March 10, 2021 Board of Education Minutes - Cohoes City School District

Board of Education Business Meeting

Cohoes, New York
March 10, 2021, 6:00 PM
Live Streamed per Governor’s Executive Order 202.93

(The Board of Education may entertain a motion to enter into an executive session subject to Board approval.)

Minutes

I. The Meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Board President, Mr. Nolin.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Mrs. Giller
Mr. Pascale
Mr. Jackson
Mrs. Dion
Mrs. Carey
Mr. Nolin

Excused:

Mr. Annely

Also Present:

Ms. Peggy O’Shea, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Stacy Mackey, School Business Official

II. DISTRICT REPORTS

BUDGET UPDATES

Secondary Schools by Laura Tarlo, CHS Principal & Dan Martinelli, CMS Principal
Athletics by Jeff Huneau, Athletic Director

III. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS

The Board extended their appreciation to the volunteer coaches listed on the agenda.

IV. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS

V. OLD BUSINESS

VI. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

THAT the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting of February 24, 2021.
THAT the Board of Education approves an Agreement with Learn Well, located at 2 Main Street, Suite 2A, Plymouth Massachusetts to provide as-needed educational tutoring services in a hospital or behavioral health setting to students from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 in accordance to the terms and conditions outlined therein.
THAT the Board of Education approves a Service Agreement with Lexikeet Learning LLC located at 1338 Hawthorn Road, Niskayuna, New York to provide applications and services for purchase, including multilingual intake, translation and interpretation applications in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined therein.
THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with North Colonie Central School District, 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham, New York to provide health and welfare services to students residing in the Cohoes City School District and attending school within the North Colonie Central School District at the rate of $748.41 per student for the 2020/21 school year.
THAT the Board of Education approves an Agreement with St. Catherine’s Center for Children R&E May School, 30 North Main Avenue, Albany, New York for special education services for the period February 1, 2021– June 30, 2021 at the current tuition rate of $3,544.90 per student, per month, for a 10-month period (SY) pro-rated by start date. This rate is subject to change based on NYSED finalized rates.
THAT the Board of Education approves an Agreement with South Colonie Central School District, 102 Loralee Drive, Albany, New York to provide health and welfare services for students residing in the Cohoes City School District and attending school within the South Colonie Central School District for the period September 14, 2020 through June 25, 2021 in the amount of $779.09 per student.

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL

INSTRUCTIONAL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby reinstates Michele Culletto from the seniority/recall list, pursuant to Education Law §3013, to a 0.7 FTE position in the Science tenure area, effective March 11, 2021.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Melissa Parker from her position of full-time Teacher Aide.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby provisionally appoints James Casey to the position of Custodian subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission on an emergency conditional basis, in accordance with the Civil Service Rules, such appointment is a temporary appointment.
James Casey
Position ………………………………………………….. 1.0 FTE Custodian (Provisional) (HH)
Effective Date …………………………………………………………………………… March 1, 2021
Probation Period …………………………………………………………………. September 1, 2021
Salary ……………………………………………………………………………….. per CSEA Contract
Reason ………………………………………………………………………. Replaces Robert Booker

ADDENDUM
THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the coaching positions listed below for the 2020-2021 school year, contingent upon acceptable program enrollment:
- CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Volleyball, Varsity Head – UNPAID
  - Name: Valerie Peretin
  - FTE: 0.0
- CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Volleyball, Junior Varsity Head – UNPAID
  - Name: John Ketchoyian
  - FTE: 0.0

VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – BUSINESS/FINANCE

IX. FINANCIAL REPORTS (Recommended by the Superintendent)

BOARD ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: THAT the Board of Education adopts the following resolutions of the March 10, 2021 Agenda:
VI (A-F) and VII (A-D)

Moved by: Mrs. Carey
Seconded by: Mrs. Dion
All voted “Aye”
Motion carried 6-0

X. INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION

THAT the Board of Education be aware of the Leave of Absence of Stacie Sorel (February 23, 2021 through June 30, 2021), 12 weeks of which are pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

XI. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

XII. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE

XIII. BOARD POLICY REVIEW

XIV. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

March 24, 2021, Live Streamed at 6:00 p.m.

MOTION: THAT the Board of Education enters into Executive Session at 7:13 p.m. to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation and to discuss collective bargaining with the Cohoes Teachers’ Association.

Moved by: Mrs. Dion
Seconded by: Mr. Pascale
All voted “Aye”
Motion carried 6-0

EXECUTIVE SESSION: TIME: 7:18 PM