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MINUTES MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BEACON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 7:00 P.M.
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Board of Education was held Monday, October 27, 2014 at
Beacon High School.
1.02 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mrs. Thompson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 P.M.
1.03 ROLL CALL
Present:
Mrs. Tracy Antalek Everett
Mrs. Kenya Gadsden
Mrs. Christine Galbo
Mr. Frank Garnot
Mr. Jose Munoz
Ms. Georgia Patchen
Mr. Anthony White
Mr. William Zopf, Board Vice-President
Mrs. Melissa Thompson, Board President
Dr. Barbara Walkley, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Also Present
Mrs. Ann Marie Quartironi, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Mr. Garrett Silveira, School Attorney (arrived at 8:00 P.M.)
Ms. Kelly Pologe, Clerk of the Board
1.04 REVIEW FIRE EXITS
Dr. Walkley reviewed the fire exits.
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1.05 MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mrs. Thompson requested a Moment of Silence for Rhonda Galarza, a former food service
worker and cook at South Avenue School.
2. WORKSHOP
New York State School Board Recognition Week was observed.
The Clerk of the Board read the Proclamation from the Governor
Mr. Eric Romanino, President, Beacon Educational Administrators' Association
Mrs. Kim Atwell, President, Beacon Teachers' Association
Beacon High School Student Council
Dr. Barbara Walkley, Interim Superintendent of Schools
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION by Ms. Patchen, seconded by Mrs. Gadsden, and carried unanimously, to adjourn to
Executive Session to review the employment history of a particular individual.
The Board returned at 8:25 P.M.
4. REVIEW AGENDA
Mrs. Thompson reviewed the agenda and noted one change.
5. PREVIOUS MINUTES
MOTION by Mrs. Galbo, seconded by Mr. Munoz, and carried unanimously, to approve the
minutes of the previous regular meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 as circulated.
6. STUDENT/SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
None
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7. PARENT GROUPS
None
8. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A district parent commented on a problem she is having at the high school.
A district resident asked for a report detailing the total number of staff members and the ethnic
breakdown.
A district parent and Education Chair of the NAACP asked questions regarding the guidance
process at the high school.
A district resident asked questions about a juice product that is being sold in the schools.
A district resident thanked Mr. Romanino for his many years of service to the school district and
wished him well. He asked about the district’s preparation for Ebola and Enterovirus.
9. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Walkley reported that the district is working on rolling out the Parent Portal and this is a way
for parents to become more involved. She has organized a meeting with the leaders of the PTOs
and PTAs in the district. Dr. Walkley noted that the district will be offering parent evenings as
well.
10. CORRESPONDENCE/BOARD COMMENTS INCLUDING COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Mr. White asked if the Portal would be available for the first report card. Dr. Walkley responded
that the district is in the second phase of the training process so the report cards will still be
distributed.
11. PERSONNEL AGENDA
11.01 MOTION by Mrs. Galbo, seconded by Ms. Patchen, and carried unanimously, to approve
the Personnel Agenda as listed from A to P.
MOTION by Mrs. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Galbo, for a Roll Call Vote.
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Mrs. Antalek Everett- yes
Mrs. Gadsden- abstain
Mrs. Galbo- yes
Mr. Garnot- yes
Mr. Munoz- yes
Ms. Patchen- yes
Mr. White- yes
Mr. Zopf- yes
Mrs. Thompson- abstain
The MOTION to approve the Personnel Agenda passed 7-0 with two abstentions.
Beacon City School District
Board of Education
Personnel Agenda
Monday October 27, 2014
A. INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION
Name Position Effective
Robert Flannigan Permanent
Substitute
Teacher at
RMS
10/26/14
B. NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESIGNATION
Name Position Effective
Regina Mercer Teacher Aide 10/27/14
C. INSTRUCTIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Name Position Type Effective
Barbara Smith Speech
Therapist
Unpaid
FMLA
11/18/14-
12/15/14
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D. CREATE POSITION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby create one (1) FTE Special
Education Teacher position.
E. AMEND RESOLUTION CREATING TOSA POSITION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby amend the resolution creating
a 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) position, for the purpose of a K-12
Instructional Support Coach and Staff Developer with Literacy and /or Reading Background
(grant –funded), approved at the BOE meeting of August 25, 2014, to:
RESOLVED that the Board does hereby create a .6 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment
(TOSA) Coach and Staff Developer (Title II Grant), effective 10/27/14-6/30/15
and
RESOLVED that the Board does hereby create .6 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment
(TOSA) Literacy Support and Staff Developer (Title I Grant), effective 10/28/14-6/30/15
F. APPOINT PROBATIONARY TEACHER
Sargent School
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the
Board hereby appoints Danielle Borkowski, possessing initial certification in Literacy (Birth-
Grade 6), initial Students with Disabilities (Grades1-6), and initial Childhood Education
(Grades1-6), to a three year probationary term as a Special Education Teacher, in the Special
Education – General tenure area, effective October 28, 2014 through October 27, 2017, at a pro-
rated salary of $54,571 in accordance with the Beacon Teachers’ Association collectively
negotiated agreement at Step 1 Masters of the salary schedule for the 2014-2015 school year.
G. APPOINT .6 FTE TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA)
- for Literacy Support and Staff Development
- as funded by the Title I Grant, according to the BTA Contract, effective 10/28/14-6/30/15
Alice Burke
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H. APPOINT PART TIME TEACHERS-salary according to the BTA Contract
Beacon High School
Name Position Certification Salary Effective
Regina Esposito .6 FTE
ELA Teacher
Initial
Adolescent
Education in
English 7-12
$49,717
pro-rated
Step 1 BA
BTA Contract
10/28/14-
6/30/15
Robert Flannigan .2 FTE
Physical
Education
Teacher
Initial
Physical
Education
$49,717
pro-rated
Step 1 BA
BTA Contract
10/28/14-
6/30/15
I. APPOINT ADVISOR AT ROMBOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL-non coaching stipend (Group
6) according to the BTA Contract for 2014-2015
Choreographer
Saundra Covington $452.50
J. APPOINT STAFF FOR CLEAN DATA
Clean Data Trainer- at a stipend of $25/hour plus one (1) prep @ $25/hour per two (2) hours of
presentation according to the BTA Contract for the 2014-2015 school year
J. V. Forrestal
Elizabeth Hanrahan
K. MUSIC PROGRAM APPOINTMENTS- appoint staff according to the BTA Contract, for
the 2014-2015 school year
After School NYSSMA All County Group 10
Karen Federico $406.96
Jen Matus $449.69
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Music Performance Group 7
Karen Federico $98.18
Jen Matus $98.18
L. APPOINT COACHES-stipends according to the BTA Contract for the 2014-2015 school
year
Basketball Cheerleading
Patricia Pendzuk Varsity $1,715
Girls Basketball
Michael Carofano JV $3,048
Boys Basketball
John Philipbar JV $3,048
Frank Haughie Modified $2,682.44
M. APPOINT TEACHING ASSISTANT
Beacon High School Bridge Program
RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby appoint Regina Mercer to the position of
Teaching Assistant, with certification in Teaching Assistant Level 1, at a salary of $12.32/hour at
Step 2 of the Beacon Paraprofessionals’ Contract, effective October 28, 2014 through October
27, 2017.
N. APPOINT PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE TEACHER –appoint the following certified
teacher at a salary of $72/day per employment agreement effective 10/28/14-1/30/15
Rombout Middle School
Michael Carofano Initial Physical Education
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O. APPOINT SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS-all new appointments are conditional upon the
employee being cleared for employment by the New York State Education Department after a
criminal background check has been completed.
Name Certification Salary Effective
April Catalano Provisional
School
Counseling
$72/day 10/28/14-
6/24/15
Selene Rosario Speech
Pathology
License
$72/day
10/28/14-
11/17/14
Danielle Oliva Initial
Certification
in Physical
Education
$72/day 10/28/14-
6/24/15
P. NEW NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS-all new appointments are conditional
upon the employee being cleared for employment by the New York State Education Department
after a criminal background check has been completed.
Name Position Salary Effective
Sharifa Collins Lifeguard $10/hour 10/28/14
Ramona Valentin-
Amundson
Teacher
Aide
$11.80/hour
CSEA
Contract
10/28/14
12. CONSENT AGENDA
12.01 MOTION by Ms. Patchen, seconded by Mrs. Gadsden, and carried unanimously, to
approve the Consent Agenda as follows from 12.02 through 12.08
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12.02 CSE/CPSE and SECTION 504 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education arranges for placement of Students with
Disabilities based upon the CSE and CPSE Committee recommendations made at meetings on
the following dates:
9/6/14 9/26/14 10/2/14 10/8/14 10/9/14
10/14/14 10/15/14 10/16/14 10/17/14 10/23/14
12.03 DISTRICT TREASURER’S REPORTS
Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 2014
Budget Transfer Report for September 2014
Bank Reconciliation Report for September 2014
Void list of Payroll Checks
12.04 APPROVE CORRECTION OF TAX ROLL FOR ROBERT AND PATRICIA
WARNKE
WHEREAS, Robert and Patricia Warncke have filed an Application for Corrected Tax Roll for the Year 2014
– 2015 regarding property owned at 32 Alta Drive, Town of Wappinger, in the Beacon City School District,
known as Grid No. 133089-5956-04-915243-0000 on the basis that they was entitled to the Basic Star
Exemption and
WHEREAS, an Investigator from the Director of the Dutchess County Real Property Tax Service has issued
an Investigating Report which determined that Robert and Patricia Warncke qualified for and was entitled to
the Basic Star Exemption;
WHEREAS, we have examined such application and investigating report and determine that a clerical error
has been made pursuant to Section 550 (2) (c) of the Real Property Tax Law;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that pursuant to Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law, that Robert
and Patricia Warncke’s Application for a Corrected Tax Roll for the Year 2014 – 2015 be approved and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Collector of School Taxes is hereby authorized and directed to correct
the tax roll and issue a refund at the end of collection
12.05 ACCEPT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby accept the audited Financial
Statements for the year ended June 30, 2014
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12.06 ACCEPT THE MANAGEMENT LETTER AND THE CORRECTIVE ACTION
PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby accept the audited Financial
Statements for the year ended June 30, 2014.
12.07 APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT SAFETY TEAM.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby appoint the following as members of the District
Safety Team:
Mrs. Christine Galbo, Board of Education
Dr. Joannes Sieverding, Principal, BHS
Mr. Eric Romanino, Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health Services
Mr. Brian Soltish, Principal, RMS
Mrs. Dawn Condello, Principal, Glenham
Mrs. Cara Conrad, Principal, South Avenue
Mr. Erik Wright, Principal, JV Forrestal
Mr. Brian Archer, Principal, Sargent
Dr. Barbara Walkley, Interim Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Ann Marie Quartironi, Assistant Superintendent for Business
Mr. Henry Cibelli, Director of Facilities
Mr. Tim Facchin, Director of Technology
Mr. Ronald Mackey, Director of Transportation
Ms. Cathy Schetter, Security, BHS
Mrs. Laura Seaman, Nurse, BHS
Detective Don Williams, City of Beacon Police
Chief Douglas Solomon, City of Beacon Police
Chief Thomas Fazio, Town of Fishkill Police
Mr. Michael Borrello, student
Mrs. Jennifer DiGregorio, Parent
Mr. Matthew Steltz, Teacher, BHS
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Chief Gary Van Voorhis, City of Beacon Fire Department
Chief David Dross, Slater Chemical Fire Department (Glenham)
12.08 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MR. DOUG RICKETTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby approve the agreement with Mr. Doug Ricketts
for ESL Title One Consultant Services, effective October 28, 2014 through May 25, 2015, a copy of which
shall be incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President to execute such
Agreement on behalf of the Board.
13. ADDENDUM TO PERSONNEL AGENDA
13.01 APPROVE SMOA WITH THE BEAA
Q. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
BEACON EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby approve the terms of the October
27, 2014 Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement by and between the District and the Beacon
Educational Administrators’ Association, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference in
the minutes of this meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President to execute
such Agreement on the Board’s behalf
MOTION by Mrs. Galbo, seconded by Ms. Patchen, and carried unanimously.
14. ADDENDUM ITEM FOR CONSULTING AGREEMENT
14.01 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DR. JEAN PAPANDREA
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education does hereby approve the agreement with Dr. Jean Papandrea
for consultant services for professional development training for instructional support, AIS Review and
program development, effective October 28, 2014 through June 15, 2015; a copy of which shall be
incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the Board President to execute such
Agreement on the Board's behalf
MOTION by Ms. Patchen, seconded by Mrs. Gadsden, and carried unanimously.
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13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Not held.
14. ADJOURN MEETING
MOTION by Mrs. Galbo, seconded by Ms. Patchen, and carried unanimously, to adjourn the
meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Kelly Pologe
Clerk of the Board