Watervliet City School District - Watervliet City Schools

Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
July 2, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School
A G E N D A
I. CALL TO ORDER PRESIDENT, Mark W. Scully
II. BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT, Mark W. Scully
Jeffrey Clermont
Jennifer Donovan
Matthew Ethier
Sheri Senecal
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Lori S. Caplan
III. OATH OF OFFICE
Superintendent Caplan will administer the Oath of Office to Mrs. Senecal. Mrs.
Senecal will serve a three-year term of office.
IV. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

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V. BOARD, STAFF AND STUDENT REPORTS
Second Reading of Revised Policies:
School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast)
Fire Drills, Bomb Threats and Bus Emergency Drills
School Bus Safety Program
Sexual Harassment of District Personnel
Evaluation of Personnel
Employee Personnel Records and Release of Information
Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Other Substances (Students)
Sports and the Athletic Program
Immunization of Students
Student Physicals
Administration of Medication
Concussion Management
Dignity for All Students Act
Sexual Harassment of Students
Notification of Sex Offenders
Special Education: District Plan
Appointment and Training of Committee/Subcommittee on Special Ed. Members
Student Individualized Education Program (IEP): Development and Provision
Independent Study
First Reading of Revised Policies:
First Reading of New Policy:
Service Animals
Independent Educational Evaluations
Safety of Students (Fingerprinting Clearance of New Hires)
Family and Medical Leave Act
Use of E-mail in the School District
VI. GENERAL
1. Resolved that the Board appoint a President and Vice President as selected by
the Board of Education.
2. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the
meeting held June 18, 2013, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the
Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.

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3. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the following Revised Policies, as
recommended by the Superintendent:
• School Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast)
• Fire Drills, Bomb Threats and Bus Emergency Drills
• School Bus Safety Program
• Sexual Harassment of District Personnel
• Evaluation of Personnel
• Employee Personnel Records and Release of Information
• Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
• Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and Other Substances (Students)
• Sports and the Athletic Program
• Immunization of Students
• Student Physicals
• Administration of Medication
• Concussion Management
• Dignity for All Students Act
• Sexual Harassment of Students
• Notification of Sex Offenders
• Special Education: District Plan
• Appointment and Training of Committee/Subcommittee on Special Ed. Members
• Student Individualized Education Program (IEP): Development and Provision
• Independent Study
4. Resolved that the Board approve the policy statements and the eligibility
guidelines for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2013 – 2014 school year,
as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s
recommendations for the meetings held June 4, June 5, June 6, June 7, June
10, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 18 and June 20, 2013, submitted by
Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special
Education’s recommendations for the meetings held June 19, 2013, submitted
by Janelle Yanni, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

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7. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments, effective July 1,
2013, as recommended by the Superintendent:
District Treasurer – Arpy Ernest
Assistant District Treasurer – Jennifer Dugan
Assistant Clerk of the Board – Keith Heid
Independent Auditor, CPA – Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte
Internal Claims Auditor – Michaeleen Backus
Attorney – Ferrara, Fiorenza, Barrett & Reitz
School Physician – Drs. O’Bryan and Kansas
Purchasing Agent – Jennifer Dugan
Pesticide Representative – Keith Heid
Asbestos LEA Designee – Keith Heid
FOIL Officer – Bernadette Boardman
8. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments, effective July 1,
2013, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Name Position Stipend
Bernadette L. Boardman Clerk of the Board $1,500.00
Jennifer Dugan Tax Collector $1,000.00
Jennifer Dugan Activity Treasurer WES $ 500.00
Alice Bulmer Activity Treasurer WHS $ 500.00
Roni Updyke Transportation Coordinator $1,000.00
9. Resolved that the Board establish the following Petty Cash Funds, as
recommended by the Superintendent:
High School – $40
Elementary School – $40
Superintendent’s Office – $40
Business Office – $100
Tax Collection – $100
Cafeteria WES – $125
Cafeteria WHS – $125
10. Resolved that the Board designate the following banks as Official Depository of
Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:
• Bank of America
• JP Morgan Chase Bank
• First Niagara Bank
• Pioneer Bank
• HSBC Bank
• TD Banknorth
• Key Bank, NA

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11. Resolved that the Board authorize the District Treasurer to invest funds, as
recommended by the Superintendent.
12. Resolved that the Board approve the designation of the official newspaper as
The Troy Record, as recommended by the Superintendent.
13. Resolved that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to:
• Sign all applications for Federal Grants and Programs;
• Transfer funds within the budget, up to $5,000, upon the recommendation
of the Business Administrator;
• Certify Payrolls;
• Sign all contracts pertaining to disabled students; and
• Approve attendance at educational meetings, conferences, graduate
courses for administrative, instructional and support staff.
14. Resolved that the Board approve the bonding of District employees, as
recommended by the Superintendent:
• District Treasurer – $1,100,000
• Assistant District Treasurer – $100,000
• Tax Collector – $1,100,000
• Central Treasurer – $100,000
• Other Staff – $100, 000
15. Resolved that Board approve the establishment of mileage reimbursement for
district employees authorized to travel in performing official school district
business based upon the “IRS Standard Mileage Rates,” as recommended by the
Superintendent.
16. Resolved that Board approve the following Committee on Pre-School and
Special Education (CPSE) appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)
Janelle Yanni
Jennifer Bisner
Albany County Rep.
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
Parents of Student
Related-Services Personnel
Chairperson
Parent Members
As designated by the County
If appropriate

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Committee on Special Education (CSE)
Janelle Yanni
Chairperson
Veronica Bedard
School Psychologist (Watervliet High School)
Daniele Tetrault
School Psychologist (Watervliet High School)
Nicole Rohenaz
Parent Members
Michelle Rosario
Jennifer Bisner
Theresa Buchanan
Special Education Chairperson
Robert Strang
Guidance Counselor
Kelly Creaser
Guidance Counselor
Dave Olszewski
Guidance Counselor
Katelyn McKenna
Guidance Counselor
Fran DeCrescenzo
Counselor
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
Parents of Student
School Physician (If Requested)
Related-Service Personnel (If appropriate)
Student (If appropriate)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Veronica Bedard
Chairperson (Watervliet High School)
Daniele Tetrault
Chairperson (Watervliet Elementary School)
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
Guidance Counselor
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student
(ex: related-services personnel)
Student (If appropriate)
Parents of student
Sub-Committee on Special Education*
Watervliet Elementary School
Daniele Tetrault
Chairperson
Robert Strang
Guidance Counselor
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student
(ex: related-services personnel)
Student (If appropriate)
Parents of student

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Sub-Committee on Special Education*
Watervliet High School
Veronica Bedard
Chairperson, School Psychologist
Theresa Buchanan
Special Education Chairperson
Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
One Regular Ed. Teacher
Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student
(ex: related-services personnel
Student (If appropriate)
*Sub-Committee may perform the functions of the Committee on Special
Education except when a student is a:
• New referral
• Transfer
• Student moving to a more restrictive setting
Impartial Hearing Officers
To be selected from a rotational selection list. Pursuant to section 200.1(x) of
the Regulations of the Commissioner, these individuals are certified by New
York State. This list, provided by the New York State education Department,
is in alphabetical order and the officers are listed by county. An IHO must be
selected from the school district’s list of IHO’s beginning with the first name
appearing on the list. After an IHO has been selected by the district, the
district continues down the list in alphabetical order upon request of any
further impartial hearings.
17. Resolved that the Board appoint Christoper Slate as the surrogate parent for the
2013 – 2014 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
18. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Lisa Herrington from the
position of Teacher at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective July 14,
2013, as recommended by the Superintendent
19. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Megan Yhlen to the position
of Teaching Assistant - Grades K-2 for the 2013 Summer School Program, as
recommended by the Superintendent.

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20. Resolved that the Board approve the following Revised Summer School
appointment at a salary as per contract:
Name
Daniel Mueller
Position
Elementary Self-Cont. Special Ed. Teacher,
Grades 5-6 (July 8 – August 9)
21. Resolved that the Board approve the following Summer School appointment at a
salary as per contract:
Name
Theresa Buchanan
Position
Elementary Self-Cont. Special Ed. Teacher,
Grades 5-6 (July 1 – 5)
22. Resolved that the Board approve the following salary increases for all nonaligned
clerical, bus drivers, maintenance workers and cleaners, effective July
1, 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Year
% Increase
2013 – 2014 3.0%
2014 – 2015 3.0%
2015 – 2016 3.5%
2016 – 2017 3.5%
2017 – 2018 3.5%
23. Resolved that the Board approve the attached Addendum to the Employee
Benefits Document for Managerial/Confidential and Non-aligned Employees,
effective July 1, 2013, as recommended by the Superintendent.
24. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Coaches for the 2013 – 2014
school year, pending fingerprint clearance and fulfillment of NYSED coaching
requirements, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Coaching Fall:
Varsity Head Football: Brian Hoefer
Varsity Asst. Football: Mike Manning
Varsity Asst. Football: Don Hogan
Varsity Asst. Football: Aaron Sorrell
Varsity Asst. Football: Jeremy Smith

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Volunteer Varsity Asst. Football: Mike Robbins
Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Tim Mitchell
Varsity Boys’ Soccer: Mark Green
Junior Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Schuyler Kokernak
Junior Varsity Volleyball: Peter Strand
Varsity/Modified Cross Country: Tami Karbowski
Coaching Winter:
Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Tim Mitchell
Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Peter Strand
Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Orlando DiBacco
Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Nick Dooley
Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Jay Bouchey
Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Corey Chambers
Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Gordon Johnson
Varsity Boy’s Wrestling: Dennis Lane
Varsity/Modified Indoor Track: Nick Yatrakis
Coaching Spring:
Junior Varsity Girls’ Softball : Tim Mitchell
Volunteer Assistant Softball: John Jones
Junior Varsity Boys’ Baseball: Patrick Caniff
Varsity Girls’ Softball : Megan Thouin
Varsity Boys’ Baseball: Peter Strand
Varsity/Modified Outdoor Track: Nick Yatrakis
Varsity Track & Field: Tami Karbowski
Department Chairs:
Business Dept. Chair: Dan Lindemann
English Dept. Chair: Mark Snyder
Fine Arts Dept. Chair: Terry Bradway
Foreign Language Dept. Chair: Meghan Morrissey
Mathematics Dept. Chair: Camelia Sofrone
Physical Education Dept. Chair: Peter Strand
Science/Technology Dept. Chair: Frank Parisi
Social Studies Dept. Chair: Bryan Satterlee
Special Education Dept. Chair: Theresa Buchanan

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Class Advisors:
Class of 2014: Katelyn McAvoy and David Olszewski
Class of 2015: Kierra Keyes-Parker and Tami Karbowski
Class of 2016: Nikki LaBoissiere and John Roddy
Class of 2017: Kate Serfilippi and Jeff DiPaola
Junior High Student Council: Joanna Beams and Kerry Degnan
Student Council: Scott Emerson and Dan Mueller
National Junior Honor Society: Melissa Echt
National Honor Society: Scott Burke
Yearbook Advisor: Nikki LaBoissiere
Yearbook Business Manager: Rebecca Smith
25. Resolved that the Board accept with thanks, the following gift to the Watervliet
Jr. – Sr. High School, as recommended by the Superintendent:
• $2,000.00 TQLP stipend donated by Kirsten DeMento, to fund the Master
Minds Club.
26. Resolved that the Board approve the excision and destruction of approximately
five obsolete WIAT-II kits with protocols, as recommended by the
Superintendent.
27. Resolved that the Board set the following dates as Regular Board of Education
Meetings for 2012 – 2013 (all meetings will be held in the Administrative
Conference Room at the Watervliet Junior-Senior High School at 7:00 p.m.):
• August 20
• September 17
• October 15
• November 12
• December 10
• January 14
• February 11
• March 11
• April 22
• May 13 – Public School Budget Hearing
• May 20 – Regular Board of Education Meeting/Budget Vote & Election
• June 17

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VII.
NEW BUSINESS
VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: All district appointments are subject to fingerprint clearance by the NYS Education
Department and verification of Permanent or Pending Certification by NYS.