December 20, 2012 - South Orangetown Central School District

REGULAR MEETING, SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
BOARD OF EDUCATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Pitruzzella called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
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II.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mrs. Pitruzzella
Mr. DeVincenzo
Mr. Jacobs
Mrs. Uhl
CALL TO ORDER
6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Dr. Ken Mitchell, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Ann Vaccaro-Teich, Deputy Superintendent
Other Members of Administration
PTA & Community Members
Theresa Campanella, District Clerk
Absent: Mr. Spiro
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III.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Jacobs
Seconded by Mr. DeVincenzo
ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RESOLVED that the Board of Education adjourn to executive session to discuss the
employment history of a particular individual(s) at 6:30 p.m.
Motion to accept carried unanimously.
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IV.
RECONVENE PUBLIC MEETING
RECONVENE
PUBLIC MEETING
Motion by Mr. Jacobs
Seconded by Mr. DeVincenzo
RESOLVED that the Board of Education convene to a public meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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V. INFORMATION & PROPOSALS
Board Announcements
Mrs. Pitruzzella asked the members of the audience to observe a moment of
silence in memory of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
All three elementary schools are participating in the Snowflake Initiative sponsored
by the National PTA – making snowflakes to be sent to the new elementary school
in Newtown for when students return in January.
WOS Covered Cupboards broke all records – 395 cupboards were sent to Meals
on Wheels for distribution to the homebound and elderly residents in South
Orangetown
TZHS Winter Concert was held on December 19 th
TZS Music Teacher Danelle Greene and 60 of her 3 rd grade students began the
concert of the Tappan Zee Singers on December 18 th
INFORMATION &
PROPOSALS
Board
Announcements
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REGULAR MEETING, SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
BOARD OF EDUCATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
TZHS Youth Against Cancer Club held fundraiser for pancreatic cancer
TZHS National Honor Society inducted 100 members on December 18 th
Superintendent’s Report
Enhancing Literacy Initiatives & Data – Tappan Zee High School
Dr. Jennifer Amos, Principal, and Assistant Principals Juliet Gevargis and Richard
Neidhart, presented to the Board the ways in which they are enhancing literacy and
using data to inform instruction. The presentation reviewed results of advanced
placement exams and Regents exams and it was noted that TZHS was one of 30 high
schools to receive an award from the AP College Board. Their presentation included
other forms of data, i.e., SLO’s and local assessments, STAR assessment, and online
assessments. The presentation is on the district’s website.
School Start Times
Superintendent’s
Report
Enhancing Literacy
Initiatives & Data –
TZHS
School Start Times
Dr. Mitchell reviewed with the Board the results of the Late Start Times Survey stating
62% of staff; 55% of parents, and 72% of middle school and high school students
responded. In his presentation, Dr. Mitchell stressed the objective of later start times
is for health reasons, not grades or academics. The overall opinion of the parents
who took part in the survey is: 23% don’t think start times is a big factor in the learning
and health of South Orangetown students; 24% are neutral, and 53% believe school
start times and adolescent sleep is a big factor. The complete results of the survey
and related research on the subject are available on the district’s website.
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VI.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
School Start Times:
A parent expressed her concern that a decision had already been made and
leaving students at home to lock-up and get on the bus on time. She also
questioned if other arrangements would be made for early arrivals, i.e., a study
hall.
Another concern was an earlier end time at WOS and the difficulty of students
arriving home earlier. Also, why were the elementary schools grouped as one
when only one school was affected.
A parent expressed concern over the Connecticut tragedy asking if our security
was reviewed for gaps and had any corrective actions been taken.
Dr. Mitchell responded to the concerns of the parents explaining no decision has been
made again stating the design will be based on what is best for the students. A board
member asked about the possibility of expanding the YMCA program and if we knew
how many children are attending the Y’s before and afterschool program.
Dr. Mitchell stated that internal programs are being explored. Another board member
requested that when a decision is made the parents be notified as soon as possible in
case childcare arrangements need to be made.
PUBLIC
COMMENTARY
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REGULAR MEETING, SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
BOARD OF EDUCATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
School Security
School Security
Dr. Mitchell explained that he will be meeting with police officials to review our security
but good elements are in place. He stated that while no school is impenetrable, we
are doing our best to fortify our schools to make them even safer.
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VII. BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
BOARD DISCUSSION
BOARD
DISCUSSION
Board of Education Goals
The Board discussed, as part of their goals, way to celebrate the many volunteers
in the district.
The Board will continue to review their goals and develop a master document.
Committee Reports
Audit Committee
The committee discussed the audit the district’s Medicaid policy
RFP for banking
Technology
The technology plan is being reviewed and revised
Development of the technology vision
NYSSBA Summit
Dr. Mitchell, Mrs. Pitruzzella and Mr. DeVincenzo attended the NYSSBA Summit on
December 14 and Mrs. Pitruzzella gave the board a brief overview of the summit.
ACTION ITEMS
A. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mrs. Uhl
Seconded by Mr. DeVincenzo
ACTION ITEMS
CONSENT
AGENDA
RESOLVED: that the following Consent Agenda Items be approved (see resolutions
marked with an asterisk {*})
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RESOLVED: that Schedule 12/13, P-9, Professional Personnel, be approved as
attached (see blue schedule).
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RESOLVED: that Schedule 12/13, C-8, Civil Service Personnel be approved as
attached (see blue schedule).
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RESOLVED: that Schedule 12/13, H-8, Special Education, be approved as attached
(see blue schedule).
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Schedule 12/13,
P-9, Professional
Personnel
Schedule 12/13,
C-8, Civil Service
Personnel
Schedule 12/13,
H-8, Special
Education
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REGULAR MEETING, SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
BOARD OF EDUCATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
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RESOLVED that the Board of Education accept the minutes of December 6, 2012
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Excess Major Medical
Acceptance of
December 6, 2012,
Minutes
Excess Major
Medical
RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School
District accept the following rates for Excess Major Medical Coverage with First
Rehabilitation Life Insurance Company (the sole provider of this coverage),
administered by J.J. Stanis and Company for the 2013 calendar year. The annual
rates remain unchanged from the prior year as follows:
Family Coverage $337.80
Individual Coverage $137.40
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*
Acceptance of Vendor Contract Awards & Unit Prices for School Supplies
WHEREAS the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District
was named as a participant in the New York/Long Island Cooperative Bid, issued and
publicly advertised by Clarkstown Central School District on various dates as noted in
the appended award letters, for General Classroom Supplies, Fine Art Supplies,
Office Supplies, Health Supplies, Athletic Supplies, Custodial Supplies, Science
Supplies, Elementary Science Supplies, Physical Education Supplies, Library
Supplies, Technology Supplies, Audio Visual Supplies, Home Economics Supplies for
the 2013-2014 school year. These bids were publicly opened and read aloud on the
dates noted in the award letters;
Acceptance of
Vendor Contract
Awards & Unit
Prices for School
Supplies
WHEREAS the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District
received the award documents for these bids, naming South Orangetown Central
School District as one of their participants through November 30, 2014.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the South
Orangetown Central School District accepts the appended list of awarded vendors.
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Disposal of Equipment
WHEREAS in accordance with District Policy #6900, the following list of assets has
been identified as being surplus and beyond repair:
Site Location Asset Tag # Description Qty Date
03 Kitchen 20090232 Milk Cooler 1 1/1/05
08 Yard 99000652 Truck, Pickup 1 1/17/06
05 111 20091446 Multimedia Projector 1 1/1/06
01 Kitchen 20091233 Countertop mixer 1 1/1/00
08 Yard 99000654 Van 1 1/1/94
08 Yard 99000655 Van 1 1/1/88
08 Yard 99000657 Van 1 1/1/90
08 Yard 99000659 Van 1 1/1/95
02 Tech 20091549 Printer 1 1/1/07
Disposal of
Equipment
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BOARD OF EDUCATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
02 Tech 20092201 Laptop Computer 1 10/14/05
03 Storage 20090180 Multimedia Projector 1 1/1/07
03 Storage 20090181 Smartboard 1 1/1/07
03 Storage 20090737 Typewriter 1 1/1/98
02 Library 20093025 Laptop Computer 1 1/1/09
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central
School District approves the equipment to be disposed of in accordance with District
Policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED upon sale of the assets, they will be removed from the
District’s capital inventory and insurance.
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Establish Race to the Top Grant Budget for 2012-2013
RESOLVED that the Board of Education establishes the 2012-2013 Race to the Top
Grant (RTTT) budget for July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 to be recorded in the
Special Aid Fund as stated below:
Establish Race to
the Top Grant
Budget for 2012-
2013
Race to the Top
Estimated Revenue – A/C# F510 $ 6,620
Federal Aid – RTTT – A/C# F4289.RTTT 6,620
Appropriations – A/C# F960 $ 6,620
F2110.400-00-RTTT Contractual Services 4,867
F2110.490-00-RTTT BOCES Services 1,753
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Acceptance of Donations for TZHS Main Gym Scoreboards
RESOLVED that the South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education
accepts, with gratitude, donations to purchase scoreboards for the Tappan Zee High
School main gym from:
Acceptance of
Donations for
TZHS Main Gym
Scoreboards
Name of Donor
Amount
Edward DeRosa $2000.00
William Kopac $100.00
Joseph Brosnan $1000.00
Kevin Clancy $50.00
Frank Gambeski $50.00
Phyllis Luisi $100.00
Brian McGowan $300.00
Scott Koonin $250.00
Michael Drummond $100.00
Matthew Luisi $150.00
Total $4100.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that $4100 be accounted for in the Trust Fund
TE97.28.
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REGULAR MEETING, SOUTH ORANGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
BOARD OF EDUCATION, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
Motion to accept carried unanimously.
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B. New Business – NONE
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
New Business –
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. DeVincenzo
Seconded by Mr. Jacobs
RESOLVED the meeting is adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
10:14 P.M.
Theresa Campanella
District Clerk
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SCHEDULE 12/13 P- 9 Professional Personnel
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
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SOUTH ORANGETOWN
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Certificated Personnel
I LEAVES OF ABSENCE
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the leaves of absence for the following
teacher:
Tara Impemba, 1.0 Elementary Education teacher at TZE
On or about 12/03/12 – 02/06/13
Paid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 02/07/13 – 03/03/13
Unpaid leave concurrent with FMLA
Deena Kramarczyk, 1.0 Science teacher at SOMS
On or about 01/28/13 – 04/01/13
Paid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 04/02/13 – 04/28/13
Unpaid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 04/29/13 – 06/30/13
Unpaid leave
Suzanne Solomon-Hollander, 1.0 Foreign Language teacher at SOMS
On or about 04/01/13 – 05/27/13
Paid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 05/28/13 – 06/23/13
Unpaid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 06/24/13 – 06/30/13
Unpaid leave
Morgan Harris, 1.0 Elementary Education teacher at SOMS
On or about 02/11/13 – 04/15/13
Paid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 04/16/13 – 05/12/13
Unpaid leave concurrent with FMLA
On or about 05/13/13 – 06/30/13
Unpaid leave
II APPOINTMENTS
It is recommended that the Board of Education amend the action of the BOE meeting of 9/5/12 for the
appointment of the following:
Carol DuPont, .6 English Language Arts/.2 Home and Careers teacher at SOMS; FROM effective
August 29, 2012 through June 30, 2013 TO effective August 29, 2012 through January 1, 2013
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following probationary
teacher:
Carol DuPont, .8 English Language Arts/.2 Home and Careers teacher at SOMS; probationary
period 3 years; tenure area English Language Arts; English Language Arts 7-12 Initial Certificate;
effective January 2, 2013.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following substitute
teachers for the 2012-2013 school year at the contractual rate of pay according to the SOSTA
contract:
Patrick Bitts
Samantha Young
Kayla Lynch
Leo Caporale
Mette Rossi
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SCHEDULE 12/13 P- 9 Professional Personnel
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
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SOUTH ORANGETOWN
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Certificated Personnel
II APPOINTMENTS (continued)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointments of the following tutors for
the 2012-2013 school year at the contractual rate of pay according to the EASO contract Article VI, B.
$50.03 per hour on an as needed basis:
Marguerite Coffinet-Crean
Patrick Bitts
Kayla Lynch
Leo Caporale
III EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
It is recommended that the Board of Education rescind the action of the BOE meeting of 8/23/12 for
the appointment of the following:
Name Position Step Stipend
Sara Nybro SOMS – Health & Fitness Club Advisor (shared) I $724.50
Maureen O’Sullivan SOMS – Health & Fitness Club Advisor (shared) III $810
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following for the 2012-
2013 school year:
Name Position Step Stipend
Maureen O’Sullivan SOMS – Health & Fitness Club Advisor III $1,620
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointments of the following for the
2012-2013 school year:
CLE Math Enhancement – 01/08/13 – 03/21/13
Each teacher works up to 22 hours at $52.56 per hour, plus 1 hour planning time at $38.01 per hour:
Julia Pocalyko
Helen Scala
IV EXTRA-PAY ASSIGNMENTS
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following teacher
mentor for the 2012-2013 school year at the contractual rate of pay according to the EASO contract,
Article XIX, E 2, $750 per year:
Virginia Williams
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SCHEDULE 12/13 P- 9 Professional Personnel
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
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SOUTH ORANGETOWN
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
IV EXTRA-PAY ASSIGNMENTS (continued)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointments of the following winter
coaches for the 2012-2013 school year:
Name Position Stipend
John Scarpino Intramural Fencing Coach Session I $1,174
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointments of the following for the
2012-2013 school year:
District Wide – Teaching “The Teacher Becomes a Writer” In-Service Course (1/9/13 – 3/20/13)
Name
Stipend
Karen Ramirez (CLE) $750
Sheila Beglin (TZE) $750
V CONTINUING EDUCATION
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following for the 2012-
2013 school year:
Jan Stark, Driver’s Education Lecture Teacher, 1session per day, 1 day per week for 8 weeks,
beginning 11/5/12, at a rate of $262.50 per class, not to exceed $2,100
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SCHEDULE 12/13 C-8 Classified (Civil Service) Personnel
DATE OF MEETING: December 20, 2012
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SOUTH ORANGETOWN
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Classified (Civil Service) Personnel
I APPOINTMENT
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following substitute
school nurse for the 2012-2013 school year at the rate of $120.00 per day:
Dawn Haughey