Minutes - Capital Region BOCES

Office of the Clerk of the Board 

Sharon A. Kisby 

900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102 

Albany, New York 12205 

Phone: (518) 862-4948 

Fax: (518) 862-4949 

REGULAR MEETING – June 18, 2012 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga 

Counties, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany, New York, was held on June 18, 2012 at the Schoharie 

Career and Technical School, Terrace Room. The meeting was called to order by President Bradt at 6:30 p.m. 

PRESENT Jeffrey Bradt, Kevin Kutzscher, Sandra Beloncik , John Bergeron, Gary DiLallo, Lynne Lenhardt, 

Barbara Mauro, John Phelan, Rose Surman, Charles S. Dedrick-Dist. Supt., Mark Jones-Asst. Dist. 

Supt., Kathryn Gerbino-Asst. Dist. Supt., Carl Strang-Asst. Dist. Supt., Kevin Harren-Director of 

Labor Relations, Michele Handzel-Attorney, Inge Jacobs-Sp. Ed. Director, Jill Aurora-Public 

Information Specialist and Sharon A. Kisby-Clerk of the Board 

ABSENT 

Robert Domenici, Robert Zordan-HR Director and Theresa Swett-Executive Principal, High 

School Programs (CTE) 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Lenhardt to accept the agenda as 

presented. The motion passed unanimously. 

ACCEPTANCE 

OF AGENDA 

It was moved by Mr. Phelan and seconded by Mrs. Surman to waive the 72 Hour WAIVE 72 

Notice to add the following items and any others to the agenda introduced by HOUR NOTICE 

unanimous resolution. The motion passed unanimously. 

PERSONNEL ITEMS (Agenda Item 6) 

b) Resignations/Retirements/Layoffs/Terminations/Recalls/Reinstatements/Leaves of Absence 

2. Retirements 

Name Position Division Effective Date 

Suzanne Davis Speech Therapist SPE (09/08/1981) 06/30/2012 

Maureen Geis Teacher-Special Education SPE (09/03/2002) 09/04/2012 

Karen Harris Speech Therapist SPE (12/17/1979) 06/30/2012 

Nancy Henry Teacher-Visually Impaired SPE (12/07/1987) 06/30/2012 

Regina Tirella School Social Worker SPE (11/03/1986) 06/30/2012 

3. Layoffs 

Appointment 

Name Position Type Effective Date 

Nina Farrell Guidance Counselor Tenured 06/30/2012 

Ellen Sherman Guidance Counselor Tenured 06/30/2012 

Walter Haynesworth School Social Worker Tenured 06/30/2012 

Angela Tritto School Social Worker Tenured 06/30/2012 

Patricia Biondo Teacher-Special Education Probationary 06/30/2012 

Jessica Walthers Teacher-Special Education Tenured 06/30/2012 

Patrick Wyman Teacher-Special Education Probationary 06/30/2012

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Allison Brown Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Theresa Chrysler Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Daniel Darpino Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Patricia DeMarco Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Vanessa Gannon Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Mirlinda Gecaj Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Karen Karl Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Michael Long Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Michelle Markel Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Varsha Naik Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Mackenzie O’Neil Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Kevin Rhenden Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Peronelle Schiesswohl Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Bradley Springstead Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

(Reference: Certified Abolished Positions, Page 3) 

Xavier Foster Occupational Therapist Probationary 06/30/2012 

Kimberly Patterson Occupational Therapist Probationary 06/30/2012 

Patricia Dover Occupational Therapy Assistant Permanent 06/30/2012 

Martha Hernandez Physical Therapist Permanent 06/30/2012 

Valerie Miller Physical Therapist Permanent 06/30/2012 

(Reference: Civil Service Abolished Positions, Page 3) 

c) Appointments 

4. Change FTE/Hours/Salary 

8. Other Items 

Name Position From To Effective 

Bryon Ackerman Public Information Specialist 1.0 .9 07/01/2012 

Melissa Braham Public Information Specialist 1.0 .5 07/01/2012 

Aaron Cagwin Public Information Specialist 1.0 .8 07/01/2012 

Christian Czerwinski Public Information Specialist 1.0 .9 07/01/2012 

Karen Nerney Public Information Specialist 1.0 .9 07/01/2012 

Elizabeth Phillips Public Information Specialist .9 .6 07/01/2012 

Laura Ryan Public Information Specialist .6 .8 07/01/2012 

b. Administration Considerations 

7. CTE Equipment Reserve Request 

Recommend the Board authorize a transfer into the Career and Technical Education Equipment 

Reserve Fund, using the depreciation funding method as recommended in Commissioners Regulation 

170.3K. Transfer will not exceed $100,000 (Annual straightline depreciation is approximately 

$238,000) 

8. Employee’s Retirement System Reserve 

Recommend that the Board authorize a transfer into the Retirement Contribution System Reserve 

Fund pursuant to General Municipal Law 6-r, from 2011-12 budgetary surplus, in an amount not to 

exceed $1,000,000. 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to enter into Executive 

Session at 6:31 p.m. to discuss specific personnel issue. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION


Mrs. Mauro arrived at 6:32 p.m. 

The Regular Session reconvened at 6:59 a.m. 

REGULAR SESSION 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to authorize the following SECTION 75 

Section 75 resolution. The motion passed unanimously. 

CHARGES 

BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 75, the Board of Education 

of the Albany Schoharie Schenectady Saratoga Board of Cooperative Educational Services 

hereby approves and prefers disciplinary charges dated June 18, 2012, against the permanently 

appointed occupational therapist discussed in this evening’s executive session. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education designates Rachel Risetto to serve 

as the Section 75 Hearing Officer to make a record of the hearing, which shall, together with 

her recommendations, be referred to the Board of Education for review and decision. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 75 of the Civil Service 

Law, the employee who is the subject of these charges is hereby suspended without pay, 

effective June 19, 2012, for not more than thirty days pending the hearing and 

determination of those charges. 

It was moved by Mr. Kutzscher and seconded by Dr. Bergeron to accept the May 21, 

Meeting Minutes. The motion passed unanimously. 

MINUTES 

Policy Committee - Dr. Bergeron (Chair) - Dr. Bergeron reminded the Board that Policy COMMITTEE 

0115 (Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention) was presented REPORTS 

at the May 21, 2012 Board Meeting for a first reading. The committee did not hear of 

any objections or requested changes. 

It was moved by the Policy Committee to adopt the following policies. The motion 

passed unanimously. 

(Policy Consideration) 

Title 

Number 

Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention 0115 

Audit Committee - Mr. Phelan (Chair) - Mr. Phelan reported that committee met prior 

to the start of this meeting. The committee reviewed Internal Auditor Reports (#12-3, 

#12-002, #11-004 and #11-003) which had been previously presented to the 

Audit Committee. Mr. Phelan also shared that due to a scheduling conflict, Mr. 

Cusack was unable to make the committee meeting but will be present in July. At 

this point, it is anticipated that the report will be presented on time. 

It was moved by the Audit Committee to accept Internal Auditor Reports #12-3, 

#12-002, #11-004 and #11-003 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. 

(Internal Auditor Reports) 

Dr. Inge Jacobs, Dr. Carl Strang and Mr. Peter Taormina presented a brief report PROGRAM REPORTS - 

regarding the Special Education Study. Dr. Jacobs reported that the final cabinet 

(Special Education Study) 

meeting was held with all five (5) cabinet groups. Staff shared that they feel more 

a part of the process and that even though much progress has been made they still 

want to know how we can expand. Dr. Dedrick shared that he was very impressed 

with how the meeting went. 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to authorize the creation/ 

abolition of the positions listed below. The motion passed unanimously. 

PERSONNEL 

CONSIDERATIONS


POSITION PROGRAM/LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE (Create - Certified) 

Teacher-Career Education Career and Technical Education 07/01/2012 

POSITION PROGRAM/LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE (Abolish - Certified) 

School Social Worker IS 06/30/2012 

(2 positions) 

Teacher-Special Education SPE 06/30/2012 

(2 positions) 

Teaching Assistants BOCES Wide 06/30/2012 

(13 positions) 

Training Specialist SPE 08/31/2012 

POSITION PROGRAM/LOCATION EFFECTIVE DATE (Abolish – Civil Service) 

Occupational Therapist SPE 06/30/2012 

(2 positions) 

Occupational Therapy Assistant SPE 06/30/2012 

Physical Therapist SPE 06/30/2012 

(2 positions) 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to accept the following 

resignations/retirements/layoffs/terminations/leaves of absence. The motion passed 

unanimously. 

(Resignations/Retirements/ 

Layoffs/Terminations/ 

Leaves of Absence) 

Name Position Division Effective Date (Resignations) 

Michael Bastian Program Coordinator I RIC (03/23/2009) 06/08/2012 

(Administrative Services) 

Melinda Bush Teaching Assistant SPE (10/02/2008) 06/22/2012 

Carina Cook Principal-CTE Albany CTE (10/25/2010) 06/30/2012 

Chad Foster Teaching Assistant SPE (09/02/2003) 05/30/2012 

MaryAlice McCraith Teacher-Visually Impaired SPE (09/06/2011) 06/30/2012 

Jamie Steenberge Network & Systems Technician RIC (05/21/2002) 06/29/2012 

Shirley Sutorius Mobility Instructor SPE (09/06/2011) 06/22/2012 

Derrick Williams Teaching Assistant CTE (12/13/2004) 06/30/2012 

Name Position Division Effective Date (Retirements) 

Christine Barber Teacher-Special Education SPE (09/16/1986) 06/30/2012 

Marilyn Burns School Nurse CTE (02/24/1988) 09/14/2012 

Deborah Covey Teaching Assistant SPE (09/03/2002) 08/10/2012 

Suzanne Davis Speech Therapist SPE (09/08/1981) 06/30/2012 

Gary DeLano Computer Operator RIC (02/28/1985) 07/27/2012 

Bonnie DiGirolamo Educational Interpreter SPE (01/31/1989) 06/27/2012 

Mary Elliott Teaching Assistant SPE (09/06/1988) 07/01/2012 

Carol Farrere Speech Therapist SPE (12/17/1979) 06/30/2012 

Celeste Fonda Senior Account Clerk CTE (12/07/1992) 07/27/2012 

Jenny Frank School Social Worker SPE (09/05/2000) 06/30/2012


Maureen Geis Teacher – Special Education SPE (09/03/2002) 09/04/2012 

Karen Harris Speech Therapist SPE (12/17/1979) 06/30/2012 

Nancy Henry Teacher-Visually Impaired SPE (12/07/1987) 06/30/2012 

Ellen Hillander School Social Worker SPE (10/24/1988) 06/30/2012 

Rene Holmes Teaching Assistant SPE (09/20/1988) 06/22/2012 

Deven Horne Coordinator-Instructional Services SPE (12/21/1987) 08/31/2012 

Dayna Kalil Teaching Assistant SPE (10/29/1990) 06/30/2012 

Diane Kavanaugh Speech Therapist SPE (09/01/1975) 06/30/2012 

Linda Keeler Physical Therapist SPE (04/07/1986) 06/29/2012 

Carol Klopotowski Teacher-Special Education SPE (09/22/1975) 06/30/2012 

Pam Lane Educational Interpreter SPE (04/04/1983) 08/31/2012 

Lois Leonard Speech Therapist SPE (09/04/1990) 06/30/2012 

Deborah Levy Teaching Assistant SPE (05/18/1999) 08/31/2012 

Kathryn Martin Supervisor-Instructional Services IS (08/20/1984) 06/30/2012 

Francis McGill School Social Worker SPE (01/04/1988) 06/30/2012 

Karen Mezz Physical Therapy Assistant SPE (09/03/1985) 06/29/2012 

Raymond Paglieri Principal-CTE CTE (08/01/2005) 08/31/2012 

Mirella Palma Teaching Assistant SPE (06/11/1992) 07/01/2012 

Jane Root School Social Worker SPE (09/07/1999) 06/20/2012 

Martha Santicola Teacher-Visually Impaired SPE (09/23/1991) 06/30/2012 

Linda Sawyer Teaching Assistant SPE (12/21/1976) 06/30/2012 

Patricia Sharer Teacher-Adult Education CTE (02/08/2000) 06/29/2012 

Lynn Thornton Speech Therapist SPE (09/07/1982) 06/30/2012 

Regina Tirella School Social Worker SPE (11/03/1986) 06/30/2012 

Patricia Veve Teaching Assistant SPE (09/02/1986) 06/30/2012 

Ross Watson Custodian MGS (08/01/1979) 07/13/2012 

Appointment 

Name Position Type Effective Date (Layoffs) 

Nina Farrell Guidance Counselor Tenured 06/30/2012 

Ellen Sherman Guidance Counselor Tenured 06/30/2012 

Walter Haynesworth School Social Worker Tenured 06/30/2012 

Angela Tritto School Social Worker Tenured 06/30/2012 

Patricia Biondo Teacher-Special Education Probationary 06/30/2012 

Jessica Walthers Teacher-Special Education Tenured 06/30/2012 

Patrick Wyman Teacher-Special Education Probationary 06/30/2012 

Allison Brown Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Theresa Chrysler Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Daniel Darpino Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Patricia DeMarco Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Vanessa Gannon Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Mirlinda Gecaj Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Karen Karl Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Michael Long Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Michelle Markel Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Varsha Naik Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Mackenzie O’Neil Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Kevin Rhenden Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Peronelle Schiesswohl Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

Bradley Springstead Teaching Assistant Probationary 06/30/2012 

(Reference: Certified Abolished Positions) 

Xavier Foster Occupational Therapist Probationary 06/30/2012 

Kimberly Patterson Occupational Therapist Probationary 06/30/2012


Patricia Dover Occupational Therapy Assistant Permanent 06/30/2012 

Martha Hernandez Physical Therapist Permanent 06/30/2012 

Valerie Miller Physical Therapist Permanent 06/30/2012 

(Reference: Civil Service Abolished Positions) 

Name Position Division Effective Date (Terminations) 

Rita Bartlett Teacher-ESL IS (10/12/2011) 06/30/2012 

Susan West-Evans Teacher-Special Education SPE (10/11/2011) 06/30/2012 

Name Position Leave Type Effective Dates (Leaves of Absence) 

Darlene Anapolis Supervising School Nurse FMLA (Paid) 06/11/2012-06/30/2012 

Craig Kennedy School Social Worker FMLA (Unpaid) 06/12/2012-06/17/2012 

Pattie Newell Teaching Assistant Extended Personal 05/16/2012-06/30/2012 

Hope Pelcher Teaching Assistant FMLA (Unpaid) 05/30/2012-06/08/2012 

Eric Reisenger Teaching Assistant Extended Personal 05/29/2012-06/08/2012 

Jennifer Wells Instructional Coach-ELA FMLA (Paid) 06/01/2012-07/08/2012 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to approve the following. 

The motion passed unanimously. 

(Appointments) 

Name: Terrence Gillooley Appointment Type: Provisional (Civil Service)* 

CS Title: Shared School Business Official Appointment Date: 06/25/2012 

Salary: $105,000 FTE: 1.0 

Location: Management Services 

Name: Michael Riggi Appointment Type: Provisional Promotion 

CS Title: Managing Program Coordinator I Appointment Date: 06/04/2012 

(Administrative Services) FTE: 1.0 

Salary: $63,025 

Location: Regional Information Center 

* Permanent Appointment subject to defined probationary term indicated in the effective dates 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to approve the 

appointments of the substitutes listed below, with effective dates as noted. The 

motion passed unanimously. 

(All Other Appointments) 

Teacher - $95.00/day - effective 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012 

Backlund, Kristin 

Cheung, Sunyee 

Elbashier, Angam 

Gustin, Gary 

Malik, Zunaira 

Mullen, Samantha 

Novak III, John 

Rosen, Rebecca 

Tobin, Tim 

Tomlinson, Jillian 

Teaching Assistant - $11.94/hour - effective 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012 

Backlund, Kristin 

Cheung, Sunyee 

Elbashier, Angam 

Gustin, Gary 

Horne, Mason 

Keller, Amanda 

Malik, Zunaira 

Mullen, Samantha 

Novak III, John 

Rosen, Rebecca 

Scott, Paige 

Tobin, Tim 

Appointments and re-appointments of staff listed below for the 2011-12 school year, in 

accordance with Policy #4035, with effective dates as noted. Employees are not eligible 

for benefits (health, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance).


Name Division Rate 

Hourly/Per 

Not to 

Term of Employment 

Diem/Stipend 

Exceed 

Position Category 

Zachary Belokopitsky RIC $10.00 Hourly 05/14/2012-06/30/2012 280 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Elizabeth Blakely IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Daniel Bruton IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Courtney Bryan IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Ean Dunn MGS $10.00 Hourly 05/16/2012-06/30/2012 150 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Suzanne Grassucci IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Bradley Morgan IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Brendan Murphy IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Jenna Sarvis MGS $10.00 Hourly 05/23/2012-06/30/2012 240 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Rachel Suflita IS $10.00 Hourly 06/15/2012-06/30/2012 100 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Matthew Zingerman RIC $10.00 Hourly 05/21/2012-06/30/2012 240 Hrs. Clerk I (PT) 

Michael Langevin SPE $25.32 Hourly 06/23/2012-06/23/2012 4 Hrs. Educational Interpreter 

Jennifer Thomas SPE $25.32 Hourly 06/23/2012-06/23/2012 4 Hrs. Educational Interpreter 

Michelle Irons IS $325.00 Daily 05/18/2012-06/30/2012 15Days Expert (Miscellaneous) 

Richard Lenney SPE $50.00 Hourly 05/01/2012-06/30/2012 10 Hrs. Presenter (TCI) 

Pamela Studler SPE $20.00 Hourly 06/01/2012-06/30/2012 10 Hrs. Presenter VISTA 

Joanne Conlen CTE $55.26 Hourly 06/18/2012-06/30/2012 40 Hrs. Guidance Counselor 

Jeffrey Guthrie CTE $378.52 Daily 06/14/2012-06/22/2012 7 Days Teacher-Special Education 

Supplemental appointments of staff listed below from May 1, 2012-June 30, 2012. 

Eligibility for benefits (health, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance) is 

contingent upon the employee’s primary appointment. 

Margaret Bugler CTE $257.36 Per Diem 05/01/2012-06/30/2012 5 Days Tchr (Curriculum Devlpmnt) 

James Haas CTE $326.52 Per Diem 06/14/2012-06/14/2012 1 Day Tchr (Curriculum Devlpmnt) 

Name Position From To Effective (Change FTE/Hours/Salary) 

Melissa Braham Public Information Specialist .7 1.0 06/04/2012 

Ellen Burns Program Coordinator 11 mos. 12 mos. 07/01/2012 

(Adult/Adolescent Parenting) 

Mary Fox Clerk I 1.0 .6 08/01/2012 

Nancy Hampton Program Coordinator .8 1.0 09/01/2012 

(Adult/Adolescent Parenting) 

Patricia Gogol Program Coordinator I CSHW .5 1.0 09/01/2012 

Dawn Kerber Clerk I 1.0 .6 08/01/2012 

Brian LaCroix Teacher-Career Education 1.0 .5 06/30/2012 

Involuntary 

Matthew Stenglein Clerk I 1.0 .6 08/01/2012 

Alexander Stern Teaching Assistant 7.0 6.5 05/18/2012 

Daniel Trager Programming Technology $36,822 $40,995 06/19/2012 

Specialist I 

Bryon Ackerman Public Information Specialist 1.0 .9 07/01/2012 

Melissa Braham Public Information Specialist 1.0 .5 07/01/2012 

Aaron Cagwin Public Information Specialist 1.0 .8 07/01/2012 

Christian Czerwinski Public Information Specialist 1.0 .9 07/01/2012 

Karen Nerney Public Information Specialist 1.0 .9 07/01/2012 

Elizabeth Phillips Public Information Specialist .9 .6 07/01/2012 

Laura Ryan Public Information Specialist .6 .8 07/01/2012 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to appoint the following 

following employee(s) to tenure status based upon successful completion of the required 

probationary period. The motion passed unanimously. 

TENURE 

APPOINTMENTS


Name Tenure Area Effective Date 

Barbara Catalano Principal-Special Education 07/01/2012 

Jeffrey Knorr English 07/01/2012 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to appoint the following 

employees to permanent status based upon successful completion of the required 

probationary period. The motion passed unanimously. 

PERMANENT 

APPOINTMENTS 

Name Title Effective Date 

Shaun Cotter Network & Systems Technician 07/01/2012 

Adam Stoddard Help Desk Technician 07/09/2012 

Daniel Trager Programming Technology 06/19/2012 

Specialist I Trainee 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to approve the extension 

of probationary period (JUUL) of Christopher Lanese, Teacher, through September 1, 2013. 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to approve the following. 


JUUL 

BID AWARDS 

RFB-212-45 

Administrative Software OCM BOCES Cooperative Bid 

Effective: June 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013 

Based on % discount off of Manufacturer’s Official OEM 

Standard List Price 

Award to: Accro USA, LLC 

Altadena, California Amount: 15% 

Logisoft 

Fairport, New York Amount: 3%, 5.11%, 11.51%, 12.92%, 15.51%, 

16.6%, 16.61%, 19.56%, 26.51%, 29.51%, 

32.11%, 35.11%, 44.92%, 54.51% 

M86 Security 

Orange, California 

Amount: WFR/SWG 40%, HW and 

Warranties 40% and third party 0% 

Raptor Technologies 

Houston, Texas Amount: 0% 

Reliance Communications, Inc. 

a/k/a School Messenger 

Santa Cruz, California Amount: 5.5% 

Scholar Buys 

Carpentersville, Illinois Amount: 7.1%, 7.3%, 12.3%, 12.5%, 12.1%, 14.85%, 

15.3%, 16.62%, 23.2%, 34.1%, 37.22%, 

44.92%, 45.1% 

Sergeant Laboratories, Inc. 

Onalaska, Wisconsin Amount: 10%


Specops Software 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Amount: 35%, 50% 

Synergy Global Solutions 

East Syracuse, New York Amount: 1.5%, 5%, 32%, 33% 

Waterford Technologies, Inc. 

Irvine, California 

Amount: 40% to 50% on License Fees 

Bid No. 12-022 

Cooperative Custodial Supplies 

Effective: July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 

Award to: Calico Industries, Inc. 

Annapolis Junction, Maryland Amount: $4,612.92 

E.A. Morse 

Castleton, New York Amount: $60,446.35 

also Rubbermaid products not on 

bid 39% off mfg list 

Eastern Bag & Paper 

Milford, Connecticut Amount: $11,124.31 

ERC Wiping Products, Inc. 

Lynn, Massachusetts Amount: $204.00 

Hill & Markes 

Amsterdam, New York Amount: $76,997.60 

Hillyard NY 

Victor, New York Amount: $22,575.05 

Leland Paper Company 

Glens Falls, New York Amount: $3,834.35 

NYSID 

Albany, New York Amount: $9,680.67 

Pioneer Manufacturing 

Cleveland, Ohio Amount: $7,753.00 

Pyramid School Products 

Tampa, Florida Amount: $8,813.84 

R.H. Crown Company, Inc. 

Johnstown, New York Amount: $21,229.77 

Sanico, Inc. 

Binghamton, New York Amount: $3,263.05 

Sansolutions, Inc. 

Elmira Heights, New York Amount: $583.64 

The Sherwin Williams Company 

Ballston Spa, New York Amount: $1,343.75


W.B. Mason Company, Inc. 

Brockton, Massachusetts Amount: $17,602.59 

Bid No. 12-024 

Construction Supplies 

Effective: June 19, 2012 through June 18, 2013 

Award to: Fastenal Company 

Schenectady, New York Amount: $1,667.18 

Marty’s True Value Hardware 

Schenectady, New York Amount: $1,953.66 

Metco Supply Inc. 

Leechburg, Pennsylvania Amount: $875.09 

Paxton/Patterson LLC 

Chicago, Illinois Amount: $209.18 

SATCO Supply 

St. Paul, Minnesota Amount: $1,960.89 

Bid No. 12-025 

Health and Nursing Supplies 


Award to: Guardian Medical Supply 

Dewitt, New York Amount: $615.44 

Henry Schein, Inc. 

Melville, New York Amount: $94.11 

Medco Supply Company 

Tonawanda, New York Amount: $131.14 

Moore Medical LLC 

Farmington, Connecticut Amount: $4,010.08 

United Health Supplies 

Las Vegas, Nevada Amount: $711.43 

The Whitehall Group 

Greensboro, North Carolina Amount: $423.46 

Bid No. 12-027 

Metal Supplies 


Award to: Airgas East Inc. 

Salem, New Hampshire Amount: $5,631.78 

Cryo Weld Corporation 


Haun Welding Supply 

Latham, New York Amount: $2,089.39




Noble Gas Solutions 


Northeast Automotive Parts Inc. 

Nassau, New York Amount: $240.93 

Bid No. 12-030 

Auto Body Supplies 


Award to: Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. 




NAPA Auto Parts 

Latham, New York Amount: $3,014.34 

Northeast Automotive Parts, Inc. 

Nassau, New York Amount: $2,423.35 

Bid No. 12-031 

Cooperative Copy Paper 

Effective: July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 

w/optional six (6) month renewal option 

Award to: W. B. Mason Company, Inc. 


Bid No. 12-043 

Bus Tires and Related Items (Cooperative) 

Effective: July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 

w/optional six (6) month renewal 

Award to: McCarty Tire 

Feura Bush, New York Amount: $59,382.18 + 

added services 

Bid No. 11-027 Universal Waste Disposal (Cooperative) (Bid Extensions) 

Effective: July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 

Vendor: 

NLR, Inc. 

East Windsor, Connecticut 

Amount:$3,000.00 estimated 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to adopt the following 

Cooperative Bid Resolution which will authorize the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady- 

Saratoga BOCES to participate/lead in Cooperative Bids for the procurement of 

commodities and/or services as listed below. The motion passed unanimously. 

WHEREAS, the lead agency shall coordinate the cooperative effort, as authorized 

by New York State General Municipal Law, Section 119-0, and 

COOPERATIVE 

BID RESOLUTION 

(Participant)


WHEREAS, the lead agency shall assume the responsibility for the drafting of 

specifications, advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids, and 

reporting the results to the participants, therefore. 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the lead agency(s) listed below shall hereby represent 

all of the participants in awarding the bid as indicated, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, participants have agreed that unless all bids are 

rejected, it shall award contracts according to the recommendations of the lead agency. 

Bid Type 

Distance Learning State Wide Agreements: 

Apex, Aventa Learning, Florida Virtual 

School, and Nova Net 

Lead Agency 

Erie 1 BOCES (WNYRIC) 


resolution which would permit BOCES to standardize on specific equipment, products 

or services. The motion passed unanimously. 

STANDARDIZATION 

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Board of Cooperative 

Educational Services desires to enhance existing or acquire additional equipment, products or 

services, and 

WHEREAS, said equipment, products or services are designed to work in a specific 

manner and 

WHEREAS, staff has been or will be specially trained in the use of said equipment, 

products or services, and use of a single manufacturer’s equipment, products or services 

results in services being delivered more efficiently and in a more cost effective manner, and 

WHEREAS, member districts have specifically requested specific equipment, 

products or services, and 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there is a need to standardize 

future purchases of equipment, products or services in order to provide efficiency and 

economy of operation, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga 

Board of Cooperative Educational Services hereby authorizes to standardize on future 

purchases of all such equipment, products or services by limiting such future purchases of 

equipment, products or services, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that contracts for the purchase of such 

standardized equipment products or services be made to the lowest responsible bidders after 

advertisement for sealed bids, as provided in General Municipal Law, Section 103, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be in effect for a period of 

twelve months from the date of adoption for the following equipment, products or services. 

1. Assessment Technologies Institute LLC 

2. Century Consultants 

3. eSchoolData, LLC. 

4. Glynlyon, Inc. 

5. Harland Technology Services (a division of Scantron Corporation)


6. Harris School Solutions (f/k/a Capital Computer Associates) 

7. InfoBid Corporation 

8. Mindex Technologies, Inc. 

9. MML Software, Ltd. (d/b/a Finance Manager) 

10. NCS Pearson, Inc. 

11. Schoolnet, Inc. 

12. Northwest Evaluation Association 

13. Apple, Inc. 


resolution designating the sources listed below to be the sole source providers of 

equipment, products or services required by the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga 

BOCES, to provide services to a number of school districts. The motion passed 

unanimously. 

SOLE SOURCE 

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, items which can only be purchased from one source are an 

exception to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and therefore are not subject 

to competitive bidding requirements, and 

WHEREAS, the sources listed are either the manufacturer or sole distributor 

of the equipment, products or services and the sole source provider to educational 

institutions for the specified item, and 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady- 

Saratoga BOCES hereby determines the sources listed below to be the sole source providers, 

and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be in effect for a period of 

twelve months from the date of adoption for the following equipment, products or service 

sources. 

Manufacturer/Distributor: 

Assessment Technologies Institute LLC 

C-MAP, CARP (Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program), 

Virtual ATI, Dosage & Calculations, Pharmacology Made Easy 2.0 

& TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) 

BrainPOP! 

BrainPOP 

BrainPOP Junior 

BrainPOP ESL 

Game Up Databases 

EBSCO Publishing 

Online Databases 

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 

Educational Resources in print 

Web-based Resources 

Videos 

Software 

Classroom/Teacher based Materials


Facts on File 

Online Databases 

Classroom Video on Demand 

eLearning Modules 

The Gale Group 

Online Databases and Resources 

Northwest Evaluation Association 

MAP® Assessments 

Certified Facilitator Training for NWEA Professional Development 

Newsbank, Inc. 


Scholastic 


World Book On-Line 


Audro Tech, Inc. 

eScholar, StarBase & Oracle consulting support 

C & S Operations (Que Centre Group) 

Que Centre web-based maintenance management software 

Century Consultants 

StarBase School Suite 

CompassLearning, Inc. (a division of Renzulli Learning Systems) 

Online learning content 

eSchoolData, LLC 

eSchoolData student management system 

Glynlyon, Inc. 

Odyssey Ware course content & training 

Harland Technology Services 

Scantron maintenance services, software & equipment 

Harris School Solutions (f/k/a Capital Computer Associates ) 

WinCap financial management system 

InfoBid Corporation 

Bidmanager Comprehensive Bid Buying System & accounting interface 

Mindex Technologies, Inc. 

SchoolTool student management system 

MML Software, Ltd. (d/b/a Finance Manager) 

Finance Manager Interactive Fund Accounting Software


NCS Pearson, Inc. 

PowerSchool student management system 

PLATO Learning, Inc. 

PLATO Learning Content & Intellectual Property 

Schoolnet, Inc. 

GradeSpeed.NET & Gradebook software products 

Apple, Inc. 

Apple branded personal computers, iPods, related software and 

Networking devices, excluding iPads and iPhones not 

available for purchase under NYS Contract PT65428 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to approve the following. CONTRACT 


CONSIDERATIONS 

(BOCES provides 

1. An agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES and the service) 

Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene Counties Board of Cooperative Educational 

Services, (QUESTAR III), 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, New York 12033. 

BOCES will develop curriculum, program design and activity schedule for and provide 

operation of a summer institute to increase awareness regarding emerging Career 

Pathways programs that will lead to employment in the 21 st Century/Advanced 

Manufacturing and other related careers. Questar III will pay Capital Region BOCES 

$6,550 for work related to the planning and operation of the “Build a Better Robot” 

Summer Camp Program. The contract period is May 18, 2012 through August 31, 2012. 

(2012-129-CTE) 

2. An agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES and 

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, 965 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham, 

New York 12110. Under supervision of BOCES chefs, BOCES will work with the 

Food Bank to provide opportunities to Adult Education students to assist the Food 

Bank in its mission to provide breakfast and lunch to the Capital Area youth programs. 

Food Bank will pay Capital Region BOCES $15,610 for work related to the planning 

and preparation of the meals to be distributed. The contract period is June 25 

through August 24, 2012. (2012-130 -CTE) 


the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District, 15 Mountain Road, 

Ravena, New York 12143. BOCES will provide Supplemental Educational 

Services tutoring for students of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School 

District. The district will pay an anticipated amount of $2,240 annually. The 

contract period is March 26, 2012 through May 30, 2012. (2012-131-IS) 

4. An agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES 

and the Ellis Hospital Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, 

New York 12308. BOCES will provide a Special Education Program to students 

residing in the Adolescent Psychiatry Unit house at Ellis Hospital. There are no 

fees involved. The contract period is September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 

(2012-154-SpE) 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to approve the following. 


(BOCES purchases 

the service)


1. An amended agreement(s) between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga 

BOCES and the following BOCES. The agreement(s) more accurately reflect the 

services provided to this BOCES during the 2011-12 School Year. 

BOCES Preliminary Amount Amended Amount 

Broome-Tioga $16,830.09 $145,699.19 

2. An extension to an agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga 

BOCES and Apple, Inc., 1 Infinite Loop, MS90-2CM, Cupertino, California 95014. 

BOCES will purchase items/applications, related software and networking devices, 

excluding iPads and iPhones not available for purchase under NYS Contract PT65428. 

The dollar amount is unspecified at this time. The contract period is July 19, 2012 

through July 18, 2013. (2012-003e-CA) 

3. A first amendment to the lease agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady- 

Saratoga BOCES and Clark Industrial Park, LLC, 4 Walker Way, Albany, New York 

12205. Capital Region BOCES will continue to lease warehouse space at 25 Walker Way, 

Albany, New York. The annual rent is $44,550. The first amendment to the lease is for 

the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 and is contingent upon approval of the State 

Education Department. (2009-174e-CA) 


Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, 30 Century Hill Drive,Latham, New York 

12110. Blue Shield will provide participating BOCES employees with health insurance 

for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Rates are as follows (2012-132-CA): 

Community Blue HMO 

Medical Only 2012-13 Medical Only 2011-12 

Individual $666.45/month (Present Rate $657.18/month) 

Family $1,680.22/month (Present Rate $1,737.01/month) 

Medicare $666.45/month (Present Rate $657.18/month) 

Medicare Family $1,680.22/month (Present Rate $1,737.01/month) 


Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP), 500 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany, 

New York 12206. Capital District Physicians Health Plan will provide participating 

BOCES employees with specific health insurance for the period July 1, 2012 to June 

30, 2013. Rates are as follows (2012-133-CA): 

Capital District Physicians Health Plan 




Individual (Medicare) $499.77/month (Present Rate $482.90/month) 

Family (Medicare) $1,249.41/month (Present Rate $1,207.23/month) 


Davis Vision, Albany, New York. Davis Vision will provide participating BOCES 

employees with vision care coverage for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 

2013. The renewal rate is the same rate used for 2011-12. Rates are as follows: 

(2012-134-CA):


Davis Vision 2012-13 Davis Vision 2011-12 

Individual - Non PAO’s $4.42/month Individual - Non PAO’s $4.42/month 

Family - Non PAO’s $11.50/month Family - Non PAO’s $11.50/month 

Individual - PAO’s $3.44/month Individual - PAO’s $3.44/month 

Family - PAO’s $8.94/month Family - PAO’s $8.94/month 


the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, New York 10010. MetLife 

will provide BOCES employees with dental/orthodontic insurance for the period of 

July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The renewal rate is the same rate used for 2011-12. 

Rates are as follows (2012-135-CA): 

Dental/Orthodontic 

2012-13 2011-12 


Family $138.16/month (Present Rate $138.16/month) 


Mohawk Valley Physician’s Health Plan (MVP), 625 State Street, Schenectady, 

New York 12301. Mohawk Valley Physicians Health Plan will provide participating 

BOCES employees with health insurance for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 

30, 2013. Rates are as follows (2012-136-CA): 

Mohawk Valley Physician’s Health Plan 




9. A renewal agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES and 

the National Employers Council, Inc. (NEC), 241 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, New 

York 13221. The National Employers Council will assist the BOCES in the management 

and administration of its unemployment insurance program at a cost of $2,024. The 

contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The fee remains unchanged. 

(2012-137-CA) 


New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), Alfred E. Smith State 

Office Building, 80 South Swan Street, Albany, New York 12239. NYSHIP will 

provide participating BOCES employees with health and prescription drug insurance 

coverage for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Rates are as 

follows (2012-138-CA): 

NYSHIP Core Plus - Health and Prescription Drug 

Plan Prime 

1/1-12/31/12 1/1-12/31/11 

Individual $712.75/month $693.92/month 

Family $1,562.80/month $1,513.92/month 

Medicare Individual See MediPrime below See MediPrime below


MediPrime 

1/1-12/31/12 1/1-12/31/11 

Individual-1 $419.24/month $405.64/month 

Family - 1 $1,269.28/month $1,225.62/month 

Family - 2 $975.77/month $937.31/month 


UNUM/Provident Life Insurance Company of America, 100 Northfield Drive, 

2 nd Floor, Windsor, Connecticut 06095. UNUM will provide eligible BOCES 

employees with life insurance coverage for the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 

2013. The renewal rate will be twenty cents ($.20) for each $1,000 of salary. 

The renewal rate is the same rate used for 2011-12. (2012-139-CA) 


UNUM/Provident Life Insurance Company of America, 100 Northfield Drive, 

2 nd Floor, Windsor, Connecticut 06095. UNUM will provide eligible BOCES 

employees with long-term disability insurance coverage for the period July 1, 

2012 through June 30, 2013. The renewal rate will be thirty-five cents ($.35) for 

each $100 of salary. (2012-140-CA) 


The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New 

York a/k/a Union College, Armand V. and Donald S. Feigenbaum Hall, Union College, 

Schenectady, New York 12308. The college will provide facility space in July 2012 for 

our “Build a Better Robot” Summer Camp for approximately 15 students. BOCES will 

pay approximately $8,000.00. The contract period is July 30 through August 3, 2012. 

(2012-141-CTE) 


University at Albany, State University of New York, University in the High School 

Programs, Biology 001, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222. The 

university will provide New Visions Law & Government and Public Communications 

(Journalism) program students with access to University in the High School classes. The 

contract period is September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. There are no fees involved. 

(2012-142-CTE) 


BrainPOP!, 71 W 23 rd St, 17 th Floor, New York, New York 10010. BrainPOP will 

provide access to online databases and resources. BOCES will pay based on member 

schools participation. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 

(2012-143-IS) 


BOCES and EBSCO Publishing, PO Box 1943, Birmingham, Alabama 35201. 

EBSCO will provide access to online databases and resources as requested by member 

schools. BOCES will pay based on member schools participation. The contract period 

is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (2012-041e-IS) 


Facts On File, 132 West 31 st Street, 17 th Floor, New York, New York 10001. Facts 

On File will provide access to online databases and resources. BOCES will pay based 

on member schools participation. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 

2013. (2012-144-IS)



Polly Farrington, 35 Fletcher Road, Albany, New York 12203. Polly Farrington will 

provide staff development targeted to school library media specialists relevant to library 

related technology integration. BOCES will pay $100/hour based on member schools 

participation. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (2012-145-IS) 


The Gale Group, Inc., 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331-3535. The 

Gale Group will provide access to online databases and resources. BOCES will pay based 

on member schools participation. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 

(2012-146-IS) 

20. An amendment to an agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga 

BOCES and Northwest Evaluation Association, 121 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 

97209. Northwest will provide assessment and professional development services. BOCES 

will pay approximately $10.85 per student for testing measure and technical support. The 

contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. (2011-130a-IS) 


Scholastic, 90 Old Sherman Turnpike, Danbury, Connecticut 06816. Scholastic will 

provide access to online databases and resources. BOCES will pay based on member schools 

participation. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (2012-147-IS) 

22. An extension to an agreement between the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES 

and World Book On-line, 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60601. 

World Book will provide access to online databases and resources. BOCES will pay based 

on member schools participation. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. 

(2012-012e-IS) 


Aduro Tech, Inc., 10 Mountain Ash Trail, Webster, NY 14580. Aduro will provide 

consulting services for eScholar, StarBase and Oracle support. BOCES will pay $76,000. 

The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. (2012-148-RIC) 


and C&S Operations, Inc. (Que Centre Group), 150 State Street, Suite 120, Rochester, 

New York 14614. C&S will provide its Que Centre web-based maintenance management 

software to a number of districts. BOCES will pay an amount based on the number of 

participating districts and RWADA. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 

2013, with successive one-year renewals. The original contract was approved July 21, 2008. 

(2010-016(e)-RIC) 


Colonie Mechanical Contractors, Inc., 17 Railroad Avenue, Albany, New York 

12205. Colonie Mechanical will provide maintenance services to HVAC equipment 

at NERIC. BOCES will pay $7,450.00. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through 

June 30, 2013. The contract is based on RFB 08-017. (2012-149-RIC) 


CompassLearning, Inc. (a division of Renzulli Learning), 203 Colorado Street, 

Austin, Texas 78701. CompassLearning will provide online software learning content. 

BOCES will pay an amount based on the number of participating districts and RWADA. 

The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with three successive one-year 

annual renewals. (2012-150-RIC)



BOCES and eSchoolData, LLC, 200 Knickerbocker Avenue, Bohemia, New York 11716. 

eSchoolData will provide licensing of its student management system to BOCES to sublicense 

to a number of districts. BOCES will pay an amount based on the number of registered students 

within the service. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with successive 

one-year renewals. The original contract was board approved March 19, 2007. (2009-077e-RIC) 


and Harland Technology Services (a Division of Scantron), 2020 S 156 th Circle, Omaha, 

Nebraska 68130. Harland will provide software, maintenance and equipment for scanning to 

BOCES and a number of school districts, in the terms and dollar amounts specified below. 

The original contract was approved on July 19, 2010, with successive one-year renewals. 

(2011-011e-RIC) 

District Service Term Cost 

BOCES/NERIC Software Agreement 9/23/12 – 9/22/13 $168.00 

BOCES/NERIC Onsite Maintenance 7/1/12 – 6/30/13 $22,748.00 

North Colonie Onsite Maintenance 7/1/12 – 6/30/13 $1,308.00 

So. Glens Falls Equipment 7/1/12 – 6/30/13 $924.00 


BOCES and Harris School Solutions (f/k/a Capital Computer Associates), 2429 

Military Road, Suite 300, Niagara Falls, New York 14304. Harris will provide its 

sub-licensing and support of WinCap software provided to a number of school districts. 

BOCES will pay an amount based on the number of participating districts, sub-licenses 

and modules chosen as shown on Exhibit D. The contract period is July 1, 2011 through 

June 30, 2012, with successive one-year renewals. The original contract was approved on 

June 21, 2010. (2010-181e-RIC). 


InfoBid Corporation, 107 Whispering Pine Drive, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. InfoBid 

will provide its bid manager competitive bid buying software and support to a number of 

districts. BOCES will pay $1,720.00. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 

2013. (2012-151- RIC) 


BOCES and Mindex Technologies, Inc., 3495 Winston Place, Building E, Suite 4, 

Rochester, New York 14603. Mindex will provide its SchoolTool student management 

system to a number of districts. BOCES will pay an amount based on the number of 

participating districts and RWADA as shown on Schedule C. The contract period is 

July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with successive one-year renewals. The original 

contract was approved June 21, 2012. (2010-184e-RIC) 


BOCES and MML Software, Ltd. (d/b/a Finance Manager), 45 Research Way, Suite 

207, East Setauket, New York 11733. MML Software will provide its Finance Manager 

software suite, support and maintenance to a number of school districts. BOCES will pay 

an amount based on the number of participating districts and RWADA as shown on Schedule C. 

The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, with successive three-year renewals. 

The original contract was approved on June 15, 2009. (2009-077ae-RIC) 


Naviance, Inc., 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 500, Arlington, Virginia 22201. Naviance will 

provide online products and supporting services in support of NERIC services. BOCES 

will pay $26,550. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with 

successive annual renewals. (2012-152-RIC)



BOCES and NCS Pearson, Inc., 3075 W. Ray Road Suite 200, Chandler, Arizona 85226. 

Pearson will provide PowerSchool Student Management System Licensing, Maintenance 

and Support. BOCES will pay $95,000 per year. The contract period is July 1, 2012 

through June 30, 2013, with successive one-year renewals. The original contract was 

approved February 15, 2007. (2010-108ae-RIC) 


BOCES and Bruce O’Connell, 100 Coolidge Avenue, Queensbury, New York 12804. 

Bruce O’Connell will provide outside evaluation services for NERIC’s Enhancing 

Education through Technology (EETT) grant project. BOCES will pay a maximum 

of $10,155. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with successive 

one-year renewals. The original contract was approved on August 20, 2010. (2011-027e-RIC) 


BOCES and PLATO Learning, Inc., 10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, 

Minnesota 55437. PLATO will provide learning content and intellectual property to 

a number of districts. BOCES will pay an amount based on the number of participating 

districts and RWADA. The contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with 

successive one-year renewals. The original contract was approved on June 16, 2008. 

(2009-208e-RIC) 


BOCES and Schoolnet, Inc., 525 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10018. 

Schoolnet will provide licensing, support, hosting, maintenance, training, and 

implementation for GradeSpeed and Parent Connection software modules and Online 

Course Requests and Custom Report Cards Modules (collectively known as the Core 

Software and Optional Software) to BOCES and its school districts. BOCES will pay 

an amount based on the number of participating districts and modules chosen. The 

contract period is July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with successive one-year 

renewal periods. (2012-069e-RIC) 


Time Warner Rescom of New York d/b/a Time Warner Cable, 20 Century Hill 

Drive, Latham, New York 12110. TWC will provide network connectivity for the 

East Greenbush Central School District, outlined in Service Order 34. This contract 

is based on RFB 07-038. The original contract was approved on February 14, 2008. 

BOCES will pay $9,996.00 per year, per site. The contract period is approximately 

July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017. (2009-078-RIC) 

Location A 

Columbia High School 

962 Luther Road 

East Greenbush, NY 12061 

Bell Top Elementary School 

39 Reynolds Road Troy, NY 12180 

Green Meadow Elementary 

234 Schuurman Road 

Castleton, NY 12033 

Red Mill Elementary School 

225 McCullough Place 

Rensselaer, NY 12144 

Service Description 

Metro E – EVPL Intrastate 

1GigE Primary Port 







Price Per Month upon 

service activation – 5- 

year Term Per Circuit 

Total Annual 

Cost 

$833.00 $9,996.00 

$833.00 $9,996.00 

$833.00 $9,996.00 

$833.00 $9,996.00


Goff Middle School 

35 Gilligan Road 




$833.00 $9,996.00 

Sutherland Elementary School 

4 John Street 

Nassau, NY 12123 

District Office 

29 Englewood Avenue 


District Office 

29 Englewood Avenue 


Columbia HS 

962 Luther Road 







1GigE (Second Port) 


1GigE (Second Port) 

$833.00 $9,996.00 

$833.00 $9,996.00 

$833.00 $9,996.00 

$833.00 $9,996.00 


the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12210. 

The facility will provide work experience opportunities at Albany Public Library, 

Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, for BOCES students 

enrolled in the College-Based Transition Experience (CBTE) program and also 

provide orientation for BOCES students and staff to acquaint them with work 

environment and applicable policies There are no fees involved. The contract 

period is May 17, 2012 through June 30, 2015. (2012-153-SpE) 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to accept the Treasurer’s 

Report as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to accept the Claims 

Auditor Report as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 

It was moved by Dr. Bergeron and seconded by Mrs. Surman to approve the 

budget transfers/adjustments as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to accept the following 

in accordance with Board Policy 6770. The motion passed unanimously 

TREASURER’S 

REPORT 

CLAIMS AUDITOR 

REPORT 

BUDGET TRANSFERS/ 

ADJUSTMENTS 

GIFTS/DONATIONS 

Career and Technical Education 

- One (1) batch of mixed cabinet board cutoffs, donated by Davies Office 

Refurbishing, Inc., 40 Loudonville Road, Albany, New York 12204. 

This equipment will be used for training and educational purposes by the 

Building Trades Program. 

- One (1) Biz Kids DVD Series Season 1-4, donated by Allison Barna, Director 

of Community Development, NYCUF – Credit Union Association of New York, 

P.O. Box 15118, Albany, New York 12212-5118. 

This equipment will be used for training and educational purposes by the Retail 

and Office Services Program. 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to authorize the appointment 

of the following individuals to the Tech Valley School Foundation Board and to authorize 

the District Superintendent to execute a consent form to this effect for the terms listed. The 

motion passed unanimously. 

TVHS FOUNDATION 

BOARD


- Robert Blackman, for a term of three years, beginning immediately, and ending on 

September 30, 2015 (Vice President – Realty USA Co-founder Blackman & DeStefano 

Real Estate) 

- Robert Samson, for a term of two years, beginning immediately, and ending on September 

30, 2014 (General Manager, IBM Global Public Sector (Retired) IBM Corporation 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to approve the District 

Superintendent attendance and reimbursement for the following. The motion passed 

unanimously. 

(Travel Authorization) 

- The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) conference on November 

28 through December 1, 2012 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida. 

- The NYSCOSS 2012 Fall Leadership Summit (September 23 through 25, 2012) 

and the 2013 Winter Institute (March 3 through 5, 2013). 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to approve the request of 

the District Superintendent to be an Adjunct Professor at the Sage Colleges during the 

2012-13 fiscal year. The motion passed unanimously. 

(Adjunct Professor at 

the Sage Colleges) 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to approve the following (Retirement Incentive - 

resolution relating to a retirement incentive. The motion passed unanimously. 

MOA #135 Faculty 

Association, Teacher Unit- 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Albany-Schoharie- 

Health Careers and Adult 

Schenectady-Saratoga Board of Cooperative Educational Services does hereby 

Education) 

offer the benefits of the retirement incentive as described in the Memorandum 

of Agreement #135. 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to approve the Tech 

Valley High School proposed 2012-13 Budget as presented. The motion passed 

unanimously. 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to approve the following 

mini-grant awards for the 2012-13 school year as determined by the mini-grant 

committee. The motion passed unanimously. 

(Tech Valley High School 

Proposed 2012-13 Budget) 

(Mini-Grant Awards) 

Applicant Name Project Title Amount Funded 

Joanne Agresta “Cooked” A Lesson in $598.70 

Life and Cooking 

Jill Aurora iNsiderCasts $817.00 

James Bailey Innovations – Moving $400.00 

Forward with the iPad 

Vicki Belyna “Is it Work or Play? $400.00 

Marypat Melsheimer We’ll Never Say!” 

Nancy Henry i-Touch-to-Imagine-and- $100.00 

Create 

Karen Joswick Moving in the Right Direction $720.00


Christopher Lanese American Welding Society $1,000.00 

Kim Brizzell 

Accreditation – Increased 

Opportunities for National 

Certification 

Gretchen McDonough Our Career Library $1,000.00 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to authorize a transfer 

Into the Career and Technical Education Equipment Reserve, using the depreciation 

funding method as recommended in Commissioners Regulation 170.3K. Transfer 

will not exceed $100,000 (Annual straightline depreciation is approximately 

$238,000). The motion passed unanimously. 

It was moved by Mrs. Beloncik and seconded by Mrs. Mauro to authorize a transfer 

a transfer into the Retirement Contribution System Reserve Fund pursuant to General 

Municipal Law 6-r, from 2011-12 budgetary surplus, in an amount not to exceed 

$1,000,000. The motion passed unanimously. 

(CTE Equipment Reserve) 

(Employee’s Retirement 

System Reserve) 

It was moved by Mrs. Lenhardt and seconded by Mrs. Beloncik to approve an overnight OVERNIGHT FIELD 

field trip for the students of the Reality Check Program to attend the Statewide Summit at TRIP - INSTRUCTIONAL 

Colgate University, Hamilton, New York from July 23 through July 25, 2012. Participation SERVICES 

at the summit is required by the program. Youth will be trained in the Point of Sale and CONSIDERATION 

Smoke Free Media initiatives. The two program coordinators will serve as chaperones. 


Board Members discussed the following: 

- Mr. Bradt asked the Board for volunteers to serve on the 2012-13 Nominating 

Committee. Mrs. Lenhardt and Mrs. Beloncik volunteered. Board Members were 

asked to contact them if they were interested in nominating someone or if they wanted 

to serve as an officer for 2012-13 School Year. 

- Albany and Schoharie CTE Recognition. 

It was moved by Mrs. Mauro and seconded by Mr. Kutzscher to enter into Executive 

Session at 7:44 p.m. to Discuss the Evaluation of the District Superintendent 

and Collective Bargaining Negotiations. The motion passed unanimously. 

The Regular Session reconvened at 8:32 p.m. 

It was moved by Mrs. Surman and seconded by Mr. Phelan to adjourn the meeting 

at 8:33 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 

BOARD MEMBER 

REPORTS 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

REGULAR SESSION 

ADJOURNMENT 

June 27, 2012 

Date 

Sharon A. Kisby 

Clerk of the Board

Minutes - Capital Region BOCES

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