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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONHAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTAGENDATOWNS OF SMITHTOWNAND ISLIP, SUFFOLK COUNTY,NEW YORK, HELDSeptember 17, 2013Members Present:Mrs. Eileen Mass, President; Mrs. Susan Hodosky, Vice President; Mr. David Barshay,Mr. Gary Fortmeyer; Mrs. Ann Macaluso; Mrs. Geri Richter; Mr. Rob ScaritoMembers Absent:NoneOthers Present:Mrs. Patricia Sullivan-Kriss, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. James Stucchio, AssistantSuperintendent for Business and Operations; Mrs. Michele Rothfeld, AssistantSuperintendent for Personnel and Administration; Mr. Glen Eschbach, AssistantSuperintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology; Mr. Warren Richmond,Attorney; and Mrs. Janet Ciangetti, Acting District ClerkCALLING OF THE MEETING: President Mass called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:03 p.m. a motion was made by Geri Richter, seconded by Gary Fortmeyer togo into Executive Session to discuss the possible appointment of a particular person, matters of two particularstudents, one legal and one residency, one matter concerning collective bargaining and one matter concerningof the Board of Education Communication/Roles and Responsibilities.Motion carried by a vote of 7-0The public meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. at which time Mrs. Mass asked all assembled to hold a moment ofsilence to honor Steven Tursellino, a resident who recently passed away, the victims of September 11th and thepeople who protect our country.PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Mrs. Mass led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.ADOPTION OF MINUTES:Regular August 27, 2013 and Special Meeting September 10, 2013Motion was made by Geri Richter, seconded by Ann Macaluso to adopt the minutes as written.Motion carried by a vote of 7-0RECOGNITION AND AWARDS2013 NAfME All-Nationals Honors ChorusNashville, Tennessee, October 30, 2013. Justin Albinder and Michael Lamendola will be honored at theOctober 8, 2013 meeting.PRESENTATIONS: Website DemonstrationMrs. Kriss introduced Dr. Donald Murphy, Director of Math and Information Systems, who offered a briefoverview of the new website. Dr. Murphy stated that the goal is to make it more user friendly anddemonstrated how to maneuver through the website.September 17, 2013Page 1
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE / COMMENTS REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDAMrs. Kriss stated that Superintendent’s Conference Day held on September 3rd, A Day of DiscoveryEducation, was an exciting day with positive feedback from our teachers.The Superintendent received a phone call from Senator Flanagan requesting that the Commissioner ofEducation and Regent Tillis be allowed to visit our Middle School and the Pines on opening day. Mrs. Krissthanked teachers and staff who prepared for the visit which provided a wonderful opportunity to share ourconcerns regarding slowing down the New York State testing process, creating opportunities for all children,and Common Core implementation. Regent Tillis, as a member of the Board of Regents, offered to attend aCommunity Forum to listen to the concerns of the community.Mrs. Kriss announced we have three semi-finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Competition, BrianEng, Sarah Mackin and Varun Mehta.The Superintendent offered congratulations to Suzanne Cipri and Meagan Ricker, co-teaching partners atForest Brook, who will be presenting a workshop, Planning and Implementing Differentiated Lessons in Cotaught Classrooms, at the New York State Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention.Mrs. Kriss acknowledged the parents attending the meeting and thanked those parents who contacted her andMr. Giordano to seek clarification regarding the new students at Forest Brook. She indicated she will do herbest to respond to concerns and questions but stated she is guided by law and will not be able to share somepieces of information. Mrs. Kriss explained that the district was notified in July that a facility opened withindistrict boundaries. Under the McKinney-Vento Law, we are bound to provide an education to the childrenwho reside in the facility. The district worked diligently with the county to make sure that the number ofstudents entering our district would not overburden the district. Ten children are now in Forest Brook fromthis facility. Mrs. Kriss explained that she choose Forest Brook based upon class size and the availability ofsupport services for the children. Decisions on future placements of students from the facility, if any, will bemade in the same manner.The Superintendent indicated that Senator Kennedy offered to sponsor a meeting with himself, Mr. O’Neill,Acting Commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, and a representative from theCounty Executive’s Office to address community questions and concerns about future implications from thisfacility.QUESTION AND COMMENTS REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA ONLYCommunity members asked numerous questions concerning: The placement and transportation of homeless students attending district schools Sources of aid available to the district when educating homeless students Regulations concerning immunizations and how they apply to homeless students Class sizeA motion was made by David Barshay to extend the question comment section at this time for an additional10 minutes until (10:40 p.m.), seconded by Geri Richter.Motion carried 6-1 (Rob Scarito opposed)The discussion continued as community members discussed concerns about the size of the kindergartensections at the Pines and further questions regarding immunization.September 17, 2013Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA:Items removed: 9.1A, 9.3A 2-6, 9.3B 6b and 9.4B 1Motion to accept Consent Agenda items made by Geri Richter, seconded by Ann Macaluso.ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, PERSONNEL ACTIONS, BUSINESS MATTERS, andCURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATTERS9.1 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - severedA. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Dr. Kathy Weiss be appointed to present testimony regarding astudent complaint pursuant to Board Regulation 5311.3-R at a rate of 175.00 per hour, not to exceed 1,000.00; and it is furtherRESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Public Officers Law Section 18, Dr. Weiss shall beprovided with defense and indemnification with regard to any claims arising out of an alleged act oromission which occurred or allegedly occurred while she was acting within the scope of thisappointment.9.2 PERSONNEL MATTERSBE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the followingpersonnel actions report be accepted as per attached.A. Personnel Action Report - Certified Staff1) Appointment to Tenure2) Temporary Employment3) Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Excessed4) Appointment of Substitutes5) Removal of SubstitutesB. Personnel Action Report - Civil Service Staff1) Appointment2) Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Excessed3) Appointment of SubstitutesC. Curriculum and Instructional Appointments1) Rescind Co-Curricular Staff (Pines)2) Co-Curricular Staff (Pines)3) Co-Curricular Staff (HS)9.3 BUSINESS MATTERSBE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following beapproved:A. Contracts1) Smithtown Central School District – Swim Team Agreement 2013-20142) Eastern Suffolk BOCES - severed3) John A. Grillo, Architect, P.C. – 2013-2014 Capital Improvement Program - severed4) Lasertainment LLC - severed5) Sivic Solutions Group. LLC - severed6) Fitzgerald’s Driving School, Inc. - severedSeptember 17, 2013Page 3
B. Special Education Contracts1) Cleary School for the Deaf – 2013-20142) Allyson Caminiti – Physical Therapy Services - 2013-20143) Mary Stumpel – 1:1 Nursing Services - 2013-20144) Marion K. Salomon & Associates, Inc.5) Middle Country Central School District – 2012-20136) IDEA flow-through SEDCAR Contracts 2013-2014a. Mid Island Therapyb. Suffolk County Department of Health - severedc. The New Interdisciplinary Schoold. Alternatives for ChildrenC. Budget Transfer1)#174 2013 Year End TransferD. Disposal of obsolete equipment1) American Security SafeBE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be received:E. Financial Reports1) Claims Audit Report – July, 20132) Management Response – July, 20133) Claims Audit Report – 2012-2013 Year End Summary4) Warrants – August, 20135) Treasurer's Report – August, 20136) Collateralization – August, 20139.4 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATTERSBE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:A. Committee on Special Education Recommendations1) CSE2) CPSE3) 504B. Field Trips1) Overnight field trip to Nashville, Tn. – October 26-30, 2013- severedMotion to accept Consent Agenda carried 7-0Severed Items: 9.1A – Dr. Kathy WeissMotion made by Geri Richter, seconded by Gary FortmeyerDiscussion: Mr. Barshay wanted to amend 9.1A to read as follows:IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that Dr. Kathy Weiss be appointed to present testimony regarding astudent complaint pursuant to Board Regulation 5311.3-R at a rate of 175.00 per hour, not toexceed 1,000.00; and it is furtherSeptember 17, 2013Page 4
RESOLVED, that Dr. Weiss shall be provided with defense and indemnification with regard to anyclaims arising out of an alleged act or omission which occurred or allegedly occurred while she wasacting within the scope of this appointment in accordance with the provisions, requirements andlimitations of Public Officers Law Section 18.Motion to amend made by David Barshay, seconded by Geri RichterMotion carried 7-0Motion to accept was made by Ann Macaluso, seconded by Geri Richter to accept 9.1A as amended.Motion carried 7-0 9.3A 2 –Eastern Suffolk BOCESMotion to approve was made by David Barshay, seconded by Ann MacalusoMotion carried 6-1 (Rob Scarito opposed) 9.3A3 – John A. Grillo, Architect, P.C.Motion to approve was made by Ann Macaluso, seconded by Geri RichterMotion carried 6 -1 (Susan Hodosky opposed) 9.3A4 – Lasertainment LLC.Motion to approve was made by Rob Scarito, seconded by Geri RichterMotion carried 7-0 9.3A5 - Sivic Solutions Group, LLCDiscussion: Susan Hodosky will abstain as she is an employee of Suffolk County.Motion to approve made by Geri Richter, seconded by Ann MacalusoMotion carried 6-0-1 (Susan Hodosky abstained) 9.3A6 – Fitzgerald’s Driving School, Inc.Motion to approve made by Gary Fortmeyer, seconded by David BarshayMotion carried 7-0 9.3B6b Suffolk County Department of HealthDiscussion: Mrs. Hodosky will abstain as she is an employee of Suffolk County.Motion to approve made by David Barshay, seconded by Ann MacalusoMotion carried 6-0-1 (Susan Hodosky abstained) 9.4b1 – Overnight Field Trip to Nashville, Tn.Motion to approve made by Geri Richter, seconded by Gary FortmeyerMotion carried 7-0POLICIESPolicy 1120 School District Records – first readingThis policy will be on the next agenda for a second readingPolicy 5450.1 Notification of Sex Offenders – first readingDiscussion: Mr. Barshay expressed concerns about the changes made to our current policy in the mannerresidents will be informed. He suggested that there be a transition year in which notification is sent outmore frequently than suggested in the new policy. The policy was sent back to committee.CORRESPONDENCE: Three emails were received from Krista Hachadoorian, Michele Ortiz and PaulBorowski.September 17, 2013Page 5
DISCUSSION MATTERS: Bretton Woods Ceiling and Lighting ProjectMr. Stucchio introduced Mr. John Grillo, architect, who explained the Bretton Woods Ceiling and LightingProject. Board questions and concerns involved whether we could use the funds to put in air conditioninginstead of the fans and if the fans were durable and safe for use in a gym. Mr. Stucchio responded that, underthe resolution, the funds were designated for lighting and fans only. Mr. Grillo assured the Board that the fanswere built for use in gyms and the construction was durable.Mr. Fortmeyer asked for a data sheet on this particular fan which Mr. Grillo agreed to supply.This item can be put on the next agenda for action.NEW BUSINESSMr. Scarito asked if a separate bus is used for the 10 children from the homeless shelter and has the currentclass size policy changed. Mr. Stucchio advised that a mini bus is being used. Mrs. Kriss indicated that theclass size policy has not changed in a number of years.Mrs. Macaluso indicated that the Policy Committee is meeting on October 10th and she would like to look atthe class size policy.QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY Concerns about the class sizes at Forest Brook Whether all elementary schools would be sharing responsibility for educating these students District plan for placing homeless studentsA motion was made by Ann Macaluso to go into Executive Session to discuss the matter of a specific student,seconded by Susan Hodosky.Motion defeated, 3-4 (Gary Fortmeyer, Geri Richter, David Barshay and Rob Scarito opposed)ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.NEXT REGULAR MEETING: October 8, 2013Respectfully submitted,/s/ Janet CiangettiActing District ClerkSeptember 17, 2013Page 6
."til1; ;;" 'I\. o " .:: s . '\h. LACTION REPORTSCHEDULE -ASCHEDULE - BSCHEDULE - C(Certified Staff)(Civil Service)(Curriculum & Instruction Appointments)September 17, 20139.2
"9.2.A CERTIFIED STAFFIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3013 OF THE EDUCATION LAW, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RECOMMENDSACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING:1.Change in Employment Status1.1. Appointment to TenureNameAndrew Becher2.Tenure AreaScienceNameDennis PetercsakJennifer NannervEllen RobbinsPositionMentorMentorMentorMentorSalary 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00Effective Dates9/1/13 - 6/30/149/1/13 - 6/30/149/1/13 - 6/30/149/1/13 - 6/30/14 1 , 00.00-PositionProfessional Development - Activlnspire: A Review ClassProfessional Development - School Wire 101Professional Development - The Nuts & Bolts of National Historv Dav-Salary 47.36/Hr. 47.36/Hr. 47.36/H r.Hours36648--- ResignationlTermination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/ExcessedNameTheresa Rivera4.End of ProbationaryAppointment08/31/12Temporary EmploymentNameGeronima Maura-RayoRichard PlouffeChristine ButalewiczKathleen Maiorini3.Date of Appointment09/01/10Effective Date9/16/13-10/4/13ReasonFMLAAppointment of Substitutes4.1 The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as Substitute Teachers or Substitute Nurses (*) for the 2013-2014school year at the rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:Dawn-Marie AttardJoseph BelfiElisa BlomTara BrennerSuzanne BrodskyJoseph CaleroneBrian CarterDaniel CasamassaLauren ChertokAshleigh ClokeDate Submitted to Board of Education: September 17, 2013Ruth CuevasJaime DeRosaRussell DiGrigoliBarry FeldmanJulia GattiKristen GuercioChristine HanleyConnie HappJenna HaskinsAI HorowitzHaicha JacquesLinda KellyEmily KingMichelle KnuthAndrew KolchinMaribeth KrilovitchKyle LinfonteMelissa Masci-BernsteinDana MichieAndrew Monsen9.2A1
Jennifer MooneyLauren-Marie OschmannJeffrey NegronSheila PizzoErica RomanielloMarianne SchwartzMargolie TorresAlyssa WagnerKathleen WurtzelSerenna YanofskyRobert Zinke4.2 The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as Substitute Teacher Assistants for the 2013-2014 school year atthe rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:Arlyne Gamba-Crocitto5Dawn StapletonRemoval of Substitutes5.1 The following are removed as Substitute Teachers and/or Substitute Nurses:Susan Nastro Date Submitted to Board of Education: September 17, 20139.2A2
9.2.BCIVIL SERVICE STAFFIN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW, THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING:1. AppointmentNameLaura WeinsteinCamille Cerullo2.Status of AppointmentAppointment (Replaces D.Bogashaweicz, who resigned)Appointment (Replaces L. Chertok,who resigned)SchoolSalaryEffective DateSpecial Education AideBW 13.51/hr9/18/13Special Education AidePines 13.51/hr,9/18/13 RetirementiResignationlTermination/Leave of Absence (LOA)NameMaria Terano3.PositionSchoolHSEffective Date11/22/13ReasonRetirementAppointment of Substitutes3.1.The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as substitute clericals and monitors for the 2013-14 school yearat the hourly rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:Maung, JudyDate Submitted to Board of Education:Sgaraglio, ChristinaSeptember 17, 2013 Tl"
Board of Education, Hauppauge Union Free School DistrictThe Superintendent of Schools Recommends Rescinding the Appointment of the Following2013-2014 Pines Co-Curricular StaffNameMrs. Melissa TitoneSchoolPinesActiviStudent CouncilEducation: September 9, 2013-------Hours30
Board of Education, Hauppauge Union Free School DistrictThe Superintendent of Schools Recommends the Appointment of the Following2013-2014 Pines Co-Curricular StaffNameMs. Kerry MaloneeR " .!c.p SchoolPinesActivitvStudent CouncilHoursHourlv Rate30 38.54Mpl ; J'I Titon appointment rescinded)---------------------------Date submitted to\the BOard of Education: September 9, 2013------ --- - - -- -
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TOWNS OF SMITHTOWN AND ISLIP, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, HELD September 17, 2013 . September 17, 2013 Page 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE / COMMENTS REGARDING TONIGHT'S AGENDA Mrs. Kriss stated that Superintendent's Conference Day held on September 3rd, A Day of Discovery .
