REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 99 BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, held at Dutch Broadway School on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: Michael A. Jaime, President Deniece Walker, Vice President Tameka Battle-Burkett Kevin Denehy Patrick O. Emeagwali Jon Johnson, Sr. Anthony S. Maffea, Sr. None ROLL CALL ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT: Mr. Albert Harper Mrs. Kathleen Safrey Mrs. Stephanie Muller Mr. David Polizzi Colum P. Nugent Diana Delahanty Superintendent of Schools Director of Curriculum & Instruction Director of Pupil Personnel and Special Education Director of School Facilities & Operations School Attorney District Clerk ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: None CONSULTANT PRESENT: Mr. Thomas W. Galante On a motion by Mr. Maffea, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board convened in Executive Session at 6:45 PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION Yes - 6 No - 0 Abstain - 0 On a motion by Ms. Battle-Burkett, seconded by Mr. Emeagwali, the Board reconvened in Public Session at 7:07 PM (Mr. Emeagwali arrived in Executive Session at 6:50 PM). PUBLIC SESSION Yes - 7 No - 0 Abstain - 0
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 100 Mr. Aksionoff welcomed everyone to the January Board Meeting. He introduced Matthew Bediako, who led the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Aksionoff introduced Mr. Xavier Rodriguez and the Elmont District String Ensemble, who played the Star Spangled Banner. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STAR SPANGLED BANNER Mr. Aksionoff turned the meeting over to Mr. Jaime. Mr. Jaime welcomed everyone wishing the audience a Happy New Year filled with much health and wealth on behalf of the Board of Education. On a motion by Mr. Maffea, seconded by Ms. Walker, the Board approved the agenda which was distributed to the audience. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vote on approving the agenda: Yes - 7 No - 0 Abstain - 0 On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Maffea, the Board approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013, the Certification Meeting of December 4, 2013 and the Special Meeting of December 23, 2013. Vote on approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013: Yes - 6 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Ms. Walker) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF NOV. 12, 2013 Motion Carried Vote on approving the minutes of the Certification Meeting of December 4, 2013: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 3 (Mr. Denehy, Mr. Emeagwali and Ms. Walker) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DEC. 4, 2013 Motion Carried Vote on approving the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 23, 2013: Yes - 5 No - 0 Abstain - 2 (Mr. Denehy and Mr. Maffea) APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF DEC. 23, 2013 Motion Carried
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 101 PRESIDENT S REMARKS: Happy New Year. I am looking forward to another wonderful year in this great District. I am going to keep my remarks brief because we have a lot going on tonight including performances that we have been looking forward to for about a month. AUDIENCE ON AGENDA ITEMS: None CORRESPONDENCE: None REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY: PRESIDENT S REMARKS AUDIENCE ON AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY Mr. Nugent had the following action items for the Board. The District received a resignation letter dated September 16, 2013 from Alethea Jackson, resigning as of October 16, 2013. On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board unanimously approved the resignation of Alethea Jackson. APPROVAL OF RESIGNATION OF ALETHEA JACKSON Earlier this evening the Audit Committee met and unanimously agreed to recommend to the Board of Education, the selection of Nawrocki Smith LLP, as the Annual Independent Auditor for the fiscal year 2013-2014 at a rate of $44,000. On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Ms. Walker, the Board approved the selection of Nawrocki Smith LLP as the Annual Independent Auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 at a rate of $44,000, as recommended by the Audit Committee. This concluded the report of the attorney. Mr. Jaime then turned the meeting over to Mr. Harper for the report of the Superintendent. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT APPROVAL OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN NAWROCKI SMITH LLP THROUGH JUNE 2014 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Mr. Harper said good evening to the audience. It is a nice night to be out. It is good to see all of you here. Thank you for coming and thank you for your continued support. I will get right to my report because I am so excited to hear our children play tonight. We have been waiting for over a month for this evening. Mr. Harper gave the report of the Superintendent: On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Maffea, the Board approved the following Professional Child Rearing Leaves of Absence:
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 102 CAMPA, SAUNDRA- Area of Employment: Special Education Teacher; Building Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Effective Date: 8/29/13; Duration of Leave: 8/29/13-6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 11 Years CHILD REARING LEAVES OF ABSENCE *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 8/29/13-11/22/13 WOCHINGER, NADINE- Area of Employment: Special Education Teacher; Building Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Effective Date: 2/3/14; Duration of Leave: 2/3/14-6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 13 Years, 1 Month *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 2/3/14-5/13/14 THOMSON, MARY- Area of Employment: Library Media Specialist; Building Assignment: Gotham Avenue School; Effective Date: 2/10/14; Duration of Leave: 2/10/14-5/2/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 5 Years, 5 Months *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 2/10/14-5/2/14 BROWN-CAVALLUZZO, MARJORIE- Area of Employment: School Social Worker; Building Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Effective Date: 2/7/14; Duration of Leave: 2/7/14-6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 11 Years, 5 Months *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 2/7/14-5/19/14 HENRY, MARY KATE- Area of Employment: Speech Teacher; Building Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Effective Date: 2/28/14; Duration of Leave: 2/28/14-4/10/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 2 Years, 4 Months *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 2/28/14-4/10/14 LEVA, MARIA- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Effective Date: 12/9/13; Duration of Leave: 12/9/13-2/12/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 17 Years, 2 Months *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 12/9/13-2/12/14 The Board further approved an extension of the following Professional Child Rearing Leaves: AUSTIN, LESLEY ANNE- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building Assignment: Dutch Broadway School; Effective Date: From: 9/3/13-1/31/14, unpaid* To: 9/3/13-6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave EXTENSION OF CHILD REARING LEAVES
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 103 *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 9/3/13-11/25/13 Note: Leave of Absence was originally approved by the Board on 7/3/13; a change was approved by the Board on 10/8/13 EXTENSION OF CHILD REARING LEAVES ORSANO-WELTI, DONIELLE- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building Assignment: Clara H. Carlson School; Effective Date: From: 2/14/13-1/31/14, unpaid* To: 2/14/13-6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 2/14/13-5/24/13 Note: Leave of Absence was originally approved by the Board on 2/12/13; a change was approved by the Board on 4/9/13; an extension was approved on 7/1/13 ORMOND, TARA- Area of Employment: Special Education Teacher; Building Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Effective Date: From: 11/20/13-1/10/14, unpaid* To: 11/20/13-1/17/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 11/20/13-1/10/14 Note: Leave of Absence was originally approved by the Board on 10/8/13; a change was approved by the Board on 11/12/13 FOSTER, ROSEMARIE- Area of Employment: Remedial Reading Teacher; Building Assignment: Currently on District Child Rearing Leave; Effective Date: From: 11/7/12-6/30/14, unpaid* To: 11/7/12-1/31/15, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave *Includes Family and Medical Leave from 11/7/12-2/7/13 Note: Leave of Absence was originally approved by the Board on 10/9/12; a change was approved by the Board on 11/20/12; an extension was approved on 3/12/13 The Board also approved the following Professional Appointments: HANFT, THOMAS- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): Permanent Substitute Teacher (General Special Education); Salary: $37,234.34 (pro-rated from $52,076 BA, Step 1 and based on 2011-2012 Teachers Salary Schedule); Certification: Students with Disabilities B-2 (Initial)/Students with Disabilities 1-6 (Initial)/ Childhood Education B-2 (Initial)/ Childhood Education 1-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 11/25/13-6/30/14; Initial Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved APPOINTMENTS HOREMIS, MARGARET- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): Permanent Substitute Teacher (School Social Worker); Salary: $36,049 (pro-rated from $60,081 MA, Step 1 and based on 2011-2012 Teachers Salary Schedule); Certification: School Social Worker (Provisional); Effective Date: 1/6/14-6/30/14; Initial Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 104 GARVEY, KATHERINE- Tenure Area: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Salary: $43,868 (pro-rated from $64,041 MA, Step 3 and based on 2011-2012 Teachers Salary Schedule); Certification: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Initial)/ Early Childhood Education B-2 (Initial); Effective Date: 12/5/13; Initial Assignment: District-wide; Probationary Period: 12/5/13-1/31/17 APPOINTMENTS MORALES, LIANA- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Salary: $17,572 (pro-rated from $25,000); Certification: Students with Disabilities 1-6 (initial)/ Childhood Education 1-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 11/25/13-6/19/14; Initial Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved The Board also approved the following Professional Appointments Conditionally: MCDONOUGH, NICOLE- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Salary: $25,000 (pro-rated from start date); Certification: Childhood Education 1-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 1/21/14-6/19/14 (pending medical approval); Initial Assignment: To Be Determined; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved APPOINTMENTS (CONDITIONALLY) CARIDI, ADRIENNE- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Salary: $25,000 (pro-rated from start date); Certification: Childhood Education 1-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 1/21/14-6/19/14; Initial Assignment: To Be Determined; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved The Board further approved the continuation of employment of the following Professional Staff for the 2013-2014 School Year: GLUCK, DEBRA- Tenure Area:.6 Speech Teacher; Salary: Per Teachers Contract; Effective Date: 8/29/13-6/30/14; Initial Assignment: Clara H. Carlson School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved The Board also approved the following Professional Change in Status: CONTINUATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR STAFF CHANGE IN STATUS KNUDSEN, MELISSA- Area of Employment: Permanent Substitute (Speech); Salary: No Change; Effective Date: From: 8/29/13-1/31/14 To: 8/29/13-4/11/14; Building Assignment: From: Dutch Broadway School To: Alden Terrace School; Reason: Additional Leave Replacement The Board further approved the following Professional Resignations: GRAHAM, NAOMI- Area of Employment: 175 Day Substitute; Building Assignment: Gotham Avenue School; Effective Date: 12/23/13; Service to District: 4 Months; Reason: Personal RESIGNATIONS ANDRE, STEPHANIE- Area of Employment: Teaching Assistant; Building Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Effective Date: 1/24/14; Service to District: 1 Year, 3 Months; Reason: Personal
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 105 Lastly, the Board approved the following Professional Retirement: GAFFNEY, DIANE- Area of Employment: Reading Teacher; Building Assignment: Clara H. Carlson School; Effective Date: 1/31/14; Service to District: 21 Years, 1 Month RETIREMENT The foregoing motion was put to a roll call with the following results: On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Maffea, the Board approved the following Civil Service Appointment: CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT BLACK III, WILLIAM- Area of Employment: Bus Driver Part-time Substitute; Salary: $17.00 hourly; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 1/15/14 pending Civil Service and medical approval The Board also approved the following Civil Service Change in Status: The following Civil Service employee will complete his probationary period and is recommended for permanent status on the date indicated: CIVIL SERVICES CHANGE IN STATUS End Name Classification Probation Effective Harold Miller Maintenance 12/30/13 12/31/13 The Board further approved the following Civil Service Changes in Status: ROTHAMEL, MARK- Area of Employment: From: Bus Driver Part-time Substitute To: Bus Driver 10-months; Salary: $23.05 hourly; Probation: 26 weeks from Civil Service approval; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 12/11/13 pending Civil Service approval AFFLICK, PETER COLIN- Area of Employment: From: Bus Attendant Part-time Substitute To: Bus Attendant 10-months; Salary: $19.46 hourly; Probation: 26 weeks from Civil Service approval; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 12/11/13 pending Civil Service approval JACKSON, THIREN- Area of Employment: From: Bus Attendant Part-time Substitute To: Bus Attendant 10-months; Salary: $19.46 hourly; Probation: 26 weeks from Civil Service approval; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 12/11/13 pending Civil Service approval
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 106 DALENCOUR-MURRAY, DJENANE- Area of Employment: From: Bus Attendant Part-time Substitute To: Bus Attendant 10-months; Salary: $19.46 hourly; Probation: 26 weeks from Civil Service approval; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 12/11/13 pending Civil Service approval The Board approved the following Civil Service Resignations: MONTEVERDE, MICHAEL- Area of Employment: Cleaner Part-time Substitute; Building Assignment: District-wide; Effective Date: 10/8/13; Service to District: 11 Months; Reason: Personal CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES IN STATUS CIVIL SERVICE RESIGNATIONS (This replaces a previous Board action of termination due to no recent service to the District) ANDRE, RONY- Area of Employment: Bus Driver Part-time Substitute; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 1/6/14; Service to District: 2 Months; Reason: Personal CARRASQUILLO, CARLOS- Area of Employment: Maintainer; Building Assignment: District-wide; Effective Date: 1/15/14; Service to District: 5 Years, 5 Months; Reason: Personal Lastly, the Board approved the following Civil Service Retirements: HASSAN, PATRICIA- Area of Employment: Cook; Building Assignment: Stewart Manor School; Effective Date: 12/31/13; Service to District: 19 Years, 2 Months CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENTS PENNISI, ROSEMARIE- Area of Employment: Typist Clerk; Building Assignment: Clara H. Carlson School; Effective Date: 2/28/14; Service to District: 12 Years, 3 Months The foregoing motion was put to a roll call with the following results: COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION/PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION On a motion by Mr. Maffea, seconded by Mr. Jon Johnson, the Board received the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education designations and program placements for the Evaluation Placements, Reviews of Program and I.E.P. Modifications of students, as well as Section 504 Committee recommendations. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION / PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION On a motion by Ms. Walker, seconded by Mr. Emeagwali, the Board approved the following:
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 107 SECOND READING- REGULATION #2090- BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS The Board was presented and approved the second reading, regulation #2090- Benefits and Conditions. SECOND READING REGULATION #2090 BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS A copy of the regulation can be found in the backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014. GIFT TO THE DISTRICT GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $.20 to the Dutch Broadway School from ScoutIt Inc. for participation in the Shoparoo Mobile Application. See backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014 about the above donation. GIFT TO THE DISTRICT The Board approved the donation of five $100.00 Visa Gift Cards to the Covert Avenue School from Hofstra University and Capital One for participation in the Money and Me program. See backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014 about the above donation. GIFT TO THE DISTRICT The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $200.00 to the Gotham Avenue School from Newsday Media Group for participation in the Newsday Futurecorps Grant. Gotham Avenue School will receive $100.00 and the Dad s Club will receive $100.00. See backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014 about the above donation. GIFT TO THE DISTRICT The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $538.70 to the Covert Avenue School from JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) for School Walk Incentives. The funds will be designated to the Covert Avenue Graduation Fund. See backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014 about the above donation. GIFT TO THE DISTRICT The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $662.28 to the Covert Avenue School from General Mills for participation in the Box Tops for Education Program. The funds will be designated to the Covert Avenue PTA. See backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014 about the above donation.
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 108 LOCAL ASSISTANCE PLAN (LAP) The Board approved the Local Assistance Plan for Gotham Avenue School. LOCAL ASSISTANCE PLAN (LAP) A copy of the plan was submitted under separate cover. CONSULTANT CONSULTANT FOR MODEL UN The Board authorized the following consultant to work with our professional staff and students during the 2013-2014 school year: Nkenge Gilliam Grade 4 Model UN Fee$ 50.00 per hour $100.00 Conference The foregoing motion was put to a roll call with the following results: FIRST READING- POLICY #3400 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS The Board was presented for a first reading, policy #3400- Budgetary Transfers. See backup pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014 about the above policy. ITEMS NOTED FOR THE MINUTES USE OF FACILITIES Request for Use of Facilities that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools since the last Board Meeting are enclosed in the backup pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. WORKERS COMPENSATION FIRST READING POLICY #3400 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS ITEMS NOTED FOR THE MINUTES USE OF FACILITIES WORKERS WORKERS COMPENSATION The following employees are on a leave of absence due to Workers Compensation cases still pending: Mark Ballard Christopher Chisolm Eileen Comer Janice Gardner Patricia Hassan Bus Driver Part time Substitute Cleaner Bus Attendant Bus Driver Head Cook FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 109 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE The following employees are on leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act: Duration Name Position of Leave Deborah Davalos Elementary Teacher 3 weeks Patricia Falcetta Teacher Aide 2 ½ weeks Joseph Mundy Head Custodian 3 weeks *Rosemarie Pennisi Typist Clerk 29 days Janet Stebner Sr. Account Clerk 6 weeks *Intermittent leave SCHEDULE OF DISBURSEMENTS AND WARRANTS On a motion by Ms. Walker, seconded by Mr. Maffea, the Board approved the backup booklet entitled Schedule of Disbursements and Warrants for October #23, 38-47, 49-58; 16-20; 5; 15, 17-19 and 22-27 and Schedule of Disbursements and Warrants for November #59-61, 63-72; 21-24; 6-7; 20-24 and 28-31 which is filed in the bulky document file. SCHEDULE OF DISBURSEMENTS AND WARRANTS REPORT OF THE TREASURER REPORT OF THE TREASURER On a motion by Mr. Maffea, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board also received the Report of the Treasurer for the General Fund, Capital Fund, the Lunch Fund, the Trust and Agency Fund, Payroll, Special Aid Fund and Capital Bond Fund as of October 31, 2013 and as of November 30, 2013. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS OVER $5,000 On a motion by Mr. Maffea, seconded by Ms. Walker, the Board approved budgetary transfers over $5,000, as per back-up pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014. The Board also approved the disposal of outdated computer equipment such as scanners, desktops and printers located at Dutch Broadway School, as per back-up pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014. The Board further approved the disposal of one (1) refrigerator at Stewart Manor School which is no longer usable for custodial or lunchroom purposes and is beyond repair due to age, as per back-up pages in the Board Book of January 14, 2014. BUDGETARY TRANSFERS OVER $5,000 APPROVAL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF OUTDATED EQUIPMENT AT DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL APPROVAL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT AT STEWART MANOR SCHOOL
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 110 The foregoing motion was put to a roll call with the following results: ITEMS NOTED FOR THE MINUTES: Analysis of Revenue for the months of October and November, 2013 appear in the backup pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. General Fund Schedule of Receivables - General Fund Schedule of Receivables for the months of October and November, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. Monthly Budget Status Report - General, Capital and Special Aid Fund Budget Status Reports for the period ending October 31, 2013 and November 30, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. Various Fund Trial Balances- Trial Balance Reports, General, Capital, Trust & Agency, Special Aid, School Lunch, Expendable Trust, and Non-Expendable Trust for the period ending October and November, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. General Fund Cash Flow Statement- General Fund Cash Flow as of October 31, 2013 and November 30, 2013 and Cash Flow Projection as of November 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. General Fund Fund Balance Estimate- General Fund Balance for the period ending November 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. School Meals Profit and Loss Statement- School Lunch Profit and Loss Statement for the period ending October 31, 2013 and November 30, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of January 14, 2014. Custodial/Transportation Overtime Breakdown Custodial/Transportation Overtime: Cust./Trans. Overtime November 30, 2013 $ 7,898.85 Overtime paid Year to Date $ 36,663.35 Cust./Trans. Overtime - July, 2012 - June, 2013 $106,990.19 ITEMS NOTED FOR THE MINUTES ANALYSIS OF REVENUE GENERAL FUND SCHEDULE OF RECEIVABLES MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT VARIOUS FUND TRIAL BALANCES GENERAL FUND CASH FLOW STATEMENT GENERAL FUND- FUND BALANCE ESTIMATE SCHOOL MEALS PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT CUSTODIAL / TRANSPORTATION OVERTIME Breakdown Custodial/Transportation Overtime: Cust./Trans. Overtime December 31, 2013 $ 6,675.59 Overtime paid Year to Date $ 43,337.15 Cust./Trans. Overtime - July, 2012 - June, 2013 $106,990.19
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 111 VANDALISM TALLIES FOR NOVEMBER 2013 VANDALISM TALLIES Alden Terrace $ 0 Clara H. Carlson $ 0 Covert Avenue $ 0 Dutch Broadway $ 0 Gotham Avenue $ 0 Stewart Manor $ 0 PPS $ 0 Elmont Road $ 0 $ 0 Year-to-Date $ 100 Previous Year-to-Date $ 70 VANDALISM TALLIES FOR DECEMBER 2013 Alden Terrace $ 0 Clara H. Carlson $ 0 Covert Avenue $ 0 Dutch Broadway $ 0 Gotham Avenue $ 0 Stewart Manor $ 0 PPS $ 0 Elmont Road $ 0 $ 0 Year-to-Date $ 100 Previous Year-to-Date $ 70 This concluded the report of the Superintendent. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None AUDIENCE ITEMS: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: COMMITTEE REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE ITEMS LEGISLATIVE ITEMS AUDIENCE AUDIENCE ITEMS ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS NEXT MEETING Budget workshops are scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2014 and Monday, March 17, 2014, 7 PM @ Elmont Road. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 112 NEXT MEETING: NEXT MEETING The next Board of Education Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Stewart Manor School @ 8:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board adjourned the meeting at 7:22 PM, on a motion by Mr. Maffea, seconded by Mr. Johnson. Submitted by, 2/11/14 Diana Delahanty Date Approved District Clerk Following the Board of Education Meeting: Mr. Harper stated that the Model United Nations Program is a program where the children research World Topics. They have formal debates to prove their position and disprove their opponent s point of view. It teaches the students outstanding skills and helps them to be college-ready. This program starts in Grade 4 and is offered throughout high school. This year the Elmont Memorial team competed and earned first place as Best Small Delegate in the World. Seven of those students went to the Elmont Union Free School District and participated in the Model UN Program in elementary school. MODEL UN AWARDS Mr. Harper introduced Mr. Michael Sakowich, the coordinator of the Model United Nations Program in our District. Mr. Harper also introduced Mrs. Safrey, the Director of Curriculum, who worked tirelessly to help make the Model UN a success. Mr. Zucker presented certificates to the Model UN Ambassadors from Stewart Manor School. Mr. Zucker also presented certificates to the Model UN Ambassadors from Gotham Avenue School. Mr. Aksionoff presented certificates to the Model UN Ambassadors from Dutch Broadway School. Ms. Natoli presented certificates to the Model UN Ambassadors from Covert Avenue School. Mr. Rosner presented certificates to the Model UN Ambassadors from Clara H. Carlson School. Ms. Buchanan presented certificates to the Model UN Ambassadors from Alden Terrace School.
REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 113 Mr. Harper invited the audience to attend the Model United Nations Ambassadors Reception held at Dutch Broadway School on Thursday, January 16, 2014 @ 7 PM. Mr. Harper introduced Mr. Christopher Doherty from Sewanhaka High School, who performed Cantaloupe Island, with the Sewanhaka High School Jazz Band. Mr. Harper presented a retirement certificate to Ms. Patricia Hassan, the head cook from Stewart Manor School. He thanked Ms. Hassan for 19 years, 2 months of devoted service to the children of our community. He wished her good health and happiness. SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND RETIREMENT RECOGNITION Following the presentation, the audience was exhilarated with Believe performed by the Elmont Memorial Jazz Vocal Chorus, the Elmont District String Ensemble and the Elmont Memorial Chamber Orchestra. The Elmont Jazz Masters engaged the audience with their rendition of Night Train. Lastly, the Elmont District Chorus delighted the audience with Kwanzaa, Ha Neirot Ha Lalu and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The All District Winter Concert concluded at 8:05 PM. Special thank you to: The Elmont All District Chorus, Elmont Jazz Masters, Elmont District String Ensemble, Elmont Memorial Jazz Vocal Chorus, Elmont Memorial Chamber Orchestra, Sewanhaka High School Jazz Band, Patricia Benstock, Ginta Bukauskas, Eric DelOrfano, Gary Citro, Christoper Doherty, William Duerr, Susan Kittelsen, Neil Kittelsen, Eileen Kramer, Dara Lemite, Lisa McMullen, Anthony Pino, Jessica Torres, Sheryl Turk, Xavier Rodriguez, Ira Weiss and Marshall Zucker. ALL DISTRICT WINTER CONCERT INCLUDING: ELMONT MEMORIAL JAZZ VOCAL CHORUS, ELMONT DISTRICT STRING ENSEMBLE, ELMONT MEMORIAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, ELMONT JAZZ MASTERS, ELMONT DISTRICT CHORUS