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Board of Education Organizational Meeting July 2, 2024

Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Organizational Meeting
July 2, 2024
6 p.m.
Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School

A G E N D A

I. Call to Order

Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens Jr.

II. Board Members

Heather Soroka
Mary Beth Whited
Brian White
Victoria Donnelly
Kyle Daniels

III. Pledge of Allegiance   

IV. Oath of Office

Superintendent Stevens will administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Daniels.  Mr Daniels will serve a three-year term of office.

V.  Public Comment

In accordance with Board Policy Number 1510, the privilege of speaking from the floor will be extended to any person in attendance.  Persons desiring to speak shall be required to give their name and address and will be limited to three (3) minutes for their presentation.  The time allowed each speaker may be adjusted by the chair.  The speaker’s privilege may also be terminated by the chair if found to be out of order.

VI. Election of Board Officers     

1. Resolved that the Board appoint a President and Vice President as selected by the Board of Education. 

VII. Reports/Comments

  1. Superintendent’s Report
  2. Student Council Report
  3. Committee Reports
    1. Audit Committee
    2. Policy Committee
Second Reading of Revised Policy:
  • Student Gender Identity
First Reading of Revised Policies:
  • Wellness Policy
  • Minutes
  • Absentee, Military and Early Mail Ballots
  • Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment in the District
  • Administration of the Budget
  • Inspection, Operation and Maintenance
  • School Safety Plans
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
  • Evaluation of Personnel
  • Probation and Tenure
  • Determination of Employment Status: Employee or Independent Contractor
  • Leaves of Absence
  • Remote Instruction
  • Sports and the Athletic Program
  • Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration
  • Student Physicals
  • Concussion Management
  • Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • Due Process Complaints: Selection and Board Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officers
  • Instruction in Certain Subjects
  • Home Tutoring (Homebound Instruction)

VIII. Board of Education Discussion

The District Level Safety Plan has been uploaded to the district website and will be available for public review on the web site, or in-person, for 30 days.  A public hearing will be held at the August Board of Education Meeting. If the public has any comments, they can also email them to the boepubliccomment@vlietschools.org.

IX. Personnel Items

2. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Bob Senecal from the position of Volunteer Varsity Assistant Softball Coach at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as recommended by the Superintendent.
3. Resolved that the Board rescind the appointment of Lisa Leone from the position of Food Service Worker for the 2024 Summer Program, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Catherine Casey from the position of Assistant Principal at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective July 12, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Eva Ortiz from the position of Cafeteria Worker at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, effective June 21, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Michael Lopez to the position of Assistant Principal, in the tenure area of Administration, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning August 1, 2024, at a salary of $97,500, per WAA contract. The probationary period shall expire on August 1, 2028, contingent upon satisfactory compliance with Education Law Sections 3012 and/or 3012-d.  Michael Lopez holds a School Building Leader certification (certificate #1352423191).
7. Resolved that the Board approve the following Summer School 2024 appointment at a salary as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Hall Monitor Mary Burke
8. Resolved that the Board approve the following Extended School Year (ESY) 2024 appointments at a salary as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Substitutes: Melissa Smith, Annemarie Gleason
9. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Angela Quinonez to the position of ENL Teacher, in the tenure area of English to Speakers of Other Languages, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 3 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract, contingent upon receipt of required NYS certification.  Angela will continue here probationary period, which shall expire January 2, 2028, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  
10. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Jessica Grogan to the position of Elementary Teacher, in the tenure area of Elementary Education, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 7 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract.  The probationary period shall expire September 3, 2028, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  Jessica Grogan holds a Childhood Education (1-6) certification, (certificate #946103151).
11. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Jennifer Stella to the position of Music Teacher, in the tenure area of Music K-12, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 4 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract.  The probationary period shall expire September 3, 2028, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  Jennifer Stella holds a Music certification, (certificate #1798169241).
12. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Janina Rudzinski to the position of Elementary Teacher, in the tenure area of Elementary Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract.  The probationary period shall expire September 3, 2028, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  Janina Rudzinski holds a Childhood Education (1-6) certification, (certificate #1677359231).
 
13. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Jason Vasquez to the position of ENL Teacher, in the tenure area of English as a Second Language, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract, contingent upon receipt of required NYS certification.  The probationary period shall expire September 3, 2028, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.
14. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Elizabeth Jones to the position of Elementary Teacher, in the tenure area of Elementary Education, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 2 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract.  Elizabeth Jones will continue her current probationary period, which shall expire September 3, 2026, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  Elizabeth Jones holds a Childhood Education (1-6) certification, (certificate #1809577241).
15. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Abby Lammon to the position of Art Teacher, in the tenure area of Art, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning September 3, 2024, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract, contingent upon receipt of required NYS certification.  The probationary period shall expire September 3, 2028, contingent upon achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.
16. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Emma Buck to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning July 8, 2024, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract.  The probationary period shall expire on July 8, 2028, contingent upon positive evaluations from his/her direct supervisor throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  Emma Buck holds a Teaching Assistant, Level I, certification (certificate #1780281241).
 
17. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the probationary appointment of Melissa Smith to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning July 8, 2024, at a Step 1 salary, plus Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract.  The probationary period shall expire on July 8, 2028, contingent upon positive evaluations from his/her direct supervisor throughout his/her probationary period, consistent with the requirements of Education Law Sections 2509, 3012-c, and/or 3012-d.  Melissa Smith holds a Teaching Assistant, Level I, certification (certificate #1800587241).
18. Resolved that the Board approve the following Summer Lunch Program 2024 appointments, as outlined in the attached, at a salary as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School 
    Jazmin Givens 
  • Watervliet Elementary School
    Emily Shufelt
19. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff to the positions outlined below for the 2024 – 2025 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Chemical Hygiene Officer: Jaclynne Bishop
  • Health Coordinator: Dennis Lane
  • Computer Coordinator WES/WJSHS (1.0): Allison Novotarski
  • Computer Coordinator WES (.5): Samantha Walsh
  • Computer Coordinator WJSHS (.5): Rebecca Sweeney
20. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff as ExTRA Club & APEX Advisors for the 2024–2025 school year, at the rate outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
ExTRA Club – Watervliet Elementary School:
  • Michele Deguire & Janice Sogoian – Homework Help (Gr. 3-5) ($25.20/hr.)
  • Arianna Dockstader & Kaylee Maldonado – Arts & Crafts Club Co-Advisors ($1,107)
  • Heidi Waldron – Substitute
ExTRA Club – Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School:
  • Kerry Degnan – Homework Help (Gr. 6-8) ($25.20/hr.)
APEX:
  • Kelsey Logan – Health ($37.33/hr.)
  • Kerry Degnan – Math ($37.33/hr.)
21. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff to the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School Department Chairs and Club/Class Advisors for the 2024 – 2025 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Department Chairs:
  • Social Studies:  Scott Emerson  
  • Science/Technology: Walter Bowden
  • Physical Education and Health:  Dennis Lane
Class Advisors: 
  • Class of 2025: Brenda Zawistowski (Co-Advisor)
  • Junior High Student Council: Jackie Bishop
  • Student Council: Scott Emerson (Co-Advisor)
  • National Junior Honor Society: Brenda Zawistowski 
  • National Honor Society: Scott Emerson (Co-Advisor)
  • Yearbook Editor: Caitlyn Santiago
  • Newspaper/Morning Announcements: Rebecca Sweeney
22. Resolved that the Board appoint the following Coaches for the 2024– 2025 school year, pending fingerprint clearance and fulfillment of NYSED coaching requirements, at a rate as per contract, unless outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Coaching Fall:
  • Modified Football: John Bolt
  • Esports: Matt Kellish
  • Varsity Cheer: Paige Martin
  • Varsity Assistant Volleyball: Elizabeth Jones
23. Resolved that the Board approve the appointment of John Szkopiec to the position of Night Cleaning Supervisor at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School for a period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, at a salary of $14,312.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

X. Business Items

24. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the month of May 2024, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
  • Revenue Status Report
  • Cash & Investments
  • Appropriation Status Report
25. Resolved that the Board approve the following payment requests, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET 2020 CAPITAL PROJECT – ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS
  • Colonie Mechanical
    Invoice # Q18689
    $9,868.02
  • TRANE
    Invoice # 314590625
    $4,770.00
  • TRANE
    Invoice # 314630144
    $2,456.00
WATERVLIET 2022 ARPA CAPITAL PROJECT – ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS
  • DLC Electric Payment App. # 014 $30,328.75
26. Resolved that the Board approve the following contracts for Health & Welfare Services for students who reside within the Watervliet City School District and attend a private or parochial school within the following school districts during the 2023 – 2024 school year:
School District: Troy CSD   
Cost per Student: $825.33
# of Students 16
Total Cost: $13,205.28
27. Resolved that the Board designate Utica National Insurance Group (OneGroup) as the property & casualty insurance carrier for the Watervliet City School District for the 2024 – 2025 school year, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent. 
28. Resolved that the Board designate Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. as the Student Accident insurance carrier for the Watervliet City School District for the 2024 –2025 school year, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.
29. Resolved that the Board designate the following banks as Official Depository of Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Bank of America
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank
  • Pioneer Savings Bank
30. Resolved that Board approve the establishment of mileage reimbursement for district employees authorized to travel in performing official school district business based upon the “IRS Standard Mileage Rates,” as recommended by the Superintendent.
 
31. Resolved that the Board approve the designation of The Troy Record as the official newspaper, as recommended by the Superintendent.
32. Resolved that the Board establish the following Petty Cash Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:
Business Office – $100
Cafeteria WHS – $100 
Cafeteria WES – $100
WHS Main Office – $40
WES Main Office – $40
33. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments, effective July 1, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Name: Bernadette L. Boardman
    Position: Clerk of the Board
    Stipend: $3,000.00
  • Name: Keith Heid
    Position: Tax Collector
    Stipend: $1,500.00
  • Name: Robin Donovan
    Position:     Transportation Coordinator
    Stipend: $1,500.00
  • Name: TBD 
    Position : Activity Treasurer WCSD
    Stipend: $1,500.00
34. Resolved that the Board approve the following appointments, effective July 1, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent:
District Treasurer, Part-Time – John Heid 
Assistant District Treasurer – Keith Heid 
Assistant Clerk of the Board – Jill O’Connell 
Financial Consultant – Capital Market Advisors, LLC
Bond Counsel – Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
Independent Auditor, CPA – Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte
School Medical Directors – Lori Caruso, M.D. & William Kostun, M.D.
Internal Claims Auditor – Michaeleen Backus
Faculty Auditor for Extracurricular Activities Account – TBD
Attorney – Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC 
Purchasing Agent – Dani Jones 
Pesticide Representative – Donald Ploof
Asbestos LEA Designee – Donald Ploof
FOIL Officer – Bernadette Boardman
Residency Determination Officer – Donald Stevens Jr.
Chief Safety Officer – Donald Stevens Jr.
Records Management Officer – Araela VanWagner
Data Protection Officer – Kirsten DeMento
Civil Right Compliance Officers – Kirsten DeMento & Molly McGrath
Title IX Coordinators – Kirsten DeMento & Molly McGrath
Dignity Act Coordinators – Alison Santiago (WES) & Madelyn Degler (WJSHS)
Attendance Officer – Brenda Zawistowski
Liaison for Homeless Children and Youth – Kirsten DeMento
Chief Emergency Officer – Donald Stevens Jr.
Designated Educational Official – Donald Stevens Jr.
35. Resolved that the Board approve the bonding of District employees, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • District Treasurer – $1,100,000.00
  • Tax Collector – $1,100,000.00
  • Internal Claims Auditor – $1,100,000.00
  • Assistant District Treasurer – $100,000.00
  • Central Treasurer – $100,000.00
  • Other Staff – $100,000.00
36. Resolved that the Board authorize the signature on checks issued against all accounts of the school district to be that of the District Treasurer or, in his/her absence, the Assistant District Treasurer, as recommended by the Superintendent.
37. Resolved that the Board authorize the District Treasurer or his/her designee to invest and/or deposit funds according to the District’s investment policy, as recommended by the Superintendent.
38. Resolved that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools to: 
  • Sign all applications for all State & Federal Grants and Programs; 
  • Transfer funds within the budget, up to $5,000, upon the recommendation of the Business Manager;
  • Certify Payrolls;
  • Sign all contracts pertaining to disabled students; and
  • Approve attendance at educational meetings, conferences, graduate courses for administrative, instructional and support staff.
39. Resolved that the Board approve the creation of a Coordinator of Student Support Services position for the Watervliet City School District, as outlined in the attached, beginning August 15, 2024, at a Director’s salary as per the Administrators’ contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. 
40. Resolved that the Board approve the following bid results, submitted by Darryl Whited, Cook Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Ginsberg’s Perishables, Frozen and Canned Goods
41. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the Fee Agreement between Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC and the Watervliet City School District, for the 2024 – 25 school year, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
42. Resolved that the Board approve the Agreement for Services with Wildwood School, for services provided to students placed in the Wildwood School Year Program and/or the Wildwood Summer Extension Program, effective July 1, 2024 – June 21, 2025, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
 
43. Resolved that the Board approve the Agreement for Services with the Center for Disability Services, for services provided to students placed in the Langan School Program and/or the Langan Extended School Year Program effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
44. Resolved that the Board approve the School District Tuition Agreement with Northern Rivers, for services provided to students placed in the School Program operated by Northeast Parent and Child Society, effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
45. Resolved that the Board approve the Special Education Services Contract with St. Catherine’s Center for Children, for services provided to students placed in the R&E May School, effective July 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
46. Resolved that the Board approve the Participation Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and E2CCB BOCES, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.

XI. Other Items

47. Resolved that the Board adopt the following revised policy, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Student Gender Identity
48. Resolved that the Board delete the following policies, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Medicaid Compliance Program
  • Jury Duty
  • Bullying in the Schools
  • Use of Time Out Rooms
49. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meetings held June 11 and June 24, 2024, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
50. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held May 13, May 30, June 4, June 5, June 7, June 10, June 11, June 12, June 13, June 18, and June 20, 2024, submitted by Molly McGrath, Veronica Wilson, Rebecca Phillips and Daniele Tetrault, CSE Chairs, as recommended by the Superintendent.
 
51. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meeting held June 12, 2024, submitted by Molly McGrath, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
52. Resolved that Board approve the following Committee on Pre-School and Special Education (CPSE) appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)

  • Molly McGrath, Chairperson/Director
  • Albany County Rep. Designated by the County
  • Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
  • Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
  • Parents of Student
  • Related-Services Personnel (If applicable)
Committee on Special Education (CSE)
  • Veronica Bedard, CSE Chairperson/School Psychologist (Grades 6-12)
  • Daniele Tetrault, CSE Chairperson /School Psychologist (Grades K-5)
  • Rebecca Phillips, CSE Chairperson /School Psychologist (Grades K-12)
  • Molly McGrath, Chairperson/Director of Special Education
  • Kelly Bariteau, School Counselor – (Grades K-5)
  • Chelsea Clickner, School Counselor – (Grades 6-8)
  • Dave Olszewski, School Counselor – (Grades 9-12/A-K)
  • Katelyn McAvoy, School Counselor – (Grades 9-12/M-Z)
  • Alexa Giardino, Jessica Erickson, Social Workers (Grades 6-12)
  • Alison Santiago, Laura Zasada Social Workers (Grades K-5)
  • Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
  • Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
  • Parents of Student
  • School Physician (If requested)
  • Related-Service Personnel (If applicable)
  • Student (If applicable)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Molly McGrath, Chairperson/Director of Special Education
  • Veronica Bedard , Chairperson (Grades 6-12)/School Psychologist
  • Katelyn McAvoy , Chairperson (Grades 9-12)/School Counselor
  • David Olszewski, Chairperson (Grades 9-12)/School Counselor
  • Rebecca Phillips, Chairperson (Grades K-12)/School Psychologist
  • Chelsie Clickner, Chairperson (Grades 6-8)/School Counselor
  • Daniele Tetrault , Chairperson (Grades K-5)/School Psychologist
  • Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
  • School Counselor
  • Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding students (ex: related services personnel)
  • Parents of student
  • Student (If applicable)
Impartial Hearing Officers: 
To be selected from a rotational selection list.  Pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner, these individuals are certified by New York State.  This list, provided by the New York State education Department, is in alphabetical order and the officers are listed by county.  An IHO must be selected from the school district’s list of IHO’s beginning with the first name appearing on the list.  After an IHO has been selected by the district, the district continues down the list in alphabetical order upon request of any further impartial hearings.
53. Resolved that the Board appoint Scott O’Brien as the surrogate parent for the 2024 – 2025 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.
54. Resolved that the Board approve the following District-wide School Safety Team as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Dr. Donald Stevens, Superintendent 
  • Kelly Webster, Assistant Superintendent Administrator
  • Kirsten DeMento, Director
  • Molly McGrath, Director
  • Jessie Richards, WHS Administrator
  • Ryan Groat, WES Administrator
  • Chrissy Daniels, Administrative Assistant/Parent, WHS
  • Jackie Bishop, Chemical Hygiene Officer/Teacher
  • William Rice, Watervliet Police Chief
  • Dennis Lane, Teacher/Health Coordinator
  • Thomas Garrett, Watervliet Fire Chief 
  • Allison Santiago, Social Worker WES
  • Danielle McKee, Social Worker WHS
  • Sue Vogel, School Nurse WES
  • Dakota Hewitt, School Nurse WHS
  • Robin Donovan, Transportation Coordinator
  • Mary Beth Whited, School Board Member
  • Tito Negron, SRO
  • BOCES Risk Management Representative
55. Resolved that the Board approve the request for Jania Dockery to take the Instructional Coaching course (15 credits) at Grand Canyon University beginning July 18, 2024, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
56. Resolved that the Board approve the request for Rebecca Sweeney, to serve as an Administrative Intern for the Watervliet City School District for a total of 600 hours during the 2024 – 2025 school year, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
 
57. Resolved that the Board approve and adopt the attached Revised Professional Development Plan 2023 – 2026 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.
58. Resolved that the Board approve the home schooling request of the parent/guardian of the following student, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Student ID 900014673 – grade 8
  • Student ID 900014672 – grade 7
  • Student ID 900014671 – grade 2
59. Resolved that the Board approve the following paid holidays for Full-Time, 12-Month Administrators (WAA) and Full-Time, 12-Month Management Confidential Staff and associated agreements of the Watervliet City School District, effective July 1, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent:
  • Independence Day (7/4)
  • Labor Day (9/2)
  • Columbus Day (10/14)
  • Veterans Day (11/11)
  • Wednesday before Thanksgiving (11/27)
  • Thanksgiving Day (11/28)
  • Friday after Thanksgiving (11/29)
  • December Break (12/23)
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (12/24 and 12/25)
  • New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (12/31 and 1/1)
  • Martin Luther King Day (1/20)
  • President’s Day (2/17)
  • February Break (2/21)
  • April Break (4/14)
  • Memorial Day (5/23 and 5/26) 
  • Juneteenth (6/19) 
60. Resolved that the Board set the following dates as Regular Board of Education Meetings for 2024 – 2025:
  • July 2 (Organizational Meeting) 
  • August 6
  • September 10
  • October 8
  • November 12
  • December 10
  • January 14
  • February 11
  • March 11
  • April 8 (Proposed Budget Adoption)
  • April 23 (BOCES Budget Vote)
  • May 6 (Regular Board of Education Meeting/Budget Hearing)
  • May 20 School District Budget Vote & Election (Board meets to receive and accept results – 8:30 p.m.)
  • June 10

XII. Adjournment