Date: 06/26/2017
Title: Board Work Session
The Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees Work Session 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
Dr. Daniel Crough, Trustee
Dr. Allan Gerstenlauer, Interim Superintendent
Arlette Sicari, Principal
Linda Springer, District Clerk
Dr. Philip Kenter, School Business Official
The following individuals were also present:
Mitch Sobczyk Doreen Buckley Catherine Tyler Paul Rogers
Mary-Alice Halsey
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on June 12, 2017.
Approve: Motion made by Sean Hattrick, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
III. Correspondence
1. Correspondence was received from SCOPE Education Services regarding the upcoming election of officers and members of the Board of Directors.
2. Correspondence was received from John Rienzo, Jr. expressing his appreciation to the Board of Trustees, the staff and students of TCSD for the honor and privilege of attending the Memorial Day breakfast and presentation.
IV. Superintendent’s Report
1. Dr. Gerstenlauer reported that the New York State Comptroller’s Office has notified the district that an audit from the Division of Local Government and School Accountability will begin soon.
V. Business Official’s Report
1. Paul Rogers of Chaleff and Rogers Architects, P.C. presented plans regarding the ramp to the Board of Trustees.
VI. New Business - None
VII. Old Business
Sean Hattrick spoke regarding an Athletic Wall of Fame within the school building for the Tuckahoe students that have attended high school and been honored as an outstanding athlete.
VIII. Public Commentary
Mary-Alice Halsey inquired as to an update on the Superintendent Search. Catherine Tyler thanked the Board of Trustees for installing the water bottle filling stations as staff and students have used them. Mrs. Tyler also requested that repairs be made to the heating and cooling systems in the Middle School.
IX. Resolutions (For Approval)
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 1 through 18.
Personnel
1. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees create the position of full time teacher of Special Education effective September 1, 2017 and appoint Kristen Quinn who has been recalled from the P.E.L. (Preferred Eligibility List), rate of pay to be Step 8L ($97,231) with the district to provide health and dental insurance coverage as per the TTA Contract.
2. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoint Kaitlyn Mamay as a Grade 3 Leave Replacement Teacher effective September 1, 2017 through February 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.
3. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Jonathon Watkin to the position of Teacher Assistant effective September 1, 2017 until no longer required; salary to be $31,108 with individual health and dental benefits per the TTA contract.
4. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees change the tenure date of Alanna Leszczynski from October 20, 2017 to September 1, 2017 amending the resolution passed on June 12, 2017.
5. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees change the ending date of the contract between the Tuckahoe Common School District and Dr. Allan Gerstenlauer, Interim Superintendent from June 30, 2017 to July 28, 2017 amending the resolution passed on November 14, 2016.
6. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accept with regret the resignation of Charles Dwyer, Network Systems Analyst effective June 30, 2017.
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the payment a confidentiality stipend for $2,500 to Katelyn Fretto, District Treasurer for the 2016/2017 school year.
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves one (1) day of extended sick leave for Kristen Quinn to be utilized in the 2016/2017 school year; the one (1) day of extended sick leave will be refundable to the district with the commencement of the 2017/2018 school year; in accordance with Article X of the Tuckahoe Teachers’ Association Agreement.
9. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoint Logan Robinson to perform Instructional Technology services effective July 1, 2017 through September 1, 2017 at a rate of pay of $20.00 per hour, not to exceed $4,000, duties will include reimaging and preparing tablets, inventory, updating directories and other duties as assigned by the Administration.
10. RESOVED that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Jessica Ovanessian to perform Instructional Technology services effective July 1, 2017 through September 1, 2017, at per diem rate of $324.17, not to exceed 25 days.
11. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoint Nicole Hadix to perform duties for the Reading Department effective July 1, 2017 through September 1, 2017, at a rate of pay of $15.41 per hour, not to exceed 12 hours per week.
12. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve Caitlyn Bailey as a Substitute Teacher as needed for the 2017/2018 school year effective September 6, 2017 through June 30, 2018; at a rate of pay of $125 per diem, with an increase to $135 per diem after 20 full days of service to the district.
Finance
13. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes payment to Charles Dwyer for any unused vacation time, not exceeding nine days, that he may have remaining to his credit as of June 30, 2017 at the per diem rate of $418.54.
Field Trip
14. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the field trip request of Grade 8 to visit Washington D.C. from May 30, 2018 through June 1, 2018 at a total approximate cost to the district of $30,450, with the student reimbursement portion of the total cost to be $25,900.
Building Use
15. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the following building use requests of the Tuckahoe P.T.O. for the following events in the 2017/2018 school year:
• Scholastic Picture Day in the Cafetorium on October 24, 2017 and November 28, 2017 from 8:05 a.m. to 2:43 p.m.
• Scholastic Book Fair in the Cafetorium on October 18, 2017 through October 20, 2017 from 8:05 a.m. to 2:43 p.m.
• Meetings in the Faculty Room from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the following dates: September 29, 2017, November 16, 2017, January 18, 2018, March 15, 2018 and June 14, 2018; and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 126 on the following dates: October 23, 2017, December 11, 2017, February 12, 2018, April 9, 2018 and May 7, 2018.
• Halloween Bingo Night on October 27, 2017 in the Cafetorium from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Feast on November 17, 2017 in the Cafetorium from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Gingerbread House Night on December 8, 2017 in the Cafetorium from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Holiday Program on December 22, 2017 in the Cafetorium from 8:05 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Father/Daughter Spring Fling Dance on March 23, 2018 in the Cafetorium from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Plant Sale on May 10, 2018 and May 11, 2018 on the front lawn of the school and Middle School lobby from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Teacher and Staff Appreciation Lunch on May 11, 2018 in the Faculty Room from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
16. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the building use request of the Student Council to hold a Back to School Outside Movie Night for students and family on September 20, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Finance
17. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District authorize payment to Author Ralph Fletcher for his attendance as a guest speaker on May 8, 2017, to students through a school-wide assembly, to discuss his writings and the importance of reading, for a verbally quoted amount of $2,000. plus, mileage expense at .535 per mile.
18. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve LIDC (Long Island Development Consulting) to provide parent training for the parents of children with special needs effective July 3, 2017 through August 11, 2017 per the contractual agreement.
X. Executive Session
At 7:58 p.m., Sean Hattrick made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Contractual Matters, seconded by Daniel Crough and unanimously carried.
At 9:40 p.m. the Board came out of Executive Session.
At 9:41 p.m., Robert E. Grisnik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk