The regular meeting of the Queensbury School Board of Education was held on July 12, 2021 in the High School Queensbury Room immediately following the Organizational Meeting.
Presentations
- District of Character Update – Gwynne Cosh, Amanda Denno, Kristin Bergin, Tiffany Montgomery, Dan Hamm and Andy Snide
Open Forum
- Jim Coccia: Commented on school district’s participation in the arts and the eighth grade moving up ceremony.
Business Items – Assistant Superintendent for Business
Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mrs. Molloy, to accept the resignation for retirement purposes of Bonnie Ryle, QMS Typist, with sincere appreciation and regret, effective 7/30/2021.
7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Belden and Mrs. Flaherty)
Consent Business Items
- Motion by Mrs. Molloy, seconded by Mr. Cabana to approve the following consent business items:
- 7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Belden and Mrs. Flaherty)
- Motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2021 Board of Education meeting.
- Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2021.
- Motion to approve the Internal Claims Audit Report, the General Fund Revenue Report, the Federal Fund Revenue Report and the School Lunch Fund Revenue Report for the month of June 2021.
- Motion to approve the following warrants for the month of June 2021:
- Federal Fund
- June Warrant
- $43,985.32
- School Lunch Fund
- June Warrant
- $262,903.97
- HS Boiler Project Fund
- June Warrant
- $46,490.90
- MS Security Project Fund
- June Warrant
- $3,482.88
- Smart Schools Bond Act
- June Warrant
- $99,515.05
- Federal Fund
- Motion to approve the agreement between Vanderheyden Hall and Queensbury Union Free School District to provide services to a student who resides in the district and attends Vanderheyden Hall effective 7/1/21 – 6/30/22.
- Motion to approve the agreement between LaSalle School and Queensbury Union Free School District to provide services to students who reside in the district and attend LaSalle School effective 5/26/21 – 8/31/21.
- Motion to approve the agreement between Northern Rivers (Parsons Child and Family Center) and Queensbury Union Free School District to provide services to students who reside in the district and attend Parsons Child and Family Center effective 7/1/21-6/30/22.
- Motion to authorize a Staffing Services Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year with Supplemental Health Care Services, Inc. for Health Care Personnel.
- Motion to approve an agreement with Educational Data Services to participate in the New York Cooperative Bid Maintenance Program for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and R.G. Timbs, Inc. to provide financial services for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Motion to approve the agreement between Hudson Headwaters Health Network and Queensbury Union Free School District to provide preventative services for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Motion to approve the agreement between Queensbury Union Free School District and Stephanie Affinito to provide grade level literacy professional development training for K-3 staff for a maximum total of $1,200 effective July 22, 2021 – June 30, 2021.
- Motion to adopt the district wide safety plan for the 2021-2022 school year as attached.
- Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement dated July 9, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury Buildings and Grounds Association Unit of 9013 of CSEA, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, Afl-CIO to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and on each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement dated July 6, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury School Supervisors of Custodial and Maintenance Personnel Association to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement dated July 8, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury Transportation Employees to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement dated July 8, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury Administrators & Supervisors Association to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement dated July 8, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and the Queensbury Educational Support Staff to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the addendum to employment agreement dated July 1, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and Denise Troelstra to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the addendum to employment agreement dated July 1, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and Denise Troelstra to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the addendum to employment agreement dated July 1, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and Amy Georgeadis to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the addendum of employment agreement dated July 1, 2021 between Queensbury Union Free School District and Scott Whitemore to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of agreement.
- Motion to approve the changes to the Managers, Noncertificated Professionals & Management Confidential Employees Handbook to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the handbook.
- Motion to approve the changes to the Directors Handbook to include Juneteenth as a paid holiday on June 19, 2022 and each June 19 thereafter in accordance with the terms of the handbook.
- Motion to approve the probationary support staff appointment of Leyla Castler, QES Teacher Aide, Step 3, effective 9/1/21.
- Motion to approve the annual appointment of Michele Ball, Cleaner, Step 1 (prorated), effective 7/7/21.
- Motion to approve the following Night Lead appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Jarrod Barton, Middle School
- Bill Evans, Intermediate School
- Matt Lindsey, Elementary School
- Motion to approve the following substitute support staff appointments
- Justin Lansley, Substitute Cleaner, $15.70 per hour, effective summer of 2021
- Julie Stockwell, Substitute Cleaner, $15.70 per hour, effective 6/21/21
- Chris Chadwick, Substitute Cleaner, $15.70 per hour, effective 6/28/21
- Kevin Nicholson, Substitute Cleaner, $15.70 per hour, effective 6/28/21
- Motion to accept the resignation of Jordan Boller, Cleaner, effective 7/13/21.
- Motion to approve the following support staff unpaid leaves of absence:
- Pennie Bennett, Bus Driver Aide, effective 6/7/21 (.5217), 6/9/21 (.6087), 6/18/21 (.5
- Keith Kosinski, Bus Driver, effective 6/10/21, 6/18/21-6/25/21
- Elizabeth Edwards, QMS Teachers Aide, effective 6/1/21
- Christine McGuire, QES Teacher Aide, effective 6/18/21
- Maureen Doran, Bus Driver, effective 6/23/21 – 6/24/21
Educational Items
- Motion by Mr. Hardesty, seconded by Mrs. Molloy to approve the following probationary appointment:
- Hayley Miller
- Appointment: Four Year Probationary
- Assignment: QHS Business Teacher
- Effective: 9/1/21-8/31/25
- Rate: L2 BS + MS + 42 graduate credits
- Tenure Area: Business Education
- Certification: Business and Marketing, Emergency COVID-19
- 7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Belden and Mrs. Flaherty)
- Hayley Miller
- Motion to approve the probationary appointment of:
- Kelly Montanye
- Appointment: Four Year Probationary
- Assignment: QHS Business Teacher
- Effective: 9/1/21-8/31/25
- Rate: L2 BS + MS + 42 graduate credits
- Tenure Area: Business Education
- Certification: Business and Marketing, Emergency COVID-19
- 7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Belden and Mrs. Flaherty)
- Kelly Montanye
Educational Consent Items
- Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Dr. Shea to approve the following Education Consent Items:
- Motion to accept the resignation of Janelle Sippowicz, QHS Counselor, effective 6/30/21.
- Motion to accept the resignation of Elizabeth Tetlak, WHBI Music Teacher, effective 6/25/21.
- Motion to approve the resignation of Megan Gebo, Teaching Assistant, effective 6/30/21.
- Motion to approve the following additional clubs/activities for the 2020-2021 school year:
- High School
- Club/Activity: Live Stream Video Production Club
- Advisor: Sally Vartuli
- Classification/Compensation: B – $2,000
- Middle School
- Club/Activity: Points Program
- Advisor: Lynn Potter
- Classification/Compensation: C-$1,400
- High School
- Motion to approve the following revised clubs/activities appointments for the 2021 – 2022 school year:
- High School
- Club/Activity: National Honor Society
- Advisor: Maureen Bailey, Kerry Rodriguez
- Classification: A – $3,075
- Middle School
- Club/Activity: Brass Ensemble
- Advisor: Robert Michael
- Classification/Compensation: C-$1,400
- Club/Activity: World Languages Club
- Advisor: Julie Totaro, Sarah Campbell
- Classification/Compensation: C-$1,400
- Club/Activity: Global Community Advisors
- Advisor: Jennifer Ramos, Abby Dubrule
- Classification/Compensation: B – $2,000
- Club/Activity: Brass Ensemble
- Intermediate School
- Club/Activity: Drama Club
- Advisor: Alicia Fazio, Olivia Eggleston
- Classification/Compensation: C – $1,400
- Club/Activity: Drama Club
- High School
- Motion to approve the following clubs/activities for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Intermediate School
- Club/Activity: VEX (formerly First Lego League)
- Advisor: Karen Bailey
- Classification/Compensation: B – $2,000
- Club/Activity: Best Buddies
- Advisor: Lisa Higley, Alissa Iantosca, Elise Naylor
- Classification/Compensation: D- $700 (split), $233.33
- Club/Activity: VEX (formerly First Lego League)
- Elementary School
- Club/Activity: After School Creative Network
- Advisor: Barbara Vanderwarker
- Classification/Compensation: B – $2,000
- Club/Activity: Art Club
- Advisor: Jennifer Spath, Shelby Durham
- Classification/Compensation: B-$2,000
- Club/Activity: Battle of the Books
- Advisor: Sara Oliver
- Classification/Compensation: C – $1,400
- Club/Activity: Kids Who Care
- Advisor: Jennifer Spath, Shelby Durham
- Classification/Compensation: C – $1,400
- Club/Activity: Memory Book K-3
- Advisor: Jennifer Spath
- Classification/Compensation: B-$2,000
- Club/Activity: QES Star Newspaper
- Advisor: Christine Hermann, Lauren Latter
- Classification/Compensation: C-$1,400
- Club/Activity: After School Creative Network
- Intermediate School
- Motion to rescind the following club/activity appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Ben Grieco, High School Innovations Club, Level A (name change)
- Robin Eichler, High School Musical – Lighting, Level A (resignation)
- Motion to approve the request of the Queensbury Chamber Orchestra to travel to Orlando, Florida to perform at Disney Springs as part of their 50th anniversary celebration and to participate in a Film Scoring Workshop from April 19-23, 2022 with the stipulation that the trip could be cancelled due to world events.
- Motion to approve the revised contract for the Superintendent of Schools effective for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025.
- Motion to approve the following mentors for the 2020-2021 school year:
- Mentor: Michele Lafasciano
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Nichole Moeller
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Lisa Patton
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Elise Naylor
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Jeremy Williams
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Jessica Duell
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Sarah Hogan-Gauci
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 6/30/22
- Mentor: Michele Lafasciano
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 1/31/22
- Mentor: Jacqueline Bolton
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 1/31/22
- Mentor: Nick Giumarra
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 1/31/22 (.5 FTE)
- Mentor: Amy Brown
- Mentoring Period: 9/1/21 – 1/31/22 (.5 FTE)
- Mentor: Michele Lafasciano
- Motion to approve the following revised PTECH Coordinators at the rate of $2,100 for the 2021-2022 school year:
- QHS – Ben Grieco, Colleen Sprague
- QMS – Michelle Sullivan
- Motion to approve the following additional summer school appointments:
- Dorothy Grover
- Position: Physical Therapist
- Maggie Wood
- Position: Occupational Therapist
- Lesley Dalton
- Position: Psychologist
- Ashley Dineen
- Position: Special Education Teacher
- Barbara Paradis
- Position: Special Education Teacher
- Tracy Custodio
- Position: Summer School Teaching Assistant
- Linda Dupuis
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Leyla Castler
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Janine Gordon
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Anita Turck
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Polly Daigle
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Kim Sheffield
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Christine Garcia
- Position: Summer School Teacher Aide
- Emma Bovair
- Position: Summer School Substitute/Support Staff
- Dorothy Grover
- Motion to rescind the appointments of:
- Lauren Bauer as a Summer School Teacher Aide
- Fred Foster as a Summer School Teacher Aide
- Motion to approve the revised Department Chairperson appointment:
- Chairperson: Colleen Sprague
- Department: Guidance K-12
- Compensation: $5,000
- Chairperson: Colleen Sprague
- Motion to approve the following summer music program appointments at the rate of pay indicated (summer music program is self-funded):
- Patti Cirillo
- Position: Band Lessons $ 5-8 Rehearsal
- Compensation: $1,180
- James Cirillo
- Position: Band Lessons
- Compensation: $1,060
- Rob Michael
- Position: Band Lessons
- Compensation: $1,060
- Alyssa Verheyn
- Position: Orchestra Lessons & 5-8 Rehearsal
- Compensation: $1,180
- Gregory Verheyn
- Position: Orchestra Lessons
- Compensation: $1,060
- Sarah Carney
- Position: Orchestra Lessons
- Compensation: $1,060
- James Cirillo
- Position: HS Band Group 9-12
- Compensation: $640
- Gregory Verheyn
- Position: HS Orchestra Group 9-12
- Compensation: $640
- Gregory Auffredou
- Position: Steel Band
- Compensation: $600
- Patti Cirillo
- Motion to approve the following substitute teaching appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:
- Susan Hummel
- Andrea Seamans
- Motion to approve the unpaid leaves of absence of Erin Williams, QMS Science Teacher, effective 6/21/21 – 6/24/21
- Motion to approve the following revised policies
- 4526 – Acceptable Computer Use Policy
- 4526-R – Acceptable Computer Use Regulation
- 4526.2 – Website Publishing Policy
- 4760 – Makeup Opportunities
- 5162 – Student Dismissal Precautions
- 5300.01 – Introductions
- 5300.05 – Definitions
- 5300.15 – Essential Partners
- 5300.20 – Student Dress Code
- 5300.25 – Prohibited Student Conduct
- 5300.30 – Reporting Violations
- 5300.35 – Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures & Referrals
- 5300.45 – Discipline of Students with Disabilities
- 5300.55 – Student Searches & Interrogations
- 5300.60 – Visitors to the School
- 5405 – Student Wellness
- 5695 – Students and Personal Electronic Devices
- Motion to approve the following policies as reviewed:
- 4326 – Programs for English Language Learners
- 4343 – Homeless Children
- 4343.R – Homeless Children Regulation
- 4526-E.1 – Student Access Release and Authorization Form
- 4526-E.2 – Employee Access Release and Authorization Form
- 4526-E.3 – Substitute Employee – Access Release and Authorization Form
- 4526.1 – Internet Safety
- 4526.1-R – Internet Safety Regulation
- 4531 – Field Trips and Excursions
- 4765 – Online, Distance and Remote Learning
- 4770 – Graduation Requirements
- 4770-E.2 – Graduation Requirements – Regents Diploma
- 4770-E.3 – Graduation Requirements – Advanced Regents Diploma
- 4772 – Graduation Ceremonies
- 4772-R – Graduation Ceremonies Regulation
- 4773 – Diplomas and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
- 4810 – Teaching About Controversial Issues
- 4821 – School Ceremonies and Observations
- 4850 – Animals in the School
- 5030 – Student Complaints
- 5120 – School Census
- 5140 – Entrance Age
- 5152-R – Admission of Foreign Students Regulation
- 5182 – Released Time for Religious Instruction
- 5200 – Cocurricular and Extracurricular Programs
- 5220 – School-sponsored Student Expression
- 5230 – Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
- 5251 – Student Fund Raising Activities
- 5420 – Student Health Services
- 5420-R – Student Health Services Regulation
- 5420-E.1 – Student Health Services Exhibit – Parent and Prescriber’s Authorization for Administration of Medication in School
- 5420-E.2 – Student Health Services Exhibit – Self-Medication Release Form
- 5450 – Student Safety
- 5450.1 – Notification of Sex Offenders
- 5465 – Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
- 5501 – Use of Surveillance Cameras in School District
- 5550 – Student Privacy
- 5550-E – Student Privacy Exhibit – Notification to Parents
- 5605 – Voter Registration for Students
- Motion to rescind the following policies:
- 4626-E4 – Website Publishing of Student Work
- 4626-E5 – Proposed Web Page Application
- Motion to approve the minutes of the 2020-2021 (3/12, 6/9, 6/10, 6/15, 6/16) and the 2021-2022 (5/20, 6/9, 6/10, 6/11, 6/16, 6/23, 6/24, 6/28) meetings of the Committee on Special Education and the minutes of the 2020-2021 (6/11) and the 2021-2022 (6/11, 6/23, 6/24, 7/1, 7/7) meetings of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the month of June 2021.
Board Committee Reports
- Safety Committee: Notice lead in water. Playground safety.
Board Member Comments
- Mr. Gannon commented on visit to pipefitters union and positive career path for students
- Mr. Cabana commented on two Queensbury graduates being inducted into NYS Hall of Fame
- Mr. Weaver commented on having staff back at public meeting
- Mr. Gannon commented on time change for Board of Education Workshop on 8/23 to 5:30pm
Open Forum
None
Informational Items
- Monday, July 26 – Board of Education Workshop – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Queensbury Room at High School
- Monday, August 9 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Queensbury Room at High School
- Monday, August 23 – Board of Education Workshop – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Queensbury Room at High School
- Wednesday, August 25 – August Graduation – 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Queensbury Room at High School
- Tuesday, September 7 – Wed., September 8 – Superintendent Conference Days
- Thursday, September 9 – First day of school – Classes begin
- Monday, September 13 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Queensbury Room at High School
Executive Session
None
Adjournment
- Motion by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Dr. Shea to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
- 7 voting in favor, 2 absent (Mrs. Belden and Mrs. Flaherty)