Members Present:
- Linda Harrison, President
- Matthew Cannon, Vice-President
- Mary Alber
- Nicholas Comproski
- Michelle Dischiavo
- Samuel Johnson
- Mary Nardolillo
Also Present:
- Kathleen Skeals, Superintendent
- Natélegé Turner-Hassell, Assistant Superintendent
- Scott Hoot, Assistant Superintendent for Business
- Brian Dineen, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Strategic Innovation
- Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services
- Jerri Lynne Dedrick, Principal of Southgate Elementary
- Emily Trombley, District Clerk
- DJ Jakala, Communications Specialist
- Jenna Bongermino, Director of Human Resources
List of others on file
Members Absent:
- Pennie Grinnell
- Sandy Pangburn
President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
North Colonie Kids Care: The February recipients are Zohal Maryam and Shreya Sharath, who are both in Grade 8 at Shaker Middle School.
Southgate Elementary School Lighting Issues & Proposal (Presentation) by Cassandra Clovis, SHS Class of 2023.
Principal Report: Jerri Lynne Dedrick
Recognitions:
Each month the Board recognizes those students whose contributions or achievements are outstanding, employees who go beyond the call of duty, and community members whose generosity is greatly appreciated. This month, we are pleased to recognize:
Faculty and Staff
- Amy DeAngelo, SHS Spanish, and Kelly Urbano, 5th grade at Boght Hills, achieved
National Board Certification. - Anna Shkaf, SHS Russian, commended by the American Council of Teachers of
Russian for the performance of her students in the 2022 ACTR National Essay
Contest.
Students
- Shaker High School and Shaker Middle School pianists to perform before the start of
each Colonie Town Board meetings. - Shaker High School students of Russian who competed and won medals in the 40th
National Russian Essay Contest. - Shaker High School seniors designated as National Merit Finalists.
- Shaker High School art students whose works were chosen to be included in the
regional juried Art in 3 Dimensions Exhibit.
A complete listing of those recognized can be found in the monthly Board materials.
Visitors’ Statements:
None
Recommended Actions:
- Old Business
- Personnel Actions – All items approved by the Superintendent (M-1)
V.B. 1. Classified Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Marvin, Justin | Automotive Mechanic | Transportation | 2/21/2023 |
| Rossi, Brenda | Cook Manager – 8 hr/day | SHS | Last day of work 6/30/2023, first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
V.B. 2. Certified Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Boyles, Bradley | Business Teacher | SHS | 2/24/2023 |
| Keenan, Joseph | Elementary Teacher | LR | 2/6/2023 |
| Mossey, Rachael | Teaching Assistant | SMS | 2/24/2023 |
| Niazi, Rahilah | Elementary Teacher | BC | 3/17/2023 |
V.B. 3. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc.) Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Alger, Harold | Part Time Cleaner IV | SG | 2/15/2023 |
| Dybas, Theodora | Substitute Bus Aide | Transportation | 2/13/2023 |
| Quigley, Sarah | Job Coach | SHS | 1/19/2023 |
| Walker- Chavers, Ciarra | Noon Aide | FF | 2/3/2023 |
V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:
| Name | Position | Replacing | Civil Service Status | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Alvaranga, Sophia | Bus Driver – 6 hour/day Transportation | Donald Myers | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 2/17/2023-2/16/2024 |
| Bottillo-Bessette, Lisa | Payroll Coordinator /CO | Kayleigh Castle | Provisional | Per MC MOU Contract | 3/6/2023 |
| Butler, Michael | Bus Driver – 8 hour/day Transportation *Temporary increase in hrs/day* | Leo LaRose | Permanent | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/30/2023-4/16/2023 (est.) |
| Casey, James | Custodial Worker/ SHS | Joe Marchesa | Temporary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/31/2023- 6/30/2023 |
| Cawley, Hannah | Senior Data Analyst/ CO | N/A | Permanent | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/25/2023 *Change in title* |
| Depace, Shawna | School Nurse/ SG | New Per December 5th 2022 M. Michela Memo | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/26/2023-1/25/2024 |
| Loffredo, Krista | Food Service Worker- 7 hr/ BC | Cynthia Ceaser | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/30/2023-1/29/2024 |
| Munoz, Nelizabeth | Educational Aide/ SMS | Selena Wallace- Mansfield | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 2/13/2023-2/12/2024 |
V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:
| Name | Position/Location | Replacing | Tenure Area | Certification | Salary | Effective Dates |
| DeAngelo, Amy | Spanish Teacher/ SHS | N/A | Foreign Language | Spanish 7-12, Professional | MA-11 Per NCTA Contract | 2/1/2023 *Received National Board Certification* |
| Dessignue, Alyssa | Special Education Teacher- Long Term Leave Replacement/ SMS | Cherilyn Faraci | N/A | Students with Disabilities 7-12 ; Pending | BA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 10/12/2022 -6/30/2023 *extended leave* |
| Garland, Christie | LT Leave Replacement Reading Teacher/SMS | Julie Testo | N/A | N, K, 1-6, Permanent; English 7-12, Permanent; Special Education, Permanent | MA-5 Per NCTA Contract | 1/30/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Garrison, Brittany | Third Grade Teacher/ LO | N/A | Elementary | Childhood Education 1-6, Initial | BA-7 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2020- 8/31/2024 *correction in probationary period* |
| Jachym, Leah | Business Teacher/ SHS (1.2 FTE) | Bradley Boyles | Business Education | Business and Marketing, Professional; Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs for Career Development, Extension Professional Ext/Anno | MA-15 Per NCTA Contract | 2/27/2023-6/30/2023 *Increase in .2 FTE* |
| Randall, Antoinette | Business Teacher/ SHS (1.2 FTE) | Bradley Boyles | Business Education | Business And Distributive Education, Permanent; Special Education, Permanent; Coordinator of Cooperative Work-Study Programs, Permanent | MA-19 Per NCTA Contract | 2/27/2023-6/30/2023 *Increase in .2 FTE* |
| Shipley, Jaimee | Business Teacher/ SHS (1.2 FTE) | Bradley Boyles | Business Education | Business and Marketing, Professional; Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs for Career Development, Extension Professional Ext/Anno | MA-11 Per NCTA Contract | 2/27/2023-6/30/2023 *Increase in .2 FTE* |
| Squadere, Lauren | Business Teacher/ SHS (1.2 FTE) | Bradley Boyles | Business Education | Business and Marketing, Professional; Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs for Career Development, Extension Professional Ext/Anno | MA-9 Per NCTA Contract | 2/27/2023-6/30/2023 *Increase in .2 FTE* |
| Vanderbeck, Christopher | Business Teacher/ SHS (1.2 FTE) | Bradley Boyles | Business Education | Business and Marketing, Professional; Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Programs for Career Development, Extension Professional Ext/Anno | MA-14 Per NCTA Contract | 2/27/2023-6/30/2023 *Increase in .2 FTE* |
V.B. 11. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc):
| Name | Position | Location | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Abdellatif, Kyle | Boys Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | Spring 2023 |
| Bock, Sofia | Permanent Building Substitute – 3 day | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/23/2023 |
| Brizzell, Sue | Teacher Force – 5 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/31/2023 |
| Bullis, Lillian | Testing Coordinator | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/9/2023 |
| Chou, Lee-Hua | Foreign Language Interpreter | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/27/2023 |
| Chinnaraj, Lavanya | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 5/3/2023 |
| Clayton, John | Boys Freshmen Baseball Head Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | Spring 2023 |
| Collins, James | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 Pt Wage Scale | 1/31/2023 |
| Commisso, Emma | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 6/1/2023 |
| Cooper, Julianna | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/20/2023 |
| Cooper Julianna | Permanent Building Substitute – 2 day | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT wage Scale | 2/7/2023 |
| Daggett, Julia | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | BH | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/13/2023 |
| Dechiaro, Theresa | Extra Help- Secondary | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/14/2023 |
| Devine, Madeline | Girls Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | Spring 2023 |
| Devoe, Craig | Boys Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | Spring 2023 |
| Dix, James | Bus Starting Crew | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/28/2022-3/1/2023 |
| Donovan, Steve | Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | Spring 2023 |
| Fay, Jeffrey | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/27/2023 |
| Fay, Jeffrey | Substitute Educational Aide | BH | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/27/2023 |
| Fox, Crystal | Administrator in Charge | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
| Gibson, Robert Jr. | Substitute Cleaner | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/6/2023 |
| Howard, Meghan | Extra Help – Secondary | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Hunt, Megan | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/7/2023 |
| Hussain, Fazal | Extra Help- Secondary | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/20/2023 |
| Hussein, Maha | Noon Aide – 18.75 hrs/wk | LR | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/31/2023 |
| Hymes, Ann | Extra Help- Secondary | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/20/2023 |
| Jeram, Christian | Tutor Assistant | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/8/2023 |
| Jeram, Kimberly | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/16/2023 |
| Kirchherr, Jennifer | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/21/2023 |
| Krupanich, Hanna | Teacher Force – 5 day | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/25/2023 |
| Lashley, Ah’Jahmel | Substitute Noon Aide | SMS/SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/6/2023 |
| Lau, Janice | Permanent Building Substitute – 3 day | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/2/2023 |
| Macutek, Mark | Job Coach- 10 hrs/wk | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/6/2023 |
| Maharaj, Ashmini | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| McCraith, Robert | Tutor | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/18/2023 |
| Mitchell, Patricia | Bus Starting Crew | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/28/2022-3/1/2023 |
| Moynahan, Abby | BARR Coordinator | BC | Per November 7th 2022 J. Bongermino Memo | 9/1/2022 |
| Murray, Brian | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/7/2023 |
| Patel, Sanjiv | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/16/2023 |
| Ring, Kathleen | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/19/2023 |
| Rollo, Alexander | ST Leave Replacement 4th Grade Teacher | BH | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 4/3/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Satterlee, Duncan | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT wage Scale | 3/13/2023 |
| Satterlee, Eileen | BARR Coordinator | BC | Per November 7th 2022 J. Bongermino Memo | 9/1/2022 |
| Taylor, Breanne | BARR Coordinator | BC | Per November 7th 2022 J. Bongermino Memo | 9/1/2022 |
| Teson, Janice | Bus Starting Crew | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/28/2022-3/1/2023 |
| Theadore, Rebecca | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/16/2023 |
| Troyanava, Anastasiya | Secondary Teacher Resident -3 day | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2023 |
| Tschinkel, Jamie | Modified Softball Head Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | Spring 2023 |
| VanAppledorn, Kathleen | Retired Clerical Substitute | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 2/06/2023 |
| Vega, Samantha | Permanent Building Substitute – 3 day | LR | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/30/2023 |
| Wager, James | Administrator in Charge | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
V.B. 14. Certified Transfers:
| Name | Position | From | To | Effective Date |
| Testo, Julie | TOSA – Reading Support | SMS | SHS | 1/30/2023 |
V.B. 15. Classified Transfers:
| Name | Position | From | To | Effective Date |
| Folmsbee, Rebecca | Keyboard Specialist-10 month | FF | LR | 3/6/2023 |
V.B 16. Certified Unpaid Leaves:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Faraci, Cherilyn | Special Education Teacher | SMS | 4/20/2023 – 6/30/2023 |
| Morshed, Romana | Teaching Assistant | BC | 12/21/2022-12/22/2022 |
| Washock, Lynn | Occupational Therapy Assistant | SG | 3/15/2023 |
V.B 17. Classified Unpaid Leaves:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Arora, Ruchi | Educational Aide | SMS | 2/13/2023-2/17/2023, 2/27/2023-3/3/2023 |
| Nadeau, Mary Jo | Educational Aide | SHS | 1/20/2024-1/27/2024 |
V.B.18. – Other
- Hourly Compensation (see S. Hoot 2/2/23 memo)
- Stipends for Middle School Activity Advisors (see D. Chamberlain 1/10/23 memo)
- Intramurals Recommendations (see M. Stein 1/31/23 memo)
- Spring Coaching Recommendations 2023 (see M. Stein 2/16/23 memo)
- BARR Building Coordinators (see C. Bardin 2/22/23 memo)
- Handle with Care Training (see C. Bardin 2/2/23 memo)
Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve Personnel Actions as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve Special Education Recommendations, Appointments and Contracts as recommended by the Director of Pupil Services.
- Recommendations regarding Placement/Classification of Students as reviewed by the District Committee on Preschool Special Education the for 2022-2023 school year and recommendations regarding Placement/Classification of Students as recommended by the District Committee on Special Education for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the agreement with Dawn Abbuhl, Psy. D., for the 2022-2023 school year.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Comproski offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the Memorandum of Agreement the North Colonie Central School District, the North Colonie Teachers Association and Edgar Whaley, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve the health service contract with Wynantskill Union Free School District for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the agreement with author Mr. Sam Kean, who will provide a series of lectures for Shaker High School students, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Johonson to approve the Superintendent’s attendance at the NYSCOSS 2023 Winter Institute which will take place March 5-7, 2023 in Albany, NY, as recommended by the Board President and Vice-President.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve the estimated Non-Resident Tuition Rates for the 2023-2024 academic year, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the resolution to accept a donation, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve the adoption of Policy #0105, Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity in Education, as recommended by the Policy Committee.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Treasurer’s Report for December 2022 and the Treasurer’s Reports for the Extra-classroom Activity Fund for December 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve Bills and Payroll, December 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Investment Report, December 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Comproski to approve the Monthly Financial Statements, November and December 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the BOCES Bill Adjustments, January 2023, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Comproski made a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting January 24, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Johnson made a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting February 9, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
Cannon made a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to adjourn.
Yes: 6
No: 0
Absent: 3
Motion Approved
The Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.