BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Pine Bush High School * (Note new location)

CONSENT AGENDA

Consent Agenda

Recommend the Board of Education approve the following Consent Agenda as submitted by the Superintendent of Schools:

Tonight’s consent agenda includes the appointment of the following new personnel:

• Rebecca Mills – Teacher,
• Kathryn Blazeski – Teacher,
• Bryan Spizuco – Teacher,
• Emma Caccioppoli – Teacher,
• Taylor Filippone – Teacher
• Michele Galvin – Teacher,
• Frances Renna – Food Service Helper,
• Melissa Offenheiser – Food Service Helper,
• Sarah Ferry – Assistive Technology Specialist,
• Maria Vanini-Brown – Adult Education Coordinator,

 

Abolishment / Creation

Abolishment – Instructional

Recommend the Board of Education authorize the abolishment of the following positions:

• (2) Two 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant positions effective August 29, 2021

 

Creation – Instructional

Recommend the Board of Education authorize the creation of the following positions:

• (2) Two 6.5 hours/day Teaching Assistant positions effective August 30, 2021
  ( need at EJR and PBE for Pre-K program )

 

Resignations/Terminations

Instuctional

• Caitlyn Callas, resignation, from her position as a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Special Education, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2021.

Non-Instructional

• Jane Heilweil, resignation, from her position as a full-time 12/month, Typist, effective July 9, 2021.
• Ivette Leonard, resignation, for the purpose of retirement from her position as a 1.00 FTE Computer Network Specialist effective at the close of business June 30, 2022.
• Susan Martz, resignation, for the purpose of retirement from her position as a 1.00 FTE Computer Network Specialist effective at the close of business June 30, 2022.
• Geoffrey Joray, resignation, from his position as a 1.00 FTE Maintenance Worker effective at the close of business July 8, 2021.

 

Leave of Absence

• Bernadette Tymczyszyn, an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 6.5 hours/day, Teaching Assistant effective August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Appointments

Instructional

• Rebecca Mills, who holds an Emergency Covid-19 certificate in Literacy (Birth-6), be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Reading in the tenure area of Remedial Reading for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA, Step 3 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Rebecca Mills must have received an APPR rating of effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Kathryn Blazeski, who holds an Initial certificate in Math 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Secondary in the tenure area of Mathematics for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level BA, Step 2 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Kathryn Blazeski must have received an APPR rating of effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Bryan Spizuco, who holds a Pending certificate in Biology 7-12, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Secondary in the tenure area of Science for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA, Step 2 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Bryan Spizuco must have received an APPR rating of effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Emma Caccioppoli, who holds a Pending certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher –Elem 4-6 in the tenure area of Elementary for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level BA Step 2 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Emma Caccippoli must have received an APPR rating of effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Caitlyn Callas, who holds a Limited Initial Extension certificate in Biology 7-8 Extension, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Secondary in the tenure are of Science for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA, Step 2 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Caitlyn Callas must have received an APPR rating of effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Taylor Filippone, who holds an Emergency Covid-19 certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Elementary in the tenure area of Elementary for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level BA, Step 1 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner's Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Taylor Filippone must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the four probationary
  years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Michele Galvin, who holds a Pending certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Elementary in the tenure area of Elementary for a four year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2025. Salary level MA, Step 1 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extend applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner's Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Michele Galvin must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the four probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the fourth year.
• Laura Lisberg who holds a Professional certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, be appointed to the probationary position of a 1.0 FTE Teacher-Elementary in the tenure area of Elementary for a three year probationary period commencing August 30, 2021 and ending August 29, 2024. Salary
  level MA, Step 13 of the salary schedule.
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioner’s Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Laura Lisberg must receive an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in two of the three probationary years and must not receive an ineffective in the final year of the probationary period, receiving a Jarema Credit for prior service.
• Board approval of an increase in hours for Tara Habernig who holds a Teaching Assistant Continuing certificate as a part-time, non-tenure bearing Teaching Assistant, (currently 6.0 hour/day) to 6.5 hour/day, effective August 30, 2021, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
• Board approval of an increase in hours for Melissa Herring, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level III certificate as a part-time, non-tenure bearing Teaching Assistant, (currently 6.0 hour/day) to 6.5 hour/day, effective August 30, 2021, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
• Board approval of an increase in hours for Theresa Shaw, who holds a Teaching Assistant Continuing certificate as a part-time, non-tenure bearing Teaching Assistant, (currently 6.0 hour/day) to 6.5 hour/day, effective August 30, 2021, salary as per contract (pro-rated).

 

Appointments

Non- Instructional

• Board approval of an increase in hours of Lisa Iannella (from 5.0 hr/day) to a 6.5 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective August 31, 2021 salary as per contract.
• Frances Renna probationary appointment to a 3.75 hours/day position of Food Service Helper effective August 31, 2021 salary as per contract.
• Melissa Offenheiser probationary appointment to a 3.5 hours/day position of Food Service Helper, effective August 31, 2021 salary as per contract.
• Sarah Ferry, who holds a Registration Certificate in Speech-Language Pathologist, be appointed to the provisional position of a full time 10/month Assistive Technology Specialist, effective August 30, 2021. Salary MA, Step 5 of the salary schedule, noting she is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources.
• Maria Vanini-Brown, probationary appointment of Maria Vanini-Brown to a position of Adult Education Coordinator, effective July 14, 2021. Salary at $33,500 (pro-rated).
• Board of Education approval to amend the temporary appointment of the following individual as an instructional and support staff member for the 2021 Secondary Summer School Program effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 11, 2021 at $1,795/session, plus an additional hourly rate of $23.25 for administering and scoring the Regents examinations where applicable, noting appointments are contingent upon student enrollment:         

Maggie Godinez-Garcia    Spanish 1     1 session Middle School – Summer School Program-2021

• Board of Education approval for the temporary, per diem appointment of the following instructional individual for the Middle School Summer School Program, effective for the July 6, 2021 through August 5, 2021, Monday through Thursday, for a maximum of 3 hours per day, 4 days/week, and
  salary as per contract:

1. Beverly Brownsell, Teaching Assistant
2. Denise Kulak, Teaching Assistant

 

Elementary Summer School Program-2021

Board of Education approval for the temporary appointment of the following non instructional staff for the Elementary Summer School Program, effective July 6, 2021 – August 5, 2021, Monday through Thursday, for a maximum of 3 hours per day, 4 days/week, and salary as per contract:

• Margaret Deserto, Teaching Aide
• Molly Meres, Teaching Assistant

 

Instructional/Non-Instructional

Extended School Year Services/Special Education

Board of Education approval of the temporary appointment of the following individuals as per diem, hourly instructional and non-instructional staff members for the 2021 Extended School Year Services effective for the period July 6, 2021 through August 12, 2021 (Monday through Thursday) at contract hourly wages as follows, noting appointments are contingent upon student enrollment:

• Jessica Fobert (substitute teacher)

Co-Curricular

Academic Department Chairpersons:

Board of Education approval of the appointment of the following individual as Academic Department Head for the 2021-2022 school year, salary as per contract.

• Lauren Cummings, School Counseling

 

Department Chairperson

Board of Education approval of the appointment following individuals as Department Chairpersons for the 2021-2022 school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:

• Leeann Noonan Technology/Home& Careers Co-Chairperson @ Level I, Step 5 (6)

 

Crispell Middle School

Board of Education approval of the following co-curricular appointments for the 2021-2022 school year at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:

• John Barth, Grade 6 Blue Team Leader, Level II, Step 1 (1)
• Helen Fitzgibbons, Grade 6 Gold Team Leader, Level II, Step 3 (4)
• Donna Cullen-Dolce, Grade 7 Blue Team Leader, Level II, Step 5 (5)
• Melissa Prendys, Grade 7 Gold Team Leader, Level II, Step 3 (4)
• Heather Hennessey, Grade 8 Blue Team Leader, Level II, Step 1 (1)
• Jennifer Gray, Grade 8 Gold Team Leader, Level II, Step 5 (6)
• Carly Cintron-Kaye, Special Education Team Leader, Level II, Step 3 (4)
• Keith Bischof, Unified Arts Team Leader, Level II, Step 5 (5)

 

Circleville Middle School

Board of Education approval of the following co-curricular appointments for the 2021-2022 school year at the appropriate co-curricular stipends:

• Jennifer Wagner, Unified Arts Team Leader, Level II,Step 10 (12)
• Tara Klink, Special Education Team Leader, Level II, Step 10 (12)
• Stacie Blaut, Grade 6 Team Leader, Level II, Step 3(4)
• Gina Lallathin, Grade 6 Team Leader, Level II, Step 1 (1)
• Mark Wolf , Grade 7 Team Leader, Level II, Step 1 (1)
• Holly Shader, Grade 7/8 Team Leader, Level II, Step 10 (11)
• Romulo Gabriel, Grade 8 Team Leader, Level II, Step 3 (3)

 

Extra-Curricular

Pine Bush High School

Board of Education approval of the following extra-curricular appointments for the 2021-2022 school year:

• Brian Shaw, Jazz Band, Level III, Step 10 (22)
• Alice (Kelly) Cooke, Senior Class Co-Advisor, Level II, Step 10 (14)
• Kelly Wohlgemuth, Senior Class Co- Advisor, Level II, Step 10 (12)
• Renae Bray, Junior Class Co-Advisor, Level III, Step 10 (16)
• Kathleen Bisaillon, Junior Class Co-Advisor, Level III, Step 7(8)
• Georgia Serroukas- Smith, Junior Class Co-Advisor, Level III, Step 7(8)
• Kelly Issa, Sophomore Class Co- Advisor, Level IV, Step 10 (12)
• Allison Marrine, Sophmore Class Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 1 (1)
• Christina Tudisco, Freshman Class Advisor, Level IV, Step 10 (16)
• Robin Evans, Musical Director, Level II, Step 10 (14)
• Ralph Wagner, Assistant Musical Director, Level IV, Step 1 (1)
• Ralph Wagner, Assistant Play Director, Level IV, Step 1 (2)
• Ralph Wagner, Musical Co-Choreographer @ Level V, Step 10 (13)
• Tyler O’Dell, Musical Co-Choreographer @ Level V, Step 1(1)
• Rebecca Torre, Honor Society Co- Advisor @ Level IV, Step 3 (4)
• Andrea Saylor Huslinger, Honor Society Co-Advisor @ Level IV, Step 1 (1)
• Chris Passudetti, Newspaper Club, Level IV, Step 7 (7)
• Charlene Webster, Youth & Government Advisor, Level III 10 (18)
• Bobbi Walter, Odyssey of the Mind Coach, Level III, Step 10 (14)
• Daniel Aktas, Odyssey of the Mind Co- Coach, Level III, Step 3 (3)
• Ashley Michelitch, Odyssey of the Mind Co-Coach, Level III, Step 1(2)
• Moises Colon, Teen Outreach Program Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 10 (17)
• Mindy Brock, Teen Outreach Program Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 10 (15)
• David Hurst, Teen Outreach Program Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 1 (2)
• Alexa Dagele, Unity Club (Formerly Multi-cultural), Level IV, Step 1 (1)
• Marybeth Reinfried, First Aid Club, Level V, Step 3 (3)
• Corinne Griffin, Math Club, Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 1 (2)
• Melanie Conklin, Math Club, Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 1 (2)
• Daniel Edwards, World Languages Club, Level V, Step 3 (3)
• Neil Lisberg, Polaris University Advisor, Level IV, Step 3 (3)
• Kristin Raucci, Wellness Club Advisor, Level V, Step 1 (2)
• Michelle Robinson, Robotics Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 1 (2)
• Enis Egdemir, Robotics Co-Advisor, Level IV, Step 1(1)
• Christina Tudisco, Interact Club, Level VI, Step 10 (11)

 

Extra-Curricular

Board of Education approval of the following extra-curricular appointments for the 2021-2022 school year at the appropriate extra-curricular stipend:

• Nicole Halabuda, Grade 8 Class Advisor, Level IV, Step 1 (1)
• Holly Shader, Co – National Junior Honor Society Advisor, Level V, Step 10 (15)
• Julie Facciolla, Co – National Junior Honor Society Advisor, Level V, Step 7 (8)
• Angela Gilleo, Student Council Level III, Step 1 (2)
• Chris Canor, S.T.E.A.M Club Co-Advisor, Level V, Step 1 (2)
• Dave Kelish, S.T.E.A.M Club Co-Advisor,Level V, Step 7 (7)
• Nicole Bobby, Interact Club Advisor, Level VI, Step 3 (3)
• Winnie Samarel, Yearbook Co-Advisor, Level V, Step 10 (10)
• Angela Gilleo, Yearbook Co-Advisor, Level V, Step 1 (2)
• Maggy Godinez-Garcia, World Language Club, Level V, Step 3 (4)
• Jennifer Wagner, Middle School Play Director, Level IV, Step 3 (4)
• Lisa Frey, Drama Club Co-Advisor, Level V, Step 3 (3)
• Deanna Feuerbach, Drama Club Co-Advisor, Level V, Step 1 (2)
• Anna Stroynick, Media Club Advisor Level IV, Step 3 (4)
• Robin Renahan, Code Warriors Club Advisor, Level V, Step 1 (1) 
• Samantha Petrosi, Odyssey of the Mind Coach @ Level III, Step 3 (4)
• Garrett Randall, Odyssey of the Mind Coach @ Level III, Step 3 (4) 

 

 

Extra-Curricular

Board of Education approval of the following extra-curricular appointments for the 2021-2022 school   year at the appropriate extra-curricular stipend:

EJ Russell Elementary School

• Amy Jenkins, Engineering Adventures Club Co- Advisor @ Level V, Step 1(2)
• Cheryl Riccardi, Engineering Adventures Club Co- Advisor @ Level V, Step 1(2)
• Heidi DiPonio, Art Club @ Level V, Step 1(2)
• Naomi Bush, Odyssey of the Mind Co- Coach @ Level III, Step 7 (9)  
• Doreen Sandor, Odyssey of the Mind Co- Coach @ Level III, Step 1 (2)  

 

 Consultant Agreement

Board of Education approval of the following consultant agreement as part of the consent agenda:

Board approval of the  one-year Consultant Agreement for Catherine Johnson, MSN, SNT,CNM, FNP-C (Family Nurse Practitioner), effective from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 at the annual maximum amount of $47,656.00, as per contract, and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign all applicable documents.

Date: July 14, 2021

 

 Per Diem Substitutes

Board approval for the appointment of the following individual as per diem substitutes effective July 14, 2021 (or as indicated) at board approved per diem substitute rates:

• Paula Orcutt  (6-25-21)
• Debra Schneiderman (6-25-21)
• Gen Privitera (6-25-21)
• Deborah Rose  (6-25-21)
• Jane Conroy  (6-25-21)
• Tracy Buckridge
• Caitlynn Herrmann
• Alyssa Miller  

 

Interscholastic                                     

Board approval of the following Interscholastic Fall Season coaching appointments for the 2021-2022 school year at the appropriate interscholastic stipend:      

Cross Country: 

• Al Schmidt, Varsity Boys Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (37)
• Gerald Risco, Varsity Girls Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (24)
• Robert Lawrence, Modified Boys @ Level III, Step 5(6)

 

Football:

•  James Wright Jr., Varsity Head Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (26)
• Thomas Lamendola**, Varsity Assistant @ Level II, Step 7 (7)
• Casey Grey, Varsity Assistant @ Level II, Step 7 (7)
• Michael McDonald**, Varsity Assistant @ Level II, Step 10 (16)
• Matthew Boffalo, Junior Varsity Football @ Level II, Step 7(7)
• William Lacovara, Modified Football @ Level III, Step 10 (41)
• David DeGroodt, Volunteer Coach

 

Field Hockey:

• Lisa Sorrentino, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (35)
• Caitlin Murphy, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1 (2)
• Denise Crisafulli, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 1(2)
• Carol Jean Bull-Knuth, Volunteer Coach

 

Tennis:

• Michael Sabini, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 7(9)
• Lisa Carillo**, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10 (17)

 

Boys Soccer:

• Marc Gittleman, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 3 (4) 
• Mark Brennan, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 7 (8)

 

Girls Soccer:

Dan Conley**, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (19)

Candice Carillo**, Varsity Assistant @ Level II, Step 10 (18)

 Clark Najac, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10 (25)

   Melissa Karban**, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 1 (1)

 

Volleyball:

• Melyssa Kempner Amelio, Varsity Coach @Level I, Step 10 (12)
• Megan Collins, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1 (2) 
• Priscilla Hassan, Volunteer Coach**

 

Girls Swim/Dive:

• John Barth, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10 (19)
• Kathy Gallagher, Varsity Assistant @ Level II, Step 10 (32)
• Michael Reineke, Varsity Assistant @ Level II, Step 5 (5)

 

** Pending completion of coaching requirements

 

Supervision    

Board approval of the following appointment of the following school personnel for supervision duties in connection with Fall, Winter, and Spring sporting events during the 2021-2022 school year at the rate of $20/hour: 

• Jaime Adamec
• Jamie Almeida
• Brooke Armida
• Deirdre Babcock
• Alexa Balkissoon
• Kathleen Bisaillon
• Kevin Blackwell
• Jenn Byrne
• Mike Caro
• Caitlin Ciano
• Jean Clark
• Arlene Cooper
• Wendy Crandall
• Denise Crisafulli
• Chris Curnan
• Joyce Dooner
• Coleen Duffy
• Mark Eckerson
• Dan Edwards
• Laurie Eller
• Julie Facciolla
• Brian Fenical
• Martha Gillespie
• Keri Giuliano
• Cindy Gloster
• April Grieco
• Corinne Griffin
• Angelina Jadrossich 
• Kimberly Jones
• Tina Kerrigan
• Jen Kirby
• Kevin Kreeger
• Angela Kruger
• Robert Lawrence
• Jim Licardi
• Lanier Lopez
• Anthony Mancuso
  Gary Manheim
• Maryanne Manion
• Tammy McCombs
• Shannon Meland
• Molly Meres
• Annette Michelitch
• Donna Monahan
• Katrina Morin
• Sandra Mullarkey
• Kathleen Novins
• Patricia Paoli
• Jeffrey Parsells
• Judy Parsells
• Robert Pawson
• Peter Prokopchak
• Margie Ramirez
• Kerry Reeves
• Michael Reineke
• Patrick Reiser
• Robin Renahan
• Holly Shader
• Barbara Sherman
• Denise Strype
• Elizabeth Sutton
• Diane Tjornhorn
• Scott Van Pelt
• Terry Vetter
• Rita Wensley
• Linda Westerfield
• Allison White
• Kim White
• Helen Wilson
• Margaret Winsper
• Francesco Wise
   

 

Continuing Education

Board of Education approval of the following positions for instructors, assistants, counselors or lifeguards for continuing education courses for the 2021/2022 school year. All classes and salaries are contingent upon enrollment.

 

      INSTRUCTOR NAME                    CLASS/POSITION                                   PAY  

• Elizabeth Bassett                      Swimming for Fitness                            $20-$30/hr
• William Bacon                         Boys Lacrosse                                       $75-$90/student
• Christopher Curnan                 Sports Intramurals/Girls Lacrosse       $35-$60/student
• Robin Evans                            Theater Workshop                                 $40-$75/student
• Yolanda Medrano                    Zumba/Double Dutch                            $35-$85/student
• Richard Ormsby                      Wrestling                                                $40-$60/student
• Kristin Raucci                          Health & Wellness                                  $25-$50/student
• Monali Verma                         Robotics                                                 $150-$200/student