| June 3, 2010 |
A reception sponsored by the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education in recognition of tenure appointments was held Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 6:30pm in the school library. PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Sandra Clow, Denise Keyoskey, Carol Cooper, Thomas Lansing ALSO PRESENT: Timothy Lange, Carol Lyon, Christopher Scanlan, Christopher Goss, Melanie Spackmann, Mr. Spackmann Mr. Lange introduced Mr. Goss and Mrs. Spackmann and spoke highly of their work as professional educators in our school district. Refreshments were served, compliments of the kitchen staff. The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District Board of Education held Thursday, June 3, 2010 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mr. Richard Charron. PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Sandra Clow, Denise Keyoskey, Carol Cooper, Thomas Lansing ALSO PRESENT: Timothy Lange, Carol Lyon, Christopher Scanlan, Christopher Goss, Melanie Spackmann, Mr. Spackmann, Paul Gervasio, Susan Buffaline, Janis Polishook, Vicky Kelts, Nancy Smith; Andy, Claudia and Abbey Fountain, Alec Barna, Mrs. Barna, Mike Lewis, Jessica Hogan, Jackie Zou ABSENT: Mr. VanBramer There were no comments from the public regarding items on this evening’s action agenda. Comments from the Administration Mr. Scanlan announced that Brianna Bryce, a seventh grade student, represented our school district at the BOCES Spelling Bee at Lake Avenue School. She performed very well, but was eliminated in the third round. Mrs. Sherrill attended the Spelling Bee in support of Brianna. Mr. Siracuse did a terrific job coordinating our local school spelling bee in preparation for this event. The Annual Academic Achievement Awards Dinner held Tuesday night and sponsored by the Board of Education, recognized the top ten students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Students from Mr. Williams class, Katie, Alyssa, Samantha and Victoria, received a thank you note from Wally Elton, the Director of NYS Parks and Trails for their community service work helping to clear trash and debris from the banks of the canal. Mrs. Ancin’s business students took the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification test this semester with a 100% passing rate. Congratulations to John Brazill, Seigie Butler, Joey Chiera, Madalyn Clow, Brandon Coonradt, Paul Dubrey, Brett Givney, Shannon Hastings, Joshua Hulse, Briana Lopez, Meg Murray and Nicolle Pulcher-Guzek. Mr. Lange reported on the NYS retirement incentive bill signed yesterday to help trim costs to NYS and local municipal employees. Details on feasibility will be forthcoming. Presentation: Student Government Year-end Reports Elementary: Abigayle Fountain and Alec Barna Junior High School: Jackie Zou High School: Jessica Hogan and Michael Lewis These students, as representatives of their Student Government Associations, presented their year end reports highlighting the election of officers, goals, fund raising activities, the coordination of student events and donations to charity. Student government members act as a liaison between students, teachers and administrators. SGA participation encourages students to excel academically and athletically. The Board was impressed with the poised and confident delivery of the reports by the students. Mr. Lange congratulated them and their advisors: Mrs. Buffaline, Mr. Gervasio, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Zink and Mrs. McBride. Presentation: Tuition Rate Options, Mr. Lange The district’s current tuition rate is $2,250 annually which is well below the maximum allowable using the NYS formula. Mr. Lange provided a list of options. After a brief discussion, the Board decided on the following: For students already enrolled and currently paying tuition: The current rate of $2,250 will remain in place throughout the student’s period of enrollment, through graduation. For new students not yet enrolled: Establish the current allowable rate at 100% (e.g.: $6,202 for K-6 and $9,432 for 7-12 for the 2009 - 2010 school year.) Formal action will be taken at the June 17th BOE meeting. ACTION On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the May 18, 2010 meeting. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrant: General Fund #79 for $323,683.65. Mrs. Ricci asked for clarification on the following: Ms. Blackford is a hearing impaired teacher; Ms. Campbell is a math teacher and Mr. Robbins is a PE teacher. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the Internal Audit Report dated March 17, 2010 as submitted by Joseph Heroux, CPA. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted the results of the May 18, 2010 District Budget Vote and Board of Education Election, enclosed. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the tenure appointment of Melanie Spackmann, Elementary Teacher; effective September 1, 2010 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the tenure appointment of Mary Kelley, Spanish 7 - 12 Teacher; effective September 1, 2010. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the tenure appointment of Christopher Goss, Technology 7 - 12 Teacher; effective September 1, 2010 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the tenure appointment of Lisa Hackel, Teacher Assistant; effective September 1, 2010. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following summer curriculum appointments; salary per the WTA contract out of district funds: Jodi Ancin, Business Communications; 15 hours Jodi Ancin, Keyboarding/Communications; 15 hours Mark Bryan, College Statistics; 15 hours Sandra Catricala, Child Development; 15 hours Sandra Catricala, Parenting; 10 hours Paul Ferrara, Enhancing SMART Technologies; 15 hours Patrick Parker, Changes in Math 7 & 8 Nancy Houle, Changes in Math 7 & 8; 15 hours Erin McBride, Math Curriculum; 15 hours Shannon Campbell, Math; 15 hours Nicole Spulnick, Math; 15 hours Hollie Russo, 6th Grade Social Studies/ELA; 15 hours Kathy Kutny, 6th Grade Social Studies/ELA; 15 hours Carol Donnelly, Computer Graphics & Advanced Computer Graphics; 15 hours On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following summer curriculum appointments for the elementary level PBIS program; salary per the WTA contract; out of budgeted funds in the Title IIA grant: Victoria Kelts, Developing/Enhancing the program; 12 hours Alison Radliff, Developing/Enhancing the program; 12 hours Susan Pantea, Developing/Enhancing the program; 12 hours Darcy Pogue, Developing/Enhancing the program; 12 hours Karen Budrakey, Developing/Enhancing the program; 12 hours Paul Brown, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Karen Budrakey, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Kelly Denvir, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Karen Grimes, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Courtney Horan, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Patrice King, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Barbara O’Neill, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Annemarie Strife, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours Joseph Siracuse, Developing Targeted Interventions; 12 hours (unpaid) On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following summer cleaner appointments; effective June 28, 2010 through September 3, 2010: Daniel Piacente, Bonnie DeCelle, Kathleen Akin. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following year-end club and activity reports: Class of 2012, Lisa Hackel Bible Study (Amplify), Lisa Hackel 5-6 Newspaper Club, Erin McBride and Hollie Russo Fitness Club, Helene Clinton and Meghan Reynolds Elementary Book Club, Jeanne Caputo and Susan Chura On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the abolishment of the following certified positions, effective July 1, 2010: One (1.0) Childhood Education 1-6 Teacher One (1.0) Foreign Language Teacher One (1.0) Business and Distributive Education Teacher One (1.0) Certified Teaching Assistant A brief discussion followed concerning the effective date (7/1 vs. 6/30). The effective date remained 7/1/10. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the creation of the following part time certified positions, effective July 1, 2010: One .8 FTE Foreign Language Teacher One .8 FTE Business and Distributive Education Teacher In response to Mrs. Ricci’s questions: the least senior teacher assistant would lose the position; and the elementary teacher position was condensed due to the numbers in second and third grade. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the first request from Mrs. Russo to take the 6th grade class to the King Tut exhibit in NYC in November 2010. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board tabled a decision on the Memorandum of Agreement between the Waterford Teachers’ Association and the Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD extending the date for submission of letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement per the district retirement incentive pending further information. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants: General Fund #80 for $4,000.76 School Lunch Fund #19 for $6,208.64 Special Aid #22 for $9,942.36 General Fund #82 for $55,024.13 The Board reviewed CSE minutes dated 4/22/10, 4/23/10, 4/30/10, 5/3/10. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following year-end club and activity reports: Primary Computer Club, Karen Mignery Math Fact Pack Club, Barbara Langston Boardroom Club, Julie Bishop Intermediate Computer Club, Pam Bailey Sign Language Club, Patrice King Safety Patrol, Barb Haynes, Alison Radliff Marching Band, Mel Byron, Diana Byron On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following teaching appointments for the summer AIS program; salary per the WTA contract: Kindergarten: Jeanne Caputo (3 weeks), Cynthia Viola (3 weeks) First Grade: Patrice King (3 weeks), Susan Chura (3 weeks) Second Grade: Julie Bishop (4 weeks), Susan Pantea (2 weeks) Special Education: Erin Reedy (gr. K-2, 6 weeks); Deb Ryan-Campbell (gr. 3-6, 5 weeks); Victoria Kelts (gr. 3-6, 1 week) On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following teacher aide appointments for the summer AIS program; salary per the CSEA contract: Kindergarten: Mary Opela (3 weeks), Ann Marie Perrotte (3 weeks) First Grade: Kim Hilton (6 weeks) Second Grade: Lisa Hackel (6 weeks) Special Education: Jill Durivage (6 weeks), Christine Masse (6 weeks) Academic Intervention Services during the summer months provide continuing support for those students who are struggling academically. The goal is to have these students advance to the next grade level in the fall. Comments from the Board of Education Mrs. Ricci enjoyed the Annual Top Ten Dinner On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:30pm to discuss a personnel issue. They returned to regular session at 9:10pm. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Memorandum of Agreement between the Waterford Teachers’ Association and the Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD extending the date for submission of letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement per the district retirement incentive. The Board adjourned at 9:11pm Julie Caulkins District Clerk