Minutes August 31, 2015

3.1

Minutes of June 17, 2015

3.2

Minutes of August 5, 2015

4.1

Instructional

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as per diem substitute teachers to be employed on an as needed basis":

Lisa O'Shea,

Julie Klein-Peter, and

Elizabeth Sheehan.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby amends the effective date of the following resolution that was approved at the July 8, 2015 Board of Education meeting as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the hourly rate for CSE Hearing Witnesses for former administrators/teachers to be $100.00 per hour effective November 4, 2014".

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Teacher Action Research Project participants effective for the 2015/2016 school year":

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as High School Department Facilitators effective for the 2015/2016 school year":

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Innovation Fellows effective for the 2015/2016 school year":

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Collaborative Teaching Fellows effective for the 2015/2016 school year":

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individuals listed as Advanced Technology Fellows effective for the 2015/2016 school year":

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby establishes the rate of pay for substitute athletic trainers to be $40/hour effective July 1, 2015."

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby appoints the individual listed as an hourly substitute athletic trainer to be employed on an as needed basis":

John Cotter.

Resolution:

"BE IT RESOLVED that, due to increased enrollment, the Board of Education hereby creates two 1.0 FTE Elementary Education positions. This action results in the creation of 1.0 FTE Elementary Education position at Roaring Brook Elementary School and 1.0 FTE Elementary Education position at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School effective 8/31/15."

Request for Discretionary Leave of Absence:

Ms. Shannon Pezzullo, Teaching Assistant, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

Resignation:

Ms. Hilary Raupp, Teaching Assistant, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015.

Ms. Katherine Constan, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 14, 2015.

Mr. Scott Neri, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 23, 2015.

Appointment: Probationary

Ms. Kayla Anderson, Teacher of Special Education, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Special Education with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in Students with Disabilities - Social Studies (grades 7-12), Step 1, C(BA+75) with Masters, $79,210.

Ms. Meghan Keeler, Teacher of Elementary Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Elementary Education with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in Childhood Education (grades 1-6), Step 3, B(BA+30) with Masters, $74,660.

Ms. Kathleen Wit, Teacher of Elementary Education, Douglas Grafflin Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Elementary Education with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in Childhood Education (grades 1-6), Step 1, B(BA+45) with Masters, $72,101.

Ms. Patricia Melcher, Teacher of English, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of English with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in English 7-12, Step 4, B(BA+30) with Masters, $77,716.

Ms. Jennifer Mezzancello, School Psychologist, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Psychologist with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in School Psychologist, Step 4, C(BA+60) with Masters, $85,471.

Ms. Katherine Constan, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Social Studies with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in Social Studies 7-12, Step 5, C(BA+60) with Masters, $88,741.

Mr. Michael Diamente, Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Social Studies with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in Social Studies 7-12, Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $68,537.

Ms. Kathryn Ottomanelli, Teacher of Art, Robert E. Bell Middle School and Seven Bridges Middle School, effective August 31, 2015, in the tenure area of Art with a probationary period ending August 30, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in Visual Arts, Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $68,717.

Ms. Pamela Schembri, Library Media Specialist, Horace Greeley High School, effective October 5, 2015, in the tenure area of Library Media Specialist with a probationary period ending October 4, 2019 (subject to receipt of composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education law Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) proceeding years, and if the probationer receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time), certified in School Media Specialist, Step 7, B(BA+45) with Masters, $91,092, prorated.

Appointment: Regular Substitute

Ms. Jennifer Marzolla, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 5, B(BA+30) with Masters, $80,774.

Ms. Kelly Randt, Regular Substitute Teacher of Elementary Education, Westorchard Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $68,537.

Appointment: Teaching Assistant

Ms. Ann Lim, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, $21,681.

Ms. Angela Petriccione, Teaching Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015, $22,356.

Appointment: Part Time

Ms. Deborah Ashley, (.75) Teacher of Science, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 4, D(BA+90) with Masters, $69,832.

Mr. Christopher Gebler, (.6) Teacher of Social Studies, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $41,122.

Ms. Shannon Pezzullo, (.5) Teacher of Special Education, Roaring Brook Elementary School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+45) with Masters, $36,051.

Ms. Naicy Pretill, (.6) Teacher of Foreign Language, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, B(BA+30) with Masters, $41,122.

Ms. Meredith Boonshaft, (.2) Teacher of Foreign Language, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective August 31, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, A(BA) $12,747.

Appointment: Coaching

Ms. Karlieann Siciliano, Varsity Cheerleading, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $5,081.

Mr. Steve McKenney, Varsity Girls' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,469.

Mr. Matthew Ketterer, Varsity Boys' Cross Country, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $8,469.

Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, Varsity Field Hockey, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,175.

Ms. Brittany Paulus, Varsity Field Hockey Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Mr. Tim Sullivan, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $12,002.

Mr. Joseph Kearns, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,766.

Mr. Art Bonifati, Varsity Football Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,766.

Mr. Frank Bucci, Junior Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $6,990.

Ms. Erin Tracy, Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,175.

Ms. Angela Russo, Varsity Girls' Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Ms. Jennifer Chemerov, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Ms. Kristin Spiros, Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $5,715.

Mr. Robert Herodes, Varsity Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,175.

Mr. Donald Shropshire, Varsity Soccer Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Mr. Alfredo Possante, Junior Varsity Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Mr. Anthony Vaglica, Junior Varsity Soccer, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $5,715.

Ms. Suzanne Guziec, Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,175.

Mr. Charles Sehulster, Varsity Girls' Swimming Assistant, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Mr. Michael Darland, Junior Varsity Girls' Swimming, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Ms. Susan Miller, Varsity Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,057.

Mr. Robert Clark, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Dr. John Alkalay, Junior Varsity Girls' Tennis, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Ms. Daniela Denis, Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $9,175.

Mr. Joseph Racioppo, Junior Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Ms. Janine Pergola, Junior Varsity Volleyball, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Mr. David Weintraub, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $3,420.

Ms. Christine Catapano, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 1, $3,992.

Mr. Robert Raguette, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Ms. MaryEllen DeLillo, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $,4,945.

Mr. Daniel Perito, 7-8th Grade Football, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,057.

Mr. Richard Marasco, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $6,355.

Mr. Jason Sclafani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3,  $4,945.

Mr. Anthony Germani, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,232.

Ms. Annamarie Marasco, 7-8th Grade Cross Country, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $5,648.

Ms. Patricia Adams, 7-8th Grade Field Hockey Assistant, Robert E. Bell Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,232.

Mr. Charles McKenna, 7-8th Grade Football, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $7,057.

Mr. Skye Albert-Hall, 7-8th Grade Football Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 2, $5,715.

Mr. Brady Kittredge, 7-8th Grade Volleyball, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,945.

Ms. Elizabeth Lops, 7-8th Grade Volleyball Assistant, Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 3, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education), Step 3, $4,232.

Appointment: Volunteer Coaching

Mr. William Sadik-Kahn, Varsity Football, Horace Greeley High School, effective August 17, 2015 through November 6, 2015 (or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education).

4.2

Non-instructional

Dr. McKay made the following recommendations:

Appointments:

Annette Hawkins - Computer Lab Aide at Seven Bridges Middle School, effective September 1, 2015. Her salary will be $28,115.

Claudine Howson - Office Assistant-Automated Systems, 10 month, at Horace Greeley High School, effective date pending authorization from Westchester County Department of Human Resources. Her salary will be $47,991.

Lia Milton - Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School, 24 hours per week, effective September 1, 2015. Her salary will be $16.00 per hour.

Shari Zinser McLoughlin - Teacher Aide at Westorchard Elementary School, 28.75 hours per week, effective September 1, 2015. Her salary will be $16.00 per hour.

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education hereby increases the hours of Cristiana Sternkopf, Teacher Aide at Roaring Brook Elementary School to 31.25 hours per week, effective September 1, 2015.

5.1

CSE Summaries reported to the Board on August 31, 2015.

5.2

Approve Agreement with Anderson Center for Autism, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 for provision of a special education program based on the New York State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services rates as outlined in Appendix A of the Agreement.

5.3

Approve Agreement for Remote Hearing or Transcription Services with Intellitext LLC. for the 2015/2016 school year, or earlier at the discretion of the Board of Education at a rate of $70 per 1 hour session with a 1 hour minimum charge.

5.4

Approve Agreement with The Summit School for Educational Services for September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 per interim SED rates, $31,270 per student and additional $30,000 if health management para is mandated by the IEP. Rates are for students for 10-month program, and will be adjusted upon approval of new rate by Commissioner of Education.

5.5

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the budget transfer for 2014-15 school year. A copy of said transfers shall be incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.

5.6

BE IT RESOLVED that, the Board of Education authorizes the transfer of $595,000 from the School Lunch Fund to the Capital Fund for the renovation of the Horace Greeley High School Cafeteria.

5.7

Approve gift from The Greeley Sports Boosters to the Athletic Program in the amount of $890.85 to purchase video camcorders.

7.1

Claims Auditor Report - July 31, 2015.

7.2

Approve Treasurer's Report - July 2015.