PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Circleville Middle School
Administration
Tim 0.Mains, Superintendent of Schools
Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Board of Education
Peter Agro, President
Dori Johnson, Vice President
Lloyd Greer, Jr.
Kristi Kheiralla
Gretchen Meier
Cara Robertson
Roseanne Sullivan
PUBLIC NOTICE: Trustee Lloyd Greer, Jr. will be attending this meeting via video conferencing from 110 Indian Walk, Lowell, NC 28098. The public has the right to attend the board meeting from either location.
Vision Statement
We empower students to dream big, think globally, value diversity and achieve personal success.
Mission Statement
The Pine Bush Central School District will provide real world, state-of-the-art, innovative educational strategies that prepare our students for higher education and career pathways. Each student will be prepared to become a contributing member in an ever-changing world.
Consideration of Executive Session 6:15 p.m.
Recognition/Regular Session 6:45/7 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
Consideration of Executive Session 6:15 p.m.
Discussion re: Particular Personnel Matter
Anticipate Reconvening • Recognition / Regular Session 6:45/7 p.m.
II. Student Recognition
Ill. Approval of Minutes
IV. Reports, Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools
I. Consent Agenda
2. Approval of Settlement Agreements
3. CSE & CPSE Placement Recommendations
4. Donation: Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance
Public Participation
5. Appointment of Impartial Hearing Officer (IHO}
6. Designation & Disposition of Library Books / Equipment
7. Approval of Overnight Trip Requests
8. Upcoming Board Meetings, Events / Old, New Business I Update
V. Business & Finance
I. Claim Auditor’s Reports
2. Approval·2018-2019 School Food Service Budget
3. Annual Approval of Audit Committee Charter
4. Acknowledge Receipt and Acceptance of the Internal Auditors’ 2017 2018 Internal Audit Risk Assessment Report and District Response
5. Board Approval of Community Member for Audit Committee
6. Approval of Bid Awards Cafeteria
7. Health & Welfare Services Contract
Public Participation
Vl Consideration of Executive Session
VII. Adjournment
PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Consent Agenda
Administration
Tim 0.Mains, Superintendent of Schools
Donna Geidel, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Michael Pacella, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Vision Statement
We empower students to dream big, think globally, value diversity and achieve personal success.
Mission Statement
The Pine Bush Central School District will provide real world, state-of.the-art, innovative educational strategies that prepare our students for higher education and career pathways. Each student will be prepared to become a contributing member in an ever-changing world.
Board of Education
Peter Agro, President
Dori Johnson, Vice President
Lloyd Greer, Jr.
Kristi Kheiralla
Gretchen Meier
Cara Robertson
Roseanne Sullivan
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2018
Consent Agenda
Recommend the Board of Education approve the following Consent Agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools:
Creation
Non-lnstructionaI
Board approval authorizing the creation of the following positions:
- (2) Two SADD Advisors (Students Against Destructive Decisions) effective June 27, 2018, Salary Level 5 (appendix D), as per contract.
- (1) Library Media Specialist Team Leader effective June 27, 2018, Salary Level 2 (appendix E),as per contract.
- (1) AIS Team Leader effective June 27, 2018, Salary Level 2 (appendix E), as per contract.
Resignations
Non-Instructional
Judith Peterson, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 1.0 FTE Senior Payroll Clerk, effective at the close of business, June 28, 2019.
Leaves of Absence
Instructional
- Mariann Bott, request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 1.0 FTE Teacher (Elementary 1-3), effective for the period 9/4/2018 through 6/30/2019.
- Trupti Sprowls, request for an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 1 .0 FTE Teacher (Reading), effective for the period 9/4/2018 through 6/30/2019.
Appointments
Instructional
Trupti Sprowls, be designated as a Literacy Elementary Coach, Teacher on Special Assignment, effective 9/4/2018, Salary MA, Step 15.
Mariann Bott, be designated as an Elementary STEAM Coach, Teacher on Special Assignment, effective 9/4/2018, Salary at MA, Step 26.
Brian Heller, who holds a Professional certificate in Students with Disabilities, be appointed to the position as a 1.0 FTE Permanent Substitute in the Special Education tenure area for the period of 9/4/2018 and ending 6/30/2019, Salary at MA, Step 2.
Kaitlyn Sternemann who holds a Pending certificate in Early Childhood Birth-2, be appointed to the probationary position as a 1.0 FTE Pre-K Teacher in the Elementary tenure area, for a/our year probationary period commencing September 4, 2018 and ending September 3, 2022. Salary at BA, Step 2 of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Kaitlyn Sternemann 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.
Lisa Quick who holds a Permanent certificate in Pre-K, K, Gr. 1-6,Gr. 1-6, be appointed to the probationary position as a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher in the Elementary tenure area, for a three-year probationary period commencing September 4, 2018 and ending September 3, 2021. Her assignment for the 201 8-19 school year will be as a District Literacy Coach. Salary at MA, Step 12. Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered/or tenure, Lisa Quick must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in two of the three probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the third year/receiving Jarema Credit.
Melissa Bertuccio who holds a Provisional certificate in School Psychologist, be appointed on probation to the position of School Psychologist in the tenure area of School Psychologist for a four-year probationary period commencing September 4, 2018 and ending September 3, 2022, salary for the 2018-2019 school year will be MA30, Step I.
Sarah Garrison who holds a Professional certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the probationary position as a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher in the Elementary tenure area, for a four-year probationary period commencing September 4, 2018 and ending September 3, 2022. Salary at MA, Step l of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order lo be considered/or tenure, Sarah Garrison 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.
David Miele who holds a Pending certificate in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages), be appointed to the probationary position as a t .0 FTE ESOL Teacher in the English as a Second Language tenure area, for a four-year probationary period commencing September 4, 2018 and ending September 3, 2022. Salary at MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, lo the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, David Miele 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.
Courtney Lucek, who holds an Initial certificate in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages),be appointed to the probationary position as a 1.0 FTE ESOLTeacher in the English as a Second Language tenure area, for a four-year probationary period commencing September 4, 2018 and end ing September 3, 2022. Salary at MA, Step I of the salary schedule. Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Courtney Lucek 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.
Non-Instructional
Jennifer Byrne, probationary appointment as a full-time 12 month/year Typist, effective July 2, 2018 under the Terms and Conditions of the Civil Service Employees/Central Administration, salary for the 2018-2019 school year at $33,900, noting she is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources.
Per Diem Substitutes
Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective September 4, 20 I 8 (or as indicated) at board approved per diem substitutes rates:
Gabriella Amelio
Kathryn Bull (effective June 27, 2018)
Pam lrber
Debra Murphy
Karen Pass
Alyssa Rosanelli
Shari Sysol-Alongi
Dolores Trivolis
lnstructional/Non-lnstructional
Extended School Year Services / Special Education
Board approval for the additional temporary appointment of the following individuals as per diem, hourly instructional and non-instructional staff members for the 201 8 Extended School Year Services effective for the period July 2, 2018 through August 9, 2018 (Monday through Thursday) at contract hourly wages as follows, noting appointments are contingent upon student enrollment:
Substitute Teaching Assistants
Tammy Weeden – up to 15 hours/week
Elizabeth Dingee – up to 15 hours/week
Beverley Brownsell – up to 15 hours/week
Arlene Cooper – up to 15 hours/week
Lisa Heckman – up to 15 hours/week
Linda Westerfield – up to 15 hours/week
Elementary – Summer School Program
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff members as tutors for the Elementary School Summer School Program, effective for the July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018, Monday through Thursday, at the rate of $35/hour for a maximum of 3 hours per day, 4 days/week:
Darcy Kocis – Instructional Technologist
Middle – Summer School Program
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff members as tutors for the Middle School Summer School Program, effective for the July 2, 2018 through July 26, 2018, Monday through Thursday, at the rate of $35/hour for a maximum of 3 hours per day, 4 days/week:
Alexis Grable – Math 8
Special Education – 2018 Summer CSE/CPSE meetings
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individuals as per diem, hourly instructional staff members for the 2018 Summer CSE/CPSE meetings (on an as needed basis), effective for the period July 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 (Mondays through Thursdays) at contract hourly wages as follows:
Special Education Teachers
Melissa Boniface
Laura Bronson
Mike Caro
Lauren Casamento
Jennifer Gray
Colleen Hasbrouck
Charna Jordan
Tara Klink
Laura Lisberg
Alison Montaperto
Nicole Porter
Daniele Raccio
Arlene Santaniello
Stephanie Singleton
Janice Sweet
Kelly Thomas
General Education Teachers
Lisa Andryshak
Alexa Balkissoon
Donna Boncek
Mariann Bott
Stacey Brown
Joanie Chichon
Susan Corcoran
Helen Fitzgibbons
Derrick Frost
Bethany Ganley
Keri Giuliano
Kim Godduhn
Guerita Harlow
Dina Kania
Claire Licata
Holly Shader
Diane Trad
Tara Tuttle
Patricia VanLeuven
Kim White
School Psychologists
Terri Hatfield
Paul Hutter
Sandra Mullarkey
Katie Viola
Erica Walentin
Speech Therapists:
Pat Fairchild
Nicole Santillo
Remedial After School Program – Regents Boot Camp
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff for 2.0 hours/day, Monday – Thursday (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a..m), for Regents Boot Camp at Pine Bush
High School during the August 2018 summer session, effective August 6, 2018 through August 15, 2018, salary at the rate of $35/hour:
Pine Bush High School
Judie Flint – English
Neil Lisberg – US History
Patricia Hoehmann – Common Core Algebra
Bill Smith – Global Studies
Allison Chastain – Earth Science
Erin Toomey/Karen Wright – Geometry (Alternate: Michael Ciarelli)
Night Tutorial Program
Board approval for the appointment of the following instructional staff members as tutors for the Night Tutorial Program at the Pine Bush High School for the 2018-2019 school year, Monday through Thursday, at the rate of $35/hour: Following staff assigned lo work as needed:
Mandi Beaver
Renae Bray
Judith Flint
Julie Medina
Lee Ann Noonan
Julie Palinkas
Robert Pawson
Erin Toomey
Summer Middle School Human Rights Academy
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individual as a Leader for the Summer Middle School Human Rights Academy, effective for the period effective July 16, 2018 through July 19, 2018, salary at $1,500.
John Tobin
Board approval for the temporary appointment of the following individuals as teachers for the Summer Middle Sc/100/ Human Rights Academy, effective for the period effective July 16, 2018 through July 19, 2018 at a rate of $35.00/hour, maximum of 34 hours:
Shawn Powell, CVMS
Alexa Balkissoon, CVMS
Heather Hennessey, Crispell
Kathryn Green, Crispell
Co-Curricular Elementary
Board approval to amend the following co-curricular appointments for the 2018-2019 school year at the appropriate co-curricular stipends (note: this change is due to the new teachers contract reflecting a change in levels):
Pakanasink Elementary School
Lisa Andryshak – Grade Level Leader (Kindergarten) @ Level Va, Step 1 (2)
Suzanne Newton – Grade Level Leader (First Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (7)
Kimberly White – Grade Level Leader (Second Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (8)
Barbara Bergin – Grade Level Leader (Third Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (7)
Lisa Grainger – Grade Level Leader (Fourth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 3 (4)
Kerri Dec – Grade Level Leader (Grade 5) @ Level Va, Step 1 (2)
Jennifer Fitzgerald – Special Education Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (17)
Pine Bush Elementary School
Susan Johnson – Grade Level Leader (Kindergarten) @ Level Va, Step 1 (1)
Teresa Salvato – Grade Level Leader (First Grade) @ Level Va, Step 5 (5)
Amy Green – Grade Level Leader (Second Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (9)
Jacqueline Giebler – Grade Level Leader (Third Grade) @ Level Va, Step 5 (6)
Bryan Hyland – Grade Level Leader (Fourth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 3 (3)
Shani Luccketti – Grade Level Leader (Fifth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 5 (6)
Lynda Rogers-Seeley – Special Education Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (10)
E. J. Russell Elementary School:
Laura McGrail – Grade Level Leader (Kindergarten) @ Level Va, Step 5 (6)
Stacey Brown – Grade Level Leader (First Grade) @ Level Va, Step 10 (10)
Kim Godduhn – Grade Level Leader (Second Grade) @ Level Va, Step 5 (6)
Sarah Levato – Grade Level Leader (Third Grade) @ Level Va, Step 1 (1)
Patricia VanLeuven – Grade Level Leader (Fourth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (9)
Cheryl Riccardi – Grade Level Leader (Fifth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 5 (6)
Sheryl Mamenko – Special Education Team Leader @ Level II, Step 10 (25)
Circleville Elementary School:
Denise Hansen – Grade Level Leader (Kindergarten) @ Level Va, Step 10 (10)
Beverly Ann Feuerstack – Grade Level Leader (First Grade) @ Level Va, Step 3 (3)
Karen Negron – Grade Level Leader (Second Grade) @ Level Va, Step 3 (3)
Rosemarie Lindsay – Grade Level Leader (Third Grade) @ Level Va, Step 5(5)
Margaret Przybocki – Grade Level Leader (Fourth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (7)
Andrea Urmston – Grade Level Leader (Fifth Grade) @ Level Va, Step 7 (8)
Heather Walmers – Special Education Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 5 (5)
Jaclyn Nespoli – Special Education Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 5 (6)
District-wide
Catherine Aller – English as a New Language (ENL) Team Leader @ Level 5A, Step 3 (4)
Chris Lawla – Speech Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 7(7)
Allison Webster – Speech Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 7(7)
Board approval of the following co-curricular appointments for the 2018-2019 school year at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:
Lisa Metz – Library Media Specialist Co-Team Leader @ Level II, Step 1(1)
Lisa Ruyack – Library Medin Specialist Co-Team Lender @ Level II,Step 1 (1)
Kathy Genco – AIS Team Leader @ Level II,Step 1 (1)
Extra-Curricular
Board approval of the following co-curricular appointment for the 2018-2019 school year at the appropriate extra-curricular stipend:
Coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind for the 2018-19 school year, stipend as per contract :
Lori Stapleton – Odyssey of the Mind
Supervision
Board approval of the following school personnel for supervision duties in connection with fall, winter, and spring sporting events during the 2018-2019 school year, salary as per contract:
Derrick Frost
Bernadette Tymczszyn
Interscholastic
Board approval of the following interscholastic fall coaching appointments for the 2018-2019 school year at the appropriate interscholastic stipends:
Swim/Dive:
Michael Reineke** – Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II,Step 1 (2)
••Pending completion of coaching requirements/coaching license.