November 15, 2018

The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education Regular Meeting held Thursday, November 15, 2018 was called to order at 6:00pm by Mrs. Ricci.

PRESENT: Marcia Ricci, David Lee, Tammi Dehler, Carolyn Bell, Kory Galuski

ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Pomerville, Carol Lyon, Joel Richardson, Jennifer Bull, Joseph Siracuse, Noreen Gervasio, Paul Gervasio.

ABSENT: Jack Catanzarita, Jamie Maloney

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

Comments from Administration
Mr. Richardson reported the end of the first marking period for grades 7 - 12.  Report cards went home in the mail on Thursday.  Winter sports began with JV and Varsity basketball scrimmages held this week.  

The district hosted Sweethearts and Heros character education assemblies on Thursday for students in grades 9-12, 6-8 and 3-5.  There were two presenters: Tom, a MMA Fighter and Rick, a US Army veteran.  The programs were well received.  Many thanks to the PTO and Mrs. Russo’s Art in Education program for their generous funding.  

Mrs. Bull reported on a successful Superintendent’s Conference Day stating that feedback from faculty and staff will be used to develop future sessions.  Members of the Curriculum Cabinet also provide feedback useful in developing reading programs and 7-12 writing initiatives.  Members of the Curriculum Cabinet will now focus on implementing Next Generation Standards.

Mr. Siracuse thanked Mr. Spretty and Mrs. Bull for their efforts in getting the I-Ready program up and running.  The F & P program finished up recently noting reading benchmarks.  Mr. Siracuse noted student improvement.

Elementary students have been writing letters to veterans in recognition of their service.  Mrs. Bishop’s class wrote letters to a former WHHS student currently in service.  

Parent/Teacher conferences are schedule for the afternoons of 11/16/18 (postponed to 12/3), 11/20/18 and 11/28/18.  Students in grades K - 6 will be dismissed early.

Mr. Siracuse said the Sweethearts and Heros assembly was a great program for the students and very motivating.  The PTO book fair finished up last week; new PTO members volunteered their time to work at the event.

Mr. Pomerville posted pictures of the Sweethearts and Heros program on Facebook with a link for more information.

Bernier, Carr and Associates (BCA) representatives were on site in the afternoon with contractors for a pre-bid walk-through for the $100,000 project (installation of protective doors). However, Ms. Cecil could not stay in the area for the scheduled Board meeting to present her final financial report on the last construction project, due to the weather.  She will return and present to the Board at a later date.  Mr. Pomerville met with Ms. Cecil during the day to talk about the final “punch list” items prior to closing out the last project.

The Senior Citizen Concert and Dinner has been postponed due to weather and is rescheduled for Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  Elementary Parent/Teacher conferences, originally scheduled for November 16 will be held on December 3rd due to the weather.  Thanksgiving break will be November 21st through 23nd.

Second Reading: Policy #5140 Administration of the Budget
Second Reading: Policy #6213 Registration and Professional Development
Second Reading: Policy #7222 Diploma or Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
Second Reading: Policy #7260 Designation of Person in Parental Relation
Second Reading: Policy #7512 Student Physicals
Second Reading: Policy #7522 Concussion Management

ACTION
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the November 1, 2018 Board of Education meeting.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:
Special Aid #12 for $13,876.40
Capital Fund #8 for $115,219.80
General Fund #34 for $361,250.16
School Lunch #7 for $6,295.16

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Claims Audit for October 2018.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for October 2018.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Appropriation Status Report for October 2018.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Revenue Status Report for October 2018.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the Student Funds Report for October 2018.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of John Aguglia, Shannon Booher, Cynthia Cadwallader, Antonio Martinez and Michael Christensen as elementary substitute teachers for the 2018 - 2019 school year; salary per the WTA contract.



On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following policies:
Policy #5140 Administration of the Budget
Policy #6213 Registration and Professional Development
Policy #7222 Diploma or Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
Policy #7260 Designation of Person in Parental Relation
Policy #7512 Student Physicals
Policy #7522 Concussion Management

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board rescinded the appointments of Michelle Savoie as Girls Varsity Basketball Coach and Brittany Yaw as girls JV Basketball Coach for the 2018 - 2019 school year.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Michelle Savoie as Girls 8th Grade Modified Coach for the 2018 - 2019 school year; salary per the WTA contract paid on a pro-rated basis as determined by the actual percentage of the season coached.  Emily Aubin will remain Girls 7th Grade Modified Coach.  Mr. Galuski asked, and Mr. Pomerville agreed, that there were enough girls to field two teams at the modified level and that other schools have fielded two teams. 

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants:
Capital Fund #9 for $1,164.36
Special Aid #13 for $3,019.00
General Fund #36 for $34,057.39

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the  following volunteer assistant coaching appointments for the 2018 - 2019 school year:
Kale Rodrigues, Boys Modified Basketball
Scott Aubin, Girls Modified Basketball
Allie Hornung, Indoor Track
Andrew Wein, Indoor Track
Sarah Newman, Cheerleading

The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 11/8/2018.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following elementary substitute teachers for the 2018 - 2019 school year; salary per the WTA contract: John Daniels, Andrew Gentile, Karen Ryan, Wendy Serapilio, Jay Halayko.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the school tax report as submitted by Cady Kuebler, Tax Collector, dated November 15, 2018. 

There were no comments from the Board of Education, residents or staff.

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 6:15pm to discuss negotiations.  They returned to regular session at 6:45 and adjourned. 


Julie Caulkins
District Clerk