Date: 09/15/2015
Title: Regular Board Meeting
The Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Dr. Daniel Crough, Chairman.
The following Board members and District officials were present:
Dr. Daniel Crough, Chairman
Robert E. Grisnik, Vice-Chairman
Sean Hattrick, Trustee
Arlette Sicari, Principal
Linda Springer, District Clerk
Dr. Philip Kenter, School Business Official
Katelyn Smith, District Treasurer
The following individuals were also present:
Dean Lucera Mitch Sobczyk Mary-Alice Halsey David Dileo
Barbara Imperiale Carol Hayward Doreen Buckley Phil Matthews
Laurie Verdeschi Kerry Terry Nicole Fischette Justine Charos
Mary Schneider Catherine Tyler Laura Rissone Jennifer Hattrick
Paul Rogers Evan Kolkos Alanna Leszczynski Jeff Gorman
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Board of Trustee Announcement
The Board of Trustees introduced Dean Lucera as the candidate chosen to be the new Superintendent of Schools of the Tuckahoe Common School District.
III. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Special District Meeting on August 7, 2015 and the Regular Board Meeting on August 10, 2015.
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
IV. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the Treasurer’s Reports for the months of July and August 2015.
Approve: Motion made by Sean Hattrick, seconded by Robert E. Grisnik, and unanimously carried.
V. Correspondence
1. Correspondence was received from the Rogers Memorial Library informing the district of the recent library budget vote and trustee election results and thanking the district for facilitating the process.
2. Correspondence was received from Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc. regarding the final subdivision approval of Rosko Farm at Magee for the creation of 28 residential lots and two open space areas.
3. Correspondence was received from Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, Inc. regarding the Resolution Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
VI. Principal’s Report
1. Enrollment Update:
PK(F)-14, PK(D)-15, KS-23, 1M-19, 1OB-19, 2D-20, 2C-22, 3C-18, 3V-17, 4L-18,
4F-19, 5T-14, 5G-14, 6G-14, 6T-16, 7-42, 8-37 = 341
Southampton H.S.-141, Westhampton Beach H.S.-9, Southampton Elementary/Intermediate Schools – 4, Our Lady of the Hamptons-21, CDCH-4, Mercy H.S.-9, Ross School-1, Raynor Country Day School-10, Montessori-2, BOCES-3 = 204 for a grand total of 545 students.
2. Mrs. Sicari reported that the Superintendent Conference days were full days with professional development for all teachers and teaching assistants. Mrs. Sicari reported that the opening days of school went very smoothly.
3. Mrs. Sicari reported on the upcoming school events.
4. Mrs. Sicari informed the Board of the resignation of teaching assistant Kameron Kaiser and teacher Alyssa Lanino. Ms. Sicari reported that Jennifer Pascual would be filling the teaching assistant vacancy and that an advertisement has been placed for a teacher replacement.
VII. Business Official’s Report
1. Mitch Sobczyk reviewed the “News & Notes” he prepared regarding work that has been completed to date.
2. Dr. Kenter reported on residency updates for incoming and outgoing student files.
3. Dr. Kenter reviewed the district’s submission to the state for the Smart Schools Bond Act and that the Tuckahoe CSD Plan is on the website for review.
4. Dr. Kenter reported that school bus drills were completed the first week of school.
5. Dr. Kenter reported that the TAN (Tax Anticipation Note) in the amount of $2,800,000 would be closing on October 1, 2015.
6. Dr. Kenter reported that the HVAC project is complete and that all final paperwork would be sent to NYSED for approval.
7. Dr. Kenter requested the Board’s approval of four field trip request forms for the transportation needed for the Outdoor Educational Trips scheduled in September and October.
8. Dr. Kenter informed the Board that the district had received the final tax assessment figures from the Town of Southampton.
9. Dr. Kenter introduced Evan Kolkos of the New York Power Authority and Jeff Gorman of SunEdison to present the Solar Power Initiative Plan for the Tuckahoe CSD.
VIII. Policy Manual Updates
1. Second Reading & possible adoption of the following policy:
• Policy 5150 – School Admissions
IX. New Business - None
X. Old Business - None
XI. P.T.O. Report
Laura Rissone reviewed upcoming events for the P.T.O.
XII. Discussion
Mary-Alice Halsey, Chairperson of the Tuckahoe Educational Foundation, welcomed Dean Lucera to the Tuckahoe Common School District as the new Superintendent.
XIII. Resolutions (For Approval)
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Sean Hattrick and unanimously carried; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees hereby approves the following resolutions numbered 1through 14.
Appointments
1. WHEREAS, §30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents requires certification of lead evaluators for purposes of conducting evaluations of teachers in accordance with the requirements under §3012-c of the Education Law, respecting Annual Professional Performance Reviews;
WHEREAS, the individuals named below have successfully completed a training course that meets the requirements prescribed in §30-2.9(b) of the Rules of the Board of Regents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tuckahoe Common School District certifies the following individuals as lead evaluators:
Dr. Allan Gerstenlauer, Interim Superintendent
Doreen Buckley, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
2. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby appoint the following Extracurricular Advisors for the 2015/2016 school year:
Peter Falango - AV Coordinator - $2,447
Jennifer Pascual – Outdoor Education Program Director - $1,224
Kerry Terry – Student Council - $1,530
Harmony Merriam – Student Council - $1,530
Justine Charos – Community Service Advisor - $1,224
Bonnie Downs – Community Service Advisor - $1,224
Brett Voegel – Literary Magazine - $1,346
Jillian Cagno – Literary Magazine - $1,346
Justine Charos – National Junior Honor Society - $1,224
Bonnie Downs – National Junior Honor Society - $1,224
Lou Castellano – Yearbook - $1,836
Sharyn Lawall – Yearbook - $1,836
Carmella Palumbo – Dramatics - $1,468
Jennifer Pascual - Newspaper (4 editions) - $1,836
Sarah Nye – Grade 6 Class Advisor - $1,224
Jennifer Pascual – Grade 6 Class Advisor - $1,224
Carmella Palumbo – Grade 7 Class Advisor - $1,224
Tara O’Malley – Grade 7 Class Advisor - $1, 224
Kerry Terry – Grade 8 Class Advisor - $2,447
Harmony Merriam – Grade 8 Class Advisor - $2,447
3. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve Dawn Daniello and Maggie Sweeney to serve as Chaperones, Outdoor Education Chaperones and Overnight Chaperones for the 2015/2016 school year with rate of pay to be per the TTA contract, Schedule B.
4. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby appoint the following School Club Advisors and approves the following school clubs for the 2015/2016 school year; rate of pay $489.00, for an eight week cycle, one day per week for forty-five minutes per day:
Laurie Verdeschi – Grades 3-8 Computer Coding Club – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Dawn Daniello – Grades 4 & 5 Homework Club – Thursday
Kathleen Gray – Grade 6-8 Homework Club – Tuesday & Thursday
Sarah Nye – Grades 3-5 Word Games – Thursday
Sarah Nye – Grades 6-8 Word Games – Tuesday
Carmella Palumbo – Grades 5-8 Drama Club – Tuesday
Lou Castellano – Grades 2 & 3 Game Club – Tuesday
Lou Castellano – Grade 2 Karaoke Club – Wednesday
Barbara Imperiale – Grades 4-8 Photography Club – Tuesday
Barbara Imperiale – Grades 5-8 Pottery Club – Wednesday
Jennifer Pascual – Grades 4-6 Cheerleading – Tuesday
Peter Falango – Grades 4-8 Chorus – Thursday
Peter Falango – Grades 5-8 Magic: The Gathering Club - Tuesday
JoAnne Vitiello – Grades K-1 Zumba Kids Jr. – Wednesday
JoAnne Vitiello – Grades 2-3 Zumba Kids Jr. – Tuesday
JoAnne Vitiello – Grades 4-5 Zumba Kids Jr. – Thursday
Barbara Imperiale – Grades 6-8 School STEAM Store – Thursday
David Dileo – Grades 6-8 School STEAM Store – Thursday
Personnel
5. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accepts with regret the resignation of Alyssa Lanino effective August 27, 2015.
6. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accepts with regret the resignation of Kameron Kaiser effective August 31, 2015.
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jennifer Pascual to the position of Teacher Assistant effective September 18, 2015 until no longer required; salary to be $30,877 (pro-rated) with individual health and dental benefits per the TTA contract.
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve Barbara Zukosky as a Substitute Teacher for the 2015/2016 school year effective September 16, 2015 through June 30, 2016 at a rate of pay of $115 per diem.
Building Use
9. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the building use request of the Tuckahoe/Shinnecock Hills/Southampton Community Advisory Committee for general monthly meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library on the following dates: October 6, 2015, November 3 2015, December 1, 2015, January 5, 2016, February 2, 2016, March 1, 2016, April 5, 2016, May 3, 2016 and June 2, 2016.
10. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the building use request of the Tuckahoe Educational Foundation to hold meetings in the Library from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 22, 2015 and October 6, 2015.
11. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves JoAnne Vitiello to provide Zumba Classes in the Gymnasium or Cafetorium to Tuckahoe School Staff on Monday’s throughout the 2015/2016 school year from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding school recess periods, all proceeds to benefit the Tuckahoe P.T.O. and the Tuckahoe Educational Foundation.
Field Trip
12. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grades 3 to visit the Bronx Zoo on October 8, 2015, with a rain date of October 15, 2015, to study world communities, habitat, adaptations and life cycles from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $2023.00.
Policy
13. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the following policy.
• Policy 5150 – School Admissions
Field Trip
14. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip requests of the Outdoor Educational Director’s for the following Outdoor Educational Trips for Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8; September 28, 2015 to September 30, 2015 at an approximate cost of $11,699; October 13, 2015 to October 15, 2015 at an approximate cost of $11,699; October 20, 2015 to October 21, 2015 at an approximate cost of $6,970 and October 22, 2015 to October 23, 2015 at an approximate cost of $6,350.
XIV. Executive Session
At 9:00 p.m., Robert E. Grisnik made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters, seconded by Sean Hattrick and unanimously carried.
At 9:57 p.m., the Board came out of Executive Session
At 9:58 p.m., Daniel Crough made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Robert E. Grisnik, and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk