Date: 01/08/2018
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
Dr. Philip Kenter, Business Official
The following individuals were also present:
Mitch Sobczyk Mary-Alice Halsey Stephanie Neill Mary Schneider
Kathy Grigo Nicole Hadix Mindy Armandi Tanya Luss
Sherryl Jackson-Bruyn
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on December 11, 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-28, K-34, Grade 1-27, Grade 2-23, Grade 3-31, Grade 4-36, Grade 5-36, Grade 6-37, Grade 7-25, Grade 8-33 = 310
Southampton H.S.-146, Ross School-1, Hampton Bays Elementary/Middle-2, Sequoya H.S.-1, Mercy H.S.-9, Raynor Country Day School – 12, Our Lady of the Hamptons-21, Southampton Elementary/Intermediate Schools – 5, Chaminade-2, BOCES-3, WHBLC-5, Alternatives-3, Just Kids-2, It takes a Village-1 = 213
Total Enrollment: 523 students
2. Mr. Skuggevik informed the Board of Trustees that the meeting scheduled for the Pilot Safety Program was postponed due to the school closings on January 5th. More information will follow as soon as he receives an update.
3. Mr. Skuggevik introduced Mr. Carl Fraser, Interim School Business Official for the Tuckahoe Common School District.
V. 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.
VI. New Business
1. Discussion regarding the vending machines will take place at a future meeting at the request of Mr. Grisnik.
2. Additional information will be requested from TCSD Counsel regarding the litigation involving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
VII. Old Business
1. Mr. Skuggevik updated the Board that the meeting of the TCSD Wall of Honor Committee was rescheduled to January 18th due to the school closing on January 4th.
2. The Energy Performance Contracts were discussed, Mr. Skuggevik informed the Board that an Option C will be developed by Johnson Controls at the request of Dr. Kenter.
VIII. Policy Updates
First Reading of the following policies:
• Policy 4321.12 – Use of Time Out Rooms, Physical Restraints and Aversives
• Policy 4321.12-R – Use of Time Out Room Regulation
Second Reading & possible adoption of the following policies:
• Policy 0100 – Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
• Policy 6240 – Investments
• Policy 6240-R – Investments Regulation
• Policy 9700 – Staff Development
IX. P.T.O. Report - None
X. Public Commentary
Community members, parents, Mr. Skuggevik and the Board of Trustees discussed the Southampton Union Free School District proposed academic changes.
XI. Resolutions
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 1 through 8, and 10.
Finance
1. 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.
2. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District adopted a Policy to Dispose of Surplus items, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has designated the School Business Official as the person responsible to properly dispose of said obsolete items,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the inventory list of obsolete items submitted by the Technology Department and reviewed by the Board of Trustees be declared surplus and disposed of at the discretion of the School Business Official.
3. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve Family Services League to provide mental health services to the Tuckahoe Common School District for the 2017/2018 school year as per the memorandum of agreement with initial consultation fee of $5,000 prorated.
4. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the salary schedule movement for Peter Falango from column 7F $80,271 to column 7H $84,459, effective February 1, 2018.
Administrative
5. RESOLVED that pursuant to Education Law Section 2034, the Board of Trustees authorizes the District Clerk to destroy all of the ballots spoiled and unused in the May 16, 2017 Annual District Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election.
Appointment
6. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Nicole Hadix to serve as a Reading Department Aide, effective January 9, 2018 for the 2017/2018 school year at an hourly rate of $20.00.
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby appoint the following School Club Advisors and approves the following school clubs for the 2017/2018 school year; rate of pay $494.00, for an eight week cycle, one day per week for forty-five minutes per day:
Lou Castellano – Video Game Club – Tuesday
Carmella Palumbo – Drama Club – Tuesday
Megan Farrell – Homework Club – Tuesday
Stephanie Neill – Homework Club – Tuesday
Bonnie Downs – Stories and Snacks – Tuesday
Jessica Ovanessian – Lego Club – Tuesday
Michael Purcell – Basketball – Tuesday
Laurie Verdeschi – Computer Coding - Tuesday
Dr. Sharyn Lawall – Mindfulness Club – Tuesday
Lou Castellano – Comedy Club – Wednesday
Carmella Palumbo – Drama Club – Wednesday
JoAnne Vitiello – Zumba Kids, Jr. – Wednesday
Laura Colfer – Reading Club – Wednesday
Colleen Carter – Homework Club – Wednesday
Megan Farrell – Homework Club – Wednesday
Allison Whittle – Sports Club – Wednesday
Jessica Ovanessian – Robotics/Lego Club – Wednesday
Stephanie Neill – Creative Writing Club – Wednesday
Dr. Sharyn Lawall – Peer Tutoring - Wednesday
Laurie Verdeschi – Computer Coding Club – Thursday
Allison Whittle – Jewelry Making – Thursday
JoAnne Vitiello – Zumba Kids, Jr. – Thursday
Michael Purcell – Basketball – Thursday
Colleen Carter – Homework Club – Thursday
Laura Colfer – Reading Club – Thursday
Peter Falango – Piano Club – Thursday
Carmella Palumbo - Drama Club - Thursday
Kerry Terry – Homework Club – Thursday
Stephanie Neill – Mock Investment Club – Thursday
Jessica Ovanessian – Typing Club - Thursday
Building Use
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the building use request of the Principal to hold an i-tri Parent Informational Meeting on February 5, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room 130.
Policy
9. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the following policies.
• Policy 0100 – Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
• Policy 6240 – Investments
• Policy 6240-R – Investments Regulation
• Policy 9700 – Staff Development
TABLED
CSE Recommendations
10. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education from the meetings held on December 11, 2017, December 21, 2017 and January 2, 2018 for the following students.
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XII. Executive Session
At 7:27 p.m., Sean Hattrick made a motion to convene Executive Session to discuss Personnel and Contractual Matters, seconded by Daniel Crough and unanimously carried.
At 8:25 p.m., the Board came out of Executive Session and passed the following resolution.
At 8:26 p.m., Robert E. Grisnik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk