MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 Generated by Mary Jane Budde on Friday, April 28, 2017

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1 MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 Generated by Mary Jane Budde on Friday, April 28, 2017 Members present Jarrett M Behar, Steve Hartman, Janine DiGirolamo, Mary Jo Masciello, Pamela Verity Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m. A. OPENING OF MEETING Procedural: 1. Pledge of Allegiance B. OPENING CEREMONIES Acknowledge, Presentation: 1. Student Recognition Students were recognized for their accomplishments at the National Science Bowl. Students were recognized for their accomplishments in the National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Honors Band and All-Eastern Honors Orchestra. C. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Information: 1. Budget Presentation D. BOARD STRUCTURE STATEMENT Read by Janine DiGirolamo E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Information: 1. Comments on Specific Agenda Items Heard questions and comments on the following topics: Matrons on the buses; cameras on the buses; and bus safety. F. DONATIONS Action: 1. Donations Motion to accept the donations as recommended: a. The Commack Booster Club - Girl's Diamond Club would like to donate a Bownet Big Mouth Portable Catch Net for the Commack High School Softball Program. The total value of the donation is $ (excluding shipping). b. The Shana Kay Foundation would like to donate approximately $4, to Wood Park Primary School to purchase of a portable indoor/outdoor GaGa ball pit. Acceptance of this donation will require the Board to authorize an increase in Equipment Code A c. The Burr Intermediate School PTA would like to donate $3,000: $1,500 for the Grade 4 Field Trip to Captree and $1,500 for the Grade 3 Field Trip to Sagamore Hill. Acceptance of this donation will require the Board to authorize an increase in this amount to budget code TA Motion by Mary Jo Masciello, second by Jarrett M Behar.

2 Page 2 of 11 G. CORRESPONDENCE: Action: 1. Correspondence Motion to acknowledge receipt of correspondence listed on the agenda: a. Communication received March 22, 2017 from a parent re: school softball tryouts. b. Communications received from Cybele Dreany re: Marion Carll Property. c. Communication received April 6, 2017 from Lorraine Parkes re: bussing concerns. d. Communication received April 6, 2017 from Lucrezia DiRico re: bussing concerns. Motion by Pamela Verity, second by Janine DiGirolamo. H. OLD BUSINESS - None I. MINUTES Action: 1. Minutes of Board of Education Meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2017 Board of Education Meeting. Motion by Janine DiGirolamo, second by Steve Hartman. J. CONSENT AGENDA - Motion to approve all items under consent agenda. Action (Consent): 1. Consent Agenda Items J through N Resolution: K. CONSENT AGENDA - PERSONNEL Action (Consent): 1. Personnel Resolution: Motion to approve personnel as recommended: (see attached)

3 Page 3 of 11 L. CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS Action (Consent): 1. Bids Resolution: Motion to approve bids as recommended: The administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the following bids as recommended: BID Name of Bid # Award Recommendation Reason Sale of Obsolete 17-4 Vehicles Gershow Recycling Highest bid Sale of Obsolete 17-5 Textbooks discard No bids received 17-6 Refuse Collection National Waste regular pickups; Winters Brothers extra roll off Low bidders 17-7 Roof Repairs Reject all bids Re-bid with award formula 17-8 Oil Burner Service Bain Mechanical Low bidder Fire Suppression 17-9 Maintenance Professional Fire Service Low bidder Automotive Parts Any Part of Northport Low bidder Purchase of Sounds System CHS The administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the following Department of Public Works contracts: Contract # Commodity Vendor Name Expiration Date CT CEILING TILES COMMERCIAL LUMBER &SUPPLY 3/28/2018 CS CHECK STOCK MTM PRINT SOLUTIONS LLC 4/28/2018 E ENVELOPES WB MASON 2/15/2018 ERS ELECTRICAL REPAIRS ALL SERVICE ELECTRIC INC. 3/28/2018 FP FINE PAPER WB MASON 12/31/2017 JP JANITORIAL - PAPERS STERLING SANITARY SUPPLY 7/29/2017

4 Page 4 of 11 L. CONSENT AGENDA BIDS (Continued) The administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the following BOCES BIDS: Bid # Name of Bid Curricular Paper Microcomputer Peripherals and Software Electrical Lamps, Tubes & Ballasts Industrial Technology Supplies R Signage Tank Testing, Repair and Cleaning M. CONSENT AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS Action (Consent): 1. Municipal Advisor Services Agreement Resolution: Motion to approve contract and Rider with Munistat Services for completion of the Official Statement for Tax Anticipation Notes from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 2. Consultant / Vendor/ Association Contracts - SCOPE - ESL Enrichment Services Resolution: Motion to approve Service Agreement and Rider with SCOPE for ESL Enrichment Services at Burr Intermediate School from July 5, 2017 to July 28, 2017, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same.

5 Page 5 of 11 M. CONSENT AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Action (Consent): 3. Consultant / Vendor / Association Contracts - SCOPE - Summer Explorations and Music Program Resolution: Motion to approve License Agreement and Rider with SCOPE for the Summer Explorations and Music Program from July 5, 2017 to July 28, 2017, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 4. Health Services Resolution: Motion to approve the contract with the Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD for students who reside in the Commack UFSD and attend a private/parochial school under the Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD jurisdiction. Action (Consent): 5. Obsolete and Disposable Items Resolution: Motion to approve the obsolescence and disposal of the listed items: Equipment Tag # Beverage Air 3-Door Freezer (Cedar Road) Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine (Cedar Road) Vehicle VIN # Mileage 1999 Ford CVC (Crown Victoria) 2FAFP74W3XX ,710 Furniture Tag # 4-Drawer File Cabinet and

6 Page 6 of 11 M. CONSENT AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Action (Consent): 6. BOCES Joint Municipal Bidding Resolution Resolution: Motion to approve resolution with Eastern Suffolk BOCES to grant them the authority to act on the District's behalf to prepare and solicit bids and requests for proposals from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 7. Consultant / Vendor / Association Contracts - R&H Theatricals Resolution: Motion to approve License Agreement with R&H Theatricals for the Commack High School's Masque & Wig Production. Action (Consent): 8. Health & Welfare Services Various Schools Resolution: Motion to approve Agreements with the listed school districts for students who reside in said districts and attend a private/parochial school under the Commack UFSD jurisdiction, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Baldwin UFSD Bayshore UFSD Brentwood UFSD Central Islip UFSD Connetquot CSD Copiague UFSD Deer Park UFSD East Islip UFSD East Moriches UFSD Eastport-South Manor CSD Elwood UFSD Half Hollow Hills CSD Harborfields CSD Hauppauge UFSD

7 Page 7 of 11 Herricks UFSD Hicksville UFSD Huntington UFSD Island Trees UFSD Islip UFSD Kings Park CSD Massapequa UFSD Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD Middle Country CSD Miller Place UFSD North Babylon UFSD Northport-East Northport UFSD Patchogue-Medford UFSD Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD Remsenburg-Speonk UFSD Riverhead CSD Roslyn UFSD Sachem CSD Seaford UFSD Smithtown CSD South Country CSD South Huntington UFSD Southampton UFSD Three Village CSD West Islip UFSD Wyandanch UFSD Action (Consent): 9. Internal Audit Report Resolution: Motion for the Board of Education to accept the Internal Audit Report for Capital Asset Procedures.

8 Page 8 of 11 M. CONSENT AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Action (Consent): 10. Letter of Agreement - National Association of School Psychologists Resolution: Motion to approve Letter of Agreement with the National Association of School Psychologists for the reimbursement of Dr. John Kelly's salary and benefits from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 11. Consulting Agreement - Termination with Starboard Media Resolution: Motion to terminate the current consulting contract with Starboard Media effective March 31, 2017, and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 12. Corrective Action Plan - Information Technology Resolution: Motion to approve the Corrective Action Plan- Information Technology and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 13. Field Trips Resolution: Motion to approve field trips as recommended a. Madison Square Garden & Radio City 4 Pennsylvania Plaza New York, New York Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10020

9 Page 9 of 11 April 21, 2017 Commack High School Change of Date - Previously February 15, 2017 b. Sharpe Reservation/Camp Mariah 350 Van Wyck Lake Road Fishkill, New York May 14-18, 2018 Burr Intermediate School Action (Consent): 14. Budget Transfers Resolution: Motion to approve the listed non-payroll related Budget Transfer Requests and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. Action (Consent): 15. District of Location Contract - Longwood Central School District Resolution: Motion to approve the District of Location contract with the Longwood Central School District for students who reside in the Longwood CSD and attend private or parochial school in the Commack UFSD that also require special education services and authorize the President of the Board to sign same. N. CONSENT AGENDA LEGAL - None

10 Page 10 of 11 O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Action: 1. Proposed School District Budget Motion to adopt the Option 2 for the proposed School District Budget as recommended. Motion by Jarrett M Behar, second by Janine DiGirolamo. Aye: Jarrett M Behar, Steve Hartman, Janine DiGirolamo, Mary Jo Masciello Nay: Pamela Verity Action: 2. Proposed School District Budget Motion to reconsider the resolution to adopt Option 2 for the proposed School District Budget as recommended. Motion by Steve Hartman, second by Janine DiGirolamo Action: 3. Proposed School District Budget Motion to adopt the Option 2 for the proposed School District Budget as recommended. Pamela Verity stated that she would have voted yes for Option 1 (budget without additional money for bus monitors) for the proposed School District Budget, but since that is not the option that the majority of the Board considered, she will now vote yes for the budget. Action: 4. Property Tax Report Card Motion to approve the Property Tax Report Card. Motion by Steve Hartman, second by Mary Jo Masciello.

11 Page 11 of 11 P. BOARD BUSINESS Acknowledge: 1. Internal Claims Auditor's Monthly Update Acknowledge: 2. CSE/CPSE Recommendations Acknowledge: 3. Financial Reports Action: 4. Field Tests Motion by Pamela Verity, seconded by Steve Hartman to direct administration to refuse to administer the NYSED field tests. Motion by Jarrett Behar, second by Janine DiGirolamo and carried unanimously to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the District s attorney. Motion by Janine DiGirolamo, second by Mary Jo Masciello to adjourn executive session and reconvene public meeting. Motion made by Janine DiGirolamo, second by Jarrett Behar and carried unanimously to table the motion to direct administration to refuse to administer the NYSED field tests. Information:5. Board Meeting Announcement Q. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION R. ADJOURNMENT Action: 1. Adjourn the Meeting Motion to adjourn meeting. Motion by Jarrett M Behar, second by Janine DiGirolamo.

12 COMMACK BOARD OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL ACTIONS Board Meeting Date: April 20, 2017 Key: P-1: Abolishment of Positions P-2: Creation of Positions P-3: Retirement/Resignations P-4: Leaves of Absences P-5: Terminations P-6: Appointments P-7: Other The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the Board of Education approve the following personnel action items: P-1: ABOLISHMENT OF POSITIONS: A. Instructional: No Recommended Action B. Civil Service: No Recommended Action P-2: CREATION OF POSITIONS: A. Instructional: No Recommended Action B. Civil Service: No Recommended Action P-3: RETIREMENTS: A. Instructional: No Recommended Action B. Civil Service: No Recommended Action

13 P-3: RESIGNATIONS: A. Instructional: Name Position Bldg. Effective Date (at the close of business) 1. Kimberly Gromov Science CMS 6/30/17 B. Civil Service: Name Position Bldg. Effective Date (at the close of business) 1. Frances Bisulca School Monitor BIS 4/1/17 2. Thomas Mangi Guard DW 3/17/17 3. Sherri Strauber School Teacher Aide RH 3/31/17 P-4: LEAVES OF ABSENCE: * A. Instructional: Name Position Type Effective Date(s) 1. Denielle Cooper Special Education FMLA 6/12/17 11/17/17 2. Ryan Henry English FMLA 9/1/17 10/31/17 3. Denise Pihlkar School Counselor FMLA 4/18/17 5/2/17 4. Deborah Rosen Elementary FMLA 6/12/17 1/28/18 5. Kathleen Schulz English FMLA 9/15/17 10/27/17 6. Lisa Lee Music FMLA 4/8/17 5/12/17 (extension) 7. Carla Powers Elementary FMLA 2/27/17 3/24/17 (previously 2/27/17-3/31/17) 2

14 P-4: LEAVES OF ABSENCE: * (continued) B. Civil Service: Name Position Type Effective Date(s) 1. Toni Boble Senior Clerk Typist FMLA 4/11/17 5/8/17 (extension) 2. Stacy Norton- 4/1/17 4/17/17 Clerk Typist FMLA Malone (extension) * FMLA Compliance allows for 12 weeks (continuous or intermittent). Thereafter, the absence will become a personal leave. P-5: TERMINATIONS: A. Instructional: No Recommended Action B. Civil Service: No Recommended Action P-6: APPOINTMENTS: A. Tenure: No Recommended Action B. Probationary: No Recommended Action C. Other Instructional: Name 1. Jackie Kaplan 2. Jessica Holscher 3. Donnamarie Demetriou Position Reg. Sub. Teacher Assistant Reg. Sub. Special Education Substitute Teacher 4. Carol Faha Substitute Teacher 5. Victor Spadaro Substitute Teacher Effective Date(s) 3/24/17 6/23/17 (extension) 2/27/17 4/7/17 2/1/17 6/30/17 4/21/17 6/30/17 4/21/17 6/30/17 School Level Sec. Elem. DW DW DW 3

15 P-6: APPOINTMENTS: (continued) Alternate Day Classes 2016/17 School Year - Spring Name Department Bldg. Fall Load 1. Sandra Braun Business CHS Maryann McAuley Business CHS Carolyn Milano Business CHS Phil Cicione English CHS Catherine Bongo- Liselli Health CHS John Foley Health CHS Denise Garcia Health CHS Kristin Holmes Math CHS Nadanja McCalla Social Studies CHS Megan Moy World Language CHS 147 Curriculum Writing 2016/17 School Year Name Project Name Rate of Pay per Day # of Days 1. Stephanie Martino Theory of Knowledge $ Kathleen Corbisiero College Geology $ Renata Arceri College Geology $ Revised Co-Curricular Appointments 2016/17 School Year Name Activity Bldg. Scale Pt. 2.5 William Patterson Musical Set 1. CHS (previously (12/15/16-3/20/17) Construction 2.0) Rescission of Coaching Assignments Name Activity Bldg. Step Boys Tennis 1. Joseph Zaidinski Interscholastic Coaching Recommendation #15 Spring 2016/17 School Year CMS 5 4

16 P-6: APPOINTMENTS: (continued) Coaching Assignments * Name Activity Bldg. Step Boys Lacrosse 1. Louis Palumbo Interscholastic Volunteer Coaching Appointment #11 Spring CHS /17 School Year 2. John Morley Boys Lacrosse Interscholastic Volunteer Coaching Appointment #12 Spring 2016/17 School Year CHS Varsity Softball Asst. Ann Iacopelli Interscholastic Coaching (leave replacement Recommendation #18 Spring for Harold Cooley) 2016/17 School Year CHS 1 Tennis 4. Joseph Pugh Interscholastic Coaching Recommendation #18 Spring 2016/17 CMS 5 *Intramurals not to exceed the total number of hours allotted for each building/department. C. Civil Service: Name Position Effective Date(s) Bldg. Step 1. Brenda Lentsch Public Relations Director 4/1/17 DW David Lajoie Guard 4/21/17 DW Jody Contartesi School Monitor 2/29/17 6/30/17 CMS -- (extension) 4. Randi Ferraro School Monitor 2/29/17 5/31/17 (extension) CMS Gail Brandes Call-In School 4/21/17 Monitor 6/30/17 DW Stacey Dychkowski Call-In School 4/21/17 Monitor 6/30/17 DW -- 5

17 P-6: APPOINTMENTS: (continued) C. Civil Service: (continued) 7. Saniye Haci Call-In School Monitor 8. Katharine Bartol Call-In School Nurse 4/21/17 6/30/17 4/21/17 6/360/17 DW -- DW -- Change of Status Name 1. Janice Biancardi 2. Dana Coppola Position From Permanent School Monitor to School Teacher Aide From Reg. Sub. School Monitor to Permanent School Monitor Effective Date(s) Bldg. Step 4/5/17 RH -- 2/29/17 CMS -- P-7: OTHER: No Recommended Action 6

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