May 5, 2021 Board of Education Minutes - Cohoes City School District

Board of Education Annual Budget Hearing & Meeting

Cohoes, New York
May 5, 2021, 6:00 PM
Live Streamed per Governor’s Executive Order 202.107

(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 6:02 p.m. by Board President, Mr. Nolin.

ROLL CALL

Present:

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

Excused:

Mrs. Dion

Also Present:

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

II. DISTRICT REPORTS

Annual Budget Hearing Presentation by Mrs. Mackey

III. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS

The Board expressed their sincere gratitude to the advisors on tonight’s agenda for volunteering their time to our students.
The Board welcomed Peggy O’Shea as our Superintendent of Schools.

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 Meetings of April 21, 2021 and April 26, 2021.
THAT the Board of Education approves a behavioral consultant contract with Kelly Brock residing in Queensbury, New York to provide support services for individuals with disabilities and/or social/emotional, cognitive and/or behavior challenges in accordance to the terms and conditions as outlined herein at a rate of $115/per hour up to a maximum of $525 per day not to exceed 20 hours for the period April 20, 2021 to June 30, 2021.

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL

INSTRUCTIONAL

THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sandra Sheeley from her position as Foreign Language Teacher (CHS/CMS).
Effective: June 30, 2021
THAT the Board of Education creates the following position:
1.0 FTE Guidance Counselor (CHS)
Effective: May 3, 2021
THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the advisor positions listed below for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year:
- CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Dean – Class on 2021 (CHS) – UNPAID
  - Name: Caryn Dollard
  - FTE: 0.0
- CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: 8th Grade Activities Club – UNPAID
  - Name: Fallon Jennings, Jill Havens
  - FTE: 0.0
    Effective May 6, 2021
    
    NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Keith Blais from his position as Cleaner (AL).
Effective: April 26, 2021
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby appoints Brittney Brunick to the position of Full-Time Teacher Aide position 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 probationary appointment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Brunick regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Her continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for employment.

Brittney Brunick
Position ………………………………………………………………. 1.0 FTE Teacher Aide (VS)
Effective Date …………………………………………………………………………… May 3, 2021
Probation …………………………………………………………………………. November 2, 2021
Salary ………………………………………………….. Entry level per current CSEA contract
Reason ………………………………………………………………………… Replaces Stacie Sorel
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby appoints Jaylen Chicaway to the position of Part-Time School Teacher Aide 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this appointment is made on an emergency conditional basis and subject to both a statement from Ms. Chicaway regarding criminal conviction(s) or pending criminal charges and the receipt of criminal background clearance from the Commissioner of Education. Her continued employment is specifically contingent upon the District’s receipt of notice from the Commissioner of Education that she is fully cleared for employment.

Jaylen Chicaway
Position ……………………………………………………………………. Part-Time Teacher Aide
Effective Date …………………………………………… May 6, 2021through June 30, 2021
Salary ………………………………………………………………………………….. $12.50 per hour
Reason ……………………………………………………………………… Replaces Austin Miller

ADDENDUM
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints and employs Peggy O’Shea as Superintendent of Schools for the period of May 5, 2021 to June 30, 2024 and further approves the Employment Agreement dated May 5, 2021 setting forth the terms and conditions of such appointment and employment and authorizes the President of the Board to execute said agreement on behalf of the School District.

VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – BUSINESS/FINANCE

IX. FINANCIAL REPORTS (Recommended by the Superintendent)

MOTION: THAT the Board of Education adopts the following resolutions of the May 5, 2021 Agenda:
VI (A-B) and VII (A-G)

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

X. INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION

XI. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

In honor of National Teachers and Nurses weeks, the Board thanked all the district’s teachers and nurses for their hard work and dedication to their students.

XII. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE

XIII. BOARD POLICY REVIEW

XIV. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

May 18, 2021, Annual Budget Vote & Election, all 3 elementary schools, 12 PM – 9 PM
May 19, 2021, Board of Education Meeting, Live Streamed at 6 PM

XV. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: To adjourn at 6:25 p.m.

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