North Babylon UFSD Board of Education Regular Business Meeting Minutes March 23, 2017

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1 North Babylon UFSD Board of Education Regular Business Meeting Minutes March 23, 2017 I. Call to Order Mr. Scheid called to order the Regular Business Meeting of the North Babylon UFSD at 7:00 pm. Central Office Staff and District Attorney were present. A motion by Ms. Meyerson, seconded by Mrs. Ferguson at 7:04 pm to go into Executive Session for purposes of discussing a matter leading to the appointment of a particular person, employment history of a particular person, negotiations with NBAA, bus monitors and cafeteria worker, and matters leading to the discussion of a particular person was unanimously approved. Public Portion commenced at 8:19 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence for troops and first responders. The record reflects 27 Community members in attendance. A motion by Ms. Meyerson, seconded by Mr. Lucchetti, the Board approved the following: II. Approval of Minutes of the Board of Education Budget Meeting Minutes February 7, 2017 Regular Business Meeting Minutes February 16, 2017 Special Meeting February 28, 2017 Budget Meeting March 7, 2017 III. Superintendents Report Prudential Spirit of Community Award Winner Goals/Objectives Update Mr. Eschbach, along with Ms. Kimberly Skillen, Mr. Richard DelGaudio, and Mr. Jachan Watkins presented the Goals/Objectives Update. Ms. Skillen announced the formation of the Health and Wellness Committee which will meet on May 4, Questions and Comments from the Board None at this time Questions and Comments from the Community Suggestion to look into Goldilocks Trial Health and wellness fair at Huntington Not all were aware of STEAM night Creation of STEAM activity for middle school Implementation of early intervention based on 2 nd Grade data Help for students with Regents math program Frequency of teacher assessment of students Confirmation letters by district regarding test refusals 1

2 IV. a) Policy: None at this time. b) Personnel: A motion by Ms. Meyerson, seconded by Mr. Levanti, the Board approved the following (as amended): Resignations, Terminations & Leaves of Absence: The Superintendent of Schools recommends the Board of Education approve the resignations, terminations, leaves of absence, and/or position abolitions in accordance with applicable provision of Education Law and Civil Service Law, as cited in Schedules I and IA Appointments, Tenure & Salary Changes: The Superintendent of Schools recommends the Board of Education approve the employment appointments, tenure appointments, and salary changes, in accordance with applicable provision of Education Law and Civil Service Law, as cited in Schedules II and IIA. V. Omnibus Motion Items A motion by Ms. Meyerson, seconded by Mr. Levanti, the Board approved the following Omnibus Motion Items A-Q Omnibus Motion Items Letters A-Q Financial Matters Tab 6 A. Recommend the Board accept the Revenue Reports for period ending January, 2017 for funds A, C & F. B. Recommend the Board accept the Appropriation Status Report for period ending January, 2017 for funds A, C & F. C. Recommend the Board accept the Trial Balances for period ending January, 2017 for funds A, C, F, H5, SA, TA & TE. D. Recommend the Board accept the Register of Bills as follows: General Fund $3,309, Cafeteria $63, Special Aid $34, E. Recommend the Board accept the Treasurer s Report for the month of January, F. Recommend the Board accept the Budget Transfers over $5,000. G. Recommend the Board accept the Internal Claims Audit Report for the period ending January, 2017 H. Recommend the Board accept the Student Activity Report for the month of February, I. Recommend the Board accept the Scholarship Donations for the month of February,

3 K. Obsolete Equipment: Tab 8 WHEREAS, equipment is not working or compatible with our current network and books are outdated, now be it resolved the following equipment/ books be declared as surplus and that such equipment/books be discarded in the most appropriate manner : 1. Library Books as listed on the confirming memo of February 16, BlueBird Vin #2GBHG31KXK Cafeteria Table, Tag # John Deer 425 Tractor, Manufacturer #00425A SmartBoards as listed on the confirming memo of March 3, 2017 L. Field Trips Tab 9 Recommend the Board approve the following Field Trips: 1. The Academic Team requests permission to travel to Arlington, VA on April 20, 2017 to April 23, 2017, as further described in the attached request form. M. Contracts/Service Agreements for Special Education: Tab 10 Recommend the Board approve the following Special Education contracts/agreements for the school year between the North Babylon UFSD and: 1. Brentwood UFSD 4. Brentwood UFSD 2015/16 School Year 2. Half Hollow Hills CSD 3. Long Island Neuropsychological Consultants N. Health Service Contracts: Tab 11 Recommend the Board approve the Health Services Contract for the school year between the North Babylon and: 1. Massapequa UFSD at a rate of $1, per student 2. East Islip UFSD at a rate of $ per student 3. Hicksville UFSD at a rate of $ per student 4. Bay Shore UFSD at a rate of $ per student 5. Half Hollow Hills CSD at a rate of $ per student 6. Plainedge UFSD at a rate of $ per student O. Building Use Requests: Tab 12 Recommend the Board approve the following Building Use Request(s): 1. Troop 2472 requests the use of Marion G. Vedder bus circle and access to outside garden hose for a Car Wash Fundraiser, April 22, 2017 (rain date April 29, 2017), as further described on the attached request form. 2. Relay for Life Liaison requests the use of North Babylon High School Auditorium, Blue Café, and Lobby for the Relay for Life Talent Show, April 20, 2017 and April 21, 2017, as further described on the attached request form. 3. The Performing Arts Support Association requests the use of the North Babylon High School Yellow Café, Lobby, and Kitchen (for access to water) for a Tote Paint Night fundraiser on April 21, 2017, as further described on the attached request form. 4. Woods Road PTA requests the use of the APR at Woods Elementary for a Mother s Day Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 12, 2017, as further described on the attached request form. 5. Woods Road PTA requests the use of the APR at Woods Elementary for a Father s Day Sale fundraiser on June 13, 2017 and June 14, 2017, as further described on the attached request form. 6. Patriot Soccer requests the use of the fields at Parliament Place Elementary for Fight for Jamie Tournament Fundraiser on April 10, 2017 (April 11, 2017 rain date), as further described on the attached request form. P. Contracts Tab 13 Recommend the Board approve the following consultant service contracts for the school year 3

4 between the North Babylon and: 1. Cory Muscara 2. Mazz Marketing, Inc. Q. Donation Tab 14 Recommend the Board approve the donations from various local vendors and organizations for Challenge Day, as further described in the attached memo. End of Omnibus Motion Items Reports from Sub Committees of the Board Audit Committee None to report at this time Building Inspection Committee Met on March 9, 2017 to discuss capital reserve spending including transportation and B & G office, basketball nets at Robert Moses Middle School and Brennan High School/Middle School, playgrounds in all elementary schools, and high school sound system and lighting. Policy Committee None to report at this time. The next meeting is April 20, 2017 Bond Committee None to report at this time. The next meeting is April 6, 2017 VI. Board Discussion Topics Mr. Scheid explained at the time the legal ad was approved at the last meeting Mr. Carambia felt that aid for the playgrounds would be included. Mr. Carambia explained that the playgrounds (site work) need to be attached to building work. For this reason replacing all interior doors and hardware at the elementary schools and Robert Moses Middle School will be done and the legal ad will need to be changed. As this work was anticipated to be done in two years and will be done sooner, this will not change the amount of money needed. BE IT RESOLVED upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education hereby rescinds Board of Education approval Proposition 4 of the 2017 Legal Advertisement as approved on March 13, BE IT RESOLVED upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education hereby rescinds Board of Education approval of the 2017 Legal Advertisement as approved on March 13, BE IT RESOLVED that Board of Education of the North Babylon Union Free School District hereby authorizes the following proposition to be placed on the ballot at the Annual Budget Vote and Election on May 16, 2017, and for said proposition to be included in the Annual Notice of said Vote and Election: Shall the Board of Education of the North Babylon Union Free School District be authorize to expend funds already deposited in the North Babylon Union Free School District Construction Capital Reserve Fund which was established on May 17, 2016 ( Reserve Fund ) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law for the following capital improvement projects: demolition of the District 4

5 Transportation office building located at 225 Phelps Lane, N. Babylon, NY; the construction of a new District Transportation/Grounds building located in its place; the replacement of and construction of new playgrounds and replacement of interior doors and hardware at five (5) elementary schools; secondary recreation equipment and replacement of interior doors and hardware at Robert Moses Middle School and secondary recreation equipment at Brennan Middle/High School; auditorium sound system, theatrical lights, and house lights at North Babylon High School; including ancillary or related work required in connection with such projects and to expend from the Reserve Fund, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of THREE MILLION ONE HUNDRED ($3,100,000) Dollars. Legal Advertisement for the Annual Meeting and Election Recommend the Board approve the Legal Advertisement for purpose of the Annual Meeting to be held on May 16, 2017 and hereby authorize its submission for publication to two (2) District approved Newspapers. Mr. Eschbach also explained to the Board the need to appoint a Title IX investigator A motion by Ms. Meyerson, seconded by Mr. Levanti, the Board approved the following Appointment of Title IX Investigator Recommend the Board hereby appoint Jeltje DeJong Esq. to serve as the title IX investigator in connection with a pending student complaint at the hourly rate of $235. VII. Public Participation Student presentation of petition to name High School Band Room in honour of Mr. Frank Rizzo First Book Initiative A motion to adjourn at 9:51 p.m. by Ms. Meyerson, seconded by Mr. Levanti was unanimously approved. Meeting Adjourned: 9:51 p.m. Minutes Submitted by: Celeste Kerimian, District Clerk Minutes Approved: April 20,