February 24, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Minutes | Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 | Farnsworth Technology Center/Mohonasen High School
Call to Order
The Board meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. Gaglioti, at 6:30 PM. Mrs. Gaglioti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
- Board Members Present: Wade Abbott, Lisa Gaglioti, Stacy MacTurk, Pamela Young , Deborah Escobar and Chad McFarland
- Board Members Absent: Patrick Ryan
- Administrators Present: Mr. Shannon Shine, Chris Ruberti, and Laurel Logan-King
Executive Session
MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that an Executive Session be convened for the purpose of discussing particular personnel matters. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
MOTION made by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. McFarland, that the Executive Session be adjourned at 7:00 PM. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Return to Public Session
The Public Session was called to order by the President, Mrs. Gaglioti, at 7:04 PM. Mrs. Gaglioti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call
- Board Members Present: Wade Abbott, Lisa Gaglioti, Stacy MacTurk, and Pamela Young, Deborah Escobar and Chad McFarland
- Board Members Absent: Patrick Ryan
- Administrators Present: Mr. Shannon Shine, Chris Ruberti, and Laurel Logan-King, William Vacca
- Others In Attendance: Three faculty members, two students and one district resident
Communications-Superintendent
Mr. Ruberti presented a budget update. He discussed information that had changed since the last presentation including teacher retirements, the final rate for the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and changes in revenue from renting Special Education classrooms to BOCES. Mr. Ruberti then discussed the process of calculating the tax levy calculation and indicated that the calculation this year resulted in a 3.19% increase and estimated the impact on tax payers. He then gave an overview of the proposed bus proposition and let the BOE know that they would need to vote on whether to place the proposition on the ballot at a future meeting.
Communications-Board of Education
Mrs. MacTurk commented that the Mohonasen Color Guard home show was fantastic and the team has done very well at competitions. Mr. Abbott and Mrs. MacTurk added that the Odyssey of the Mind competition would be taking place March 7th at Shenendehowa School.
Public Privilege of the Floor
Leisha Sherman reminded the Board that the Bradt and Pinewood Science Fair would be taking place this Wednesday, 5:30-7:00, at Draper Middle School.
Bill Sherman told the Board that the Girls’ Indoor Track Team is doing very well this season. They are the Colonial Council and Sectional champions.
Stephanie D’Annibale invited the Board to attend a trivia competition with her group “The Masterminds”. The competition takes place Monday at 3:30 at the High School.
New Business – Instructional
Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education
MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. McFarland, that the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Pre-School Special Education for meetings held on February 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, and 13. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Request Approval for High School Select Choir Field Trip to New York City on Saturday, June 13, 2020
MOTION made by Mrs. Escobar, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve the request for the High School Select Choir to travel to New York City for a field trip. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
New Business-Business/Personnel
Request for Approval of First Reading of Board Policies
MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. McFarland, that the Board of Education approves the first reading of the following Policy and By-Laws:
7440 Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration
The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with Scotia-Glenville Central Schools
MOTION made by Ms. Young, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve a health and welfare contract with the Scotia-Glenville Central School District in the amount of $26,296.00 for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Request for UPDATED Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Mohonasen Administrators’ Association Regarding the Retirement Incentive
MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the Mohonasen Administrators’ Association regarding a specific member’s eligibility for the retirement incentive. The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Approved Minutes
MOTION made by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Ms. Young that the Board of Education approve the minutes of February 10, 2020.
The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Financial Reports
Financial reports will be reviewed and voted on at the March 9, 2020 Board of Education meeting.
Approved Personnel Recommendations
MOTION made by Ms. Young, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve the following personnel recommendations:
The motion was passed unanimously, six members present and voting.
Retirements
Laura Gallelli
- Appointment: Elementary Education
- Effective Date: Close of Business June 30, 2020
Jennifer Gribben
- Appointment: Secondary Education
- Effective Date: Close of Business June 30, 2020
Appointments
Sheryl Vermette
- Appointment: P/T Bus Driver
- Effective Date: February 24, 2020
- Salary: $17.66
Gregory Britten
- Appointment: P/T Bus Driver
- Effective Date: February 24, 2020
- Salary: $17.66
Zoila Nova
- Appointment: P/T Teaching Assistant
- Effective Date: February 25, 2020
- Salary: Step 6
Susanne Candee
- Appointment: Mail Clerk, Permanent, (subject to a probationary period according to Civil Service rules)
- Effective Date: January 17, 2020
- Salary: $27,285
Frederick Viall
- Appointment: Substitute Mechanic
- Effective Date: February 18, 2020
- Salary: $16.15
Brian Barnes
- Appointment: Substitute Monitor
- Effective Date: February 24, 2020
- Salary: $13.90
Spring Coaches 2020
Raymond Kearney
- Position: Strength and Conditioning
- Step/Stipend: 4
Kevin Sheremeta
- Position: Varsity Baseball
- Step/Stipend: 7
Jamie Dilbone
- Position: Varsity Baseball Assistant
- Step/Stipend: Step 7
Mark DiNicola
- Position: Junior Varsity Baseball
- Step/Stipend: Step 6
Richard Caruso
- Position: Freshman Baseball
- Step/Stipend: 7
Jim Huggins
- Position: Modified Baseball
- Step/Stipend: 7 (Longevity $273)
Bobby Krogh
- Position: Varsity Baseball Volunteer Assistant
- Step/Stipend: n/a
Richard Caruso Jr.
- Position: Freshman Baseball Volunteer Assistant
- Step/Stipend: n/a
Jeff Mattice
- Position: Varsity Softball
- Step/Stipend: 7
Bianca Bojarczuk
- Position: Varsity Softball Assistant
- Step/Stipend: 5
Junior Varsity Softball
- OPEN
Paige Natola
- Position: Modified Softball
- Step/Stipend: 1
Bart Metzold
- Position: Boys’ Varsity Tennis
- Paid by Schenectady CSD
Jonathan Broderick
- Position: Boys’ Varsity Outdoor Track
- Step/Stipend: 7
Ben Valentine
- Position: Boys’ Track Assistant
- Step/Stipend: 2
Boys’ Track Assistant (.5)
- OPEN
Fred Saccocio
- Position: Boys’ Modified Track
- Step/Stipend: 7
Josh Whipple
- Position: Boys’ Modified Track
- Step/Stipend: 7
Bill Sherman
- Position: Girls’ Varsity Outdoor Track
- Step/Stipend: 7
Tom Howley
- Position: Girls’ Track Assistant
- Step/Stipend: 7
Janey Julian
- Position: Girls’ Track Assistant (.5)
- Step/Stipend: 5
Nicole Tassone
- Position: Boys’/Girls’ Throws Coach
- Step/Stipend: 1
Kate Murnane
- Position: Girls’ Modified Track
- Step/Stipend: 7
Nikki Steele
- Position: Girls’ Modified Track
- Step/Stipend: 7
Matt Marotta
- Position: Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Rich Burega
- Position: Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Assistant
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Aaron Kinder
- Position: Boys’ Junior Varsity Lacrosse
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Thomas Geddes
- Position: Boys’ Modified Lacrosse
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Keith Pollizatto
- Position: Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Thad Roderick
- Position: Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Assistant
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Jen Rogaski
- Position: Girls’ Junior Varsity Lacrosse
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Spencer Martin
- Position: Girls’ Modified Lacrosse
- Step/Stipend: Paid by Schenectady CSD
Graham Macbeth
- Position: Unified Basketball
- Step/Stipend 3
Diane Blinn
- Position: Unified Basketball
- Step/Stipend: $1,000
Resignation
Alexa LaPrade
- Appointment: Health Office Assistant (10-month)
- Effective Date: Close of Business, March 13, 2020
Adjournment
MOTION made by Mr. McFarland, seconded by Ms. Young, that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned at 7:36 PM. The motion passed unanimously, six members present and voting.