The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education Regular Meeting held Thursday, August 1, 2019 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mrs. Marcia Ricci.
PRESENT:
Marcia Ricci, Denise Carutasu, Jamie Maloney, Carolyn Bell, David Lee, Tammi Dehler
ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Pomerville, Carol Lyon, Erin McBride, Christopher Scanlan, Jeanne Murphy
ABSENT: Jack Catanzarita
COMMENTS from Administration
Mr. Scanlan announced that Regents exams will be held here at school on August 13 and 14 for our students and students from Mechanicville City School District. Representatives from the Construction Task Force Program will meet with high school administrators and teachers to discuss implementation of high school programs in the construction trade.
Mr. Pomerville gave a brief update of ongoing construction which should be completed by the end of December:
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Footings are being poured in preparation of awning at the auditorium entrance
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Interior doors and hardware are being installed
There will be a Board of Education Facilities meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2019 at 4:30 pm to plan for the next construction project.
Mr. Pomerville reported that the school has obtained corporate sponsors and enough volunteers to participate in the Town of Waterford Dragon Boat races at the Harbor Visitors Center on Saturday. Profits will be donated to Susan G. Coleman Breast Cancer research. Two of the volunteers are present at tonight’s Board meeting: Erin McBride and David Lee.
First Reading: Policy #7511 Immunization of Students
ACTION
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Minutes of July 11, 2019 Board of Education meeting.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved Claims Audit ending June 2019
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants. Mrs. Carutasu asked for clarification on the use of petty cash accounts. Mrs. Ricci questioned the tax refund to a law firm.
Special Aid #1 for $4,941.00
General Fund #4 for $230,578.69
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the 2019 - 2020 Board of Education Goals. Mrs. Ricci mentioned the goal of “retaining our unique sense of humor”.
Board of Education Goals 2019-2020.pdf
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following Board of Education Committee Chairs and Liaisons:
Technology: Jack Catanzarita
Finance: Marcia Ricci, David Lee, Tammi Dehler, Jamie Maloney, Jack Catanzarita,
Carolyn Bell, Denise Carutasu
Facilities: Jack Catanzarita, David Lee
Youth Council: Denise Carutasu
Senior Citizens: Jack Catanzarita
Village Board: Jamie Maloney, Denise Carutasu
Legislative Liaison: Carolyn Bell
Saratoga County School Board Association: Marcia Ricci, David Lee
Town Board: Jamie Maloney, Denise Carutasu
Curriculum Cabinet: Tammi Dehler, Marcia Ricci
NYSSBA Delegate: Marcia Ricci
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the four year probationary appointment of Lisa Petersen, NYSED Registered Occupational Therapist; effective September 1, 2019 through September 1, 2023; tenure area Occupational Therapy; salary per the WTA contract on Step 5 MS 45; pending fingerprint approval.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the four year probationary period of Tanya Cole as elementary Art teacher for the period September 1, 2019 through September, 1, 2023; salary per the WTA contract on Step 1; NYS Initial Certification in Visual Arts.
The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 3/1/2019, 5/22/2019, 6/6/19, 6/10/2019, 6/11/2019
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Annemarie Strife as a summer school substitute teacher and/or teaching assistant; salary per the WTA and/or CSEA contract.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the list of Board of Education Dates as amended.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved following transportation contracts for 2019 - 2020
Durham School Service - $122.50/day estimate $ 22,050
Student transport to Doane Stuart School
Durham School Service - $122.50/day estimate $ 22,050
Student transport to Emma Willard School
Durham School Service - $145.90/day estimate $26,262
Student transport to Farnsworth School
Durham School Service - $145.90/day estimate $26,262
Student transport to Westmere School
Durham School Service - $288.30/day estimate $51,894
Student transport to Fulton Academy
Durham School Service - $238.75/day estimate $42,975
Student transport to Wildwood School
Star & Strand Transportation - $243.00/day estimate $43,740
Student transport to and from Lisha Kill School
Star & Strand Transportation - $257.00/day estimate $46,260
Student transport to Pine Bush
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved
the following warrants:
General Fund #6 for $18,425.55
Special Aid #2 for $755.00
Capital Fund #1 for $55,213.27
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Claims Audit Report ending July 2019
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the resignation of Kathleen Coleman as Senior Typist, Guidance Office, effective August 16, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the permanent appointment of Meagan Tremblay as cafeteria monitor; pending successful completion of her probationary period ending September 4, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the permanent appointment of Heidi Donaldson as food service worker, pending successful completion of her probationary period ending August 29, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the resignation of Heather Phelan as 6.5 hours per day food service worker; effective August 1, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Heather Phelan as a 3.5 hours per day food service worker; effective August 1, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Meghan Reynolds and Mike Robbins as Intramural Advisors for the 2019 - 2020 school year; salary per the WTA contract.
The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 6/12/2019, 6/24/2019, 7/23/2019, 7/31/19
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved a request from Petra Frank, English as a New Language Teacher, for a six month leave of absence beginning January 2020.
Comments from the Board of Education, residents and staff.
Mrs. Jeanne Murphy, Kindergarten Teacher, recently retired after 38 years of dedicated service to the school district. Mrs. Murphy wanted to bring closure as she quietly moved on to another chapter in her life. Mrs. Murphy read a heartfelt statement summarizing her career, thankful for all of the many opportunities she experienced. She specifically noted her young students and those who grew into adulthood with whom she had formed personal bonds. She expressed gratitude for relationships she formed with colleagues, parents and the community. Mr. Pomerville thanked her and wished her the best in retirement. Many of those in attendance expressed their emotions with hugs and well wishes.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board went into executive session to discuss negotiations. They returned to regular session at 8:45pm and adjourned.
Julie Caulkins
District Clerk