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BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Minutes for the Regular Meeting of Thursday, August 12, 2021 https://www.nassauboces.org/page/11089 Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County Page 1 Printed 8/30/2021 MEET AND GREET Susan McNulty, Executive Director of the Department of Special Education introduced the following eight proposed candidates and gave a brief summary of each of their employment history: Special Education: Margo Oven, Principal - Willet Avenue Assistant Principals: Alexandra Fishman, Children’s Readiness Center Brianna Frasca, Rosemary Kennedy School Jill Guzzardo, Children’s Readiness Center Nicholas Lenoci II, Rosemary Kennedy School Alyssa Testagrose, Carman Road School Todd Zuckerwise, Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School Caitriona O’Neill, Assistant Principal, GC Tech QUORUM/CALL TO ORDER Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Susan Bergtraum Board President Present Deborah Coates Vice President Absent Ronald Ellerbe Board Trustee Present Lawrence Greenstein Board Trustee Present Martin Kaye Board Trustee Absent Fran Langsner Board Trustee Present Robert B.A. Schoen Board Trustee Present Eric Schultz Board Trustee Present Michael Weinick Board Trustee Present Robert Dillon District Superintendent Present Roxanne Garcia France Associate Superintendent Present James Widmer Associate Superintendent for Business Services Present Executive Directors Present

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BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Minutes for the Regular Meeting of Thursday, August 12, 2021

https://www.nassauboces.org/page/11089

Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County Page 1 Printed 8/30/2021

MEET AND

GREET Susan McNulty, Executive Director of the Department of Special Education

introduced the following eight proposed candidates and gave a brief summary of

each of their employment history:

Special Education:

Margo Oven, Principal - Willet Avenue

Assistant Principals:

Alexandra Fishman, Children’s Readiness Center

Brianna Frasca, Rosemary Kennedy School

Jill Guzzardo, Children’s Readiness Center

Nicholas Lenoci II, Rosemary Kennedy School

Alyssa Testagrose, Carman Road School

Todd Zuckerwise, Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School

Caitriona O’Neill, Assistant Principal, GC Tech

QUORUM/CALL

TO ORDER

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Susan Bergtraum Board President Present

Deborah Coates Vice President Absent

Ronald Ellerbe Board Trustee Present

Lawrence Greenstein Board Trustee Present

Martin Kaye Board Trustee Absent

Fran Langsner Board Trustee Present

Robert B.A. Schoen Board Trustee Present

Eric Schultz Board Trustee Present

Michael Weinick Board Trustee Present

Robert Dillon District Superintendent Present

Roxanne Garcia France Associate Superintendent Present

James Widmer Associate Superintendent

for Business Services

Present

Executive Directors Present

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PLEDGE OF

ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Ronald Ellerbe.

President Bergtraum welcomed everyone to the August 12, 2021 meeting of the

Nassau BOCES Board of Education. She also welcomed everyone on livestream

and stated, unfortunately, the Board Meeting is not in-person as would have been

wished for at this juncture. She further stated Nassau BOCES will continue to move

forward and be flexible. She hopes everyone is having a pleasant and regenerative

summer and is looking forward to the beginning of the new school year.

MINUTES

APPROVAL Dr. Dillon stated prior to this evening’s scheduled presentation, the

Communication’s Office has put together a short video in an effort to continue

Nassau BOCES’ initiative to put the BOCES’ name out in a favorable light. He

then turned the floor over to Ms. Angela Marshall, Public Information Officer.

Ms. Marshall stated that the video was created by the Jerusalem Avenue School’s

regional summer school program which highlighted the children’s dreams for the

world. She thought the video was adorable and wanted to share it.

A. The Minutes of the Organization/Regular Meeting of Thursday, July 8, 2021 were

approved.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Fran Langsner, Board Trustee

SECONDER: Lawrence Greenstein, Board Trustee

AYES: Bergtraum, Ellerbe, Greenstein, Langsner, Schoen, Schultz, Weinick

ABSENT: Deborah Coates, Martin Kaye

PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

OR STATUS PROGRESS

REPORTS/STRATEGIC PLAN

Dr. Dillon introduced Dr. Carla Theodorou, Executive Director of

the Regional Schools and Instructional Programs and Ms. Judith

Hynes, Assistant Director of the Regional Schools and

Instructional Programs who will present tonight.

Dr. Theodorou thanked the Board and the District Superintendent

for the opportunity to present a program analysis of the 2021/2022

needs for the Department of Regional Schools and Instructional

Programs (RSIP). She conveyed the entire presentation in a power

point format and explained RSIP’s programs slide by slide. She

informed that among other programs RSIP includes six In-District

programs and 12 Twilight alternative education programs, which

supports the districts with summer Regent’s administration, credit

recovery and high school equivalency completion.

Dr. Theodorou went on to summarize the details of the chart

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referring to the In-District CTE and Twilight Programs for the

2021-2022 school year regarding the total student enrollment,

Administrators and the programs offered. She stated these

programs are located within the component districts and have a

different supervisory model and fee structure from the other

Nassau BOCES programs. The maximum enrollment is

determined by the districts and district fees directly cover the costs

of these programs. She further explained the enrollment numbers

on the chart are preliminary. The districts usually finalize

enrollment numbers in late September. Dr. Theodorou stated since

In-District programs and Twilight alternative education programs

are housed in the home districts and are supported by the regular

building staff, the need for administrative support is not as high as

in some other Nassau BOCES programs. She further highlighted

that a newly hired Program/Work-based Learning (WBL)

Coordinator will oversee all In-District CTE programs and

Twilight alternative education programs. This person will provide

administrative support to all teacher aides assigned to the districts

along with WBL guidance for placement in the job sites.

She then explained the administrative structure of the Twilight

alternative education programs: one Principal oversees all

locations and is also supported by a program coordinator. She also

shared that students may return to the regular program at the end

of the year or can stay in Twilight program from year-to-year.

Valley Stream is the newest Twilight program for the 2021-2022

school year.

Dr. Theodorou discussed the needs of Nassau BOCES career and

technical education programs which serve a much larger

population of students located in Nassau BOCES owned or leased

buildings. She cited the anticipated enrollments indicated on the

power point presentation for the Fall conveyed the breakdown of

Barry Tech, GC Tech and Long Island High School for the Arts

(LIHA) students. She further shared how the programs at each

school are structured differently than regular high schools. The

supervisor responsibilities were stated in detail along with the

CTE technical endorsement requirements, what the full scope of

supervision and monitoring entailed for these programs, what the

CTE administrators do to assist in the management of

infrastructure needs, how they monitor budgets for supplies and

equipment, oversee clinical rotations for health programs,

supervise all recruitment and marketing activities and oversee the

challenging New York State program re-approval process.

Dr. Theodorou also discussed the Adult Education Program,

which includes adult English as a second language, high school

equivalency, adult basic education and career training programs

and how they are funded. She stated early recruitment appears

promising. The programs are managed by one principal and two

assistant principals. The Adult Learning Center also oversees six

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satellite locations. She then explained the information listed on the

chart and discussed the belief that Nassau BOCES will return to

“pre-COVID” numbers during the upcoming school year.

Dr. Theodorou further discussed RSIP’s programmatic needs and

explained the recommendations presented in the program support

and analysis timeline covering the period 2021 through 2024. She

further went over the chart summarizing the Personnel Proposal

and Budget Implications. She discussed the financial and

budgetary matters regarding transitioning art programs and adding

new programs at Barry Tech.

Trustee Weinick requested clarity of the budget implication chart

regarding creating and filling a principal’s position at $56,000. Dr.

Theodorou stated it is the difference in the cost between the

assistant principal currently running the program and a new

principal. The plan is to eliminate the coordinator position and

have an assistant principal and principal.

Mr. Weinick then stated he has the same question regarding

LIHSA. Dr. Theodorou stated in this instance the program

coordinator position will be eliminated and an assistant principal

position will be created.

Mr. Schoen stated he noticed Nassau BOCES added a program at

Long Beach and wanted to know what the program was. Dr.

Theodorou turned the floor over to Ms. Hynes to answer the

question.

Ms. Hynes replied the program is a medical assistant In-District

program. Ms. Hynes stated the program will be at the Nike Center

on Lido Boulevard, which was closed for the last year and a half

due to COVID. The room has been completed. It is brand new and

state-of-the-art. Currently eight students are enrolled and more

enrollment is anticipated at the start of the new semester. She

stated, Mr. Gallagher, the Superintendent, would like to add at

least two new programs over the next few years and would like to

have their CTE center run through Nassau BOCES.

Mr. Schoen asked if the capital investment at the Nike Center is

theirs? Ms. Hynes answered yes, it is all theirs. Dr. Theodorou

also added the district incurs all costs. Ms. Hynes shared

additional news regarding an old ceramics room being turned into

a barbering unit which will be ready in September. It will be the

first program at Nassau BOCES that will allow Twilight students

to do a CTE program in the afternoon and early evening. Ms.

Hynes mentioned Uniondale is also interested.

Ms. Langsner stated, “based on what was stated about eliminating

program coordinators earlier,” will the administrator to staff ratio

remain the same? Dr. Theodorou stated it would remain the same,

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but the program would no longer be linked to the Principal at

Barry Tech.

Ms. Langsner stated it appears that the ratio is considerably more

favorable at GC Tech and LISHA than it is at Barry Tech. Dr.

Theodorou said yes but they are proposing to backfill the assistant

principal position in the 2022/2023 school year. Dr. Theodorou

clarified that they must fill a position vacated by the assistant

principal who was transferred to GC Tech.

Mr. Schultz asked how many students do you anticipate going

from Barry Tech to the art programs at LISHA? Dr. Theodorou

responded that this year one animation program will transition

from GC Tech over to LIHSA and there are about eight students

merging with other classes that already exist at LIHSA, so they

are not new. For Barry Tech, plans are to move game design over.

Audio production and video production will move within the next

two years. She discussed infrastructure and teacher assignments

and phasing in so students who start programs at Barry Tech

would complete the programs at Barry Tech.

Mr. Schultz stated his concern is transportation because LIHSA

does not have a lot of space for buses. Dr. Theodorou explained

that there will be an increase in enrollments and more districts are

now sending and arranging for transportation. The bus flow goes

from back to front in a well-organized manner and runs smoothly.

She does not foresee a problem with space.

President Bergtraum asked if there are students leaving Barry

Tech would that free up room for other programs or increase

enrollment in the programs that exist? Dr. Theodorou stated yes

there have been years when Barry Tech has maxed out their

physical space. A committee would be formed to explore what

potential new programs could be opened at Barry Tech once there

is space to do so or expand some of the more popular programs.

This will be explored over this coming year and then the following

fall when the move is made, the space will be available for new

programs.

President Bergtraum questioned the number of teachers reported

in the Twilight programs. Are they all teaching and/or are they

shared positions? Ms. Hynes stated yes and yes. Some teachers

teach two nights a week and others teach four. Some teach

multiple classes and some only teach one depending on their

certifications.

President Bergtraum thanked them both for the informative and

clear presentation.

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Approval of

Proposal

1.

a proposal from VHB Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Architecture and Geology, P.C. to

assist with the administration of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for the

proposed transformer replacement at the Jerusalem Avenue School (Capital Project#8474). The

estimated fee for service is $2,000.00 in accordance with their Board-approved contract dated

June 27, 2019.

Motion to

Approve

Consent

Agenda

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Michael Weinick, Board Trustee

SECONDER: Fran Langsner, Board Trustee

AYES: Bergtraum, Ellerbe, Greenstein, Langsner, Schoen, Schultz,

Weinick

ABSENT: Deborah Coates, Martin Kaye

CONSENT

AGENDA The Board approved the Consent Agenda Items VI.A.1 to VI.D.21

Mr. Schultz stated while reading several contracts he noticed language in contracts

that say they must comply not only with Nassau BOCES policies but with the policies

and laws regarding students’ right to privacy, etc. Mr. Schultz inquired what

mechanisms are in place to know when Nassau BOCES contractors enter into

agreements with subcontractors that these polices are maintained? Mr. Fierro stated

when Facilities hire prime contractors, they must provide Nassau BOCES with a list of

their subcontractors which are then vetted. If new or substitute subcontractors come in,

Nassau BOCES must be informed. Nassau BOCES’ construction managers and

architects will vet them to make certain the necessary requirements have been met.

Mr. Schultz also inquired about the contracts that supply technical services that are

used by teachers and students for internet projects, films and videos, etc. The prime

contracts have standard language regarding complying with Nassau BOCES policies

and the state and federal laws pertaining to students’ right to privacy. When these

contractors subcontract the services, what is in place to monitor them? Ms. Laverne

Mitchell, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Department

stated typically those consultants hired for programs and student and professional

development do not subcontract. There is a clause in the consultant contract that

requires the vendor to list all consultants/organizations associated with them and they

are all vetted. Typically, the hired consultants do not subcontract out.

Mr. Schultz stated his concern is the contract gives them permission to subcontract

and would like that fact to be addressed with Nassau BOCES’ attorney, Ms. Sadowski.

Dr. Dillon stated that can be revisited.

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Adoption of

Resolution

for Rental

Agreement

2.

No. Description Lessor Dept. Period Amount

21/22-008 Rental of a

parts

washer

Safety-

Kleen

Systems,

Inc.

Graphics Dept.

(CIT)

7/1/21 –

6/30/22

$881.30

Adoption of

Resolution

for Rental

Agreement

3.

No. Description Lessor Dept. Period Amount

20/21-014 Tanks General

Welding

Supply

RSIP 4/22/21 –

6/30/21

$637.00

Adoption of

Resolution/

Lease

Agreement

4.

Resolution of support of a lease agreement with the Island Trees Union Free School District for

use of classroom space at the Island Trees High School, to be used by the Department of Special

Education Secondary Program, pending approval by the Island Trees UFSD Board of Education

at their September meeting. The lease covers the period from September 1, 2021 through June

30, 2024. Resolution/lease data sheet attached.

Adoption of

Resolution/

Lease

Agreement

5.

Resolution of support of a lease agreement with the Island Trees UFSD for use of classroom

space at the Island Trees Memorial Middle School to be used by the Department of Special

Education Middle School Program, pending approval by the Island Trees UFSD Board of

Education at their September meeting. The lease covers the period from September 1, 2021

through June 30, 2024. Resolution/lease data sheet attached.

Adoption of

Resolution

/Lease

Agreement

6.

Resolution of support of a lease agreement with the Island Trees Union Free School District for

use of classroom space at the J. Fred Sparke Elementary School, to be used by the Department of

Special Education Elementary Program, pending approval by the Island Trees UFSD Board of

Education at their September meeting. The lease covers the period from September 1, 2021

through June 30, 2024. Resolution/lease data sheet attached.

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Adoption of

Resolution/

Lease

Agreement

7.

Resolution of support of a lease agreement with the Island Trees Union Free School District

for use of classroom space at the Michael F. Stokes Elementary School, to be used by the

Department of Special Education - Elementary Program. The lease covers the period from

September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Resolution/lease data sheet attached.

Approval of

Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

8.

No. Description Period Estimated

Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

21/22-

017

Plumbing

Services

(Cooperative

BPA)

8/13/21-

8/12/22

$235,000 $20,000 General

Approval of

Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

9.

No. Description Period Estimated

Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

21/22-

018

Snow Removal

Services

8/13/21-

8/12/22

$55,000 $55,000 General

Approval of

Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

10.

No. Description Period Estimated

Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

21/22-

026

Musical

Instrument

Rentals

(Cooperative

BPA)

9/1/21-

8/31/22

$215,000 $0 N/A

Approval of

Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

11.

No. Description Period Estimated

Amount

Amount for

Nassau

BOCES

Nassau BOCES

Comments

21/22-

027

Building and

Grounds

8/13/21-

8/12/22

$250,000 $35,000 General

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Equipment

(Cooperative

BPA)

Authorization for

Additional

Expenditures and

Extension of

Dates from

Existing Blanket

Purchase

Agreement (BPA)

12.

No. Description Period Estimated Amount

20/21-020 Carpeting &

Installation

(Cooperative

BPA) Ext. 1

8/21/21-8/20/22 $235,000

Authorization

for Additional

Expenditures

and Extension

of Dates from

Existing

Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

13.

No. Description Period Estimated Amount

20/21-023 Calculators

(Cooperative

BPA) Ext. 1

8/21/21-8/20/22 $429,000

Authorization

for Additional

Expenditures

and Extension

of Dates from

Existing

Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

14.

No. Description Period Estimated Amount

19/20-029 Repair,

Maintenance &

Installation of

Interior &

Exterior Doors,

Frames &

Hardware (

Cooperative

BPA), Ext.2

8/30/21-8/29/22 $223,500

Authoriza-

tion for

Additional

Expenditures

and

Extension of

Dates from

Existing

15.

No. Description Period Estimated Amount

19/20-030 Chain Link

Fencing

(Cooperative

BPA) Ext. 2

8/30/21-8/29/22 $235,000

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Blanket

Purchase

Agreement

(BPA)

Budget

Adjustment/

Budget

Transfer

(Capital

Fund and

Others Over

$100,000)

16.

No. Budget Adjustments Description

BTR #21/22-

01

Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology (Telecommunications)

To adjust various budget lines to

reflect current staffing and

expenditure levels.

Budget

Adjustment/

Budget

Transfer

(Capital

Fund and

Others Over

$100,000)

17.

No. Budget Adjustments Description

21/22-21 Capital Fund Jerusalem Ave – Toilet

Room/Water Fountain

Renovations

Budget

Adjustment/

Budget

Transfer

(Capital

Fund and

Others Over

$100,000)

18.

No. Budget Adjustments Description

21/22-22 Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology (Technical Services)

New district revenue

Budget

Adjustment/

Budget

Transfer

(Capital

Fund and

Others Over

$100,000)

19.

No. Budget Adjustments Description

21/22-23 Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology (Instructional

Technology)

New district revenue

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Budget

Adjustment/

Budget

Transfer

(Capital

Fund and

Others Over

$100,000)

20.

No. Budget Adjustments Description

21/22-24 Curriculum, Instruction and

Technology (Document Imaging)

New district revenue

Approval of

Consultant

Contracts

$2,000/day

and Under

21.

The Board is asked to approve the attached Consultant Contracts – General Fund $2,00/day and

under.

Approval of

Consultant

Contracts--

CIT Arts in

Education

($2,000/day

and under)

22.

The Board is asked to approve the attached Consultant Contracts – CIT Arts in Education

$2,000/day and under.

Adoption of

Resolution--

Use of ERS

Reserve

23.

WHEREAS, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County (“Nassau

BOCES”) has established a Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund (“Reserve”) under General

Municipal Law Section 6-r for the payment of all or any portion of the amount payable by the

Nassau BOCES to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (“ERS”); and

WHEREAS, Nassau BOCES has accumulated funds in the Reserve for the purpose of limiting

the impact of Employer Contribution Rates from ERS;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services

of Nassau County authorizes an expenditure of accumulated funds in the amount of

$1,128,535.29, from the Reserve to finance the cost of ERS Employer Contributions for the

period of April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

Adoption of

Resolution

Authorizing

Participation

in

Cooperative

24.

Eastern Suffolk BOCES agrees to participate with other educational and/or municipal

corporations in the State of New York in joint bidding on Electrical Services.

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Bid

Adoption of

Resolution

Authorizing

Participation

in

Cooperative

Bid

25.

Southern Westchester BOCES for the purchase of Custodial Supplies.

Adoption of

Resolution

26.

Southern Westchester BOCES for Certify Data Verification Application for the Department of

Curriculum, Instruction and Technology.

Approval of

Statement of

Work--

HyperGen

Inc.

27.

a Statement of Work with HyperGen, Inc., to provide PeopleSoft Human Capital Management

and Financials consulting services on a per call basis or for selected tasks provided by the client

to our remote services team.

The cost to Nassau BOCES shall not exceed $11,005.00 (71 hours @ $155/hr).

Adoption of

Resolution

for

Municipal

Sales

Installment

Purchase

Agreement

28.

No. Financier Description Period Amount

21/22-020 233 Genesee

Street

Corporation,

a wholly

owned

subsidiary of

M & T Bank

Curriculum,

Instruction &

Technology

Department:

Arts in

Education -

Co-ser 403

(Herricks

UFSD)

09/19/21-

06/19/24

$45,430.05

Adoption of

Resolution for

Establishment

of Escrow

Account

29.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County

authorizes the Treasurer to enter into an agreement establishing an escrow account with M & T

Bank for Nassau BOCES in the amount of $45,430.05.

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Acceptance

of

Treasurer's

Report

30.

April 2021

Adoption of

Resolution -

Personnel

Actions

Report

31.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board herewith approves the personnel actions detailed in the

attached Personnel Actions Report.

Pages 1-61 and 1a

Adoption of

Resolution

32.

WHEREAS, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County has adopted

Policy 9370.1 - Confidential Employees; and

WHEREAS, Policy 9370.1 - Confidential Employees provides for the payment of a differential in

an amount as recommended by the Nassau BOCES District Superintendent (hereinafter referred

to as the “Confidential Differential”); and

WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Nassau BOCES District Superintendent, the

aforementioned Confidential Differential was established as $3,000.00 in the 2020-2021 school

year; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Nassau BOCES Board, having adopted

Policy 9370.1 - Confidential Employees, accepts the recommendation of the Nassau BOCES

District Superintendent for the sum of $3,000.00 to be paid to those Confidential employees for

the 2021-2022 school year.

Adoption of

Resolution of

Uniform

Compensa-

tion Schedule

(REVISED

07/28/2021)

33.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County hereby

adopts the Uniform Compensation Schedule for the 2021/2022 school year as attached.

Adoption of

Resolution

34.

WHEREAS, the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County

(hereinafter known as the “Board”) has adopted Policy 9370.1 - Confidential Employees; and

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WHEREAS, Policy 9370.1 - Confidential Employees provides for the payment of a

differential in an amount as recommended by the Nassau BOCES District Superintendent

(hereinafter referred to as the “Confidential Differential”); and

WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Nassau BOCES District Superintendent, the

aforementioned Confidential Differential is $3000 for the 2021-2022 school year, as established

by board resolution at the August 12, 2021 Board meeting; and

WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Nassau BOCES District Superintendent, an

employee with the title “Principal Typist Clerk,” not previously designated as Confidential, will

be encumbering the “Confidential” role of providing clerical support to the Nassau BOCES

Attorney for Employee Relations and the Assistant Director of Human Resources, and should

therefore be considered for award of the aforementioned Confidential Differential effective

September 1, 2021; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board, having previously adopted

Policy 9370.1 - Confidential Employees, accepts the recommendation of the Nassau BOCES

District Superintendent to designate the aforementioned position as “Confidential”; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby agrees to the pro-rated payment of

a Confidential Differential to the incumbent of the aforementioned position effective September

1, 2021.

Adoption of

Resolution -

Amended

Cabinet

Member

Contract

35.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Third

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the December 7, 2018

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the THIRD

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

MARSHA A. BARNETT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

Adoption of

Resolution -

Executive

Manager

Contract

Amendment

36.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the First Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreement originally approved at the July 8, 2021 Board meeting:

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

CHARLES CAROLLO, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - BUSINESS SERVICES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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37.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the First Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreement originally approved at the July 8, 2021 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

ELIZABETH CALABRESE, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - HUMAN RESOURCES;

and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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38.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Second

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the February 13, 2020

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

PAMELA L. CHRISTENSEN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - CURRICULUM

INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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39.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the Second Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreements originally approved at the March 12, 2020 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

SANDIP DHILLON, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION

AND TECHNOLOGY, and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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40.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Second

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the August 1, 2019

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

VALERIE C. D'AGUANNO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES;

and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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41.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Fifth

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the October 21, 2016

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

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A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIFTH

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

ANTHONY N. FIERRO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - FACILITIES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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42.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Third

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the November 2, 2018

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the THIRD

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

ROXANNE GARCIA FRANCE, ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT FOR

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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43.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Third

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the December 21, 2018

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the THIRD

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

JUDITH A. HYNES, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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44.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the Second Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreements originally approved at the March 12, 2020 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and KYLE

P. HUMANN, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND

TECHNOLOGY; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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45.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the Third Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreements originally approved at the December 7, 2018 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the THIRD

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

KENNETH KROOG, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - SPECIAL EDUCATION; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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46.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the Fourth Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreements originally approved at the July 1, 2017 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FOURTH

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and PETER

LADUCA, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND

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TECHNOLOGY; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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47.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the First Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreement originally approved at the July 8, 2021 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

CHRISTOPHER MCGRATH, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - CURRICULUM,

INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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48.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the First

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the March 26, 2021

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

JOANNA MALAMENT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

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by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Second

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the August 29, 2019 and

December 10, 2020 Board meetings:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

LAVERNE E. MITCHELL, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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50.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the First

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the May 8, 2020 Board

meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and SUSAN

MCNULTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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51.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Second

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the September 12, 2019

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

PETER A. NICOLINO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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52.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Second

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the February 13, 2020

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the SECOND

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and CHRIS

N. REINERTSEN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION

AND TECHNOLOGY; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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53.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the First Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreement originally approved at the March 26, 2021 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and LEE-

THOMAS ROCCANOVA, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - FACILITIES SERVICES;

and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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54.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the First

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the July 8, 2021 Board

meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

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A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

CLIFFORD STEINBERG, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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55.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the First Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreement originally approved at the September 8, 2016 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIRST

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

NANCY SETZLER, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - BUSINESS SERVICES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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56.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Fifth

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the September 9, 2016

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIFTH

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

SELMA STODDARD, ATTORNEY - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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57.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Third

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the August 3, 2018

Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the THIRD

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

CARLA THEODOROU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - REGIONAL SCHOOLS

AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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58.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

as Executive Manager has agreed to enter into the Fourth Amendment of the Wage and Benefit

Agreement originally approved at the July 1, 2017 Board meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FOURTH

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

YEVGENY VENGER, EXECUTIVE MANAGER - BUSINESS SERVICES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

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59.

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OF NASSAU

COUNTY (hereinafter “Nassau BOCES”) and the employee encumbering a position designated

by the District Superintendent as a “cabinet member” has agreed to enter into the Fifth

Amendment of the Wage and Benefit Agreement originally approved at the May 5, 2017 Board

meeting:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:

A. The Nassau BOCES Board has reviewed and approved the provisions of the FIFTH

AMENDMENT to the wage and benefit agreement between Nassau BOCES and

JAMES WIDMER, ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS

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SERVICES; and

B. The President of the Board is herewith authorized to execute the aforesaid wage and

benefit agreement on behalf of the Nassau BOCES.

Approval of

Agreement

60.

an agreement with Brian Cunningham which sets the terms and conditions of employment

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on August 31, 2022 as a Virtual Teacher

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

61.

an agreement with Kuri DiFede which sets the terms and conditions of employment as a Virtual

Teacher commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on August 31, 2022, (Department of

Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

62.

an agreement with Lauren Lewonka which sets the terms and conditions of employment

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on August 31, 2022 as a Virtual Teacher

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

63.

an agreement with Matthew Schwartz which sets the terms and conditions of employment

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on August 31, 2022 as a Virtual Teacher

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

64.

an agreement with Laura Brodsky which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, as an in-district Reading

Recovery Specialist to support the Reading Recovery Program. Ms. Brodsky will also be required

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to perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Director of Curriculum, Instruction

& Technology (Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

65.

an agreement with Laura Caulin which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, as an in-district Professional

Developer and shall support the Model Schools Program. Additionally, Ms. Caulin shall be

required to perform other duties as may be assigned by the Associate Director of Curriculum,

Instruction & Technology, or his/her designee. (Department of Curriculum, Instruction &

Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

66.

an agreement with Glenn Edwards which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, as a casual employee to be a

Curriculum Translator to translate content for the Center for Online Learning Program.

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

67.

an agreement with Miriam Gonzalez-Engle which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, as a casual employee to be a

Curriculum Translator to translate content for the Center for Online Learning program

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

68.

an agreement with Vivian Joseph which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, as a casual employee to be a

Curriculum Translator to translate content for the Center for Online Learning program

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

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Approval of

Agreement

69.

an amended agreement with Carolyn Annucci, which sets the terms and conditions of the

agreement commencing on July 9, 2021 and terminating on September 30, 2021 as a Program

Transition Specialist who shall be responsible for training a new staff member to transition to a

new Student Information System.

Approval of

Agreement

70.

an agreement with Cohen Children’s Medical Center a Division of Long Island Jewish Hospital

which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement commencing on August 13, 2021 and

terminating on June 30, 2022, for provision of Medical Director services to Nassau BOCES and

non-public schools through Health and Allied Services (Department of Curriculum, Instruction

&Technology). Gross revenue to Nassau BOCES varies based on district subscription.

Approval of

Agreement

71.

an agreement with the Crisis Prevention Institute, which sets the terms and conditions of the

agreement commencing on September 1, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, to conduct one

26-hour Instructor Certification Program in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (Department

of Special Education). Nassau BOCES will pay $3,699.00 per person for new trainers to be

trained and $1,199.00 per person for staff to be trained.

Approval of

Agreement

72.

an agreement with Friends Academy which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022, for provisions of health

office services to Pre-Kindergarten students who are enrolled in this school through Health and

Allied Services (Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology).

Approval of

Agreement

73.

an agreement with LIU Post, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement commencing

in the 2021/2022 school year for participation by the students in the Long Island High School for

the Arts program in the LIU Post High School Scholars Program (Department of Regional

Schools and Instructional Programs). The LIU High School Scholars Program provides

academically talented high school students with the opportunity to take university-level courses

to earn college credit at a significantly discounted rate. The credits can then be applied to LIU

Post, as articulated with the LIHSA high school course. LIU High School Scholars courses carry

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dual-credit high school units applicable toward the high school diploma and college credits

applicable toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Nassau BOCES will neither gross nor pay for this

program.

Approval of

Agreement

74.

an agreement with LIU Post, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement commencing

in the 2021/2022 school year for participation by the students in the Joseph M. Barry Career and

Technical Education Center (Barry Tech) in the LIU Post High School Scholars Program

(Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs). The LIU High School Scholars

Program provides academically talented high school students with the opportunity to take

university-level courses to earn college credit at a significantly discounted rate. The credits can

then be applied to LIU Post, as articulated with Barry Tech's high school course. LIU High

School Scholars courses carry dual-credit high school units applicable toward the high school

diploma and college credits applicable toward a Bachelor’s Degree. Nassau BOCES will neither

gross nor pay for this program.

Approval of

Agreement

75.

an agreement with PLS 3rd Learning which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022 and may be extended for

additional one-year terms by mutual written agreement of both parties, to provide pricing and

products for school districts to purchase PLS 3rd Learning. This is an online platform for

supporting leadership team evaluations. (Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology)

Gross revenue to Nassau BOCES varies based on district subscription.

Approval of

Agreement

76.

an agreement with Screencastify LLC which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022 and may be extended for

additional one-year terms by mutual written agreement of both parties, for pricing and products

for school districts to purchase Screencastify. (Department of Curriculum, Instruction &

Technology). Screencastify provides software for video recording, editing, and sharing. Gross

revenue to Nassau BOCES varies based on district subscription.

Approval of

Agreement

77.

an agreement with Sunbelt Staffing, LLC which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on July 6, 2021 and terminating on August 15, 2021 (permission to hire attached),

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to refer and place summer school teachers in Nassau BOCES Regional Summer School Programs

in districts having difficulty finding staff (Department of Regional Schools and Instructional

Programs). Nassau BOCES will pay no more than $18,000.

Approval of

Agreement

78.

an agreement with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (SUNY-DHSU) which sets the

terms and conditions of the agreement commencing on 9/1/21 and terminating on 6/30/22, unless

terminated earlier, and upon mutual consent of the parties, agreement may be extended by four

(4) one (1) year terms to provide college students with the necessary experience to satisfy

graduation requirements.

Approval of

Agreement

79.

This SOW is issued pursuant to and under the service agreement dated as of June 25, 2021 by and

between Nassau County and Technologent (“Master Agreement”) and incorporates by reference

the terms and conditions therein. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning

as defined in the Master Agreement. Except where specific provisions are expressly stated to

supersede the terms of the Master Agreement (and in such cases such changes apply only to this

SOW), where any conflict between the terms of this SOW and the Master Agreement exist, the

terms of the Master Agreement shall govern.

Approval of

Agreement

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an agreement with the Herricks Union Free School District which sets the terms and conditions of

the agreement commencing on August 13, 2021 and terminating on August 12, 2024 (3 years),

for the installation of the musical instrument lease/purchase with professional development across

the district through Arts in Education: Instructional Musical Instrument Service Projects

(Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology). Nassau BOCES will gross $67,054.73

over three (3) years.

Approval of

Agreement

81.

an agreement with Joan Lambert, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on July 15, 2021 and terminating on June 30, 2022 to monitor and oversee the

clinical experience at Barry Tech, GC Tech and our In District programs.

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Approval of

Agreement

82.

an agreement with Debra Lidowsky, which sets the terms and conditions of the agreement

commencing on October 1, 2021 and terminating on May 31, 2022 as an Independent Evaluator

at Barry Tech, GC Tech and LIHSA for staff evaluations pursuant to APPR requirements.

Approval of

Agreement -

Baldwin

2021-2022

83.

an agreement with the Baldwin Union Free School District, which sets the terms and conditions

to provide a Twilight Alternative High School Program (Department of Regional Schools and

Instructional Programs). The Baldwin Union Free School District project will run from on or

about September 1, 2021 through on or about June 30, 2022. Nassau BOCES will receive an

18.5% Management Fee based on the payroll of the district's program.

Approval of

Agreement

84.

an agreement with the Freeport Union Free School District, which sets the terms and conditions

to provide a Twilight Alternative High School Program (Department of Regional Schools and

Instructional Programs). The Freeport project will run from on or about September 1, 2021

through on or about June 30, 2022. Nassau BOCES will receive an 18.5% Management Fee

based on the payroll of the district's program.

Approval of

Agreement

85.

an agreement with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District (POB), which sets the

terms and conditions to provide a Twilight Alternative High School Program (Department of

Regional Schools and Instructional Programs). The POB project will run from on or about

September 1, 2021 through on or about June 30, 2022. Nassau BOCES will receive an 18.5%

Management Fee based on the payroll of the district's program.

Approval of

Amended

Agreement

86.

an amended agreement with Branching Minds, Inc., which sets the terms and conditions for

updated pricing and products to include RTI Coaching Services (Department of Curriculum,

Instruction & Technology). This agreement was originally approved by the Board on August 30,

2019 and amended on March 26, 2021. This is a cloud-based Response to Intervention (RTI)

management system that helps teachers and intervention teams streamline the Response to

Intervention/Multi-Tier System of Supports process in the areas of mathematics, literacy, speech

and behavior. This agreement commences on August 13, 2021 and terminates on June 30, 2022

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and is renewable yearly by mutual written agreement of both parties. Gross revenue to Nassau

BOCES varies based on district subscription.

Acceptance

of Gift

87.

a wheelchair, with an estimated value of $300, as indicated by the donor, Ms. Rochelle

Gendelman, of Valley Stream, N.Y., to be used by the students in the Physical Therapy Aide

Program at the Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center.

Acceptance

of Gift

88.

a Singer sewing machine, model #8280, with an estimated value of $75.00, as indicated by the

donors, John and Cheryl Sullivan, of Bethpage, N.Y., to be used by the students in the Costume

Design Program at the Long Island High School for the Arts.

Adoption of

Resolution

for Research

Study

89.

WHEREAS, the Board adopted Board Policy #4600, Nassau BOCES Educational Research, on

October 19, 2011 whereby the Nassau BOCES Board values and supports participation in

research projects that will contribute to instructional best practice and requires final approval of

any research project; and

WHEREAS, the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University is requesting Nassau

BOCES' assistance in a research study related to using grade level team meetings to support

reading through the lens of disability, race and trauma; and

WHEREAS, the research study seeks to collect information from the student records and from

the teachers at the Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, the research study will be conducted by Shaundrika Langley-Grey, a Special

Education Principal, at Nassau BOCES' Jerusalem Avenue Elementary School and will consist of

(1) professional learning on teaching through the intersection of disability, race and trauma; (2)

the Renaissance STAR Reading Assessment outcomes; (3) teacher interviews and surveys; and

(4) class behavioral and reading data; and

WHEREAS, the Nassau BOCES Research Review Board has found this study to be exemplary

and promises to further knowledge and instruction in our educational programs; and

WHEREAS, the District Superintendent is recommending that the Nassau BOCES participate in

this research study; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County

hereby approves Nassau BOCES' participation in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham

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University's research study as described above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Susan McNulty, Executive Director of the Department of

Special Education be named the contact person for this research study.

Authorization

of Petty Cash

Funds

90.

It is recommended that Caitriona O'Neill be authorized as the new petty cash fund custodian for

Gerald R. Claps Career & Technical Education Center.

ADDITIONAL

AGENDA

ITEM

Approval of

Consultant

Contracts

Over

$2,000/day

1.

RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1]

MOVER: Robert B.A. Schoen, Board Trustee

SECONDER: Fran Langsner, Board Trustee

AYES: Bergtraum, Ellerbe, Greenstein, Langsner, Schoen, Schultz

NAYS: Michael Weinick

ABSENT: Deborah Coates, Martin Kaye

INFORMATION President Bergtraum asked the Board if there were any questions regarding the

following informational agenda items:

1. Lease Agreement Template for Short Term Use of Facilities

2. Monthly Facilities Update - August 2021

3. Consultant Contracts - Special Aid Fund Over $2,000/Day

4. Consultant Contracts - Special Aid Fund

5. Budget Adjustments (Under $100,000) for the month of July 2021

6. Schedule of Bills for June 2021

7. Nassau BOCES Districtwide Safety Plan

8. NYSIR Legal Digest - Summer 2021

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9. Articulation Agreement - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Barry

Tech

Ms. Langsner stated she was pleased to see the timeline for State Education

approval has diminished. Discussion ensued.

President Bergtraum then announced the following regarding the 2021-2022

Districtwide Safety Plan:

“Pursuant to Education Law section 2801-a and 8 NYCRR 155.17 (C)(3)

notice is given that a public hearing is being held at the meeting of

September 23, 2021 of the Nassau BOCES Board to solicit comments on

the Nassau BOCES Districtwide Safety Plan. The plan will be available to

the public for comment on Nassau BOCES’ website from August 13, 2021

through September 22, 2021. The plan will be adopted at the September 23,

2021 Board meeting.”

Mr. Greenstein asked what is the procedure for comments on the Districtwide

Safety Plan? Dr. Dillon stated comments are to be submitted to the District Clerk. If

there are comments noted on the website, they will be read in addition to those

submitted to the District Clerk at the meeting before the adoption of the 2021-2022

Districtwide Safety Plan. Discussion ensued.

SUPERINTENDENT'S

REPORT Dr. Dillon introduced Mr. Peter LaDuca, Executive Manager, Curriculum,

Instruction and Technology Department, to talk about what Nassau BOCES has

done regarding COVID regulations and additional plans.

Mr. LaDuca stated Nassau BOCES is in a good position regarding COVID

compliance. A substantial reopening plan was put into place last year and going

into the new school year minor adjustments have been made to the plan. The

new additions will center around social distancing, contact tracing and a

handful of other issues. Mr. LaDuca commended everyone involved. He stated

the leadership of Dr. Dillon, Dr. France, Mr. Widmer, Executive Directors and

the Principals in the buildings have been outstanding.

Mr. LaDuca stated the following additions to the reopening plan:

1. Instructional Buildings:

Follow the same procedures as last year, wear masks and six-feet

social distancing in those buildings as much as possible. When we

cannot social distance, maintain masking. Masking is now a very

controversial topic, but Nassau BOCES will continue to mask.

2. Non-Instructional Buildings:

Continue six-foot social distancing, wear mask and possibly utilize

hybrid model in administrative buildings.

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3. In-Person Events:

Areas typically used for Conferences, limit capacity to 25 people.

Six-feet social distancing encouraged, wear a mask and no food at

meetings, but if necessary, pre-packaged and single serve.

4. Notifications of Positive Cases:

Notification of positive COVID cases will continue to be made

available to staff.

5. Quarantining Changes:

According to CDC: in classrooms - students go to three-feet social

distancing instead of six. Teachers still require six-feet social

distancing. Everyone else in the building must also be six feet apart.

Everyone must wear a mask. If Nassau BOCES decides to go to

three-feet social distancing and students are masked, we can take

advantage of that. This will be discussed internally.

Mr. LaDuca said the Agency will continue to encourage everyone to get

vaccinated. Nassau BOCES will not require individuals to be vaccinated.

Visitors to the building will be discouraged at this juncture. If visitors are

coming to the buildings, they must wear a mask and social distance six feet.

Mr. LaDuca suggested continuing to undertake a conservative approach versus

loosening up at this time due to the increase in COVID cases. Discussion

ensued.

Dr. Dillon introduced Mr. Fierro to speak about the Summer Building Tour.

Mr. Fierro stated the draft for the summer buildings tour is tentatively

scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. He stated the visit will

include four locations: The Long Island High School of the Arts, Carmen Road

School, Rosemary Kennedy School and Jerusalem Avenue School. Participants

will view different projects that have been worked on all summer. Also listed in

the tour is a listing of some of Nassau BOCES’ other significant operational

projects being done at other locations. Mr. Fierro stated for each school visit

there is building information, plans, site plans and building data. The present

status of all capital projects and other operational projects is included. The tour

will conclude at Farber where a lunch meeting discussion will be held.

NEW

BUSINESS Mr. Weinick reported the Foundation had a brief meeting on July 27, 2021. He

stated the meeting focused primarily on how to get the word out about the

Foundation and what it does. It was decided Mr. Fierro will address the Cabinet

about the Foundation. Mr. Weinick shared he made a video this morning

welcoming back the staff for the new school year and noted in the address what the

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Foundation is and does and its present need for new members. In addition, he

reported the Foundation will compose a letter detailing what it does to be placed in

all teachers’ folders. They further discussed locating a new venue to hold the

Foundation’s Gala on March 30, 2022. Crest Hollow Country Club has raised their

rates tremendously. Discussion ensued.

President Bergtraum reported the Policy Committee met and discussed the

following:

1. Vaping and Tobacco Use on Nassau BOCES Properties.

2. Acceptance of Gifts.

3. Donations.

4. Requests to Nassau BOCES.

5. Non-Discrimination Statement.

President Bergtraum further reported the next meeting will address the DASA

Policy, which is now called “Dignity for All.”

Mr. Widmer stated the good thing about reporting on the Policy Committee

meetings it brings to the forefront how frequently the committee meet, the number

of hours spent on policies, and the preparation (homework) required before

meetings. He then commended the Committee for their diligence.

Mr. Weinick stated he was happy to see under “New Business” the list of

committees the Board members serve on. He requested a section entitled “loose end

items” be added as a reminder of items still pending.

EXECUTIVE

SESSION

Executive

Session RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Ronald Ellerbe, Board Trustee

SECONDER: Fran Langsner, Board Trustee

AYES: Bergtraum, Ellerbe, Greenstein, Langsner, Schoen, Schultz, Weinick

ABSENT: Deborah Coates, Martin Kaye.

Entered Executive Session at 8:02 pm to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment

history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment,

employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a

particular person or corporation.

Moved out of Executive Session at 9:12 PM

Moved into Public Session at 9:13 PM

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ADJOURNMENT

Motion to

Adjourn RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Lawrence Greenstein, Board Trustee

SECONDER: Robert B.A. Schoen, Board Trustee

AYES: Bergtraum, Ellerbe, Greenstein, Langsner, Schoen, Schultz, Weinick

ABSENT: Deborah Coates, Martin Kaye

The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:15 PM.

Joyce L. Nolan

District Clerk