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WASHINGTON-SARATOGA-WARREN-HAMILTON-ESSEX BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, New York May 13, 2015 6:30 PM

A G E N D A

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. OATH OF OFFICE 4. PUBLIC HEARING 5. MINUTES

Recommend the Board approve the minutes for the April 15, 2015 meeting of the Board of Education. Copies of the minutes are attached.

6. COMMUNICATIONS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. CTE Technical Assistance Center Report – Doug Leavens

B. Preliminary Review of BOCES Code of Conduct – Nancy DeStefano (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

C. Board Committee Reports

Negotiations Committee (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

Buildings and Grounds Committee (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

D. Legislative Update

Linda King, the Board’s legislative representative, will be presenting a report. (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

E. District Superintendent Items (NO ACTION REQUIRED) 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Donations

1. Recommend the Board accept monetary donations from the following

individuals to be used for the Balz Memorial Engineering Scholarship:

a. James and Catherine Dexter $100 b. Donna and David Wisenburn $ 50

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individuals to be used for the Maureen VanBuren Memorial Scholarship:

a. James and Catherine Dexter $100 b. Douglas and Mary Jane Huntley $100 c. Paul and Kimberly Berry $ 50


organizations to be used for the Myers Education Center student awards:

a. Galway Volunteer Fire Co Inc. PO Box 151 Galway, NY 12074 $250.00

b. Nationwide Uniforms Express Inc. 35551 Route 14 Gillett, PA 16925 $100.00

c. Thomas Poultry Farm, Inc. 411 Stonebridge Road Schuylerville, NY 12871 $50.00

d. Tru Arc Fabrication, Inc. 1 Commerce Park Drive Wilton, NY 12831 $500.00

e. B&B Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 18 Division Street Suite #401 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 $300.00

f. The Corporation of Yaddo Yaddo Garden Association PO Box 395 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 $300.00

B. Terms and Conditions for Groups and Individuals Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Recommend the Board approve terms and conditions for groups and individuals not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement for Group 6 Adult and Continuing Education; Group 7 Miscellaneous and Group 9 Substitutes effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

C. 2015 Summer Programs

Recommend the Board establish the following dates for the summer programs listed below: 1. 2015 South Glens Falls Summer Enrichment Program

Session 1: July 6, 2015 through July 16, 2015 Session 2: July 20, 2015 through July 30, 2015

2. 2015 South Glens Falls Summer Success Program – July 6, 2015 through August 6, 2015 (Monday through Thursday) 3. 2015 Hudson Falls Summer Success Program – July 13, 2015 through August 7, 2015 4. 2015 Stillwater Summer Success Program Elementary: July 6, 2015 through July 31, 2015 Secondary: July 1, 2015 through August 11, 2015 5. 2015 Regional Academic Summer School Program at Queensbury and Hudson Falls – July 6, 2015 through August 14, 2015. (No school on July 24, 31 and August 7)

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D. Memorandum of Agreement

Recommend the Board approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services and the Saratoga Adirondack BOCES Employees Faculty Unit: Sick Leave Payment Plan – Francine Torra effective May 14, 2015. 10. PERSONNEL A. Position Changes

1. Recommend the Board create the positions listed below, pending enrollment and/or district request:

CERTIFIED POSITION

POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE PROGRAM/LOCATION

Teaching Assistant March 2, 2015 SSTLC 2. Recommend the Board create one (1) full-time, 200-240 Day Work Year, Adult LPN Program Supervisor position effective July 1, 2015. (Non-Unit

Group 2 Supervisory) 3. Recommend the Board create one (1) full time, 12-month position in the

Purchasing Clerk area effective May 15, 2015. (Non-Unit Group 1 Confidential)

4. Recommend the Board reduce one (1) term position in the Teacher of

Deaf and Hearing Handicapped area from part-time (60%) to part-time (50%) effective April 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015, and approve a change of employment status for Nancy Ellett-Crosby, reducing her from a part-time (60%) to a part-time (50%) term position in the Teacher of Deaf and Hearing Handicapped area effective April 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

5. Recommend the Board approve a change of employment status for

Shannon Brock Myles, increasing her from part-time (80%) to a part-time (85%) term position in the School Social Worker area, effective April 13, 2015 through May 27, 2015.

6. Recommend the Board increase one (1) position in the Occupational

Therapist area from .80FTE to 1.0FTE effective April 27, 2015 and approve a change of employment status for Mary Baker, increasing her from a .80FTE to a 1.0FTE position in the Occupational Therapist area, effective April 27, 2015.

7. Recommend the Board increase one (1) position in the Physical Therapist

area from .40FTE to .60FTE effective April 27, 2015 and approve a change of employment status for Babette Furman, increasing her from a .40FTE to a .60FTE position in the Physical Therapist area, effective April 27, 2015.

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8. Recommend the Board approve a change of employment status for Vance Catapang from a full-time provisional position in the MicroComputer Specialist area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the MicroComputer Specialist area effective April 23, 2015 through October 22, 2015.

9. Recommend the Board approve a change effective date for Dennis Flynn,

Mentor for Shannon Bitzer, from September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 to October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

10. Recommend the Board approve a change of end date for Carisa Woods-

Gerber, Mentor for Shannon Brock-Myles, from June 30, 2015 to May 27, 2015.

11. Recommend the Board extend a leave of absence without pay for Jacob

Robinson, Teaching Assistant, from April 30, 2015 to May 8, 2015. 12. Recommend the Board approve a change of end date for Sean Cudney,

temporary Audio Visual Mechanic, from April 30, 2015 to May 31, 2015.

13. Recommend the Board approve a change of end date for Sandra Natale, Substitute Account Clerk/Typist, from April 30, 2015 to May 31, 2015.

14. Recommend the Board approve a change of status for Christine Barry,

Educational Specialist for Regional Scoring, increasing her from up to 30 sessions to up to 50 sessions, effective February 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

15. Recommend the Board approve an Agreement to Extend the

Probationary Period to June 30, 2016 for Susan Meybaum, Practical Nursing Instructor, dated May 14, 2015.

B. Staff Resignations for the Purpose of Retirement

1. Recommend the Board accept with appreciation and regret the retirement resignation of Jean Jenkins from a full-time position in the Teaching Assistant area effective June 1, 2015, with the last paid day of work May 29, 2015. Ms. Jenkins will have completed 27 years of service with the BOCES.

2. Recommend the Board accept with appreciation and regret the retirement

resignation of Francine Torra from a full-time position in the Teaching Assistant area effective May 4, 2015, with the last paid day of work May 1, 2015. Ms. Torra has completed over 28 years of service with the BOCES.

C. Staff Resignations/Leave of Absences

1. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Brian Tindal from a full-time provisional position in the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor area effective May 8, 2015.

2. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Shannon Brock-Myles

from a part-time (85%) term position in the School Social Worker area effective May 27, 2015.

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3. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Tyler Smith from a full-time probationary position in the Network Analyst area effective May 1, 2015.

4. Recommend the Board accept the resignation of Laura Gillis from a full-

time probationary position in the Clerk area effective May 18, 2015.

5. Recommend the Board approve a leave of absence without pay for Katherine Whittaker from a full-time long term substitute position effective May 5, 2015 through May 25, 2015.

D. Tenure/Permanent Appointments

1. Recommend the Board appoint Jacqueline Goodstal to tenure status in

the Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired tenure area effective September 1, 2015.

2. Recommend the Board appoint Anthony Griego to tenure status in the

Physical Education tenure area effective September 1, 2015. 3. Recommend the Board appoint Holly Spire to tenure status in the School

Social Worker tenure area effective September 27, 2015.

4. Recommend the Board appoint Laurie Ellithorpe to permanent status in

the Licensed Practical Nurse area effective May 21, 2015. 5. Recommend the Board appoint Kim Neilson to permanent status in the

Building Maintenance Helper area effective June 8, 2015. 6. Recommend the Board appoint Keaysie Carpenter to permanent status

in the Clerk area effective June 9, 2015.

E. Staff Appointments

1. Recommend the Board appoint David Ashdown to a full-time, 12-month three (3) year probationary position in the Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs tenure area effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Mr. Ashdown has a Permanent Certificate dated September 1, 2006 in the School District Administrator area. His 2015-16 salary will be $88,900.

2. Recommend the Board appoint Cynthia Locaputo to a full-time, three (3)

year probationary position in the Teaching Assistant tenure area effective April 27, 2015 through April 26, 2018. Ms. Locaputo has a Level I Certificate pending in the Teaching Assistant area. Her salary will be prorated based on step 3 of the salary schedule - $14,517.

Further recommend the Board accept the resignation of Cynthia Locaputo

from a full-time temporary term position in the Teacher Aide area effective April 26, 2015.

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3. Recommend the Board appoint Jean Rhodes to a full-time temporary term non-competitive position in the Teacher Aide area effective May 4, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed. Her salary will be prorated based on step 2 of the salary schedule - $12,186.

F. Other

1. Recommend the Board approve per diem employment at the applicable 2014-15 hourly/per diem rate (unless otherwise noted) for the staff listed below:

Maximum Name Program Hours/Days

Amodeo, Christine Adult Literacy (Article 19) – up to 36 hours GRASP and Literacy Instruction (Additional) 3/30/15-5/1/15 Baker, Mary Occupational Therapist (80%) – up to 1 day Additional services for 4/1/15-4/2/15 Sanford Street Teaching and Learning Center

Bergin, Amanda Assistant Coordinator up to 5 days for School Improvement – (Additional) additional duties, as needed 4/1/15-6/30/15 Buckley, John ELA (60%) – learning up to 3.25 hours standards meeting 4/17/15 Cerone, Paul Culinary Arts – Work Based up to 6 hours Learning Dinner 3/30/15

Clancy, Maureen Culinary Arts – Saratoga up to 6 hours County School Boards 3/31/15-5/27/15

Dinner

Furman, Babette Physical Therapist (40%) – up to 6.5 hrs/wk Additional services for 4/1/15-4/30/15 Geyser Road School

Jones, Diane Adult Literacy (Article 19) – up to 25.5 hours Literacy Instruction (Additional)

3/23/15-5/1/15

Nagle, Emily Math (60%) – learning up to 3.25 hours standards meeting 4/17/15 Shinn, Kathleen Substitute School Bus Driver – up to 4.5 hours Varying assignment locations, (Additional) as needed and safety refresher 3/9/15-3/20/15

Yeager, Colleen Substitute Secretary to up to 8 hours

the Principal – Process 3/6/15-3/13/15 documentation for VADIR

and state reporting

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Young, Matthew Culinary Arts (50%) – up to 6 hours Annual Dinner 4/1/15

2. Recommend the Board approve per diem employment at the applicable 2015-16 hourly/per diem rate (unless otherwise noted) for the staff listed

below: Maximum

Name Program Hours/Days

Behan, Alicia Library Media Specialist – up to 30 days Prep work and processing 7/1/15-8/31/15 of new media material

3. Recommend the Board appoint staff listed below to the 2014-2015 Adult and Continuing Education Program (contingent upon funding and enrollment), at the indicated hourly rate:

Basic Adult Education – TASC Name Program Hours Dates Rate

Ernst, Linda Examiner as needed 11/21/14-6/27/15 $227/exam

4. Recommend the Board appoint staff listed below, to the 2014-2015 Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program (contingent upon funding and enrollment) with the maximum number of hours indicated below as needed, at the indicated rate:

Language and Culture Resource Center (LCRC) Instructional and Curriculum Rate of $30 per hour

Max # Name Program of Hours Dates

Mercogliano, Carrie Spanish up to 4hrs 02/24/15-4/15/15

5. Recommend the Board appoint staff listed below for up to .75 hour (or as otherwise noted) for a mandatory Faculty Meeting at the rate of $12/hr, per faculty contract, or at the appropriate rate per the SASTA contract as appropriate on one of the following dates, March 10, 2015 or April 13, 2015:

Thomas Cole (1hr) Karen Lalone Kathleen Currie-Trackey

6. Recommend the Board appoint staff listed below for up to 1 additional hour (or as otherwise noted) for a mandatory Faculty Meeting on March 10, 2015 at their 2014-15 hourly/per diem rate:

Colvin, Lisa (.5hr) Ellithorpe, Laurie Robinson, Karen Viehmann, Deborah (.5hr) Weeks, Tammy (.5hr)

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7. Recommend the Board appoint Emily Hume for curriculum work for up to 2 hours at the curriculum development rate of $34 per hour effective January 21, 2015 through April 17, 2015.

8. Recommend the Board appoint Tina Pearl to act as Teacher Mentor for

James Gordon effective March 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015 at the annual rate of $1,238, prorated.

9. Recommend the Board appoint Elizabeth Barrett as an Educational

Specialist for Math Regional Scoring Technical Assistance for up to 4 sessions effective May 4, 2015 through May 7, 2015 at a rate of $600/session.

10. Recommend the Board appoint Elizabeth Barrett as a Presenter for

Grades 3-5 and 6-8 Regents Scoring Training for up to 2 sessions effective March 23, 2015 through March 24, 2015 at a rate of $300 per session.

11. Recommend the Board appoint Elizabeth Barrett as a Presenter for

Algebra and Geometry Regents Scoring Training for up to 2 sessions effective April 24, 2015 at a rate of $300 per session.

12. Recommend the Board appoint Evelyn Donahue as an Educational

Specialist for ELA Regional Scoring Technical Assistance for up to 6 sessions effective April 17, 2015 through May 7, 2015 at a rate of $600/session.

13. Recommend the Board appoint Jane Fluman as a Tutor for up to 3hrs/wk,

effective April 13, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed, at the rate of $34 per hour. (Non-Unit Group 7 Miscellaneous)

11. FINANCIAL A. Audit Committee Report (NO ACTION REQUIRED) B. Cash Disbursements

Recommend the Board approve cash disbursements for the month of April 2015.

C. Financial Reports

1. Recommend the Board approve Financial Reports for the month ending

February 28, 2015.

2. Recommend the Board approve the Budget Adjustment to Appropriations and the Budget Status reports for the month ending January 31, 2015, February 28, 2015, and March 31, 2015.

3. The Financial Reports for the month ending March 31, 2015 will be

distributed at the meeting. (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

4. The Budget Adjustment to Appropriations and the Budget Status reports for the month ending April 30, 2015 will be distributed at the meeting. (NO ACTION REQUIRED)

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D. 2015-2016 BOCES Budget Recommend the Board adopt the 2015-16 BOCES budget in the amount of

$64,685,149 as follows:

Administrative Budget $ 5,960,407 Capital Budget $ 1,669,043 Program Budget $57,055,699

Total Budget $64,685,149

E. Equipment Leases

1. Recommend the Board approve an equipment lease for South Glens Falls Central School for 3 years not to exceed $328,455.81 with three payments of $109,485.27. (Disposition is $1 buyout) Items to lease:

10 IPad Airs, 30 Mac Mini’s, 5 MacBook Pros, adapters, 12 servers, 4 Smart UPS, 150 desktops, 180 Chromebooks, 6 carts, 1 HP printer, 1 3D printer, 1 raspberry pi kit computer, 10 robot kits, 1 Little bits bundle kit

2. Recommend the Board approve an equipment lease for Hudson Falls

Central School for 5 years not to exceed $31,845.55 with five payments of $6,369.11. (Disposition is $1 buyout) Items to lease:

3 Kyocera copiers

F. NYS Instructional Technology Contract Consortium Recommend the Board approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, It is the plan of a number of BOCES districts in New York, to consent to jointly enter into an agreement for 3rd L Corp, Achieve3000, Adobe, American Reading Company, Amplify, Blackboard, Inc., Bloomboard, Bridges Transitions, Cambium Learning, Carnegie Learning, Centris, Certica, ClassLink, Collaborative Learning, College Board, Compass Learning, Curriculum Associates, Defined Learning, Desire 2 Learn, Discovery, eDoctrina, Edgenuity, Edmentum, Educational Vistas, Edvation, FableVision, FastBridge Learning, Global Scholar, Hobsons, Hot Math, Houghton Mifflin, Imagine Learning, Instructure, Interactive Media, iSafe, iStation, It’s Learning, IXL, Knovation, Laureate Learning, Learner First, Learning Sciences International, Learning.com, Let’s Go Learn, LinkIt, Mastery Connect, McGraw-Hill, Mind Research Institute, Modular Robotics, Montage, MyLearning Plan, NWEA, Pearson Digital Learning, Randa, Renaissance Learning, Right Reason Technologies, Rosetta Stone, Rubicon West, Inc., Scholastic, Inc., School Improvement Network, School Specialty, SchoolBinder, Schoology, Scientific Learning, Service Infinity, Shmoop, SMART Technologies, ST4 Learning, SunGard, Teachscape, The Reading Solution, Think Through Math, Triumph Learning, Virtuoso Chester Technical Services, Waterford, and, WHEREAS, The WSWHE BOCES is desirous of participating with other BOCES Districts in New York State in joint agreements for the software/learning packages and licensing mentioned above as authorized by General Municipal Law, Section 119-0, and,

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BE IT RESOLVED, That the WSWHE BOCES Board of Education authorizes Erie 1 BOCES to represent it in all matters leading up to and entering into a contract for the purchase of and licensing of the above mentioned software/learning packages, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the WSWHE BOCES Board of Education agrees to assume its equitable share of the costs associated with Erie 1 BOCES negotiating the Agreements, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the WSWHE BOCES Board of Education agrees (1) to abide by majority decisions of the participating BOCES on quality standards; (2) Erie 1 BOCES will negotiate contracts according to the majority recommendations; (3) that after contract agreement, it will conduct all purchasing arrangements directly with the vendor.

G. Questar III BOCES OPEB Reserve Distribution

Recommend the Board authorize the WSWHE Board President to sign the Fund Surplus Resolution Agreement and Release form provided by the Questar III BOCES. This release is required by the Questar III BOCES in order for them to release the WSWHE BOCES share of the OPEB reserve funds accumulated in past years by the Questar III BOCES that are now required to be distributed to the entities from whom it was collected. The amount of $940.64 will be repaid to the WSWHE BOCES in the form of a credit against 2015-16 cross contract charges.

H. Amend Architect Contract

Recommend the Board approve an amendment to the contract for architectural services with Griffith Dardanelli Architects, P.C. for services related to the Myers Center Reconstruction Capital Project (CALC-Resource Center Building). Such contract was approved by the Board on December 11, 2013 in the amount of $43,920 and will be increased by $3,950 to $47,870, such increase to cover the cost of the consultant fee for asbestos abatement services not included in the original contract.

I. Disposal of Surplus Property

Recommend the Board declare surplus and authorize disposal pursuant to Board Policy 4070: Personal Property Accountability as follows:

Qty. Description with Model/Serial Number, etc. BOCES ID Number

1 Dell Optiplex 760 computer 45447

1 Smart DLP Projector 44588

2 Dell D531 Laptop 44785

43240

1 Precision 380 Computer 16684

6 Dell GX 620 Computer 18195

18208

18187

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18197

18194

18191

1 Optiplex 740 Computer 42382

1 HP LJ 5M Printer 7559

1 Think Center DBM 15547

1 Dell GX 620 Computer 17306

1 Optiplex 755 Computer 42334

1 Polycom Camera 15436

1 Dell Optiplex 740 Computer 40316



43946

43944

43951

43949

3 SX-280 Computer 15328

15326

15327

1 Dell Latitude D630 Laptop 42762

1 Dell Inspi4ron Duo Laptop 49621

1 HP ProBook 64556 Laptop 50358

1 Press 6939

1 1990 Dodge Pick-up #8 N/A

1 Boss Snowplow N/A

1 SB680 Smartboard 17499

1 SB680 Smartboard 17487

12. OTHER A. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 ~

Saratoga County School Boards Association Community Service Awards Dinner Myers Education Center; 6:30 PM B. Saturday, June 6, 2015 ~

Governance Training for New School Board Members at Gick Road; 9:00AM – 3:30 PM. C. Wednesday, June 10, 2015 ~ Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at Gick Road; 6:30 PM D. Friday, June 12, 2015 ~ Southern Adirondack Education Center Special Programs Awards &

Completion Ceremony at SAEC; 9:30 AM E. Monday, June 15, 2015 ~

Myers Education Special Programs Completion Ceremony at the Gick Road Conference Center; 7:00 PM

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F. Thursday, June 18, 2015 ~

Washington Street Teaching & Learning Center Completion Ceremony at WSTLC (Fort Edward); 1:00 PM

G. Thursday, June 18, 2015 ~

Myers Education CTE Completion Ceremony at the Saratoga Springs City Center; 7:00 PM

H. Friday, June 19, 2015 ~ Spring Concert at Sanford Street Teaching & Learning Center; 12:30 PM I. Friday, June 19, 2015 ~ Southern Adirondack Education Center CTE Completion Ceremony at the

Glens Falls Civic Center; 7:00 PM J. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 ~ Sanford Street Teaching & Learning Center Awards Ceremony at SSTLC;

12:15 PM K. Thursday, June 25, 2015 ~

Practical Nursing Completion Ceremony at Saratoga Springs High School; 6:00 PM

L. July 12 – July 14, 2015 ~ 2015 Rural Schools Association Conference “Communities Committed to

Education Excellence” at the Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown, NY.

M. Board Member Comments 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Recommend the Board go into Executive Session to discuss the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation. 14. ADJOURNMENT

3389 Two Hundred Fifty-Eighth Regular Meeting April 15, 2015

Twenty-seven retirees of the Class of 2015 were honored at a retiree reception beginning at 6:30 PM.

The meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM and Gillette Nash led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance at the Gick Road Conference Center in Saratoga Springs, New York with the following present:

Board of Education Members: John Rieger, President; Daniel Freebern, Linda King,

Gillette Nash, David Petruska, Mia Pfitzer, Cheryl Smith, and Stephen Smoller.

Also Present: James Dexter, District Superintendent; Timothy Place, Deputy District

Superintendent; Donna Wisenburn, Director of Human Resources; Anthony Muller, Director of School Support Services; Douglas Leavens, Director of Career & Technical Education; Nancy DeStefano, Director of Special & Alternative Education; Heather Shelp, Business Administrator; Mike Nelson, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds; Jackie White, Board Secretary.

5. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes for the March 11, 2015 regular meeting of the Board of Education.

8.A. Tim Place reported for the Buildings and Grounds Committee. 8.B. Jim Dexter reported for the Legislative Committee.

8.C. As part of the district superintendent remarks, James Dexter presented the

following:

Mr. Dexter thanked Chef Clancy, Chef Cerone, Doug Fleischut, all of the instructors, the Skills USA students, Doug Leavens, and Deb Thompson for all of the great work that went into the Consultant Committee Work Based Learning Mentor Dinner that was held on March 30, 2015.

Mr. Dexter thanked Chef Jones and Chef Young, as well as Jeff Plummer, Bruce Hoffmann, and John Major for a great job done at the Annual Meeting on April 1, 2015. Mr. Dexter also recognized that Elaine Balz had attended the dinner with her daughter and son-in-law and was presented a plaque from the BOCES in appreciation and honor of her husband, Harry.

Mr. Dexter reminded the Board that the Skills USA students were headed to the competition in Syracuse on April 22, 2015.

9.A.1. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously

carried, the Board approved the creation of the Balz Memorial Engineering Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior who is graduating from the WSWHE BOCES New Visions Engineering Program and will be continuing his/her education in engineering at the college level. This senior has also demonstrated a willingness to help others through community service and/or participation in his/her fire department or rescue squad.


9.A.2. As part of the same motion, the Board approved the creation of the Maureen VanBuren Memorial Scholarship and Award. This award will be presented to a senior who is graduating from the WSWHE BOCES Early College High School/P-Tech Program who plans to further his/her studies through college or technical school and who exhibits the following characteristics: a strong work ethic, a generous spirit, a true passion for his/her field of study, and a demonstrated dedication for his/her community and family.

9.B.1. On motion made by Mrs. King, seconded by Mr. Petruska and unanimously

carried, the Board accepted a donation of $800 for Odyssey of the Mind T-shirts from Highlander Engineering Services, 182 County Route 44, Argyle, NY.

9.B.2. As part of the same motion, the Board accepted a donation of $100 for Myers Center student awards from Fingerpaint Marketing, Inc., 395 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

9.B.3. As part of the same motion, the Board accepted a donation of $100 for the Myers Center student awards from Stewart’s Shops Corp., PO Box 435, Saratoga Springs, NY.

9.C.1. On motion made by Mrs. King, seconded by Mr. Petruska and unanimously carried, the Board accepted a donation of 3 diesel and 3 gas engines plus parts from Atlantic Power, 20 Empire Street Blvd., Castleton, NY.

9.C.2. As part of the same motion, the Board accepted a donation of 25 various hand power tools from Tractor Supply, 79 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY.

9.D. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously carried, the Board approved the acquisition of $603,330 for equipment for the Career and Technical Education Program from the CTE Equipment Reserve Fund for the 2014-2015 school year. The current balance of the Reserve Fund is $1,225.878.34.

10.A.1. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously carried, the Board created the positions listed below, pending enrollment or district request:

CERTIFIED POSITIONS


Teaching Assistant March 5, 2015 WSTLC



Teaching Assistant March 11, 2015 SSTLC


CLASSIFIED POSITIONS


Teacher Aide March 5, 2015 TSP North/SAEC through June 30, 2015 Teacher Aide March 31, 2015 SAEC through June 30, 2015

10.A.2. As part of the same motion, the Board created one (1) full-time, 12-month

Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs position effective July 1, 2015. (Administrator’s Association)

10.A.3. As part of the same motion the Board increased one position in the

Teaching Assistant area from part-time (50%) to full-time effective March 5, 2015.

10.A.4. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a change of employment

status for Katherine Whittaker, increasing her from part-time (50%) to full-time long term substitute in the Security Operations 7-12 area effective April 13, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

10.A.5. As part of the same motion, the Board increased one (1) position in the

Information Processing Specialist area from .92FTE to 1.0FTE effective July 1, 2015 and approved a change of employment status for Brenda Makenzie, increasing her from .92FTE to 1.0FTE effective July 1, 2015.


status for Shannon Brock Myles, increasing her from a part-time (70%) to a part-time (80%) term position in the School Social Worker area, effective February 9, 2015 through June 30, 2015.


status for Cristina Silva, increasing her from a part-time (40%) to a part-time (80%) term position in the Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (Language Disabilities) area, effective March 2, 2015 through June 30, 2015.


status for Angela Spring from a full-time provisional position in the Assistant Treasurer area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Assistant Treasurer area effective March 25, 2015 through September 23, 2015.


status for Paula Danforth from a full-time provisional position in the Accounts Payable Specialist area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Accounts Payable Specialist area effective March 25, 2015 through September 23, 2015.


10.A.10. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a change of employment status for Michael Pearson from a full-time provisional position in the Data Network and Communications Analyst area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Data Network and Communications Analyst area effective March 25, 2015 through September 23, 2015.


status for Christopher Martino from a full-time provisional position in the MicroComputer Specialist area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the MicroComputer Specialist area effective March 26, 2015 through September 24, 2015.


status for Jessica Paradise from a full-time provisional position in the MicroComputer Specialist area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the MicroComputer Specialist area effective March 27, 2015 through September 25, 2015.


status for John Osgood from a full-time provisional position in the MicroComputer Specialist area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the MicroComputer Specialist area effective March 30, 2015 through September 28, 2015.


status for Brian Buckley from a full-time provisional position in the Network Analyst area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Network Analyst area effective March 26, 2015 through September 24, 2015.


status for Tyler O. Smith from a full-time provisional position in the Network Analyst area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Network Analyst area effective March 27, 2015 through September 25, 2015.


status for Robert Bush from a full-time provisional position in the Network Analyst area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Network Analyst area effective March 30, 2015 through September 28, 2015.


status for Bryan Garrant from a full-time provisional position in the Network Analyst area to a full-time permanent position with a 26-week probationary period in the Network Analyst area effective March 31, 2015 through September 29, 2015.


10.A.18. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a change of end date for Nathan Wurster, temporary Audio Visual Mechanic, from March 31, 2015 to March 16, 2015.

10.A.19. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a change of end date for

Sean Cudney, temporary Audio Visual Mechanic, from March 31, 2015 to April 30, 2015.

10.A.20. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a change of a previously

approved leave of absence without pay for Emily Hilker from 11 days to 9 days and changed her probationary period end date from November 24, 2015 to November 22, 2015.

10.A.21. As part of the same motion, the Board approved the correction of a

previously approved rate of pay for Sandy Natale, Substitute Account Clerk/Typist from $25/hr to $15/hr and a change of end date, from March 20, 2015 to April 30, 2015.

10.A.22. As part of the same motion, the Board approved the correction of the

appointment effective date for Brian Tindal, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, from February 9, 2015 to March 9, 2015.

10.B.1. On motion made by Mrs. King, seconded by Mr. Petruska and unanimously

carried, the Board accepted the resignation of Kevin Ely from a full-time long term substitute position in the Public and Private Security (Security Operations) area effective April 14, 2015.

10.B.2. As part of the same motion, the Board accepted the resignation of Loren

Sullivan from employment with the BOCES in the Social Studies 7-12 area, including removal from the Section 3013 Preferred Eligibility List effective March 9, 2015.

10.B.3. As part of the same motion, the Board accepted the resignation of Diane

Thompson from a full-time position in the School Nurse area effective April 17, 2015.

10.B.4. As part of the same motion, the Board accepted the resignation of Dale

Ross-Hager from part-time temporary term position as a TASC Examiner and TASC Clerk effective April 30, 2015.

10.B.5. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a leave of absence without pay for Jacob Robinson from a full-time position in the Teaching Assistant area, effective March 10, 2015 through on or about April 30, 2015.

10.B.6. As part of the same motion, the Board approved a leave of absence without pay for Cynthia Locaputo from a full-time position in the Teacher Aide area, effective March 18, 2015 through March 25, 2015. (6 days)

10.C.1. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Jessica Purvis to tenure status in the Speech

and Hearing Handicapped (Language Disabilities) tenure area effective May 15, 2015.


10.C.2. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Lin King and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Darron Moore to permanent status in the Building Maintenance Mechanic area effective April 15, 2015.

10.D.1. On motion made by Mrs. King, seconded by Mr. Petruska and unanimously

carried, the Board appointed Courtney Donovan to a full-time, three (3) year probationary position in the Special Education tenure area effective March 16, 2015 through March 15, 2018. Ms. Donovan has an Initial Certificate dated September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2018 in the Students with Disabilities B-2 and Students with Disabilities 1-6 areas. Her salary will be prorated based on step 2 of the salary schedule - $37,202.

10.D.2. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Christopher Devlin to a

full-time, long term substitute position in the Public and Private Security (Security Operations 7-12) area effective April 13, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed. Mr. Devlin has an Initial Certificate dated September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2018 in the Social Studies 7-12 and Elementary 1-6 areas, and a Transitional A Certificate in the Security Operations 7-12 area pending. His salary will be prorated based on step 1 of the salary schedule - $36,472.

10.D.3. As part of the same motion, the Boarded appointed Kayla Martel to a full-

time, three (3) year probationary position in the Teaching Assistant tenure area effective April 13, 2015 through April 12, 2018. Ms. Martel has a Level I Certificate pending in the Teaching Assistant area. Her salary will be prorated based on step 1 of the salary schedule - $13,552.

10.D.4. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Aaron Brown to a full-

time, three (3) year probationary position in the Teaching Assistant tenure area effective April 13, 2015 through April 12, 2018. Mr. Brown has a Level I Certificate pending in the Teaching Assistant area. His salary will be prorated based on step 2 of the salary schedule - $14,026.

10.D.5. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Stephanie Ripley to a full-

time, three (3) year probationary position in the Teaching Assistant tenure area effective April 15, 2015 through April 14, 2018. Ms. Ripley has a Level I Certificate pending in the Teaching Assistant area. Her salary will be prorated based on step 8 of the salary schedule - $17,229.

Furthermore, the Board accepted the resignation of Stephanie Ripley from a full-time temporary term position in the Teacher Aide area effective April 14, 2015.

10.D.6. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Nathan Wurster to a full-

time, 12-month, provisional position in the MicroComputer Specialist area (pending Civil Service qualification) effective March 17, 2015 through April 14, 2015 and appoint to a permanent appointment with a 26-week probationary period effective April 15, 2015 through October 14, 2015. His salary will be prorated based on step 1 of the salary schedule - $32,751.


10.D.7. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Michael Spero to a full-time, 12-month, provisional position in the MicroComputer Specialist area (pending Civil Service qualification) effective March 23, 2015 through April 21, 2015 and appoint to a permanent appointment with a 26-week probationary period effective April 22, 2015 through October 21, 2015. His salary will be prorated based on step 6 of the salary schedule - $37,785.

10.D.8. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Mary Lou Latrell to a

temporary, hourly position in the Confidential Secretary to the Deputy District Superintendent area (pending Civil Service classification), effective April 2, 2015, for up to 25 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $15. (Non-Unit Group 7)

10.D.9. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Cynthia Locaputo to a full-

time temporary term non-competitive position in the Teacher Aide area effective March 9, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed. Her salary will be prorated based on step 5 of the salary schedule - $13,277.

10.D.10 As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Louise Paquette-Wells to

a full-time temporary term non-competitive position in the Teacher Aide area effective March 27, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed. Her salary will be prorated based on step 1 of the salary schedule - $11,843.

10.D.11. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed David Mann to a full-time temporary term non-competitive position in the Teacher Aide area effective April 13, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed. His salary will be prorated based on step 1 of the salary schedule - $11,843.

10.D.12. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Alison Brownell to a part-time (50%) temporary term non-competitive position in the Teacher Aide area effective February 23, 2015 through June 30, 2015, as needed. Her salary will be prorated based on step 1 of the salary schedule - $11,843.

10.E.1. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously carried, the Board approved per diem employment at the applicable 2014-15 hourly/per diem rate (unless otherwise noted) for the staff listed below:

Maximum Name Program Hours/Days

Amodeo, Christine Adult Literacy (Article 19) – up to 45.75 hours GRASP and Literacy Instruction (Additional) 2/17/15-3/27/15

Ashdown, David Coordinator for Instructional up to 10 days Technology Integration (Additional)

Programs (75%) – additional 7/1/14-6/30/15 duties, as needed

Baker, Mary Occupational Therapist (80%) – up to 13 hours Additional services for 2/25/15-3/5/15 Fort Ann CSD


Clancy, Maureen Culinary Arts – Consultant up to 6 hours Committee/Internship 3/30/15 Mentor Dinner Finch, Frank Adult Literacy (Article 19) – up to 3 hours Literacy Instruction (Additional)

3/2/15-3/7/15 Gillani, Shazima Adult Literacy (Article 19) – up to 3 hours Literacy Instruction (Additional)

3/2/15-3/7/15 Gordon, James Physical Education (70%) – up to 8 hours TCI Training 3/9/15-3/17/15 Jones, Charles Culinary Arts – up to 6 hours Annual Dinner 4/1/15 Jones, Diane Adult Literacy (Article 19) – up to 12.5 hours

Literacy Instruction (Additional) 3/2/15-3/27/15 Ogden, Chris School Safety Officer – up to 2.5 hours Graduation Security for Myers 6/18/15 Plude, Jacqueline Secretary to the Principal – up to .5 hrs/day Phone coverage from 2/9/15-6/30/15 7:30-8:00AM (as needed)

Shinn, Kathleen Substitute School Bus Driver – up to 40 hours

Varying assignment locations, (Additional) as needed and safety refresher 3/25/15-6/25/15

Whittaker, Katherine Public and Private up to 6 hours Security (50%) – Meetings 3/2/15-6/30/15 Young, Matthew Culinary Arts (50%) – up to .5 day Additional Support 3/19/15

10.E.2. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below to the

2014-2015 Adult and Continuing Education Program (contingent upon

funding and enrollment), with the maximum number of hours indicated below as needed at the indicated hourly rate pursuant to Article 19 of the Faculty Negotiated Agreement:

Basic Adult Education – Article 19 – Vocational Rate Name Program Hours Dates (per hr) Ross Hager, Dale Literacy up to 26hrs 03/12/15-04/24/15 $32.03


10.E.3. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below to the 2014-2015 Adult and Continuing Education Program (contingent upon funding and enrollment), at the indicated hourly rate: Basic Adult Education – Vocational Rate

Name Program Hours Dates (per hr)

Weeks, Randy Forklift Certification up to 10hrs 03/28/15-04/04/15 $23 Basic Adult Education – TASC

Name Program Hours Dates Rate Ernst, Linda Examiner Training up to 6hrs 03/9/15 $15.39/hr Matino, Nicholas Examiner Training up to 6hrs 03/9/15 $15.39/hr Pinter, George Examiner Training up to 6hrs 03/9/15 $15.39/hr VanZandt, Nicole Examiner Training up to 6hrs 03/9/15 $15.39/hr VanZandt, Nicole Alternate Examiner as needed 02/27/15-6/27/15 $175/exam

10.E.4. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below, to the 2014-2015 Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program (contingent upon funding and enrollment) with the maximum number of hours indicated below as needed, at the indicated rate:

Language and Culture Resource Center (LCRC) Instructional and Curriculum Rate of $30 per hour


Chu, Yadan Chinese (Substitute) up to 1.5hrs 02/24/15

STEM Integration Programs Instructional and Curriculum Rate of $30 per hour


Simpson, Gage Southern Adirondack PTECH up to 34hrs 02/01/15-3/28/15 CNC and VEX Robotics

Mini-Course Instructional Rate of $25 per hour


Malanga, Alicia Success Program up to 40hrs 09/22/14-3/30/15 Curriculum Dev

10.E.5. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below, to the 2015-2016 Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program (contingent upon funding and enrollment) with the maximum number of hours indicated below as needed, at the indicated rate:


STEM Integration Programs Instructional and Curriculum Rate of $30 per hour Max # Name Program of Hours Dates

Perry, Michael Southern Adirondack PTECH up to 25.5hrs 07/01/15-07/24/15 STEAM Perry, Michael Southern Adirondack PTECH up to 70hrs 07/01/15-07/31/15 STEM Simpson, Gage Southern Adirondack PTECH up to 25.5hrs 07/01/15-07/24/15 STEAM Simpson, Gage Southern Adirondack PTECH up to 70hrs 07/01/15-07/31/15 STEM

10.E.6. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below for up to .75 hour (or as otherwise noted) for a mandatory Faculty Meeting at the rate of $12/hr, per faculty contract, or at the appropriate rate per the SASTA contract as appropriate on one of the following dates, February 12, 2015 or April 13, 2015:

Alber, Susan Hall, Michelle Rogers, June Badger, Meris Hitlin, Deborah Schott, Linda Bardin, Debra Kaiser, Kim Smith, Kelly Connor,Karen LaLone, Richard Torra,Francine Fearis, Lisa Mitchell, Cathy Vannier, Meleah Francett, Bonnie Mitchell, Lynne Weber, Teena Goodmote, Laurie Pratt, Stacia Westcott, April

10.E.7. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below for up to 1 hour (or as otherwise noted) for a mandatory Faculty Meeting at the rate of $12/hr, per faculty contract, or at the appropriate rate per the SASTA contract as appropriate on March 10, 2015:

Clark, Anne O’Rourke, Bonnie Sointio, Kristin Cuva, Jessica Porlier, Linda Strain, Pandora Dineen Daniel Richards, Maria Thomas, Pamela Ellsworth, Terrie Schwartz, Mary Beth Wieland, Peter Kline, Julie

10.E.8. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed staff listed below for up to

1 additional hour (or as otherwise noted) for a mandatory Faculty Meeting on one of the following dates, February 12, 2015 or March 10, 2015 at their 2014-15 hourly/per diem rate: Chadwick, Wendy Harris, Amy Sears, Lisa Campbell, Barbara Jones-LaPierre, Tamela Trybendis, Lorrie Dorman, Janice Locaputo, Cynthia Viele,Lisa Guenther, Chris (.5hr)

10.E.9. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Jean Kristinat for Welding

Program recertification preparation for up to 5 hours at the curriculum development rate of $34 per hour effective January 15, 2015 through January 16, 2015.


10.E.10. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Carisa Woods-Gerber to act as Teacher Mentor for Shannon Brock Myles effective March 2, 2015 through June 30, 2015 at the annual rate of $1,238, prorated.

10.E.11. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Michael Dinsmore to act

as Teacher Mentor for Courtney Donovan effective March 16, 2015 through March 15, 2016 at the annual rate of $1,238, prorated.

10.E.12. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Thomas Cole, as

Instructional Support Staff for the Adult Education program, at the rate of $20.38 per hour, effective March 23, 2015 through April 30, 2015.

10.E.13. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Christine Barry as an

Educational Specialist for Regional Scoring Training for up to 30 sessions effective February 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 at a rate of $350/session.

10.E.14. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Freya Mercer as a

Presenter for ELA Regents Scoring Training for 1 session effective May 7, 2015 at a rate of $200.

10.E.15. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Evelyn Donohue as a

Presenter for ELA Regents Scoring Training for 1 session effective May 7, 2015 at a rate of $200.

10.E.16. As part of the same motion, the Board appointed Kathleen Skellie as a

Presenter for ELA Regents Scoring Training for 1 day effective May 2, 2015 at a rate of $150.

10.E.17. As part of the same motion, the Board approved an hourly substitute rate of

$12.21 for Secretary to the Principal, effective April 16, 2015. 11.A. Gillette Nash reported for the Audit Committee. 11.B. On motion made by Mrs. Nash, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously

carried, the Board approved cash disbursements for the month of March 2015.

11.C.1. On motion made by Mr. Smoller, seconded by Mr. Petruska and

unanimously carried, the Board approved Financial Reports for the month ending January 31, 2015.

11.C.2. As part of the same motion, the Board approved the Budget Adjustment to

Appropriations and the Budget Status reports for the month ending December 31, 2014.

11.D.1. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously

carried, the Board approved an equipment lease for Ballston Spa Central School for 5 years not to exceed $50,220.20 with five payments of $10,044.04. (Disposition is $1 buyout) Items to lease:

2 Xerox copiers


11.D.2. As part of the same motion, the Board approved an equipment lease for Salem Central School for 4 years not to exceed $32,243.60 with four payments of $8,060.90. (Disposition is $1 buyout) Items to lease:

3 Canon copiers

11.E. On motion made by Mrs. King, seconded by Mr. Petruska and unanimously

carried, the Board approved the following resolution: Standardize Exterior Locks and Lock Sets

Whereas the WSWHE BOCES leases facilities and grounds space for educational programs and services and the administration thereof, and whereas these spaces require improvements, maintenance and upkeep, and whereas the need for leasing spaces can change from year to year, therefore it is necessary to standardize on the types of improvements, including equipment purchases, to provide connectivity with existing systems and to insure the economy and efficiency to the WSWHE BOCES throughout its useful life. The WSWHE BOCES is hereby standardizing its exterior locks to KeyMark manufactured by Medeco. Such purchases are to be made in accordance with WSWHE BOCES’ purchasing procedure requirements, including bidding if necessary, that are in place at the time of the said purchase.

11.F. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and unanimously

carried, the Board declared surplus and authorized disposal pursuant to Board Policy 4070: Personal Property Accountability as follows:

Qty. Description with Model/Serial Number, etc. BOCES ID Number

4 Cisco Wireless Access Points 40486

40478

40484

40485

1 Dell GX620 Computer 18164

1 Eiki LC XD25 46929


46963

46966


41982

18669


17415



1 Dell Precision 360 computer 16684

1 Smart DLP 44586


2 Certera Laptop 59696

18159

1 Apple MacBook 45417

1 HP Compaq 6005 48493

1 Dell Inspiron Duo Laptop (serial #) 9MG5421

1 Dell Inspiron Duo Laptop 49624

1 Dell Laptop 42322

1 HP Probook 6455b 51811

1 Dell Latitude 620 Laptop 40018

2 Apple Macbook 18106

44855

1 Dell Latitude 820 Laptop 17339

1 HP Compaq Desktop 48493

1 Dell Optiplex 755 44893

1 Stove (residential) 12056

1 Shop Vacuum 7667

2 Floral Coolers 5092

5076

12.A. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 ~

BOCES Budget Vote and Election 12.B. Monday, April 27, 2015 ~

National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony at SAEC; 7:00 PM 12.C. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 ~ National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony at the Methodist

Church on Henning Road (directly across the road from the Myers Center); 7:00 PM

12.D. Thursday, May 7, 2015 ~

Adirondack Area School Boards Association Community Service Awards Dinner at the Queensbury Hotel; 6:00 PM

12.E. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 ~

Regular meeting of the Board of Education at Gick Road; 6:30 PM 12.F. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 ~

Saratoga County School Boards Association Community Service Awards Dinner; Myers Education Center; 6:30 PM

12.G. Saturday, June 6, 2015 ~

Governance Training for New School Board Members at Gick Road; 9:00AM – 3:30 PM.

12.H. Friday, June 19, 2015 ~ Spring Concert at Sanford Street Teaching & Learning Center; 12:30 PM


13. On motion made by Mrs. King, seconded by Mr. Petruska and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 7:50 PM to discuss the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation. The Board entered back into public session at 8:55 PM.

14. On motion made by Mr. Petruska, seconded by Mrs. King and

unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Jackie White, Secretary Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Timothy Place, Clerk

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services

WASHINGTON-SARATOGA-WARREN-HAMILTON-ESSEX

BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

SALARIES FOR

GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS

NOT COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

JULY 1, 2015 – JUNE 30, 2016

Recommendations for 2015-16: Group 9 Substitutes

Recommended for approval by the Board of Education: May 13, 2015

GROUP 9

SUBSTITUTES

2015-16

Title Proposed 2015-16 Hourly Rate

Account Clerk/Typist $11.25

Administrative Secretary $13.50

Teacher Aide $10.00

AV Mechanic $12.50

Building Maintenance Helper $8.75

Bus Driver $15.00

Cleaner $9.75

Clerk $9.50

Clerk – Teacher Registry $11.50

Courier $10.00

Head Custodian $15.00

Information Processing Specialist $13.00

Literacy & Continuing Education Aide $10.00

LPN $12.00

Microcomputer Repair Technician $16.75

Microcomputer Specialist $16.75

Network Analyst $20.75

School Safety Officer $11.00

$12.25 over 25 days

Secretary to the Principal $12.25

Social Work Associate $11.00

$12.25 over 25 days

Typist $11.00


WASHINGTON-SARATOGA-WARREN-HAMILTON-ESSEX

BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

SALARIES FOR

GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS

NOT COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

JULY 1, 2015 – JUNE 30, 2016

Recommendations for 2015-16: Group 6 Adult and Continuing Education Group 7 Miscellaneous


GROUP 6

ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

2015-16

TITLE

2014-15

Rate

Proposed 2015-16

Rate

GED/TASC Examiner GED/TASC Alternate Examiner GED/TASC Proctor GED/TASC Clerk (individual specific)

$227/exam $175/exam $125/exam $15.39/hour

No Change No Change No Change No Change

Regional Continuing Education Staff: Adult Education Avocational Staff

$19.25/hour No Change

Adult Education Computer Lab Proctor (individual specific) $15.84/hour No Change

Adult Education Instructional Support Staff $15.84

Level

Years BOCES Experience*

2014-15 Rate/Hour

2015-16 Rate/Hour

Adult Education Vocational Staff* (excluding Adult Nursing and Literacy Staff – Article 19)

I II III

0 to 4 More than 4 to 8 More than 8

$23.00 $24.50 $25.50

No Change No Change No Change

*In order to receive a year of experience credit the following July 1, an Adult Education Vocational Staff member must be employed for more than 50% of the regular length of the fiscal year. In the event of staff resignation or voluntary break in service of one year or more, prior experience will be forfeited.

2014-15 Rate/Hour

2015-16 Rate/Hour

Industry Partnership Single or Multiple Contract Trainer

Industry Specific Level 1 Industry Specific Level 2 Industry Specific Level 3

$35 $43 $50

No Change No Change No Change


2015-16 GROUP 7 MISCELLANEOUS

Title

2014-15 Rate

Proposed 2015-16 Rate

Substitute Principal Substitute Director

$400/diem No Change

$425/diem No Change

Instructional Summer Programs Stipend Rates: Regional Summer School Principal Rate Regional Summer School Teacher Rate Regional Summer School Teacher Rate

Regional Summer School Teaching Assistant Rate Regional Summer School Teaching Assistant Rate

$7,100/summer

No Change

$2,000/2 hr. section/summer No Change



$650/1 hr. section/summer No Change

Instructional Summer Programs Hourly Rates: (e.g. Summer Success, Regional Academic)

Teacher

$2,222

$37.04/hour

Teaching Assistant $722 $12.03/hour

Substitute Teacher $25/hour No Change

Substitute Teaching Assistant $12.03/hour

School Nurse $21.00/hour

School Year Mini-Course Site Coordinator Mini-Course Teacher

Mini-Course Student Helper Summer Enrichment Site Coordinator

Summer/Saturday Enrichment and Think Series Teacher

$415/semester No Change

$25/hour No Change

Minimum Wage/hour No Change

$27/hour No Change

$27/hour No Change

Teacher Aide (all Enrichment Programs) $9.96/hour $10.00/hour

STEM Academy Instructional Rate STEM Integration Program Instruction and Curriculum Rate

$125/diem No Change

$30/hour No Change

Language and Cultural Resource Center Instruction and Curriculum Rate

$30/hour No Change

Regional Curriculum Development $30/hour No Change

Data Warehousing Liaison to Districts $3,195/year No Change

District Facilitation Service $25/hour No Change

Instructional Support Activity Rate $24/hour No Change

Interpreters/Translators $25/hour No Change

Tutoring $34/hour No Change

Substitute/Temporary Print Shop Worker $15/hour No Change

Substitute/Temporary Lead Technology Installer $20/hour No Change

Gifted and Talented/Enrichment Support Specialist $25/hour No Change

Confidential Secretary to the Deputy District Superintendent $15/hour No Change

Student Helper (AV, IT, Clerk) $10/hour No Change


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