EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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1 EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA July 5, 2016 Board Room (1220) 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES A. Approval of June 15, 2016 Meeting Minutes IV. FINANCES A. Approval of Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $21,000, Tax Anticipation Notes in the anticipation of the receipt of taxes to be levied for the fiscal year ending June 30, V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1 ST INVITATION Please Note: This is the opportunity for persons who wish to speak or who have written letters to the board regarding topics that are included on this agenda. Speakers are asked to keep their comments brief, and to speak for no longer than five minutes. VI. PERSONNEL A. Resignation 5 B. Leave of Absence 4 C. Appointments 1. Teacher 1 2. Permanent Substitute Per Diem Substitute Civil Service 2 D. Interscholastic Appointments 30 E. Extra Curricular Activities 10 F. Supplemental Pay 74 G. Other 5 H. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Amendment to Benefits Agreement with Richard Snyder, Assistant Superintendent for Business for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, agenda Page 1 of 4

2 I. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Amendment to Benefits Agreement with Jennifer Morrison-Hart, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, J. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Amendment to Benefits Agreement with Linda Weiss, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, VII. VIII. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS agenda Page 2 of 4 A. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the service agreement contracts for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District with the following: 1. Achieve Beyond 2. Achievement Therapies, LLC 3. Andrea Weissman, MACC, SLP 4. Carol Pentzel 5. Cleary School for the Deaf 6. Complete Rehabilitation PT, OT, SLP of the Hamptons, PLLC 7. Gayle E. Kligman Therapeutic Resources 8. Harmony Heights 9. Jennifer A. McCormick Licensed Behavior Analyst P.C. 10. Little Flower UFSD 11. Long Island Tutorial Services 12. Maryhaven Center of Hope 13. Mill Neck Services 14. New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. 15. Out East Therapy of New York for OT, PT, SLP, RN and Psychology Services, PLLC 16. Reddy Consulting Service, Inc. 17. St. James Tutoring, Education at Mather B. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Agreement with SCOPE Education Services to provide Universal Pre- Kindergarten Programs for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. C. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the License Agreement with SCOPE Education Services for the Preschool Program for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. D. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Agreement with SCOPE Education Services to provide SAT/PSAT/ACT Preparatory Programs for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. E. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Licensing & Operating Agreement with SCOPE Education Services to

3 agenda Page 3 of 4 provide Before and After School Child Care Programs for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. F. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Service Agreement with Horizon Healthcare Staffing for the substitute nursing services for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. G. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board approve the Cooperative Educational Services Contract with Eastern Suffolk BOCES for the 2016/2017 school year, and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. H. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board authorize the issuance of a school district Fleet/Hess credit card with a credit limit of $12, for district use to the following personnel for the 2016/2017 school year: Sean Ogden, Head Groundskeeper, Elizabeth Capone, Driver/Messenger. I. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board authorize the issuance of a school district Lowe s credit card with a credit limit of $5, for district use to the following personnel for the 2016/2017 school year: Ron Ryan, Plant Facilities Administrator; Glen Wells, Head Custodian, Clint Raynor, Teacher. J. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board authorize the issuance of district cell phones for district use to the following personnel for the 2016/2017 school year: Ron Ryan, Plant Facilities Administrator; Glen Wells, Head Custodian, Sean Ogden, Head Groundskeeper, Anthony Collins, Maintenance Mechanic. K. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board appoint Maryann Foran, Patrick McDonald, Jennifer Murphy, Chris Meyers, to the District Audit Committee for the 2016/2017 school year. L. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board award Driver s Education, In-Car Instruction Bid No , for the 2016/2017 school year, which was opened on May 26, 2016, to All Suffolk Auto School, the lowest responsible bidder, and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. M. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board award Snow Plowing/Salt & Sanding of Parking Lots/Snow Removal Bid No , for the 2016/2017 school year, which was opened on May 26, 2016, to Excav Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. N. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board award HVAC Systems, Refrigeration Equipment and Associated Automatic Temperature Controls Bid No , for the 2016/2017 school year, which was opened on May 26, 2016, to Commercial Instrumentation Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. O. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board award Integrated Pest Management Bid No , for the 2016/2017 school year, which was opened on June 30, 2016, to Bug Fighters, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District.

4 P. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board reject the Boiler Repair Services Bid (No ) which was opened on May 26, 2016, and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to re-bid. Q. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Acting Superintendent that the Board declare the following special education equipment as obsolete as they are broken beyond repair: Equipment Number Equipment Number Large Blue Slant Boards 4 ipad 3 Small Blue Slant Boards 2 DELL Laptop 2 Griffin ipad Cases 3 HP Notebook 2 Clicker 5 & 6 Software Discs 10 Headphones 17 Timer 1 IX. POLICY A. Second Reading Policy No. 8130, School Safety Plans and Teams X. CURRICULUM MATTERS/STUDENT SERVICES A. Acknowledge receipt and review of recommendations from Committees on Special Education. XI. XII. ESM PRIDE GENERAL DISCUSSION A. NYSHIP Payback XIII. XIV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SECOND INVITATION DATES TO REMEMBER Visit our website at for a full calendar of events! XV. ADJOURNMENT agenda Page 4 of 4

5 Regular Board of Education Meeting June 15, 2016 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, Suffolk County, New York, was held in the Board Meeting Room, Eastport-South Manor Jr. Sr. High School, Manorville, New York on June 15, Board of Education Members present: Mrs. Marie Brown, Mrs. Ginny Churchin, Mr. Kenneth Cooke, Mrs. Patricia Harran, Mrs. Karen Kesnig, Mrs. Donna Moeller, Mr. Nicholas Vero. Also Present: Joseph Steimel, Interim Superintendent of Schools; Richard Snyder, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Linda Weiss, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel; Jennifer Morrison-Hart, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Sharon P. Murray, District Clerk. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION made by Karen Kesnig, seconded by Marie Brown for the Board to enter into executive session at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a specific personnel issue. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Patricia Harran for the Board to reconvene to public session at 7:00 p.m. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. The meeting was convened with the Pledge by Board President Kenneth Cooke. PRESENTATION None. MINUTES MOTION made by Donna Moeller, seconded by Marie Brown for the Board to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2016 regular meeting. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. FINANCES MOTION made by Patricia Harran, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to approve the Treasurer s Reports for April, Vote: Yes 7, No 0. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None minutes Page 1 of 7

6 INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT On June 10 th, Mr. Bolen and the science research students participated in the 2 nd Annual Barcode Long Island Symposium at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Students presented their research work in which they collected, prepared and analyzed DNA from different plant and animal specimens. Thank you to the ESMTA who donated a bench for the playground at Tuttle Avenue in memory of Cathleen Clark, a teacher for twenty years, who passed away this past winter. Congratulations to the Girls Lacrosse Team who are Suffolk County Champs! The Spring sports season had six teams that received Scholar Athlete Team honors: Baseball, Softball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Outdoor Track and Boys Outdoor Track. Over the course of this year, 21 of our 26 teams were recognized for maintaining a team average of 90 or higher congratulations to the students and teachers. The athletic department celebrated 29 senior athletes who will play sports at college in the fall, with some receiving scholarships for their academic success. Congratulations and good luck. Senior Marissa Rizzi was named to the All American Girls Softball Team. She is the first ESM student who has ever received this honor. Tuesday evening was the Senior Athletic Banquet. The highest honors were: Most Valuable Performance Marissa Rizzi, Nick Garone and Josh Undari. Scholar Athlete Award Laura Kesnig and Robert Tancredi. Most Dedicated Student Athlete Gillian Belfiore and Alex German. Most Outstanding Athlete Kaeli Huff and Luke Lafferty. South Street, Dayton Avenue and Tuttle Avenue had special assemblies to celebrate Flag Day. There were songs and dedications honoring our country and veterans and the students expressed what Flag Day meant to them. PERSONNEL Consent Agenda MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Nicholas Vero for the Board to approve a consent agenda for the following personnel matters: Vote: Yes 7, No 0. Resignations Name Area Reason Effective Baier, Lauren Summer ABA Provider Personal 7/1/16 Timo, Patricia Business/Computers (JH/HS) Retirement 6/30/ minutes Page 2 of 7

7 Leave of Absence Name Area Reason Effective Aboulafia, Yael School Psychologist FMLA 6/6/16-6/24/16 Koliadko, Karen Principal (TAS) FMLA 6/23/16-7/4/16 Smith, DaNean Elementary (EES) FMLA 5/31/16-6/24/16 Underwood, Carol Speech (DAS) FMLA 5/23/16-6/17/16 Appointments The following appointments are conditional, subject to clearance approval by the State Education Department fingerprinting check: Civil Service Name Area Salary Effective Bonanno, Debra Teacher Aide-DO $10.96 p/hr. 6/27/16 DeFrancis, Kim Teacher Aide (SSS) $11.23 p/hr. 9/6/16 Gionta, Kristen Clerk Typist (DAS) $35,490 Prorated 6/10/16 Grabow, Melanie Teacher Aide (JH/HS) $10.69 p/hr. 6/1/16 Kennedy, Susan Teacher Aide (EES) $ /27/16 Tenure Appointments Name Area Probation Start Probation End Becker-Dayton, Elyse Teaching Assistant (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Burley-Dwyer, Megan ESOL (TAS) 8/26/13 8/28/16 Conlon, Michael Special Education (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Damboise, Deborah Special Education (DAS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Hassett, Brittney Music (DAS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Hayes, Brendan Special Education (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Iervese, Brianna Special Education (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Jackimowicz, Christopher Teaching Assistant (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Koliadko, Karen Principal (TAS) 7/1/13 6/30/16 Lewis, Patricia Special Education (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 MacLeod, Rachel Music (DAS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 McClure, Elizabeth Teaching Assistant (TAS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 McKernon, Maureen School Psychologist (DAS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Porter, Jonathan Teaching Assistant (JH/HS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Ragimierski, Maureen Teaching Assistant (EES) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Stetler, Debra Special Education (TAS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Virdone, Nicole Teaching Assistant (SSS) 8/29/13 8/28/16 Wagenhauser, Emily Teaching Assistant (DAS) 8/29/13 8/28/ minutes Page 3 of 7

8 Supplemental Pay ABA Provider Summer 2016 Name Eterno, Nicole Salary $57 p/hr. AHS ( ) Name Area Salary Qually, Janet Clerical $20.88 p/hr. Curriculum Writing- Literacy Curriculum Writing ( ) Name Schlauraff, Karen DASA Training ( ) Name Herbst, Andrew Home Tutor ( ) Name Mraz, Susan Salary $42 p/hr. Salary $63.46 p/hr. Salary $42 p/hr. Lead Teachers-TAS- ( ) Name Area Salary Woloschin, Deb Kindergarten $2,443 Skala, Gina First $2,443 Kramer, Meredith Second $2,443 Murano, Margaret Special Education $2,443 Kramer, Meredith Technology $2,443 Literacy Program ( ) Name Haas, Christine Summer ELL/CSE Meeting (2016) Name Burley-Dwyer, Megan Salary $81.58 p/hr. Salary $47.33 p/hr. Summer Program-CSE Meetings (2016) Name Area Salary Abramovitch, Jennifer Special Education Teacher $67.82 p/hr. Alfano, Regina Special Education Teacher $79.64 p/hr. Crennan-Grausso, Meredith Special Education Teacher $73.27 p/hr. Summer Program-CSE Meetings (2016) Name Area Salary Ruvola, Carmen Nurse $30.65 p/hr. Happe, KellyAnn Teacher Aide $11.23 p/hr minutes Page 4 of 7

9 Navarra, Rita Teacher Aide $19.46 p/hr. Stetler, Nicole Teacher Aide $10.69 p/hr. Sciarrone, Gail Substitute Teacher Aide $9.00 p/hr. Summer Program-Teaching Assistants (2016) Name Area Salary Brown, Nicole Substitute Teaching $22.17 p/hr. Assistant Flynn, Meredith Substitute Teaching $22.17 p/hr. Assistant Rescind Resolution MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Patricia Harran for the Board to adopt the following resolution: Vote: Yes 7, No 0. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent that the Board of Education hereby rescinds Personnel Agenda Resolution H from the June 1, 2016 meeting. Abolishment of Position - Elementary MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Nicholas Vero for the Board to adopt the following resolution: Vote: Yes 7, No 0. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent that Board of Education hereby abolishes one (1) position in the Elementary teacher tenure area, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the employment of the teacher having the least seniority in the system within the tenure area of the position abolished shall be discontinued effective July 1, 2016; Michele Tester Elementary 1.0 Salary & Benefits Agreement Confidential Employees MOTION made by Ginny Churchin, seconded by Donna Moeller for the Board to adopt the following resolution: Vote: Yes 7, No 0. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent that the Board approve the Salary & Benefits Agreement for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District for the following staff members: Colleen Bowler, Administrative Assistant for Community Relations/Confidential Secretary Annette Hill, Assistant Business Administrator/Confidential Kimberly Kreger, Account Clerk Typist/Confidential Sharon Murray, Principal Clerk/Confidential Ronald Ryan, Plant Facilities Administrator/Confidential Christine Whitehead, Principal Clerk/Confidential Mary DeAngelis, Secretary/Confidential minutes Page 5 of 7

10 OLD BUSINESS Congratulations to Karen Koliadko on her administrative tenure appointment as well as all of the faculty members who also received tenure. NEW BUSINESS Rejection of Integrated Pest Management Bid MOTION made by Karen Kesnig, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to adopt the following resolution: Vote: Yes 7, No 0. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent that the Board reject the Integrated Pest Management Bid (No ) which was opened on May 26, 2016 and authorizes the Purchasing Agent to re-bid. Donation & Budget Adjustment MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Patricia Harran for the Board to adopt the following resolution: Vote: Yes 7, No 0. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent that the Board accept the donation of $12, from the Eastport-South Manor Community for the Arts to cover the cost of the elementary theatre production stipends, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approve a budget adjustment for the 2015/2016 school year in the amount of $12, to Code A POLICY First Reading Policy No. 8130, School Safety Plans and Teams CURRICULUM MATTERS/STUDENT SERVICES Acknowledge receipt and review of recommendations from the Committees on Special Education. GENERAL DISCUSSION Superintendent Search The process is moving forward. The Board, Mr. Steimel and Mr. Snyder met with Senator LaValle at his office on Tuesday. Also in attendance was Assemblyman Thiele. They met for 1.5 hours and it was contentious at times. Mr. Cooke did a great job defending the district and explaining the inequities that the district is challenged with. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Greg Besser, Jen Alvarado minutes Page 6 of 7

11 Mrs. Kesnig thanks all of the students who came out tonight in support of Mrs. Alvarado. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Karen Kesnig, seconded by Donna Moeller for the board to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. Respectfully submitted, Sharon P. Murray District Clerk minutes Page 7 of 7

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Regular Board of Education Meeting April 19, 2017

Regular Board of Education Meeting April 19, 2017 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, Suffolk County, New York, was held in the Board Room,