Watervliet City School District Board of Education Organizational Meeting
Watervliet, New York

Date: July 2, 2019
Type of Meeting: Organizational Meeting
Meeting Opened: 5:30 P.M.
Where: Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School

Board Members Present:
President, Sheri Senecal
Vice President, Heather Soroka
Steven Hoffman
Amanda Cavanaugh

Board Members Absent:
Mary Beth Whited

Superintendent: Dr. Lori S. Caplan

The meeting was opened at 6:05 P.M., with Dr. Lori S. Caplan officiating.

Executive Session

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Sheri Senecal and unanimously accepted, the Board entered into executive session to discuss matters leading to the dismissal of a particular person.

Reconvene

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board reconvened at 6:15 p.m.

Public Comment

Joshua Veshia – 626 5th Avenue, Watervliet, NY – Mr. Veshia noted that he was unable to attend the June 11 meeting, in which his mother, MaryAnn Veshia, resigned from the District. He thanked the District for affording his mother the opportunity to work here.

Election of Board Officers

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh, and unanimously accepted, the Board tabled the motion to appoint a President and a Vice President until the August 2, 2019 Board of Education meeting.

Mr. Hoffman noted that if anyone is absent at the August meeting, he hopes that the Board will proceed with election of Board Officers.

Board, Staff and Student Reports

There were no Board, Staff and/or Student Reports.

Items Requiring Board Action

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Board of Education Minutes for the meetings held June 11 and June 20, 2019, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held May 29, May 30, May 31, June 3, June 4, June 5, June 6, June 10, June 11, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 17 and June 20, 2019, submitted by Janelle Yanni, CSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Treasurer’s Reports for the months of May 2019, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
• Revenue Status Report
• Cash & Investments
• Appropriation Status Report

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the contract for Health & Welfare Services at the rate of $682.29 for 26 students who reside within the Watervliet City School District and attend private and parochial schools in the North Colonie Central School District beginning September 2018 through June 2019 for a total cost of $17,739.54, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. as the Student Accident insurance carrier for the Watervliet City School District for the 2019 –2020 school year submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of ONEGROUP Schenectady as the property & casualty insurance carrier for the Watervliet City School District for the 2019 – 2020 school year submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of the following banks as Official Depository of Funds, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Bank of America
• JP Morgan Chase Bank
• Pioneer Savings Bank

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved 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.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved a monthly stipend of $20.00 to be paid to David Capitula, Lead Bus Driver, for expenses associated with the use of his personal cellular phone for the purposes of conducting District transportation duties and responsibilities, effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the designation of The Troy Record as the official newspaper, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the establishment of 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

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following appointments, effective July 1, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Substitute District Treasurer, Part-Time – John Heid
• Assistant District Treasurer – Keith Heid
• Assistant Clerk of the Board – Keith Heid
• Financial Consultant – Capital Market Advisors, LLC
• Bond Counsel – Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP
• Independent Auditor, CPA – Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte
• Internal Claims Auditor – Roni O’Brien
• Attorneys – Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC and Ferrara, Fiorenza, Barrett & Reitz
• Purchasing Agent – Dani Jones
• Pesticide Representative – David McFarland
• Asbestos LEA Designee – David McFarland
• FOIL Officer – Bernadette Boardman
• Residency Determination Officer – Dr. Lori S. Caplan

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following appointments, effective July 1, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Name: Bernadette L. Boardman
Position: Clerk of the Board
Stipend: $2,000.00

Name: Keith Heid
Position: Tax Collector
Stipend: $1,500.00

Name: Roni O’Brien
Position: Transportation Coordinator
Stipend: $1,500.00

Name: Danielle Jones
Position: Activity Treasurer WES
Stipend: $750.00

Name: Danielle Mele
Position: Activity Treasurer WHS
Stipend: $750.00

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved 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

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board authorized 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.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board authorized 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.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the authorized the Superintendent of Schools to:

• Sign all applications for 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.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Committee on Pre-School and Special Education (CPSE) appointments, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)

• Janelle Yanni Chairperson
• Albany County Rep. As designated by the County
• Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
• Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
• Parents of Student
• Related-Services Personnel, If appropriate

Committee on Special Education (CSE)

• Janelle Yanni Chairperson
• Veronica Bedard School Psychologist (Watervliet High School)
• Daniele Tetrault School Psychologist (Watervliet Elementary School)
• Kelly Bariteau Guidance Counselor – Elementary School
• Chelsea Clickner Guidance Counselor – Jr. High School
• Dave Olszewski Guidance Counselor – High School
• Katelyn McAvoy Guidance Counselor – High School
• Beth Lipson, Louisa Vaughan Counselors
• Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
• Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
• Parents of Student
• School Physician (If requested)
• Related-Service Personnel (If appropriate)
• Student (If appropriate)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Veronica Bedard Chairperson (Watervliet High School)
• Daniele Tetrault Chairperson (Watervliet Elementary School)
• Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
• Guidance Counselor
• Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student
  (ex: related-services personnel)
• Student (If appropriate)
• Parents of Student

Sub-Committee on Special Education*
Watervliet Elementary School

• Daniele Tetrault Chairperson
• Kelly Bariteau Guidance Counselor
• Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
• Student’s Regular Ed. Teacher
• Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student
  (ex: related-services personnel)
• Student (If appropriate)
• Parents of Student

Sub-Committee on Special Education*
Watervliet High School

• Veronica Bedard School Psychologist
• Student’s Special Ed. Teacher
• One Regular Ed. Teacher
• Other persons having knowledge or special expertise regarding student
  (ex: related-services personnel)
• Student (If appropriate)

  *Sub-Committee may perform the functions of the Committee on Special Education except when a student is a:

• New referral
• Transfer
• Special Class
• BOCES Placement
• Private School Placement

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.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Jim Palmer as the surrogate parent for the 2019 – 2020 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Mr. Hoffman asked what a surrogate parent is.

Dr. Caplan explained that a surrogate parent sits in on meetings in the absence of the child’s parents/guardians.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packet #30).

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the adopt the revised Watervliet City School District Facility Rental Fee Schedule, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted the resignation of Taleea Watkins from the position of Substitute Part-Time Night Cleaner at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective June 20, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted the resignation of Stacy Hotaling from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective June 30, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted the resignation of Rita DiChiaro from the position of Cafeteria Monitor at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective June 14, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the emergency appointment of Eric Centeno to the position of Part-Time Night Cleaner at the Watervliet Elementary School, at a rate of $11.10 per hour, effective June 20, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Summer School 2019 appointments at a salary as per contract:

• Denise Cusack, Substitute Teacher
• Jeffrey Bradway, Substitute Teaching Assistant

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following ExTRA Summer Academy 2019 appointments at a salary as per contract:

• Nikki LaBoissiere, Substitute Teacher
• Lisa Barber, Substitute Teacher and Teaching Assistant
• Geraldine Ferris, Substitute Teaching Assistant
• Donna Belokopitsky, Substitute Teaching Assistant

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the revised probationary appointment of Kristin Lofink to the position of English Teacher, in the tenure area of English Language Arts, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 3 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 2023, 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. Kristin Lofink holds a certification as English Language Arts, 7-12 Professional (certificate #895299141)

On a motion by Amanda Cavanaugh, seconded by Steven Hoffman and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the probationary appointment of Madeline Rehn to the position of ESOL Teacher, in the tenure area of English as a New Language, at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, beginning September 3, 2019, at a Step 1 salary, plus master’s degree and credit hours, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on September 3, 2023, 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. Madeline Rehn holds an ESOL Internship certification (certificate #1318111191).

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Coaches for the 2019– 2020 school year, pending fingerprint clearance and fulfillment of NYSED coaching requirements, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School

• Coaching Winter:
  Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach: Tim Mitchell
  Varsity Wrestling Head Coach: Dennis Lane

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of the following staff to the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School Department Chairs and Club/Class Advisors for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Department Chairs:

• Business Dept. Chair: Megan Matuszek
• English Dept. Chair: Tami Karbowski
• Fine Arts Dept. Chair: Terry Bradway
• Foreign Language: Rebecca Sweeney
• Guidance Dept. Chair: David Olszewski
• Mathematics Dept. Chair: Camelia Sofrone
• Physical Education Dept. Chair: Peter Strand
• Science/Technology Dept. Chair: Walter Bowden
• Social Studies Dept. Chair: Scott Emerson
• Special Education Dept. Chair: Veronica Bedard

Clubs/Class Advisors:

• Class of 2020: Kate Choi and Lyndsay Moore
• Class of 2021: Roni O’Brien and Emma Eames
• Class of 2022: Tami Karbowski and Lisa Suders
• Class of 2023: Chelsie Clickner and Beth Lipson
• Delta Force: Terry Bradway
• Junior High Student Council: Lisa Suders and Theresa Pelton
• Student Council: Scott Emerson and Dan Mueller
• Marching Band: Terry Bradway
• Masterminds: Victoria Eddy-Helenek
• National Junior Honor Society: Ashleigh Fraley and Lisa Suders
• National Honor Society: Scott Emerson and Lyndsay Moore
• Ski Club: Ashleigh Fraley
• Yearbook Advisor: Rebecca Sweeney
• Yearbook Business Manager: Rebecca Smith
• Detention Monitor: Daniel Mueller

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Peter Strand to the position of Physical Education Director for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at a stipend of $1,000.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of the following staff to the Watervliet Elementary School Clubs for the 2019 – 2020 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Chorus: Mary Collett
• Yearbook/Communications: Nikki LaBoissiere
• Garden Club: Geraldine Ferris
• Elementary Band: Jeffrey Roberts
• Art Club: Brenda Zawistowski and Kelly Gilchrist
• Student Council/Ambassadors: Brenda Zawistowski and Geraldine Ferris
• Environmental Club: Rebecca Cioffi

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appoint the following staff to the positions outlined below for the 2019– 2020 school year, at a rate as per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Chemical Hygiene Officer: Vicky Eddy-Helenek
• Computer Coordinator WES (0.5)/WHS (0.5): Allison Novotarski
• Computer Coordinator WHS (0.5): Ashleigh Fraley
• Computer Coordinator WES (0.5): Lauren Lloyd
• Pivot Program Teacher: Shelley Palkovic
• Pivot Program Teacher: Lyndsay Moore
• Pivot Program Teacher: Kristin Lofink
• Extra Program WHS Fitness Club: Stephanie Sutton
• Extra Program WHS Art Club: Annemarie Gleason
• Extra Program WHS Drama Club: Ashley Becker
• Extra Program WHS Drama Club Assistant: Hillary Brochu
• Extra Program WHS Homework Help Grade 8: Theresa Pelton
• Extra Program WHS Homework Help Grade 7: Jaclynne Bishop
• Extra Program WES Fitness Club: Rosie Sharpe
• Extra Program WES Fun & Games Club: Rosie Sharpe
• Extra Program WES Art Club: Kate Choi
• Extra Program WES Morning Breakfast Club (Homework Help) Grades K-3: Debbie Grimmick
• Extra Program WES Morning Breakfast Club (Homework Help) Grades K-3: Brenda Zawistowski
• Extra Program WES Homework Help Grades 4-5: Joelle Bird
• Extra Program WES Homework Help Grades 5-6: Kayleigh McGrouty
• APEX Science & Health: Ashleigh Fraley
• APEX Social Studies & Arts: Joanna Beams
• APEX Math: Camelia Sofrone
• APEX English: Christa Faruggio

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of Dave McFarland to the position of Night Cleaner for the Watervliet City School District for a period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, at a salary of $12,049.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the appointment of John Szkopiec to the position of Night Cleaning Supervisor for the Watervliet City School District for a period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, at a salary of $12,049.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following teaching overages for the 2019 – 2020 academic school year at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, effective September 4, 2019, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Hillary Brochu (+.2) Science
• Matthew Saucier (+.2) Technology
• Lisa Suders (+.2) Social Studies

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the following Student Teacher/Observer requests at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:

Name: Lauren Wolfe
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher: Tina Shufelt
Dates: October–December 2019

Name: Caitlyn Farrell
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher: Jennifer Williams
Dates: September–October 2019

Name: Aleecia Reinhart
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher: Sharon Foglia
Dates: October–December 2019

Name: Hannah Feldman
Role: Student Teacher
Cooperating Teacher: Denise Cusack
Dates: September–October 2019

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the request for Dr. Lori S. Caplan, Superintendent of Schools, to attend the following conferences/professional development meetings during the 2019 – 2020 school year:

• July 9 – 15, 2019, NYSCOSS Scholarship, Switzerland
• September 19, October 17, November 23 and December 19, 2019 & January 16, February 27, March 19, April 23, May 21 and June 18, 2020, BOCES Chief’s Meetings
• September 22 – 24, 2019 & March 1 – 3, 2020, NYSCOSS Fall/Winter Leadership Summits
• November 21- 22, 2019 & January 16 – 17 and April 22 – 24, 2020, NYSCOSS Executive Committee Meetings
• October 22, 2019 & January 9, April 7 and June 4, 2020, CASDA Board of Directors Meetings
• February 13 – 14, 2020, AASA Conference

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the Professional Development Plan 2019 – 2022 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the Wellness Plan 2019 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the District-Level Safety Plan 2019 – 2020 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the Technology Plan 2019 – 2022 for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board approved and adopted the 2019 – 2022 Watervliet City School District Board of Education Goals, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board approved the nomination of Cathy Lewis to the position of Area 7 NYSSBA Director for a two (2) year term beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted, with thanks, the following people for their donations to the WIN (What I Need) Program, in memory of former WJSHS teacher Nancy Frate, as recommended by the Superintendent:

• Kathy Bisceglia
• Marilyn Barron

On a motion by Amanda Cavanaugh, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board acknowledged and thanked Assembly Member John McDonald for his role in acquiring an additional $50,000.00 in Aid for the Watervliet City School District, as recommended by the Superintendent.

Mr. Hoffman asked if there were parameters set on how we have to spend the money.

Dr. Caplan responded to Mr. Hoffman’s question, stating that there are not any set parameters.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Steven Hoffman and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted, with thanks the donation of Paint from Passono Paints, to be used by students to paint rocks for the Watervliet Elementary School field day project, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Heather Soroka, seconded by Amanda Cavanaugh and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted, with thanks the donation of Rocks from Gallivan, to be painted by students for the Watervliet Elementary School field day project, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted, with thanks the donation of $2,000.00 from IBEW Local Union 236, to help sponsor Nick McNulty to compete in the National Wrestling Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota, as recommended by the Superintendent.

On a motion by Mary Beth Whited, seconded by Heather Soroka and unanimously accepted, the Board accepted the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of June 2019, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.

New Business

Mrs. Senecal, on behalf of the Board of Education, welcomed new staff; thanked Assembly Member McDonald for his support of the district; offered best wishes to Nick McNulty at the competition in North Dakota; and wish staff and students a great summer.

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Caplan shared the following:

• Thank you to Mr. Veshia for the kind words and thank you to Mrs. Veshia for her service to the district.
• We had a great end of the school year and graduations went very well.
• Congratulations to Mrs. Senecal and Mrs. Soroka on their daughters’ graduations.
• Welcome to Mr. Stevens in his new role as Assistant Superintendent.
• I just returned from an informative NYSCOSS conference in Clayton, NY.
•  I leave for Switzerland on Saturday for a Global Leadership Summit on a NYSCOSS scholarship.

Adjournment

On a motion by Steven Hoffman, seconded by Heather Soroka, and unanimously accepted, the Board adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Bernadette L. Boardman
Clerk of the Board