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GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Garden City, New York
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
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A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Garden City Union Free School District, in the Town of
Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, was held in the library at Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway
Avenue, Garden City, New York, in said District on February 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.
There were present: Mrs. Colleen Foley, President; Mrs. Barbara Trapasso, Vice President; Mrs. Angela
Heineman, Mr. Tom Pinou, and Mr. Robert Martin, Trustees.
There were also present: Robert Feirsen, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools; Teresa Prendergast, Ed.D.,
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Albert T. Chase, Assistant Superintendent for
Business and Finance/District Clerk; Fino Celano, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Personnel; and Cynthia
Morris, Secretary.
Guests: Bonnie Gorham, Esq., Counsel; Gary Schiede and Fred Seeba of BBS Architects; and Bill Szehner of
T.G. Nickel.
Mrs. Foley reported that due notice of this meeting had been served on each member of the Board pursuant to
the requirements of law.
BOARD ENTERS EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board move
into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
The Board entered Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
BOARD EXITS EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENES PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board exit
Executive Session and reconvene Public Session
The Board reconvened into public session at 8:15 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION
Mrs. Foley called the Meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously to approve the minutes
from the January 8, 2013 Work Session and the January 16, 2013 Regular Session.
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Feksen introduced 11th grader Alexander Delia Ratta who has been selected to perform in the 2013
National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Ensemble for an audience of thousands on Sunday,
April 7, 2013, at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Mortensen Hall, in Hartford, Connecticut.
Dr. Feirsen congratulated Ann Foxen and Tiffany Liang, who submitted artwork in the "Advanced Visions"
exhibition for high school art students at LIU, C.W. Post Campus. Ann received Honorable Mention. In
addition, Tiffany has also been granted a Golden Key Award for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of
2013. Dr. Feksen also commended thek teacher Shawn Uttendorfer.
Now in its sixth year, the Art League of Long Island's "Go Ape" exhibit celebrated the exceptional artwork of
AP art students in Long Island high schools. Dr. Feksen introduced Toni-Ann Giammona, Victoria
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D'Antone, Kate Polinsky and Kylie Mara for the submission of their artwork, along with their teacher Shawn
Uttendorfer.
Dr. Feksen introduced Conor Sproat who received First Place in the parliamentary procedures event, Nina
Bangalore who received First Place in Marketing in the Future Business Leaders of America Spring District
Competition. The competition consisted of 30 business exams and public speaking events, with
approximately 200 students participating overall. Garden City's total of 14 award winner represents the
highest number of overall awardees in the competition. Erin McKinstry is the club advisor.
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CONSTRUCTION REPORT
Mrs. Foley introduced the District's architect and construction manager who gave reports on the 2009 School
Investment Bond.
Very few punch list items are left at the high school, middle school and Homestead School and close-out
documents are complete. Bathrooms are being done at Stewart School and at the administration building.
The Energy Performance Contract is on-going. Progress has been made in establishing effective heating
controls in several locations. Air bleeders are being installed at the primary buildings to reduce the potential
for blockages. More programmers will be added to increase the pace of progress in areas that remain
uncontroEed.
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Mrs. Foley turned the meeting over to Dr. Feksen who presented an overview of the 2013/2014
Superintendent's Budget and Revenues.
CITIZENS' QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
^ James Lynch expressed his concern regarding any possible personnel reductions in the
Superintendent's Budget and asked if the Board of Education would consider reopening negotiations
with unions. Mrs. Foley explained that the Board has already negotiated with the Administrators'
Association and the Teacher's Union and has saved a considerable amount of money.
^ Peter Haeffner stated his concern that programs may be reduced or eliminated and reminded the
Board that the Men's Association is willing to provide resources to support athletic and extracurricular
activities.
SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT
Dr. Feksen informed the community that Neil Quigley and Jacquelyn Seskin have been selected as Finalists in
the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Garden City High School has been selected as a GRAMMY Award Signature School semifinalist for 2013.
This is the second year in a row that the music program has achieved such distinction. The GRAMMY
Signature Schools competition recognizes public high schools with exceptionally strong music programs.
Stewart School's 75th opera was staged last week, with fifth graders presenting The Tales of Hoffman.
Congratulations were offered to the cast and crew, dkector Amy Fletcher and musical director Kelly Grace.
Stratford's fifth grade musical, The Uttle Mermaid, was presented to enthusiastic audiences throughout last
week. Friday's final evening performance has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, due to the storm.
Congratulations were extended to dkector Meredith Lavin, the cast and crew.
Our students performed with distinction at the recent All-County Music Festival as they participated in thek
respective groups and played to the delight of the audiences.
Gkls track won the Conference III tide, scoring 153 points! Emma Gallagher took first place in the 300
meter dash, while Katie O'Neill and Kelly Lawkins came in second and third, respectively. Emma also ran the
600 meter in last weekend's Armory Collegiate Meet in 1:30:35, improving her top time in the United States.
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Eighth grader Alyssa Yeboah-Kodie, who was featured in the Sunday edition of Nemday, a week ago, won the
55-meter hurdles at the Nassau Conference III Championships.
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Girls Track went on to win the Nassau County Championship for the 7th consecutive time and several
individuals made States. Emma Gallagher won county championships in the 600 and 300 and part of the relay
team that won in 9 minutes 53 seconds. Emma, Katie O'Neill and Laura Jaeger won the 300 taking the top
three spots (respectively) in the event. Emily O'Neill placed second in the 1,000. Congratulations were sent
to the team and to coaches Erica Fregosi and Tom Skrivanek.
Sophomore Emma Gallagher was the subject of a feature article in Sunday's Newsday for her record-breaking
performance in the 600 meter event at kst week's Molloy Stanner Games.
Girls and boys fencing have qualified for the team championships. Girls Fencing WON the Nassau County
championship Sunday and will fence in the Li's.
Boys swimming also WON the Nassau County Championship last night and several individuals will go to the
States.
An article co-written by Jeanette Balantic appeared in the winter 2013 edition of the Oregon Journal of Social
Studies.
High school teacher Cathy Oriani had a book review published in Writing Center Journal, a journal with
international readership. Her work is title'd, "Review: The Successful High School Writing Center: Building
the Best Program with Your Students." In this article Catherine reviews the work edited by Dawn Fels and
Jennifer Wells - The Successful High School Writing Center which supports the notion that writing center directors
can all pky a valuable collaborative role in facilitating programs.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Mr. Chase presented the Treasurer's Report of December 2012 indicating a beginning of the month cash
balance of $22,802,012; receipts of $15,889,602, primarily from property taxes; disbursements of $13,832,047;
and a closing balance of $24,859,567.
QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON RESOLUTIONS ~ none
CITIZENS' QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS - none
BOARD POLICIES
First readings for the adoption of Policy #9645 — Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct and the revision of Board
Policy #4327 - Homebound/Hospital Instruction.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S
RECOMMENDATIONS
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Regular Substitute Teacher Appointment
CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
Elizabeth Maro
Elementary
Education
Hemlock
Step 1 Class II (MA)
$66,642 per year (pro rated)
Effective: On or about
February 13, 2013 until the
Return of teacher on leave but
not kter than June 30, 2013
Patricia Parini
Elementary
Education
Part-Time (.8)
Hemlock
Step 1 Class II (MA)
$53,313.60 per year (pro rated)
Effective: On or about
January 24, 2013 until the
return of teacher on leave but
not later than June 30, 2013
Maryann Rutter
Elementary
Education
Stratford
Step 2 Class II (MA)
$69,326 per year (pro rated)
Effective: On or about
March 14, 2013 until the
return of teacher on leave but
not later than June 30, 2013
Teacher Mentor Appointment
Effective: January 22, 2013 for the 2012/2013 school year
Meredith Lavin
$2,103 (pro rated)
Club Advisor Appointment
Effective: February 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013
Anne-Marie Daniels Mathletes Middle School $1,072 (pro rated)
Club Advisor Change in Status
Effective: September 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013
Patricia Heid Mathletes Middle School $ 1,072 (pro rated)
Coaching Appointment
Michael Sweeney Boys Varsity High School No Salary
Baseball Volunteer Effective: March 4, 2013
through June 9, 2013
Coa.cbing Assignments
Effective: January 22, 2013 for the 2012/2013 Winter II Season
Intramurals
Marisa Semmel-
Reichman
Joseph Wilkonski
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Middle School
Yoga $817
Wrestling (double session)
$1,634

Coaching Assignments
High School
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Effective: Match 4. 2013 throuch Tune 9. 2013
Matisa Semmel- Varsity Softball
Reichman
Alyson Lamonte Assistant Varsity Softball
Scott Walley
JV Softball
Diane Chapman Girls Varsity Lactosse
Ketin Boghosian Gkls Varsity Assistant Lacrosse
Gina Leake
Gkls Varsity Assistant Lacrosse
Scott McAuley Gkls JV Head Lacrosse
Charles Cuzzo Gkls Head Spring Track
Tom Skrivanek Gkls Assistant Track
Erica Fregosi Gkls Assistant Track
Rich Smith
Varsity Baseball
Chatles Menges Assistant Varsity Baseball
Dave Izzo
JV Baseball
Steve Finnell
Boys Varsity Lacrosse
Joe Jacovina
Boys Assistant Varsity Lacrosse
Dave Ettinger Boys Assistant Varsity lacrosse
Tom Flatley
Boys JV Lacrosse
Btad Hepworth Boys Assistant JV Lacrosse
Bob Busch
Boys Head Spring Track
Geotge Drehet Boys Assistant Spring Track
Att Johnson
Boys Assistant Spring Track
Mike Sweeney Boys Varsity Baseball Volunteer
Effective: Match
Jonathan Leake
Effective: March
Crystal Boyd
Kelly Benito
11. 2013 through Mav 19. 2013
Varsity Badminton
11.2013 throurfijune2. 2013
Boys Varsity Tennis
BoysJV Tennis
Effective: March 18. 2013 through Tune 3. 2013
Darryl Wolf
JV Golf
Effective: March 18. 2013 through Tune 9. 2013
Reid Sclafani
Gkls Varsity Golf
Paul Cutter
Gkls Varsity Assistant Golf
Effective: March 2013 through June 2013
Michael Korn Boys Locker Room (Monday-Friday)
Debra Franzino Gkls Locker Room (Monday-Friday)
$8,600
$6,708
$6,020
$8,900
$6,942
$6,942
$6,230
$8,600
$6,708
$6,708
$8,600
$6,708
$6,020
$8,900
$6,942
$6,942
$6,230
$5,785
$8,600
$6,708
$6,708
-0-
$6,700
$6,700
$5,290
$5,290
$6,700
$5,226
$3,319
$3,319
Middle School
Effective: April 2. 2013 through June 1. 2013
Mike Zagari
Head Lacrosse Coach (8)
Brian McDonald Head Lacrosse Coach (7)
Brant Kasschau Head Lacrosse Coach (7/8)
George Lucas Track Coach (7/8)
Tim Casale
Baseball Coach (7)
Ray Chaputian Baseball Coach (8)
Michael Caparella Baseball Coach (7/8)
Mark Czachor Boys Locker Room Supervision
Elaine Feerick Gkls Locker Room Supervision
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$2,489
$2,489
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Interscholastic (Girls^
Allison Hayes
Bob Defliese
Bob Townsend
Alison Ponzo
Eileen (Mallon)
Mussler
Gail Issing
Joe Wilkonski
Lacrosse Coach (8)
Lacrosse Coach (7)
Softball Coach (8)
Softball Coach (7)
Head Gymnastic Coach (7/8)
Assistant Gymnastic Coach (7/8)
Track Coach
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$5,290
$4,232
$5,290
6*. 7* and 8* Grade Intramurals
Effective: March 1. 2013 to April 9. 2013
Wendy Logue Spring I - Dodgeball (Mon/Wed/Fri) $817
Michael Tullo Spring I - Dodgeball (Mon/Wed/Fri) $817
Effective: April 18.2013 to May 11. 2013
Charles Menges Spring I — Football (Tue/Thurs) $817
Michael Tullo Spring I - Football (Tue/Thurs) $817
Dorothy Burke Spring I - Dance (Mon/Wed) $817
Effective: April 12. 2013 to May 12. 2013
Wendy Logue Spring II - Dodgeball $817
(Mon/Wed/Fri)
Michael Tullo Spring II - Dodgeball $817
(Mon/Wed/Fri)
Effective: April 2. 2013 through June 1. 2013
Seth Messier Intramural Lacrosse Coach $1,634
Per Diem Substitute Teacher Appointments
Effective: February 13, 2013 for the 2012/2013 school year
$100 per day
Elena Albanese
Kerin-Leigh Boghosian
Joy Giangrande
Denise Holz
Jessica Nersesian
Special Education Extended School Day Program
Effective: January 28, 2013 through June 21, 2013
$75 per hour
Kevin Dolan
Teacher
Leaves of Absence
Mary Brown
Elementary
Education
Stratford
Effective: September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014
Alison Donner
Special Education
Middle School
Effective; April 15, 2013
through June 30, 2013
Katherine Riker
Kara Salierno
Music Primary Schools Effective: September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014
Special Education Locust Effective: September 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014
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Retirements
Noreen Bonagura** Social Worker Middle School
Charles Cuzzo** Science High School
Barbara Demorest** Science High School
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Effective: June 30, 2013
Effective: June 30, 2013
Effective: June 30, 2013
Janet Dougherty**
Special
Education
Stratford
Effective: June 30, 3013
Mary Goldner**
Elementary
Education
Homestead
Effective: June 30, 2013
Eileen Hoey**
Elementary
Education
Stratford
Effective: June 30, 2013
Paula Hogan**
Elementary
Education
Hemlock
Effective: June 30, 2013
Jane Jordan**
Elementary
Education
Homestead
Effective: June 30, 2013
Nancy Mannion**
School
Psychologist
Middle School
Effective: June 30, 2013
Irene McCoy**
Speech
District-Wide
Effective: June 30, 2013
Jennifer Rumbelow**
Elementary
Education
Middle School
Effective: June 30, 2013
Mariangela Sorace** World Language Middle School
Peter Stanganelli** Music Stewart School
Diane Veitch** Art High School
Susan Weber** World Language High School
Effective: June 30, 2013
Effective: June 30, 2013
Effective: June 30, 2013
Effective: June 30, 2013
**Will receive the retirement incentive as per GCTA contract.
Resignation
Annemarie Connolly-
Dumar
Tania Polanco
English
Speech
Middle School Effective: June 30, 2013
Homestead/ Effective: June 30, 2013
Stratford
Per Diem Substitute Teacher Resignation
Effective: February 13, 2013
Marissa Hansen
Christine Pintabona
Jennifer Scarnati
Heather Trampy
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Appointments
NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
Joanne Aquino
Teacher Aide
(Full Time)
Locust
Step 1
$25,832 per year (pro rated)
Effective: February 13, 2013
Darlene Hogan* Teacher Aide
(Full Time)
*Pending Civil Service Approval
Stratford
Stepl
$25,832 per year (pro rated)
Effective: February 13, 2013
Change in Status
Xiomara Tirado
Change from School Lunch Monitor to
Bus Attendant (7 hours)
Stepl $21,474
Effective: February 13, 2013
Substitute Nurse Appointment
Effective: February 13, 2013 for the 2012/2013 school year
$100 per day
Jolly Itty*
*Pending Civil Service approval.
Substitute Appointments
Carl Britt
Gerald Stewart
Bus Driver Part Time Substitute
Substitute
Cleaner
$18.46 per hour
Effective: February 13, 2013
$17.41 per hour
Effective: February 13, 2013
Retirement
Jeanette Gilhooly** School Nurse Homestead Effective: June 30,2013
**Will receive the retirement incentive as per GCTA contract.
Resignation
Jaclyn Murphy Teacher Aide Locust Effective: January 25, 2013
Per Diem Substitute Teacher Resignation
Effective: February 13, 2013
Kathleen Blanco
Salaries are in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Garden City Union Free
School District and the Garden City Teachers' Association; the Garden City Public School
Administrators; the Garden City Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.; and the Garden City
Paraprofessional Teachers' Association.
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MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mt. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
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Be It Resolved, that John Schultz is recalled from the teacher aide recall list to a vacancy that has
occurred.
Be It Further Resolved, that John Schultz shall be reinstated to the Civil Service tide of teacher
aide and placed on the teacher aide salary schedule at Step 1, at an annual salary of $25,832 per
year (pro rated), effective February 12, 2013.
MOTION
by Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Treasurer's Report of December
2012.
Exhibit: A
MOTION
by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Trapasso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the budget transfers for the month of
February 2013.
Exhibit: B
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the 2013/2014 School Session Calendar.
Exhibit: C
MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the contract extension with T.G. Nickel
& Associates for the months of January and February 2013 at $10,000 per month.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the District Clerk's submission of
a letter of agreement to T.G. Nickel & Associates.
MOTION
by Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the Letter of Engagement with Nawrocki
Smith at a cost of not to exceed $7,500.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President to execute
said agreement on their behalf.
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MOTION
by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Trapasso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following resolution which relates to
the appointment of voters to act as Inspectors of Election:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, the following qualified
voters of the District are hereby appointed to act as Inspectors of Election at the rate of $8.70
per hour each; for the Assistant Chief Inspector $9.25 per hour; and for the Chief Inspector
$10.15 per hour for the Annual District Budget/Election Vote to be held on May 21, 2013 to
perform such duties and take such action as prescribed by the Education Law:
Cathy Macyko, Chief
Eleanor Tacchi, Assistant Chief Inspector
Norma Takach, Assistant Chief Inspector
Cliff Aidala
Carol Anderson
Liz Bailey
Betty Belger
Don Belger
Daniel Bertovich
Constance Birkenstock
Irene Christie
Kathy Cooper
Greg Cooper
Ann Corcoran
Ray Coyne
Sarah Coyne
Betty Erdos
Ellen Flynn
Robert Gallagher
Stephen Gecewicz
Wanda Gecewic2
Elaine Gelman
Fortune Heany
Priscilla Kimlingen
Betty Lesmez
Andy Macyko
Cathy Macyko
Agnes Mathers
William Mathers
Gary Metzler
Geraldine Moratti
James Morrell
Agnes Napolitano
Arlene Palmer
Joan Pamas
Linda Patriquin
Patricia Ryan
Eleanor Tacchi
Norma Takach
Barbara Thompson
Jack Wills
and the District Clerk is hereby authorized and dkected to give written notice of the
appointments so made by the Board of Education to all of the persons so appointed, all not less
than (10) days prior to the date of said Annual District Vote to be held on May 21, 2013.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is hereby authorized and dkected to notify this
Board of Education forthwith if any of such persons hereinabove appointed to the respective
offices refuses to accept such appointment or fails to serve, in which case this Board of
Education is to take such further action as may be authorized in such ckcumstances pursuant to
the Education Law. In the event that this Board of Education is unable to hold a meeting to
appoint a qualified voter of this School District to fill a vacancy caused by the refusal of any
such persons to serve, the District Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint a qualified voter of the
School District to fill such a vacancy.
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MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
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Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following Change Order #1 in
connection with the 2009 School Investment Bond, Garden City High School Additions and
Alterations:
Project: Garden City High School Additions and Alterations
SED# 2802-1803-0-007-016
Contractor: Web Construction (General Contractor)
Amount $8,854.00
Scope of - District requested replacement of damaged handicap curb $1,500.00
Work: cut/ramp at Rockaway Avenue side of bus loop
- District requested removal of two (2) additional trees at same $ 704.00
area as above
- Patch asphalt in main parking lot resulting from new gas main $5,000.00
installation under Energy Performance Contract
- Demo three (3) abandoned roof fans and duct work and patch $1,650.00
resultant openings in roof
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the Board President or District
Clerk to execute said agreement on their behalf.
MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approves the following personnel changes for the
2012/2013 Winter Program for Kids:
Appointments
Robin Holman Special Education Aide $20 per hour
liana Slavin Special Education Aide $20 per hour
Change in Status
LisaMarie Calandra
Alyssa Kurtzberg
Jocelyn Lavorata
Second Session: Change from Teacher at $30 per hour to
Aide at $15.00 per hour
Change from Teacher at $20.00 per hour to
Aide at $12.00 per hour
Change from Teacher at $20 per hour to
Aide at $12.00 per hour
Rescission
William Clarke
Computer Aide
MOTION
by Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following appointments for the
2012/2013 After School Program:
Heather Kentfield Substitute Aide $14.40 per hour
James Sinnott* Security Aide $14.40 per hour
*pending fingerprint clearance.
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MOTION
by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Trapasso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following appointments for the
2012/2013 Spring Continuing Education Program.
Joseph Lau Boating No Fee
John Leita Long Island Ruins $300 per class
John Leita Gold Coast Mansions f 300 per class
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the following changes in salary
for the Spring 2012/2013 Continuing Education Program:
Jennifer Criscitelli Zumba Change from $200 per hour to
$75 per hour
Dina Elardo Notary Change from $48.00 per person
to $50.00 per person
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education accepts the results of the 2012/2013 High School
Auditorium Lighting bid held January 20, 2013, and award the contract to Theatrical Services
and Supplies, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications.
A complete summary of the bid is available in the Business Office.
MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mrs. Trapasso and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the donation of $2,329 from the Garden
City Friends of Music for the purchase of a portable sound system to be used for performances
that do not take place in the auditorium or music rooms at Garden City High School.
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MOTION
by Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
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Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves contracts with the following school
districts for the purpose of the Garden City Union Free School District providing health and
welfare services to students residing in their respective school districts and attending a nonpublic
school located within Garden City during the 2012/2013 school year at a per pupil cost of
$838.23:
Amityville Union Free School District
Baldwin Union Free School District
Bay Shore Union Free School District
Bellmore-Merrick High School District
Bethpage Union Free School District
Carle Place Union Free School District
Connetquot Central School District
East Meadow Union Free School District
East Williston Union Free School District
Elmont Union Free School District
Farmingdale Union Free School District
Floral Park-Bellerose School District
Franklin Square School District
Freeport Union Free School District
Glen Cove City School District
Great Neck Union Free School District
Half Hollow Hills Central School District
Hempstead Union Free School District
Herricks Union Free School District
Hewlett-Woodmere School District
Hicksville Union Free School District
Huntington School District
Island Park Union Free School District
Island Trees Union Free School District
Jericho Union Free School District
Lawrence Union Free School District
Levittown Union Free School District
Locust Valley School District
Long Beach School District
Lynbrook Union Free School District
Malverne Union Free School District
Manhasset Union Free School District
Merrick Union Free School District
Mineola Union Free School District
New Hyde Park/Garden City Park UFSD
New York City Department of Education
North Bellmore School District
North Shore Central School District
Oceanside Union Free School District
Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District
Patchogue-Medford School District
Plainedge Union Free School District
Plainview-Old Bethpage School District
Port Washington School District
Rockville Centre School District
Roosevelt Union Free School District
Roslyn Union Free School District
Sewanhaka Central High School District
Smithtown Central School District
Uniondale Union Free School District
Valley Stream High School District
Valley Stream UFSD #13
Valley Stream UFSD #24
Valley Stream UFSD #30
Wantagh Union Free School District
West Babylon School District
West Hempstead School District
Westbury Union Free School District
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said
agreements on their behalf.
MOTION
by Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Syosset Central
School District for the purpose of providing health and welfare services for 12 children residing
in the Garden City Union Free School District and attending a non-public school located in
Syosset during the 2012/2013 school year at a per pupil cost of 1859.23.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said
agreement on their behalf.
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MOTION
by Mr. Pinou, seconded by Mr. Martin and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the West Islip Union
Free School District for the purpose of providing health and welfare services to one child
residing in the Garden City Union Free School District and attending a non-public school
located in West Islip during the 2012/2013 school year at a per pupil cost of $661.90.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said
agreement on their behalf.
MOTION
by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Trapasso and carried unanimously that the Board of Education
approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Herricks Union
Free School District for one Garden City student attending Shelter Rock Academy during the
2012/2013 school year at an estimated yearly rate of $46,300.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Education authorizes the District Clerk to execute said
agreement on their behalf.
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, that the recommendations of the CSE for the following dates have been
reviewed by the Board of Education and arrangements will be made for the special education
programs and services and parent notification.
December 11,2012
December 18, 2012
December 19, 2012
December 21, 2012
December 28, 2012
CPSE:
November 15, 2012
November 21, 2012
January 3, 2013
Januarys, 2013
January 8, 2013
January 9, 2013
January 10, 2013
January 4, 2013
January 7, 2013
January 11,2013
January 11,2013
January 23, 2013
January 24, 2013
January 25, 2013
January 18, 2013
January 22, 2013
January 30, 2013
ADDENDUM
MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
RESOLVED, the Board of Education upon consideration of the appeal of a Student named in
executive session regarding the determination of the Superintendent of Schools following an
appeal to the Superintendent, hereby denies the appeal in its entirety and affirms the decision of
the Superintendent of Schools and further directs that the District Clerk notify the Student of
this determination.
MOTION
by Mrs. Heineman, seconded by Mr. Pinou and carried unanimously that the Board of
Education approves the following resolution:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
terminates the individual identified on confidential schedule "A" effective immediately.
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Mrs. Foley informed the community that the next Board of Education Budget Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 26th 8:15 p.m. at the high school.
BOARD ENTERS EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION
Made by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mrs. Heineman and carried unanimously that the Board
enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matters.
The Board entered Executive Session at 10:55 p.m.
BOARD EXITS EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENES PUBLIC SESSION
MOTION
by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Trapasso and carried unanimously that the Board exit
Executive Session and reconvene Public Session
The Board reconvened into public session at 11:35 p.m.
A copy of the auditor's abstracts of claims was presented to each member of the Board of Education.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
by Mrs. Trapasso, seconded by Mr. Pinou, that there being no further business to come before
the Board, that the meeting be adjourned.
The Board adjourned the meeting at 11:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Morris
District Clerk
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