Date: 10/23/2017
Title: Board Work Session
Sean Hattrick, Chairman, called the Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees Work Session 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
Linda Springer, District Clerk
Dr. Philip Kenter, School Business Official
The following individuals were also present:
Mitch Sobczyk Mary-Alice Halsey Jillian Cagno Beth McNeill-Muhs
Carol McNeill Erin McNeill Brian Soika Jeff Muhs
Kathleen Gray Wendy Meyer Jennifer McLauchlin Christy Rutkowski
Douglas Rinney Shannon O’Shea
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on October 10, 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
III. Correspondence
1. Correspondence received from the Longwood School District announcing the 14th Regional Legislative Breakfast on February 3, 2018.
IV. Superintendent’s Report
1. Mr. Skuggevik and Dr. Crough spoke to the Board regarding the Stop the Bleed Program.
2. Mr. Skuggevik updated the Board on the topics that will be discussed at the Board of Trustees/Superintendent retreat in November.
V. New Business
1. Sean Hattrick requested that discussions begin on exploring new destinations for some of the Outdoor Education trips. Mr. Skuggevik will gather information, along with the Directors of the trips, and present their findings to the Board at a later date.
2. Robert E. Grisnik requested a report on what anti-bullying programs the district was undertaking since October is designated as Anti-Bullying Month. Mr. Skuggevik reported on all the programs and initiatives that are being implemented in the district.
VI. Old Business
1. Mr. Skuggevik reported that there has not been any contact from Homeland Towers.
2. Mr. Skuggevik reported that three quotes have been received for the ramp repair, a full report with final costs will be prepared for the Board.
3. The TCSD Wall of Honor Committee met on October 23, many topics were discussed regarding the wall. A second meeting is scheduled.
VII. Policy Manual Updates
First Reading of the following policies:
• Policy 1530 – Smoking and Other Tobacco Use on School Premises
• Policy 1741 – Home Schooled Students
• Policy 4526.1-R – Internet Safety Regulation
• Policy 4531 – Field Trip and Excursions
• Policy 5151 – Homeless Children
• Policy 5151-R – Homeless Children Regulation
• Policy 5420 – Student Health Services
• Policy 5420-R – Student Health Services Regulation
• Policy 5460 – Child Abuse, Maltreatment or Neglect in a Domestic Setting
• Policy 5460-R – Child Abuse, Maltreatment or Neglect in a Domestic Setting
• Policy 5500 – Student Records
• Policy 8505 – Meal Charge Policy
VIII. Public Commentary
Beth McNeill-Muhs addressed the Board regarding the bullying policy and remarked that a hand out to the parents would be very helpful. Additionally, she thanked the Board for meeting with her in Executive Session immediately following the Work Session.
IX. Resolutions (For Approval)
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Daniel Crough and unanimously carried; BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees hereby approves the following resolutions numbered 1 through 5.
Personnel
1. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoint Stacy Howard to a four (4) year probationary period in the tenure area of teaching assistant for the period from October 30, 2017 through October 29, 2021 in accordance with Education Law §3012 at a salary of $31,108 (prorated) for the school year 2017/2018.
2. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Gabriela Cabrera as a school Para Professional for the 2017/2018 school year at an hourly rate of $15.41 effective October 24, 2017 pending fingerprint clearance.
3. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District authorized Family Medical Leave for District Treasurer Katelyn Fretto for a period of three months, and;
WHEREAS during the time the District Treasurer is away from her duties, it may be necessary for said duties to be performed in her absence,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the temporary appointment of Lauri A. Lenahan, to serve in the position of Deputy Treasurer for a period of three months from October 23, 2017 – January 23, 2018, and said to be reported to Suffolk County Civil Service. At the conclusion of this temporary appointment, Lauri A. Lenahan will then revert back to her position as Part-time Account Clerk of which said will also be reported to Suffolk County Civil Service.
4. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District authorized Family Medical Leave for District Treasurer Katelyn Fretto for a period of three months, and;
WHEREAS during the time the District Treasurer is away from her duties, it may be necessary for certain duties to be performed in her absence,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the granting of overtime as necessary and with the approval of the School Business Official and Superintendent to Account Clerk Typist Adrienne Heiselman; for a period of three months from October 23, 2017 – January 23, 2018, not to exceed $1,000.
Administrative
5. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the submission of the 2017-2018 Undue Burden Independent Evaluator Hardship Waiver Application for the purposes of APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review) in the district to the New York State Education Department.
X. Resolutions – For Discussion Only
Finance
6. 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 reviewed by the Board of Trustees be declared surplus and disposed of at the discretion of the School Business Official.
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the Extracurricular Sports Tuition Agreement between Southampton Union Free School District and Tuckahoe Common School District to provide extracurricular athletic sports teams for Tuckahoe students in grades 7 and 8 for the school year 2017/2018.
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the Part-Time Tuition Agreement between Southampton Union Free School District and Tuckahoe Common School District to provide instruction to all residents of Tuckahoe who are of high school age (grades 9-12) for the school year 2017/2018.
XI. Executive Session
At 8:04 p.m., Sean Hattrick made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss an individual Student Matter and Contractual Matters, seconded by Daniel Crough and unanimously carried.
At 9:44 p.m., the Board came out of Executive Session.
At 9:45 p.m., Robert E. Grisnik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk