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November 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes

Members Present:

  • Linda Harrison, President
  • Matthew Cannon, Vice-President
  • Nicholas Comproski
  • Michelle Dischiavo
  • Samuel Johnson
  • Mary Nardolillo
  • Sandy Pangburn
  • Pennie Grinnell

Also Present:

  • D. Joseph Corr, Superintendent
  • Kathleen Skeals, Deputy Superintendent
  • Brian Dineen, Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Strategic Innovation
  • Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services
  • Annette Trapini, Principal Blue Creek Elementary
  • Emily Trombley, District Clerk
  • DJ Jakala, Communications Specialist
  • Jenna Bongermino, Director of Human Resources

    List of others on file.

Members Absent:

  • Mary Alber

President Harrison called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Principal’s Report: Annette Trapini, Principal of Blue Creek

North Colonie Kids Care: This month’s recipient is Bella Miller a Shaker High School Senior.

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
    • Shaker High School staff for the use of the auditorium by the Town of Colonie Police Department for their 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony.
  • Students
    • Eight Shaker Middle School students and one Shaker High School student selected for the New York State Band Directors Association Middle School and High School, All-State  Honor Bands, which will perform in Liverpool, NY in March 2023:  Regan Doherty, Adam Judson, Sophie Freed, Gaven Li, Sophia Hu, Ethan Filippelli, Greyson Famoso, Luqman Ahmed,and Christina Zhang.
    • Twenty-nine Shaker High School students selected to perform with the NYSSMA Area All-State Music Festival on November 18-19, 2022.

    A complete listing of those recognized can be found in the monthly Board materials

    Visitors’ Statements: The following individual addressed the Board: Mrs. Janet Kiffney in regards to continuing education.

    Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve Personnel Actions IV.B. 1-18, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

    V.B. 1. Classified Separation of Employment:  

    Name

    Position

    Location

    Effective Dates

    Allen, Riley

    Educational Aide

    SHS

    11/11/2022

    Bennett, Angela

    Elementary Building Assistant

    FF/LR

    11/3/2022

    Corelli, Altanah

    School Nurse

    DW

    10/21/2022

    Morgan, Timothy

    School Bus Driver – 6 hour

    Transportation

    11/15/2022

    V.B. 2. Certified Separation of Employment:

    Name

    Position

    Location

    Effective Dates

    Hassenpflug, Kurt

    English/ENL Teacher

    SHS

    1/29/2023

    Lorini, Patrick

    Music Teacher

    BC

    Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023

    Marion, Julie

    Kindergarten Teacher

    LO

    Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023

    Mattison, Kirsten

    Music Teacher

    FF

    Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023

    McAvoy, Lauri

    Special Education Teacher

    SMS

    11/08/2022 first day of retirement

    Mueller, Christl

    Reading Specialist – 1 Year Leave Replacement

    BC/LO

    12/03/2022

    Satterlee, Eileen

    School Counselor

    BC

    Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023

    Vasilakis, Dimitri

    Music Teacher

    SMS

    Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023

    V.B. 3. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc.) Separation of Employment:

    Name

    Position

    Location

    Effective Dates

    Banaszewski, Michael

    Secondary Teacher Resident

    SHS

    11/15/2022

    Contakos, Justine

    Job Coach

    SHS

    10/27/2022

    V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:

    Name

    Position

    Replacing 

    Civil Service Status

    Salary

    Effective Dates

    Hurne, Margaret

    Keyboard Specialist- 10 month/SG

    Jewelie Koutelis

    Provisional

    Per CSEA NI Contract

    10/31/2022

    Morris, Gillian

    Educational Aide/SHS

    Jody Modry

    Probationary

    Per CSEA Aides Contract

    11/28/2022

    Schissler, Daniel

    Custodial Worker-Temporary/ SHS

    Joseph Marchese

    Temporary

    Per CSEA NI Contract

    10/14/2022

    *rescinded appointment*

    V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:

    Name

    Position/Location

    Replacing

    Tenure Area

    Certification

    Salary

    Effective Dates

    Arnold, Erin

    Special Education Teacher .8 FTE/SMS

    Increase in enrollment

    N/A

    English 7-12, Pending

    BA-1 Per NCTA Contract

    10/14/2022-6/30/2023

    DeRusso, Justin (Lily)

    Teacher Assistant – Long Term Leave/SMS

    Alyssa Dessingue

    N/A

    TA-1 ; Pending

    TA-1 Per NCTA Contract

    11/01/2022-04/30/2023 (est.)

    Kossor, Melissa

    English .6 FTE /ENL Teacher .4 FTE / SHS

    Kurt Hassenpflug

    English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

    English 7-12, Professional; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Pending

    MA-10 Per NCTA Contract

    2/1/2023- 1/31/2026

    (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages only)

    Thompson, Scott

    Elementary Building Principal/LO

    Abbey North 

    Elementary Principal

    School Building Leader, Professional; Per-K, K-6, Permanent

    Per AANC Contract

    1/3/2023-1/2/2027

    V.B. 11. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc): 

    Name

    Position

    Location

    Salary

    Effective Dates

    Abdelwahid, Habab

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/10/2022

    Alvarado, Sean

    Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach

    SHS/SMS/SG

    Per NCTA Contract

    11/01/2022

    Bauer, Cheri

    Substitute Educational Aide

    FF

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/7/2022

    Blair, Kathleen

    Noon Aide -15 hrs/wk

    SG

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    Bolognino, Sheryll

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    Bonanno, Penny

    Retired Substitute Teacher

    SG

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/19/2021

    Bruno, Sarah

    Tutor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    7/1/2022

    Bullock, Patrell

    Substitute Cleaner I

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/07/2022

    Califano, Drew

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/03/2022

    Cardom, Michael

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    Chamberlain, Davis

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/8/2022

    Chu, Ann

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/14/2022

    Corbett, Lawrence

    Substitute School Bus Driver

    Transportation

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/15/2022

    Cosgrove, Kiersten

    Tutor

    BC

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/8/2022

    Cruz, Elizabeth

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 202-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    Czarnecki, Danielle

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    DeFazio, Wendy

    After School Supervision -1 day/wk

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/27/2022

    Defruscio, Wendy

    Substitute Nurse

    SG

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/15/2022

    Desmarais, Brian

    APEX Teacher of Record – 2 full year courses

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/28/2022-6/30/2023

    Dolan, Saskia

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Donovan, Brian

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/27/2022

    Dybas, Theodora

    Substitute Bus Aide

    Transportation

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/15/2022

    Fatima, Ijaz

    Teacher Force – 5 day

    BC

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022

    Fountain, Daniel

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Frazier, Shannon

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    French, Nicole

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/8/2022

    Gabrielsen, Emily

    Tutor

    BC

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/24/2022

    Gauthier, Aimee

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Hayes, Katherine

    Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    Huda, Fazila

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/03/2022

    Hecker, Jean

    Tutor

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    07/01/2022

    Holmes, Michael

    Tutor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/10/2022

    Houbre, Jennifer

    Permanent Building Substitute – 4 day

    FF

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/16/2022

    Kaercher, Lizzy

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW/SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/17/2022

    Kelly, Kimberly

    Retired Substitute Educational Aide

    LO

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/28/2022

    Leavens, Lauren

    ST Leave Replacement School Counselor

    LO

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022-11/29/2022 (estimated)

    MacFawn, Thea

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/8/2022

    Makowski, Andrew

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    Matthews, Michele

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/22/22

    McCormack, Reagan

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    Meidenbauer, Keidi

    APEX Teacher of Record – 2 full year courses

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/4/2022-6/30/2023

    Moran, Megan

    Noon Aide- 15 hrs/wk

    SG

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    Mosher, Tracey

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/14/2022

    Mossey, Rachael

    After School Supervision – 2 days/wk

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/18/2022

    Mossey, Rachael

    Tutor Assistant

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/14/2022

    Munro, William 

    School Bus Driver Trainer

    Transportation

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/01/2022

    Murray, Brian

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Murray, Kimberly

    APEX Teacher of Record – 1 half year course

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/12/2022-12/31/2022

    Nizam, Hasiba

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/19/2022

    O’Neill, Nancy

    Retired Substitute Hall Monitor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/1/2022

    Passman, Michael

    Substitute School Bus Driver

    Transportation

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/15/2022

    Phillips, Brittany

    BARR Coordinator

    FF

    Per. J. Bongermino Memo

    09/01/2022

    Pickett, William

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/8/2022

    Pomerville, Patrick

    Teacher Force – 5 days/wk

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/28/2022

    Rahman, Lubna

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    Rice, Jeanine

    Substitute Hall Monitor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    09/01/2022

    Rizzo, Heather

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/14/2022

    Rowley, Pamela

    Tutor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/04/2022

    Ryan, Karen

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Ryan, Patrick

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/02/2022

    Scheuerman, Hannah

    School Bus Driver Trainee

    Transportation

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/15/2022

    Sheeler, Lauren

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/8/2022

    Shipley, Jaimee

    APEX Teacher for Record – 1 half year course

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/4/2022-6/30/2023

    Siska, Katie

    Substitute School Bus Driver

    Transportation

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/07/2022

    Spooner, Marie

    Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/16/2022

    Sposili, Michele

    APEX Teacher of Record – 1 half year course

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/12/2022-12/31/2022

    Springstead, Michael

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/14/2022

    Stupp, Andrea

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Sulehri, Fareeha

    Foreign Language Interpreter

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022

    Syed, Asma

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 Pt Wage Scale

    11/21/2022

    Symon, Elizabeth

    ST Leave Replacement

    FF

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/27/2022 – 3/27/20123 (estimated)

    Taylor, Dana

    Tutor Assistant

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    Thomas, Nancy

    Substitute Teacher

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/24/2022

    Tereburke, Kristina

    Substitute Educational Aide

    DW

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    Testo, Julie

    Tutor

    SMS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/14/2022

    Torre, Julie

    Tutor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/1/2022

    Vignola, Colleen

    APEX Teacher of Record – 1 full year course

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/28/2022-6/30/2023

    Vignola, Colleen

    Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor

    SHS

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    9/1/2022-6/30/2023

    Vignola, Tyrone

    Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach

    SHS

    Per NCTA Contract

    11/14/2022

    Wallace, Siobhan

    ST Leave Replacement – Teaching Assistant

    BC

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    10/13/2022-1/11/2023 (estimated)

    Washock, Jacob

    Substitute Noon Aide

    SG

    Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale

    11/04/2022

    Westfall, Noah

    Intramural Supervisor

    SHS

    Per NCTA Contract

    11/14/2022

    V.B 16. Certified Unpaid Leaves:

    Name

    Position

    Location

    Effective Date

    Romano, Julia

    Art Teacher

    BC

    11/30/2022-6/30/2023

    Weeks, Davia

    Mathematics Teacher

    SHS

    11/30/2022-6/30/2023

    V.B 17. Classified Unpaid Leaves:

    Name

    Position

    Location

    Effective Date

    Feliciano, Jonathan

    Custodial Worker

    SMS

    12/12/2022-1/30/2023

    Marchesa, Joseph

    Custodial Worker

    SHS

    1/3/2023-6/30/2023

    V.B.18. Other: 

    1. National Science Bowl Competition Coaching Recommendation( see D. Chamberlain memo)
    2. Recommendations (see M. Stein 11/7/22 memo)
    3. Approved Charter Bus Companies (see D. Towne 10/25/22 memo)
    4. Payment Scale for the PSAT/SAT/ACT and PSAT Proctoring List( see J. Wager 10/17/22 memo)
    5. Change to BARR Coordinator Stipend (see J. Bongermino 11/7/22 memo)
    6. Summer Schedules (see C. Bardin 10/11/22 memo)
    7. Summer Staffing for the Pupil Services Department (see C. Bardin 10/25/22 memo)
    8. Summer Schedules (see C. Bardin 10/11/22 memo)
    9. Summer Schedule (see C. Bardin 11/15/22 memo)
    10. Carol McAuliffe and Kathy Delehanty Hourly Compensation (See S. Hoot 9/13/22 memo)
    11. Advisor appointment-Tri-M Club (see M. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
    12. Co-Advisor Appointment- Model UN Club (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
    13. New Club Proposal; History Bowl (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
    14. Co-Advisor – Chess Club (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
    15. New Club Proposal; Connect (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
    16. Co-Advisor Appointment – Battle of the Books Club (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
    17. Activity Advisor Stipends- 2022-2023 Additions (see J. Wager 11/15/22 memo)
    18. December 23, 2022 Recommendation (see J. Bongermino 11/17/22 memo)

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve Special Education Recommendations, Appointments and Contracts as recommended by the Director of Pupil Services.  

    1. Recommendations regarding Placement/Classification of Students as reviewed by the District Committee on Preschool Special Education the for 2022-2023 school year and recommendations regarding Placement/Classification of Students as recommended by the District Committee on Special Education for the 2022-2023 school year.  
    2. Recommendation to approve the agreement between Learn Well and North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year. 
    3. Recommendation to approve the agreement between Jeniffer Smitkin, Psychology Wellness Practice, and the North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
    4. Recommendation to approve the contract with Chelsea Place Psychological Services for the 2022-2023 school year. 
    5. Recommendation to approve the agreement between Dr. Clifford Passen and the North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to the Town of Colonie and North Colonie Central Schools for the use and storage of road salt for the 2022-2023 school year as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Grinell offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the agreement between Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. and North Colonie Central Schools in its negotiation with the Administrators Association of North Colonie, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve Certified Motor Vehicle Inspectors for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Comproski offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to the Interscholastic Girls Wrestling intermunicipal agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and South Colonie Central School District effective from November 14, 2022 through March 30, 2023, 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 2022-2023 Budget Calendar, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business. 

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Grinnell offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve the resolution to accept a donation, 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 Interscholastic Girls Bowling intermunicipal agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and South Colonie Central School District effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent for Schools.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the Interscholastic Girls Gymnastics intermunicipal agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and South Colonie Central School District effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Grinell to approve the Professional Development Plan for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the Deputy Superintendent.

    Yes: 9
    No: 0
    Absent: 0

    Motion Approved

     Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 2022 and the Treasurer’s Reports for the Extra-classroom Activity Fund for August 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Grinnell offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve Bills and Payroll, September, October and November 2022, 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 Investment Report, September 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the Bids, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Tax Collection Report for 2022-2023, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Grinnell to approve the BOCES Bill Adjustments, October 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business. 

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Johnson made a motion, seconded by Grinnell to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting October 24, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.  

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    Pangburn made a motion, seconded by Cannon to adjourn.

    Yes: 8
    No: 0
    Absent: 1

    Motion Approved

    The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.