COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Meeting Cohoes, New York June 21, 2017 Cohoes Middle School Library 6:00 PM (The Board of Education may entertain a motion to enter into an executive session subject to Board approval.) AGENDA I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Evacuation Procedure for Emergency C. Roll Call D. Acceptance of Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting of June 6, 2018 II. III. IV. PRESIDENT'S REPORT A. Good News SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. Curriculum and Instruction Tenure Appointments and Service Recognition - Retirees B. Business and Operations BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS V. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS VI. VII. OLD BUSINESS REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION A. THAT the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the Committee on Special Education for the following meeting dates: 3/8/18, 3/15/18, 3/16/18, 3/19/18, 3/20/18, 3/22/18, 3/29/18, 4/12/18, 4/13/18, 4/19/18, 4/20/18, 4/23/18, 4/24/18, 4/25/18, 4/26/18, 4/27/18, 4/30/18, 5/1/18, 5/3/18, 5/7/18, 5/8/18, 5/9/18, 5/10/18, 5/11/18, 5/14/18, 5/15/18, 5/16/18, 5/17/18, 5/18/18, 5/21/18, 5/24/18, 5/31/18, 6/4/18, 6/7/18, 6/11/18, 6/12/18, 6/13/18 and 6/14/18. B. THAT the Board of Education amends Item VII (F) of the January 24, 2018 Minutes to read as follows: THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals as Election Inspectors and/or Substitutes for the May 15, 2018 School Board Election and Budget Vote to be compensated in the amount of $100 each:
Cohoes City School District Board of Education Agenda - 06-20-18 Page 2 Badger, Christine M. Lambert, Karen L. Caruso, Nancy Maloney, Kathleen M. Castracane, Susan M. Nahumyk, Constance M. Charette, Ida Patti, Cheryl A. Domagalski, Thomas L. Rosecrans, Mary E. Frainier, Michelle M. Sanders, Debra A. Guay, Michele M. Tyson, Albert O. Farrigan, Sheila Yetto, Daniel T. Hunter, Jane C. THAT the Board of Education adopts the following policy: 1500 Public Use of School Facilities 2160 School District Officer and Employee Code of Ethics 6240 Investments 6700 Purchasing D. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with CDB Connections at 673 Columbia Turnpike, PO Box 630, East Greenbush, New York for provision of related services as needed to students at contracted rates for the 2018-19 School Year (07/01/18 06/30/19). E. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with the Center for Discovery, PO Box 840, Benmoshe Road, Harris, New York for as needed special education services at the tuition rate of $13,071 per student for the 2018 Extended School Year and $78,428 tuition per student for the 2018-19 School Year pending final NYSED rate setting. F. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with Ketchum-Grande Memorial School/The Charlton School, PO Box 47, Burnt Hills, New York for as needed special education services and psychiatric services during the 2018 Extended School Year at the per student tuition rate of $6,827, Dormitory Authority rate of $1,879 and $160 per session for psychiatric services and during the 2018-19 School Year at a per student tuition rate of $40,964, Dormitory Authority rate of $11,275 and $160 per session for psychiatric services pending final NYSED rate setting. G. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with the Oak Hill School, at 39 Charlton Road, Scotia New York for as needed special education services at the tuition rate of $5,038 per student for the 2018 Extended School Year and $30,229 tuition per student for the 2018-19 School Year pending final NYSED rate setting. H. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract between Cohoes City School District and the Rensselaer City School District to provide health and welfare services to students residing in Cohoes and attending a school within Rensselaer City School District for the 2017/18 school year at a rate of $68.11 to approximately 0.128 children.
Cohoes City School District Board of Education Agenda - 06-20-18 Page 3 I. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with the St. Colman s Home Inc., 11 Haswell Road, Watervliet, New York for as needed special education services at the tuition rate of $5,780 per student for the 2018 Extended School Year and $34,682 tuition per student for the 2018-19 School Year pending final NYSED rate setting. J. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with Vanderheyden, PO Box 219, Wynantskill, New York for as needed special education services during the 2018 Extended School Year at the per student tuition rate of $6,654, Dormitory Authority rate of $1,524 and during the 2018-19 School Year at a per student tuition rate of $39,924, Dormitory Authority rate of $9,144 pending final NYSED rate setting. K. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with the Wildwood School, at 2995 Curry Road Ext., Schenectady, New York for as needed special education services at the tuition rate of $8,678 per student for the 2018 Extended School Year and $52,070 tuition per student for the 2018-19 School Year pending final NYSED rate setting. L. THAT the Board of Education accepts a donation in the amount of $150 from CASDA to Cohoes High School students to attend the Hudson Valley Community College Fair on September 20, 2017. M. THAT the Board of Education amends the 2017/18 Budget in the amount of $150 to cover transportation costs to Hudson Valley Community College on September 20, 2017. VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONAL A. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the Substitute Teacher and Tutor list: Alila, Joseph Brunderley,Victoria Corbett, Camlynne Daigneault, Heather Martini, Gina McGivern, Chasity Palmatier, Cydney Penner, Jason Santos-Rataul, Candida Webber, Sarah B. THAT The Board of Education amends Item VIII (G) of the May 16, 2018 Minutes to read as follows: THAT the Board of Education appoints the following teachers as per the CTA contract to the 2018 Secondary School Regents Review Classes effective July 31 - August 15, 2018 contingent upon enrollment:
Cohoes City School District Board of Education Agenda - 06-20-18 Page 4 English 11 Drake Galarneau Algebra I Catherine Lowerre Algebra II TBD Mike Wilt Geometry Mike Wilt TBD Earth Science TBD Living Environment Amanda Powers Chemistry TBD Global Studies TBD US History Rob Santarcangelo C. THAT the Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District and the Cohoes Teachers Association. Term of Agreement: July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2021 D. THAT the Board of Education grants tenure to the following individuals in the subject area listed: Ms. Megan Cherubino (Harmony Hill Elementary School) Elementary Ms. Amanda Powers (Cohoes High School) - Science Effective: August 31, 2018 E. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individual as Assistant Mentoring Program Coordinator for the 2018-19 school year (grant funded) (CMS): Elaine Flatow F. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following teacher as per the CTA contract to the 2018 Secondary Summer School Program effective July 9 - August 15, 2018 contingent upon enrollment: Nick Foglia Global 9 G. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following teachers as per the CTA contract to the 2018 Secondary School Regents Review Classes effective July 31 - August 15, 2018 contingent upon enrollment: Geometry Cory Toles Chemistry Alicia Tommasino Global Studies Rob Santarcangelo NON-INSTRUCTIONAL H. THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Brittany Hunt from her position as 0.5 FTE Parent Liaison. Effective: July 6, 2018 I. THAT the Board of Education creates the following position: 1.0 FTE 10-Month Senior Typist (CMS)
Cohoes City School District Board of Education Agenda - 06-20-18 Page 5 J. Colleen McDonald Position... 1.0 FTE Senior Typist (10 Month) Effective Date... July 1, 2018 Probation period... December 31, 2018 Salary...... per CSEA contract Reason... BOE newly created... Received Certification of Eligibles from... Cohoes Municipal Civil Service Commission K. Candi OBrien Position... 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide (VSGS) Effective Date... September 14, 2018 Probation period... N/A Salary... per current CSEA contract Reason... Replaces Dina Dupuis (permanent promotion) L. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following employee to work the 2018 Summer Meal Program per CSEA contract: Ben Johnson, Driver M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby appoints the following individual to the Cleaner Maintenance Mechanic list, $18.50/hour, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointments are a temporary appointment. Michael Maksymik Effective: June 21, 2018 N. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the coaching positions listed below for the 2018-2019 school year, contingent upon acceptable program enrollment: CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY NAME FTE Cheerleading Varsity Heather Bradt 1.0 Cross Country - Boys/Girls Aaron Boudreau 1.0 Cross Country Modified Dan VanDyck 1.0 Football - Varsity Head Rob Wattsman 1.0 Football Varsity Assistant TBD 1.0 Football Varsity Assistant TBD 1.0 Football VOLUNTEER Matt LaBombard 0.0 Football VOLUNTEER Scott Phillips 0.0
Cohoes City School District Board of Education Agenda - 06-20-18 Page 6 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY NAME FTE Football - Modified Head Nick Foglia 1.0 Football - Modified Assistant Shawn Gibson 1.0 Soccer - Boys, Varsity Nick Izzo 1.0 Soccer - Boys, JV Phil Tommasino 1.0 Soccer - Boys, Modified TBD 1.0 Soccer - Girls, Varsity Keith Fischer 1.0 Soccer - Girls, JV TBD 1.0 Soccer - Girls, Modified TBD 1.0 Volleyball Varsity Matt Cater 1.0 Volleyball - JV Valerie Peretin 1.0 Volleyball Modified Terry Gendron 1.0 IX. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT - BUSINESS/FINANCE X. FINANCIAL REPORTS (Recommended by the Superintendent) A. I recommend that the following reports be accepted by the Board of Education: 1. Warrants May 2018 2. Budget Transfer May 2018 3. Budget Status Reports May 2018 4. Bank Reconciliation Report May 2018 5. Extracurricular Activity Report April & May 2018 6. Internal Claims Audit Report May 2018 XI. XII. INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION A. THAT the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of a donation from National Union Bank of Kinderhook in the amount of $100 to be used for the summer music program. B. THAT the Board of Education acknowledges receipt of a donation from the Cohoes/Waterford Elks in the amount of $1,000 to be used towards the cost of Advanced Placement exams. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS XIII. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Cohoes City School District Board of Education Agenda - 06-20-18 Page 7 XIV. BOARD POLICY REVIEW Second Reading A. 1500 Public Use of School Facilities B. 2160 School District Officer & Employee Code of Ethics C. 6240 Investments D. 6700 Purchasing XV. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS July 2, 2018 Reorganization & Business Meetings, CMS Library at 6 p.m. XVI. ADJOURNMENT