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Monday, August 22, 2022

Members Present:

• Linda Harrison, President

• Matthew Cannon, Vice President

• Mary Alber

• Nicholas Comproski

• Mary Nardolillo

Also Present:

• D. Joseph Corr, Superintendent

• Kathleen Skeals, Deputy Superintendent

• Scott Hoot, Assistant Superintendent for Business

• Brian Dineen, Director Curriculum, Instruction and Strategic Innovation

• Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services

• Marcus Puccini, Boght Hills Building Principal

• Aaron Thiell, Latham Ridge Building Principal

• Jane Dawson, District Clerk

• Others (listed on file)

Members Absent:

• Michelle Dischiavo

• Pennie Grinnell

• Samuel Johnson

• Sandy Pangburn

President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Special Reports

Recognitions: 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 hall monitor Mary Kay Smollin, for the tremendous care and concern she demonstrates towards students.

• Jenna Bongermino, Matt Stein, Jeffery Barcomb and Linda Stack for their support and assistance to the SHS Class of ’72 with activities associated with their recent 50 year class reunion.

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

Visitors’ Statements: None

Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the appointment of Kathleen Skeals as Superintendent of Schools effective February 1, 2023, as recommended by the Members of the Board of Education.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

President Harrison, on behalf of the Board and along with Superintendent Corr, congratulated Ms. Skeals. Superintendent Corr exclaimed he knows the District will be in good hands with Ms. Skeals in charge.

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

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

V.B. 1. Classified Separation of Employment:

• Daggett, Julia – Educational Aide – BH – Effective Date: 8/12/2022

• El Younsi, Alicia – Educational Aide – DW – Effective Date: 8/9/2022

• Houbre, Jennifer – Educational Aide – SMS – Effective Date: 8/12/2022

• Quackenbush, Kara – Educational Aide – BC – Effective Date: 6/24/2022

V.B. 2. Certified Separation of Employment:

• Haley, Laura – Teaching Assistant – SHS – Effective Date: 8/31/2022

• Hurd, PJ – Spanish Teacher, 1 Year Leave SHS – Effective Date: 6/30/22 Rescind Appointment

• Melnikoff, Matthew – Special Education Teacher – SMS – Effective Date: 8/17/2022

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

• Mills, Gary – Substitute Bus Driver – Transportation – Effective Date: 8/9/2022

• Marino, Steven – Secondary Teacher Resident – SHS – Effective Date: 8/5/2022

• Rivers, Keosha – Noon Aide – LV – Effective Date: 8/9/2022

V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:

V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:

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

V.B. 14. Certified Transfers:

V.B. 15. Classified Transfers:

• Dunston, Holly (Secretary I) – Transfer from from CO to SMS (Hall Office) – Effective Date: 8/8/2022

V.B 17. Classified Unpaid Leaves:

• Djedid, Fatima (Educational Aide / SG) – Effective Date: 9/1/2022 – 6/30/2023

V. B.18. Other:

• Instructional Technology Coach Summer Curriculum Work (see K. Skeals 7/18/22 memo)

• Appointment of Summer Work (see P. Bums 8/10/22 memo)

• Deputy Claims Auditor (see S. Hoot 8/16/22 memo)

• Shaker High Summer School Staff (see S. Doak 8/3/22 memo) e. Coaching Recommendations 2022 (see M. Stein 8/4/22 memo)

District Clerk Jane Dawson swore in Emily Trombley as Clerk of the Board effective September 2, 2022.

Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the contract letter between Crossroads Center for Children and the North Colonie Central School District for a student placement from July 11, 2022 through August 19, 2022, as recommended by the Director of Pupil Services.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the Board of Education Committee Chairs, Board Member Liaisons and Board Representatives for the 2022-2022 school year, as recommended by the Board President.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Alber offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the agreement between NurseCore Management Services and North Colonie Central School District for nursing services for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the Tax Warrant, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the two agreements for the Universal PreKindergarten Program for the 2022-2023 school year; one by and between the North Colonie Central School District and St. Ambrose School; and the second agreement by and between the North Colonie Central School District and St. Pius X School, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve the agreement for an interscholastic ice hockey merger into a Varsity Hockey Team for the 2022-2023 school year between North Colonie Central School District, South Colonie Central School District, Averill Park Central School District, Brunswick Central School District, and East Greenbush Central School District, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the resolution which authorizes the District to enter into contracts with the Colonie Youth Center and/or HealthyKids Programs for the provision of prekindergarten services to eligible residents of the District, as recommended by Superintendent of Schools.

Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the District to enter into contracts with the Colonie Youth Center and/or Healthy Kids Programs for the provision of pre-kindergarten services to eligible residents of the District subject to the approval of the District’s Superintendent of Schools, and authorizes the President of the District’s Board of Education and/or its Superintendent of Schools to enter into such contracts with the Colonie Youth Center and/or Healthy Kids Programs for the provision of such services on terms that are acceptable to the Superintendent of Schools and the District’s legal counsel, and to take such other actions as may be necessary to effectuate the contracts.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the revision of Regulation 4750-R Promotion and Retention of Students, as recommended by the Policy Committee.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Alber offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Treasurer’s Report, June 2022 and the Treasurer’s Report for the Extra-classroom Activity Fund Report for July 2021 -June 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve Bills and Payroll, June 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve the Investment Report for June 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved

Alber offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

Yes: 5
No: 0
Absent: 4

Motion Approved