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
- Brian Dineen, Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Strategic Innovation
- Casey Parker, Forts Ferry Elementary Principal
- Emily Trombley, District Clerk
- DJ Jakala, Communications Specialist
- Jenna Bongermino, Director of Human Resources
- Kathy Holden, Sr. Office Coordinator, OCI
- Natélegé Turner-Hassell, Director Professional Learning Leadership and Development
- Jewelie Koultis, Office Coordinator, OCI
- List of others on file
Members Absent:
- Pennie Grinnell
President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance recited.
North Colonie Kids Care: This month’s recipient is Jackson Couture.
Principal’s Report: Dr. Casey Parker introduced SMS teachers Catara Westbrook and Sepideh Yasrebi, who presented a banner that was made with 300-400 messages from students with messages of unity and strength.
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:
- Students
- All fall sports teams have qualified for New York State Scholar Athlete Team Award
- Latham Ridge first grader Shea Farquharson’s art piece “Polar Bear” was selected by NYSSBA as the image printed on NYSSBA’s annual holiday card.
- Kathy Skeals gave an update on the 1st Amendment 1st vote program. Four Shaker High School students were invited to the Capitol to be in the Governor’s inauguration video. The 1st Amendment 1st Vote program was invited to be guests at the Governor’s inauguration.
A complete listing of those recognized can be found in the monthly Board materials
Visitors’ Statements: The following individual addressed the Board: John Polydoris-various topics.
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 |
| Alger, Melissa | Food Service Worker | SHS | 11/30/2022 |
| Biddings, Collin | Educational Aide | SMS | 12/22/2022 |
| Ford, Quentin | Food Service Utility Worker | DW | 10/31/2022 |
| Johnson, Daquan | Custodial Worker | SMS | 12/15/2022 |
| Lodh, Runa | Educational Aide | SG | 12/02/2022 |
| Mitola, Janis | Secretary I | SHS | Last day of work 12/30/2022; first day of retirement 12/31/2022 |
| Raghubar, Sunita | Payroll Supervisor | CO | 12/2/2022 |
| Wallace-Mansfield, Selena | Educational Aide | SMS | 12/02/2022 |
V.B. 2. Certified Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Agresta, Lisa | Elementary Teacher – Grade 1 | SG | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Anderson, Sharon | School Counselor | SHS | Last day of work 1/31/2024; first day of retirement 2/1/2024 |
| Berger, Kathleen | Elementary Teacher – Grade 4 | BC | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Blau, Holly | French/Spanish Teacher | SMS | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Demeter, Margaret | School Counselor | SMS | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Egan, Christine | Elementary Teacher – Grade 2 | LR | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Parmalee, Janet | Librarian | SG | Last day of work 1/31/2024; first day of retirement 2/1/2024 |
| Suarez, Lisa | School Counselor | 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 |
| Bullis, Lillian | Advanced Placement Coordinator | SHS | 11/15/2022 |
| Cometti, Tara | Noon Aide | SHS | 12/08/2022 |
| DeFruscio, Wendy | Substitute Nurse | SG | 11/17/2022 |
| Meisner, Thomas | Substitute Cleaner I | DW | 11/29/2022 |
V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:
| Name | Position | Replacing | Civil Service Status | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Alger, Melissa | Bus Aide/ Transportation | New position per enrollment | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 12/1/2022-11/30/2023 |
| Aranda, Maria | Educational Aide/BC | Runa Lodh | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 12/12/2022-12/11/2023 |
| Averill, Shannon | School Nurse/DW | Newly budgeted position | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 12/12/2022-12/11/2023 |
| Castle, Kayleigh | Payroll Supervisor/CO | Sunita Raghubar | Provisional | Per MC MOU | 12/05/2022 |
| Cruz, Elizabeth | Educational Aide/ SHS | Riley Allen | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 1/03/2023-1/02/2024 |
| Gavin, Lynn | .5 Elementary Building Assistant / .5 Keyboard Specialist / FF | Angela Bennett (.5) | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 11/21/2022 |
| Holden, Kathleen | Senior Office Coordinator/CO | N/A | Permanent | Per MC MOU | 11/30/2022 *Change in Civil Service status* |
| Hunter, Felicia | .5 Secretary I / .5 Elementary Building Assistant / BH | N/A | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 12/13/2022 |
| Raghubar, Sunita | Secretary II/CO | Holly Dunston | Provisional | Per MC MOU | 12/05/2022 |
| Rusho, Jessica | .5 Elementary Building Assistant / LR | Angela Bennett (.5) | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 11/28/2022 |
| Saville, Trisha | Secretary I/SHS | Janis Mitola | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/3/2023 |
| Sherwin, Sara | Senior Office Coordinator/CO | N/A | Permanent | Per MC MOU | 11/30/2022 *Change in Civil Service status* |
| Sivaslian, Kimberly | .5 Registrar/ .5 Keyboard Specialist / CO | New position per enrollment | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 12/19/2022 |
V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:
| Name | Position/ Location | Replacing | Tenure Area | Certification | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Avellino, Carmela | Mathematics Teacher/SHS (1.2 FTE) | Davia Weeks | Mathematics 7-12 | Mathematics 7-12, Permanent | MA-32 Per NCTA Contract | 12/01/2022-6/30/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Battaglia, Anne | Mathematics Teacher/SHS (1.2 FTE) | Davia Weeks | Mathematics 7-12 | Mathematics 7-12, Permanent | MA-20 Per NCTA Contract | 12/01/2022-6/30/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Connolly, Michelle | Mathematics Teacher/SHS (1.2 FTE) | Davia Weeks | Mathematics 7-12 | Mathematics 7-12, Permanent | MA-25 Per NCTA Contract | 12/01/2022-6/30/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Estevez, Alice | ENL Teacher/SMS | N/A | TESOL | ENL, Professional; PK, K, 1-6, Permanent | MA-28 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2022 *Earned an additional 24 graduate credits* |
| Goldstein, Brittany | Reading Specialist – LT Leave Replacement/ LO/BC | Christl Mueller | N/A | Literacy B-6, Initial; Childhood Education 1-6, Initial; Students with Disabilities 1-6, Initial | MA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 12/12/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Harris-Burnett, Melissa | Elementary Teacher – Grade 5/SG | N/A | Elementary | Childhood Education 1-6, Professional | MA-8 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2019-8/31/2024 *extension of probationary period* |
| Jennes, Mary | FACS Teacher/SMS (1.2 FTE) | Increase in enrollment | FACS | Health Education, Professional; FACS, Professional | MA-13 Per NCTA Contract | 9/12/2022-11/15/2022 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Jeram, Kimberly | Special Education Teacher/SHS (1.2 FTE) | Increase in enrollment | Special Education | Special Education, Permanent; Mathematics 7-12, Permanent | MA-31 Per NCTA Contract | 11/01/2022-6/30/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Meidenbauer, Heidi | Mathematics Teacher/SHS (1.2 FTE) | Davia Weeks | Mathematics 7-12 | Mathematics 7-12, Permanent | Ma-32 Per NCTA Contract | 12/01/2022-6/30/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Merulla, Nina | Music Teacher/SMS | New | Music | Music, Professional | MA-11 | 2/1/2023 *earned an additional 9 graduate credits* |
| Mosher, Tracy | FACS Teacher/SMS (1.2 FTE) | Increase due to enrollment | FACS | Home Economics, Permanent | MA-21 Per NCTA Contract | 11/16/2022-1/31/2023 (est.) *Increase.2 FTE* |
| Niro, Emily | Kindergarten Teacher LT Leave Replacement/BH | Christy Carpenter | N/A | Literacy B-6, Initial; ENL 7-12, Emergency COVID Initial; ENL 5-6 Ext., Emergency COVID Initial | MA-1 per NCTA Contract | 9/26/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Popkoski, Sheri | Mathematics Teacher/SHS (1.2 FTE) | Davia Weeks | Mathematics 7-12 | Mathematics 7-12, Permanent; Mathematics 5-6 Ext., Permanent | MA-17 Per NCTA Contract | 12/1/2022-6/30/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Symon, Elizabeth | LT Leave Replacement 4th Grade Teacher/FF | Sabina Chisena | N/A | Childhood Education, Initial | MA-2 Per NCTA Contract | 10/27/2022 – 3/27/2023 (estimated) *earned 19 graduate credits* |
| Turner-Hassell, Natelege | Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services | Kathleen Skeals | Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services | Reading, Permanent; School District Leader, Professional; School Building Leader, Professional; PK, K, 1-6, Permanent | Per Individual Contract | 1/17/2023-1/16/2026 |
| Uline, Craig | Technology Teacher/SMS (1.2 FTE) | Increase due to enrollment | Technology | Technology, Permanent | MA-30 Per NCTA Contract | 9/12/2022-11/4/2022 *Additional .2 FTE* |
| Uline, Craig | Technology Teacher/SMS (1.2 FTE) | Increase due to enrollment | Technology | Technology, Permanent | MA-30 Per NCTA Contract | 4/20/2023-6/203/2023 *Additional .2 FTE* |
| Van Vliet, Bryan | Technology Teacher/SMS (1.2 FTE) | Increase in enrollment | Technology | Physical Education, Professional; Technology Education, Professional | MA-10 Per NCTA Contract | 9/12/2022-1/31/2023 *Increase .2 FTE* |
| Youmans, Jennifer | LT Leave Replacement Art Teacher/ LO | Julia Romano | N/A | Visual Art K-12 | MA- 5 Per NCTA Contract | 9/12/2022-6/30/2023 |
V.B. 11. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc):
| Name | Position | Location | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Aghoayan, Eduard | School Bus Driver Trainee | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Alvaranga, Sophia | Substitute Bus Aide | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Alvaranga, Sophia | School Bus Driver Trainee | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Bianchino, Joseph | Concert Coordinator | SMS | Per D. Keough Memo | 12/1/2022 |
| Bobersky, Andrea | Supervisor for High School Babysitters | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/7/2022 |
| Bylyku, Jorida | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/29/2022 |
| Casey Sr., James | Substitute Cleaner I | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Cerrone Nicholas | Timer and Score Keeper | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Cerrone Nicholas | Shot Clock Operator | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Coffey, Rebecca | Tutor | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/14/2022 |
| Connors, Carey Ann | Teacher Force – 5 day | BH | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/31/2022 |
| Desorbo, Karen | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/30/2022 |
| Dupree, Justice | Timer and Score Keeper | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Dupree, Justice | Shot Clock Operator | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Ebel, Laura | Substitute Cleaner I | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Elebyjian, Nayeri | Supervisor for High School Babysitters | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/06/2022 |
| Fort, Carter | Timer and Score Keeper | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Fort, Carter | Shot Clock Operator | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Gan, LeeLing | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/08/2022 |
| Iacobaccio, George | Timer and Score Keeper | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Iacobaccio, George | Shot Clock Operator | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Jeram, Christian | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/19/2022 |
| Kruzinski, Devan | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/05/2022 |
| Lansing, Jessica | Homework Club | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/22/2022-2/28/2023 |
| Lotto, David | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 Part | 11/29/2022 |
| Maharaj, Ashmini | ENL Substitute ST Leave Replacement | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/28/2022- 1/06/2023 |
| Mease, Karen | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Mitola, Janis | Retired Substitute Clerical | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/4/2023 |
| Moran, Megan | Noon Aide- 15 hrs/wk | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 *rescinded appointment* |
| Murphy, Erin | Varsity Softball Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 12/05/2022 |
| Rhodes, Sheena | Supervisor for High School Babysitters | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/1/2022 |
| Rutkey, Isabel | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/17/2022 |
| Parson, Gene’ve | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Pelon, Jared | Timer and Score Keeper | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Pelon, Jared | Shot Clock Operator | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Ryan, Karen | APEX Teacher of Record | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Syed, Asma | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/18/2022 |
| Townsend, Jordan | Timer and Score Keeper | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| Townsend, Jordan | Shot Clock Operator | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/02/2022 |
| VanKampen, Juliet | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/22/2022 |
| Syed, Asma | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 *rescinded appointment* |
| Washock, Jonathan | Varsity Baseball Head Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 12/1/20222 |
| Weeks, Davia | Tutor | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/1/2022 |
| White, Alexa | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/28/2022 |
| Zavolinsky, Stewart | Noon Aide 4hrs/wk | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/17/2022 |
VB.18. Other:
- Concert at Shaker High School (see D. Keough 12/13/22 memo)
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve Special Education Recommendations, Appointments and Contracts as recommended by the Director of Pupil Services.
- 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.
- Recommendation to approve the agreement between Northern Rivers and the North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the agreement between Kelly Brock, Behavioral Transformations Licensed Applied Behavior Analysis Services, PLLC and North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the standard form of agreement (AIA document B132-2019) with CSArch for selective roof replacement work at Shaker High School and Shaker Middle School, paving the walking path that connects the Middle School to Blue Creek Elementary School and paving the receiving area at Shaker High School as recommended by the Superintendent of schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve North Colonie’s continued participation in the Municipal Co-Op Agreement for the purchase of diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline, 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 State Environmental Review Act (SEQRA) resolution pertaining to the roofing and paving work to be performed at Shaker High School and Middle School, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolilo offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the Construction and installation of an adaptive playground at Southgate Elementary utilizing a State and Municipal Facilities Program, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the State Environmental Act (SEQRA) resolution pertaining to the Southgate Elementary adaptive Playground, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve employment agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and Natélegé Turner-Hassell effective January 17, 2023 through January 16, 2026, as recommended by the Board of Education.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn 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
Alber offered a motion, seconded by Comproski 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
Pangburn 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
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve the Monthly Financial Statements, June, July, August and September 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent of Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the BOCES Bill Adjustments, October 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 2
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the Bid, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 2
Motion Approved
Nardolillo made a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting November 21, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 2
Abstain: 1 (Alber)
Motion Approved
Comproski made a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the minutes of the Curriculum Committee Meeting November 28, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 4
No: 0
Absent: 2
Abstain: 2 (Alber, Pangburn)
Motion Approved
Pangburn made a motion, seconded by Cannon to adjourn.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 2
Motion Approved
The Meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.