Cohoes City School District
Board of Education Business Meeting
Cohoes, New York
January 4, 2023
Cafeteria, CHS, 6pm
(The Board of Education may entertain a motion to enter into an executive session subject to Board approval.)
MINUTES
The Meeting was called to Order by the President, Mrs. Giller at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
- Mrs. Carey
- Mr. Jackson
- Mrs. Snyder
- Mrs. Gendron
- Mrs. Paradis
- Mr. Nadeau – excused
- Mrs. Giller
Also Present:
- Ms. Peggy O’Shea, Superintendent of Schools
- Mr. Dan Martinelli, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
- Mrs. Stacy Mackey, School Business Official
DISTRICT REPORTS
Elementary/Middle School Drama Club – students in grades 4-8, who are cast members in the “Newsies” musical sang two selections. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14 at 7 pm and Sunday, January 15 at 2 pm in the Cohoes High School auditorium.
Mrs. Giller, on behalf of the Board, requested a moment a silence for the recent passing of a student.
Superintendent Update –Cohoes High School principal, Mrs. Tarlo and members of the High School Building Leadership team presented the high school 2022-2023 building plan. This was followed by a presentation by Middle School principal Mr. McFarland and members of the Cohoes Middle School Building Leadership team.
Mr. Martinelli shared information regarding a collaboration between the high school e-sports team and the Cohoes Connect Center. The Center recently received a grant to purchase technology equipment. E-sports Coach, Mr. Wilt, and Athletic Director, Mr. Huneau are excited about the opportunity to utilize the Connect Center as the e-sports “home field”.
Business Update – Ms. Mackey presented an update regarding the Food Services Administrative Review which is scheduled for January 25, 2023, as well as the Medicaid Cost report, which is currently in process and due January 6, 2023. She also made the board aware that the Transparency report for the 2021-2022 school year had been submitted prior to the deadline of December 31, 2022. Ms. Mackey also discussed the Minimum Wage Increase which is an action item on tonight’s agenda.
Ms. Mackey discussed the NYS Office of State Comptroller Report and Corrective Action Plan. This was an extensive audit and auditors were in district for most of the 2021-2022 school year. The report title “Medicaid Reimbursement” is available on the district website as well as on the website of NYS OSC. There are four (4) recommendations for Corrective Action items which Ms. Mackey shared with the board.
Ms. O’Shea shared upcoming events with the board including the Jr. Drama performances of “Newsies,” the Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for January 10, 2023 at 4 pm at Page Avenue and the Cohoes High School Mini Career Fair (Business and Information Services) on January 17, 2023 at 10:15 am at Cohoes High School.
A. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs. Giller inquired what budgetary impact the minimum wage increase would have as we enter into budget season. Ms. Mackey will gather the information and send to the board.
Mrs. Carey, thanked Ms. Mackey for her attention to detail and dedication throughout the entire audit process.
B. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS – None
C. OLD BUSINESS – None
D. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. THAT the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting of December 14, 2022.
B. THAT the Board of Education approves the New York State Office of State Comptroller audit report of examination titled Medicaid Reimbursement (2022M-107) dated December 2022 and the Corrective Action Plan thereto as prepared by the School Business Official.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL
Instructional
A. THAT the Board of Education amend item VII (M) of the December 14, 2022 Agenda to read as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints and employs Raychel Marcil as Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for the period of February 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and further approves the Terms and Conditions of Employment dated December 14, 2022 and authorizes the President of the Board to execute said agreement on behalf of the School District. (grant-funded).
B. THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the Substitute Teacher and Tutor list:
- Bajaj, Swarn
- Frangie, Jarron
- Catalfamo, Anthony
- Millens, LaurenEffective January 5, 2023
C. THAT the Board of Education approve the following student teacher placements from the following school (unpaid):
Grand Canyon University
March 6 through May 5, 2023
Yola Nicholas with AmberLynn DellaRocco at Van Schaick Grade School
Non-Instructional
D. THAT the Board of Education establishes the rates of pay for the following positions:
- Substitute Teacher – two-year degree or a matriculating college junior or senior per diem @ $100.00
- Substitute maintenance mechanic, per hour – $19.50
- Substitute cleaner, per hour – $16.00
Part-time Teacher Aides, per hour
- Years of service = 1 through 3 – $14.20
- Years of service = 4 through 6 – $15.00
- Years of service = 7 through 11 – $15.25
- Years of service = 12 through 16 – $15.50
- Years of service = 17 plus – $16.00
Part-time Safety Officers, per hour
- Years of service = 1 through 5 – $21.00
- Years of service = 6 plus – $24.00
Effective: December 30, 2022
E. Sara Burwell
- Position: 1.0 FTE Confidential Secretary to the Asst. Superintendent for Educational Services (PERMANENT appt.)
- Effective Date: December 19, 2022
- Probation Period: June 19, 2023
- Salary: $43,811
F. THAT the Board of Education accept the resignation of Jovahn Munson from her position as Teacher Aide (VS).
Effective: January 6, 2023
G. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby provisionally appoints Christopher McNeill to the position of Part-Time School Safety Officer, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a provisional appointment.
Christopher McNeill
- Position: Part-Time School Safety Officer (Provisional)
- Effective Date: January 3, 2023 through June 30, 2023
- Salary: $21 per hour
H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby appoints Odain Stanton to the position of Part-Time Teacher Aide subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a temporary appointment.
Odain Stanton
- Position: Part-Time Teacher Aide (HH)
- Effective Date: January 5, 2023 through June 30, 2023
- Salary: $14.20 per hour
DESIGNATION OF CONSENT AGENDA: THAT the Board of Education adopts the following resolutions of the January 4, 2023 Agenda:
VI (A-B) and VII (A-H)
- Moved by: Mrs. Snyder
- Second by: Mrs. Gendron
- All voted “Aye”
- Motion carried 6-0
VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – BUSINESS/FINANCE
IX. FINANCIAL REPORTS (Recommended by the Superintendent)
A. I recommend that the following reports be accepted by the Board of Education:
- Warrants-N/A
- Budget Transfers- N/A
- Budget Status Report- N/A
- Revenue Status Report- N/A
- Bank Reconciliation Report- N/A
- Internal Claims Audit Report- N/A
X. INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION – None
XI. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Mrs. Giller, on behalf of the Board, thanked all of the members of the Building Leadership teams for their dedication, hard work and collaboration on their plans.
XII. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE – None
XIII. BOARD POLICY REVIEW – None
XIV. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
January 18, 2023, Cohoes High School, location to be determined
MOTION: To enter into Executive session at 7:51 pm to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation;
- Moved by: Mrs. Carey
- Second by: Mrs. Gendron
- All voted “Aye”
- Motion carried 6-0
XV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn at 8:02pm
- Moved by: Mrs. Snyder
- Second by: Mrs. Gendron
- All voted “Aye”
- Motion carried 6-0