RYE NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 310 HORNIDGE ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING August 19, 2008

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1 RYE NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 310 HORNIDGE ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING August 19, 2008 Present: Absent: Trustee Guy Pipolo Trustee Evan Heller Trustee Thomas Militana Trustee Cathy O Keefe Trustee Heidi Sickles President Nancy Tucci Peter J. Mustich, Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Bucci, Assistant Superintendent for Business Veronica Sessler, District Clerk John Mazza, Custodian I. Opening of Meeting President Tucci called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. II. Approval of Minutes Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it District hereby approves the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of July 28, 2008 as submitted. N III. Communications Trustee Heller reported a community member spoke to him about adding Chinese as a foreign language. There a brief discussion and Dr. Mustich reported to the board that the entire foreign language program will be reviewed. This will be discussed at a future planning session. V. Reports A. Personnel: a. Appointments Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it

2 District hereby appoints Christina Loud to a three year probationary position as a special education teacher, commencing September 1, 2008 and ending September 1, N Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Sickles it District hereby approve the appointment of Brent Kemmerer to a three year probationary positions as a teaching assistant, commending September 1, 2008 and ending September 1, 2011, however, the probationary period may change depending on fingerprinting clearance. NAEYES: Salaries per schedule A. Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee Heller, it District hereby approve the following team leaders, class advisors and department chairs: Monique Santoro Marianne Ramsay Ann Cullagh Joan Spedafino Joyce Pezzola Allison Reynolds Lynette Saravia Jason Kunka Joe Perlman Pat Rinello Melinda Merkel Karen Parisi Chris O Gorman Joe Perlman Rita Carolini Kdgn Team Leader 2 nd Grade Team Leader 3 rd Grade Team Leader 4 th Grade Team Leader 5 th Grade Team Leader 6 th Grade Class Advisor 9 th Grade Class Advisor 10 th Grade Class Advisor 11 th Grade Class Advisor 12 th Grade Class Advisor English Department Chair Social Studies Department Chair Science Department Chair Math Department Chair LOTE Department Chair BOE Meeting August 19,

3 Michele Berman Art Department Chair Mark DiMaggio Music Department Chair Steve Halper Technology Department Chair Corinne Ryan MS Special Ed. Department Chair Sue Altman HS Special Ed. Department Chair N Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it District hereby approves the appointment of the following fall athletic coaches: Football 1st Asst 2nd Asst. 3rd Asst. 4th Asst. Asst. Modified Asst. Modified Volunteer Volunteer Boys Soccer * JV Modified Asst. Varsity* Field Hockey JV Modified Nick Ianello Lauringle Mitchell Joseph Calvini Mark Poniros Bill Becker Charles Berger Brendan Nelson Matt Manocherian Tom Bundarin Bryan Iacovelli / Frank Gizzo Pat Beckley Gary Spinnelli Bryan Iacovelli / Frank Gizzo Lina Carolini Carl Fazio BOE Meeting August 19,

4 of Modified Coaching - Joe Carlucci AM Fitness Center Sup. Chris O'Gorman / Brendan Nelson Summer Positions of Modified Coaching Joe Carlucci Equipment Mgr Tyler Slater Athletic Trainer John Cotter Fitness Center Sup. Nick Ianello Cathy Toolan/Julie Equipment Mgr. Ianello Girls Soccer Doug Choron JV Susan Hannon Modified Laura McDonnell Asst. Varsity Karen Fontechio Volleyball Kristin Desio JV Lauren Occhipinit Girls Tennis Mark Canno Cross Country Julia Gillis Modified Tyler Slater Cheerleading Veronica Cambra Site Supervisor Cathy Toolan BOE Meeting, August 19,

5 Scoreboard Operator Athletic Trainer Fall / Winter / Spring Julie Ianello John Cotter N b. Resignations Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it District hereby accepts the resignation of Jill Gioffre, effective August 31, N Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it District hereby accepts the resignation of Shirley Peng, effective August 11, NAEYS: Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it District hereby accepts the resignation of Lisa Graham, effective August 12, NAEYS: Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it District hereby accepts the resignation of Catherine Pascucci, effective July 30, NAEYS: BOE Meeting, August 19,

6 B. Board of Education a. Curriculum Presentation Dr. Mustich informed the board that the curriculum presentations at he board of education meetings will be as follows: November January February May Technology Wellness Guidance Arts C. Financial Repots Dr. Bucci presented the Board with financial statements for approval and for information purposes. Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee Heller it District hereby approves the following financial statements; Treasurer s Reports for May and June 2008, General Fund Budget Status Report and Revenues Status Report. A roll call vote taken. N Investments Schedule and Voucher Schedules All Funds were presented to the Board for information purposes. VI. New Business Upon motion duly made by Trustee Heller and seconded by Trustee Sickles it District hereby agrees to approve the retention of the law firm of Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, for the school year, under a basic retainer of $12,000, with services outside the retainer, including collective negotiations, as requested, billed at an hourly rate of $ N Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it BOE Meeting, August 19,

7 District hereby approves the homestead and non-homestead levy which is computed pursuant to the adoption of Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) Sec a. N Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Sickles is District allow Dr. Kimberly Bucci to completed the following: Budget transfers made for the end of the school year after auditor s entries. N Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and Seconded by Trustee Sickles, it District hereby declares a public emergency due to a flood resulting from the burst of a water pipe located in the high school science rooms in the middle/high school building, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the emergency is declared in accordance with General Municipal Law, Local Finance Law and Opinion of the State Comptroller, N The Board then thanked John Mazza, for his diligent work during this emergency situation and also for his successful oversight of the Daniel Warren Building Project. Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it District hereby approves district consultants, as per schedule A, for the school year. N BOE Meeting, August 19,

8 Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it District hereby approves the district maintenance contract agreements as per schedule A. N Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it RESOLVED that the Rye Neck Board of Education hereby approve the adoption of the State of New York Deferred Compensation Plan for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees; and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials of the Rye Neck Union Free School District are hereby authorized to take such actions and enter such agreements as are required or necessary for the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the Plan; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Administrative Services Agency is hereby authorized to file copies of these resolutions and other required documents with the President of the State of New York Civil Service Commission. N Upon motion duly made by Trustee Sickles and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it District hereby appoints the following auto school to conduct the Driver s Education Program at Rye Neck Union Free School District from September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009: Pas Auto School, Inc. 7 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY AYES; N Upon motion duly made by Trustee O Keefe and seconded by Trustee Heller it BOE Meeting, July 19,

9 RESOLVED, that whereas, the Rye Neck Union Free School District and I. Levy & Sons, Inc. have entered into discussion for the leasing of a portion of the premises located at 734 East Boston Post Road; and WHEREAS, the premises are not currently needed for School District purposes, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the School District to enter into a lease for a portion of the premises and THEREFORE, the Superintendent of the Rye Neck Union Free School District is authorized to enter into and execute a lease with I. Levy & Sons, Inc. for a portion of the premises at 734 East Boston Post Road on terms and conditions set forth in the lease. NAEYS: Upon motion duly made by Trustee Heller and seconded by Trustee Sickles it RESOLVED, that whereas, the Rye Neck Union Free School District and Dana Pest Control have entered into discussion for the leasing of a portion of the premises located at 734 East Boston Post Road; and WHEREAS, the premises are not currently needed for School District purposes, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the School District to enter into a lease for a portion of the premises and THEREFORE, the Superintendent of the Rye Neck Union Free School District is authorized to enter into and execute a lease Dana Pest Control. for a portion of the premises at 734 East Boston Post Road on terms and conditions set forth in the lease. N Upon motion duly made by Trustee Heller and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Rye Neck Public Schools award transportation for students attending Summer School to: Rye Lake Campus BOCES $1, Pocantico Hills BOCES $4, inc. Monitor Clear View BOCES $1, BOE Meeting, August 19,

10 Ardsley High School BOCES $9, inc. Monitor CRC BOCES $4, inc. Monitor CCS Tech Center BOCES $4, inc. Monitor Ferncliff Manor BOCES $4, inc. Monitor N Upon motion duly made by Trustee Heller and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Rye Neck Public Schools award the bid to County Coach for Athletic Field Trips (as per the attached price sheet). RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Rye Neck Public Schools extend the following contracts at the June, 2008 CPI rate of 4%, to transport children to the following schools for the school year: Irvington TLC $37, Pinesbridge All County Bus $61, inc. Monitor Concord TLC $23, John Coleman School TLC $28, inc. Monitor Ardsley MS TLC $31, inc. Monitor Ferncliff TLC $28, inc. Monitor Riverdale SuperTrans $ 6, Horace Mann SuperTrans $19, French Am/Mamaroneck TLC $22, Hommocks - French Am/Larchmont TLC $38, Keio Academy TLC $22, Pocantico Hills TLC $43, German/Resurrection TLC $43, Convent of the Sacred Heart TLC $23, Solomon Schechter Hartsdale TLC $43, Clearview/West.Day/Eduqest TLC $43, Stanwich School TLC $23, Field Trips First Student $12, Occupational Education BOCES $33, inc. Monitor FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education enter into an extended contract with the following contractor, at the CPI rate of 4% increase: Vision Healthcare (A+Staffing) $295.81/per day BOE Meeting, August 19,

11 And extended said contract for six week summer 2009 session 7/1/09 to 8/30/09 at the CPI rate of 4% in the amount of $307.81/per day. VII. Adjournment Upon motion duly made by Trustee Heller and seconded by Trustee O Keefe it RESOLVED, that the Board of Education Meeting of August 19, 2008 be adjourned. N President Tucci adjourned the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Veronica Sessler, District Clerk Board of Education Meeting, August 19,