July 10 Business Meeting Minutes

Cohoes City School District

Board of Education Business Meeting
July 10, 2024 Cohoes High School
6 PM LGI Room
(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. Carey at 6:15 pm

ROLL CALL

Present:

• Mrs. Giller
• Mr. Jackson
• Mrs. Snyder
• Mrs. Gendron
• Mrs. Paradis
• Mr. Jarosz
• Mrs. Carey

Also Present:

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

II. DISTRICT REPORTS

Turner Construction – Patty Murray updated the board on the Capital Project. She provided a list of completed projects and a timeline for those projects currently under construction.  She also reviewed the status of the contingency budget.

Superintendent Report –  District Wide Safety Plan Hearing – Ms. O’Shea shared the District Wide Safety Plan which is posted on the district’s web page for a thirty (30) day comment period. The plan must then be adopted by the board by September 1st.  Ms. O’Shea discussed NYSED proposed changes which include; drills conducted in a trauma-informed and an age appropriate manner, students and staff being informed when a school is conducting a drill
and families receiving information regarding drills.  She mentioned that these items have been included in our 2024-2025 Safety Plan and will be revisited upon NYSED adoption of changes.

Ms. O’Shea discussed our Building Level Emergency Response Plans.  The plans are confidential and will be shared with board members in executive session at an August meeting.  These plans must also be adopted by the Board by September 1st.

Ms. O’Shea presented enrollment/attendance data from summer programming.  Additional information will be provided at the end of summer programming.

Ms. O’Shea shared the current Mission, Vision, Beliefs and Commitments and asked the board if there are any updates they would like to see for the 2024-2025 school year.  Board members agreed that these will remain the same, but discussed including districtwide SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant Time Bound) goals in the area of student achievement and growth, parent engagement and STEAM.   Ms. O’Shea will be sharing draft goals at an August meeting.

Ms. O’Shea also discussed potential dates for the 2024-2025 Board of Education meetings.

III. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS – None

IV. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS – None

V. OLD BUSINESS – None

VI. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. THAT the Board of Education accepts the Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting of June 12, 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: 2/26/24, 2/28/24, 3/13/24, 3/21/24, 4/4/24, 4/8/24, 4/11/24, 4/15/24, 4/18/24, 4/22/24, 4/23/24, 4/24/24, 4/25/24, 4/26/24, 4/29/24, 5/2/24, 5/3/24, 5/6/24, 5/7/24, 5/9/24, 5/10/24, 5/13/24, 5/16/24, 5/20/24, 5/23/24, 5/29/24, 5/30/24, 6/3/24, 6/7/24, 6/10/24, 6/11/24, 6/13/24, 6/18/24, 6/24/24

C. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the Universal Pre-
Kindergarten and State Funded Pre-Kindergarten Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.

D. THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated June 23, 2023 with the Cohoes City School District and HMB Consultants, LLC, located at 3 Douglas Lane, Voorheesville, NY 12186 for food service consultations for the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

E. THAT the Board of Education approves a contract with R.G. Timbs Advisory
Group, Inc. located at 11 Meadowbrook Road, Whitesboro, New York for long-
range financial planning services and for capital project planning and support for the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

F. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education extends the Agreement for the provision of food services between Cohoes City School District and Aramark Education Services LLC for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in accordance to the terms and conditions outlined therein.

G. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order SC-
CO-01 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-010-011 for
General Construction (additional paving at playground) at Harmony Hill School.

Contractor: Shaker Flats Landscaping,
Inc.
Original Contract: $4,700,790.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $0
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $4,700,790.00
PCO-032 (CIC-008) HH additional paving at playground: $13,482.04
Contract Sum increased by this change order: $13,482.04
New Contract Sum: $4,714,272.04

H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order EC-
CO-02 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006-024 for
Electrical Construction (replacement of ceiling) at Cohoes High School

Contractor: Schenectady Hardware & Electric Company, Inc., 155 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305
Original Contract: $1,638,423.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $1,351.71
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $1,639,774.71
PC0-028 (CIC-007) HS Corridor 137 Replacement Ceiling: $7,614.00
Contract Sum increased by this change order: $7,614.00
New Contract Sum: $1,647,388.71

I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change
order GCO-06 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-002-018 for General Construction (screen replacement) at Abram Lansing Elementary School

Contractor: Bunkoff General Contractors, Inc.
790 Watervliet Shaker Road
Latham, New York 12110
Original Contract: $3,099,000.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $21,213.07
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $3,120,213.07
PCO-030 (CIC-006) AL – Screen Replacement: $23,173.71
Contract Sum increased by this change order: $23,173.71
New Contract Sum: $3,143,386.78

J. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract
dated June 25, 2024 between the Cohoes City School District and St. Anne
Institute, located at 160 N Main Avenue, Albany NY for special education
services during the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $58,216 per student and extended school year (July and August) at a rate of $9,703 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein

K. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated May 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 July 8, 2024 to August 16, 2024 at a rate of $9,605.00 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. This rate is subject to change based on NYSED finalized rates.

L. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement by
and between the Cohoes City School District and Healthy Kids Program, 565
Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553 to provide before and after school childcare at Van Schaick Grade School in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Cohoes City School District and the Cohoes Teachers’ Association dated July 10, 2024 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

N. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract by and between the Cohoes City School District and Repeat Business, 4 Fritz Blvd., Albany, NY for the postage machine in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

O. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following fully
depreciated textbooks to be removed from the fixed asset inventory;
Myers Psychology Second Edition textbooks (ISBN # 1-4641-1307-6) – 12 books in total

P. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the District Wide Safety Team for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Peggy O’Shea, Superintendent
• Stacy Mackey, School Business Official
• Erin Hill, Director of Special Programs
• Raychel Marcil, Director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Peter Mahoney, Network Administrator
• Laura Tarlo, Principal – Cohoes High School
• Heather Bradt, Assistant Principal – Cohoes High School
• Jeff Huneau, Athletic Director/Dean – Cohoes High School
• Michael Kloczko, Science Teacher – Cohoes High School
• Kyle McFarland, Principal – Cohoes Middle School
• Deanna Kelly, Assistant Principal – Cohoes Middle School
• Elaine Flatow, School Social Worker – Cohoes Middle School
• Courtney Valente, Teacher – Cohoes Middle School
• Stacey Nolan, Senior Typist – Cohoes Middle School
• Mark Perry, Principal – Harmony Hill School
• Laura Gerhard, Psychologist – Harmony Hill School
• Lisa LeBlanc, Nurse – Harmony Hill School
• Amie Maguire – Social Emotional Learning Coach – Harmony Hill School
• Cliff Bird, Principal – Abram Lansing School
• Christina Kellar, Teacher – Abram Lansing School
• Jacqueline DeChiaro, Principal – Van Schaick Grade School
• Amanda Dorr, Teacher – Van Schaick Grade School
• Anthony D’Angelico, School Safety Officer
• Matthew LaBombard, School Safety Officer
• Russ Grestini, Head Custodian – Buildings/Grounds/Maintenance
• Cohoes Board of Education members
• BOCES Communications
• BOCES Safety Consultant

Q. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education awards the Auditorium BID
dated June 13, 2024 to Syracuse Scenery & Stage Lighting Company, Inc., 101 Monarch Drive, Liverpool, New York 13088.

R. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby approves the cross contract between the Cohoes City School
District and the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES for SysCLOUD
renewal for the 2024-2025 school year.

S. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Agreement by
and between the Cohoes City School District and the Menands Union Free School District, 19 Wards Lane, Menands, New York 12204 for a shared physical therapist from September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

T. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approve the Contract for
Positivity Project Annual Partnership, PO Box 87644, Fayetteville, NC 28304 for use at Cohoes High School for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

U. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement by and between the Cohoes City School District and the City of Cohoes, 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 to provide solid waste disposal for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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
Suzette Santana from the position as Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher
(CHS).
Effective: June 14, 2024

B. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Amber Gavitt from her position as Special Education Teacher (VS).

Effective: June 24, 2024

C. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Gerard Jacques from his position as Special Education Teacher (VS).

Effective: August 31, 2024

D. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education rescind its action on item VII
(E) of the April 24, 2024 Meeting agenda:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints the following individual as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher.
Valerie Lavash
Position: World Languages (French Teacher) (CMS)
Effective Date: September 3, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Salary: Step 1 of the current CTA contract

E. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the Substitute Teacher and Tutor list:

• Aitoro-Williams, Donna
• Gregory, Abigail
• Jackson, Johnnye
• Owens, Ashley
• White, Joshua

Effective: July 11, 2024

F. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following as
Substitute Teachers for the 2024 summer program listed

Secondary Summer School

• John Ketchoyian*
• Lydia Cappadonia*
• Elizabeth Hodgson*
• Joshua Lewandowski*
• Richard Morris*
• Dawn Maddalena*
• Andrew Hines*
• Ashley Hoffmann*
• Sean Dollard*
• Drake Galarneau*
• Joshua Wyan
• William Sheldon*
• Angela Tommasini*

Elementary Summer Success:

• Holly Scensny*
• Isabella Anderson*
• Jackie Skidmore*
• Kira Nielson-Merrills*
• Stacey Haley*
• Kelly Ireland*
• Irlene Mayo*
• Megan Cherubino*
• Bonnie-Jo Belleville*
• Danielle Halpin*
• Robert Keith*
•  Katrina Keith*
• Richetta Hansen
• Natalie Partyka* (for Social Work)

Summer Learning Academy

• Julianna Niles*
• John Dundon*
• Teresa Gendron*
• Jennifer Heeney*
• Blain Goverski* (for Social Work)
• William Sheldon*

*indicated CTA and must be called first

G. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals as 2024 Extended School Year Substitutes per the CTA contract:

Teachers

• Katrina Keith*
• Bob Keith*
• Morgan Blizinski*
• John Dundon*
• Emily Goldup*
• Samantha Rosen*
• Samantha Heritage*
• Kristen Carter*
• Richetta Hansen

* indicated CTA and must be

Teacher Assistants

• Katrina Keith*
• Bob Keith*
• Morgan Blizinski*
• Kathy Mossey*
• John Dundon*
• Kristen Carter*

Nurses

• Sandra Kipp*
• Shelby Farley*
• Lisa LeBlanc*
• Patricia Scott*called first Jill Hagan*

H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education amend item VII (DD) of the
June 12, 2023 Agenda to read as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
employees to August 2024 Regents Proctors/Scoring:

• Gabrielle White
• John Ketchoyian
• Lydia Cappadonia
• Elizabeth Hodgson
• Joshua Lewandowski
• Richard Morris
• Dawn Maddalena
• Andrew Hines
• Ashley Hoffmann
• Sean Dollard
• Drake Galarneau
• Angela Tommasini
• Joshua Wyan
• William Sheldon
• Heather Ball
• Andrea VanDecar

I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education amend item VII (CC) of the
June 12, 2024 Agenda to read as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
employees to CHS Summer School Program 2024:

• Joshua Wyan – Algebra I
• Dawn Maddalena – Living Environment
• Dawn Maddalena – Science Lab (1 hour)
• Andrew Hines – English 9
• Ashley Hoffmann – Global 9
• Richard Morris – Special Education Support (two sections)
• Karin Lackmann – Library
• Sean Dollard – Edgenuity Lab (two sections)
• Joshua Wyan – Edgenuity additional 2 hours per week
• Dawn Maddalena – Edgenuity additional 2 hours per week
• Andrew Hines – Edgenuity additional 2 hours per week
• Ashley Hoffmann –Edgenuity additional 2 hours per week
• John Ketchoyian – Edgenuity Lab (two sections)

J. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education amend item VII (LL) of the
June 12, 2024 Agenda to read as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Ryan Donahue to a four – year probationary term in the tenure area of Literacy and Reading, effective September 1, 2024 and expiring on August 31, 2028. Mr. Donahue holds Professional Certification in the area of Literacy (Grades 5-9) (Grades 5-12).

Ryan Donahue

Position: 1.0 FTE Reading Teacher (CMS)
Certification Literacy: (Grades 5-9) (Grades 5-12)
Tenure Area: Literacy and Reading
Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Tenure Date: August 31, 2028
Salary: Step 10 of the current CTA contract

K. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints Christopher Fournier as Future-Ready Pathways Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year. (grant- funded)

L. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints William Sheldon as
Future-Ready Pathways Extended Learning Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year (grant-funded)

M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals as Future-Ready Pathways Career/Mentor Coordinators for the 2024- 25 school year: (grant-funded)

Cohort 5 – Denise Assalian (Class of 2025)
Cohort 6 – Lindsay Fontaine (Class of 2026)
Cohort 7 – Angela Tommasini (Class of 2027)
Cohort 8 – Heather Ball (Class of 2028)

N. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves Chris Fournier for
summer work as the Future Ready Pathways Coordinator at his hourly rate, not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours for the 2024–2025 school year (grant funded).

O. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following
individuals for summer work as the Dean of Students at their daily rate, not to
exceed five (5) days for the 2024-2025 school year (grant funded).

• Gabrielle White (CHS)
• Jeffrey Huneau (CHS)
• Jill Havens (CMS)

P. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints Patricia Scott to
perform work not to exceed 25 hours for athletics during the summer of 2024.

Q. BE IT RESOLOVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the Building Leadership Teams listed below for the 2024-2025
school year:

Abram Lansing Elementary School
Sue Keough
Bridget Quinlan
Holly Scensny
Ellen McGeorge
Jordan Peluso
Carole Blide (CSEA)
Cliff Bird

Cohoes Middle School
Elaine Flatow
Andee Bartholomew
Lindsay Fontaine
Melissa Benoit
John Dundon
Stacey Nolan (CSEA)
Deanna Kelly
Kyle McFarland

Harmony Hill School
Mary Beth Cepiel
Crystal Roberts
Catherine Lamina
Sarah Adkins
Jenna Howe
Stacy Bold (CSEA)
Mark Perry

Cohoes High School
Terrin Griffin
Kerry Bottenfield
Marilyn (Jennie) Barton
Virginia Jackson
Caryn Dollard
Sarah Austin (CSEA)
Laura Tarlo
Heather Bradt

Van Schaick Grade School
Bonnie Bellville
Carrie Bennett
Katrina Keith
Amber DellaRocco
Amanda Dorr
Pam Krupski (CSEA)
Jacqueline DeChiaro

R. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
administrators as Lead Evaluators for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Peggy O’Shea Lead Evaluator of Teachers Administrators
• Erin Hill Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Karen Ronesi Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Raychel Marcil Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Laura Tarlo Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Heather Bradt Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Kyle McFarland Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Deanna Kelly Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Cliff Bird Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Mark Perry Lead Evaluator of Teachers
• Jacqueline DeChiaro Lead Evaluator of TeachersS. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
  District appoints Mary Kathleen Durkin to a four – year probationary term in the
  tenure area of Speech – remedial, effective September 1, 2024 and expiring on August 31, 2028. Ms. Durkin holds Initial Certification in the area of Speech and Language Disabilities.Mary Kathleen DurkinPosition: 1.0 FTE Speech (DW)
  Certification :Speech and Language Disabilities
  Tenure Area: Speech – remedial
  Effective Date: September 1, 2024
  Tenure Date: August 31, 2028
  Salary: Step 2 of the current CTA contract

  T. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
  District appoints the following individual as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher.

  Ashley Hartman
  Position: Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher (AL)
  Tenure Area: Elementary
  Effective Date: September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
  Salary: Step 3 of the current CTA contract

  U. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
  District appoints the following individual as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher.

  Caitlyn Hennessy

  Position: Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (CHS)
  Tenure Area: Special Education
  Effective Date: September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
  Salary: Step 1 of the current CTA contract

  V. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
  District appoints the following individual as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher.

  Jonathan Stander

  Position: Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher (CHS)
  Tenure: Area Science
  Effective Date: September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
  Salary: Step 1 of the current CTA contract

W. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals as Internal Accounts Auditors for clubs and activities for the 2024-
2025 school year:

Scott Ciarlone – Cohoes High School
Jamie Harris – Cohoes Middle School

X. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Aaron Boudreau as a 0.8 FTE Physical Education
Teacher at step 8 of the current CTA contract and 0.2 FTE Teaching Assistant at step 2 of the current CTA contract (Teacher Assistant salary schedule with teacher certification), effective July 1, 2024.

Y. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract with the State University of New York at Oswego for a full-time psychologist intern
Elizabeth Magann who will fulfill her internship requirement under the
supervision of Cory Prairie, district wide, for the period of September 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025. Interns will be paid a stipend rate at $5,000 each (grant-funded).

Non-Instructional

Z. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Briana Jackson from the position of Senior Typist.

Effective: July 9, 2024

AA. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement with Rollins College for intern Jack Kelly to fulfill his internship requirements under the supervision of Raychel Marcil, director of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, for the period of June 10, 2024 through August 9, 2024 (120 hours).

BB. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education amend item VII (V) of the
June 12, 2024 Agenda to read as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the 2024 Extended School Year Summer Program, July 8, 2024 –
August 16, 2024:

Teacher Aide
Kera Peterson
Stefani Paquin
Karen Beattie
Kathy Baez
Madison Dunn
Misty Meacham
Carol Gaudette Teresa Slater
Treviny Cox
Ronette Miorin
Crystal Gregoire
Felicity Dessingue
Candi O’Brien
Amanda Vacha

CC. 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.

Michael VanWormer
April Thomas

Effective: July 8, 2024

DD. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following as a Substitute Receptionist for the 2024 summer programs:

Lisa Trombley

EE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following as
Substitute Teacher Aides for the 2024 summer program listed:

Secondary Summer School

Julia Tice*
Sherry Thornton
Summer Learning Academy
Olivia Kelly
Sherry Thornton
Elementary Summer Success
Carole Blide*
Sherry Thornton

Extended School Year
Jenee Farmer*
Michelle Lake
Sherry Thornton
Richetta Hansen

*indicates CSEA and must be called first

FF. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individual as a Teacher Aide as per CSEA contract to the 2024 Secondary
Summer School program effective July 8 – August 1, 2024 contingent upon
enrollment:

Sarah Austin

GG. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals to the 2024 Elementary Summer Success Program, July 8, 2024 –
August 8, 2024:

Teacher Aide
Carmen Serrano – Abram Lansing Elementary School
Caitlin Bellenoit – Van Schaick Grade School

HH. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individual to the 2024 Summer Learning Academy Program, July 8, 2024 –
August 8, 2024:

Teacher Aide
Carmen Gonzalez

II. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves Brittney Moore for
summer work as Parent Liaison at her daily rate, not to exceed ten (10) days for the 2024-2025 school year (grant-funded).

JJ. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals as Part Time Safety Officers for the 2024 Summer programs:

Drew Rentz
Anthony D’Angelico
David Harrington

KK. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints Tracy Darwak to the position of part-time teacher aide with the Special Programs Department effective

July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

ADDENDA

VI. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

V. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract dated
July 1,2024 between the Cohoes City School District and Parsons Child and Family Center (Neil Hellman School), located at 60 Academy Road, Albany, NY
for special education services during the 2024 extended school year at the rate of $7,761 per student and during the 2024-2025 school year at the rate of $46,569 per student in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

VII. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL

LL. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Cole Malerba from his position as Teacher Assistant (CMS).

Effective: July 3, 2024

MM. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby appoints Akyiaa Terry to the 1:1 aide position for Extended
School Year for the period of July 8, 2024 through August 16, 2024.

NN. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following
individuals as Campus Safety Monitors for the 2024 Summer programs:

Tyrone Purdue
Robert Rondeau

OO. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District appoints Crystal Goss to a four – year probationary term in the tenure area of Art, effective September 1, 2024 and expiring on August 31, 2028. Ms. Goss holds Permanent Certification in the area of Art.

Crystal Goss

Position: 1.0 FTE Art Teacher (CMS)
Certification: Art
Tenure Area: Art
Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Tenure Date: August 31, 2028

DESIGNATION OF CONSENT AGENDA: THAT the Board of Education adopts the following resolutions of the July 10, 2024 agenda;

VI (A-V) and VII (A-OO)

• Moved by: Mr. Jarosz
• Second by: Mrs. Gendron
• All voted “Aye”
• Motion carried: 7-0

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

Ms. O’Shea and Mrs. Carey welcomed Caitlyn Hennessey to the Cohoes Team. Caitlyn will be a long term substitute for special education at the high school. Congratulations!

XII. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE – None

XIII. BOARD POLICY REVIEW

First Reading:
Policy 6830 – Expense Reimbursement
Policy 7100 – Facilities Planning
Policy 8115 – Pesticides and Pest Management
Policy 8220 – Buildings and Grounds Maintenance and Inspection

XIV. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

July 10, 2024 – Cohoes Middle School Library at 6 PM
August 14, 2024 – TBD at 6 PM

XV. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION to enter into Executive Session at 7:38 pm to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation and to discuss policy 9206.

• Moved by: Mr. Jarosz
• Second by: Mrs. Giller
• All voted “Aye”
• Motion carried: 7-0

MOTION: To adjourn at 8:50 pm

• Moved by: Mr. Jarosz
• Second by: Mrs. Gendron
• All voted “Aye”
• Motion carried: 7-0