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EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Donna Moeller, President ● Karen Kesnig, Vice President

Marie Brown ● Ginny Churchin ● Kenneth Cooke ● Patricia Harran ● Nicholas Vero Sharon P. Murray Patrick K. Brimstein, Ed.D. Stuart Berman District Clerk Superintendent of Schools District Treasurer Jennifer Morrison Hart, Ed.D. Richard R. Snyder Linda A. Weiss Assistant Superintendent for Assistant Superintendent for Business Assistant Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction for Personnel

AGENDA May 17, 2017 Tuttle Avenue School – Cafeteria 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS

A. Tuttle Avenue Students B. Recognition of ESM Senior and GYNADA State Auto Competition Champion/National Auto Competition participant Evan Wagner

C. Recognition of Cornell Cooperative Extension Award – Maria Plitt

MINUTES

A. Approval of April 19, 2017 Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of May 3, 2017 Workshop Minutes C. Approval of May 16, 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes

FINANCES

A. Approval of Treasurer’s Reports for March 2017

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – 1ST INVITATION Please Note: This is the opportunity for persons who wish to speak or who have written letters to the board regarding topics that are included on this agenda. Speakers are asked to keep their comments brief, and to speak for no longer than five minutes. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS


PERSONNEL

A. Leave of Absence – 6 B. Appointments 1. Teaching Assistant – 1 2. Permanent Substitute Teacher – 1 3. Per Diem Substitute – 1 4. Civil Service – 3 C. Supplemental Pay – 39 D. Student Teacher/Observer/Internship - 1

OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS

A. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the Stipulation of Settlement and Release with the parents named in executive session of a Hearing pursuant to Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. B. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the Health and Welfare Services contracts for the 2016/2017 school year with the following school districts who provide services for students attending private or parochial school in their district and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District:

• South Huntington Union Free School District • Riverhead Central School District • Commack Union Free School District • Center Moriches Union Free School District

C. BE IT HERBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the Special Education Services Contract with Sayville Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. D. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the Instruction Contract with Center Moriches UFSD for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. E. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the amended Special Education Services Contract with Center Moriches UFSD for the 2016/2017 school year for providing special education services to parentally-placed students with disabilities, when such students attend private or parochial school in said district pursuant to Education Law Section 3602-c and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. F. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the amended Special Education Services Contract with South Country Central School District for the 2016/2017 school year for vision itinerant and home-based services and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District.


G. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the amended Memorandum of Agreement with St. James Tutoring dba Education at Mather for the 2016/2017 school year and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District. H. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board accept the scholarship donation of $500.00 from “Interdistrict Council of Superintendents” on behalf of the Brookhaven Cluster, with said funds to be awarded to a graduating senior or seniors. I. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board accept the donation of $565.01 in art supplies from SEPTO on behalf of the Margaret Shea in lieu of flowers donations received, with said supplies to be allocated to the K-6 buildings for the special education students in their classrooms. J. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board accept the donation of $1,000.00 from the University of Michigan for participating in the national survey, Monitoring the Future: A Continuing Study of American Youth, with said funds to be allocated to the ESM Student Council 9-12 Student Activity Account for High School PBIS. K. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board declare the list of district-wide technology equipment submitted and dated March 27, 2017, as obsolete as the equipment is either outdated or broken beyond repair. L. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board declare the list of equipment at Eastport Elementary submitted and dated April 3, 2017, as obsolete as the equipment is either outdated or broken beyond repair. M. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board approve the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Multi-Year Service Agreement for the acquisition and installation of network printers/copiers within the district and authorizes the Board President or designee to sign on behalf of the District.

POLICY

A. First Reading – Policy No. 5405, Student Wellness CURRICULUM MATTERS/STUDENT SERVICES

A. Acknowledge receipt and review of recommendations from Committees on Special Education ESM PRIDE GENERAL DISCUSSION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – SECOND INVITATION DATES TO REMEMBER May 18th ESM Senior Theater Showcase – 7:00 PM May 22nd High School Spring Concert II & HS Art Show – 7:00 PM May 23rd TAS Art Show – 6:00 PM May 24th DAS Spring Concert – Grade 4 – 6:00 PM & Grades 5-6 – 7:00 PM


May 25th ESM Incoming Grade 7 Parent Night – 7:00 PM EES Spring Concert – 6:00 PM May 29th SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED – Memorial Day May 31st ESM Academic Awards Evening – 7:00 PM June 1st ESM Humanities Showcase – 6:00 PM ESM Film Festival – 7:00 PM June 5th ESM Music Booster Meeting – 7:00 PM June 7th Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 PM Executive Session anticipated to begin at 6:00 PM

Visit our website at www.esmonline.org for a full calendar of events! ADJOURNMENT

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Regular Board of Education Meeting April 19, 2017

A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, Suffolk County, New York, was held in the Board Room, Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School, Manorville, New York on April 19, 2017. Board of Education Members present: Mrs. Marie Brown, Mrs. Ginny Churchin, Mrs. Patricia Harran, Mrs. Donna Moeller, Mr. Nicholas Vero. Members Absent: Mr. Kenneth Cooke, Mrs. Karen Kesnig. Also Present: Peter Scordo, Interim Superintendent; Richard Snyder, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Jennifer Morrison Hart, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Linda Weiss, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel; Sharon P. Murray, District Clerk. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Marie Brown for the Board to enter into executive session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a specific personnel matter.

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to convene to public session at 7:10 p.m.

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 The meeting was convened with the Pledge by Board President Donna Moeller. PRESENTATIONS Presentation by Mr. Snyder of the 2017/2018 proposed budget. MINUTES MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2017 regular meeting.

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2

MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2017 workshop.


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Jeff Goldhammer, Mike Doyle.


FINANCES 2017/2018 Spending Plan MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to adopt the following resolution:

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 WHEREAS, the Interim Superintendent has presented his recommendation for the 2017/2018 Spending Plan in the amount of $92,922,780.00 to the Eastport-South Manor Central School District Board of Education, and WHEREAS, the Eastport-South Manor Central School District Board of Education has received the Interim Superintendent’s recommendation and concurs with this recommendation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2017/2018 Spending Plan in the amount of $92,922,780.00, be submitted to the voters on May 16, 2017, AND, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Commissioner’s Regulations that the Board of Education approve the Property Tax Report Card to be reported to the State Education Department and made available to the district residents. Approval – Treasurer’s Reports MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the Board to approve the Treasurer’s Reports for February 2017.

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS • Congratulations to the Dayton Avenue 3rd grade teachers and students who will be recognized at a

ceremony on May 5th as recipients of the 37th Annual Town of Brookhaven Youth Volunteer Award for the Humble and Kind Campaign. Newsday will also feature them in an upcoming article.

• On April 7th, a group of seniors attended the Long Island Youth Summit at St. Joseph’s College which brings together business leaders and government officials to discuss topics of importance to Long Island. Steven Silvestri was awarded top honors for his project on the Impact of Social Media and Luke Staufenberg received top honors for his project on the Future of the Long Island Economy.

PERSONNEL

MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Marie Brown for the Board to approve a consent agenda for the following personnel matters:


Resignations Name Area Reason Effective Claudio, Lisa Teacher Aide (SSS) Personal 4/21/17 Hart, Ed.D., Jennifer Assistant Superintendent for Personal 7/1/17 Curriculum and Instruction Ruvola, Carmen School Nurse (JH/HS) Personal 6/26/17


Leave of Absence Name Area Reason Effective Small, Kelly Elementary (TAS) FMLA 3/24/17-6/23/17 Appointments The following appointments are conditional, subject to clearance approval by the State Education Department fingerprinting check: Teachers Name Area Credentials Salary Effective Rocchio, Angela Mathematics Initial: Mathematics Workday: 4/25/17-6/23/17 (.4) (JH/HS) Gr. 7-12 1-20: $130 p/day, Workday: 21-40: $160 p/day, Workday 41: BA/1: $50,958 Prorated Cafiso, Melissa Elementary Permanent: Workday: 2/16/17-6/23/17 (TAS) Pre-K, K, 1-20: $130 p/day Gr. 1-6 Workday: 21-40: $160 p/day Workday 41: BA/1: $50,958 Prorated MA15/10: $85,851 Prorated Teaching Assistant Name Area Salary Effective Parkinson, Sara Teaching Assistant (DAS) $159.75 p/day 4/6/17-4/6/21 Permanent Substitute Teacher Name Area Salary Effective Gould, Austin Permanent Substitute Teacher $100 p/day 4/20/17-6/23/17 (JH/HS) Civil Service Name Area Salary Effective Rivadeneira, Theresa Teacher Aide (JH/HS) $12.54 p/hr. 4/4/17 Extra Curricular Activities Club Advisors – EES – (2016-2017) Name Area Salary Herbst, Andrew Friendship $312 (8 weeks) ($39 p/hr.x 8 sessions) Plitt, Maria Garden $312 (8 weeks) ($39 p/hr.x 8 sessions) Scala, Amy Makerspace 3rd & 4th $312 (8 weeks) ($39 p/hr.x 8 sessions)


Urso, Marissa Makerspace 5th & 6th $312 (8 weeks) ($39 p/hr.x 8 sessions) Collins, Patricia Photography $312 (8 weeks) ($39 p/hr.x 8 sessions) Donahue, Theresa Poetry $312 (8 weeks) ($39 p/hr.x 8 sessions) Class Advisors – JH/HS - (2016-2017) Name Area Salary Effective Slionski, Lauren 11th Grade $2,678.50 3/27/17 Musical Production – EES – (2016-2017) Name Area Salary DeChene, Kelly Director $2,040 McNeill, Carol Set and Costume Design $1,644 Cuozzo, Diana Musical Direction/Choreography $1,644 Supplemental Pay ABA Provider for summer (2017) Name Salary Caruso, Alexandra $57 p/hr. Conlon, Michael $57 p/hr. Correira, Melissa $57 p/hr. Corrigan, Kerri $57 p/hr. Eterno, Nicole $57 p/hr. Flynn, Meredith $57 p/hr. Gennaro, Danielle $57 p/hr. McClure, Elizabeth $57 p/hr. Mraz, Susan $57 p/hr. Singh, Christine $57 p/hr. Steiner, Sara $57 p/hr. Stetler, Deb $57 p/hr. Stumpo, Dawn $57 p/hr. After school Clubs for 1:1 – DAS (2016-2017) Name Area Salary Dittmer, Karen Teacher Aide $15 p/hr. Science Research Courtyard Project (2016-2017) Name Salary Ostensen, James $89.01 p/hr. Student Teacher/Observer/Internship (Informational Only) Name Area Effective Kingsepp, Kristen Speech (JH/HS) 4/27/17-6/23/17 OLD BUSINESS None.


NEW BUSINESS MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Marie Brown for the Board to approve a consent agenda for the following resolutions:

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent – 2

BOCES Administrative Budget BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent that the Board approve the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Administrative Budget for the 2017/2018 school year. BOCES Board of Education Candidate Elections The Board cast one vote for each board of education candidate as follows: Walter Denzler, Susan Lipman, Anne Mackesey, William Miller, Catherine Romano. POLICY None. CURRICULUM MATTERS/STUDENT SERVICES Acknowledged receipt and review of recommendations from the Committees on Special Education. GENERAL DISCUSSION

None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Nicholas Vero for the Board to adjourn to executive session at 8:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a specific personnel matter.

Vote: Yes – 5 No – 0, Absent – 2

MOTION made by Ginny Churchin, seconded by Marie Brown for the Board to convene to public session at 8:25 p.m.

Vote: Yes – 5 No – 0, Absent – 2 NEW BUSINESS MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Nicholas Vero for the Board to adopt the following resolution:

Vote: Yes – 5 No – 0, Absent - 2 RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby suspends the employee discussed in executive session and referred to as “Employee A” pending disciplinary charges.


ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Nicholas Vero for the Board to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m.

Vote: Yes – 5 No – 0, Absent – 2 Respectfully submitted,

Sharon P. Murray District Clerk


Regular Board of Education Workshop May 3, 2017

A regular workshop of the Board of Education of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, Suffolk County, New York, was held Board Room, Eastport-South Manor Junior-Senior High School, Manorville, New York on May 3, 2017. Board of Education Members present: Mr. Kenneth Cooke, Mrs. Patricia Harran, Mrs. Karen Kesnig, Mrs. Donna Moeller, Mr. Nicholas Vero. Members absent: Mrs. Marie Brown, Mrs. Ginny Churchin. Also Present: Peter Scordo, Interim Superintendent; Richard Snyder, Assistant Superintendent for Business; Jennifer Morrison Hart, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Linda Weiss, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel; Sharon P. Murray, District Clerk. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION made by Kenneth Cooke, seconded by Karen Kesnig for the Board to enter into executive session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a specific personnel matter.

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 MOTION made by Nicholas Vero, seconded by Kenneth Cooke for the Board to convene to public session at 7:00 p.m.

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 The meeting was convened with the Pledge by Board President Donna Moeller and a moment of silence for an ESM parent who passed away recently. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The Health, Wellness & Fitness Fair is next Thursday, May 11th and will be held in the gymnasiums at the JSHS. There are over 50 vendors participating, with lots of events and activities for everyone.

FINANCES None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. ACTION ITEMS

None.


PERSONNEL MOTION made by Kenneth Cooke, seconded by Karen Kesnig for the Board to approve a consent agenda for the following personnel matters:

Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Absent - 2 Resignations Name Area Reason Effective Bellofatto, Joseph Permanent Substitute Teacher To accept 3/20/17 (JH/HS) LTS Teaching position Berman, Kate Teaching Assistant (SSS) Personal 5/8/17 McGibney, Justin Alternative High School Teacher Personal 5/5/17 Omisore, Debra Elementary (SSS) Personal 6/30/17 Parris, Mercedes Teaching Assistant (EES) Personal 4/20/17 Russo, Camille Teacher Aide (JH/HS) To accept 5/4/17 Per Diem Substitute Teacher Aide position Leave of Absence Name Area Reason Effective Mondi, Roseann Teacher Aide (TAS) Personal 4/19/17-6/23/17 Morstadt, Michele Art (SSS/TAS) FMLA 8/31/17-1/19/18 Robbins, Douglas Elementary (EES) FMLA 5/30/17-6/23/17 Appointments The following appointments are conditional, subject to clearance approval by the State Education Department fingerprinting check: Teachers Name Area Credentials Salary Effective Rocchio, Angelina Mathematics Initial: Mathematics Workday: 4/25/17-6/23/17 (.8) (JH/HS) Gr. 7-12 1-20: $130 p/day, Workday: 21-40: $160 p/day, Workday 41: BA/1: $50,958 Prorated


Cafiso, Melissa Elementary Permanent: Workday: 2/16/17-6/23/17 (TAS) Childhood Education,1-20: $130 p/day Pre-K, K,Gr. 1-6 Workday: 21-40: $160 p/day Workday 41: BA/1: $50,958 Prorated Bellofatto, Joseph Art (JH/HS) Professional: Workday: 3/20/17-6/23/17 (TAS) Visual Arts 1-20: $130 p/day Workday: 21-40: $160 p/day Workday 41: BA/1: $50,958 Prorated Ragimierski, Maureen Elementary Professional: Workday: 5/30/17-6/23/17 (EES) Childhood 1-20: $130 p/day Education Workday: 21-40: $160 p/day Workday 41: BA/1: $50,958 Prorated Teaching Assistants Name Area Salary Effective Braver, Patricia Teaching Assistant (JH/HS) $162.51 p/day 8/31/17-8/31/21 D’Atri, Lisa Teaching Assistant (EES) $162.51 p/day 5/4/17-5/4/21 Rocchio, Angelina Teaching Assistant (DAS) $161.13 p/day 4/25/17-6/23/17 (.2) Prorated Permanent Substitute Teachers Name Area Salary Effective DiPiano, Renee Permanent Substitute Teacher $100 p/day 5/4/17-6/23/17 (JH/HS) Montalvo, Danielle Permanent Substitute Teacher $100 p/day 5/8/17-6/23/17 (EES) Russo, Tina-Marie Permanent Substitute Teacher $100 p/day 5/15/17-6/23/17 (EES) Ruvola, Carmen Permanent Substitute Nurse (LPN) $110 p/day 8/31/17-6/22/18 (DW) Schettino, Nikki Permanent Substitute Teacher $100 p/day 5/4/17-6/23/17 (JH/HS) Per Diem Substitute Name Area Salary Effective Russo, Camille Substitute Teacher Aide $10 p/hr. 5/4/17


Extra Curricular Activities Clubs – TAS - (2016-2017) Name Area Salary Masuck, Barbara Physical Education Aide $20 p/hr. Interscholastic Appointment Spring Coach (2016-2017) Name Area Salary Effective Correa, Victor JH Co-Ed Boys and Girls Track $4,304 Prorated 4/25/17 (Assistant) Supplemental Pay ABA Summer (2017) Name Salary Brown, Nicole $57 p/hr. Gorman, Laraine $57 p/hr. Sciarrone, Gail $57 p/hr. Vaughn, Amanda $57 p/hr. After School Chaperone for Ring Banquet (2016-2017) Name Area Salary Bedell, Joann Teacher Aide $20 p/hr. Fico, Annette Teacher Aide $20 p/hr. Manchise, Joanne Teacher Aide $20 p/hr. Math Assessment Testing Preparation (2016-2017) Name Salary Dutot, Amy $22.95 p/hr. Picano, Kyle $22.95 p/hr. Rotterman, Elizabeth $55.09 p/hr. Zambelli, Jean Marie $57.09 p/hr. Special Education Summer Program (2017) Name Area Salary Koenig, Robert CSE Chairperson for CSE Meetings $85.57 p/hr. Jaffee, Jill Speech for CSE Meetings $77.56 p/hr. Thorp, Mary Special Ed. CSE Meetings $84.02 p/hr. Cali, Mariann Teaching Assistant $23.73 p/hr. Deery, Robin Teaching Assistant $23.34 p/hr. Flynn, Meredith Teaching Assistant $23.34 p/hr. Garnier, Melissa Teaching Assistant $22.95 p/hr. McClure, Elizabeth Teaching Assistant $23.73 p/hr. Robinson, Melissa Teaching Assistant $22.95 p/hr. Caruso, Alexandra Substitute Teaching Assistant $23.34 p/hr. Lindberg, Elizabeth Substitute Teaching Assistant $22.95 p/hr. Stumpo, Dawn Substitute Teaching Assistant $23.34 p/hr.


Ferrante, Sarah Teacher Aide $10.69 p/hr. Grabow, Melanie Teacher Aide $11.34 p/hr. Morgan, Melinda Teacher Aide $12.76 p/hr. Student Teacher/Observer/Internship (Informational Only) Name Area Effective Austin, John Physical Education (JH/HS) 5/4/17-6/9/17 Melandro, John Elementary (DAS) 10/23/17-12/8/17 ESM PRIDE • SEPTO Carnival was amazing with a great turnout. • Humble & Kind Campaign featured in Newsday. • Thank you to Mr. Scordo for leading our district for the past ten months. Mr. Scordo thanked everyone for their support and really saw how dedicated our faculty and staff are to our district. ADJOURNMENT MOTION made by Kenneth Cooke, seconded by Patricia Harran adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m.

Vote: Yes – 5 No – 0, Absent - 2 Respectfully submitted,

Sharon P. Murray District Clerk

NYSSBA Sample Policy 5405 2016-17 – SECOND INSTALLMENT, DECEMBER 2016

NYSSBA Sample Policy Copyright © 2016 by the New York State School Boards Association, Inc. Not for further reproduction or posting without the express permission of NYSSBA

(X) Required (x) Local ( ) Notice

STUDENT WELLNESS

Given the documented connection between proper nutrition, adequate physical activity and educational success, the Board of Education adopts the following goals and authorizes the following actions to provide district students with a school environment that promotes student health and wellness and reduces childhood obesity. For purposes of this policy, “school campus” means all areas of district property accessible to students during the school day; “school day” means the period from the midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day; and “competitive food” means all food and beverages other than meals reimbursed under federal food programs available for sale to students on the school campus during the school day. The Board recognizes that a nutritious, well-balanced, reasonably-portioned diet is essential for student wellness. To help students possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious food choices for a lifetime, the district shall ensure that all foods and beverages available in school promote good nutrition, balance, and reasonable portion sizes. The district shall ensure that all foods and beverages available for sale to students on the school campus during the school day meet or exceed the program requirements and nutrition standards found in federal regulations.

To accomplish this, the Board directs that the district serve healthy and appealing foods and beverages at district schools, following state and federal nutrition guidelines, as well as safe food preparation methods. A. School Meals – the district shall:

1. Include fruits, vegetables, salads, whole grains, and low fat items at least to the extent

required by federal regulations. 2. Encourage students to try new or unfamiliar items. 3. Make efforts to ensure that families are aware of need-based programs for free or

reduced-price meals and encourage eligible families to apply. 4. Consider serving produce and food from local farms and suppliers. 5. Make free drinking water available at locations where meals are served

B. Meal Scheduling – the district shall:

1. Provide adequate time to eat. 2. Schedule lunchtime between normal lunch hours (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)



C. Foods and Beverages Sold Individually (e.g., a la carte, vending machines, school stores the district shall:

1. Ensure that all such items meet the nutrition standards set in federal regulations for

competitive foods regarding whole grains, fruits, vegetables, calories, fat, saturated fats, trans fats, sugar, sodium, and caffeine.

2. Permit the sale of fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, if processed pursuant to federal regulations, as exempt from the nutrition standards.

3. Work with existing vendors or locate new vendors that will comply with nutrition standards.

D. Fund-Raising Activities – the district shall:

1. Ensure that all fundraisers selling food or beverages to students on school campus during the school day meet the competitive foods nutrition standards set in federal regulations for whole grains, fruits, vegetables, calories, fat, saturated fats, trans fats, sugar, sodium, and caffeine.

2. Promote non-food items to sell, or activities (physical or otherwise) in which to participate.

3. Student groups conducting fundraisers which take place off the school campus or outside the school day must obey this policy.

4. Outside organizations (e.g., Parent groups, booster clubs) conducting fundraisers which take place off the school campus or outside the school day are encouraged to follow this policy.

E. School and Classroom Celebrations:

1. Only curriculum-related celebrations in the classrooms and schools are permitted. 2. All food and drinks for curriculum-related celebrations shall be purchased through the

district’s food provider to ensure that they meet at least the federal nutrition standards for competitive food and beverages.

3. Only non-food related items are permissible for all other school parties or events. 4. When appropriate, the district encourages families to participate in school celebrations.

However, outside food and drink are not allowed to be brought into any of our schools. F. Marketing of Foods and Beverages

1. Any food or beverage that is marketed on school grounds during the school day must meet at least the federal nutrition standards for competitive items.

2. This restriction applies to all school buildings (interior and exterior), school grounds, school buses and other vehicles used to transport students, athletic fields, structures, parking lots, school publications, and items such as vending machines, equipment, posters, garbage cans, or cups.



3. Marketing includes all advertising and promotions: verbal, written, or graphic, or promotional items.

4. This restriction does not apply to personal opinions or expression, or items used for educational purposes.

5. This restriction applies to all purchases and contracts made after the effective date of this provision.

G. Physical Activity Physical activity is an important factor in staying healthy and being ready to learn. The Board encourages every student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities, to regularly participate in physical activity, and to appreciate and enjoy physical activity as an ongoing part of a healthy lifestyle. In addition, staff, families, and community are encouraged to participate in and model physical activity as a valuable part of daily life. The district’s Physical Education program shall adhere to the curricular requirements of the Commissioner of Education and the New York State Learning Standards. H. Physical Education:

1. Students shall engage in physical education for at least the minimum number of hours or days per week under State requirements.

2. Physical Education classes shall incorporate the appropriate NYS Learning Standards. 3. Promote, teach and provide opportunities to practice activities that students enjoy and can

pursue throughout their lives (e.g., yoga, fitness walking, step aerobics). 4. The performance or withholding of physical activity shall not be used as a form of

discipline or punishment. I. Recess:

1. Maintain daily allotment of recess time for elementary school. 2. Recess shall not used for punishment or reward. 3. Consider scheduling recess before lunch. 4. Recess will be held outdoors whenever possible, and indoors during the most inclement

weather, at the discretion of the Building Principal.

J. Physical Activity in the Classroom

1. Promote the integration of physical activity in the classroom, both as activity breaks and as part of the educational process (e.g., kinesthetic learning).

2. If the district is under severe time or space constraints, consider meeting the state requirements for Physical Education through collaborative and integrative in-classroom activity, under the supervision of a Physical Education teacher.



K. Extracurricular Opportunities for Physical Activity 1. Promote clubs and activities that meet the various physical activity needs, interests, and

abilities of all students (e.g., walking, hiking and climbing, snowshoeing), including before and after school activities.

2. Promote students walking/biking to school (with proper storage of bicycles), safe routes to school, and “walking” school buses.

3. The setting of extracurricular activity eligibility participation requirements does not constitute withholding opportunities.

L. Nutrition Promotion and Education The Board believes that nutrition promotion and education is a key component in introducing and reinforcing healthy behaviors in students. Nutrition promotion and education that teaches the knowledge, skills, and values needed to adopt healthy eating behaviors shall be integrated into the curriculum. Nutrition promotion and education information shall be offered throughout the school campus including, but not limited to, school dining areas and classrooms. Staff members who provide nutrition promotion and education shall be appropriately certified and trained. The district’s broader Health Education program shall incorporate the appropriate New York State Learning Standards. The Board’s goals for nutrition promotion and education include that the district will: 1. Include nutrition education as part of not only health education classes, but also classroom

instruction in subjects such as math, science, language arts, social sciences and elective subjects.

2. Include enjoyable, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, participatory activities, such as contests, promotions, taste testing, farm visits, and school gardens.

3. Promote fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, low fat dairy products, safe and healthy food preparation methods, and health enhancing nutrition practices.

4. Emphasize caloric balance between food intake and energy expenditure. 5. Teach media literacy with an emphasis on food marketing. M. Other School-Based Activities The district may implement other appropriate programs that help create a school environment that conveys consistent wellness messages and is conducive to healthy eating and physical activity. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, health forums or fairs, health newsletters, parent outreach, employee health and wellness activities, limiting the use of food as a reward, reviewing food marketing and advertising in school, hosting or promoting community-wide events, and offering wellness-related courses in the district’s adult education program. N. Implementation The Board shall designate the Athletic Director as District Wellness Coordinator responsible for ensuring that the provisions of this policy are carried out throughout the district.



The Board may also designate one person in each building as School Wellness Coordinator to ensure that the wellness activities and actions are being implemented at the building level. O. Monitoring and Review The Athletic Director, as District Wellness Coordinator, shall report every three years to the Board and the public on the implementation and effectiveness of this policy. Every three years, the District Wellness Coordinator, in consultation with appropriate personnel and advisory committees, shall monitor and review the district’s wellness activities to determine the extent that district schools are complying with this policy, how this policy compares to model wellness policies, and the progress made toward attaining the goals of this policy and whether this policy is having a positive effect on increasing student wellness and decreasing childhood obesity in the district. Based on those results, this policy, and the specific objectives set to meet its goals, may be revised as needed. Parents, students, food service professionals, physical education teachers, school health professionals, school administrators, the general public, and the school board shall be provided with the opportunity to participate in the development, implementation and periodic review and update of this wellness policy. To do this, the district shall establish an advisory committee, and invite participation via notices in school publications; staff and student announcements, handbooks and memos; the district website; and outreach to school-associated organizations interested persons and those with valuable expertise. The district shall inform and update the public (including parents, students and others in the community) about the content and implementation of this wellness policy posting this policy (and any updates) on the district website and in each school lunch area, referencing the policy and its availability on school publications and notices, and providing information about new and ongoing wellness policy activities to parents, staff and students via established communication channels.

The district shall monitor and review the implementation and effectiveness of this policy by conducting: 1. Periodic informal surveys of Building Principals, classroom staff, and school health

personnel to assess the progress of wellness activities and their effects. 2. Periodic checks of the nutritional content of food offered in the cafeterias for meals and a la

carte items, and sales or consumption figures for such foods. 3. Periodic checks of the nutritional content of food available in vending machines, and sales or

consumption figures for such foods. 4. Periodic checks of the amount of time students spend in Physical Education classes, and the

nature of those activities. 5. Periodic checks of extracurricular activities of a physical nature, in the number of offerings

and rates of participation by students. 6. Periodic checks of student mastery of the nutrition education curriculum.



7. Periodic review of data currently collected by the district, including: a. attendance data, particularly absences due to illness; b. test scores; c. rates of suspension, discipline, and violent incidents; c. physical education scores on flexibility, endurance, and strength (i.e., fitness test results); d. student BMI (Body Mass Index) statistics, as collected in accordance with the State

Department of Health efforts; and e. revenues generated from vending machines and a la carte food items. 8. Periodic review of professional staff development offered which focuses on student wellness. 9. NYSSBA’s Student Wellness Assessment Checklist [every three years] to review the

effectiveness of this policy. P. Recordkeeping The district shall keep records as required by federal regulations, including documentation of the following: this policy; the district’s community involvement activities described above; that the policy is made available to the public; the assessments done every three years; how the public is informed of the assessment results; and when and how the policy is reviewed and updated. Ref: P.L. 111-296 (The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010), §204 amending 42 USC

§1758b P.L. 108-265 (Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004), §204 42 USC §§1758(f)(1); 1766(a) (Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act) 42 USC §1779 (Child Nutrition Act) 7 CFR §§210.10; 210.11; 210.11a; 210.12; 210.15; 210.18; 210.30 (National School Lunch Program participation requirements – nutrition standards for lunch and competitive foods; community involvement; recordkeeping; state review; local wellness policy) 7 CFR §§220.8; 220.12 (School Breakfast Program participation requirements – nutrition standards for meals and competitive foods) 8 NYCRR Part 135 (Health and Physical Education curricular requirements); §114.1 (School Breakfast Program Requirements) Appeal of Phillips, 37 EDR 204 (1997) (dec. no. 13,843) (physical education requirements) Appeal of Williams, 32 EDR 621 (1993) (dec. no. 12,934) (physical education requirements)

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EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT …...Presentation by Mr. Snyder of the 2017/2018 proposed budget. MINUTES MOTION made by Marie Brown, seconded by Ginny Churchin for the