BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SOLE SUPERVISORY DISTRICT OF PUTNAM & WESTCHESTER COUNTIES 200 BOCES DRIVE, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598

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1 BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SOLE SUPERVISORY DISTRICT OF PUTNAM & WESTCHESTER COUNTIES 200 BOCES DRIVE, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY Minutes May 15, 2018 PRESENT STAFF CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STUDENT PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION Richard Kreps, Catherine Lilburne, Anita Feldman, Tina Mackay, Mary Cay Nilsen, Frank Schnecker Lynn Allen, Catherine Balestrieri, Todd Currie, Marla Gardner, John McCarthy, Michael Skerritt Mr. Kreps called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mr. Kreps asked for a moment of silence for one of our students, Binyaminov (Bini) Cohen. Bini passed away on Monday evening just a few weeks shy of his 10 th birthday. Three students from CTE joined us this evening to present on their Education Technology Internship. Drew Braman, Tony Carrasquillo and James Page used a PowerPoint to review their activities which included, but are not limited to, wireless strength, equipment setup and checks, assistive technology inventory and checks, possible software recommendations for student use and customer service. Dr. Ryan expressed his thanks and gave each of the students a certificate to acknowledge their achievements. He also expressed his thanks to Joseph DeCicco, CTE Teacher, Jennifer Harriton-Wilson, Education Technology Coordinator and Pam Doran, Education Technology Teaching Assistant. Minutes May 15, The CODA (Co-Occurring Disorders Awareness) Club from Fox Meadow presented a video they produced. Our students Brandon Gordon, Jaquail Grant, Colby Kelland and Irving Rodriguez have worked closely with teachers Patricia Gallo, Stacy Chiarella, Liz Marques and CODA founder Stephanie Marquesano. All are extremely proud of the finished project. Ms. Marquesano was very impressed by our students and the work they have done. Dr. Ryan expressed his thanks to each of the students and presented them with a certificate to

2 REGULAR MEETING ITEMS acknowledge their achievements. He also expressed his thanks to Dr. Murphy, Ms. Chiarella, Ms. Gallo, Ms. Marques and Ms. Marquesano. CONSENT AGENDA 4A 4B 4C 5A Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2018 Mrs. Feldman moved, and Mrs. Lilburne seconded, approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, All members present voted aye, and the minutes were approved. Comments and Questions from Audience None Acknowledgement of Treasurer s Report for March 2018 Received and acknowledged. Mrs. Nilsen moved, and Mrs. Lilburne seconded, approval of the Consent Agenda. All members present voted aye and the following were approved. Personnel Report RESIGNATIONS AND TERMINATIONS RESIGNATIONS Suzanne M. Barnett, Teacher Aide, Full Time, 32.5 hpw (100%) (Special Education, Pines Bridge School), effective 05/04/2018. Kathleen A. Copeland-Fish, Assistant Naturalist, Full Time, 35 hpw (100%) (Curriculum & Instructional Services, Madden-Carmel), effective 05/04/2018. Rachel Levenkron, School Social Worker, Full Time, 35 hpw (100%) (Special Education, Walter Panas High School- Lakeland), effective 06/22/2018. Penny Massoth Beckman, School Psychologist, Full Time, 35 hpw (100%) (Special Education, RAHS-Fox Meadow), effective 06/22/2018. TERMINATION Minutes May 15,

3 Myles D. McClenon-Grant, Cleaner/Groundskeeper (Curriculum & Instructional Services, Madden-Carmel), effective 04/30/2018. APPOINTMENTS CERTIFICATED Eligibility for tenure as a classroom teacher or building principal is contingent upon his/her successful completion of the probationary term and having received composite or overall APPR rating of either Effective or Highly Effective in at least three of the four preceding years, and a rating higher than Ineffective in the final year of the probationary period. Angela M. Wise, Special Education Business Analyst, Full Time, 37.5 hpw (100%) (Non-Represented, Certificated, Non-Supervisory) (Administration-Internal Services, Business Office), effective 06/18/2018. Salary $87, prorated to $3,645.80*. CLASSIFIED Debora J. Krebs, Teacher Aide, Full Time, 32.5 hpw (100%) Probationary Appointment; to serve a 52-week probationary period (excluding July & August) which will end on 07/15/2019 (Special Education, Pines Bridge School), effective 05/16/2018. Salary $25, prorated to $3,822.35* Sean H. Mormino, Assistant Naturalist, Full Time, 35 hpw (100%) Provisional Appointment (Curriculum & Instructional Services, Madden-Carmel, replacement for Kathleen Copeland-Fish), effective 05/21/2018. Salary $24, prorated to $2,892.38* *Pro-rated salary for B Hourly/Per Diem Personnel Report APPOINTMENTS Minutes May 15, Bonci, Victor, Substitute Teacher, CTE, Daily, $95.00,

4 Minutes May 15, effective 04/30/2018 Bonci, Victor, Substitute Teaching Assistant, CTE, Daily, $85.00, effective 04/30/2018 Boniello, John, ISSP Teacher-Daily, RSE-TASC, Daily, $350.00, effective 06/25/2018 Brickman, Jean, Pupil Personnel Specialist, Guidance & Child Study Center, Hourly, $100.00, effective 05/16/2018 Casey, Kathleen, ISSP Teacher-Daily, RSE-TASC. $350.00, effective 06/25/2018 Flamio, Blaise, Substitute Teacher, CTE, Daily, $95.00, effective 04/30/2018 Flamio, Blaise, Substitute Teaching Assistant, CTE, Daily, $85.00, effective 04/30/2018 Haggerty, James, Reproduction Specialist Aide, Business Office, Hourly, $15.10, effective 05/16/2018 Hay, Ann, Adult/Continuing Ed Instructor, Adult & Continuing Education, Hourly, $36.00, effective 05/16/2018 Hay, Ann, Clinical Instructor, Adult & Continuing Education, Hourly, $47.00, effective 05/16/2018 Langley, Dale, ISSP Teacher-Daily, RSE-TASC, Daily, $350.00, effective 06/25/2018 Molina-Salguero, Jesus, Substitute Teacher, CTE, Daily, $95.00, effective 05/16/2018 Molina, Salguero, Jesus, Substitute Teaching Assistant, CTE, Daily, $85.00, effective 05/16/2018 Mormino, Sean, Assistant Naturalist, Curriculum & Instructional Services, Hourly, $20.00, effective 05/21/2018 Quinones-Narcisse, Ann, ISSP Teacher-Daily, RSE-TASC, Daily, $350.00, effective 06/25/2018 Raniolo, Bianca, Substitute Teacher Aide, Special Education, Daily, $75.00, effective 05/02/2018 Rivera, Jacqueline, School Psychologist Bilingual, Guidance & Child Study Center, Daily, $350.00, effective 05/16/2018 Rocco, Dolores, Substitute Teacher Aide, Special Education, Daily, $75.00, effective 05/08/2018 Serrano, Mia, Substitute Teacher Aide, Special Education, Daily, $75.00, effective 05/16/2018 Siniscalchi, Maryclare, Substitute Teacher Aide, Special Education, Daily, $75.00, effective 05/29/2018 Valesey, Louis, Pupil Personnel Specialist, Guidance & Child Study Center, Daily, $875.00, effective 05/09/2018 Wozniak, Stephanie, ISSP Teacher-Daily, RSE-TASC,

5 Daily, $284.00, effective 06/25/2018 RESIGNATION Copeland-Fish, Kathleen, Assistant Naturalist, Curriculum & Instructional Services, Hourly, $20.00, effective 05/04/ C Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) Personnel Report Esther Lorenzo, ESY Occupational Therapist, Daily, $ Juliana Hanssen, ESY Registered Nurse, Daily, $ Niko Dagnese, ESY Teacher Aide, Daily, $ Dawn Ianiri, ESY Teacher Aide, Daily, $ Teresa O Donnell, ESY Teacher Aide, Daily, $ Reina Schild, ESY Teacher of the Deaf, Daily, $ REQUESTS FOR GENERAL BOARD ACTION NEW BUSINESS 5D 5E 6A 6B 7A 7B Donations Professional Service Contracts Mr. Kreps acknowledged our very generous donations. Initial Service Contracts for Mrs. Feldman moved, and Mrs. Mackay seconded, approval of the Initial Service Contracts All members present voted aye. Bid Renewals Mrs. Nilsen moved, and Mrs. Lilburne seconded, approval of the Bid Renewals. All members present voted aye. Claims Audit Repot for March 2018 Received and acknowledged. WPSBA Proposed Budget and Nominating Slate for After a brief discussion, it was decided that our vote will be cast at the May 31, 2018 WPSBA Annual Meeting. 7C Minutes May 15, Architectural Services Recommendation Mr. Schnecker moved, and Mrs. Mackay seconded, approval of the

6 following resolution: RESOLVED upon the recommendation of the Facilities Committee and the Assistant Director of Business Affairs, that the Board of Education of Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES appoint Michael Shilale Architects, LLP as the BOCES architect for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 at the rates listed below. Employment Category Hourly Rate Principal $215 Senior Architect $185 Architect $165 Draftsperson $145 Draft Technician $135 Administrative Support $ 95 Estimated Project Cost Cost = % of Final Project Expense Less than $10, % $10,001 - $50, % $50,001 - $100, % $100,001 - $500, % $500,001 - $1,000, % $1,000,001 - $5,000, % $5,000,001 - $10,000, % More than $10,000, % FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Business to execute the necessary document to give this resolution effect. All members present voted aye. 7D Contract of Affiliation between PNW BOCES and Somers Manor Nursing Home Mrs. Lilburne moved, and Mrs. Nilsen seconded, approval of this agreement. All members present voted aye. Mr. Kreps believes that the name of this facility has changed. He asked Mary to follow-up. Minutes May 15,

7 OLD BUSINESS 7E BCEA Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement Mrs. Lilburne moved, and Mrs. Mackay seconded, approval of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the terms of a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement dated May 15, 2018 between the BOCES and the BOCES Classified Employees Association, as presented to the Board at this meeting, a copy of which shall be incorporated by reference within the minutes of this meeting. Al members present voted aye. 8A Draft Board Meeting Schedule for after a brief discussion, August 22 was identified as the date for the August 2018 Board Meeting/Retreat. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT S UPDATE Mr. Schnecker moved, and Mrs. Nilsen seconded, approval of the Board Meeting Schedule for All members present voted aye. Dr. Ryan told the Board that he recently had an inquiry from the Chappaqua Superintendent regarding the administrative budget allocation methodology. He will keep the Board posted. FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION RETURN TO REGULAR Minutes May 15, Dr. Ryan gave the Board an update on the five superintendent searches. He believes the final district will be announcing their selection shortly. Dr. Ryan suggested some areas for consideration for the District Superintendent evaluation. He believes that a narrative summary is much more effective. Mr. Kreps suggested a separate meeting to begin this process. He asked Mary to poll the Board. None Mr. Kreps asked Mary to follow-up on the Board s annual dinner meeting. Suggested date is June 6, Mrs. Lilburne moved, and Mrs. Nilsen seconded, that the Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual. All members present voted aye and the Board entered into Executive Session at 5:44 pm. Mr. Schnecker moved, and Mrs. Feldman seconded, that the

8 SESSION ADJOURNMENT Board return to Regular Session. All members present voted aye and the Board returned to Regular Session at 6:10 pm. There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Schnecker moved, and Mrs. Lilburne seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. All members present voted aye and the meeting adjourned at 6:11 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mary Lorenzo Approved: 6/12/18 Minutes May 15,