minutes of board meeting - Shoreham-Wading River Central School ...

MEETING OF November 8, 2005
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mr. Blackmore
Mr. Ericson
Mr. Hampel
Mrs. Kelly
Mr. Krupin
Mr. Yacubich
Mr. Yannucci
ALSO PRESENT
Dr. Copel
Dr. Miller
Mr. Finnerty
Mr. Carlson
A Business Meeting of the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River Central
School District was called to order in the Middle School Board room by Mrs. Kelly at
7:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Yacubich, seconded by Mr. Blackmore and passed by a vote
of 5-0 to convene to executive session at 7:06 p.m. to discuss personnel, students and
safety issues.
Mr. Ericson arrived at 7:07 p.m.
Mr. Hampel arrived at 7:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Krupin, seconded by Mr. Yannucci and passed by a vote of
7-0 to reconvene to public session in the Middle School Auditorium at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Kelly called to order the public session at 8:07 p.m.
Statements from Residents (Re: tonight’s agenda only)
NONE
Student/Staff Recognition
1. Board of Education Members
Students from each of the district’s schools made a presentation thanking each
Board member for their service to the school district and the community.
2. Elizabeth Fayette – National Merit Scholarship Commended Student
Mr. Colon made a presentation of Ms. Fayette outstanding achievements.
Old Business/Announcements
Committees - discussion took placed after Reports and Reviews
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Reports and Reviews
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Copel reported on the Superintendent’s Conference Day activities, thanked the staff
development committee for their efforts and the local merchants for their donations of
food and drink.
Dr. Copel gave the board an update on the bomb threats. Investigation is ongoing by the
police and the district. The district is also in the process of evaluating building evacuation
and building sweeps. These events will be reviewed both separately and collectively. The
staff will assist in the needs of the students. Security measures are being reevaluated.
Dr. Copel stated that all transportation problems will be reviewed by the district and the
bus company with safety and the main concern.
Dr. Copel discussed her conversation with local leaders and community groups. Will
meet with the civic associations and be available to hold small group meetings.
Dr. Copel also stated the topics for upcoming meetings, November 15 – Energy
Performance Contract, November 22 – Grades 3 through 8 testing, December 6 – Infinite
Student Campus and December 22 – Telephone System
State of 2005-2006 Budget
Dr. Copel gave a brief review of the Auditor’s Management Letter (draft). Talked about
those areas of concern and gave a brief overview of what corrective actions will be
requited.
Mr. Carlson gave a slide presentation on the 2005-2006 budget year-to-dates for general
support, instruction, transportation, community programs and benefits. Mr. Carlson went
over detail appropriation budget report by function and budget notes. Mr. Carlson also
gave a general approach on how next year’s budget will be established
Old Business/Announcements
Board Committees.
Dr. Copel stated that Board Policy 2210 Committees of the Board is outdated.
Dr. Copel talked about the following committees Audit, Space and Facilities,
Technology, Budget Advisory and Legislative.
Mr. Ericson, Mr. Hampel and Mr. Yannucci volunteered to be on the Audit Committee.
This committee must be in place by January 1, 2006. There were some questions on nonboard
members being on the committee and the concern of viewing
proprietary/confidential information.
The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC)
Dr. Copel stated that clear goals will be set up, review old reports and review the
priorities of the community. Determine how we deal with items removed from this
budget and how do we put them back into the next budget. What qualifications should we
look for in a BAC member?
Votes and Resolutions
A. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes – October 25, 2005
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. Financial Reports
c. Approval of CPSE/CSE Recommendations
d. Resolutions D1 – D5
D1
D2
D3
Ashokan Field Trip:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River
Central School District approve the Miller Avenue 4 th Grade overnight
field trip to Ashokan Field Campus, NY on Monday, March 13, 2006
through Wednesday, March 15, 2006.
Philadelphia Field Trip:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River
Central School District approve the Miller Avenue 5 th Grade overnight
field trip Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, May 4, 2006 through Friday,
May 5, 2006.
Rocky Point Student in Life Skills Program at Middle School
WHEREAS, Section 2041 of the Education Law authorizes school
districts to enter into a contract to receive and educate children from
another school district whose voters have authorized such a contract under
section 2040 of the Education Law; and
WHEREAS, the Rocky Point Union Free School District has duly
designated the District to receive and educate the student in the Life Skills
program at the Albert G. Prodell Middle School, commencing October 28,
2005. The Tuition for the Rocky Point Student is $30,699.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, subject to the
execution and approval of a written contract in accordance with Section
2042 of the Education Law, the Board of Education of the Shoreham-
Wading River Central School District agrees to receive and teach a student
of the Rocky Point Union Free School District as described above and in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Education Law.
D4
Donations from Albert G. Prodell Middle School PRO:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Shoreham-Wading River
Central School District accepts a generous donation of 3 Digital Projectors
and 4 DVD Combos’ with a total value of $4,896.00 from Albert G.
Prodell Middle School Parent/Teacher Organization.
D5
Appointment of John Pierpont
RESOLVED, that John Pierpont be and hereby is appointed Hearing
Officer pursuant to Section 75 of the New York Civil Service Law to hear
disciplinary charges that have been brought against a member of the
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argaining unit represented by the CSEA and thereafter to make a
recommendation to the Board, with all the authority set forth for hearing
officers in Section 75, to be compensated at the rate of $750.00 per day,
plus reasonable expenses incurred.
A motion was made by Mr. Blackmore, seconded by Mr. Krupin and passed by a vote of
7-0 to approve the consent agenda.
B. Personnel
B. Personnel Recommendations:
Meeting of November 8, 2005
T E A C H E R S
APPOINTMENTS
1 Kimberly McCarrick substitute teacher with special education and
elementary certification ($90/day) Replacement for
Nicole Avignone on maternity leave at Miller Ave.
2 Mark Hobson per diem substitute teacher with Spanish certification
($90/day).
The following Moderators of the Middle School Chapter of the National
Junior Honor Society for the 2005-2006 school year.
3 Angela Spera Stipend of $573.50
4 Lynn Losquadro Stipend of $573.50
5 Gina Hand Stipend of $573.50
TEACHER SALARY LANE CHANGES 9/1/05 to 10/25/05
6 Lisa Polonski From BA Step 1 to BA+15 Step 1 , effective 9/1/05
7 Mary Krines From BA+15 Step 3 to BA+30 Step 3, effective 9/1/05
8 Kevin Willi From BA Step 4 to BA+15 Step 4, effective 9/1/05
9 Carol Davis-Wiebelt From MA+30 Step 7 to MA+45 Step 7, effective 9/1/05
10 Donna O’Connell From MA Step 6 to MA+15 Step 6, effective 9/1/05
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
APPOINTMENT
11 Howard Geismar JV9 Girls Basketball Coach - Winter 05/06 season.
($2989)
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
APPOINTMENT
12 Sal Filosa as teen recreation worker at $6.00 per hr. for the
2005/06 school year. This is a replacement position.
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A motion was made by Mr. Hampel, seconded by Mr. Krupin and passed by a vote of 7-0
to approve the personnel recommendations (1–12).
Dr. Copel also discussed personnel changes she would bring to the next board meeting.
The addition of an hour a day per a Memorandum of Agreement for the High School
Deans and the need for 4 monitors at 3.5 hours per day. The Board wanted to know
where these funds will come from to cover the additional cost.
Communications
1. Minutes of the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Association October 20 th meeting.
2. Copy of a letter sent to Senator LaValle on the topic of establishing a cap of real
property school tax for persons seventy years of age and older.
Discussion
Comments from Residents
What is the difference between a dean and a chairman?
Will the budget quarterly reports be put on the web site?
Tonight’s presentation by the students thanking the Board members was great and
thanked Dr. Copel for Superintendent’s Conference Day.
What are the four reportable conditions listed in the auditor’s report?
Election night was not a good choice for a board meeting.
There were complaints about being able to park at the High School so that residents could
vote.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Yannucci, seconded by Mr. Hampel and passed by a vote of
7-0 to adjourn the board meeting at 11:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
November 8, 2005
Date
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Acting District Clerk
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