August 2010 - The Plainview-Old Bethpage School District

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010Board Room – Administration Building – Mattlin Middle SchoolPresent:Mr. Bettan, Mrs. Pierno, Mrs. Lieberman, Mrs. Bernstein,Mr. Cepeda, Mrs. Schulman.Also Present:Absent:Mr. Dempsey, Mr. Jonas, Ms. Gierasch, Mr. Ruf, Mrs. Fischer.Mrs. Rothman.There were also present approximately 15 district residents.Mr. Bettan called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.Routine BusinessResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs. Liebermanthat the Board of Education approve the following routine business items including thepink sheets:1. StudentsStudent PlacementsThat the Board of Education approve the student placements as recommendedby Pupil Personnel Services.2. PersonnelProfessional Staff – Probationary AppointmentName Position Effec. Date SalaryRachel Quattrocchi Reading Teacher Sept. 1, 2010 $74,206Reading K-12Step 5MAAssign: AIS Teacher@POB Middle SchoolNew PositionEligible for Tenure: Sept. 1, 2013NOTE: Rescind appointment for Ms Quattrocchi at BOE meeting of 8/9/10

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -2-Professional Staff – Regular Substitute PositionName Position Effec. Date SalaryCristina Rivas-Laline Guidance Counselor Sept. 1, 2010 $62,396+Regular Substitute thru $428Assign: POBJFK High June 30, 2011 Step 1MA+GSchoolor earlier at the(replacing J. Siegel on discretion of theLeave of Absence) Board of EducationDiscussion:NOTE: Pay Ms. Rivas-Laline for 4 additional days (summer work days) atHer own daily rate.Mrs. Bernstein asked if Ms. Rivas-Laline had any experience dealing with collegeguidance.Mr. Jonas stated she is qualified.Mrs. Bernstein expressed her views that the students are only going to be juniors andseniors once. You need information to give to the kids.Non-Teaching Personnel – AppointmentMichael Korn 1:1 Special Ed. Aide Sept. 8, 2010 $22,659.396 ½ hours – Plainview-Old Bethpage MiddleSchoolPersonnel Recommendations – Mentor ProgramLindsay Mandell Mentor School Year $3,0002010/2011

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -3-Appointments – Collaborative TeachersName Position Effec. Date SalaryLisa Lynch Banos Collaborative Teacher Summer 2010 $53.76/hr.4 hoursJessica Wyttenbach “ “ $53.76/hr.Personnel Recommendation – Guidance Counselors Summer DaysAngela Sigmon Guidance Counselor- 8/24, 8/30, 9/1, 5 days @High School 9/2, 9/3/10 own dailyRateAdditional Summer 2010 Work – Professional StaffChristine Janda School Librarian-PMS 2 days – 1/200 of daily rate of payPersonnel Recommendation – Teacher Training 2010-2011 School YearNikki Guerin WIAT Training to Staff School Year $53.76/hr.5 hours 2010/2011Marie Raver Teacher Training- “ $53.76/hr.Reassignment &Implementing particularMethods of instruction8 hoursDianne Stratford READ 180 Training “ $53.76/hr.2 daysGiovanna Salinas Earobics Training – 2.25/hrs. “ $53.76/hr.

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -4-Personnel Recommendations – Tutors for Homebound StudentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryMelissa Pecere Home Tutor School Year $52.71/p.h.2010/2011Non-Teaching Personnel – Students WorkerGabriella Iuculano Student Worker School Year $7.65 ph2010/2011Appointment – Per Diem Substitute TeacherMeagan Ottaiano Per Diem Substitute 8/31/10 $133.19TeacherSue Henn “ “ 8/31/10 $133.19Jennifer Kilkenny “ “ 8/31/10 $133.19Jennifer ZeplinPer Diem SubstituteNurse 8/31/10 $135.00Coaching Recommendations & Recission – School Year 2010-2011Michael Heller Head Coach, MS Wrestling 1-11 $4624Jennifer Merideth Head Coach, MS Tennis 9-10 $3494Patricia Russell Head Coach, JV Cheerleading 8-10 $3960Jeffrey Salzberg Head Coach, Varsity Womens 3-11 $7539LacrosseKatelyn Williams Asst. Coach, Varsity Womens 3-11 $4432LacrosseEric Zeplin Head Coach, JV Mens Soccer 8-10 $4432

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -5-Professional Staff – Probationary AppointmentName Position Effec. Date SalaryAbbey M. Portnoy Speech Teacher Sept. 1, 2010 $65,353Speech K-12Step 2MAAssign: Kindergarten CenterReplacing C. Symons-RetiredEligible for Tenure: September 1, 2013Rescind appointment for Ms. Portnoy at the BOE meeting of 7/6/2010Professional Staff – Part-Time PositionAileen Sharkey Speech Teacher Sept. 1, 2010 $31,198(.5) Position thru Step 1MAAssign: HANC June 30, 2011 (representsReplacing M. Langton or earlier at the 5/10 ofOn Leave of Absence discretion of the $62,396)Board of EducationNon-Teaching Personnel – AppointmentLisa Razon Hall Aide Sept. 8, 2010 $12,948.743 1/2 hoursStratford RoadElementary SchoolPatricia Giustino School Monitor PT Sept. 8, 2010 $3,679.201 hour per dayOld Bethpage ES

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -6-Non-Teaching Personnel – Additional HourName Position Effec. Date SalaryMichelle Spithogiannis School Monitor PT Sept. 8, 2010 $20.44 p.h.1 hour per dayOld Bethpage ESDiscussion:Mrs. Bernstein asked the difference between a “hall aide” and a “school monitor.”Mr. Jonas responded.Non-Teaching Personnel – Appointment Bus MonitorsMaria Camardi Bus Monitor Sept. 8 – 30, 2010 $20.44 p.h.Bethany Campbell “ “ $20.44 p.h.Cindy Barkoff “ “ $20.44 p.h.Pat Ciustino “ “ $20.44 p.h.Christine Sausa “ “ $20.44 p.h.Helene Spielberger “ “ $20.44 p.h.Diana Regino “ “ $20.44 p.h.Marie Nunziata “ “ $20.44 p.h.Meryl Lamel “ “ $20.44 p.h.Carolyn Prasek “ “ $20.44 p.h.Paula Pignataro “ “ $20.44 p.h.Beverley Spurling “ “ $20.44 p.h.Robin Klausner “ “ $20.44 p.h.Non-Teaching Personnel – Student WorkKevin Brito Student Worker Aug. 31 – Sept 3, 2010 $7.90 p.h.(Parochial School 4 hours per dayBooks)

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -7-Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute TeachersName Position Effec. Date SalaryBryan Plouffe Per Diem Substitute Teacher 8/31/10 $133.19Michael McDermott “ 8/31/10 $133.19Lynn Davis Per Diem Substitute 8/31/10 $139.273. Financea. Cross Contract with BOCES for Transportation SupervisorThat the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent of Schools to signa cross contract with Eastern Suffolk BOCES for twenty-two (22) days for Mr.Hintze’s services not to exceed $8,800.b. Budget ReportsThat the Board of Education approve the following:Approval Transfer for the 2010-2011 school yearFinal Information Transfers for the 2009/2010 school year.Discussion:Mrs. Bernstein asked for an explanation of the budget transfer for telephones.Mr. Ruf responded.

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -8-c. Award of Bids for TransportationThat the Board of Education authorize the Board President and theSuperintendent of Schools to sign the following contracts for the 2010-2011school year for transportation services:Acme Bus CompanyEducational Bus TransportFirst StudentWe TransportSuperintendent UpdateMr. Dempsey updated the Board on staffing issues. There is a need for 1.6 AISstaffing. We also have a need for a .33 physical education teacher.Mr. Dempsey stated that we would use the $98,000 Title I money. We will also use the$24,000 from the prior year.Ms. Gierasch stated that based on the ELA results and other data over time, our ELAstaffing is OK.Ms. Gierasch stated that at Mattlin Middle School we need.4 additional AIS staffing. AtPlainview-Old Bethpage Middle School we need .8 additional AIS staffing. At the HighSchool we need .4 additional Read 180.Mrs. Bernstein asked if we have concerns that Plainview Middle School’s need isdouble the needs of Mattlin.Mrs. Schulman asked the sizes of the sections at Mattlin.Mr. Dempsey stated we will provide the numbers.Mrs. Pierno stated that for the AIS position, we can always appoint when school starts.However, in the high school we have to set up schedules.Mr. Jonas explained how we will do it.Mr. Dempsey stated that he and Ms. Gierasch will meet with the principals and look atevery student who fall into these categories.Mrs. Bernstein asked if we will be taking some of these positions out of breakage.

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -9-Mr. Jonas explained there will be very little taken out of breakage.Mrs. Bernstein noted that the Board of Education discussed breakage at the end of thebudget process. We were assured that we would be able to meet all our needs.Mr. Dempsey stated that we have some saving in salaries due to the retirement ofteachers.Mrs. Schulman has asked if there has been any changes in class sizes.Mr. Jonas noted that some classes have gone down in size.Mrs. Schulman spoke of the schedules from the high school that came late to thestudents.Mr. Jonas stated that we were making changes up to this past Friday.Mr. Dempsey stated that we ought to set a time frame that is earlier in August.Mrs. Schulman stated that other surrounding districts have the same issues we haveand yet they got the information out earlier.Mr. Jonas noted there was no one available to speak with until Monday.Mr. Jonas reviewed the need for the .33 physical education position.RecessResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs. Liebermanthat the Board of Education recess the meeting.The meeting was recessed at 7:00 p.m.Approved:__________________________Gary Bettan, PresidentRespectfully submitted,Harriet FischerDistrict Clerk

Minutes of Special School Board Meeting – August 31, 2010 -10-The meeting was called to order at 10:00 p.m.Acting District ClerkResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Schulman, seconded by Mr. Cepeda thatthe Board of Education appoint Mr. Jonas Acting District Clerk.AdjournmentResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Pierno, seconded by Mr. Cepeda that theBoard of Education adjourn the meeting.The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.Approved:______________________Gary Bettan, PresidentRespectfully submitted,Arthur JonasActing District Clerk

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010Board Room – Administration Building – Mattlin Middle SchoolPresent:Mr. Bettan, Mrs. Pierno, Mrs. Lieberman, Mrs. Rothman, Mrs. Bernstein,Mr. Cepeda, Mrs. Schulman.Also Present:Mr. Dempsey, Mr. Jonas, Ms. Gierasch, Mr. Ruf, Ms. Aloe,Mr. Christopher Guercio, Mrs. Fischer.Acting District ClerkResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs. Pierno thatthe Board of Education appoint Mr. Jonas Acting District Clerk.Executive SessionResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mr. Cepeda thatthe Board of Education recess to Executive Session for the purpose of personnelmatters.Approved:____________________________Gary Bettan, PresidentRespectfully submitted,Arthur JonasActing District ClerkThere were approximately 20 district residents and staff members present.Mr. Bettan called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.Mr. Bettan welcomed everyone to this evening’s Board of Education Meeting. He gavean overview of the reports and discussions that will be given tonight. Each of theseareas is very important to the Board and will tie in to the upcoming discussions aboutour goals for this year and beyond. This will be taking place tonight and over the nextseveral Board meetings.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -2-School Climate is about the learning, social, emotional and academic aspects that existin our district. The comfort level in our buildings is important but the bigger picture isproviding our kids with the best possible environment in which to learn and to grow up.Mr. Bettan spoke about the changes in the grades 3 through 8 assessments. The datesof the tests were moved out into April and May. After they were administered, the NewYork State Education Department decided to change the cut scores for both proficiencyand masteryMr. Bettan stated that after many delays, the State has finally passed a budget. It doesnot include a restoration of the lost aid to school districts. He spoke of what Mr.Dempsey and Mr. Ruf did in building the 2010/2011 budget. Our planning was solidand the impact in the current year will be far less than that for other districts that mayhave taken a less conservative approach.Retiree PresentationMr. Arthur Jonas spoke glowingly of Jane Behrens, a retiring macroeconomics teacherat the high school. He spoke of how she touched all the lives of the children she taughtand how she is held in high esteem by her students, colleagues and administrators. Hewished her well in her retirement.Mr. Bettan, on behalf of the Board of Education presented Ms. Behrens with a plaqueand he too wished her much happiness in her retirement.AnnouncementsMrs. Rothman stated that she and other Board Members attended the 16 th AnnualSummer Law Conference. She spoke of some of the issues that were discussed,namely charter schools, competitive bidding, school accountability, teacher andprincipal evaluations and make-up credit for incomplete or failed high school courses.Several major court cases were discussed. Mrs. Rothman spoke of trends in teachercontracts and Medicaid reimbursement.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -3-Mrs. Schulman also attended the 16th Annual Summer Law Conference. She spoke ofchanges in regulations in special education. She spoke of changes for purposes ofdiscipline. She noted that the school district needs to have a system in place tomonitor kids whose parents have revoked consent. Mrs. Schulman reviewed new IEPforms.Mrs. Bernstein stated that in last week’s PLAINVIEW HERALD, there was an articleregarding Evy Rothman’s election to the Board of Trustees of the Plainview JewishCenter. She has also been appointed to be Chair of the Focus Committee at the JewishCenter. This is an education committee. Mrs. Bernstein congratulated Mrs. Rothman.Superintendent’s AnnouncementsMr. Dempsey stated that we received $98,000 Title I money. This week we werenotified that we will receive an additional $24,000 rollover Title I money. He also notedthat we were approved for a $38,000 Immigrant Grant.Mr. Dempsey stated that the Summer Special Ed program ends this Friday. It was a bitsmaller this year. The upper and lower programs were combined and it was verysuccessful.Summer SchoolsMr. Jonas reviewed the BOCES Collaborative Summer School Program. This year wehad 197 students including our walk in students. 110 were from Plainview. 87 werefrom Bethpage. The students are doing nicely.Reduction in State AssessmentsMs. Gierasch discussed the State Assessment tests that were reduced. She reviewedthe exams that remain. She reviewed what was eliminated. She will continue to updatethe Board.Mrs. Pierno asked if we have any plans for the exams that were eliminated.Ms. Gierasch stated we will be having discussions regarding the exams that were cut.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -4-School ClimateMr. Dempsey discussed “School Climate” and what this means. He stated that a whileago he and a group of administrators established the Social and Emotional LiteracyForum. This is a volunteer collaborative network of educators from Nassau and Suffolkcounties seeking to enhance school climate and increase academic achievement. Hediscussed its mission statement. School climate is a subject that includes bullying andcyber-bullying.Mr. Dempsey spoke of Mr. Halligan, a guest speaker who described his family’sexperience with bullying. His presentation was moving and was received well by thestudents and the parents. He spoke of the forum that was hosted by Senator Hannon atMattlin Middle School and how successful that was. He spoke of a group of Plainview-Old Bethpage parents and what they are trying to do to eliminate bullying in the schools.The Town of Oyster Bay has been in touch with him regarding what can be done towardeliminating bullying and educating the community.Discussion:Mrs. Lieberman stated that she was thrilled that we are looking at this very importantsubject. We have to make sure that we have a curriculum that piggy backs every year.It has to start in the kindergarten. When a child sees something, they should saysomething. You have to change the process starting with the younger children. Sheasked if it were possible to develop our own policy on bullying. She also stated that wehave to have consequences. If a child does something, there has to be a consequence.She spoke of a program in Norway and how successful it was.Parents, students and staff have to be on the same page. She expressed her view thata team approach is necessary. We have to teach our kids the end result.Mr. Cepeda appreciates that we are looking at this topic. They come up in cycles.Bullying does not only occur in the school setting. It happens in the community setting.Many times it then goes into the work place. We have to look at the whole picture. Wehave to bring in other groups from the community. This is a social issue that needs tobe addressed. He stated that it has to be broad. He reiterated that we have to bring inother groups.Mrs. Schulman feels we should reach out to the community. Parents need help andinformation especially in the area of technology. We have to help parents learn abouttechnology.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -5-Mrs. Schulman stated it has to be community wide. There has to be appropriatesupervision and consequences. She stated that bullying is likely to occur duringrecreation.Mrs. Lieberman stated it occurs during recreation, in the back of buses, the bathroomsetc.Mrs. Schulman reiterated her views that there must be supervision.Mrs. Rothman spoke of a recent Board Retreat at which the Board discusseddeveloping strategies to reach out to the community. She noted we have done anoutstanding job in educating our children about drinking and driving. We have to haveour staff and administrators talk about updating our curriculum regarding bullying.Mrs. Bernstein asked where we go from here.Mr. Dempsey stated we have to generate goals around the topic in the next severalBoard meetings. What form of assessment do you use to identify these situations. Wehave to do research.Mrs. Bernstein noted that years ago, the district-wide Health Committee developed andadministered a bullying survey. She asked I it were possible to look at this.Mrs. Pierno agrees that we have to get a handle on what our community, staff and kidsthink. Are our programs sufficient. Are they doing the job. Surveys and focus groupslet us know if we are doing the right things. We have to pay attention to what the kidssay.Mr. Bettan expressed his views that the time is right for this. There are many forms ofsurveys available. We will have to decide how we want to integrate this into ourcurriculum. We have to involve all the members of the community. We have to treateveryone nicer and be respectful of one another. If one kid steps up, we will haveaccomplished something. This has to be incorporated into the curriculum.Mrs. Bernstein expressed her views that we have to involve the parents. We have to tryto change the culture of our whole community.Mr. Dempsey stated he wants to create a respectful environment.Mrs. Lieberman stated that using polite words could take the heat of certain situations.It is the beginning.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -6-Mrs. Pierno spoke of the SOS program and how successful this program isState Assessment ResultsMs. Gierasch stated that the English language arts assessment was moved fromJanuary to April and the mathematics assessment was moved from March to May. Wereceived the results July 28 th . The cut scores for Level 2 and Level 3 proficiency wereraised.Ms. Gierasch reviewed what is being planned for the 2011-2012 school year. Thelength of Math and ELA test will be increased. There will be more new test performanceindicators. Test items will be more difficult to predict. She reviewed the newperformance level labels. She spoke of proficiency standards. Proficiency scores areset so that if a student makes a year’s worth of developmental growth, they will be ontrack for a college-ready Regents score.Ms. Gierasch compared our ELA and Math scores with those of the State and NassauCounty. She reviewed assessment ranking information.Discussion:Mrs. Lieberman asked if we could get grades 6-8 ELA material to see where our kidsare weak.Ms. Gierasch stated we will be able to do this but not right now. We will be able tobreakdown all the data by school, class and teacher.Mr. Dempsey stated that our task is to diagnose and analyze why we did better incertain grade levels. We have to look at where we did well so we can sustain this. Thevariation is not very great in the math scores. There is more variation in the ELA. Wehave to determine what we have to look at.Mrs. Schulman expressed her concern about the students that were on the “bubble” lastyear. They could score 1-2. She asked if we have the date yet.Ms. Gierasch agrees that we need to look at where the children did poorly.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -7-Mrs. Rothman spoke of the comparison between the math results to the ELA results.Ms. Gierasch stated we need to take our benchmark and develop curriculum basedmeasures.Mrs. Rothman discussed the pulling out of student for AIS. Do they miss out.Mr. Dempsey discussed services for children.Ms. Gierasch discussed the number of students for whom we will now be providing AISservices. We will need to add a .5 AIS support teacher in the high school in ELA. In themiddle school we will need to add a .5 at Mattlin Middle School and a .5 at POB Middleschool to provide AIS services for ELA.Mrs. Bernstein asked if we are going to explore how we have been delivering theservices to these students. Can we deliver these services outside the school day.Mr. Dempsey stated they cannot be delivered outside the school day.Mrs. Bernstein asked if the 9 th period would be considered part of the school day.Mr. Dempsey believes not.Mrs. Pierno believes that it was unfair to change the bar after the fact. However, raisingthe bar is a good thing. Identifying more kids is a good thing. She expressed her viewsthat we should start more intervention in the earlier grades.Mr. Jonas spoke of an article that was written in the NEW YORK TIMES. The articlesexpress the views that this is an opportunity.Mrs. Pierno stated that this is one test given on one day. It is one snapshot of the kids.Ms. Gierasch stated we have to look at the whole child and look at every individualchild.Mrs. Lieberman expressed her concern about the mastery levels. The elementaryschools are the foundation. There are a lot of programs there. We should find out whatis working. We want our kids to achieve mastery. The high school is the end. We haveto help these high school kids. Administration has to tell the Board what it needs tomake it work.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -8-Mr. Dempsey stated that AIS is remedial. We have to look at what preventive stepshave to be taken.Mr. Cepeda said this is a challenge that was noted at the national level. There areimplications that affect new SED laws affecting teacher and principal evaluations. Healso said we need to make our own assessments. We have to put the right staff inplace. It is not only about remediation. We have to look at it long term.Ms. Gierasch noted that meaningful staff development was approved.Mr. Cepeda is in favor of support and he also believes we have to make peopleaccountable.Mr. Bettan expressed his views that we have to raise the academic standards. Flat isn’ta goal. We have to come up with goals that will raise the bar. He stated there are noproblems, only opportunities. We have to make an action plan.BudgetMr. Dempsey stated that the budget was 125 days late. We still have not receivedinformation as to what we will receive in terms of aid.Mr. Ruf gave an overview of the State Budget. The state is going to maintain 80% oftheir support of the summer special education program. He discussed Medicaid cutsthat could dramatically affect school districts. He spoke of federal monies to preventteacher layoffs. He spoke about what we have in the budget and what we will receive.He reviewed last year’s budget. He spoke of our three reserves that will be able to bereplenished.Discussion:Mr. Cepeda noted that we are voting on the tax levy tonight. If there are changes heasked how it will affect us.Mr. Ruf stated that if there is any change from the Governor’s budget it would likely notbe substantial. We could take a look at other areas we could get this sum from.Mr. Bettan complimented Mr. Ruf, Mr. Dempsey and the Business Office for the job theydid with the budget. He discussed the “Keep the Teacher Aid”.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -9-Mr. Ruf stated that rules have not been established. The goal of this from the point ofview of the federal government is to keep people working.Mr. Bettan asked if this could help fund AIS.Mr. Dempsey stated it is a political process. We will keep the Board updated.Public ParticipationMs. Stefanie Nelkens discussed the math assessment. She expressed her views that itwould be a good time to review the envision material and the pacing to make sure it isappropriate. She stated that after the first grade, half of the year is spent reviewingwhat should have been mastered in the previous grade.Ms. Nelkens stressed the importance of communicating the results of exams with theparents. In general the more information parents have, the more they can help theirkids. Baseline information for parents is very important. She stated that anyinformation that can be shared should be shared.Mrs. Nelkens noted that in the elementary schools, when a child is pulled for help, he isbeing pulled out during an academic subject.Mr. Bettan stated there is a letter on the website telling parents when they can expecttheir child’s score.Mr. Mark Rosenthal spoke of zero tolerance for bullying. He agrees with Mrs.Lieberman. There must be consequences. You have to get parents involved.Mr. Rosenthal discussed an retirement incentive that he developed. He spoke of howmuch money he believes the district could save by implementing this incentive. Thelack of state aid will come back to hurt the taxpayer. He would like the Board to look athis plan again.Mrs. Cathy Shapp, President of PTA Council, asked if the letter regarding the scores ison the website. She asked if we have contacted parents of the students planning ontaking Italian to let them know of the lack of a regents in that subject. She requestedthat the students be identified and the parents spoken to. She wants them to havechoices.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -10-Ms. Melony Mills asked about Project Challenge. She asked the length of the day forProject Challenge students.Ms. Gierasch stated that at the present time it is a half day program in the 3 rdgrades.and 4 thMr. Rich Cerri discussed a bid he put in.Yan Gao had suggestions for the ELA tests. She wants to make sure they are teachingeverything on the test. She discussed funding for programs. She discussed the impacton the taxpayer when the funding no longer exists.Routine BusinessResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs. Liebermanthat the Board of Education approve the following routine business items including thepink sheet:1. StudentsStudent PlacementsThat the Board of Education approve the student placements as recommendedby Pupil Personnel Services.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -11-2. PersonnelAdministrative Personnel Recommendation – Probationary AppointmentName Position Effec. Date SalaryBrian O’Sullivan Department Chairperson Aug. 10, 2010 $135,452World LanguagesWork Year: Teacher’sWork Year + 8 daysReplacing L. Carey whoresignedEligible for Tenure: August 10, 2013Administrative Personnel Recommendation – Interim AppointmentRonald J. Labrocca Interim Chair - Aug. 23, 2010 $600 perMathematics K-12 thru diem-up toDistrict Wide June 30, 20 2011 200 daysReplacing R. Silverwho retiredor earlier at thediscretion of theBoard of EducationProfessional Staff – RetirementCarol Symons Speech Teacher Sept. 7, 2010STRAT/HANCProfessional Staff – ResignationLauren Fazio Regular Substitute July 12, 2010LibrarianPOB Middle School

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -12-Professional Staff – Extension of Leave of Absence Without PayName Position Effec. Date SalaryJennifer Siegel Guidance Counselor Sept. 1, 2010POBJFK High School thruJune 24, 2011Professional Staff – Probationary AppointmentOwen Dugan Social Studies Teacher/ Sept. 1, 2010 $74,206Social Studies 7-12Step 5MAAssign: POBJFK HighSchool – Replacing J.Behrens-RetiredEligible for Tenure: Sept. 1, 2013Michael Horun Social Studies Teacher/ Sept. 1, 2010 $68,301Social Studies 7-12Step 3MAAssign: POBJFK HighSchool – Replacing A.Vinella - resignedEligible for Tenure: September 1, 2013Lori Maurer Special Education Teacher/ Sept. 1, 2010 $78,028Special Ed. K-12Step 5MA20Assign: POB Middle SchoolReplacing: R. Schoen whoretiredEligible for Tenure: September 1, 2012

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -13-Professional Staff- Regular Substitute PositionName Position Effec. Date SalaryChristine Janda Librarian Sept. 1, 2010 $62,396Regular Substitute thru Step 1MAAssign: POB Middle June 30, 2011School – Replacing or earlier at theC. Tellone on Leave discretion of theof AbsenceBoard of EducationJessica Pavlick Social Studies Teacher Sept. 1, 2010 $75,077Regular Substitute thru Step 4MA20Assign: POBJFK H.S. Jan. 31, 2011 To be(replacing M. Stamatiou or earlier at the proratedon Leave of Absence) discretion of theBoard of EducationProfessional Staff – Part-Time PositionRachel Quattrocchi AIS Teacher/Reading Sept. 1, 2010 $44,523.60(.6) Position thru Step 5MAAssign: POB Middle June 30, 2011 (representsSchool (Replacing L. or earlier at the 6/10 ofInfranca who accepted discretion of the $74,206)Reg. Sub position due Board of Educationto her position beingexcessed.Non-Teaching Personnel – Change of StatusPresent ProposedPosition PositionJulio Cammareri Temporary Probationary 7/1/2010 $36,678+Cleaner-- Cleaner-- $750. N.POBJFK High POBJFK High Diff.School School Step 3

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -14-Non-Teaching Personnel – Permanent Employee RecommendationName Position Effec. Date SalaryVictoria Gerber Principal Typist Clerk 8/1/2010POBJFK High SchoolUnused Sick Leave Entitlement – Professional StaffAdd’lDays as Annual Dailyof 6/30/10 1 for 3 Salary Rate EntitlementThomas Sena 14 4.67 $149,893 $681.33 $3181.81Associate PrincipalPOBJFK High SchoolRoberta Silver 14 4.67 $134,097 $670.49 $3131.19Mathematics ChairDistrict WideNOTE: Days added for 2008/2009 school year – verified WINCAP errorPersonnel Recommendations – Summer work – Collaborative TeachersSuzanne Abate Collaborative Teacher Summer 2010 $53.76/hour4 hours eachSuzanne Abate “ “ “Evan Abraham “ “ “Ellyn Adges “ “ “Marjorie Alford “ “ “Jody Barditch “ “ “Rachel Benedict “ “ “Suzanne Benjamin “ “ “Thomas Bonica “ “ ”Karen Bordin

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -15-Personnel Recommendations – Summer work – Collaborative TeachersName Position Effec. Date SalaryNancy Boyce Collaborative Teacher Summer 2010 $53.76/hour4 hours eachEd Broad “ “ “Judy Burke “ “ “Elizabeth Cangelosi “ “ “Dawn Cardone “ “ “Justin Carey “ “ “Catherine Carman “ “ “Sue Carollo “ “ “Laurie Catterson “ “ “Paul Coluccio “ “ “Maria Costanza “ “ “Lorraine Cullen-Kearney “ “ “Darlene Curran “ “ “Diane DeLuca “ “ “Melissa Drayer-Arnow “ “ “Patrick Echause “ “ “Michele Falk (works with “ 8 hours each “2 teams for a total of 8hours)Yvonne Fortmeyer (works “ “ “with 2 teams for a totalof 8 hours)Laura Marino (works with “ “ “2 teams for a total of8 hours)Debra Riviezzo (works “ “ “with 2 teams for a totalof 8 hours)Ellen Felber “ 4 hours each “Fran Ferucci “ “ “Cara Fitzgerald “ “ “Jennifer Flaccomio “ “ “Daniel Gallagher “ “ “John Givargidze “ “ “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -16-Personnel Recommendations – Summer work – Collaborative TeachersName Position Effec. Date SalaryKristin Goetz Collaborative Teacher Summer 2010 $53.76/hour4 hours eachYvonne Gonzalez “ “ “Anastasia Goore-Herguth “ “ “Jim Graham “ “ “Nikki-Lynn Guerin “ “ “Gina Guido “ “ “Lauren Harple “ “ “David Herrmann “ “ “Stacey Herschmann “ “ “Tracey Idone “ “ “Sheri Kinstler “ “ “Jeanine Knee “ “ “Shari Kunoff “ “ “Eileen Leavitt “ “ “Carollyn Loiacono “ “ “Joseph Maiello “ “ “Amanda Maltese “ “ “Martin McCabe “ “ “Eve Morales “ “ “Ilana Mosayov “ “ “Lisa Nasoff “ “ “Richard Olivari “ “ “Stacey Ortenberg “ “ “Peggy Paddock “ “ “Jennifer Passante “ “ “Kathy Perlman “ “ “Amy Plutzer “ “ “Theresa Powell “ “ “Dianna Procida “ “ “Gary Rauch “ “ “Georgiena Robinson “ “ “Aaron Schlissel “ “ “Pamela Schrieber “ “ “Joseph Sidito “ “ “Denise Siele “ “ “Robbin Sigman “ “ “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -17-Personnel Recommendations – Summer work – Collaborative TeachersName Position Effec. Date SalaryGen Spelman Collaborative Teacher Summer 2010 $53.76/hour4 hours eachLauren Steinberg “ “ “Karen Triola “ “ “Margo Waldman “ “ “Cleste Wenzel “ “ “Faith Zaccoli “ “ “Robin Zacharius “ “ “Professional Staff – Additional HoursAlan Rappaport Technical Services School Year $53.76 perfor the following: Talent 2010/2011 hourShow, Fall DramaProduction, SINGSenior ShowCo-Curricular Activities-School Year 2010/2011 – H.B. Mattlin Middle SchoolChristine Bianco Odyssey of the Mind School Year $27602010-2011Co-Curricular Activities – School Year 2010/2011 – Plainview-Old Bethpage MiddleSchoolBrian Curney School Store Advisor School Year $9202010-2011

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -18-Coaching Recommendations & Rescissions – School Year 2010-2011Name Position Effec. Date SalaryDavid Goldberg Head Coach, MS Baseball 3/11 $4624Brian Gurney Asst. Coach, JV Football 8/10 $4711Lauren McGee Head Coach, MS Soccer-Women 9/10 $3494Rebecca Staudt Head Coach, MS Soccer-Women 9/10 $3494Les Steinberger Head Coach, MS Baseball 3/11 $3778NOTE: Rescind Board of Education appointment for Fred Sperber,Head Coach Men’s Tennis approved at the Board of Educationmeeting of July 6, 2010.Driver Education Program – School Year 2010-2011 – AppointmentAnthony Cali Driver Education Sept. 1, 2010 to $1950 forin-Class Lecturer June 30, 2011 each 24 hourlecturecourseRevenue for services are paid from student feesPersonnel Recommendations – Tutors for Homebound StudentsMartin Bass Homebound Tutors School Year $52.71/hour2010/2011Martin Buchman “ “ “Michael Burke “ “ “Catherine Carman “ “ “Cindy DuBoff “ “ “Jeannine Falzone “ “ “Jamie Fein “ “ “Kristine Galgano * “ “ “Harriet Greenspan “ “ “* Per Diem Substitute

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -19-Personnel Recommendations – Tutors for Homebound StudentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryTerri Heller Homebound Tutors School Year $52.71/hour2010/2011Warren Jacobson “ “ “Paula Jasser “ “ “Dorothy Kleinman “ “ “Eileen Leavitt “ “ “Lindsay Mandell “ “ “Dianna Procida “ “ “Jennifer Santorello “ “ “Kristen Schwarz “ “ “Linda Stack “ “ “Lauren Winick “ “ “Michael Wyler “ “ “Personnel Recommendations – Reappointments – Tutors for Homebound StudentsJudy Alexanderson Homebound Tutors School Year $52.71/hour2010/2011Romana Cadogan “ “ “Barbara Cannova “ “ “Louise Cataldo “ “ “Maria Cerniello “ “ “Wendy Coleman “ “ “Annette Costa “ “ “Beverly Cowan “ “ “Nancy DiLillo “ “ “Kathy Evens “ “ “Elissa Gold “ “ “Vivian Gold “ “ “Frederick Holle “ “ “Adrienne Horowitz “ “ “Nancy Jacob “ “ “Janet Kalaydjian “ “ “Linda Kaufman “ “ “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -20-Personnel Recommendations – Reappointments – Tutors for Homebound StudentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryJulie Klein Homebound Tutors School Year $52.71/hour2010/2011Jennifer Landman “ “ “Susan Lee “ “ “Barbara Levine “ “ “Martin Mishket “ “ “Maryann Pancer “ “ “Jill Pfeiffer “ “ “Barbara Powell “ “ “Barbara Reinfeld “ “ “Margret Roman “ “ “Martin Rosenman “ “ “Martin Sarney “ “ “Joan Schein “ “ “Sondra Schwartz “ “ “Golda Shkolnick “ “ “Eleanor Sugerman “ “ “Cherry Trichter “ “ “Janet Tyd “ “ “Marvin Waks “ “ “Linda Wattel “ “ “Abbey Waxenberg “ “ “Roslyn Weinstein “ “ “Cathleen Witowski “ “ “Non-Teaching Personnel – Child CareCarle Blau Child Care Workers 2010-2011 $14.75David Gestwick “ “ $14.75John Iorio “ “ $14.75Jeremy Ritter “ “ $14.75Fran Schopen “ “ $14.75Lynne Rosenthal “ “ $14.75Brian Ritter “ “ $14.75Shauna Smith “ “ $14.75Christina Sullivan “ “ $14.75Randi Wertheimer “ “ $14.75

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -21-Non-Teaching Personnel – Child CareName Position Effec. Date SalaryGeri Antonacci Child Care Assistant 2010-2011 $12.75Inez Boritz Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Pat Fahrenholz Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Theresa Finley Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Penny Flakowitz Child Care Assistant “ $ 9.75Jessica Goldstein Child Care Assistant “ $ 9.75Charlotte Hanan Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Andrea Herman Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Marie Iacontino Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Sara Hunter Child Care Assistant “ $ 9.75Janine Jackman Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Theresa Korman Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Linda Rosato Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Alexandra Rosato Child Care Assistant “ $ 9.75Jenna Rosato Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Susan Rusinek Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Zulema Sabetay Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Edna Schwam Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Deandra Vaglica Child Care Assistant “ $ 9.75Phyllis Yablansky Child Care Assistant “ $12.75Jackie Wein Child Care Assistant “ $ 9.75Regina Rosato Secretary/Bookkeeper “ $14.75Diane Mirabile Secretary/Bookkeeper “ $14.75Eileen Commesso Secretary/Bookkeeper “ $14.75Steven Duboff Food Service & Supply Coord. “ $14.75Non-Teaching Personnel – Child CareBillie Golan Student Worker 2010-2011 $7.75Irene Gould “ “ $7.75Stephanie Kovnat “ “ $7.75Danielle Lipsky “ “ $7.75Julie Mandel “ “ $7.75Janne Barrow “ “ $7.75Brianna Mottel “ “ $7.75Rachel Hochberg “ “ $7.75Melissa Stern “ “ $7.75

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -22-Personnel Recommendations – ChaperonesName Position Effec. Date SalaryAngela Ansalone Chaperone School Year $90.36/sess.2010/2011Denise DeVito “ “ $90.36/sess.Melissa Drayer-Arnow “ “ $90.35/sess.Joanne Flores “ “ $90.35/sess.Lawrence Meyerson “ “ $90.35/sess.Michael Narbutt “ “ $90.35/sess.Michele Patterson “ “ $90.35/sess.Michele Schaefer “ “ $90.35/sess.Virginia Schatzberg “ “ $90.35/sess.Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers/NursesSchool YearTeacher/Nurse Certification 2010/2011_ Step SalaryAs perContractJerry Abel PE, Hyg, Gio “ 4 “Angela Achtziger Elementary, Social Studies “ 3 “Carol Adel Elementary “ 4 “Barbara Adler Elementary 1-6 “ 2 “Elvis Agreda Foreign Language: Spanish 7-12 “ 1 “Seth Alexanderson Elementary 1-6, Special Ed 1-6 “ 3 “Rosemarie Anzalone Foreign Language/Italian, “ 4R “SpanishCatherine Armitage RN “ 1 “Laurie Asperas-Valayer Science: Biology; General “ 1 “ScienceJessica Baker PE “ 1 “Sandra Baroletti Elementary: K and Common Branch “ 2R “Janice Benris Art “ 1 “Joan Bergman Elementary: Common Branches “ 4 “Marie Birne Elementary: Pre K, K and 1-6; “ 1 “Special Ed.: SWD 1-6Norma Bradburn Elementary “ 4 “Stephanie Bragman Social Studies: 7-12 “ 1 “Margaret Brent Mathematics “ 4 “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -23-Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers/NursesSchool YearTeacher/Nurse Certification 2010/2011 Step SalaryAs perContractBonnie Bresalier Special Ed: SWD 1-6; Elementary 1-6 “ 1 “Douglas Brickel Foreign Language: Spanish “ 1 “Lois Brodsky Elementary “ 4 “Denise Burgin Nurse “ 1 “Rachel Burkel Elementary: 1-6, B-2 “ 1 “Abby G. Burton Elementary “ 4 “Chelise Cameron Nurse “ 1 “Theresa Carbone Elementary “ 2 “Denise Cavadias Elementary: N, K, 1-6; Special Ed. “ 2R “Maria Cerniello Elementary: N, K, 1-6; English “ 1 “Language Arts 7-12Michele Chautin Elementary: N-6; Reading “ 2 “Claudia Cipolla Special Ed. “ 1 “Celeste Cirigliano Nurse “ 1 “Suzzane Clark Elementary: 1-6; Special Ed.:SWD 1-6 “ 2 “Sheila Cohen Elementary: Common Branches: “ 4R “Special Ed.Beverly Cowan Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Nicolina D’Agosto Science: Earth Science “ 2 “Claire Dressman Elementary “ 4 “Blossom Dubin Elementary “ 4 “Phyllis Eisenstein Elementary “ 3R “Ronnie Eisman Elementary, ESL, Blind “ 1 “Renee Eliasberg Special Ed. “ 2R “Jonathan Engel Social Studies “ 3 “Stephanie Fadlon PE “ 1 “Ellen Feldman English of Speakers of Other “ 1 “Languages; Foreign LanguageSpanish 7-12 “ 1 “Danielle Fink Elementary; 1-6, B-2; Special Ed.; “ 1 “SWD 1-6, B-2Shelly Fortunoff Elementary “ 3 “Sharon Frankel Elementary: Common Branches “ 2 “Jolynn Gabel Elementary: N, K, 1-6; Reading “ 2R “Kristine Galgano Elementary: N, K, 1-6 “ 1 “Barry Getzoff Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -24-Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers/NursesSchool YearTeacher/Nurse Certification 2010/2011_ Step SalaryAs perContractNicole Giles Elementary “ 1 “Gerilyn Glick Elementary “ 4 “Elissa Gold Foreign Language: French “ 4R “Alex Goldberg Social Studies “ 1 “Marcia Goldberg Special Ed: Speech; Elementary “ 4 “Barbara Goldman Elementary “ 4 “Gail Gomula Elementary: 1-6, B-2; Special Ed.: “ 1 “1-6Arlene Gould Health “ 4 “Stacey Grasso Special Ed: 1-6 “ 1 “Alison Greenspon Special Ed: Speech & Language “ 1 “DisabilitiesCarol Grossman Elementary; Reading “ 1 “Jessica Haggerty Elementary; 1-6 “ 1 “Sarrit Haik Elementary; Pre-K, K 1-6; Literacy B-6 “ 1 “Bernice Hardy Elementary “ 1 “Terri Heller Elementary “ 4 “Brian Herhkowitz Special Ed: SWD 7-12, Social Studies “ 1 “7-12Annette Hesleitner Elementary: Pre-K, K and 1-6 “ 1 “Anne Hood Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Gina Insana Elementary: 1-6; Special Ed: SWD 1-6 “ 1 “Nancy Jacob Mathematics “ 1 “Ruth Kabat Elementary “ 4R “Stephanie Kaltsas Elementary: Childhood Ed 1-6, B-2 “ 1 “Sydelle Karon Elementary “ 4 “Anthony Katkowski Social Studies “ 4 “Elysa Ockner Social Studies “ 4 “Ronnie Osofsky Elementary “ 4 “Amelia Pawliw RN “ 1 “Tracey Perles Elementary: 1-6; Gifted Education “ 1 “Anita Pfeffer-Reis RN “ 1 “Jill Pfeiffer Elementary: English “ 1 “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -25-Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers/NursesSchool YearTeacher/Nurse Certification 2010/2011_ Step SalaryAs perContractMichael Phillips Health “ 2 “Gayle Pinsky Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Gary Pollino RN “ 1 “Melissa Provost-Saueracker Elementary: Pre K, K-16 “ 4 “Jamie Ragano Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Gloria Ramirez Foreign Language: Spanish 7-12 “ 1 “Edward Ranft Foreign Language: Span, Fr. Ital “ 1 “Cathy Regan Nurse “ 1 “Maryann Reilly Elementary: Common Branches “ 4 “Christine Ricca RN “ 1 “Brian Ritter Elementary: Childhood Ed 1-6 “ 1 “Raimee Rogler Art: Visual Arts “ 1 “Raimee Rogler Elementary: 1-6, B-2; Special Ed: 1-6B-2 “ 1 “Gillian Rose Elementary: B-2, 1-6 “ 2 “Judith Rosenberg Art “ 4R “Linda Rozof-Guber Science: Biology, General Science “ 4 “Frank Saladino Technology “ 2R “Karen Salkin Elementary “ 4 “Florence Samber Reading: Special Ed. “ 4 “Louis Sarrica Social Studies “ 4 “Markela Sazaklis PE & Health “ 1 “Eleanor Scarr Business Education; Math “ 4 “Steven Schiffman Elementary: 1-6 “ 2 “Barry Schwalb Mathematics “ 2 “Elise Seligman Art “ 1 “Marianne Silk Elementary “ 4 “Todd Silver Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Ronnie Silverstein Elementary “ 4R “Lori Sklar Elementary: Pre-K, K-6; Art “ 2 “Korey Smith-Dickerson Elementary “ 2 “Michelle Kaufman Elementary “ 2 “Jaclyn Klafter Elementary: Childhood Ed. 1-6, B-2 “ 1 “Jaclyn Klafter Elementary: Literacy B-6 “ 1 “Estelle Klein Elementary “ 1 “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -26-Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers/NursesSchool YearTeacher/Nurse Certification 2010/2011_ Step SalaryAs perContractJulie Klein Elementary 1-6; Social Studies: 7-12 “ 1 “Robert Klein Elementary “ 1 “Heather Koines Art: Visual Arts “ 1 “Helene Krauss Elementary “ 4 “Roni Kravet Elementary “ 4 “Diana Kurthy PE, Health “ 4 “Tina Lauro Music “ 1 “Susan Lee English: 7-12; Reading “ 3 “Susan Lee Special Ed: SWD 7-12 English; “ 3 “Elementary: Common BranchesJack Lennett Social Studies “ 1 “Brian Levine English Language Arts: 7-12 “ 1 “Jessica Levinson Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Jeffrey Leyser PE “ 1 “Mirjana Lezaja Elementary: 1-6, B-2 “ 1 “Debra Lovett Elementary “ 1 “Vicki Mass Elementary: Special Ed. “ 2 “Lori Maurer Elementary: Pre K, K, 1-6; Special Ed. “ 2 “Dianne Maxwell Art: Graphic Arts Comm. Art “ 4 “Jessica MaynardElementary: 1-6; Special Ed: SWD1-6, 5-9 “ 2 “William McCumiskey Mathematics: 7-12 “ 1 “Jennifer Mendolia Elementary: 1-6 “ 1 “Ronald Metzler Mathematics “ 4R “Patricia Mingos Elementary: 1-6; Special Ed: SWD 1-6 “ 1 “Susan Minichello Social Studies “ 4 “Veronica Mischel ESL “ 2 “Jessica Morris Elementary: 1-6; English Language “ 1 “Arts: 7-12Melissa Moss Elementary “ 2 “Pamela Mulderrig Elementary: Pre-K, K and 1-6 “ 1 “Lisa Nasoff Special Ed: SWD B-2, 1-6; Elementary; “ 2 “B-2, 1-6; Special Ed; Severe orMult. Disab. Annot

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -27-Reappointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers/NursesSchool YearTeacher/Nurse Certification 2010/2011_ Step SalaryAs perContractMelissa Newman Elementary “ 1 “Steven Nordell Elementary: K-6 “ 1 “Kimberly Nuss Social Studies: 7-12 “ 1 “Jodi Oland Solomon Elementary: 1-6; Special Ed; “ 2 “SWD 1-6Penny Stansfield PE “ 1 “Jacqueline Steig RN “ 1 “Steven Steiner Social Studies: 7-12; Business Ed; “ 1 “Elementary Common BranchesLisa Swierkowski Health “ 2 “Carol Sylvan Elementary “ 4 “Thomas Syrett Elementary: N, K, 1-6; English 7-12; “ 2R “Social Studies; Special Ed.Jeannine Szwalek Elementary: 1-6 “ 4 “William Tarantino PE “ 1 “Christine Testa Elementary: Pre-K, K and 1-6; “ 2R “Elementary: Early ChildhoodEd. Pre K-3Melody Torcivia Business & Distributive Education “ 1 “Deneen Tromba Art: Visual Arts “ 1 “Elissa Turletsky Elementary: 1-6 “ 2 “Laura Vargo English “ 4 “Eileen Vein Elementary: Common Branches “ 4 “Susan Waldmann-Rose Elementary “l 2 “Jill Wasserman Elementary: English 7-9 “ 1 “Abby Waxenberg English “ 1 “Gail Weber Elementary Pre K, K, 1-6 “ 4 “Rose Weiner Elementary “ 4 “Susan Weissberg RN “ 1 “Stephanie Winnick Elementary “ 1 “Cathleen Witowski Elementary: Pre K, K and 1-6 “ 2 “Cathleen Witowski Special Ed “ 2 “Eleanore Wortzman Elementary: Common Branches “ 1 “Tao-Ching Zohar Foreign Language: Chinese “ 2 “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -28-Non-Teaching Personnel – Substitute ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryBeth Anastasiadis Substitute Aide School Year $8.50 ph2010-2011Cindy Barkoff “ “ “Helen Basedow “ “ “Kathleen Beackom “ “ “Sharan Bonder “ “ “Marianne Bono “ “ “Bethany Campbell “ “ “Marla Cohen “ “ “Natalie Drebsky “ “ “Chrstine Druckman “ “ “Ellen Eilberg “ “ “Cindy Getzoff “ “ “Lois Gleeson “ “ “Barbara Goldstein “ “ “Patricia Guistino “ “ “Denise Gulbas “ “ “Carolyn Henn “ “ “Priscilla Hlady “ “ “Robin Klausner “ “ “Kiran Jaitly “ “ “Maria Kammerer “ “ “Maryane Keinath “ “ “Michael Korn “ “ “Meryl Lamel “ “ “Joanne Lancaster “ “ “Lynn Levine “ “ “Matthew Levine “ “ “Regina Macri “ “ “Ida Madden “ “ “Barbara Maiolo “ “ “Teresa Mertz “ “ “Patricia Michaels “ “ “Donna Montgomery “ “ “Marie Nunziata “ “ “Sheryl Osborn “ “ “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -29-Non-Teaching Personnel – Substitute ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryBryan Plouffe Substitute Aide School Year $8.50 ph2010-2011Carolyn Prasek “ “ “Ann Raniola “ “ “Alexandra Rappaport “ “ “Susan Razzano-Russel “ “ “Diana Regino “ “ “Rise Rucofsky “ “ “Nastaran Saber “ “ “Zulema Sabetay “ “ “Rosemarie Schatt “ “ “Carrie Sheerin “ “ “Roseann Smith “ “ “Fortuna Southworth “ “ “Helene Spielberger “ “ “Beverly Spurling “ “ “Pauline Stein “ “ “Lauren Stifelman “ “ “Jacqueline Swirsky “ “ “Christine Testa “ “ “Elizabeth Vasdel “ “ “Ellen Weiss “ “ “Alissa Wirth “ “ “Non-Teaching Personnel – Substitute ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryBea Alper Substitute Clericals School Year $8.50 ph2010-2011Alice Arthur “ “ “Louise Aversano “ “ “Kathleen Beackom “ “ “Holly Berger “ “ “Bethany Campbell “ “ “Mary Clinton “ “ “Maria Coico “ “ “Lisa Colella “ “ “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -30Non-Teaching Personnel – Substitute ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryEileen Commesso Substitute Aide School Year $12.25 ph2010-2011Christine Druckman “ “ “Rosalyn Einbinder “ “ “Raymond Flateley “ “ “Cindy Getzoff “ “ “Lois Gleeson “ “ “Samantha Hanna “ “ “Sabrina Hymowitz “ “ “Brenda Iosefson “ “ “Beth Kirschenbaum “ “ “Matthew Levine “ “ “Marion LoGatto “ “ “Regina Macri “ “ “JoAnn Monaco “ “ “Marie Nunziata “ “ “Lina Rosato “ “ “Renee Rose “ “ “Celeste Saladino “ “ “Norma Salkin “ “ “Christine Sausa “ “ “Carmela Serani “ “ “Helen Shube “ “ “Anne Steinberg “ “ “Lauren Stifelman “ “ “Gail Studnick “ “ “Christine Testa “ “ “Teresa Trentocasta “ “ “

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -31-Non-Teaching Personnel – Substitute ReappointmentsName Position Effec. Date SalaryGeorge Byrnes Substitute Security Aides School Year $24.27 ph2010-2011Jeffrey Edmonds “ “ “Salvatore Mirando “ “ “Anthony Monaco “ “ “David Petrovec “ “ “Joseph Schinz “ “ “Brian Sherwood “ “ “Steven Zanetix “ “ “Rolden Beaucham Substitute Cleaner “ $12.25 phThomas Blank “ “ “Joel Bradley “ “ “Charles Burke “ “ “Michael Canarutto “ “ “Gregory Drabik “ “ “Raymond Flatley “ “ “Nikkos Hanley “ “ “Carolin Izzo “ “ “Frank Kost “ “ “Steven Liesau “ “ “Daniel Lorenz “ “ “Robbie Lynch “ “ “Frank Massa “ “ “Daniel McQuaid “ “ “David Petrovec “ “ “Pedro Portugal “ “ “Jack Remini “ “ “Appointment – Per Diem Substitute TeacherDena Mortell Per Diem Substitute Teacher 9/2010 $137.19

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -32-Appointments – Per Diem Substitute Nurses – Sports Physicals 2010-2011 School YearName Position Effec. Date SalaryDenise Burgin Per Diem Substitute Nurse 7/10 $135.00Chelise Cameron “ “ $135.00Gary Polino “ “ $135.00Christine Ricca “ “ $135.00Surrogate ParentThat the Board of Education approve the following Surrogate Parent for the 2010-2011school year:Chris D’Alessandro3. Financea. Contract – Behavioral Intervention Services, Consultation, 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to signa contract for the 2010-2011 school year with Merry McVey-Noble toprovide various students with behavioral intervention services,consultation as listed in the contract.b. Contract – Behavioral Intervention Services, Consultation, July/August2010That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to signa contract for July/August 2010 with Merry McVey-Noble to providevarious students with behavioral intervention services, consultation aslisted in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -33-c. Contract – Health and Welfare Services – 2009/2010That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for 2009/2010 school year with Mineola Union Free School District toprovide one student with health and welfare services as listed in the contract.d. Contract – Behavior Intervention Services 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010-2011 school year with Tri-State Learning Center, Inc. toprovide one student with behavior intervention services at home-10 hours permonth direct teaching. 4 hours per month team meetings. ABA services atSchool-8 hours per month school consultation. 2 hours per month-parent trainingat home as listed in the contract.e. Contract – Behavior Intervention Services July/August 2010That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for July/August 2010 with Tri-State Learning Center, Inc. toprovide one student with behavior intervention services at home-10 hours permonth direct teaching. 4 hours per month team meetings. ABA services atSchool-8 hours per month school consultation. 2 hours per month-parent trainingat home as listed in the contract.f. Contract – Assistive and Educational Technology Evaluation and Training forCollaboration – July/August 2010That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for July/August 2010 with the National Center for Disability Services,d/b/a Korneich Technology Center to provide various students with assistive andeducational technology evaluation and training for collaboration as listed in thecontract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -8-g. Contract – Assistive and Educational Technology Evaluation and Training forCollaboration – 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with the National Center for DisabilityServices, d/b/a Korneich Technology Center to provide various students withassistive and educational technology evaluation and training for collaboration aslisted in the contract.h. Contract – Diabetic Educator – 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with Wendy Hoffman as a DiabeticEducator as listed in the contract.i. Contract – Speech and Language Pathologist PROMPT Certified TherapistJuly/August 2010That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for July/August 2010 with Malka Allweiss to provide two students withspeech and language pathologist prompt certified therapist as listed in thecontract.j. Contract – Speech and Language Pathologist PROMPT Certified Therapist2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with Malka Allweiss to provide twostudents with speech and language pathologist prompt certified therapist aslisted in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -35-k. Contract – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, SpeechTherapy, Behavior Intervention Services and evaluation – July/August 2010.That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for July/August 2010 with New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. toprovide various students with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speechtherapy, resource room, counseling, evaluations/tri annuals, behaviorintervention services-consultation/supervision as listed in the contract.l. Contract – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, SpeechTherapy, Behavior Intervention Services and evaluation – 2010/2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with New York Therapy PlacementServices, Inc. to provide various students with physical therapy, occupationaltherapy, speech therapy, resource room, counseling, evaluations/tri annuals,behavior intervention services-consultation/supervision as listed in the contract.m. Contract – Behavior Intervention Services, Occupational Therapy, SpeechTherapy, Physical Therapy, Psychological Services, Evaluations, July/August2010.That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for July/August 2010 with Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Inc.to provide various students with behavior intervention services, occupationaltherapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, psychological services, evaluations aslisted in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -36-n. Contract – Behavior Intervention Services, Occupational Therapy, SpeechTherapy, Physical Therapy, Psychological Services, Evaluations. 2010/2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with Brookville Center for Children’sServices, Inc. to provide various students with behavior intervention services,occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, psychological services,evaluations as listed in the contract.o. Contract-Sign Language Interpreting – 2010/2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with Mill Neck Services Interpreter toprovide various students with sign language interpreting services as listed in thecontract.p. Contract – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy Servicesand Evaluations – July/August 2010.That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for July/August 2010 with O’Connell, Selig Associates, LLP to providevarious students with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapyservices and evaluations as listed in the contract.q. Contract – Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy Servicesand Evaluations 2010/2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with O’Connell, Selig Associates, LLP toprovide various students with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speechtherapy services and evaluations as listed in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -37-r. Contract – School Tuition – 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract or the 2010-2011 school year with Brookville Center for Children’sServices, Inc. to provide two students with school tuition as listed in the contract.s. Contract – Orientation and Mobility Training Services 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2011 school year with George Keckler to provide variousstudents with orientation and mobility training services as listed in the contract.t. Contract – Non-Resident Summer Special Education Tuition – July/August 2010That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to signcontracts for the 2010 Summer Special Education program in which we will beproviding special education services for students in the following school districts:Glen Cove Manhasset South HuntingtonHicksville Massapequa SyossetJericho Oyster Bay-East Norwich West BabylonLevittownPlainedgeu. School Tuition – 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010/2011 school year with Berkshire Farm Center and ServicesFor Youth to provide one student with school tuition as listed in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -38-v. Renewal of Contract with Communications Leasing, Inc. for Radio TowerThat the Board of Education authorize renewal of a contract withCommunications Leasing, Inc., at a cost to the district of $7,140, or $595 permonth for a period of twelve months.w. Bid No. 606 – Musical Instruments and EquipmentThat the Board of Education approve award of Bid No. 606 Musical Instrumentsand Equipment to lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications withexceptions as noted.Funds for this purpose have been provided in the 2010-11 budget.x. Cooperative BidsThat the Board of Education award the following bids:Bid No. 618Boiler/Burner Service & RepairBid No. 619Emergency Generator Service/RepairBid No. 620Fence Installation & RepairBid No. 621Locksmith ServicesBid No. 622Venetian Blinds & Shades, Repair/Replacement, Stage CurtainsBid No. 623Theatrical LightingHTP Mechanical CorporationMTS Power SystemsResidential Fence CorporationLocksmith & Alarm Co., Inc.Acme Window Treatments, Inc. &Master Carrier WindowTreatments, Inc.Lights Up & Cue sound LLC

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -39-y. Membership – Nassau-Suffolk School Boards AssociationThat the Board of Education authorize continued membership in the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association for the 2010-2011 school year in the amountof $3,300.00.z. Disposal of Obsolete EquipmentThat the Board of Education declare obsolete for disposal purposes the itemslisted on Mr. McNamara’s memo of July 14, Mr. Lodico’s memos of July 14, andJuly 22, Mr. McDermott’s memo of July 23, Mr. Donarummo’s memo of July 22and Mrs. Clark’s memo of July 26, 2010 as follows:10 Cafeteria Tables POB Middle SchoolComputer EquipmentVarious Locations throughout the DistrictGymnastics Equipment Parkway Elementary SchoolCanon Auto Carrier & Printer POBJFK High SchoolObsolete TextbooksMattlin Middle SchoolTwo Electric Typewriters Stratford Roadaa. Contract – Private School Tuition – 2010-2011That the Board of Education authorizes the President of the Board to sign acontract for the 2010-2011 school year with Summit School to provide onestudent with private school tuition as listed in the contract.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -40-bb.Cooperative BidThat the Board of Education award the following bid:Bid No. 615Blueprint & Operation Manual ScanningAmtek Data Corporationcc.Disposal of Obsolete Textbooks – Stratford Road SchoolThat the Board of Education declare obsolete for disposal purposes the list ofoutdated textbooks listed on Ms. Alison Clark’s memo of July 28, 2010.dd.Contract with Bell Auto School for Driver InstructionThat the Board of Education authorize the President of the Board to sign thecontract with Bell Auto School which will commence with the Fall semester 2010and end with the Spring semester of 2011.ee.2020-2011 School Lunch Program – Free & Reduced Meal Policy AgreementThat the Board of Education authorize renewal of district participation in theNational School Lunch Program and adopt the 2010-2011 policy statement andincome eligibility guidelines relating to the Free and Reduced Price MealProgram as outlined by the State Education Department.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -41-ff.2009/2010 Final Nassau BOCES Agreements, Form AS-7 and2010/2011 Initial AS-7 Nassau BOCES ContractThat the Board of Education approve the 2009/2010 Final Nassau BOCESContract, Form AS-7 and the 2010/2011 Initial AS-7 Nassau BOCES Contractand authorize the Board to sign two (2) copies.gg.Bid No. 624 – Football Athletic EquipmentThat the Board of Education approve award of Bid No. 624 Football AthleticEquipment to lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications:Riddell All American in the amount of $27,700.28Funds for this purpose has been provided in the 2010-2011 budget.hh.Extension – School Lunch Management Contract – Whitsons Food ServiceThat the Board of Education authorize extending the school food servicemanagement contract with Whitsons for the 2010-2011 school year.ii.Transportation ContractsThat the Board of Education authorize the Board President to sign the followingcontracts for the 2010-2011 school year for transportation services:Acme Bus CompanyEducational Bus CompanySuburban Bus companyAnytime Bus CompanyWE Transport

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -42-jj.Budget ReportsThat the Board of Education approve the following:Informational Transfers for June 30, 2010Approval of Transfers for June 30, 2010kk.Treasurer’s Report – Extra Class Activity FundsThat the Board of Education approve Treasurer’s Monthly report for May, 2010for Extra Class Activity Funds.ll.Treasurer ReportsThat the Board of Education approve the following:Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2010Trial Balance as of May 31, 2010Cash Flow Projection as of May 31, 2010mm.Payment of BillsGeneral Fund A $13,124,915.25Trust & Agency $ 4,943,912.01Federal $ 16,478.24School Lunch $ 132,048.77Capital $ 1,240.87Child Care $ 16,488.40Debt Service $ 117,589.40Net Payroll $ 7,181.306.38

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -43-4. MiscellaneousApproval of MinutesThat the Board of Education approve the Board of Education minutes of the July6, and the special meeting of July 16, 2010.Unfinished Business1. Approval of Policy No. 7110, “Attendance”Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Bernstein that the Board of Education approve Policy No. 7110, “Attendance”.Discussion:Mrs. Bernstein questioned whether the information is filtered down to thecoaches.Mr. Jonas responded.2. Approval of Policy No. 5421, “Procurement of Goods and Services”Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mr. Cepeda, seconded by Mrs.Schulman that the Board of Education approve Policy No. 5421, “Procurementof Goods and Services”.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -44-3. Approval of Code of Conduct PolicyResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Bernstein that the Board of Education approve the Code of Conduct policy.Discussion:Mrs. Lieberman would like number 6 on page 9, “Bullying” spelled out moredefinitively.Mrs. Lieberman also spoke about what occurs on the weekends when games areplayed on our fields. Parents and coaches direct certain comments to thechildren that are not nice or appropriate. She asked if we have any control overcomments such as these. She suggested that perhaps we could have signsinstalled stated that we expect the same behavior from these people that weexpect from our students.Mr. Bettan noted that every year the District gives permits for use of our facilities.We can ask them to comply with our code of Conduct.Mrs. Bernstein asked if we could see some templates from the State and fromother districts regarding their policies on bullying.New Business1. Amendment to Superintendent’s ContractResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs.Rothman that the Board of Education approve the amendment to thecontract for the Superintendent of Schools dated June 23, 2010.Mr. Dempsey stated he received a 2% raise for the period July 1, 2010 to June30, 2011 and he will receive a 3% raise for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30,2012.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -45-2. Memorandum of Agreement – Middle School 9 th PeriodResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs.Bernstein that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement-Nine Period Day Middle Schools between the Board of Education, Plainview-OldBethpage Central School District and the Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress ofTeachers expiring June 30, 20113. Memorandum of Agreement - MentoringResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs.Lieberman that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreementbetween the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District and the Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress of Teachers to create a mentor/internship program forthe 2010-2011 school year.4. Terms & Conditions Agreements – Central Office AdministratorsAssistant Superintendent for Personnel, Administration and ProfessionalDevelopment – 2009/2010 and 2010/2011Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs.Lieberman that the Board of Education approve the Terms & ConditionsAgreement for Mr. Arthur Jonas, the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel,Administration and Professional Development for the period commencing July 1,2009 and ending June 30, 2010 and the period commencing July 1, 2010 andending June 30, 2011.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -46-4. Terms & Conditions Agreements – Central Office Administrators (continued)Assistant Superintendent for Business – 2009/2010 and 2010/2011Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs.Lieberman that the Board of Education approve the Terms & ConditionsAgreement for Mr. Ryan Ruf, the Assistant Superintendent for Business forthe period commencing July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010 and the periodcommencing July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction – 2010/2011Resolved upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs. Lieberman that theBoard of Education approve the Terms & Conditions Agreement for Ms. JillGierasch, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for aperiod commencing July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.On the Motion:Ayes:Nays:Mr. Bettan, Mrs. Pierno, Mrs. Lieberman, Mrs. Rothman,Mr. Cepeda, Mrs. Schulman.Mrs. Bernstein.Motion Carried.Discussion:Mrs. Bernstein stated that it was important for her to note for the record, that herdecision not to support Ms. Gierasch’s contract is neither a judgment of Ms.Gierasch, nor her performance. Rather it is her personal decision on conditionsstated in the contract that she cannot support.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -47-5. Tax LevyResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mr. Cepedathat the Board of Education adopt the resolutions establishing the 2010/2011 taxlevy as follows:Plainview-Old Bethpage CSE $110,487,800Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library $ 6,064,900$116,552,7006. Additional Staff Development CoursesResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Rothman, seconded by Mrs.Lieberman that the Board of Education approve the following additional Staffdevelopment Courses for the 2010-2011 school year:Grade 8 Collegial CircleMiddle School LOTE Collegial CircleIntegrated Algebra Collegial CircleGrade 5/6 Teacher WorkshopGrade 7/8 Math Teacher WorkshopStatistics Collegial CircleGeometry Collegial CircleDeveloping Evaluation Reports Based on Achievement and PsychologicalTestingCalculus Collegial CircleMarketing ** Collegial CircleAlgebra 2/Trigonometry Collegial CircleHoning Students’ Presentation SkillsMarketing III Collegial CircleDaily Five Collegial CircleInfinite CampusDiscussionMrs. Pierno questioned how many staff members are part of the collegial circles.Ms. Gierasch stated that it depends on the number of teachers involved. Theteachers are designing the courses based on their needs.

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -48-7. Additional Curriculum Writing Projects 2010-2011Resolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein, seconded by Mrs.Rothman that the Board of Education approve the following additional CurriculumWriting Projects for 2010-2011:No of hoursTitle No. of Writers each writing CostParent ESL Classes 3 6 $ 967.68Scope & Sequence forSpecial Classes Grades5 – 8 2 15 $1,612.608. Designation of Board Members to Appoint Impartial Hearing OfficersResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Lieberman, seconded by Mrs.Bernstein that the Board of Education approve the following resolution:“RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby designates the President andVice president of the Board of Education to appoint Impartial Hearing Officerspursuant to Section 200.5(i) of the Regulations of the New York StateCommissioner of Education”.Executive SessionResolved unanimously upon motion by seconded by that the Board of Education recessto Executive Session for the purpose of particular personnel matters.The meeting was recessed at 10:25 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Approved:_______________________Gary Bettan, PresidentHarriet FischerDistrict Clerk

Minutes of School Board Meeting – August 9, 2010 -49-The meeting was reconvened at 11:15 p.m.Acting District ClerkResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Pierno, seconded by Mrs. Schulman thatthe Board of Education appoint Mr. Jonas Acting District Clerk.AdjournmentResolved unanimously upon motion by Mrs. Bernstein seconded by Mrs. Pierno that theBoard of Education adjourn the meeting.The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.Approved:__________________________Gary Bettan, PresidentRespectfully submittedArthur JonasActing District Clerk