Cohoes City School District
Board of Education Business Meeting
June 12, 2024
Cohoes Middle School Library, 6 pm
(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 6:00 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
Superintendent’s Report – Ms. O’Shea welcomed Cohoes High School Principal Mrs. Tarlo who introduced the top three students of the class of 2024 as follows:
Valedictorian Kyle Smith with a GPA of 101.01 earning 71 college credits, Salutatorian Nyasia Wage with a GPA of 99.92 earning 68 college credits and Honorable Mention Luke Paradis with a GPA of 99.18 and 79 college credits.
Mrs. Carey, on behalf of the board, congratulated the students and said, “We are all looking forward to seeing you at upcoming celebrations.”
Retirees from each of the buildings were recognized by their principal as follows: Patricia Caputo, Suzanne Dunn, Jude Pingelski, Cheryl Barber and Kim Coluccio.
Recipients of tenure were also noted: Cory Prairie, Gina Martini, Kira Nielsen-Merrills, Sarah Adkins, Jillian Egnaczyk and Katrina Keith.
Mrs. Carey on behalf of the board presented each retiree and tenure recipients a certificate thanking them for their commitment and dedication to the students of the Cohoes City School District.
Mrs. Tarlo presented the board with an overview of Edgenuity which will replace APEX. Edgenuity is a computer-based program which aligns with the New York State Next Gen Standards. The program will be able to support students with their various needs as well as credit recovery. Edgenuity will be implemented during summer school with a full implementation in the fall of 2024.
Business Update – Mrs. Mackey highlighted the reserve recommendations (debt services, Tax cert and TRS) which were on the agenda as well as the change orders for the Capital Project and shared that she anticipates additional change orders on the July 10th agenda. These orders will impact the Harmony Hill and Van Schaick playgrounds (adding benches) and the removal of rocks and surface painting at the Harmony Hill playground. She also shared that MMB, the external auditing service, completed internal controls in May and will return in August.
Ms. Mackey also reviewed Capital Project discussion items which include the staging in the high school parking lot. Turner advised of some progress being made and the area should be substantially cleared by June 24 in time for high school graduation. She mentioned concerns of the Athletic Director, Mr. Huneau, regarding ruts in the JV soccer field which will be repaired.
Ms. Mackey discussed the possibility of storage solutions for athletic and turf grooming equipment. She made the board aware that the Facilities Committee will be meeting on June 25, 2024 and CS Arch will be presenting at the July 10, 2024 board meeting.
III. BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS – None
IV. COMMUNITY DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS
V. OLD BUSINESS – None
VI. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board accepts the Minutes of the Board of
Education meeting of May 22, 2024 and the Board of Education special meeting of May 29, 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: 3/21/24, 3/25/24, 4/11/24, 4/12/24, 4/15/24, 4/18/24, 4/22/24, 4/25/24, 4/26/24, 5/1/24, 5/2/24, 5/6/24, 5/16/24, 5/21/24, 5/28/24, 5/29/24, 5/30/24, 6/11/24
C. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints Stacy Mackey as the Asbestos (LEA) Designee at no additional compensation effective May 25, 2024.
D. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School
District hereby designates the Superintendent of Schools as its designee for
rendering final determination regarding residency pursuant to §8 NYCRR
100.2(y), commencing June 12, 2024.
E. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Annual
Reorganizational meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
F. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Cohoes City School District and the Cohoes Principals’ Association dated May 22, 2024 in accordance with the terms and
conditions herein.
G. 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 June 5, 2024 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Addendum to the Employment Agreement by and between the Cohoes City School District and Stacy Mackey dated June 3, 2024.
I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves a contract between Cohoes City School District and the Enlarged City School District of Troy to provide health and welfare services to students residing in Cohoes and attending a school within the Enlarged City School District of Troy during the 2023-2024 school year at a rate of $ 825.33 per student in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
J. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement between the Cohoes City School District and EI US, LLC (d.b.a. LearnWell), 2 Main Street, Suite 2A, Plymouth, MA for academic tutoring services during the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
K. 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 WSWHE BOCES for related services for the 2024-2025 school year.
L. 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 QUESTAR III BOCES for STAC services for the 2024-2025 school year.
M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated August 7, 2023 between the Cohoes City School District and Expressive Journeys, LLC, located at 2001 Tina Court, Schenectady, NY for music therapy services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 27, 2025 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
N. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated May 22, 2023 between the Cohoes City School District and Green Chimneys Children’s Services, located at 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY for special education services from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
O. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated May 20, 2024 with the Cohoes City School District and Achievements, PLLC, located at 623 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY for related services at the contracted rate for the 2024-2025 school year as specified in each student’s Individualized Education Plan in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
P. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract dated May 17, 2024 by and between the Cohoes City School District and the City School District of Albany, 1 Academy Park, Albany, NY for health services for
the 2023-2024 school year at a rate of $1082.23 per student in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
Q. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the contract dated July 1, 2024 between the Cohoes City School District and St. Catherine’s Center for Children, R & E May School, located at 30 North Main Avenue, Albany, NY for special education services during the 2024 extended school year (July 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024) at a rate of $3,412 per student in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
R. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement with Advanced Therapy at 10B Madison Avenue Ext., Albany, NY for the provision of related services to students as needed at the contracted rates from September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
S. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby authorizes funding the Retirement Contribution Reserve (TRS Sub Fund) in the amount of $350,000 from the unallocated fund balance for the purpose of financing teacher retirement contributions.
T. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby authorizes funding the Debt Service Reserve Fund in the amount of $3,135,000 from the unallocated fund balance for the purpose of financing future debt service payments.
U. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby authorizes funding the Tax Certiorari Reserve in the amount of $379,633 from the unallocated fund balance, for the purpose of financing
anticipated judgements from certiorari proceedings.
V. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order GC- CO-03 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006-024 for General Construction (HS Corridor Abatement) at Cohoes High School.
Contractor: Bunkoff General Contractors, 790 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, New York 12110
Original Contract: $3,099,000.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: -$17,431.97
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $3,081,568.03
PCO-014 (CIC-001) HS Corridor 137 Fire Sound Proofing Abatement: $33,083.97
Contract Sum increased by this change order: +$33,083.97
New Contract Sum: $3,114,652.00
W. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order GC- CO-04 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006-024 for General Construction (HS Corridor Ceiling Replacement) at Cohoes High School.
Contractor: Bunkoff General Contractors, 790 Watervliet-Shaker Road Latham, New York 12110
Original Contract: $3,099,000.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $15,652.00
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $3,114,652.00
PCO027GC (CIC-007) HS Corridor 137 Ceiling Replacement (from CIC-001): $5,685.57
Contract Sum increased by this change order: + $5,685.57
New Contract Sum: $3,120,337.57
X. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves change order GC-CO-05 on NYS Education Department Project # 01-05-00-01-0-006- 023 for General Construction (CMS Shade Fabric Change with Credit) at Cohoes Middle School.
Contractor: Bunkoff General Contractors 790 Watervliet-Shaker Road Latham, New York 12110
Original Contract: $3,099,000.00
Net Change by previous authorized Change Orders: $21,337.57
Contract Sum prior to this Change Order: $3,120,337.57
PCO-023 (CIC-003) Roller Shade Fabric: $1,428.00
PCO-033 CM Trailer Rental and Cleaning Credit: – $1,552.50
Contract Sum decreased by this change order: – $124.50
New Contract Sum: $3,120,213.07
Y. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated July 1, 2024 between Parsons Child and Family Center and an affiliate of Northern Rivers Family Services, located at 60 Academy Road, Albany, NY and
the Cohoes City School District for services during the 2024-2025 school year in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
Z. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the following technology items to be removed from the fixed asset inventory for surplus.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL
Instructional
A. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the Substitute Teacher and Tutor list:
- Kelly, Clare
- Sindoni, Matthew
- Torrey, Ciara
- VanBuskirk, Kiera
- Marra, Sofia
Effective: June 13, 2024
B. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Daniel Martinelli from the position of Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services.
Effective: June 28, 2024
C. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the unpaid leave of absence of Alisha Gamache-Martiniano from her Elementary Teacher position from September 24, 2024 through June 30, 2025 for the purpose of childcare (ALS).
D. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education grant tenure to the following individual in the subject area listed:
- Ms. Katrina Keith (Van Schaick Grade School) – Elementary
Effective: August 30, 2024
- Ms. Kira Nielsen Merrills (Abram Lansing Elementary School) – Elementary
- Ms. Gina Martini (Abram Lansing Elementary School) – Elementary
- Ms. Sarah Adkins (Harmony Hill School) – Elementary
Effective: August 31, 2024
E. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as per CTA contract to the 2024 Future-Ready Summer Program, July 8, 2024-July 26, 2024, class listed (grant-funded):
Sara Schwendinger – HVCC INDS 105 Intro to Academic and Personal
Effectiveness (3 credits)
Heather Ball – HVCC ENGL 125 Public Speaking (3 credits)
F. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals as per the CTA contract to the 2024 – 9 th Grade Road to Success program effective July 8 – August 1, 2024 contingent upon enrollment:
- Drake Galarneau – Teacher
- Angela Tommasini – School Social Worker
G. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following teachers as per the CTA contract to the 2024 Cohoes Middle School Summer Learning Academy effective July 8 – August 8, 2024 contingent upon enrollment (grant- funded):
- Lindsey Fontaine
- Michelle Smith-Ball
- Tracy Gresis
- Emily Dundon
- Jackie Penney
- Samuel Huttig
H. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint Michelle Donnelly as Social Worker to the 2024 Elementary Summer Success and Summer Learning Academy programs as per the CTA contract, effective July 8 – August 8, 2024 contingent upon enrollment (grant-funded):
I. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint the following teachers as per the CTA contract to the 2024 Elementary Summer Success program effective July 8 – August 8, 2024 contingent upon enrollment (grant-funded):
Abram Lansing Elementary School
- Sharon Laughlin
- Kylee Brand
- Kristine Kodadar
- Kimberly Whalen
- Courtney Hunt
- Kiera Hovey
- Katie Dobbins
- Samantha Rosen
Van Schaick Grade School
- Nick Pafundi
- Ashley Hartman
J. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals to the 2024 Extended School Year Summer Program, July 8, 2024
–August 16, 2024
Special Education Teachers
- Jacqueline Adams
- Andrew Quinn
- Chris Fess
- Marisa Villasenor
- Riley Hansbury
- Helen Perry
- Samantha Heritage – 3 days/week
- Morgan Blizinski – 2 days/week
Teacher Assistants
Lynn Hunter
James Fredricks
Carrie Bennett
Speech
Karin Sencer – 4 days/week
Renee Bourgeouis – 3 days/week
Occupational Therapy
Moira Coons – 3 days/week
Physical Therapy
Kelly Atkinson – 1.75 hours/week
K. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education authorize the following Guidance Counselors for summer work at their daily per diem rate for the 2024- 2025 school year:
- Christopher Fournier, Cohoes High School – days not to exceed ten (10)
- Eleftheria Miller, Cohoes High School – days not to exceed ten (10)
- Amanda Gebur, Cohoes High School – days not to exceed ten (10)
- Blain Goverski, Cohoes Middle School – days not exceed seven (7)
- Laurie Monast, Cohoes Middle School – days not exceed seven (7)
L. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approve Jennifer Sangiacomo for summer work as Instructional Technology Integration Specialist at her daily rate, not to exceed twenty-five (25) days for the 2024-2025 school year (grant funded).
M. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District appoint Timothy Cary to a four – year probationary term in the tenure area of English, effective September 1, 2024 and expiring on August 31, 2028. Mr. Cary holds Initial Certification in the area of English Language Arts 7-12 and Initial Extension Annotation in the area of English Language Arts 5-6 extension.
Timothy Cary
Position: 1.0 FTE English Teacher (CMS)
Certification: English Language Arts 7-12 and English Language Arts 5-6 extension
Tenure Area: English
Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Tenure Date: August 31, 2028
Salary: Step 8 of the current CTA contract
N. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District hereby appoints and employs Kristin Frank to a term position as a Tutoring Center Instructor, for the maximum period September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, subject to earlier termination by the Board of Education. This is a term appointment and is not a probationary appointment. It is specifically acknowledged that Ms. Frank has agreed to waive any rights she may have to a
probationary appointment and consideration for tenure and such agreement is evidenced by a writing signed by both parties. Ms. Frank will receive salary and benefits as outlined in the Letter Agreement by and between Ms. Frank and the Superintendent of Schools.
Kristin Frank
Position: Tutoring Center Instructor (CHS)
Salary: $42,840
Non-Instructional
O. 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.
Olivia Kelly
Effective: June 4, 2024
P. 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.
Meriam Van Sleet
Effective: July 1, 2024
Q. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sara Burwell from the position of Confidential Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services.
Effective: June 28, 2024
R. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the following individuals to the coaching positions listed below for the 2023-2024 school year, as per the CTA contract:
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY NAME FTE
Modified Softball Sabrina Appell 1.0
Track – Girls Varsity Alexius Smith 1.0
S. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint the following employees to work the 2024 Summer Meal Programs per CSEA contract effective July 1, 2024 through August 23, 2024:
- Receia Hawk
- Leilani Huddy
- Leslie O’Brien
- Benjamin Johnson
T. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education authorizes days not to exceed twenty (20) at the per diem rate (per CSEA contract) for Kelly Connell to assist with the transition of the student information
management system.
Effective: July 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024
U. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education authorizes the following individuals at their per diem rate (per CSEA contract) to provide summer secretarial support:
- Carole Blide, Abram Lansing Elementary School – ten (10) days
- Pamela Krupski, Van Schaick Grade School – thirteen (13) days
- Sherri Dan, Harmony Hill School – three (3) days
- Stacy Bold, Harmony Hill School – two (2) days
V. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint 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
- Treviny Cox
- Ronette Miorin
- Crystal Gregoire
- Felicity Dessingue
- Candi O’Brien
- Amanda Vacha
ADDENDA
VI. REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AA. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Cohoes City School District and the Cohoes Principals’ Association dated June 10, 2024.
BB. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the agreement dated June 12, 2024 by and between the Cohoes City School District and the State University of New York at Stony Brook from the period of July 1, 2024 through December 30, 2024 in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.
VII. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – PERSONNEL
W. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of
Allison Koslowski from her position as Speech Teacher (DW).
Effective: June 26, 2024
X. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Sabrina Noti from her position as Special Education Teacher (HHS).
Effective: June 30, 2024
Y. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the temporary leave of absence of John Doemel from his position as Internal Claims Auditor.
Effective: June 6, 2024
Z. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approves the temporary leave of absence of Cynthia Muzio from her position as Deputy Internal Claims Auditor.
Effective: June 6, 2024
AA. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the John Doemel to the position of Business Office Support at an hourly rate of $50 per hour.
Effective: June 7, 2024
BB. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoints the Cynthia Muzio to the position of Internal Claims Auditor at an hourly rate of $30 per hour.
Effective: June 7, 2024
CC. 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 per day)
- 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
DD. 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
EE. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education appoint the following individuals to the 2024 Extended School Year Summer Program, July 8, 2024
–August 16, 2024:
Nurses
Sandra Kipp – 17 days
Shelby Farley – 8 days
1:1 Nurse
Jill Hagan – 13 days
Patricia Scott – 15 days
FF. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education of the Cohoes City School District appoints Kaillee Gasparovic to a three – year probationary term in the tenure area of Speech, effective July 1, 2024 and expiring on August 31, 2027.
Ms. Gasparovic holds Initial Certification in the area of Speech and Language Disabilities.
Kaillee Gasparovic
- Position: 1.0 FTE Speech Teacher (DW)
- Certification: Speech and Language Disabilities
- Tenure Area: Speech – remedial
- Effective Date: July 1, 2024
- Tenure Date: August 31, 2027
- Salary: Step 3 of the current CTA contract
GG. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education approve the Agreement By and Between the Cohoes City School District and the CSEA Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Cohoes School District Unit and Katrina Hunt regarding additional duties to be performed to the role of Chief Information Officer/District Data Coordinator for the 2024-2025 school year dated June 10, 2024.
HH. BE IT RESOLVED THAT that Jeffrey Huneau shall be assigned, as a Teacher of Special Assignment (“TOSA”), to the part-time (.4 FTE) Dean of Students for the 2024-2025 school year, and shall additionally be assigned as a part-time (.6 FTE) Athletic Director for the Cohoes City School District for the 2024-2025 school year. While in this assignment as a TOSA, Mr. Huneau shall remain in the Elementary tenure area and all time spent as a full-time employee, in the positions of Dean of Students and Athletic Director, shall be credited as time in the Elementary tenure area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the part-time (.6 FTE) Athletic Director stipend position shall be a twelve (12) month position and Mr. Huneau shall be paid a stipend of $12,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.
II. THAT the Board of Education hereby appoints Christina Kellar as a Teacher on Special Assignment (“TOSA”) to the full-time (1.0 FTE) Intervention Specialist position at Abram Lansing Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year and approves the agreement relating to the same. While in this assignment as a TOSA, Christina Kellar shall remain in the Elementary tenure area and all time spent as a full-time employee in the position of Intervention Specialist shall be credited as time in the Elementary tenure area.
JJ. THAT the Board of Education appoints Jill Havens as a Teacher on Special Assignment (“TOSA”) to the full-time (1.0 FTE) Dean of Students position at Cohoes Middle School for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years and approves the agreement relating to the same. While in this assignment as a TOSA Jill Havens shall remain in the Elementary tenure area and all time spent as a full-time employee in the position of Dean of Students shall be credited as time in the Elementary tenure area.
KK. THAT the Board of Education appoints Gabrielle While as a Teacher on Special Assignment (“TOSA”) to the full-time (1.0 FTE) Dean of Students position at Cohoes High School for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years and approves the agreement relating to the same. While in this assignment as a TOSA Gabrielle White shall remain in the Mathematics tenure area and all time spent as a full-time employee in the position of Dean of Students shall be credited as time in the Mathematics tenure area.
LL. 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 Reading, effective September 1, 2024 and expiring on August 31, 2028. Mr. Donahue holds Professional Certification in the area of Literacy (Grades 5-9).
Ryan Donahue
Position: 1.0 FTE Reading Teacher (CMS)
Certification: Literacy (Grades 5-9)
Tenure Area: Reading
Effective Date: September 1, 2024
Tenure Date: August 31, 2028
Salary: Step 10 of the current CTA contract
DESIGNATION OF CONSENT AGENDA: THAT the Board of Education adopts the following resolutions of the June 12, 2024 agenda;
VI (A-BB), VII (A-LL), IX (A) and X (A)
- Moved by: Mrs. Snyder
- 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 – May 2024
- Budget Transfers- May 2024
- Budget Status Report – N/A
- Revenue Status Report – N/A
- Bank Reconciliation Report – N/A
- Internal Claims Audit Report – May 2024
- Long Range Financial Plan
- Statement of Taxes 2023-2024 School Year
X. INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION
A. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education accepts a donation in the
amount of $10,000 from Proctors to be used for Proctors Activities for Children at Abram Lansing Elementary School.
XI. COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS – None
XII. QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS FROM AUDIENCE – None
XIII. BOARD POLICY REVIEW – None
XIV. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
July 10, 2024 – Cohoes Middle School Library at 6 PM
XV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to enter into Executive Session at 7:09 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 Superintendent O’Shea’s contract
- Moved by: Mrs. Giller
- Second by: Mrs. Gendron
- All voted “Aye”
- Motion carried: 7-0
MOTION: To re-enter public session at 7:41 pm
- Moved by: Mr. Jarosz
- Second by: Mrs. Gendron
- All voted “Aye”
- Motion carried: 7-0
MOTION: To adjourn at 7:42 pm
- Moved by: Mr. Jarosz
- Second by: Mrs. Gendron
- All voted “Aye”
- Motion carried: 7-0