April 12, 2016 - Hauppauge School District

BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWNS OF SMITHTOWN AND ISLIP, SUFFOLK COUNTY,
NEW YORK, HELD
APRIL 12, 2016
AT 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Mr. David Barshay, President; Mr. Rob Scarito, Vice President; Dr. Lawrence Crafa; Mr.
James Kiley; Mr. Michael Buscarino; Mr. Gary Fortmeyer; Mrs. Stacey Weisberg
Others Present:
Mr. Neil Lederer, Interim Superintendent of Schools; Mr. James Stucchio, Deputy
Superintendent of Schools; Mr. Joseph Tasman, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
and Administration; Dr. Donald Murphy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum,
Instruction and Technology; Ms. Susan Fine, Attorney; Mr. Mike Kearns, District
Treasurer; and Ms. Brigid Villareale, District Clerk
CALLING OF THE MEETING: Mr. Barshay called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.) Motion (Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito) at 7:03 p.m. to go
into Executive Session to continue the Superintendent search.
Motion carries 7-0
Public session reconvened at 8:00 p.m.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
Business Meeting of March 15, 2016
Motion (Mr. Scarito, second Mr. Buscarino) to accept minutes as written
Motion carries 7-0
Budget and Community Input Meeting of March 22, 2016
Motion (Mr. Kiley, second Dr. Crafa) to accept minutes as written
Motion carries 7-0
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
A. Doreen Gordon and President Barshay presented awards to DECA State Winners Dana Liuzzo, Jackson
Wahl, Connor Henry, Skyler Delucia, Chris Mathieson, Frank Nicola, Emma Olivo, Maggie Bolcom, Jill
Ortiz, Brian Hillis and Aristotle Vasilakopoulos.
B. Dan Butler and Vice President Scarito presented awards to Nick Beglane, All-New York State and New
York State Indoor Track & Field Championship, 3rd Place Finisher 1000M Run; New York State Boys
Swimming Championships Qualifiers Jack Casey, 200 Medley Relay, 100 Breaststroke, and All-State
Swim Team- 6th Place 100 Breaststroke; Trenton Burr, 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle, and 500
Freestyle; Alex Fisher, 200 Medley Relay; and Frank Nicola, 200 Medley Relay. A final award was
presented to Christina Mallano for Newsday First Team All-Long Island Cheerleading Team.
C. Dr. Laura Stiegelmaier and Jim Kiley presented awards to IB Film students for receiving Best in Show at
a Media Arts Show. The recipients were Brittany Lewis; Samantha Rothman; Katie Parrett; Noelle Roth;
Candice Medina; Katie Murphy; Christian Rodriguez; Matthew Cullen; and Nadia Truglio.
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D. Kristen Reingold, George Gagliardi, Dr. Claudine DiMuzio and Dr. Lawrence Crafa presented awards to
Khan Academy Mastery of Grade 4 and 5 Missions to Vincent Crafa, Robert Carboy, Alex Ofgang, Max
Ofgang, Chase Dobbs, Vanessa Mosad, Arav Prabhu, Anirudh Pradeep, Sri Sagiraju, Prateek Singh,
Elliot Tafla, Sambit Das, Riya Takhar, Sadiq Shaik, Rishabh Dholakia, Nairah Fraser, Matthew Ficco,
Mac Ge and Kaitlin Stephens.
E. Rob Wankmuller and Jim Kiley presented awards to the Bayard Cutting Arboretum Earth Day Contest
winners. The winners were Navya Gautam, Devin Brophy, Timothy Sandbichler and Marcus Ballerini.
PRESENTATION- NONE
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE / COMMENTS:
Mr. Lederer reminded the community about the Senior Citizen Dinner on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the
high school.
Mr. Lederer was happy to report that the Board had approved summer programs, including Regents review
courses, beginning July 11th at the high school. At Forest Brook, AIS students will be invited to attend classes,
which will consist of a one week program for ELA and Math that will allow the students to work on skills for three
hours each day in order to move forward to the next grade level.
Mr. Lederer explained a series of videos have been added to the website. The newest video focuses on STAR
assessments. Mr. Stucchio will provide a final video on the 2016/17 budget. In the future we will incorporate
videos describing the IB program at the high school, and National History Day.
Mr. Lederer informed the community that math assessments begin tomorrow through Friday. Mr. Lederer
commended the efforts of all four principals, as well as the faculty.
QUESTION AND COMMENTS REGARDING TONIGHT’S AGENDA ONLY:
Members of the public who desire to address the board on any topic which is on tonight’s agenda are welcome to do so at this time. Speakers are requested to limit
their remarks to not more than three minutes, to appoint a spokesperson if the concern is a group concern, and to supplement verbal presentations with written
reports, if necessary or desired. Twenty minutes are being scheduled for this portion of tonight’s agenda.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:
A. SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Determination of Non-Significance) for Science Lab
Reconstruction at Hauppauge Middle School
7.2 PERSONNEL MATTERS
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following personnel action
report be accepted as per attached.
A. Personnel Action Report - Certified Staff
1) Temporary Employment
2) Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Excessed
3) Appointment of Substitutes
4) Removal of Substitutes
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B. Personnel Action Report - Civil Service Staff
1) Appointments
2) Retirement/Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence
3) Appointment of Substitutes
4) Removal of Substitutes
C. Curriculum & Instruction Appointments
1) Middle School Co-Curricular- Rescind Appointments
2) Middle School Co-Curricular- Appointments
D. Curriculum & Instruction Appointments
3) Middle School Coaching Appointments
4) Middle School Co-Curricular Appointments
7.3
BUSINESS MATTERS
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:
A. Health and Welfare Service Agreements
1) Nassau BOCES 15/16
2) Smithtown CSD
B. Special Education Contracts
1) Danie Marie Marseille
2) Donna Markovic
3) Harmony Heights
4) Little Flower UFSD
5) MKSA, Inc.
6) St. James Tutoring
7) Summit School
C. Other Contracts
1) SCOPE Before & After School 2016/17
2) School Construction Consultants
3) Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Inc.
4) ECAF Charter
a. Varsity Kickline
5) Baker & Taylor, Inc.
6) LightSail, Inc.
D. Donation from Morgan Stanley in the amount of $25.00
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following bids be awarded:
E. Award of Bid:
1) Extension of Bid #463-13-3, Driver’s Education In-Car Instruction
2) Extension of Bid #475-14-2, Summer Driver’s Ed In-Car Instruction
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BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be received:
F. Financial Reports
1) ECAF- February 2016
2) Claims Audit Report- February 2016
3) Management Response- February 2016
4) Warrants- February 2016
5) Treasurer’s Report- February 2016
6) Collateralization- February 2016
7) Trial Balances- February 2016
8) Revenue Status Reports- February 2016
9) Appropriation Status Reports- February 2016
10) Budget Status Transfer Reports- February 2016
7.4 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATTERS
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:
A. Committee on Special Education Recommendations:
1) CSE Recommendations
2) CPSE Recommendations
B. Proposed Curriculum Writing Projects for 2016-2017 School Year
Motion (Mr. Barshay, Second Mr. Buscarino) to approve the Consent Agenda excluding the items removed
Motion carries 7-0
Items Removed:
7.1C1
Motion (Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito) to approve
Motion carries 7-0
7.1C2
Motion (Mr. Barshay, second Mr. Scarito) to approve
Motion carries 7-0
7.3C5&6
Motion (Mr. Scarito, second Mr. Barshay) to postpone until further date
Motion carries 7-0
BUDGET ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:
That the Budget Estimate to be submitted to the voters and filed pursuant to law shall be the budget presented
at the Budget Hearing to be held on May 10, 2016 in the total amount of $107,965,857, as set forth in the
printed document entitled, “Proposed School Budget 2016/17,” and that the budget proposition as set forth in
the published legal notice be placed on the ballot at the May 17, 2016 Annual Election.
Motion (Mr. Scarito, second Mr. Barshay) to approve
Motion carries 7-0
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SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:
Adoption of 2016/17 School Property Tax Report Card, as per attached.
Motion (Mr. Fortmeyer, second Mr. Scarito) to approve
Motion carries 7-0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Audit Committee: No update
B. Board Policy Committee: Mr. Barshay removed himself from the committee and added Mrs. Weisberg.
C. Islip Town School Board Association Representatives Committee: Next Meeting April 18th.
D. District Steering Committee: No update.
E. HIV/AIDS Committee: Next meeting will be held at the end of April.
F. Code of Conduct Committee: No update.
G. Safety Committee: No update.
H. Advocacy Committee: No update.
I. Bond Committee: Next meeting will be in May.
J. Field Use Committee: No update.
POLICIES:
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be approved:
A. 5150 School Admissions
B. 8220 Buildings and Grounds Maintenance and Inspection
BE IT RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following be deleted:
C. 8110 Buildings and Grounds Inspection
D. 8200 Buildings and Grounds Management
Motion (Mr. Scarito, second Mr. Barshay) to approve item 11A-B and to delete items 11C-D
Motion carries 7-0
DISCUSSION MATTERS
NEW BUSINESS
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY
Members of the public who desire to address or question the board on any topic related to board work are welcome to do so at this time. Speakers are requested to
limit their remarks to not more than three minutes; to appoint a spokesperson if the concern is a group concern, and to supplement verbal presentations with written
reports, if necessary or desired. Twenty minutes are being scheduled for this portion of tonight’s agenda.

Comment regarding iPad and technology use.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion (Mr. Scarito, second Mr. Barshay) at 9:39 p.m. to go into executive session to discuss
student discipline, specific personnel and negotiations.
Motion carries 7-0
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Motion (Mr. Fortmeyer, second Dr. Crafa) at 11:00 p.m. to adjourn.
Motion carries 7-0
NEXT MEETING: May 10, 2016 (Business Meeting and Budget Hearing)
Respectfully submitted
/s/ Brigid Villareale
District Clerk
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SCHEDULE - A
SCHEDULE - B
SCHEDULE - C
(Certified Staff)
(Civil Service)
(Curriculum & Instruction Appointments)
Revised
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7.2
7.2.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. Temporary Employment
Name
Position
Nancy Marinaro
ABA Home Services Provider
Frances Sartoris
ABA Home Services Provider
Dan Wald
Secondary Summer School Principal
*Based on 2014/15 salaries; 2015/16 salaries to be determined
Salary
$44.64/Hr.*
$44.64/Hr.*
$6,000
Effective Dates
4/13/16-6/30/16
4/13/16-6/30/16
7/1/16-8/31/16
2. Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Excessed
Name
Amy Faicco
Leslie Marino
Kathryn Ehrhardt
Teaching Assignment
Family & Consumer Science
LOTE
Business Education
Effective Date
6/30/16
4/29/16
9/1/16 – 8/31/17
Reason
Retirement
Resignation
Leave of Absence
3. Appointment of Substitutes
3.1. The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as Substitute Teachers or Substitute Nurses (*) for the 2015-2016
school year at the rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:
Doreen Hirsch
Liam McManus
3.2. The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as Substitute Teacher Assistants for the 2015-2016 school year at
the rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:
Alexandria Keleher
4. Removal of Substitutes
The following are removed as Substitute Teachers and/or Substitute Nurses:
Brittany Woznick
Date Submitted to Board of Education:
4/12/16
7.2A
1
7.2.B
CIVIL SERVICE STAFF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW, THE SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Appointments
Name
Norman Mingo
Status of Appointment
Appointment (Replaces
B. Mulligan, who resigned)
Position
School
Salary
Effective Date
Guard
HS
$38,636*
4/13/16
2. Retirement/Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence (LOA)
Name
Brian Mulligan
Charles Isenman
Diana Osuna-Williams
Grace Marek
Denise Quinn
Position
Guard
Maintenance Mechanic III
School Bus Driver
Senior Clerk Typist
Cafeteria Monitor
School
HS
DO
DO
BW
PI
Effective Date
3/31/16
4/04/16
4/04/16-6/29/16
7/29/16
4/11/16
Reason
Resignation
Retirement
Family Medical Leave
Retirement
Resignation
3. Appointment of Substitutes
3.1.
The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as substitute clericals and monitors for the 2015-16 school year
at the hourly rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:
Reimers, Maria B.
3.2.
The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as substitute custodians for the 2015-16 school year at the hourly
rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:
Kennedy, Edward
3.3.
The following are appointed, conditioned upon fingerprint clearance, as substitute driver messengers/substitute grounds for the 2015-16
school year at the hourly rate approved by the Board of Education at its Organizational Meeting:
Kennedy, Edward
Date Submitted to Board of Education: April 12, 2016
REVISED
7.2B
1
4. Removal of Substitutes
4.1.
The following are removed as substitute special education aides.
McGrath, Margaret
*2013/14 salary; 2015-2016 salary to be determined
Date Submitted to Board of Education: April 12, 2016
REVISED
7.2B
2
7.2C1
7.2C2