July 24, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Building at 6:51 p.m. by President Joseph Bond
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: All Present
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Miller, Ms. McGoldrick and approximately twelve staff and community members
Also Absent: Mr. Conklin, Media (WVT/THR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond called for a motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board convene to discuss the contract negotiations under the Taylor Law and personnel matters. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:51 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
PLEDGE TO FLAG
Mr. Bond asked that everyone remain standing following the Pledge for a Moment of Silence for Denise James, who passed away on July 16th. Mrs. James was a long time custodial worker and food service helper in the District.
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 noted the Addendum Agenda.
Mr. Bond requested that Agenda item A., Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and CSArch, be removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration separately.
Mr. Bond then called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved, as amended, listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
A. Public Hearing Minutes dated 7/10/23
B. Reorganizational/Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 7/10/23
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE FOR APPROVAL
A. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and CSArch
(this item was removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration separately)
B. Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and The Palombo Group
C. Middle School Anticipated Overnight Trip Requests:
1. New York State Band Directors Association Competition
2. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Conference
3. Odyssey of the Mind State Conference
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Approval of Termination:
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Assignment Effective Date
1. Karen Dunko- Computer Paraprofessional/East Coldenham/July 24, 2023
B. Approval of Appointments:
Administrative [Addendum Agenda]
Name Position/Building/ Assignment/Certification Salary/ Probationary Term/Effective Date
1. Ivelisse Mojica (Ret. Repl.)/ Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction/School Building Leader – Professional and School District Leader-
Professional/$180,000/ August 23, 2023 – August 23, 2026 (prior tenure)/ August 23, 2023
Instructional – Probationary*
Name Position
Building Assignment
Certification
Salary Schedule-Step
ProbationaryTerm
Effective Date
1. Timmy Mohl (Ret. Rep.)
Technology Teacher/M.S.
Residential/Commercial Building Maintenance & Remodeling 7-12
MA, Step 9
Sept. 1, 2023- Sept. 1, 2027
Sept. 1, 2023
2. Arlyne Nunez (Transfer Rep.)
Attendance Teacher/H.S.
School Attendance
MA, Step 6 +9 credits
Sept. 1, 2023-Sept. 1, 2027
Sept. 1, 2023
3. Peter Pekny (Resign. Rep.)
Teacher for Technology/H.S.
Technology Education
BA Step 5
Sept. 1, 2023-Sept. 1, 2027
Sept. 1, 2023
4. Jolie MacPhee (Resign.Rep.)
Spanish Teacher/M.S. & ALC
Foreign Language
MA, Step 7
Sept. 1, 2023- Sept. 1, 2027
Sept. 1, 2023
5. Andrew Owenburg (New)
Gr. 2 Teacher/Berea
Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6)
MA, Step 5
Sept. 1, 2023- Sept. 1, 2027
Sept. 1, 2023
*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/Rate Effective Date
1. Linda Lettieri
Math Curriculum Writing/District
$48.00 per hour Summer 2023
2. Nicole Sosler
Math Curriculum Writing/District
$48.00 per hour Summer 2023
3. Allison Borriello
Math Curriculum Writing/District
$48.00 per hour Summer 2023
4. Kathy Bordone
Math Curriculum Writing/District
$48.00 per hour Summer 2023
Certified Substitute Teachers District-Wide
$115 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
5. Chloe Beranger
6. Marion Bridgman
7. Katherine Cavallucci
8. Gina Guttadauro
9. Jan Hanen
10. Stephanie Mahoney
11. Morgan Mansueto
12. Grace Mazzeo
13. Cameron McCarthy
14. Deborah Newman
15. Joanne Reinitz
16. Celeste Rijo-Watts
17. Cassidy Rios
18. Angela Sahlstrom
19. Erica Shorette
20. Reese Smyth
21. Jeremy Strahan
22. Christopher Tramel
23. Michael Voll
Retired Certified Substitute Teachers District-Wide
$135.00 per day 2023 -2024 School Year
24. James Allen, Jr.
25. Carolyn Baker
26. Melissa Bonacic
27. John Bonagura
28. Kimberly Carver
29. Angela Ciruzzi
30. Elizabeth Como
31. John Fisher
32. JeanneMarie Flanagan
33. Gail Quitoni
34. Martha Santos
Non-Certified Substitute Teachers District-Wide
$110.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
35. Maria Amengual-Michaud
36. Victoria Benton
37. Thomas Briand
38. Jenna Consaga
39. Sara Davenport
40. Lucca Dobson
41. Brianna Flood
42. Jessica Funke
43. Grace Giulini
44. Richard Goff
45. Brianna Gonzalez
46. Megan Guidry
47. Jack Harris
48. Gennine Hauser
49. Joy LeFort
50. Edwin Monell
51. Emily Moore
52. Kevin Mueller
53. Kathleen Murray Cannon
54. Amanda O’Donnell
55. Addison Parker
56. Dayna Pendino
57. Thiago Pinto
58. Sarah Samson Polera
59. Leigh-Ann Quaglietta
60. Paris Robinson
61. Kalie Rumsey
62. Tara Ryan
63. Samira Sahmoune
64. Arlene Smith-Bowen
65. Jacqueline Sprague
66. Caroline Sweikata
67. Elly Taylor
68. Ryan Troy
69. Lisa Variara
70. Samantha Victor
71. Dakota-Lynn Zouzias
72. Sean Zupko
Home Tutors District-Wide
$48.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
73. Maria Amengual-Michaud
74. Carolyn Baker
75. Laura Benedict
76. Marlon Bridgman
77. Kristin Chiavaro
78. Patricia Duffy
79. Grace Giulini
80. Richard Goff
81. Gennine Hauser
82. Stephanie Mahoney
83. Jay Mentz
84. Kathleen Murray Cannon
85. Addison Parker
86. Sarah Samson Polera
87. Leigh-Ann Quaglietta
88. Joanne Reinitz
89. Celeste Rijo-Watts
90. Cassidy Rios
91. Angela Sahlstrom
92. Jacqueline Sprague
93. Lisa Sullivan
94. Kelly Vass
95. Barbara Gravel Substitute Teacher/
Secondary Summer School
Article XVII (b) Summer 2023
96. Deborah McKenney Librarian/Secondary
Summer School
Article XVII (b) Summer 2023
Noninstructional
Name Position/Building Assignment
Schedule/Step Effective Dates
1. Grace Giulini (Ext. of Full Time Position)
LPN/H.S. Para Step 17 + LPN
Stipend $3,000
2023-2024 School Year
2. Sibyl Librandi (Retirement Replacement)
Classroom Para/M.S. Para/Step 12 September 1, 2023
3. Sherry Duschaneck (Resignation Replacement)
Classroom Para/M.S. Para/Step 3 September 1, 2023
4. Amanda O’Connell (New)
3 Hr. Support Para/M.S. Para/Step 1 September 1, 2023
5. Danielle Opal Arico (I.E.P. Mandate)
1:1 Paraprofessional/ East Coldenham
Para/Step 5 September 1, 2023
Noninstructional – Annual Appointments
Name Position/Building Assignment
Salary/Rate Effective Date
1. Rebecca Cummings Substitute COTA/District-
Wide
$100.00 per day 2023 -2024 School Year
Substitute Custodial Workers/District-Wide
$14.61 per hour 2023 -2024 School Year
2. Lucca Dobson
3. Aidan Garrison
4. Michael Vermilling
Substitute Food Service Helpers/District-Wide
$15.30 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
5. Linda Davis
6. Lucca Dobson
7. Lori Gloistein
8. Sandra McLaughlin
9. Nancy Risio
10. Marie Viviano
11. Drew Abatangelo Substitute Physical
Therapist/District-Wide $150.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
12. Jacqueline Leone Substitute Registered
Nurse/District-Wide $150.00 per day 2023 – 2024 School Year
13. Pamela Cunningham Substitute Clerical/District-
Wide $20.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
Substitute Paraprofessionals/District-Wide
$15.00 per hour 2023 – 2024 School Year
14. Avery Barry
15. Susan Connoly
16. Mary DeMarco
17. Lucca Dobson
18. Eve Doyle
19. Spencer Doyle
20. Brianna Flood
21. Michelle Galage
22. Aidan Garrison
23. Richard Goff
24. Brianna Gonzalez
25. Emma Gridley
26. Megan Guidry
27. Jan Hanen
28. Jack Harris
29. Meghan O’Leary-Henry
30. Addison Parker
31. Dayna Pendino
32. Gianna Rader
33. Samantha Ramirez
34. Joanne Reinitz
35. Jennifer Rose
36. Kirsten Rotwein
37. Kalie Rumsey
38. Tara Ryan
39. Samira Sahmoune
40. Amanda Slade
41. Arlene Smith-Bowen
42. Cara Sperandeo
43. Alyssa Thompson
44. Cheryl Townsend
45. Ryan Troy
46. Lisa Variara
47. David Walsh
48. Jennifer Watson
49. Patricia Way
Extracurricular
Name Position/Building Assignment Category/Step Effective Date
1. Allison Borriello Homework Club/East Coldenham F/4 2023 – 2024 School Year
2. Chris Malley Homework Club/East Coldenham F/3 2023 – 2024 School Year
3. Vincent Pettine Homework Club/East Coldenham F/3 2023 – 2024 School Year
4. Tara Brown SGA/East Coldenham F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
5. Karen Masterson Yearbook/East Coldenham E/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
6. Launa Paul Writing Club/East Coldenham F/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
7. Amy Ragni Drama Club/East Coldenham D/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
8. Brian Ackley Bookwhacker Club/East Coldenham F/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
9. Katherine Terry Echoes Club/East Coldenham F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
10. Maureen Hedden Yearbook/ALC E/4 2023 – 2024 School Year
11. Michael Stoduto Student Council/ALC D/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
12. William Farr STEAM-Gr. 4 Flight E/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
13. Kathleen Bordone STEAM-Gr. 4 Flight E/5 2023 – 2024 School Year
14. William Farr STEAM-Gr. 5 Robotics E/6 2023 – 2024 School Year
15. Kathleen Bordone STEAM-Gr. 5 Robotics E/5 2023 – 2024 School Year
16. Wendy Zayas-Morales American Sign Language/H.S. F/3 2023 – 2024 School Year
17. Paul Berkowitz Badminton Club/H.S. F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
18. Denyse LaVallie Business & Marketing/H.S. E/4 2023 – 2024 School Year
19. Robert Jurgens Comic Book Club/H.S. F/5 2023 – 2024 School Year
20. Zelig Kurland Cultural Diversity/H.S. F/7 2023 – 2024 School Year
21. Helen Menendez English Honor Society F/6 2023 – 2024 School Year
22. Brittany Bilodeau Environmental Club/H.S. F/5 2023 – 2024 School Year
23. Karen Teig-Morris For the Animals/H.S. F/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
24. Heather Vasquez French Honor Society/H.S. F/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
25. Ashley Bogert Freshman Class Advisor/H.S. F/3 2023 – 2024 School Year
26. Nicole Fuoco Future Business Leaders/H.S. F/3 2023 – 2024 School Year
27. Meghan Rilley Future Teachers/H.S. F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
28. Nicole Speranzo GLSEN/H.S. F/7 2023 – 2024 School Year
29. Antoinette Oakes Gradus Honoris/H.S. D/1 (Not Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
30. Marcella Wirth Gradus Honoris/H.S. D/2 (Not Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
31. Nicole Fuoco Interact Club/H.S. F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
32. Jennifer Budryk Jazz Band/H.S. E/3 2023 – 2024 School Year
33. Chris Pelella Junior Class Advisor/H.S. D/8 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
34. Melissa Verlin Junior Class Advisor/H.S. D/8 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
35. Eric Guarneri Lighting Technician/H.S. D/3 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
36. Daniel Walker Lighting Technician/H.S. D/5 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
37. Katelyn Pasquino Math Honor Society/H.S. F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
38. Casey Bannon Math Team/H.S. E/1 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
39. Allen Stout Math Team/H.S. E/8 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
40. Meghan Rilley Mock Trial/H.S. E/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
41. Justin Glodich Music Production Assistant/H.S. C/6 2023 – 2024 School Year
42. Derek Devoe Music Production Director/H.S. C/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
43. Erika Machuca NART/H.S. E/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
44. Andrew LaVallie Social Studies Honor Society/H.S. F/6 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
45. Michele Rose Social Studies Honor Society/H.S. F/6 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
46. Dan Walker PEP Band/H.S. D/7 2023 – 2024 School Year
47. Erika Machuca Photography Club/H.S. F/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
48. Nicole Speranzo Revelation/H.S. D/2 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
49. Karen Teig-Morris Revelation/H.S. D/5 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
50. Christopher Spencer Scabbard and Blade/H.S. E/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
51. Mariah Cooney Science Club/H.S. F/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
52. Diana LaBarbera Science Honor Society/H.S. F/8 2023 – 2024 School Year
53. Diana LaBarbera Science Olympiad/H.S. F/4 2023 – 2024 School Year
54. Matthew Fowler Senior Class Advisor/H.S. C/3 (Not Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
55. Denyse LaVallie Senior Class Advisor/H.S. C/3 (Not Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
56. Kaitlyn O’Malley Senior Class Advisor/H.S. C/3 (Not Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
57. Brittany Bilodeau Set Design/H.S. D/2 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
58. Kim Langlitz Set Design/H.S. D/2 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
59. David Miller Shakespeare/H.S. E/5 2023 – 2024 School Year
60. Justin Glodich Show Choir/Voxtones/H.S. E/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
61. Eric Guarneri Sound Technician/H.S. D/3 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
62. Dan Walker Sound Technician/H.S. D/5 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
63. Linda Geiger Spanish Honor Society/H.S. F/5 2023 – 2024 School Year
64. Katelyn Pasquino SGA/H.S. D/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
65. Gregory Jackson Technical Director E/6 2023 – 2024 School Year
66. Tanisha Parker Today’s Students Tomorrow Teachers/H.S. C/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
67. Justin Glodich Tri-M Music Honor Society/H.S. F/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
68. Justin Glodich Valkyries/H.S. E/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
69. Lacey Benjamin VC Dream/H.S. E/1 2023 – 2024 School Year
70. Ashley Zanos Viking Voice/H.S. D/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
71. Stephanie Hernandez Volunteer Club/H.S. F/7 2023 – 2024 School Year
72. Rebekah Stoll W.I.S.E./H.S. F/6 2023 – 2024 School Year
73. Deanna Enea Yearbook-Viking Log/H.S. C/2 2023 – 2024 School Year
74. Kaitlyn Bruna Youth in Government/H.S. E/5 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
75. David Cloer Youth in Government/H.S. E/4 (Split) 2023 – 2024 School Year
Voting: YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond then called for a motion for the Agenda item that was removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration separately.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the Agreement between Valley Central School District and CSArch, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Voting: [YES: 6; NO: Mr. Bond]
REPORTS
A. Superintendent of Schools
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Ms. Avila shared information about the recent professional development for District administrators; the interview process and selection committee for the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction; and the status of the Capital Project construction at the High School/Middle School campus.
B. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Mr. Miller provided an update on the hiring of faculty and staff for the upcoming school year. He noted that induction for new faculty will be held on August 22nd.
C. School Business Official
Mr. Conklin was unable to attend the meeting this evening.
D. Projected Enrollment – September 2023
Mr. Bond introduced this agenda item. Ms. Avila reviewed the projected 2023-2024 enrollment figures (copy attached). Enrollment and class sizes will continue to be closely monitored throughout the summer; the Board will receive projected enrollment figures at each meeting through the opening of school.
E. Community Participation
Following introduction of this Agenda item, Board members commented on events that they have attended or participated in recently, including Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan’s Scholarship Reception and the NYSSBA Summer Law Conference.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one request for Public Comment this evening:
Heather Jurgens – All Night Grad
OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Curricula:
1. High School – Algebra LR
2. High School – Spanish B2
3. Middle School – Grade 6 Social Studies
4. Middle School – Writer’s Studio (Elective)
5. Middle School – Grade 8 Algebra I (Accelerated)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that the curricula was presented at the July 10, 2023 Board meeting and has been available for review in the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. He then called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the above listed curricula, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [7:0]
B. Second and Final Reading of:
1. Exhibit 3230-E – Valley Central Organizational Chart
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the Organizational Chart presented to the Board, and noted that this policy exhibit was presented for a first reading at the July 10th Board meeting. He then called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board adopt Exhibit 3230-E – Valley Central Organizational Chart, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [7:0]
NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Construction Trades Apprenticeship Training Requirements
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion. Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board adopt the resolution approving the Capital Project Construction Trades Apprenticeship Training Requirements, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
B. Approval of Program Writing:
1. Heritage Months Development
2. Climate and Culture Lessons
3. At-Risk Attendance Accountability
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum from Ms. Ginda- Baxter, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the above listed program writing projects, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
C. Approval of Summer Mathematics Curriculum Writing
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum from Mr. Miller dated July 18, 2023 and called for a motion.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board approve the
summer mathematics curriculum writing project, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
July 10, 2023
Reorganizational and Regular Meeting
The Reorganizational meeting of the Board of Education was called to order in the Administration Office at 6:34 p.m. by Ellen T. McGoldrick, District Clerk
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: All Present
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin, Ms. McGoldrick and approximately fifteen staff and community members
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)PLEDGE TO FLAG
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The District Clerk officially recognized the newly elected Board member, Mrs. Frances Fox-Pizzonia. Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia was welcomed and a round of applause was offered.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. President of the Board
The District Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board for the school year 2023-2024 and for authorization for the President to sign all legal documents such as deeds, contracts, etc. and co-affix the seal of the District.Ms. McKnight nominated Mr. Bond for President of the Board for the 2023-2024 school year, Mrs. Messing seconded the nomination. The District Clerk called for a vote for Mr. Bond as President of the Board of Education. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Ms. McGoldrick then turned the meeting over to the President.
B. Vice President
The President called for nominations for Vice President of the Board to serve in the absence of the President and for authorization for the Vice President to sign all legal documents such as deeds, contracts, etc. and co-affix the seal of the District.Mrs. Revoir nominated Ms. McKnight for Vice President of the Board for the school year 2023-2024, Mrs. Messing seconded the nomination. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
C. Administration of Oath of Faithful Performance
As District Clerk, Ms. McGoldrick administered the Oath of Faithful Performance to the President, Vice-President, members of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools. The Oath Book was signed by all.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
Mr. Bond noted the entire Reorganizational Agenda could be done as a Consent Agenda, as we have in the past, and suggested, if there was no objection by the Board members, that this practice be followed. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with a Consent Agenda format.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda of the Reorganizational Meeting.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the following Consent Agenda Reorganizational Meeting items be accepted/approved, as listed and/or attached:
A. Clerk of the Board/Deputy Clerk of the Board
Ellen McGoldrick be appointed Clerk of the Board and Brad Conklin be appointed Deputy Clerk of the Board for the school year 2023-2024, including the July 2024 Reorganizational Meeting.
B. District Treasurer/Deputy Treasurer
Jacqueline Calarco be appointed Treasurer of the District and that Jennifer Thompson be appointed Deputy Treasurer of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
C. Tax Collectors
Marie E. Pruschki be appointed Tax Collector of the District for the Towns of Montgomery and New Windsor with a 1% collection fee for the school year 2023-2024, and that Joseph P. Pedi be appointed Tax Collector for the Town of Newburgh with a 1% collection fee.
D. Claims Auditor/Deputy Claims Auditor
Daniel Martin be appointed Claims Auditor of the District and that Marlene Marcano be appointed Deputy Claims Auditor for the school year 2023-2024.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
School Physician
Dr. Lin-Lin Remenar of Crystal Run Healthcare Physicians LLP, be appointed School Physician for the school year 2023-2024 at the hourly rate of $150.00.
School Attorneys/Bond Counsel
Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP be appointed School Attorney for the school year 2023-2024, as attached.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC be appointed School Attorney for the school year 2023-2024 for negotiations and personnel, as attached.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC be appointed Bond Counsel for the school year 2023-2024, as attached.
C. Central Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers – Extraclassroom Activity Account
A Central Treasurer authorized to sign checks and withdrawals for each school be appointed for their Extraclassroom Activity Account as per the attached list for the school year 2023-2024.
D. Attendance Officer/Homeless Liaison
Barbara Gravel be appointed Attendance Teacher and Homeless Liaison of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
E. Foster Care Liaison
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction be appointed the Foster Care Liaison of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
F. Records Access Officer
Ellen McGoldrick be appointed Records Access Officer of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
G. Records Management Officer
Renee Marchant be appointed Records Management Officer of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
H. Asbestos (LEA) Designee and Designated Person (DP): AHERA
Jack DeGraw, Coordinator, Health & Safety/Risk Management, Orange-Ulster BOCES, be appointed Asbestos (LEA) Designee: AHERA of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Ryan Schmidt, Director of Facilities, or his designee be appointed Asbestos (LEA) Designated Person (DP): AHERA of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
I. Purchasing Agent
The School Business Official be appointed Purchasing Agent of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
J. Chief Emergency Officers
The Superintendent and the Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness be appointed Chief Emergency Officers of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
K. Financial Advisors
Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. be appointed Financial Advisors for the school year 2023-2024.
L. External Auditors
Bonadio & Co., LLP be appointed External Auditor of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
M. Internal Auditors
Nugent & Haeussler, P.C. be appointed Internal Auditor of the District for the school year 2023-2024
DESIGNATIONS
A. Official Bank Depositories
M&T Bank, Webster Bank, TD Bank, ConnectOne Bank, JPMorgan Chase and the New York Liquid Asset Fund be designated Official Bank Depositories of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
B. Regular Meetings
The Administration Building Board Room be designated as the regular place of meeting and hour of 6:00 p.m. be designated for an anticipated Executive Session, and 6:30 p.m. be designated as the time of the public meeting of each month per attached schedule with exceptions as noted for the school year 2023-2024. Student presentations, when scheduled, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
C. Official Newspapers
The Times Herald Record and Wallkill Valley Times be designated as the Official Newspapers of the District for the 2023-2024 school year.
AUTHORIZATIONS
A. Payroll Certification Officer/Alternate Payroll Certification Officer
The Superintendent of Schools be named Payroll Certification Officer of the District for the school year 2023-2024, and in the absence of the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Official be named Alternate Payroll Certification Officer of the District for the school year 2023-2024.
B. Health Plan Representative
The School Business Official or his/her designee be named Representative to the Health Plan/Workers Compensation Plan for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
C. Conferences, Conventions, Workshops Attendance Approval
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction approve Conference, Convention, and Workshop Attendance for the school year 2023-2024.
D. Establish Petty Cash Funds
Petty Cash Funds be established for the following for the school year 2023-2024:
Ms. Eleanore Mills Cafeteria Fund 460.00
E. Designation of Signatures on Checks
The District Treasurer be authorized to sign all District checks, withdrawals, and money transfers (except extracurricular accounts) for the school year 2023-2024, and in the absence of the District Treasurer, the Deputy Treasurer be authorized to sign all District checks, withdrawals, and money transfers (except extracurricular accounts) for the school year 2023-2024.
F. Annual Reports
The President of the Board be authorized to sign annual reports for the school year 2023-2024.
G. Budget Transfers on Chief School Officer’s Approval
The Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve budget transfers as per Board policy for the school year 2023-2024.
H. Superintendent to Apply for Grants in Aid
The Superintendent of Schools be authorized to apply for Grants in Aid (State and Federal) for the school year 2023-2024.
I. Certification under Every Student Succeeds Act
The Superintendent of Schools be authorized to provide certification under Every Student Succeeds Act.
J. Certification and Payment of Tax Refunds
The District Treasurer be authorized to approve and certify payments due for the correction of errors on the tax rolls, where such corrections do not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for the school year 2023-2024.
OFFICIAL UNDERTAKINGS (BONDS)
All District employees will be bonded for $100,000.00 under the District’s Faithful Performance Blanket Bond and the following positions will be bonded in excess of the $100,000.00 for the school year 2023-2024:
A. District Treasurer /Deputy Treasurer $1,000,000.00
B. District Tax Collectors $1,000,000.00
C. School Business Official $1,000,000.00
OTHER
Readoption of Revised Board Policy Handbook
The revised Board Policy Handbook be readopted for the school year 2023-2024.
Establishment of Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Establish the Mileage Reimbursement Rate at the prevailing allowable I.R.S. rate.
Title VI Coordinator
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction serve as the Title VI Coordinator for the 2023-2024 school year.
Title VII Coordinator
The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources serve as the Title VII Coordinator for the 2023-2024 school year.
Title IX Coordinator
Brad Conklin serve as the Title IX Coordinator for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Committee on Special Education Members
The following be appointed as members of the Committee on Special Education for the school year 2023-2024:
CSE Chairpersons – Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
CSE Alternate Chairpersons – Frank Jordan, Delaine Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Lauren Koller, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Jessica Filangeri, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Brittany Olah, Alisa Podgorskaya
CSE Sub-Committee Chairpersons – Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs, Frank Jordan, Delaine Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Lauren Koller, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Jessica Filangeri, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Alisa Podgorskaya
School Psychologist Members – District School Psychologists, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
Teacher Member, Student Dependent – Tiiu Presutti, Susan Turi, Heidi Glass, Barbara Palmer, Holly Bacon and Michelle Annunziata
Special Education Teachers – Director of Special Education, Student Dependent
Alternate Special Education Teacher Members – District Special Education Teachers
CSE Parent Member – Kristin Milliken, Marnie Henrie, Marisol Rodriguez
Committee on Preschool Special Education Members
The following be appointed as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the school year 2023-2024:
CPSE Chairpersons – Director of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Programs
Alternate CPSE Chairpersons – Frank Jordan, Lauren Koller, Jessica Filangeri, Delanie Charette, Adrienne Hershfield, Dawn Moore, Melanie Montenora, Marci Rheal, Constandia Georgiou, Alitsa Chabut, Brittany Olah, Alisa Podgorskaya
Teacher Member, Student Dependent – Tiiu Presutti, Susan Turi, Heidi Glass, Barbara Palmer, Holly Bacon and Michelle Annunziata
CPSE Parent Member – Kristin Milliken, Marnie Henrie, Marisol Rodriguez
504/ADA Coordinator – Students
The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction be appointed Section 504 Coordinator for District students for the school year 2023-2024.
504/ADA Coordinator – Staff
The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources be appointed Section 504/ADA Coordinator for District students for the school year 2023-2024.
Impartial Hearing Officers
The SED Updated List of Impartial Hearing Officers located in the Impartial Hearing Reporting System (IHRS) be approved as Impartial Hearing Officers for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Surrogate Parent
Kristin Milliken, Marnie Henrie, Marisol Rodriguez be appointed as Surrogate Parents for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Private Investigator
JM Investigations, LLC be appointed as Private Investigator for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Dignity Act Coordinators
The Elementary, Middle, and High Schools be appointed Dignity Act Coordinators for the school year 2023-2024 as follows:
Berea Elementary School Katherine Gusmano, Student Assistance Counselor
East Coldenham Elementary School Alexandra Riker, Student Assistance Counselor
Montgomery Elementary School Sarah Barringer, Student Assistance Counselor
Walden Elementary School Lydia Pabon-Genovez, Student Assistance Counselor
Valley Central Middle School Catherine Heil, Student Assistance Counselor
Valley Central High School Lacey Benjamin, Student Assistance Counselor
Valley Central High School Samaria Gray, Student Assistance Counselor
Alternative Learning Center Lisa Strassner, Student Assistance Counselor
Wellness Coordinator
The Athletic Director be appointed Wellness Coordinator for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Instructional Materials Review Committee
The Instructional Materials Review Committee be appointed for the school year 2023-2024 as follows:
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction – Chairperson
Rebecca Antonelli – Elementary Teacher
Meghan Rilley – Secondary Teacher
Matthew Canino – Elementary Principal
Allison Simoskevich – Secondary Assistant Principal
Lisa Paulus – Library Media Specialist
Erik Wright – Parent
Medicaid Consultant
Kinney Management Services, LLC be appointed Medicaid Consultant for the District for the school year 2023-2024.
Lead Evaluators
Valley Central Administrators serve as Lead Evaluators for Teachers and Principals, as attached.
Data Protection Officer
Tammy Coleman serve as the Data Protection Officer for the 2023-2024 school year.
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond noted that this concluded the Reorganizational Meeting and the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was convened.
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 asked if there were any Agenda items to be considered separately.
Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia requested that Agenda items 9 and 36 under C. Instructional – Annual Appointments be removed for consideration separately. Mrs. Messing requested that Agenda items 7 and 15 under C. Noninstructional – Cocurricular Appointments be removed for consideration separately.
Mr. Bond called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the following Consent Agenda be accepted/approved as amended, listed and/or attached.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/12/23
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for May
B. Acceptance of Expenditure Budget Status Report for May
C. Acceptance of Revenue Budget Status Report for May
D. Acceptance of Record of Claims for May
E. Acceptance of Extraclassroom Report for May
F. Acceptance of Cafeteria Report for May
G. Acceptance of Investment Report for May
H. Approval of General Fund May Budget Transfer
RECOMMENDATIONS OF CSE/CPSE
FOR APPROVAL
Establishment of Standard Work Day Hours for ERS Employees
Adoption of Resolution:
2023-2024 Free and Reduced Price Meals
Acceptance of Donation:
Berea Elementary School – Playground Games and Supplies
The Witherel Family
Consideration of Anticipated Overnight Trip Requests:
Valley Central High School – Music Department
Valley Central High School – Science Olympiad
Valley Central High School – Math League
Valley Central High School – Senior Class
Valley Central High School – Freshman Class
Valley Central High School – Sophomore Class
Valley Central High School – JROTC
Valley Central High School – Science Research (Two)
Valley Central High School – National Art Honor Society
Valley Central Athletic Dept. – Athletic Contests
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Acceptance of Resignations:
Instructional
Name
Position/Building Assignment/Effective Date
1. Michael Gonzalez/Economics/Government Teacher – Secondary Summer School/July 5, 2023
Noninstructional
Name/Position/Building Assignment/Effective Date
1. Kyle Wikel/Groundsworker – O&M/July 10, 2023
2. Craig O’Banks/Paraprofessional (School Monitor) – HS/June 30, 2023
3. Donald Winchell/Paraprofessional (School Monitor) – MS/June 30, 2023
4. Mayra Lopez/Special Education Paraprofessional – MS/June 30, 2023
5. Dorene McGee/1:1 Paraprofessional – Walden /June 30, 2023
6. Jimmet Joseph, Jr./Custodial Worker-Walden/July 14, 2023
7. Amy Pittner-Rico/Paraprofessional (Summer Only) – ALC/July 5, 2023
8. Kourtney Mills/Paraprofessional (Summer Only) – ESY/July 5, 2023
9. Jamie LeRoy/Paraprofessional (Summer Only) – ESY/July 5, 2023
10. Lindsay Vermilling/Paraprofessional (Summer Only) – ESY/July 5, 2023
11. Andrea Rosato/Paraprofessional (Summer Only) – ESY/July 5, 2023
12. Sibyl Lobrandi/Paraprofessional – MS /June 30, 2023
Approval of Leave of Absence:
Name/Position/Building Assignment/Effective Date
1. Sarah Barringer(Childcare Leave)Student Assistance Counselor/Montgomery/On or about November 16, 2023 – April 1, 2024
Approval of Appointments
Instructional – Probationary Appointments
Name/Appointment/Building Assignment/Certification/Salary/Schedule/Step
Probationary Term
1. Haliann Fitzgerald(Retirement Replacement)/Physical Education Teacher – High School/Physical Education/MA Step 2 + 3 credits/September 1, 2023 – September 1, 2027
2 DeNecia George (Retirement Replacement)/Special EducationTeacher – Middle School Students w/ Disabilities 7-12 Generalist/MA Step 5/September 1, 2023 – September 1, 2027
3. Robert Satriano (Resignation Replacement)/Physical Education Teacher ALC/Physical Education BA/Step 2/September 1, 2023 – September 1, 2027
4. Carleen Flynn (New Position)/Kindergarten Teacher – East Coldenham/Pre-K, K and Gr. 1-6 and Special Education MA/Step 6/September 1, 2023 – September 1, 2027
*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 /Category/Step/Rate/Effective Date
1. Kimberly Langlitz/Art Dept. Chair – HS/C/8/2023-2024 School Year
2. Denyse LaVallie/Business Dept. Chair – HS/D/2/2023-2024 School Year
3. Antoinette Oakes/ELA Dept. Chair – HS/B/8/2023-2024 School Year
4. Rebekah Stoll/Family/Consumer Science Chair – HS/D/7/2023-2024 School Year
5. Melynda Kane/Guidance Dept. Chair – HS/C/6/2023-2024 School Year
6. Casey Bannon/Math Dept. Chair – HS/B/8/2023-2024 School Year
7. Jennifer Budryk/Music Dept. Chair – HS/D/2/2023-2024 School Year
8. Ron Introini/Phys. Ed. Dept. Chair – HS/B/8/2023-2024 School Year
9. Henry Pizzonia/Science Dept. Chair – HS/B/8/2023-2024 School Year
10. John M. Score/Social Studies Dept. Chair – HS/B/8/2023-2024 School Year
11. Angelo Leo/Special Education Dept. Chair – HS/B/7/2023-2024 School Year
12. Stephanie Hernandez/World Language Dept. Chair – HS/C/3/2023-2024 School Year
13. Priscilla Rodriguez- Brundage/Substitute Teacher – Elementary Summer School/Article XVII (B)/Summer 2023
14. Nancy Phelps/Substitute Teacher – Elementary Summer School/Article XVII (B)/Summer 2023
15. Elly Taylor/Substitute Teacher- Elementary Summer School/Article XVII (B)
Summer 2023
16. Antoinette Oakes/Regents Proctor – Summer Opportunities/Article XVII (B)/Summer 2023
17. Antoinette Oakes/Regents Grader – Summer Opportunities /$48.00 per hour/Summer 2023
18. Heidi Glass/Teacher Member – CPSE Committee/$48.00 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
19. Holly Bacon /Teacher Member – CPSE Committee
$48.00 per hour/2023-2024 School Year
20. Michelle Annunziata/Teacher Member – CPSE Committee
$48.00 per hour/2023-2024 School Year
21. Tiiu Presutti/Teacher Member – CPSE Committee/$48.00 per hour/2023-2024 School Year
22. Sue Turi/Teacher Member – CPSE Committee/$48.00 per hour/2023-2024 School Year
23. Barbara Palmer/Teacher Member – CPSE Committee/$48.00 per hour/2023-2024 School Year
24. Mara Costagliola/Team Leader – ALC E/5/2023-2024 School Year
25. Stephanie Mineo/Curriculum Writing – Walden/Article XVII (A)
Summer 2023
26. Lydia Pabon-Genovez/Curriculum Writing –Walden/Article XVII (A)/Summer 2023
27. Brittany Olah/Curriculum Writing – Walden/Article XVII (A)/Summer 2023
28. George Hoeffner/Curriculum Writing – Walden/Article XVII (A)/Summer 2023
29. Kristine Hoeffner/Curriculum Writing – Walden Article XVII (A)/Summer 2023
30. Christopher Pelella/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS/Article XVII (A)/July 6, 2023
31. Antoinette Oakes/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS Article XVII (A)/July 6, 2023
32. Nicole Speranzo/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS/Article XVII (A)/July 6, 2023
33. Stephanie Hernandez/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS/Article XVII (A)/July 6, 2023
34. Ashley Zanos/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS/Article XVII (A)
July 6, 2023
35. Alan Stout/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS/ Article XVII (A)
July 6, 2023
36. Henry Pizzonia/Curriculum Writing for Credit Recovery – HS/Article XVII (A)/July 6, 2023
37. Stephanie Walsh/Special Ed. Teacher -ESY/District/Article XVII (B)/Summer 2023
38. Bria Austin/Economics/Government Summer School Teacher/Summer Opportunities/Article XVII (B)/Summer 2023
39. Jeffrey Schaper/Living Environment Summer School Teacher/Summer Opportunities
Article XVII (B)/Summer 2023
Noninstructional
Name/Position/Building Assignment/Schedule/Step
1. Kyle Wikel(Resignation Rep.)/Maintenance Worker – O&M
CSEA – Maintenance/Step 8
2. James DeZemo/(Retirement Rep)/Snow Removal Coordinator – District
Article VII (D)
3. Michael Devlin(Resignation Rep.)/Custodial Worker – District/MS/CSEA Custodial/Step 1
4. Stephen Marscheider(Resignation Rep.) /Custodial Worker – District/Montgomery/CCSEA Custodial/Step 2
5. Aidan Torpey(Annual Appt.)/Seasonal Groundsworker – District
$15.00 per hour
6. Jonathan Jurgens/(Annual Appt.) Seasonal Groundsworker – District
$15.00 per hour
7. Harriett Rodriguez/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District /Para /Step 4
8. Samira Sahmoune/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Sub Para Rate
9. Adriana Torres/ Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para /Step 3
10. Margaret Boldrin/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para Step 14
11. Zulma Resto/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para Step 14
12. Jennifer Nunez/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Sub Para Rate
13. Lisa Cortesi/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para Step 15
14. Tina Dobson/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para Step 11
15. Lori Dzierek/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para Step 3
16. Jean Kinsley/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Sub Para Rate
17. Nathalie Rischmoller/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Sub Para Rate
18. Debra Sparano/Paraprofessional (ESY) – District/Para Step 1
19. Mary Ann Levy/COTA – District/Article XVII (B)
20. Jamie Almeida (Extension of Temporary Stipend)/Account Clerk – CO
$95.00/day Stipend
Extracurricular
Name/Position/Building Assignment/Category/Step/Effective Date
1. Gail Nozell/Odyssey of the Mind Advisor – MS
E/1 /2022-2023 School Year
Cocurricular
Name/Position/Building Assignment
Category/Step/Stipend/Effective Date
1. Thomas Plitsch/Aquatics Coordinator – District /C/2/2023-2024 School Year
2. Michelle Annunziata/Lifeguard Supervisor – District/$25.00 per hour/
2023-2024 School Year
3. Christine Giudice/Lifeguard Supervisor – District/$25.00 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
4. James Frisbie/Lifeguard Supervisor – District/$25.00 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
5. Joyce DeFont/Lifeguard Supervisor – District/$25.00 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
6. Thomas Plitsch/Lifeguard Supervisor– District /$25.00 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
7. Peyton Messing/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
8. Mia Ponzo/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
9. Madison Roszkowski/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
10. Kaidyn Thompson/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
11. Adam Elkashef/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
12. Aidan White/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
13. Gavin Rounds/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
14. Lucas Dunn/Student Lifeguard – District/$14.20 per hour
2023-2024 School Year
15. Matthew Messing/Student Lifeguard – District
$14.20 per hour/2023-2024 School Year
Approval of Terms and Conditions:
Name/Position/Building Assignment
Salary/Effective Date
1. Eleanore Mills/(11 month position to 12 month position)/School Lunch Manager -District/$105,150/July 1, 2023
Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond then called for motions for the approval of the appointments that were removed for consideration separately.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that Agenda items 9 and 36 under C. Instructional – Annual Appointments be approved, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: 6; ABSTAIN: Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that Agenda items 7 and 15 under C. Noninstructional – Cocurricular Appointments be approved, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: 6; ABSTAIN: Mrs. Messing
REPORTS
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Avila offered remarks on the 2023 Commencement and moving up programs, the community’s Juneteenth Celebration, this year’s summer school programs, the Veteran’s Memorial at the High School, and the Walden Elementary School Building Committee.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Mr. Miller did not offer a report this evening.
School Business Official Report
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Mr. Conklin and Mr. Devine from The Palombo Group updated the Board members and those in the audience on the Capital Project work.
Racial and Social Equity Committee – June 13, 2023
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Ms. Avila was able to attend this meeting and reported that the Committee’s topics included upcoming cultural celebrations and curriculum planning.
Community Participation
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and invited the Board me to share what events they had attended or participated in within the District and community. Board members commented on Kindergarten shows, moving up ceremonies, High School Graduation, the Flag Day celebration at Berea Elementary, committee meetings and the All Night Grad Party.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no requests for Public Comment this evening.
OLD BUSINESS
Second and Final Reading of:
Policy 4321.5 – Confidentiality and Access to Individualized Education
Programs, Individualized Education Services Programs and Service Plans (Revised)
Policy 5151 Homeless Children (Revised)
Policy 5311.9 – Dignity for All Students Act (Revised)
Policy 5710 – School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC Reporting) (Revised)
Policy 8140 – Unsafe School Transfer Choice (New)
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, noted that these policies were presented for a first reading at the June 12th Board meeting, and summarized the revisions. He then called for a motion.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Messing seconded that the Board adopt the above listed policies, as presented and attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous [7:0]
NEW BUSINESS
Readoption of District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board readopt the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Readoption of District Guidance Plan
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and called for a motion.
Mrs. Terralavoro moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the Board readopt the District Guidance Plan, as attached. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [7:0]
Readoption of District Educator Evaluation Plan
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board readopt the District Educator Evaluation Plan (formerly APPR), as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
First Reading of:
Exhibit 3230-E – Valley Central Organizational Chart
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item and noted that the District Organizational Chart has been revised to reflect the current administration and chain of command. It will be presented for a final reading and adoption at the July 24, 2023 Board meeting.
Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Matthew Witherow – Impartial Hearing Officer for Student Discipline
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memorandum and resolution provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Matthew Witherow, as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
JM Investigations
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Samuelson moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and JM Investigations, as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Approval of Bid Recommendations:
Athletic Supplies & Services – See Separate Listing
Kitchen Equipment Services – DayCo Mechanical Services, Inc. and Quality Restaurant Repair Services, Inc.
Elevator Maintenance Services – Schindler Elevator Corporation
Capital Project 2023 Construction Manager – The Palombo Group
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the memoranda with bid recommendations, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the bid recommendations listed above, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Approval of Agreement between Valley Central School District and
Anytime Fitness
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the agreement provided to the Board members, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Board approve the agreement between Valley Central School District and Anytime Fitness, as presented and as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Acceptance of Corrective Action Plan – Internal Audit Report for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022– FoxPointe Solutions
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the corrective action plan provided to the Board, and called for a motion.
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board approve the Corrective Action Plan for the 2022 Internal Audit conducted by FoxPointe Solutions, as attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Approval of Capital Project 2021 Change Orders
Completed Change Orders
Pending Change Orders
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced Mr. Conklin’s memoranda and the attached change orders, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Ms. McKnight seconded that the Board approve the Capital Project 2021 change orders, as presented and attached. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Appointment of Committee Member/Liaison:
Audit Committee
Policy Committee
Health and Safety Committee
Technology Committee
Guidance Committee
Curriculum Council
Valley Central Education Foundation
Valley Central PTA Council
Orange County School Boards Association
New York State School Boards Association
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Wellness Committee
Walden Elementary School Building Committee
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to appoint the following Committee members/liaisons:
Audit Committee – Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight
Policy Committee – Mr. Bond, Mrs. Samuelson, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia
Health and Safety Committee – Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Revoir (Alternate)
Technology Committee –Mrs. Samuelson, Mrs. Revoir (Alternate)
Guidance Committee – Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight (Alternate)
Curriculum Council – Mrs. Revoir, Jane Samuelson (Alternate)
Valley Central Education Foundation – Mrs. Terralavoro, Mrs. Messing (Alternate)
Valley Central PTA Council – Mrs. Terralavoro, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia (Alternate)
Orange County School Boards Association – Mrs. Messing, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia (Alternate)
New York State School Boards Association – Mrs. Terralavoro
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee – Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Ms. McKnight and Mrs. Samuelson (Alternates)
Wellness Committee – Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson (Alternate)
Walden Elementary School Building Committee – Mr. Bond, Mrs. Revoir, Ms. McKnight
NYSSBA Election – Board of Directors – Area 9:
John T. Redman
Mr. Bond introduced this Agenda item, referenced the letter of interest from John
T. Redman for his candidacy as the NYSSBA Area 9 Director, and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board nominate John T. Redman for the NYSSBA Area 9 Director. Voting: YES: Unanimous: [7:0]
Review of Curricula:
High School – Algebra LR
High School – Spanish B2
Middle School – Grade 6 Social Studies
Middle School – Writer’s Studio (Elective)
Middle School – Grade 8 Algebra I (Accelerated)
Mr. Bond noted that this curriculum will be available in the Office of Curriculum and Instruction for the Board’s review. It will be placed on the July 24, 2023 Agenda for Board approval.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Mr. Bond adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
July 10, 2023- Code of Conduct Hearing
A Public Hearing was held by the Board of Education and was called to order in the Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. by the President, Mr. Bond.
PRESENT: Mr. Bond, Mrs. Messing, Ms. McKnight, Mrs. Fox-Pizzonia, Mrs. Revoir, Mrs. Samuelson and Mrs. Terralavoro
ABSENT: All Present
Also Present: Ms. Avila, Mr. Miller, Mr. Conklin and Ms. McGoldrick
Also Absent: Media (WVT/THR)
Mr. Bond introduced the Public Hearing and turned the discussion over to Ms. Avila.
This Hearing was held pursuant to Chapter 181 of the Laws of 2000 and Sections 2801 and 2802 of the Education Law of the State of New York for the purpose of reviewing the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary. A copy of the Notice of Public Hearing is attached.
Ms. Avila reviewed the annual process and the requirements for the District Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary. Ms. Avila noted this year’s edits to the Code of Conduct and Plain Language Summary have been updated to comport with current regulations, guidelines, district policies and procedures; language was changed to be gender neutral; language was added that further outlines protocols for identification of visitors to the schools and comports with our Visitors to the School Policy; language was added to address discipline for students who encourage a verbal or physical altercation or inhibit staff from responding to an incident; language was added regarding inappropriate computer searches, which can be a violation of the District’s Acceptable Use Policy and the Code of Conduct; language was added to address the prohibition of artificial intelligence for student submissions without staff permission.; and the dress code has been revised to ban clothing that exposes the midriff or undergarments.
Ms. Avila noted that all students and parents annually receive a copy of the Plain Language Summary, and both the Plain Language Summary and the Code of Conduct are posted on the District’s website. New students to the District receive a copy during the registration process.
There were no requests for public comment this evening.
The re-adoption of these documents with amendments is on the agenda for approval during the regular meeting that follows this Public Hearing.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Bond noted the need for an Executive Session at this time and called for a motion.
Mrs. Messing moved, Mrs. Revoir seconded that the Board convene to Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations and personnel matters. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
Ms. McKnight moved, Mrs. Samuelson seconded that the Board come out of Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bond called for a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing.
Mrs. Revoir moved, Mrs. Terralavoro seconded that the Public Hearing be closed at 6:33 p.m. Voting YES: Unanimous [7:0]