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
Comments
from Administrators
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 27th.
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.
Regents
Exam Report, June 2007, Mr. Lange and Ms. Cardnuto
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 9th 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:
Facilities Planning
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.
Policy
and Programs
Review
and update the Board of Education Policy Manual.
Initiate a process for curriculum and instructional coordination K-12
that will:
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.
Comments
from the Board of Education, residents and staff
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.
Building Project Update:
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 2nd.
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.
Public Hearing on the August 19, 2008 Bond Referendum
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Ceilings.
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.
ACTION
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 1st Marking Period to
11/7/08; End of 2nd Marking Period to 3/6/09; End of 3rd
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.
Comments from the Board of Education, residents and
staff
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 13th
through Saturday, August 16th. 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 9th 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.
Comments from Administration
Mrs. Wulczyn extended her compliments to Ms.
Cardnuto and Mr. Charron for a wonderful graduation ceremony held on
June 28th. 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 7th 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 7th and
8th 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.
Comments from Board of Education members, residents
and staff
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.
Julie Caulkins
District Clerk
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
Comments
from the Administration
Mr.
DeLucia, Interim MS Principal
Modified Sports Banquet was held in May, Jr./Sr. High School Chorus
Concert was held in June.
On the
evening of June 5th, the Middle School Academic Honors
Ceremony was held which included 24 Board of Education awards presented
by Mrs. Clow and Dr. LaGoy.
Jodi
Gurka, 7th grade English teacher and John Campbell, 8th
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.
Ms.
Debra Cardnuto, HS Principal
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 13th. 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 7th.
Ms.
Cardnuto attended the BOCES Graduation ceremony which was well attended
by our students who received many awards.
Mrs.
Susan Wulczyn, Director of Special Education Services
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.
Joseph Siracuse, Elementary Principal
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.
Proposed
construction referendum, Martin Weber, DCLW Associates
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.
Report on
the pre-construction meeting held June 12, 2008, Shows Leary, Project
Manager
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.
ACTION
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
Report on
the Sports Banquets held in May and June, Mrs. Betsy Daigneault
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:
Proposal
to modify the high school parking policy
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.
Reconnecting Youth In Saratoga County Program
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.
Proposal
for a grades 7 & 8 honors program
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 10th
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 31st 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.
Comments
from the Board of Education, residents and staff
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
Presentation: Student Government Year-End Reports
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.
School
district’s response to the fire on Broad Street last week, Mrs. Wulczyn
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.
ACTION
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.
Comments
from the Board of Education, residents and staff
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
Plumbing
Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. Base Bid P-1 $
96,000
Electrical
Brownell Electric Corp. Base Bid E-1 $128,495
Alternate 1 EC 14,400
Total
$142,995
Asbestos
Abatement
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.
Comments from the Administration
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 7th and 8th 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 26th to the 19th
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 26th
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 27th.
ACTION
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