A G E N D A - Colonie, NY · 6/26/2019 · Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, and Social Work Services and meetings shall be $57.00 per half hour

SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

A G E N D A

June 26, 2019

District Office

6:00 pm

CORE VALUES

We Believe:

That all children can learn.

In educating the whole child so he/she can meet the

District’s Standards.

In focusing on student achievement.

In providing a comprehensive and enriched curriculum for

all students reflecting the needs and available resources of

the community.

That the combined commitment of the Board of Education,

staff, families, students, and community is the key to

educational success.

MISSION STATEMENT

Preparing successful contributing citizens of the world through school, family

and community partnerships, while addressing the diverse needs of all students.

AGENDA Board of Education Meeting – June 26, 2019 2

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the South Colonie Board of Education will be called to order by Board

President, Mr. Sim.

1. ROLL CALL

Jamie Blot Rose Gigliello David Kiehle

Brian Casey Colleen Gizzi James T. Ryan

Stephanie Cogan Neil Johanning Edward Sim

Also Present:

Jonathan Buhner, Superintendent of Schools

Tim Backus, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

Sherri Fisher, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services & Strategic Planning

David Perry, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Safe Schools & IT

Amber Flanders, District Clerk

2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Board President, Mr. Sim will lead the pledge to the flag.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

If the Board approves, the following suggested motion is in order: Motion made by

_________________________, seconded by _________________________, that the minutes

of the Regular Meeting of June 18, 2019 be approved.

_____ Yes _____ No _____ Abstain Carried:

4. NEW BUSINESS

5. OLD BUSINESS


6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS

Board Committees have met since the last Board of Education meeting. Chairpersons will

make recommendations to the full Board, and/or seek clarification on issues. Board members

who are liaisons to District-wide committees will also report at this time.

A. District Communications Committee

Ms. Gigliello, Committee Chair will provide a report on the District Communications

Committee meeting that was held on June 18, 2019.

B. Policy Committee

Mr. Johanning, Committee Chair will provide a report on the Policy Committee

meeting that was held on June 24, 2019.

Single Reading & Approval

Policy 5420 – Student Health Services

Single Reading & Approval

Policy 5150 – School Admissions

On behalf of the Policy Committee, upon the motion made by Committee

Chair/Member ______________________, recommendation that the revisions made

to the above stated Policies, (5420 & 5150) be approved as presented.


7. REPORTS FOR INFORMATION AND STUDY

A. Internal Audit Report

Michael Wolff of Wolff Advisory Services will provide a brief review of the 2018-

2019 Internal Audit Report. Recommendation for approval of the report will appear

in Item 12 of this agenda.

B. High Tunnel Growing System at Colonie High School

Tom Kachadurian, CCHS Associate Principal, John Gilroy, Erin Lasky, and John

Gehres, will present regarding plans for using the awarded grant money from The

Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District to construct a High Tunnel

Growing System.


C. Fund Balance and Reserves Report

Sherri Fisher, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services and Strategic

Planning, will provide a report on the District’s fund balance and reserves.

8. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Requests to Speak on agenda or non-agenda items should be made on the forms

available and should be given to the District Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.

Comments are limited to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic.

Comments should be addressed to the President of the Board (not individual Board

members, staff, or other persons attending the meeting) who reserves the right to limit

the time of all speakers for the purpose of conducting regular Board of Education

business.

The Board of Education encourages public participation at its meetings and recognizes

its responsibility to hear public comment. An acknowledgment of the public comment

will be provided as appropriate. As a matter of practice, the Board of Education does

not engage in dialogue/debate during the public comment period. Although the Board

welcomes comments about programs offered by the District and the efforts of its staff,

the discussion of matters relating to specific individuals or students is prohibited.

9. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following:

A. Committee on Special Education

Placements as indicated on the attached sheets.

B. In-Service Courses (Pages 14-19)

Approval of in-service courses as per attached list. Interested staff may register for

courses on PD Express.

C. Agreements

1. Approval of an agreement with Advanced Therapy,P.T., O.T., S.L.P.,

P.L.L.C., One Rapp Road, Albany, NY 12203 for the provision of therapy

services including Physical Therapy, Teacher of the Deaf, and Teacher of the

Visually Impaired services for summer services in July and August of 2019 at

a rate of $3,900 as per the attached agreement.


2. Approval of an agreement with Vanderheyden, Inc., P.O. Box 219,

Wynantskill, NY 12198 and South Colonie Central School District to provide

educational services to South Colonie student residents at the interim rate per

student of $7,418.00 for the 2019 two (2) month summer school session and

interim rate per student of $44,507.00 for the 2019-2020 ten (10) month

school year.

3. Approval of an agreement with CDB Connections, 673 Columbia Turnpike,

East Greenbush, NY 12061 to provide special education and/or related

services for the Summer 2019. Specialized services of Assistive Technology,

Teacher of the Deaf, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired will be $67.50 per

half hour for individual sessions. The rate structure for Special Education,

Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy,

and Social Work Services and meetings shall be $57.00 per half hour

(individual sessions) and $36.50 per half hour, per child, for group sessions

(of 2-5 children).

Supplemental and triennial review evaluations for the above services will be

billed at $325.00 per evaluation. A rate add-on of $25.00 per service for any

services delivered at locations which are outside a 15 mile radius of the

satellite offices.

4. Approval of an agreement with Living Resources, Inc., 300 Washington

Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203 for American Sign language Interpreter

Services during the 2019-2020 academic school year. Rates for the services

will be billed monthly at $55.00 per hour and include, but are not limited to

classroom instructions, extra-curricular activities and field trips.

5. Approval of an agreement with the Albany County Soil and Water Conservation

District, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186 for the acceptance of grant

funding in the amount of $5,000, pending compliance/facilities review, and

outlining the grant requirements for a High Tunnel Growing System at the

Colonie High School.

6. Approval of an agreement between Carolyn M. Keenan, MT-BC, 4 Mohican

Way, Waterford, NY 12188 and South Colonie Central School to provide music

therapy during the school day to include preparation time, direct therapy,

required documentation, and IEP paperwork at a rate of $50.00 per 30 minutes.

The agreement shall commence July 1, 2019 and continuing through June 30,

2020.


7. Approval of an agreement with Spotted Zebra Learning Center, 26 Computer

Drive, Albany, NY 12205 to provide related service of occupational, physical,

and speech therapy as well as counseling and Special Education, based on the

attached compensation schedule. The agreement will be in effect July 1, 2019

through August 31, 2019.

D. Health & Welfare Contracts

1. Approval of a contract with the East Greenbush Central Schools, 29

Englewood Avenue, East Greenbush, New York 12061 for the 2018-2019

school year to provide health and welfare services to (3) South Colonie

resident students attending non-public schools located in the East Greenbush

Central School District. The health service cost per pupil is $784.18. The

total cost of the contract shall be $2,352.84.

E. Transportation Contract Extensions

Transportation contract extensions for July & August 2019 awarded to the lowest

possible bidder and pending meeting insurance requirements as follows:

Durham School Services, Inc. Daily Rate Add’tl Aide Per Mile

440 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12204

Route #2019S- 1E Langan Center Inc. $84.17 $73.52 $2.92

Route #2019S- 9E Wildwood Program $348.54 $86.62 $2.87

Route #2019S- 6E Questar III/Rensselaer Academy $259.33 $86.62 $2.87

Route #2019S-5E Parson’s $228.38 $81.20 $3.00

Brown Transportation, Inc.

50 Venner Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010

Rt #2019S- 8E Westmere Elementary School $280.30 $77.80 $2.72

Star & Strand Transportation, Inc.

360 5th Avenue, Troy, NY 12182

Rt #2019S- 4E Fulton Academy $169.09 $70.54 $3.09


F. Bid Award – Transportation

Bid awarded for a combined transportation contract for special education students for

the 2019 summer component to the lowest bidder:

Daily Rate Add’tl Aide Per Mile

2019S-2 Vanderheyden/Questar III George Washington School

Birnie Bus Service, Inc. $286.00 $80.00 $3.50

248 Otis Street

Rome, NY 13441

G. Bid Award – Buildings & Grounds

Recommended award to only bidder meeting specifications as follows:

Electrical Supplies

To: Wolberg Electric Supply Co., Inc.

Albany, NY 12206

H. Bid Award – Buildings & Grounds

Recommended award to low bidder meeting specifications as follows:

Maintenance and Custodial Supplies

Item Nos. 8, 9, 10 Item Nos. 1-7 to be awarded at a later date.

To: Sherwin Williams

Albany, NY 12205

I. Correction to Previous Agenda Item From April 17, 2019 Board of Education

Meeting

Declare as Surplus

5. One (1) 2007 7-passenger Dodge Minivan, VIN # 1D8GP25R87B228552,

Asset#T071, Mileage 130,216. Item is in poor physical condition; runs and moves.


J. Surplus Bid Awards - Maintenance and Transportation Vehicles

Recommend award of surplus District vehicles to the high bidder on Auctions

International meeting specifications as follows:

1. Lot #0001: 2007 Dodge SE Caravan, $1,375.00

VIN #1D8GP25R87B228552

2. Lot #0002: 2005 Chrysler Town & Country LX Caravan, $1050.00

VIN #1C4GP45R25B232975

3. Lot #0003: 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Truck with Utility Body and

Plow, $2,125.00

VIN #3B6MF36561M575131


Plow, $860.00

VIN #3B6KF26Z9XM590185


Plow, $1,675.00

VIN #3B6MF36521M284237

K. Donations

1. Donation from Martha Critcher, 47 McNutt Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 of one (1)

Olds Ambassador Trombone, Serial #053, valued at $200.00.

2. Donation from Dennis O’Toole, 7 Kenjack Terrace, Albany, NY 12205 of one (1)

2007 Mathias Thoma 15” Violin, Model 140, Serial #M126701, includes case, bow

and music stand, valued at $400.00

3. Donation from John S. Vitale, 15 Huntleigh Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211 of one

(1) Vito Claritone Clarinet, Serial #13771, valued at $500.00.

L. Declare as Surplus

1. 231 Dell computers, located at the Veeder Elementary School Surplus Storage

Room per attached list. All items are non-operational.

2. One (1) Samsung DVD/VCR, Serial #B6086CCZA09182Y, located at Lisha Kill

Middle School – Room 207, is no longer in working order.


M. Budget Transfers – 2018-2019 School Year

1. Approval of year-end budget transfers as per attached sheet.

2. Approval of all budget transfers made during 2018-2019 to break expenses by

school in order to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Summary sheet attached.

N. Transfer of Reserve Funds – 2018-2019 School Year

From: A864 Tax Certiorari Reserve $425,000.00

To: A917 Unassigned Fund Balance $425,000.00

From: A917 Unassigned Funds Balance $725,000.00

To: A878 Capital Reserve Fund $725,000.00

From: A814 Worker’s Compensation Insurance Reserve $125,000.00

To: A878 Capital Reserve Fund $125,000.00

To credit reserve funds for interest earned on funds held in the reserves during the 2018-

2019 school year.

From: A917 Unassigned Fund Balance $ 9,642.18

To: A813 Administrators Disability Insurance Reserve Fund $ 217.39

A814 Workers Compensation Insurance Reserve Fund $ 929.73

A815 Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund $ 66.54

A827 Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund $ 3,349.74

A830 Employee Benefits Reserve Fund $ 1,690.40

A863 Uninsured Losses Reserve Fund $ 67.56

A864 Tax Litigation Reserve Fund $ 1,472.54

A878 Capital Reserve $1,848.28


O. Interfund Transfers – 2018-2019 School Year

1. Transfer to fund a portion of 2018-2019 School Food Service Program, per 2018-

2019 approved budget.

From: General Fund

A9901.930 Transfer to School Lunch Fund $100,000.00

2. Transfer to fund estimated local share cost of 2018-2019 Section 4408 Summer

Special Education Placements, per 2018-2019 approved budget.

From: General Fund

A9901.950 Transfer to Special Aid Fund $153,680.00

To: Special Aid Fund

F52S 5031 Interfund Transfer Revenue, Summer 2018 12:1:3 Program

$123,114.00



$18,716.00



$5,511.00



$3,939.00


F56S 5031 Interfund Transfer Revenue, Summer 2018 Related Services

$200.00


F57S 5031 Interfund Transfer Revenue, Summer 2018 Home/Hospital

$2,200.00

P. Transfer From Reserve Funds – To Support 2019-2020 Budget

From: A814 Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund $150,000.00

To: A914 Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance $150,000.00

From: A827 Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund $525,000.00

To: A914 Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance $525,000.00


Q. Transfer From Unassigned Fund Balance – To Support 2019-2020 Budget

From: A917 Unassigned Fund Balance $3,754,647.00

To: A914 Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance $3,754,647.00

R. Transfer From Reserve Funds - To Support 2019-2020 School Safety Capital

Improvement Project

From: General Fund $750,000.00

A878 Capital Reserve Fund

To: Capital Fund

H5731 Revenue From Appropriations $750,000.00


______________________, seconded by ________________________, that the above

stated Reports and Recommendations be approved.


10. PERSONNEL – INSTRUCTION (Pages 20-21)


______________________, seconded by ________________________, that the Instructional

Personnel changes listed on the attached sheets dated June 26, 2019 be approved.


11. PERSONNEL – SUPPORT (Pages 22-25)


______________________, seconded by ________________________, that the Support

Personnel changes listed on the attached sheets dated June 26, 2019 be approved.



12. 2018-2019 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT


______________________, seconded by ________________________, that the 2018-2019

Internal Audit Report, as prepared by Michael Wolff, Wolff Advisory Services, be approved.


13. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT – UNITED PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES

UNION (UPSEU)

Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the United Public Service Employees

Union and the Board of Education of the South Colonie Central School District outlining the

terms and conditions of employment for the time period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024

as per the attached agreement.

If the Board approves, the following suggested motion is in order:

Motion made by ________________________, seconded by ________________________,

that the above stated Memorandum of Agreement be approved.


14. FUTURE MEETINGS

June 26 Audit and Finance Committee Meeting – 5:00 pm – District Office

Board of Education Meeting – 6:00pm – District Office

June 27 Sand Creek Moving-Up Ceremony – 5:15 pm – CCHS MUG

Lisha Kill Moving-Up Ceremony – 7:30 pm – CCHS MUG

June 28 CCHS Graduation Ceremony – 6:30 pm – UAlbany SEFCU Arena

July 2 Re-Organizational & Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 pm – District Office

July 4 District Closed – Independence Day

August 6 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 pm – District Office

August 20 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 pm – District Office


15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

It is anticipated that the Board may enter Executive Session at this time.

Motion by _______________________, seconded by _________________________, to enter

Executive Session to discuss fiscal and employment matters relating to particular persons.


Time: ________________________

Motion by _______________________, seconded by _________________________ to adjourn

Executive Session.


Time: ________________________

16. ADJOURN MEETING


______________________, seconded by ________________________, that the Regular

Meeting be adjourned.

Time: ________________________



8. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTION

B. In-Service Courses

Course Number: 2018-19#279

Title: The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again

Credit Hours: 1.00

Sponsor: www.ascd.org/professional-development

Time: On-line

Location: On-line

Proposed by: Lisa Gallacchi

Dates: Recorded May 2, 2019


Title: How to STEM Up Your Classroom

Credit Hours: 1.50

Sponsor: South Colonie STEAM Program and the NSTA

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Location: On-line Webinar

Proposed by: Greg Bearup

Dates: Thursday, January 24, 2019


Title: Developing a Deep Understanding of NGLS in K-4 Math

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: South Colonie Central School District

Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Location: Veeder Elementary School, Room A-1

Proposed by: Kelli Budney/Greg Bearup

Dates: June 29, 2019 July 13, 2019 July 27, 2019


Title: Fostering Resilient Learners Saddlewood Book Study Introduction

Credit Hours: 1.00

Sponsor: South Colonie Schools

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m

Location: Saddlewood School Library

Proposed by: Tara Martin

Dates: Thursday, June 20, 2019



Title: Twitter For Educators

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: Greater Capital Region Teaching Center

Time: Online

Location: Online

Proposed by: Janae Vanderpoel

Dates: July 29 to August 19, 2019


Title: Reading Strategies: Provide Individualized Support For All Readers

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: The Greater Capital Region Teacher Center

Time: Online

Location: Online

Proposed by: Gina Nassivera

Dates: October 7 to November 11,2019


Title: Integrating Brain Breaks and Physical Activity in All Classrooms:

Helping Your Students Succeed Through Movement

Credit Hours: 8.00

Sponsor: S&S Worldwide online Learning

Time: Online

Location: Online


Dates: July 1, 2019


Title: Catch and Release: Large whale entanglements and response efforts to

mitigate the threat

Credit Hours: 1.00

Sponsor: NOAA

Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m

Location: Online

Proposed by: Stacey Sebert

Dates: Wednesday, July 10, 2019


Title: Visual Art PLC

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: The Greater Capital Region Teacher center

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00pm

Location: Shaker Road Elementary School

Proposed by: Betsy Ryan

Dates: Mondays: 7/1,7/8,7/15,7/22,7/29/2019



Title: Helping Children Overcome Depression

Credit Hours: 45.00

Sponsor: Advancement Courses

Time: Online

Location: Online


Dates: Starts July 1, 2019


Title: Co-Teaching Conversations: A Summer Series

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: Greater Capital Region Teacher Center

Time: Meeting 1:8/12/2019; Meeting 2: 8/12/2019 8:30 am to 12:30 pm;

Meeting 3: 8/19/2019; Meeting 4:8/19/2019 8:30 am to 12:30 pm;

Meeting 5: 8/26/2019; Meeting 6:8/26/2019 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Location: Wired Coffee, 652 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie, NY

Proposed by: Gerda Brannigan

Dates: Meeting 1:8/12/2019; Meeting 2: 8/12/2019 8:30 am to 12:30 pm;

Meeting 3: 8/19/2019; Meeting 4:8/19/2019 8:30 am to 12:30 pm;

Meeting 5: 8/26/2019; Meeting 6:8/26/2019 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.


Title: Next Generation Science Standards: A New Framework for Authentic

Science Instruction

Credit Hours: 45.00

Sponsor: Advancement Courses

Time: Online

Location: Online


Dates: Start July 1, 2019


Title: Leaders of Learning

Credit Hours: 30.00

Sponsor: EdX: Harvard University

Time: Online

Location: Online


Dates: 07/01/2019



Title: What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves

Student Learning and Behavior

Credit Hours: 1.00

Sponsor: ASCD

Time: Online

Location: Online

Proposed by: Jessica LaFex

Dates: Online (Recorded March 26, 2019)


Title: Mindfully Resilient

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: South Colonie CSD - Veeder Elementary School

Time: Each session will begin promptly at 3:30. The first session will be 2

hours, while all others will be either 1.15 or 1 hour long, depending on

the topic.The total hours for the course will be 15 hours.

Location: Veeder Library

Proposed by: Laura Backus and Alice ONeill

Dates: Sept. 11, 2019; Oct. 16, 2019; Nov. 13, 2019; Dec. 11, 2019; Jan. 8,

2020; Feb. 12, 2020; March 11, 2020; April 1, 2020; May 13, 2020;

June 10, 2020


Title: Are you iReady?

Credit Hours: 3.00

Sponsor: South Colonie CSD – Greg Bearup

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Sand Creek Middle School

Proposed by: Kelly Budney

Dates: August 13, 2019 OR August 15, 2019


Title: Positivity Project - P100 - Collaborative Work Time

Credit Hours: 5.00

Sponsor: South Colonie CSD

Time: 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Online - Google Docs Etc Collaborative

Proposed by: Lisa Marinucci

Dates: July 30, 2019

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Title: Saddlewood Summer Book Club

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: South Colonie Schools

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Proposed by: Tara Martin

Dates: August 19, 2019


Title: Grade 5 Patterns of Power Book Study

Credit Hours: 12.00

Sponsor: South Colonie CSD-Jennifer Wells

Time: Hybrid PD: 5 hours outside reading, 5 hours face to face meeting

together, 5 hours responding to colleagues on Google Classroom


Proposed by: Christine Carhart

Dates: July 1, 2019. Additional Dates to Be Determined


Title: Exploring Word Study through Fundations for the Primary Grades

Credit Hours: 3.00


Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m

Location: Roessleville library

Proposed by: Marybeth Tedisco

Dates: Monday, August 19, 2019


Title: The Hate U Give - Book Club for Shaker Road Teachers

Credit Hours: 7.50


Time: July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Location: Online - Google Classroom

Proposed by: Lisa Marinucci

Dates: Online Google Classroom to be completed by August 1, 2019.


Title: Intro to Photography

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: Castle Photography, INC.

Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm

Location: 31 Mohawk Ave., Waterford, NY

Proposed by: Amanda Harris

Dates: Mondays, July 1- September 2



Title: The New 3 Rs: Trauma Invested Strategies for Fostering Resilient

Learners

Credit Hours: 1.00

Sponsor: ascd.org

Time: Online

Location: Online

Proposed by: Kristi Perry

Dates: Online


Title: Reciprocal Teaching: New Insights and Tools for Boosting Reading

Comprehension

Credit Hours: 1.00

Sponsor: ascd.org

Time: Online

Location: Online

Proposed by: Kristi Perry

Dates: Online archived August 14, 2018


Title: The Van Gogh Experience

Credit Hours: 45.00

Sponsor: Creative Teacher.org

Time: Online

Location: Online

Proposed by: Anthony Jesmain

Dates: July 1- 30, 2019


Title: English Learners with Suspected Disabilities webinar PART 2

Credit Hours: 1.50

Sponsor: RBERN

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Online

Proposed by: Gina Nassivera

Dates: Tuesday, October 1, 2019


Title: 2019 NYSSMA Summer Conference

Credit Hours: 15.00

Sponsor: NYSSMA

Time: Sunday, 8/11- 1pm-6pm Monday, 8/12- 9am-6pm Tuesday, 8/13-

9am-12pm

Location: Albany Hilton

Proposed by: Peter Cannistraci

Dates: August 11-13, 2019


9. PERSONNEL – INSTRUCTION

A. Resignation

1. Name: Bethany Nazarian

Postiion: Teaching Assistant

Location: Forest Park Elementary School

Effective Date: June 30, 2019

Reason: Personal

B. Appointments

1. Name: Halley Zanconato

Address: 11 Wampum Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Type: Probationary – 4 year

Tenure Area: Library Media Specialist

Location: Colonie Central High School

Effective Date: August 31, 2019

Salary: Schedule V, Step 5; As per the SCTA Contract

Education: B.A. from Mouth Holyoke College; M.S. from Rutgers

University; Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts-

Dartmouth

Certification Status: Professional in Library Media Specialist

2. Name: Patricia Ragule

Address: 42 Upper Hillcrest Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Type: Probationary – 4 year

Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant



Salary: As per the SCTA TA Contract

Education: B.A. from SUNY Albany; M.S. from Hofstra University

Certification Status: Permanent in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6

C. Long-Term Replacement

1. Name: Daniel Hoke

Address: 74 Esther Street, Schenectady, NY 12303

Type: Long-Term Replacement

Teaching Area: Music

Location: Forest Park Elementary School


Ending Date: June 30, 2020

Salary: Salary Schedule I, Step 1; As per the SCTA Contract

Education: B.S. from College of St. Rose

Certification: Initial in Music (Grades K-12)


D. Summer School Appointments

Approval of the following summer school appointments, per the Board of Education

Policy 9290. Each person is certified and understands that the appointment is contingent

upon sufficient enrollment for the 2019 summer school program:

Grades 5-12 Summer School Program

Barbara Brown Library Media Specialist Substitute

Patricia Ragule Substitute Teacher

Patricia Ragule Substitute Teaching Assistant

Literacy Academy

Donna Thompson Substitute Teacher

Megin Guzior Substitute Teacher

E. Substitute Teachers

Approve substitute teachers on the attached list for regular appointments.

F. Department Chairpersons – 2019-20 School Year

Approve per the SCTA Contract:

Special Education (PreK-6) Dr. Nancy Marmet

Special Education (7-12) Dr. Matthew Raso

Music District Wide Peter Cannistraci

G. Mentors for Teachers

Creation of the following mentors for the 2018-2019 school year:

Kevin Jette 1.0 Elaine Sheridan .50

John Kilroy 2.0 Sheila McLean 1.0

Suzanne Morand 1.0


10. PERSONNEL – SUPPORT

A. Resignation

1. Name: Colleen Bullock

Position: Keyboard Specialist (HS)

Effective: July 8, 2019

Reason: Accepted another position within the District

B. Unpaid Leave of Absence

1. Name: Michelle Small

Position: Keyboard Specialist (SC)

Effective: July 1, 2019 through August 21, 2019

Reason: Personal

C. Appointments

1. Name: Colleen Bullock

Address: 12 Green Island Avenue, Latham, NY 12110

Position: Probationary Senior Keyboard Specialist


Salary: Schedule D, Step 8 per CSEA Contract

Hours: 7.5 hours per day (12 months)

Current Location: Colonie Central High School

Probationary Period: July 8, 2019 through January 6, 2020

2. Name: Jameson Parker

Address: 15 Skyridge Lane, Selkirk, NY 12158

Position: Probationary Maintenance Mechanic


Salary: Schedule K, Start Rate, per CSEA Contract

Hours: 8.0 hours per day

Current Location: District Wide

Probationary Period: July 1, 2019 through December 30, 2019

3. Name: Thomas Morris Jr.

Address: 2169 Grand Blvd., Schenectady, NY 12309

Position: School Bus Driver Substitute

Effective: June 12, 2019

Salary: $15.50 per hour

4 Name: Kathleen Ault

Address: 1 Hialeah Drive, Albany, NY 12205

Position: Temporary Part-Time School Nurse (.50)

Effective: September 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

Salary: $23.12 per hour, per CSEA Contract


Current Location: Sand Creek Middle School


5. Name: Gregory Van Buren

Address: 3868 Western Trpk #104, Duanesburg, NY 12056

Position: Part-Time Custodial Worker (.50)


Salary: $16.96 per hour per CSEA Contract


Current Location: Colonie Central High School

6. Name: James Grimes

Address: 5 Martingale Drive, Albany, NY 12205

Position: Custodial Worker Substitute



7. Name: Deena Lake

Address: 774 Huntingdon Drive, Niskayuna, NY 12309

Position: Probationary Food Service Helper (.81)

Effective: August 31, 2019



Current Location: Forest Park Elementary School

Probationary Period: August 31, 2019 through March 1, 2020

8. Name: Clint Landy

Address: 643 Providence Street, Albany, NY 12208

Position: Probationary School Bus Driver (.69)




Probationary Period: June 17, 2019 through February 16, 2020

9. Name: Carl Arciprete

Address: 36 Fairfield Avenue, Albany, NY 12205






10. Name: Asante Chandler

Address: 2475 Brookshire Drive, Niskayuna, NY 12309







11. Name: Kerenza McDonald

Address: 54 Killean Park, Albany, NY 12205

Position: Occasional Worker – Technology



D. Change of Appointment

1. Name: James Gooshaw

Address: 61 New Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205

Position: Maintenance Mechanic/Supervisor

Effective: August 5, 2019

Salary: Per Attached Confidential Salary Sheet


Current Location: District Wide

E. Change of Hours

Effective August 31, 2019:

Paula Alexander Food Service Helper 4.50 hours per day to

6.25 hours per day LK

Effective July 1, 2019:

Dominick Ragone School Bus Driver 6.0 hours per day to

8.0 hours per day BG

F. Summer School Appointments

Summer School Transportation Program

Kendra Palladino School Monitor Current hourly rate

G. Support Staff Substitute and Occasional Employment Rates

Hourly Rates effective July 1, 2019:

Substitute Title Hourly Rate

Assistant Head Cook $13.75

Athletic Trainer $30.60

Auto Mechanic $16.10

Break-in Bus Driver $15.80

Bus Driver (Casual)* $17.90

Bus Maintenance (Casual) $13.75

Cafeteria Truck Driver $13.75

Clerical $13.75

Head Cook $16.10

Custodial/Messenger $13.75

Food Service Helper $11.80

School Monitor $11.80

School Nurse $23.20


Testing Coordinator/Student Management

Coordinator

$22.40

* Substitute Bus Drivers who exceed 100 hours (total time regardless of school years)

will move to the part-time rate.

Occasional Title Hourly Rate

Clerical or Office Worker $13.75

Computer/Technology Worker $13.75

Maintenance Worker $13.75

Bus Driver Training

One-time stipend payment – at the time of

Board appointment to Substitute Bus Driver

title

$250.00

One-time stipend payment – after 300 hours of

driving as Bus Driver (Casual) (total time

regardless of school years)

$500.00

One-time stipend payment – after 500 hours of

driving as Bus Driver (Casual) (total time

regardless of school years)

$250.00

Note: These rates were previously listed in Policy 9313 but will now be

established prior to June 30th each year for the subsequent school year.

Documents

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