DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Place: Large Group Instruction Room – High School Time: 5:30 PM

- AGENDA -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.0 Roll Call: Members Present: Members Absent: Members Excused: Also Present: Students of the Month for September Drescher & Malecki, LLP – Audit Presentation 2.0 Questions and Oral Communications of the Public Pertaining to This Evening’s Agenda Items: 3.0 Written Communications: 4.0 Report of Interim Superintendent of Schools: 5.0 Report of Board of Education President: 6.0 CONSENSUS ITEMS:

A. Request Time for Comment

B. Request to Add or Withdraw Consensus Item(s):

C. Motion to Approve Consensus Item(s)

October 8, 2019 Page 2 Agenda 6.1 Financial Matters: 6.1.1 September 2019 Warrant Report 6.1.2 August 2019 Treasurers Report 6.1.3 Revenue Budget 6.1.4 September 2019 Budget Transfers 6.1.5 September 2019 Journal Entry Schedule 6.1.6 September 2019 Overtime Pay Report 6.1.7 September 2019 Regular Pay Report 6.1.8 September 2019 Claims Auditor Report 6.2 Resignations/Terminations – Attached: 6.3 Appointments – Attached: 6.4 Other Authorizations – Attached: 6.5 Special Education Placements – Attached: 6.6 Approval of Minutes: September 10, 2019 7.0 Presentation of Items for Board Action (Resolutions):

A. Request to Add 8.0 Other Matters for Consideration:

1. Old Business

2. New Business 9.0 Questions and Oral Communications of the Public: 10.0 Adjournment:

DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT – October 8, 2019 RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following: 6.2 Resignations/Terminations:

Item No.

Action

6.2.1 Resignation from Julie Troche, Basketball Cheerleading Coach, effective immediately. 6.2.2 Resignation from Dr. Laura Geraci, HS Asst. Administrator, effective September 13, 2019. 6.2.3

Resignation from Cindy Lawrie, teacher aide, Fall 21st Century CCLC program School # 5, effective September 16, 2019.

6.2.4 Resignation from Joshua Case, Asst. Football Coach, effective October 2, 2019. 6.2.5 Resignation from Loida Robles, Outreach Liaison, effective October 17, 2019. 6.2.6 Resignation from Issaiah Rivera, Teacher Aide, effective October 19, 2019.

6.3 Appointments:

Item No.

Name

Position

Effective Dates

Comment

6.3.1

Burnett, Michael

Sophomore Class Co-Advisor

2019-2020 School Year

Per DTA Contract

6.3.2

Hill, Ian

Co-curricular Elementary Band

2019-2020 School Year

Per DTA Contract

6.3.3

McMillen, Cynthia

First Tech Team Challenge Advisor

Sept. 26, 2019 - May 14, 2020

Stipend = $1,000.00

6.3.4

Benejan, Alberto

Fitness Center Supervisor

Effective August 12, 2019

$15.00/Hour

6.4 Other – Authorizations:

Item No.

Action

6.4.1 Approval to accept the donation of HS library books from Laurie McLean, Fuse Library. 6.4.2

Approval for change of classification from a personal teacher aide to a classroom teacher aide for a CSE student at School Seven.

6.4.3

Approval for an Art & Science Trip to Boston, MA, May 22-24, 2020 for approximately forty High School students.

6.4.4

Approval to create a classroom teacher aide position for a CSE student at School Four, effective immediately.

6.4.5

Approval to create a classroom teacher aide position for CSE students at the Middle School, effective immediately.

October 8, 2019

6.5 – Special Education Placements –

WHEREAS, the Dunkirk Committee on Special Education met on August 21, 27, September 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 26 and October 1, 2019 to review and evaluate the condition and placement of students who have been identified as having physical, mental or emotional disability, and

WHEREAS, the documentation and evidence presented at these meetings indicate that the Committee on Special Education made the below-listed recommendations to the Board of Education; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the recommendation for placement or change in placement of the children listed below be approved:

Annual Reviews

CSE: Special Class: 569777 (8), 460000 (8), 568136 (2) Consultant Teacher: 568137 (2), 569778 (7), 407177 (12)

CPSE: Special Class: 569424, 569304 CSE: Special Class: 568511 (1), 567472 (8), 240000 (8), 569269 (6), 610001 (9), 567136 (11), 569831 (5), 770000 (9), 567586 (9), 567586 (9), 566700 (4), 568725 (1) Related Services: 569831 (5), 569840 (10), 160002 (12), 220003 (6) Consultant Teacher: 569422 (8), 569777 (8), 407177 (12), 567587 (6), 170000 (10), 567720 (4), 140005 (12)

CPSE: Special Class: 569762, 569794, 569764 Related Services: 569668, 569774, 569580, 569737, 569643, 569871 NOTE: The number in parenthesis is the grade level of the student.

October 8, 2019

1 – Awarding of Bid for Transportation –

WHEREAS, sealed bids for Transportation of students from Dunkirk, NY to St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, Summit Center, and Buffalo Autism Services, were duly advertised, received, and publically opened at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019, and

WHEREAS, bids from the following were received:

Transpo Bus Services LLC, Rochester, NY $545/Day Corvus Bus and Charter Inc., Gerry, NY. $555/Day

WHEREAS, an analysis of the bids based on the specifications and low price indicate that Transpo Bus Services LLC., be awarded the bid as follows:

Transpo Bus Services LLC, $545/Day for 180 Days, $98,100.00.

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that the above transportation contracts be awarded for the 2019-2020 school year.

October 8, 2019

2 – Appointment of District Assistant Treasurer –

RESOLVED, that Julie Greene, Dunkirk, New York, is hereby appointed to the position of Dunkirk City School District Assistant Treasurer, effective July 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year, $3,000.00.

October 8, 2019

3 – Appointment of Temporary, Part-time PreK Administrator –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Ella Ames, Mayville, New York, is hereby appointed as temporary, part-time PreK Administrator, effective September 20, 2019, $200 per half day with no benefits.

NOTE: Ms. Ames’ assignment will continue until a permanent PreK administrator is appointed.

October 8, 2019

4 – Appointment of CSE & CPSE Committee Members –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that the following individuals are hereby appointed CSE & CPSE Committee Members for the 2019-2020 school year:

Special Education Committee Members:

Chairpersons: Laura Burnside, Michele Heenan, Leigh Mansfield, Jackie Sackett, Lori Szymczak

SE Teachers: Mary Allaire-Gifford, Heidi Bates, Julie Brueckl, Carolyn Crangle, Jeff Hanes, Jennifer Hasse, Wendy Gunther, Kathy Hauser, Tracy Jimenez, Carrieanne Kernitz, Jennifer Kingston, Carla McCracken, Joe McMurdy, Margaret Michaels, Kathryn Pilgrim, Deenah Simchick, Julie Reece, Allison Williams

School Psychologists: Leigh Mansfield, Laura Burnside, Lori Szymczak Approved designees for CSE Referrals: All Building Administrators

Pre School Committee Members: Chairpersons: Jackie Sacket Alternates: Laura Burnside, Leigh Mansfield, Michele Heenan, Lori Szycmzak

SE Teachers: Mary Allaire-Gifford, Heidi Bates, Julie Brueckl, Carolyn Crangle, Jeff Hanes, Jennifer Hasse, Wendy Gunther, Kathy Hauser, Tracy Jimenez, Carrieanne Kernitz, Jennifer Kingston, Carla McCracken, Joe McMurdy, Margaret Michaels, Kathryn Pilgrim, Deenah Simchick, Julie Reece, Allison Williams

Regular Ed Teachers Amy Adams, Erin Alexander, Tara Amidon, Carmen Andrews, Marcy Bartlett, Stacy Bautista, Pam Belling, Marianne Borzilleri, Katie Burlett, Andrea Caccamise, Cynthia Carlson, Valarie Csont, Tina Curry, Brandi Damico, Sarah Davis, Kim Desmond-Keppel, Robert Desmond, Melanie Dolce, Joshua Fitzgerald, Anna Fred, Kerry Hoffman, Andrea Hojnacki Smith, Jeanette Kozlowski, Amanda Kulig, Bridgette Kurtz, Amber Lancaster, Jennifer Lancaster, Mary Lang, Mary Levandoski, Kyle Marvin, Susan Petrella, Alyssa Perry, Diana Rodriguez, Cheryl Symans, Kalene Szary, Phil Szymczak, Carolyn Villafrank, Lisa Williams, Jeannine Van Wey. Approved designee for CPSE: Jackie Sackett

October 8, 2019 5 – Appointment of Music Teacher –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Melissa Mead, Fredonia, New York, is hereby appointed to the position of music teacher in the special subject tenure area of music, effective September 18, 2019, Step 4, Column B+30M, $45,290.00 pro rata. Her probationary service commenced on September 18, 2019. This appointment will expire on September 17, 2023.

NOTE: Ms. Mead will be assigned to Schools Three & Five filling the vacancy for

Matthew Nickle who resigned.

October 8, 2019 6 – Appointment of Special Education Teacher –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Rebecca Sprague, Falconer, New York, is hereby appointed to the position of special education teacher in the special subject tenure area of special education, effective September 3, 2019, Step 5, Column B+30M, $ 46,290.00 pro rata.

Her probationary service commenced on September 3, 2019. This appointment will expire September 2, 2023. NOTE: Ms. Sprague will be assigned to School Seven and Northern Chautauqua Catholic School where she replaces Tracy Jimenez who

transferred.

October 8, 2019 7 – Appointment of .5 FTE Teacher Aide –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Jessica Roach-Smith, Dunkirk, New York is hereby appointed to a .5 FTE teacher aide position, effective September 5, 2019, Step 1, $11.35 per hour. Her six-month probationary period commenced on September 5, 2019. NOTE: Ms. Roach-Smith’s assignment will be at School Seven filling the

position created at the August 13, 2019 BOE meeting.

October 8, 2019 8 – Appointment of Teacher Aide –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Keraghen Krzyzanowicz, Dunkirk, New York, is hereby appointed to a teacher aide position, effective October 15, 2019, Step 1, $11.35 per hour. Her six-month probationary period will commence on October 15, 2019. NOTE: Ms. Krzyzanowicz’s assignment will be at School Five filling the

position created at the August 27, 2019 BOE meeting.

October 8, 2019 9 – Appointment of Teacher Aide –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Jacob Thompson, Fredonia, New York, is hereby appointed to a teacher aide position, effective October 15, 2019, Step 1, $11.35 per hour. His six-month probationary period will commence on October 15, 2019. NOTE: Mr. Thompson’s assignment will be at School Seven.

October 8, 2019 10 – Appointment of Teacher Aide –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Donaet Hernandez Rivera, Dunkirk, New York, is hereby appointed to a teacher aide position, effective October 15, 2019, Step 1, $11.35 per hour. Her six-month probationary period will commence on October 15, 2019. NOTE: Ms. Donaet Hernandez Rivera’s assignment will be at School Five filling a vacancy for Amanda Ippolito who transferred.

October 8, 2019 11 – Appointment of Teacher Aide –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Rosangelica Montalban, Fredonia, New York, is hereby appointed to a teacher aide position, effective October 15, 2019, Step 1, $11.35 per hour. Her six-month probationary period will commence on October 15, 2019. NOTE: Ms. Montalban’s assignment will be at the High School filling a vacancy created at the September 10, 2019 BOE meeting.

October 8, 2019

12 – Appointment of Cleaner – RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Juanita Montanez, Dunkirk, New York, is hereby appointed to a cleaner position, effective October 15, 2019, Step 1, $12.21 per hour. Her six-month probationary period will commence on October 15, 2019. NOTE: Ms. Montanez‘s assignment will be at School Seven filling a vacancy created by Maria Soto who transferred.

October 8, 2019 13 – Appointment of Additional Fall 21st Century CLC Before/After School Positions –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that the following staff are hereby appointed to the Fall 21st Century CLC positions: School Three: Brian Crawford Physical Education Teacher Christie Lokietek STEM Teacher Christina Nieves Temporary Teacher Aide Robert Desmond Substitute Teacher (ASP) Anna Fred Substitute Teacher (BSP/ASP) Christa Piglowski Substitute Teacher Aide (ASP) William Barnes Substitute Teacher (ASP) Denise Sievert Substitute Teacher (ASP) School Four: Jamie Wallschlaeger Physical Education Teacher Taylor Levandoske STEM Teacher Anna Fred ENL – (Tues. & Thurs. Only) Erin Alexander Special Ed. (M-W-F Only) Andreanna Dolce Teacher Aide – Morning Patricia Gugino Temporary Teacher Aide School Five: Mary Schneider Physical Education Teacher Kristina Damon/Sarah Crane STEM Teacher Megan Ahlstrom Teacher Aide (BSP/ASP) Connie Glasier Temporary Teacher Aide School Seven: Andrea Caccamise Elementary Teacher Morning

Michael Green Physical Education Teacher Sheri Schue STEM Teacher Karen Willis Teacher Aide (ASP) Zachery Meadows Substitute Teacher Aide (Both)

Jacob Thompson Substitute Teacher Aide (ASP) Andrea Caccamise Substitute Teacher (BSP/ASP) William Osinski Substitute Teacher All (ASP) Middle School: Kelly Fetterick Physical Education Teacher Ashley DeJohn STEM Teacher Laura DeBicki Art Teacher Wendy Gunther Substitute Teacher (ASP)

October 8, 2019 14 – Approval of Teacher Salary Advancement –

WHEREAS, the teachers listed below have submitted evidence of having satisfactorily completed the indicated graduate work. Therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the following teachers be placed on the proper step and column as indicated, effective September 3, 2019:

Marianne Borzilleri, Elementary, Step 4, Column B+36 ($44,908) to Step 4, Column B+36M ($45,608); Ashley Ippolito, Art, Step 3, Column B ($42,500) to Step 3, Column B+30M ($44,790); Michele Dawley, Business, Step 7, Column B+54M ($49,462) to Step 7, Column B+60M ($49,880); Kelsey Gawronski, Elementary, Step 2, Column B ($42,250) to Step 2, Column B+36M ($44,858); Jacklyn Ellwood, Elementary, Step 2, Column B ($42,250) to Step 2, Column B+30M ($44,540); Kerry Hoffman, ENL, Step 16, Column B+36M ($84,608) to Step 16, Column B+42M ($84,926); Kathryn Pilgrim, Special Education, Step 2, Column B+42M ($45,176) to Step 2, Column B+48M ($45,494); Jacklyn Richir, Elementary, Step 4, Column B ($43,000) to Step 4, Column B+36M ($45,608); Dennis Roberts, Special Education, Step 3, Column B+36M ($45,108) to Step 4, Column B+36M ($45,608); Jeannine Van Wey, Music, Step 17, Column B+30M ($87,290) to Step 17, Column B+54M ($88,562); Stephanie Wisniewski, Math, Step 5, Column B ($44,000) to Step 5, Column B+36M ($46,608).

October 8, 2019 15 – Acceptance of Annual Compliance Independent Audit –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the District’s Audit Committee, copies of the Annual Independent Audit, prepared by Drescher & Malecki, LLP, for the City School District of the City of Dunkirk, New York, for the 2018-2019 school year ending June 30, 2019, have been completed in the form prescribed by the Commissioner of Education and presented to the Board of Education members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the said audit report is hereby received and that the same be recorded in the official minutes and that copies of said audit report shall be filed with the Clerk of the City School District of the City of Dunkirk, New York, with the New York State Education Department, and with the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

October 8, 2019

16 – Appointment of Coach & Volunteer –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools the following individuals as coaches and volunteers for the 2019-2020 school year:

Connor Aitcheson Varsity Asst. Wrestling Coach Zachery Meadows Girls’ Varsity Soccer Volunteer

October 8, 2019 17 – Appointment of Intramural Coaches –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that the following individuals are hereby appointed intramural coaches for the 2019-2020 school year:

Kelly Fetterick Wiffleball Kelly Fetterick Boys’ Basketball Kelly Fetterick Volleyball Michelle Gilmour Basketball Skills Michelle Gilmour Swimming Basics Michelle Gilmour Softball Skills Michelle Gilmour Badminton Skills

October 8, 2019 18 – Appointment of School Psychologist –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that Debra Cole, Dunkirk, New York, is hereby appointed to the position of school psychologist in the special subject tenure area of school psychology, effective November 18, 2019, Step 12, Column B+75M, $ 67,875 pro rata. Her probationary service will commence on November 18, 2019. This appointment will expire on November 17, 2023.

NOTE: Ms. Cole will be assigned district-wide filling the vacancy for the position created by the BOE on August 13, 2019 pending certification.

October 8, 2019 19 – CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Contract Ratification –

WHEREAS, the Dunkirk City School District and the CSEA, Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO were parties to a collective Negotiations Agreement. The parties negotiation the terms have reached an Agreement on the terms of a successor Agreement for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 which they desire to record; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Dunkirk City School District’s Board of Education hereby ratifies the Agreement as presented to the individual Board members and CSEA members on September 26, 2019.

October 8, 2019 20 – Appointment on Tenure –

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools that the following individual is hereby appointed on tenure with the effective date as noted:

Constance Meginnis, Building Administrator, effective October 19, 2019