May 22, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:00 p.m. by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Revoir
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Ms. Mojica, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin, Ms. McGoldrick, and
approximately fifteen faculty, staff, students and community members in
the audience
Also Absent: Media (THR/WVT)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking and video recording of the meeting.
2024 ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET
VOTE RESULT RESOLUTION
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that a roll call vote is required.
Mr. Conklin, Deputy District Clerk, read the 2024 Budget Vote and Board of Education election results. Mr. Conklin then called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mr. Bond seconded that the Board adopt the Valley Central School District 2024 Annual District Election and Budget Vote Result Resolution, as 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 ABSENT
Mrs. Samuelson VOTING YES
Mrs. Terralavoro VOTING YES
The motion was declared duly adopted [6:0].
RECOGNITION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Conklin announced the re-elected Board members, Joseph Bond and Angela Terralavoro.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the following Consent Agenda be approved, listed and/or attached:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Annual Budget Hearing Minutes dated 5/13/24
B. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 5/13/24
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Modification of 2024-2025 Student Calendar
B. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Health
C. Approval of High School Textbook Adoption:
1. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science Dimensions Biology
2. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Dimensions Earth and Space Science
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Administrative
Name /Position/Building Assignment /Effective Date
1. Janet Werner/ Secondary School Assistant Principal/HS/June 30, 2024
Instructional
Name/ Position/Building Assignment/ Effective Date
1. Timothy Faulkner(for Retirement Purposes)/Social Studies Teacher/MS June 30, 2024
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building/ Assignment/ Effective Date
1. Marlene Marcano Typist/HR/Central Office/ May 22, 2024
2. Danielle Arico /1:1 Paraprofessional/Berea/ May 21, 2024
B. Approval of Leave of Absence:
Name /Position/Building Assignment/ Effective Date
1. Mary Bochart/(Family Care)/School Monitor/HS /June 1, 2024 – June 28, 2024
C. Approval of Appointments:
Administrative Probationary Appointment
Name/ Position/Building/Assignment/Schedule/Step/Effective Date
1. Kara Raap (Retirement Rep.)/Elementary School Principal/BES /A/Step 6 /July 1, 2024
2. Janet Werner (Retirement Rep.)/Elementary School Assistant Principal/MES/ B/Step 12/ July 1, 2024
Instructional – Annual Appointments
Name Position/Building/Assignment/Schedule/Step Effective Date
Special Education Teachers-ESY/District/$60.00 per hour/ Summer 2024
1. Amy Stevens
2. Antanette Rivera-Robinson
3. Brian Majestic
4. Nancy (Cathy) DeGraw
5. Christina Fuller
6. Dawn Rubino
7. Dawn Verini
8. Erin Lappe
9. Hannah Conklin
10. Heather Jurgens
11. Kathleen Alexander
12. Kathy Bordone
13. Kimberly Johnson
14. Kristine Grzybek
15. Laurene Williams
16. Mary Rodriguez
17. Melissa Nogueira
18. Stephanie Hanley
19. Stephanie Walsh
20. Thomas Volpe
Substitute Special Education Teacher/ESY/District/$60.00 per hour /Summer 2024
21. Fiona Wasserman
School Psychologists/ESY/District/$60.00 per hour Summer 2024
22. Jessica Filangeri
23. Adrienne Hershfield
Student Assistance Counselor-ESY/District//$60.00 per hour /Summer 2024
24. Patricia Bishop
Speech Therapists/ESY/District/ $60.00 per hour /Summer 2024
25. Megan Orcutt
26. Amanda Presti
Evaluators/Psychologists/Itinerant Staff/District/$60.00 per hour Summer 2024
27. Adrienne Hershfield
28. Alisa Podgorskaya
29. Alitsa Chabut
30. Brittany Olah
31. Dawn Moore
32. Constandia Georgiou
33. Frank Jordan
34. Jennifer Arroyo
35. Jessica Filangeri
36. Lauren Koller
37. Marci Rheal
38. Melanie Montenora
Evaluators/Teachers/Itinerant Staff/District/$60.00 per hour Summer 2024
39. Angelo Leo
40. Dawn Verini
41. Donna Marie McCarthy
42. Heidi Glass
43. Jill Mast
44. Kathleen Alexander
45. Kimberly Kedzielawa
46. Michele Rose
47. Holly Siegel
Evaluator/SpeechTherapist-Itinerant Staff/District/$60.00 per hour /
Summer 2024
48. Amanda Presti
Evaluator/Teacher of the Visually Impaired- Itinerant Staff/District/$60.00 per hour Summer 2024
49. Diana Leone
Regents Prep and $50.00 per hour 2023 – 2024
50. Kelly Santana
Practice Test Teachers/HS+ 25% prep School Year
51. Michele Sinn
Home Tutors/District $48.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
52. Maria Amengual-Michaud
53. Janett Lefkon
Non Certified Substitute Teachers/District/$110.00 per day/ 2023 – 2024
School Year
54. Cara Breitenbach
55. Alyssa Ryan
56. Emma Secor
Noninstructional Appointments
Name /Position/Building /Assignment/Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Marlene Marcano (Retirement Rep.)/Personnel Assistant/CO/ $71,500 /May 23, 2024
Noninstructional – Annual Appointments
Name /Position/Building/Assignment/Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Yeidaliz Polanco /Paraprofessional Scheduler/MS Annual Stipend/
pro-rated $581.56/April 18, 2024 –June 30, 2024
2. Carlos Salazar /Summer Custodial Worker/$15.00 per hour /Summer 2024
3. Diana Cahoon/ Registered Nurse-ESY/District /$60.00 per hour/ Summer 2024
4. Christine Belknap /Substitute Registered Nurse-ESY/District/$60.00 per hour /Summer 2024
Occupational Therapists-/ESY/District/$60.00 per hour /Summer 2024
5. Maureen Gallagher
6. Trisha LaFronz
7. Denise Smith
Paraprofessionals-ESY/District/2024-2025 hourly rate/Summer 2024
8. AnnMarie Piscopo
9. Cassandra Sit
10. Colleen Maier
11. Dawn Smith
12. Emily Prior
13. Erin Schweizer
14. Harriet Rodriguez
15. Heather Coli
16. Jamie Brown
17. Janean Patterson
18. Jeanette LaRosa
19. Jennifer Watson
20. Jessica DiLauro
21. Jessica Greene
22. Julie Dzurilla
23. Kisha Welton
24. Lori Dzierzek
25. Lori Weikel
26. Matalyn Fragale
27. Melissa Jarer
28. Michelle Manning
29. Sara Donovan
30. Sarah DiMaggio
31. Sheri Duschaneck
32. Stephanie Castiglione-DiMarco
33. Susan Stewart
Greeter –ESY/District/2024 – 2025/hourly rate/Summer 2024
34. Laura Horton
Substitute Paraprofessionals –ESY/District/2024 – 2025 hourly rate/Summer 2024
35. Maureen Hedden
36. Nathalie Rischmoller
37. Diane Savage
Summer Custodial Workers/District/$15.00 per hour Summer 2024
38. Antwone Thomas
39. Elijiah Bolding
Substitute Custodial Worker/District/$15.00 per hour/2023 – 2024 School Year
40. David Bennett
Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
OTHER
Superintendent Avila introduced Kara Raap, the newly appointed Berea Elementary School Principal, who was in the audience. She was welcomed by the Board and a round of applause was offered.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:06 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
May 13, 2024
Annual Budget Hearing
The Annual Budget Hearing of the Valley Central School District was convened at 6:00 p.m. in the Administration Building by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Samuelson
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Conklin, Ms. Mojica, Ms. McGoldrick and approximately nine staff, students and members of the community in the audience.
Also Absent: Mr. Miller, Media (WVT, THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need for an Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations, student matters, pending litigation and personnel. He called for a motion.
Ms. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board move into Executive Session at 5:30 p.m. Voting: YES: Unanimous [5:0]
Mrs. Terralavoro entered Executive Session at approximately 5:35 p.m.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to come out of Executive Session.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 5:59 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mr. Bond welcomed the Board to the required Annual Budget Hearing.
Mr. Bond introduced the Board members and Central Office Administrators present: President Joseph Bond, Vice President Katie McKnight, Trustee Sarah Messing, Trustee Frances Fox- Pizzonia, Trustee Diana Revoir, Trustee Jane Samuelson, Trustee Angela Terralavoro, Superintendent Evette Avila, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Ivelisse Mojica, and School Business Official Brad Conklin,.
Mr. Bond then turned the meeting over to Mr. Conklin. Mr. Conklin provided an overview of the 2024-2025 proposed budget and reviewed the compliance information. He noted that the 2024-2025 Budget Report is available in all the District schools, the public libraries and is accessible on the District’s webpage.
Mr. Conklin provided information on the procedure for the Board of Education Election and the 20243 candidates. There are two individuals running for two vacant seats for a three year term commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027. The candidates are, in ballot order: Joseph Bond and Angela Terralavoro.
Mr. Conklin noted that the budget vote and Board election on May 21st will be held at the High School Gymnasium from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. He then reviewed voter registration, voter qualifications and the process for absentee ballots.
Mr. Conklin noted that the public had the opportunity to offer comments and ask questions; however, there were no requests from the public to speak this evening.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need for an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. He called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board move into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond called for a motion to come out of Executive Session.
Ms. Messing moved, Mrs. McKnight seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Annual Budget Hearing be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the Hearing at 6:32 p.m.
May 13, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:32 p.m. by President Joseph Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Samuelson
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Conklin, Ms. Mojica, Student Representatives Ms. Zefi and Mr. Nasser, Ms. McGoldrick, and approximately fifty-five faculty, staff, students and members of the community in the audience.
Also Absent: Mr. Miller, Student Representative Ms. Ellison, and Media (WVT, THR)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, public participation, and 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.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Following the Pledge, Mr. Bond called for a moment of silence in remembrance of Kevin Reidy, who passed away on April 20th. Kevin was a member of the Board of Education from 2000-2013 and served as Vice President for eight years. Please keep Mr. Reidy and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
STUDENT PRESENTATION
Walden Elementary School
Building Principal Gregory Heidemann introduced Teacher Nancy Phelps and twelve students from the Walden Elementary School History Club who shared their research, which focused on the Town of Montgomery Civil War Soldiers.
The following students participated in this evening’s presentation: Andy Burns, Emma Dowdy, Giuliana Figueroa, Chaten Jayden Kumar, Anthony Fanizzi, Logan Longo, Presley Pratt, Kiara Russell, Kienan Sharif, Twyves Baptisite, Jr., Elora Padannamackal and Madeleine Berry.
The students were thanked for their presentation and a round of applause was offered.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATIONS
Mr. Bond and Ms. Avila reviewed the attached correspondence and commendations.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the following Consent Agenda be approved, as listed and/or attached:
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 4/15/24
B. Special Board Meeting Minutes dated 4/18/24
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for April
B. Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for April
C. Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for April
D. Acceptance of Record of Claims for April
E. Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for April
F. Acceptance of Cafeteria Report for April
G. Acceptance of Investment Report for April
H. Acceptance of Budget Transfer Report for April
I. Acceptance of Internal Claims Auditor Report for March
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Acceptance of Donations:
1. Montgomery Elementary School – Playground Equipment
Montgomery Elementary School PTA
2. Valley Central School District – Monetary Gift
New York State Insurance Reciprocal
3. Valley Central School District – Monetary Gift
New York State Beef Council
B. Approval of Overnight Trip Request:
1. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America – Middle School
C. Approval of Anticipated Overnight Trip Request:
1. Senior Class Trip – High School
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Michael Pescetti Reading Teacher/MS June 30, 2024
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. John Belli School Monitor/HS May 8, 2024
2. Michael Bertone School Monitor/MS May 14, 2024
3. Jamie Leroy Special Education Paraprofessional/MS May 17, 2024
4. Jamie Leroy Paraprofessional Scheduler/MS April 17, 2024
5. Madeline Ferguson 1:2 Paraprofessional/MES June 30, 2024
6. Dawn M. Stewart Paraprofessional/MES April 25, 2024
7. Adriana Torres 1:1 Paraprofessional/WES June 26, 2024
B. Approval of Leave of Absence:
Name Position/ Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Katelyn Pasquino (Childcare Leave) Math Teacher/HS On or about December 3, 2024 through February 22, 2025
C. Approval of Appointments:
Administrative Probationary Appointments
Name Position/Building Assignment Salary Probationary Period Effective Date
1. Ivan Tolentino Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources/Central Office $185,000.00 July 1, 2024 – July 1, 2027 July 1, 2024
Administrative Annual Appointments
Name Position/ Building Assignment Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Kimberly Ronaldson Summer School Assistant Principal/HS/MS $6,000.00 Summer 2024
Instructional Probationary Appointments
Name Position/Building Assignment Schedule/Step Probationary Period Effective Date
1. Michael Davis
(Retirement Rep.) School Media Specialist/HS MA30, Step 3 September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2028 September 1, 2024
2. Iqra Syed (Replacement) Mathematics Teacher/ MS MA, 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. Britney Demshick (Leave Replacement) Grade 5 Teacher (LOA)/WES BA/Step 1 January 2, 2024 – June 4, 2024
2. Laurie Cauthers Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/MS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
3. Nicole Glodich Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/MS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
4. William Gunther Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/MS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
5. Michael Stoduto Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/ALC $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
6. Hannah Conklin Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/ALC $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
7. John (Mike) Score Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
8. Michele Rose Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
9. Rhonda Paul Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
10. Amy Maher Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
11. Katelyn Pasquino Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
12. Ashley Zouzias Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
13. Thomas Plitsch Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
14. Matthew Fowler Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
15. Casey Bannon Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
16. Deanna Enea Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
17. Diana LaBarbera Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
18. Suzanne Schiaffo Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
19. Maureen Basher Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
20. Kaitlyn Troy Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
21. Mariah Cooney Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
22. Jeffrey Schaper Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
23. Brendan Sutta Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
24. Wendy Portillo Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
25. Heather Vasquez Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
26. Lori Rodriguez Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
27. Janelle Manson-Henry Regents Prep and Practice Test Teachers/HS $50.00 per hour + 25% prep 2023 – 2024 School Year
28. Isabella Brosius Home Tutors/District $48.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
29. Isabella Renzo Home Tutors/District $48.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
30. Isabella Brosius Non Certified Substitute Teachers/District $110.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
31. Karly Gomez Non Certified Substitute Teachers/District $110.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
32. Isabella Renzo Non Certified Substitute Teachers/District $110.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
33. Victoria Washington Non Certified Substitute Teachers/District $110.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
Noninstructional Appointments
Name Position/ Building Assignment Schedule/Step Effective Dates
1. Kenneth Phillips (Resignation Rep.) Groundskeeper/B&G CSEA (GRND), Step 1 May 14, 2024
Noninstructional Annual Appointments
Name Position/Building Assignment Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. Gregory Brundage Substitute Custodial Worker/District $15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
2. Madelyn Jachimiak Substitute Paraprofessionals/District $15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
3. Erin Muro Substitute Paraprofessionals/District $15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
4. Jennifer Rose Substitute Paraprofessionals/District $15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
5. Victoria Washington Substitute Paraprofessionals/District $15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
6. Tylor Carson Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
7. Leah Restivo Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
8. Isabella Cruz Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
9. Sean Coyne Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
10. Tristan Dunn Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
11. Jack Amundsen Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
12. Ryan Vasquez Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
13. Leeon Duarte Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
14. Gabriel Alvarez Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
15. Jesus Flores Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
16. Mason Smit Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
17. John Granadillo Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
18. Cheyenne Ryan Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
19. Matthew Stoddard, Jr. Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
20. Vincent Pucci Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
21. Gauge Sulley Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
22. Jianna Honrado Summer Custodial Workers/District $15.00 per hour July 1, 2024 – August 30, 2024
Cocurricular Annual Appointments
Name Position/ Building Assignment Schedule/Step Effective Date
1. William Michella Events Personnel/ Athletics $60.00 per Event-Home $70.00 per Event-Away 2023 – 2024 School Year
2. Mason Davis Events Personnel/ Athletics $60.00 per Event-Home $70.00 per Event-Away 2023 – 2024 School Year
3. Russell Gulamerian Events Personnel/ Athletics $60.00 per Event-Home $70.00 per Event-Away 2023 – 2024 School Year
REPORTS
A. Student Representatives
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Student Representatives Ms. Zefi and Mr. Nasser provided information on activities at the High School including honor society events, Teacher Appreciation Week, Student Recognition Night, athletics, Mental Health Awareness Month, the Senior trip, and plans for the upcoming Senior Prom, Destination Day, and Moving Up Day.
B. Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Avila shared information on recent events she attended in the District, including the Music Honor Society Variety Show, the Walden Drama Club’s performance of 101 Dalmations, Jr., the Junior Prom, the Gradus Honoris Induction and Dinner, the Berea Elementary School’s DARE Graduation, the High School Spring Band Concert, the District’s Day of Remembrance, the High School Student Recognition Night, the Middle School Spring Concert, and East Coldenham Elementary School’s Spring Concert.
C. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Bond introduced this agenda item. Mrs. Mojica provided updated information on the selection of a literacy program, the MTSS Program, and meetings with the Professional Development Committee and the Mentoring Committee. She also shared highlights of a recent Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents leadership conference she attended.
D. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this agenda item, Ms. Avila reported for Mr. Miller, who was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Ms. Avila welcomed Ivan Tolentino, the District’s new Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, who was appointed this evening and in the audience.
E. School Business Official
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Conklin provided information on the upcoming budget vote and Board of Education election; the start of the 2023-2024 external audit; and a recent emergency drill at the County’s Emergency Services Office.
F. Guidance Advisory Committee – April 30, 2024
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mrs. Messing, the Board liaison, reported that the topic of the meeting was on chronic absenteeism and strategies on how to address the issue.
G. OCSBA Delegates’ Meeting – May 1, 2024
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mrs. Messing, the OCSBA Delegate, shared that there was a roundtable discussion which focused on Board operations.
H. Technology Planning Committee – May 7, 2024
Following introduction of this agenda item, Mr. Bond reported for Mrs. Samuelson, who was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Mr. Bond provided a summary of the topics discussed, which included the use of artificial intelligence in education.
I. Health & Safety Committee – May 9, 2024
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. McKnight shared information on the recent emergency tabletop drill at the County, which focused on communication, content and timing. She also noted that the implementation of technology acquired through the Smart Schools Grant will take place in the coming months.
J. Community Participation
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Board members commented on recent events that they had participated in or attended, including student recognition nights, PTA Council meeting, athletic events, the High School Founders Night Celebration, the Gradus Honoris Induction, the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Awards for Excellence Ceremony, the Walden Elementary School’s Drama Club performance of 101 Dalmations, Jr., High School Drama Club II performances, Berea Elementary School’s DARE Graduation, the High School Band Concert, and the Special Olympics Ice Cream Social.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were two requests for public comment this evening:
Tracy Daubel – Valley Central Athletics
Becky Pearson – Arbor Day and Walden Elementary School
OLD BUSINESS
A. Acceptance of the 2023-2024 Internal Audit Report and District Response
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the internal auditors report and the District’s response, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board accept the 2023-2024 Internal Audit and District response, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Green Chimneys Children’s Services
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the agreement between the Valley Central School District and Green Chimneys Children’s Services, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
B. Proposed NYSSBA Resolutions – Discussion
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. He noted that the Orange-Ulster BOCES Board has requested the support of two proposed resolutions to be submitted to NYSSBA for consideration at the Annual Business Meeting in October.
Mr. Bond called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board support the proposed resolutions, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
C. Establishment of Annual Reorganizational Meeting – July 1, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board establish the Annual Reorganization Meeting for July 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
D. Establishment of Public Hearing – Code of Conduct – July 1, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board establish the Public Hearing for the Code of Conduct for July 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
ADJOURNMENT