June 13, 2022

The regular meeting of the Queensbury School Board of Education was held on June 13, 2022 in the High School Queensbury Room. 

Mr. Mannix called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 

The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mr. Mannix. 

Members Present: Daniel Mannix, Esq., President, Timothy Weaver, Vice President, Dawn Bleyenburg, Francis Cabana, Stacy Flaherty, Amy Molloy, Michael Shea, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Kyle L. Gannon, Clerk of the Board Scott Whittemore 

Members Absent: Patricia Belden, Jamey Hardesty, 

Others Present: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Denise Troelstra, QHS Principal Damian Switzer, QHS Assistant Principal Andrew Snide, QMS Principal Michael Brannigan, WHBI Principal Gwynne Cosh, WHBI Assistant Principal Amanda Denno, QES Principal Jessica Rossetti, QES Assistant Principal Kristin Bergin, CSE Chairperson Robyn Scotland, Director of Instructional Technology John Luthringer, Director of SEL and School Development Raychel Marcil, Director of Health, PE & Athletics Richard Keys, and other employees and community members. 

Presentations: 

  • Presentation to Board Members – Kyle Gannon 
  • VEX Robotics Presentation for Grades 4, 5, 6 – Karen Bailey, Patrick DiCaprio and Ben Greico 

Open Forum: 

  • Kristina Tucker: Question on Item DD 

Business Items – Assistant Superintendent for Business

Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mrs. Bleyenburg to accept the results of May 17, 2022 Budget 

Vote/Board of Education election: 

Yes – 641 Yes – 656 

No – 198 No -181 

Proposition #1: Budget: $ 72,644,898 Proposition #2: Capital Reserve: $4,000,000 Daniel J. Mannix, Esq: 658 Bradley J. Goertzen: 603 Beecher T. Baker, Sr: 583 Write ins: 29 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Weaver to approve the following resolution: 

WHEREAS, the Board of Education held a public hearing on March 14, 2022 in order to receive public comment on the District’s proposed change to its Smart School Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan; and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Education desires to adopt the revised Smart School Bond Act 

Preliminary Investment Plan; 

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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby adopts the revised Smart School Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan as published on the District’s website. 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mrs. Molloy to approve the following resolution: 

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Queensbury Union Free School District hereby authorizes the funding of the District’s approved reserves with the excess of 4% from unassigned fund balance at June 30, 2022 after the designated amount for tax reduction has been set. The allocation of such fund balance will be determined subsequent to June 30, 2022 and prior to setting the tax levy

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Dr. Shea to approve the following resolution: 

WHEREAS, the Queensbury Union Free School District participates in the New York State 

Teachers’ Retirement System (“TRS”); an

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2010, the Board of Education by resolution established a Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund known as the ERS Reserve for Retirement Contributions pursuant to Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law; and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined it is also appropriate to establish a sub-fund within said Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund pursuant to Education Law Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 6-r of the New York State General Municipal Law, the Board hereby establishes a sub-fund within the Employees Retirement System Reserve to be known as the Queensbury Union Free School District Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund; and it is further 

RESOLVED, that the source of funds for this Reserve Sub-Fund shall be such amounts as may be provided therefore by budgetary appropriation or raised by tax therefore; such revenues as are not required by law to be paid into any other fund or account; such other funds as may be legally appropriated; and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, such amounts as may be transferred from a reserve fund established pursuant to Section 6-c, 6-d, 6-e, 6-f or 6-9 of Article 2 of the General Municipal Law, comprised of moneys raised from the same tax base as the moneys in the retirement contribution reserve fund, or a reserve fund established pursuant to Education Law Section 3651, provided that any such transfer shall only be made by Board resolution adopted after a public hearing held on at least 15 days prior notice published in at least one newspaper having general circulation in the District; and it is further 

RESOLVED, that the Board may authorize expenditures from this Reserve Sub-Fund, and, except as otherwise provided by law, moneys in this Reserve Sub-Fund may only be appropriated to finance retirement contributions to the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System, and/or to offset all or a portion of the amount deducted from the moneys apportioned to the District from the State for the support of schools pursuant to Section 521 of the Education Law; and it is further 

RESOLVED, that no member of the Board of Education or employee of the District shall authorize a withdrawal from this Reserve Sub-Fund for any purpose except as provided in Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law; or expend any money withdrawn from this Reserve 

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Sub-Fund for a purpose other than as provided in Section 6-r of the General Municipal Law; and it is further 

RESOLVED, that the moneys contributed annually to the Reserve Sub-Fund shall not exceed 2% of the total compensation or salaries of all teachers employed by the District who are members of TRS paid during the immediately preceding fiscal year, and the balance of the Reserve Sub-Fund shall not exceed 10% of the total compensation or salaries of all teachers employed by the District who are members of TRS paid during the immediately preceding fiscal year; and it is further 

RESOLVED, that the moneys in this Reserve Sub-Fund shall be deposited and secured in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law; that the Board or its authorized designee may invest the moneys in this Reserve Sub-Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law; and that any interest earned or capital gain realized on the money so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of this Reserve Sub-Fund; and it is further 

RESOLVED, that the chief fiscal officer shall account for this Reserve Sub-Fund separate and apart from all other funds of the District; that such accounting shall show the source, date and 32amount of each sum paid into the sub-fund; the interest earned by such sub-fund; capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of this sub-fund; the order, purpose thereof, date and amount of each payment from this sub-fund; the assets of the sub-fund, indicating cash balance and a schedule of investments; and that the chief fiscal officer, within sixty (60) days of the end of each fiscal year, shall furnish a detailed report of the operation and condition of this sub-fund to the Board. 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mr. Cabana, seconded by Mrs. Bleyenburg to approve the resignation for retirement purposes of Kenneth Holmes, Custodian, with sincere appreciation and regret, effective 7/29/22. 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Consent Business Items: 

Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mrs. Molloy to approve the following Business Consent Items 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2022 Board of Education meeting and the minutes of the May 23, 2022 Board of Education Special meeting. 

Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2022. 

Motion to approve the Clerk’s Report, the Internal Claims Audit Report, the General Fund Revenue Report, the Federal Fund Revenue Report, the School Lunch Fund Revenue Report for the month of May 2022. 

Motion to approve the following Warrants for the month of May 2022; 

General Fund Federal Fund School Lunch Fund 2021 Capital Project Fund MS Security Project Fund 

May Warrant May Warrant May Warrant May Warrant May Warrant 

AAAA 

$3,581,074.28 $ 83,203.98 $ 173,103.78 $ 152,891.75 $ 2,139.01 

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MS Roof Project 

May Warrant 

6,575.20 

Motion to approve the budget transfers for the month of May 2022. 

Motion to approve the budget transfer to A5510-210 for $157,605.85 from A5530-200 in the amount of $57,065.00 and A1620-200 in the amount of $95,830.35, and A5510-200 for $4,710.50 to purchase a 72 passenger school bus. 

Motion to approve the agreement with Waste Management of New York, LLC, for an extension of the previously approved agreement for recycling and trash removal services effective through May 31, 

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Motion to approve the agreement with County Waste & Recycling Service, Inc., for an extension of the previously approved agreement for recycling and trash removal services effective through May 31, 2023. 

Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and CSEA dated May 9, 2022. 

Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and QESS dated May 16, 2022. 

Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and Queensbury Transportation Employees dated June 8, 2022. 

Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury OT/PT Association dated June 8, 2022. 

Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and the Superintendent of Schools dated July 1, 2022. 

Motion to approve an agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial, Inc. d/b/a Andrus Children Center, to provide educational and residential services for students who reside in the Queensbury School District, effective for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and Sharon McTygue to provide consultation services for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and Jerilyn 

Stellato to provide consultation services for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and the St. Anne Institute to provide educational services to students who live in the Queensbury School District and attend the St. Anne Institute for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve an addendum to the agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School 

and The Center for Disability Services Inc. (Prospect Center), effective May 16, 2022 – June 22, 2022. 

Motion to approve the agreement with the Vanderheyden Hall, and the Queensbury Union Free School District to provide educational services to students who live in the Queensbury School District and attend Vanderheyden Hall for the 2022-2023 and the summer session July 7, 2022 – August 17, 2022. 

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Motion to approve the agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and Wildwood Programs Inc. to provide educational services to students who live in the Queensbury School District and attend Wildwood School effective July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. 

Motion to approve the agreement between Northern Rivers (Neil Hellman School) and Queensbury Union Free School District to provide services to students who reside in the district and attend Parsons Child and Family Center effective July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. 

Motion to approve the agreement between the Queensbury Union Free School District and the City 

School District of Albany to provide health and welfare services to students who reside in Queensbury and attend schools in the Albany City School District, effective for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Motion to approve the turf management bid to Turf Management Co. in accordance with bid specifications for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve the surplus and disposal through auction or recycling of the following equipment: 

Delta Drill Press, Serial #8706, Tag #000957 Delta Scroll Saw, Serial #D13229, Tag #000952 Rockwell/Delta Drill Press Serial #1535514, Tag #001198 Stanley Industrial 2-speed grinder, Model #90698, Tag #000972 Reliant Dust Collector, Product #1287, Tag #001205 Rockwell Table Saw, Serial #34-450 EX9834, Tag #001194 Delta Rockwell Planer, Serial #115-7223, Tag #001188 Rockwell/Delta Joiner, No serial #, Tag #001190 Delta Shopmaster Drill Press, Serial #025364 W5031, Tag #003932 Delta 16″ Motorized Band Saw, Serial #618843E86, Tag #001203 Life Fitness Pectoral Fly, Serial #101451717887, no tag # Life Fitness Tower Box PLT Leg Ext., Leg Curl, Serial #101509801696, no tag# Precor Vitality Leg Press/Calf Ext., Serial #BDSIJ24140006, no tag # Life Fitness Seated Row Lat Pull Down, Serial #101511802127, no tag # Life Fitness Chest Press, Serial #101511703974, no tag

Motion to accept the following support staff resignations: 

Cassidy Huber, Teacher Aide, effective 5/13/22 Julie Darmetko, Cleaner, effective 5/20/22 Gerald Brown, Bus Driver, effective 5/31/22 Bruce Nelson, Bus Driver, effective 6/1/22 

Motion to accept the resignation of Yuliana Cummings, School Controller/ Business Office Supervisor, 

effective 7/22/22

Motion to approve the following probationary support staff appointments: 

Joseph Wildey, Bus Driver, Step 1, effective 5/16/22 Symantha Flewelling, Driver Aide, Step 1, effective 5/31/22 Susan Vogel, Accounting Technician (previously provisional) effective 6/7/22 

Motion to approve the following provisional support staff appointments: 

Sarah Herman, QHS Secretary, Step 4, effective 6/22/22 

Motion to approve the following substitute support staff positions: 

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Glen Warner, Substitute Cleaner, $15.70 per hour, effective 5/23/22 Joseph Wildey, Substitute Cleaner, $15.70 per hour, effective 6/27/22 

Motion to approve the following annual part-time appointments for the 2022-2023 school year: 

Andrew Ellis, Maintenance Leader with an annual stipend of $10,000 Deborah Bacon, Custodian Weekend Leader with an annual stipend of $2,640 Matt Lindsay, QES Evening Shift Leader with an annual stipend of $2,640 Bill Evans, WHBI Evening Shift Leader with an annual stipend of $2,640 Cary Frechette, QMS Evening Shift Leader with an annual stipend of $2,640 Robert Morgan, QHS Evening Shift Leader with an annual stipend of $2,640 

Motion to approve the appointment of Lisa Tubbs, as School Nurse Leader, with an annual stipend of $3,250, effective for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to appoint the following substitute bus drivers for the 2022-2023 school year: 

Robert E. Biales Matthew Crossman Mitchell T. Graves 

Charles Mead Peter 1. Weiland 

Donald E. Bress Vernon G. DiThomas Shawn W. Keating James G. Melleon Carl H. Zutz 

William M. Bucci Douglas C. Fraser Robert M, Maynard Adam B. Orr 

Motion to approve the appointment of the following substitute cleaners for the 20222023 school year: 

Jeffrey S. Barton Jonathan E. Blackmer Catherine A. Hunt Laura E. Jones Scott B. Matthews Kevin T. Nicholson, Jr. Bryan A. Seybolt Stephen E. White 

Herbert A. Bates Brian J. Duncan Roscoe A. Jackson Justin Lansley Angela M. Mechanick Steven T. Palmer Robert V. Springer Joseph E. Wildey 

Donald H. Beers Richard J. Houle Gary A. Johnson 

Judy L. Mabb Emily Mosher Andrew Pelkey Glenn C. Warner Susan D. Zeno 

Motion to approve the following part-time annual support staff appointments: 

Dylan Bennett, QES Monitor, effective for the 2022-2023 school year Rebecca Durkee, QMS Monitor, effective for the 20222023 school year Christina Freiberger, Kindergarten Teacher Aide, (not to exceed 15 hours per week), effective 

for the 20222023 school year Jane Legault, QMS Monitor, effective for the 20222023 school year Judy Mabb, QMS Monitor, effective for the 20222023 school year Elizabeth Porlier, WHBIS Monitor, effective for the 20222023 school year 

Motion to approve the following support staff unpaid leave of absences

Kylie Webb, QHS Teacher Aide, effective 12/2/21 – 6/30/22 Julie Darmetko, Cleaner, effective 5/5/22 & 5/6/22, 5/11/22 (1.5 hrs), 5/16/22, 5/19/22 (1.

hrs), 5/20/22 (1.5 hrs) Lorinda Wrye, Bus Driver, effective 5/5/22 John Hall, Bus Driver, effective 5/11/22 (4.92 hours), 5/26/22 (3.17 hours) Lisa Knizek, Custodian, effective 5/13/22 (4 hours), 5/30/22 Linda Neilson, Teacher Aide, effective 5/13/22 (.75), 5/16/22 – 5/20/22, 5/23/22 Joe Wildey, Bus Driver, effective 5/20/22 (3.90 hours) 

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Laura Grover, Teacher Aide, effective 5/25/22 (6.25 hours) Dave Boller, Bus Driver, effective 6/3/22, 6/6/22, 6/7/22, 6/8/22 Pamela Boller, QHS Monitor, effective 5/24/22 (.5 hour), 6/3/22, 6/6/22, 6/7/22 Sean Grover, Cleaner, effective 5/26/22 (1 hour) – 6/3/22 Christina Daniels, QES Secretary, effective 6/9/22 (5 hours), 6/10/22 & 6/16/2

End Business Consent 

Educational Items: 

Motion by Mr. Cabana, seconded by Mr. Weaver to approve the following probationary 

appointment: 

Benjamin Grieco Appointment: Assignment: Rate; Effective: Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Four Year Probationary Director of Instructional Technology $114,000 annually 7/1/22 – 6/30/26 Director of Instructional Technology Technology Education, Professional School Building Leader, Pending School District Leader, Pending 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Jessica Harris Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certification: 

Four Year Probationary Assistant Director of Student Support Services $87,000 annually 7/1/22 – 6/30/26 Assistant Director of Student Support Services School Psychology, Permanent School Building Leader, Initial School District Leader, Professional 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mrs. Molloy to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Stephen Karandy Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certification: 

Four Year Probationary WHBI Assistant Principal 

$82,000 annually 7/1/22 – 6/30/26 Assistant Principal Social Studies 7-12, Professional Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist, Professional School Building Leader, Pending 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

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Motion by Mr. Cabana, seconded by Mrs. Flaherty to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Amanda Bink Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Four Year Probationary WHBI Music Teacher L1 B

9/1/22 – 8/31/26 Music Music, Pending 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Dr. Shea to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Kara Bouyea Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Four Year Probationary QES Special Education Teacher L1 BA + MA + 42 graduate credits 

9/1/22 -8/31/26 Special Education Childhood Education 1-6, Pending Students with Disabilities 1-6, Pending Students with Disabilities B-2, Pending Early Childhood Education B-2, Pending 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mrs. Molloy to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Molly DArcy 

Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certification: 

Three Year Probationary QHS Counselor L6 BS + MS + 48 graduate credits + 11 mo stipend 7/1/22 – 6/30/25 School Counselor School Counselor, Permanent 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Mr. Cabana, seconded by Mrs. Flaherty to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Allison Derway Appointment: Assignment: Rate: 

Effective: Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Four Year Probationary QMS ELA Teacher, Grade 6 L1 B

9/1/22 – 8/31/26 English Language Arts English Language Arts 7-12, Initial English Language Arts 5-6 Ext., Initial 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

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Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following probationary appointment: 

Abigail Gray Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Three Year Probationary QES Kindergarten Teacher L5 BS + MA + 36 graduate credits 9/1/22 – 8/31/25 Elementary Education Early Childhood B-2, Initial Childhood 1-6, Initial 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty

Motion by Mrs. Flaherty, seconded by Mr. Weaver to approve the following probationary 

appointment

Felicia Milam Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Four Year Probationary QES Kindergarten Teacher L4 BS + MS + 72 graduate credits 9/1/22 – 8/31/26 Elementary Education Childhood Education 1-6, Initial Early Childhood Education B2, Initial 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following probationary appointment

Jacqueline Rooney Appointment: Assignment: Rate: Effective: Tenure Area: Certifications: 

Four Year Probationary QES Kindergarten Teacher L 5 BA + MSED + 36 graduate credits 9/1/22 – 8/31/26 Elementary Education Early Childhood Education B-2, Initial Literacy B-6, Initial Childhood Education 1-6, Initial 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Educational Consent Items

Motion by Mrs. Bleyenburg, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the Educational Consent Items 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion to approve the following resignations: 

Benjamin Grieco, QHS Innovations Teacher, effective 6/30/22 Stephen Karandy, QHS Special Education Teacher, effective 6/30/22 Shannon Gilroy, QHS Science Teacher, effective 8/31/2

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Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury Faculty Association dated 6/7/22. 

Motion to approve the additional spring 2022 coaching appointment: 

Name 

Coaching 

Level 

Group 

Annette Carpenter 

Unified Basketball 

Motion to approve the administrative mentors for the 2022-2023 school year: 

Administrator Andy Snide Steve Karandy Sarah Tarantino Jessica Harris 

Mentor Gwynne Cosh Kristin Bergin Amanda Denno Jessica Rossetti 

Motion to approve Maria Muldner, QES AIS Teacher, to work up to an additional 10 days per diem 

during the summer of 2022. 

Motion to approve Allison Walter, WHBI AIS Teacher, to work up to an additional 10 days per diem during the summer of 2022. 

Motion to approve Lindsay Becraft, QES Counselor, to work up to an additional 20 days per diem during the summer of 2022

Motion to approve Colleen Sprague, QHS Counselor, to work up to an additional 10 days per diem during the summer of 2022. 

Motion to approve Patrick DiCaprio, QMS Technology Teacher, to work up to an additional 25 days per diem during the summer of 2022

Motion to approve Raychel Marcil, Director of Social and Emotional Learning and School Development, as the McKinney-Vento Coordinator during the summer of 2022. 

Motion to approve the following lighthouse teachers for the 2022-2023 school year: 

QES: Olivia Derue / Jen Heydrick WHBI: Alicia Fazio / Renee Gordon QMS: Amanda Breheny / Pete Hochsprung QHS: Matt Gaulin / Sally Vartuli 

Motion to appoint Colleen Sprague and Nick Giumarra as QHS P-Tech Coordinators for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve the following 2022 summer school appointments

Employee 

Position 

Dorothy Grover 

Physical Therapist 

Taylor Ricci 

Speech Therapist 

Melissa Gates 

Social Worker 

Jessica Byrnes 

Special Education Teacher 

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Elizabeth Judge 

Special Education Teacher 

Hayley Miller 

Special Education Teacher 

Jonathan Favata 

Special Education Teacher 

Stacy Clay 

Special Education Teacher 

Emily Mosher 

Summer School Teaching Assistant 

Sue Grady 

Summer School Teaching Assistant 

Kendall ONeill 

Summer School Teaching Assistant 

Samtha Thompson 

Summer School Teaching Assistant 

Elizabeth Edwards 

Summer School Teacher Aide 

Linda Dupuis 

Summer School Teacher Aide 

Sharon Klein 

Summer School Teacher Aide 

Nancy Bruce 

Summer School Teacher Aide 

Janet Stutzman 

Summer School Substitute Teacher/Support Staff 

Nicole Naatz 

Summer School Substitute Teacher/Support Staff 

Jill Lowe 

Summer School Substitute Teacher/Support Staff 

Motion to approve the following 2022 Summer School rates of pay: 

Teacher 

$37.04 per hour 

Speech and Language Therapist 

$37.04 per hour 

Occupational Therapist 

$37.04 per hour 

Physical Therapist 

$37.04 per hour 

School Psychologist 

$37.04 per hour 

Social Worker 

$37.04 per hour 

Teaching Assistant 

$16.00 per hour (external

Teacher Aide 

$15.00 per hour (external

Motion to approve the appointment of John Martin as 7-12 Head Athletic Chaperone at the rate of $23 per hour for the 20222023 school year. 

Motion to approve the appointment of Robert Jones as Athletic Trainer for the 20222023 school year. 

Motion to approve the appointment of Dorothy Grover as .4FTE CPSE Chairperson for the 20222023 school year. 

Motion to approve the appointment of Shelby Durham as QES/WHBI Art Teacher .6 FTE for the 

20222023 school year

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Motion to approve the appointment of Marnie DeJohn as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator with a stipend of $1,500 for the 20222023 school year

Motion to approve the appointment of Amy Oleynek as Mentor Coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year

Motion to approve the appointment of Dawn Neyhart as College Academy High School Internship 

Coordinator with a stipend of $4,500 for the 2022-2023 school year

Motion to approve the appointment of Sarah Barsukoff as Chemical Hygiene Officer with a stipend of $1,500 for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Motion to approve the appointment of Jennifer Roca as Global Scholars Designated School Official with a stipend of $5,000 for the 2022-2023 school year

Motion to approve the following clubs/activities for the 2022-2023 school year: 

High School 

Classification/ Club or Activity 

Advisor(s

Compensation 

Class of 2023 

Jessica Donnelly Kerry Rodriguez 

A – $3,075 A- $3,075 

Class of 2024 

Etta Kroner Emily Metzger 

A $3,075 A – $3,075 

Class of 202

Elyssa Carson Karen Cummings 

B$2,000 B – $2,000 

Sally Vartulli Alex Townes 

Class of 2026 

C-$1,400 C $1,400 C $1,400 

Academic Bowl – (Quiz Bowl

Maureen Bailey 

Anime Club 

Jennifer Merkosky 

D $700 

Art Club 

Jacqueline Foster 

C – $1,400 

Astronomy Club 

Mary Kate Povak 

D $700 

A – $3,075 (split) $1,537.50 $1,537.50 

Jessica Donnelly Heather Nichols 

Best Buddies 

Big Brother Big Sister Liaison 

Colleen Sprague 

D $700 C – $1,400 (split) $700 $70

  1. Donnelly J. Hubert 

Botany Club 

Chamber Ensemble 

Gregory Verheyn 

A – $3,075 D – $700 (split) $350 $350 C – $1,400 

Lisa Fort Mary Kate Povak 

Climate Action Club 

Cooking Club 

Susan Sanchez 

Debate Club 

Patrick Gormley 

D – $700 

E-Sports 

Austin Cowper 

FBLA 

Sarah Hogan-Gauci 

C – $1,400 C – $1,400 

C $1,400 

French Club 

Victoria Fenichel 

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Meghan Chance 

National French Honor Society Game Club 

D – $700 C-$1,400 

Austin Cowper 

Jim Cirillo 

Jazz Band 

B – $2,000 

Key Club 

Alexandra Townes Elizabeth Daley 

A – $3,075 (split) $1,537.50 $1,537.50 C – $1,400 (split) $700.00 $700.00 

Kerri Bundy 

Jackie Foster 

Literary Magazine – Seeing Blue Literacy Society Book Club Madrigals 

Cynthia Pepper 

C – $1,400 

Matthew Gauli

Math Club 

Timothy Ciampa Sally Vartuli 

A – $3,075 D – $700 

A – $3,075 C – $1,400 

Media Production Club 

m

Mock Trial Team 

Monica Coccia 

C – $1,400 (split) $700.00 $700.00 

Katelyn Bus Jerry Hicks 

Mountain Bike Club 7-12 

Dawn Neyhart Cassaundra Britt 

Multicultural Club (NCBI) – Ally Club Musical – Director Musical – Musical Director 

C – $1,400 (split) $700.00 $700.00 A – $3,075 

Andy Terry 

Matt Gaulin 

A – $3,075 

A – $3,075 (split) $1,537.50 $1,537.50 

Elyssa Carson Karen Cummings 

Musical – Production Managers 

Musical – Lighting 

Alena Samoray 

B – $2,000 C – $1,400 

Musical – Choreographer 

Sara Curtis 

Musical – Costume Director 

Meghan Maynard 

C – $1,400 

National Art Honor Society 

Jen Brewer 

C – $1,400 A – $3,075 A – $3,075 

National Honor Society 

Pep Band/Marching Band 

Maureen Bailey Kerry Rodriguez 

Jim Cirillo Patrick DiCaprio Jacqueline Cross 

B – $2,000 

A – $3,075 A – $3,075 

Q-Munity Bus Coordinators Rocket Club 

Lisa Fort 

D $700 

Spanish Club 

Susan Sanchez 

C – $1,400 

Stephen Collins Susan Sanchez 

D-$700 (split) $350 $35

Spanish Honor Society 

Beth Dennett Austin Cowper 

D – $700 $70

Spartan Scoop 

Spectrum (Gay Straight Alliance) 

Nina Russo 

C – $1,400 

Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – June 13, 2022 – Page 14 

Student Senate 

Michael Burns 

A – $3,075 

Diana Karandy Stephen Karandy 

B – $2,000 (split) $1,000 $1,000 

Teen Advocacy Group 

Colleen Knight Matt Gaulin Pamela Boller 

A – $3,075 A – $3,075 A $3,075 

Yearbook 

Yearbook Sports Action Photographer Amanda Bengle 

C – $1,400 

Young Investors Society 

Kelly Montanye 

C – $1,400 

Youth in Government 

Andy Terry 

C – $1,400 

D – $700 (split) $350 $35

Jessica Donnelly Heather Nichols 

Zoology Club 

Middle School 

Club or Activity 

Classification/ Compensation 

Advisor 

Art Club 

Amy Van Vranken 

Battle of the Books 

Noelle Adamczyk 

C – $1,400 

C – $1,400 C – $1,400 C – $1,400 C-$1,400 

Beautification Committee 

Amy VanVranken Hayley Miller Amanda Breheny 

Best Buddies 

Best Buddie

Michelle Trimarchi 

D – $70

Big Brothers/Big Sisters 

Michelle Sullivan 

B – $2,000 D – $700 

Big Brother/Big Sisters Liaison 

Colleen Sprague 

Chamber (Band) Ensemble 

Patti Cirillo 

C – $1,400 

Chamber Orchestra 

Greg Verheyn 

C – $1,400 

Cooking Club 

Lisa Stevens 

B – $2,000 

Creation Club 

Tyler Carey 

C – $1,400 

Drama Club 

Emily Mosher Lisa Stevens 

A – $3,075 A – $3,075 

Fiddle Club 

Alyssa Verheyn Sarah Campbell Julie Totaro 

World Languages Club 

C – $1,400 

D – $700 D – $700 

B – $2,000 B – $2,000 C – $1,400 C – $1,400 C – $1,400 

Abby Dubrule Jessica Duell 6th – Emily Mosher 7th – Jessica Duell 8th – Emily Mosher 

Global Community Advisors 

Grade Level Advisors 

Help Desk 

Tyler Carey 

A – $3,075 

Jazz Band 

Jim Cirillo 

C – $1,400 

Marching Band 

Patti Cirillo 

C – $1,400 

Mountain Bike Club 

Jerry Hicks 

C – $1,400 

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NCBI 

Kelly DeCaprio 

PAWS 

Tabitha McGill 

D – $700 C – $1,400 C – $1,400 C – $1,400 

PLUSS Club 

Rebecca Carnevalla 

Points Program 

Lynn Potter 

Robotics Club 7/8 

Jaqueline Cross 

B – $2,000 

Robotics Club 6 

Jeremy Brown 

C-$1,400 

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Select Show Choir 

Laura Lee DeLand 

B – $2,000 

Set Design Club for Drama Club 

Emily Mosher Rebecca Carnevalla Amy Van Vranken 

C – $1,400 C-$1,400 C – $1,400 

Student Ambassadors 

Talent Show 

Hayley Miller 

A- $3,075 

Yearbook Club 

Emily Mosher 

A – $3,075 

Intermediate School 

Activity/Club 

Advisor 

Compensation/ Classification 

Art Club 

Caitlin Reeves 

C – $1,400 

Battle of the Books 

Alicia Fazio 

Lisa Higley Alissa lantosca Elise Naylor 

C – $1,400 D – $700 (split) $233.33 $233.33 $233.33 B – $2,000 

Best Buddies 

Big Brothers/Bia Sisters 

Antoinette Donahue 

Book Buddies 

Melissa Cruz 

D – $700 

Bookworm Club 

Nichole Moeller 

D – $700 D – $700 (split) $350 $35

Lisa Higley (.5) Elise Naylor (.5) 

Caring for Kids Club 

Coding Club 

Wendy Single 

D- $700 

Dance Club 

Drama Club 

Lisa Higley Alicia Fazio Olivia Eggleston Leah Grady Megan Chance Wendy Single 

World Language Club 

D – $700 A – $3,075 A – $3,075 

D – $700 D – $700 

C – $1,400 C – $1,400 (split) $700 $700 C – $1,400 C – $1,400 

Amanda Christman Sue Pratt 

Lego Robotics Club 

Memory Book 

Kelli Moore Nicole Enny-Tully 

Odyssey of the Mind 

Wendy Single 

C – $1,400 

Orchestra Practice Club 

Alyssa Verheyn 

D- $700 

Potter-more Club 

Lisa Patton 

C – $1,400 

Running Club 

Caroline Conboy 

D – $700 (split) 

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Olivia Eggleston 

$350 $35

Toni Wiekierak Melissa Cruz 

D – $700 (split) $350 $35

Board Games Club 

C – $1,400 (split) $700 $70

Nicole Enny-Tully Renee Gordon 

Techsperts 

VEX (formerly First Lego League) 

Karen Bailey 

B – $2,000 

Motion to approve the following Grade Level Leaders for the 2022-2023 school year: 

Elementary School 

Grade Level Leader 

Grade Level 

Stipend 

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Elissa Eichin 

Kindergarten 

$4,000 

Jennifer Farnan 

Grade 1 

$4,00

Robyn Magee 

Grade 2 

$4,000 

Barbara Vanderwarker Kathy Edwards 

Grade 3 ELA (.5 FTE) Grade 3 Math (.5 FTE) 

$4,000 (split) $2,000 $2,000 

Intermediate School 

Grade Level Leader 

Grade Level 

Stipend 

Allison Walter Kelli Moore 

Grade 4 ELASocial Studies (.5 FTE) Grade 4 Math/Science (.5 FTE) 

$4,000 (split) $2,000 $2,000 

Tracey Kitz Nicole Enny-Tully 

Grade 5 ELA (.5 FTE) Grade 5 Math (.5 FTE) 

$4,000 (split) $2,000 $2,000 

Motion to approve the following 2022 summer school appointments for High School credit recovery: 

Employee 

Position 

Pat Gormley 

Credit Recovery Teacher 

Tim Jones 

Credit Recovery Teacher 

Jody Nolan 

Credit Recovery Teacher 

Jean Palamar 

Credit Recovery Teaching Assistant 

Helene Resnick 

Credit Recovery Substitute 

Alex Townes 

Credit Recovery Substitute Motion to approve the following summer 2022 music appointments: 

Band Lessons & 6-8 Rehearsals 

Patti Cirillo 

$1,280 

Band Lessons – 4-5 Rehearsals 

Jim 

Cirillo 

$1,280 

Band Lessons 

Melissa Ferrie-Healy 

$1,160 

Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – June 13, 2022 – Page 17 

Orchestra Lessons & 68 Rehearsals 

Alyssa Verheyn 

$1,280 

Orchestra Lessons & 45 Rehearsals 

Sarah Carney 

$1,280 

Orchestra Lessons 

Tiffany Hotte 

$1,160 

Orchestra Lessons 

Greg Verheyn 

$1,160 

HS Band Group 9 – 12 

James Cirillo 

$640 

HS Orchestra Group 912 

Gregory Verheyn 

$640 

Steel Band 

Gregory Auffredou 

$640 

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Laura Lee Deland 

$500 

Motion to approve the following unpaid leave of absences: 

Joseph Traina, QES Teacher, effective 12/2/21 – 6/30/22 Cassandra Burrell, WHBI Grade 5 Teacher, effective 2/2/22 – 6/21/22 (revised) Dawn Neyhart, 5/25/22, 5/26/22, 5/31/22, 6/1/22 Stacy Foote, QES Music Teacher, effective 6/10/22 & 6/13/2

Motion to approve the following policies as reviewed: 

5300.73 – Dissemination and Review 

Motion to accept the initial review of the proposed revisions to the following policies listed below and to provide the opportunity for public comment prior to these revisions being adopted at the July 11, 2022 Board Meeting. (Note: Public comments on these revisions shall be directed to Amy Georgeadis prior to July 11, 2022)

5300.35 – Discipline and Referrals 

Motion to approve the minutes of the 2021-2022 (1/19, 2/18, 4/28, 5/3,5/4, 5/5, 5/9, 5/11,5/12, 5/13, 5/16, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/23, 5/26, 6/1, 6/2, 6/6) and the 2022-2023 (1/19, 4/26, 4/28, 4/29,5/2,5/3, 5/4, 5/5, 5/9, 5/11, 5/12, 5/13, 5/16, 5/18,5/19, 5/20, 5/23,5/24, 5/25, 5/26, 6/1, 6/2,6/3, 6/6, 6/7) Committee on Special Education meetings and the 2021-2022 (5/3, 5/6, 5/13, 5/24, 6/6, 6/8) and the 20222023 (5/3,5/6, 5/13, 5/24) Committee on Preschool Special Education Committee meetings for the month of May 2022. 

Board Committee Reports

  • Safety Committee – Mr. Dawes reported out 
  • Mr. Weaver – congratulations to girl lacrosse team 

Mr. Keys – reported out Mr. Mannix – officer positions 

Board Member Comments

Mrs. Bleyenburg – appreciated last Board of Education workshop, task force to address absenteeism, QMS orchestra and chorus 

Open Forum: 

Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – June 13, 2022 – Page 18 

Kristina Tucker: Statement on mental health; board policy . Koren Sheehan: Statement on bullying 

Matt Novak: QMS Threat and communication Jim Coccia: 6th grade chorus and orchestra Alyssa Strange: Question on transparency 

Informational Items: 

Tuesday, June 14 – Flag Day * Tuesday, June 14 – Last Day of Classes grades 9 – 12 

Tuesday, June 14 – Grade 3 to 4 Transition Day 

Tuesday, June 14 – Grade 5 to 6 Transition Day * Tuesday, June 14 – Kindergarten Field Day & Moving Up Celebration rain date 

Wednesday, June 15 – Friday, June 17 – Regents Testing Days Monday, June 20 – Juneteenth Holiday – No School 

Tuesday, June 21 – Thursday, June 23 – Regents Testing Day 

  • Wednesday, June 22 – Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony – 7:00pm . Wednesday, June 22 – 7 Down, 6 to Go Ceremony – 9:00am 

Thursday, June 23 – QMS Grade Level Awards – 9:30am Thursday, June 23 – Half Staff Conference Day/Last Day of Classes K-8 Friday, June 24 – Graduation – Cool Insuring Arena – 7:00pm Monday, July 4 – Fourth of July Holiday Monday, July 11 – Board of Education Organizational Meeting – 6:30pm – High School Queensbury Room 

Executive Session: 

Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mrs. Bleyenburg to enter into executive session at 8:07 p.m. pursuant to pursuant to subsection 1(f) of Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law to discuss the employment history of particular persons, and matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, or discipline of particular persons and pursuant to subdivision 3 of Section 108 of the Open Meetings Law to discuss matters made confidential by Federal or State Law involving attorney-client privileged matters pursuant to Section 4503 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Cabana to exit executive session at 8:45 p.m. 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Adjournment: 

Motion by Dr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Cabana, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. 

7 voting in favor, two absent (Mrs. Belden, Mr. Hardesty) 

Respectfully submitted, 

Scott Whittemore 

Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – June 13, 2022 – Page 19 

Clerk of the Board 

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