Members Present:
- Linda Harrison, President
- Matthew Cannon, Vice-President
- Mary Alber
- Nicholas Comproski
- Michelle Dischiavo
- Pennie Grinnell
- Samuel Johnson
- Mary Nardolillo
- Sandy Pangburn
Also Present:
- D. Joseph Corr, Superintendent
- Kathleen Skeals, Deputy Superintendent
- Natélegé Turner-Hassell, Assistant Superintendent
- Scott Hoot, Assistant Superintendent for Business
- Brian Dineen, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Strategic Innovation
- Davis Chamberlain, Shaker Middle School Principal
- Emily Trombley, District Clerk
- DJ Jakala, Communications Specialist
- Jane Dawson, Secretary to the Superintendent
- Jenna Bongermino, Director of Human Resources
- Jewelie Koultis, Office Coordinator, OCI
List of others on file
Members Absent:
N/A
President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Recognitions:
North Colonie Kids Care: This month’s recipient is Khaliel Felder
PTA presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to D. Joseph Corr.
The Superintendent recognized the following:
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:
- Students
- Four students, and two alternates from Shaker High School accepted into the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division All-Eastern Music Festival: Ani Gregori Asadourian, Olivia Gilbert, Benson Jovel-Truong, Maya Kantimahanthu, Mark Cannistraci and Grace Commisso.
A complete listing of those recognized can be found in the monthly Board materials.
Visitors’ Statements: None
Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve Personnel Actions IV.B. 1-18, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
V.B. 1. Classified Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Cimorelli, Marian | Student Management Systems Coordinator/ Chief Information Officer | CO | Last day worked 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Dopp, Deborah | School Nurse | LO | Last day of employment 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Ford, Peter | Custodial Worker | SHS | 12/30/2022 |
| Foster, Michael | School Bus Driver – 6 hour | Transportation | 1/10/2023 |
| Russo, Tori | Food Service Worker | SMS | 1/3/2023 |
V.B. 2. Certified Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Barone, Carolyn | Mathematics Teacher – 1 Year Leave Replacement | SHS | 1/20/2023 |
V.B. 3. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc.) Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Farrell, Olivia | Educational Aide Substitute Caller | DW | 12/28/2022 |
| Jury, Lynda | Noon Aide | LO | 12/23/2022 |
| Kruzinski, Devan | Permanent Building Substitute | SMS | 1/6/2023 |
| Parson Gene’ve | Permanent Building Substitute | SMS | 1/3/2023 |
V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:
| Name | Position | Replacing | Civil Service Status | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Acevedo, Marisol | Secretary I/ SHS | Janis Mitola | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/30/2023-1/29/2024 |
| Bauer, Cheri | Educational Aide/FF | Jonathan Washock | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 1/4/2023- 1/3/2024 |
| Bates, Jeffrey | Keyboard Specialist – 10 month / BC | N/A | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/18/2023-1/17/2024 *Change in Civil Service Status* |
| Cardona, Patricia | Dispatcher/ Transportation | N/A | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/3/2023 |
| Collins, Marianne | Office Coordinator/Deputy Treasurer/CO | N/A | Permanent | Per MC MOU | 12/20/2022 *Change in Civil Service Status* |
| Comas, Patti | Office Coordinator – PPS/CO | N/A | Permanent | Per MC MOU | 12/20/2022 *Change in Civil Service Status* |
| Contakos, Justine | Keyboard Specialist (.5) / LO | N/A | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/24/2023 |
| Cao, Ying | Educational Aide/SMS | Collin Biddings | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 12/19/2022 |
| Fletcher, Victoria | Keyboard Specialist 10 Month / SHS | Miah Trombley | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/30/2023 |
| Franklin, Heidi | Educational Aide / BC | Brianna Wilson | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 1/17/2023-1/16/2024 |
| Hunt, Jeffrey | School Bus Driver – 6 hour/ Transportation | Timothy Morgan | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 12/14/2022-12/13/2023 |
| Koutelis, Jewelie | Office Coordinator – C&I/CO | N/A | Probationary | Per MC MOU | 8/9/2022-8/8/2023 *Change in Civil Service Status* |
| Mercado, Aurora | School Bus Driver – 6 hour / Transportation | Deborah Stalker | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/6/2023-1/5/2024 |
| Passman, Michael | School Bus Driver – 6 hour / Transportation | John Prusinski | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/17/2023-1/16/2024 |
| Saville, Trisha | Keyboard Specialist – 12 Month /SHS | N/A | Permanent | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/9/2023 *Return to prior position* |
| Scheuerman, Hannah | School Bus Driver – 6 hour / Transportation | Martin Bassotti | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 1/11/2023-1/10/2024 |
| Zahopoulos, Mariana | Food Service Worker 6.5 hrs/day /SHS | Melissa Alger | Probationary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 12/14/2022-12/13/2023 |
V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:
| Name | Position/Location | Replacing | Tenure Area | Certification | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Bonds, Somerset | English Teacher/ SMS | Melissa Kossor | English 7-12 | English 7-12, Initial | MA – 1 Per NCTA Contract | 1/23/23-1/22/27 |
| Doak, Stephen | Grade 4 Teacher/FF | N/A | Elementary | Childhood Education 1-6, Professional; Literacy B-6, Professional; School Building Leader, Initial | DR-11 Per NCTA Contract | 2/1/2023 *obtained Doctorate degree, change in salary step* |
| Niazi, Rahilah | Grade 5 Teacher/ BC | N/A | Elementary | Childhood Education 1-6, Initial | MA-4 Per NCTA Contract | 9/1/2020-8/31/2024 *extension of probationary period* |
| Rudzinkski, Janina | Mathematics Teacher – LT Leave Replacement / SHS | Mark Kaercher | N/A | Childhood Education 1-6, Initial; Early Childhood Education B-2, Initial | BA – 1 Per NCTA Contract | 1/23/2023- 6/23/2023 |
| Travis, Alicia | Special Education Teacher/BC | N/A | Elementary | Students with Disabilities 1-6, Emergency COVID Initial; Childhood Education 1-6, Emergency COVID Initial | MA-2 Per NCTA Contract | 2/1/2023 *earned 6 additional graduate credits* |
| Urbano, Kelley | Grade 5 Teacher/BH | N/A | Elementary | Childhood Education 1-6, Professional | MA-11 Per NCTA Contract | 2/1/2023 *received National Board Certification* |
| Yasrebi, Sepideh | Teacher – ENL | N/A | TESOL | English as a Second Language, Initial | DR-15 Per NCTA Contract | 2/1/2023 *obtained Doctorate degree, change in salary step |
V.B. 11. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc):
| Name | Position | Location | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Abbaszadeh, Razia | Foreign Language Interpreter | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/1/2023 |
| Allen, Olivia | Teacher Force – 5 days | LR | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023 |
| Arora, Ruchi | PM Supervision | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Bazicki, Aaron | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/22/2022 |
| Blesi, William | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/17/2022 |
| Bock, Sofia | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/5/2023 |
| Bobersky, Andrea | Extra Help- Secondary | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Brizzell, Kayla | Noon Aide – 20hrs/wk | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Brown, Melvin | Job Coach – 10 hrs/wk | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/18/2023 |
| Catalfamo, Tyler | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/19/2022 |
| Chavers, Ciarra | Noon Aide – 25 hrs/wk | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Chirico, Kaitlyn | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Christy, Maggie | Permanent Building Substitute- 5 day | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023 |
| Collins, Marianne | Educational Aide Substitute Caller | CO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/18/2023 |
| Comas, Patricia | Educational Aide Substitute Caller | CO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/28/2022 |
| Comproski, Darlene | Tutor | BH | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/1/2022 |
| Cropsey, Rebecca | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/11/2023 |
| Desmarais, Brian | APEX Teacher of Record | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Ferris, Joseph | Substitute Hall Monitor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023 |
| Flagg, Sarah | Permanent Building Substitute – 4 days | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Groff, Samantha | AM Supervision | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Holland, Maria | Tutor | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/6/2023 |
| Jury, Lynda | Substitute Noon Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Kraemer, Sandy | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/28/2022 |
| Kats, Galina | Tutor | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/22/2022 |
| Langford, Jordan | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Layman Kendra | AM Supervision | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Maksuda, Most | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/25/2023 |
| Malara, Edythe | Tutor | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/5/2023 |
| Manion, Christina | Intramural Coach for Unified Sports | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 12/22/2022 |
| Matrose, Siobhan | APEX Teacher of Record | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Maynard, Emily | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023 |
| Mease, Karen | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/08/2022 |
| Meidenbauer, Heidi | APEX Teacher of Record | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Mercado, Aurora | Substitute School Bus Driver | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Moffre, Michael | Announcer | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/1/2023 |
| Moore, Katie | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/10/2023 |
| Moore, Kaysie | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/12/2022 |
| Morgan, Elizabeth | Modified Swim Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 1/23/2023 |
| Murray, Kimberly | APEX Teacher of Record | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Normile, Katherine | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Pattison, Alexander | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/19/2022 |
| Rauche, Lisa | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Reedy, Erin | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/20/2022 |
| Rivera, Jenessa | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/21/2022 |
| Rizzo, Heather | ST Leave Replacement AIS Math Teacher | LR | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/19/2022- 3/3/2023 (estimated) |
| Rokjer, Terri | Clerk Typist I | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/18/2023 |
| Russell, John | Teacher Force – 5 day | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Russo, Tori | Food Service Worker – 12hrs/wk | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Sposili, Michele | APEX Teacher of Record | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023-6/30/2023 |
| Tereburke, Kristina | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/18/2023 |
| Toomey, Shannon | Tutor | BH | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/1/2022 |
| Topino, Joseph | Substitute Cleaner I | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/17/2023 |
| Wallace, Siobhan | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/12/2023 |
| Washington, Latonya | PM Supervision | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
| Wasula, Ava | Substitute Noon Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 12/21/2022 |
| Yasrebi, Sepideh | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/9/2023 |
| Zavolinsky, Stewart | Noon Aide – 10 hrs/wk | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 1/3/2023 |
V.B. 15. Classified Transfers:
| Name | Position | From | To | Effective Date |
| Bardakjian, Leeza | Educational Aide | SMS | LO | 1/9/2023 |
| Ryan, John | Custodial Worker | DW | SMS | 1/17/2023 |
| Samsin, Jeremiah | Custodial Worker | DW | SHS | 1/17/2023 |
| Trombley, Donna | Secretary 1 – 12 month | PPS | SHS Hall Office | 1/30/2023 |
VB. 18. Other
- Tenure recommendations
- Recommendation for change to the 2022-23 PT wage schedule (see 11/18/22 J. Bongermino memo)
- Intramurals 2022-2023 (see M. Stein 12/14/22 memo)
- Winter Coaching Recommendation (See M. Stein 1/4/23 memo)
- Recommendations ( See M. Stein 1/6/23 memo)
- New Club Proposal; Mechatronics Club ( see J. Wager 1/10/23 memo)
- New Club Proposal; Chemistry Club ( see J. Wager 1/10/23 memo)
- New Club Proposal; Bengali Club ( see J. Wager 1/10/23 memo)
- New Club Proposal; Include the Blue ( see J. Wager 1/10/23 memo)
- Handle with Care Training (see C. Bardin 12/17/22 memo)
- Exploratory SMS Clubs for the 2022-2023 School Year (See 1/10/23 D. Chamberlain memo)
- Stipends for Middle School Activity Advisors (see D. Chamberlain 1/10/23 memo)
- Test Coordinators (see C. Bardin 1/10/23 memo)
- PST Subcommittee (see C. Bardin 12/29/22 memo)
- MOA with the NCTA (see J. Bongermino 1/11/23 memo)
- Update to the contract for Kathleen Skeals (see J. Bongermino 1/18/23 memo)
- Elementary, Junior and Senior High School Picture Programs 2023-24 (see P. Held 1/17/23 memo)
- Proposal to add 1.0 Program/Classroom RN Position (see M. Michela 12/5/22 memo)
- Intramurals Recommendations (see M. Stein 1/18/23 memo)
- Federation Tournament (see M. Stein 1/18/23 memo)
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Dischiavo 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: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the North Colonie Central School District and CSEA, Local 1000 North Colonie Non-Instructional Unit #6002, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Alber offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and Patrick Pomerville as Interim Shaker Middle School Principal from January 24, 2023 through March 10, 2023 as recommended by the Superintendent of schools.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Grinnell offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve two resolutions to extend the probationary periods for two employees, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve overnight Key Club Leadership Training Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany from March 31 – April 2, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the Treasurer’s Report for November 2022 and the Treasurer’s Reports for the Extra-classroom Activity Fund for November 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Comproski offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve Bills and Payroll, November and December 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Grinnell to approve the Investment Report, November 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Grinnell offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the Monthly Financial Statements, October 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Dischiavo to approve the BOCES Bill Adjustments, December 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Nardolillo made a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting December 19, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 7
No: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 2 (Grinnell, Johnson)
Motion Approved
Pangburn made a motion, seconded by Cannon to adjourn. The Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved