The South Glens Falls Central School District Board of Education, Saratoga County, New York, met in Regular Session on Monday, August 10, 2026, in the High School Auditorium, 42 Merritt Road, South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York.
President Farrell called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Haley Brashears, Heidi Brennan, Amanda Cedrone, William Elder, John Farrell, Roger Fedele, Dr. John Leary, Kevin Ostrander
Nicholas Healy
Dr. Michele Whitley, Superintendent of Schools
Timothy Dawkins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Kevin Fottrell, Assistant Superintendent for Business/District Clerk
Flora Covey, Director of Personnel Development
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved Consent Items A-B.
July 20, 2026 Organizational Meeting
July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
August 3, 2026 Special Called Meeting
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved Consent Items C-H.
Warrant# | Date(s) | Amount |
General Fund #4 | 07/16/2026-07/16/2026 | $424,045.41 |
General Fund #5 | 07/16/2026-07/28/2026 | $1,261,585.50 |
General Fund #6 | 07/17/2026-07/30/2026 | $1,525,436.16 |
General Fund #7 | 07/30/2026-07/30/2026 | $19,803.00 |
School Lunch #4 | 07/17/2026-07/30/2026 | $17,103.23 |
School Lunch #5 | 07/16/2026-07/28/2026 | $518.80 |
Special Aid Fund #2 | 07/16/2026-07/28/2026 | $13,625.67 |
Debt Service #1 | 07/28/2026-07/28/2026 | $152,102.62 |
Center for Disability Services - Special Education Services 2026-2027 Addendums
General Fund 2026-2027
Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Moreau was approved for $200.00 in petty cash for the purpose of the 2026-2027 school tax collection period scheduled for September 1 - November 2, 2026.
The district acknowledged and thanked AdoptAClassroom.org on Behalf of Burlington Stores for their $5,000 donation to Harrison Avenue Elementary School.
Caitlin Vigliotti Building Dignity Act Coordinator/Moreau
Caitlin Vigliotti District 504 Building Coordinator/Moreau
Motion unanimously carried 8 to 0 approved Consent Items 1-R.
Eustacia Sander, Special Education Teacher, Oliver W. Winch Middle School, effective March 1, 2027.
Kyle Noonan, Science Teacher, Senior High School, effective September 1, 2026.
Eustacia Sander, Special Education Teacher, Oliver W. Winch Middle School, effective on or about October 28, 2026 through on or about January 1, 2027.
Request for Extension of Unpaid Childcare Leave of Absence
Jenna Mayette, Art Teacher, Senior High School, effective through October 31, 2026.
Probationary Appointment
Name | Position Building | Probationary Period | Salary |
Calijah Howk | Grade 6 Oliver W. Winch Middle School | September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2030 | Step 2 MA |
Term Non-Probationary Substitute Teacher Appointments
Name | Position Building | Effective Dates | Salary |
Benjamin Cooke | Social Studies Senior High School | September 3, 2026 - October 16, 2026 | Per SASTA Contract |
James Dickinson | Special Education Oliver W. Winch Middle School | October 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | Per SASTA Contract |
James Dickinson | Special Education Oliver W. Winch Middle School | March 1, 2027 - June 25, 2027 | Per SASTA Contract |
0. Non-Probationary Per Diem Substitute Teacher Appointments
Name | Position Building | Effective Dates | Salary |
Susan Horst | Elementary Substitute Ballard Elementary School | September 3, 2026 - June 25, 2027 | $242.85 per day |
Luke Baringer | High School Substitute/Tutor Senior High School | September 3, 2026 - June 25, 2027 | $242.85 per day |
Additional Mentor Appointment 2026-2027
Mentor | Mentee | Salary |
Brandon Wagner (Previously appointed as Co-Mentor) | Michael Perrone, Physical Education Elementary/Middle School | $2,000 |
Extra Curricular Advisor Appointments 2026-2027
Tanglewood Elementary School
Jamie Metivier
Ashley Burke/Lauren Roetzer/ Micah Ryan
Ashley Burke/Abigael Rourke Ashley Burke/Hillary Getty
Memory Book
No Place for Hate
Ski Club
Service Club (Student Council)
Brett Lange Lyndsey Lange Jessica Cormia Victoria Mason Mary Harrison Jacklyn Lawrence Lyndsey Lange
Christine Macchi/Brian Mockry Mary HarrisonNictoria Mason Rachel French
Sean Boyd Ashley Tarella
Abigail Bridham/April Nedwell Brett Lange
Samantha Melucci Blythe Hveen Samantha Melucci Babsaudrey James Sarah Mactal Brian Mockry
Adventure Club Adventure Club Agriculture Club Book Club Chess Club
Drama Club Director Drama Club Asst. Director GSA
Helping Hands International Club Jazz Band Memory Book
No Place for Hate Robotics
SADD
Ski Club Student Council TV Studio
World Language Club X-Factor
Kionah Thomas Volunteer Volleyball
Christina Kesler Volunteer Field Hockey
Michael Oudekerk Junior Varsity Assistant Football
Taylor Goguen Varsity Assistant Girls Wrestling
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved Consent Items S-V.
Dorothy Blake, School Secretary, Moreau Elementary School, effective December 1, 2026.
Samantha Leo, Teacher Aide, Oliver W. Winch Middle School, effective September 3, 2026 through on or about November 30, 2026.
Name | Position Building | Probationary Period | Salary |
Marion Ogunshola | Teacher Aide Tanglewood Elementary School | September 3, 2026 - March 4, 2027 | Step4 |
Amy Novack, Cook Manager, Senior High School, effective September 1, 2026.
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved Consent Item W.
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved Consent Items X-Z.
Ysabella Parillo Natalie Quick
5695 Students and Personal Electronic Devices 5300.40 Disciplinary Penalties, Procedures and Referrals
2210 | Board Organizational Meeting |
4765 | Virtual, Blended, and Remote Learning |
5100 | Student Attendance |
5151 | Students in Temporary Housing |
5205 | Eligibility for Co-curricular and Exta-curricular Activities |
5422 | Diapering and Toileting Protocols |
Mr. Farrell spoke about the summer drama club performance of "Freaky Friday", the New York State School Boards Association's (NYSSBA) Leadership in Education Conference held in July, and the Board Member Training: Welcoming Student Ex-Officio Board Members to be held on September 15th. He also reminded the board members that the deadline to register for the NYSSBA Annual Convention in October is fast approaching.
Dr. Whitley discussed the Portrait of a Graduate conference hosted by Pearson in Austin, Texas that she attended along with Mr. McGough and Ms. Seelye, and how they plan to share and build on their experience with the rest of the administrative team.
Dr. Whitley also spoke about the New Superintendent Institute hosted by the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) where she was able to interact with other new leaders from throughout the state.
Mr. Dawkins gave an overview of the summer success program and the end of program wrap-up that was attended by many.
Mr. Dawkins also discussed the New York State Education Department Early Childhood Institute presentation he, Ms. Seelye, Ms. Sipowicz and Mr. McGough gave to K-3 Teachers regarding Portrait of a Graduate and early learners.
Mr. Ostrander gave a brief update on the construction of the new BOCES facility, which is currently ahead of schedule.
Dr. Leary spoke about the Leadership Conference, specifically related to student board of education representatives and their possible participation on different board committees.
Mr. Elder discussed the production of "Freaky Friday", and the South Glens Falls summer concert series.
Mr. Ostrander asked how many students will be graduating at the August 24th meeting, there will be two graduates.
Mr. Farrell asked for a motion to go into executive session to discuss an issue involving a particular employee.
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved to enter into executive session.
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved to return to open session.
Motion unanimously carried 8 to O approved to adjourn the meeting.
Kevin Fottrell, District Clerk