The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, August 21, 2008 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mr. Richard Charron.

PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Sandra Clow, Denise Keyoskey, Carol Cooper, Thomas Lansing

ALSO PRESENT: Timothy Lange, Teri Feldkamp, Debra Cardnuto, Christopher Scanlan, Karen Diener

ABSENT: Robert VanBramer

Ms. Cardnuto and Mr. Scanlan are working on restructuring grade levels to accommodate a schedule for grades 7 - 12. Mr. Scanlan will focus on grades 7 - 9 and Ms. Cardnuto will focus on grades 10 - 12. Everyone is looking forward to a united 7 - 12 faculty.

Orientation for incoming seventh grade students will be held Wednesday evening, August 27^th.

Mr. Lange publicly commended the administrative team who have been working very hard to bring about student success and to achieve a positive climate in the building.

Results had been embargoed by the State Education Department until recently. A summary taken directly from the SED website is attached.

Scores compare favorably with the two prior years on file with SED. Our district has made positive strides in math. All districts are striving to bring general education as well as special education students up to levels 3 & 4 (mastery level.) Percentages within cohort groups in small school districts are affected by test results from a small number of students. In a district our size we will start averaging CSE test scores over time.

Mrs. Keyoskey asked about this year’s Chemistry exam. Ms. Cardnuto agreed that the Chemistry and Physics exams were very hard for the past two years. Prior to grading the exam, two of our teachers debated a question agreeing that the test seemed unfair because the answers were left open to interpretation.

NYS School Report Card, Mr. Lange (see attached)

SED directs districts to chart progress via cohorts, or the year students entered 9^th grade. Our district compares favorably with similar districts. All students are expected to achieve Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). Our district has been labled a school in good standing and has also been listed as a high performance school. The district will continue to strive to meet expectations in the future. The NYS School Report Card also addresses Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) and lists cohort percentages in core subjects.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the August 7, 2008 meeting.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

Special Aid #4 for $100

General Fund 9 for $77,557.75

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointments of the following substitute teachers for the 2008 - 2009 school year: Jessica Robinson and Robert Emmette.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Charron as the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District voting delegate at the 2008 Annual Business Meeting of the New York State School Boards Association.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the 2008 Tax Warrant.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board adopted the following Board goals for the 2008-09 school year:

Evaluate long range needs related to school facilities. Student enrollment projections, community use of facilities, potential impacts of local residence and business trends, and condition of existing facilities will be included in this evaluation process.

Review and update the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Initiate a process for curriculum and instructional coordination K-12 that will:

• Identify curricular areas for alignment with state standards

• Analyze and use data to identify instructional strategies that promote differentiation

Review and enhance the delivery of guidance and counseling services. Among the areas of focus are college and career planning, and consistency among services provided through the guidance department between grades 7-12.

Promote and support an atmosphere free from all forms of harassment and bullying. Develop character education programs that are designed to educate students and staff about the impact of harassment and bullying, including cyberbullying. Develop programs that promote tolerance, acceptance and respect.

Public Relations and Communication

Research and develop an updated website for the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District.

Continue to promote school spirit and pride along with school-community involvement. Create opportunities that will engage students, staff and community members, with the school as a location for events that promote tradition, excellence, and a sense of community.

Keep a sense of humor.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

Construction Fund #3 for $232,896.68

Special Aid #3 for $3,688.33

General Fund #10 for $8,447.49

Treasurer’s Report, July 2008

Appropriations Status Report, July 2008

Student Fund, July 2008

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the results of the August 19, 2008 $3,300,000 Special Bond Referendum for additional funds to complete the HVAC infrastructure upgrade and auditorium air conditioning.

Total number of votes: 151

Yes votes: 97

No votes: 54

Mrs. Ricci thanked the 151 people who came out to execise their right to vote.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board awarded the following HVAC contract per the recommendation of Dodge Chamberlin Luzine and Weber, Architects:

Contractor: T. McElligott, Inc.

Base bid: $1,545,200

Alternate #1: $ 267,000 HVAC area E*

Alternate #2: $ 252,000 HVAC area G*

Total $2,064,200

* Industrial Arts and administrative wings

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of the following temporary teacher aides for the 2008 - 2009 school year:

Delene Clow 6.25 hours

Nancy Nelson 6.00 hours

Anne Marie Perrotte 6.00 hours

Barbara Cicchinelli 6.00 hours

Julie Lacijen 6.00 hours

Mary Varcasio 5.50 hours

Donna VanBramer 5.50 hours

Rachel Collet 5.50 hours

Kristin Gilman 6.00 hours

Chris Masse 5.50 hours

Kim Hilton 5.50 hours

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved a request from Karen Budrakey, Social Worker, for a two day unpaid leave of absence in October.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved a request from

Terry Stoliker, PE Teacher, for a four day unpaid leave of absence in October.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the

Board approved the appointment of Patricia Dudes as substitute teacher for the 2008 - 2009 school year.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Brendan Hughes as JV boy’s soccer coach for the fall 2008 season; salary per the WTA contract.

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 6/20/08, 6/26/08, 7/23/08, 7/31/08, 8/14/08.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board established a June 30, 2008 tax reserve in the amount of $650,000 to cover pending certiorari actions. Said reserves will be funded from available fund balance.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board awarded a bus lease to Don Brown Bus Sales in the total capitalized amount of $42,908 payable in annual installments of $8,401.

Mr. Charron thanked the community for supporting the bond referendum. Mr. Charron also commented on the new playground saying that it looked great.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:35 pm to discuss a personnel issue. They returned to regular session at 8:37 and adjourned.

Julie Caulkins

District Clerk

The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, August 7, 2008 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mr. Richard Charron.

PRESENT: Richard Charron, Denise Keyoskey, Robert VanBramer, Carol Cooper, Thomas Lansing

ALSO PRESENT: Timothy Lange, Teri Feldkamp, Debra Cardnuto, Karen Diener, Shows Leary, Jessica DiFabio, Ben and Maryann Kelts, Paul Gervasio, Danielle Sansone (Record Newspaper)

ABSENT: Sandra Clow, Marcia Ricci

There were no comments from the public regarding items on this evening’s action agenda.

There were no comments from the principals.

Mr. Lange reported that he and Mrs. Feldkamp and Mr. Leary have continued to meet with contractors during the current construction project to replace heating and unit ventilators, ceiling tiles and deteriorated sewer and storm pipes. The project is moving along on schedule and school is set to open on September 2^nd.

Mr. Leary led the group on a tour highlighting completed work for asbestos removal, code compliance for electrical wiring and classroom ceiling tile replacement. The Board also went into the boiler room to see a sample of a deteriorated sewer pipe and the crawl space where the contractors are working. Mr. Lange thanked Mr. Leary for the close up look at the progress prior to the opening of school in less that a month.

Graduation Report, Ms. Jessica DiFabio

See attached report.

Last year the Board asked the guidance department for information pertaining to financial college scholarships received by our graduates and also the number of students who transferred to four year colleges after attending two year colleges. Ms. DiFabio could only report that five graduates received a total of $32,000 in annual scholarships and cited the lack of response to surveys. Some students going directly into the work force after graduation had attended BOCES Internship programs.

Regents Examination Report, Mr. Lange, Ms. Cardnuto

The State Education Department has embargoed the results of the NYS Regents exams. When the information becomes public, Mr. Lange will contact the Board members. In reviewing past years results, Mr. Lange noted a problem with the transmission of accurate data and noted that our district will likely see some mistakes. SED said there was nothing that could be done about the inaccurate information but Mr. Lange will provide everyone with as clear a picture as possible. He is also closely monitoring the graduation and the drop-out rates.

See attached report.

Mr. Kelts asked if the 79.1% state aid is guaranteed in light of the Governor’s "state cap" proposal. Mrs. Feldkamp reported the state aid portion of capital construction projects is set at the time of approval. State aid has been steadily rising and this is the highest rate in years. Mr. Lange and Mrs. Feldkamp agreed that this is the time to take advantage of the state aid and are confident that this project will be excluded from any "cap" proposals in the future.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the minutes of the July 10, 2008 re-organization and regular meeting were accepted.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the following warrants were approved:

General Fund #4 for $27,016.42

General Fund #6 for $717.23

General Fund #7 for $225,416.49

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board adopted the OMNI Group, Inc. Model 403(b) Retirement Plan adoption agreement.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved a three year probationary appointment for Mark Bryan as Secondary Math Teacher effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011. Salary according to the WTA contract on Step 1 MS (24 credits) . Mr. Bryan is qualified for a NYS Internship Certificate in Mathematics 7-12. Probationary appointment is conditional upon NYSED approval of the Internship Certificate and the subsequent issuance of an Initial Certificate in Mathematics 7-12.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved a three year probationary appointment for Paul Gervasio as Secondary Social Studies Teacher effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011. Salary according to the WTA contract on Step 1 BS. Mr. Gervasio holds NYS initial certification in the area of Social Studies 7-12.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved a three year probationary appointment for Janis Polishook as Speech Language Pathologist effective September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011. Salary according to the WTA contract on Step 5 MS+20. Ms. Polishook is a licensed NYS Speech and Language Pathologist and holds NYS permanent certification in the area of Speech and Hearing Handicapped.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Allyn Vig as a substitute teacher for the 2008 - 2009 school year.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board amended Item 11A of the re-organization meeting of July 10, 2008 to read as follows: "Establishment of mileage reimbursement rate at the current IRS reimbursement rate, adjusted as necessary to reflect periodic IRS adjustments."

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board adjusted the schedule for Board of Education Meeting Dates in the following manner: reschedule the meeting of October 16, 2008 for October 23, 2008.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the adoption of a half-credit high school course entitled "Reconnecting Youth in Saratoga County."

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the following warrants:

Special Aid #2 for $10,889.14

School Lunch #2 for $41.05

Construction Fund #2 for $322,467.66

General Fund #8 for $4,249.66

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following revision to the 2008-09 school calendar, adjusting the marking period dates for grades K-6 as follows: End of 1^st Marking Period to 11/7/08; End of 2^nd Marking Period to 3/6/09; End of 3^rd Marking Period to 6/18/09.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following resolution pertaining to the August 19, 2008 Bond Referendum: Due to a conflict in the published information related to the voting hours for the August 19, 2008 Bond Referendum, whereby voting hours published in the required legal notice conflicted with voting hours published in an announcement delivered to district residents, the hours of voting for the August 19, 2008 Bond Referendum shall be extended by one hour, from 12:00pm until 9:00pm.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following substitute teachers for the 2008-09 school year: Alison Schermerhorn, Jesse Bisceglia, Marcia Roberts, Daniel Donovan, Steven Gamache, Matthew Balint and Jennifer Vine.

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 7/24/08.

Mrs. Feldkamp extended an invitation to all Board members, employees, parents and residents to join the PTO for the construction of the new playground Wednesday, August 13^th through Saturday, August 16^th. Volunteers with their own tools and proper attire are need. Food and drinks will be served.

Mr. Kelts asked about the Reconnecting Youth Program. It’s a program aimed at reducing the drop out rate and targets disengaged students.

Mr. Lange brought the pre-convention NYSSBA school law seminar to the attention of those Board members attending the NYSSBA Convention in October. Board members were also provided with the NYSSBA Forecast newsletter.

This Saturday, August 9^th is the annual Board of Education retreat and goal setting meeting to be held from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Century House in Latham. A full agenda has been developed.

Mrs. Feldkamp reported that she and Ms. Barbara Jones representing the PTO, and Mr. Joseph Siracuse, K-6 Principal, met with Supervisor Jack Lawler on Tuesday night who presented the school with a $10,000 check from the Town of Waterford IDA for the construction of the playground. That donation together with the $10,000 received from Assemblyman Canistrari and the $17,000 raised by the PTO will complete the project.

On motion by Mr. VanBramer, seconded by Mrs. Keyoskey and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:47pm to discuss a personnel matter. They returned to regular session at 8:10pm and adjourned.

Julie Caulkins

District Clerk

The re-organizational meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, July 10, 2008 was called to order at 7:02pm by Mr. Richard Charron.

PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Sandra Clow, Denise Keyoskey, Thomas Lansing, Carol Cooper

ALSO PRESENT: Timothy Lange, Teri Feldkamp, Susan Wulczyn, Debra Cardnuto, Christopher Scanlan

ABSENT: Robert VanBramer

Mr. Lange formally took the Oath of Office as Superintendent of Schools and Chairman of the Re-organizational meeting.

Mr. Charron, Mrs. Ricci, Mrs. Clow, Mrs. Keyoskey, Mrs. Cooper and Mr. Lansing formally took the Oath of Office as Board of Education members.

Mr. Lange called for nominations for the position of President of the Board.

Mrs. Ricci nominated Mr. Charron for the position of President of the Board of Education.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 Mr. Charron was elected President of the Board of Education.

Mrs. Clow nominated Mrs. Ricci for the position of Vice President of the Board of Education.

On motion by Mrs. Clow, seconded by Mr. Charron and by a vote of 6 - 0 Mrs. Ricci was elected Vice President of the Board of Education

Mr. Lange offered his congratulations to Mrs. Ricci and Mr. Charron and Oaths of Office were administered.

The meeting was turned over to Mr. Charron.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following items:

Appointment and administration of oaths of office to:

A. District Treasurer: Nancy Spretty

B. Clerk of the Board: Julie Caulkins

C. Tax Collector: Gwen Piacente

D. Confidential Employees: Gwen Piacente, Account Clerk and Julie Caulkins, Clerk of the Board/Secretary to the Superintendent, Joseph Spretty, Computer Network Manager

Other appointments:

A. School Attorney: Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C.; External Auditor: Wilson, Stark & Basila PC

B. Treasurer for Extra-Classroom Activity Account: Nancy Spretty

C. Attendance Clerk: Paula Caradori

D. Supervisors of the Extra-Classroom Activity Account: Faculty Auditor: Julie Caulkins; Chief Faculty Counselor: High School Principal

E. Claims Auditor: Paula Caradori

F. Internal Auditor: Michael A. Kelly

Designations:

A. Official Bank Depository of all funds: First Niagara Bank

B. Regular monthly meeting dates: per attached schedule

C. Official Newspaper: Gazette Newspaper

Authorizations for the 2008 - 2009 school year:

A. Chief School Officer to certify payrolls for the school year.

B. Board to authorize all employee payrolls as they become due pursuant to CSEA, WTA and WAA contract for the school year.

C. Designate Business Manager as School Purchasing Agent.

D. (1) Authorization to establish a petty cash fund of $100 and the Business Manager to administer same.

(2) Authorization to establish a Tax Collector petty cash fund for the months of September and October of $100 and the Business Manager to administer same.

(3) Authorization to establish a petty cash fund of $50 for the Library and the Business Manager to administer same.

(4) Authorization to establish a petty cash fund of $100 for the cafeteria and the Business Manager to administer same.

E. Designation of authorized signature on checks

RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve, pursuant to Education Law, Article 35, Section 1720.2, authorization of one signature, the Treasurer’s, in drawing down funds.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the absence or inability of the Treasurer to perform this duty, the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign in the Treasurer’s place.

F. The Chief School Officer is authorized to represent the Board of Education of Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD for all State and Federal programs for the school year.

G. The Chief School Officer is authorized to approve the budget transfers not to exceed $1,000 per item.

H. The authorization to transfer funds, by the District Treasurer or the Business Manager, verbally or electronically with First Niagara Bank and Chase Bank.

I. Authorization of the Business Manager or Clerk of the Board to be present at all bid openings.

J. Authorization of destruction of records yearly as prescribed by law as determined by the Records Retention Officer.

K. Authorization of the Director of Special Education to be the Title IX Officer.

Bonding of Personnel

A. District Treasurer

B. District Tax Collector

C. Treasurer of Extra-Classroom Activity Account

D. Cafeteria Manager

Other Items

A. Establishment of mileage reimbursement rate at the current IRS reimbursement rate, adjusted annually.

B. Establishment of tuition rates for students attending BOCES Occupational Education programs at the current BOCES rate for the 2008-09 school year.

C. Tutoring rates for the 2008-09 school year per the WTA contract.

D. Approval to continue the revised policy regarding substitute teacher pay dated 9/1/01, enclosed.

E. Establishment of Board Committees by President:

Finance/Insurance Policy/Program Development

Rules & Curriculum/Employment

Building & Grounds Public Relations

F. Establishment of liaisons to the following committees for Board representation:

Senior Citizens Legislative

Youth Council Town Board

Village Board Saratoga County School Boards

G. Authorize the Board members to attend conferences, seminars and meetings for the 2008-09 school year.

End of Re-organizational Meeting

July 10, 2008 Regular Meeting

There were no comments from the public regarding items on this evening’s action agenda.

Mrs. Wulczyn extended her compliments to Ms. Cardnuto and Mr. Charron for a wonderful graduation ceremony held on June 28^th. Mrs. Wulczyn felt proud to know that students she had worked with as Kindergartners had successfully completed their education.

Ms. Cardnuto welcomed Mr. Scanlan, Assistant Jr./Sr. HS Principal, who has been working on scheduling and updating policies. Mr. Scanlan thanked the Board for welcoming him and is looking forward to meeting the students in September.

Ms. Cardnuto also welcomed Mr. Lange to the district as Superintendent of Schools.

The Regents report was tabled and will be presented at the August 7^th Board meeting.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the minutes of the June 26, 2008 meeting

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

Special Aid #26 for $207.74

General Fund #86 for 86,015.84

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the continuation of a contract with Wilson, Stark and Basila, CPA in the amount of $9,895 to provide auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 2008

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved a contract with the law firm of Girvin and Ferlazzo, PC at a retainer fee of $20,000; $140/hour non litigation issues; $160/hour litigation issues.

Review of CSE minutes dated 5/21/08 and 5/28/08

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following revised job descriptions: Psychologist, Social Worker (Jr./Sr. High School); Social Worker (Elementary). Duties were aligned to accommodate the K-6 Elementary and 7-12 HS schedule.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointments of the following coaches for the 2008 - 2009 school year; salary per the WTA contract:

Varsity Boys Soccer Fred Engelmann

Varsity Girls Soccer Dan Boyd

Modified Girls Soccer Meghan Reynolds

Varsity Volleyball Jeff Diviney

JV Volleyball Curtis Strife

Golf Patrick Parker

Girls Tennis Robert Stoliker

Varsity Wrestling David Mosher

Varsity Girls Basketball Jack DuBois

JV Girls Basketball Meghan Reynolds

Boys Varsity Basketball Jonathon Desso

Varsity Cheerleading Melanie Grazianno

Bowling Jack Daigneault

Indoor Track Jeff Countois

Varsity Baseball Robert Jesmain

Modified Baseball Bill Kelts

Boys Tennis Robert Stoliker

Varsity Softball Karen Diener

JV Softball Laura Clark

Modified Softball Patrick Parker

Boys Track Jeff Countois

Girls Track Jeff Countois

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Mark Bell as voting machine inspector for the August 19, 2008 vote at a salary of $270.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of the following to the Board of Registry for the August 19, 2008 at a salary of $8.15 per hour: Jeanne Lobravico, Mary Jane Rooney, Effie Piacente, John Piacente.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the food bids for August 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 as follows (approximate values):

Ginsberg Foods $12,600

Quandt Foods $6,840

Sysco $11,520

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

Construction Fund #1 for $47,960.00

Special Aid #1 for $6,622.00

General Fund #2 $98,640.88

Treasurer’s Report for June 2008

Student Fund Report

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Melissa Messier as teacher aide for the six week summer program at a salary of $10.36 per hour.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Kim Hilton as teacher aide for the six week summer program at a salary of $11.19 per hour.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the junior high school art supply bids for a total of $1,886.87 as follows:

Blick 6 items $298.50

Nasco 23 items $687.57

Pyramid 4 items $175.80

Sax 14 items $567.93

Triarco 10 items $157.07

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 5/8/08, 6/18/08 and 7/1/08.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following high school codes and policies for the 2008 - 2009 school year:

Code of Responsibilities and Rights Date change; and additions on pages 8 and 11

Code of Conduct Date change only

Attendance Policy No changes

Academic Eligibility Policy No changes

Athletics No changes

Ms. Cardnuto explained the changes in the Code of Responsibilities and Rights citing updated language and added consequences.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the

Board approved the proposal for 7^th and 8^th grade honors English and Social Studies courses.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved an agreement with Devereux Foundation to provide special education services to one student for the 2008 - 2009 school year; tuition as set by the State Education Department.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the initial BOCES AS-7 contract for 2008 - 2009 services in the amount of $1,965,915.64.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the health services contract with North Colonie Central School District for four students attending non-public schools in the North Colonie School District in the amount of $1,757.44.

Mrs. Ricci enjoyed the wonderful graduation ceremony. Mrs. Clow asked why the problems with the sound system in the auditorium haven’t been worked out yet but added that renovations to the auditorium looked great.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:30pm to discuss a personnel issue. They returned to regular session at 9:00pm and adjourned.

The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, June 26, 2008 was called to order at 7:02pm by Mr. Richard Charron.

PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Carol Cooper, Denise Keyoskey, Sandra Clow

ALSO PRESENT: James LaGoy, Teri Feldkamp, Susan Wulczyn, Debra Cardnuto, Joseph Siracuse, Vince DeLucia, Shows Leary, Martin Weber, Betsy Daigneault, Barbara Smith, Kathy Shaker, Kim Klimes, Patrice King, Susan Chura

ABSENT: Robert VanBramer, Alyssa Pelech

Modified Sports Banquet was held in May, Jr./Sr. High School Chorus Concert was held in June.

On the evening of June 5^th, the Middle School Academic Honors Ceremony was held which included 24 Board of Education awards presented by Mrs. Clow and Dr. LaGoy.

Jodi Gurka, 7^th grade English teacher and John Campbell, 8^th grade Social Studies teacher were awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the JH

Student Government Association as voted on by all of the middle school students.

A fifth grade student and a seventh grade student were selected to attend the Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp at RPI.

Thank you to Mrs. Nancy Houle who did much of the leg work of gathering student names from the 5-8 teachers. Mr. DeLucia contacted the Dean at RPI.

Fifteen girls attended the Capital Region Skidmore College Girls Summit sponsored by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region in May. Our students attended a full day of activities that addressed a variety of important life experiences ranging from healthy eating and Internet safety to goal setting, peer pressure, and budgeting and communications. Thanks again to Mrs. Houle and Mrs. Gurka who coordinated the effort.

Next week Mrs. Shaker, Health and Wellness Coordinator, will attend the NYS Health Education Curriculum and Assessment which is a core training for the NYS Health Education Guidance Document.

Mr. DeLucia, who is leaving after completing his interim principal assignment, said good bye and thanked the Board, Administrators, Faculty and Staff for their support and good work throughout the year.

Thanks to Mrs. Shaker for her leadership in bringing together 120 people from our school community to participate in Relay for Life held at Hudson Valley Community College on June 13^th. Our group raised $7,000 for cancer research. Mrs. Shaker was recognized for her efforts and was chosen to be a torch bearer in the ceremony.

The High School Awards Ceremony was held in June; Mr. Quinn was named Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Donaldson was named Staff Member of the Year.

Regents week went well. The faculty and staff are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mr. Christopher Scanlan, Assistant Jr./Sr. HS Principal on July 7^th.

Ms. Cardnuto attended the BOCES Graduation ceremony which was well attended by our students who received many awards.

Mrs. Wulczyn attended the BOCES Graduation for students receiving their GED’s. The CSE is working on the State Performance Indicators and looking at post secondary goals for students. The department did well on the self review thanks to Mr. Bianchini and Ms. MacDougall with the help of the Regional Transition Coordinator.

In the summer, the CSE will be working on AIMS web training to monitor progress for response to intervention. The CSE has had great success with co-teaching and consultant teachers in the classrooms this year.

Mr. Siracuse thanked all of the elementary teachers for their efforts this school year. The Awards ceremony was held with over 100 students receiving perfect attendance awards.

Another playground fund raiser will be held next week. Volunteers will be working to remove the old playground beginning this Saturday.

Testing results for Math and Social Studies will be mailed home next week. Mr. Siracuse and the elementary teachers are working on next year’s schedule and are getting ready to bring AIS back into the summer program.

Mr. Siracuse thanked Mr. DeLucia and Dr. LaGoy for their Interim Administrative work this year.

Mr. Weber was here to answer any questions the Board might have pertaining to the upcoming referendum seeking voter approval to cover the cost of the plumbing and heating work that came in over bid in May.

The lowest bidding contractor is holding the price pending voter approval for the remainder of the work. Contingent plans have been made in case the Board decides to limit the scope of the work or if the referendum does not pass.

The Board discussed adding air conditioning in the auditorium to the referendum. A conservative estimate could reach $1 million dollars if it is determined, through an engineering study, that the ceiling would have to be removed to allow for duct work to be installed. However, there are other options including "clouds" or individual panels which could be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.

The air conditioning could be included in the proposition for additional money to cover the cost of plumbing and heating or it could be a separate proposition. The district knows exactly the costs of the heating project.

Mrs. Feldkamp provided the Board with a time line for the August 19, 2008 vote and a summary of costs:

Base Bid (Heating vents) $2,289,780

Alternates 891,095

Total Bids $3,180,875

Previously approved funding -$1,367,000

Funds needed for bid $1,813,875

Incidentals

Architect fee (est.) + $ 319,000

Clerk of the Works + $ 120,000

Air monitoring/

Structural Inspection + $ 47,125

Additional funds needed $2,300,000

Auditorium air conditioning +$1,000,000

The legal notice should be approved at tonight’s meeting in order to keep to the time line.

Mrs. Clow asked about the probability of taking the ceiling down in the auditorium. Mr. Weber stated that our current duct work cannot handle air conditioning. There is a crawlspace above the ceiling that may be able to accommodate new duct work, but the space is relatively small and it will not be easy. Mr. Weber talked about the ability to transfer cooling to another room, possibly the cafeteria, when the air conditioning is not in use in the auditorium. He could not give a definitive answer until the engineering study is completed. DCLW has done similar work in other schools.

Mrs. Feldkamp was concerned about the distance between the auditorium and the cafeteria and the loss of cooling along a long stretch of duct work. Mr. Weber agreed that there would be some loss and spoke of proper design.

There is a possibility of the air conditioning work coming in under $1 million if the ceiling does not have to be removed. Current plans for heating in the cafeteria could be modified to allow for air conditioning at a modest cost.

Air conditioning is state aidable if approved by the voters. EXCEL money, however, cannot be used for items not specifically related to students. Under the current project, electric cooling is planned for the administrative wing.

Mr. Leary met with contractors and related personnel to determine the scope of the project to be completed this summer and to begin the first phase to replace the unit ventilators (heating) and ceilings. He has talked with all of the classroom teachers involved and is ready to begin on Monday, June 30th.

Offices will be relocated due to asbestos removal in the summer.

Mr. Leary showed the Board specific plans for the various parts of the project including 24 exit and ceiling lights required by SED. This phase will end in September and the crews will work evenings when students return to school.

Mr. Leary inspected faulty piping in the crawl spaces under the building and documented their condition prior to contractors replacing the material.

He has inspected the crawl space above the auditorium ceiling many times over the last few years and noted that while there is 6' - 8' of space, the joists make is difficult to maneuver and prevent anyone from walking upright. Another danger is someone could fall through the plaster ceiling.

Mr. Siracuse asked about moving office furniture during the asbestos removal. Small pockets of asbestos will be removed and Mr. Leary is working with Paul Sylvester and the contractors to move most furniture away from the areas that will be tented for removal. An independent air quality company will monitor during the removal and test after the work is completed.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the June 5, 2008 meeting.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for May 2008

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Budget Status and Appropriations Reports.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Student Fund Report

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

General Fund #79 for $3,152.27

General Fund #80 for $361,489.53

General Fund #82 for $5,394.98

The Modified Sports Banquet was held May 28, 2008 in the school dining room. There were 159 attendees with 48 athletes. Cookies and drinks were provided by the Sports Booster Association.

The Varsity Banquet was held June 8, 2008 at the Century House. There were 204 people including 77 athletes (6 athletes did not attend) along with coaches, Board members and administrators. Total cost of the event was $4,862.00; Sports Booster covered $1,622; the cost to the district was $3,240.

Ms. Cardnuto has coordinated efforts of the Building Leadership Team which includes Mrs. Klimes, Mrs. Shaker, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Donnelly, on the following three subjects:

Development of a HS parking policy to hold students responsible for arriving late for school. Mrs. Klimes reviewed their proposals including a $5 fee, issuing permits, consequences for tardiness and rewards for compliance. Parking lot monitors will be needed.

The team provided a comparison chart highlighting our proposed policy along with Ballston Spa’s and Maple Hill’s current parking policies.

Mrs. Jean Devlin, who has worked for our district in past years through the Saratoga County Prevention Council and who will begin as a full time District Social Worker in the fall, will coordinate a half credit course designed for students in danger of dropping out of school. It’s done a volunteer basis and is successful in other districts.

A one year trial program to fill the gap between the elementary TAG program and HS Honor’s courses. It will fit into the current schedule with no added expense or teaching time. Small class size will allow for success.

Mrs. Clow was concerned about future availability for families and students looking forward to the program.

Dr. LaGoy said each of these items will be on the July 10^th agenda for approval.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted, with deepest regret, the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Denise Buss, Speech and Language Pathologist, after 19 years of service to the district; effective at the end of the 2007 - 2008 school year.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the financial risk assessment as submitted by Michael A. Kelly, Internal Auditor.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the Internal Audit Report dated June 2008 as submitted by Michael A. Kelly, Internal Auditor.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board tabled a decision to the appointment of Melissa Messier as an aide for the summer AIS program.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointments of the following teachers for summer curriculum work; funded through Title 1, IDEA 611 and district funds.

Laura Clark 20 hours Reading Project for Science

Marcia Dawson 20 hours Sibelius Music Writing program

Nancy Houle 20 hours Crossover Math Topics required by NYS

Patrick Parker 20 hours Crossover Math Topics required by NYS

Heather Levitas 20 hours HVCC College Calculus w/PreCalculus

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following club and activity advisor appointments for the 2008 - 2009 school year; salary per the WTA and/or CSEA contracts:

Jean Devlin Students Against Destructive Decisions

Helene Clinton Best Buddies

Debi McDermott Elementary Art Club

Susan Brophy Beyond Books Club

Nancy Houle and Susan Brophy JH Honor Society

Jodi Ancin HS Newspaper

Hollie Russo Elementary and HS Art in Education

Annemarie Strife Elementary Yearbook

Mel and Diana Byron Marching Band

Christopher Goss Class of 2011

Patrice King Sign Language

Lisa Hackel HS Student Government

Lisa Hackel Bible Study (unpaid 08-09)

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following year end club and activity reports for the 2007 - 2008 school year:

Art Club Carol Donnelly

HS Honor Society Carol Donnelly and Melanie Graziano

Student Government Assoc. Lisa Hackel and Julie Lansing

Math Club Nancy Houle and Patrick Parker

Elementary Art Debi McDermott

SADD Jean Devlin

Sign Language Patrice King

Elementary Yearbook Annemarie Strife

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board awarded the following Junior High Technology Supplies:

Iasco 2 items $ 40.00

Kelvin 14 items 536.95

Midwest 10 items 152.49

Paxton/Patterson 12 items 389.03

Pitsco 8 items 700.96

Satco 15 items 266.44

TOTAL $ 2,085.87

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board awarded the following transportation contracts to Folmsbee Transportation for summer 2008:

Summer School AIS; 2 buses @ $190 per day/per bus: $11,400 est.

Summer CP Center; 1 bus @ $185 per day $ 5,550 est.

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 5/5/08, 5/15/08, 5/16/08, 5/27/08, 6/10/08.

The Board of Education retreat will be held on August 9, 2008

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved change order #SC-05 for HMA Contracting in the amount of $6,500 for drainage under the new road.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board declared the following textbooks as surplus: 96 student copies and 2 teacher editions of Passport to Mathematics, ISBN 0-395-87985-X.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

Construction #23 for $61,522.00

Special Aid #25 for $2,928.00

General Fund #84 for $53,673.70

School Lunch Fund #22 for $6,234.03

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the

Board approved the appointment of Jodie Gurka as Literature Club advisor and Joan Walworth as Model Rocketry Club advisor for the 2008-09 school year; salary per the WTA contract.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the year-end club report from Joan Walworth for Model Rocketry Club.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved a one day unpaid personal day for Nancy Houle in November 2008.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Kelly Denvir as a 3 hour per week social worker for the summer program; salary per the WTA contract.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Amy Piroli and Sharon Sliwinski as substitute teachers for the 2008 -09 school year.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the general art supply bid for a total of $1,538.77 as follows

Nasco 10 items $61.1

Pyramid 5 items $568.32

Sax 46 items $802.69

Triarco 13 items $106.61

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the

Board approved the elementary art supply bid for a total of $3,236.34 as follows:

Nasco 67 items $1,763.15

Pyramid 7 items $136.67

Sax 87 items $1,086.96

Triarco 18 items $249.56

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the high school technology supply bid for a total of $3,997.11 as follows:

Midwest 59 items $3,083.13

Paxton/Patterson 11 items $485.70Pitsco 1 item $314.

Satco 1 item $113.38

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the

Board approved the high school art supply bid for a total of $1,750.99 as follows:

Nasco 25 items $685.14

Pyramid 1 item $190.00

Sax 23 items $466.92

Triarco 23 items $408.93

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the

Board approved a health service contract in the amount of $2,406.36 for 3 students attending Albany Academy and 1 student attending Bishop Magin.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the

Board extended summer transportation contracts with Folmsbee Transportation at the May 31^st CPI of 4% to the following schools:

Maywood/Westmere $7,384.00

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following school year contract extensions at the May 31 CPI of 4%:

FOLMSBEE

To and From School $465,828.07

BOCES 43,345.66

LaSalle/CCHS 44,463.79

Field Trips

Driving $ 37.38

Waiting 30.58

Minimum 103.5

Non-Public Schools Combination $42,203.04

( St. Pius; St. Brigid’s; Bishop Magin)

Combination Bid 2004 $38,368.36

(Altamont Elem, Sacred Heart, )

Langan School $33,168.72

Vanderhyden $12,461.54

Albany Free School $20,696.00

Albany Academy/St Ambrose $43,763.20

St. Rose Provincial House $22,276.80

Oakwood School $16,640.00

Van Antwerp Middle School $37,336.00

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board tabled a decision on the legal notice for the August 19, 2008 construction vote pending further discussion.

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 5/30/08 and 6/17/08.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the June 25, 2008 request from Mrs. Karen Grimes, School Psychologist, to reduce her summer work schedule from 22 days to 17 days.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved five days of work during the summer for Kelly Denvir, School Psychologist, to accommodate the requirements of the Committee on Special Education.

Mr. Charron expressed his appreciation to Mr. DeLucia for his interim principal work this school year. He also thanked his friend, Dr. LaGoy for stepping in when the district needed him, again; his work is much appreciated.

Dr. LaGoy said it was his pleasure.

Mrs. Wulczyn explained to the Board how the CSE minutes will now be transmitted electronically to the Board for their review prior to board meetings.

Mr. Charron thanked Mrs. Pelech for serving on the Board of Education this school year and presented her with a plaque which will be delivered to her home.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 8:27 to discuss negotiations. They returned to regular session at 9:10pm.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved an amended legal notice for the August 19, 2008 public vote said legal notice being attached to the minutes.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board adjourned at 9:12pm.

Julie Caulkins

District Clerk

The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, June 5, 2008 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mr. Richard Charron.

PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Denise Keyoskey, R. VanBramer, C. Cooper

ALSO PRESENT: James LaGoy, Teri Feldkamp, Susan Wulczyn, Martin Weber (architect), Karen Diener, Danielle Cassin, Susan Buffaline, Nancy Smith, Jaimi Finley, Christopher Scanlan, Timothy Lange, Melanie Graziano, Mary Kelley, parents, students: Leslie and Megan Lemiesz, Aree Garrison, Robbey Coffee, Antonio Caban, Amanda Amyot, Morgan McClellan

ABSENT: Alyssa Pelech and Sandra Clow

There were no comments from the administration

Antonio Caban reported for the HS SGA which participated in Fordian Fever, Sadies semi-formal dance, various fund raising activities and Moving Up Day.

Morgan McClellan reported for the JH SGA which participated in the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for the Senior Citizens, raised funds for needy families through fund raising at the Christmas dance, worked on the Sadies semi-formal, raised funds for fire victims, donated $1,000 to the Health and Wellness group for the purchase of an elliptical machine. The students learned a lot from their volunteer work.

Connor Meehan, Vice President, reported for the 5-6 SGA. Members of 5-6 SGA campaigned for office, participated in a pep rally and elected officers. Their purpose was to promote better understanding between students, faculty and administration. Connor reported on the many activities the group participated in.

Megan Lemiesz, President, also reported on 5-6 SGA activities including donations to local food banks, adopting a soldier, fund raising for fire victims and raising funds for the new playground.

All year-end reports are on file.

Last week, eleven families were displaced due to a fire which destroyed two buildings on Broad Street. The district crisis team met to determine a plan of action by the school community. They focused on the immediate needs of the family and collected clothing and $1,500 in one day from faculty and staff. Calls to local businesses and organizations prompted large donations. The crisis team worked with local community officials to coordinate services.

Most families have made temporary living arrangements but one of our students is not back in school yet. The account at Key Bank will be in existence for 30 days at which time the money will be divided equally to each family member.

Mrs. Wulczyn is proud of the efforts of everyone in the school community for their support. "It’s what Waterford is all about."

Dr. LaGoy thanked Mrs. Wulczyn, Mrs. Budrakey and all those on the crisis team who worked so hard.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the May 22, 2008 Board of Education meeting.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following warrant: General Fund #76 for $19,876.59

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved summer curriculum work for teachers according to the attached schedule funded through Title I, IDEA 611 and district funds.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the 2008 - 2009 BOE Meeting Dates Calendar and the Budget Action Calendar.

Consider the letter from Chris Marchand about the proposed building project on Mercer Street. A twelve unit apartment complex will be built at the end of Mercer Street. Because of the projected rents, it is not expected to draw many families with small children and the district should not be significantly impacted by the development. Dr. LaGoy will respond to Mr. Marchand as requested.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the three year probationary appointment of Christopher Scanlan as Assistant Junior-Senior High School Principal, effective July 7, 2008; annual salary $70,000; benefits per the WAA contract.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following year-end club and activity reports:

Chess Club J. Miazga

Book Club S. Chura & J. Caputo

Books and Beyond Club S. Brophy

JH Honor Society N. Houle & S. Brophy

Intermediate Computer P. Bailey

5-6 Newspaper E. McBride, H. Russo

Literature Club J. Gurka

Math Fact Pack Club B. Langston

Primary Computer K. Mignery

Boardroom Club J. Bishop

Elementary Drama K. Coffrin, E. Nelsen, P. Nelsen

Safety Patrol E. Nelsen, B. Haynes

Best Buddies B. Smith, H. Clinton, K. Budrakey

High School Newspaper J. Ancin

Yearbook, Financial J. Ancin

Masterminds P. Ferrara

Class of 2011 L. Hackel

English Club H. Clinton, D. Ford

Scrabble Club J. Toub

Class of 2008 D. Mosher, K. Klimes

Peace Studies K. Williams

Elementary SGA M. Zink, D. Cassin, S. BuffalineJH SGA N. Smith (at meeting)

HS SGA J. Lansing, L. Hackel (at meeting)

Class of 2009 J. Lansing

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following appointments for 2008 - 2009 club advisors:

Karen Mignery Fire Monitor

Karen Mignery Primary Computer

Justin Miazga Chess Club

Susan Chura & Jeanne Caputo Book Club

Barbara Haynes & Eric Nelsen Safety Patrol

Eric Nelsen, Karen Coffrin

and Deb Ricci Elementary Drama

Julie Bishop Boardroom Club

Barbara Langston Math Fact Pack Club

Susan Buffaline, Danielle Cassin

and Mary Zink Elementary SGA

Joyce Toub Scrabble Club

Deb Ford, Helene Clinton English Club

Julie Lansing Class of 2009

Kim Klimes & Justin Miazga 9-12 Ski Club

Kim Klimes & Susan Brophy Outdoor Adventure

Barbara Smith Best Buddies

Carol Donnelly Art Club

Ken Williams Peace Studies

Paul Ferrara Masterminds

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:

Construction Fund #22 for $48,339.00

School Lunch #21 for $7,565.27

Special Aid #24 for $13,811.01

General Fund #77 for $14,222.03

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for April 2008.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Student Fund Report

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Budget and Appropriation Status Reports

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted, with deepest regret, the resignation for the purpose of retirement, of Richard Quinn as HS Math teacher after 24 years of service to the district, effective July 1, 2008.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Arthur Brumley as HS Social Studies teacher effective August 31, 2008.

Dr. LaGoy said that both Mr. Quinn and Mr. Brumley will be missed. Mr. Brumley will be working in the Gloversville District and we have received 29 applications for the math position.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved payment for Mrs. Kathleen Shaker for attending the required NYS Health Education Curriculum and Assessment training sessions on 6/30/08, 7/1/08 and 7/2/08. Reimbursement to be charged against the Health and Wellness Budget.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0

the Board approved a three year probationary appointment for Jean Devlin as Social Worker effective September 1, 2008; salary to be determined by step 5 of the Agreement with the WTA.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following teacher appointments for the Pre/Post Kindergarten summer programs; salary per past practice:

Patricia Day Six weeks

Cynthia Viola, Jeanne Caputo Three weeks each

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following teacher appointments for the Academic Intervention Services summer program; salary per the WTA contract (grant funded):

Susan Chura, Erin Reedy, Patrice King, Julie Bishop; Six weeks each

Hollie Russo, Todd Hayes; Three weeks each

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following teacher aides and nursing appointments for the Pre/Post Kindergarten and AIS (grant funded) summer programs; salary per past practice:

Jo-Anne Gavin Nurse Six weeks (both programs)

Mary Opela Aide Three weeks (pre/post K)

Jeanne Bartnick Aide Three weeks (pre/post K)

Mary Varcasio Aide Three weeks (AIS)

Ann Marie Perrotte Aide Three weeks (AIS)

Jill Durivage Aide Six weeks (AIS)

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0

the Board approved the appointment of Community Care Physicians, Inc. as the school physician for the 2008 - 2009 school year in the amount of $9,600 for approximately 60 hours. Additional hours will be billed at $175 per hour.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0

the Board approved 20 hours of summer curriculum work for Dan Boyd in the area of Physical Education.

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 5/14/08.On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following year-end club and activity reports:

Outdoor Adventure Club Susan Brophy and Kim Klimes

Mock Trial Tony Bianchini

Marching Band Mel and Diana Byron

Spirit Club Tracy Zordan

Publishing Club Joan Gardner

Class of 2010 Nancy Smith

JH SGA Nancy Smith

Adult Education Paula Caradori

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0

the Board approved the following club advisor appointments for the 2008 - 2009 school year:

Carol Donnelly HS Honor Society

Elizabeth Wyld Yearbook, Production

Nancy Smith JH SGA

Nancy Smith Class of 2010

Marcia Dawson Guitar Club

Justin Miazga, Hollie Russo Global Travel Club

Melanie Graziano, Mary Kelley Spanish Club (10 hours)

Megan Reynolds, Helene Clinton Fitness Club

Joan Gardner Publishing Center

Tony Bianchini Mock Trial

Tracy Zordan Spirit Club

Lisa Hackel Class of 2012

Paula Caradori Adult Education

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board awarded the general supplies bid to Cascade School supplies in the amount of $8,091.52 (other bidders were School Speciality at $8,229.79 and Staples at $8,849.86).

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointme

nt of the following summer drivers; salary per the CSEA contract: Penny Nolan, Sue Amegashie, Rose Fountaine, Ed Hines and David Baker.

Mr. Charron thanked Mrs. Wulczyn and the efforts of the crisis team for their efforts.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:25pm to discuss personnel and contractual matters. At 7:56 the Board returned to regular session.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board awarded the following construction contracts per the recommendation of DCLW in the amount of $927,310.

General Construction

L.G. White, Inc. Base Bid GC-1 $397,285

Alternate 3-GC 93,230

Total $ 490,515

Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. Base Bid P-1 $ 96,000

Brownell Electric Corp. Base Bid E-1 $128,495

Alternate 1 EC 14,400

Total $142,995

Netrix, Inc. Base Bid AA-1 $122,800

Alternate 1-AA 36,000

Alternate 2-AA 39,000

Total $197,800

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board awarded the asbestos project/air monitoring for project 004-019 to Needham Risk Management Resource Group, LLC. per approved proposal pricing.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved a special vote in August 2008 to approve additional funds for the completion of project 004-019.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board adjourned at 8:15pm

Julie Caulkins

District Clerk

The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, May 22, 2008 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mr. Richard Charron

PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Sandra Clow, Carol Cooper, Robert VanBramer

ALSO PRESENT: James H. LaGoy, Teri Feldkamp, Debra Cardnuto, Joseph Siracuse, Timothy Lange, Nicole Spulnick, Todd Hayes, Barbara Jones, Annemarie Strife, Hollie Russo, Justin Miazga

ABSENT: Denise Keyoseky, Alyssa Pelech

There were no comments from the public regarding items on this evening’s action agenda.

Mr. Siracuse reported that Terra Nova testing has been completed and that students will soon be taking the social studies tests.

Plans for the new playground are well under way.

Mr. Siracuse, reporting for Mr. DeLucia, announced that the K-6 yearbook is printed and thanked Mrs. Strife who worked very hard on the production of this year’s publication. The fifth and sixth graders displayed their research projects on States and Countries.

Ms. Cardnuto and the 7 - 12 faculty met for their first faculty meeting. Proposals were made for honors classes and gifted and talented classes at the 7^th and 8^th grade level. The building leadership team wants to better facilitate student parking.

Ms. Cardnuto thanked everyone for their participation in the many activities held here at school the night of the vote; especially, Mrs. Kathy Shaker for coordinating 35 people from medical offices, hospitals and local organizations to promote health and wellness. The art, state and country fairs, ice cream social and jazz band concert and barbeque also served to bring parents up to school.

The mentor grant was submitted and will hopefully be accepted so that the district will not need to use district money.

Dr. LaGoy asked the Board to re-consider moving the date of the second June Board meeting from the 26^th to the 19^th due to the fact we now have an internal auditor and would only need authorization from the Board to pay the monthly bills. In the past few years, the district was not ready to make year-end appointments until the end of the month. All year-end appointments this year should be made prior to the end of June. The Board decided to keep the June 26^th meeting as originally scheduled.

Dr. LaGoy reported that our district was recognized as a high performing gap closing school again this year.

There are four Assistant Principal candidates coming in for second round interviews on Monday, May 27^th.

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the minutes of the May 8, 2008 Board of Education meeting

General Fund #72 for $41,074.58

On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mr. VanBramer and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved Calculus & Pre-Calculus I & II courses as a college accredited course earning students 8 college credits from HVCC.

Mrs. Nicole Spulnick reviewed the plans for the two Calculus courses stating the cost of books was already in the budget and students would pay a total of $280 to HVCC. Ms. Heather Levitas, approved by HVCC, would receive a