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APPROVED MINUTES of the Elmont Board of Education

REGULAR MEETING VOLUME XXXIII, PAGE 59

OCTOBER 8, 2013 ELMONT, NEW YORK

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School

District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, held at the Alden Terrace School

on Tuesday, October 8, 2013.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael A. Jaime, President

Tameka Battle-Burkett

Kevin Denehy

Patrick O. Emeagwali

Jon Johnson, Sr.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Deniece Walker

Anthony S. Maffea, Sr.

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Mr. Albert Harper Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Kathleen Safrey Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Mrs. Stephanie Muller Director of Pupil Personnel and Special Education

Mr. David Polizzi Director of School Facilities & Operations

Colum P. Nugent School Attorney

Diana Delahanty District Clerk

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT: None

CONSULTANT PRESENT: Mr. Thomas W. Galante

On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board convened in

Executive Session at 6:30 PM.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0

Motion Carried Unanimously

On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board voted to prefer

charges against a District Employee pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law §75.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


ROLL CALL EXECUTIVE

SESSION

MOTION TO

PREFER CHARGES

MOTION TO

APPOINT

HEARING OFFICER

ADJOURNMENT




On a motion by Ms. Battle-Burkett, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board voted to prefer

charges against a second District Employee pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law

§75.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


Mr. Jaime called for a short recess to meet with the Audit Committee at 7:00 PM.

Executive Session reconvened at 7:35 on a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by

Mr. Emeagwali.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


On a motion by Ms. Battle-Burkett, seconded by Mr. Emeagwali, the Board reconvened in

Public Session at 8:10 PM.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


Mr. Jaime led the Pledge of Allegiance.

On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board approved the

agenda which was distributed to the audience.

Vote on approving the agenda:

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Emeagwali, the Board approved the minutes

of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2013.

MOTION TO

PREFER CHARGES RECESS EXECUTIVE

SESSION

PUBLIC SESSION PLEDGE OF

ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF

AGENDA APPROVAL OF

THE MINUTES




Vote on approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2013:

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

Mr. Jaime welcomed everyone to the October Board of Education Meeting and then turned

the meeting over to Mr. Harper.

Mr. Harper welcomed everyone and acknowledged Legislator Carrié A. Solages in the

audience.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

Model UN

Mr. Harper stated that Mr. Lee Marcus initiated the Model United Nations Program at

Elmont Memorial High School 35 years ago. Mr. Harper introduced Mr. Marcus and

presented a special award to him. Mr. John Capozzi, the Principal of Elmont Memorial

High School; Nkenge Gilliam and Melvin Kohn, the Co-Advisors for the Model UN China

Team; and Athena Allen and Frank Nuara, the Chaperones for the Model UN China Team,

were also presented awards for their leadership.

This year the Model UN China Team competed in Beijing and was voted Best Small

Delegation. Mr. Harper introduced the current Model UN Team, (Ashley Reese, Leanna

Faulk, Darnell Marescot, Michael Bediako, Christian Butron, James Bailey, Chukwudi

Kanu, Isaiah Genao and Mykelle Richburg), and presented awards to them for their hard

work and dedication. Mr. Harper stated that these students are the future leaders of the

Community and of the United States. (Four of these students started in the Model UN

Program in our District.)

Mr. Harper noted that Elmont Memorial Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, October

12th

. The parade will begin at 12:30 PM at Dauntless Parkway and end at Elmont

Memorial High School. The football game will begin at 1:30 PM. Please come out and

support Elmont Memorial.

Transportation

Mr. Harper stated he had a special award for a bus driver who went above and beyond to

make sure a child was safe. Mr. Charles Alexander was given an outstanding service

award for the care he exhibited to make sure one of our children made it home safely under

extra-ordinary circumstances.

APPROVAL OF

THE MINUTES PRESIDENT’S

REMARKS RECOGNITION

AND AWARDS MODEL UN TRANSPORTATION




Mr. Jaime stated that October is Board Appreciation Month and the Board was happy to

share it with the Beijing nine, safety patrol, and bus driver.

Former Board Member

Mr. Jaime said the Board decided they would honor a former Board Member during the

month of October. The Board wanted to honor Lorraine Ferrigno for ten years of dedicated

service to the Children, District and Community. Mr. Jaime presented Ms. Ferrigno with

an apple shaped crystal with a clock on its face. Mr. Jaime said it would remind Ms.

Ferrigno of all the time she is getting back in her life.

Ms. Ferrigno thanked everyone stating she enjoyed the experience and was happy to see

former students and their achievements. It is nights like this that make it worth it. It has

been a wonderful experience. She then thanked the Board.

Safety Patrol

Mr. Harper introduced the Administrators from each building who introduced the Captains

of the Safety Patrol Squad in their buildings. The students were presented certificates for

their dedication and assistance with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

Ms. Buchanan and Ms. Cameron introduced Nia Sampson from the Alden Terrace School

and acknowledged Laiba Mian (who could not be there this evening).

Ms. Cabbell introduced Sarah Iribarren from Clara H. Carlson School and acknowledged

Melissa Chattergoon (who could not be there this evening).

Mr. Garcia and Ms. Chapman introduced Emily Triquet and Sumaiyah Khan from Covert

Avenue School.

Mr. Aksionoff introduced Marvia Pressoir and Camren Patteron from Dutch Broadway

School.

Mr. Zucker introduced Karina Sandoval-Alvarez and Jorvany Jean from Gotham Avenue

School.

Ms. Kranidis and Ms. Sajecki introduced Rebecca LaBarbera from Stewart Manor School

and acknowledged Matthew Cippola (who could not be there this evening).

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION

Mr. Harper thanked the Board of Education for their dedication to the children of Elmont.

He stated that the Board works tirelessly to provide high quality education in a cost

efficient manner. Thank you for all you do for the children and the community.

Students from all six schools gave the Board Members cards the students made for them to

thank them for everything they do.

RECOGNITION

AND AWARDS FORMER BOARD

MEMBER SAFETY PATROL SCHOOL BOARD

RECOGNITION




CHORAL PRESENTATION

Ms. Bukauskas and the Alden Terrace Special Ensemble dedicated “You Raise Me Up”, to

thank the Board of Education.

RECESS

At 8:38 PM Mr. Jaime called for a short recess.

The meeting resumed at 8:50 PM.

PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD FROM EETA

Ms. Rogan Adam, Ms. Carolyn King and Ms. Maria Leva thanked the Board of Education

for their dedication and hard work on behalf of EETA. “Your contributions and countless

hours of service you devote to the District Community are invaluable. Each of you makes

Elmont a better place to work and a great place to educate students. EETA has made a

contribution in honor of each of you to the Bruce Metzger Library Fund from which special

books for our six libraries are brought yearly.”

AUDIENCE ON AGENDA ITEMS: None

CORRESPONDENCE: None

REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY:

Mr. Nugent had a few action items for the Board.

Mr. Nugent asked for a motion to appoint Scott Doreson as hearing officer to determine

charges against a District Employee pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law §75.

The Board is aware of who the employee is.

On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board appointed Scott

Doreson as hearing officer to determine charges against a District Employee pursuant to

New York State Civil Service Law §75.

Yes 5

No 0

Abstain 0


Mr. Nugent asked for a motion to appoint Scott Doreson as hearing officer to determine

charges against a second District Employee pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law

§75. The Board is aware of who the second employee is.

CHORAL

PRESENTATION RECESS PRESENTATION

FROM EETA AUDIENCE ON

AGENDA ITEMS CORRESPONDENCE REPORT OF THE

ATTORNEY MOTION TO

APPOINT HEARING

OFFICER




On a motion by Ms. Battle-Burkett, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board appointed Scott

Doreson as hearing officer to determine charges against a District Employee pursuant to

New York State Civil Service Law §75.

Yes 5

No 0

Abstain 0


The Audit Committee met at 7:00 PM this evening and made recommendations to the

Board of Education. Mr. Nugent asked for a motion to accept the Independent Auditors’

Report on Financial Statements and Supplemental Information, Management’s Discussion

and Analysis, and related reports, completed by Nawrocki Smith LLP for the year ended

June 30, 2013, as recommended to the Board by the Audit Committee tonight.

On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Emeagwali, the Board accepted the

Independent Auditors’ Report on Financial Statements and Supplemental Information,

Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and related reports, completed by Nawrocki

Smith LLP for the year ended June 30, 2013, as recommended to the Board by the Audit

Committee tonight.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


Mr. Nugent asked for a resolution from the Board to approve the Corrective Action Plan

for the Annual Independent Audit completed by Nawrocki Smith LLP, as recommended to

the Board by the Audit Committee.

On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board approved the

Corrective Action Plan for the Annual Independent Audit completed by Nawrocki Smith

LLP, as recommended to the Board by the Audit Committee.

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


Mr. Nugent requested approval for an increase in salary for non-contract personnel, as per

schedule in the possession of the Board Members.

MOTION TO

APPOINT HEARING

OFFICER

AUDIT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATIONS

MOTION TO ACCEPT

AUDIT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION MOTION TO APPROVE

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN




On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board approved the salary

increases in the possession of the Board, as per discussion earlier, for non-contract

employees for 7/1/2013-6/30/2014.

Vote on approving salary schedule for non-contract employees:

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


Mr. Nugent asked the Board to approve the rollover of unused vacation days for two District

Administrators in accordance with the contract, as per discussion in Executive Session at a

prior meeting.

On a motion by Ms. Battle-Burkett, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the

carryover of unused vacation days for two District Administrators:

Yes - 5

No - 0

Abstain - 0


This concluded the report of the attorney.

Mr. Jaime then turned the meeting over to Mr. Harper for the report of the Superintendent.

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Mr. Harper said good evening to the audience. It is great to see so many staff members

come out to support our children. Thank you for coming.

Mr. Harper gave the report of the Superintendent:

On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the

following Professional Leaves of Absence:

FASTER, KARYN- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building Assignment:

Alden Terrace School; Effective Date: 12/18/13; Duration of Leave: 12/18/13-3/31/14,

unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 3 years

*Includes Family and Medical Leave from 12/18/13-3/31/14

REFUNDING THE 2004

BOND ISSUE CAPITAL

MARKET

ADVISORS, LLC

RETAINED AS

ADVISORS

APPROVAL OF

FINANCIAL

SERVICES FOR

REFUNDING

RESOLUTION

MOTION TO

APPROVE SALARY

INCREASES FOR

NON-CONTRACT

EMPLOYEES MOTION TO

APPROVE

CARRYOVER OF

UNUSED VACATION

DAYS REPORT OF THE

SUPERINTENDENT PROFESSIONAL

LEAVES OF ABSENCE




ORMOND, TARA- Area of Employment: Special Education Teacher; Building

Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Effective Date: 11/20/13; Duration of Leave: 11/20/13-

6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave; Service to District: 10 years


The Board also approved a change in Child Rearing Leave:

AUSTIN, LESLEY ANNE- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building

Assignment: Dutch Broadway School; Effective Date: From: 9/6/13-1/31/14, unpaid* To:

9/3/13-1/31/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave


Note: Leave of Absence was originally approved by the Board on 7/1/13

The Board further approved an extension of Child Rearing Leave:

FRANGELLA, LORI- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building Assignment:

Currently on District Child Rearing Leave; Effective Date: From: 8/30/12-1/31/14, unpaid*

To: 8/30/12-6/30/14, unpaid*; Reason: District Child Rearing Leave

Note: Leave of Absence was originally approved by the Board on 8/15/12; an extension was

approved on 10/9/12; an additional extension was approved on 5/14/13

The Board approved the following Professional Appointments:

WEBER, BAILEY- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Salary:

$25,000 (pro-rated from start date); Certification: Childhood Education 1-6 (Initial)/

Students with Disabilities 1-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 10/1/13-6/19/14; Initial

Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure

involved

MEROLA, LAUREN- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Salary:

$24,714 pro-rated from $25, 000 (9/9/13-6/19/14; $142.86/day for additional 5 days

beyond 6/19/14); Certification: Early Childhood Education B-2 (Initial)/ Childhood

Education 1-6 (Initial)/ Students with Disabilities B-2 (Initial)/ Students with Disabilities

1-6 (Initial)/ Literacy B-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 9/9/13-6/26/14; Initial Assignment:

Covert Avenue School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure involved

TANCREDI, CHRISTINE- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher;

Salary: $24,571 pro-rated from $25, 000 (9/10/13-6/19/14; $142.86/day for additional 5

days beyond 6/19/14); Certification: Early Childhood Education B-2 (Initial)/ Childhood

Education 1-6 (Initial)/Literacy B-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 9/10/13-6/26/14; Initial

Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure

involved

PROFESSIONAL

CHANGE IN CHILD

REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

EXTENSION OF CHILD

REARING LEAVE PROFESSIONAL

APPOINTMENTS




PHILIPPEN, KRISTINA- Tenure Area (Not Eligible): 175 Day Substitute Teacher;

Salary: $23,000 (pro-rated from $25,000); Certification: Early Childhood Education B-2

(Initial)/ Childhood Education 1-6 (Initial); Effective Date: 9/30/13-6/19/14; Initial

Assignment: Alden Terrace School; Probationary Period: No probation and no tenure

involved

The Board further approved Change in Compensation for the following Professional Staff:

KLAGES, KELLY- Area of Employment: School Psychologist; Building Assignment:

Covert Avenue School; Change in Salary: From: $60,081 MA Step 1 To: $61,851 MA

Step 2; Effective Date: 8/29/13; Reason: Advancement to Step 2

The Board further approved the following Professional Termination:

BECKWITH, DEANNA- Area of Employment: 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Building

Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Effective Date: 9/3/13; Service to District: 1 Day

The Board also approved the following Professional Resignations:

RODEN, MEGHAN- Area of Employment: Per Diem Substitute; Building Assignment:

District-wide; Effective Date: 9/16/13; Service to District: 3 months; Reason: New

Position

BLATT, STACEY- Area of Employment: PreK Teacher; Building Assignment: Dutch

Broadway School; Effective Date: 8/27/13; Service to District: 1 year; Reason: Personal

WITT, KATRINA- Area of Employment: 175 Day Substitute Teacher; Building

Assignment: Clara H. Carlson School; Effective Date: 9/27/13; Service to District: 18

days; Reason: Personal

Lastly, the Board approved the following Professional Retirement:

JACKSON, ALETHEA- Area of Employment: Elementary Teacher; Building

Assignment: Dutch Broadway School; Effective Date: 10/15/13; Service to District: 40

years

The foregoing motion was put to a roll call with the following results:


On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board also approved

the following Civil Service Appointments:

GELLINEAU, MATTHEW- Area of Employment: Cleaner Part-time Substitute; Salary:

$13.25 hourly; Building Assignment: District-wide; Effective Date: 10/9/13 pending Civil

Service and Medical approval

PROFESSIONAL

APPOINTMENTS

PROFESSIONAL

CHANGE IN

COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL

TERMINATION PROFESSIONAL

RESIGNATIONS PROFESSIONAL

RETIREMENT CIVIL SERVICE

APPOINTMENTS




GRAHAM-RISOLO, ANTHONY- Area of Employment: Cleaner Part-time Substitute;

Salary: $13.25 hourly; Building Assignment: District-wide; Effective Date: 10/9/13

pending Civil Service and Medical approval

MARTINEZ, KENNETH- Area of Employment: Cleaner Part-time Substitute; Salary:



SPELLER, JOAN- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute; Salary:



MARTINEZ, JEANNETTE- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute;



PAYTON, NICHOLAS- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute;



DEVIEUX, SHANIECE- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute;



CORREALE, JESSICA- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute;



PEREZ, JAEDE- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute; Salary:



The Board also approved the following Civil Service Change in Compensation:

LEVIN, ANNE- Area of Employment: Sr. Account Clerk; Salary: From: $55,275 annual

To: $58,903 annual; Effective Date: 7/1/13; Building Assignment: Elmont Road; Reason:

Head payroll department

The Board further approved the following Civil Service Changes in Status:

GROSE, SHELLEY- Area of Employment: From: Bus Driver Part-time Substitute To:

Bus Driver 10 months; Salary: $23.05 hourly*; Probation: 26 weeks from Civil Service

approval; Building Assignment: Transportation; Effective Date: 10/9/13 pending Civil

Service approval

*Salary incorrectly stated as $22.45 in Superintendent’s Report 10/8/13.

CIVIL SERVICE

APPOINTMENTS CIVIL SERVICE

CHANGE IN

COMPENSATION CIVIL SERVICE

CHANGES IN STATUS




MEDINA, ANNMARIE- Area of Employment: From: Food Service Helper Part-time

Substitute To: Food Service Helper; Salary: $14.51 hourly; Probation: 26 weeks from

Civil Service approval; Building Assignment: Dutch Broadway School; Effective Date:

10/9/13 pending Civil Service approval

VICARI, DENICE- Area of Employment: From: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute To:

Teacher Aide; Salary: $16.85 hourly; Probation: 26 weeks from Civil Service approval;

Building Assignment: Covert Avenue School; Effective Date: 10/9/13 pending Civil

Service approval

The following Civil Service employee will complete her probationary period and is

recommended for permanent status on the date indicated:

End

Name Classification Probation Effective

Mirielle Lezin Bus Driver 10-months 10/14/13 10/15/13

The Board approved the following Civil Service Termination effective 10/9/13, due to no

recent service to the District:

Michael Monteverde Cleaner Part-time Substitute

Lastly, the Board approved the following Civil Service Resignations:

FRITZ, MEGAN- Area of Employment: Teacher Aide Part-time Substitute; Building

Assignment: District-wide; Effective Date: 9/9/13; Service to District: 2 years 8 months;

Reason: New Position

GREENBERG, MARC- Area of Employment: Custodian; Building Assignment: Clara H.

Carlson School; Effective Date: 9/27/13; Service to District: 5 years 3 months; Reason:

Personal



On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board received the

Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education designations and

program placements for the Evaluation Placements, Reviews of Program and I.E.P.

Modifications of students, as well as Section 504 Committee recommendations.


On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board approved the

following:

SATURDAY WORLD

LANGUAGE ACADEMY PRINCIPAL

COMMITTEE ON

SPECIAL EDUCATION

AND COMMITTEE ON

PRE-SCHOOL

EDUCATION COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL

EDUCATION/ SPECIAL EDUCATION: CHAIRPERSON/ ALTERNATE

CHAIRPERSON

CIVIL SERVICE

CHANGES IN STATUS CIVIL SERVICE

TERMINATION CIVIL SERVICE

RESIGNATIONS

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL

EDUCATION/ COMMITTEE

ON PRE-SCHOOL

EDUCATION/ 504

RECOMMENDATIONS




SATURDAY WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Principal

The Board approved the employment of the following principal for the Saturday World

Language Academy at Gotham Avenue School. The compensation rate will be $50.00 per

hour for a maximum of 4 hours for 15 days each.

Dennis Cowan Gotham Avenue School

Teachers

The Board also approved the employment of the following teachers for the Saturday

World Language Academy at Gotham Avenue School. The compensation rate will be

$125.00 per day for 15 days each, as per teachers’ contract.

Erica Fernandez Gotham Avenue School

Xavier Rodriguez Dutch Broadway School

Maria Leva Alden Terrace School

Genevieve Philp Gotham Avenue School

Anthony Pino Gotham Avenue School

Trisha Orzano Dutch Broadway School

Teacher (175 Day Substitute)

The Board also approved the employment of the following teacher for the Saturday World

Language Academy at Gotham Avenue School. The compensation rate will be $100.00

per day for 15 days each, as per teachers’ contract.

Laura Di Tieri Clara H. Carlson School

Substitute Teacher

The Board further approved the employment of the following substitute teacher for the

Saturday World Language Academy at Gotham Avenue School. The compensation rate

will be $125.00 per day as needed, for a maximum of 15 days, as per teachers’ contract.

Susana Gueli Covert Avenue School

Substitute Teacher (175 Day Substitute)

The Board approved the employment of the following substitute teacher for the Saturday


$100.00 per day as needed, for a maximum of 15 days, as per teachers’ contract.

Jennifer Mayerhoff Gotham Avenue School

SATURDAY WORLD

LANGUAGE ACADEMY PRINCIPAL TEACHERS TEACHER (175 DAY

SUBSTITUTE) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER (175 DAY SUBSTITUTE)




Consultants

The Board authorized the following consultants to work in the Saturday World Language

Academy at Gotham Avenue School. The compensation rate will be $ 125.00 per day, for 15

days each (pending enrollment).

Carolyn Alas

Jo-Ann Esrick

Mario Toglia

Rosemary Haigh

Samantha Barbaro

Consultant

The Board authorized the following consultant to work in the Saturday World Language

Academy at Gotham Avenue School.

Charles Walsh (Chef Charlie) Fee: 3 sessions @$375.00 per session

Teaching Assistant

The Board also approved the employment of the following teaching assistant for the Saturday


$20.00 per hour for a maximum of 15 days.

MaryJane Havrylkoff Dutch Broadway School

SATURDAY LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS ACADEMY

Principal

The Board approved the employment of the following principal for the Saturday Literacy and

Mathematics Academy at Clara H. Carlson School. The compensation rate will be $50.00

per hour for a maximum of 4 hours for 15 days each.

Cynthia Cameron Alden Terrace School

Substitute Principal

The Board also approved the employment of the following substitute principal for the

Saturday Literacy and Mathematics Academy at Clara H. Carlson School. The compensation

rate will be $50.00 per hour, as needed, for a maximum of 4 hours for 15 days each.

Audrey Cabbell Clara H. Carlson School

SATURDAY WORLD

LANGUAGE ACADEMY CONSULTANTS CONSULTANT TEACHING ASSISTANT SATURDAY LITERACY

AND MATHEMATICS

ACADEMY PRINCIPAL SUBSTITUTE PRINCIPAL




Teachers

The Board further approved the employment of the following teachers for the Saturday

Literacy and Mathematics Academy at Clara H. Carlson School. The compensation rate

will be $125.00 per day for 15 days each, as per teachers’ contract.

Patricia Benstock Alden Terrace School

Barbara Burke Clara H. Carlson School

Mary Delahanty-Malesardi Clara H. Carlson School

Jennifer Kalaydjian Dutch Broadway School

Tiffany Sollitto Gotham Avenue School

Cari Clementi Covert Avenue School Substitute Teachers

The Board approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the Saturday


will be $125.00 per day for 15 days each, as per teachers’ contract.

Shona Beldo Alden Terrace School

Chris Tricarico Clara H. Carlson School

Joseph Dooley Dutch Broadway School

Teachers (175 Day Substitutes)

The Board further approved the employment of the following teachers for The Saturday

Literacy & Mathematics Academy at Clara H. Carlson School. The compensation rate will

be $100.00 per day for 15 days each, as per teachers’ contract.

Joanne Borawski Covert Avenue School

Samantha Horowitz Covert Avenue School

Allyson Kiernan Covert Avenue School

Vedi Ramdhanie Clara H. Carlson School

Ashley Francois Dutch Broadway School Support Staff

The Board also approved the employment of the following personnel as support staff at

Clara H. Carlson and Gotham Avenue Schools, as per contractual rate, for maximum of 15

days.

Michel Galante Secretary Clara H. Carlson School

Veronica Geever Hall Monitor Clara H. Carlson School

Chris Ladalia Secretary Clara H. Carlson School

Marilyn Cirillo Hall Monitor Gotham Avenue School

Kathy Harsch Hall Monitor Gotham Avenue School

Judy Rocco Secretary Gotham Avenue School

Nancy Soevyn Secretary Gotham Avenue School

TEACHERS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TEACHERS (175 DAY SUBSTITUTES) SUPPORT STAFF




Teacher Aides

The Board also approved the employment of the following Special Education Teacher Aides

for the Saturday World Language Academy at Gotham Avenue School and the Saturday


will be $14.00 per hour for a maximum of 15 days.

Aletra Babb Clara H. Carlson School

LaToya Willis Clara H. Carlson School

Marie Martinez Gotham Avenue School

COMPENSATORY TIME FOR PARENT TRAINING

The Board approved compensatory time for Dorit Brander, Taiisha Foster, and Rhonda

Lebit to conduct evening ABA parent training sessions. The compensation will not exceed

15 hours for the school year.

TRANSLATOR FOR ABA PARENT TRAINING

The Board also approved Maria Valenzuela, ABA teacher aide, to translate for evening

ABA parent training. Compensation will be at the hourly rate, as per the teacher aide

contract. The hours will not exceed 10 hours for the school year.

GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT

The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $120.45 to the Alden Terrace

School from Ahold Financial Services for participation in the Stop & Shop Education

Program.

The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $198.75 to the Covert Avenue

School from Target Corporation for participation in the Take Charge of Education

Program.

The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $140.61 to the Clara H.

Carlson School from Target Corporation for participation in the Take Charge of

Education Program.

The Board approved the donation of a check in the amount of $54.90 to the Alden Terrace

School from Target Corporation for participation in the Take Charge of Education

Program.

See backup pages in the Board Book of October 8, 2013 about the above donations.

TEACHER AIDES COMPENSATORY TIME

FOR PARENT TRAINING TRANSLATOR FOR ABA

PARENT TRAINING GIFTS TO THE DISTRICT




SECOND READING-POLICY #3710 - DISCLOSURE OF WRONGFUL CONDUCT

(Whistleblower Policy)

The Board was presented for a second reading, policy #3710- Disclosure of Wrongful

Conduct (Whistleblower Policy).

A copy of the policy can be found in the backup pages in the Board Book of October 8, 2013.



FIRST READING- POLICY #3110 - PAYMENT DOCUMENT

The Board was presented for a first reading, policy #3110- Payment Document.


FIRST READING- POLICY #3020 - PETTY CASH FUNDS

The Board was presented for a first reading, policy #3020- Petty Cash Funds.


ITEMS NOTED FOR THE MINUTES

USE OF FACILITIES

Request for Use of Facilities that have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools

since the last Board Meeting are enclosed in the backup pages of the Board Book of

October 8, 2013.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The following employees are on a leave of absence due to Workers’ Compensation cases still

pending:

Christopher Chisolm Part time Substitute Cleaner

Eileen Comer Bus Attendant

Janice Gardner Bus Driver

Patricia Hassan Head Cook

SECOND READING

AND APPROVAL

POLICY #3710 FIRST READING POLICY #3110 FIRST READING POLICY #3020 ITEMS NOTED FOR

THE MINUTES USE OF FACILITIES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION




FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE

The following employees are on a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act:

Duration

Name Position of Leave

Saundra Campa Resource Room Teacher 4 weeks, 4 days

Christina Bellicose-Stoffel Food Service Helper 6 weeks

On a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Battle-Burkett, the Board approved the

backup booklet entitled “Schedule of Disbursements and Warrants #4-6, 16-17, 19-21, 24-26;

7-10, 12; 2; 7-11; and 7-12, 14, 16-17” which is filed in the “bulky” document file.


On a motion by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the Board also received the

Report of the Treasurer for the General Fund, Capital Fund, the Lunch Fund, the Trust and

Agency Fund, Payroll, Special Aid Fund and Capital Bond Fund as of August 31, 2013.


On a motion by Ms. Battle-Burkett, seconded by Mr. Emeagwali, the Board approved

budgetary transfers over $5,000, as per back-up pages in the Board Book of October 8,

2013.

The Board also approved the Proposed 2014/2015 Budget Calendar, as per back-up pages

in the Board Book of October 8, 2013.

The Board further approved the following resolution:

Resolved that the contract for Self-Funded Workers' Compensation Third-party

Administrator Services with Fitzharris & Co. be assigned to Wright Risk Management, as

requested by Fitzharris & Co. given the sale of its business line to Wright Risk

Management, effective July 1, 2013, with fees for the months of July-August 2013 payable

to Fitzharris & Co., as per formal Agreement between the parties, with all existing fees and

other contract terms remaining in effect after the contract assignment, as per back-up pages

in the Board Book of October 8, 2013.

The Board approved the following change orders, as per back-up pages in the Board Book

of October 8, 2013. Deduct Change order #G1- R.D. Architectural Product resulting in

credit to the district of $2115.20 for the unused portion of the $20,000 allowance for the

Alden Terrace School Window project # 280216020001014, as per back-up pages in the

Board Book of October 8, 2013.

FAMILY AND

MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE SCHEDULE OF

DISBURSEMENTS

AND WARRANTS TREASURER’S

REPORT BUDGETARY

TRANSFERS OVER

$5,000 BUDGET CALENDAR

FOR 2014-2015 RESOLUTION FOR THE

REMAINDER OF THE

CONTRACT WITH

FITZHARRIS & CO BE

TRANSFERRED TO

WRIGHT RISK

MANAGEMENT DEDUCT CHANGE

ORDER #G1




The Board awarded Intra-District transportation contracts to Sewanhaka CHSD, as per

back-up pages in the Board Book of October 8, 2013.

The Board also approved the following change order as per backup to the right. Deduct

Change order #G7-002 Dimitri Enterprises Inc. resulting in a credit to the District of

$3,400 for the unused portion of the $15,000 allowance for the Alden Terrace School

Window Project #280216020001014, as per back-up pages in the Board Book of October

8, 2013.



ITEMS NOTED FOR THE MINUTES:

Analysis of Revenue – for the month of August, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the


General Fund Schedule of Receivables - General Fund Schedule of Receivables for the

month of August, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of October 8,

2013.

Monthly Budget Status Report - General, Capital and Special Aid Fund Budget Status

Reports for the period ending August 31, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board

Book of October 8, 2013.

Various Fund Trial Balances- Trial Balance Reports, General, Capital, Trust & Agency,

Special Aid, School Lunch, Expendable Trust, and Non-Expendable Trust for the period

ending August, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of October 8, 2013.

General Fund Cash Flow Statement- General Fund Cash Flow as of August 31, 2013

and Cash Flow Projection as of September 30, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the


General Fund – Fund Balance Estimate- General Fund Balance for the period ending

September 30, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of October 8, 2013.

School Meals Profit and Loss Statement- School Lunch Profit and Loss Statement for

the period ending August 31, 2013 appear in the back-up pages of the Board Book of

October 8, 2013.

Custodial/Transportation Overtime

Breakdown Custodial/Transportation Overtime:

Cust./Trans. Overtime – September 30, 2013 $ 10,263.41

Overtime paid Year to Date $ 20,882.41

Cust./Trans. Overtime - July, 2012 - June, 2013 $106,990.19

INTRA-DISTRICT

TRANSPORTATION

CONTRACTS WITH

SEWANHAKA CHSD ITEMS NOTED FOR THE

MINUTES

ANALYSIS OF REVENUE GENERAL FUND

SCHEDULE OF RECEIVABLES MONTHLY BUDGET

STATUS REPORT VARIOUS FUND TRIAL BALANCES

GENERAL FUND CASH FLOW STATEMENT GENERAL FUND- FUND

BALANCE ESTIMATE SCHOOL MEALS PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENTS CUSTODIAL/ TRANSPORTATION OVERTIME




VANDALISM TALLIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2013

Alden Terrace $ 0

Clara H. Carlson $ 0

Covert Avenue $ 0

Dutch Broadway $ 0

Gotham Avenue $ 0

Stewart Manor $ 0

PPS $ 0

Elmont Road $ 0

$ 0

Year-to-Date $ 25

Previous Year-to-Date $ 70

Mr. Harper acknowledged Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and thanked her for coming

to the meeting.

This concluded the report of the Superintendent.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS: None

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None

AUDIENCE ITEMS:

Steven DeChellis, Director of the Cardinal’s Sports Club, runs an instructional clinic for

boys and girls ages 5-12. It is a five week instructional clinic and then the children play

games. He would like to propose opening this up to each of the six schools with fifth and

sixth grade boys and girls and have a tournament between the schools in the District. He

would like to do this in March and April of 2014.

Mr. Johnson asked if he would like to set up a meeting with the District to discuss this.

Mr. Jaime said someone from the District would contact him.

NEXT MEETING:

Mr. Jaime announced that the next Board of Education Meeting will be on Tuesday,

November 12, 2013, at Covert Avenue School at 8:00 PM.

LEGISLATIVE ITEMS AUDIENCE ITEMS NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT

VANDALISM TALLIES COMMITTEE REPORTS

AND INFORMATIONAL

ITEMS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE ITEMS AUDIENCE ITEMS NEXT MEETING




ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, the Board adjourned the meeting at 9:03 PM, on a motion

by Mr. Emeagwali, seconded by Mr. Johnson.


Submitted by,

11/12/13 Diana Delahanty

Date Approved District Clerk

ADJOURNMENT

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