REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWNS OF SMITHTOWN AND ISLIP, SUFFOLK COUNTY

NEW YORK, HELD

AUGUST 28, 2012

Members Present Mrs. Geri Richter, President; Mrs. Eileen Mass, Vice President; Mrs.

Susan Hodosky, Mrs. Pat Lesser, Mr. Robert Schnebel

Members Absent Mrs. Ann Macaluso, Mrs. Ginger Todaro (Mrs. Todaro joined the meeting

at 8:00 P.M.)

Others Present Mrs. Patricia Sullivan-Kriss, Superintendent of Schools; Mr. James

Stucchio, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations; Mrs.

Michele Rothfeld, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and

Administration; Mr. Glen Eschbach, Assistant Superintendent for

Curriculum, Instruction and Technology; Ms. Susan Fine, Attorney; Mrs.

Kathy Bottner, District Clerk

Meeting called to order 7:12 P.M.

Executive Session A motion was made by Mr. Schnebel, seconded by Mrs. Lesser to go into

Executive Session to discuss the employment history of 5 employees, one

matter pertaining to a specific student, one matter of litigation and one

matter the will lead to the appointment of a specific company. Motion

carried 5-0.

Meeting reconvened at 8:07 P.M.

Mrs. Kriss commented on the following:

Extended a welcome and commended the staff who worked hard

throughout the summer months to prepare for the upcoming school

year.

Discussed the need to revise the high school class rank regulation and

revisit weighted average calculation to be more in line with other

school districts and to include IB courses. Mrs. Kriss welcomed

suggestions from community before finalizing the regulation.

Members of HS guidance in attendance.

Presentations Class Rank Regulation: Mrs. Linda Karman, Director of Guidance

Mrs. Karman gave an overview of the current weighted GPA model used

since 2006. Under the suggested new model, class rank would be provided

to students every year beginning in 10th

grade to create transparency in the

ranking process instead of only once in the senior year. This would allow

for parents to review transcripts for proper credit before the senior year.

Some colleges also look for rank to be calculated earlier than senior year.

Rank will be calculated for top 50% level only and percentile is given

after. Weighted and unweighted GPA will be printed on transcript.

Seniors must have earned 15 ½ credits in order to be ranked with cohort.

Younger grades will be ranked in percentile. IB courses will carry the

same weight as AP courses. The weight applied to courses will be

lowered from current model and will mirror the models used by

surrounding districts. A phase in process for this model would be

necessary.

Questions from Board:

Mrs. Todaro asked for clarification as to the impact on early graduates and

valedictorian status. She also inquired if students are permitted to take AP

exams if not enrolled in the AP course -the answer was affirmative;

however the score would not appear on a student’s transcript. Mrs. Mass

asked if the ½ of the 15 ½ credits refers to Health II. The answer was

affirmative.

There were no questions from the community.

Mrs. Kriss thanked guidance counselors for their work and said that this

will be placed on a future board agenda to be received at an upcoming

meeting.

Superintendent’s

Update

Mrs. Kriss mentioned the following in her update:

Hauppauge’s APPR Plan (Annual Professional Performance

Review) was the 11th

of 700 school district plans submitted to NY

State to be approved. She credited the achievement to the quality

of the work that went into it. Mrs. Kriss expects that

implementation of the new plan would not detract from core values

of instruction. She expects a smooth implementation process.

Discussion topic at next board meeting – report to board when final

tri-state writing presentation of report received from TRI-state. and

science program on list as well.

Thanks to Legislator John Kennedy for his help securing new

sidewalks for our students who use Townline Road. They are

expected spring 2013.

Buildings were toured without students and artwork. To look at

needs such as painting, to generate an internal plan to make

buildings shine and to maintain them as best we can. During the

tour, the Board was shown obsolete textbooks from 2001 that had

been found in storage and will be discarded. Clean-up be ongoing.

The new-found space will be utilized for equipment storage.

Welcome was extended to Joe Salina from CORE BTS who is to

take over Public Relations position. Joe was also a teacher. He

will spearhead social media use and make recommendations for

improvements to our website.

Infinite Campus Grade Book will go live October 1st for Middle

and High School students. It will include a list of completed

homework assignments, quiz grades, etc. Paper progress reports

will not be mailed anymore. This is also good for teachers of

struggling children as teachers will be able to check number of

times parents refer to this Grade Book.

Mrs. Todaro asked what provisions would be made for families without a

computer. The Superintendent stated that staff will keep a record of those

who do not have computer and send paper reports to parents.

During the High School back-to-school night, a presentation from

the Principal will stream live into class rooms

Mrs. Gallarello has 6 students selected for All-State Music

Festival– Rocco Recce was selected in two areas plus 2 alternates

to have this many selected from one school, is a credit to our music

staff.

Claire Hochheiser, Director of Pupil Personnel Services has

announced that high school students from Hauppauge’s Life Skills

programs were selected to display at a booth at the New York State

School Boards Association’s Annual Convention in October

Only 4-5 different programs were selected statewide.

QUESTIONS FROM

THE COMMUNITY

ABOUT

TONIGHT’S

AGENDA

Community members commented on the following:

No questions or comments were raised.

CONSENT AGENDA:

ADMINISTRATIVE

MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools, the following be approved:

A. Kindergarten Waiver, as per attachment

PERSONNEL

MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, the following personnel actions report be accepted as per

attached.

A. Personnel Action Report - Certified Staff

1) Appointment

2) Change in Employment Status

2.1) Reinstatement

3) Temporary Employment

4) Resignation/Termination/Leave of

Absence/Retirement/Excessed

5) Appointment of Substitutes

B. Personnel Action Report - Civil Service Staff

1) Appointment

2) Temporary Employment

3) Appointment of Substitutes

4) Removal of Substitutes

C. Curriculum and Instructional Appointments

BUSINESS

MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:

A. Special Education Contracts

1) Island Tutoring

2) Developmental Disabilities Institute

B. Other Contracts – Change Order #1 Hi-Lume Corporation –

2011/12 Capital

Improvement Program, SED No.: 58-05-06-03-0-007-019

(Unused Allowance Deduct $5000)

C. Cooperative Purchasing – Authorization to Purchase Natural

Gas Under Suffolk

County Contract, as per attached

D. Donations – Hauppauge Soccer graciously donates an AED

unit to be placed on the Whiporwil soccer field with an

estimated value of $1,425, as per attached

E. Award of Bid

Based upon a formal bidding process, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon

Recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be

awarded, as per attached

Contract 2B: General Construction SED No.: 58-05-06-03-0-002-

027

Work Location No.7 – Auditorium Seat

Replacement/Refurbishment

Patriot Construction, Inc. ($115,000)

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of

Schools, the following be received:

F. Financial Reports

1) Treasurer's Report - July 2012

2) Collateralization - July 2012

3) Warrants - July 2012

4) Extra Classroom Activity Fund (ECAF) – JUNE 2012

5) Claims Audit Reports - June 2012

6) Management Response - June 2012

CURRICULUM

AND

INSTRUCTIONAL

MATTERS

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the

Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:

A. Adoption of Home and Career Textbooks

B. Disposal of Obsolete Textbooks – All textbooks printed

before January 1, 2001 are deemed obsolete and are

authorized for disposal.

C. Committee on Special Education Recommendations

1) CSE

2) CPSE

3) 504

A motion to approved consent agenda was made by Mrs. Todaro,

seconded by Mrs. Lesser.

Motion carried 6-0

Mrs. Richter asked if any in the audience were newly appointed at this

meeting and welcomed Lindsay Ahrens Social Studies teacher for the high

school.

DISCUSSION

MATTERS

Staff Use of Cell Phones Policy #6830.2

Mr. Stucchio described recommended changes regarding staff cell phone

plans. He recommended a static monthly credit to employees for use of

their own cell phone to replace district-issued cell phones and plans.

Questions from the Board:

Mr. Schnebel inquired about employees who are on-call 24 hours a

day and the district-owned cell phones used for field trips.

Mrs. Todaro inquired about instances of excessive charges to an

employee’s personal cell phone bill that could occur if an

employee is contacted while traveling internationally.

The Staff Use of Cell Phones Policy #6830.2 will be placed on the next

meeting agenda for adoption.

Additional Discussion matters:

Mrs. Todaro inquired about provided excessed textbooks to

impoverished places.

Mrs. Richter clarified the district’s legal restrictions on making

donations and would speak to Senator Flanagan about this.

Mrs. Richer reminded the board that it would be discussing which

reports and presentations it desired during the coming year. She

commented on “Best Practices” which stress the need to stay

focused on goals. She asked the board members that when

considering requests for reports/presentation that they consider

focusing on ones that would forward our goals.

QUESTIONS AND

COMMENTS FROM

THE COMMUNITY

Questions and comments regarding Literacy Collaborative

coaches’ time spent out of the classroom; notifying parents of

students enrolled in class taught by coach; student placement

decisions; and clarification about the program’s model

Question about mailing of school calendars

Questions and comments about the change in Entrance Age Policy

and timing of the change

Mrs. Richter cited that this topic was part of discussion matter at

regular board meeting months prior

Question about the poor quality microphones at the board meeting

Adjournment At 9:19 P.M., a motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Mass, seconded by

Mrs. Hodosky. Motion carried 6-0.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Katherine M. Bottner

Clerk

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9.2 SCHEDULE -A SCHEDULE - B SCHEDULE - C

(Certified Staff) (Civil Service)

REVISED

(Curriculum & Instruction Appointments)

August 28, 2012

9.2.A CERTIFIED STAFF

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3013 OF THE EDUCATION LAW, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING

1. Appointment

Date of End of Probationary Name Tenure Area Certification Education Step Salary AppOintment Appointment

Social Studies Lindsay Ahrens (new position) Social Studies 7-12 Initial MA 1 $58,948 9/1/12 8/31/15

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2. Temporary Employment

Name Tenure Area Certification Education Step Salary Date of Appointment Lindsay Callahan Mathematics

(PEL; rep. S. Kersting) Mathematics 7-12 Prof. MA 6A $58,090.40* 9/1/12 - 6/30/13 Steven Greco Social Studies 7-12

(rep. F. Cono, LOA) Social Studies Initial MA 1 $58,948 9/1/12 - 6/30/13 Anthony Aiello Social Studies 7-12

(rep. A. DeTroia, LOA) Social Studies Initial BA 1 $51,689 9/1/12 - 6/30/13 *.8 position

Name Position Hours per Day Salary Effective Date Dana Verelli

(rep. C. Bogen, LOA) Teaching Assistant 5 $20,815 -

9/1/12 - 6/30/13 - ---- -

Name Position Salary Effective Dates Patricia Siebel +.2 German - HS $12,000 9/1/12 - 6/30/13

Margo Rosenman Teaching Assistant - additional summer work/computer labs 1/200 8/20/12 - 8/31/12 Marylou Thursland Teaching Assistant - additional summer work/computer labs 1/200 8/20/12 - 8/31/12

Annette Vinelli Teaching Assistant - additional summer work/computer labs 1/200 8/20/12 - 8/23/12 Georgette Dorfman

_ (rep. C. Herrera-Ziti) Foreign Language $350/Day 8/30/12 - 11/28/12** **revised due to change in teacher's absence

9.2.A 1

Name Position Salary Hours Jennifer Nanne Professional Develo $47.36/Hr. 18 hrs.

4. ResignationlTermination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Excessed

Name Effective Date Reason Chris Boaen 9/1/12 - 8/31/13 Child Care LOA

5. Appointment of Substitutes 5.1. The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as Substitute Teachers or Substitute Nurses (*) for the 2012-2013

school year at the rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:

Brown, Lauren M. Galyardt, Veronique

Mangano, Angela Greco, Amanda

*Martin, Regina

5.2. The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as Substitute Teacher Assistants for the 2012-2013 school year at the rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:

Amato, Gary

Date Submitted to Board of Education: August 28. 2012 REVISED ~ ~~

9.2.A 2

9.2.B CIVIL SERVICE STAFF

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW, THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Appointment

Name Status of Aooointment Position Effective Date Melissa Perez Reolaces M. Siford, who transferred Monitor 9/01/12

2. Temporary Employment

Name Status of Appointment Position Salary Effective Date Janet Milleisen Per IEP Health (Bus) Monitor $16.26/hr 9/01/12-6/30/13

Sheila Shea Per IEP Health (Bus) Monitor $16.26/hr 9/01/12-6/30/13 Darlene Martello Per IEP Health (Bus) Monitor $16.26/hr 9/01/12-6/30/13

Susan Goberdhan As Needed Bus Monitor Substitute $16.26/hr 9/01/12-6/30/13 Denise Quinn As Needed Bus Monitor Substitute $16.26/hr 9/01/12-6/30/13

3. Appointment of Substitutes

3.1. The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as substitute clericals and monitors for the 2012-13 school year at the hourly rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:

Levene, Christine Murphy, Denise Romano, Jennifer

4. Removal of Substitutes

4.1. The following are removed as substitute clericals and monitors:

Leuci, Tara

Date Submitted to Board of Education: August 28, 2012 REVISED # (i\~

Board of Education, Hauppauge Union Free School District The Superintendent of Schools Recommends Appointment of the following 2012-2013

District-Wide Chaperones & Proctors

Name Position Activitv Hours Lindsay Ahrens, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Steven Greco, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Anthony Aiello, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Carrie Pecoraro, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Danielle Bense, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Dennis Petercsak, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Kerry Malone, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Lindsay Callahan, Teacher Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD

Susan Cosmai, Teaching Assistant Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD Gary Amato, Teaching Assistant Chaperone/Proctor TBD TBD

Date submitted to the Board of Education: August 28,2012

Rate of Pay $38.S4/Hr. $38.S4/Hr. $38.S4/Hr. $38.S4/Hr. $38. 54/Hr. $38.S4/Hr. $38.S4/Hr. $38.S4/Hr.

$34.69/Hr. $34.69/Hr.

Board of Education, Hauppauge Union Free School District The Superintendent of Schools Recommends Appointment of the following Clubs:

Name School Activitv Hours Hourlv Rate Maureen Schellhorn Forest Brook Field Trip Funds 30 $38.S4 Marie Dacey Forest Brook Student Government 20 $38.S4 Eileen Doda Forest Brook Student Government 20 $38.S4 Margaret Govits Forest Brook Homework Club 12 $38.S4 Marie Dacey Forest Brook Homework Club 12 $38.S4 Christina DeRosa Forest Brook SIn Grade Student Aide Program 10 $38.S4 Michelle Karszen Forest Brook SIn Grade Memories 10 $38.S4 Karen Abbondondelo Forest Brook SIll Grade Memories 10 $38.S4 Elisabeth Anziano Forest Brook Sculpture Club 8 $38.S4 Michelle Karszen Forest Brook PowerPoint Club 8 $38.S4 Karen Abbondondelo Forest Brook PowerPoint Club 8 $38.S4

IlAMUr-. ~ Date submitted to the Board of Education: August 28,2012

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NAME

BOARD OF EDUCATION, HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RECOMMENDS THE APPPOINTMENT OF THE

FOLLOWING COACHING STAFF 2012-2013 SCHOOL POSITION HOURS HOURLYRATE STARTINGDATE

I Angelica Alestra I MS I M.S. Cheerleader Advisor 80 $38.54 I 9/4/2012

Date submitted to the Board of Education: Au

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NAME

BOARD OF EDUCATION, HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS RECOMMENDS THE APPPOINTMENT OF THE

FOLLOWING COACHING STAFF 2012-2013 SCHOOL POSITION SALARY STARTING

DATE

I Craig Cardillo r}.As ]gth-Grade Football· 4,735.00 I 9/4/2012

A~t1/ Date submitted to the Board of Education: August 28, 2012 v