August 26, 2024
Printable Version of the Aug. 26, 2024 Minutes
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:30 p.m. by President Joseph Bond
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Samuelson
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Conklin, Mrs. Mojica, Mr. Tolentino, Ms. McGoldrick and approximately three staff and community members
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter into Executive Session to consult with the District’s general counsel.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board convene in Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia entered Executive Session at 6:03 p.m.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, and videotaping/streaming of the meeting.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mr. Bond asked that everyone remain standing following the Pledge for a moment of silence for Josiah Dottin, who was a Valley Central Class of 2020 graduate, and Sharon Delmonico, who has been our athletic trainer at Valley Central since 2015.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMENDATIONS
Mr. Bond and Ms. Avila 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
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved, listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
- Regular Meeting Minutes dated 8/12/24
FINANCIAL REPORTS
- Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for July
- Acceptance of Investment Report for July
- Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for July
- Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for July
- Acceptance of Record of Claims for July
- Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for July
- Approval of General Fund July Budget Transfer
- Approval of Internal Claims Auditor Reports for July
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
- Approval of Anticipated Overnight Trip Requests:
Valley Central High School – Athletic Department
- Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest:
Thomas, Drohan, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
- Acceptance of Resignations:
Noninstructional
| Name | Position/Building Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1. Jamie Almeida (Resignation) | Account Clerk/Central Office | August 23, 2024 |
| 2. Marko Gvozdenovic (Resignation) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/WES | August 16, 2024 |
| 3. Craig Capwell (Retirement Purposes) | Maintenance Worker/B&G | August 26, 2024 |
| 4. Emily Steger (Resignation) | Paraprofessional/BES | August 14, 2024 |
| 5. Kayla McWilliams (Resignation) | Food Service Helper/EC | August 19, 2024 |
| 6. Eric Guarneri(Transfer Rep.) | Custodial Worker/HS | August 20, 2024 |
| 7. Deanna Wild (Resignation) | Food Service Helper/MS | August 21, 2024 |
- Approval of Appointments:
Instructional
| Name | Position/BuildingAssignment | SalarySchedule/Step | Probationary Term | Effective Date |
| 1. Jessica Myers (Transfer Rep.) | Elementary Teacher/WES | MA/Step 10 | September 1, 2024 -September 1, 2027* | September 1, 2024 |
| 2. Jamie Rywalt (Resignation Rep.) | Food & Consumer Science Teacher/HS/ALC | BA30/Step 2 | 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
| Name | Position/BuildingAssignment | SalarySchedule/Step | Effective Date |
| 1. Carla Biggs-Bridgman2. Brittany Pierce-Caiazza | McKinney Vento Tutoring & Connection Advisors/District | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 3. Jessica Pforte | McKinney Vento Tutoring & Connection Mental Health Provider/District | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 4. Sonya Berger5. Kathryn Vecchio6. Rhonda Paul7. Stephanie Hernandez8. Christine Mello9. Kimberly Lopez10. Martha Santos11. Letesha Alladin-Fiorenza12. Barbara Gravel | McKinney Vento Tutoring & Connection Substitute Advisors/District | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 13. Christine Mello14. Lacey Benjamin15. Barbara Gravel16. Catherine Heil17. Kalliope Edge | McKinney Vento Tutoring & Connection Substitute Mental Health Providers/District | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 18. Britney Demshick19. Jeanne Marie Flanagan20. Allison Frigand21. Gennine Hauser22. Caroline Sweikata23. Kerry Armour | Certified Substitute Teachers/District | $115 per day | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 24. Kathleen Murray Cannon25. Susan Cockburn26. Jeanne Marie Flanagan27. Leigh-Ann Quaglietta | Home Tutors/District | $48.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 28. Catherine Canfield29. Kathleen Murray Cannon30. Lucca Dobson31. Megan Guidry32. Kalie Rumsey | Non-Certified Substitute Teachers/District | $110.00 per day | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 33. Antoinette Oakes | Seal of Biliteracy Co-Coordinator/HS | Cat. C, Step 2 (split) | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 34. Stephanie Hernandez | Seal of Biliteracy Co-Coordinator/HS | Cat. C, Step 2 (split) | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 35. Meghan Rilley | Seal of Civic Readiness Coordinator/HS | Cat. C, Step 3 | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 36. Christine Giudice37. Douglas Luciano | Social/Emotional Teachers/Intramural Program/MES | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 38. Maria Circosta39. Diana LaBarbera40. Rhonda Paul41. Andrew Zunich42. Sonya Berger43. Wendy Portillo | After-School Lead Tutors/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 44. Kathryn Vecchio45. Antoinette Oakes46. Lisa Sullivan47. Maureen Goodenough | After-School Substitute Tutors/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 48. Ashley Zanos | Edmentum Teacher/English/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 49. Rhonda Paul | Edmentum Teacher/Math/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 50.Christopher Pelella | Edmentum Teacher/Social Studies/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 51. Nicole Speranzo | Edmentum Teacher/Special Education/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 52. Michael D. Gonzalez53. Stephanie Hernandez54. Diana LaBarbera55. Helen Menendez56. Antoinette Oakes57. Dawn Verni | Edmentum Substitute Teachers/HS | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 58. Janet Ganzer | Crazy 8s Advisor/WES | Cat. F, Step 3Correction from 8/12/24 Agenda | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 59. Kathleen Bordone | Crazy 8s Advisor/WES | Cat. F, Step 1Correction from 8/12/24 Agenda | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 60. Haliann Fitzgerald61. Stephen Gamma | Certified Athletic Trainer Substitutes | $60.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
Noninstructional
| Name | Position/BuildingAssignment | SalarySchedule/Step | Effective Date |
| 1. Stacey McCaffrey (Resignation Rep.) | Paraprofessional/BES | Para/Step 8 | September 1, 2024 |
| 2. Jalen Cuevas(Resignation Rep.) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/BES | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 3. Amanda Russo(Transfer Rep.) | Paraprofessional/BES | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 4. Adrianna Reda(New Position) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/MES | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 5. Brianna Parker(New Position) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/MES | Para/Step 3 | September 1, 2024 |
| 6. Jeanette LaRosa(New Position) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/MES | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 7. Ann Marie Piscopo(Resignation Rep.) | Paraprofessional/MES | Para/Step 2 | September 1, 2024 |
| 8. Amanda Miller(Resignation Rep.) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/WES | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 9. Michele Lake (New Position) | 1:1 Paraprofessional/MS | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 10. Tiffany Braham (Resignation Rep.) | Paraprofessional /MS | Para/Step 5 | September 1, 2024 |
| 11. Andre Mainor(Resignation Rep.) | Hall Monitor/Paraprofessional/MS | Para/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 12. Erin Muro(Transfer Rep.) | Paraprofessional/HS | Para/Step 8 | September 1, 2024 |
| 13. Peter Hamblin(Resignation Rep.) | Custodial Worker/HS | CSEA/Step 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| 14. Matthew Thompson(Retirement Rep.) | Custodial Worker/MS | CSEA/Step 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| 15. Shawn Palmer(Resignation Rep.) | Maintenance Worker/B&G | CSEA/Step 8 | August 27, 2024 |
| 16. Eric Guarneri(Retirement Rep.) | Maintenance Worker/B&G | CSEA/Step 8 | August 27, 2024 |
| 17. Myra Stoner(Resignation Rep.) | Payroll Clerk/Central Office | $80,000 | September 9, 2024 |
| 18. Danielle Lemos(Resignation Rep.) | Food Service Helper/HS | FSH/Step 4 | September 1, 2024 |
| 19. Alexa Cruz (Resignation Rep.) | Food Service Helper/MS | FSH/Step 1 | September 1, 2024 |
Noninstructional – Annual
| Name | Position/BuildingAssignment | SalarySchedule/Step | Effective Date |
| 1. Lucca Dobson2. Anita Feller3. Allison Frigand4. Megan Guidry5. Kalie Rumsey6. AnnMarie Solimando | Substitute Paraprofessionals/District | $15.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 7. Jacqueline Leone | Substitute RN/District | $150.00 per day | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 8. Daniel Cuccia9. Lucca Dobson | Substitute Custodial Workers/District | $15.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 10. Lucca Dobson11. Jennifer McCarthy12. Lori Schmidlin | Substitute Food Service Helpers/District | $15.92 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 13. Erin Muro | Summer Paraprofessional/HS | 2024–2025hourly rate | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 14. Jalen Cuevas | Summer Paraprofessional/BES | 2024–2025hourly rate | Summer 2024 |
| 15. Diana Cahoon | Summer RN/Kindergarten Orientation/MES | $48.00 per hour | Summer 2024 |
| 16. Connie Griffin | Summer RN/Freshman Orientation/HS | $48.00 per hour | Summer 2024 |
| 17. Connie Griffin18. Christine Belknap | Evening High School/RNs | $50.00 per hour | 2024-2025 School Year |
Extracurricular
| Name | Position/Building Assignment | Category/Step | Effective Date |
| 1. Maureen Hedden | Yearbook Club Coordinator/ALC | Cat. E, Step 5 | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 2. Leigh-Ann Quaglietta | Event Photographer/District | Cat. D, Step 2 | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 3. Andrea Cadena | Cultural Diversity Club Advisor/MS | Cat. F, Step 1 | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 4. Maria Circosta | Everything Outdoor Adventure Club Advisor/MS | Cat. F, Step 1 | 2024-2025 School Year |
Cocurricular
| Name | Position | Stipend | Effective Date |
| 1. Drew Abatangelo2. Matthew Abatangelo3. Angela Adjei4. Theron Adkins5. Michelle Annunziata6. Michael Artusa7. Brooke Axelson8. Paul Berkowitz9. Michael Bliss10. Allison Borriello11. Ann Marie Brodzinski12. William Burretto13. Ryan Cerullo14. Maria Circosta15. Ana Cruz16. Courtney Cunningham17. Mason Davis18. Chanel Deans19. Amy Doce20. Katie Farrugia21. Haliann Fitzgerald22. Jeanne Marie Flanagan23. James Frisbie24. Christina Fuller25. Nicole Fuoco26. Maureen Gallagher27. Joan Garry28. Laurie Gesso29. Catharine Giordano30. Bryan Giudice31. Christine Giudice32. James Gould33. Heidi Gridley34. Connie Griffin35. Kayleigh Guercio36. Hussain Hasan37. Ibrahim Hassou38. Laura Horton39. Fredrick Howard40. Ronald Introini41. Greg Jackson42. Robert Jurgens43. Colette Jurman44. Michael Kelly45. Patrick Kemp46. Jennifer Kinsley47. Joseph Kinsley48. Kristen Kresge49. Diana LaBarbera50. Andrew Lavallie51. Matthew Lennon52. Robert Leonard53. Sibyl Librandi54. Chrystal Lozano55. Douglas Luciano56. Andre Mainor57. Paige Matuszewski58. Amy McCann59. Laura McFarlane60. George McLoughlin61. Helen Menendez62. William Michella63. Laura Moldoveanu64. Frank Nutt65. Pete Pekny66. Nancy Phelps67. Thomas Plitsch68. Leigh-Ann Quaglietta69. Shane Regan70. Jordan Robles71. Matthew Rubino72. Jillian Rufino73. Scott Rumsey74. Jason Saffon75. Robert Satriano76. Brittney Savage77. Diane Sawyer78. Dawn Smith79. Stephen Smith80. Adam Sontag81. Paul Sontag82. Douglas Stahl83. Thomas Stoddard84. Patricia Stolz85. Brendan Sutta86. Stacy Talarico87. Kaitlyn Troy88. Madison Van Pelt89. Michael Van Pelt90. Terri Van Pelt91. Lori Vantassel92. Edward Vass93. Victoria Voloshin94. Jeannine Wagner95. Jonathan Walsh96. Gabrielle Wienckowski97. Patricia Williams98. Isaiah Wilson99. Franklin Wright | Events Personnel | Home Rate of Pay $60.00/EventAway Rate of Pay $70.00/Event | 2024-2025 School Year |
| 100. Jillian Rufino | Assistant Cheerleading Coach | Cat. III/Step 1 | 2024-2025Fall Coaching |
Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
REPORTS
- Superintendent of Schools
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Ms. Avila commented on the Summer High School Graduation Ceremony this morning and offered congratulations to those students who attended summer school, completed their coursework and graduated. She shared information on the August Graduation Ceremony held today, plans for Convocation Day on September 3rd and the Conference Day on September 4th, and the District’s rollout of the new Strategic Plan.
- Assistant Superintendent for Business
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Conklin and Mr. Ritzenthaler from CSArch provided an overview of the status of the Capital Project.
Mr. Conklin also shared information on student transportation and the external audit currently underway.
- Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and invited Mrs. Mojica to present her report. Mrs. Mojica shared information on the District’s plans for academic programs and professional development in the 2024-2025 school year.
- Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Tolentino provided an update on the hiring of faculty and staff for the upcoming school year. He noted that the Viking Induction Program for new faculty was held on August 20th at the High School.
- Projected Enrollment – September 2024
Following introduction of this Agenda item Ms. Avila commented on the projected 2024-2025 enrollment figures (copy attached). Enrollment and class sizes will continue to be closely monitored.
- MHSSC Annual Law Conference – August 2, 2024
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mrs. Revoir shared information on the topics reviewed at the conference.
- Community Participation
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Board members commented on events that they have attended or participated in recently, including Induction, the MHSSC Law Conference, the August Graduation Ceremony, and an open house at held at Maybrook for former students.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for Public Comment this evening.
NEW BUSINESS
- Adoption of 2024-2025 District Goals
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the District Goals provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the 2024-2025 District Goals, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
- Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Siemens Industry, Inc.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board approve the agreement for HVAC services between Valley Central School District and Siemens Industry, Inc., as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
- Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and The Center for Discovery
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the agreement for psychological evaluation services between Valley Central School District and The Center for Discovery, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
- Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and Dillinger Research & Applied Data
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board approve the agreement for consultation services between Valley Central School District and Dillinger Research & Applied Data, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
- Review of Middle School Curricula:
- Algebra I (8th Grade Accelerated)
- Heritage Months Program – Art
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that this curricula has been made available in the Office of Curriculum & Instruction for review. It will be placed on the September 9, 2024 Board Agenda for consideration.
- Establishment of Public Hearing for District Safety Plan – September 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the resolution, and called for a
motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board establish a Public Hearing for the District Safety Plan on September 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need to convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. He noted that no action will be taken following Executive Session and the meeting will be adjourned.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board convene in Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need to re-enter Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. No action will be taken following Executive Session and the meeting will be adjourned.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board convene in Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [5:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Upon unanimous consent of the Board, Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Printable version of the Aug. 12, 2024 minutes.
August 12, 2024
The special meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. by President Joseph Bond
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: Mrs. Messing
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mrs. Mojica, Mr. Tolentino and five staff and community members in the audience
Also Absent: Mr. Conklin, Ms. McGoldrick and Media (WVT/THR)
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond made the regular announcements regarding emergency egress, no smoking, and videotaping/streaming of the meeting.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mr. Bond asked that everyone remain standing following the Pledge for a moment of silence for Jean Cook, who passed away on July 26th. Jean was a librarian for the District from 1994 through 2007 and served at Maybrook, Walden and Berea Elementary Schools. Please keep Jean and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
APPOINTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENT AVILA AS CLERK PRO TEM
Mr. Bond read the following resolution and called for a motion.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Valley Central School District hereby approves the appointment of Superintendent of Schools Evette Avila as Clerk pro tem in the absence of the District Clerk and Deputy District Clerk.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the resolution appointing Superintendent Avila as Clerk pro tem, as presented and attached. Voting YES:
Unanimous [6:0]
ATHLETIC DEPT. PRESENTATION – HUDL ASSIST/HUDL SIDELINE
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Steger, Director of Athletics, offered a PowerPoint presentation of the Hudl program. He reviewed the subscription options available through the company and its potential use in the District’s athletic program. Ms. Tory White, President of the Valley Central Viking Booster Club, also spoke about the program’s use for the
football team. Mr. Steger and Ms. White responded to questions from the Board members. They were thanked for their presentation.
Mr. Bond moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board amend the agenda to include the acceptance of a donation from the Valley Central Viking Booster Club. It was the consensus of the Board to amend the agenda.
Mr. Bond then called for a motion to accept a donation of a $3,300 one year subscription to Hudl Assist/Hudl Sideline from the Valley Central Viking Booster Club.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board accept a donation of a $3,300 one year subscription to Hudl Assist/Hudl Sideline from the Valley Central Viking Booster Club. Voting YES: Unanimous [6:0]
TAX LEVY
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item.
Ms. Avila referenced the first resolution and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the resolution confirming the tax rolls, the authorization for tax levy and the establishment of tax rates, as presented, listed and/or attached.
Ms. Avila called the roll:
Mr. Bond VOTING YES
Ms. McKnight VOTING YES
Mrs. Messing ABSENT
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia VOTING YES
Mrs. Revoir VOTING YES
Mrs. Samuelson VOTING YES
Mrs. Terralavoro VOTING YES
The motion was declared duly adopted [6:0].
Ms. Avila referenced the second resolution and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board adopt the resolution authorizing the tax warrant, as presented, listed and/or attached.
Ms. Availa called the roll:
Mr. Bond VOTING YES
Ms. McKnight VOTING YES
Mrs. Messing ABSENT
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia VOTING YES
Mrs. Revoir VOTING YES
Mrs. Samuelson VOTING YES
Mrs. Terralavoro VOTING YES
The motion was declared duly adopted [6:0].
The tax warrant was circulated for the signature of the Board members.
PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item asked if there were any Agenda items to be removed for consideration separately. Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia requested that Agenda item B 29 under Superintendent’s Recommendations, Instructional Annual Appointments be removed for consideration separately; Mr. Bond requested Agenda item B 12 under Superintendent’s Recommendations, Cocurricular Appointments be removed for consideration separately.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to approve the remaining Consent Agenda items.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved, as amended, listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 7/22/24
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for June
B. Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for June
C. Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for June
D. Acceptance of Record of Claims for June
E. Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for June
F. Acceptance of Cafeteria Report for June
G. Acceptance of Investment Report for June
H. Approval of General Fund June Budget Transfer
I. Approval of Internal Claims Auditor Reports for June
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
A. Adoption of Resolution:
Declaration of SEQRA Type II Action, Declaration of Emergency Work, and
Approval of Transfer of Funds as Ordinary Contingent Expense
B. Approval of Proposal – United Safety, LLC
C. Acceptance of Donation:
Walden Elementary School – Monetary Donation
Barry’s Grove, Inc.
D. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Empire Neuropsychological Services, PLLC
E. Approval of 2024-2025 UPK Program Agreements:
1. Learning Together
2. Miss Cindy’s Neighborhood Nursery School
3. Montgomery Nursery School
4. Most Precious Blood School
5. School Time Children’s Center
F. Approval of High School Course:
Family, Career & Community Leaders of America – Level 2
G. Approval of Overnight Trip Request:
Valley Central High School – Senior Trip
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Noninstructional
B. Approval of Appointments:
Instructional
Name Position/Building
Assignment
Salary
Schedule/Step
Probationary Term Effective Date
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Kaitlyn Bordone Math Teacher/MS/HS August 31, 2024
2. Sophie Steger Math Teacher (Leave Replacement)/MS/HS August 31, 2024
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Maura O’Dell Hall Monitor Coordinator/MS July 15, 2024
2. Andrea Rosato 1:1 Paraprofessional/MS July 23, 2024
3. Laura Kurtz Supervisory Paraprofessional/EC August 31, 2024
4. Safaa Burton Food Service Helper/WES June 27, 2024
5. Kim Allard 1:1 Paraprofessional/WES July 16, 2024
6. AnnMarie Piscopo 1:1 Paraprofessional MES July 30, 2024
7. Jamie Brown Paraprofessional/BES July 29, 2024
8. Jeanette LaRosa Food Service Helper/HS July 31, 2024
1. Sophie Steger
(Resignation Rep)
Math Teacher/
MS/HS
BA/Step 1 September 1, 2024 –
September 1, 2028*
September 1, 2024
2. Kelly Green
(Leave Replacement)
Math Teacher
(LOA)/HS
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. Kayleigh Guercio
2. Albert Ortiz
June Regents Proctors $50.00 per hour June 2024
3. Derek DeVoe Grade 6 Green Team
Leader/MS
Cat. E, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
4. Carolyn Thorp Grade 6 Blue Team Leader/MS Cat. E, Step 6 2024-2025 School Year
5. Kimberly Ronaldson Grade 6 Gold Team Leader/MS Cat. E, Step 6 2024-2025 School Year
6. Kimberly Lopez Grade 7 Green Team
Leader/MS
Cat. E, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
7. Peter Stika Grade 7 Blue Team Leader/MS Cat. E, Step 2 2024-2025 School Year
8. Norise Robinson Grade 7 Gold Team Leader/MS Cat. E, Step 1 2024-2025 School Year
9. Anthony Vallo Grade 8 Green Team
Leader/MS
Cat. E, Step 2 2024-2025 School Year
10. Michelle DeZemo Grade 8 Blue Team Leader/MS Cat. E, Step 2 2024-2025 School Year
11. Joanna Sandve Grade 8 Gold Team Leader/MS Cat. E, Step 1 2024-2025 School Year
12. Kathryn Foti Grade 6 Intramurals
Advisor/MS
$48.00 per hour 2024-2025 School Year
13. Jennifer Jackson Grade 6 Intramurals
Advisor/MS
$48.00 per hour 2024-2025 School Year
14. Gabrielle Wienckowski Grade 6 Intramurals
Advisor/MS
$48.00 per hour 2024-2025 School Year
15. Jonathan Walsh Grade 6 Intramurals
Advisor/MS
$48.00 per hour 2024-2025 School Year
16. Alissiah Barnett Kindergarten Team
Leader/WES
Cat. E, Step 4 2024-2025 School Year
17. Kristine Hoeffner Grade 1 Team Leader/WES Cat. E, Step 5 2024-2025 School Year
18. Andria Nieman Grade 2 Team Leader/WES Cat. E, Step 5 2024-2025 School Year
19. JoAnn Sweikata Grade 4 Team Leader/WES Cat. E, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
20. Tara Meyer Grade 5 Team Leader/WES Cat. E, Step 6 2024-2025 School Year
21. Kimberly Langlitz Art Dept. Chair/HS Cat. C, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
22. Denyse LaVallie Business Dept. Chair/HS Cat. D, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
23. Antoinette Oakes ELA Dept. Chair/HS Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
24. Rebekah Stoll Family & Consumer Science
Dept. Chair/HS
Cat. D, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
25. Melynda Kane Guidance Dept. Chair/HS Cat. C, Step 7 2024-2025 School Year
26. Casey Bannon Math Dept. Chair/HS Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
27. Jennifer Budryk Music Dept. Chair/HS Cat. D, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
28. Ronald Introini Physical Education Dept.
Chair/HS
Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
29. Henry Pizzonia
Removed for consideration
separately
Science Dept. Chair/HS Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
30. John Score Social Studies Dept. Chair/HS Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
31. Angelo Leo Special Education Dept.
Chair/HS
Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
32. Stephanie Hernandez World Language Dept.
Chair/HS
Cat. C, Step 4 2024-2025 School Year
33. Jennifer Pacione Guidance Dept. Chair/MS Cat. D, Step 6 2024-2025 School Year
34. J. Micheal Gonzales Music Dept. Chair/MS Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
35. Stephanie Hernandez World Language Dept. Chair/
MS
Cat. D, Step 4 2024-2025 School Year
36. John Vanfradenburgh Technology Education Dept.
Chair/MS
Cat. D, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
37. Karen Gonyo Special Education Dept.
Chair/MS
Cat. B, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
38. Kristinna Crowe Math Dept. Chair/MS Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
39. David Mossey English Language Arts Dept.
Chair/MS
Cat. B, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
40. Kathryn Foti Art Dept. Chair/MS Cat. D, Step 7 2024-2025 School Year
41. Melanie Monda Science Dept. Chair/MS Cat. C, Step 6 2024-2025 School Year
42. Melissa Toromanides Family & Consumer Science
Dept. Chair/MS
Cat. D, Step 6 2024-2025 School Year
43. Jonathan Walsh Physical Education Dept.
Chair/MS
Cat. D, Step 4 2024-2025 School Year
44. Michelle DeZemo Social Studies Dept. Chair/MS Cat. D, Step 1 2024-2025 School Year
45. Kathryn Lacker
46. Erinn Lennon
47. Stephanie Mahoney
48. Celeste Rijo
49. Cassidy Rios
50. Andrew Wierl
51. Angela Ciruzzi
52. Mason Davis
53. Gina Guttadauro
Certified Substitute
Teacher/District
$115 per day 2024 – 2025 School Year
54. Maria Circosta
55. Erinn Lennon
56. Stephanie Mahoney
57. Nancy Phelps
58. Celeste Rijo
59. Cassidy Rios
60. Andrew Wierl
61. Isabella Renzo
Home Tutors/District $48.00 per hour 2024 – 2025 School Year
62. Alexander Mueller
63. Calli Quinlan
64. Arlene Smith-Bowen
65. Elizabeth Deckaj
66. Aidan Garrison
67. Michaela Gironda
68. Thiago Pinto
69. Sarah Polera
70. Isabella Renzo
Non-Certified Substitute
Teachers/District
$110.00 per day 2024 – 2025 School Year
71. Carleen Flynn
72. Maria Kotsamanidis
73. Diana Holloran
74. Denise Pagliocca
75. Alexandra Riker
Summer Teachers/
Kindergarten Orientation/EC
$48.00 per hour Summer 2024
76. Tiiu Presutti
77. Heidi Glass
Teacher Member – CSE/CPSE
Committee
$48.00 per hour 2024 – 2025 School Year
78. Holly Bacon
79. Michelle Annunziata
Noninstructional
Noninstructional – Annual
Name Position/Building
Assignment
Salary
Schedule/Step
Effective Date
1. Janet Werner Health & Safety
Coordinator/District
$5,000 Stipend 2024 -2025 School Year
2. Yeideliz Polanco Paraprofessional
Scheduler/MS
Art. XVII, Cat. E,
Step 1
2024 -2025 School Year
3. Danielle Webb Summer RN/Kindergarten
Orientation/EC
$48.00 per hour 2024 -2025 School Year
4. Barbara Dudas Summer Paraprofessional/
Kindergarten Orientation/EC
Para/Step 7 2024 -2025 School Year
5. Joyce Schier Summer Paraprofessional/
Kindergarten Orientation/EC
Para/Step 11 2024 -2025 School Year
6. Barbara Zupa Summer Paraprofessional/
Kindergarten Orientation/EC
Para/Step 22 2024 -2025 School Year
7. Matalyn Fragale Summer Paraprofessional/
6th Grade Orientation/MS
Para/Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
8. Courtney Grogan Summer Paraprofessional/
6th Grade Orientation/MS
Para/Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
9. Elizabeth Landon Summer Paraprofessional/
6th Grade Orientation/MS
Para/Step 4 2024 -2025 School Year
10. Sibyl Librandi Summer Paraprofessional/
6th Grade Orientation/MS
Para/Step 13 2024 -2025 School Year
11. Colleen Maier Summer Paraprofessional/
6th Grade Orientation/MS
Para/Step 16 2024 -2025 School Year
12. Mary DeMarco
13. Amanda Reed
14. Arlene Smith-Bowen
15. Aidan Garrison
16. Emma Gridley
17. Peter Kurisko
Substitute
Paraprofessionals/District
$15.00 per hour 2024 -2025 School Year
Name Position/Building
Assignment
Salary
Schedule/Step
Effective Date
1. LeighAnn Quaglietta
(Retirement Rep.)
Paraprofessional/MS Para/Step 6 September 1, 2024
2. Laura Kurtz 1:1 Paraprofessional/EC Para/Step 7 September 1, 2024
3. Ewa Halas
(Resignation Rep.)
1:1 Paraprofessional/WES Para/Step 1 September 1, 2024
4. Kim Allard Special Education
Paraprofessional/WES
Para/Step 4 September 1, 2024
5. Brandi Busko
(Resignation Rep)
Food Service Helper/BES FSH/Step 1 September 1, 2024
6. Jasmine Cruz
(Resignation Rep)
Food Service Helper/EC FSH/Step 1 September 1, 2024
7. Michelle Sergeant
(Resignation Rep.)
Food Service Helper/MS FSH/Step 1 September 1, 2024
8. Dinora Mota
(Resignation Rep.)
Food Service Helper/HS FSH/Step 1 September 1, 2024
9. Janet Baehrel
(Resignation Rep.)
Food Service Helper/WES FSH/Step 1 September 1, 2024
10. Safaa Burton
(Resignation Rep.)
Hall Monitor/
Paraprofessional/MS
Para/Step 4 September 1, 2024
11. Frank Calarco
(Resignation Rep.)
Hall Monitor/
Paraprofessional/MS
Para/Step 10 September 1, 2024
18. Gianna Rader
19. Judith Violante
20. Denise Marra
21. Jessica Ronaldson
Substitute RN/District $150.00 per day 2024-2025 School Year
22. Gregory Brundage
23. Aidan Garrison
Substitute Custodial
Workers/District
$14.61 per hour 2024-2025 School Year
24. Linda Davis
25. Marie Viviano
Substitute Food Service
Helpers/District
$15.30 per hour 2024 -2025 School Year
26. Allison Dellaporte Sr. Payroll Clerk (per diem) $65.00 per hour August 17, 2024
Extracurricular Appointments
Name Position/Building
Assignment
Category/Step Effective Date
1. George Hoeffner Coding Club Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
2. George Hoeffner Chess Club Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
3. Nancy Phelps History Club Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
4. Nancy Phelps Ecology Club Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 8 2024 -2025 School Year
5. Kristine Hoeffner Homework Club Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
6. Jessica Kurtz Student Council Co-Advisor/
WES
Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
7. Kathleen Bordone Student Council CoAdvisor/WES
Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
8. Andrea DeCastro Math Club Co-Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 4
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
9. Mary Rodriguez Math Club Co-Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
10. Kristine Hoeffner Yearbook Co-Advisor/WES Cat. E, Step 8
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
11. Brianna Buckler Yearbook Co-Advisor/WES Cat. E, Step 5
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
12. Janet Ganzer Crazy 8s Co-Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
13. Kathleen Bordone Crazy 8s Co-Advisor/WES Cat. F, Step 1
(split)
2024 -2025 School Year
14. Brian Ackley Boomwhackers Club/WES Cat. F, Step 2 2024 -2025 School Year
15. Carrie Burns Drama Club Advisor/WES Cat. D, Step 3 2024 -2025 School Year
16. Joseph Collins AV Coordinator Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
17. Donna Marie McCarthy BDT (Beautification
Development Team)
Student Activity Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 7 2024-2025 School Year
18. Ryan Cerullo Chamber Music Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 2 2024-2025 School Year
19. Toni Kozlowski Chess Club Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
20. Terri Weiss Drama Club Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 2
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
21. Derek Devoe Drama Club Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 3
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
22. Peter Stika eSports Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 2
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
23. Daniel Cummings Fishing Club Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 1 2024-2025 School Year
24. Carrie Burns GLSEN Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
25. Alison Gerow GLSEN Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 1
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
26. Ryan Cerullo Jazz Band Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
27. Nicole Glodich Math Team Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 5 2024-2025 School Year
28. Susan Stewart Mindfulness & Yoga Student
Activity Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
29. J. Michael Gonzales Musical Production Student
Activity Advisor/MS
Cat. D, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
30. Terri Weiss NJHS Student Activity Advisor/
MS
Cat. E, Step 8
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
31. Anthony Vallo NJHS Student Activity Advisor/
MS
Cat. E, Step 1
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
32. J. Michael Gonzales Select Chorus Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 8 2024-2025 School Year
33. Melissa Toromanides Sewing Club Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 4 2024-2025 School Year
34. Dana DeMasi SGA Student Activity Advisor/
MS
Cat. E, Step 8
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
35. Kate Vecchio SGA Student Activity Advisor/
MS
Cat. E, Step 1
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
36. Cathie Heil SADD (Students Against
Destructive Decisions) Student
Activity Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
37. Maryellen James SADD (Students Against
Destructive Decisions) Student
Activity Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 1
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
38. Kathryn Foti VC Spirit Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
39. Gabriella Weinckowski VC Spirit Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. F, Step 3
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
40. Darcy Conley Acappella Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
41. Nicole Glodich Yearbook Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 4
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
42. Carrie Burns Yearbook Student Activity
Advisor/MS
Cat. E, Step 4
(split)
2024-2025 School Year
43. Maureen Hedden District Event Photographer Cat. D, Step 5 2024-2025 School Year
44. Nancy Phelps District Event Photographer Cat. D, Step 4 2024-2025 School Year
45. Kathy Foti District Event Photographer Cat. D, Step 3 2024-2025 School Year
46. Kimberly Ronaldson District Event Photographer Cat. D, Step 5 2024-2025 School Year
Cocurricular Appointments
Name Position Stipend Effective Date
1. Jonathan Walsh Girls Varsity Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
2. Paul Berkowitz Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
3. Robert Jurgens Boys Asst. Varsity Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 7 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
4. Doug Stahl Girls Asst. Varsity Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
5. Matt Rubino Girls JV Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
6. Courtney Cunningham Girls Modified Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 1 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
7. Stephen Smith Boys JV Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 5 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
8. Ryan Cerullo Boys Modified Soccer Coach Cat. II, Step 2 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
9. Michael Bliss Varsity Assistant Football Coach Cat. I, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
10. Frederick Howard Varsity Assistant Football Coach Cat. I, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
11. Wilson Bunting Non-Paid Assistant Football Coach N/A 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
12. Isaiah Wilson Junior Varsity Football Coach Cat. I, Step 6 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
Removed for consideration
separately
13. Ron Introini Junior Varsity Football Coach Cat. I, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
14. Robert Leonard Junior Varsity Football Coach Cat. I, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
15. Andre Mainor Modified Football Coach Cat. I, Step 4 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
16. Peter Pekny Modified Football Coach Cat. I, Step 3 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
17. Patricia Stolz Varsity Cheerleading Coach Cat. III, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
18. Laura Moldoveanu Non-Paid Assistant Cheerleading
Coach
N/A 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
19. Kayleigh Guercio Varsity Tennis Coach Cat. III, Step 7 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
20. James Gould JV Tennis Coach Cat. III, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
21. Thomas Plitsch Girls Varsity Swimming/Diving
Coach
Cat. I, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
22. Kaitlyn Troy Girls Assistant Varsity
Swimming/Diving Coach
Cat. I, Step 4 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
23. Katie Farrugia Girls Assistant Varsity
Swimming/Diving Coach
Cat. I, Step 4 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
24. James Frisbie Non-Paid Assistant Varsity
Swimming/Diving Coach
N/A 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
25. Allison Borriello Girls Varsity Cross Country Coach Cat. III, Step 5 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
26. Brendan Sutta Boys Varsity Cross Country Coach Cat. III, Step 4 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
27. Amy McCann Modified Cross Country Coach Cat. III, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
28. Madison Van Pelt Varsity Volleyball Coach Cat. III, Step 3 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
29. Mike Van Pelt JV Volleyball Coach Cat. III, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
30. Colette Jurman Modified Volleyball Coach Cat. III, Step 8 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
31. Paige Matuszewski Non-Paid Assistant Volleyball
Coach
N/A 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
32. Tiffany Nye Non-Paid Assistant Volleyball
Coach
N/A 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
33. Terri Van Pelt Non-Paid Assistant Volleyball
Coach
N/A 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
34. Robert Satriano Strength Coach Cat. IV, Step 2 2024-2025 Fall Coaching
Voting: YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond then called for motions for the approval of the appointments that were removed
for consideration separately.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that Agenda item 29 under Superintendent’s
Recommendations, B. Instructional Annual Appointments be approved, as presented and
attached. Voting: YES: 5; ABSTAIN: Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that Agenda item 12 under Superintendent’s
Recommendations, B. Cocurricular Appointments be approved, as presented and attached.
Voting: YES: 5; NO: Mr. Bond
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting
YES: Unanimous [6:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.