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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWNS OF SMITHTOWN AND ISLIP, SUFFOLK COUNTY,

NEW YORK, HELD

JULY 7, 2015

Members Present: Mr. David Barshay, President; Mr. Gary Fortmeyer, Vice President; Dr. Lawrence Crafa;

Mr. James Kiley; Mr. Rob Scarito; Mr. Michael Buscarino; Mrs. Stacey Weisberg

(Mr. Scarito, Ms. Weisberg, Mr. Fortmeyer arrived at 6:10 pm.)

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

Superintendent for Business and Operations, Mr. Joseph Tasman, Assistant Superintendent

for Personnel and Administration; Dr. Ellen Best-Laimit, Interim Assistant Superintendent

for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology; Mr. Warren Richmond, Attorney; and Mrs.

JoAnn Lawler, Acting District Clerk

1. CALLING OF THE MEETING: President Barshay called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 6:06 pm a motion was made by Dr. Crafa, seconded by Mr. Kiley to go into

executive session to discuss items on the Executive Session agenda.

Motion carries 4-0-0-3 (Mr. Scarito, Ms. Weisberg and Mr. Fortmeyer arrived after vote was taken.)

Public SESSION RECONVENED at 8:05 pm.

3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Mrs. Lawler led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance

4. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING: This meeting is called for the annual organization of the school board and

for action on items pertaining to the operation of the schools for the 2015/16 school year.

5. ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT

The District Clerk, JoAnn Lawler called for nominations for President. Dr. Crafa nominated Mr. Barshay for

Board President, seconded by Mr. Fortmeyer. No further nominations were presented. A roll call vote was

taken. The vote for Mr. Barshay resulted in 6-0 (Mr. Barshay abstained).

President Barshay presided over the balance of the meeting.

6. ELECTION OF A VICE PRESIDENT

President Barshay called for nominations for Vice President. Dr. Crafa nominated Mr. Scarito for Vice

President, Mr. Buscarino seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken. The vote for Mr. Scarito

resulted in 6-0 (Mr. Scarito abstained).

7. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING DISTRICT CLERK

Designating JoAnn Lawler as Acting District Clerk, effective July 7, 2015 to August 31, 2015

A motion was made by Mr. Barshay, seconded by Mr. Buscarino.

Motion carries 7-0

8. OATH OF OFFICE

Warren Richmond, Esq. School Attorney, simultaneously administered the oath of office to the Superintendent

of Schools, President Barshay, Vice President Scarito, Board of Education members, and the Acting District

Clerk.

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9. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON TONIGHT’S ORGANIZATIONAL AGENDA ONLY

Members of the public who desire to address the board on any topic which is on tonight’s organizational

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.

There were no questions from the community.

CONSENT AGENDA MOTION ITEMS 10 - 45

10. APPOINTMENT OF PURCHASING AGENT

A. Designating JoAnne Filipkowski as Purchasing Agent for the school year 2015/16.

B. Designating Karen Jackson as Deputy Purchasing Agent for the school year 2015/16.

11. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT TREASURER

Designating Michael Kearns as Treasurer for the 2015/16 school year.

12. APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITOR FOR DISTRICT

Appointing RS Abrams, LLP as External Auditor for the 2015/16 school year at an annual fee not to exceed

$41,600, as per the attached letter of engagement.

13. APPOINTMENT OF CLAIMS AUDITOR

Appointing Lauren Agunzo of Nawrocki Smith LLP, as Claims Auditor at an annual fee not to exceed

$39,660, for the 2015/16 school year, as per the attached letter of engagement.

14. APPOINTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Appointing Cullen & Danowski LLP as Internal Auditor at an annual fee not to exceed $10,500 for the

2015/16 school year, as per the attached letter of engagement.

15. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL ATTORNEY

Appointing Harris Beach as School Attorney for the 2015/16 school year at an annual retainer fee, as per the

attached letter of engagement.

16. APPOINTMENT OF LABOR ATTORNEY FOR HTA NEGOTIATIONS - TABLED

Appointing Ingerman Smith as Labor Attorney for HTA negotiations for the 2015/16 school year at an annual

retainer fee, as per the attached letter of engagement.

No discussion. Vote 7-0 to table this item.

17. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SCHOOL DISTRICT PHYSICIAN

Appointing Dr. Alfred Belding of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System as Chief School District

Physician, for the 2015/16 school year, and that Dr. Belding appoint such assistants (doctors/nurses) as he

deems necessary to carry out his work, as per the attached contract document.

18. APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL

Appointing Hawkins, Delafield & Wood, LLP as bond counsel for the 2015/16 school year, as per the attached

letter of engagement.

19. APPOINTMENT OF FISCAL ADVISORS

Appointing Capital Market Advisors as fiscal advisor for the 2015/16 school year, as per the attached letter of

engagement.

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20. APPOINTMENT OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS

A. Appointing PMA Management Corp. as workers compensation third party administrator for the 2015/16

school year, as per the attached contract document.

B. Appointing The OMNI Group as the District’s 403 (b) and 457 plan administrator for the 2015/16 school

year as per attached contract document.

C. Appointing H.B. Solutions as Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Compliance Consultants for the

2015/16 school years, as per the attached contract document.

21. APPOINTMENT OF INSURANCE AND BOND BROKER

Appointing Gallagher/Bollinger, Inc. (School Insurance Group) as Insurance Broker for the District for the

2015/16 school year. The Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations is authorized to bind all

necessary coverage.

22. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER – REMOVED

Designating the Smithtown News or Newsday as the official newspaper of the district for the 2015/16 school

year. Where advertising is required to be placed in only one newspaper, then it shall be placed in the

newspaper deemed most appropriate by the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations. Smithtown

Messenger is designated as an alternative official newspaper for the purpose of publishing official notices.

23. USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES

Approving the use of district facilities by community organizations as noted in the district calendar for

2015/16.

24. AUTHORIZATION TO CERTIFY PAYROLLS:

RESOLVED, that that Superintendent of Schools or her designee as per Board Policy 6800 is authorized to

certify payrolls pursuant to Education Law 1720, 2523; Commissioner’s Regulation 170.2, for the 2015/16

school year. In the absence of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

is authorized to certify such payroll.

25. CONFERENCES

That the following resolution be approved:

RESOLVED, that members of the school personnel may attend such conferences and meetings of an

educational or business nature pertaining to the School District, and approved by the Superintendent of

Schools that may occur during the 2015/16 school year, and that all appropriate expenses involved be paid by

the School District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Board of Education members, District Officers, Audit Committee

members, and the Clerk may attend any NYSSBA conference, workshop or webinar and that all appropriate

costs associated with their attendance will be paid by the District.

26. DISTRICT CREDIT CARD

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes a credit card account, pursuant to Board Policy

# 6830.3, with a credit line not to exceed $5,000 to be used for the sole purpose of paying business/conference

expenses for members of the Board of Education.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Board President Barshay and Board Vice President Scarito are the

authorized users.

27. MILEAGE

That mileage, in relation to school business, be compensated at the current IRS business rate at the time of

travel.

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28. BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

That the Board of Education holds its regular meetings according to the attached schedule (except on

occasions where an executive session is necessary). And further resolved that all regular meetings begin at

8:00 p.m. and be held in the James Baxter Boardroom in the Whiporwil School unless otherwise noted.

29. BOARD OF EDUCATION USE OF EQUIPMENT

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that in order to enhance communication between the Board of Education and

school district administration and to improve the overall efficiency of school district administration, the

District may provide the use of computers and peripherals to individuals, as per attached.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that all computer equipment shall remain the property of the District and shall

be returned by a trustee within ten (10) days of the date he or she leaves the office, or in the case of an

employee of the district, upon directive of the Superintendent of Schools or the Board of Education, and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that in no event shall the District assume any costs for computer use which is

unrelated to the business of the District.

30. READOPTION OF DISTRICT WIDE SAFETY PLAN, CODE OF CONDUCT, AND BOARD

POLICIES

A. District Wide Safety Plan

B. Board Policies

1) 1901 Title I and NCLB Parental Involvement Policy

2) 5100 Student Attendance Policy

3) 6240 Investments Policy

4) 6700 Purchasing Policy

C. Code of Conduct

31. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS

BE IT RESOLVED, that the funds of the District be deposited in JP Morgan Chase or Flushing Bank

depositories.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any idle funds, that is, funds which are not expected to be expended

immediately, may, at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, be deposited for

investment in any of the following banks:

A. JP Morgan Chase

B. Flushing Bank

32. APPOINTMENT OF CENTRAL TREASURER EXTRA CLASSROOM ACTIVITY FUND

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that Heather Tisman be

appointed Central Treasurer of the Extra Classroom Activity Funds for the school year 2015/16 at $6,557 for

that year; that RS Abrams & Company be appointed auditor for the Extra Classroom Activity Fund; that all

monies be deposited in Chase Bank; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Central Treasurer be authorized to maintain a savings account in the

JP Morgan Chase Bank for the investment of surplus funds and that the interest earned on these funds be

divided among the General Organizations of the schools of the District on the following basis: Elementary

schools 15% each, Middle School 20% and High School 35%.

33. BUDGET TRANSFERS

That the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to make transfers in accord with Board Policy No. 6150.

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34. ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH FUND

As per Commissioner of Education, the following petty cash funds are established, not to exceed the amount

of $100 each and the personnel list shall serve as custodian of such funds:

1. District Office $100 Petty Cash I District Clerk

2. High School $100 Petty Cash II Ruth Maxwell

3. Middle School $100 Petty Cash III Meredith Oppenheim

4. Bretton Woods $100 Petty Cash IV Kathleen Lloyd

5. Forest Brook $100 Petty Cash V Marjorie Powers

6. Pines $100 Petty Cash VI Joanne Lyons

35. Appointing District Compliance Officers as follows:

Student Residency Officer - Joseph Tasman

Homeless Student Liaison - Claire Hochheiser/Linda Karman

Attendance Register Keeper - Linda Karman

Title IX District Hearing Officers

A. District - Joseph Tasman

B. District - Ellen Best-Laimit

C. Building Level

1) High School - Christine O’Connor

2) High School - Michael Caulin

3) Middle School - Maryann Fletcher

4) Bretton Woods - George Gagliardi

5) Forest Brook - Kristen Reingold

6) Pines - Claudine DiMuzio

Section 504 Hearing Officer - Students with Disabilities - Claire Hochheiser

Dignity Act District Coordinator - Joseph Tasman

Dignity Act Building Coordinators - Christine O’Connor

- Maryann Fletcher

- George Gagliardi

- Kristen Reingold

- Claudine DiMuzio

Asbestos Compliance Officer - Anthony Clements

Records Management Officer - James Stucchio

Records Access Officer - Joseph Tasman

36. BONDING OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

In accord with Public Officers Law, Section 11 and Commissioner’s Regulation 170.2 shall cause the bonding

of specific official undertakings, as per attached.

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37. DESIGNATION OF SIGNATURE ON CHECKS

In accord with State Education Law, the Treasurer, and in his absence, Board Member James Kiley are

designated signators.

38. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF REGISTRY

In accord with the State Education Law the following resolution is offered:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Hauppauge Union Free School District of the Towns of Islip and

Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York, must appoint a Board of Registry for said School District;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following duly qualified voters of said School District are

hereby appointed as members of the Board of Registry at an hourly rate of $15.00 for Chief of Registry and

$14.50 for Registry Staff:

Gail McDonald, Chief Janet Kohilakis Theresa Gibson

Alternates

Susan Schoepe Linda Ryczak Elizabeth Kane

39. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF INSPECTORS

In accord with the State Education Law the following resolution is offered:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Hauppauge Union Free School District of the Towns of Islip and

Smithtown, Suffolk County, New York, must appoint a Board of Inspectors for said School District;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following duly qualified voters of said School District are

hereby appointed as members of the Board of Inspectors at an hourly rate of $15.00 for Chief Inspector,

Permanent Chairperson and Assistant Clerk, and $14.50 for Inspectors:

Judy Sussman, Chief Inspector

Dolly Ward, Permanent Chairperson

Dorothy Migan, Assistant Clerk

Ed Bergman Helen Bergman Allan Hiltunen

Deborah Duprez Elizabeth Kane Alfred Mortensen

Rosemarie Gorton Theresa Gibson Janet Kohilakis

Yvonne Ujvari Ysa Catanese Linda Ryczak

Alternates

Siobhan Atkinson Margi Bodkin Frank Murdock

Mary Ellen Beggins Sharon Kalina Mary M. Thompson

Gloria Homfeld Edward McAlister Betty Flynn

Barbara Hessel Andrea Vetere Patricia Surico

Donna Eidinger

40. DESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATOR TO SELECT IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, Claire Hochheiser, or in the occasion of her absence or inability, Norell Young is

hereby authorized and directed to appoint an impartial hearing officer from the District’s alphabetical

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rotational list herein adopted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, Claire Hochheiser or on the occasion

of her absence or inability, Norell Young shall make such appointment in accordance with the principles set

forth in Section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Said designee shall initiate the

selection process by contacting the impartial hearing officer whose name first appears after the impartial

hearing officer who last served, and shall canvass the list as provided in the Regulations until an appointment

is accepted.

41. APPOINTMENT OF HAUPPAUGE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION AND HAUPPAUGE

COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that members be appointed to the Hauppauge Committee on Special Education and

Hauppauge Committee on Pre-School Education for the 2015/16 school year, as per attached.

42. APPOINTMENT OF SURROGATE PARENTS

BE IT RESOLVED THAT surrogate parents be appointed for the 2015/16 school year, as per attached.

43. APPOINTMENT OF IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERS

BE IT RESOLVED that Hearing Officers be appointed for the 2015/16 school year as per the most current

certified list maintained in the NYS Impartial Hearing Reporting System.

44. ESTABLISH PAY-RATES FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES

Approval of salary/pay-rates for summer school staff, substitute: teachers, teaching assistants, nurses, clericals,

custodians and security, part-time and student workers, for the 2015/16 school year as per attached.

45. DISTRICT EMPLOYEE MEMBERS OF HAUPPAUGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of General Municipal Law, Section 92, District

Employees who are members or officers of the Hauppauge Educational Foundation Board of Directors shall be

granted paid leave to attend regular meetings of said Board.

46. BOARD COMMITTEES

A. Audit Committee – Mr. Kiley, Temporary Chair. Mr. Buscarino and Mr. Scarito, members. Election to be

held for permanent chair. Mr. Stucchio is Superintendent’s designee.

B. Board Policy Committee Mr. Barshay-temporary chair, Mr. Scarito, Mr. Tasman, Mrs. Kriss. Election to

be held for permanent chair.

C. Islip Town School Board Association Representatives – Mr. Fortmeyer.

D. District Steering Committee – Mr. Barshay

E. HIV/AIDS Committee – Dr. Crafa

F. Code of Conduct Committee – Mr. Scarito. If second is needed, then Mrs. Weisberg.

G. Safety Committee – Mr. Buscarino and Mr. Fortmeyer

H. Advocacy Committee – Mrs. Weisberg-temporary chair, Mr. Kiley, Dr. Crafa. Election to be held for a

permanent chair.

I. Organizational Planning Committee – Mr. Barshay, Mrs. Weisberg, Mrs. Kriss

J. Bond Committee – Mr. Kiley, Mr. Fortmeyer, Mr. Buscarino-temporary chair, Mr. Stucchio, Mrs. Kriss.

Election to be held for a permanent chair.

K. Architect Committee – Committee disbanded. The committee recommended going forward with John

Grillo to remain as architect. District Clerk was instructed not to include this committee on future

agendas.

ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 10 – 46:

A motion was made by Mr. Fortmeyer, seconded by Mr. Kiley to approve consent agenda items 1—46 excluding

#16 and #22.

Motion carries 7-0.

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Items Removed from Consent Agenda:

16. TABLED

22. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

Discussion: Mr. Scarito questioned the selection of newspaper. The Superintendent said it was the only local

newspaper. It is more cost effective to use a local paper rather than Newsday. The newspaper can be changed

at a later date. Dr. Crafa asked if paper needed to be an official publication. Mr. Barshay stated it needs to be

a paper publication and not online.

Motion byMr. Scarito, seconded by Mr. Barshay.

Motion carries 7-0

47. ADJOURN TO BUSINESS PORTION OF MEETING

48. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

A. Regular Meeting of June 16, 2015

Motion was made by Mr. Barshay, seconded by Dr. Crafa to adopt the minutes as written.

Motion carries 7-0

49. SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE

Welcome new members of the Board of Education, Mike Buscarino and Stacey Weisberg. Also welcome

Ellen Best-Laimit, serving as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology. She has

vast previous experience and will be working with us during the summer to continue office functions while

seeking a replacement for Glen Eschbach. We are hopeful that the search will be completed by the August

4th

Board of Education meeting and we can welcome the new Assistant Superintendent at that time.

We had a phenomenal ending to the school year. Moving-up and graduation ceremonies were wonderful

conclusions to the school year.

Mrs. Kriss noted our new NYS Commissioner of Education who began this past Monday. She is delighted

to inform the Board that, as president-elect of the New York State Council of School Superintendents

(NYSCOSS), Mrs. Kriss will meet monthly with the new Commissioner to review the status of state

initiatives. Hauppauge will be at the forefront of important discussions.

Deputy Commissioner Ken Wagner is leaving and will be the Commissioner of Education for Rhode

Island. Julia Rafal is also leaving.

Mrs. Kriss welcomed Brigid Villareale as new District Clerk. She will begin on July 27th

.

Kristen Huber is being recommended as a probationary special education teacher.

50. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD 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.

There were no questions from the community.

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REGULAR MEETING CONSENT AGENDA Items 51-54:

51. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

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

A. The President of the Board of Education is authorized to execute the 7/1/14- 6/30/17 Agreement with

Hauppauge Schools Office Staff Association (HSOSA)

B. The Memorandum of Agreement with the Hauppauge Teaching Assistant Association (HTAA)

C. Certification of lead evaluators, as per attached

D. Pursuant to Board Policy 6831 (Meals and Refreshments) the Board authorizes purchase of food for

Superintendent Conference day on September 2 and 3, 2015 , as per attached

E. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hauppauge Union Free School District hereby establishes the following as

standard work days for appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York

State and Local Employees’ Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and

submitted by these officials to the clerk of this body:

Title

Employee

Term of Appointment

Standard Work Day

(Hrs/day)

Participates in

Employer=s Time

Keeping System

Days/Month

(based on record of activities)

Treasurer

Michael Kearns

07/01/2015-6/30/2016

7

No

2.86

District

Clerk

District Clerk

07/01/2015-06/30/2016

7

Yes

N/A

F. The President of the Board of Education is hereby authorized to execute the settlement and agreement

pertaining to a particular student, which was reviewed with the Board in Executive Session.

52. 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) Appointments - REMOVED

2) Temporary Employment

3) Appointment of Substitutes

B. Personnel Action Report - Civil Service Staff

1) Temporary Employment

2) Resignation/Termination/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Excessed

3) Removal of Substitutes

D. Curriculum and Instructional Appointments:

1) District Wide Regents Scorers/Preparers

2) District Wide Chaperone/Proctors

3) Curriculum Writer Appointments

4) Summer Research Advisor Appointment

5) District Wide Homebound Instructors

6) Fine and Performing Arts Staff

53. BUSINESS MATTERS

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A. Free and Reduced Price Lunch Policy Statement, as per attached

B. School Lunch Prices, as per attached

C. Health and Welfare Services Agreement

1) South Huntington School District 2014/15

D. Special Education Contracts

1) Helping Hands Children Services, Inc.

2) Institute for Children with Autism

3) Smithtown Central School District (District of Location) 2014/15

E. Other Contracts

1) Claims Service Bureau

2) Hold Harmless, Town of Smithtown, Family Fun Run, 11/14/15

3) Hold Harmless, Town of Smithtown, Family Fun Run, 4/16/16

4) Eastern Suffolk BOCES (Fiberwan Project)

5) AssetWorks, Inc.

6) ECAF Charters

a. Aquila (Yearbook)

b. High School Band

c. Girls Varsity Basketball

d. Middle School Best Buddies

e. High School Best Buddies

f. Bowling Intramural I and II

g. Cheerleading

h. Chess Club

i. Senior Class/Class 2016

j. Class of 2017

k. Class of 2018

l. DECA

m. Drama Club

n. French Club/French National Honor Society

o. GSA

p. German Club

q. Hi Ho Community Service Club

r. History Club

s. Homecoming

t. Ignition

u. Interact Club

v. Middle School Yearbook Club

w. Mock Trial

x. Music

y. National Honor Society

z. National Junior Honor Society

aa. Natural Helpers

bb. Robotics Club

cc. School Store

dd. Science Olympiad

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ee. Scratchboard

ff. Soaring Eagle

gg. Boys Varsity Soccer

hh. Girls Soccer

ii. Social Awareness Club/SADD

jj. Softball

kk. Spanish Club

ll. Middle School Student Council

mm.High School Student Council

nn. Technology Club

oo. Tri-M

pp. Varsity Club

qq. Boys Volleyball Club

7) Elissa Toubin

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

F. Financial Reports :

1) Treasurer’s Report – May 2015

2) Collateralization – May 2015

3) Trial Balance – May 2015

4) Revenue Budget Status – May 2015

5) Appropriation Status Report – May 2015

6) Budget Transfers – May 2015

7) ECAF – May 2015

8) Warrants – May 2015

9) Purchase Order Report – June 2015

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the following be approved:

G. Audit Committee

1) REMOVED

2) REMOVED


H. Rejection of all Bids:

1) Contract No. 1 – Electrical Reconstruction Project (002-028)

54. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATTERS

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

A. Committee on Special Education Recommendations

1) CSE Recommendations

2) CPSE Recommendations

3) 504 Recommendations

Motion by Mr. Barshay, seconded by Mr. Scarito to accept the consent agenda excluding #52.A.1.

Motion carries 7-0.

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Items removed from Consent Agenda:

52.1.A The Superintendent discussed the removed item. Some staff are teachers. Stage managers, etc. are paid a

contractual rate of pay in the contract. Some of the people are experts at these positions, which is outside

of the realm of the teachers, i.e. pianists, lighting. Based upon historical usage for opportunities we are

providing our students. Some pay is a stipend that is on par with the coaching stipend. Mr. Scarito asked

how the hours are tracked. Mr. Tasman said that the hours are put on a timesheet and sent to Personnel.

Motion made by Mr. Scarito, seconded by Mr. Fortmeyer.

Motion carries 7-0

55. POLICIES None

56. CORRESPONDENCE

57. DISCUSSION MATTERS

Mr. Kiley asked about a comprehensive network study by Core or other network. The Superintendent asked, if

the Board desired, we could ask other vendors to provide price quotes. The Board could look to do that. Mr.

Kiley is worried about data protection. Mr. Barshay said that there will be a special meeting at the end of July.

This item can be handled at that time.

58. NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Crafa asked if electronic distribution of the board packets could be looked into. The Superintendent said

that it was in process but not followed through because of so much transition. She said we can bring that

company in to meet with the current board. We have the ability to determine how far we want to use that

product. Mr. Barshay asked if we could schedule that for the Executive Session on 8/04 or the next meeting.

59. 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.

Mr. Barshay thanked a community member for the donation of fruit for the Board of Education.

There were no questions from the community members present.

60. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Mr. Barshay, seconded by Dr. Crafa at 8:30 pm to return to executive session.

Motion carries 7-0

Motion by Mr. Scarito, seconded by Mr. Barshay at 9:20 pm to adjourn.

Motion carries 7-0

61. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 4, 2015

Respectfully submitted,

JoAnn Lawler

Acting District Clerk

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