Watervliet City School District
Watervliet, New York 12189
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
November 12, 2024
6 p.m.
Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School
A G E N D A
I. Call to Order
President Mary Beth Whited
II. Attendance
Mary Beth Whited, President
Brian White, Vice President
Heather Soroka
Victoria Donnelly
Kyle Daniels
Superintendent Dr. Donald Stevens Jr.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Student Council Rep.
IV. 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.
V. Reports/Comments
2023-2024 NYS Testing Data Presentation Kelly Webster
- Superintendent’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Audit Committee
- Policy Committee
First Reading of New Policies:
Educational Services for Married/Pregnant Students
Implementing Title IX
First Reading of Revised Policies:
Equal Education Opportunities
VI. Board of Education Discussion
VII. Personnel Items
1. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Emily Shufelt from the position of Part-Time Cafeteria Worker at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective October 1, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
2. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Allan Chabot from the position of Full-Time Bus Driver for the Watervliet City School District, effective November 7, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
3. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Kelly Leach from the position of Cafeteria Monitor at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective October 18, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
4. Resolved that the Board accept the resignation of Meghan Wallas from the position of Teaching Assistant at the Watervliet Elementary School, effective at the close of business on October 31, 2024, to accept a different position within the district, as recommended by the Superintendent.
5. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency provisional appointment of Meghan Wallas to the position of Administrative Aide, for the Watervliet City School District, for a one-year probationary period beginning November 1, 2024, at a pro-rated yearly salary of $42,000.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
6. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Jordanne Stanley to the position of Teaching Assistant, in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, at the Watervliet Elementary School, beginning October 17, 2024, at a Step 2 salary, plus verified Associate or Bachelor degree stipends, as per contract. The probationary period shall expire on October 17, 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. Jordanne Stanley holds a Level I Teaching Assistant certification, (certificate #1745195231).
7. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Ryan Ray to the position of Full-Time Bus Driver for the Watervliet City School District, effective October 18, 2024, at a rate of $27.00 per hour, as recommended by the Superintendent.
8. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Hina Waseem to the position of Part-Time Cafeteria Worker at the Watervliet Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $17.00, effective November 6, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
9. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency probationary appointment of Brianna Mahoney to the position of Substitute Cafeteria Worker at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, at an hourly rate of $17.00, effective November 6, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent.
10. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Lauryn Lloyd to the position of Tutor for the Watervliet City School District, effective November 11, 2024, at the AIS hourly rate, per contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.
11. Resolved that the Board approve the emergency appointment of Michaeleen Backus to the position of Extracurricular Activity Account Faculty Auditor for the Watervliet City School District, effective September 4, 2024, at an hourly rate of $30.00, as recommended by the Superintendent.
12. Resolved that the Board appoint the following staff as Club Advisors for the for the 2024–2025 school year, at the current rate, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- WES ExTRA After-School Club Monitor: Debby Grimmick (WSSA Aide Step 9 Rate)
- WJSHS After-School Club Substitute Advisor: Steve Keena
- APEX Science: Jaclynne Bishop
- Middle School After-School AIS Math Advisor: Nicholas Rivera (AIS Rate of Pay)
13. Resolved that the Board approve the following teaching overage for the 2024 – 2025 academic school year at the Watervliet Jr. – Sr. High School, as outlined in the attached, effective September 12, 2024, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Marc Fruscio (+.2 FTE)
14. 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, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Coaching Winter:
- Girls’ Varsity Basketball: Kelsey Logan
- Girls’ Varsity Basketball Assistant: Brian Hoefer
- Girls’ Modified Basketball: Emily Burke
- Boys’ Varsity Basketball: Marc Fruscio
- Boys’ Varsity Assistant: Peter Juste
- Boys’ Modified Basketball: Jordan Ries
- Boys’ Varsity Wrestling: Dennis Lane
- Boys’ Assistant Wrestling: Peyton White
- Girls’ Wrestling: Shanon Groncki
- Varsity Bowling: Paul Travers
- Varsity Cheerleading: Paige Martin
- Varsity Cheerleading Volunteer: Jessica Kelly
- Indoor Track: Jamie Cocoa
15. WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of Education Law Section 3012-c and Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, the individuals named below have completed all the necessary training to be certified as lead evaluators of classroom teachers;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby certifies the following individual as lead evaluator of classroom teachers:
- Rebecca LaForest
16. Resolved that the Board approve the Substitute Registry submitted by BOCES, as recommended by the Superintendent (packets #4, #5 and #6).
VIII. Business Items
17. Resolved that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor Report for the month of October 2024, submitted by Michaeleen Backus, as recommended by the Superintendent.
18. Resolved that the Board approve the following Treasurer’s Reports for the month of September 2024, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Schedule of Warrants & Payrolls
- Revenue Status Report
- Cash & Investments
- Appropriation Status Report
19. Resolved that the Board accept the External Auditors’ Annual Audit Report for the period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, submitted by Teal, Becker and Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C., as recommended by the Superintendent.
20. Resolved that the Board approve the following payment requests, submitted by Keith Heid, Business Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
WATERVLIET 2022 ARPA CAPITAL PROJECT – ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS
- CSArch — Invoice #7279 — $544.20
21. Resolved that the Board approve the Agreement with CASDA, for data review and walk-through observations, as outlined in the attached, effective October 28, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Superintendent.
22. Resolved that the Board approve the Data Access and Security Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), effective October 28, 2024, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
23. Resolved that the Board approve the Data Privacy Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and CodeHS, Inc., effective November 12, 2024, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
24. Resolved that the Board approve the Data Privacy Agreement between the Watervliet City School District and Renaissance Learning, Inc., effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
25. Resolved that the Board approve the Special Education Services Contract with the Green Island Union Free School District, for instructional and special education services, effective September 5, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as outlined in the attached, as recommended by the Superintendent.
26. Resolved that the Board approve the Agreement with Advanced Therapy, P.T., O.T., S.L.P., Psychologist, Registered Professional Nurse (RN), P.L.L.C., for therapy services, as outlined in the attached, effective November 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Superintendent.
IX. Other Items
27. Resolved that the Board approve the Board of Education Minutes for the meeting held October 8, 2024, submitted by Bernadette L. Boardman, Clerk of the Board, as recommended by the Superintendent.
28. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held September 20, October 1, October 7, October 8, October 9, October 10, October 15, October 23 and October 24, 2024, submitted by Molly McGrath, Veronica Wilson, Rebecca Haws, and Danielle Tetrault, CSE Chairs, as recommended by the Superintendent.
29. Resolved that the Board approve the Committee on Pre-School Special Education’s recommendations for the meetings held October 23, 2024, submitted by Molly McGrath, CPSE Chair, as recommended by the Superintendent.
30. Resolved that the Board approve the home-schooling requests of the parents/guardians of the following students, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Student ID 900010713 – grade 12
- Student ID 900015146 – grade K
31. Resolved that the Board approve the following Student Teacher request at the Watervliet Elementary School, as outlined below, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- Name(s): Anna Wicks
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Stacey Mastan
Dates: Fall Semester 2024 - Name(s): Zoie Wass
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Samantha Walsh
Dates: Fall Semester 2024 - Name(s): Emma Grimmick
Role: Student Observer
Cooperating Teacher(s): Shawna Santuccione
Dates: Fall Semester 2024
32. Resolved that the Board accept, with thanks, the donation of multiple truckloads of wood from Thomas Georgia, to be used by technology students creating wood-based projects, as recommended by the Superintendent.
33. Resolved that the Board approve the excision of the following Outdated/Irreparable Kitchen Equipment from the Watervliet City School District, submitted by Darryl Whited, Cook Manager, as recommended by the Superintendent:
- 3 Cres Cor – Hot Hold #H137PSUA12CLS
- 1 Cleveland Enodis 30 Gallon Tilt Skillet #SGL-300AT1
X. Executive Session
1. Recommend an executive session to discuss matters related to a current investigation.