| June 17, 2010 |
The regular meeting of the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District held Thursday, June 17, 2010 was called to order at 7:00pm by Mr. Richard Charron at 7:00pm. PRESENT: Richard Charron, Marcia Ricci, Sandra Clow, Denise Keyoskey, Carol Cooper, Thomas Lansing ALSO PRESENT: Timothy Lange, Christopher Scanlan, Dena Sanders, Helene Clinton, Patrick Clinton, Erin Reedy, Danielle Cassin, Jean Devlin ABSENT: Robert VanBramer Comments from Mr. Scanlan, Jr. Sr. HS Assistant Principal Teachers visited a Compass Learning site at Stillwater High School and returned excited and had positive comments. The community was out in full force to support the PTO sponsored Brooks’ Bar-B-Q. Mr. Siracuse worked with PTO members to serve 500 dinners. The sports banquet was held on June 6th. Congratulations to all of the athletes and to Mrs. Reynolds and the sports booster association for a terrific job in organizing the event. Many students and parents attended the Junior High and High School awards ceremony. Thank you to Mrs. Willits for all of the work she put into organizing the event. Moving Up Day events, including the ceremony in the morning and the afternoon competitions, went very smoothly. Mrs. Ford and Mr. Gervasio planned and organized the day’s events and everyone had a good time. Regents exams are being administered and the early results indicate a positive outcome. The teachers have done a great job all year. Comments from Ms. Sanders, Director of Special Education Services The committee has concluded special education annual reviews New referrals are coming into the office Special education meetings, testing and reviews on new student referrals will continue through the end of this school year and into the summer Ms. Sanders is working to secure 611, ARRA, pre-school, Title and Technology grants by their summer deadlines Training on the new IEP software for teachers and staff is scheduled. Half-day training is scheduled for next Friday for new Medicaid regulations Staffing needs are being addressed Typically, non-competitive grants are approved. The technology grant (approx. $1,200) will expire this year. If grant money is no longer available, the administration together with the Board of Education will have to decide to continue or eliminate a program or service. Special Recognition: Helene Clinton, YMCA Teacher of the Year Mrs. Clinton, HS English Teacher, recently received a Teacher of the Year award from the Southern Saratoga YMCA at their 5th annual Outstanding Student and Educator Awards breakfast. Mrs. Clinton had been nominated by her students in the past and was pleased to receive this award which is based on school and community service. She loves coming to school each day. Mrs. Clinton is active in both our school and her children’s school. Mr. Lange noted Mrs. Clinton’s student centered approach to education and the positive relationship she has with her students. Congratulations Mrs. Clinton! Presentation: Greenhouse built by students in Mr. Goss’s transportation and energy class; and birdhouses built by students in Mr. Mosher’s construction class. The greenhouse was constructed in the HS technology room and equipped with lights, a fan and heat specifically designed to nurture the growth of herbs and vegetables. Pictures of the plants were presented. A number of birdhouses were constructed for specific species living near the school. There are a couple of different models that will soon be placed outside. Mr. Lange wanted to recognize students and teachers in both classes for their pertinent, relevant and useful projects. Presentation: Review of district-wide appointments to be considered at the July 8, 2010 Reorganization Meeting, Mr. Lange, Mrs. Lyon Various appointments are made each year at the July re-organizational meeting. Most are held by district employees who are re-appointed each year due to experience. However, the Board agreed appointments such as the district’s official bank should go out for a Request for Proposal (RFP) and be reviewed every few years. A Request for Proposal for the five year facilities report should also be considered. Advertisements will be placed in local papers, our website and official publications. The district’s architectural firm has been with us since this building was constructed and more discussion is needed before considering a change. RFP’s are not required for newspapers, however, Board members asked Mr. Lange for circulation numbers and advertising costs from local newspapers. Community Care is a company currently providing school physician services and Mrs. Ricci suggested looking into other providers. ACTION On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the minutes of the June 3, 2010 BOE meeting On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for May 2010 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Budget Status Report On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Appropriation Status Report On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the Student Fund Report On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrant: General Fund #83 for $17,610.52 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board established the annual tuition rate for non-resident students to attend the Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD at 100% of the allowable rate as set by the New York State Education Department. The current rate of $2,250 shall remain in effect for any non-resident student currently enrolled in the Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD, and shall remain in effect until such student graduates or otherwise departs from the District. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the abolishment of the following Civil Service position, effective July 1, 2010: Dispatcher, 12 month. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the creation of the following Civil Service position, effective July 1, 2010: Dispatcher, 10-month On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board terminated the employment of Jacqueline Prock, food service worker, effective June 4, 2010 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the BOE meeting dates for the 2010 - 2011 school year. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the budget action calendar for the 2010 - 2011 school year. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following coaching (and unpaid assistant*) appointments for the 2010 - 2011 school year; salary per the WTA contract: Boys Modified Soccer Sam Leamy Boys Varsity Soccer Fred Englemann Golf Patrick Parker Girls Tennis Justin Miazga Modified Girls Volleyball Curtis Strife JV Volleyball Jenna Caulkins Varsity Volleyball Jeff Diviney (Joanna Wells*) Girls Modified Soccer Meghan Reynolds Girls Varsity Soccer Dan Boyd Boys Modified Basketball Bill Kelts Boys JV Basketball Paul Gervasio (Ryan LeMay*, Mike Faroni*) Boys Varsity Basketball Jon Desso (Ken Gunderman*, Mark Ahern*, Mike Hilton*) Girls Varsity Basketball Jack DuBois (Jack Murphy*) Indoor Track Jeff Countois (Rick Messier*) Varsity Wrestling Brent Becker Modified Wrestling Dave Mosher Cheerleading Tammy Kivitz Boys Modified Baseball Bill Kelts (Bill Kelts, Jr.*) Boys Varsity Baseball Mike Robbins (Kyle Williams*) Girls JV Softball Patrick Parker (Danielle Encizo*) Girls Varsity Softball Karen Diener (Tim Cahrenger*, Rob VanBramer*, Dan McGreevy*) Boys Tennis Dan Boyd Outdoor Track Jeff Countois (Rick Messier*) On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Barbara O’Connell as substitute aide for the 2010 - 2011 school year. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Katherine McCoy as substitute teacher for the 2010 - 2011 school year. 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: Spirit Club Tracy Zordan Best Buddies Barbara Smith, Helene Clinton JH Honor Society Nancy Houle, Susan Brophy Books & Beyond Susan Brophy Outdoor Adventure Susan Brophy, Kim Klimes Publishing Center Joan Gardner Class of 2011 Julie Lansing, Heidi Donaldson Math Club Nancy Houle, Patrick Parker On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following warrants: School Lunch #20 for $4,227.98 Special Aid #23 for $7,364.43 General Fund #85 for $97,754.88 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Sandra Catricala as Family and Consumer Science teacher effective June 30, 2010. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 5 - 1 (Mrs. Ricci opposed) 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. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the appointment of Brandi Gagliardi as school nurse for the six week summer AIS program from July 6 - August 13, 2010; 3 hours per day; salary per the CSEA contract. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Susan Forchilli as Food Service Worker, effective June 22, 2010. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following Memoranda of Agreement between the Waterford-Halfmoon UFSD and confidential employees establishing salary increases for the period July 1, 2010 though June 30, 2013 Julie Caulkins, Secretary to the Superintendent and District Clerk Gwen Piacente, Account Clerk and Tax Collector Nancy Spretty, Treasurer Paul Sylvester, Superintendent of Building and Grounds Joseph Spretty, Computer Network Technician Paula Caradori, External Auditor Carol Lyon, School Business Manager On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following high school art supply bids for a total of $1,486.02. Blick; 8 items $568.18 WB Mason; 23 items $255.08 Nasco; 14 items $476.67 Triarco; 5 items $186.09 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the following year end club reports: HS English Club Helene Clinton, Deb Ford Yearbook Financial Jodi Ancin SADD Jean Devlin On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved a resolution authorizing an increase of ordinary contingent expense for the ruptured water line and removal of underground fuel-oil tanks not to exceed $275,000 for the completed project. The original projection was $100,000 in the early stages. Subsequent to the Board’s previous approval problems arose. Due to extensive amounts of fuel and the removal of a tank filled with concrete and DEC mandated soil testing the cost increased. Paving is included in final cost and will be completed by the end of June. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board authorized participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program coordinated by WSWHE BOCES for the 2010 - 2011 school year for the following commodities: ice cream, milk, bread & bread products, meat, canned/frozen foods, copy paper/envelopes, O & M paper products, cafeteria paper products. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board re-authorize all existing Reserve Funds for the 2010 - 2011 school year. On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the health service contracts for students attending St. Mary’s School from other districts: Albany $1,093.80 Bethlehem $ 364.60 Voorheesville $ 364.60 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the junior high technology supply bid for a total of $2,436.34: Iasco, 5 items $ 51.00 Kelvin, 13 items $ 462.08 Midwest, 18 items $ 243.14 Paxton, 14 items $ 83.56 Pitsco, 7 items $ 500.39 Satco, 14 items $ 141.78 School Specialty, 3 items $ 954.39 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board approved the high school technology supply bid for a total of $3,958.53: Kelvin, 1 item $ 513.00 Midwest, 13 items $ 991.02 Paxton, 1 item $ 26.36 Satco, 30 items $2,400.90 School Specialty, 1 item $ 27.25 On motion by Mrs. Ricci, seconded by Mrs. Clow and by a vote of 6 - 0 the Board went into executive session at 7:45 to discuss a personnel issue. They returned to regular session at 8:52 and adjourned. Julie Caulkins District Clerk