PUBLIC MEETING - Copiague Public Schools

PRESENT:
PUBLIC MEETING – CODE OF CONDUCT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 21, 2012
Doris Fischer Charles A. Leunig
Laura Gavey Superintendent of Schools
Michael Greb
Henry Johnson Assistant Superintendents
Rosemary Natoli Dr. Kathleen Bannon – Curric. & Inst.
Everett E. Newman III Peter H. Michaelsen – Finance & Operations
Brian J. Sales
Christopher Clayton, Esq.
Approximately 15 Residents and Staff Members
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mr. Michael L. Greb, President, in the Board of
Education Conference Room in the Middle School, with the opening exercises and a moment of
silent meditation.
Roll Call of Board Members by the District Clerk.
The Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct was held. Mrs. Sheridan, Mr. Agosta and
Dr. Klein gave a presentation on the changes to existing policies and new policies
which need to be implemented by July 1 to comply with DASA.
FIRST POLICY REVIEW – Changes related to DASA
0100 Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
0100-R Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Regulation
0115.1 Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention Intervention Policy
0115.1-R Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Regulation
0115.1-E.1 Harassment and/or Bullying Complaint Form
0115.1-E.2 Harassment and/or Bullying Complaint Form - Elementary
5020.1 Sexual Harassment and Students
5020.1-R Sexual Harassment and Students Regulation
5300.5 Code of Conduct – Definitions
5300.10 Code of Conduct – Student Rights and Responsibilities
5300.15 Code of Conduct – Essential Partners
5300.25 Code of Conduct – Prohibited Student Conduct
5300.65 Code of Conduct – Public Conduct on School Property
5300.70 Code of Conduct – Dissemination and Review
9110.2 Sexual Harassment and Staff
9110.2-R Sexual Harassment and Staff Regulation
FOR ACTION
1. Minutes
Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mrs. Gavey to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of
Education Meeting of May 7, 2012 and the Annual School District Meeting of May 15, 2012.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
2. Resignations – Elementary, Special Education, Social Studies
Motion by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. Gavey to approve the following resignations:
Assignment Service Effective Reason
Name & School in District Date Given
Amy DuTot Special Education 9/1/10 – Present 8/7/12 Personal
Teacher
Deauville Gardens

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Kimberly Elementary Teacher 9/1/07 – Present 8/7/12 Personal
Henson Deauville Gardens
Mary Monica Social Studies 9/1/07 – Present 6/30/12 Personal
Jordan Teacher
Middle School
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
3. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement – Copiague Union Free School District and the
Civil Service Employees’ Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL-CIO with respect to
the Copiague Clerical Unit #8310-00 of Local 870 CSEA
Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mrs. Natoli to approve the following resolution ratifying the
Memorandum of Agreement and authorizing the President of the Copiague Board of Education and
the Superintendent of Schools to execute the formal agreement:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Copiague Board of Education approve the
Memorandum of Agreement (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017) between the
negotiating representatives of the Board of Education of the Copiague Union Free
School District and the Civil Service Employees’ Association, Inc., Local 1000,
AFSCME, AFL-CIO with respect to the Copiague Clerical Unit of Local 870 CSEA
entered into on May 15, 2012 and ratified on May 16, 2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board President and the Superintendent of
Schools are authorized to execute the formal Agreement.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mrs. Gavey to approve the following staff appointments:
a. Approval - Resolution - Emergency Conditional Appointments
R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
the Board of Education of the Copiague Union Free School District hereby appoints
the following individuals on an emergency conditional basis pursuant to applicable
provisions of the New York State Education Law:
NAME ASSIGNMENT EFF. DATE
Cipeda, Minelba Substitute Food Service Worker 5/22/12
Harris, Dieon Educational Bus Transport, Attendant 5/22/12
Lanham, Nadra Educational Bus Transport, Attendant 5/22/12
Watts, Donna Substitute Food Service Worker 5/22/12
b. Appointments: Summer School Staffing – 2012/13 School Year
Name Assignment Experience
Alison Gangemella Incoming Kindergarten Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Katianne Brosnan Incoming Kindergarten Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Joanna Alexander Incoming Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Pearlina Allen Incoming Kindergarten Building Substitute
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Kate Riker Incoming Kindergarten Regular Substitute
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Helen Harris Kindergarten Annual Per Diem Substitute
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Nicole Giannini Kindergarten Regular Substitute
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Nicole Bruhnke Kindergarten Regular Substitute
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Jacqueline Grade 1 Teaching Assistant
Zachmann $4,400 Deauville Gardens
Emily Anderson Grade 1 Annual Per Diem Substitute
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Megan White Grade1 Building Substitute
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Colleen McLinden Grade 2 Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Karilyn Fincke Grade 2 Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Melissa Halversen Grade 3 Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Susan E. Wiley
Jamie Nese Grade 3 Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Marie Grade 4 Elementary Teacher
Przybyszewski $4,400 Deauville Gardens
Maureen Gaertner Grade 4 Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Susan E. Wiley
Ashley Bruhnke Grade 5 Teaching Assistant
$4,400 Middle School
Deborah Balunas Grade 5 Special Education Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Jason Ross Elementary Resource Room English Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Samantha Tilton Elementary Resource Room Special Education Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Danielle Sulyma Elementary Resource Room Special Education Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Stephanie Murphy Elementary Resource Room Building Substitute
Johnson $4,400 Middle School
Danielle Palladino System 44 Reading Teacher Special Education Teacher
$4,400 Susan E. Wiley
Kathleen Williams Teaching Assistant – Pre-K Teaching Assistant
$21.19 per hour Susan E. Wiley
Renee Chandler Teaching Assistant – Pre-K Teaching Assistant
$27.51 per hour Deauville Gardens
Lisa Amodeo Teaching Assistant – Pre-K Teaching Assistant
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Lisa DelTejo Teaching Assistant – Pre-K Teaching Assistant
$25.80 per hour Deauville Gardens
Nancy Martinez Teaching Assistant (1:1) Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour Middle School
Angela Kelly Teaching Assistant (1:1) Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour Susan E. Wiley
Sharon Thomas- Teaching Assistant (1:1) Teaching Assistant
Scott $19.10 per hour Susan E. Wiley
Evelyn Reutter Teaching Assistant (1:1) Teaching Assistant
$21.19 per hour Susan E. Wiley
Barbara Bruhnke Teaching Assistant (1:1) Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour Middle School
Maria Carey Teaching Assistant (1:1) Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour Deauville Gardens
Melvin Smith Elementary Enrichment - Music Teacher
Music Great Neck Road
$4,400
Marisa Perlongo Elementary Enrichment - Health Teacher
Physical Education Middle School
$4,400
Jadenae Trabacchi Elementary Enrichment - Building Substitute
Art Susan E. Wiley
$4,400
Jessica Sneider Elementary Enrichment - Home Economics Teacher
Home & Careers Middle School
$4,400
Maryanne Basso Elementary Enrichment - Elementary Teacher
Computers Susan E. Wiley
$4,400
Megan Moore Wilson Reading Special Education Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Francesca Spinelli Elementary Guidance Guidance Counselor
Counselor Middle School
$2,200 (3 weeks)
Chelsea Termini Elementary Guidance Guidance Counselor
Counselor Susan E. Wiley
$2,200 (3 weeks)
Angela Greaves Elementary Social Worker Social Worker
$4,400 Susan E. Wiley
Lisa Flores Elementary Speech Teacher Speech Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Alisha Abreu Pre-K – ESL ESL Teacher
$4,400 High School
Marilin Gutierrez Pre-K – ESL Elementary Teacher
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Barbara Kulikowska Pre-K – ESL Library Media Specialist
$4,400
Shannon Gentile Kindergarten – ESL Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Susan E. Wiley
Stephanie Frias Grade 1 – ESL Teaching Assistant
$4,400 Middle School
Jessica Percevejo Grade 2 – ESL Annual Per Diem Substitute
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Vincent Fiore Grade 3 – ESL Annual Per Diem Substitute
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Barbara Gold Grade 4 – ESL Regular Substitute
$4,400 Great Neck Road
Carly Lamson Grade 5 – ESL ESL Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Ruth Flores Grades 6-8 – ESL Foreign Language Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Lissette Feliz Grades 6-8 – ESL Foreign Language Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Armando Marcenaro Grades 9-12 – ESL ESL Teacher
$4,400 High School
Toni Clemens Teaching Assistant – ESL Teaching Assistant
$19.36 per hour Great Neck Road
Carmen Gomez Teaching Assistant – ESL Teaching Assistant
$27.51 per hour High School
Ophelia Hines Teaching Assistant – ESL Teaching Assistant
$27.51 per hour Susan E. Wiley
Walter Wojcik English 9, 10 English Teacher
$4,400 High School
Roseanne Wilson English 11, 12 English Teacher
$4,400 High School
Colleen Ochotorena Global Studies Social Studies Teacher
$4,400 High School
Cassandra Mayosky Global Studies Per Diem Substitute
$4,400 District
Stephen Cooney U. S. History Social Studies Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Yoleidys Bilingual Social Studies Social Studies Teacher
Swerdloff $4,400 High School
Paul Andrejkovics Algebra Building Substitute
$4,400 High School
Lauren Smith Geometry Mathematics Teacher
$4,400 William Floyd Public Schools
Samuel Gonzales Bilingual Math Mathematics Teacher
$4,400 High School

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Timothy Clare Topics in Algebra Mathematics Teacher
$4,400 High School
Terrence Jablonski Living Environment Science Teacher
$4,400 High School
Antoinette Spencer Physical Education Physical Education Teacher
$4,400 High School
James Cleary English 7, 8 English Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Anthony Persico Math 7, 8 Teaching Assistant/Building
$4,400 Substitute
Middle School
Peter Casale Social Studies 7, 8 Social Studies Teacher
$4,400 Middle/High School
Paul Kounadis Math/Science – Grade 6 Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Yolanda Ervin Grade 6 English/Social Studies Elementary Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Jonathan Cutolo Teacher/Administrative Intern Special Education Teacher
$4,400 High School
Christopher Read 180 English Chairperson
Gaudioso $4,400 Middle School
Laura Johnson Resource Room 9-12 Special Education Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Corinne Myer Resource Room 9-12 Special Education Teacher
$4,400 High School
Stephanie Resource Room 7-8 Special Education Teacher
Lanfranchi $4,400 Middle School
Jean Ann Kohn Inclusion, Special Education Special Education Teacher
$4,400 High School
Francis Salazar Inclusion, Special Education Special Education Teacher
$4,400 High School
Jean Marie Inclusion, Special Education Special Education Teacher
Fortunato $4,400 High School
Dawn Koziarz Library/Credit Recovery School Media Specialist
$4,400 Middle School
John Sack Fitness Physical Education Teacher
$4,400 Deauville Gardens
Matthew Domanico Guidance Building Substitute
$4,400 High School
Kerri Costadura Tutorial – Living Environment Science Teacher
$4,400 High School
Christopher Coppelli Tutorial – Earth Science Science Teacher
$4,400 High School

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Matthew Miles Tutorial – English English Teacher
$4,400 High School
Jason Millard Tutorial – Global Studies Social Studies Teacher
$4,400 Summer School
Nicole Carrazana Tutorial – Global Studies Building Substitute
$4,400 High School
Nicholas Lorenzen Tutorial – Geometry Mathematics Teacher
$4,400 High School
Christopher Tutorial – U. S. History Social Studies Teacher
Porcellini $4,400 High School
Tomasz Banach Tutorial – Algebra Mathematics Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Matthew Pellettier Tutorial – Algebra Mathematics Teacher
$4,400 Middle School
Marie Fodera Camp – Drama Elementary Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session Susan E. Wiley
Timothy Gavin Camp – Band Music Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session Middle School
Barbara Mayo Camp – Band Music Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session Middle Session
Carole Olsen Camp – Basketball Health Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session High School
Barbara Olsen Camp – Physical Education Physical Education Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session Middle School/
Deauville Gardens
Marc Levenson Camp – Music Music Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session Middle School
Daniel Leccese Camp – Science Research Science Chairperson
$1,466 per 2 week session Middle School
Damin Gomes Camp – Art Art Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session High School
Deidre Whiston Camp – Art Art Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session High School
Salvatore Cimino Camp – Robotics Science Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session High School
Meredith Coates Camp – Creative Writing English Teacher
$1,466 per 2 week session High School
Donna Frescott Teaching Assistant Read 180 Teaching Assistant
$19.36 per hour Middle School
Francesca Spinelli Substitute Teacher Secondary Guidance Counselor
(prorated) Middle School
Neil Schweitzer Substitute Teacher Secondary English Teacher
(prorated) High/Middle School

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Melissa Solomon Substitute Teacher Secondary Guidance Counselor
(prorated) Middle School
Christine Substitute Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Montemaggiore (prorated) High School
Lisa Wandling Substitute Teacher Secondary Special Education Teacher
(prorated) High School
aDrena Brown Substitute Teacher Secondary Special Education Teacher
(prorated) High School
Cara Horigan Substitute Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher
(prorated) Middle School
Kenneth Rittenhouse Substitute Teacher Secondary Mathematics Teacher
(prorated) High School
Monica Csorny Substitute Teacher Secondary Science Teacher
(prorated) Middle School
Nicole Vasheo Substitute Teacher Secondary Building Substitute
(prorated) High School
Samantha Pedagno Substitute Teacher Secondary ESL Teacher
(prorated) High School
Sean Kerrigan Substitute Teacher Secondary English Teacher
(prorated) Middle School
Julie Walter Substitute Teacher Secondary Foreign Language Teacher
(prorated) Middle School
Anastasia Kourtis Substitute Teacher Secondary English Teacher
(prorated) High School
Ken Pratt Substitute Teacher Secondary English Teacher
(prorated) High School
Meredith Coates Substitute Teacher Secondary English Teacher
(prorated) High School
Valerie Nevola Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$19.36 per hour Middle School
Barbara Carroccio Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour Deauville Gardens
Linda Grasso Substitute Teacher Aide Teacher Aide
$18.44 per hour High School
Maritza Scarione Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour High School
Carla Buckholz Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$27.51 per hour High School
Doreen DiMeglia Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour Middle School
Lisa Korsch Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour High School
Darlene Roy Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
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Joanne Norman Substitute Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant
$19.10 per hour High School
Vivian Alba Cook Cook Manager
Deauville Gardens Deauville Gardens
$20.39 per hour
Margaret Hothan Food Service Worker Assistant Cook
Deauville Gardens Deauville Gardens
$14.56 per hour
Saundra Johnson Food Service Worker Food Service Worker
Deauville Gardens Susan E. Wiley
$14.56 per hour
Clara Sanspree Assistant Cook Food Service Worker
High School Great Neck Road
$20.39 per hour
Jennifer Cupas Elementary Nurse Nurse
$30.29 per hour Deauville Gardens
Maryann Secondary Nurse Nurse
Marcantonio $30.29 per hour Middle School
Maria Herrero Secretary - Elementary Clerk Typist
$19.07 per hour Deauville Gardens
Carmen Lodestro Secretary – Secondary Clerk Typist (Spanish
$19.07 per hour Speaking)
Middle School
c. Appointments – Student Services Staffing – Summer 2012
Dates of
Name Anticipated Work Assignment
Guidance counselors will return to work on August 30, 2012 and attend staff development day. This
schedule will provide counselors with no contractual days to process grade level schedule changes,
resolve conflicts, receive, and reconfigure student schedules and process new entrants. In
conjunction with the secondary principals, it has been recommended by Mrs. Karen Sheridan that the
following guidance counselors work an additional 3 days over the summer in order to address these
issues.
Geraldine Baldwin Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 days additional High School
August 27, 28, 29, 2012
Christina Cutolo Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 days additional High School
August 27, 28, 29, 2012
Jean Poten Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 days additional High School
August 27, 28, 29, 2012
Dawn Salegna Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 days additional High School
August 27, 28, 29, 2012
Joyce Schatz Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 days additional High School
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Melissa Solomon Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 days additional Middle School
August 27, 28, 29, 2012
Francesca Spinella Per Diem Rate Guidance Counselor
3 day additional Middle School
August 27, 28l 29, 2012
d. Continuation of Appointments – Custodial Worker, Food Service Workers
Name Assignment & School Salary & Effective Date
Jeremy Davies Custodial Worker Step 1 - $15.31 per hour
(part-time) 3 hours per day
High School eff. 5/22/12
Ruth McDuffie- Food Service Worker Step 1 - $13.56 per hour
Clark (part-time) 4 hours per day
Middle School eff. 5/22/12
Kimberly Ramirez Food Service Worker Step 1 - $13.56 per hour
(part-time) 3 hours per day
Great Neck Road eff. 5/22/12
e. Appointments – Suffolk’s Edge Teacher Center Grant
Name Assignment Salary/Stipend
Deborah Balunas Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Allison Barone Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Diane Chimienti Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
James Cleary Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Monica Csorny Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Jennifer Doran Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Lisa Dunn Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Rosemarie Espinal Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Stephanie Frias Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Christopher Gaudioso Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Jennifer Gordon Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Melissa Gnup Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Sean Kerrigan Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project

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Daniel Leccese Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Lisa Macchia Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Natasha Murray Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Camille Nidds Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Kirsten Ostrofsky Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Stamatia Pagiazitis Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Jennifer Palazzo Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Marisa Perlongo Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Jennifer Rondon Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Jason Ross Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Jinu Thomas Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
Stephanie Valeiko Common Core $32.50 per hour
Curriculum Project
f. Appointments – Per Diem Substitute Teachers
Name Assignment & Certification Salary & Effective Date
Stephanie Ingenito Per Diem Substitute $100 per day
Middle School (prorated)
NYS Initial Certificate 5/22/12
ELA 7-12
eff. 9/1/12
Christopher Russo Per Diem Substitute $90 per day
NYS Initial Certificate 5/22/12
ELA 7-12 pending
g. Appointments – Annual – Coaching Staff – Fall 2012/13
Name Assignment & Certification Salary & Effective Date
Kenneth Rittenhouse Varsity Football Head $7,880 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 6/3/13 8/16/12
Tomasz Banach Varsity Football Assistant $6,304
First Aid 8/16/12
Expires 6/4/12
Jonathan Krawchuk Varsity Football Assistant $6,304
First Aid 8/16/12
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Sean Kerrigan J. V. Football Head $5,910
First Aid 8/16/12
Pending
Terrance Jablonski J. V. Football Assistant $4,728
First Aid 8/16/12
Expires 3/17/14
James Konen Varsity Boys Soccer $6,320 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 2/12/13 8/22/12
Nicholas Lorenzen Varsity Girls Soccer $6,320
First Aid 8/22/12
Expires 2/12/13
Timothy Clare J. V. Girls Soccer $4,740
First Aid 8/29/12
Expires 10/30/12
Patricia Stein Varsity Field Hockey $6,320 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 6/2/14 8/22/12
Pamela McGirr J. V. Field Hockey $4,740
First Aid 8/22/12
Expires 2/29/15
John Sack Varsity Volleyball Head $6,840 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 6/3/13 8/22/12
Barbara Olsen J. V. Volleyball $5,130
First Aid 8/22/12
Expires 6/3/13
Maryanne Sarro Varsity Gymnastics $7,360 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 6/24/12 8/22/12
Jessica Mattera Varsity Gymnastics Assistant $5,888
First Aid 8/22/12
Expires 2/12/13
George Schroeder Varsity Cross Country $5,800 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 6/2/14 8/22/12
Timothy Gavin Varsity Girls Tennis $5,800 +
First Aid $400 longevity
Expires 6/4/12 8/22/12
Carole Olsen J. V. Girls Tennis $4,350
First Aid 8/22/12
Expires 6/4/12
Jean Ann Kohn Varsity Cheerleading $7,880
First Aid 8/22/12
Expires 9/9/14
Tracy Wenzler J. V. Cheerleading $6,304
First Aid 8/22/12
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Matthew Pelletier M. S. Football Head $4,728
First Aid 9/4/12
Expires 8/14/12
Matthew Miles M. S. Football $3,782
Assistant 9/4/12
First Aid
Pending
Daniel Broadbent M. S. Girls Soccer $4,189
First Aid 9/4/12
Expires 6/4/12
Joseph Napolitano M. S. Boys Soccer $4,189
First Aid 9/4/12
Expires 8/20/12
Stephen Phillips M. S. Cross Country $4,189
First Aid 9/4/12
Pending
Paul Kounadis M. S. Girls Tennis $4,189
First Aid 9/4/12
Expires 6/1/12
Marissa Perlongo M. S. Field Hockey $4,189
First Aid 9/4/12
Expires 7/27/13
h. Appointment – Non-Teaching: Probationary – Cook Manager
Name Assignment & School Salary & Effective Date
Julie Frazzitta Cook Manager Step 4 - $30,768
Deauville Gardens + $800 Cook Manager
stipend
8/30/12
probationary period to
end 2/27/13
i. Appointment – Non-Teaching: Probationary – Security Aid
Name Assignment & School Salary & Effective Date
Alfred Ferriso Security Aide $22.27 per hour
Part-time 17.5 hours per week
High School 5/22/12
probationary period to
end 2/4/13
j. Appointments – Non-Teaching: Substitute Staff – Food Service Workers, Clerk Typist
Name Assignment & School Salary & Effective Date
Donna Watts Food Service Worker $9.30 per hour
District 5/22/12
Minelba Cepeda Food Service Worker $9.30 per hour
District 5/22/12
Vivian Alba Food Service Worker $9.30 per hour
District 9/1/12
Camille McGrath Clerk Typist $12.25 per hour
District 9/1/12
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5. Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Newman to approve the Recommendations of the
Committee on Special Education for the identification and placement of students with disabilities
as listed below:
Case #66549 Case #59046 Case #66477 Case #10057153 Case #68539
Case #72312 Case #74039 Case #66337 Case #10057388 Case #71605
Case #72143 Case #10057674 Case #62487 Case #10057276 Case #59818
Case #10057510 Case #67205 Case #10057505 Case #61680 Case #74369
Case #59848
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
6. Motion by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. Gavey to approve the Updated List of Impartial
Hearing Officers who have been certified to serve in this capacity by the State Education
Department.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
7. Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Newman to approve the following policy changes:
8412 Idling Prohibition for Buses and Other School Vehicles
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Motion by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. Fischer to approve the following resolution regarding
the Multi-Year Service Agreement with Western Suffolk BOCES:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education accept the Multi-Year Service
Agreement with Western Suffolk BOCES for technology services, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education and
Superintendent of Schools be authorized and directed to execute said Agreement.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
2. Motion by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. Gavey to adopt the resolution from bond attorneys
Hawkins, Delafield & Wood LLP, authorizing the President of the Board of Education to accept
the most favorable quotation on Tax Anticipation Notes not to exceed a total of $21,000,000 for
the 2012/13 school year.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
3. Motion by Mrs. Gavey, seconded by Mr. Newman to approve the budget transfers that exceed
$10,000.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
4. Motion by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. Fischer to award the disposition of Requests for
Proposals for the following services for the Facilities Department for the 2012/13 school year:
Plumbing Repair & Supplies Absolute Plumbing of Long Island, Inc.
Landscaping Jemm Construction
Electrical Repair & Maintenance EMI Inc.
Oil Burner/Boiler Maintenance HTP Mechanical Corp.
Building Inspection Services KLH Fire Safety Consultants
Sanitation (refuse) Removal Jamaica Ash & Rubbish Removal Co., Inc.
HVAC Services Quality AC & Heating, Inc.
Glass Replacement A-Max Door & Glass Co., Inc.

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Public Address/Internal Intercom System Symbrant Technologies
Fire Alarm Maintenance C&H Signal & Communications
Painting Services RJ Painting
Plaster Repair RJ Painting
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
5. Motion by Mrs. Gavey, seconded by Mr. Newman to approve the attached resolution regarding an
increase in the 2011-2012 approved budget:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVE that the Board of Education hereby approves an increase of
$47,328.75 to the 2011-2012 budget, said increase due to the district receiving several
grants throughout the year.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
6. Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Newman to approve the following resolution regarding
the reconfiguration of the Deauville Gardens Elementary School:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Board of Education
wishes to establish two elementary schools, grade K-5, at the location of the existing Deauville
Gardens Elementary School,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby resolves to rename, register and/or open
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School and Deauville Gardens West Elementary School at the
location presently housing the Deauville Gardens Elementary School, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and his
staff to make application to the New York State Board of Regents in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education to modify an existing public
school(s), change the registration status of a school, register a new school(s) and/or change the name
of an existing public school; namely to modify Deauville Gardens Elementary School by splitting its
existing kindergarten through fifth grade student population within the existing school building, with
a portion of the kindergarten through fifth grade population to attend the renamed Deauville Gardens
East Elementary School and a portion of the kindergarten through fifth grade population to attend the
newly created Deauville Gardens West Elementary School, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools and/or
his designee(s) to take the steps necessary to bring the District into compliance with the applicable
regulations and requirements of the Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education regarding
the establishment, registration, naming and or phase-in/phase out of the existing Deauville Gardens
Elementary School in order for it to be replaced with the renamed Deauville Gardens East and newly
created Deauville Gardens West kindergarten through fifth grade elementary schools in the location
of the existing Deauville Gardens Elementary School.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
REPORTS
1. Reports of the Claims Auditor – April 2012
a. General Fund
b. School Lunch Fund
c. Federal Fund
d. Trust and Agency Fund
2. Treasurer’s Report – April 2012
3. Cafeteria Operating Report – April 2012
4. Expenditure, Revenue, and Investment Reports – April 2012

5. Budget Transfers – April 2012
6. Enrollment Report for the Period Ending April 27, 2012
7. Superintendent’s Report:
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Mr. Leunig began by thanking everyone in the community for coming out and getting the budget
vote passed, by the highest percentage ever (70%), despite the terrible weather.
8. Presentation:
Mr. Farley and Mr. Palumbo from ADT gave a presentation reviewing their findings from the
School Safety Audit. Both gentlemen commented on how the Copiague District is proactive and
ahead of the curve when it comes to the safety of the children and its employees. However, they
did mention a few findings that the district could tweak and improve on.
SECOND POLICY REVIEW
6741 Contracting for Professional Services
6830 Board of Education Expense Reimbursement
6830-R Board of Education Expense Reimbursement Regulation
6830-E Board of Education Conference Reimbursement Form
6831 Meals and Refreshments
6831-R Meals and Refreshments Regulation
6850-R School District Credit Cards Regulation
6900 Disposal of District Property
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Greb mentioned he received a congratulatory letter from Senator Fuschillo regarding his recent
reelection to the Board. The Board received an invitation to the Senior Awards Ceremony which will
be held on Thursday, June 7. The Board also received a thank you for their support from Jeannette
Santos, Board President,Western Suffolk BOCES.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Regular Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in
the West Cafeteria of the Middle School. It will be preceded by a reception honoring this year’s
retirees and newly tenured staff at 7:00 p.m.
School will be closed for Superintendent’s Conference Day on May 24, 2012 for grades 9-12.
All schools and offices will be closed on Friday, May 25, 2012, as a result of days not used for
emergency closing. Memorial Day will be celebrated on Monday, May 28, 2012. All schools and
offices will be closed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VOICE OF THE BOARD
Mr. Sales reported on the N-SSBA meeting he attended. Much of the discussion at the meeting was
about the Budget Vote.
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
A resident had a concern about a story she had seen on the news involving sex offenders. The
attorney was able to answer her questions. Another resident was concerned about an article she read
regarding the building of 500 units up at the Nike Base in N. Amityville.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mrs. Gavey to go into Executive Session to discuss particular
persons.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
The Board went into Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by Mrs. Gavey, seconded by Mrs. Fischer to reconvene the meeting.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:21 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Fischer, seconded by Mrs. Natoli to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 7 yes. Motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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Mary Ellen Ruppert
District Clerk