Date: 06/12/2017
Title: Regular Board Meeting
The Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Robert E. Grisnik, Chairman.
The following Board members and District officials were present:
Robert E. Grisnik, Chairman
Sean Hattrick, Vice-Chairman
Daniel Crough, Trustee
Dr. Allan Gerstenlauer, Interim Superintendent
Arlette Sicari, Principal
Linda Springer, District Clerk
Dr. Philip Kenter, School Business Official
Katelyn Fretto, District Treasurer
The following individuals was also present:
Mitch Sobczyk Doreen Buckley Mary-Alice Halsey Beth Muhs
Justine Charos Allison Whittle Alanna Leszczynski Dan Leszczynski
Kelly McClinchy Linda O’Brien Harmon Cohen Jillian Cagno
Kerry Terry Tara O’Malley Mary Schneider Laurie Seebeck
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Annual Budget Hearing and Board Meeting on May 8, 2017, the Annual Meeting and Trustee Election on May 16, 2017 and the Special Board Meeting on May 22, 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Daniel Crough, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
III. Treasurer’s Report
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Sean Hattrick, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
IV. Correspondence
1. Correspondence was received from Eastern Suffolk BOCES congratulating Mr. Grisnik on the Trustee election and the Board on the passing of the 2017/2018 Budget.
2. Correspondence was received from SCOPE Education Services announcing the Annual Dinner Meeting on August 10, 2017.
3. Correspondence was received from Philip Kenter, father of Dr. Kenter, thanking the district for the Veteran’s Day breakfast.
V. Superintendent’s Report
1. Enrollment Update:
PK(F)-16, PK(S)-16, K(D)-17, K(F)-13, 1OB-11, 1W-11, 2C-17, 2D-17, 3C-21, 3V-18, 4L-20, 4O-17, 5G-20, 5T-17, 6G-13, 6T-14, 7-31, 8-38 = 327
Southampton H.S.-154, Ross School-1, Hampton Bays Elementary/Middle-4, Montessori-2, Mercy H.S.- 11, Raynor Country Day School-13, Our Lady of the Hamptons-20, Southampton Elementary/Intermediate Schools-3, Chaminade-1, BOCES-7, Alternatives-5 = 221 for a grand total of 548 students.
2. An invitation to attend the Southampton High School graduation ceremony was received; all three Board of Trustee members will be attending.
3. Dr. Gerstenlauer presented the building use request of the Southampton Camp & Club to use the gymnasium and/or cafetorium on days of rain during the summer recess period. After discussion regarding summer work with the Head Custodian and Administration, the Board decided against approving the request.
VI. Principal’s Report
1. Mrs. Sicari updated the Board on the upcoming school events and congratulated the twenty-seven Tuckahoe CSD winners in the Longhouse Reserve Student Annual X competition.
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 reviewed the Residency Report.
VIII. Policy Manual Updates
1. First Reading of the following policies:
• Policy 5405 – Student Wellness
• Policy 5300.60 – Student Searches and Interrogations
IX. New Business
Mr. Hattrick spoke regarding the National Honor Society induction ceremony at Southampton High School and requested that the Tuckahoe students who had been inducted be acknowledged by our district.
X. Old Business – None
XI. P.T.O. Report - The rain date of the PTO barbeque was scheduled for Tuesday, June 20th.
XII. Public Commentary
Linda O’Brien urged the Board of Trustees to change the tenure date for Alanna Leszczynski to be effective immediately and not wait until October 20, 2017. Mary Schneider also spoke acknowledging the quality and dedication of Mrs. Leszczynski’s teaching. Dr. Gerstenlauer will speak with counsel regarding the tenure date change. Beth Muhs questioned the Board whether they have inquired as to the possibility of funds being set aside for the Tuckahoe Common School District if the golf course road closure is approved. The Board has been in discussion with Town Officials regarding the road closure.
XIII. Resolutions
Personnel
1. RESOLVED, that, in compliance with the provisions of Section 3012(d) of the Education Law and Part 30.3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Alanna Leszczynski be appointed tenure to the position of teacher of PK-6 Elementary Education tenure area, who holds a valid New York State Certificate permitting her to teach subjects in the aforesaid tenure area, the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District does hereby make this appointment effective October 20, 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Daniel Crough, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
Approve: Motion made by Daniel Crough, seconded by Sean Hattrick and unanimously carried; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees hereby approves the following resolutions numbered 2 through 16.
Personnel
2. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the extension of childcare leave, as per Article XIII of the TTA contract, for Michele Chekijian from September 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
3. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accept with regret the resignation of Logan Robinson, Teacher Assistant, effective June 30, 2017.
4. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve Angela Parisi to perform duties required as Guidance Counselor for the Tuckahoe Common School District effective July 1, 2017 through September 1, 2017; not to exceed 10 days at per diem rate.
Appointments
5. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the following appointments:
Elizabeth Rodrigues as an office helper on an as needed basis effective July 1, 2017 through September 1, 2017; rate of pay $20.66 per hour.
Derrick Edgar as a per diem substitute custodian for the 2017/2018 school year effective July 1, 2017; rate of pay $20.87 per hour.
Kameron Kaiser, Norris Riddick, Shonda Reed, Michael Cause, Justin Maas, Carlos Alfaro and Volodymyr Yaremchuk as per diem substitute custodians for the 2017/2018 school year effective July 1, 2017; rate of pay $19.29 per hour.
6. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve Sherryl Bruyn, Speech Language Pathologist, to provide Speech Therapy services as per the TTA Schedule B Home Tutor rate of $87.00 per hour, effective July 3, 2017 through August 31, 2017 as needed.
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve payment to Carmella Palumbo as School Club Advisor for the Drama Club Scenery and Design Club for the 2016/2017 school year; rate of pay $489.00, for an eight-week cycle, one day per week for forty-five minutes per day.
Finance
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorize the School Business Official to make all necessary budgetary transfers for the end of the year financial book closing.
9. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve an increase in payment from $4,700 to an amount not to exceed $30,000, due to the shift of service providers in the 2016/2017 school year, to Metro Therapy to provide services to Tuckahoe students as required.
Field Trips
10. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grade 2 to visit Atlantis Marine World on June 19, 2017 for a FOSS Science lesson from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $1,363.92.
11. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grade 4 to visit the Morton Wildlife Refuge for a FOSS Science lesson on June 19, 2017 from 11:23 a.m. to 2:23 p.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $310.58.
12. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the family field trip request submitted by Bonnie Downs to visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 30, 2017 at no cost to the district.
13. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the family field trip request submitted by Bonnie Downs to visit Boston, Massachusetts on November 10 and 11, 2017 at no cost to the district.
14. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grade 4 to visit the Montauk Point State Park for a lesson in FOSS Science on June 15, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $590.09.
CSE Recommendations
15. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre School Special Education from the meetings held on January 31, 2017, February 2, 2017, February 28, 2017, March 1, 2017, March 7, 2017, March 8, 2017, March 10, 2017, March 17, 2017, April 3, 2017, April 4, 2017, April 5, 2017, April 18, 2017, April 25, 2017, April 26, 2017, May 11, 2017, May 25, 2017, June 1, 2017, June 5, 2017 and June 6, 2017 for the following students.
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Personnel
16. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve Susan Booth and Maya Himmelsbach as Substitute Teachers as needed for the 2016/2017 school year effective June 13, 2017 through June 30, 2017, pending receipt of New York State fingerprint clearance. Rate of pay of $125 per diem, with an increase to $135 per diem after 20 full days of service to the district.
XIV. Executive Session
At 8:11 p.m., Daniel Crough made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss Personnel & Contractual Matters, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
At 10:22 p.m., the Board came out of Executive Session.
At 10:23 p.m., Daniel Crough made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sean Hattrick and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk