Business Meeting Board of Education February 25, 2020
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Peekskill City School District 1031 Elm Street Peekskill, New York BUSINESS MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Board of Education Mrs. Maria Pereira, President Mrs. Jillian Villon, Vice President Mrs. Pamela Hallman-Johnson Mr. Allen Jenkins, Jr. Mrs. Branwen MacDonald Mr. Samuel North Mr. Michael Simpkins Central Office Dr. David Mauricio, Superintendent Ms. Robin Zimmerman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Joseph Mosey, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Mr. Daniel Callahan, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Dr. Mary Keenan Foster, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Ms. Debra McLeod, District Clerk 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Pereira at 5:37 p.m. in the George Birdas Room. A. Recording of Attendance Allen Jenkins, Jr. and Pamela Hallman-Johnson arrived late. 2. Proposed Executive Session Subject to Board Approval 5:30 p.m. A. Open Meeting (Note: The Board will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters regarding the appointment of a particular contractor(s) and employment history of particular person(s) for the following positions: Pioneer Club Advisor Coach; Empire State After-School Program; Guidance Document Planning; Leave Replacement Teacher; My Brother’s Keeper Club Advisor; Evening Theater Academy Program; Security Aide Substitute; Substitute Teacher; Permanent Substitute Teacher; Personnel Assistant; Teacher Aides and Teacher Mentors. The public part of the meeting will open at approximately 7:00 p.m.) B. Adjourn to Executive Session Motion to Adjourn Meeting in order to enter to Executive Session Motion: Jillian Villon Second: Branwen MacDonald Yes: Branwen MacDonald No: _____ Abstained:_____ Allen Jenkins, Jr. Samuel North Maria Pereira Michael Simpkins Jillian Villon C. Adjourn Executive Session – 7:08 p.m. Motion to Re-Open Meeting Motion: Samuel North Second: Michael Simpkins Yes: Pamela Hallman-Johnson No: _____ Abstained:_____ Allen Jenkins, Jr. Branwen MacDonald Samuel North Maria Pereira Michael Simpkins Jillian Villon 3. Resume Public Meeting A. Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was reconvened in the Ford Auditorium at 7:13 p.m. 4. Superintendent/Board President Report A. Superintendent’s Report Peekskill Pride 5. Hearing of Citizens A. Public Participation at Board Meetings There were no citizens wishing to be heard. 6. Superintendent/Board President Report Continued A. Superintendent’s Report Continued Operations & Maintenance – Carmine Crisci Technology – Janice Reid B. President Pereira read into the minutes the following contracts under $10,000: Westchester County Board of Elections: Use of voting machines for the annual School Budget Vote and Election; May 19, 2020; $0 Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc./PKMS: One 60 minute performance, followed by a 15- 20 minute Q&A session at the Paramount Theatre; February 5, 2020 - June 30, 2020; $3,225 C. President Pereira read into the minutes the following donations under $5,000: Superintendent Mauricio thanked the Peekskill Education Foundation for their efforts. Peekskill Education Foundation/PHS: Tablets for Analyzing Photography Class; $2,000 Peekskill Education Foundation/Oakside Elementary School: Ozobots program; $1,200 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Policy Readings 10. Accepting of Minutes A. Joint BOE Meeting with Peekskill Common Council January 16, 2020 B. Business Meeting January 21, 2020 C. Business Meeting/Work Session February 4, 2020 D. Approval of Minutes BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the following minutes: Joint BOE Meeting with Peekskill Common Council January 16, 2020 Business Meeting January 21, 2020 Business Meeting/Work Session February 4, 2020 Motion: Allen Jenkins, Jr. Second: Branwen MacDonald Yes: Pamela Hallman-Johnson No: _____ Abstained:_____ Allen Jenkins, Jr. Branwen MacDonald Samuel North Maria Pereira Michael Simpkins Jillian Villon 11. Consent Agenda - Personnel A. Personnel Agenda Certificated I. Resignation A. The Superintendent of Schools recommends the following teacher resignation to the Board of Education for approval: 1. Name: Ashley Noda Position: Permanent Substitute Teacher (Per Diem) Location: Peekskill Middle School Reason: Resignation from the Peekskill City School District Effective Date: February 7, 2020 (Last day worked 02/06/2020) 2. Name: Celine Vichitlakakran Position: Reading Teacher Action: Resignation from the Peekskill City School District Effective: June 30, 2020 II. Leave of Absence A. The Superintendent of Schools recommends the following non-paid leave of absence to the Board of Education for approval: N/A III. Retirement A. The Superintendent of Schools recommends the following retirement resignations to the Board of Education for approval: N/A IV. Appointments A. The Superintendent of Schools recommends the following appointments to the Board of Education for approval: 1. Name: Romelle Smith Position: Special Education Teacher (LOA) Certification Status: Special Education, Permanent Effective Start Date: February 24, 2020 End Date: April 30, 2020 (anticipated) Salary: $308/day. As worked, no benefits. 2. Name: Salvatore Dodaro Position: Pioneer Club Advisor/Coach Effective Dates: 2019-2020 School Year Location: Peekskill High School Stipend: $2,719.00 3. Name: James Smith Position: Pioneer Club Advisor/Coach Effective Dates: 2019-2020 School Year Location: Peekskill High School Stipend: $2,719.00 4. Name: Jamal Lewis Position: Lead Administrator – Principal Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: $11,000.00 (Grant Funded) 5. Name: June Campolongo Position: Assistant Administrator – Assistant Principal Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: $10,500.00 (Grant Funded) 6. Name: Courtney Simon Position: Assistant Administrator – Assistant Principal Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: $10,500.00 (Grant Funded) 7. Name: Margaret McKay Position: Teacher Leader–Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: $6,000.00 (Grant Funded) 8. Name: Christopher Kness Position: Teacher Leader–Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: $6,000.00 (Grant Funded) 9. Name: Milagros Guzman Position: Teacher Leader–Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: $6,000.00 (Grant Funded) 10. Name: Lucrecia Giha Position: Teaching Assistant Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill Faculty Association (PFA) Contract. (Grant Funded) 11. Name: Michele Madiou Position: Teaching Assistant Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill Faculty Association (PFA) Contract. (Grant Funded) 12. Name: Cami Basso Position: Teacher–Physical Education Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill Faculty Association (PFA) Contract. (Grant Funded) 13. Name: Keren Larkin Position: Teacher–Science Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD) Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill Faculty Association (PFA) Contract. (Grant Funded) 14. Name: Michael Tanzi Position: Teacher–Science Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill Faculty Association (PFA) Contract. (Grant Funded) 15. Name: Jonathan Harrison Position: Teacher–Social Studies Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: February–June 2020 (Anticipated); Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Schedule TBD). Location: Peekskill Middle School Stipend: Terms of employment are in accordance with the Peekskill Faculty Association (PFA) Contract. (Grant Funded) 16. Name: Jonathan Iasillo Position: Teacher–Physical Education Teacher Program: Empire State Middle School After-School Program Effective Dates: