July 22, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:36 p.m. by President Joseph Bond
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, and Mrs. Samuelson
ABSENT: Mrs. Terralavoro
Also Present: Mr. Conklin, Mrs. Mojica, Mr. Tolentino, Ms. McGoldrick and approximately four staff and community members
Also Absent: Ms. Avila, Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board convene to discuss contract negotiations under the Taylor Law, pending litigation and a student matter. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, public comment, and audio/video recording of the meeting. He made available a copy of the opening statement/guidelines for public comment for those wishing to speak this evening.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATIONS
Mr. Bond and Mr. Conklin reviewed the attached listing of correspondence, commendations and honorable mentions.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved, as listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Reorganizational/Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 7/1/24
B. Special Meeting Minutes dated 7/10/24
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Declaration of Obsolete Equipment:
Buildings & Grounds – See Attached Listing
B. Approval of Program Revisions Writing:
Heritage Months – Middle School
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Approval of Termination:
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Karisha Perez Paraprofessional/MS July 19, 2024
B. Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Kyle Sullivan Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher/ALC July 25, 2024
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Agnieszka Jablonski Food Service Helper/BES July 9, 2024
2. Juan Arevalo Custodial Worker/Night Supervisor/HS July 12, 2024
3. Allison Dellaporte Senior Payroll Clerk/Central Office August 16, 2024
4. Heather Forrestal 1:1 Paraprofessional/BES August 31, 2024
5. Amanda McNeil Paraprofessional/BES August 31, 2024
6. Anna Harwood 1:1 Paraprofessional/BES August 31, 2024
C. Approval of Appointments:
Instructional
Name Position/Building
Assignment Salary
Schedule/Step Probationary Term Effective Date
1. Brian Leahy
(Retirement Rep.) Special Education Teacher/MS MA, Step 4 September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2028 * September 1, 2024
2. Cameron McCarthy
(Retirement Rep.) Special Education Teacher/BES MA, Step 2 September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2027 * September 1, 2024
3. Jenny Montalvo Orengo
(Retirement Rep.) World Language Teacher/HS BA30, Step 10 September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2027 * September 1, 2024
4. Morgan Greiner
(Retirement Rep.) Math Teacher/MS BA, Step 1 September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2028 * September 1, 2024
5. Kirsten Ranieri
(Leave Rep.) ENL Teacher/MS MA, Step 1 N/A September 1, 2024
*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.
Instructional – Annual
Name Position/Building
Assignment Salary
Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Kathy Foti
2. J. Micheal Gonzales
3. Michelle DeZemo
4. James Gould
5. Brittany Pierce-Caiazza Heritage Months Program Development/MS $48.00 per hour Summer 2024
6. James Gould
7. Brendan Sutta Regents Prep & Practice Test Teachers/HS $60.00 per hour + 25% prep Summer 2024
8. Chloe Beranger
9. Cara Breitenbach
10. Sonia Briody
11. Linda Cooney
12. Kelly Green
13 Gennine Forese Hauser
14. Mariann Mandeville
15. Grace Mazzeo
16. Tiffany Nye
17. Amanda O’Donnell
18. Angela Sahlstrom
19. Sheri Savage
20. Erica Shorette
21. Jeremy Strahan
22. Thomas Monahan
23. Tyler Moran Certified Substitute Teacher/District $115 per day 2024 – 2025 School Year
24. James Allen
25. Michelle Annunziata
26. Holly Bacon
27. Carolyn Baker
28. John Bonagura
29. Kimberly Carver
30. Elizabeth Como
31. Donna Damone
32. John Fisher
33. Gina Gesso-Klepeis
34. Heidi Glass
35. Lisa Korpics
36. Martha Santos Retired Certified Substitute Teachers/ District $135.00 per day 2024 – 2025 School Year
37. Latesha Alladin-Florenza
38. Maria Amengual-Michaud
39. Carolyn Baker
40. Laura Benedict
41. Kristin Chiavaro
42. James Clark
43. Susan Connolly
44. Donna Damone
45. Sarah Davenport
46. Richard Goff
47. Russell Gulamerian
48. Gennine Forese Hauser
49. Ellen Herries
50. Christine Mello
51. Ainsley Parker
52. Leigh Ann Quaglietta
53. Tara Ryan
54. Angela Sahlstrom
55. Jan Shadrin
56. Stephanie Signorella
57. Erica Shorette
58. Jacqueline Sprague
59. Lisa Sullivan
60. Kelly Vass
61. Rachel Zock Home Tutors/District $48.00 per hour 2024 – 2025 School Year
62. Latesha Alladin-Florenza
63. Maria Amengual-Michaud
64. Avery Barry
65. Victoria Benton
66. Isabella Brosius
67. James Clark
68. Sarah Davenport
69. Jenna Delavan
70. Skyla Fabiano
71. Brianna Flood
72. Stephanie Freeman
73. Jessica Funke
74. Daniela Garcia
75. Richard Goff
76. Karly Gomez
77. Russell Gulamerian
78. Mary Ellen Hollifield
79. Alessandra Keenan
80. Maria Lazatin
81. Joy LeFort
82. Lindsey Mills
83. Stephanie Moran
84. Ainsley Parker
85. Leigh Ann Quaglietta
86. Paris Robinson
87. Tara Ryan
88. Erin Sawyer
89. Stephanie Signorella
90. Rosemary Solimando
91. Jacqueline Sprague
92. Alyssa Thompson
93. Ryan Troy
94. Fiona Wassermann
95. Dakota-Lynn Zouzias
96. Sean Zupko Non-Certified Substitute Teachers/District $110.00 per day 2024 – 2025 School Year
97. Melissa Verlin Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 8 2024 – 2025 School Year
98. John Score Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 8 2024 – 2025 School Year
99. Holly Siegel Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 4 2024 – 2025 School Year
100. Kristinna Crowe Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 5 2024 – 2025 School Year
101. Kimberly Ronaldson Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 6 2024 – 2025 School Year
102. Carrie Burns Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 3 2024 – 2025 School Year
103. Kimberly Lopez Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 1 2024 – 2025 School Year
104. Cathy DeGraw Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 1 2024 – 2025 School Year
105. Robin Scott Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 8 2024 – 2025 School Year
106. Rachel DeBenedictus Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 1 2024 – 2025 School Year
107. Samantha Michaelson Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 1 2024 – 2025 School Year
108. Gina Danon Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 1 2024 – 2025 School Year
109. Kathy Bordone Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 8 2024 – 2025 School Year
110. JoAnn Sweikata Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 7 2024 – 2025 School Year
111. Melynda Kane Teacher Mentor Cat. D, Step 1 2024 – 2025 School Year
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building
Assignment Salary
Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Heather Forrestal
(Transfer Rep.) Paraprofessional/BES Para/Step 5 September 1, 2024
2. Amanda McNeill
(New) 1:3 Paraprofessional/BES Para/Step 4 September 1, 2024
3. Anna Harwood
(Transfer Rep.) Paraprofessional/BES Para/Step 8 September 1, 2024
Noninstructional – Annual
Name Position/Building
Assignment Salary
Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. William Sherry Hall Monitor Coordinator/HS Art. XVII, D, 1 2024 -2025 School Year
2. Kelly Capozzoli Paraprofessional Scheduler/HS Art. XVII, E, 1 2024 -2025 School Year
3. Latesha Alladin-Fiorenza
4. Avery Barry
5. Allison Berrios
6. Donna Damone
7. Sarah Davenport
8. Karen Fancher
9. Brianna Flood
10. Michelle Galage
11. Daniela Garcia
12. Amanda Hadden
13. Mary Ellen Hollifield
14. Jean Kinsley
15. Jason Kirk
16. Lindsey Mills
17. Erin Muro
18. Alisa Nolan
19. Meghan O’Leary-Henry
20. Cailynn Patterson
21. Diane Quinn
22. Jennifer Rose
23. Gerri Rosiecki
24. Kirsten Rotwein
25. Tara Ryan
26. Erin Sawyer
27. Stephanie Signorella
28. Rosemary Solimando
29. Cara Sperandeo
30. Alyssa Thompson
31. Cheryl Townsend
32. Ryan Troy
33. Patricia Way Substitute Paraprofessionals/District $15.00 per hour 2024 -2025 School Year
34. Jennifer Folchi
35. Bridget Lenane Substitute Registered Nurse/District $150.00 per day 2024 -2025 School Year
36. Drew Abantangelo Substitute Physical Therapist/District $150.00 per day 2024 -2025 School Year
37. David Bennett
38. Jason Kirk
39. Ryan Troy Substitute Custodial Workers/District $14.61 per hour 2024 -2025 School Year
40. Jean Kinsley
41. Jason Kirk
42. Sandra McLaughlin
43. Dinora Mota
44. Pamela Pacione Substitute Food Service Helpers/District $15.30 per hour 2024 -2025 School Year
45. Michele Daly
46. Heather Forrestal
47. Diane Savage
48. Kathleen Caltavuturo
49. Damaris Torres
50. Laurie Laudati
51. Maureen Hedden Human Resources Program Development/District 2024-2025 hourly rate Summer 2024
Extracurricular
Name Position/Building
Assignment Category/Step Effective Date
1. Allison Borriello Homework Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 5 2024 -2025 School Year
2. Kelsey Deavor Homework Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
3. Maria Kotsamanidis Homework Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
4. Launa Paul Homework Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
5. Tara Brown Student Council Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
6. Karen Masterson Yearbook Advisor/EC Cat. E, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
7. Launa Paul Writing Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
8. Amy Ragni Drama Club Advisor/EC Cat. D, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
9. Brian Ackley Boomwhacker Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
10. Katharine Terry Echoes Club Advisor/EC Cat. F, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
11. Christopher Spencer Account Activity Advisor/HS $6,000 per year 2024 -2025 School Year
12. Wendy Morales American Sign Language/HS Cat. F, Step 4 2024 -2025 School Year
13. Paul Berkowitz Badminton Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
14. Denyse LaVallie Business & Marketing Society Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 5 2024 -2025 School Year
15. Robert Jurgens Comic Book Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 6 2024 -2025 School Year
16. Zelig Kurland Cultural Diversity Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
17. Helen Menendez English Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 7 2024 -2025 School Year
18. Brittany Bilodeau Environmental Club Co-Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 6 (Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
19. Amanda Presti Environmental Club Co-Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 2
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
20. Karen Teig-Morris For the Animals Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
21. Heather Vasquez French Honor Society Advisor Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
22. Bria Austin Freshman Class Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step1 (Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
23. Samantha Rowe Freshman Class Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step1 (Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
24. Nicole Fuoco Future Business Leaders of America Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 4 2024 -2025 School Year
25. Meghan Rilley Future Teachers Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
26. Nicole Speranzo GLSEN Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
27. Antoinette Oakes Gradus Honoris/HS Cat. D, Step 2
(Not Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
28. Marcella Wirth Gradus Honoris/HS Cat. D, Step 3
(Not Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
29. Nicole Fuoco Interact Club/HS Cat. F, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
30. Jen Budryk Jazz Band/HS Cat. E, Step 4 2024 -2025 School Year
31. Christopher Pelella Junior Class Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 8
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
32. Melissa Verlin Junior Class Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 8
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
33. Eric Guarneri Lighting Technician/HS Cat. D, Step 4
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
34. Daniel Walker Lighting Technician/HS Cat. D, Step 6
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
35. Katelyn Pasquino Math Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 3
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
36. Ashley Zouzias Math Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 1
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
37. Casey Bannon Math Team Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 2
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
38. Allen Stout Math Team Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 8
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
39. Meghan Rilley Mock Trial Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
40. Erin Murphy Morgan’s Message Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
41. Justin Glodich Music Production Assistant/HS Cat. C, Step 7 2024 -2025 School Year
42. Derek Devoe Music Production Director/HS Cat. C, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
43. Erika Machuca National Art Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 8
2024 -2025 School Year
44. Andrew LaVallie National Social Studies Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 7
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
45. Michelle Rose National Social Studies Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 7
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
46. Daniel Walker Pep Band Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
47. Erika Machuca Photo Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
48. Nicole Speranzo Revelation Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 3
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
49. Karen Teig-Morris Revelation Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 6 (Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
50. Christopher Spencer Scabbard & Blade Club Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
51. Mariah Cooney Science Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
52. Diana LaBarbera Science Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
53. Diana LaBarbera Science Olympiad Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 5 2024 -2025 School Year
54. Matthew Fowler Senior Class Advisor/HS Cat. C, Step 4 (Not Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
55. Denyse LaVallie Senior Class Advisor/HS Cat. C, Step 4
(Not Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
56. Kaitlyn O’Malley Senior Class Advisor/HS Cat. C, Step 4
(Not Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
57. Brittany Bilodeau Set Design Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 3
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
58. Kimberly Langlitz Set Design Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 3
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
59. David Miller Shakespeare Club Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 6
2024 -2025 School Year
60. Justin Glodich Show Choir/Voxtones Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 3
2024 -2025 School Year
61. William Gunther Ski & Snowboard Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
62. Michael Gonzalez Sophomore Class Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
63. Eric Guarneri Sound Technician/HS Cat. D, Step 4
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
64. Daniel Walker Sound Technician/HS Cat. D, Step 6
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
65. Stephanie Hernandez Spanish Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 3
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
66. Wendy Portillo Spanish Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 1
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
67. Katelyn Pasquino Student Government Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 2
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
68. Katie Farrugia Student Government Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 1
(Split) 2024 -2025 School Year
69. Gregory Jackson Technical Director/HS Cat. E, Step 7 2024 -2025 School Year
70. Tanisha Parker Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers Advisor/HS Cat. C, Step 3
2024 -2025 School Year
71. Justin Glodich Tri-M Music Honor Society Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 3
2024 -2025 School Year
72. Justin Glodich Valkyries Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
73. Lacey Benjamin VC Dream Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
74. Ashley Zanos Viking Voice Advisor/HS Cat. D, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
75. Stephanie Hernandez Volunteer Club Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
76. Rebekah Stoll WISE Advisor/HS Cat. F, Step 7 2024 -2025 School Year
77. Deanna Enea Yearbook/Viking Log Advisor/HS Cat. C, Step 3
2024 -2025 School Year
78. Meghan Rilley Youth In Government Advisor/HS Cat. E, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
79. Kathleen Bordone STEAM – Gr. 4 Flight/District
Cat. E, Step 6 2024 -2025 School Year
80. John VanFradenburgh STEAM – Gr. 4 Flight/District
Cat. E, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
81. Kathleen Bordone STEAM – Gr. 5 Robotics/
District
Cat. E, Step 6 2024 -2025 School Year
82. John VanFradenburgh STEAM – Gr. 5 Robotics/
District Cat. E, Step 1 2024 -2025 School Year
D. Approval of Resolution:
Amendment to July 1, 2024 Regents Proctor Appointments
Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
REPORTS
A. Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Avila was not in attendance this evening.
B. Assistant Superintendent for Business
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Conklin provided information on student transportation and the Capital Project work underway this summer.
C. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Bond introduced this agenda item. Mrs. Mojica reported on the summer school program at the High School and the Extended School Year program at Berea Elementary School.
D. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Tolentino shared information on hiring faculty and staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
E. NYSSBA Leadership in Education Conference – July 19 & 20, 2024
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mrs. Revoir shared highlights from the conference.
F. Community Participation
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Board members commented on events
they had attended or participated in recently, including NYSSBA’s Leadership in Education Conference in Albany last week.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one request for Public Comment this evening:
Antoinette Pacheco – Special Education
OLD BUSINESS
A. Capital Project Update:
1. The Palombo Group
2. CSArch
Following introduction of this Agenda item by Mr. Bond, William Devine from the Palombo Group and Tom Ritzenthaler from CSArch reported on the status of the current construction and plans for the upcoming phases to be completed in the next two years.
B. Second and Final Reading of:
1. Policy 0100 – Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity (Revised)
2. Policy 0110.2 – Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment (Revised)
3. Policy 5020 – Equal Educational Opportunities (Revised)
4. Regulation 5311.3-R Student Complaints and Grievances (Revised)
5. Policy 9010 – Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, noted that these policies were presented for a first reading at the July 1st Board meeting, and summarized the revisions. He then called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the above listed policies and regulation, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Inter-Municipal Agreements:
1. Valley Central School District with the Village of Walden –
SRO Services for 2024-2025 School Year
2. Valley Central School District with the Village of Montgomery –
SRO Services for 2024-2025 School Year
3. Valley Central School District with the Village of Maybrook –
SRO Services for 2024-2025 School Year
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the above listed agreements presented to the Board, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board approve the agreements with the Village of Walden, the Village of Montgomery, and the Village of Maybrook for SRO services for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
B. Approval of Bid Recommendation:
1. Athletic Bid – as attached
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the athletic bid for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
C. Approval of RFP Recommendation:
1. Sign Language Services – Sign Language Resources, Inc.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the RFP with Sign Language Resources, Inc. for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
D. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Crow Speech
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board approve the consultation agreement with Crow Speech, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
E. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Communication Station
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board approve the consultation agreement with Communication Station, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
F. First Reading of:
1. Policy 0111 – Title IX and Sex Discrimination (Revised)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that this policy revision was presented for a first reading at the July 1st Board meeting and was further revised for clarification purposes. He called for a motion to waive a second reading and the adoption of the revised policy.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board waive a second reading and adopt the above listed policy, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
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 7:05 p.m.
July 10, 2024
The special meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. by Vice President Katie McKnight.
PRESENT: Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mr. Bond and Mrs. Messing
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mrs. Mojica and Ms. McGoldrick
Also Absent: Mr. Conklin, Mr. Tolentino and Media (WVT/THR)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. McKnight introduced this Agenda item, noted the Addendum Agenda, and called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the following Consent Agenda be approved, as amended, listed and attached.
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional Addendum Agenda
Name Position/Building Effective Date
1. Iris Rose Teacher/WES August 20, 2024
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Effective Date
1. Kimberly Jones Typist/MS July 10, 2024
B. Approval of Appointments:
Administrative Addendum Agenda
Name Position/Building Salary
Schedule/
Step
Probationary
Term
Effective Date
1. Iris Rose*
(Resignation Rep.)
Secondary Assistant
Principal/HS
.5 Assistant Principal,
Step 1
Assistant Principal
Step 1
August 21, 2024 –
August 21, 2028
July 22, 2024
August 21, 2024
*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.
Instructional
Name Position/
Building
Salary
Schedule/
Step
Probationary
Term
Effective Date
1. Sonja Vandyke*
(Retirement Rep.)
Guidance Counselor/HS MA+30, Step 10 August 26, 2024 –
August 26, 2027
August 26, 2024
*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.
Nonnstructional
Name Position/Building Salary Effective Date
1. Kimberly Jones
(Resignation Rep.)
Typist/Central Office $52,750 July 11, 2024
Noninstructional – Annual
Name
Position/Building Schedule/Step Effective
Dates
1. Noreen Rios Paraprofessional – Summer
Hours/MS
2024-2025
Hourly Rate
July 2024 – August 2024
Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. McKnight called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES:
Unanimous [5:0]
Ms. McKnight adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
July 1, 2024
The Reorganizational meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Office at 6:39 p.m. by Ellen T. McGoldrick, District Clerk
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Samuelson
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mrs. Mojica, Mr. Conklin, Mr. Tolentino, Ms. McGoldrick and two staff and community member
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board convene to discuss contract negotiations under the Taylor Law and personnel matters. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:39 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. President of the Board
The District Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board for the school year 2024-2025 and for authorization for the President to sign all legal documents such as deeds, contracts, etc. and co-affix the seal of the District.
Ms. McKnight nominated Mr. Bond for President of the Board for the 2024-2025 school year, Mrs. Messing seconded the nomination.
The District Clerk called for a vote for Mr. Bond as President of the Board of Education. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
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.
Mrs. Revoir nominated Ms. McKnight for Vice President of the Board for the school year 2024-2025, Mrs. Messing seconded the nomination. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
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 present at tonight’s meeting 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.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia 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 2024-2025, including the July 2025 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 2024-2025
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 2024-2025, and that Joseph P. Pedi 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 2024-2025.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
A. School Physician
Dr. Lin-Lin Remenar of Crystal Run Healthcare Physicians LLP, be appointed School Physician for the school year 2024-2025 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 2024-2025, as attached.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC be appointed School Attorney for the school year 2024-2025 for negotiations and personnel, as attached.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC be appointed Bond Counsel for the school year 2024-2025, as attached.
C. Central Treasurers and Deputy 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 2024-2025.
D. Attendance Officer/Homeless Liaison
Barbara Gravel be appointed Attendance Teacher and Homeless Liaison of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
E. Foster Care Liaison
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction be appointed the Foster Care Liaison of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
F. Records Access Officer
Ellen McGoldrick be appointed Records Access Officer of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
G. Records Management Officer
Renee Marchant be appointed Records Management Officer of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
H. 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 2024-2025.
Ryan Schmidt, Director of Facilities, or his designee be appointed Asbestos (LEA) Designated Person (DP): AHERA of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
I. Purchasing Agent
Brad Conklin, the School Business Official, be appointed Purchasing Agent of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
J. Chief Emergency Officers
The Superintendent and the Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness be appointed Chief Emergency Officers of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
K. Financial Advisors
Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. be appointed Financial Advisors for the school year 2024-2025.
L. External Auditors
TBD (RFP to be conducted) be appointed External Auditor of the District for the school year 2024-2025.
M. Internal Auditors
TBD (RFP to be conducted) be appointed Internal Auditor of the District for the school year 2024-2025
N. District Architect
CSArch be appointed District Architect for the school year 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025. 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025, 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 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025.
C. Conferences, Conventions, Workshops Attendance Approval
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction approve Conference, Convention, and Workshop Attendance for the school year 2024-2025.
D. Establish Petty Cash Funds
Petty Cash Funds be established for the following for the school year 2024-2025:
Ms. Eleanore Mills Cafeteria Fund $330.00
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 2024-2025, 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 2024-2025.
F. Annual Reports
The President of the Board be authorized to sign annual reports for the school year 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025:
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 2024-2025.
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 2024-2025 school year.
D. Title VII Coordinator
The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources serve as the Title VII Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year.
E. Title IX Coordinator
Brad Conklin serve as the Title IX Coordinator for the District for the school year 2024-2025.
F. Committee on Special Education Members
The following be appointed as members of the Committee on Special Education for the school year 2024-2025:
CSE Chairpersons – Barbara Butler, Mara Costagliola and Brittany Olah
CSE Alternate Chairpersons – Frank Jordan, Delaine Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Lauren Koller, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Jessica Filangeri, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Alisa Podgorskaya and Jennifer Arroyo
CSE Sub-Committee Chairpersons – Barbara Butler, Mara Costagliola, Brittany Olah, Frank Jordan, Delaine Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Lauren Koller, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Jessica Filangeri, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Alisa Podgorskaya and Jennifer Arroyo
School Psychologist Members – District School Psychologists
Teacher Member, Student Dependent – Tiiu Presutti, Heidi Glass, Holly Bacon and Michelle Annunziata
Special Education Teachers – Director of Special Education, Student Dependent; and Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
Alternate Special Education Teacher Members – District Special Education Teachers
CSE Parent Member – Marnie Henrie and Marisol Rodriguez
G. Committee on Preschool Special Education Members
The following be appointed as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the school year 2024-2025:
CPSE Chairpersons – Barbara Butler, Mara Costagliola and Brittany Olah
Alternate CPSE Chairpersons – Frank Jordan, Lauren Koller, Jessica Filangeri, Delanie Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Alisa Podgorskaya and Jennifer Arroyo
Teacher Member, Student Dependent – Tiiu Presutti, Heidi Glass, Holly Bacon and Michelle Annunziata
CPSE Parent Member – Marnie Henrie and Marisol Rodriguez
H. Surrogate Parent
Marnie Henrie and Marisol Rodriguez be appointed as Surrogate Parents for the District for the school year 2024-2025.
I. 504/ADA Coordinator – Students
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction be appointed Section 504 Coordinator for District students for the school year 2024-2025.
J. 504/ADA Coordinator – Staff
The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources be appointed Section 504/ADA Coordinator for District students for the school year 2024-2025.
K. 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 2024-2025.
L. Private Investigator
JM Investigations, LLC be appointed as Private Investigator for the District for the school year 2024-2025.
M. Dignity Act Coordinators
The Elementary, Middle, and High Schools be appointed Dignity Act Coordinators for the school year 2024-2025, 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 Abigail Wood, Student Assistance Counselor
Alternative Learning Center Lisa Strassner, Student Assistance Counselor
N. Attendance Officers
The following staff members be appointed Attendance Officers for the school year 2024-2025:
Berea Elementary School Elizabeth Killilea, Paraprofessional
East Coldenham Elementary School Kerry Kras, Paraprofessional
Montgomery Elementary School Christine Byrne, Paraprofessional
Walden Elementary School Laurie Laudati, Paraprofessional
Valley Central Middle School Margarita Ramirez, Paraprofessional
Valley Central Middle School Kristy Parton, Paraprofessional
Valley Central High School Diane Bowling , Paraprofessional
Valley Central High School Joyce Sawyer, Paraprofessional
Alternative Learning Center Irene Finocchiaro-Brisee, Paraprofessional
O. Wellness Coordinator
The Athletic Director be appointed Wellness Coordinator for the District for the school year 2024-2025.
P. Instructional Materials Review Committee
The Instructional Materials Review Committee be appointed for the school year 2024-2025 as follows:
Ivelisse Mojica, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction – Chairperson
Rebecca Antonelli-Elementary Teacher
Meghan Riley-Secondary Teacher
Matthew Canino-Elementary Principal
Allison Simoskevich-Secondary Assistant Principal
Kristin Vasapolli-Library Media Specialist
Tara Lapierre-Parent
Q. Medicaid Consultant
Kinney Management Services, LLC be appointed Medicaid Consultant for the District for the school year 2024-2025.
R. Lead Evaluators
Valley Central Administrators serve as Lead Evaluators for Teachers and Principals, as attached.
S. Data Protection Officer
Tammy Coleman serve as the Data Protection Officer for the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond noted that this concluded the Reorganizational Meeting and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was convened.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATION
Mr. Bond and Ms. Avila reviewed the attached listing of correspondence, commendations and honorable mentions.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mrs. Messing requested that the Aquatic Staff Student Lifeguards under B. Noninstructional – Cocurricular Appointments be removed for consideration separately.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved as amended, listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
- Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/10/24
- Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/12/24
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
I. Approval of Internal Claims Auditor Reports for April/May
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Establishment of Standard Work Day Hours for ERS Employees
B. Consideration of Anticipated Overnight Trip Request:
- Valley Central Athletic Dept. – Cheer Camp/Competition
C. Approval of Side Agreement between Valley Central School District and the Valley Central Unit of CSEA, Local 1000
D. Approval of Change of Administrative Title:
Brad Conklin – Assistant Superintendent for Business*
E. Approval of Side Agreement between Valley Central School District
and Evette Avila, Superintendent of Schools*
F. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District
and Renu Contracting & Restoration, Inc.*
G. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District
and Reliable Pump & Well Services, LLC*
H. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District
and Abilities First*
*Addendum Agenda
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
- Acceptance of Resignations:
Noninstructional
|
Name |
Position/Building Assignment |
Effective Date |
|
1. Thomas Amodio, Jr. |
School Monitor/HS |
June 18, 2024 |
|
2. Katie Warren |
1:1 Paraprofessional/MS |
June 30, 2024 |
|
3. Jessica DiLauro |
1:1 Paraprofessional/MS |
June 30, 2024 |
|
4. Gianna Montaperto |
Paraprofessional/BES |
June 26, 2024 |
|
5. Savannah Garey |
Paraprofessional/BES |
May 29, 2024 |
|
6. Kerry Armour |
1:1 Paraprofessional/WES |
June 26, 2024 |
|
7. Laura Miressi-Fanizzi |
1:1 Paraprofessional/WES |
June 26, 2024 |
|
8. Patrick Quinn |
Maintenance Worker/Buildings & Grounds |
June 28, 2024 |
- Approval of Appointments:
Instructional – Probationary Appointments
|
Name |
Position/Building Assignment |
Schedule/ Step |
Probationary Period |
Effective Date |
|
1. Alison Gerow (Retirement Rep.) |
Social Studies Teacher/MS |
BA, Step 2 |
September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2028 * |
September 1, 2024 |
|
2.Thomas Briand (Replacement) |
World Language Teacher/MS |
BA, Step 1 |
September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2028 * |
September 1, 2024 |
*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.
Instructional – Annual Appointments
|
Name |
Position/Building Assignment |
Schedule/Step |
Effective Date |
|
1. Heather Jurgens 2. Kaitlyn O’Malley 3. Mary Rodriguez 4. Kim Tremper 5. David Cloer |
Evaluators/ESY and Itinerant Staff/District |
$60.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
6. Michelle Annunziata 7. Maureen Basher 8. Lacey Benjamin 9. Victoria Benton 10. Patricia Bishop 11. Sharyn Buchman 12. Daniel Cummings 13. Kallie Edge 14. Katie Farrugia 15. Lisa Goland 16. Maureen Goodenough 17. James Gould 18. Patrick Kemp 19. DeNecia Klass 20. Diana LaBarbera 21. Tiffany Nye 22. Kaitlyn O’Malley 23. Christopher Pelella 24. Tanisha Parker 25. Katelyn Pasquino 26. Rhonda Paul 27. Wendy Portillo 28. Leigh-Ann Quaglietta 29. Kelly Santana 30. Robert Satriano, Jr. 31. Holly Siegel 32. Nicole Speranzo 33. Peter Stika 34. Caroline Sweikata 35. Aileen Swift 36. Sarah Tacetta 37. Dawn Verini |
Regents Proctors/HS |
$60.00 per hour |
August 2024 |
|
38. Maureen Basher 39. Sharyn Buchman 40. Maureen Goodenough 41. James Gould 42. Patrick Kemp 43. Diana LaBarbera 44. Kaitlyn O’Malley 45. Katelyn Pasquino 46. Rhonda Paul 47. Nicole Speranzo 48. Peter Stika 49. Caroline Sweikata |
Regents Graders/HS |
$48.00 per hour |
August 2024 |
|
50. Rhonda Paul 51. Peter Stika |
Regents Prep Instructors -Mathematics/HS |
$60.00 + 25% prep |
July 12, 2024 – August 16, 2024 |
|
52. Stephanie Hernandez 53. Christopher Pelella 54. Nicole Speranzo 55. Ashley Zanos |
Edmentum Instructors/HS |
$60.00 per hour |
July 8, 2024 – August 15, 2024 |
|
56. Antoinette Oakes |
Substitute Edmentum Instructor/HS |
$60.00 per hour |
July 8, 2024 – August 15, 2024 |
|
57. Erin Brodhead |
Speech Therapist -ESY/District |
$60.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
58. Gail Nozell |
Speech Pathologist – ESY/District |
$60.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
59. Kathleen Murray Cannon |
Home Tutor/District |
$48.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
60. Melanie Monda 61. Carrie Burns 62. Jill Totten 63. Norise Robinson 64. Sonya Berger |
Middle School Curriculum Writing – Science/MS |
$48.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
65. Betty Gaudette 66. Nicole Glodich |
Middle School Curriculum Writing – Math – Grade 8 Algebra Revisions |
$48.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
67. Heather Vasquez |
High School Curriculum Writing – World Language – French C1/C2 Revisions |
$48.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
68. Rhonda Paul 69. Katelyn Pasquino |
High School Curriculum Writing – Math – Geometry Revisions |
$48.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
Noninstructional Appointments
|
Name |
Position/Building Assignment |
Schedule/Step |
Effective Dates |
|
1. Emily Prior (Transfer Replacement) |
Typist/ALC |
SRP (Sec.)/Step 2 |
July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 |
|
2. Katie Warren (Resignation Replacement) |
Paraprofessional/MS |
SRP (Para)/Step 3 |
September 1, 2024 |
|
3. Jessica DiLauro (Transfer Replacement) |
Paraprofessional/MS |
SRP (Para)/Step 6 |
September 1, 2024 |
Noninstructional – Annual Appointments
|
Name |
Position/Building Assignment |
Schedule/Step |
Effective Date |
|
1. Crystal Bond 2. Michele Daly 3. Laura Horton |
Regents Proctors/HS |
2024 – 2025 hourly rate |
August 2024 |
|
5. Kathryn Kaknis |
Occupational Therapist-ESY/District |
$60.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
6. Donna Flannery 7. Danielle Arico 8. Marko Gvozdenovic |
Paraprofessionals/ESY |
2024 – 2025 hourly rate |
Summer 2024 |
|
9. Constance Griffin |
School Nurse Coordinator/District |
Cat. A/Step 7 |
2024 – 2025 School Year |
|
10. Christine Fenner |
Registered Nurse Working Summer Hours/ALC |
$48.00 per hour |
Summer 2024 |
|
11. Jennifer Rose* |
Substitute Paraprofessional/ District |
$15.00 per hour |
2024 – 2025 School Year |
*Addendum Agenda
Cocurricular Appointments
|
Name |
Position/Building Assignment |
Schedule/Step |
Effective Date |
|
1. Michelle Annunziata 2. Christine Giudice 3. James Frisbie 4. Joyce Defont 5. Thomas Plitsch 6. Douglas Luciano 7. Robert Leonard 8. Courtney Cunningham 9. Kaitlyn Troy
|
Aquatic Staff – Lifeguard Supervisor |
$25.00 per hour |
2024 – 2025 School Year |
|
10. Peyton Messing 11. Mia Ponzo 12. Madison Roszkowski 13. Kaidyn Thompson 14. Adam Elkashef 15. Aidan White 16. Gavin Rounds 17. Cali White 18. Matthew Messing 19. Julia Biagini 20. Amelia Krouse 21. Gianna Delcastello 22. Leilany Marte Guerrero 23. Alyssa Thomspon
|
Aquatic Staff – Student Lifeguards |
$15.00 per hour |
2024 – 2025 School Year |
|
24. Thomas Plitsch |
Aquatics Coordinator/ District |
Cat. C/Step 3 |
2024 – 2025 School Year |
|
25. Scott Rumsey |
Varsity Football Coach/Athletic Dept. |
Cat. I/Step 8 |
Fall 2024-2025 Coaching Season |
|
26. Franklin Wright*
|
Assistant Varsity Football Coach/ Athletic Dept. |
Cat. I/Step 5 |
Fall 2024-2025 Coaching Season |
*Addendum Agenda
- Approval of Terms and Conditions:
|
1. Sharon Delmonico |
Athletic Trainer/District |
|
2. Eleanore Mills |
School Food Services Director II/District |
|
3. Jacqueline Calarco |
School District Treasurer/Central Office |
|
4. Ivelisse Mojica |
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/Central Office |
|
5. Brad Conklin |
School Business Official/Central Office |
|
6. Ellen McGoldrick |
Assistant to Superintendent and District Clerk/Central Office |
|
7. Stephen Ragni |
Director of Security & Emergency Preparedness/District |
|
8. Daniel Martin |
Internal Claims Auditor/Central Office |
|
9. Elizabeth DiBenedetto |
Sr. Account Clerk (p/t)/Central Office |
|
10. Faye Goldstein |
Clerk (p/t)/Central Office |
|
11. Judith Lozier |
Clerk (p/t)/Central Office |
Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond then called for motions for the approval of the appointments that were removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration separately.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that Aquatic Staff Student Lifeguards under B. Noninstructional – Cocurricular Appointments be approved, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: 5; ABSTAIN: Mrs. Messing
REPORTS
A. Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Avila shared information on the 2024 Commencement and moving up programs, award ceremonies, All Night Grad, and this year’s summer school program.
B. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mrs. Mojica provide information on the District’s strategic planning, professional learning, and the new literacy pilot.
C. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Tolentino thanked everyone for the warm welcome he has received.
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 and shared information on the additional early dismissal days that were scheduled in June due to the heat. He also noted that the Town of Montgomery will be hosting “National Night Out” at the High School this summer.
E. Community Participation
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and invited the Board me to share what events they had attended or participated in within the District and community. Board members commented on Kindergarten shows, moving up ceremonies, High School Graduation, the Flag Day celebration at Berea Elementary, committee meetings and the All Night Grad Party.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for Public Comment this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
- Adoption of Resolution – Capital Project Bond Financing
- Reconstruction and Improvements to School District Buildings
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that a roll call vote is required.
Mr. Conklin, Deputy District Clerk, referenced the resolution and documentation provided to the Board members:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES BY THE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORANGE AND ULSTER COUNTIES, NEW YORK, AT A TOTAL ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST NOT TO EXCEED $5,100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,410,000 SERIAL BONDS TO PAY THE COSTS THEREOF.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board adopt the Resolution, as presented and attached. A roll call vote showed:
Mr. Bond VOTING YES
Ms. McKnight VOTING YES
Mrs. Messing VOTING YES
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia VOTING YES
Mrs. Revoir VOTING YES
Mrs. Samuelson VOTING ABSENT
Mrs. Terralavoro VOTING YES
The motion was declared duly adopted [6:0].
Second and Final Reading of:
- Regulation 1120-R – School Records (Revised)
- Policy 4772 – Graduation Ceremonies (Revised)
- Policy 4773 – Diploma and Credential Options (Revised)
- Policy 5500 – Student Records (Revised)
- Regulation 5500-R – Student Records (Revised)
- Policy 5550 – Student Privacy (Revised)
- Regulation 8635-R – Information and Data Privacy, Security, Breach and Notification (Revised)
- Policy 8636 – Artificial Intelligence (New)
- Policy 8650 – School District Compliance with Copyright Law (Revised)
- Regulation 8650-R – School District Compliance with Copyright Law (Removed)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, noted that these policies were presented for a first reading at the June 10th Board meeting, and summarized the revisions. He then called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board adopt the above listed policies, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. Readoption of District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board readopt the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
B. Readoption of District Guidance Plan
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board readopt the District Guidance Plan, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [6:0]
C. 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, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Matthew Witherow for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
D. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and JM Investigations
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and JM Investigations, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
E. Approval of Appointment of CSArch as Architect for the 2024 Capital Project
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and CSArch, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
F. Approval of RFP Recommendations:
- Bond Counsel – Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
- Labor Counsel – Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
- General Services Counsel – Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLC
- Financial Advisors – Bernard P. Donegan, Inc.
- Security Services – Atlas Security Systems, Inc.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memoranda with the RFP recommendations, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board award the RFPs listed above, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
G. Approval of Bid Recommendations:
- Capital Project 2021 Phase III
- Site Contractor – Butler Construction Group
- Electric Services – Harry F. Rotolo & Son, Inc.
- Tree Removal and Pruning Services – Downes Tree Services
- Excavation Services – Jorrey Excavating, Inc.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memoranda with the bid recommendations, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board award the bids listed above, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
H. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and CBIZ Risk and Advisory Services
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement with CBIZ Risk and Advisory Services, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and CBIZ Risk and Advisory Services, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
I. Approval of Agreements between Valley Central School District and
The Center for Discovery
- Educational/Residential Services 2024-2025
- Consultation Services 2024-2025
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreements with The Center for Discovery, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board approve the 2024-2025 agreements between Valley Central School District and The Center for Discovery, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
J. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
S&J Associates
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement with S&J Associates, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the 2024-2025 agreement between Valley Central School District and S&J Associates, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
K. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Aaron Loeffler, PT
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement with Aaron Loeffler, PT, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Aaron Loeffler, PT, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
L. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Orange County Department of Emergency Services
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement with Orange County Department of Emergency Services, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Orange County Department of Emergency Services, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
M. First Reading of:
- Policy 0100 – Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity (Revised)
- Policy 0110.2 – Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment (Revised)
- Policy 0111 – Title IX and Sex Discrimination (Revised)
- Policy 5020 – Equal Educational Opportunities (Revised)
- Regulation 5311.3-R – Student Complaints and Grievances (Revised)
- Policy 9010 – Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and read a summary of the revisions to the above listed Board policies and regulation. These revised policies and regulation will be presented for a second reading and adoption at the July 22, 2024 Board meeting.
N. Appointment of Committee Member/Liaison:
- Audit Committee
- Policy Committee
- Health and Safety Committee
- Technology Committee
- Guidance Committee
- Curriculum Council
- Valley Central Education Foundation
- Valley Central PTA Council
- Orange County School Boards Association
- New York State School Boards Association
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Wellness Committee
- Walden Elementary School Building 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. Samuelson
Policy Committee – Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia
Health and Safety Committee – Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Revoir (Alternate)
Technology Committee –Mrs. Samuelson, Mrs. Revoir (Alternate)
Guidance Committee – Mrs. Revoir, Ms. McKnight (Alternate)
Curriculum Council – Mrs. Revoir, Jane Samuelson (Alternate)
Valley Central Education Foundation – Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Messing (Alternate)
Valley Central PTA Council – Mrs. Terralavoro, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia (Alternate)
Orange County School Boards Association – Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia (Alternate)
New York State School Boards Association – Mrs. Terralavoro
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee – Mrs. Terralavoro, Ms. McKnight and Mrs.
Samuelson (Alternates)
Wellness Committee – Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Samuelson (Alternate)
Walden Elementary School Building Committee – Mr. Bond, Mrs. Revoir, Ms. McKnight
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.