Cohoes City School District
Board of Education Business Meeting
Cohoes, New York September 25 2024
Library, Cohoes Middle School 6:00 PM
(The Board of Education may entertain a motion to enter into an executive session subject to Board approval.)
AGENDA
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Evacuation Procedure for Emergency
C. Roll Call
II. DISTRICT REPORTS
Superintendent’s Update – Ms. O’Shea
- CHS Student Report
- Capital Project Update
- Opening of School Report
- Business Update – Ms. Mackey
III. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS
IV. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the
Board of Education Meeting of August 28, 2024.
B. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the minutes for the
Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-School Special
Education for the following dates: 5/6/24, 5/13/24, 5/29/24, 8/21/24, 8/26/24, 8/29/24, 9/4/24, 9/9/24, 9/11/24, 9/13/24, 9/18/24
C. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education waives the second reading and adopts the following policies:
6240 – Investments
6700 – Purchasing
D. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education abolishes policy 7120
Enrollment Projections.
E. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the 2024-2025
School Comprehensive Education Plan – Abram Lansing Elementary School.
F. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated August 30, 2024 between the Cohoes City School District and Vanderheyden, located at P.O. Box 219, Wynantskill, New York for special education services for the period of September 4, 2024 through June 26, 2025 at a rate of $57,629.00 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. This rate is subject to change based on NYSED finalized rates.
G. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract by and between the Cohoes City School District and Point Break located at P.O. Box 443, Halfmoon, New York 12065 for workshops to be presented to high school students during the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Shared Services Agreement by and between the Cohoes City School District, Menands Union Free School District, Green Island Union Free School District and Watervliet City School District for special education services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated July 9, 2024 by and between the Cohoes City School District and Concord Theatricals Corp, located at 250 W. 57 th Street, 6 th floor, New York, New York in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
J. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education awards the Athletic and Field
Trip Transportation services RFP dated August 27, 2024 to Durham School
Services for a three (3) year term beginning September 1, 2024 in accordance
with terms and conditions herein.
K. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby authorizes the transfer in the amount of $2,000,000 from the June 30, 2024 unallocated fund balances to the Capital Reserve fund as authorized by the voters at the May 15, 2018 annual vote.
L. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order RC-
CO-1 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006-024 for
Roofing Construction at Cohoes High School:
Contractor: James A. Edgar Co., Inc. 2990 Amsterdam Road, Scotia, New York 12302
Original Contract: $1,108,600.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $0
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $1,108,600.00
PCO-071 Credit for Light pole Damage: $3,023.00
Contract Sum decreased by this change order: $3,023.00
New Contract Sum: $1,105,577.00
M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order SC-
CO-02 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006-024 for
Sitework Construction at Cohoes High School:
Contractor: Shaker Flats Landscaping, Inc., 1746 US Route 20
P.O. Box 56, West Lebanon, NY 12195
Original Contract: $4,700,790.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $0
*SC-CO-01 was voided
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $4,700,790.00
PCO-036 (CIC-012) HS Water Meter Waterline: $32,503.74
Contract Sum increased by this change order: $32,503.74
New Contract Sum: $4,733,293.74
N. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order SC-
CO-03 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006-024 for
Sitework Construction at Cohoes High School
Contractor: Shaker Flats Landscaping, Inc., 1746 US Route 20
P.O. Box 56, West Lebanon, NY 12195
Original Contract: $4,700,790.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $32,503.74
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $4,733,293.74
PCO-037.1 (CIC-014) HS track existing sub layer: $31,706.12
Contract Sum increased by this change order: $31,706.12
New Contract Sum: $4,764,999.86
O. WHEREAS, the Cohoes City School District offers an annual “Ski Club” each
year to eligible students; and WHEREAS, the District has determined that, for the 2024-2025 school year, Brown Coach (“Brown”) represents the best value to the District for the transportation of District Ski Club members to and from the ski location; and
WHEREAS, Brown has provided to the District Purchase Orders/Charter Coach Confirmations setting forth the pertinent terms and agreements between the parties relating to the transportation of Ski Club Participants for the 2024-2025 school year; and
WHEREAS, more specifically, Brown has provided Purchase Orders/Charter
Coach Confirmations for the following dates: January 1, 2025 through March 1,
2025; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to approve the Purchase Orders/Charter Coach Confirmations for the aforementioned dates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the
Cohoes City School District hereby approves the Purchase Orders/Charter Coach Confirmations issued by Brown Transportation to the District relating to the transportation of the District’s Ski Club on those dates set forth above and
authorizes the payments associated therewith.
P. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated September 10, 2024 between the Cohoes City School District and Aperture Education, PO Box 7410058, Chicago, IL for Social Emotional Learning software licenses for the period of August 25, 2024 through August 24, 2025 for $2,648.75 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
Q. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated September 10, 2024 with the Cohoes City School District and the Center for Disability, d/b/a Langan School, located at 314 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY for special education services during the 2024 extended school year session at a rate of $10,159 per student and during the 2024-2025 school year at a rate of $60,954 per student in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. The rates are subject to final NYS Education Department approval.
R. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract dated
September 10, 2024 by and between the Cohoes City School District and MTI
Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Music Theatre International, located at 423 W 55 th Street, Floor 2, New York, NY for the High School Musical during the 2024-2025 school year. The contract sum is $1,933.20 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL
Instructional
A. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Ashley Hartman from the position as Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher (AL).
Effective: September 8, 2024
B. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the Substitute Teacher and Tutor list:
- Augerot, Richard
- Bucci, Nicholas
- Clark, Schuylar
- DeDonna, Rachel
- Haley, Scott
- Humphrey, Jamie
- Javed, Fatima
- Reale, Alexandra
- Voloshen, Marielle
- Welch, Michael
Effective: September 26, 2024
C. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individual to the 2024-2025 Future-Ready Pathways Extended Learning Program (grant-funded):
Substitute (as needed)
- Lydia Cappadonia
- Alicia Ozols
- Michele Bolke
D. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints the following individual as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher.
Samantha Miller
- Position: Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher (AL)
- Tenure Area: Elementary
- Effective Date: September 10, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- Salary: Step 1 of the current CTA contract
E. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Lucas Maddalena to a four – year probationary term in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, effective September 5, 2024 and expiring on September 4, 2028. Mr. Maddalena holds an AA/AS and has a Level I Teaching Assistant Certification.
Lucas Maddalena
- Position: 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant (CHS)
- Certification: Teaching Assistant
- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Effective Date: September 5, 2024
- Tenure Date: September 4, 2028
- Salary: As per the current CTA contract, AA/AS Teacher Assistant Salary
Schedule
F. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Jordan Krzemien to a four – year probationary term in the tenure area of Teaching Assistant, effective September 12, 2024 and expiring on September 11, 2028. Ms. Krzemien holds Initial Certification in the area of
School Counselor.
Jordan Krzemien
- Position: 1.0 FTE Teaching Assistant (HH)
- Certification: Teaching Assistant
- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Effective Date: September 12, 2024
- Tenure Date: September 11, 2028
- Salary: As per the current CTA contract, Teacher Certified
- Teacher: Assistant Salary Schedule
G. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the coaching positions listed below for the 2024-2025 school year, as per the CTA contract. Position is contingent upon acceptable program
enrollment:
Co-Curricular Activity Name FTE
Football Varsity Daniel DeChiaro 1.0
Non-Instructional
H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Samantha Krill from the position of Teacher Aide (CMS).
Effective: August 30, 2024
I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the termination of
Daisy Gamache from the position of Teacher Aide (HH).
Effective: September 2, 2024
J. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Julianna McCabe from the position of Teacher Aide (VS).
Effective: September 20, 2024
K. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints the following individual to the Cleaner Substitute list,
subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointments are temporary appointments.
Laura Pierce
Effective: September 19, 2024
L. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints the following individual to the Full -Time Teacher Aide
Substitute list, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a temporary appointment.
McKenzie Hansen
Effective: September 20, 2024
M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education amends Item VII (Q) of the
August 28, 2024 Business Meeting as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals as Part-Time Teacher Aides for the 2024-25 school year:
Van Schaick Grade School
Caitlin Bellenoit
Maureen Finnen
Abram Lansing Elementary School
Trent Apisa
Maria Baez
Bernadette Glynn
Danielle Guild
Crystal Kelly
Michelle Lake
Susan Martini
Harmony Hill Elementary School
Pamela Bertrand
Shannan Fraim
Gail Friedman
Lisa Hoefer
Katelynn Howes
Patricia Kelly
Lori LaMere
Kailey McCarthy
Aprille Overocker
Teresa Slater
Randi Tifft
Brigid Waddell
Cohoes High School
Paula Ahearn
N. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education hereby approves the
appointment of Jennifer Heeney to a Teacher on Special Assignment (“TOSA”)
position for the 2024-2025 school year, specifically referenced as the Career
Education Coordinator position. While in this assignment as a TOSA, Jennifer
Heeney shall be in the Elementary tenure area and time spent as a full time
employee in the position of Career Education Coordinator shall be credited as
time in the Elementary tenure area. The employee shall continue to accrue
seniority in the Elementary tenure area.
O. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Robert McCormack III to the position of full time
Campus Safety Monitor, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service
Commission, such appointment is a probationary appointment.
Robert McCormack III
- Position: 1.0 FTE Campus Safety Monitor (HH)
- Effective Date: September 1, 2024
- Probation Period: March 1, 2025
- Salary: As per current CSEA contract
P. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Brigid Waddell to the position of full-time Teacher Aide, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a probationary appointment.
Brigid Waddell
- Position: 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide (HH)
- Effective Date: September 12, 2024
- Probation Period: March 11, 2025
- Salary: Entry-level per current CSEA contract
Q. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints McKenzie Hansen to the position of full time Teacher
Aide, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such
appointment is a probationary appointment.
McKenzie Hansen
- Position: 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide (AL)
- Effective Date: September 26, 2024
- Probation Period: March 26, 2025
- Salary: Entry-level per current CSEA contract
R. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Shannan Fraim to the position of full time Teacher Aide, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a probationary appointment.
Shannan Fraim
- Position: 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide (AL)
- Effective Date: September 26, 2024
- Probation Period: March 26, 2025
- Salary: Entry-level per current CSEA contract
S. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Sherry Allen to the position of Custodian, subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission on a conditional basis; such
appointment is a provisional appointment.
Sherry Allen
- Position: 1.0 FTE Custodian (PROVISIONAL apt.)
- Effective Date: September 16, 2024
- Salary: Per CSEA contract
T. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Paul Rock to the position of Part-Time Teacher Aide
subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a temporary appointment.
Paul Rock
- Position: Part-Time Teacher Aide (VS)
- Effective Date: September 2, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- Salary: $15.50 per hour
U. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Jessica Hughes to the position of Part-Time Teacher Aide subject to the rules of the Cohoes Civil Service Commission, such appointment is a temporary appointment.
Jessica Hughes
- Position: Part-Time Teacher Aide (VS)
- Effective Date: September 6, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- Salary: $15.50 per hour
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 – August 2024
- Budget Transfers – August 2024
- Budget Status Report – August 2024
- Reserve Status Report – August 2024
- Bank Reconciliation Report – August 2024
- Internal Claims Audit Report – July and August 2024
X. INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION
A. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following fully
depreciated kitchen equipment to be removed from the fixed asset inventory at Cohoes High School:
Inventory tag # 001014
Inventory tag # 0428
Inventory tag # 20090828/0427
B. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education grants permission to Abram
Lansing School to dispose of the following library books (see exhibit “A”)
XI. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
XI. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
XII. BOARD POLICY REVIEW
First Reading
0100 – Non Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
XIII. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
October 9, 2024 – Cohoes Middle School Library at 6 PM
October 23, 2024 – Cohoes Middle School Library at 6 PM