Date: 12/11/2017
Title: Regular Board Meeting
Sean Hattrick, Chairman, called the Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The following Board members and District officials were present:
Sean Hattrick, Chairman
Dr. Daniel Crough, Vice-Chairman
Robert E. Grisnik, Trustee
Leonard Skuggevik, Superintendent
Arlette Sicari, Principal
Linda Springer, District Clerk
Dr. Philip Kenter, Business Official
Doreen Buckley, Director of P.P.S.
The following individuals were also present:
Mitch Sobczyk Mary-Alice Halsey Kerry Terry Jennifer Hattrick
Karen Lucas Carmella Palumbo Kieran Moran Naimeth Mohanned
Jessica Ovanessian Kathleen Gray Maria Hill Agostino Cervone
Sonia Krieg Phil Matthews Nina Matthews Kathy Cervone
Patrick Matthews Teague Cameron Jennifer Corwith Naideli Nava
Berta Rojas Christian Pena
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on November 13, 2017 and the Work Session on November 27, 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
III. Correspondence – None
IV. Superintendent’s Report
1. Enrollment Update:
PK-30, K-35, Grade 1-27, Grade 2-23, Grade 3-31, Grade 4-36, Grade 5-36, Grade 6-37, Grade 7-25, Grade 8-33 = 313
Southampton H.S.-144, Ross School-1, Hampton Bays Elementary/Middle-4, Mercy H.S.-9,
Raynor Country Day School – 12, Our Lady of the Hamptons-21, Southampton Elementary/Intermediate Schools – 4, Chaminade-2, BOCES-8, Alternatives-3 = 208
Total Enrollment: 521 students
2. Mr. Skuggevik updated the Board of Trustees regarding the State Education Department Conference on Native American Education. Mr. Skuggevik informed the Board that contracts between school districts and NYSED, for the education of Native American students, will change from 5 years to 10 years when renewed.
3. Mr. Skuggevik informed the Board of Trustees that the Southampton Police Department is hosting a meeting on January 8, 2018 to present a Pilot Safety Program for school districts.
V. Principal’s Report
1. Mrs. Sicari, along with Mr. Skuggevik and the Board of Trustees presented special recognition certificates to the students who volunteered and participated in the Tuckahoe Educational Foundation 5K/10K Walk and Run.
4. Mrs. Sicari updated the Board on the upcoming school events.
VI. 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.
3. Dr. Kenter introduced Jessica Ovanessian, Technology Teacher and Christian Pena, Network Systems Analyst for the Tuckahoe CSD, to answer questions regarding the tablet swap out program with Microsoft.
VII. New Business
1. Kieran Moran and Naimeth Mohammed of Johnson Controls presented two Energy Performance Contract Project proposals for the Board of Trustees to discuss and possibly implement.
VIII. Old Business
1. Mr. Skuggevik updated the Board regarding the status of the TCSD Wall of Honor Committee, a final meeting will be scheduled before presenting the final plan to the Board.
2. Kerry Terry and Carmella Palumbo presented a review of costs and change of location regarding the Outdoor Educational trips. The Board of Trustees will approve the new proposal.
3. Dr. Kenter, Mitch Sobczyk and Mr. Skuggevik discussed the ramp repair and funding of the repair with the Board of Trustees.
IX. Policy Updates
First Reading of the following policies:
• Policy 0100 – Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
• Policy 6240 – Investments
• Policy 6240-R – Investments Regulation
• Policy 9700 – Staff Development
X. P.T.O. Report - None
XI. Public Commentary - None
XII. Resolutions
1. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accept with great regret the resignation of Dr. Philip Kenter, School Business Official, effective January 15, 2018.
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
Approve: Motion made by Daniel Crough, seconded by Robert E. Grisnik and unanimously carried; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees hereby approve the following resolutions numbered 2 and 3, and 5 through 10.
Personnel
2. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees revise resolution number three, dated November 13, 2017, to appoint Diana VanVliet as a Special Education Leave Replacement Teacher on or about December 13, 2017 through March 2, 2018; rate of pay to be at Step 1F ($61,747) prorated for school year 2017/2018 and the district to provide health and dental insurance coverage as per the TTA Contract.
Finance
3. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve payment to Dr. Philip Kenter for all unused vacation days at the rate approved per the agreement between the Tuckahoe Common School District and Dr. Philip Kenter dated July 1, 2017.
4. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the Tuckahoe Common School District Reserves Plan dated June 30, 2017, as presented by the School Business Official.
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Appointment
5. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoint Dr. Harmon Cohen as an alternate Chairperson for the Committee on Special Education and Pre School Special Education at a rate of $150.00 per hour, on an as needed basis only, through June 30, 2018.
Field Trip
6. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grade 8 to visit The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and private homes of Southampton Senior Citizens for holiday caroling on December 22, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at an approximate cost to the district of $496.92.
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip requests of the Music Department for Grades 6, 7 and 8 students to travel to the H.M.E.A. Music Festival on January 6, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., January 12, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on January 13, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at an approximate total cost to the district of $1,882.07.
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grade 3 to attend a performance of Moon Mouse at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center for a lesson in bullying on March 6, 2018 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $969.89.
9. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the 2018/2019 Outdoor Educational trips proposal as presented for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 at an approximate cost to the district of $40,769.90.
CSE Recommendations
10. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education from the meetings held on November 8, 2017, November 14, 2017, November 21, 2017, November 28, 2017, November 29, 2017 and December 5, 2017 for the following students.
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XIII. Convene Meeting of the Audit Committee
At 9:02 p.m., Sean Hattrick made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting and convene the meeting of the Audit Committee, seconded by Robert E. Grisnik and unanimously approved.
• Claims Auditor Report – July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017
11. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accept the Claims Auditor Report for the period July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Daniel Crough, seconded by Robert E.Grisnik, and unanimously carried.
XIV. Adjourn Audit Committee Meeting and Convene Executive Session
At 9:08 p.m., Sean Hattrick made a motion to adjourn the Audit Committee meeting and go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Contractual Matters, seconded by Daniel Crough and unanimously carried.
At 9:59 p.m., the Board came out of Executive Session and passed the following resolution.
12. WHEREAS, the BOARD is desirous of employing Carl Fraser as its Interim School Business Official for a term of employment commencing January 2, 2018 through June 30, 2018;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Board Chairman Sean Hattrick is authorized to execute an Agreement providing for the terms and conditions of the employment of Carl Fraser effective January 2, 2018 through June 30, 2018.
Approve: Motion made by Sean Hattrick, seconded by Robert E.Grisnik, and unanimously carried.
At 10:00 p.m., Robert E. Grisnik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk