Harrison Central School District Minutes of the Board of Education Wednesday, August 9, 2006 Harrison High School Auditorium

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1 Harrison Central School District Minutes of the Board of Education Wednesday, August 9, 2006 Harrison High School Auditorium Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Georgia Riedel, at 8:25 PM. Motion: Singer Second: Acocella Carried: 6 to 0 Present: Joseph Acocella, Dennis Di Lorenzo, Georgia Riedel, Philip Silano, David Singer, Joan Tiburzi, Louis N. Wool, Superintendent of Schools, Gene George, District Clerk. Absent: David Brunner, Trustee Also Present: Robert Salierno, Brian Ladewig, Ed Kear Acceptance of Minutes: June 21, 2006 Comments and Good News: Ms. Riedel commented on the proposed Preston School maintenance facility and addressed a number of concerns previously raised by the neighboring community. Mr. Singer detailed the genesis of the project. Mr. Kear, Director of Facilities, described the proposed building and the equipment to be stored therein. Public Participation: Mary Valesa commented on the possibility of the maintenance facility being relocated on the site. Mr. Kear addressed her concern. Richard Holbrook voiced his concern that the facility will grow in future years to accommodate future needs. Sharon Bettany stressed her concerns regarding the possible increase of traffic resulting from the construction of the facility and the change to the neighborhood due to the installation of fences around the site. Terry McCawley commented on the existing Preston School parking lot being a gathering site for youngsters during the evening and night time hours. She also commented on aesthetics of the property. Rose Zimerman commented on the aesthetics of the facility and its effect on property values. Ed Kear and Dave Basso, maintenance foreman, addressed the issues that were raised. Mr. Wool also commented on the concerns. Robert Porto commented that the District should make the facility as aesthetically pleasing as possible.

2 Name unknown commented favorably on the renovation at Harrison High School. He also commented on teacher replacements at HHS. Ms. Riedel and Mr. Singer recognized the hard work of the maintenance department this summer in completing a number of renovations, district wide. Helena Jaffe requested a presentation on the goals of Special Ed at an upcoming meeting. She also commented on the Preston facility. Holly Buckoffser voiced her concern regarding the unfilled teaching positions and district support for new teachers. She also raised questions on specific personnel items. She requested that the Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes be posted on the District website. Robert Porto spoke again commenting on the duck pond at Harrison Avenue School. Board Presentation Ms. Riedel and Mr. Singer gave a presentation detailing the Board of Education s beliefs and principals. Superintendent s Report Mr. Wool detailed the extensive facilities renovation going on district wide. He commented on the summer programs for students; deemed the first year of summer school a success; noted that the end of the year newsletter will be released shortly; and commented on tonight s appointment of the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Personnel Report: (attached) Education approves Item I A and I B of the Personnel Report. Motion: Silano Second: Singer Carried: 6 to 0 Education approves Item I C #1 of the Personnel Report. Motion: Singer Second: DiLorenzo Carried: 5 to 1, Acocella voting no. Education approves Items I C #2-8 through I E of the Personnel Report. Motion: DiLorenzo Second: Tiburzi Carried: 6 to 0 Education approves Items I F, G, H, I of the Personnel Report. Motion: Silano Second: DiLorenzo Carried: 6 to 0 Education approves Items II A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I of the Personnel Report. Motion: Silano Second: DiLorenzo Carried: 6 to 0 2

3 Prior to this resolution Ms. Riedel commented on the achievements of Mr. Wool during his tenure. Mr. Singer also lauded Mr. Wool s accomplishments. Ms. Tiburzi also commented on Mr. Wool s tenure. SUPERINTENDENT S CONTRACT Resolved that the Board of Education herewith approves and authorizes the salary and benefit modifications for the Superintendent of Schools as set forth on the submitted schedule, and Be it further resolved, that the foregoing approval is subject to and contingent upon the execution of appropriate contract amendment incorporating the aforesaid salary and benefit modification to be prepared by Board counsel, and Be it further resolved, that the President of the Board of Education is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid contract amendment on behalf of the Board. Motion: Singer Second: DiLorenzo Carried: 5 to 1 Joseph Acocella voting no Joseph Acocella commented on this negative vote. The Superintendent thanked the Board for their accolades and continued support. EMPLOYEES CONTRACTS Resolved that the Board of Education herewith approves and authorizes the salary and benefit modifications for certain employees (Robert Salierno, Brian Ladewig, Michael Greenfield and Edward Kear) as set forth on the submitted schedule, and Be it further resolved, that the foregoing approval is subject to and contingent upon the execution of appropriate contract amendment incorporating the aforesaid salary and benefit modification to be prepared by Board counsel, and Be it further resolved, that the President of the Board of Education is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid contract amendment on behalf of the Board. Motion: Singer Second: DiLorenzo Carried: 5 to 1 Joseph Acocella voting no Administrative Report: ATTENDANCE OF BOE MEMBER AT NYSSBA BOARD OFFICERS ACADEMY Resolved, the Board of Education authorizes Georgia Riedel, BOE President, to attend the NYSSBA 2006 Board Officers Academy at the White Plains Crowne Plaza on August 4 and 5, ATTENDANCE OF BOE MEMBERS TO ATTEND NYSSBA ANNUAL CONVENTION Resolved, the Board of Education authorizes Georgia Riedel, David Singer, Joseph Acocella, Dennis DiLorenzo, Phil Silano, and Joan Tiburzi to attend the NYSSBA 87 th 3

4 Annual Convention and Education Trade Show at the Sheraton New York Hotel in New York City on October 26-29, ADOPTION OF BOE POLICIES RESOLVED, the Board of Education, adopts the policies as listed on the attached document, pursuant to the first reading on June 21, ATHLETIC TRAINER SERVICE AGREEMENT Schools, approves the service agreement, pending the finalization of the contract, with Pro Sports Physical Therapy of Westchester in Scarsdale, NY, to provide Athletic Trainer Services. CSE/CPSE IEP MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve CSE/CPSE IEP minutes for the following Case Numbers: 09549, 99061, , , , , CSE/CPSE IEP ANNUAL REVIEWS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve CSE/CPSE IEP Annual Reviews for the following Case Numbers: 09393, 21166, , 22108, 99127, 99016, 99020, 99015, 22117, 99017, , 09341, 23011, , 09361, 00514, , 20113, 21016, 22038, 99102, 22016, 09523, 21023, 23047, , 23125, 99055, 21046, 23015, , , 22121, 22119, 99006, , 09844, , , 22186, 23017, , 21080, 23084, 21100, 23007, , 99033, , , , 98132, 23013, 21137, 23109, 22024, , 21024, , 09372, 20132, 00604, 21090, , 22131, , 21057, 22127, 23088, , 22089, , , CSE/CPSE IEP RECOMMENDATIONS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve CSE/CPSE IEP Recommendations for the following Case Numbers: 23104, 23115, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 23155, Finance And Facilities Attachments for Finance and Facilities are on file in the office of the District Clerk Mr. Salierno commented on the following tax warrant. APPROVAL OF 2006/07 TAX WARRANT 4

5 Schools, levy taxes for the budget adopted for the school year commencing July 1, 2006 in the amount of $89,102,496; that the sums as set forth in the forms of budget heretofore submitted by the Superintendent be appropriated; that taxes in the necessary amount be levied therefore; that the Board members be authorized to execute a warrant therefore, and that the warrant be delivered to the Town authorities. The major budget categories and their respective amounts are listed below: General Support $11,714,749 Instruction 50,676,067 Pupil Transportation 5,204,109 Benefits 18,075,725 Debt Service & Other Funds 3,431,846 Total General Fund Appropriation $89,102,496 The Board of Education anticipates total revenues in the following categories and their respective amounts, listed below: Estimated State Aid $3,650,398 Sales Tax & Other Revenues 2,347,381 Fund Balance 700,000 Real Property Tax Revenue 82,404,717 Total Revenue Sources $89,102,496 All unexpected surplus funds in the custody of the Board, except as noted otherwise authorized or required by law, have been applied in determining the tax levy. The amount to be raised by taxes on the Real Property of this School District is $82,404,717. Motion: Silano Second: Singer Carried: 6 to /06 APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS Schools, approves the 2005/06 appropriation transfers as listed. 2006/07 APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS Schools, approves the 2006/07 appropriation transfers as listed. RESCIND RESOLUTION Schools rescinds the resolution adopted at the July 12, 2006 Board of Education meeting entitled, Close out of Capital Projects. CAPITAL PROJECT ADJUSTMENTS 5

6 Schools, approves the adjustments to Capital Projects as listed on the attached. TREASURER S REPORT JUNE 2006 Schools, approves the Treasurer s Report for June REVISED BID AWARD BID #CO05/06-02 MASONRY REHABILITATION HARRISON AVE. SCHOOL Resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rescinds the contract awarded at the July 12, 2006 meeting to Leed Industries Corp. in the total amount of $122,900 as proposed in their low bid response to Bid #C05/06-02, Masonry Rehabilitation at Harrison Avenue School, and awards a contract to Leed Industry Corp. in the total amount as negotiated, $108,000. REJECTION OF BIDS #06/07-02 MECHANICAL CONTRACT HARRISON AVE. RENOVATION Resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rejects the two bids, one from Cali Brothers, Inc. for the General Construction Contract and one from Atlantic Westchester for the Mechanical Contract, received in response to Bid #C06/07-02, Reconstruction at Harrison Ave Elementary School, due to lack of participation. The project will not be re-bid. REJECTION OF BID #06/07-20 CARPENTRY SERVICES Resolved, that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, rejects the sole bid from Piazza Brothers, Inc. received in response to Bid #06/07-20, Carpentry Services due to lack of participation. The contract will be re-bid. BID AWARD: ELECTRICAL SERVICES #06/07-3 Schools, awards the bid for electrical services to the lowest responsible bidder, C. Williams Electrical Construction, Inc., Mt. Vernon, NY, as listed. BID AWARD: DOOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT #06/07-07 Schools, awards the bid for door repair and replacement to the lowest responsible bidder, Colonial Lock & Key, Bronx, NY as listed. BID AWARD: PLUMBING SERVICES #06/07-8 Schools, awards the bid for plumbing services to the lowest responsible bidder, John Royce Plumbing & Heating, Mt. Vernon, NY, as listed. 6

7 BID AWARD: WINDOW REPAIR #06/07-11 Schools, awards the bid for window repair to the lowest responsible bidder, Carpiniello Aluminum Products, Inc., Harrison, NY, as listed. BID AWARD: TILE FLOOR INSTALLATION #06/07-18 Schools, awards the bid for tile floor installation to the lowest responsible bidder, R. D. Weis, Port Chester, NY, as listed. BID AWARD: HARDWOOD FLOORS #06/07-19 (REFINISHING & NEW INSTALLATION) Schools, rejects all bids received in response to Part 1, and awards a contract to the lowest responsible bidder responding to Part 2, Rainbow Floors, LLC, Madison, CT. The installation specified in Par t 1 is no longer required. Old Business Discussion was heard on the posting of the agenda and minutes to the website and other additional updates to the site. Also discussion was heard on moving forward with the construction of Preston s maintenance facility. New Business An update on the Bond process was given and the HAFCO turf field project at Harrison High School. The Bond Committee was discussed for the current school year. A request was made for Dr. Ladewig to update the Board on the number of candidates interviewed. Adjourn Public Session at 10:30 PM Motion: Acocella Second: DiLorenzo Carried: 5 to 1 Sillano voting no Respectfully submitted, Gene George District Clerk 7