Members Present:
- Linda Harrison, President
- Matthew Cannon, Vice-President
- Nicholas Comproski
- Michelle Dischiavo
- Samuel Johnson
- Mary Nardolillo
- Sandy Pangburn
- Pennie Grinnell
Also Present:
- D. Joseph Corr, Superintendent
- Kathleen Skeals, Deputy Superintendent
- Brian Dineen, Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Strategic Innovation
- Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services
- Annette Trapini, Principal Blue Creek Elementary
- Emily Trombley, District Clerk
- DJ Jakala, Communications Specialist
- Jenna Bongermino, Director of Human Resources
List of others on file.
Members Absent:
- Mary Alber
President Harrison called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Principal’s Report: Annette Trapini, Principal of Blue Creek
North Colonie Kids Care: This month’s recipient is Bella Miller a Shaker High School Senior.
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:
- Faculty and Staff
- Shaker High School staff for the use of the auditorium by the Town of Colonie Police Department for their 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony.
- Students
- Eight Shaker Middle School students and one Shaker High School student selected for the New York State Band Directors Association Middle School and High School, All-State Honor Bands, which will perform in Liverpool, NY in March 2023: Regan Doherty, Adam Judson, Sophie Freed, Gaven Li, Sophia Hu, Ethan Filippelli, Greyson Famoso, Luqman Ahmed,and Christina Zhang.
- Twenty-nine Shaker High School students selected to perform with the NYSSMA Area All-State Music Festival on November 18-19, 2022.
A complete listing of those recognized can be found in the monthly Board materials
Visitors’ Statements: The following individual addressed the Board: Mrs. Janet Kiffney in regards to continuing education.
Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo 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 |
| Allen, Riley | Educational Aide | SHS | 11/11/2022 |
| Bennett, Angela | Elementary Building Assistant | FF/LR | 11/3/2022 |
| Corelli, Altanah | School Nurse | DW | 10/21/2022 |
| Morgan, Timothy | School Bus Driver – 6 hour | Transportation | 11/15/2022 |
V.B. 2. Certified Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Hassenpflug, Kurt | English/ENL Teacher | SHS | 1/29/2023 |
| Lorini, Patrick | Music Teacher | BC | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Marion, Julie | Kindergarten Teacher | LO | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Mattison, Kirsten | Music Teacher | FF | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| McAvoy, Lauri | Special Education Teacher | SMS | 11/08/2022 first day of retirement |
| Mueller, Christl | Reading Specialist – 1 Year Leave Replacement | BC/LO | 12/03/2022 |
| Satterlee, Eileen | School Counselor | BC | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
| Vasilakis, Dimitri | Music Teacher | SMS | Last day of work 6/30/2023; first day of retirement 7/1/2023 |
V.B. 3. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc.) Separation of Employment:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Dates |
| Banaszewski, Michael | Secondary Teacher Resident | SHS | 11/15/2022 |
| Contakos, Justine | Job Coach | SHS | 10/27/2022 |
V.B. 5. Classified Appointments:
| Name | Position | Replacing | Civil Service Status | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Hurne, Margaret | Keyboard Specialist- 10 month/SG | Jewelie Koutelis | Provisional | Per CSEA NI Contract | 10/31/2022 |
| Morris, Gillian | Educational Aide/SHS | Jody Modry | Probationary | Per CSEA Aides Contract | 11/28/2022 |
| Schissler, Daniel | Custodial Worker-Temporary/ SHS | Joseph Marchese | Temporary | Per CSEA NI Contract | 10/14/2022 *rescinded appointment* |
V.B. 8. Certified Appointments:
| Name | Position/Location | Replacing | Tenure Area | Certification | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Arnold, Erin | Special Education Teacher .8 FTE/SMS | Increase in enrollment | N/A | English 7-12, Pending | BA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 10/14/2022-6/30/2023 |
| DeRusso, Justin (Lily) | Teacher Assistant – Long Term Leave/SMS | Alyssa Dessingue | N/A | TA-1 ; Pending | TA-1 Per NCTA Contract | 11/01/2022-04/30/2023 (est.) |
| Kossor, Melissa | English .6 FTE /ENL Teacher .4 FTE / SHS | Kurt Hassenpflug | English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | English 7-12, Professional; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Pending | MA-10 Per NCTA Contract | 2/1/2023- 1/31/2026 (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages only) |
| Thompson, Scott | Elementary Building Principal/LO | Abbey North | Elementary Principal | School Building Leader, Professional; Per-K, K-6, Permanent | Per AANC Contract | 1/3/2023-1/2/2027 |
V.B. 11. At Will Employees (Hourly, Substitutes etc):
| Name | Position | Location | Salary | Effective Dates |
| Abdelwahid, Habab | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/10/2022 |
| Alvarado, Sean | Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach | SHS/SMS/SG | Per NCTA Contract | 11/01/2022 |
| Bauer, Cheri | Substitute Educational Aide | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/7/2022 |
| Blair, Kathleen | Noon Aide -15 hrs/wk | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Bolognino, Sheryll | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Bonanno, Penny | Retired Substitute Teacher | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/19/2021 |
| Bruno, Sarah | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 7/1/2022 |
| Bullock, Patrell | Substitute Cleaner I | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/07/2022 |
| Califano, Drew | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/03/2022 |
| Cardom, Michael | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| Chamberlain, Davis | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/8/2022 |
| Chu, Ann | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/14/2022 |
| Corbett, Lawrence | Substitute School Bus Driver | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/15/2022 |
| Cosgrove, Kiersten | Tutor | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/8/2022 |
| Cruz, Elizabeth | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 202-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| Czarnecki, Danielle | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| DeFazio, Wendy | After School Supervision -1 day/wk | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/27/2022 |
| Defruscio, Wendy | Substitute Nurse | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/15/2022 |
| Desmarais, Brian | APEX Teacher of Record – 2 full year courses | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/28/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Dolan, Saskia | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Donovan, Brian | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/27/2022 |
| Dybas, Theodora | Substitute Bus Aide | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/15/2022 |
| Fatima, Ijaz | Teacher Force – 5 day | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
| Fountain, Daniel | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Frazier, Shannon | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| French, Nicole | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/8/2022 |
| Gabrielsen, Emily | Tutor | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/24/2022 |
| Gauthier, Aimee | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Hayes, Katherine | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | |
| Huda, Fazila | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/03/2022 |
| Hecker, Jean | Tutor | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 07/01/2022 |
| Holmes, Michael | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/10/2022 |
| Houbre, Jennifer | Permanent Building Substitute – 4 day | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/16/2022 |
| Kaercher, Lizzy | Substitute Educational Aide | DW/SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/17/2022 |
| Kelly, Kimberly | Retired Substitute Educational Aide | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/28/2022 |
| Leavens, Lauren | ST Leave Replacement School Counselor | LO | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022-11/29/2022 (estimated) |
| MacFawn, Thea | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/8/2022 |
| Makowski, Andrew | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| Matthews, Michele | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/22/22 |
| McCormack, Reagan | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Meidenbauer, Keidi | APEX Teacher of Record – 2 full year courses | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/4/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Moran, Megan | Noon Aide- 15 hrs/wk | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Mosher, Tracey | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/14/2022 |
| Mossey, Rachael | After School Supervision – 2 days/wk | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/18/2022 |
| Mossey, Rachael | Tutor Assistant | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/14/2022 |
| Munro, William | School Bus Driver Trainer | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/01/2022 |
| Murray, Brian | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Murray, Kimberly | APEX Teacher of Record – 1 half year course | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/12/2022-12/31/2022 |
| Nizam, Hasiba | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/19/2022 |
| O’Neill, Nancy | Retired Substitute Hall Monitor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/1/2022 |
| Passman, Michael | Substitute School Bus Driver | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/15/2022 |
| Phillips, Brittany | BARR Coordinator | FF | Per. J. Bongermino Memo | 09/01/2022 |
| Pickett, William | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/8/2022 |
| Pomerville, Patrick | Teacher Force – 5 days/wk | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/28/2022 |
| Rahman, Lubna | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Rice, Jeanine | Substitute Hall Monitor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 09/01/2022 |
| Rizzo, Heather | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/14/2022 |
| Rowley, Pamela | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/04/2022 |
| Ryan, Karen | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Ryan, Patrick | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/02/2022 |
| Scheuerman, Hannah | School Bus Driver Trainee | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/15/2022 |
| Sheeler, Lauren | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/8/2022 |
| Shipley, Jaimee | APEX Teacher for Record – 1 half year course | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/4/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Siska, Katie | Substitute School Bus Driver | Transportation | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/07/2022 |
| Spooner, Marie | Permanent Building Substitute – 5 day | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/16/2022 |
| Sposili, Michele | APEX Teacher of Record – 1 half year course | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/12/2022-12/31/2022 |
| Springstead, Michael | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/14/2022 |
| Stupp, Andrea | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Sulehri, Fareeha | Foreign Language Interpreter | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022 |
| Syed, Asma | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 Pt Wage Scale | 11/21/2022 |
| Symon, Elizabeth | ST Leave Replacement | FF | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/27/2022 – 3/27/20123 (estimated) |
| Taylor, Dana | Tutor Assistant | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| Thomas, Nancy | Substitute Teacher | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/24/2022 |
| Tereburke, Kristina | Substitute Educational Aide | DW | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| Testo, Julie | Tutor | SMS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/14/2022 |
| Torre, Julie | Tutor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/1/2022 |
| Vignola, Colleen | APEX Teacher of Record – 1 full year course | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/28/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Vignola, Colleen | Secondary Teacher Resident Mentor | SHS | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Vignola, Tyrone | Boys Indoor Track Assistant Coach | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 11/14/2022 |
| Wallace, Siobhan | ST Leave Replacement – Teaching Assistant | BC | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 10/13/2022-1/11/2023 (estimated) |
| Washock, Jacob | Substitute Noon Aide | SG | Per 2022-2023 PT Wage Scale | 11/04/2022 |
| Westfall, Noah | Intramural Supervisor | SHS | Per NCTA Contract | 11/14/2022 |
V.B 16. Certified Unpaid Leaves:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Romano, Julia | Art Teacher | BC | 11/30/2022-6/30/2023 |
| Weeks, Davia | Mathematics Teacher | SHS | 11/30/2022-6/30/2023 |
V.B 17. Classified Unpaid Leaves:
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Feliciano, Jonathan | Custodial Worker | SMS | 12/12/2022-1/30/2023 |
| Marchesa, Joseph | Custodial Worker | SHS | 1/3/2023-6/30/2023 |
V.B.18. Other:
- National Science Bowl Competition Coaching Recommendation( see D. Chamberlain memo)
- Recommendations (see M. Stein 11/7/22 memo)
- Approved Charter Bus Companies (see D. Towne 10/25/22 memo)
- Payment Scale for the PSAT/SAT/ACT and PSAT Proctoring List( see J. Wager 10/17/22 memo)
- Change to BARR Coordinator Stipend (see J. Bongermino 11/7/22 memo)
- Summer Schedules (see C. Bardin 10/11/22 memo)
- Summer Staffing for the Pupil Services Department (see C. Bardin 10/25/22 memo)
- Summer Schedules (see C. Bardin 10/11/22 memo)
- Summer Schedule (see C. Bardin 11/15/22 memo)
- Carol McAuliffe and Kathy Delehanty Hourly Compensation (See S. Hoot 9/13/22 memo)
- Advisor appointment-Tri-M Club (see M. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
- Co-Advisor Appointment- Model UN Club (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
- New Club Proposal; History Bowl (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
- Co-Advisor – Chess Club (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
- New Club Proposal; Connect (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
- Co-Advisor Appointment – Battle of the Books Club (see J. Wager 11/14/22 memo)
- Activity Advisor Stipends- 2022-2023 Additions (see J. Wager 11/15/22 memo)
- December 23, 2022 Recommendation (see J. Bongermino 11/17/22 memo)
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo 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 between Learn Well and North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the agreement between Jeniffer Smitkin, Psychology Wellness Practice, and the North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the contract with Chelsea Place Psychological Services for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Recommendation to approve the agreement between Dr. Clifford Passen and the North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-2023 school year.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to the Town of Colonie and North Colonie Central Schools for the use and storage of road salt for the 2022-2023 school year as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Grinell offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the agreement between Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. and North Colonie Central Schools in its negotiation with the Administrators Association of North Colonie, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve Certified Motor Vehicle Inspectors for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Comproski offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to the Interscholastic Girls Wrestling intermunicipal agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and South Colonie Central School District effective from November 14, 2022 through March 30, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the 2022-2023 Budget Calendar, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Grinnell offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve the resolution to accept a donation, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Interscholastic Girls Bowling intermunicipal agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and South Colonie Central School District effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent for Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Pangburn to approve the Interscholastic Girls Gymnastics intermunicipal agreement by and between North Colonie Central School District and South Colonie Central School District effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Grinell to approve the Professional Development Plan for the 2022-2023 school year, as recommended by the Deputy Superintendent.
Yes: 9
No: 0
Absent: 0
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 2022 and the Treasurer’s Reports for the Extra-classroom Activity Fund for August 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Grinnell offered a motion, seconded by Johnson to approve Bills and Payroll, September, October and November 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Investment Report, September 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson offered a motion, seconded by Cannon to approve the Bids, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Pangburn offered a motion, seconded by Nardolillo to approve the Tax Collection Report for 2022-2023, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Dischiavo offered a motion, seconded by Grinnell to approve the BOCES Bill Adjustments, October 2022, as recommended by the Assistant Superintendent for Business.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Johnson made a motion, seconded by Grinnell to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting October 24, 2022, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
Pangburn made a motion, seconded by Cannon to adjourn.
Yes: 8
No: 0
Absent: 1
Motion Approved
The Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.