Date: 11/14/2016
Title: Regular Board Meeting
The Tuckahoe School Board of Trustees Public Hearing was called to order at 7:15 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
Dr. Philip Kenter, School Business Official
The following individuals were also present:
Mitch Sobczyk Barbara Imperiale Andre Aponte Sebastian Berajas
Allison Whittle Mary-Alice Halsey Mary Schneider Antoinette Counihan
Phil Matthews Jennifer Hattrick Tanya Luss Catherine Tyler
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Public Hearing for the Proposed Action Concerning the Cold War Veteran Tax Exemption
The Board of Trustees and Dr. Gerstenlauer presented an overview of the proposed exemption and its impact on the district. The Board passed the following resolution to adopt the new exemption.
WHEREAS, New York Real Property Tax Law Section 458-b was amended to provide eligible Cold War veterans with a real property tax exemption from school taxes similar to exemptions offered under other provisions of the real property tax law so long as the School District in which the real property is located, after public hearing, adopts a resolution authorizing the exemption;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District hereby authorizes the application of the Cold War Veteran Tax Exemption as contained in New York Real Property Tax Law Section 458-b, as amended in the amount of 10%, and such exemption shall be applicable to school taxes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the following maximum exemption allowable in Real Property Tax Law, Section 458-b(2) (b) as follows:
Basic Disability
Basic Maximum Exemption
8,000
40,000
Approve: Motion made by Robert E. Grisnik, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
III. Convene Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
At 7:18 p.m. Robert E. Grisnik made a motion to suspend the Public Hearing and convene the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Daniel Crough and unanimously carried.
IV. Approval of Minutes
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Board Work Session on October 24, 2016.
Approve: Motion made by Sean Hattrick, seconded by Daniel Crough, and unanimously carried.
V. Treasurer’s Report
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the Treasurer’s Reports for the months of September and October 2016.
Approve: Motion made by Daniel Crough, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
VI. Superintendent’s Report
1. Enrollment Update:
PK (F)-16, PK (S)-17, KD-17, KF-14, 1OB-12, 1W-11, 2C-21, 2D-22, 3C-23, 3V-20, 4E-20, 4OM-18, 5G-19, 5T-19, 6G-15, 6T-15, 7-31, 8-40 = 350
Southampton H.S.-152, Ross School-1, Hampton Bays Elementary/Middle-3, Montessori-2, Mercy H.S.- 11, Raynor Country Day School-11, Our Lady of the Hamptons-19, Southampton Elementary/Intermediate Schools-4, Chaminade-1, BOCES-7, Alternatives-5 = 216 for a grand total of 566 students.
2. Dr. Gerstenlauer presented the Tuckahoe Common School District 10 Year Enrollment data sheet to the Board of Trustees, that had been compiled at their request.
3. Dr. Gerstenlauer reviewed the Academic Intervention Services Plan for school years 2016-2018.
4. Dr. Gerstenlauer updated the Board regarding Police presence in the school building as an active partnership that includes the district’s Emergency Plan, assistance with students and families in crisis in conjunction with our Mental Health Team and Suffolk County, and our community liaison from the New York State Trooper’s Department.
VII. Principal’s Report
1. Mrs. Sicari introduced teacher Barbara Imperiale, along with several students, who presented each Board of Trustees member with a student made gift in recognition of their commitment to the district, the students and their families and the Tuckahoe community.
2. Mrs. Sicari updated the Board on the upcoming school events.
VIII. Business Official’s Report
1. Mitch Sobczyk reviewed the “News & Notes” he prepared regarding work that has been completed to date.
2. Dr. Kenter reported on residency updates for incoming and outgoing student files.
IX. New Business - None
X. Old Business
The Board of Trustees will make a decision whether to cancel the November 28, 2016 Work Session during the week of November 21st.
XI. Discussion
The following topics were discussed; providing extra help to students and the utilization of the woodshop in the Technology Department.
XII. Policy Manual Updates
First Reading of the following policy:
• Policy 1900 – Parent and Family Engagement
• Exhibit 1900-E.1 – Parent and Family Engagement (School Level Approach)
• Exhibit 1900-E.2 – Parent and Family Engagement (School-Family Compact)
• Policy 4325 – Academic Intervention Services
• Exhibit 4325-E.1 – TCSD 2016-2018 Academic Intervention Plan
• Policy 5100 – Attendance
• Policy 5151 – Homeless Children
• Regulation 5151-R – Homeless Children Regulation
• Policy 5152 – Admission of Non-Resident Students
• Policy 5300.60 – Student Searches and Interrogations
XIII. Resolutions
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 5 and 7 through 19.
Appointments
1. WHEREAS, the BOARD is desirous of continuing the employment of Allan Gerstenlauer as its Interim Superintendent of Schools, and
WHEREAS, Allan Gerstenlauer will be appointed as Interim Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the terms and provisions of Section 1711 of the Education Law of the State of New York, effective October 22, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Board Chairman Robert E. Grisnik is authorized to execute an Agreement providing for the terms and conditions of the employment of Allan Gerstenlauer.
2. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves Kelly DelCasino, Linda Cennamo and Nicole Hadix as Breakfast Duty Monitors effective November 14, 2016; rate of pay $20.00 per breakfast duty shift.
3. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoint Michael Cause as a substitute Lunch Monitor for the 2016-2017 school year at an hourly rate of $15.00 effective November 15, 2016.
4. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby appoint the following Extracurricular Advisor for the 2016/2017 school year:
Carmella Palumbo – Grade 6 Class Advisor - $1,224
Administrative
5. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the Tuckahoe Common School District 2016-2018 Academic Intervention Services Plan as presented.
Finance
6. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the Special Education Services Contract between the Tuckahoe Common School District and the Southampton Union Free School District, for the education of special education students in the elementary and intermediate grades for which the Tuckahoe Common School District is unable to provide; effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
TABLED
7. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves St. James Tutoring, Inc. to provide home tutoring services at a rate of $49 per hour for the school year 2016/2017 Memorandum of Agreement.
8. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves Cullen & Danowski, L.L.P., external auditors for a one (1) year period of July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 to audit the previous year of 2016-2017 records; at a contractual cost of $27,300.
9. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the extra classroom activity request of Grades 6 through 8 to participate in a Calendar Sale Raffle fundraiser from January 9, 2017 through February 17, 2017 to raise funds for the annual Washington D.C. trip.
10. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Tuckahoe Common School District awards a contract to New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. with the School District for the provision of related services during the 2016-2017 school year at the rates set forth in Schedule “A”, attached hereto, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the attached agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Board President to execute such Agreement with New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
11. RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Tuckahoe Common School District to enter into a contract with the Therapy Center for Children for the provision of related services during the 2016-2017 school year at the rates set forth in Schedule “A”, attached hereto, and subject to the preparation of a written agreement approved by counsel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Board Chairman to execute such Agreement on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
12. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby approves expenses associated with the purchase and installation of a two station water cooler, located near the gymnasium, at an approximate cost of $2,000, this expense necessary to address a health and safety issue
Building Use
13. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the building use request of the Student Council to hold a movie afternoon on December 16, 2016 for students from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the library and cafetorium.
14. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the building use request of the Student Council to hold a Dodge Ball event for Grades 5 and 6 on December 2, 2016 from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the gymnasium.
15. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the building use request of the Student Council to hold Crossfit exercise program for Grades 5-8 on November 29, 2016 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the cafetorium and gymnasium.
16. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the building use request of the Reading Department to hold a parent presentation of Raising a Beautiful Child given by the Beautiful Me Program on December 15, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Library or Cafetorium.
Field Trip
17. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the field trip request of Grade 4 to visit the Parrish Art Museum on December 5, 2016 for a lesson in Art and History, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $351.48.
18. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the field trip request of Grade 6 to visit the Parrish Art Museum on December 12, 2016 for a lesson in Art and History from 9:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at an approximate cost to the district of $305.63.
CSE/CPSE Recommendations
19. RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees approves the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education from the meetings held on October 6, 2016, October 18, 2016, October 20, 2016, October 21, 2016, October 27, 2016, October 28, 2016, October 31, 2016, November 2, 2016, November 3, 2016, November 8, 2016 and November 9, 2016 for the following students.
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XIV. Oath of Office
The Oath of Office was given to Dr. Allan Gerstenlauer, Interim Superintendent by Robert E. Grisnik, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
XV. Executive Session
At 8:38 p.m., Daniel Crough made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Contractual Matters, seconded by Sean Hattrick, and unanimously carried.
At 9:25 p.m., the Board came out of Executive Session.
At 9:256p.m., Daniel Crough made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Robert E. Grisnik, and unanimously carried.
Linda Springer, District Clerk