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”); and
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 2022–2023 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 2022–2023 school year Christina Freiberger, Kindergarten Teacher Aide, (not to exceed 15 hours per week), effective
for the 2022–2023 school year Jane Legault, QMS Monitor, effective for the 2022–2023 school year Judy Mabb, QMS Monitor, effective for the 2022–2023 school year Elizabeth Porlier, WHBIS Monitor, effective for the 2022–2023 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 (1.5
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 & 6/16/22
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 BA
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 D‘Arcy
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 BA
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 B–2, 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 8/31/22
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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 O‘Neill
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 2022–2023 school year.
Motion to approve the appointment of Robert Jones as Athletic Trainer for the 2022–2023 school year.
Motion to approve the appointment of Dorothy Grover as .4FTE CPSE Chairperson for the 2022–2023 school year.
Motion to approve the appointment of Shelby Durham as QES/WHBI Art Teacher .6 FTE for the
2022–2023 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 2022–2023 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 2025
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 $700
- 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 Gaulin
Math Club
Timothy Ciampa Sally Vartuli
A – $3,075 D – $700
A – $3,075 C – $1,400
Media Production Club
mm
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 $350
Spanish Honor Society
Beth Dennett Austin Cowper
D – $700 $700
Spartan Scoop
Spectrum (Gay Straight Alliance)
Nina Russo
C – $1,400
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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 $350
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 Buddies
Michelle Trimarchi
D – $700
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 $350
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 $350
Toni Wiekierak Melissa Cruz
D – $700 (split) $350 $350
Board Games Club
C – $1,400 (split) $700 $700
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
$4,000
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
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Orchestra Lessons & 6–8 Rehearsals
Alyssa Verheyn
$1,280
Orchestra Lessons & 4–5 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 9–12
Gregory Verheyn
$640
Steel Band
Gregory Auffredou
$640
4–8 Musical Theater, Dig It!
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 & 6/13/22
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 2022–2023 (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:
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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
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Clerk of the Board
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