• Approved 4 mini-contracts.
• Accepted the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
• Adopted as a seconded reading new policy #8414.2, Idling of School Buses and Private Vehicles on School Grounds.
• Accepted as a 1st reading Policies #0100 (Equal Opportunity) and #5100 (Attendance).
• Accepted with gratitude a donation from the Lake Grove Lions Club.
• Approved a reimbursement from Seneca’s Student Government Extra Curricular Account.
• Approved budget transfers of $50,000 or greater.
• Approved 2008-09 extracurricular clubs and activities.
• Approved coaching assignments for the 2008-09 school year.
• Appointed Sachem Teacher Center staff members for 2008-09 school year.
• Accepted the resignation of a budget advisory committee member.
• Approved a Stipulation of Agreement between an instructional employee and the Sachem school district.
• Approved a contract with Dogs by Andy’s K-9 Services to perform inspection services.
• Approved a proposed Stipulation of Settlement of a PERB action, which includes a Memorandum of Agreement between the Sachem Administrators Association and the Sachem School District.
• Approved a resolution to reappoint emergency conditional appointments.
• Approved an Addendum personnel item.
The Board of Education has scheduled the following meetings:
• Work Session – Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 8 pm in the Board Room at Samoset Middle School.
• Regular Meeting – Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 8 pm in the Board Room at Samoset Middle School.
The Board recognized the Sachem Arrows Marching Band – New York State Field Band Conference Champions – Large School 3