Freeport Public Schools 235 N Ocean Avenue Freeport, NY 11520-2135 Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting of June 23, 2004 The regular action meeting of the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District was held on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in the Auditorium of the Archer Street School. Dr. Cattano, President of the Board called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Those present were: Dr. Joseph Cattano, President Mr. Michael Raab, Vice President Mr. Ronald Ellerbe, Trustee Ms. Carmen J. Piñeyro, Trustee Ms. Sunday F. Coward, Trustee (left 10:40 p.m.) Absent were: None Also present were: Dr. Eric L. Eversley, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Kishore Kuncham, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Robert Harris, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, School Improvement, Professional Development and Planning Dr. Mary Bediako, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Clerk of the Board Mr. Michael Singleton, Interim Executive Director of Operations Also absent were:
None The number of people in the audience at the opening of the meeting was more than 120. Superintendent s Report The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Eversley, introduced Ms. Paula Lein, Principal of Archer Street School. Ms. Lein introduced a dance presentation by 3rd Grade Archer Street School students. The presentation was enjoyed by all. Dr. Eversley then gave a brief overview on the 2004-2005 Budget and thanked the community for passing the budget. Mr. Robert Harris, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, School Improvement, Professional Development and Planning introduced Ms. Nela Hawthorne and three students from DECA. The students gave a presentation about DECA and informed the Board and public that the team had placed well in the International Competition. The Board of Education then recognized all employees who retired from the District in 2003-2004 by presenting them with plaques. Those honored were: Jelain Hubbard Fredric Hertzberg Raymond Johnson Mark Stine Herb Brodsky William Watson Karen Maier Rochelle Schweiger Joyce Fischer Nicholas Badame Abbie Horn Jeanmarie DiNoto Nick Agostinacchio Brenda Leotaud Sheron Habif Leon Shmorhun Lorraine Immoor Eric Styles Joseph Mayer Lillian Guttman Donald Gatta Carol Lemons Gasper Providente
John Wondrasch JoAnn Trub JoAnn Cook William King David Humphries Tommie Leonard Barbara Tomasicchio Dr. Eversley announced to the Board and the public, that through the effort of Senator Fuschillo s Office, the District has received a $25,000 grant. The grant will be used to purchase computers at Giblyn, Archer and Bayview Elementary Schools. At 8:55 p.m. Dr. Cattano called for a short recess so that everyone could congratulate the retirees and enjoy refreshments which were set up in the Auditorium. Dr. Cattano called the meeting back to order at 9:13 p.m. Mr. Harris presented the Board and the public with the results of the 2004 Grade 4 & 8 Grade ELA Performance. He was happy to report that the 8 th Grade ELA result showed a slight decrease in levels 3 and 4, but there was a reduction in the number of students in level 1. All the Elementary Schools showed very impressive gains. Mr. Harris also spoke briefly about the District s Professional Development Plan and the Biennial Review of the District Shared Decision Making Plan. Mr. Kishore Kuncham, Assistant Superintendent for Business, discussed the Tax Anticipation Notes and the vast improvement in the amount that Freeport Schools borrow. Because of the decrease in the amount borrowed, the amount of interest paid decreases dramatically and saves the District additional funds. Mr. Kuncham also briefly discussed the 457 Plan which will benefit the employees at no cost to the District, and the resolution on the agenda to reallocate Bond Funds. Dr. Eversley briefly discussed the Memorandum of Agreement that the District had entered into with the Freeport School Administrators Association. At 10:07 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Raab and a second by Ms. Piñeyro there was a change in the agenda to approve the Granting of Tenure, due to the lateness of the hour. The motion passed. The vote was: Yeas: Cattano, Coward; Piñeyro and Raab. Nays: 0. Abstentions: Ellerbe.
Granting of Tenure On a motion by Mr. Raab the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby grants tenure status to the following individuals as per the attached. The motion was seconded by Ms. Piñeyro and unanimously approved: Cattano, Coward, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab The Board then discussed Election Procedures and Policies. Questions from the Public The public was then given the opportunity to address the Board of Education. Each speaker was allowed to address the Board for six minutes. The Board and administration addressed the comments from the public. Items for Action On a motion by Ms. Piñeyro and a second by Mr. Ellerbe the following items, on a consent agenda, were approved unanimously. The vote was: Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Acceptance of the Minutes Resolved that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the following meetings as written: May 5, 2004 ; May 18, 2004 ; May 20, 2004 Leave of Absence Resolved that the Board hereby grants a request for leave as listed in the following: Sabrina Zylberberg, part-time Teaching Assistant, effective June 10, 2004 through June 30, 2005, for childcare. Beth Rugolo, Elementary Teacher, effective May 14, 2004 through June 11, 2004, for childcare. Laura Randazzo, part-time Teaching Assistant, effective May 31, 2004 through June 30, 2004, for health reasons. Samantha Mentzinger, Special Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 for childcare. Michele Aliani, Social Studies Teacher, effective May 31, 2004 through June 7, 2004, for childcare. Larry McCloud, Security Aide, effective June 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004, FMLA.
Change of Status RESOLVED that the Board of Education for the Freeport Union Free School District hereby grants a request for a change of status as listed in the following Change of Status Report: Agnes Ford-Burgess, part time RN, change in status to full time RN, effective September 1, 2004. Resignation of Staff Resolved that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby accepts the letter(s) of resignation from the following staff members as listed: Virginia Russell, Coordinator of English/Language Arts, effective June 25, 2004. Anne Petitto, Senior Clerk Typist, effective June 4, 2004. Danielle Nezin, Permanent Substitute, effective March 10, 2004. Jennifer Lopez, School Psychologist, effective June 30, 2004. Joseph Heberer, 12 Month Cleaner, effective June 29, 2004. Terri Cariello, part-time Teaching Assistant, effective June 1, 2004. Lissette Demm, full-time Teaching Assistant, effective August 31, 2004. Retirement of Staff Resolved that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby accepts the letter(s) of resignation for the purpose of retirement from the following staff member as listed: Norma Petrides, Lab Facilitator, effective August 31, 2004, after serving the children of Freeport for 14 years. David Humphries, Maintainer, effective July 31, 2004, after serving the children of Freeport for more than 15 years. Tommie Leonard, Custodian, effective July 3, 2004, after serving the children of Freeport for more than 12 years. Herbert Brodsky, Coordinator of Social Studies, effective August 31, 2004, after serving the children of Freeport for more than 6 years. Termination of Staff Resolved that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby terminates the services of the following employee as listed in the following termination report. Robert Sokol, Groundskeeper, effective June 14, 2004, according to Section 71 of the Civil Service Law. Appointment of Staff Report
Probationary Appointments Resolved that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby appoints the individuals listed in the attached Appointment of Staff Report - Probationary, in accordance with the rules of the Board of Regents. These individuals shall posses appropriate certification allowing them to serve as teachers in the public schools of New York. Terrence Hinson, Guidance, (replacing R. Weseman, resigned) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. Compensation will be on step 2-2A of the H6D Schedule at $59,525. Assignment: FHS. Lauren Sabatini, Art Teacher, (replacing J. Wondrasch, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. Compensation will be on step 2-1A of the U6C Schedule at $46,961. Assignment: FHS. Shelia Hawthorne, Science Teacher, (replacing E. Styles, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-1C of the U6C Schedule at $49,335. Assignment: FHS. Peggy Parigoris, Science Teacher, (replacing R. Musto, resignation) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-1C of the U6C Schedule at $49,335. Assignment: FHS. Joseph Perez, ESL Teacher, (replacing A. Horn, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 4-2A of the U6D Schedule at $59,872. Assignment: FHS. Michael Young, Music Teacher, (replacing G. Providente, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $53,126. Assignment: FHS. Cynthia Certain, Social Studies Teacher, (replacing L. Guttman, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $53,126. Assignment: FHS. Michaeline Drakoulis, Science Teacher, (replacing L. Immoor, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 2-2A of the U6D Schedule at $55,372. Assignment: FHS. Matthew Yatsyla, Elementary Teacher, (replacing R. Schweiger, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. Compensation will be on step 3-1A of the U6C Schedule at $48,930. Assignment: Atkinson. Jennifer Dunn, Science Teacher, (replacing E. Bertrand-Loesch, resigned) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-1A of the U6C Schedule at $44,980. Assignment: FHS. Silvia Fernandez, Foreign Language Teacher, (replacing T. DeLucca, resigned) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-1C of the U6C Schedule at $49,335. Assignment: FHS.
Noreen Puppo, Elementary Teacher, (replacing N. Badame, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. Compensation will be on step 3-2A of the U6D Schedule at $57,616. Assignment: Archer. Deanna Ross, Special Education Teacher, (new) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-1A of the U6C Schedule at $44,980. Assignment: New Visions. Stephanie Hart, Music Teacher, (replacing S. Habif, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 2-1C of the U5C Schedule at $51,564. Assignment: Archer. Candice Mordhorst, Music Teacher, (replacing L. Shmorhun, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-1A of the U6C Schedule at $44,980. Assignment: Atkinson. Margaux DelGuidice, Library-Media Specialist, (replacing B. Mehlman, resigned) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $53,126. Assignment: Atkinson. Kevin Branch, Science Teacher, (replacing J. Mayer, retired) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. Compensation will be on step 3-2E of the U6D Schedule at $62,463. Assignment: Dodd. Lissette Demm, Elementary Teacher, (new) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $53,126. Assignment: New Visions Maria Stephenson, ESL Teacher, (new) a probationary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. Compensation will be on step 2-2E of the U6D Schedule at $60,050. Assignment: Columbus. Temporary Appointments Resolved that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby appoints the individuals listed in the attached Appointment of Staff Report - Temporary, in accordance with the rules of the Board of Regents. These individuals shall posses appropriate certification allowing them to serve as teachers in the public schools of New York. Kristi Billups, Elementary Teacher, (replacing A. Ferris, LOA) a temporary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Compensation will be on step 3-2A of the U6D Schedule at $57,616. Assignment: New Visions. Danielle Nezin, Art Teacher, (replacing K. Rosenstock, LOA) a temporary appointment effective March 11, 2004, through June 30, 2004. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U5D Schedule at $51,579. Assignment: Atkinson. Wade Isreal, Math Teacher, (replacing D. Schlich, LOA) a temporary appointment effective September 1 2004, through June 30, 2005. Compensation will be on step 2-2A of the U6D Schedule at $55,372. Assignment: FHS.
Deborah Bergen, Library-Media Specialist, (replacing C. Meloni, LOA) a temporary appointment effective June 10 2004, through January 31, 2005. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $51,579 for June 10, 2004 (pro-rated) and for September 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005 at $53,126, (pro-rated). Assignment: Archer Doris Lee, Special Education Teacher, (replacing S. Mentzinger, LOA) a temporary appointment effective September 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Compensation will be on step 2-2A of the U6D Schedule at $55,372. Assignment: Dodd. Tiffany McKenna, Elementary Teacher, (replacing M. Taboada, LOA) a temporary appointment effective September 1 2004, through June 30, 2005. Compensation will be on step 2-1A of the U6C Schedule at $46,961. Assignment: Atkinson. Jeane Magan, Elementary Teacher, (replacing C. Johnson, LOA) a temporary appointment effective September 1 2004, through June 30, 2005. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $53,126. Assignment: New Visions. Peter Capaccio, Science Teacher, Elementary Teacher, (replacing J. Corleto, LOA) a temporary appointment effective September 1 2004, through June 30, 2005. Compensation will be on step 1-2A of the U6D Schedule at $53,126. Assignment: Dodd. Appointment of Non-Instructional Staff Resolved that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby appoints the individuals as listed in the attached Appointment of Staff Report - Civil Service, in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulation. Russell Costa, Head Custodian, (replacing E. Camps, LOA) a temporary provisional appointment effective June 14, 2004. Compensation will be on step 4 of the Custodial Salary Schedule at $48,910. Assignment: New Visions. Janice Vastola, Assistant Director of Facilities, (replacing J. Cassidy, retired) a provisional appointment effective June 14, 2004. Compensation will be $69,000. Assignment: Districtwide. Carlos Godoy, Cleaner-12 Month, (replacing B. Latham-Speller, termination) a probationary appointment effective July 19, 2004 for a period of 26 weeks upon Civil Service approval. Compensation will be according to step 1 of the Cleaner Schedual at $27,957. Assignment: Dodd. James Dean, Cleaner-12 Month, (replacing J. Heberer, resigned ) a probationary appointment effective July 1, 2004 for a period of 26 weeks upon Civil Service approval. Compensation will be according to step 1 of the Cleaner Schedule at $27,957. Assignment: FHS. Appointment of Summer School Staff BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby appoints the individuals listed here as Appointment of Summer School Staff Report, in accordance with the rules of the Board of Regents. These individuals shall possess appropriate certification allowing them to serve as teachers or other staff in the public schools of New York.
Summer School Personnel 2004 Last Name First Name Step Salary Brennan Sharon 1 4502 Brown Larraine 4 4955 Caravousanos Suzanne 4 4955 Castellano Laura 3 4802 Cunnane Susan 4 4955 DeGennaro Michael 1 4502 Fee Michael 10 5848 Ford-Burgress Agnes 1 4502 Fruchtnis Ana Maria 1 4502 Garcia Wanda 1 4502 Garguilo Mary 6 5255 Griffin Lance 8 5556 Ianuzzi Michelle 1 4502 Kelly Mary 5 5103 LaPenne Geraldine 1 4502 Lederer Amy 3 4802 Lettsome Karen 4 4955 Librizzi Donna 2 4656 Molloy Cormac 6 5255 Murphy Bonnie 7 5406 Pena-Thomas Clara 6 5255 Pincus Toni 3 4802 Rappaport Celine 2 4656 Roberts Echele 2 4656 Rocha Alma 4 4955 Smith Ruth 7 5406 Trujillo Laurie 1 4502 Vitale Lucille 3 4802 Wilson Saundra 7 5406 Morvitz Sandy 1 4502 TA's Afanador Digna 1157 Anson June 1157 Bailey Donna 1157 Bermudez Delmy 1157 Bernstein Martha 1157 Brown Andrea 1157 Brown Lisa 1157
Fernandez Olinda 1157 Fitzgerald Kim 1157 Garcia Blanche 1157 Giron Flora 1157 Giron Sandra 1157 Hindley Ruth 1157 Impellizeri Mary 1157 Jones Jacqueline 1157 Katz Norine 1157 Kreps Susan 1157 Miller Lee 1157 Morgan Lorraine 1157 Pearce Crystal 1157 Velez Josephine 1157 Auletta Vanessa 1157 Ziglar J 1157 Losee Beverly 1157 Zinn Ianthe 1157 McCormack Melissa 1157 Secretary Farrell Rosemary 1548 SECONDARY SUMMER SCHOOL Last Name First Name Certification STEP Rate FTE Salary Cohen William Art 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Groover Gloria Clerical Cler. $ 2,455.27 1.00 $ 2,455.27 High Barby Clerical Cler. $ 2,455.27 1.00 $ 2,455.27 Ruiz de Zarate- Michelle Clerical Cler. $ 2,455.27 1.00 $ 2,455.27 Kitt Barash Andrew English 2 $ 6,982.00 1.00 $ 6,982.00 Benjamin Jackie English 2 $ 6,982.00 1.00 $ 6,982.00 Ciappetta Jason English 6 $ 7,882.00 1.00 $ 7,882.00 Cohen Lori English 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Dowis Christine English 5 $ 7,659.00 1.00 $ 7,659.00 Kane Andrea English Rev. $ 3,902.40 1.00 $ 3,902.40 Krummenacker Ken English 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Rizzo Gregory English 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Schreibmann Elaine English 2 $ 6,982.00 1.00 $ 6,982.00
Summers Judith English 5 $ 7,659.00 1.00 $ 7,659.00 Worrells Clejetta English 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Craig Pauline ESL 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Pena Gleni ESL 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Perez Joe ESL 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Dais Lisa Guidance 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Garcia Rosemary Guidance 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Gilliam Carol Learning media 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Gasser Brian Math 5 $ 7,659.00 1.00 $ 7,659.00 Grinnell Ronald Math 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Haruthunian Eric Math 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Jones Annette Math 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Kahn Nasir Math 4 $ 7,434.00 1.00 $ 7,434.00 Lee Tommy Math 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Napear Stuart Math Rev. $ 3,902.40 0.33 $ 1,300.80 Sohn Michael Math 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Stutz Paul Math 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Vartelatos Speros Math 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Martin Peter Music 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Sameroff Margaret Nurse 6 $ 7,882.00 1.00 $ 7,882.00 Mulvey Daniel Phys. Ed. 6 $ 7,882.00 1.00 $ 7,882.00 Treloar James Principal ####### 1.00 $ 10,001.00 Restivo Richard Principal - Asst. $ 9,437.00 1.00 $ 9,437.00 Block Larry Science - 8 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Campiglia Michael Science-Bio 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Hoey Peter Science-Bio 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Jarrett-Lewis Kareen Science-Bio 1 $ 6,750.00 0.67 $ 4,500.00 Napear Lori Science-Bio 5 $ 7,659.00 0.33 $ 2,553.00 Nepote Sam Science-Bio Rev. $ 3,902.40 0.67 $ 2,601.60 Borzello Geraldine Science-Chem Rev. $ 3,902.40 0.33 $ 1,300.80 Capalbo Bob Science-Chem 1 $ 6,750.00 0.33 $ 2,250.00 Debin Arthur Science-Earth 5 $ 7,659.00 0.67 $ 5,106.00 Silverstein Irving Science-Earth 1 $ 6,750.00 0.67 $ 4,500.00 Antonetty Rufino Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Atkins Irvin Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Baucicaut Marie Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Beckett Peggy Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Davis Jacquelyn Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 DiSpigno Vito Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Francois Maxi Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Gordon David Security Sec. Hourly 1.00
Harris Cornelia Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Jefferson Rick Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Epps Robert Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Taylor David Security Sec. Hourly 1.00 Adames Theodorea Social Studies 5 $ 7,659.00 1.00 $ 7,659.00 Basile Anthony Social Studies 7 $ 8,102.00 1.00 $ 8,102.00 Engelbert Robert Social Studies 2 $ 6,982.00 1.00 $ 6,982.00 Garcia Maria Social Studies 8 $ 8,333.00 0.67 $ 5,555.33 Gatta Donald Social Studies 6 $ 7,882.00 1.00 $ 7,882.00 Pizzo John Social Studies 10 $ 8,781.00 1.00 $ 8,781.00 Powers Joseph Social Studies 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Retzlaff Artie Social Studies 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Schildkraut Ira Social Studies Rev. $ 3,902.40 1.00 $ 3,902.40 Schwartz Matt Social Studies 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Wolchock Robert Social Studies 4 $ 7,434.00 1.00 $ 7,434.00 Rosario Dulce Spanish 1 $ 6,750.00 0.67 $ 4,500.00 Zamot Bridget Spanish 1 $ 6,750.00 0.67 $ 4,500.00 Beathea Lolita Spec. Ed 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Berg Nancy Spec. Ed 4 $ 7,434.00 1.00 $ 7,434.00 Cirina Nancy Spec. Ed 4 $ 7,434.00 1.00 $ 7,434.00 Dubrofsky Debbie Spec. Ed 4 $ 7,434.00 1.00 $ 7,434.00 Giorgio Sila Spec. Ed 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Krug Randy Spec. Ed 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Lee Doris Spec. Ed 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Lordi Robert Spec. Ed 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Manfre Theresa Spec. Ed 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Roberts Tracie Spec. Ed 2 $ 6,982.00 1.00 $ 6,982.00 Saunders Dianne Spec. Ed 3 $ 7,203.00 1.00 $ 7,203.00 Zielke Mirna Spec. Ed 1 $ 6,750.00 1.00 $ 6,750.00 Brown Andrea TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Cronin John TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Dallal Attalla TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Martin Audrey TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Moise Gisela TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Newman Carla TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Petrides Norma TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Reid Constance TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Sanchez George TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Smith Delores TA TA $ 1,535.12 1.00 $ 1,535.12 Acceptance of the Minutes on the Committees on Special Education and Preschool Special Education
Resolved that the Board of Education hereby accepts the minutes of the meetings of the committees on special education and preschool special education for the following dates: April 29, 2004; April 30, 2004; May 6, 2004; May 7, 2004; May 10, 2004; May 13, 2004; May 17, 2004; May 18, 2004; May 25, 2004; May 26, 2004; May 27, 2004; June 1, 2004; June 3, 2004; June 14, 2004. Acceptance of Gifts BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby accepts a scholarship given by the Superintendent s Cabinet. The Cabinet is comprised of: Dr. Eric Eversley, Mr. Kishore Kuncham, Dr. Mary Bediako, Mr. Robert Wayne Harris and Mr. Michael Singleton This scholarship shall be known as: Superintendent s Cabinet Scholarship The scholarship is created to support the college attendance of a student who has overcome significant personal challenge to earn admission to a four-year college. This scholarship shall be awarded in the amount of $250.00 to a graduating senior, who is a student in good standing with a 3.0 unweighted GPA and has demonstrated leadership and constructive citizenship by meaningful involvement in school and/or community activities. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District that the Board hereby accepts a scholarship given by Jostens. The scholarship is created to support students who have demonstrated dramatic academic improvement in their final years of High School and who plan to continue their education. These four scholarships shall be awarded in the amount of $250.00 each, to four graduating seniors, who have established an approved scholastic standing despite early academic hurdles and who plan to attend a postsecondary institution. Resolution to Update the Board Policy Manual On a motion by Ms. Piñeyro the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to revise the Board of Education Policy Manual. The motion was seconded by Mr. Raab and unanimously approved.
Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Adoption of the District s Shared Decision Making Plan On a motion by Mr. Raab the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby adopts the District s Shared Decision Making Plan. The motion was seconded by Ms. Piñeyro and unanimously approved. Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Adoption of the District s Professional Development Plan for the 2004-2005 School Year On a motion by Mr. Ellerbe the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby accepts the Professional Development Plan for the 2004-2005 School District. The motion was seconded by Mr. Raab and unanimously approved. Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement On a motion by Mr. Raab the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby ratifies the Memorandum of Agreement dated June 2, 2004 between the negotiating representatives of the Freeport School Administrators Association and the negotiating representatives of the Freeport Union Free School District effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007 (as attached). The Board further authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign the formal written collective bargaining agreement covering the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Piñeyro and unanimously approved. Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION OF FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, TO BE ADOPTED JUNE 25, 2003, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,500,000 TAX
ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECEIPT OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2005. On a motion by Mr. Raab the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS: Tax Anticipation Notes (herein called Notes ) of Freeport Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York (herein called District ), in the principal amount not to exceed $9,500,000 and any notes in renewal thereof, are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections 24.00 and 39.00 of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called Law ). FURTHER RESOLVED that the following additional matters are hereby determined and declared as in the attached. The motion was seconded by Ms. Piñeyro and unanimously approved. Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Resolution 457 Plans On a motion by Ms. Piñeyro the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby adopts the deferred compensation plan 457 as attached. The motion was seconded by Mr. Raab and unanimously approved. Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Acceptance of a Legislative Grant On a motion by Ms. Piñeyro the following motion was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District that the Board of Education hereby acknowledges the receipt of additional state aid of $25,000 in New York State Senate funding. This additional state aid, as recommended by the Superintendent, will be apportioned for the use of the purchase of computers at Giblyn, Archer and Bayview Elementary Schools. The motion was seconded by Mr. Raab and unanimously approved. Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab.
Re-Allocation of Bond Funds BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District hereby adopts the reallocation of the components of the $35,600,000 Building Addition and/or Alteration and Improvement and New Visions Elementary Project as authorized by the Bond Resolution adopted by the Board of Education on June 7, 2000. (as attached) Executive Session At 11:25 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Piñeyro to go into Executive Session to discuss matters of Personnel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Raab and the motion passed. The vote was: Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. At 12:50 a.m., on a motion by Ms. Piñeyro and seconded Mr. Ellerbe, the Board returned to open session. The vote was: Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Adjournment At 12:52 a.m., with no other business, on a motion by Mr. Ellerbe and seconded by Ms. Piñeyro, the Board adjourned the meeting. The vote was unanimous: Cattano, Ellerbe, Piñeyro and Raab. Respectfully submitted, Mary R. Bediako Clerk of the Board