WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WASHINGTONVILLE, NEW YORK William Santos, President Jennifer Dellova, Vice President Colleen Doyle, Secretary Kathleen Gualtieri, Kevin McIntyre, John F. O Neill, Robin White 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 LIBRARY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm AGENDA II. III. Presentation: Brian Connolly Principal s Advisory Committee Dr. Janet Seaman Zearn Math Program Approval of Minutes January 22, 2018 February 5, 2018 Work Session Teresa Silverman, District Clerk IV. Acceptance of Treasurer s Financial Statements July 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer V. Acceptance of Treasurer s Requested Bank Statements December 31, 2017 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer VI. Acceptance of Treasurer s Report December 31, 2017 Ellen Gunser, District Treasurer VII. Acceptance of the Claims Auditor Report January 2018 Joan McCue, Internal Claims Auditor VIII. 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
IX. Superintendent s Recommendation: A. Personnel - Consent Agenda 1. Resignations 2. Appointments a. Copy Aide b. Bus Drivers c. Change in Salary d. Claims Auditor 3. Increases/Decreases 4. Leaves of Absence 5. Updated Mentor-Mentee Assignments 6. Updated Coaching Assignments 7. Student Interns B. CPSE and CSE Documents C. WTA Memorandum of Agreement (Teacher Center Director) D. Section 71 E. Fundraisers F. Trip G. Addition to Reorganization Meeting H. Policies for a First Reading I. Resolution to Remove Policy J. Math Program K. Needs Assessment K-5 L. Textbook Adoption M. Agreement for Special Education Services N. Tax Refunds X. Committee Reports: 1. Advocacy Committee 2. Audit Committee 3. Facilities Committee 4. Policy Committee 5. OCSBA Report XI. Summary of Action Items Requested XII. Superintendent s Report XIII. New Board of Education Business XIV. Future Board of Education Meeting Dates: Monday, March 5, 2018 Work Session-HS Library at 7:00 pm; Monday, March 19, 2018 Regular HS Library at 7:00 pm XV. Opportunity for the public to be heard on general topics (comments limited to three minutes each). XVI. 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.) XVII. Adjournment Page 2 of 7
A. PERSONNEL Consent Agenda Items: 1. Resignations: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following resignation: Christine Rodriguez - Assistant Supervisor of Transportation February 7, 2018 2. Appointments: a. Copy Aide: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kimberely Vitale, Copy Aide, effective February 13, 2018 through June 22, 2018, 35 hours per week, 190 days per year. Her salary will be $17,130.40, prorated to $7,483.28 at an hourly rate of $12.88, based on Step 2, Grade 1 of the 2014-2018 salary schedule. b. Bus Drivers: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following Bus Drivers: (1) Profiro Dominguez- effective February 13, 2018 at 23.75 hours per week, 190 days per year. His salary will be $15,911.08, prorated to $7,034.16 at an hourly rate of $17.63 based on Step 1, of the 2014-2018 salary schedule with a probationary period of 52 weeks. (2) Purita Rosas- effective February 13, 2018 at 23.75 hours per week, 190 days per year. Her salary will be $15,911.08, prorated to $7,034.16 at an hourly rate of $17.63 based on Step 1, of the 2014-2018 salary schedule with a probationary period of 52 weeks. (3) Alton Wall - effective February 13, 2018 at 21.25 hours per week, 190 days per year. His salary will be $14,236.23, prorated to $6,294.12 at an hourly rate of $17.63 based on Step 1, of the 2014-2018 salary schedule with a probationary period of 52 weeks. c. Change in Salary: Laura Donnelly, Elementary teacher at Taft, effective February 1, 2018. Her salary will be $55,140.00, prorated to $25,640.10 based on Step B2 of the 2017-2020 salary schedule. Her probationary period will end January 31, 2022. Ms. Donnelly has Professional certification to teach Students with Disabilities B-2 Grade, Grades 1-6 in the State of New York. d. Claims Auditor: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Roseann D Esposito as Claims Auditor per diem at an hourly rate of $45.00, effective March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. 3. Change Increases-Decreases Bus Drivers-Monitors: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve an increase or decrease in hours for the following Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors and/or Security Monitors, as attached* Page 3 of 7
4. Leaves of Absence: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Leave of Absence for the following employees with effective dates noted: Barbara Fitzgerald Typist 5/18/18-5/25/18 Pamela Hall Typist 5/21/18-6/3/18 Christine Hasiak Monitor 2/5/18 Elizabeth Honan Food Service Helper 1/16/18&1/18/18 Anne O Callaghan Bus Monitor 1/27/18-2/9/18 Kimberely Vitale Playground Monitor 2/13/18-6/22/18 5. Updated Mentor - Mentee Assignments: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the additional teachers as mentors to the noted mentee for the 2017-2018 school year, as attached* 6. Updated Coaching Assignments: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Coaching Assignments for the Spring coaching season, as attached* 7. Student Interns: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve Student Interns from Mount Saint Mary from February 13, 2018 through June 22, 2018, as attached* MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: B. CPSE AND CSE DOCUMENTS: CPSE: January 3, 2018 January 18, 2018 January 25, 2018 January 16, 2018 January 24, 2018 January 26, 2018 CSE: January 5, 2018 January 12, 2018 January 23, 2018 January 8, 2018 January 16, 2018 January 25, 2018 January 9, 2018 January 18, 2018 January 26, 2018 January 11, 2018 January 22, 2018 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. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: Page 4 of 7
C. WTA MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (TEACHER CENTER DIRECTOR): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following Memorandum of Agreement for the new Teacher Center Director, as attached* MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: D. SECTION 71: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following Section 71 resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby terminates the employment of Ms. Cathy Thomas, School Bus Driver, effective February 13, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Section 71 of the Civil Service Law with the opportunity to be reinstated to the same or a similar position, if a vacancy exists, upon making application therefore within one year after termination of the disability. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: E. FUNDRAISERS: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following fundraisers, as attached*: Class of 2018 All Night Party Brother Bruno s 10% and Betty s Country Kitchen 10% donation of orders fundraiser in early April Class of 2019 Kids Night Out on May 24, 2018 at Taft Elementary Class of 2020 Little Caesar s Pizza Kits in the Spring of 2018, Rap Battle between teachers and/or students Music Booster Club & Tri-M Music Honor Society Faculty Scholarship Recital on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Sports Camp Fundraisers Physical Education Department to hold a Sports Camp the week of July 9, 2018 at Taft Elementary. F. TRIP: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following Trip for Hudson Valley Career Day on April 13, 2018, as attached*: G. ADDITION TO THE REORGANIZATION MEETING AGENDA: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the addition to the Reorganization Meeting Agenda, as attached*: 1. Teaching and Non-Teaching Substitutes for 2017-18 2. Tutoring List for 2017-2018 school year Page 5 of 7
H. POLICIES FOR A FIRST READING: 1. DISTRICT DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY FOR McKINNEY VENTO ISSUES (The New or Revised First Reading): The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the new or revised first reading of the following District Dispute Resolution Policy for McKinney Vento Issues, Policy #3234, as attached* I. RESOLUTION TO REMOVE POLICY: The Superintendent recommends that the following policy is to be removed from the District Policy Book; reason for removal is as noted: Policy # 5662 Meal Charge Policy has been updated J. MATH PROGRAM - ZEARN: The Superintendent recommends that the Zearn Math Program be approved by the Board of Education, as attached*. K. NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR GRADES K-5: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washingtonville Central School District Board of Education approve the attached contract with Gravity Goldberg, LLC for Needs Assessment for Grades K-5, as attached* L. TEXTBOOK ADOPTION: The Superintendent recommends that the following textbooks be adopted by the Board of Education, as attached* Avancemos, 1 st edition, published by Houghton Mifflin for the 8 th Grade Spanish Class Bien Dit, 1 st edition, published by Houghton Mifflin for the 8 th Grade French Class M. AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: The Superintendent recommends the approval of the following agreement with Kiryas Joel Union Free School District for Special Education Services by the Board of Education, as attached* Page 6 of 7
N. TAX REFUNDS: The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the following tax refund: Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $4,660.27 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-12 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $4,187.59 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-1 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $6,991.63 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-5 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $5,666.07 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-6 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $6,838.68 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-8 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $4,129.33 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-13 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $5,432.82 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-14 Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP in the amount of $3,043.60 for Section/Block/Lot 18-2-15 Page 7 of 7