October 11, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:52 p.m. by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson
and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: None
Also Present: Mr. Bellarosa, Ms. Serratore, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin, Ms. McGoldrick, and approximately thirty faculty, staff, students and community members in the audience
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to convene in Executive Session to discuss the contract negotiations under the Taylor Act (Valley Central Nutritional Unit).
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board convene in Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:52 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Following the Pledge, Mr. Bond made regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, public comment, and video streaming/recording of the meeting. He made available a copy of the opening statement/guidelines for public comment for those wishing to speak.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATIONS
Mr. Bellarosa and Mr. Bond reviewed the attached correspondence and commendations.
ACHIEVEMENT PRESENTATIONS
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Bellarosa and Ms. Serratore presented a PowerPoint review of the District’s progress at the end of the Five Year Strategic Plan. The Principals presented their focus and goals for this year based upon the data from the Panorama Climate Survey conducted last school year.
The Administrators were thanked for their presentation and a round of applause was offered.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that Agenda Item B. 4. under
Superintendent’s Recommendations – Noninstructional Appointments has been removed from consideration this evening.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the following Consent Agenda be approved, as amended, listed and/or attached:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 9/27/22
B. Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 10/3/22
C. Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 10/4/22
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Acceptance of Donation:
Valley Central High School Pep Band – Tee Shirts
American Legion
B. Declaration of Obsolete Textbooks:
Valley Central High School – See Attached Listing
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Nicholas DeStefano, Teacher for Technology, Valley Central School District,
effective October 21, 2022
Noninstructional
Charles Belfiore, Groundskeeper and Grounds Supervisor, Valley Central School District, effective October 5, 2022
Kellie Benoist, Paraprofessional, Valley Central School District, effective
October 7, 2022
Extracurricular
Catherine Heil, GLSEN Advisor, p/t, Valley Central Middle School, effective
September 1, 2022
B. Approval of Appointments:
Instructional
Substitute Teachers/Home Tutor, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective
2022 – 2023 School Year – See Attached Listing
Noninstructional
Christopher Spencer, NCO JROTC Instructor, Valley Central School District,
effective on or about October 12, 2022
Amanda Watkins, Clerk, Valley Central School District, effective October 12,
2022
Jessica Dougherty, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Valley Central High School,
effective on or about October 12, 2022
Sydney Hendershot, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Berea Elementary School,
effective October 12, 2022
Anthony Papapietro, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Montgomery Elementary School, effective October 12, 2022
Adriana Torres, Paraprofessional (1:2), p/t, Walden Elementary School, effective October 12, 2022
Substitute Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective 2022 –2023 School Year – See Attached Listing
Extracurricular
Advisors, p/t, Valley Central Middle School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year –
See Attached Listing
Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
REPORTS
A. Student Representatives
Student Representatives Kenzye Wolven, Lilly Ellison and Fiorella Vega provided information on events at the High School including athletic events, the upcoming Senior Tea, plans for the Senior Trip, extracurricular clubs, assemblies and fundraising events.
B. Interim Superintendent
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Bellarosa provided information from the Name, Image & Likeness training he attended this week. This regulation allows student athletes to benefit from their support of a product or service provided that there is no link to a particular
school. Mr. Bellarosa also reported on the second phase of the Smart Schools Bond Act and plans for additional school security enhancements.
C. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Serratore provided an update on plans for professional development, including the trainings scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and the Superintendent’s Conference Day on November 8th.
D. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Miller provided information on the District’s teacher recruitment efforts.
E. School Business Official
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Conklin reported on a planned solar energy project in the Town of Montgomery, the upcoming Orange-Ulster BOCES Capital Project vote on October 25th, and initial plans for the expenditure of remaining funds under the Smart Schools Bond Act.
F. Capital Project Update
Following introduction of this Agenda item by Mr. Bond, Mr. Conklin and Mr. Devine from The Palombo Group provided an update on the current status of the work at the High School/Middle School campus, upcoming site work, alternate/additional improvements that may be considered, and proposed ideas for a future capital project.
G. Community Participation
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Board members commented on events that they had participated in or attended recently, including the Rachel’s Challenge presentation, a tour of Orange-Ulster BOCES, athletic events and the PTSA movie night.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for public comment this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Second and Final Reading of:
1. Policy 4321 – Programs for Students with Disabilities Under the IDEA and
New York’s Education Law Article 89 (Revised)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and read the portion of the policy that has been revised to comport with the new law requiring that districts create a procedure for notifying the parent or person in parental relation of a student with a disability on the same day a physical or
mechanical restraint is applied on such student. He then called for a motion.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board adopt the above listed policy revision, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
B. Adoption of Resolution:
Approval of Stipulation of Agreement between Valley Central School District
and Parent of Student 2022-2 Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the Stipulation of Agreement provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the
Stipulation of Agreement between Valley Central School District and the Parent of Student 2022-2, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. Acceptance of External Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2022 – The Bonadio Group
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the Audit Report provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board accept the External Audit
Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022, as presented and as attached. Voting YES:
Unanimous [6:0]
B. Acceptance of Corrective Action Plan – Audit Report for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022– The Bonadio Group
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the Corrective Action Plan provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board accept the Corrective Action Plan for the External Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022, as presented
and as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
C. Approval of Appointment of Architect and Construction Manager
for 2022 Transfer to Capital Project
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memoranda from Mr. Conklin to Mr. Bellarosa dated October 4, 2022, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board appoint CSArch as the Architect and The Palombo Group as the Construction Manager for the 2022 Transfer to Capital
Project, as presented and as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
D. Approval of RFP Recommendation for UPK Services:
1. Learning Together
2. Miss Cindy’s Neighborhood Nursery School
3. Montgomery Nursery School
4. Most Precious Blood School
5. School Time Children’s Center
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum from Ms. Coleman to Mr. Bellarosa dated September 30, 2022, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board award the RFP for UPK Program Services for the 2022-2023 school year to Learning Together, Miss Cindy’s Neighborhood Nursery School, Montgomery Nursery School, Most Precious Blood School and School Time Children’s Center, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
E. First Reading of :
1. Regulation 2370-R – Public Comment at Board Meetings (Revised)
2. Policy 1210 – Relationship with Booster Organizations (New)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and read the portion of Regulation 2370-R that has been revised to clarify that speakers addressing the Board should not speak about any individual in their comments that would be identifiable by implication and that the speaker should address those matters through the appropriate means. Mr. Bond noted that Policy 1210,
which identifies the role of booster club organizations and sets the guidelines for their operation, is a new policy and he read it in its entirety for those in the audience.
Regulation 2370-R and Policy 1210 will be placed on the November 14th Board Agenda for a second reading and adoption.
F. NYSSBA 2022 Resolutions Discussion
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and turned the floor over to Mrs. Terralavoro, who is the NYSSBA Voting Delegate this year. The Board members discussed the proposed resolutions and provided feedback for Mrs. Terralavoro, who will vote on the Board’s behalf at
NYSSBA’s Annual Board meeting on Monday, October 17th.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES:
Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
October 4, 2022
The special meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:00 p.m. by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: None
Also Present: None
Also Absent: Mr. Bellarosa, Ms. Serratore, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin and Media (WVT/THR)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to move into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board convene to Executive Session to discuss the potential employment of particular persons. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Revoir seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 7:03p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Mrs. Samueson moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
October 3, 2022
The special meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 5:00 p.m. by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: None
Also Present: None
Also Absent: Mr. Bellarosa, Ms. Serratore, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin and Media (WVT/THR)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to move into Executive Session at 5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mr. Bond seconded that the Board convene to Executive Session to discuss the potential employment of particular persons. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Mr. Bond seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 9:10p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mr. Bond seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.