SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING …

SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTHLY MEETING

Minutes – December 16, 2019

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1. Call to Order at 6:00 PM

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Tracy Frankel President Present

Rob Gershon Vice President Present

Carol C. Cheng Trustee Present

Christopher DiFilippo Trustee Present

Andrew Feldman Trustee Present

Anna Levitan Trustee Present

Susan Parker Trustee Present

Thomas A. Rotolo Trustee Present

Chris Ulrich Trustee Present

A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into a Monthly Board of Education

Meeting.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee

SECONDER: Rob Gershon, Vice President

AYES: Frankel, Gershon, Cheng, DiFilippo, Feldman, Levitan, Parker, Rotolo, Ulrich

2. Executive Session

A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into an Executive Session for the

purpose of medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and to

obtain legal advice regarding proposed, pending or current litigation.


MOVER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee

SECONDER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee


Dr. Rogers and Ms. Bovard were in attendance. No official action was taken.

3. Audit Committee Meeting - 6:42 p.m.

A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into an Audit Committee Meeting

for the purpose of reviewing the Internal Audit Report.


MOVER: Tracy Frankel, President

SECONDER: Susan Parker, Trustee


Dr. Rogers, Ms. Bovard, Dr. Rufo, Ms. Mannion, Ms. C. Williams and Ms. Benjamin were in

attendance.

4. Executive Session

A Motion was made for the Board of Education to enter into an Executive Session for the

purpose of medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and to

obtain legal advice regarding proposed, pending or current litigation.





Dr. Rogers and Ms. Bovard were in attendance. No official action was taken.


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5. Monthly Public Meeting - 8:09 p.m.

Dr. Rogers, Ms. Bovard, Dr. Rufo, Dr. LaMelza, Ms. Mannion and Ms. Benjamin were in

attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance

6. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of November 18, 2019 Meeting

RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee

SECONDER: Anna Levitan, Trustee


7. Correspondence

8. Legislative Items - State and Federal Level

9. Financial Reports

Treasurer Report - October 2019

RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]




10. Review of the Monthly Report of the Superintendent and such other items as may be

appropriate

- Students

South Woods Middle School Student Council Representatives

Dr. Rogers introduced South Woods Middle School Student Council Representatives Sally

Jamieson and Maria DiBello, who provided an update on the many activities the middle school

students have been engaged in since the start of the school year. Some of the activities the

students reported on included the Morning Show broadcast, the Advisory program, the G.I.R.L

Talk upcoming brunch event to showcase female leaders, the winter concert and the production of

The Lion King Jr., activities related to the character education program PRIDE, participation in

the Anti-Bullying Conference at Hofstra University, the fifth grade trip to Washington D.C., spirit

week and activities of the many clubs at the school.

Adelettes and Choral Pride

Dr. Rogers introduced the Adelettes and Choral Pride acapella groups who, under the direction of

Ms. Kristin Howell, performed Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman and White Christmas.

- Instruction

Math Curriculum Presentation

Dr. Rogers introduced Coordinator of Math Dr. John Genova, who was joined by faculty

members Jill Weinberg, Danielle Villalba, Sharon Voelpel, Kristin Peterson, Anthony DePalo and

Kim Dwyer to present some exciting new initiatives in the Syosset math curriculum. Syosset has

embraced the shift from “procedural” math (which emphasizes mimicry of a problem-solving

routine) to “conceptual” math (where students understand math concepts well enough to apply

them as tools in unfamiliar situations). Consistent with the Board of Education vision of preparing

for a future we can’t yet imagine, that strategic problem-solving approach will provide a


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foundation for whatever the future will bring. It emphasizes perseverance and multiple attempts

while integrating real-world applications. Small group collaboration in engaging workspaces with

flexible furniture promotes discussion and uses technology to illuminate concepts, hopefully

contributing to a love of the subject.

- Administration

Dr. Rogers presented several renderings of LED road signs to the Board at various locations

throughout the District for consideration.

Dr. Rogers announced that the High School Curriculum Guide is now online in a mobile-

responsive format. Informational pages for each department, course descriptions and course

selection information, and a search option are included.

Draft Calendar 2020-2021

Dr. Rogers announced the District mobile app is launching soon and will provide customizable

calendars, notifications, menus, access to Facebook and more.

Enrollment Study

Dr. Rogers presented a new enrollment study that was completed by a consultant at the request of

the Board, which included an enrollment projection for “The Sagamore” estates (at the former

Woodbury Country Club location). The data presented included a projection of 25 new students

to the District from the projected 76 units at The Sagamore, with 12 at the elementary level, 7 at

the middle school level and 7 at the high school level (totals do not match due to rounding).

Construction Update

Dr. Rogers provided a construction update on the security vestibule in front of the high school

and the Athletics Center. He noted a delay in the work for the security vestibule due to an

unmarked sanitary septic vault that was discovered underground. The security vestibule is now

projected to be completed at the end of February but is still very sensitive to weather-related

delays. Work is moving swiftly on the SHS Fitness Center, which remains on schedule to be

completed by March 27.

Cyber Security

Dr. Rogers reviewed several cyber security initiatives already implemented by the District, as

well as those underway and upcoming. Dr. Rogers announced emails will soon be available to

students in grades 8 through 12 (Regents-level classes) to facilitate research-related projects,

teacher conversations, and to gain access to the grade portal.

High School Start Time Update

Dr. Rogers announced that after the winter recess, the District will be soliciting community

feedback on the high school start time utilizing a new online tool named Thought Exchange.

More information will be provided after the winter recess.

11. Report from the Spokesperson of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance

Ms. Michelle Yen from the Citizens Advisory Committee for Finance reported on the Committee’s

November 21, 2019 meeting. Topics discussed included the reports from the external auditors,

facilities update, Committee’s work plan, the budget process, ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)

reporting, cybersecurity and enrollment demographics. The next meeting of the Committee will be

held on January 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm.


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12. Audience to the Public

Michelle Yen, Syosset, NY, inquired about a donation to the District in the value of $1 million. Dr.

Rogers confirmed the donation is an unrestricted gift from the developers of The Sagamore (the

former Woodbury Country Club), based on an agreement the developers negotiated with a 3rd party in

the 2008 timeframe.

Kim Coopersmith, Syosset, NY, expressed concerns about the quality of food being served by

Aramark in the Syosset schools and expressed a desire to investigate “farm-to-school” initiatives. The

resident inquired about when and how often the Student Wellness policy is reviewed and suggested

students be more involved in the food selection process. Board President Tracy Frankel asked the

resident for some additional information related to farm-to-school initiatives and recruiting food

service workers and Board Trustees inquired about the cost and options for schools without cafeterias.

Dr. Rogers stated the ingredients of the food served by Aramark are posted online and stated the

District is always interested in improving Food Services. He also noted that all policies have been

reviewed over the last 5 years, and the District is now entering a second cycle of reviewing all

policies.

Howard Raphaelson, Syosset, NY, commented that he was looking forward to hearing Nassau County

Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder speak.

Kristina Silbajoris, Woodbury, NY, expressed a concern about proposed legislation related to the

requirement of the HPV and influenza (flu) vaccines for students aged 9 and above and the lack of

parental consent required prior to the administration of the vaccines. The resident requested the Board

express opposition to these bills.

Jacqueline Braunstein, Woodbury, NY, expressed support for the proposed legislation related to the

influenza (flu) and HPV vaccines.

13. Discussion Items

1. Board Conversation with Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder

regarding School Security

The Board invited Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder to the

meeting to discuss the topic of school safety.

Commissioner Ryder reviewed statistics related to school safety including school violence

and drug abuse; active shooter training for superintendents, principals and security personnel;

the increase in highly-trained Tactical Vigilance officers in the spring, tactical gear and

equipment used by police officers; officer mandates to visit school buildings; the RAVE app

and how it decreases emergency response time; the increase in emergency service trucks and

long guns to highly trained officers; issues with armed guards and metal detectors; the

importance of drills; and the importance of the connection of police officers and community

members.

Board Trustees engaged in conversation with the Commissioner and asked several questions

related to the above-listed topics.

Related to the topic of SROs (School Resource Officers), Commissioner Ryder confirmed of

the 56 districts, there are three districts in Nassau County that have SROs assigned, which are

districts with a high rate of gang activity. The Commissioner explained the school resource

program for all Nassau County schools has been expanded significantly. The county has an

ESU (Emergency Service Unit) and a SWAT team, 12 Homeland Security officers that visit

schools every day, and 3 POP (Problem-Orientated Policing) officers per precinct, and a

school threat assessment team.

2. NYSSBA Conference Update


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Board Trustees reported on the conference and workshops, classes and programs they

attended at the annual New York State School Board Association Conference, which included

the following topics: measuring school climate, restorative practices, social media, school

board communication and standards-based grading (presented by Dr. Rogers and South

Grove Principal Mi Jung An).

3. LED Road Signs

A Board Trustee expressed support for single-sided LED road signs as opposed to double-

sided, and inquired about any possible cost difference between the locations proposed.

14. Unfinished Business

15. New Business

A. APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND

RETIREMENTS.

1. Approval of Staff Changes

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Rob Gershon, Vice President

SECONDER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee


2. Coaching Recommendations - Winter II 2019/2020


MOVER: Susan Parker, Trustee

SECONDER: Carol C. Cheng, Trustee


3. Approval of 2019/2020 Stipends and Hourly Rate Activities





B. SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AND PROPOSED POLICIES

1. Committee on Special Education Recommendations





2. Committee on Preschool Special Education Recommendations


MOVER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee



3. Acceptance of Audit Reports


MOVER: Thomas A. Rotolo, Trustee




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4. Approval of Club Charters


MOVER: Anna Levitan, Trustee



5. Approval of School Calendar 2020/2021





C. PURCHASING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

1. Authorization for Service Contracts



SECONDER: Chris Ulrich, Trustee


2. Authorization for Special Education and/or Nursing Contracts





3. Authorization for Agreement with Erie 1 BOCES


MOVER: Anna Levitan, Trustee



4. Authorization for Contracts for Federal Part B Funds





5. Authorization for Bond Resolution


MOVER: Andrew Feldman, Trustee



6. Authorization for Piggybacking



SECONDER: Christopher DiFilippo, Trustee


7. Authorizations for Change Orders were taken together.


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8. Award of Bids





9. Disposal of Broken, Surplus and/or Obsolete Equipment and Books





10. Authorization for Insurance Policies





11. Acceptance of Donation





16. Adjournment

The Board of Education meeting adjourned at 10:11 PM.

** There will be a Monthly Board of Education Meeting on January 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in the

South Woods Middle School Auditorium.

17. Resolutions

Respectfully submitted,

Francine Benjamin


School Year 2019-2020

December 16, 2019

APPROVAL OF STAFF CHANGES

APPROVAL OF STAFF CHANGES – CERTIFIED STAFF

NAME POSITION DATE SCHOOL STEP

SIMONE-RAM, Holly ENL Teacher - LTS 12-02-19 Village Elementary M.A. – Step 1

COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT – LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTES – CERTIFIED STAFF

HIRAYAMA, Hannah Music Teacher – Long-term Substitute 11-26-19 Baylis Elementary

HOFMANN, Nicole Social Studies Teacher – Long-term

Substitute

12-01-19 South Woods Middle School

RESIGNATION/RETIREMENT – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF

HAYDEN, Lori Clerk Typist 11-24-19 Personal Reasons Transportation

FALCO, Deborah Registered Professional

Nurse

12-31-19 Personal Reasons Syosset High School

MENACHEM, Rebecca Teacher Aide 12-20-19 Personal Reasons Syosset High School

NOBLE, Jessica School Monitor - PT 12-20-19 Personal Reasons South Grove Elementary

DEVITO, Deborah Sr. Clerk Typist 01-30-20 Retirement South Woods MS

REINA, Victoria Typist Clerk 11-04-19 Personal Reasons Syosset High School

CORRECTION – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF

DIPPEL, Roy AV Technician 12-13-19 Revised Date

of Retirement

Syosset High School

NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS – PART-TIME – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF

JAFRI, Humaira School Monitor – Part-time 12-03-19 Baylis Elementary School

FRANGAS, Stacey School Monitor – Part-time/Clerical 12-09-19 H.B. Thompson MS

LUI, Shuetmei Typist Clerk – Part-time Sub 12-10-19 Syosset High School

DALVI, Anoushka Student Worker – Part-time 12-04-19 Syosset High School

CORTESE, Louis Cleaner – Part-time Sub 11-12-19 District

FEUER, Joyce Clerk Typist – Part-time Sub 11-12-19 Syosset High School

BERCE DE AZEVEDO,

Clarissa

Student Worker – Part-time 11-21-19 Syosset High School

REASSIGNMENT – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF

MELECIO, John Cleaner – Part-time reassigned to Cleaner –

Full-time

12-16-19 Willits Elementary School

NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT – FULL-TIME – CIVIL SERVICE STAFF

PENESKY, James Cleaner 11-12-19 H.B. Thompson Middle School

CHIANG, Jenny Teacher Aide/Bus Attendant 11-25-19 Robbins Lane Elementary

SEREDIOUK, Pavlo Maintainer 12-02-19 Hilltop

TERMINATIONS

SELOCK, Dylan Cleaner – Part-time Sub 07-01-19 District

REESE, Erica School Monitor – Part-time 11-01-19 Willits Elementary School

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December 16, 2019 APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CERTIFIED STAFF

GONZALEZ,

Samantha

Special Education

Teacher

12-09-19 through 12-20-19 Unpaid FMLA South Woods Middle

School

KANE, Courtney Art Teacher 01-06-20 through 02-06-20 Unpaid FMLA Village Elementary

APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXTENDED CHILDCARE LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CERTIFIED

STAFF

KANE, Courtney Art Teacher 02-07-20 through 04-03-20 Unpaid

Childcare

Village Elementary

LAROCHELLE,

Jennifer

Special Education

Teacher

01-02-20 through 06-30-20 Unpaid

Childcare

H.B. Thompson

Middle School

ROBERTI, Lauren Special Education

Teacher

11-25-19 through 03-19-20 Unpaid

Childcare

Village Elementary

WASCHITZ, Beth Guidance

Counselor

11-20-19 through 01-31-20

(Revised length of leave)

Unpaid

Childcare

Syosset High School

APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT SUBSTITUTE STAFF

CURCIO, Alyssa Permanent Substitute

MASTRANDREA, Nicole Permanent Substitute

DELETE:

CLEMENTS, Phyllis Permanent Substitute

ISAACSON, Andrew Permanent Substitute

THOMAS, Samantha Permanent Substitute

APPOINTMENT OF TUTOR STAFF

DELETE:

GIRSCHICK, Amanda Tutor

GROSSO, Valerie Tutor

SIMONE-RAM, Holly Tutor

APPOINTMENT OF PER DIEM SUBSTITUTE STAFF

HIRAYAMA, Hannah Per Diem Substitute

APPOINTMENT OF TEACHING ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE STAFF

VISCARDI, Peter Teaching Assistant Substitute

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Name: SIMONE-RAM, Holly

Appointment: ENL Teacher – Long-term Substitute

Effective Date: December 2, 2019

Replacing: Rachel Brine – FMLA/Childcare Leave

Salary Placement: M.A. – Step 1 - $72,762.

Education: University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia M.S./1995

SUNY @ Albany, Albany, New York B.A./1991

Certification: Special Education 09-01-98/Permanent

English To Speakers of Other Languages 07-18-19/Initial

Experience: Syosset Central School District, Syosset, New York Aug. 2019 - Present

Tutor

Tutor July 2018 – June 2019

Tutor Jan. 2018 – June 2018

Hagedorn Little Village School, Seaford, New York Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2017

Special Education Itinerant Teacher

Kidz Therapy, Garden City, New York Dec. 2010 - 2016

Special Education Resource Room Teacher (SEIT)

ACLD Kramer Learning Center, Bay Shore, New York 1999 – 2000

Special Education Teacher

John Rolfe Middle School, Richmond, Virginia 1995 – 1998

Special Education Teacher

Virginia Treatment Center, Richmond, Virginia Spr. 1995

Student Teacher

Mary Munford Elementary School, Richmond, Virginia Fall 1994

Student Teacher

Assignment: Village Elementary School

HOMEBOUND

Name Effective Date Grade/School

Syosset Home Tutoring 11-06-19 12th Grade/Syosset High School (10 hrs/weekly)

Syosset Home Tutoring 11-06-19 8th Grade/H.B. Thompson Middle School (2 hrs/weekly)


David Biener 11-07-19 9th Grade/Syosset High School (2 hrs/weekly)

Helping Hands 11-07-19

(Revised)

Kindergarten/Baylis Elementary School (3 hrs/weekly)

Syosset Home Tutoring 11-19-19

(Revised)

12th Grade/Syosset High School (6 hrs/weekly)

Tutoring 4 Life 11-19-19 12th Grade/Syosset High School (2 hrs/weekly)






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CIVIL SERVICE STAFF CHANGES RESIGNATIONS

HAYDEN, Lori, Clerk Typist, Transportation, effective November 24, 2019, for personal reasons.

FALCO, Deborah, Registered Professional Nurse, effective December 31, 2019, for personal reasons.

MENACHEM, Rebecca, Teacher Aide, Syosset HS, for personal reasons, effective December 20, 2019.

NOBLE, Jessica, School Monitor PT, South Grove, for personal reasons, effective December 20, 2019.

DEVITO, Deborah, Sr. Clerk Typist, South Woods MS, for purposes of retirement, effective January 30, 2020.

Ms. DeVito has been employed by the district for 20 years.

REINA, Victoria, Typist Clerk, Syosset HS, for personal reasons, effective November 4, 2019.

CORRECTION DIPPEL, Roy, AV Technician, Syosset HS, effective date of retirement should be December 13, 2019, not

December 12, 2019 as previously reported.

NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS – PART-TIME JAFRI, Humaira, School Monitor PT, Baylis, effective December 3, 2019, $17.87 per hour.

FRANGAS, Stacey, School Monitor PT/Clerical, H.B. Thompson MS, effective December 9, 2019, $18.93 per hour.

LUI, Shuetmei, Typist Clerk PT Sub, Syosset HS, effective December 10, 2019, $17.71 per hour.

DALVI, Anoushka, Student Worker PT, Syosset HS, effective December 4, 2019, $12.18 per hour.

CORTESE, Louis, Cleaner PT Sub, District, effective November 12, 2019, $20.87 per hour.

FEUER, Joyce, Clerk Typist PT Sub, Syosset HS, effective November 12, 2019, $17.71 per hour.

BERCE DE AZEVEDO, Clarissa, Student Worker PT, Syosset HS, effective November 21, 2019, $12.18 per hour.

REASSIGNMENTS

MELECIO, John, Cleaner PT, District, reassigned to Cleaner FT, Willits, Group C, Step 10, $53,939, includes

credit for prior experience, effective December 16, 2019, probationary period to June 16, 2020.

NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT – FULL-TIME PENESKY, James, Cleaner, H.B. Thompson, Group C, Step 4, $47,747, includes credit for prior experience,

effective November 12, 2019, probationary period to May 12, 2020, replaces Warren Milek, who was promoted.

CHIANG, Jenny, Teacher Aide/Bus Attendant, Robbins Lane, Group Y, Step 2, $30,000, includes credit for prior

experience, effective November 25, 2019, probationary period to June 23. 2020.

SEREDIOUK, Pavlo, Maintainer, Hill Top, Group F, Step 11, $68,345, includes credit for prior experience, effective

December 2, 2019, probationary period to June 2, 2020.

TERMINATIONS SELOCK, Dylan, Cleaner PT Sub, District, effective July 1, 2019.

REESE, Erica, School Monitor PT, Willits, effective November 1, 2019.

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December 16, 2019

COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS - WINTER II 2019/2020

RESOLVED, that the following coaching recommendations for the Winter II 2019/2020 athletic

season be approved:

MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH STIPEND

BSKT, Girls Head SW 7th Grade SAWICKI, Chris $4985.

BSKT, Girls Head SW 8th Grade ALLEN, Thomas $5400.

Volleyball, Boys Head HBT LERTORA, Matthew $4275.

Volleyball, Boys Head SW ACQUARO, Mike $5052.

Wrestling, Head SW COLLINS, John $5400.

Wrestling, Asst. SW ROGERS, Doug $3734.

Wrestling, Head HBT DELUCCA, Ray $5400.

Wrestling, Asst. HBT GRAZIOSI, Rocco $3734.

ADDITIONAL PAY – COACHES

RESOLVED, that as a result of extended seasons, additional pay is being approved for the following

coaches:

Cross Country, Varsity Boys Head CAFIERO, Rich $1375.11

Cross Country, Varsity Boys Assistant CORETTE, Dean $720.64

Cross Country, Varsity Girls Head SPITERI, Mike $1375.11

Cross Country, Varsity Girls Assistant HOFMANN, Nicole $900.79

Soccer, Varsity Girls Head MARCHETTA, Joe $1637.30

Soccer, Varsity Girls Assistant INCREMONA, Ian $1388.66

Swimming, Varsity Girls Head SCHLEIDER, Christopher $3462.48

Swimming, Varsity Girls Assistant CIPOLLINO, Michael $1931.79

Volleyball, Varsity Boys Head ACQUARO, Michael $1154.16

Volleyball, Varsity Boys Assistant TAGLIA, Joe $804.00

Volleyball, Varsity Girls Head CHRISTIANSEN, Liz $1667.12

Volleyball, Varsity Girls Assistant LOMONACO, Lauren $1415.31

Volleyball, Varsity Girls Assistant LERTORA, Matthew $1088.75

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December 16, 2019

APPROVAL OF 2019/2020 STIPENDS AND HOURLY RATE ACTIVITIES

RECREATION PROGRAM 2019/2020

RESOLVED, that the following Recreation Program personnel be employed for the 2019/2020

school year:

RECREATION SPECIALISTS HOURLY RATE

BERNSTEIN, Fran $30.65

FERRARO, Monica $30.65

NON-CONTRACTUAL SCHEDULES – REVISED

STUDENT WORKER AND AV HELPER EFFECTIVE 12/31/19

2019/2020 $13.00

MAINTENANCE/CLERICAL

2019/2020 $13.00

APPOINTMENT TO EXTRACURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS – HIGH SCHOOL (REVISED)

RESOLVED, that the following appointments to extracurricular assignments in Syosset High School,

as listed below, be and hereby are approved for the 2019/2020 school year. All are within the

budgeted guidelines.

ADVISOR CLUB YEAR STIPEND

2019/2020

EAGER, Marcy School Newspaper, The Pulse, Co-Advisor 01 $2636.12

FERGUSON, Pamela School Newspaper, The Pulse, Co-Advisor 14 $6098.82

DELETE:

FERGUSON, Pamela School Newspaper, The Pulse, Advisor 14 $8712.60

APPOINTMENT TO THE EARLY MORNING MULTISENSORY PROGRAM

NAME SCHOOL

NUNZIATA, Stephanie Baylis Elementary School

DELETE:

HENDRICKSON, Danielle Baylis Elementary School

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December 16, 2019

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

WHEREAS, the Committee on Special Education and Sub-CSE is responsible for identification and

education of children with disabilities, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received and reviewed the minutes of the CSE and Sub-CSE

minus the names of the students, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education may request the CSE and Sub-CSE to reconsider any of these

recommendations, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, the Board of Education has reviewed and approves of said recommendations and will

arrange for the implementation of the submitted CSE records:

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS

November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 22, 25

SUB-COMMITTEES ON SPECIAL EDUCATION MEETINGS

Syosset High School - October 16, 30; November 6, 8

HB Thompson M.S. - November 4

South Woods M.S. - October 31; November 4, 5, 13, 18

Baylis Elementary - November 6, 7

Village Elementary - November 8

Walt Whitman Elementary - November 15

Willits Elementary - November 19

Out of District - November 6, 18

Parentally Placed - November 13, 19

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December 16, 2019

COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

WHEREAS, the Committee on Preschool Special Education is now directly responsible to the Board of

Education for its findings under Chapter 243, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education must arrange for all special placements for services for children of

the Syosset Central School District, and

WHEREAS, each member of the Board of Education has received a copy of said recommendations,

minus the names of the children presented, for their information, now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby resolves to arrange for the recommendations of the

Committee on Preschool Special Education meeting of:

November 1, 2019

November 5, 2019

November 7, 2019

November 12, 2019

November 14, 2019

November 15, 2019

November 18, 2019

November 19, 2019

November 21, 2019

December 5, 2019

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December 16, 2019

ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT REPORTS

WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District has engaged the services of R.S. Abrams to conduct

an internal audit for the school year 2018-2019, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received reports of the findings of such audits, therefore be

it

RESOLVED, that the Syosset Central School District accepts the internal audit reports and the

corrective action plan.

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December 16, 2019

APPROVAL OF CLUB CHARTERS

WHEREAS, Section 172.2 of the Commissioners Regulation requires that the Board of

Education make regulations for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of extra classroom

activities and for the safeguarding, accounting and audit of all monies received, and

WHEREAS, as part of these regulations, all school clubs that are established in grades

five through twelve will be required to submit a school charter for Board of Education approval,

therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign contracts with the

various vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant

Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the

Board’s designee, are authorized to sign contracts, and be it further

RESOLVED, that all 2019-2020 student club charters are approved by the Board of Education.

BAYLIS Student Council

SHS Korean Culture Group

Israeli Culture Group

Spikeball Group

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December 16, 2019

APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020/2021

The Superintendent recommends that a school calendar for the 2020/2021 school year be approved as

attached.

Additional modifications may be made depending on the total number of lost days of instruction due

to inclement weather and/or changes in the Regents examination period.

In the event that fuel shortages or emergency fuel allocations are necessary, modification of the

school calendar may be required.

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December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS

WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to initiate and/or continue service contracts with

vendors for essential supplemental computer, administrative and facilities services that affect the ongoing

operations of the district, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign contracts with the various

vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for

Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the Board’s designee, are

authorized to sign contracts, and be it further

RESOLVED, that purchase orders for contracts for the 2019-2020 school year be issued to the vendors on

the attached list. Resources for the above are within the General Fund.

VENDOR DESCRIPTION COST

Hofstra University License agreement for Syosset High

School commencement exercise 2019-2020

$17,708.16/estimate

Town of Oyster Bay 2019 Community Center Usage Permit –

Continuing Education Knitting/Crocheting

Make-up dates

No cost to district

Tequipment Inc. Term: 10/01/2019 – 06/30/2020

Smart Learning Suite Software, Online PD and

1 Deployment day onsite / 18 Subscriptions

$2,160.00

Heartland Payment

Systems, LLC

SY 2019-2020

Merchant Account Extension #3

No cost to district

Learning Ally Inc. SY 2019-2020

Addendum: Data Security and Privacy

Standards

10 Seat Package renewal

No cost to district

$990.00

Scholastic Inc. SY 2019-2020

Addendum: Data Security and Privacy

Standards

HB Thompson

Walt Whitman

South Grove (1)

South Grove (2)

No cost to district

$208.78

$2,114.86

$793.82

$411.13

MercyFirst Title I Pass Through Funding

9/1/2019 – 8/31/2020

Academic remediation services

Vocational skills tutoring

Program supervision

Supplies & Equipment purchases

Total amount not to exceed unless there is a

carryover from prior year to be determined &

posted by NYSED

$46.44 ph.

$46.44 ph.

$16,000.00/not to exceed

$779.00/not to exceed

$114,428.00

Saint Anthony’s

High School

Term: 01/06/2020 – 03/04/2020

Use of facilities for student center, indoor

turf, track and restrooms

$4,560.00

15.C.1



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND/OR NURSING CONTRACTS

WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to initiate and/or continue contracts with services

providers for essential instructional and supplemental special education services, including services

according to students’ IEPs, and that affect the ongoing operations of the District as per the attachment,

and

WHEREAS, all vendors will be selected based upon student needs, continuity of service, financial and

logistical considerations, and

WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District both performed an RFP and participates in the North

Shore Cooperative for some of the services, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign contracts with the various

vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for

Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, as the Board’s designee, are

authorized to sign contracts, and be it further

RESOLVED, that purchase orders for contracts for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years be issued for

amounts approximating the proposed costs listed. Final determination of certain costs is made by the

State and is subject to change. Resources for the above are within the General or Special Aid Fund.

VENDOR DESCRIPTION COST

Peter J. Pramataris,

Psy.D

SY 2019-20

Neuropsychological Evaluation/w written

report

$4,000

South Huntington

UFSD

SY 2019-20

District of Residence for Syosset

Tuition rate set by

Education Law Section

3602-c

North Shore School

District

SY 2019-20

District of Residence for Syosset

Tuition rate set by


3602-c

NSSA SY 2019-20 Tuition rate set by


3602-c

NSSA

SY 2019-20

Behavior Intervention Cons. (Indirect)

Behavior Intervention Services:

Teacher/ABA Paraprofessional

Behavior Int. Serv. (Supervisor)

Parent Training

Parent Training Workshop (Sm grp)

Consultant Teacher of (1:1) Aide

Intensive Clinical Support Instructor

Functional Behavior Analysis

Staff Development and Training

Transition Planning and Services

Job Coach/Aide

$150/hr.

$85/hr.

$150/hr.

$150/hr.

$200/hr.

$85/hr.

$100/hr.

$150/hr.

$200/hr.

$200/hr.

$85/hr.

15.C.2



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR AGREEMENT WITH ERIE 1 BOCES

This Education Law 2-d Opt-In (“Opt-In”) is executed and entered into as of the date of

execution specified below (“Effective Date”), by the School District identified below

(“District”).

WHEREAS, Google LLC (“Vendor”), a cooperation having its principal offices at 1600

Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, provides certain services to the District

pursuant to certain contractual arrangements and Vendor Terms of Services (“TOS”) entered into

between District and Vendor; and,

WHEREAS, the State of New York has enacted New York Education Law 2-d; and,

WHEREAS, Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (“Erie 1 BOCES”), a municipal

corporation organized and existing under the Education Law of the State of New York having its

principal offices at 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, has entered into an

EDUCATION LAW 2-d Agreement (“Agreement”) in order to address and give binding effect

to the terms of New York Education Law 2-d and Section 1.8 of which Agreement provides that

school districts can become party to the Agreement by executing a written opt-in to do so; and,

WHEREAS, District wishes to become party to the Agreement;

NOW THEREFORE, District attests and agrees as follows:

1. District has evaluated its needs with respect to New York Education Law 2-d and wishes

to become subject to the terms of the Agreement;

2. District hereby formally notifies Erie 1 BOCES and confirms that it is opting into the

Agreement in accordance with Section 1.8 thereof.

3. By executing this Opt-In, District agrees to be bound by and to comply with the terms of

the Agreement.

15.C.3



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR CONTRACTS FOR FEDERAL PART B FUNDS

WHEREAS, Federal funds are required to pass through the school district to be

remitted to outside special education programs, the Syosset Central School District

must have contracts with the approved special education programs (ASEPs), and

WHEREAS, programs on the attached list have been designated as ASEPs, therefore

be it

RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign

contracts with the various vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr.

Patricia Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy

Superintendent of Schools, as the Board’s designee, are authorized to sign contracts,

and be it further

RESOLVED, that contracts be issued for an amount not to exceed $650.00 per pupil

for full allocation and $217.00 per pupil for related services only for 619 funds, a

maximum of $1,747.00 per pupil for full allocation and $583.00 per pupil for related

services only for 611 funds for the 2019-20 school year. Resources for the above are

to be paid from the Special Aid Fund and from Federal sources.

School, Section 619 Funds

(Pupils with disabilities aged 3-5)

Full Allocation Cost

2019-20 Per Student

Related Services

Only Cost

2019-20 Per Student

ACDS $650.00 $217.00

All About Kids $650.00 $217.00

Section 611 Funds

(Pupils with disabilities aged 3-21)

ACDS $1.747.00 $583.00

All About Kids $1,747.00 $583.00

Anderson Center for Autism $1,747.00 -

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autistic, Inc. $1,747.00 -

15.C.4



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR BOND RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF

ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL

DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE

ISSUANCE OF $19,989,248 BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY

THE COST THEREOF.

WHEREAS, the qualified voters of the Syosset Central School District duly approved a

proposition at the Special District Meeting of said School District duly called, held and

conducted on February 13, 2018, authorizing energy efficiency improvements to various School

District buildings and facilities, including but not limited to boiler and burner replacements,

heating and ventilation system upgrades, lighting upgrades and replacements, energy

management systems, renewable energy-photovoltaic electric generation, co-generation, ceiling

replacements, and other appropriate energy conservation measures as authorized by Article 9 of

the Energy Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education §155.20, including original

furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and

expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $19,989,248, such proposition

providing for the levy of a tax therefor to be collected in installments, with up to $19,989,248

obligations of said School District, to be issued in anticipation; and

WHEREAS, such project has been determined to be a “Type II Action” as defined under

the regulations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, promulgated pursuant to the

State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed it has been

determined such regulations provide, will not have any significant adverse environmental

impact; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize said capital project and to provide for the

financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting

strength of the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County,

New York, as follows:

Section 1. Energy efficiency improvements to various School District buildings and

facilities, including but not limited to boiler and burner replacements, heating and ventilation

system upgrades, lighting upgrades and replacements, energy management systems, renewable

energy-photovoltaic electric generation, co-generation, ceiling replacements, and other

appropriate energy conservation measures as authorized by Article 9 of the Energy Law and

Regulations of the Commissioner of Education §155.20, including original furnishings,

equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in

connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $19,989,248, in and for the Syosset

Central School District, Nassau County, New York, are hereby authorized.

15.C.5



December 16, 2019

Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid $19,989,248 maximum

estimated cost shall be by the issuance of $19,989,248 bonds of said School District hereby

authorized to be issued therefor, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the

aforesaid class of objects or purposes is thirty (30) years, pursuant to subdivision 97 of

paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.

Section 4. The faith and credit of said Syosset Central School District, Nassau

County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and

interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual

appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such

bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable

real property in said School District, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such

bonds as the same become due and payable.

Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize

the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the

bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the President of

the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and

contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said President of the Board

of Education, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the bonds herein

authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, within the

limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same, including the

consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue bonds with substantially level or

declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the President of the Board of Education,

the chief fiscal officer of such School District. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital

of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, and shall otherwise be

in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the

Local Finance Law, as the President of the Board of Education shall determine consistent with

the provisions of the Local Finance Law.

Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested

only if:

1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said School

District is not authorized to expend money, or

2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of

this resolution are not substantially complied with,

and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after

the date of such publication, or

3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes

of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies

are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set

aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.

Section 9. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in

summary form in the official newspapers of said School District for such purpose, together with

a notice of the School District Clerk substantially in the form provided in Section 81.00 of the

Local Finance Law.

15.C.5



December 16, 2019

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll

call, which resulted as follows:

Tracy Frankel VOTING YES

Rob Gershon VOTING YES

Carol Cheng VOTING YES

Christopher DiFilippo VOTING YES

Andy Feldman VOTING YES

Anna Levitan VOTING YES

Susan Parker VOTING YES

Thomas Rotolo VOTING YES

Chris Ulrich VOTING YES

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

* * * * * *

15.C.5



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR PIGGYBACKING

WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to utilize a contract through Hewlett-

Woodmere Union Free School District for Environmental Consulting and Testing Services

Extension #2; and

WHEREAS, Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District entered into an agreement with J.C.

Broderick and Associates for Environmental Consulting and Testing Services Extension #2; and

WHEREAS, this contract authorizes municipalities, like Syosset Central School District, to

utilize this agreement.

WHEREAS, said contract is in compliance with Board of Education Policy 6700 and its

accompanying resolution, and New York State General Municipal Law §103(16).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Syosset Central

School District authorizes the Syosset Central School District’s use of the agreement between

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District and J.C. Broderick and Associates for

Environmental Consulting and Testing Services Extension #2; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes

the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders in accordance with the agreement between

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District and J.C. Broderick and Associates.

15.C.6



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR BAYLIS CHANGE ORDER G-01 WATRAL BROTHERS

INC.

WHEREAS, on July 12, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Watral Brothers

Inc. (“Watral”) for Site Upgrades at J. Irving Baylis ES in the amount of $120,000.00 (SED

No. 28-05-02-06-0-012-026) (“Baylis Contract”); and,

WHEREAS, the District’s Architect, H2M Architects + Engineers, and Construction Manager,

Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the existing Baylis Contract for a

Deduct Change Order G-01 in the amount of $10,000.00 for general contingency allowance;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent

of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Deduct Change Order #G-01 for the Baylis

Contract in the amount of $10,000.00; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby

authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order G-01 on behalf of

the Board of Education, and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia Rufo, Assistant


Board’s designee, are authorized to sign such Change Order.



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR BH CHANGE ORDER G-01 WATRAL BROTHERS INC.

WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Watral Brothers

Inc. (“Watral”) for Site Upgrades at Berry Hill ES in the amount of $358,500.00 (SED No. 28-

05-02-06-0-005-023) (“Berry Hill Contract”); and,


Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the existing Berry Hill Contract for a

Change Order G-01 in the amount of $22,144.11 for changes to curb cuts and additional

sidewalks as required by Nassau County;


of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order #G-01 for the Berry Hill

Contract in the amount of $22,144.11; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby

authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order G-01 on behalf of






December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-01 LASER INDUSTRIES INC.

WHEREAS, on April 16, 2019, the Syosset Central School awarded a contract to Laser

Industries Inc. (Laser) for Site Upgrades at Syosset High School in the amount of $5,190,000.00

(SED No. 28-05-02-06-0-010-045) (“Syosset High School”); and,


Park East Construction Manager, Park East Construction Corp., recommend modification to the

existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-01 in the amount of $19,500.00 for

upgraded materials;


of Schools, the Board of Education hereby approves Change Order C-01 for the Syosset High

School Contract in the amount of $19,500.00; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby

authorizes the President of the Board of Education to execute Change Order C-01 on behalf of






December 16, 2019







existing Syosset High School Contract for a Change Order C-02 in the amount of $4,864.09 to

replace catch basin and casting at shop area;











December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR SHS CHANGE ORDER C-03 LASER INDUSTRIES INC,







replace precast water main valve box and casting;











December 16, 2019








supply and install drainage pool and connection pipe – existing drainage to new drainage system;











December 16, 2019








relocate utilities as needed;











December 16, 2019








upgrade sidewalk configuration – adjustment to sewer cleanouts, steps, ramps and railing

restoration;











December 16, 2019








Tennis courts – refurbishment upgrades;











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installation of temporary access path through berm at bus loop;











December 16, 2019

AWARD OF BIDS

WHEREAS, bids for the school year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 have been duly received and

opened. It is recommended that award be made to the lowest responsible bidder(s) meeting

specifications.

RESOLVED, that bids be awarded for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021school year to the vendors

listed below. Resources are within the General Fund budget allocation.

BID VENDOR AWARD

Integrated Pest Management #24-19.20 Predator Pest Control Inc. $19,450.00/est.

Wayfinding Signs #35-19.20 Signs by Tomorrow $2,682.35/est.

Print Center Finishing Equipment #43-19.20 CMC Machine

Suburban Graphic Supply

$16,699.60/est.

$3,230.40/est.

15.C.8



December 16, 2019

DISPOSAL OF BROKEN, SURPLUS AND/OR OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AND

BOOKS

WHEREAS, equipment and books have been determined to be broken, surplus and/or obsolete,

and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the School District to dispose of such broken, surplus

and/or obsolete equipment and/or books, be it

RESOLVED, that such broken, surplus and/or obsolete equipment and books will be disposed of

in a manner that serves the best interest of the Syosset Central School District. Be it further,

RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools, or his designee is hereby authorized to proceed

with the disposal of surplus, broken and/or obsolete equipment, supplies and books.

15.C.9



December 16, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR INSURANCE POLICIES

WHEREAS, the Syosset Central School District wishes to initiate and/or continue service contracts with

vendors for insurance services that affect the ongoing operations of the district, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to sign NYSIR Subscriber

Agreements and contracts with the various vendors and that in her absence or unavailability, Dr. Patricia

Rufo, Assistant Superintendent for Business, and/or Adele Bovard, Deputy Superintendent of Schools,

as the Board’s designee, is authorized to sign contracts, and be it further

RESOLVED, that NYSIR Subscriber Agreements and purchase orders be issued to NYSIR (New York

Schools Insurance Reciprocal) and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for the 2019-

2020 and 2020-2021 school year as per attached chart. Resources for the above are within the General

Fund.

NYSIR

(New York Schools Insurance

Reciprocal)

ESTIMATED

COST

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk

Management Services, Inc.

ESTIMATED

COST

Packaged Property & Liability

Coverage (including 1mil.

Cyber Liability)

$520,783 Employee Dishonesty and

Commercial Crime

$9,515

Commercial Automobile $66,373

$660

Cyber Liability Excess $24,004

Commercial Umbrella/Excess

Liability Coverage (1st & 2nd

layer)

$134,458

Pollution Liability

Partnering with Berkley &

Nautilus

$26,093

School Entity E&O/School

Educators Legal Liability

$81,195 Labor Management Trust

Fiduciary Liability for

403B Plan

Partnering with Federal

Insurance Co.

$10,609

Inland Marine Coverage $2,863 Group Travel Accident

Partnering with The

Hartford

$750

Special Coverages HISCOX $1,599

Excess Workers’

Compensation Premium

$90,383

15.C.10



December 16, 2019

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION

WHEREAS, Woodbury Realty Holdings, Corp. wishes to make a donation to the Syosset Central

School District from Woodbury Realty Holdings Corp. in the amount of $1,000,000;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Syosset Central

School District accepts with appreciation the donation of $1,000,000 from Woodbury Realty

Holdings, Corp., subject to the receipt of a bank check from Woodbury Realty Holdings, Corp.

made payable to the Syosset CSD in the full amount of $1,000,000.

15.C.11

Documents

SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY MEETING …