July 14, 2021 Reorganizational Meeting

The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Reorganizational Meeting dated July 14, 2021 was called to order at 7:03pm by Mrs. Ricci who then led all of those in attendance in the Pledge of 

Allegiance.

PRESENT: (In person) Marcia Ricci, David Lee, Jamie Maloney, Denise Carutasu, Carolyn Bell, Stephanie Gilbert, Jack Catanzarita (arrived 7:07)

ALSO PRESENT: (In person) Patrick Pomerville, Rachel Schwendinger, Joel Richardson, Michael Robbins, Jennifer Bull, Heather Sowle, Holly Russo

ALSO PRESENT: (via Webex) Jessica Difabio

On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 6-0 the Board elected Superintendent of Schools, Patrick Pomerville chairman of the reorganizational meeting.

Election and Oath of office to President

  • Mr. Lee called for a motion to nominate Marcia Ricci as BOE President

  • On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 Mrs. Ricci was elected Board of Education President

  • Oath of Office was administered by Mr. Pomerville

Election and Oath of office to Vice President

  • Mrs. Ricci called for a motion to nominate David Lee as BOE Vice President

  • On motion by Mrs. Ricci and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 Mr. Lee was elected Board of Education Vice President

  • Oath of Office was administered by Mr. Pomerville

Oaths of Office to Board Members: Jamie Maloney, Jack Catanzarita, Carolyn Bell, and Denise Carutasu

  • Oath were administered to the Board Members by Mr. Pomerville

The meeting was turned over to Mrs. Ricci.

Oath of Office to Patrick Pomerville, Superintendent of Schools

  • Mrs. Ricci, BOE President, administered the oath of office to Mr. Pomerville, Superintendent of Schools

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the following appointments and administer oaths of office to:

  • District Treasurer: Cady Kuebler

  • Deputy Treasurer: Rachel Ingalsbe

  • Clerk of the Board and Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent: Donna Cramer 

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District, Location Code: 74107, hereby establishes the following as standard work days for its employees and will report days worked to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System based on the timekeeping system or the record of activities maintained and submitted by these members to the clerk of this body:  Business Manager: 7 hours per day; Financial Support Specialist: 7 hours per day; Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk: 7 hours per day.; Executive Assistant to the Business Manager: 7 hours per day; Network Manager: 7 hours per day; Assistant Network Manager: 7 hours per day; Director of Facilities: 8 hours; Claims Auditor: 7 hours per day; School Lunch Manager: 7 hours per day

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the  following appointments:  

  • School Attorney: Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC

  • External Auditor: Marvin and Company

  • School Physician: Sun Medical Center, P.C.

  • Treasurer for Extra-Classroom Activity Account: Brianna Patrick

  • Attendance Clerk: Paula Caradori

  • Supervisors of the Extra-Classroom Activity Account: 

    • Faculty Auditor: Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent 

    • Chief Faculty Counselor: High School Principal

  • Civil Rights Compliance Officers: High School Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services

  • ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer: Director of Pupil Personnel Services

  • Title IX Officers: High School Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services

  • Committee on Special Education and Pre-School Education designated members:  Jennifer Bull, Director of Student Support Services, Curriculum and Instruction; Karen Grimes, Psychologist; Kelly Denvir, Psychologist; CSE Parent Representative/Member to be determined.

  • Committee on Special Education Chairpersons: Karen Grimes, Kelly Denvir

  • Dignity Act Coordinator: Joel Richardson, Jr./Sr. HS Assistant Principal

  • Data Privacy Officer: Joel Richardson, Jr./Sr. HS Assistant Principal

  • LEA Asbestos Designee: Director of Facilities 

  • Education Law 3038 Substance Abuse Resource Coordinator: Jessica DiFabio

  • Claims Auditor: Paula Caradori

  • Chief Emergency Resource Officer: Jason Davis

  • Chemical Hygiene Officer: Director of Facilities

  • Tax Collector: Cady Kuebler

    • Mrs. Carutasu asked how often are the contracts for school physician, legal and auditing services bid out. Mrs. Ingalsbe commented that the auditor contract is bid out every three years, and the District would be accepting bids for a new contract next year. Mrs. Ingalsbe also stated that there is value to the familiarity of remaining with the same firms. Mr. Pomerville added that options for school physicians are very limited and that there had been interviews for new legal services four or five years ago.

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the following designations:

  • Official Bank Depository of all funds: Key Bank, NYCLASS

  • Regular monthly meeting dates: First and third Thursdays of each month

  • Official Newspaper: Gazette Newspaper

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board authorize the following for the 2021 - 2022 school year:

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

  • Board to authorize all employee payrolls as they become due pursuant to CSEA, WTA, WAA contracts and confidential employees for the 2021 - 2022 school year.

  • Designate Business Manager as School Purchasing Agent.

  • Authorization to establish a petty cash fund of $100 and the Business Manager to administer same.

  • 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.

  • Authorization to establish a petty cash fund of $100 for the cafeteria and the School Lunch Manager to administer same.

  • 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 or Deputy Treasurer’s, in drawing down funds.

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

  • 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.

  • The Chief School Officer is authorized to approve the budget transfers not to exceed $10,000 per item.


  • The authorization to transfer funds, by the District Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer, verbally or electronically with KeyBank, NYCLASS

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

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

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the bonding of the following personnel:

  • District Treasurer

  • Deputy Treasurer

  • District Tax Collector

  • Treasurer of Extra-Classroom Activity Account

  • School Lunch Manager

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the following items:

  • Establishment of mileage reimbursement rate at the current IRS reimbursement rate, adjusted as necessary to reflect periodic IRS adjustments.

  • Establishment of tuition rates for students attending BOCES Occupational Education programs at the current BOCES rate for the 2021-2022 school year.

  • Tutoring rates for the 2021-2022 school year per the WTA contract.

  • Establishment of Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD tuition rates for the 2021 - 2022 school year: Elementary $8,965 High School $12,722. 

  • Approval of Substitute Teacher Pay Rate as follows:

    • Per diem rate: Non-certified substitute teacher $90 per day; NYS Certified teacher $100 per day

    • Short and Long Term Substitutes:

      • Short term leave (1-89 consecutive days for same WHUFSD teacher):  $90/$100 per day for days 1-10; $160 per day, beginning on the 11th day, not retroactive

      • Long term leave (appointed to a term substitute position of 90 consecutive days or longer for same WHUFSD teacher): $100 per day for days 1-10; $160 per day for days 11-89; beginning on the 90th day, paid at Step 1 daily rate and retroactive to day 1; may elect health insurance at current WTA contribution rate 

  • Authorize the Board members to attend conferences, seminars and meetings for the 

2021-2022 school year.

  • Establishment of Board of Education Audit Committee: Marcia Ricci,  David Lee, Jamie Maloney, John Catanzarita, Carolyn Bell, Denise Carutasu, Stephanie Gilbert

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District hereby designates Patrick Pomerville as the representative of the District to make all determinations regarding the eligibility of students to enroll, on a tuition free basis, in the schools of the District.  This designation affords Patrick Pomerville all rights and responsibilities pursuant to Part 100.2(y) of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

On motion by Mr. Lee and seconded by Mrs. Maloney and by a vote of 7-0 the Board approved the  Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD Guidance Plan.

End of Reorganizational Meeting

                                                                 Donna Cramer

                                                                 District Clerk