Editor's Note: At the community meeting held on Monday night, June 9th, the members of the Board specifically requested that the community respect the fact that this board meeting includes agenda items meant to recognize the achievements of our students.
Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Middle School Library
Agenda
I. Call to Order - Mark Cohen, President
A. Designation of Emergency Exits
B. All cell phones silenced
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Acceptance of Minutes - April 29, 2008 and May 7, 2008
IV. Curricular Presentation
Middle School Science Olympiad Awards - Dave Ponterio
Middle School Mathematics Awards - Linda Nappi
V. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)
VI. Report of the Superintendent - None at this meeting
VII. Report of the Board President - None at this meeting
VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives - None at this meeting
IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A. Committee on Special Education, Pre-School Special Education and Sub
Committee on Special Education - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education agrees to arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 2/4/2008 - ID# 6151; 3/13/2008 - ID# 10257; 3/27/2008 - ID# 11964; 4/10/2008 - ID# 10881; 4/10/2008 - ID#10474; 4/16/2008 - ID# 10121; 4/17/2008 - ID# 11766; 4/17/2008 - ID#12194; 4/18/2008 - ID# 11525; and the recommendations of the Sub-Committee of the Committee on Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 3/18/2008 - ID# 5426; 4/15/2008 - ID# 5875; 4/17/2008 -ID# 4170 4/17/2008 - ID# 10527; 4/17/2008 - ID# 5951; 4/18/2008 - ID# 4564; 4/29/2008 - ID# 6135; 5/6/2008 - ID# 5136; 5/6/2008 - ID# 4870; 5/6/2008 - ID# 11155; 5/6/2008 - ID# 10035; and the recommendations of the Committee on Preschool Special Education that were made at the meetings of: 3/13/2008 - ID# 12721; 3/18/2008 - ID# 12446; 3/18/2008 - ID# 12165; 3/18/08 - ID #12623; 3/18/08 - ID #12249; 3/20/08 - ID #12291; 3/20/08 - ID #12172; 3/20/08 - ID #12167; 3/27/08 - ID #12169; 3/27/08 - ID #12117; 3/27/2008 - ID# 12436; 4/01/08 - ID #12180; 4/01/08 - ID #12433; 4/01/08 - ID #12353; 4/1/2008 - ID# 12434; 4/3/2008 - ID# 12109; 4/3/2008 - ID# 12175; 4/03/08 - ID #12195; 4/08/08 - ID #12438; 4/08/08 - ID #12247; 4/08/08 - ID #12182; 4/08/08 - ID #12719; 4/10/08 - ID #12426; 4/10/08 - ID #12352; 4/10/08 - ID #12533; 4/14/08 - ID #12725; 4/17/08 - ID #12542; 4/17/08 - ID #12451; 4/29/08 - ID #12585; 4/29/08 - ID #12582; 5/01/08 - ID #100484; 5/01/08 - ID #12690; 5/06/08 - ID #12236; 5/06/08 - ID #12437; 5/08/08 - ID #12616; 5/08/08 - ID #12593; 5/08/08 - ID #12432; 5/08/08 - ID #12609; 5/29/08 - ID #12551.
B. Official Results of the May 20, 2008 Budget Vote and Election of Board Trustees - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education acknowledges the official results of the May 20, 2008 Budget Vote and Election of Board Trustees and enter them formally into the record.
Budget Vote Results:
Yes 828 No 524
Proposition High School Cafeteria Results:
Yes 984 No 319
School Trustee Results:
Jason Sapan 612
Steven Kastin 848
Mark Cohen 957
C. Approval of 2008-2009 Board Meeting and Curriculum Presentation Calendar - Resolution
Resolved: That the 2008-2009 Board Meeting and Curriculum Presentation Calendar be approved.
Presentation/Special Event/Location
2008
July 10 - Reorganization Meeting
September 10 - 5:30 p.m. Tour of Facilities
7:30 p.m. New Teacher Reception
8:00 p.m. Opening of School Presentation by Principals
September 24 - Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee Study Session
(Role & Responsibilities)
October 22 - Guidance K-12 Study Session
November 5
November 19 - Early Academic Intervention Study Session
December 10 - Math Curriculum Update K-12
2009
January 7 - Study Session TBA
January 21
February 4 - Budget Workshop I
February 25 - Budget Workshop II
March 11 - Citizens' Budget Committee Recommendations
March 25 - Board Audit and Finance Committee Recommendations
Study Session TBA
April 15 - Public Budget Hearing
Board sets Budget for Required Annual School District Budget
Hearing & Budget Vote/Adopt Property Tax Report Card
April 28 - BOCES Budget Vote
May 6 - Required Public Budget Hearing
May 19 - Trustee & Budget Vote
June 10 - Award Meeting - Middle School
D. Letter of Intent
Resolved: That the proposal to approve the merger of the Ardsley Ski Interscholastic Program with that of the Solomon Schechter program be approved.
E. Approval of Proposed Trip for the Band and Orchestra Students - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the proposed trip for the Band and Orchestra students to travel to Spain and perform for audiences from February 12 to February 18, 2009.
F. Approval of Proposed Trip for the Spanish Language Students - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the proposed trip for the Spanish Language students to travel to Costa Rica in order to experience a cultural excursion from February 12 to February 20, 2009.
G. Future Agenda Items
H. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting - Agenda Item - Due Date
2/06/08 - Board Policy Manual - Ongoing
2/06/08 - Tri-States Report
4/09/08 - CBAC Study Session - 9/24/08
4/09/08 - Guidance Study Session - October 2008
4/09/08 - Early Academic Intervention - November 2008
4/29/08 - Math curriculum - 12/10/08
X. Board Analysis & Discussion Items
XI. Superintendent's Recommendations
A. Resignation - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the following resignation: Claire Cocco - Social Studies Teacher (HS) - effective 8/31/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments:
Catherine Behan - Initially Certified Mathematics 7-12 Teacher (HS) - two year probationary appointment in the Secondary Mathematics tenure area - Step 2 MA - effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/10
Michelle Genna - Professionally Certified Italian 7-12 Teacher (HS) - three year probationary appointment in the Secondary Italian tenure area - Step 3 MA+15 - effective 9/1/08 - 8/31/11
Tara Maloney - Initially Certified Social Studies 7-12 Teacher (MS) - three year probationary appointment in the Secondary Social Studies tenure area - Step 2 MA - effective 9/1/08 - 8/31/11
Christopher Minio - Initially Certified Spanish 7-12 Teacher (MS) - three year probationary appointment in the Secondary Spanish tenure area - Step 10 MA+60 - effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/11
Eric Petrone - Initially Certified Social Studies 7-12 Teacher (MS) - three year probationary appointment in the Secondary Social Studies tenure area - Step 2 MA - effective 9/1/08 - 8/31/11
Sean Cappiello - Initially Certified English Language Arts 7-12 Teacher - Leave Replacement Teacher (HS) - Step 3 MA - effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
David Ponterio - After-School Recreation Program Instructor - Spring 2008 Session
Stephen Crowley - JV Softball Coach - Spring 2008
Marissa Galloway - Pioneer Track Team Coach - Spring 2008
Marissa Galloway - Pioneer Volleyball Team Coach - Spring 2008
Amanda Mingione - Daily Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide (CR) - effective 5/27/08
Tara Trapp - Daily Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide (CR) - effective 6/2/08
Toni Ann Resendiz - Special Education 2008 Summer PE Teacher - 6 hours/day -ACT curriculum rate - effective 6/30/08-8/11/08, excluding 7/4/08 - one day per week
Denise Massaro - Special Education 2008 Summer Teaching Assistant - 6 hours/day - AAU rate - effective 6/30/08-8/11/08, excluding 7/4/08
Randi Boxer - Special Education 2008 Summer Teacher Aide - 5.5 hours/day - AAU rate - effective 6/30/08-8/11/08 , excluding 7/4/08
Melissa Fuller - Special Education 2008 Summer Camp Teacher Aide - 9 hours/day, 3 days/week - AAU rate - effective 6/30/08 - 8/8/08, excluding 7/4/08
Kathleen Diagneault -Foreign Language 7-12 Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Margaret Parsons - DW Physical Education Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
William Zimmerman - Computer/Publications Coordinator - 2008-09 school year
Yvonne DiNapoli - HS Special Education Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Brian Gutherman - HS English/Language Arts Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Nina Fixler - HS Science Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Alyson Tina - HS Mathematics Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 School year
Linda Nappi - MS Mathematics Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Andrew Nappi - MS Social Studies Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Scott Ryan - MS Science Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 School year
Mary Westbrook - MS Special Education Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Suzanne Hoch - CR Social Studies Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Rosemarie Marcus - CR Mathematics Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Mary Sheerin - CR Special Education Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Cheryl Stroud - CR English/Language Arts Curriculum Leader - 2008-09 school year
Summer, 2008, Camp Positions at the pay rates approved on December 12, 2007
(Please note that hours may be less than or equal to the number of hours indicated.)
Cheryl Adler 205
Matt Albert 205
Kim Armogida 6
Sierra Asprea 205
Danny Barbone 205
Andrew Beames 214
Samantha Berlowitz 205
Daniela Briante 178
David Briante 178
Adam Froimowitz 205 Catherine Furst 205
Sari Goldmeer
Sean Grady 89
Eamonn Grant 205
Skylar Griffenberg 205
Jonathan Hubert 205
Arlene Jacobson 86
Ben Levine 205
Travis Lloyd 205
Melissa Magro 205
Michelle Mascetta 205
Michelle McGahan 205
Karen McGeory 214
Matthew Modica 205
Jessica Morganelli 214
Michael Nugent 205
Michael Pearlroth 205
David Ponterio 214
Allison Richards 205
Brian Richards 205
Sarah Joan Rotholz 205
Jeffrey Rovenpor 205
Scott Ryan 178
Cynthia Salvatore 214
Alexandra Selig 205
Kevin Sheerin 205
Bonnie Sloofman 205
Jack Smith 205
Spencer Smith 178
Frank Squillante 178
Richard Stein 205
Hailey Still 205
Rei Suzuki 205
Jennifer Tracey 178
Daniel White 205
Drew Zeyer 205
William Zimmerman 250
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Daniel DeBeer -Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 Teacher (MS) - from LOA Replacement Teacher to two year probationary appointment in the Special Education Tenure Area - Step 3 MA - effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/10
Emilia Zujko Monzon - Initially Certified Students with Disabilities (Social Studies 7-12) Teacher - From Permanent Substitute Teacher (MS) - to LOA Replacement Teacher - effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
Martina Bingay - from Permanent Senior Typist to Permanent Senior Office Assistant (Automated Systems) (HS) - effective 2/1/08
Jeanne Marcone - from Permanent Senior Typist to Permanent Secretary (School Districts) (CR) - Step C7 - effective 2/1/08
Susan Lombardo - Teaching Assistant (HS) - 26 hours per week effective 5/5/08 - 6/13/08; 33.5 hours per week effective 6/16/08
Gabriela Muzzio - from Special Education 2008 Summer PE Teacher - one day per week to Special Education 2008 Summer Teacher - 6 hours/day - ACT curriculum rate - effective 6/30/08-8/11/08, excluding 7/4/08
D. Rescissions of Appointment - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following rescissions of appointment:
Lisa Boyd - Mentor Teacher - effective 4/30/08
Stacey Levine-Silverman - Special Education 2008 Summer Nurse
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer's Report - April, 2008 -Acknowledgement
B. Acceptance of Donation - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education accept a donation from the PTA in the amount of $610.00 for the Shelley Cohen scholarship for a kindergarten child to be able to attend the Concord Road summer literacy program, with appreciation.
C. 2008-2009 AS-7 BOCES Contract - Resolution
Resolved: That the 2008-2009 AS-7 BOCES Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved and the Board President is authorized to sign the contract document.
D. Facility Use Rates - Resolution
Resolved: That effective 7/1/08, the rental fees and custodial fees on the most recent School Facility Rental Fee Schedule be set as follows:
Community Use
$ 44.00 Classroom
88.00 Custodian
200.00 Large Room
Non-Community Use - without admission charges
$103.00 Classroom
88.00 Custodian
510.00 Large Room
Non-Community Use - with admission charges
$ 210.00 Classroom
88.00 Custodian
1,025.00 Large Room
E. Approval of Custodian/Maintenance Helper Rates - Resolution
Resolved: That the rates for Custodian/Maintenance Helper I, II, III, and IV, V, and VI be approved.
F. Appointment of Independent Contractor - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the Spring 2008 After School Program:
Maggie Goldberg- Assistant Instructor
G. Acceptance of Internal Auditor Report - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education accept the Risk Assessment and Accounts Payable reports by the Internal Auditors (Sanossian, Sardis & Co, LLP).
H. 2007-2008 Budget Transfers - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following 2007-2008 budget transfers:
I. Approval of Bids - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-08 for HVAC to Unity
Mechanical.
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-09 for Electrical to
Albright Electric.
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-11 for the Thermal Pool
Cover to Lincoln Equipment, Inc..
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-12 for the Turface MVP
Sports Field Conditioner Purchase to Seedway LLC.
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-13 for the purchase of
ceiling fans for the Concord Road EXCEL project to Modern Fan Company.
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Audio Visual Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Camcor 86.98
Ray Supply, Inc. 232.00
Valiant IMC 1,480.23
Aves Audio Visual Systems, Inc 750.00
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Technology Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Brodhead-Garrett Co. 2,041.10
Paxton/Patterson 412.41
Satco Supply 565.06
Midwest Technology Products 753.87
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Library Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Highsmith Inc. 1,254.82
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Fine Art Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Dick Blick Company 1,779.65
Sax Arts & Crafts 13,756.51
Nasco 4,235.23
Triarco Arts & Crafts 2,059.82
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Home Economics Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
S.A.N.E. 951.37
Nasco 2,193.90
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Physical Education Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Nasco 1,111.48
Passon's Sports/Sports Supply 782.36
Sportime 981.28
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Health & Trainer Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
School Health Corp. 2,908.04
Henry Schein, Inc. 1,352.12
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Photography Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Peters Camera Shop 1,202.15
Valley Litho Supply Co. 3,259.58
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Copy Duplicator Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Paper Mart, Inc. 21,573.69
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Science Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
RNJ Electronics, Inc. 81.99
Nasco 1,002.76
Carolina Biological Supply Co. 3,193.43
Fisher Science Education Co. 418.34
Frey Scientific Co. 6,985.32
Para Scientific Co. 1,205.16
VWR/Sargeant Welch 4,069.52
Science Kit, Inc. 2,357.83
Ward's Natural Science 353.08
Zams, Inc. 117.85
EAI Education/Eric Armin Inc. 34.20
Benz Microscope Optics Ctr. 38.02
Science Labs 337.54
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Computer Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Corporate Express 338.81
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for General Classroom Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Cascade School Supplies 26,817.62
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Elementary Science Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
ETA/Cuisenaire 62.50
NASCO 95.83
Resolved: That the Board of Education award the NY Cooperative Bid for Athletic Supplies prepared by Educational Data Services, Inc. to the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Vendor Amount
Levy's , Inc. 359.80
Passon's Sport 901.52
Sportsman's 126.29
Cannon Sports, Inc. 811.60
ARC Sports 334.70
R&R Trophy & Sports 62.46
Massapequa Soccer Shop 76.95
Jish Inc./Bill Pearson Sports 204.40
DC Sports Inc. 864.50
Laur-Lee Sports Corp. 798.46
J. Approval of Instructional Services Contract - Resolution
Resolved: That the Agreement with Heartsong, Inc. for special education itinerant and related services for the 2008-2009 school year be approved, and that the Board President is authorized to sign the Agreement.
XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
July 10, 2008 (Thurs.) Administration Building
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
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