BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AT THE BAYPORT-BLUE POINT HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 5, 2010 BAYPORT-BLUE POINT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by Trustee Carol A. Cinelli with the following in attendance: President James S. March, Vice President Andrea M. O Neill; Trustees Jane Burgess, Leonard Camarda, Diane D Angelo, and Katherine Heinlein-Risi. Executive Session Also in attendance: Anthony J. Annunziato, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools; Assistant Superintendents Michael S. Cipriani, and Timothy M. Mullins; and Antonia Hamblin, Esq., Ingerman Smith, L.L.P., District Legal Counsel. A motion was made by President March to appoint Vice President O Neill as Clerk Pro Tem for this meeting. Appointment of Clerk Pro Tem This motion was seconded by Trustee D Angelo and carried 7-0. A motion was made by Trustee Heinlein-Risi that the Executive Board and the Superintendent meet in executive session to Session - discuss personnel. Personnel This motion was seconded by Trustee Camarda and carried 7-0. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Trustee Anthony N. Donatelli, Jr., MD. joined the meeting at 6:45 pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A motion was made by Trustee Donatelli that the Executive Session be adjourned. This motion was seconded by Trustee Burgess and carried 8-0. Adjournment Of Executive Session Executive Session was adjourned at 7:58 pm. Andrea M. O Neill Vice President Clerk Pro Tem ***********************************************************************************************************************
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 2 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:05 pm by President March with the following in attendance: Vice President O Neill; Trustees Burgess, Camarda, Cinelli, D Angelo, Donatelli, and Heinlein-Risi; Superintendent Annunziato; Assistant Superintendents Cipriani and Mullins; Antonia Hamblin, Esq.; Tiffany Harrington, Student BOE Member; District Clerk Lynor Collins; and approximately 25 visitors, some of whose names appear on the attached sheet. Regular Meeting President March led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President March presented the following employees with Service Awards: Pledge of Allegiance Presentation of Service 15 Years 20 Years Awards Matthew Abruzzese Pamela Austin Matthew Birdsall Donna Daquino Diane Generi Lynn Ferri Karen Hicks Stephen Marino Mary Magee JoAnn Ritland James Russell McCormack Joanne Rosche Rosemary Pearce Patricia Russo 25 Years Janet Sallusto Francine Morge Theresa Stevens Michele O Keefe Deborah Stocker 35 Years Jeanne Bownes The community discussed the curriculum audit report and the website. Community New Business A motion was made by Trustee Camarda to approve the May 11, 2010 Minutes. This motion was seconded by Trustee D Angelo and carried 8-0. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Trustee Donatelli to approve the following Reports: Approval of Treasurers A. Treasurer s Report for July and August 2010 Report and Claims Auditor B. Claims Auditor 1. General Fund: A 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, 11-12, 13, 13-14 2. Cafeteria: C 1-1, 2-2 3. EXCEL: H 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 4. Trust & Agency: T 3-8, 4-10 5. Special Aid: F 125-1 This motion was seconded by Vice President O Neill and carried 8-0.
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 3 A motion was made by Trustee Burgess to approve the following items: Committee on Preschool Special Education/Committee on Special Education: Motion to acknowledge that the Board of Education has no objections to the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education and the Committee on Special Education and approves the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such recommendations dated: Committee on Preschool Special Education/ Special Education A. Committee on Preschool Special Education: August 31 and September 17, 2010 B. Committee on Special Education: August 3, 17, 31, 2010 This motion was seconded by Trustee Cinelli and carried 8-0. A motion was made by Trustee Heinlein-Risi to approve the following Personnel Items: Approval of Personnel Items A-1 Rescind Advisor Appointment Rescind Advisor Appointment Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education rescinds the appointment of David Johnson as Show Choir advisor for the 2010-11 school year. A-2 Resignation of Teacher Assistant Resignation of Teacher Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant that the Board of Education accepts the resignation of Kerri L. O'Brien, Teacher Assistant, effective September 23, 2010. A-3 Appointment of Full Time Teacher Assistant Appointment of Full Time Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, Teacher Asst. that the Board of Education approves the expanded appointment of Stacy A. Conroy to full time Teacher Assistant effective September 30, 2010, to be paid her current salary, according to contract. A-4 Appointment of Substitute Teachers Appointment of Substitute Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Teachers the Board of Education approves the appointments of the following personnel as substitute teachers for the 2010-2011 school year, to be paid in accordance with the compensation schedule established at the July 6, 2010 meeting of the Board of Education:
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 4 Mary Andrade Nicole Brooks Donolli Frederick Feldmann Rosemary Foscolo Tara Gray Jeffrey Horn Jessica Micucci Kristin Morea Ashley Olmstead Andrew Peshkur Bayley Sherman Julia Soldano Jill Tully A-5 Appointment of Coaches Appointment of Coaches Board of Education approves the appointment of the staff listed below as coaches for the 2010-11 school year as follows, to be paid according to contract, as indicated: Fall Kari Maso MS Cross Country (Co-Ed) Level VII, Year 2, prorated, eff. 10/4/10 Winter Eric Heyanka J.V. Girls' Basketball Level IV, Year 4 Christopher Holgerson MS Wrestling Assistant Level VIII, Year 5 A-6 Appointment of Music Advisor Appointment of Music Advisor Board of Education approves the appointment James M. Cottone as Show Choir advisor for the 2010-11 school year, to be paid Level IV, Year 1 according to contract. A-7 Teacher Salary Adjustment Teacher Salary Adjustment Board of Education approves the salary adjustment of Michael D. Luce, Physical Education teacher, to MA+30, effective September 1, 2010, according to contract. A-8 Degree Change-Salary Adjustments Degree Change Salary Adjustments Board of Education approves the salary adjustments of the teachers listed below, effective September 1, 2010, according to contract, as follows: From To Salary Credits Katy Ann Clarke BA MA All college Frank Salino MA MA+15 All in-service A-9 Approval of Fall 2010 Continuing Community Education Classes Approval of Fall 2010 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Continuing the Board of Education approves the Fall 2010 Continuing Community Community Education class, instructor and salary, as follows: Education
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 5 COURSE TEACHER PAYMENT Defensive Driving Empire Safety Council $33 per head A-10 Appointment of Temporary/Call in Personnel (Non-Instructional) Appointment of Temp/Call in Personnel Board of Education approves the appointment of the personnel listed (Non-Instruct.) below as temporary/call in personnel, for the 2010-2011 school year, to be paid as indicated: Food Service Worker Subs @ $8.00/hour Jayne E. Sena Effective October 6, 2010 Margaret M. Garvin Effective October 6, 2010 Denise Garifo Effective October 6, 2010 A-11 Appointment of ABA Therapy Providers Appointment of ABA Therapy Providers Board of Education approves the instructional staff listed below as ABA therapy providers for the 2010-11 school year, to be paid the established rate of $60/hour: Katy Ann Clarke A-12 Appointment of Administrator for Special Projects Appointment of Administrator for Special Board of Education approves the appointment of Miriam D. Flynn as Projects Administrator for Special Projects for the period of October 11, 2010 to, no later than, June 30, 2011, to be paid a fee of $30,000. This motion was seconded by Vice President O Neill and carried 8-0. A motion was made by Trustee Camarda to approve the following Curriculum Approval of and Instruction Item: Curriculum and Instruction C-1 Counselor Visit Day ~ Quinnipiac University Counselor Visit Day Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board of Education approve Robert Haas, high school assistant principal, Susan Mullins, guidance counselor, and Daniel Harrington, guidance counselor, to attend Counselor Visit Day at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut on October 25, 2010 at no cost to the district This motion was seconded by Trustee Burgess and carried 8-0. A motion was made by Trustee Heinlein-Risi to approve the following Business Items: Approval of Business Items D-1 Budgetary Transfer 2010-11 Budgetary Transfer 2010/11 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District approves the General Fund budgetary
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 6 transfers for the 2010-11 fiscal year as filed in the Supplemental File. D-2 Contract Approvals Contract Approvals RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approves the following contracts: Vendor Not to exceed Amount Term Lakretz Creative Support Services $ 19,000.00 2010-11 Developmental Disabilities Institute $ 39,843.00 2009-10 Developmental Disabilities Institute $ 6,641.00 2010-11 (Summer) Developmental Disabilities Institute $ 39,843.00 2010-11 D-3 Contract Approval Syntax Communications Contract Approval - RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Syntax Schools, that the Board of Education approve the contract with Syntax Communications to provide a full-service communications package and website service for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The price for this agreement is $76,800.00. D-4 Contract Approval Scope Contract Approval - RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Scope Schools, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District approves the contract with SCOPE for SAT Preparatory Program for the 2010-2011 school year at no cost to the district. D-5 Acceptance of Cash Donation Acceptance of Cash Donation RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, gratefully accepts the cash donation listed below: Individual/Organization Use Amount Target A2020-450-02-0002 $139.52 Target A2199-459-01-0001 $286.31 Chase Manhattan Bank A2199-459-01-0001 $253.08 Target JWY MS Activities $ 65.20 D-6 Budget Amendment General Fund 2010-2011 Budget Amendment - RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue General Fund Point Union Free School District approves the budget amendment 2010/11 to increase the 2010-2011 budget from $61,989,773.00, to 61,990,451.91 as a result of the cash donation accepted by the previous motion for a total of $678.91. D-7 All- State NYSSMA Conference Approval All-State NYSSMA RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue Point Conference
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 7 Union Free School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, approve the attendance of one student, two student alternates and Paul Weber as chaperone to attend the 2010-11 NYSSMA All-State Festival in Rochester, New York on December 2 nd through 5 th at a total cost of $2,955.00. Approval D-8 Acceptance of Donation Acceptance of Donation RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District gratefully accepts the donations of the following equipment: Patchogue Lodge No. 1323, B.P.O. Elks 53 soft covered dictionaries to Blue Point Elementary School Total Value: $90.10 at $1.70 each D-9 Approval for Tax Warrant for 2010-2011 Approval for Tax Warrant RESOLVED, that the 2010-2011 school and library budget, for salaries 2010/11 and other necessary incidental and contingent expenses, including but not limited to ordinary repairs to buildings and the purchase of fuel and lighting supplies, textbooks, school apparatus, furniture, fixtures, equipment, food services, transportation, and other articles and service necessary for the proper maintenance, operation and support of the schools, libraries, and other educational, social, or recreational affairs and interests under its management and direction for 2010-2011 shall be $64,114,974 and that the tax warrant for 2010-2011 be established such that the tax to be raised for both school and library purposes shall be $44,016,707 and that the Board of Education as authorized by the New York State Property Tax Law establish the 2010-2011 adjusted aggregate school district homestead tax share be.776009421 and establish that the 2010-2011 aggregate school district non-homestead tax share be.223990579 and that the school district authorizes the necessary tax levy to collect such tax revenue. The Superintendent of Schools is authorized to so notify the tax department of the Towns of Islip and Brookhaven. This motion was seconded by Trustee D Angelo and carried 8-0. A motion was made by Trustee Camarda that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. This motion was seconded by Vice President O Neill and carried 8-0. Adjournment of Regular Meeting The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm.
October 5, 2010 Minutes Page 8 Lynor Collins District Clerk ************************************************************************************************************************