July 25, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:50 p.m. by President Joseph Bond
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Revoir and Mrs. Terralavoro ABSENT: Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Samuelson
Also Present: Mr. Bellarosa, Ms. Serratore, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin and Ms. McGoldrick
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board convene to discuss the potential employment of particular personnel. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond asked that everyone remain standing following the Pledge for a Moment of Silence for two members of our Valley Central family who have recently passed away. Christiana Kovacs, who passed away on July 9th, was a recent graduate of Valley Central High School. Dr. Thomas Rooney, who passed away on July 16th, served as Assistant Superintendent of Business from 1980-1981 and as Superintendent of Schools from 1981-1986.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved, as listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Public Hearing Minutes dated 7/6/22
Reorganizational/Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 7/6/22
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest: Thomas, Drohan, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
Approval of Side Agreement:Valley Central Confidential Unit
Approval of Stipend Positions: Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator, Seal of Civic Readiness Coordinator, Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers Coordinator
Approval of 2022-2023 CSE/CPSE Parent Members/Surrogate Parents
Appointment of School Tax Collector – Town of Newburgh
Acceptance of Donation:
Walden Elementary School – Trombone, Samantha Michaelson
Declaration of Obsolete Textbooks: Middle School – See Attached Listing
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
- Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Janet Werner, Elementary School Teacher (Gr. 4), Valley Central School District, effective July 25, 2022
Samaria Gray, School Social Worker, Valley Central School District, effective June 30, 2022
Noninstructional
Yahaira Diaz, Food Service Helper, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective August 31, 2022
Patricia Williams, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Valley Central Middle School, effective August 31, 2022
Laura Kurtz, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, East Coldenham Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022
Maribel Garcia-Alvarez, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Walden Elementary School, effective August 31, 2022
- Approval of Leave of Absence:
Instructional
Erin Thomas, Guidance Counselor, Valley Central High School, for childcare purposes, effective on or about November 17, 2022 through December 22, 2022
- Approval of Appointments:
Administrative
Janet Werner, certified in School District Leader and School Building Leader, appointed to a four-year probationary period in the Secondary School Assistant Principal tenure area commencing July 26, 2022 and ending July 26, 2026*
Instructional
Related Service and Itinerant Staff, p/t, Summer 2022, Valley Central School District – See Attached Listing
Darcy Conley, certified in Music, appointed to a four-year probationary period in the Music tenure area, commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2026*
Team Leaders, p/t, East Coldenham Elementary School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year – See Attached Listing
Maria Kotsamanidis, certified in PreK through Grade 6, appointed to a three-year probationary period in the Elementary Education tenure area, commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2025*
*To the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulation, in order to be considered for tenure, teachers and principals appointed to a four-year probationary period must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
Noninstructional
Constance Griffin, COVID Liaison, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year
Jamie Almeida, Account Clerk, Business Office, Valley Central School District, effective August 5, 2022
Cassandra Sit, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Patricia Williams, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Yahaira Diaz, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Matalyn Fragale, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Benjamin Jamieson, Night Custodial Worker Supervisor, p/t, Valley Central Middle School, effective July 26, 2022
Laura Kurtz, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Shannon Hollifield, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, East Coldenham Elementary School, effective September 1, 2022
Maribel Garcia-Alvarez, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Daylen Fernendez, Summer Custodial Worker, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective July 26, 2022 through August 31, 2022
Jack Taylor, Seasonal Groundskeeper, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective July 5, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Extracurricular
Advisors, p/t, Valley Central High School and East Coldenham Elementary School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year – See Attached Listings Voting: YES: Unanimous [5:0]
REPORTS
- Interim Superintendent of Schools
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Bellarosa spoke about plans for increasing safety and security in the District. He noted that the District has been in discussion with the mayors and police chiefs from the Town of Montgomery and the Villages of Montgomery, Maybrook and Walden.
Mr. Bellarosa also provided an update on the Superintendent search process. He noted that there will be three forums held on August 17th in the High School Auditorium: at 1:00 p.m.for students, at 3:00 p.m. for faculty/staff, and 6:00 p.m. for members of the community. Information will be posted on the District website. Community members wishing to attend the forum should contact Ellen McGoldrick, District Clerk, at (845) 457-2400 Ext. 18511 or by email at ellen.mcgoldrick@vcsdny.org.
- Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Serratore shared that District teams met with representatives of Panaroma on July 12th to review the student survey results and discuss plans to address areas of concern. She also shared that she is meeting with administrators from the buildings to discuss goals and needs for the upcoming school year.
- Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Miller provided an update on hiring for the upcoming school year. He noted that Induction for new faculty will be held on August 23rd.
- School Business Official
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Conklin provided an update on the status of the Capital Project and invited, Mr. Devine from The Palombo Group to comment on the construction work underway this summer at the High School and Middle School.
- District Communication Plan
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Ms. Behr and Mrs. Mencke presented a PowerPoint with an overview of the District’s communication efforts. They reviewed news updates and resources provided on the District’s website, posts on social media platforms, the upcoming distribution of the annual Viking Calendar, and plans for a digital newsletter.
- Projected Enrollment – September 2022
Mr. Bond introduced this agenda item. Mr. Conklin reviewed the projected enrollment figures from July 20th (copy attached). Enrollment and class sizes will continue to be closely monitored throughout the summer; the Board will receive projected enrollment figures at each meeting through the opening of school.
- Community Participation
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Board members commented on events that they have attended or participated in recently, including a Valley Central Education Foundation meeting and summer school programs.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for Public Comment this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
- Approval of Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the IT Disaster Recovery Plan provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the Information Technology Disaster Recovery Plan, as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [5:0]
NEW BUSINESS
- Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Green Chimneys Children’s Services
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Green Chimneys Children’s Services, as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [5:0]
- Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Andrus Children Center
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion. Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Andrus Children Center, as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [5:0]
- Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and The Valley Central School Related Professionals Unit
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the Memorandum of Agreement between Valley Central School District and the Valley Central School Related Professionals Unit, and called for a motion. Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Valley Central School District and the Valley Central School Related Professionals Unit, as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [5:0]
Review of Curricula:
- Library Skills – Grade 6 (Middle School)
- Civic Participation & Readiness (Middle School)
- Aviation (High School)
- Introduction to Carpentry (High School)
- Career Connections (High School)
- Algebra R (High School)
- Algebra L (High School)
- Pre-Calculus (High School)
- College Prep Math (High School)
- Introduction to Computer Science (High School)
- Mathematical Applications of Computer Science (High School)
- Military History (High School)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that this curricula is available in the Office of Curriculum & Instruction for review by the Board members. It will be place on the August 8, 2022 Board Agenda for consideration.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter Executive Session. He noted that no action will be taken following Executive Session and the meeting will be adjourned at that time. Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board convene to Executive Session at 7:23 p.m. to discuss the potential employment of particular personnel. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
July 6, 2022
Re-Organizational and Regular Meeting
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. President of the Board
The District Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board for the school year 2022-2023 and for authorization for the President to sign all legal documents such as deeds, contracts, etc. and co-affix the seal of the District.
Mrs. Messing nominated Mr. Bond for President of the Board for the 2022-2023 school year, Ms. McKnight seconded the nomination. The District Clerk called for a vote for Mr. Bond as President of the Board of Education. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Ms. McGoldrick then turned the meeting over to the President.
B. Vice President
The President called for nominations for Vice President of the Board to serve in the absence of the President and for authorization for the Vice President to sign all legal documents such as deeds, contracts, etc. and co-affix the seal of the District.
Ms. McKnight nominated Mrs. Messing for Vice President of the Board for the school year 2022-2023, Mrs. Kelly seconded the nomination. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
C. Administration of Oath of Faithful Performance
As District Clerk, Ms. McGoldrick administered the Oath of Faithful Performance to the President, Vice-President, members of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools. The Oath Book was signed by all.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
Mr. Bond noted the entire Reorganizational Agenda could be done as a Consent Agenda, as we have in the past, and suggested, if there was no objection by the Board members, that this practice be followed. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with a Consent Agenda format.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda of the Reorganizational Meeting.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the following Consent Agenda Reorganizational Meeting items be accepted/approved, as listed and/or attached:
A. Clerk of the Board/Deputy Clerk of the Board
Ellen McGoldrick be appointed Clerk of the Board and Brad Conklin be appointed Deputy Clerk of the Board for the school year 2022-2023, including the July 2023 Reorganizational Meeting.
B. District Treasurer/Deputy Treasurer
Jacqueline Calarco be appointed Treasurer of the District and that Jennifer Thompson be appointed Deputy Treasurer of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
C. Tax Collectors
Marie E. Pruschki be appointed Tax Collector of the District for the Towns of Montgomery and New Windsor with a 1% collection fee for the school year 2022-2023, and that Debbie Smith be appointed Tax Collector for the Town of Newburgh with a 1% collection fee.
D. Claims Auditor/Deputy Claims Auditor
Daniel Martin be appointed Claims Auditor of the District and that Marlene Marcano be appointed Deputy Claims Auditor for the school year 2022-2023.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
A. School Physician
Dr. Lin-Lin Remenar of Crystal Run Healthcare Physicians LLP, be appointed School Physician for the school year 2022-2023 at the hourly rate of $150.00.
B. School Attorneys/Bond Counsel
Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP be appointed School Attorney for the school year 2022-2023, as attached.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC be appointed School Attorney for the school year 2022-2023 for negotiations and personnel, as attached.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC be appointed Bond Counsel for the school year 2022-2023, as attached.
C. Central Treasurers – Extraclassroom Activity Account
A Central Treasurer authorized to sign checks and withdrawals for each school be appointed for their Extraclassroom Activity Account as per the attached list for the school year 2022-2023.
D. Deputy Central Treasurers – Extraclassroom Activity Account
Chrystal Lozano be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the High School Extraclassroom Activity Account; Patricia Beranger be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the Middle School Extraclassroom Activity Account; Catherine Giordano be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the Berea Elementary School Extraclassroom Activity Account; Mary Pettine be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the East Coldenham Elementary School Extraclassroom Activity Account; Stacie Troy be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the Montgomery Elementary School Extraclassroom Activity Account; Tracy Barry be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the Walden Elementary School Extraclassroom Activity Account; and Erin Gephard be appointed Deputy Treasurer for the Alternative Learning Center Extraclassroom Activity Account for the school year 2022-2023.
E. Attendance Officer/Homeless Liaison
Barbara Gravel and Jessica Pforte be appointed District Attendance Teachers and Barbara Gravel be appointed Homeless Liaison of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
F. Foster Care Liaison
Marianne Serratore be appointed the Foster Care Liaison of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
G. Records Access Officer
Ellen McGoldrick be appointed Records Access Officer of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
H. Records Management Officer
Renee Marchant be appointed Records Management Officer of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
I. Asbestos (LEA) Designee and Designated Person (DP): AHERA
Jack DeGraw, Coordinator, Health & Safety/Risk Management, Orange-Ulster BOCES, be appointed Asbestos (LEA) Designee: AHERA of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
Ryan Schmidt, Director of Facilities, or his designee be appointed Asbestos (LEA) Designated Person (DP): AHERA of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
J. Purchasing Agent
The School Business Official be appointed Purchasing Agent of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
K. Chief Emergency Officers
The Superintendent and the Director of Health and Safety be appointed Chief Emergency Officers of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
L. Financial Advisors
Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. be appointed Financial Advisors for the school year 2022-2023.
M. External Auditors
Bonadio & Co., LLP be appointed External Auditor of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
DESIGNATIONS
A. Official Bank Depositories
M&T Bank, Webster Bank, TD Bank, ConnectOne Bank, JPMorgan Chase and the New York Liquid Asset Fund be designated Official Bank Depositories of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
B. Regular Meetings
The Administration Building Board Room be designated as the regular place of meeting and hour of 6:00 p.m. be designated for an anticipated Executive Session, and 6:30 p.m. be designated as the time of the public meeting of each month per attached schedule with exceptions as noted for the school year 2022-2023. Student presentations, when scheduled, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
C. Official Newspapers
The Times Herald-Record and Wallkill Valley Times be designated as the Official Newspapers of the District for the 2022-2023 school year.
AUTHORIZATIONS
A. Payroll Certification Officer/Alternate Payroll Certification Officer
The Superintendent of Schools be named Payroll Certification Officer of the District for the school year 2022-2023, and in the absence of the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Official be named Alternate Payroll Certification Officer of the District for the school year 2022-2023.
B. Health Plan Representative
The School Business Official or his/her designee be named Representative to the Health Plan/Workers Compensation Plan for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
C. Conferences, Conventions, Workshops Attendance Approval
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction approve Conference, Convention, and Workshop Attendance for the school year 2022-2023.
D. Establish Petty Cash Funds
Petty Cash Funds be established for the following for the school year 2022-2023:
Ms. Mills Cafeteria Fund 460.00
E. Designation of Signatures on Checks
The District Treasurer be authorized to sign all District checks, withdrawals, and money transfers (except extracurricular accounts) for the school year 2022-2023, and in the absence of the District Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer be authorized to sign all District checks, withdrawals, and money transfers (except extracurricular accounts) for the school year 2022-2023.
F. Annual Reports
The President of the Board be authorized to sign annual reports for the school year 2022-2023.
G. Budget Transfers on Chief School Officer’s Approval
The Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve budget transfers as per Board policy for the school year 2022-2023.
H. Superintendent to Apply for Grants in Aid
The Superintendent of Schools be authorized to apply for Grants in Aid (State and Federal) for the school year 2022-2023.
I. Certification under Every Student Succeeds Act
The Superintendent of Schools be authorized to provide certification under Every Student Succeeds Act.
J. Certification and Payment of Tax Refunds
The District Treasurer be authorized to approve and certify payments due for the correction of errors on the tax rolls, where such corrections do not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for the school year 2022-2023.
OFFICIAL UNDERTAKINGS (BONDS)
All District employees will be bonded for $100,000.00 under the District’s Faithful Performance Blanket Bond and the following positions will be bonded in excess of the $100,000.00 for the school year 2022-2023:
A. District Treasurer /Deputy Treasurer $1,000,000.00
B. District Tax Collectors $1,000,000.00
C. School Business Official $1,000,000.00
OTHER
A. Readoption of Revised Board Policy Handbook
The revised Board Policy Handbook be readopted for the school year 2022-2023.
B. Establishment of Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Establish the Mileage Reimbursement Rate at the prevailing allowable I.R.S. rate.
C. Title VI Coordinator
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction serve as the Title VI Coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year.
D. Title VII Coordinator
The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources serve as the Title VII Coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year.
E. Title IX Coordinator
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction serve as the Title IX Coordinator for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
F. Committee on Special Education Members
The following be appointed as members of the Committee on Special Education for the school year 2022-2023:
CSE Chairpersons – Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
CSE Alternate Chairpersons – Frank Jordan, Delaine Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Lauren Koller, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Jessica Filangeri, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Brittany Olah, Alisa Podgorskaya
CSE Sub-Committee Chairpersons – Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs, Frank Jordan, Delaine Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Lauren Koller, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Jessica Filangeri, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Alisa Podgorskaya
School Psychologist Members – District School Psychologists, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
Teacher Member – Student Dependent, Tiiu Presutti, Susan Turi
Special Education Teachers – Director of Special Education, Student Dependent
Alternate Special Education Teacher Members – District Special Education Teachers
CSE Parent Member – TBD
G. Committee on Preschool Special Education Members
The following be appointed as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the school year 2022-2023:
CPSE Chairpersons – Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
Alternate CPSE Chairpersons – Frank Jordan, Lauren Koller, Jessica Filangeri, Delanie Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Brittany Olah, Alisa Podgorskaya
Teacher Member – Student Dependent, Tiiu Presutti, Susan Turi
CPSE Parent Member – TBD
H. 504/ADA Coordinator – Students
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction be appointed Section 504 Coordinator for District students for the school year 2022-2023.
I. 504/ADA Coordinator – Staff
The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources be appointed Section 504/ADA Coordinator for District students for the school year 2022-2023.
J. Impartial Hearing Officers
The SED Updated List of Impartial Hearing Officers located in the Impartial Hearing Reporting System (IHRS) be approved as Impartial Hearing Officers for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
K. Surrogate Parent
TBD be appointed as Surrogate Parent for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
L. Private Investigator
JM Investigations, LLC be appointed as Private Investigator for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
M. Dignity Act Coordinators
The Elementary, Middle, and High Schools be appointed Dignity Act Coordinators for the school year 2022-2023 as follows:
Berea Elementary School Katherine Gusmano, Student Assistance Counselor
East Coldenham Elementary School Alexandra Riker, Student Assistance Counselor
Montgomery Elementary School Sarah Barringer, Student Assistance Counselor
Walden Elementary School Lydia Pabon-Genovez, Student Assistance Counselor
Valley Central Middle School Catherine Heil, Student Assistance Counselor
Valley Central High School Lacey Benjamin, Student Assistance Counselor
Valley Central High School Samaria Gray, Student Assistance Counselor
Alternative Learning Center Lisa Strassner, Student Assistance Counselor
N. Wellness Coordinator The Athletic Director be appointed Wellness Coordinator for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
O. Instructional Materials Review Committee
The Instructional Materials Review Committee be appointed for the school year 2022-2023 as follows:
Marianne Serratore – Chairperson
Janet Werner – Elementary Teacher
Kelly Napoleon – Secondary Teacher
Matthew Canino – Elementary Principal
Allison Simoskevich – Secondary Assistant Principal
Deborah McKenney – Library Media Specialist
Erik Wright – Parent
P. Medicaid Consultant
Kinney Management Services, LLC be appointed Medicaid Consultant for the District for the school year 2022-2023.
Q. Lead Evaluators
Valley Central Administrators serve as Lead Evaluators for Teachers and Principals, as attached.
R. Data Protection Officer
Tammy Coleman serve as the Data Protection Officer for the 2022-2023 school year.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond noted that this concluded the Reorganizational Meeting and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was convened.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATIONS
Mr. Bond and Ms. Bellarosa reviewed the attached listing of correspondence,
commendations and honorable mentions.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved as listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/13/22
B. Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/15/22
C. Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/22/22
D. Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/30/22
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for May
B. Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for May
C. Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for May
D. Acceptance of Record of Claims for May
E. Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for May
F. Acceptance of Cafeteria Report for May
G. Acceptance of Investment Report for May
H. Approval of General Fund May Budget Transfer
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE FOR APPROVAL
A. Establishment of Standard Work Day Hours for ERS Employees
B. Adoption of Resolution:
2022-2023 Free and Reduced Price Meals
C. Consideration of Anticipated Overnight Trip Requests:
1. Valley Central High School – Music Department
2. Valley Central High School – Science Olympiad
3. Valley Central High School – Math League
4. Valley Central High School – Senior Class
5. Valley Central High School – Freshman Class
6. Valley Central High School – Sophomore Class
7. Valley Central High School – JROTC
8. Valley Central High School – Science Research (Two)
9. Valley Central High School – National Art Honor Society
D. Acceptance of Donation:
Valley Central Middle School – Electric GE Stove
Mrs. Kimberly D’Alessandro
E. Declaration of Obsolete Textbooks
10. High School – Social Studies Textbooks
11. Middle School – Music Textbooks
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Administrative
Alicia Gannello, Secondary School Assistant Principal, Valley Central Middle
School, effective June 30, 2022
Instructional
Tonya Kelly, Elementary Education Teacher (Gr. 3), Valley Central School
District, effective June 30, 2022
Anthony Terribile, Gr. 6 Science Teacher, p/t, Summer Opportunities Program –
Valley Central Middle School, effective July 5, 2022
Noninstructional
Jeannine Wagner, School Monitor, p/t, Summer Opportunities Program – Valley Central High School, effective July 5, 2022
Sharon Corallo, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective
June 30, 2022
Steven Savage Jr., Computer Network Specialist, Valley Central School District,
effective June 30, 2022
Elizabeth Landon, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Valley Central Middle School,
effective August 31, 2022
Clyde Langham, Custodial Worker, Valley Central School District, for retirement purposes, effective July 29, 2022
Arlene Smith-Bowen, Paraprofessional (1:1), p/t, Montgomery Elementary
School, effective June 30, 2022
B. Approval of Appointments:
Administrative
Cletus Witte, certified as School District Leader and School Building Leader,
appointed to a three-year probationary period in the Secondary School Assistant Principal tenure area commencing August 4, 2022 and ending August 4, 2025*
Alicia Gannello, certified as a School District Administrator, appointed to a three year probationary period in the Elementary School Assistant Principal tenure area commencing July 1, 2022 and ending July 1, 2025*
Instructional
Elementary Summer 2022 Program Staff, p/t, Valley Central School District –See Attached Listing
Summer 2022 Curriculum Writing K-5 Literacy Curriculum Revisions Staff, p/t,
Valley Central School District – See Attached Listing
School Climate Action Plan Development Team, p/t, Valley Central School
District, effective July 12, 2022 – See Attached Listing
Daniel Muth, certified in English Language Arts 7-12, appointed to a four-year
probationary period in the English tenure area commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2026*
Mariah Cooney, certified in Biology 7-12 and Students with Disabilities 7-12
Generalist, appointed to a four-year probationary period in the Science tenure area commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2026*
Colleen O’Dowd, certified in Visual Arts, appointed to a four-year probationary
period in the Art tenure area commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2026*
Angelica Diaz, certified in Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6), ESL and Early
Childhood (Birth – Gr. 2), appointed to a three-year probation period in the Elementary Education tenure area commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2025*
Rebecca Antonelli, certified in Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6), appointed to a
four-year probation period in the Elementary Education tenure area commencing September 1, 2022 and ending September 1, 2026*
Department Chairpersons, p/t, Valley Central Middle School, effective 2022 –
2023 School Year – See Attached Listing
Related Services and Itinerant Staff, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective Summer 2022 – See Attached Listings
Team Leaders, p/t, Valley Central Middle School and Walden Elementary School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year – See Attached Listings
Summer Opportunities Staff, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective
Summer 2022 – See Attached Listing
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Staff, p/t, Walden Elementary
School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year – See Attached Listing Regents
Proctors/Graders, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective Summer 2022 – See Attached Listing
Sixth Grade Intramural Advisors, p/t, Valley Central Middle School, effective
2022 – 2023 School Year – See Attached Listing
Summer 2022 Fashion Illustration and Interior Design Curriculum Writing, p/t,
Valley Central School District – See Attached Listing
*To the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulation, in order to be considered for tenure, teachers and principals appointed to a four-year probationary period must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
Noninstructional
Grace Giulini, Paraprofessional (LPN), Valley Central School District, effective
2022 – 2023 School Year
Constance Griffin, School Nurse Coordinator, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year
Anthony Romanelli, Hall Monitor Coordinator, p/t, Valley Central Middle
School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year
Jamie Leroy, Scheduling Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central Middle School,
effective 2022 – 2023 School Year
Elizabeth Landon, Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central School District, effective September 1, 2022
Yeidaliz Polanco, Summer 2022 Paraprofessional Hours, p/t, Valley Central
Middle School
Erin Muro, Scheduling Paraprofessional, p/t, Valley Central High School,
effective 2022 – 2023 School Year
Extracurricular
Thomas Plitsch, Aquatics Coordinator, p/t, Valley Central School District,
effective 2022 – 2023 School Year
Advisors, p/t, Walden Elementary School, effective 2022 – 2023 School Year –
See Attached Listing
Cocurricular
Fall 2022 – 2023 Coaching and Non-Paid Coaching Appointments, p/t, Valley
Central School District – See Attached Listing
C. Adoption of Resolution:
Annual Stand Alone Employee Salaries 2022-2023
1. Sharon Delmonico
2. Eleanore Mills
3. Ryan Schmidt
4. Jacqueline Calarco
5. William Miller
6. Marianne Serratore
7. Brad Conklin
8. Ellen McGoldrick
9. Patricia Behr
REPORTS
A. Interim Superintendent
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Bellarosa spoke about plans for increased school security and emergency preparedness.
B. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Ms. Serratore provided information on the start of the summer school programs, which began July 5th and are being held in all the District schools and the Alternative Learning Center.
C. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Mr. Miller was not able to attend tonight’s meeting.
D. School Business Official Report
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Conklin updated the Board members and those in the audience on the Capital Project work.
E. Racial and Social Equity Committee – June 9, 2022
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Serratore shared information on the work of the Committee and noted that at its June 9th meeting, the Committee voted to change the name of the Committee to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. The Committee’s name change request is on tonight’s agenda for the Board’s consideration.
F. Community Participation
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and invited the Board members to share what events they had attended or participated in within the District and community. Board members commented on moving up ceremonies, graduation and the Scholarship Council Craft Fair.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals requested time to speak this evening:
Julie Partington
Don Berger
Melissa Walsh
OLD BUSINESS
A. Second and Final Reading of:
1. Policy 1400 – Public Complaints (Revised)
2. Policy 1404 – Complaints About Certain Federally-Funded Programs (New)
3. Regulation 2160-R – School Board Officer and Employee Ethics Regulation
(Revised)
4. Policy 2330 – Executive Session (Revised)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, noted that these policies were presented for a first
reading at the June 13th Board meeting and summarized the revisions. He then called for a
motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board adopt the above listed policies/regulation, as presented and as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [7:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. Readoption of District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board readopt the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary, as attached.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
B. Readoption of District Guidance Plan
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board adopt the District Guidance Plan, as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [7:0]
C. Adoption of Resolution:
Rockland BOCES Energy Purchasing Consortium
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum and resolution provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the resolution approving the District’s participation in the Rockland BOCES Energy Purchasing Consortium for the 2022-2023 school year, as attached.
Voting: YES: Unanimous: [7:0]
D. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Matthew Witherow – Impartial Hearing Officer for Student Discipline
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum and resolution provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Matthew Witherow, as attached.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
E. Approval of Athletic Bid Recommendations
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum with
recommendations from Mr. Steger dated June 23, 2022, and called for a motion. Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the athletic bid recommendations, as presented and as attached.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
F. Approval of Curricula Writing Projects:
1. Elementary Literacy
2. High School Art
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memoranda from Ms. Serratore dated July 6, 2022, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Kelly seconded that the Board approve the curriculum writing projects listed above, as presented and as attached. V
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
G. Approval of Racial and Social Equity Committee Name Revision
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum from Ms. Serratore dated June 27, 2022, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the revision of the name of the Racial and Social Equity Committee to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, as attached.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
H. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District
and J&D Ultracare Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement between Valley Central School District and J&D Ultracare for services in the 2022-2023 school year, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and J&D Ultracare, as presented and attached.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
I. Approval of Transportation Agreement between the Valley Central
School District and Student 2022-2
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement between Valley Central School District and the parents of Student 2022-2, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the
transportation agreement between Valley Central School District and Student 2022-2, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
J. Adoption of Resolution:
Approval of Superintendent Search Consultant
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board adopt the resolution appointing William Hecht, Orange-Ulster BOCES CEO, as the search consultant for the Superintendent search process, as attached.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
K. Appointment of Committee Member/Liaison:
1. Audit Committee
2. Policy Committee
3. Health and Safety Committee
4. Technology Committee
5. Guidance Committee
6. Curriculum Council
7. Valley Central Education Foundation
8. Valley Central PTA Council
9. Orange County School Boards Association
10. New York State School Boards Association
11. Racial Equity in Education/Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to appoint the following Committee members/liaisons:
Audit Committee – Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing
Policy Committee – Mr. Bond, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson
Health and Safety Committee – Mrs. Messing
Technology Committee – Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson
Guidance Committee – Mrs. Terralavoro, Ms. McKnight
Curriculum Council – Mrs. Revoir
Valley Central Education Foundation – Mrs. Terralavoro
Valley Central PTA Council – Mrs. Terralavoro
Orange County School Boards Association – Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Terralavoro (Alternate)
New York State School Boards Association – Mrs. Terralavoro
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee – Mrs. Kelly, Ms. McKnight (Alternate)
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting
YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
July 6, 2022
Code of Conduct Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held by the Board of Education and was called to order in
the Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. by the President, Mr. Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Kelly, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: All Present
Also Present: Mr. Bellarosa, Ms. Serratore, Mr. Conklin and Ms. McGoldrick
Also Absent: Mr. Miller, Media (WVT/THR)
Mr. Bond introduced the Public Hearing and turned the discussion over to Mr.
Bellarosa.
This Hearing was held pursuant to Chapter 181 of the Laws of 2000 and Sections 2801 and 2802 of the Education Law of the State of New York for the purpose of reviewing the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary. A copy of the Notice of Public Hearing is attached.
Mr. Bellaorsa reviewed the annual process and the requirements for the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary. Mr. Bellarosa noted this year’s edits to the Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary have been updated to comport with current regulations, guidelines, district policies and procedures; language has been added that further defines discipline involving the misuse of computer or electronic devices, software, internet accounts/platforms and other violations of the District’s Acceptable Use
Policy, including off-campus behavior that has a nexus to a disruption of the educational process; and the dress code has been revised to ban clothing that is worn in a revealing and distracting manner and prohibits items of clothing that depict smoking devices and discriminatory language or images. He noted that all students and parents annually receive a copy of the Plain Language Summary, and both the Plain Language Summary and the Code of Conduct are posted on the District’s website. New students to the District receive
a copy during the registration process. Related details were shared.
There were no requests for public comment this evening.
The re-adoption of these documents with amendments is on the agenda for approval during the regular meeting that follows this Public Hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need for an Executive Session at this time and called for a
motion. Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board convene to Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. to discuss a student matter. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:38 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Public Hearing be
closed at 6:39 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]