BUSINESS MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF EDUCATION HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWNS OF SMITHTOWN AND ISLIP SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

HELD JUNE 12, 2018 AT 7:00 PM

Members Present:

Mr. David Barshay, President; Mr. Rob Scarito, Vice President; Mr. Michael Buscarino Dr. Lawrence Crafa, Mr. Gary Fortmeyer; Mr. James Kiley; Mrs. Stacey Weisberg

Others Present:

Dr. Dennis P. O’Hara, Superintendent of Schools; Ms. Jacqueline Pirro, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations; Dr. Donald Murphy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology; Mr. Joseph Tasman, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Administration; Mrs. Carolyn Probst, Assistant to the Superintendent for Educational Services and Student Outcomes; Eugene Barnosky, Attorney; Lori DeGeorge, District Clerk

CALLING OF THE MEETING

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Barshay at 7:04 pm.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.) Motion Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito to adjourn into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing negotiations conducted pursuant to the Taylor Law involving the HSOSA Union, the employment history of particular person and to seek legal advice from the Board’s attorney. Motion carries 7-0-0-0.

Public session resumed at 8:00 pm.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE / COMMENTS

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:

1. PTA Reflections Contest Winners - Elementary 2. Military, Workforce and Vocational Education Students 3. Student Athletes 4. Science 5. Math 6. Foreign Language 7. Staff Retirements and Tenure Recommendations

PRESENTATION Tom Bucci, Middle School Teacher for Drawing and Design for Production

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Business/Community Meeting of May 29, 2018

Motion Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Fortmeyer to approve the minutes. Motion carries 7-0-0-0..

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA ONLY Members of the public who desire to address the board on any topic which is on tonight’s agenda are welcome to do so at this time.

Speakers are requested to limit their remarks to not more than three minutes, to appoint a spokesperson if the concern is a group concern, and to supplement verbal presentations with written reports, if necessary or desired. Twenty minutes are being scheduled for this portion of tonight’s agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED that the attached agreements with the following employees (“the Agreements”) are hereby approved and the President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized to execute the Agreements for the District:

1) Al Arnold

2) Gerard Kinsley

PERSONNEL MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel action report be approved as per attached.

A. Personnel Action Report - Certified Staff 1) Appointments 2) Appointment to Tenure 3) Temporary Employment

B. Personnel Action Report - Civil Service Staff

1) Temporary Employment - Removed 2) Appointment of Substitutes

C. Curriculum & Instruction Appointments

1) Fine & Performing Arts Co-Curricular Appointment 2) Swim Program Staff - Removed 3) Individual Swim Program Staff 4) Appointment of Teacher Coverage for Secondary Summer School

BUSINESS MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:

A. Special Education 1) Islip Tutoring Service, Inc. 2) Allyson Caminiti 3) Achieve Beyond, Inc. 4) Mountain Lake Academy

B. Other Contracts

1) BOCES Shared Services 2018/19 2) School Construction Consultants 2018/19 3) ECAF Charters

a. National Junior Honor Society b. School Store c. Best Buddies d. Bowling Club

C. Health Services

1) New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD D. SEQRA Resolution BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be received:

E. Financial Reports 1) Claims Audit Report

a. February b. March

2) Management Response

a. February b. March

3) Purchase Order Report - May 2018 4) Fund Balance Projection

F. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the transfer to reserve funds as of June 30, 2018, as per attached

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:

G. Budget Revision - 1) Revenue Line A2680 “Insurance Recoveries” shall be increased by $22,045.68; Expenditure Line A2110.2000-04-72 “Instructional Equipment BW Music” shall be increased in the amount of $17,046.68; Expenditure Line

A2630.2000-08-25 “Educational Computer Equipment” shall be increased in the

amount of $4,999.00

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:

A. Committee on Special Education Recommendations:

1) CSE Recommendations 2) CPSE Recommendations 3) 504 Recommendations

B. Field Trip Request

1) Germany International Trip, September 14-28, 2018 2) France International Trip, February 14-22, 2019 3) Costa Rica International Trip, February 14-22, 2019 4) KSA 2018 Fall Classic Volleyball Tournament, Universal Studios, Orlando,

Florida, August 29-September 2, 2018 - Removed 5) Skidmore College Visit, Saratoga Springs, NY, July 21-22, 2018

Mr. Barshay asked for a motion to approved the Consent Agenda less the removed items of 7.2. B.1, 7.2.C.2, 7.4.B.4. Motion Mr. Kiley, second Dr. Crafa. Motion carries 7-0-0-0.

Motion Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito to approve 7.2. B.1. Motion carries 6-0-1-0.

Motion Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito to approve 7.4. B.4. Motion carries 6-0-1-0.

Motion Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito to approve 7.2. C.2. Motion carries 6-0-1-0.

POLICIES COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Audit Committee - Mr. Kiley, Permanent Chair; Mr. Scarito, Mr. Buscarino B. Board Policy Committee - Mr. Scarito, Temporary Chair; Mrs. Weisberg C. Islip Town School Board Association Representatives Committee - Mr. Fortmeyer D. District Steering Committee - Mr. Barshay E. HIV/AIDS Committee - Dr. Crafa F. Code of Conduct Committee - Mr. Scarito, Temporary Chair; Mrs. Weisberg G. Safety Committee - Mr. Ed Spear, Head of Security, Permanent Chair; Mr. Buscarino,

Mr. Fortmeyer H. Facilities Committee - Dr, Crafa, Temporary Chair; Mr. Kiley, Mr. Barshay, Mr.

Fortmeyer (alternate) I. Curriculum & Instruction and Technology Committee

-Curriculum & Instruction - Mr. Fortmeyer, Mrs. Weisberg -Technology - Mr. Fortmeyer

DISCUSSION MATTERS

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Scarito commented on the Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony and that it was a nice event.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY Members of the public who desire to address or question the board on any topic related to board work are welcome to do so at this time.

Speakers are requested to limit their remarks to not more than three minutes; to appoint a spokesperson if the concern is a group concern, and to supplement verbal presentations with written reports, if necessary or desired. Twenty minutes are being scheduled for this portion of tonight’s agenda.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito to return to Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. Motion carries 7-0-0-0. The public session was adjourned at 9:50 pm.

NEXT MEETING: July 10, 2018 (Organizational Meeting)

SCHEDULE - A (Certified Staff) SCHEDULE - B (Civil Service) SCHEDULE - C (Curriculum & Instruction Appointments)

June 12, 2018

REVISED 7.2