board of Education accepted the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education Recommendations for students # - 700000375, 700000812, 700002174, 700002202, 200000835, 700001313, 700000700, 700001302, 700001394, 700001028, 700002034, 700001263, 700001234, 200000011, 700000716, 200000018, 700002213, 700002212, 700001041, 700002225, 700000819, 700002239, 700001296, 700000935, 700001161 approved the disposal of surplus equipment and textbooks, as these items are no longer useful to the District. approved the Private School Transportation Request for the 2018-2019 school year, on a vote of 6-0, as they meet the requirements established by the State of New York: Augustine Classical Academy Isaac Starr On a motion by Kathy Young, seconded by Dan O Connor, the Board of Education denied the Private School Transportation Requests for the 2018-2019 school year, on a vote of 6-0, as they do not meet the requirements established by the State of New York: Mekeel Christian Academy Emma Garrow Julia Garrow On a motion by John Pugliese, seconded by Dan O Connor, the Board of Education adopted the new mandated Meal Shaming Policy. (after brief discussion, the BOE has decided to adopt and track this policy for one year and will revisit at that time). The vote was 6-0. On a motion by Kathy Young, seconded by John Pugliese, the Board of Education approved an additional 5 summer days for Tracy Germain, for a total of 15 summer days, per the terms and conditions of the CSEA Contract. On a motion by Dan O Connor, seconded by John Bove, the Board of Education approved the amended start date of Josephine Pisculli as a Sr. Typist, effective June 13, 2018. (clerical error- June 7 th, 2018 BOE Meeting listed start date as 6/11/18). accepted the resignation of Susan Hua-Connell, as Earth Science Teacher, effective August 31, 2018.
July 5, 2018-Page 3 On a motion by Kathy Young, seconded by John Pugliese, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Amanda Ford, as a Special Education Aide, effective June 22, 2018. accepted the resignation of Paige Hansen, as a Special Education Aide, effective September 1, 2018. On a motion by John Taglione, seconded by John Pugliese, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Debbie Sepci, as a Special Education Aide, effective September 1, 2018. On a motion by John Pugliese and seconded by Kathy Young, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Janci Nardini, as a Teacher Assistant, effective September 1, 2018. On a motion by Dan O Connor and seconded by John Bove, the Board of Education approved the 4-year probationary appointment of Janci Nardini as an Elementary Teacher in the tenure area of Elementary Education, commencing on September 1, 2018 and ending on August 31, 2022, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c and/or 3012-d. Ms. Nardini holds an Initial Certificate in Childhood Education Grades 1-6. This appointment is at Step 2 MTA contract, plus any verifiable credit hours. On a motion by John Taglione and seconded by Dan O Connor, the Board of Education approved the 3 year probationary appointment of Dorothy Koryto as a Secondary Earth Science Instructor and General Science 7-12, in the tenure area of Earth Science 7-12, commencing on September 1, 2018 and ending on August 31, 2021, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c and/or 3012- d. Ms. Koryto holds a Professional Certificate in Earth Science 7-12. This appointment is at Step 7 of the MTA contract, plus any verifiable credit hours. On a motion by Dan O Connor and seconded by John Pugliese, the Board of Education approved the probationary appointment of Paige Hansen as a Teacher Assistant. This appointment is at Step 1 (Teaching Assistant Schedule) of the MTA contract, Teaching Assistant Level 1, effective September 1, 2018. On a motion by John Taglione and seconded by Dan O Connor, the Board of Education approved the probationary appointment of Debbie Sepci as a Teacher Assistant. This appointment is at Step 1 (Teaching Assistant Schedule) of the MTA contract, Teaching Assistant Level 1, effective September 1, 2018.
July 5, 2018-Page 4 On a motion by John Bove, seconded by John Pugliese, The Board of Education accepted the resignation of Corey Miller, as a Network Technician, effective July 20, 2018. The vote was 6-0. On a motion by Kathy Young, seconded by John Pugliese, the Board of Education approved the probationary appointment of Bryan Russell, as a Network Technician, effective July 6, 2018, per the CSEA Contract. On a motion by John Bove, seconded by Kathy Young, the Board of Education approved, by a consent vote of 6-0, the following Fall Coaches for the 2018-2019 school year as per the recommendation of the Athletic Director, Bob Young, and Sr. High School Principal, Kevin Kolakowski, contingent on mandated certifications completed and up-to-date: Karl Gerstenberger - Varsity Girls Soccer Co-Coach Val D'Aloia Varsity Girls Soccer Co-Coach Paige Hanson Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach Craig Cavotta- Varsity Football Coach Michael Cavotta - Varsity Football Assistant Coach Pat Erano - Varsity Football Volunteer Coach Tim Sheehan Varsity Golf Coach Bob Young Junior Varsity Golf Coach Steve Ciuella Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Coach On a motion by John Taglione, seconded by John Bove, the Board of Education approved the following resolution on a vote of 6-0: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Mechanicville City School District hereby authorizes the placement of the attached list of individuals to the District s substitute list effective July 6, 2018 on an emergency conditional basis. Be it further resolved that this appointment is made on an emergency conditional basis and subject to both a statement from each regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. The continued employment of each of the individuals on the attached list is specifically contingent upon the District s receipt of notice from the Commissioner of Education that he/she is cleared for employment. These appointments are contingent upon these individuals having their fingerprints processed and approved through the BOCES fingerprint processing procedures: Non- Instructional: Vincent Lavazzo III, Kelly Smaldone, Thomas Berrigan VIII. Visitor comments: Josephine Yankowski, spoke with regards to a transportation request which was denied for her son Joshua Canary, who is attending Saratoga Catholic Schools. Ms. Yankowski is requesting the BOE reconsider as she is willing to bring him to a central pick up point. The BOE will further discuss and be in touch with their final decision.
July 5, 2018-Page 5 Tina Northrup spoke to ask about any update on the track program with regards to coaches. Superintendent McCarthy spoke to say the District is actively seeking coaches, and are actually in the middle of interviews. Principal Kolakowski also mentioned there are some very interested candidates and he is hopeful we are going into a positive direction. Ms. Northrup expressed any assistance the District needs, the booster club is eager to help out. On a motion by John Bove, seconded by John Pugliese, the Board of Education adjourned at 6:46PM. Respectfully submitted by, Catherine L. O Brien