Anticipated Executive Session 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Concord Road 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 9, 2008
IV. Presentation -- Internal Auditor
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
Meeting with Nita Lowey – Frank J. Hariton and Stephanie Marquesano
Meeting with Regent Harry Phillips – Frank J. Hariton and Joanne G. Sold
Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association – Frank J. Hariton
Audit and Finance Committee – Mark Cohen and Lee H. Lew
IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A. 2008-2009 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the 2008-2009 Estimated Administrative Budget, in the amount of $8,058,073 for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
B. Trustees of the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education casts two votes, one for John DeSantis, and one for Beverly A. Levine, to serve as Trustees on the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the time period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011.
C. Appointment of Board of Registration – Resolution
Resolved: That the following persons are hereby appointed by the Board of Education as members of the Board of Registration and Canvass, and that their compensation will be at the rate of $9.25 per hour: Gloria Cheperak, Madeline Piscitelli*, Dorothy Kaufman**, Emily Presbyto
Be It Further Resolved: That the Chairperson/Chief Inspector* and the Assistant Chief Inspector** shall receive compensation at the rate of $10.25 per hour.
D. Appointment of Inspectors of Election and/or Election Clerks – Resolution
Resolved: That the following persons are hereby appointed by the Board of Education as Inspectors of Election and/or Election Clerks, and that their compensation will be at the rate of $9.25 per hour.
Marie Agnano, Louise Cioppa, Judith Greenburg, Mary Guttridge, Winnie Longobardi, Carl Mirsky, Phyllis Mirsky, Elizabeth Morrison, Raoji Patel, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Piscitelli, Sybil Robins, Richard Staff, Fannie Tirella, Amelia Vellozzi, Christine Verber, Lee Whitehead
E. Approval of Proposed Trip for the Select Chorus – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip for the Select Chorus to travel on a singing tour of Italy from February 12, 2009 to February 20, 2009.
F. Future Agenda Items
G. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting Agenda Item Due Date
1/09/08 Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up 5/07/08
2/06/08 CAP follow-up 6/11/08
2/06/08 Board Policy Manual Ongoing
2/06/08 Tri-States Report
3/12/08 Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up August 2008
3/12/08 Improvements to the food services operation 4/29/08
4/09/08 CBAC Study Session August 2008
4/09/08 Guidance Study Session October 2008
4/09/08 Early Academic Intervention November 2008
X. Board Analysis & Discussion Items
XI. Superintendent’s Recommendations
A. Resignations - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following resignation: Katherine D’Alto – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – effective 4/7/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Brian Cestone – Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher (Social Studies 7-12) (HS) - Step 1 MA – three year probationary appointment in the Special Education Tenure Area - effective 9/1/07 – 8/31/10
Kimberly Gossett – Teacher Aide (MS) – Step 2 Aide + hourly stipend – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 4/7/08
Maria Nicolosi – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance - effective 4/10/08
Amie Getis – Temporary Teaching Assistant (MS) – Level I Teaching Assistant – Temporary Teaching Assistant rate – effective 4/14/08 – 6/27/08
Sunny Ahn – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) - emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – Temporary Teacher Aide rate - effective 4/14/08
Mary Ann Tina – Senior Externship Advisor – 2007-08 School Year – prorated – effective 5/15/08
Andrew Beames – After-School Recreation Program Coordinator – Spring 2008
Enjoli Joseph – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
Andrew Nappi – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
Stacy Vlad – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Daniel Barnett – From Step 5 MA to Step 5 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
Claire Cocco – From Step 5 MA to Step 5 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
John Tina – From Step 7 MA+15 to Step 7 MA+30 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leaves of Absence – Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following leaves of absence:
Julie Choi – FMLA paid leave – 4/14/08 – 5/28/08; FMLA unpaid leave – 6/30/08
Melanie Fatiuk – FMLA paid leave – on or about 5/30/08 – 6/27/08
Susan Lombardo - Unpaid leave of absence for child care – 4/10/08 – 4/18/08
And adjusts the previously approved Leaves of Absence as follows:
Donna Drake – FMLA paid leave – 2/8/08 – 4/7/08; FMLA unpaid leave 4/8/08 – 5/15/08; unpaid leave for child care 5/16/08 – 6/5/08
Susan Lombardo – FMLA paid leave 1/8/08 – 2/26/08; FMLA unpaid leave 2/27/08 – 4/9/08
Heather Roy Schlosser – FMLA paid leave 2/4/08 – 4/4/08; FMLA unpaid leave 4/7/08 – 5/9/08; unpaid leave for child care 5/12/08 – 6/30/09
E. Board Policy
1. Policy 4212–Ardsley Union Free School District Organization Chart (Revised) Second Reading
XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report – March, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Approval of 2008-2009 BOCES Contract – Resolution
Resolved: That the 2008-09 Installment Purchase Agreement Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved and the District Clerk is authorized to sign the contract document.
C. Appointment of Independent Contractors - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the 2008 Spring After School Program: Ashley Auchmoody- Instructor
D. Agreement with Education Data Services – Resolution
Resolved: That the Business Manager is authorized to sign the Letter of Agreement with Educational Data Services for the provision of bid purchasing services for the following school year purchases at a cost of $4,680 annually, effective 7/1/08-6/30/09.
E. Approval of Bid – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-05 for HVAC Equipment Purchase to Carrier Northeast.
F. Budget Transfer – Resolution
TO:
A2250470140000
Tuition
$140,000.00
FROM:
A2250490050000
BOCES - Spec Ed
$140,000.00
G. Approval of Lease Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES - Resolution
Resolved: That the Lease Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved by the Board of Education.
XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
May 7, 2008
Middle School
7:00 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting
Required Public Budget Hearing
May 20, 2008
Administration Building
8:00 p.m.
Anticipated Executive Session
9:15 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting
Trustee and Budget Vote
June 11, 2008
Middle School Library
7:00 p.m.
Anticipated Executive Session
Regular School Board Meeting
Award Meeting
XIV. Recognition of Audience
XV. Call for Executive Session
XVI. Return to Public Session
XVII. Adjournment
