Minutes - Shoreham-Wading River Central School District

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 

250B Route 25A, Shoreham, New York 11786 ~ (631-821-8100) 

Dr. Steven Cohen, Superintendent of Schools 

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING 

Public Meeting 

December 4, 2012 

At 6:00 PM, a Public Session of the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District was called to 

order in the Miller Avenue Elementary School by Dr. McGrath. 

A tour of the Miller Avenue Elementary School was taken by the below staff and Board members. 

BOARD MEMBER ATTENDEES: Dr. William J. McGrath – President; Mr. Michael Fucito; Mr. Robert Rose; Mr. John Zukowski 

ADMINISTRATOR ATTENDEES: Dr. Steven Cohen – Superintendent; Mr. Glen Arcuri – Asst. Supt. for Finance and 

Operations; Dr. William Bushman – Asst. Supt. for Human Resources; Mr. Alan Meinster – Executive Director of Curriculum, 

Instruction and Assessment; Mr. Angelo Andreotti - Plant Facilities Administrator; Mr. Lou Parrinello - Principal of Miller Avenue 

Elementary School; Mr. William Weresnick – Head Custodian 

At 6:36 PM, a motion was made by Mr. Rose and seconded by Mr. Fucito to convene to Executive Session to discuss collective 

negotiations, legal issue(s), and personnel matter(s) related to a particular person(s). The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

BOARD MEMBER ATTENDEES: Dr. William J. McGrath – President; Mr. Michael Fucito; Mr. Robert Rose; Mr. John Zukowski 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Richard Pluschau – Vice President; Mr. Jack Costas; Ms. Marie Lindell 



Instruction and Assessment 

At 8:05 PM, a motion was made by Mr. Rose and seconded by Mr. Zukowski to end Executive Session and re-convene to the 

Public Session in the Miller Avenue Elementary School All Purpose Room. The motion passed by a vote of 4–0. 

PUBLIC SESSION 

BOARD MEMBER ATTENDEES: Dr. William J. McGrath – President; Mr. Michael Fucito; Mr. Robert Rose; Mr. John Zukowski; 

Ms. Emma Stoll – Ex-Officio Student Board Member 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Richard Pluschau – Vice President; Mr. Jack Costas; Ms. Marie Lindell 



Instruction and Assessment; Mr. Angelo Andreotti - Plant Facilities Administrator; Mr. Kenneth Marlborough - Director of Health, 

PE, Athletics; Mr. Charles Althoff – Interim Director of Student Services 

I 

II 

III 

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 

At 8:09 PM, the regular Public Session of the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District 

Board of Education was called to order by Dr. McGrath. 

Approval of Agenda 

At 8:09, a motion was made by Mr. Fucito and seconded by Mr. Zukowski to accept the agenda as revised (the order 

was switched). The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. 

Student/Staff Recognitions 

Mr. Parrinello, Principal of Miller Avenue Elementary School, and teachers reviewed a new program titled “8:1:3 

Program” for grades K-2. 

Ms. Gilmore and her students talked about the school’s bullying program. 

IV 

Statements from Residents 

Mr. Hans Wiederkehr, a representative of the Field Renovation Committee, requested that if the District is considering 

any propositions for the May vote, that a representative of the Field Renovation Committee be included in the 

discussions. 

Ms. Susan Manfredo supported the District’s tennis courts being renovated.

Ms. Breslyn Naso and other tennis team members did a presentation on the state of disrepair of the tennis courts. 

V 

VI 

VII 

Old Business 

a. Closed Campus 

Dr. Bushman addressed the Board of the District’s recommendation to restrict the use of school grounds during 

school hours to students and staff only. Dr. Bushman recommended that security be increased by hiring two (2) 

part-time security guards as follows: one for Monday – Friday, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM and one for Saturday, Sunday, 

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM. A consensus of the Board was to implement a closed campus and fill the two (2) part-time 

positions as recommended by Dr. Bushman. Dr. Cohen assured the Board that appropriate steps will be taken to 

notify the public. 

Reports and Reviews 

a. Superintendent’s Report 

Dr. Cohen reviewed the achievements of the District’s sports programs. Dr. Cohen announced the first Budget 

Workshop of the season scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2012. Dr. Cohen reported on events and activities 

at each school. 

Votes and Resolutions 

a. Approval of minutes 

* November 8, 2012 

* November 20, 2012 

A motion was made by Mr. Fucito and seconded by Mr. Zukowski to approve the above minutes as submitted. The 

motion passed by a vote of 4-0. 

b. CPSE / CSE and 504 Meeting Summary – Memo dated November 29, 2012 

A motion was made by Mr. Zukowski and seconded by Mr. Rose to approve the above as submitted. The motion 

passed by a vote of 4-0. 

c. High School Course Book 

A motion was made by Mr. Fucito and seconded by Mr. Rose to approve the above as submitted. The motion 

passed by a vote of 4-0. 

d. Resolutions: 

#1213-091 CSEA Side Letter of Agreement: 

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District approves the CSEA 

Side Letter Agreement between the District and the Shoreham-Wading River Civil Service Employees Association 

(CSEA) regarding a step increase for a CSEA employee named in the attached confidential schedule “A”. The 

Superintendent is authorized to execute this agreement. 

#1213-092 RevTrak, Inc. Agreement: 

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District hereby approves an 

agreement between the District and RevTrak, Inc. to provide an online payment system for Community Programs at a 

fee of 3.49% of fees collected. The President of the Board is authorized to sign this contract and thereby signify the 

Board’s acceptance to the agreement. 

#1213-093 NYS Assoc. for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. Instructional Services Contract: 

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District hereby approves a 

contract between the District and New York State Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Inc. for tuition for the 

2012 Summer Program for one (1) SWR student to attend New York State Association for the Help of Retarded 

Children, Inc. at an estimated cost of $5,802.00. The President of the Board of Education is authorized to execute said 

contract, and thereby signify the Board’s acceptance to the contract. 

#1213-094 Comsewogue School District Tuition Contract: 


contract between the District and Comsewogue School District for tuition for one (1) SWR student to attend 

Comsewogue School District for the 2012-2013 school year at an estimated tuition cost of $44,002.88. The President of 

the Board of Education is authorized to execute said contract, and thereby signify the Board’s acceptance to the 

contract. 

#1213-095 Donation(s): 

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District accepts the following 

donation(s) and, if necessary, approves the appropriate budget line(s) to be increased by that amount: 

1. To Albert G. Prodell Middle School from Middle School PTO: 

a) Check #2206 in the amount of $662.63 to be used for the Science Club stipend and related 

chaperone fees for 2012-2013. 

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2. To Miller Avenue Elementary School from Mr. James Menno of JAR Medical Systems: 

a) The following medical supplies to be used by the nurse’s office: 

Therma-Kool, box of 100 $116.00 

Instakool, box of 80 $ 64.00 

Instakool, box of 48 $ 48.00 

Cold Pack, box of 24 $ 58.00 

Band-Aides, box of 200 $ 10.00 

TOTAL VALUE $296.00 

b) Check #1692 in the amount of $1,250.00 to cover the cost of a production of Class 

Dismissed: the Bullying Project for the 4 th and 5 th grade students. 

c) Check #1693 in the amount of $700.00 to cover the costs of an assembly of Bullying Stops 

Here for the 2 nd and 3 rd grade students. 

#1213-096 DECA State Competiton: 


request by Mr. Dan Holtzman, Principal of SWR High School, for an overnight field trip to Rochester Riverside 

Convention Center in Rochester, New York for the annual DECA State Career Conference (competition) from March 5- 

8, 2013 for DECA students to participate in the annual competitive business event at a cost to the District of $2,660.00. 

#1213-097 Ashokan Field Trip: 


request by Lou Parrinello, Principal of Miller Avenue Elementary School, for an overnight field trip to Ashokan Field 

Campus, 477 Beaverkill Road, Olivebridge, NY, from March 7 – 8, 2013, to deepen student understanding of the Pre- 

Revolutionary War colonies at a cost to the District of $11,843.23. 

#1213-098 Eastern States Wrestling Classic Tournament: 


request by Mr. Ken Marlborough, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics, for an overnight trip to Sullivan 

County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, New York, from January 11 – 12, 2013 for Varsity wrestling students to 

participate in the annual 2013 Eastern States Wrestling Classic Tournament at a cost to the District of $200.00. 

#1213-099 Obsolete Equipment: 

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District hereby classifies the below 

list of items as being obsolete, irreparable, no longer in use, and / or of no monetary value; therefore 

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District approves the below 

list of items to be disposed of in accordance with District Policy #5250. 

ITEM SCHOOL/DEPT QTY MAKE/MODEL SERIAL # TAG/INV # 

Library Chairs Middle School 26 Brodart Inc. None None 

A motion was made by Mr. Rose and seconded by Mr. Zukowski to accept Resolutions Nos. #1213-091 through #1213-099. 

The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. 

VIII Personnel – December 4, 2012 

(1) Instructional & Instructional Support Personnel (Certificated) 

Appointment: 

(1a) Kaitlyn Cutrone Physical Education Teacher 

Type of Appointment 

Leave Replacement 

Assignment 

Miller Avenue 

Certification 

Health Education, Physical Education 

Effective Date "on or about" January 17, 2013 

End Date "on or about" April 25, 2013 

Salary 

$100 per day for 40 consecutive days within a 42 day cycle, 

then BA, Step 1 $48,116 retro-active to the 20 th day 

Reason 

T. Patti Leave 

(1b) Walter Caskie Interim Subject Area Leader 


Social Studies 

Assignment 

Middle School 

Effective Date “on or about” December 5, 2012 

End Date "on or about" March 4, 2013 

Stipend 

Based on $8,000 (approximately $3,200) to be pro-rated based 

on dates to be determined 

Reason 

D. Senneca Leave 


2012-2013 CURRICULUM WRITING 

Appointment(s) 

(1c) Marie Wern Kindergarten Math - Phase 3 


CCSS Curriculum Writing 

Salary 10 hours at $36.53 (Total $365.30) 

(1d) Rob Korchma Kindergarten Math - Phase 3 




(1e) Jackie Margraf Grade 1 Math - Phase 3 




(1f) Sue Walter Grade 1 Math - Phase 3 




(1g) Marie Wern Grade 1 Math - Phase 3 




(1h) Marie Wern Grade 2 Math - Phase 3 




(1i) Lisa McEvoy Grade 2 Math - Phase 3 




(1j) Marguerite Kitz Grade 2 Math - Phase 3 




(1k) Marie Wern Grade 3 Math - Phase 3 




(1l) Jen Simicich Grade 3 Math - Phase 3 




(1m) Donna O'Connell Grade 3 Math - Phase 3 




(1n) Rochelle Byrnes Grade 4 Math - Phase 3 




(1o) Marie Wern Grade 4 Math - Phase 3 




(1p) Danielle Algiere Grade 4 Math - Phase 3 




(1q) Adrian Gilmore Grade 5 Math - Phase 3 




(1r) Marie Wern Grade 5 Math - Phase 3 




(1s) Marc Vallina Grade 5 Math - Phase 3 





(1t) Nicole Albano Grade 6 Math - Phase 3 




(1u) Rosemarie Handshaw Grade 6 Math - Phase 3 




(1v) Lynn Losquadro Grade 6 Math - Phase 3 




(1w) Michele McEnany Grade 7 Math - Phase 3 




(1x) Tara Stanley Grade 7 Math - Phase 3 




(1y) Lynn Losquadro Grade 7 Math - Phase 3 




(1z) Jackie Reyling Grade 6 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AA) Danielle Senneca Grade 6 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AB) Corinne Moschetti Grade 7 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AC) Danielle Senneca Grade 7 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AD) Corinne Moschetti Grade 8 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AE) Danielle Senneca Grade 8 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AF) Walter Caskie Grade 8 Social Studies - Phase 3 




(1AG) Linda Mohabir Grade 6 ELA - Phase 3 




(1AH) Jackie Reyling Grade 6 ELA - Phase 3 




(1AI) Linda Mohabir Grade 7 ELA - Phase 3 




(1AJ) Christina Shiffman Grade 7 ELA - Phase 3 





(1AK) Diana Richardson Grade 7 ELA - Phase 3 




(1AL) Walter Caskie Grade 8 ELA - Phase 3 




(1AM) Linda Mohabir Grade 8 ELA - Phase 3 




(1AN) Brenna Gilroy Grade 8 ELA - Phase 3 




(2) Support Staff Personnel (Civil Service & Non-Certificated) 

Appointment 

(2a) Alicia Kime Special Education Aide 


1:1 Annualized (5.5 hours per day) 

Assignment 

Miller Avenue 

Effective Date December 5, 2012 

Salary CSEA Step 1 $12.42 per hour ($12,842.28) 

(Pro-rated: $8,948.61) 

Reason 

Student need 

Successful completion of re-instatement period 

(2b) Susan Blake Sr. Clerk Typist 


Full Time (12 mos. position) 

Assignment 

District Office/Student Services 

Effective Date November 14, 2012 

Reason 

Unpaid Leave 

(2c) Therese Rondolet Custodial Worker 1 


End Date February 1, 2013 

Reason 

Unpaid Leave Extension 

successful completion of re-instatement period and 

positive recommendation 

Revision to Salary 

(2d) Caroline Menezes Teaching Assistant (1:1) 


Annualized (5.5 hours per day) 

Assignment 

Wading River 

Effective Date November 26, 2012 

Salary CSEA Step 4 $17.27 per hour (Pro-rated: $13,012.95) 

Reason 

Original appointment on November 20, 2012 Personnel 

Recommendations adding 3 instructional days to pro-rated 

salary due to storm closings 

(3) Other (Co-Curricular, Salary Changes, Substitute Personnel, Community Programs) 

Appointment 

(3a) Lori Racaniello Science Fair Club 

Assignment 

Middle School 


Co-Curricular 


End Date June 30, 2013 

Stipend 

$713 Pro-rated $662.63 ($499.10 plus Science Fair Day 

Chaperone pay $163.53) 

July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 Substitute Support Staff 

(not to exceed a total of 19.75 hours per week-in any capacity) 

Substitute Teaching Assistant-$15.36/hour; Substitute Special Education Aide-$12.00/hour; Substitute Monitor/Lunch Monitor- 

$10.18/hour; Substitute Custodian-$12.80/hour; Substitute Clerical Support-$12.19/hour; Substitute Food Service Worker- 

$13.50/hour 

Revision to spelling on first name on November 20, 2012 Personnel Recommendations 

(3b) Danielle Sessa as Substitute Support Staff: Teaching Assistant, Clerical 


A motion was made by Mr. Fucito and seconded by Mr. Rose to approve the personnel recommendations. The motion passed 

by a vote of 4-0. 

IX 

Communications 

a. Questions regarding Ex-Officio Student Board Member 

The District Clerk responded to two (2) issues raised at the November 20, 2012 Board meeting – 

* The Oath of Office taken by the Ex-Officio Student Board Member used the term “Board Trustee,” yet the student 

does not have all the privileges of a Board member. As per District’s counsel, this term is legally correct as the ex 

officio student Board member is considered an official Board member. 

* Can an ex-officio student Board member make and/or second a motion? As per District’s counsel, the answer is 

no. Since making a motion and/or a seconding a motion relates to a vote which an ex-officio student Board 

member cannot participate in, they cannot make a motion and/or second a motion. 

b. Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Assoc. “Long Island Schools in the Eye of the Storm” – 1/31/13 

Dr. McGrath, Mr. Rose and Dr. Cohen all will attend. 

X 

Discussion 

a. Athletics Philosophy Presentation 

Mr. Marlborough outlined the athletic program of the District: governance, three (3) levels of participation, staffing, 

philosophy of each level, athletic programs’ achievements, budget constraints, athletic facilities renovations, and 

upcoming concerns regarding athletic programs and students. Mr. Marlborough identified areas of need, raised 

questions and made several recommendations for Board consideration. 

The Board had questions which Mr. Marlborough responded to. Discussion followed of inclusiveness vs. 

competition; Dr. Cohen asked Ms. Stoll, the ex-officio student Board member for her input. 

b. Space and Facilities Committee Update 

Mr. Michael Arena, a Space and Facilities Committee member, presented the Board with capital projects to be 

considered for the near future, all of which have been recommended by the Space and Facilities Committee – 

* Partial Roof Repairs on High School and Briarcliff Elementary School 

* Tennis Courts at the High School (courts and / or lights) 

* Turf Field at the High School 

* Science Labs at the High School 

Mr. Fucito noted that tonight was the first he was hearing that a Turf Field project was being considered. 

Mr. Zukowski noted the “balancing act” between improvements/repairs and programs which will be raised during the 

budget discussions. 

XI 

Additional Comments from Residents 

An unknown resident asked if the above projects could be done in increments; Mr. Arcuri stated the District’s architects 

felt the District would benefit by doing each project in its entirety. 

Mr. Rose asked if the tennis lights were necessary; Mr. Arcuri no, which is why it is a sub-heading of the project. 

Ms. Alisa McMorris supported these projects and noted there were many additional projects to be done. 

At 10:16 PM, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Rose and second by Mr. Zukowski. The motion passed by a 

vote of 4-0. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Date 

Janice M. Seus 

District Clerk

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