Board of Education
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District
June 17 2021
Regular Meeting 7:00pm - Library (Virtual)
PUBLIC HEARING
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Administration of Oath of Office to new Board Member Stephanie Gilbert
- Comments from residents and staff regarding items on this evening’s action agenda.
- Comments from Administration
PRESENTATION
FIRST READING
ACTION
NEW BUSINESS
- Recommend the Board approve the Board Meeting calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Recommend the Board approve the following as club advisors for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Elizabeth Wyld, Yearbook Production Advisor
- Tanya Cole, Elementary Art Club
- Wayne Bowmanchester, Class of 2024
- Meghan Mercier, High School Art Club
- Alli Hornung, High School Student Government Association
- Paul Ferrara, High School Student Government Association
- Helene Clinton, Sidekicks
- Barbara Smith, Sidekicks
- Recommend the Board approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District hereby approve the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the District and the Waterford Administrators’ Association, dated June 17, 2021, relating to the parties' Agreement to implement a revised summer work schedule for the period of July 12, 2021 through August 27, 2021 and authorizes the Superintendent to execute the Agreement.
- Recommend the Board approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District hereby approve the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the District and the Civil Service Employees Association, Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD Unit, Saratoga County Educational Local 864, dated June 17, 2021, relating to the parties' Agreement to implement a revised summer work schedule for the period of July 12, 2021 through August 27, 2021 and authorizes the Superintendent to execute the Agreement.
- Recommend the Board approve the contract between Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD and TSL, Kid’s Crew dated June 17, 2021.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Maximus Bates as Substitute Custodian for the 2021-2022 school year; salary based on the CSEA contract; pending fingerprint approval.
- Recommend the Board approve the following 2021 elementary summer school faculty; salary per the WTA contract:
- Teacher 3 weeks:Hollie Russo
- Teacher 3 weeks: Erin McBride
- Teacher 3 weeks: Todd Hayes
- Teacher 3 weeks: Teresa Tremblay
- Teacher 3 weeks: Jessica Sorensen
- Teacher 3 Weeks: Patrice King
- Teacher 6 weeks: Karen Jones
Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Donna Vanbramer as 2021 elementary summer school teacher’s aide; salary per the CSEA contract.
- Recommend the Board approve the following High School summer curriculum appointments; salary per the WTA contract:
- Helene Clinton, English, 10 hours
- Kathy Kutny, English, 10 hours
- Deb Ford, English, 10 hours
- Helene Clinton, English 11 Modified Content, 10 hours
- Heather MacDougall, English 11 Modified Content, 10 hours
- Heather MacDougall, Global Studies 9 SC, 10 hours
- Patrick Parker, Math 8, 10 hours
Nicole Spulnick, New Gen Algebra, 10 hours- Nancy Houle, New Gen Algebra, 10 hours
- Ann Dobert, New Gen Algebra, 10 hours
- Christina Falasco, Life Skills Program, 10 hours
- Nicole Spulnick, New Gen Geometry and New Gen Algebra2/Trig, 10 hours
- Jaimi Finley, ELA, 10 hours
- Nancy Houle, Modified Math Curriculum, 10 hours
- Patrick Parker, Modified Math Curriculum, 10 hours
- Recommend the Board approve the following Elementary School summer curriculum appointments; salary per the WTA contract:
- Patrice King, Intervention Tools for Primary Grades K-2, 15 hours
- Hollie Russo, Sixth Grade Social Studies, 15 hours
- Darcy Pogue, ELA and Science, 10 hours
- Teri Tremblay, Science and Social Studies, 15 hours
- Jill Taschetti, Science and Social Studies, 15 hours
- Karen Jones, ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies, 15 hours
- Karen Budrakey, Elementary PBIS, 5 hours
- Vicky Kelts, Elementary PBIS, 5 hours
- Kaitlyn Nardino, Elementary PBIS, 5 hours
- Darcy Pogue, Elementary PBIS, 5 hours
- Alison Radliff, Elementary PBIS, 5 hours
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of the following as 2021 Summer Bus Drivers; salary per the CSEA contract:
- Susan Amegashie
- Marilyn Carson
- Daniel Carson
INFORMATION
- Enrollment Report ending May 2021
- Memorandum from James Dexter, District Superintendent of Schools
- Budget Transfers less than $10,000
- Thank you notes from students that attended the Floating Classroom
ADDENDUM TO THE JUNE 17, 2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
- Review of the CSE Minutes dated 6/08/2021
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Noreen Gervasio as Junior High Student Government Advisor for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of the following 2021 Extended School Year faculty; salary per the WTA contract:
- Deb Campbell - Elementary Special Education Teacher
- Christina Falasco - Jr/Sr High Special Education Teacher
- Erin Reedy - Elementary Special Education Teacher
- Lisa Petersen - Occupational Therapist; two days per week
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of the following 2021 Extended School Year staff; salary per the CSEA contract:
- Lisa Hackel - Elementary Teaching Assistant
- Katelyn Osborne - Jr/Sr High Teaching Assistant
- Kim Bryan - Elementary Teaching Assistant
- Kyrstin Messier - Elementary Teacher Aide
- Jill Durivage - Elementary Teacher Aide
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Karen Coffrin as Teaching Assistant for the 2021 High School Summer School program; salary per the CSEA contract.
- Recommend the Board approve the following Elementary School summer curriculum appointments; salary per the WTA contract:
- Jessica Sorensen, Science and Social Studies, 5 hours
- Emily Clark, Science and Social Studies, 5 hours
- Recommend the Board approve the following High School summer curriculum appointments; salary per the WTA contract:
- Nicole Spulnick, Algebra2X Co-taught Curriculum, 5 hours
- Melissa Millington, Algebra2X Co-taught Curriculum, 5 hours
- Recommend the Board approve the permanent appointment of Brooke Shinski as Senior Typist, Guidance Office, with a one year probationary period; effective June 17, 2021 through June 17, 2022.
- Recommend the Board approve the request from Lee Milikofsky for a childbirth leave of absence for nine days beginning on June 14, 2021 and ending on June 24, 2021; per the WTA MOA dated 5/4/2019.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Nicole Spulnick as Mentor Coordinator for the 2021 - 2022 school year; salary per the WTA contract.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Meghan Reynolds and Michael Robbins as co-advisors for the Intramural Director position for the 2021-2022 school year; salary per the WTA contract for a 15 hour activity.
- Recommend the Board approve the attached list of textbooks as surplus for auction.
- Recommend the Board approve the job description for Chief Information Officer/Senior Typist.
- Recommend the Board Approve the 2021 Summer Transportation Contract for Fulton County and Montgomery County Region with Durham Transportation costs as follows;
Per Mile Cost: $2.69
Daily Cost per bus monitor $104.13
- Recommend the Board Approve the 2021 Summer Transportation Contract for Schenectady County Region with Durham Transportation costs as follows;
Per Mile Cost: $2.46
Daily Cost per bus monitor $104.13
- Recommend the Board Approve the 2021 Summer Transportation Contract for Northern Rensselaer County Region with Durham Transportation costs as follows;
Per Mile Cost: $6.05
Daily Cost per bus monitor $104.13
- Recommend the Board Approve the 2021 Summer Transportation Contract for Saratoga County, Washington County and Warren County Region with Durham Transportation costs as follows;
Per Mile Cost: $2.79
Daily Cost per bus monitor $104.13
- Recommend the Board Approve the 2021 Summer Transportation Contract for Albany County and Southern Rensselaer County Region with Durham Transportation costs as follows;
Per Mile Cost: $3.49
Daily Cost per bus monitor $104.13
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Christopher Scanlan as 2021 Summer High School principal; salary per the WAA contract prorated as determined by the actual percentage of the summer worked.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Michael Robbins as 2021 Summer Elementary School principal for three weeks from July 6, 2021 through July 23, 2021; salary per the WAA contract prorated as determined by the actual percentage of the summer worked.
- Recommend the Board approve the appointment of Joseph Siracuse as 2021 Summer Elementary School principal for three weeks from July 26, 2021 through August 13, 2021; salary per the WAA contract prorated as determined by the actual percentage of the summer worked.
- Recommend the Board approve the WSWHE BOCES Final Service Contract for the 2021-2022 school year for the amount of $1,965,332.36
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- Recommend the Board approve the Budget Transfers greater than $10,000 dated 6/17/2021.
- Recommend the Board approve the use of the Employee Benefits Accrued Liability Reserve fund in an amount not to exceed $4,500 to make sick leave payouts upon retirement, per the CSEA contract to retiring CSEA employees.
- Recommend the Board approve the following resolution;
SEQRA RESOLUTION – Building Renovations (Capital Outlay Project)
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Waterford Halfmoon Union Free School District (“Board”) is considering to undertake a project involving renovations to its existing K-12 school building, upgrades to existing mechanical (including heating system piping, valves and strainers) (“the Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to fully comply with its obligations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the regulations thereunder with respect to the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the nature and scope of the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the foregoing, the Board makes the following determinations:
1. The proposed action involves the removal and replacement of deteriorating heating system valves, strainer, piping modifications and other upgrades to existing mechanical systems in the K-12 Building.
2. The proposed project represents maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing facility or structure within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(1); and/or alternatively the replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility in kind within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(2); and/or alternatively a routine activity of an educational institution, including expansion of existing facilities by less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, within the meaning of 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(8).
3. The proposed action will in no case have a significant adverse impact based on the environment based on the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), and is not otherwise a Type I action as defined by 6 NYCRR § 617.4.
4. The proposed action is a Type II action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5 and is therefore not subject to review under SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board finds and concludes that the proposed action is a Type II action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5 and therefore is not subject to review under SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.
- Recommend the Board approve the following resolution;
Smart School Bond Act - Phase 2
SED Project No: 52-21-01-03-0-004-029
SEQRA RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Waterford Halfmoon Union Free School District (“Board”) is considering to undertake a District Wide Smart Schools Bond Act Project which includes limited and minor interior renovations, including asbestos abatement and the installation of interactive wall mounted monitors and associated cabling. This project will include limited and minor interior renovations to the K-12 Main Building (“the Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to fully comply with its obligations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the regulations thereunder with respect to the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the nature and scope of the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the foregoing, the Board makes the following determinations:
1. The proposed action involves installation of interactive wall mounted monitors and related asbestos abatement to accommodate the installation of devices and related wiring as well as other required accessories for the above technology system enhancements.
2. The proposed project represents maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing facility or structure within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(1); and/or alternatively the replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility in kind within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(2); and/or alternatively a routine activity of an educational institution, including expansion of existing facilities by less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, within the meaning of 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(8).
3. The proposed action will in no case have a significant adverse impact based on the environment based on the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), and is not otherwise a Type I action as defined by 6 NYCRR § 617.4.
4. The proposed action is a Type II action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5 and is therefore not subject to review under SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.
5. The District is hereby authorized to undertake the necessary work as described above and to expend an amount not to exceed $238,000
6. The Superintendent of Schools and all officers and authorized employees of the District are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps reasonably necessary or appropriate to complete the Project and to carry out the intent of this Resolution and to apply for any eligible state building aid.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board finds and concludes that the proposed action is a Type II action within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.5 and therefore is not subject to review under SEQRA and the regulations thereunder.