Members Present:
- Linda Harrison, President
- Matthew Cannon, Vice-President
- Mary Alber
- Nicholas Comproski
- Michelle Dischiavo
- Samuel Johnson
- Mary Nardolillo
- Sandy Pangburn
Also Present:
- D. Joseph Corr, Superintendent
- Kathleen Skeals, Deputy Superintendent
- Scott M. Hoot, Assistant Supt. for Business
- Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services
- Brian Dineen, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Strategic Innovation
- Jenna Bongermino, HR Director
- Sarah Conyers, Business Manager
- Jane Dawson, District Clerk
Members Absent:
- Pennie Grinnell
President Harrison called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Special Reports
Recognitions:
The Superintendent recognized the following:
Each month the Board recognizes those students whose contributions or achievements are outstanding, employees who go beyond the call of duty, and community members whose generosity is greatly appreciated. This month, we are pleased to recognize:
- Faculty and Staff:
- SHS Middle School Music Department teachers – whose performing groups received gold and platinum awards at the Great East Music Festival in May.
A complete listing of those recognized can be found in the monthly Board materials.
Visitors’ Statements: None
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve Personnel Actions, V .B. 1-18, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
V.B. 1. Classified Separation of Employment:
- Koutelis, Jewelie – Keyboard Specialist – SG – Effective Date: 8/9/2022
- Lettko, Paul – Bus Driver (6 Hour) – Transportation – Effective Date: 7/27/2022
- Raghubar, Sunita – Senior Account Clerk – CO – Effective Date: 8/3/2022
- Rice, John – Custodial Worker – BC – Effective Date: 7/21/2022
- Sgarlata, Michelle – Senior Payroll Clerk – CO – Effective Date: 8/3/2022
- Stallings-Velez, Angel – Educational Aide – SMS – Effective Date: 8/12/2022
V.B. 3. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc.) Separation of Employment:
- Bissell, Jackson – Summer Cleaner I – DW – Effective Date: 7/11/2022
- Hamill, Shane – Summer School Educational Aide – SHS – Effective Date: 7/11/2022 (rescind appointment)
- Howard, Jody – Summer School Educational Aide – BC – Effective Date: 7/22/2022
- Imbert, Jean – Summer School Teacher – BC – Effective Date: 7/7/2022
V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:
| Name | Position | Replacing | Civil Service Status | Salary | Effective Date |
| Cardone, Anne Marie | Health Office Assistant / TBD | Annie Brassard | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 9/1/2022 |
| Collins, Marianne | Payroll Coordinator / CO | Kathy Delehanty | Probationary | Per MC MOU | 7/18/2022 *rescind appointment* |
| Conyers, Sarah | Business Manager | Steve Zautner | Provisional | Per ISAANC Contract | 8/9/2022 |
| Crispo, Gina | Personnel Assistant II / HR | Kate Shellard | Provisional | Per MC MOU | 8/22/2022 |
| Koutelis, Jewelie | Office Coordinator / C & I / CO | Nancy Rapsard | Provisional | Per MC MOU | 8/9/2022 |
| Lewis, Kurt | Custodial Worker / LV | John Rice | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 8/8/2022 |
| Morris, Dylan | Custodial Worker / FF | New per budget | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 8/8/2022 – 8/7/2023 |
| Raghubar, Sunita | Payroll Supervisor | Kathy Delehanty | Provisional | Per MC MOU | 8/4/2022 |
| Rice, John | Custodian – Day Lead / BC | Dennis Liburdi | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 7/22/2022 – 7/21/2023 |
| Sgarlata, Michelle | Senior Account Clerk | Sunita Raghubar | Permanent | Per CSEA NI Contract | 8/4/2022 |
| Slavik, Amy | School Nurse / DW | Tracey Rheingold | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2023 |
V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:
| Name | Position | Replacing | Tenure Area | Certification | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Belfance, Jenna | English Teacher / SHS | Julie Testo | English | English 7-12, Inital | MA-4 Per NCTA Contract *Change in salary | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2024 |
| Caswell, Dana | Music Teacher / BH / LR | N/A | Music | Music, Initial | MA-5 Per NCTA Contract *Change in salary level | 9/1/2022 |
| Diaz, Daniela | Spanish Teacher / SMS | Cherokee Lynn | World Languages | Spanish 7-12, Pending | BA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 *Correction in tenure area |
| Doyle, Patricia | Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services | New per budget | Director of Counseling | School Counselor, Permanent; SBL, Pending; SDL, Pending | Per AANC Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 |
| Entelisano, Bruce | Science Teacher – 1 Year Leave Replacement / SMS | Kristin Bischoping | N/A | Childhood Education 1-6, Initial | BA-2 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 |
| Farquharson, Erin | Special Education Teacher / SG | Marissa Rourke | Special Education | Students with Disabilities 1-6, Professional; Childhood Education, Professional | MA-14 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2025 |
| Ferris, Dorrae | Teaching Assistant / SHS | Meghan McMahon | Teaching Assistant | Teaching Assistant, Level 3 | TA-3 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2024 |
| Grasso, Isabella | Special Education Teacher / SMS | New per budget | Special Education | Students with Disabilities 1-6, Initial; Childhood Education 1-6, Initial | MA-3 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2026 |
| Hill, Taylor | Physical Education Teacher .7 / SHS / SMS *increase in .1 FTE* | Per Jim Wager memo | N/A | Physical Education, Initial | BA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 |
| Hodson, Michelle | Teaching Assistant / SG – 1 Year Leave Replacement | Cassandra Brown | N/A | Teaching Assistant, Level 1 | TA-2 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 |
| Lane, Victoria | Special Education Teacher / BC | Logen Farrell | Special Education | Childhood Education 1-6, Initial; Students with Disabilities 1-6, Initial | MA-6 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 5/31/2025 |
| LeClair, Emily | Special Education Teacher / SG / BC | Cassandra Sarnell | Special Education | Childhood Education 1-6, Initial; Students with Disabilities, Initial | MA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 |
| MacVean, Heather | School Psychologist / SMS | New per budget | School Psychologist | School Psychologist, pending | MA-12 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 |
| Malone, Emily | Elementary Teacher / LR | Kevin McNamara | Elementary | Childhood Education 1-6, Pending; Early Childhood Education B-2, Pending; Students with Disabilities 1-6, Pending; Students with Disabilities B-2, Pending | BA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 *additional 30 graduate credits earned* |
| Mossey, Rachael | Teacher Assistant (REACH) | New per budget | Teacher Assistant | TA Level 1, Pending | TA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 |
| Mueller, Christi | Reading Specialist – 1 Year Leave Replacement / LO | Shannon, Ostwald | N/A | Students with Disabilities 1-6, Initial; Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6, Permanent; Reading Teacher, Permanent | MA-5 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 |
| Neuhaus, Todd | Health Teacher / SMS | 1 Year Appointment | N/A | Physical Education, Initial; Health, Initial | BA-13 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 |
| Nizolek, Alexandra | School Counselor / FF | N/A | Guidance | School Counselor, Provisional | MA-3 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 *additional 3 graduate credits earned* |
| Schanz, Elizabeth | Art Teacher .4 / SHS | New per budget | N/A | Visual Arts, Pending | MA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023 |
| Travis, Alicia | Special Education Teacher / BC | New per budget | Special Education | Students with Disabilities 1-6, ER COVID; Childhood Education, ER COVID | MA-2 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2026 |
V.B. 11. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc):
| Name | Position | Location | Salary | Effective Date |
| Angell, Stacey | Summer School Engagement – Step 3 | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 7/5/2022 |
| Benton, Harry | Summer School Lifeguard | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/14/2022 |
| Burek, Thomas | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 6/15/2022 |
| Cenci, Alfred | Permanent Building Substitute – 3 Day | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/8/2022 |
| Chiweteoke, Jessica | Tutor | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/13/2022 |
| Clark, Joshua | First Aider | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/22/2022 |
| DeBellis, Jenny | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/1/2022 |
| Fonda, Vern | Modified Assistant Football Coach | SMS | Per NCTA Contract | 8/22/2022 |
| Fudge, Leonard | Summer School Regents Science Exam Administrator and Scorer | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/1/2022 |
| Gjergji, Gjin | Substitute Bus Aide | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/28/2022 |
| Gillen, Roxanne | Substitute Clerk Typist I | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/1/2022 |
| Gillen, Roxanne | Substitute Noon Aide | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/1/2022 |
| Goldstein, Brittany | Short Term Leave Replacement Teacher | LR | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 – 12/9/2022 (estimated) |
| Gregory, Erin | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/1/2022 |
| Hunt, Brandon | Substitute Bus Aide | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/28/2022 |
| Hunter, Lisa | Summer School Teacher – Step 3 | BC | Per NCTA Contract *correction in salary* | 7/5/2022 |
| Jewett, Tracy | Substitute Educational Aide – Summer School ESY | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/2/2022 |
| Kennedy, Sean | Freshman Football Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 8/22/2022 |
| Komoroske, Jamie | Substitute Summer School Teacher | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/7/2022 |
| Lehman, Kathryn | ST Leave Replacement Teacher | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 5/11/2022 – 6/24/2022 |
| Marino, Steven | Secondary Teacher Resident | SHS | Per 2021-2022 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
| Mastrangelo, Donna | Substitute Summer School Educational Aide | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/25/2022 |
| Murray, Brian | Varsity Boys Assistant Volleyball Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 8/22/2022 |
| Ostwald, Shannon | Tutor | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
| Ouderkirk, Haley | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 5/26/2022 |
| Rivera, Sinfanie | Substitute Summer School Teacher | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/25/2022 |
| Rollo, Alexander | Substitute Summer School Teacher | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/7/2022 |
| Schanz, Elizabeth | Secondary Teacher Resident – 1/2 Day – 5 Days | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
| Sposili,Michele | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 8/22/2022 |
| Swartz, Jenna | Substitute Summer School Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/15/2022 |
| Tune, Demetreus | Freshman Assistant Football Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 8/22/2022 |
| Vignola, Tyrone | Varsity Girls Assistant Volleyball Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 8/22/2022 |
| Williams, Robbin | Freshman Assistant Football Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 8/22/2022 |
V.B. 14. Certified Transfers:
| Name | Position | From | To | Effective Date |
| Via, Gillian | Special Education Teacher | SHS | SMS | 9/1/2022 |
V.B. 15. Classified Transfers:
- Bazargan-Lari, Shawn Amy (School Nurse) – Transfer from from BC to SHS/SMS (Float Nurse) – Effective Date: 9/1/2022
- Biosognano, Gina (Secretary I) – Transfer from SMS (Hall Office) to SMS (Main Office)
- Brannigan, Kevin (Custodial Worker) – Transfer from LV to BC – Effective Date: 8/15/2022
- Chapman, Dannie (Custodial Worker) – Transfer from LR to SHS – Effective Date: 8/15/2022
- Fanniff, Luca (Custodial Worker) – Transfer from SHS to LR – Effective Date: 8/15/2022
- Rheingold, Tracey (School Nurse) – Transfer from DW to St. Gregory’s – Effective 9/1/2022
- Roberson, Kimberly (School Nurse) – Transfer from DW to BC – Effective 9/1/2022
V.B 17. Classified Unpaid Leaves:
- Brown, Cassandra (Teacher Assistant / SG) – Effective Date: 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023
- Graney, Erin (Teacher Assistant / SMS) – Effective Date: 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023
V.B 18. Other:
- Additional Summer Curriculum appointments (see J. Bongermino 8/8/22 memo)
- Additional Titles Added to “The Chart” (see J. Bongermino 7/12/22 memo)
- Coaching Recommendations 2022 (see M. Stein 7/12/22 memo)
- Engagement Camps for Summer 2022 (see S. Doak 7/19/22 memo)
- Compensation Michele Sposili Global Studies Appeals (see J. Wager 7/25/22 memo)
- Shaker High School Summer School Staff(see S. Doak 7/26/22 memo)
- Summer Library Program Compensation (see B. Dineen 7/25/22)
- Additional .1 FTE for Asynchronous Physical Education Section (see J. Wager/M. Stein 8/2/22 memo)
- Summer work for K. Navratil (see T. MacFawn 7/14/22 memo)
- Varsity Football (see M. Stein 8/3/22 memo)
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Superintendent Corr congratulated new employees appointed at this meeting: Gino Crispo, Office Coordinator, Human Resources and Patricia Doyle, Director of Counseling and Mental Health, along with Sarah Conyers in her new position as Business Manager.
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve special education recommendations, appointments, and contracts, as recommended by the Director of Pupil Services.
- Recommendation to approve the agreement with Wildwood Programs, Inc. for student placements for the 2022 ESY program and the 2022-2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the service provider agreement with Kimberly Banker Jefferson MA, CCC-SLP to provide Speech Language Pathology services for the 2022- 2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the school psychology program internship contract for the 2022-2023 school year with the University of Connecticut for intern Alyssa Bunea.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the BOCES Final AS-7 Contract for fiscal year 2021-2022 and the Preliminary AS-7 Contract for fiscal year 2022-2023, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the agreement by and between the North Colonie Central School District and Rosemarie Posillico, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to Approve the settlement agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and CSArch and Weston and Sampson, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Extraclassroom Central Treasurer and the Authorized Signer for the Shaker Middle School Extraclassroom Activity Fund, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the adoption of the 2022-2023 Tax Levy and Property Tax Rate, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the N0rth Colonie Central School District and CSEA, Local 1000 Non-Instructional Unit, #6002, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Treasurer’s Report, May 2022, and the Treasurer’s Report for the Extra-classroom Activity Fund, June 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve Bills and Payroll, May and June 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the Investment Report for May 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve the Monthly Financial Statements, April 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Comproski offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve the BOCES Bill Adjustments, June 2022, As recommended by the by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the following bid awards to the low bidders meeting specifications, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
- Musical Instruments
- Athletic Supplies
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the minutes of the Curriculum Committee Meeting of July 5, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 1
Abstain: 2 (Cannon, Dischiavo)
Motion Approved
Alber offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the minutes of the Annual Organization Meeting of July 6, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Abstain: 1 (Dischiavo)
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 pm.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved