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COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education
Cohoes, New York
Cohoes Middle School -3rd Fl. Conf. Rm.
Special
April 13, 2016
6:00 PM
(The Board of Education may entertain a motion to enter into an executive session subject to Board approval.)
MINUTES
I.
The Meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by the Board President, Mr. Baran.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mrs. Rizzo
Mr. Nolin
Mr. McDonald
Mrs. Frangie
Mr. Baran
Also Present: Dr. Jennifer Spring, Superintendent
Ms. Peggy O’Shea, Assistant Superintendent for Education Services
Ms. Stacy Mackey, School Business Official
II.
REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
A.
THAT the Board of Education approves the 2016-2017 School Calendar.
III.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL
INSTRUCTIONAL
A.
THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the Substitute
Teacher and Tutor list:
Blanchard, Olivia
Daggettm Katherine
Kinney, Elizabeth
Reivik, Kimberly
Canonico, Stephanie
Enous, Aaron
Lentilie, Caitlin
Ryan, Melissa
Cavaleri, Alexandria
Florio, Taylor
Liszewski, Andrew
Effective: April 14, 2016
B.
THAT the Board of Education approves the resignation of Tracy Margiotta from
her Teacher Assistant position at Harmony Hill Elementary School.
Effective: September 1, 2016
C.
THAT the Board of Education approves the resignation of Jennifer Crucetti from
her Special Education Teacher position at Abram Lansing Elementary School.
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Effective: September 1, 2016
D.
THAT the Board of Education approves the resignation of Jenna Howe from her
Teacher Assistant position at Harmony Hill Elementary School.
Effective: September 1, 2016
E.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Jennifer Crucetti to a four-year conditional term in the tenure
area of Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020
on an emergency conditional basis. Ms. Crucetti holds Initial Certification in the
area of Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Crucetti regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Crucetti’s
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
Jennifer Crucetti
Position ..................................................................................... 1.0 FTE Elementary
Certification ....................................................... Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Tenure Area............................................................................................. Elementary
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 4 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ..................................................................................replacing Betsy O’Neill
F.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Aerica Fredricks to a four-year conditional term in the tenure
area of Speech effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020 on
an emergency conditional basis. Ms. Fredricks holds Initial Certification in the
area of Speech and Language Disabilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Fredricks regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Fredricks’
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
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Aerica Fredricks
Position ............................................................................................ 1.0 FTE Speech
Certification ........................................................ Speech and Language Disabilities
Tenure Area.................................................................................................... Speech
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 2 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ....................................................................................replacing Joann Lyons
G.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Brenda Geis to a four-year conditional term in the tenure area of
Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020 on an
emergency conditional basis. Ms. Geis holds Initial Certification in the area of
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Geis regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Geis’ continued
employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of notice from
the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for employment.
Brenda Geis
Position ..................................................................................... 1.0 FTE Elementary
Certification ....................................................... Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Tenure Area............................................................................................. Elementary
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 1 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ............................................................................ replacing Dianthe McCarty
H.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Jenna Howe to a four-year conditional term in the tenure area of
Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020 on an
emergency conditional basis. Ms. Howe holds Permanent Certification in the area
of Pre K, K and Grades 1-6.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Howe regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Howe’s
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
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notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
Jenna Howe
Position ..................................................................................... 1.0 FTE Elementary
Certification ....................................................................... Pre K, K and Grades 1-6
Tenure Area............................................................................................. Elementary
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 4 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ............................................................................... replacing Darcy Pilawski
I.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Tracy Margiotta to a four-year conditional term in the tenure area
of Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020 on an
emergency conditional basis. Ms. Margiotta holds Permanent Certification in the
area of Pre K, K and Grades 1-6.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Margiotta regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Margiotta’s
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
Tracy Margiotta
Position ..................................................................................... 1.0 FTE Elementary
Certification ....................................................................... Pre K, K and Grades 1-6
Tenure Area............................................................................................. Elementary
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 4 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ............................................................................ replacing Angela Tremblay
J.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Samantha Simmons to a four-year conditional term in the tenure
area of Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020
on an emergency conditional basis. Ms. Simmons holds Initial Certification in the
area of English 7-12.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to of both a statement from Ms. Simmons regarding
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criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Simmons’
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
Samantha Simmons
Position ........................................................................................... 1.0 FTE English
Certification .......................................................................................... English 7-12
Tenure Area................................................................................................... English
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 1 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ......................................................................................... replacing Sue Dion
K.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Danielle Ziobrowski to a four-year conditional term in the tenure
area of Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2020
on an emergency conditional basis. Ms. Ziobrowski holds Initial Certification in
the area of Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Ziobrowski regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Ziobrowski’s
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
Danielle Ziobrowski
Position ..................................................................................... 1.0 FTE Elementary
Certification ....................................................... Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Tenure Area............................................................................................. Elementary
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 1 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ....................................................................................... replacing Nita Birge
L.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Kathryn Bernarde to a three-year conditional term in the tenure
area of Elementary effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31, 2019
on an emergency conditional basis. Ms. Bernarde holds Professional Certification
in the area of Elementary 1-6.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Bernarde regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Ms. Bernarde’s
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
Kathryn Bernarde
Position ..................................................................................... 1.0 FTE Elementary
Certification ...................................................................................... Elementary 1-6
Tenure Area............................................................................................. Elementary
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2019
Salary………. ................................................... Step 6 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ............................................................................ replacing MaryAnn Beaury
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
M.
THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ashley Bastian from her
position as Part-Time Teacher Aide.
Effective: March 30, 2016
N.
THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Mary Opalka from her
position as Cohoes City School District Tax Collector.
Effective: June 30, 2016
O.
Carla Rogers
Position .......................................................................... 1.0 FTE Typist (10 Month)
Effective Date .................................................................................... April 18, 2016
Probation period ............................................................................. October 17, 2016
Salary ......................................................................................... per CSEA contract
Reason ................................................................................... replaces Laura Manzer
P.
THAT the Board of Education creates a Full-Time Teacher Aide position at
Harmony Hill Elementary School.
Effective: April 13, 2016 through June 30, 2016
Q.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Allison Lund to the position of full time teacher aide,
subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission on an emergency
conditional basis, in accordance with the Civil Service Rules, such appointment is
a probationary appointment.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis, and subject to of both a statement from Ms. Lund regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Her continued
employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of notice, from
the Commissioner of Education, that she is fully cleared for employment.
ADDENDA
R.
Allison Lund
Position ...................................................................... 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide (HHS)
Effective Date ............................................... April 13, 2016 through June 30, 2016
Probation period .................................................................................................. N/A
Salary ............................................................ entry level per current CSEA contract
Reason ........................................................................................BOE Newly created
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Dominic Bondi to a four-year conditional term in the tenure area
of Physical Education effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31,
2020 on an emergency conditional basis. Mr. Bondi holds Initial Certification in
the area of Physical Education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Mr. Bondi regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Bondi’s
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that he is fully cleared for
employment.
Dominic Bondi
Position ......................................................................... 1.0 FTE Physical Education
Certification ................................................................................ Physical Education
Tenure Area................................................................................. Physical Education
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 2 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ................................................................................ replacing Valerie Peretin
...................................................... (who transferred to replace William Lajeunesse)
S.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Nicholas Izzo to a four-year conditional term in the tenure area
of Physical Education effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31,
2020 on an emergency conditional basis. Mr. Izzo holds Initial Certification in
the area of Physical Education.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Mr. Izzo regarding criminal
conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background
clearance from the Commissioner of Education.
Mr. Izzo’s continued
employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of notice from
the Commissioner of Education that he is fully cleared for employment.
Nicholas Izzo
Position ......................................................................... 1.0 FTE Physical Education
Certification ................................................................................ Physical Education
Tenure Area................................................................................. Physical Education
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary………. ................................................... Step 2 of the current CTA Contract
Reason ............................................................................ replacing Theresa Gendron
........................................................... (who transferred to replace Elizabeth Duma)
T.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints James Skopas to a four-year conditional term in the tenure area
of Special Education effective September 1, 2016 and expiring on August 31,
2020 on an emergency conditional basis. Mr. Skopas holds Initial Certification in
the areas of Social Studies 7-12 and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency
conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Mr. Skopas regarding
criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal
background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Mr. Skopas’
continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of
notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for
employment.
James Skopas
Position .......................................................................... 1.0 FTE Special Education
Certification ............................................ Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist
Tenure Area...................................................................................Special Education
Effective Date ............................................................................. September 1, 2016
Tenure Date ..................................................................................... August 31, 2020
Salary ................................................................ Step 4 of the current CTA Contract
Reason .................................................................................. replacing Joyce Bushey
IV.
INFORMATION & CONSIDERATION
A.
THAT the Board of Education amends Item IV (A) of the November 4, 2015
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Minutes to read as follows:
THAT the Board of Education be aware of the five-month one year unpaid leave
of absence request of Jeffery Brooks from November 6, 2015 through April 10,
2016 November 5, 2016.
BOARD ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
THAT the Board of Education adopts the following Resolutions of the April 13,
2016 Agenda:
II (A) and III (A-T)
Moved by: Mr. McDonald
All voted “Aye”
Seconded by: Mrs. Rizzo
Motion carried 5-0
V.
WORKSHOP
Budget Deliberations
VI.
DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
April 19, 2016, BOCES Administrative Budget Vote & 2016 Annual Board Election,
Superintendent’s Conference Room at 8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
April 20, 2016, Regular Meeting, Cohoes Middle School Library at 6:00 p.m.
MOTION:
To enter into Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. to meet with the school attorney.
Moved by: Mrs. Frangie
All voted “Aye”
Seconded by: Mr. McDonald
Motion carried 5-0
EXECUTIVE SESSION: TIME: 6:46 PM
Present:
Mrs. Rizzo
Mr. Nolin
Mr. McDonald
Mrs. Frangie
Mr. Baran
Also Present: Dr. Jennifer Spring, Superintendent
Ms. Peggy O’Shea, Assistant Superintendent for Education Services
Ms. Stacy Mackey, School Business Official
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DISCUSSION
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
To adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Moved by: Mr. Nolin
All voted “Aye”
Seconded by: Mrs. Frangie
Motion carried 5-0
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District Clerk