The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education Meeting held Thursday, June 6, 2019 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mrs. Ricci.
PRESENT: Marcia Ricci, Tammi Dehler, David Lee, Carolyn Bell, Jamie Maloney
ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Pomerville, Joel Richardson, Carol Lyon, Ann Dobert, Noreen Gervasio, Paul Gervasio, Kaiana Williams, Kayla Quick, Carly Cordtes, Sarah Kelly, Aidan Roy, parents
ABSENT: Jack Catanzarita, Kory Galuski
There were no comments from the public regarding items on this evening’s action agenda.
Comments from Administration
Mr. Richardson reported on the Varsity Sports Banquet at Franklin Terrace on Monday and the Junior Varsity and Modified Sports Recognition event here at school this evening. Many thanks to Mr. Robbins, coaches, parents and most of all the student athletes for their accomplishments. Other events scheduled for June: Moving Up Day, Bronx Zoo, HS Awards Night, and Flag Day ceremonies at the Cohoes-Waterford Elks where the contest winners will read their essays. Mrs. Mead held healthy eating class war competitions. The seniors won and were treated to a lunch provided by Chipotle. Mr. and Mrs. Blaauboer will host a lunch for the 9th grade students in recognition of their support of the family when their son Anthony passed away.
Mr. Pomerville and the Board decided to schedule the annual goal setting meeting on July 11, 2019 at 4:30pm prior to the re-organizational meeting. There will be a BOE Facilities meeting beginning at 4:15 on Thursday, June 20, 2019, prior to the regular Board meeting.
As the 2012 capital construction projects comes to a close, Mr. Pomerville and Mrs. Lyon reported on the debt payments. The district works with Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., Municipal Finance to structure the payments. Bond rates were explained and it was reported that the district is in a strong financial position with a low debt burden. The only negative aspect of the review is that the district depends on one tax payer for 30% of income through taxes.
Mr. Pomerville reported on a busy year-end schedule citing the sports banquets, Top 10 awards, concerts, HS Awards Night, Moving Up Day, Flag Day ceremonies and Prom.
Second Reading of Policy #1336 Duties of the Extra-classroom Activity Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor
Second Reading of Policy #5520 Extra-classroom Activity Fund
Second Reading of Policy #5681 School Safety Plans
Second Reading of Policy #7410 Extracurricular Activities
Presentation: Junior High Student Government Year-End Report, Noreen Gervasio and student representatives Sarah Kelly, Carly Cordts, Aidan Roy (see attached report)
Presentation: High School Student Government Year-End Report, Ann Dobert and student representatives Kaiana Williams and Kayla Quick (see attached report)
Mr. Pomerville thanked all of the students for their presentations and congratulated Kayla Quick as Valedictorian of the Class of 2019.
ACTION
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the May 23, 2019 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:
Capital Fund #18 for $52,212.86
School Lunch #26 for $1,338.57
General Fund #122 for $337,836.79
General Fund #123 for $19,531.21
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the following 2018- 2019 year-end reports:
Junior High Student Government, Noreen Gervasio
High School Student Government, Ann Dobert and Paul Ferrara
Intra-murals, Meghan Reynolds, Mike Robbins
HS Drama, Julie Wilson
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following club and activity appointments for the 2019 - 2020 school year; salary per the WTA contract:
Noreen Gervasio, Junior High Student Government
Ann Dobert, Paul Ferrara, High School Student Government
Intra-murals, Megan Reynolds, Mike Robbins
HS Drama, Julie Wilson
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Nicole Spulnick as Mentor Coordinator for the 2019 - 2020 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 2019 - 2020 Board of Education Meeting Dates Calendar and the 2019 - 2020 Budget Action Calendar
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the resignation of Barbara O’Neill, Occupational Therapist, with deep regret, for the purpose of retirement; after 24 years of service to the Waterford-Halfmoon school community effective June 30, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the following policies:
Policy #1336 Duties of the Extra-classroom Activity Fund Central Treasurer and Faculty Auditor
Policy #5520 Extra-classroom Activity Fund
Policy #5681 School Safety Plans
Policy #7410 Extracurricular Activities
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the creation of one full time teaching position in the elementary tenure area effective September 1, 2019.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Carly Gaudette as a substitute teacher aide for the 2018 - 2019 school year; salary per the CSEA contract.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Dana Sheehan as a substitute teacher for the 2018 - 2019 school year; salary per the policy on substitute teacher pay.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Donna Garmley as substitute food service worker for the 2018 -2019 school year; salary per the CSEA contract.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of the following summer school teachers; salary per the WTA contract:
Deb Ryan-Campbell
Erin Reedy
Erin McBride (3 weeks AIS)
Patrice King (3 weeks AIS)
Hollie Russo (3 weeks AIS)
Theresa Tremblay (3 weeks AIS)
Jessica Sorensen (3 weeks AIS)
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of the following summer school teacher aides and assistants; salary per the CSEA contract:
Lisa Hackel Teaching Assistant
Christine Masse, Teachers Aide
Erin McBride (3 weeks - Teaching Assistant)
Patrice King (3 weeks - Teaching Assistant)
Hollie Russo (3 weeks - Teaching Assistant)
Jessica Sorensen (3 weeks - Teaching Assistant)
Todd Hayes (3 weeks - Teaching Assistant)
Theresa Tremblay (3 weeks - Teaching Assistant)
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Julie Bishop and Victoria Kelts as summer school substitute teachers and/or teaching assistants; salary per the WTA and/or CSEA contracts as appropriate.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the resignation of Tyler Ronan as Teaching Assistant effective June 21, 2019.
The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 5/7/2019, 5/8/2019, 5/9/2019, 5/13/19, 5/15/2019
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board accepted the donation from the Waterford-Halfmoon PTO in the amount of $10,000.00 towards the dugout project.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board approved the proposed contract for WSWHE BOCES services for the 2019 - 2020 school year for a proposed cost of $1,931,907.84.
Mr. Pomerville noted that Mr. Galuski is ending his three-year term as a Board Member at the end of June and is not expected to attend the BOE meeting on the 20th. Mr. Pomerville expressed his sincere gratitude for Mr. Galuski’s service to the District. Board members give up their precious time in an act of selflessness to give back to their community. Mr. Galuski has brought his personal and professional skills to many issues including capital projects and his passion to our sports program. In recognition of his service to the Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD, Mr. Pomerville will present to him a red and white embroidered blanket with his dates of service.
On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mrs. Dehler and by a vote of 5 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:29pm to discuss negotiations. They returned to regular session at 8:10pm and adjourned.
Julie Caulkins
District Clerk