BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Circleville Middle School

CONSENT AGENDA – REVISED

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:

• Megan Collins – Teacher
• Heather Pirillo – Teacher
• Jessica Jones – Teaching Assistant
• Dorothy McGuigan – School Monitor

 

Abolishment

Instructional

Board of Education authorize the abolishment of the following position:

• (1) One 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant positions, effective April 23, 2021, (SRP agreement still in effect).

This position is created as per an existing agreement, the duties of the SRP TA Computer job position/assignment will be transferred to the District approved civil service title of Technical Assistant and the employee appointed to the civil service title of Technical Assistant shall not be included nor represented by the SRP unit.

Creation

Non-Instructional

Board of Education authorize the creation of the following position for the 2020-2021 school year: 

• (1) One Full-Time 1.0 FTE, 12 month, Technical Assistant position, effective April 23, 2021, (SRP agreement still in effect).

 

Resignation

Instructional

• Johana Sanchez, resignation from her position as a 1.00 FTE Business Teacher-Secondary, effective at the close of business on June 30, 2021.
• Megan Collins, resignation from her position as a 1.00 FTE Permanent Substitute Teacher on Salary, effective at the close of business on February 23, 2021.
• Shannon Peterson, resignation from her position as a 6.5 hours/day Teaching Assistant, effective at the close of business on April 23, 2021.
• Joyce Dooner, resignation from her position as a 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant, effective at the close of business on April 25, 2021.
• Mary Perry, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant, effective at the close of business on May 4, 2021.

 

Non-Instructional

• Laura Ryan, resignation, for the purpose of retirement, from her position as a 1.00 FTE Guidance Assistant-10 Month, effective at the close of business October 31, 2021.
• Lanier Lopez, resignation from her position as a 3.5 hours/day School Monitor, effective at the close of business April 23, 2021.
• Samantha Veaz, resignation from her position as a 1.0 FTE School Secretary 12 month, effective at the close of business May 4, 2021.

 

Leave of Absence

Instructional

• Melissa Schueler, an unpaid leave of absence from her position as a 1.00 FTE Teacher-Special Education, effective August 30, 2021 through June 24, 2022.

 

Appointments

Instructional

• Megan Collins, who holds Initial certificates in Childhood Education 1-6 and Students with Disabilities 1-6, be appointed to the position of a 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher in the tenure area of Elementary for a two year
  probationary period commencing February 24, 2021 and ending February 23, 2023. Salary level BA, Step 3 of the salary schedule (pro-rated).
  Be it further resolved that, to the extent applicable under Education Law Section 3012-d and the accompanying Commissioners Regulations, in order to be considered for tenure, Megan Collins must have received an APPR rating of effective or highly effective in three of the four preceding years, before February 23, 2023, and must not receive an ineffective in the final year of probationary period/Receiving Jarema Credit for prior service.
• Heather Pirillo, who holds Initial certificates in Childhood Education 1-6 and Students with Disabilities 1-6, be appointed to the position of 1.0 FTE Permanent Substitute Teacher in the Elementary tenure area for the period of
  April 21, 2021 and ending June 30, 2021. Salary Level BA, Step 1 of the salary schedule (pro-rated).
• Tamara Andre, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level I certificate, increase in hours in her position as a part-time, non-tenure bearing, 6.5 Hour/Day Teaching Assistant, effective April 14, 2021, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
• Jessica Jones, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level I certificate be appointed to a temporary, part-time, non-tenure bearing position of 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant, for the period of April 23, 2021 and ending June 25,
  2021, salary as per contract-prorated.
• Shannon Peterson, who holds a Teaching Assistant Level I certificate be appointed to a temporary, part-time, non-tenure bearing position of 6.0 hours/day Teaching Assistant, for the period of April 26, 2021 and ending June
  25, 2021, salary as per contract-prorated.
  
• Joyce Dooner who holds a Teaching Assistant Continuing certificate be appointed to a temporary, part-time, non-tenure bearing, 6.0 Hour/Day Teaching Assistant, for the period of April 26, 2021 and ending June 25, 2021,
  salary as per contract (pro-rated).

 

Appointments/Reinstatements

Non Instructional

Board approval of the following staff to be reinstated to the School Monitor positions, based on their seniority, through the following appointments, effective on April 23, 2021.

• Laura Rios – reinstated to 3.5hrs/day
• Dorothy McGuigan, probationary appointment to a 3.5 hours/day position of School Monitor, effective April 23, 2021, salary as per contract (pro-rated).
• Barbara Monell, provisional appointment and change in title, as a full-time 12/month yr. Head Custodian, effective April 23, 2021 at an annual salary as per contract (pro-rated), noting she is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources and the provisional appointment is contingent upon successful completion of the appropriate test for such appointment through the Orange County Civil Service Examination, followed by 12-month probationary period.
• Albert Murphy, provisional appointment and change in title, as a full-time 12/month yr. Head Custodian, effective April 23, 2021 at an annual salary as per contract (pro-rated), noting he is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources and the provisional appointment is contingent upon successful completion of the appropriate test for such appointment through the Orange County Civil Service Examination, followed by 12-month probationary period.
• Gennaro Fiorentino, provisional appointment and change in title, as a full-time 12/month yr. Head Custodian, effective April 23, 2021 at an annual salary as per contract (pro-rated), noting he is certified for such appointment through the Orange County Department of Human Resources and the provisional appointment is contingent upon successful completion of the appropriate test for such appointment through Orange County Civil Service Examination, followed by 12-month probationary period.

 

Instructional

Advanced Placement (AP) Boot Camp

Board approval of the temporary appointment of the following instructional staff for 2.5 hours/day, Monday through Thursday (2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), AP Boot Camp at Pine Bush High School in the 2020-2021 school year, effective April 19, 2021 through April 29, 2021, salary at the rate of $36/hour

• Michael Ciarelli – AP Computer Science Principles
• Christopher Passudetti – AP English 11
• David Hurst – AP English 12
• Jefferson Nathe – AP European History

 

Co-Curricular

Team Leaders Positions

Board approval of the appointment of the following co-curricular position for the 2020-2021 school year, at the appropriate co-curricular stipend, effective January 25, 2021:

• Katie Carson-Decker              Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Team Leader K-12 @ Level 1

 

Interscholastic

Board approval to amend the following previously approved interscholastic spring coaching appointments for the 2020-2021 school year at the appropriate interscholastic stipend:

Boys Track:

• Casey Grey**, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 7(7)
• Alfred Schmidt, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10(38)
• Richard Ormsby, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10(14)
• Anthony DiMarco, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 5(5)
• John Petrofsky, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 3(3)

Girls Track:

• Gerald Risco, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10(29)
• Melissa Schueler, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10(11)
• Rebecca Torre, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 5(5)
• Lisa Perry, Modified Coach @Level III, Step 3(4)

Baseball:

• Matthew Boffalo, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10(20)
• Michael Mancuso, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10(22)
• William Lacovara, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10(38)
• Robert Lawrence, Modified Coach@ Level III, Step 3(3)
• Daniel Edwards, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 1(2)
• Michael Erickson**, Volunteer /Unpaid Coach
• Robert Pawson, Volunteer/Unpaid Coach
• Anthony Mancuso**, Volunteer/Unpaid Coach

Softball:

• Scott VanPelt, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 3(4)
• Kimberly Craft**, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 3(4)
• Lisa Sorrentino, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 10(17)
• Denise Crisafulli, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 1(2)

Golf (Boys):

• Brian Shaw, Co-Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 1(35)
• Eric Moller, Co-Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 5(5)
• Andrew Cook, Volunteer/Unpaid Coach

Golf (Girls):

• Derrick Frost, Varsity Coach @ Level 1, Step 1(2)

Tennis:

• James Wright, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10(11)

Boys Lacrosse:

• Mark Brennan, Varsity Coach @ Level I, Step 10(18)
• Logan Roebuck**, Assistant Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 5(5)
• Michael Ciarelli, Modified Coach @ Level III Step 10(10)
• Orlando Cruz, Volunteer/Unpaid Coach
• Greg Jaloszynski, Volunteer/Unpaid Coach

Girls Lacrosse:

• Christopher Curnan, Varsity Coach@ Level I, Step 7(7)
• Caitlin Murphy, Assistant Varsity Coach@ Level II, Step 1(2)
• Maria Vanini-Brown, Junior Varsity Coach @ Level II, Step 1(2)

** Pending completion of Coaching Requirements

Board approval of the following interscholastic spring coaching appointments for the 2020-2021 school year at the appropriate interscholastic stipend:

Girls Track:

• Allison White, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 1(1)

Girls Lacrosse:

• Rebecca Gruver**, Modified Coach @ Level III, Step 5(6)
• James Licardi**, Volunteer Coach

Softball

• CJ Bull**, Volunteer Coach
• Brooke Armida**, Volunteer Coach

** Pending completion of Coaching Requirements

 

Per Diem Substitutes

Board approval for the appointment of the following individuals as per diem substitutes effective April 23, 2021 (or as noted) at board approved per diem substitute rates:

• Veronica Birmingham*
• Ashley Cohen
• Kelly Edmunds*
• Nicole Mandato*
• Renee Miller*
• Leara Tausk*
• Marisa Telesco*
• Kristy Velez
• Mary Perry
• Nina Regan
• Andre Henry*

*Such appointment is conditioned upon the District’s receipt of clearance for employment from the N.Y. State Education Department relating to the fingerprinting and criminal history record check of the prospective school e

The emergency conditional segments of the appointments shall commence as of April 23, 2021 and shall not exceed twenty (20) business days.

 

Supervision

Board approval of the following school personnel for supervision duties in connection with Fall 2 and Spring sporting events during the 2020-2021 school year at the rate of $20/hour:

• Francesco Wise

 

Designation of Poll Workers/Inspectors

Designation of the following individuals, to date, working as table inspectors (poll workers); machine inspectors; facility attendant, and machine technician/assistant for the May 18, 2021 Annual District Meeting (Budget Vote
and Election of Board Members) to include any preparation vote meetings/subsequent meetings (pre-vote mtg. May 5, 2021), effective April 23, 2021.

Walker Valley Fire House – Site 1

• Marilyn Hoffman (Chief Inspector)
• Kathleen (KC) Devries
• Nicole Phillips
• Barbara Hancock
• Maryann Matarazza
• Trini Giagiakos
• Debra DeWitt

Pine Bush Fire House – Site 2

• Debbie Miller (Chief Inspector)
• Kevin Watts
• Marion Schneider
• Peter Sullivan
• Julie Szulewski
• Jeannette Caraballo
• Ernestine Martin
• Lynn Vitale
• Peter Szulewski
• Gale Britto
• Erin Boyle

Circleville Evangelical Presbyterian Church- Site 3

• Theresa Niski (Chief Inspector)
• Ann Savastano
• Don Sileo
• Michelle Cartier Barnes
• Gina Ingalls
• Veronica Vera
• Joann Sileo
• Dawn Drumm
• Peggy Bennett
• Rose Albert
• Yessenia Mendez

Bloomingburg Town Park – Site 4

• Carmen Lucinares (Chief Inspector)
• Monique Dure-Marcy
• John Smith
• Nancy Quick
• Jeffrey Parsells
• Christopher Carberry
• Naydene Carmody

 

Alternates:

• Darryl Vaughan
• Irene Labate-Vanatta
• Judy Parsells
• Dennise Johnson
• Gillian Batchasingh
• Jane Moore
• Donna Geidel
• Cindy Russell

Other:

• District-wide Machine Technician /Assistant: Ken Bujalski
• Site 1 Facility Attendant: Dominick Crisafulli

 

Continuing Education

Board approval for the following positions for instructors, assistants, counselors or lifeguards for continuing education courses for the 2020/2021 school year. All classes and salaries are contingent upon enrollment.
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NAME CLASS/POSITION PAY

• John Barth/Swim for Fitness/$20-$30/hour
• Vicky M Hennings/Swim for Fitness/$20-$30/hour
• Samantha Hufcut /Swim for Fitness /$20-$30/hour
• Ian Barth /Swim for Fitness/ $20-$30/hour

STUDENT NAME CLASS/POSITION PAY

• Elishka Hajek /Assistant / Lifeguard/ $12.50-$13.00/hour