Date: 09/15/2015
Title: Regular Board Meeting
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
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 _______________, seconded by ________________.
IV. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the Treasurer’s Report for the months of July and August 2015.
Approve: Motion made by _______________, seconded by ________________.
V. Correspondence
1. Rogers Memorial Library – Budget Vote and Trustee Election
2. Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc. – Rosko Farm at Magee Subdivision Map
3. Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, Inc. – 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. Superintendent’s Conference Days & School Opening
3. School Events
4. Teacher Assistant resignation and replacement
5. Teacher resignation and replacement
VII. Business Official’s Report
1. Mitch Sobczyk – News & Notes
2. Residency Report
3. Solar Power Initiative – New York Power Authority and SunEdison Presentation
4. Smart Schools Bond Act – Tuckahoe Common School District Plan Update
5. Bus Drills
6. TAN (Tax Anticipation Note) Submission
7. HVAC Update
VIII. Policy Manual Updates:
1. Second Reading & possible adoption of the following policy:
• Policy 5150 – School Admissions
IX. New Business
X. Old Business
XI. P.T.O. Report
XII. Public Commentary
XIII. Resolutions
Approve: Motion made by ____________________, seconded by ____________________BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees hereby approves the following resolutions numbered __________ through __________.
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
XIV. Executive Session, if necessary.