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<strong>Watervliet</strong> <strong>City</strong> School District<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong>, New York 12189<br />
BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING<br />
July 2, 2012<br />
5:00 P.M.<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong> Jr. – Sr. High School<br />
A G E N D A<br />
I. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT, Mark W. Scully<br />
II. BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT, Mark W. Scully<br />
VICE PRESIDENT, Christine Chartrand<br />
Jeffrey Clermont<br />
Jennifer Donovan<br />
Matthew Ethier<br />
SUPERINTENDENT<br />
Dr. Lori S. Caplan<br />
III. OATH OF OFFICE<br />
Superintendent Caplan will administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Ethier. Mr. Ethier<br />
will serve a three-year term of office.<br />
IV. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
V. GENERAL<br />
Page Two<br />
July 2, 2012<br />
1. Resolved that the Board appoint a President and Vice President as selected by<br />
the Board of Education.<br />
2. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s<br />
recommendations for the meetings held June 12, June 13 and June 19, 2012,<br />
submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent.<br />
3. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special<br />
Education’s recommendations for the meetings held June 18 and June 20,<br />
2012, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent.<br />
4. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES,<br />
as recommended by the Superintendent (packets #1-33).<br />
5. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the<br />
month of May, 2012, submitted by Diane Malecki, School Business<br />
Administrator, as recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls<br />
Revenue Status Report<br />
Cash & Investments<br />
Appropriation Status Report<br />
6. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments, as recommended<br />
by the Superintendent:<br />
District Treasurer – Arpy Ernest<br />
Assistant District Treasurer – Jennifer Dugan<br />
Assistant Clerk of the Board – John Heid<br />
Independent Auditor, CPA – Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte<br />
Internal Claims Auditor – TBD<br />
Internal Auditor – Rensselaer <strong>City</strong> School District<br />
Attorney – Ferrara, Fiorenza, Barrett & Reitz<br />
School Physician – Drs. O’Bryan and Kansas<br />
Purchasing Agent – Jennifer Dugan<br />
Pesticide Representative – John Heid<br />
Asbestos LEA Designee – John Heid<br />
FOIL Officer – Bernadette Boardman
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July 2, 2012<br />
7. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments, effective July 1,<br />
2012, as recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
Name Position Stipend<br />
Bernadette L. Boardman Clerk of the Board $1,500.00<br />
Jennifer Dugan Tax Collector $1,000.00<br />
Jennifer Dugan Activity Treasurer WES $ 500.00<br />
Alice Bulmer Activity Treasurer WHS $ 500.00<br />
8. Resolved that the Board establish the following Petty Cash Funds, as<br />
recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
High School – $40<br />
Elementary School – $40<br />
Superintendent’s Office – $40<br />
Business Office – $100<br />
Tax Collection – $100<br />
Cafeteria WES – $125<br />
Cafeteria WHS – $125<br />
9. Resolved that the Board designate the following banks as Official Depository of<br />
Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
• Bank of America<br />
• JP Morgan Chase Bank<br />
• First Niagara Bank<br />
• Pioneer Bank<br />
• HSBC Bank<br />
• TD Banknorth<br />
• Key Bank, NA<br />
10. Resolved that the Board authorize the District Treasurer to invest funds, as<br />
recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
11. Resolved that the Board approve the designation of the official newspaper as<br />
The Troy Record, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
12. Resolved that the Board authorize the Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong> to:<br />
• Sign all applications for Federal Grants and Programs;<br />
• Transfer funds within the budget, up to $5,000, upon the recommendation<br />
of the Business Administrator;<br />
• Certify Payrolls;<br />
• Sign all contracts pertaining to disabled students; and<br />
• Approve attendance at educational meetings, conferences, graduate<br />
courses for administrative, instructional and support staff.
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July 2, 2012<br />
13. Resolved that the Board approve the bonding of District employees, as<br />
recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
• District Treasurer – $1,100,000<br />
• Assistant District Treasurer – $100,000<br />
• Tax Collector – $1,100,000<br />
• Central Treasurer – $100,000<br />
• Other Staff – $100, 000<br />
14. Resolved that Board approve the establishment of mileage reimbursement for<br />
district employees authorized to travel in performing official school district<br />
business based upon the “IRS Standard Mileage Rates,” as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent.<br />
15. Resolved that the Board approve the Employment Agreement with the<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong> <strong>City</strong> School District Cafeteria Workers, effective July 1, 2012, as<br />
recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
16. Resolved that the Board approve the contract with Rensselaer <strong>City</strong> School<br />
District for Internal Audit Services at the proposed rate of $710.00 per day and<br />
paraprofessional time at the rate of $400.00 per day for the period beginning<br />
July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
17. Resolved that the Board approve entering into an agreement through LaVoie &<br />
Company, Inc. and BlueShield of Northeastern New York to provide District<br />
retirees with the opportunity to enroll in BlueShield of Northeastern New York<br />
Medicare Advantage, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
18. Resolved that the Board reject the Bids received from Leonard Bus Sales, Inc.<br />
Matthews Buses, Inc. for a five-year bus lease for three (3) 66-passenger school<br />
buses, submitted by Diane Malecki, former School Business Administrator, due to<br />
incomplete and significant missing information, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent.
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July 2, 2012<br />
19. Resolved that Board approve the following Committee on Pre-School and<br />
Special Education (CPSE) appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)<br />
Janelle Yanni<br />
Michelle Rosario<br />
Albany County Rep.<br />
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher<br />
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher<br />
Parents of Student<br />
Related-Services Personnel<br />
Chairperson<br />
Parent Member<br />
As designated by the County<br />
If appropriate<br />
Committee on Special Education (CSE)<br />
Janelle Yanni<br />
Chairperson<br />
Veronica Bedard<br />
School Psychologist (<strong>Watervliet</strong> High School)<br />
Danielle Tetrault<br />
School Psychologist (<strong>Watervliet</strong> Elem. School)<br />
Carlene Legault<br />
Parent Member<br />
Nicole Rohenaz<br />
Parent Member<br />
Michelle Rosario<br />
Parent Member<br />
Kathleen Bisceglia<br />
Special Education Chairperson<br />
Robert Strang<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Kelly Creaser<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Dave Olszewski<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Katelyn McKenna<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Fran DeCrescenzo<br />
Counselor<br />
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher<br />
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher<br />
Parents of Student<br />
School Physician<br />
If requested<br />
Related-Service Personnel If appropriate<br />
Student<br />
If appropriate
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July 2, 2012<br />
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act<br />
Veronica Bedard<br />
Chairperson (WHS)<br />
Daniele Tetrault<br />
Chairperson (WES)<br />
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex:<br />
related-services personnel)<br />
Student<br />
If appropriate<br />
Parents of Student<br />
Sub-Committee on Special Education*<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong> Elementary School<br />
Daniele Tetrault<br />
Chairperson<br />
Robert Strang<br />
Guidance Counselor<br />
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher<br />
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher<br />
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex:<br />
related-services personnel)<br />
Student<br />
If appropriate<br />
Parents of Student<br />
Sub-Committee on Special Education*<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong> High School<br />
Veronica Bedard<br />
Chairperson, School Psychologist<br />
Kathleen Bisceglia<br />
Special Education Chairperson<br />
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher<br />
One Regular Ed. Teacher<br />
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student (ex:<br />
related-services personnel)<br />
Student<br />
If appropriate<br />
*Sub-Committee may perform the functions of the Committee on Special<br />
Education except when a student is a:<br />
New referral<br />
Transfer<br />
Special Class<br />
BOCES Placement<br />
Private School Placement<br />
Impartial Hearing Officers<br />
To be selected from a rotational selection list. Pursuant to section 200.1(x) of<br />
the Regulations of the Commissioner, these individuals are certified by New<br />
York State. This list, provided by the New York State education Department,<br />
is in alphabetical order and the officers are listed by county. An IHO must be<br />
selected from the school district’s list of IHO’s beginning with the first name<br />
appearing on the list. After an IHO has been selected by the district, the<br />
district continues down the list in alphabetical order upon request of any<br />
further impartial hearings.
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July 2, 2012<br />
20. Resolved that the Board appoint John DiPofi as the surrogate parent for the<br />
2012 – 2013 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
21. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Amber Albanese from the<br />
position of Teaching Assistant at the <strong>Watervliet</strong> Elementary School, effective<br />
June 22, 2012, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
22. WHEREAS, on October 3, 2011, Jeffrey Bradway was appointed to a position in<br />
the teaching assistant tenure area, with a three-year probationary period from<br />
October 3, 2011 through October 3, 2014; and<br />
WHEREAS, the Teaching Assistant’s services were discontinued, effective June<br />
30, 2012, due to the abolition and/or consolidation of a position, and the Teaching<br />
Assistant was placed on a preferred eligible list of candidates for appointment to a<br />
vacancy that may occur in a similar position within seven years from the date of<br />
abolition or consolidation of the prior position; and<br />
WHEREAS, an appropriate vacancy is available, and the Teaching Assistant has<br />
agreed to accept recall to it; and<br />
WHEREAS, the Teaching Assistant is certified in the area of Teaching Assistant;<br />
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Board approves the recall of<br />
Jeffrey Bradway to a position in the teaching assistant tenure area, in accordance<br />
with Section 2510 of the Education Law, effective July 1, 2012. Mr. Bradway<br />
Assistant will resume his probationary status, with credit for his prior service in the<br />
teaching assistant tenure area from October 3, 2011, through June 30, 2012.<br />
Therefore, expiration date of his probationary appointment will be remain October<br />
3, 2014.<br />
23. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Jeffrey DiPaola to the<br />
position of Special Education Teaching Assistant - Self Contained for the 2012<br />
Summer School Program, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
24. Resolved that the Board approve the following Summer School appointments at a<br />
salary as per contract:<br />
Name<br />
Karen VanSise<br />
Katrina Davis<br />
Kelly Gilchrist<br />
Position<br />
Speech Therapist<br />
Special Education Teaching Assistant - Self Contained<br />
Bus Monitor
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July 2, 2012<br />
25. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Club/Class Advisors and Coaches<br />
for the 2012 – 2013 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent:<br />
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Class Advisors:<br />
2013: Jhael Dragon/Lindsay DiSalvo<br />
2014: David Olszewski/Katelyn McKenna<br />
2015:Tami Karbowski/Kierra Keyes-Parker<br />
2016: Nikki Kalteux/John Roddy<br />
Department Chairs:<br />
Business Dept. Chair: Dan Lindemann<br />
English Dept. Chair: Mark Snyder<br />
Fine Arts Dept. Chair: Joseph Bonville<br />
Foreign Language Dept. Chair: Meghan Morrissey<br />
Guidance Dept. Chair: David Olszewski<br />
Mathematics Dept. Chair: Camelia Sofrone<br />
Physical Education Dept. Chair: Cheryl Hotaling<br />
Science/Technology Dept. Chair: Frank Parisi<br />
Social Studies Dept. Chair: Bryan Satterlee<br />
Special Education Dept. Chair: Kathy Bisceglia<br />
After School Study Tables:<br />
Jr. High: Joanna Beams (one day per week), Kerry Degnan (one day per week),<br />
Ashleigh Rozell (one day per week), Melissa DeGraw (one day per week)<br />
High School: T. Buchanan<br />
Detention Monitor: Stephanie Randall<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong> Jr. – Sr. Clubs:<br />
Art Club: Beverly Lavick<br />
Book Club: Megan Cahill<br />
Buddy Program: Kierra Keyes-Parker<br />
Character Ed: David Wareing<br />
Chess Club: Frank Parisi<br />
Computer Coordinator: Dan Lindemann<br />
Delta Force: Terry Bradway<br />
Drama: Dawn Sylvester<br />
Environmental Club: Ashleigh Rozell<br />
Health Coordinator: Dennis Robinson
<strong>Watervliet</strong> Jr. – Sr. Clubs (continued):<br />
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July 2, 2012<br />
Jr. High Student Council: Joanna Beams/Kerry Degnan<br />
Marching Band: Terry Bradway<br />
National Jr. Honor Society: Melissa DeGraw<br />
National Honor Society: Scott Burke<br />
Newspaper: Joseph Dievendorf<br />
Odyssey of the Mind: Megan Cahill<br />
Photography Club: Yuriy Berin<br />
SHOW/SADD: Dennis Robinson<br />
Ski Club: Frank Parisi<br />
Spanish Club: Lindsay DiSalvo<br />
Student Council (HS): Scott Emerson<br />
Yearbook Advisor: Rebecca Smith<br />
Yearbook Business Manager: Nikki Kalteux<br />
Varsity Club Advisor: Peter Strand<br />
Chemical Hygiene Officer: Victoria Eddy-Helenek<br />
Coaching Fall:<br />
Varsity Head Football: Erick Bernard<br />
Varsity Asst. Football: Mike Manning<br />
Varsity Asst. Football: Don Hogan<br />
Varsity Asst. Football: Brian Hoefer<br />
Varsity Asst. Football: Aaron Sorrell<br />
Varsity Asst. Football: Jeremy Smith<br />
Mod. Head Football: Nick Yatrakis<br />
Mod. Asst. Football: Dennis Robinson<br />
Mod. Asst. Football: Darryl Whited<br />
Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Tim Mitchell<br />
Varsity Girls’ Volleyball: Michele DeGuire<br />
J.V. Girls’ Volleyball: Peter Strand<br />
Mod. Girls’ Volleyball: Megan Thouin<br />
Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity/Modified Cross Country: Tami Karbowski<br />
Girls’ Varsity Cheerleading: Roni Updyke
Page Ten<br />
July 2, 2012<br />
Coaching Winter:<br />
Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Orlando DiBacco<br />
Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Gordon Johnson<br />
Varsity Boy’s Wrestling: Dennis Lane<br />
Boys’ Varsity Indoor Track: Nick Yatrakis<br />
Girls’ Varsity Indoor Track: Tami Karbowski<br />
Coaching Spring:<br />
Varsity Girls’ Softball : Megan Thouin<br />
Varsity Boys’ Baseball: Peter Strand<br />
Boys’ Varsity Track & Field: Erick Bernard<br />
Girls’ Varsity Track & Field: Tami Karbowski<br />
<strong>Watervliet</strong> Jr. – Sr. High School Fitness Center:<br />
Fall After School Supervisor: David Capitula, Donald Hogan, Donald Clickner<br />
Winter After School Supervisor: David Capitula, Donald Hogan, Donald<br />
Clickner, Erick Bernard<br />
Spring After School Supervisor: David Capitula, Donald Clickner, Erick<br />
Bernard, Darryl Whited
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July 2, 2012<br />
26. Resolved that the Board accept with thanks, the following gift to the <strong>Watervliet</strong><br />
Jr. – Sr. High School, as recommended by the Superintendent:<br />
<br />
$461.77 donated by the Spectator Club and $193.46 donated by the Class<br />
of 2012, for the purchase of garnet chairs and white tables to be used for all<br />
events at the <strong>Watervliet</strong> Jr. – Sr. High School.<br />
27. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of approximately five old High<br />
School Cafeteria Tables and approve the donation of them to the <strong>Watervliet</strong><br />
Civic Center, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
28. Resolved that the Board adopt the <strong>Watervliet</strong> <strong>City</strong> School District Code of<br />
Conduct for 2012 – 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
29. Resolved that the Board set the following dates as Regular Board of Education<br />
Meetings for 2012 – 2013 (all meetings will be held in the Administrative<br />
Conference Room at the <strong>Watervliet</strong> Junior-Senior High School at 7:00 p.m.):<br />
• July 2<br />
• August 14<br />
• September 18<br />
• October 16<br />
• November 13<br />
• December 11<br />
• January 15<br />
• February 12<br />
• March 12<br />
• April 16<br />
• May 14<br />
• June 18<br />
VII.<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR<br />
IX.<br />
ADJOURNMENT<br />
NOTE: All district appointments are subject to fingerprint clearance by the NYS Education<br />
Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by NYS.
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